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Main photo: Western Cape Rural Fire Brigade and Rio Tinto Alcan Fire & Rescue Service crews attended the deliberately lit fire near Putts Palms on Friday afternoon, back-burning to protect the Weipa Hospital from the blaze. Below: The Western Cape Rural Fire Brigade vehicle crosses Trunding Creek at Putts Palms to reach the scene of the fire. Photos: Stretch Noonan.
WESTERN Cape Rural Fire Brigade (WCRFB) and Rio Tinto Alcan Fire & Rescue Service (RTA FRS) were called to attend a deliberately lit grass fire North-East and East of the Weipa Hospital last Friday, July 19. A crew was dispatched to the scene at 3.25pm where back-
burning operations were conducted from the eastern side of the Putts Palms track. Fire crews left the bushland between the Putts Palms track and the hospital unburned, as the conditions to burn in the area could have impacted on the hospital and the community. The scene was left
as safe by the crews who assessed the fire to be no further risk to the hospital. However, the fire-bugs weren’t finished yet, and on Saturday afternoon the area between the hospital and the burnt-out area behind Putts Palms was again deliberately lit by persons unknown. continued page 2
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A thick cloud of smoke shrouds the Weipa Hospital (at right of photo) on Saturday evening as Western Cape Rural Fire Brigade and Rio Tinto Alcan Fire & Rescue Service crews back-burned bushland between Putts Palms and the hospital to protect the property. Photo: Giembra Busmer.
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A larger crew of WCRFB and RTA FRS responded to Saturday afternoon’s call and the decision was made to protect the hospital by burning out the bushland adjoining it. A WCRFB spokesperson said planned controlled burns have not yet commenced for 2013, as weather conditions and burn rate of the fuel load have not been conducive to starting the program. “A burn the size of the one at the hospital and proximity to the community would have required additional resources - traffic control, notification to the public and commencement when the weather was in favour for the burn (reducing the impact from smoke to the area),” the spokesperson said. The guys and girls out there controlling and putting out these fires are doing a great job to protect you and the community, and welcome your support.
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MID-YEAR INTAKE: Back – Kurtis Gibson, Maurice Burke, Anthony Gibson, Brian Sambo Messa, Leonard Yusia, Carol Yamashita and Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa workplace mentor, William Busch. Front – Shiona Budby, Marion Callope, Selicia Brumby, Barbara Bandicootcha, Charlene Boxer and Romina Pambegan.
Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa’s operation has recently welcomed 12 new local Aboriginal trainees on site. The mine’s Local Aboriginal Person (LAP) traineeship programme recruits local Indigenous people who have traditional links to the land on which the company operates. Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa general manager operations Gareth Manderson said trainees play an important role at the mine, and he is delighted to welcome the new intake of trainees on-site. “With an Indigenous workforce of around 25 per cent, the mine’s traineeship programme is an integral part of our commitment to the Western Cape Communities Co-existence Agreement (WCCCA),” Mr Manderson said.
“This programme provides local Indigenous people with an opportunity to gain an entrylevel role, obtain a nationally recognised qualification and work experience, with the potential to secure permanent employment.” Last year marked the 10-year anniversary of the traineeship programme, and more than 150 trainees have transitioned into permanent positions or apprenticeships, with around 82 still working on-site today. “Our Indigenous employment figures have fluctuated over the last couple of years, but remain a strong focus for the operation,” Mr Manderson said. There will be a second round of LAP trainee recruitment towards the end of this year. Brian Sambo Messa, a new
trainee whose grandfather has traditional links to the land on which the company operates, said that after receiving information about the traineeship programme at a Thursday Island recruitment expo, he knew he wanted to apply. “After hearing from employees, who were originally from Thursday Island as well, and then visiting the expo, I knew the opportunity sounded too good to pass up,” Mr Sambo Messa said. “I am really looking forward to joining the East Weipa operations team to improve my qualifications and face new challenges.” During his 18-month traineeship programme, Mr Sambo Messa will experience on-the-job training within his
chosen work area while also completing a TAFE certificate within that discipline. Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa’s traineeship programme is conducted in collaboration with the Traditional Owners of the region and is overseen by the WCCCA Co-ordinating Committee and the Coordination Committee of the Ely Bauxite Mining Project Agreement. “We thank the Traditional Owners for their dedication and commitment to working with us to improve our programmes over time,” Mr Manderson said. For further information on employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people, contact the feedback hotline (1800 707 633) or email RTAweipafeedback@riotinto.com
Napranum supermarket grant approved THE Queensland Government will contribute $400,000 toward the construction of a new supermarket in the Narpanum community. The funding was granted to the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council under the Local Goverment Grants and Subsidies Program which assists local governments in building infrastructure in their communities while creating jobs at the same time. Member for Cook David Kempton, who was in Napranum last week to deliver the good news to the NASC, said the grant was direct recognition by the Queensland Government of the progress the community had made since developing its blueprint for change 18 months ago. “There is no doubt that Napranum is well on track to fulfilling its vision for diversity and self-determination,” he said. The supermarket and administrative centre should be complete by May next year.
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on Tuesday, July 30, rio Tinto Alcan will hold its second quarterly community forum for the year, where discussion will include the weipa operation’s response to the tough market conditions facing the resources industry. R i o Ti n t o A l c a n Weipa general manager operations Gareth Manderson said he is looking forward to addressing the economic climate and hearing residents’ concerns first-hand. “Many community members are reading and hearing about the economic uncertainty, and the forum provides the perfect opportunity to explain how our operation is performing,” Mr Manderson said. “We will give an update on how we are
keeping our business competitive, and explain the things we are doing around production, employment, infrastructure and the South of Embley Project. “As always, we will ensure there is an opportunity for attendees to provide feedback or ask questions about any other aspects of our operations.” R i o Ti n t o A l c a n Weipa’s community forums were well-attended last year with almost 200 residents attending—a 30 per cent increase in 2011 participation rates. For catering purposes, please register your attendance by phoning the freecall Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa community feedback hotline (1800 707 633) or email RTAweipafeedback@ riotinto.com
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A word of gratitude and thanks to the doctors, nurses and ambulance service who cared for me during my period of confinement. Also, appreciation, thanks and gratefulness to the staff of the Royal Flying Doctors Service who also cared for me at this time. I received care, which I consider, to be second to none during an extremely difficult time, and was shown compassion and kindness from all of these services. Such professionalism and high quality care should be acknowledged and recognised. To the Western Cape College Weipa staff and Vance Wallin from the Western Cape Chamber of Commerce, thank you all for the understanding and patience you have given me while I am recovering and absent from work. I hope to be ‘back on deck’ soon. Thank you to the many friends who have phoned, sent flowers and visited both myself and my family in this time. Love you all heaps. Thank you again, Yvette Carter, Weipa Page 4
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Firearms use prompts safety reminder RIO Tinto Alcan has issued a reminder that, for the sake of everyone’s safety, community members cannot access parts of the mining lease south of the Embley River without the required authorisation. Weipa general manager, operations, Gareth Manderson, said only authorised personnel can access this area. “In a recent incident, people aboard a boat moored
at Boyds Bay fired gun shots in an area in which Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa employees were carrying out work. “Luckily, no one was hurt but this was a serious incident. “This dangerous behaviour highlights the importance of always assuming that people are working in any part of the lease we nominate as active at any time, including in areas that may look unoccupied. “It’s important to under-
stand that, even though a final decision to proceed with moving of our operation south is yet to be made, premining activities are being carried out,” Mr Manderson said. “Unauthorised entry to our South of Embley leases poses an unacceptable risk to the safety of our employees, and to community members. “I would also like to remind residents that an area of the lease north of the
Diabetes expenditure on the rise in Australia SPENDING on diabetes has increased by almost 90 per cent in recent years, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Diabetes expenditure in Australia 2008-09, shows that spending on diabetes rose by 86 per cent between 2000-01 and 2008-09, after taking inflation into account. This compares with a rise of 60 per cent for all diseases combined. In 2011-12, around 999,000 Australians had diabetes – about 4.6 per cent of the Australian population. “The number of Australians with diabetes is rising and the increase in spending partly reflects this,” said AIHW spokesperson Susana Senes. “Other factors that may lead to expenditure increases include patient choices, changes to patient treatment and management options, access and costs.” Total allocated health-care spending on diabetes was around $1.5 billion in 2008-09, or 2.3 per cent of all allocated health-care expenditure in Australia. “Diabetes spending for hospital admitted patient services was conservatively estimated to be about $647 million in 2008-09, spending for out-of-hospital medical expenses was $362 million and for blood-
glucose-lowering medications it was $498 million,” Ms Senes said. An additional $153 million was spent on government programs and subsidies, research and gestational diabetes programs. The area where the largest spending increase took place was for patients who were admitted to hospital, for which expenditure more than doubled from $300 million to $647 million between 2000-01 and 2008-09. Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are the main forms of the disease. In Australia around 85 per cent of those with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes and around 12 per cent have Type 1 diabetes. At least 60 per cent of diabetes expenditure in 2008-09 was for Type 2 diabetes. The increasing number of people with diabetes in Australia is primarily the result of increases in Type 2 diabetes. Many factors may have contributed to the overall increase in the number of people with Type 2 diabetes. These include an ageing population (Type 2 diabetes is more common in older age groups), increasing levels of obesity, more people with diabetes being diagnosed, and people with diabetes living longer.
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The rugby leagueloving youngsters in the remote community of Kowanyama will be the first beneficiaries of the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys’ Boots for the Bush campaign. Three large boxes full of boots donated to the Boots for the Bush collection bin at Sportscene Super Warehouse in Townsville are heading 990km north to be worn
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participation in sport for this community which can only produce positive results.” There are Boots for the Bush collection wheelie bins at the Sportscene stores in Rockhampton and Townsville and anyone who donates a pair of boots to the campaign receives a $20 discount voucher that can be used at Sportscene Super Warehouse. Cowboys game development manager Ryan Mahoney, who transported the boots on the first leg of their journey on Monday, said it was great to see Boots for the Bush had been quickly embraced by the local football community. “These boots are going to help those kids who don’t have easy access to sports stores and the right footwear to play footy,” he said. “It’s really pleasing to see so many pairs have
already been donated both in Townsville and Rockhampton. “We can’t wait to see them being worn by the kids at Kowanyama, who love their rugby league, when we’re there on our next Cape York tour.” The boots are sure to get a workout when the Kowanyama community enjoys a fund-raising touch football competition on July 27 and 28, with includes Cowboys merchandise, stickers and posters as prizes and incentives. The funds will be used to purchase and install four air-conditioning units in the community church. Almost $3500 of the $6000 cost has already been raised through blue light discos, the Kowanyama show and the auction of second-hand donated furniture.
AMA president says health should be the priority for Indigenous children A heAlThy start for Indigenous children should be a priority for any Federal Government according to the Australian Medical Association (AMA). The peak medical association has called for increased efforts to improve the health of Indigenous children. AMA president, Dr Steve Hambleton, said evidence showed the importance of a good start in life for future health, and improved early childhood development among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples needed to be a policy priority for the Federal Government. “Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are growing up in circumstances that are no better than those experienced in Third World countries, rather than a wealthy nation such as ours,” Dr Hambleton said. “This can set them up for a lifetime of poor health that costs them, their families and the broader community dearly. “The Federal Government needs to show foresight in heading these problems off before they develop by investing in a healthy start for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.” Dr Hambleton said the AMA would like to see the Government develop a stronger and more sustained focus on early childhood development programs that had been shown to work. He said the AMA was playing its role by sponsoring research to identify where the developmental needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were greatest, and recommend measures to achieve improvement. The results of the AMA research will be included in a report to to be released later this year.
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Computer scammers target Queensland residents The Queensland Police service has issued a warning to Queensland residents about a scam targeting computer users. The scam involves people taking a call from a person claiming to be working at a foreign call centre, known as “The Windows Service Centre” or similar. The offender claims to belong to a software support company requested by Microsoft to fix problems on the victim’s computer and informs the victim their PC is infected with viruses and needs to be fixed urgently or it will be destroyed. The offender will then direct the victim through a process on their computer ultimately giving the offender remote access to the computer to download viruses or gain access to personal information. Once the offender has gained access, they will then give or sell the victim software in order to prevent this problem in the future. The victim, instead of downloading anti-virus software, may well be installing a virus on their computer which may be used to gather credit card and identity data. Detective Superintendent Brian Hay of the State Crime Operations Command Fraud and Corporate Crime Group said this scam was
just another example of offenders preying on the vulnerabilities of victims. “In reality, there is nothing wrong with their computer but the scammer has tricked the consumer into believing there is a problem and that paying the fee is the best way to get it fixed. “Often they will also push the customer to buy a one-year computer maintenance subscription. They are just trying to scam innocent Australians out of money,” Detective Superintendent Brian Hay of the Fraud and Cyber Crime Group said. “Microsoft is not cold-calling consumers in regards to malfunctioning PCs, viruses or any other matter, nor have they engaged other entities on their behalf. “We have seen this scam work, as the victim may let down their guard when told by the offender they have specific knowledge of error messages on their system. This gives the victim confidence in the caller, which in turn opens the door to fraud,” Detective Superintendent Hay said. “Giving someone you don’t know remote access to your computer is basically the same as handing your credit card details over to them. With this access, an offender
can easily search your computer for banking or personal details or quite easily load malicious software onto your computer. “If someone calls you with an offer like this, hang up the phone immediately,” Detective Superintendent Hay said. Members of the community are reminded to never reveal personal or financial information to any person who “cold calls” them on the phone. It has become apparent that some of the targeted victims of this scam have previously engaged in a phone survey some weeks earlier. This innocuous survey sought no personal information; however, it did query information regarding the householder’s computer equipment. When armed with this information at a later date, the fraudster is able to gain credibility of the consumer to better scam them from their money. Members of the community are reminded to do their homework. Legitimate companies have measures in place to verify they are a genuine organisation. Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
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TAG AND RELEASE: Shark tagging on a research boat. Photo: JCU/ FRDC.
A reseArch project which will tag and release more than 4000 sharks will provide invaluable information to ensure the sustainability of shark fishing in Australia. Sustainable shark fishing is about more than just guaranteeing supply of a family favourite to the local fish and chip shop. It is also about maintaining the intricacies of Australia’s marine ecosystem by protecting the kings of the food chain. The vulnerability of sharks is in their biology: they grow slowly, mature late and produce far fewer young than finfish do. These traits mean that the ability of sharks to repopulate following a disturbance can be low.
“The theory behind a sustainable shark fishery is to catch them when they’re young and juvenile,” says Andrew Tobin, a senior research fellow from the Fishing and Fisheries Research Centre at James Cook University. “Take a known proportion out and leave enough to grow up as breeding stock and replenish the fished population.” Andrew Tobin’s project, funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, aims to measure whether the current levels of shark fishing in Queensland waters – currently capped at 600 tonnes a year – will ensure sustainability of the many local shark species currently being captured.
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Labor and Coalition broadband policies what’s the difference? BROADBAND - in the shape of the National Broadband Network(NBN) - remains a key point of difference between Labor and the Coalition’s policies going into the federal election. Our politicians are not paying lip service when it comes to these differences. There are significant variations in cost, in delivery types, in download and upload speeds, in business opportunities, customer experience and the so-called “future-proofing” of the network, depending on which version of the NBN we continue with. So what are they, and what do you need to know? At the 2010 election, Opposition leader Tony Abbott threatened to scrap the NBN. But under Malcolm Turnbull’s deft handling of the Shadow Communications Minister’s portfolio, the Coalition’s Broadband Policy, released in April this year, recognises the need for a national, wholesale broadband network and shares many characteristics with the existing NBN model as conceived under Labor. As with Labor’s NBN, an NBN under the Coalition will be a wholesale network, open to any retail service provider that can connect to the network. There are some differences in pricing strategies between the two policies, primarily around whether prices are uniform across the country (as in the Labor policy) or capped (as in the Coalition’s policy) but the service model is broadly the same. Both Labor and the Coalition will use newly-launched satellites to take broadband to remote areas, and fixed wireless to cover rural areas, where wired access such as fibre or copper is either technically unfeasible or economically unviable. But the key difference between the two policies is the network technology to be used in urban areas. Labor will continue rolling out a Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) network - whereby optic fibre extends all the way to homes and businesses - while the Coalition policy calls for a shift to Fibre to the Node (FTTN) - whereby fibre is delivered to local “cabinets”, called nodes, and copper wire runs from these nodes to houses and businesses - in
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brownfield sites (i.e. established urban areas); and FTTP in greenfield sites (i.e. new housing estates). Despite some delays in the rollout of Labor’s FTTP network,NBNCo - the company tasked with building NBN infrastructure - says the completion date for the project remains fixed at 2021, and that the total cost will be A$44.1 billion. Cost differences The Coalition’s policy calls for completion of the rollout of its FTTN network by 2019, at a total cost of A$29.5 billion. The difference in cost between Labor’s network and the Coalition’s network per premises is about A$1,000. To put this in perspective, the recent rollout of smart electricity meters in Victoria cost about A$1,200 per premises. In essence, the Coalition’s FTTN network will cost two-thirds as much as Labor’s FTTP network, based on the official cost estimates in each policy, but will be only one-twentieth as fast. Speed differences The Coalition’s FTTN network will provide download speeds of 50 Mbps (allowing you to download an hour-long high-definition television show in a few minutes) to 90% of connected homes, while Labor’s FTTP network will initially provide download speeds up to 1 Gbps - 20 times faster than the Coalition’s FTTN network. Labor’s FTTP network will provide upload speeds of 400 Mbps - 40 times faster than FTTN. Upload speed is important for activities which require you to send data from your computer, such as video calls. The speed difference between the two networks comes down to the fact the Coalition’s FTTN model relies on the existing copper connections between the node and the premises, while in Labor’s FTTP network, the entire connection is by fibre. The table below summarises some of the key differences between policies:
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Table 1: Key aspects of the Labor and Coalition policies ISSUE
Network technologies
Download speed
Upload speed
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LABOR
COALITION
Wired
Fibre to the premises
71% fibre to the node and 22% fibre to the premises, primarily in greenfield sights
Other
Fixed wireless and satellite
Fixed wireless and satellite
Wired
1 Gbps
50 Mbps in 90% of homes
Wireless
25 Mbps
25 Mbps
Satellite
12 Mbps
12 Mbps
Wired
400 Mbps
10 Mbps
Wireless
5 Mbps
5 Mbps
Satellite
1 Mbps
1 Mbps
Rollout complettion
2021
2019
Totall funding required
$44.1 billion
$29.5 billion
Average funding required per premises*
$3470
$2450
Wholesale pricing structure
Fixed
Capped
Monopoly
NBN Co will remain the monopoly wholesale provider
Compering broadband access networks will be permitted
* Assuming 12.7 million premises
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Comparing broadband policies from page 12 In recent years, engineers in laboratories around world have developed technological marvels to extract the maximum capacity out of copper, and these marvels are to be incorporated in the Coalition’s network using very-high-bit-rate digital subscriber line (VDSL) technology. VDSL’s higher speeds result from the use of different bands of frequency to voice calls, allowing data for multiple applications (such as internet connection and high-definition television) to be transmitted on the same copper wires. It builds upon - and is faster than - current technology used in asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) networks. But the download and upload speeds achievable with VDSL are a tiny fraction of the speeds achievable using FTTP. Additionally, with VDSL in FTTN networks, the further the premises are located from the node, the slower the speed. In addition, the speed can be degraded if water gets into the cables after heavy rain - as some users notice in today’s ADSL network. What the future holds While few households need 1 Gbps today (the average internet connection speed in Australia is currently 4.2 Mbps) the historical demand for broadband network bandwidth has grown at about 30% - 40% per annum. Today’s ADSL2+ networkprovides around 10-20 Mbps and many households find this to be barely sufficient, especially when two or three family members simultaneously access high-bandwidth applications, such as video on demand, gaming, or various kinds of home office applications. Using historical growth figures, and allowing for future generations of ultra-high definition television, multiview services, together with multiple TV displays in a single household, in-home video conferencing and so on, it’s likely that domestic broadband domestic customers will be seeking bandwidths of more than 100 Mbps by 2020 and about 1 Gbps by 2035. (see Table 2 below) Many business customers will require these bandwidths much sooner, as they begin to take full advantage of new broadband applications and services, and to develop innovative new online products. Historically, the development of applications tends to follow the provision of infrastructure. Applications that use increased speed tend to be developed only when those speeds are in existence or imminent. Based on these numbers, the Coalition’s FTTN network will be obsolete by 2020, and will require major expensive upgrades after this. While it’s possible telecommunications engineers may find
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ways to squeeze a little bit more speed out of copper, the only way to move beyond the speed limitations of FTTN is to move the nodes closer to the home. In practice, this ultimately means an upgrade from FTTN to FTTP. Fibre on demand For those who need more than 50 Mbps from the FTTN network, the Coalition’s policy provides for a “fibre-on-demand” upgrade path, in which a customer pays for a fibre to be installed from the node in the street to the premises. The cost of this to the individual could be in the region of A$1,000A$5,000, depending on the distance of the node from the premises. Future upgrades of Labor’s FTTP to 10 Gbps and beyond will require simple exchange of the user terminal in the home, at a cost typically in the region of A$100-A$200. The Coalition’s “fibre-ondemand” strategy raises the spectre of a digital divide between households, businesses and regions that can afford to pay for the upgrade and those that cannot. To illustrate this, a graphic design business that uploads and downloads data to its customers, and happens to be located close to a node, will be in a much better business position that a competitor 500 metres down the road. This will arguably impede the economic benefits of the network as a whole, limiting the application of health, education and productivityboosting applications. This will mean the saving of A$1,000 per premise offered by the Coalition could easily be wiped out by the loss of long-term economic benefits of a high-capacity FTTP network. Going mobile Some commentators have argued the increasing popularity of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets decreases the need for the NBN. But a FTTP broadband network will facilitate this rapid growth in mobile broadband. Telephone companies around the world are
now enhancing their mobile networks with an ever-increasing number of small wireless base stations located on street corners, in shopping centres, offices, and even in customers’ homes, using fibre connections from the small base stations to their network. While NBNCo is not yet offering backhaul services(transporting data to a point that would allow it to be be distributed over a network) to mobile operators, Labor’s FTTP network is ideally suited for this. Because the Coalition’s FTTN network relies on existing copper cable to the home, it is generally unsuitable for wireless backhaul. Energy implications Energy consumption is often overlooked in communications network planning, but is becoming increasingly important. The power consumption of the Labor’s FTTN network will be about 70 Megawatts and the Coalition’s FTTN network will consume twice that - about 140 Megawatts. The cost of this extra power is relatively small compared with the installation cost of the network, and this comparison does not include end-user devices such as computers and TV displays. But the increased electrical power consumption of the Coalition’s FTTN network will have a greenhouse impact approaching that of a city the size of Launceston in Tasmania. What we know, in short . . . The Coalition’s broadband policy offers a lower-cost network that will provide customers with modest improvements in broadband services in the shorter term; whereas the Coalition’s network will create a new digital divide and require major upgrades soon after it is completed. The cost difference between these two alternatives is about A$1,000 per premises. Labor promises a more futureproof solution that will cost more at the outset, but will stimulate broadband developments in government, business, and entertainment, and has potential to serve Australia beyond 2050.
Table 2: Analysis of key issues not fully addressed in the available policy documents ISSUE
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COALITION
Potential for future upgrade
Upgrade to 10 Gps will not require any civil works
Upgrade to fibre to the premises will require extensive civil works
Cost of future upgrade
$100-$200 per premises (1 Gbps to 10 Gbps)
$2000 - $5000 per premises (FTTN to FTTP)
Potential to benefit the mobile network
FTTP technology is ideally suited to providing backhaul to new transmitters that fill blackspots and increase network capacity
Coalition policy is to make NBNCo assets available for filling blackspots. But FTTN is less suited for this than FTTP.
Date of obsolescence
Beyond 2035, possibly beyond 2050
Around 2020
Power consumption
Around 70 Megawatts
Around 140 Megawatts
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Cape York wildlife With Australia Zoo Wildlife Ranger (Cape York) – Barry Lyon
Cape York’s diverse range of animals is matched by a similarly impressive variety of plants. The striking plant illustrated below has no known common English name, but goes by the scientific name Pandanus lauterbachii. Related to the much more common Screw Pandanus, Pandanus spiralis, this is a semi-aquatic plant which can be found in some springs, swamps, and river margins. In Australia it occurs only on northern Cape York, apart from one outlier population at the Hull River near Tully. How such isolated occurrences happen remains a mystery. The plant also occurs in New Guinea and probably migrated from there to the Cape via the land bridge that has joined the two areas during periods of lower sea levels. As can be seen in the photo below, the large white flowers, which attract a variety of insects, are very impressive. The olive/tan fruit too (pictured at right) are quite distinctive, and the
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One of the two main things that Matthew reported had happened In Ch 27 vs 50-54, as soon as the Lord died, was the tearing of the Temple veil (curtain) that separated where God stayed, called the Holiest of Holies, from the general Jewish public. The Temple was the centre of Jewish religious life and only the High Priest was allowed to go past this veil or curtain and even then only once a year, as he performs the ritual of purification (sins forgiven) for all Israel.
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If anyone else tried they would drop dead! The tearing was strange because it would take more than an earthquake to tear this curtain, yet it was torn from top to bottom, a sign that this was the work of God and not man. (Notice torn top to bottom and not bottom to top). This curtain was no lightweight; it was about sixty foot (20 mtrs) high and four inches thick and would have weighed around four to six tons. Josephus, a secular (non-religious) author
of history of the time, wrote that horses tied to both sides of the curtain could not tear it apart. As you read this part of Matthew’s gospel it may seem like a so-so event and it’s easy to go straight on by to look at the more spookier bits that Matthew reported had happened in verse 52. When the full meaning behind the tearing of the curtain is explained, its powerful significance will blow minds! Let’s chuck anchor here for a little while. Jesus lives!
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Australian Independents keeping a close eye on banks regulate the sector to ensure businesses aren’t ripped off by banks,” said Dr Petersen. Dr Petersen said that individuals were furious about being charged bank fees at ATMs. “People are sick to death of needing cash, not being able to access it because their own bank’s ATM is miles away, using another bank’s ATM and then being charged an arm and a leg to get their own money out of a hole in the wall,” she said. “Some banks are charging fees as high
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of dollars every year just to use ATMs,” said Dr Petersen. “The Australian Independents are for outlawing all ATM fees. They aren’t fair and they should be done away with immediately,” she said. Dr Petersen said that she herself was recently “stung” by fees at a local ATM in Tewantin. “I couldn’t use my own bank’s ATM because there isn’t one in Tewantin. I went to another bank’s ATM and requested my balance. I was charged $2 for that.
The Australian Independents are for outlawing all ATM fees. – Dr Patricia Petersen
as $2.50 to use their ATMs. There are 71 million withdrawals at ATMs a year, which is costing Australians $600 million per annum; some Australians are coughing up hundreds
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Dr Patricia Petersen, leader of the Australian independents, (pictured above)said that banks were charging businesses and individuals “ridiculously high” fees, driven by escalating account servicing fees and debit card transaction services. “Last year businesses paid $7.3 billion and households $4.1 billion in bank fees. It’s outrageous,” she said. Dr Petersen said that small businesses were finding it particularly difficult to cope because bank fees had soared in the past three years. “Small businesses are already doing it tough, with payroll tax, penalty rates, wages, utility bills; they are struggling. “Add to this the
burden of higher bank fees and it’s no wonder many businesses are pessimistic,” she said. Dr Petersen said that the small business provided 60 per cent of all Australian jobs and the sector needed protection. “Small business is the economic spine of this country and we need to do everything we can to protect the sector. “It’s easy to say that small businesses should ask their lenders about the fees that they are paying and if they aren’t happy with the response go to another bank. “However, it’s not that simple. “There appears to be collusion between the banks in relation to fees; they seem to stick together, which in turn makes it difficult for small businesses to get a fair deal,” she said. “The Australian Independents will be keeping a close eye on the banking industry and if the situation doesn’t improve in the very near future, we will push to
Then after getting my balance on screen, I was charged $2 for the actual withdrawal, a total of $4 just to get my own money out of my own bank account. It was a bit rich,” she said.
The lighter side of the election While walking down the street one day a ‘Member of Parliament’ is tragically hit by a truck and dies. his soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. “Welcome to heaven,” says St. Peter. “Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. “We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we’re not sure what to do with you.” “No problem, just let me in,” says the man. “Well, I’d like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we”ll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity.” “Really, I’ve made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,” says the MP. “I’m sorry, but we have our rules.” And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.
Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people. They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and champagne. Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly and nice guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he realises it, it is time to go. Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises. The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him. “Now it’s time to visit heaven.” So, 24 hours pass with the MP joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realises it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns. “Well, then, you’ve spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity.”
The MP reflects for a minute, then he answers: “Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell.” So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and he’s in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above. The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder. “I don”t understand,” stammers the MP. “Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. “Now there”s just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. “What happened?” The devil looks at him, smiles and says, “Yesterday we were campaigning. Today you voted.”
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SNAICC welcomes final report on Queensland child protection system, but with some concerns SECRETARIAT of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) has welcomed most of the important recommendations in Commissioner Tim Carmody’s final report on his inquiry into Queensland’s child protection system, but has a number of concerns, including the report’s failure to acknowledge the underinvestment in Indigenous organisations and its position on adoptions. SNAICC chairperson Sharron Williams said SNAICC was pleased Commissioner Carmody’s recommendations focused on prevention and early intervention measures, and promoted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and participation. “Clearly the system has failed children in Queensland and an overhaul of the type Commissioner Carmody is recommending was needed,” Ms Williams said. “SNAICC applauds Commissioner Carmody’s approach to reduce contact of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with the protection system by providing much more support to vulnerable families and parents under multiple levels of stress.” “As he points out, the current system is heavily skewed towards identifying children at risk and supporting them once they have been removed from their families. If this shift towards prevention is to be taken seriously, however, experience demonstrates that it will need to be embedded in legislation.” Ms Williams said SNAICC particularly welcomed the plan for developing the service capacity for integrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family services over a 10-year period supported by the statewide Indigenous peak body. “SNAICC is greatly encouraged by the Commission’s view
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organisations is under-investment in our community-controlled services compared with mainstream organisations.” Ms Williams said SNAICC was concerned that Commissioner Carmody has recommended increased use of adoption as a permanency option without properly considering the impacts that this could have on vital connections to family, community and culture for our children. “There must be further engagement with our communities and organisations to explore options for stability and permanency that maintain cultural and family connections for our children in out-of-home care,” she said. SNAICC was also concerned that the Commissioner, in looking at relevant experiences overseas, had over-simplified the situation in Canada, by linking
It is essential that reforms in Queensland give our communities the opportunity to make decisions for the care and protection of their own children. – SNAICC chairperson, Sharon Williams
Ms Williams said SNAICC was disappointed that the report does not adequately recognise the current strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and community-controlled organisations in Queensland to deliver services to vulnerable children and families. “The roadmap needs to recognise that with significant reinvestment in community-controlled child and family services now, capacity growth can happen very quickly for communities that have strong leadership and organisations already in place,” she said. “The Commissioner has not strongly recognised that one of the greatest challenges facing our
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CAPE ANIMAL PROTECTION SHELTER
C.A.P.S for dogs is a non-profit organisation caring for homeless and unwanted dogs in the Weipa and surrounding areas, with the primary aim of providing temporary refuge and eventually new homes for abandoned, abused, stray and unwanted dogs. We provide foster homes for unwanted dogs, and aim to re-house them back into society as healthy, desexed animals. We also aim to develop community awareness and education regarding dog welfare.
SNAICC chairperson Sharron Williams.
the proposed Child and Family Council – even with the prospect of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander co-chair – and a new Child Guardian position. “There are concerns about their ability to provide a critical independent oversight role given that both authorities would be set up within government and their reports not subject to the scrutiny of Parliament,” Ms Williams said. “The plan also abolishes the Commission for Children and Young People which – with its focus on evidence-based advocacy – has been one of the most effective child protection oversight bodies in the country. “A number of critical roles currently undertaken by the children’s commission would be dispersed among a number of different bodies, many moved internally within government.”
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How to be Crocodile Wise • Be aware of crocodiles – keep your eyes open, you might not be able to see them, but they are there. • Do not feed or otherwise interfere with crocodiles, small or large. • Avoid areas where large crocodiles or their nests have been seen • Camp at least 50 metres from the waters edge • Stand at least a few metres back from the waters edge when fishing and don’t stand on logs overhanging deep pools. • Do not clean fish, prepare food or engage in other activities on the waters edge and adjacent banks. • Dispose of food scraps (including fish) away from areas where people gather. • Keep arms and legs inside boat hulls.
increases in over-representation of First Peoples children in the Canadian protection system with the decision to delegate powers to First Peoples agencies. Commissioner Carmody made the link without considering the limited nature of delegations in Canada or recognising the complex causes of over-representation. “This oversight must not take away from the vital goal to empower and transfer authority to our communities in line with current capacity and growth over time. It is essential that reforms in Queensland give our communities the opportunity to make decisions for the care and protection of their own children.”
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Send us an email detailing the event name, date, time and location to: office@westerncapebulletin.com.au and we’ll include it in the Community Calendar at no charge! JULY Friday 26
WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am
Saturday 27
Border Collies of Weipa Fun Day 9am at Rocky Point Cricket Oval. Contact Fiona 0409 053 197.
Saturday 27
Diabetes Golf Day tee off at 11.30am.
Saturday 27
Red Hatters Christmas in July at the Alby. Secret Santa gifts please.
AUGUST Friday 2
Chili Beach Community Clean-up starting at 9am withj free BBQ afterwards.
Sunday 4
Cape York Bowhunters ABA Shoot. 8.30am assemble, 9am start.
Thursday 8
WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair. Go Thursday 15 to to www.ciaf.com.au for full Sunday 18 program. Saturday 17
Weipa Community Markets in the park opposite the Squash Courts.
Friday 23
WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am
Friday 23 and Saturday 24
The 14th Annual Weipa Bullride and Cabaret will be held at the Andoom Sports Oval.
SEPTEMBER Sunday 1
Cape York Bowhunters ABA Shoot. 8.30am assemble, 9am start.
Sunday 1
St. Lukes church building 20 year anniversary in Weipa. Begins at 9.15am.
Thursday 5
WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am
Sunday 15
Cape York Bowhunters Fun Shoot. 8.30am assemble, 9am start.
Friday 20
WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am
Friday 20 and Weipa Pig Hunt at Carpentaria Saturday 21 Golf Club. Saturday 21
Weipa Community Markets in the park opposite the Squash Courts.
Friday 27
Police Rememberance Day at St. Lukes church 10am start.
Sunday 29
Cape York Bowhunters ABA Shoot. 8.30am assemble, 9am start.
OCTOBER Thursday 10
WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am
Sunday 13
Cape York Bowhunters Fun Shoot. 8.30am assemble, 9am start.
Weipa Community Markets in Saturday 19 the park opposite the Squash Weipa Community Care opening hours Courts. Mon 10 - 4, Tues - Thu 9 - 4, Fri 9 - 1 Western Cape Bulletin July 24, 2013 Page 19
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VACANT POSSESSION. Well presented two storey unit. New floor coverings, freshly painted interior, A/C & ceiling fans. Private backyard with timber fencing, garden & lock up storage room. This is a great investment property drawing in rent of $500 per week.
$285,000 neg. $790,000
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Two ultra modern units on the one title. Well-presented; 3 bed, 1 bath, open plan living areas, modern kitchen, large undercover patio, easy to care for gardens with reticulation and fully fenced yard. * 15 months old. * Approx. $1,100 pw rent! * Leased until Nov 2016. *Rates $4,356.80
$285,000 neg. $770,000
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Come and inspect this big, bold and beautiful quality family home you will not be disappointed. With two large living areas, large open plan kitchen complete with breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. Tiled flooring throughout; stainless steel ceiling fans and light fittings, split system air conditioning throughout. Six bedrooms all with built in wardrobes, main bathroom with separate toilet and main bedroom with large ensuite. Separate area at rear of property with bedroom and bathroom allowing for segregated living if required. Internal laundry and plenty of cupboard space. Tiled outside entertainment area overlooking the sparking in ground pool. Colour bond fencing, vegetable garden and landscaped gardens. Vacant possession.
$285,000 neg. $390,000
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Modern stand-alone unit in complex of six. Three bedrooms, main with ensuite, built in wardrobes, air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout. Tiled flooring, modern kitchen with dishwasher space and pantry. Open plan living and dining. 357m2. Low body corporate fees, rented to corporation until 2015.
$285,000 neg. $465,000
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Lowset family home on 996m2. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, air-conditioned, tiled living areas, carpet in bedrooms, upgraded kitchen with servery, great location, walking distance to school, parks & pool. Rented until November 2013.
$285,000 neg. $470,000
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3 bdrm lowset home situated on approx 979m2 corner block. Upgraded kitchen with pantry and dishwasher, lounge and dining area with S/S aircon. Tiled flooring throughout, ceiling fans. A large entertainment area out back with servery, separate amenities block and above ground pool. Six foot timber fenced yard, single carport. Rented to corporation until 03/04/2015 at $665 per week with annual CPI increments.
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TELEVISION GUIDE
THURSDAY 25
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 World’s Greenest Homes 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 Museum Of Life 2:00 Mastercrafts 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Pig Barn: Nottinghamshire 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Wonders Of Life: Home - During the final episode, Professor Brian Cox considers what it is about our world that has made it a home and asks what ingredients are necessary to turn a tiny speck of rock in space into a living, vibrant planet. 9:30 The Grumpy Guide To The Eighties 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Australia: The Time Traveller’s Guide: The Big Island 12:30 Wonders Of Life: Home 1:30 Movie: “Storm Over Wyoming” (PG) 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 18: West Perth Vs South Fremantle 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 The Block Sky High 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block Sky High 8:00 The Block Sky High Unlocked 8:30 The NRL Footy Show 10:30 Arrow: Burned - Oliver loses confidence in himself and tries to take a step back from his heroic adventures, but Laurel needs his help looking into a firefighter’s death. 11:30 The AFL Footy Show 1:30 Extra 2:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 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: “Rapid Fire” (M v,l,n) 2:00 City Homicide 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: Maddy’s friendship with Spencer is threatened by an unexpected twist. Bianca expects Heath to take her to the Principal’s Dinner. Pippa starts her first day at school. Then, Bianca’s nervous about facing the Principal’s Dinner alone. Zac tries to convince Heath to be there for Bianca. Meanwhile, Irene’s overworked and desperately needs support. 8:00 TBA 12:10 The Mindy Project 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures: Mexico 2:30 Food Investigations 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Food Factory: Supersized: Melt In The Mouth 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 8:30 Better Man: This compelling true story, filmed on location in Australia and Vietnam, looks at the remarkable life and death of Van Nguyen, a Vietnamese Australian man who was convicted of drug trafficking in Singapore and executed for his crime in 2005. His hanging was the first execution of an Australian in Southeast Asia since 1993. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Indie Sex: Censored 12:15 The Oberver Effect 1:15 Movie: “Hope” (M l,s,v,a) 3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
FRIDAY 26
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Lockie Leonard 11:00 Kitchen Cabinet 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:30 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Bath Lodge 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Vet School: Follows the lives of eight young hopefuls who share the lifelong dream of becoming a vet. New series 8:30 Broadchurch: Fingerprints at the murder scene lead DI Hardy and DS Miller to a startling suspect in Danny’s murder. Meanwhile, Steve Connelly has a message for Beth. 9:20 Doc Martin: Martin and Portwenn’s new midwife, Molly, who will be looking after Louisa, do not hit it off. Louisa rejects Martin’s medical advice for Molly’s naturalistic route, but with unfortunate consequences. 10:05 Would I Lie To You? 10:35 Lateline 11:15 The Thick of It Special 11:45 Rage
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 The Block Sky High 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Friday Night Football: North Queensland v Brisbane Broncos 9:30 Friday Night Football: Canterbury Bulldogs v Brisbane Broncos 11:30 Movie: “Cobra” (M v,l) 1:05 Movie: “Macbeth” (AV v,s,d) - It’s Shakespear meets “Underbelly” as the Bard’s immortal tragedy is re-told with a modern twist as the bloody drama is now set in Melbourne’s underworld. When Macbeth is told by witches that he will one day assume great power, he plots with his wife to kill his boss and take over the gang leadership but more blood will be split as all comes tumbling down. 3:30 Extra 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: “First Shot” (M v) 2:00 City Homicide 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight: The latest news and current social issues presented by a team of reporters. Hosted by Sharyn Ghidella. 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 18: Essendon v Hawthorn - It’s a blockbuster from Etihad Stadium with both clubs desperately chasing down a top two spot and coveted home final. 11:00 TBA 12:00 Desperate Housewives: Excited And Scared/ A Humiliating Business - Susan is forced to tell Mike about her provocative side job. Then, Bree learns a secret about Keith. What could it be? Bree is embarrassed to tell Keith that she is beginning to go through menopause. 2:00 House Calls To The Rescue 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today
5:00 World News 1:00 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations: Washington 2:00 Don Matteo: Behind The Curtain 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Russia: A Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby: Breaking the Ice - Jonathan Dimbleby sets out to rediscover the close bond once shared by Britain and Russia as he explores 16,000 kilometres of one of the world’s most awe-inspiring countries. 8:35 The Story Of Science: What Is Out There? 9:40 As It Happened: The Men and the Machines That Beat Hitler 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Room In Rome” (MA n,s) - When Alba seduces Natasha in a bar, the two women agree to limit their passionate affair to a one-night encounter. However, as they begin to slowly reveal their true selves to each other, their lust is met with deeper emotions that open the door for what evolves into a poignant character study 1:05 Movie: “Time” (M l,s,a,v) In Korean. 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 27
6:00 Rage 10:30 Fifty Shades Of Rage 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 The Bionic Vet 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Movie: “Pony Express” (PG) 3:40 Movie: “Mohawk” (PG) 5:00 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: By The Pricking Of My Thumbs 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Father Brown: The Man In The Tree - When Lady Felicia finds a stripped and injured man stuck up a tree, Sid is implicated as the perpetrator. Can Father Brown prove his innocence, or has Sid gone too far this time? 8:20 Audrey’s Kitchen: Aromatic Lamb Shank Stew 8:30 Midsomer Murders: Dark Secrets - The reclusive life of elderly eccentrics William and Mary Bingham comes under scrutiny when a social services investigator is killed. And Barnaby’s wife Sarah arrives in Midsomer. 10:00 Adam Hills Tonight 11:00 Fifty Shades Of Rage 5:00 Rage
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Mornings - Saturday 12:00 The Bottom Line Icon Series 12:30 Danoz 1:30 TBA 2:30 Movie: “Forever Young” (PG) 4:30 Discover Downunder 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway - India Special Part 2 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 The Great Australian Bake Off 7:30 Movie: “Journey To The Centre Of The Earth” (PG) A hunch and the defunding of his lab prompts geology professor Trevor Anderson, whose outrageous theories have made him a laughingstock in academia - to set off for Iceland in search of a portal to Earth’s core. 9:30 Movie: “Lethal Weapon 3” (M l,v) - Riggs & Murtaugh set their sights on bringing down a former LA police lieutenant turned black market weapons dealer with internal affairs sergeant, Lorna Cole catching Riggs’s eye along the way. 12:00 Movie: “Suspect Zero” (AV a,l,v) 1:55 Movie: “Main Event” (M l,s) 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Movie: “Space Buddies” (G) 2:00 TBA 3:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Round 18: Gold Coast v Carlton 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Happy Endings 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season Round 18: Fremantle v Adelaide 11:00 TBA 12:00 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2013 Highlights 1:00 Desperate Housewives: Sorry Grateful - Gabrielle and Carlos invite the Sanchez’s to a Thanksgiving and learn some surprising news. 2:00 Desperate Housewives: Pleasant Little Kingdom - While Gabrielle devises a plan to keep grace in her life, Renee discloses a deep, dark secret to Susan. 3:00 Parking Wars 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopiing 5:00 That ‘70s Show: Do You Think It’s Alright 5:30 That ‘70s Show: Substitute
5:00 World News 1:00 Daphnis and Chloe 1:45 Nina Conti: Her Masters Voice 2:50 Simon Schama: Shakespear And Us: This England 4:00 Photo: Intimate Photography 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Rupert Everett 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Walking Through History: The Birth Of Industry 8:30 RocKwiz: Steve Kilbey/Sherry Rich/Hungry Kids of Hungary 9:30 Movie: “No Country For Old Men” (MAV v) - Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon some dead bodies, a stash of heroin and more than $2 million in cash near the Rio Grande. Winner of four Academy Awards in 2008, including Best Director and Best Film. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. 11:40 Movie: “District B13” (MAV l,d,v) - In French. Set in the ghettos of Paris in the near future, a righteous punk and an undercover cop try to infiltrate a ruthless gang in order to defuse a stolen neutron bomb. Written and produced by Luc Besson of Fifth Element fame and showcasing the contemporary action sport of Parkour aka ‘free running’. 1:10 Shameless 3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight 3:45 Dutch Super Cup 2013: AZ Alkmaar v Ajax
SUNDAY 28
SBS
6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Arundel 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Vet School 2:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:30 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 3:00 Typeface 4:00 Art Of Russia: Smashing The Mould 5:00 Deadly 60: South America 1 5:30 South Pacific: Ocean Of Volcanoes 6:30 Compass: Whatever Happened To The Kibbutzim? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Dream Build: Model House 7:40 Grand Designs: Camden 8:30 The Time Of Our Lives 9:25 First Footprints: The Great Flood; 18,000 To 5,000 Years Ago From eighteen thousand years ago, melting polar ice caps began drowning 25% of Greater Australia 10:25 Art Of America: What Lies Beneath 11:25 The Art Of The Steal 1:05 Malcom 2:30 Movie: “These Are The Damned” (PG) 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Travel Oz
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 The Making Of The Great Gatsby 2:00 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Imparja’s Sunday Football: Warriors v Brisbane Broncos 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block Sky High 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 House Husbands 9:30 The Mentalist: Devil’s Cherry - A girl claiming to be Jane’s late daughter surfaces. Meanwhile, a diamond cutter’s homicide is investigated by the CBI. 10:30 CSI: Miami: By The Book - A maid with vampire bites on her neck is found hanging from a chandelier in an empty mansion on a remote island. The investigation reveals all of her blood has been drained. 11:30 The Block Sky High 12:30 What Would You Do? 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Danoz 3:00 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Fish Hooks 6:30 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 The Amazing Race 12:30 Happy Endings 1:00 2013 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 18: Port Adelaide Vs Brisbane 4:00 Footy Flashbacks 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 TBA 11:30 Fairly Legal: Secret Love - James sees a psychiatrist who agrees to treat his sexuality. But James and Olivia’s hopes of a brighter future are challenged when George arrives and confronts his son. Anna is relieved when Gino believes that she miscarried and they decide to tell their families of their intention to marry. 12:30 I Just Want My Pants Back 1:00 Special: The Maple Leaf Express 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
6:00 Weatherwatch 6:10 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 2013 Superbike World Championship 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:05 ADbc 5:35 Inspector Rex: Children On The Run 6:00 Tour De France 2013 Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings: Life 8:30 The Observer Effect: What are Australia’s mavericks, powerbrokers and celebrities really like? In an age where 30 second sound-bites and social media dominate our view of the world, host Ellen Fanning uses the news events 9:30 Better Man: This compelling true story, filmed on location in Australia and Vietnam, looks at the remarkable life and death of Van Nguyen, a Vietnamese-Australian man who was convicted of drug trafficking in Singapore and executed for his crime in 2005. 11:25 Movie: “Warchild” (MA l) - In German & Bosnian. The second part of acclaimed filmmaker Christian Wagner’s Balkan Blues Trilogy tells the story of a woman’s efforts to find her daughter ten years after the girl was relocated to Germany during the Bosnian war. 1:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 29
7 CENTRAL
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 As Time Goes By 1:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Church 6:55 Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Contraptions: The Snowmanotron 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Dalziel And Pascoe: Exit Lines - After a drunken evening at a top country restaurant with Arnie Bancroft and Major Kassell, there is an accident involving Dalziel’s car. An elderly cyclist is knocked over and killed. But who was driving? 1:10 Movie: “Samson And Delilah” (PG) - Delilah, rejected by religious strong man Samson, cuts his hair and delivers him to his enemies 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 15: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 The Block Sky High 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block Sky High 8:00 TBA 10:30 Person Of Interest: In Extremis - A medical luminary is poisoned, and Finch and Reese must work quickly to determine the toxin’s origin and find the attacker. Elsewhere, an informant gives the Internal Affairs Bureau pertinent information on Det. Fusco. 11:30 The Block Sky High 12:30 Extra 1:00 The Avengers 2:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 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: “All The Winters That Have Been” (PG a) 2:00 City Homicide 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: Heath is upset Bianca went to the Principal’s dinner with Zac. Off the back of Spencer’s rejection, Sasha contemplates returning to Broken Hill. Maddy realises Spencer still has feelings for Sasha. Meanwhile, John has a rocky start to his new job at the diner. 7:30 TBA 12:00 Celebrity Juice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters: Patricia is at ‘breaking point’ as the unidentified intruder steps up his/her terrorising campaign. Katie is showing more than a passing interest in Terry. 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Skin Deep 2:00 Science Under Attack 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves: Ocean Odyssey 5:30 Global Village: The Bush Judge 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Down and Dirty/Earthquake Survival 8:30 Pain, Pus and Poison: Pus - Dr Michael Mosley tells the extraordinary story of how scientists learnt to use the world around us to heal our bodies and conquer the common afflictions of pain, pus and poison. Diseases, like the Black Death and influenza, wiped out many millions around the globe. Nothing could stop these infections - until we discovered antibiotics. 9:30 Housos: Jailbreak 10:00 Bogan Pride: The Parachute of Healing 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Life And Times Of Tim: Hottest Babes on the Planet/Suck It Philly 12:00 Shorts On Screen: Peel 12:30 Dave In The Life 1:35 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 30
IMPARJA
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Inside Incredible Athletes 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Windmill 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Kitchen Cabinet: Sussan Ley & Bill Heffernan 8:30 New Tricks: Couldn’t Organise One 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Rock ‘n’ Roll Exposed: The Photography Of Bob Gruen 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: “The Collector” (M a,v) - A laid-back bank clerk whose prize possession is his butterfly collection falls for a student who wants nothing to do with him. 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 15: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 The Block Sky High 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block Sky High 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The 43 Peculiarity - Howard and Raj try to get to the bottom of why Sheldon disappears every afternoon at 2:45. Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny wrestle with jealousy in their relationship. 8:30 TBA 11:30 The Block Sky High 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Patricia Cornwell: The Front” (M v) 2:00 City Homicide 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: Ricky warns Brax that he can’t save her and he needs to testify at her trial. Tamara dreads testifying in court because Casey will find out her memory is returning. 7:30 TBA 8:30 Winners & Losers: When You Least Expect It 9:30 How I Met Your Mother: Something Old / Something New 10:30 Go On: Any Given Birthday / Videogame, Set, Match 11:30 Happy Endings: Brothas & Sisters 12:00 Always Sunny In Philadelphia: The Gang Goes To Jersey Shore 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Movie: “The Good Life” (M l,n,s) 2:50 Daughters 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Hobetsu 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Alan Carr 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 The Killing: Denmark is the midst of a fiercely contested election race, set against the backdrop of the financial crisis. With ten days to go to the election, Detective Inspector Sarah Lund prepares to celebrate her 25th year in the police force. But her relative peace is shattered when body parts are found at Copenhagen dock only hours before a scheduled visit by the prime minister. (M s,l,v) 12:10 Shadow Billionaire DHL founder & billionaire Larry Hillblom seemed to have vanished into thin air when he failed to return from a routine flight in his vintage Seabee. Before he was officially declared dead, bar girls throughout Asia came forward claiming to have children by Larry and seeking a piece of his vast fortune. This program unravels the secretive life of this enigmatic and reclusive tycoon. (M a,l) 1:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:05 What Makes Me 10:20 The Prime Ministers National Treasures 10:25 Australia’s Prime Ministers 10:30 Homemade History 10:45 Behind The News Special 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Jonathon Ross Show 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Man: Towers 6:50 The Checkout: Snack Size: Trade Mags / Cadbury 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Hypothetical 8:30 Adam Hills Tonight 9:30 Wednesday Night Fever: The 100% topical live sketch comedy show where anything is possible, from viewer outrage and studio audience riots to outright attempts on the life of the entire cast. 10:00 The Hollowmen: Vulnerable To Attack 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Spooks 12:30 Movie: “Family Plot” (M) 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 17: North Adelaide Vs Port Adelaide 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 The Block Sky High 3:00 National News Now 4:00 Extra 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block Sky High 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Parking Spot Escalation - Sheldon gets all revved up when the university reassigns his parking space to returning space traveller Wolowitz, and the resulting battle affects the entire gang. 8:30 Arrow 9:30 What’s Your Emergency? 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies 11:30 The Block Sky High 12:30 20/20 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Patricia Cornwell: At Risk” (M v,a) 2:00 City Homicide 3:00 The Daily Edition 4:30 Seven News 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: As Ricky’s trial comes to a close she prepares to accept her fate. Tamara deals with her returning memories while on the stand. Casey prepares to testify, and has to decide whether to condemn or save Ricky. Meanwhile, Jett and VJ suspect Nina of stealing. 7:30 TBA 11:45 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Lost On A Volcano - Texan businessman Dewey Gaedcke is on a trip of a lifetime, planning a vacation for the super-wealthy in sun-drenched Hawaii. 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Voice of Los Nevados 6:00 TBA 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Elephant Whisperer - Thailand’s Sangduen Chailert (known as Lek) is on a mission to save the Asian elephant in her native country. This documentary looks at the plight of the Asian elephant, as it goes from being a widely used domestic animal, to a burden on modernising communities. 8:30 Australia With Simon Reeve 9:30 The Killing 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “R” (MAV s,l,v,a) - This Danish film delves into the violent reality of prison life like few others have dared. Rune, a cocky young hood and recent arrival at a maximum security prison, struggles to comes to terms with his new existence at the bottom of the pecking order. 12:55 Movie: “In Mum’s Head” (M d,n,s,l) 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
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PUZZLES
CROSSWORD No. 158
SUDOKU No. 158
Your Lucky
Stars
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
You may feel that everyone is treating you as their servant! Don’t allow yourself to be pushed into doing jobs which are not your responsibility. Romance. Your partner may be trying to arrange something you are not comfortable with. Fortunately, you will soon work out what is really happening.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)
A few unexpected upheavals could threaten to spoil the good atmosphere at home. The solution is right in front of you. Romance. A chance to get away with your partner is closer than you think. You may need to be spontaneous in the coming week if you want this to work.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
FOR KIDS
You will be able to get a great deal done this week, so long as you steer clear of arguments. A petty dispute may slow you down. Romance. The rather difficult aspect between the Moon and Mercury may make communications with your partner a little strained. Things will improve!
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
You may not be getting all the attention that you need, but don’t feel that you have been forgotten. You will be remembered! Romance. A call from out of the blue may cheer you up. This person will want to talk for ages, but you will be glad that they phoned. Could there be more to this call?
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
A person that you met socially this week will eventually become a good friend. It may be a little difficult to get to know them at first, however. Romance. A meeting with a person who is much older than you could prove interesting. You will soon feel that you know this person extremely well.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)
FINDWORD No. 158 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
A colleague who has been irritating you must be dealt with as sensitively as possible. Try to find out the reason for this person’s hostile attitude. Romance. Your partner may be behaving a little strangely at the moment. Try to find out what is going on before making any accusations.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)
Be honest. If you admit that something you have been asked to do is a little beyond your capabilities, no one will mind. Romance. You may be more concerned about the way you look than about other, more important things. Rearrange your priorities before the end of the week.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
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MUDDY RIVER
You must avoid getting into a situation in which another person tries to control you. They may not have your best interests at heart. Romance. Don’t get wrapped up in your own thoughts this week. Your partner will be upset if you keep them at length. Open up to them and you’ll feel better.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)
You may be surprised about something that happens to you this week. What you make of the situation is up to you. There is no way to prepare for what is to come. Romance. Planned quiet time at home may not end up quite as placidly as it began! Are you ready for a wild weekend?
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
Unfortunately, your job may be a little taxing this week. A burst of energy will help you to get everything out of the way and give yourself time to relax. Romance. This would be an excellent time to think about building a nest-egg for the future. Your partner can contribute to this as well.
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TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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We didn’t lose the game; we just ran out of time.
– Vince Lombardi
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SOLUTIONS No. 158
Recent events may have taken you by surprise. Try to adapt as much as you can. You may feel you are on the losing end at times. Romance. Don’t let your partner be too critical. You have been working hard and need some more support. Voice your needs and they’ll be met.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
Something you did recently has impressed your colleagues. However, there are others who also deserve to be complimented for their work. Romance. An accidental remark may have had more truth in it than you realise. Now that it has been brought to light, be sure to talk more about it.
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Funeral Notice AHMAT: Agnes Joan
Late of Weipa passed away peacefully at the Cairns Base Hospital July 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Peter Patrick Ahmat (deceased). Dearly beloved mother of Peter, Raymond & Sindy, Patrick, Dianne & Meshek, Michelle & David, Robert. Grandmother (Nanna) of Tolowa, Dennis, PJ, Marley, Leeroy, Jackson, Takara, Alvina, David Janusz and Pharrell. Her funeral service will be held in Weipa on Friday, July 26, 2013. Viewing will be between 9am and 10am at the family home followed by the service at St Joseph Catholic church at 10:30am and dinner at the family home at 6pm. The Burial service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 11am on Yupungathi country at Pennefather River followed by light refreshment and dinner.
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ATTENTION: STALLHOLDERS If you are interested in holding a stall at the 2013 Rodeo Cabaret & 10th Annual Weipa Bullride (August 23 & 24) contact David Rutherford 0427 599 569
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NOTICE OF AGM Date: Saturday, August 31, 2013 Place: Weipa Town Pool Time: 9:30am Agenda includes the election of the management committee All members are requested to consider nominating for committee positions as the club needs assistance across various roles
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Power outage at Golf Links Estate On Friday 26 July, there will be two power outages to the Golf Links Estate area, so electrical cables can be installed. The map indicates below which houses will be affected by the outage, and during which hours. The houses in orange will be affected between 8am-12pm, and the houses in green will be affected between 12-4pm. We apologise for any inconvenience these outages may cause.
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East Weipa tailings dam works Construction works is being conducted in the East Weipa tailings dam. This work is being conducted in Cell 1 as shown in the image below. There is no work being conducted in Cell 2, adjacent to the community. There will be no night works. Work will be carried out through to December 2013. During construction there will be constant watering to reduce any dust generation.
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Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings for family and friends of alcoholics. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 9.30am - 11am at the Napranum Women’s Services Centre in Napranum St. Napranum. Please call Maxiene: 0434 217 481 Western Cape Bulletin July 24, 2013 Page 23
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Next stage of water system delivery upgrade commences Please be aware that trenching is occuring adjacent to the Peninsula Development Road in Nanum (as seen below) to allow for new pipe installation and replacement. It is important that residents drive cautiously, particularly during the day when construction is active. Please follow the signage and remain safe by staying clear of barricaded areas.
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Controlled burns programme Please be aware that our controlled burns programme will begin in June, within Weipa and its surrounding areas. These burns are necessary to reduce the risk of uncontrolled wildfires impacting on our community. The controlled burns programme will run until September 2013. This year’s planned areas for controlled burns include: - Golf Links Estate surrounds - Weipa Caravan Park surrounds - behind Putts Palms and Weipa Hospital - bush land behind Deplanchea Place - Nanum surrounds - Napranum surrounds. All controlled burns will be patrolled by the Rio Tinto Alcan Fire and Rescue team and the Queensland Rural Fire Service. Smoke hazard signs will be placed in the area when burns are conducted. Please ensure you drive to conditions and stay clear of the area.
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Delays to Mission River Bridge
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Public Notice Mine lease closure
Please be aware that there will be upcoming closures of the Mission River Bridge.
A section of the mine lease, located south and east of the RAAF Scherger Base, is closed to public access.
Over a two day period, there will six bridge closures to allow for inspections to be carried out.
There is no public access, as shown in the map below, from 8 May until 31 December 2013.
When: Thursday 8 August and Friday 9 August
Your safety and the safety of our employees is paramount—please remember employees will be working in this area at any time throughout the year.
Time of closures: 7.00-9.30am, 11.00am-1.00pm, 2.00pm-4.00pm There will be traffic control on the bridge, and for your safety, please ensure you drive to conditions and follow the directions of the traffic controllers.
Only authorised personnel and Traditional Owners can access this area.
We apologise for any inconvenience these closures may cause.
CHURCH SERVICES ST JOSEPHS CATHOLIC CHURCH Boundary Road
Services: Saturday Vigil 6pm Sunday 8.30am Contact: Kath 4069 9346 ST LUKES ANGLICAN AND UNITING CHURCH
Sunday Service 9.15am
Phone Rev Ron Watson 4069 7228 for more information ST BARNABAS UNITING CHURCH, NAPRANUM
Sunday Church Services 10am - Singing and Worship; 10.30am Service starts 6.30pm Prayer Meeting and Evening Healing Service every Sunday Tuesday 6pm - Youth Group Contact: James Hughes 4069 7228 Wednesday School 5 to 7pm Contact: Gay Lesine Huni 0428 146 899 • Kids Club Mon & Thurs • Hoopla Fri Night Fundraising We invite people to attend early morning Prayer meetings with us every day 5 – 6.30 am For Weddings, Baptism, Marriage and Funeral contact Pastor Palmer Wapau, 0447 801 660 Community Minister Napranum
UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Apostolic Jesus Name Fellowship A Godly welcome awaits you – come and feel the Presence of our Great GOD!
Fellowship times held at the Napranum Community Hall Sunday 10.30am and 6.30pm Sunday School 9am Midweek Wednesday 7pm
“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 For more information on service times please contact Reverend Mairu on 4069 9634
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Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to stop drinking Call Ray 0434 217 481
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INJURED WILDLIFE Phone Kristy – 0427 799 748
WESTERN CAPE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD What is missing? CH––CH UR! So come along and be enlightened by the word of God Sunday Service 10am at the Convention Centre ALL WELCOME! Senior Pastor Semi Ratocoka – 0458 530 854 Assistant Pastor Sai Nadredre – 4069 9604 Assistant Pastor Leon Proud – 4069 9584
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AFL wrap-up with Dallas HUGE upsets made the top news this round! A struggling Adelaide Crows side came from behind to knock over powerhouse leaders Geelong by two points. This victory keeps the Crows just in the hunt for a finals spot. Geelong had their chances to snatch the win in the dying minutes but missed and they have now given Hawthorn clear top spot on the table. The Gold Coast Suns had their greatest victory in the club’s short history by downing Collingwood in an unexpected performance! Ravaged by injuries, the Suns took it up to the Pies and led at every change. Collingwood Coach Nathan Buckley bewilderingly didn’t assign a tagger to Gary Ablett and this, along with poor goal kicking cost the Magpies dearly on the Gold Coast. Last year Collingwood made the same mistake, allowing Ablett to rack up an AFL record 53 touches. This week he had another unbelievable 49 possessions and kicked the game sealing goal to give the Suns a seven point win, their first over Collingwood and any top eight side. Heartache continued again for North who lost their sixth game this season by under a kick. This one point loss to Carlton effectively writes off their season. If the Kangaroos managed to win half of these close games they would be in the eight and if they won them all they would have been well in the top four. The Hawks are a game clear at the top of the table after they were too good for the Bulldogs. Essendon are equal second with the Cats after disposing of GWS. Brisbane were pushed by the Demons in Darwin. The Lions ran out victors by three goals, over a Melbourne side playing better footy in recent weeks under new coach Neil Craig. Richmond have moved clear of Collingwood into outright sixth with another strong ground out win, this time over Fremantle. If they can keep up this form the Tigers may well leapfrog the Dockers on the table. Richmond are also now only a win out of the top four and get their chance to stand tall this weekend ! Port hung onto eighth spot with a narrow win over St Kilda while Sydney were simply too strong for the Eagles in Perth. Round 18 sees it all getting serious now with finals spots on the line for five clubs. The fight for eighth spot intensifies with Carlton just one win out of the eight, below Port. The Eagles, Crows and Lions cannot afford to lose again and are hoping for both the Blues and Power to falter. Essendon will get to take on traditional rivals Hawthorn in a top of the table clash and the Suns are at home on the Coast again to a ninth placed Carlton side. The Blues will be panicking, having had their chances of finals last year destroyed in an upset late last season on the Gold Coast and especially after seeing the Suns just knock over an in-form Collingwood last week. I dare say that unlike the Pies, Carlton will heavily tag Brownlow favourite Ablett! The Demons are a chance over the mentally sapped Kangaroos and Collingwood will be sure not to get upset again this week by the other new club, the winless Giants. Geelong will have to work over a lowly but in-form St Kilda and West Coast have to beat the Bulldogs to stay in the running for finals. In another decisive game, the Crows must beat Freo to keep their season alive while the Dockers may drop out of top four contention if they lose. Port and the Lions continue their rivalry and with both teams on the fringe of the eight this will be another hard, tough and potentially season ending battle. The final match of the round is also a ripper with Richmond, pushing for the top four, taking on fourth placed Sydney, who are just two points above them on the table. The Swans are in good form and play the smaller SCG better than anyone, but the Tigers need to stand up this week if they are a real premiership force. My tips- Hawthorn, Gold Coast, North Melbourne, Collingwood, Geelong, Fremantle, Port Adelaide, West Coast, Sydney. That’s the wrap! Dallas
AFL TIPPER’S SCOREBOARD PTS
PTS TOTAL
Clarky
6
109
bomberbrown
6
108
Jfraze
6
107
stutim64
6
107
rehny
6
107
Rocket
7
107
Piri10
5
107
Watto
7
106
Sheedz
5
106
4
105
TOP 10 TIPPERS
HHH
maccas09
HHH Norro, Sonia Schuh AFL LADDER TEAM
W
L
B
P
Hawthorn
14
2
1
56
Essendon
13
3
1
52
Geelong
13
3
1
52
Sydney
12
3
1
50
Fremantle
11
4
1
46
Richmond
11
5
1
44
Collingwood
10
6
1
40
Port Adelaide
9
7
1
36
Carlton
8
8
1
32
West Coast
7
9
1
28
Adelaide
7
9
1
28
Brisbane
7
9
1
28
North Melbourne
6
10
1
24
Gold Coast
6
10
1
24
Western Bulldogs
4
12
1
16
St Kilda
3
13
1
12
Melbourne
2
14
1
8
GWS
0
16
1
0
AFL DRAW ROUND 18
July 26 – 28, home team first FRIDAY, July 26 Essendon v Hawthorn SATURDAY, July 27 Gold Coast v Carlton Melbourne v North Melbourne Collingwood v GWS Geelong v St Kilda Fremantle v Adelaide SUNDAY, July 28 Port Adelaide v Brisbane Western Bulldogs v West Coast Sydney v Richmond
NRL TIPPER’S SCOREBOARD
NRL wrap-up with Karl
PTS
PTS TOTAL
Craig Hughey
5
103
rehny
4
101
John Baxter
5
100
SNAKEINTHEGRASS
5
99
Pat80
4
99
bullyrooster
4
98
Tommy B
3
98
Rabbits
4
97
Catchy’s Carnage
5
97
Viking Wench
3
96
TOP 10 TIPPERS
QUEENSLANDER! QUEENSLANDER! QUEENSLANDER!!! The mighty maroons victorious again for their eighth consecutive series win. Considered as one of the greatest origins yet, the streaker couldn’t even resist going for a dash. It was a quite evenly matched performance by both teams with QLD sticking together to hold their lead in the end to win the match. Due to State of Origin there were only six games played throughout the weekend with four teams having the bye. On Friday night saw the Warriors prove too strong for the Tigers. Then on Saturday the Raiders and the Roosters continued their good form, leaving their opponents scoreless at fulltime. On Sunday the Knights beat the Panthers and the Sea Eagles took home the win against the Titans. Monday night’s match was the upset of the round, with the Dragons taking the win against the Rabbitohs. Looking into Round 20 there will be a full round of games, with no byes over the weekend. Friday night has two games; firstly the Cowboys take on the Broncos. Then the Bulldogs play the Eels. Saturday will also have two games played, with the Dragons looking for a win against the Raiders and the Titans up against the Rabbitohs. Super Sunday will have three matches, these will be the Warriors and Storm, the Sharks verse the Panthers, and the Knights taking on the Roosters. Monday night’s fixture will bring the round to a close, with the Tigers looking for a win against the Sea Eagles. Karl’s Tips: Cowboys, Bulldogs, Raiders, Rabbitohs, Warriors, Sharks, Roosters, Sea Eagles. Yours in footy, Karl In local news, this week is full of rugby league as the second term of the Central Cape Sun’s Junior Rugby League season starts again this week. And the Rugby League Cape York Weipa Wet Season Competition for the seniors come to a close this weekend with the Grand Final day on Saturday. There will be a number of exhibition matches being played by the juniors to make an eventful afternoon. So come on down and support the local teams on Saturday everybody. 3:00 – Central Cape Suns U16 Girls 4:00 – Central Cape Suns U17’s vs Aurukun U17’s 5:00 – Weipa Ladies vs Napranum Sisters (5:25-5:35) Halftime – Central Cape Suns U7’s & U9’s 6:00 – Weipa Raiders vs Napranum Natives (6:40-6:50) Halftime – Central Cape Suns U11’s
NRL LADDER TEAM
W
L
B
P
Rabbitohs
14
3
2
32
Roosters
13
4
2
30
Storm
11
5
2
27
Sea Eagles
10
6
2
25
Knights
9
8
2
22
Bulldogs
9
8
2
22
Sharks
9
8
2
22
Raiders
9
8
2
22
Panthers
8
9
2
20
Titans
8
9
2
20
Warriors
8
9
2
20
Broncos
6
11
2
16
Cowboys
6
11
2
16
Dragons
6
11
2
16
Wests Tigers
6
11
2
16
Eels
3
14
2
10
NRL DRAW ROUND 20
July 26 – July 29, home team first FRIDAY, July 26 Cowboys v Broncos Bulldogs v Eels SATURDAY, July 27 Dragons v Raiders Titans v Rabbitohs SUNDAY, July 28 Warriors v Storm Sharks v Panthers Knights v Roosters MONDAY, July 29 Wests Tigers v Sea Eagles
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SPORT
Massive home crowd expected at next Cape Cluster round Alf Wilson story
LOCKHART River Scorpions will be confident of more wins when they host round three of the Cape Cluster rugby league competition on August 10. That follows a strong showing in round two at Kowanyama on July 13 when the Scorpions won their two matches. Lockhart River 42 beat Weipa Raiders 42-8. Chris Johnson Jnr scored two tries for the Scorpions with singles to Lionel Hobson, Solomon Accoom, David Mooka, Scott Accoom, and Chris Johnson Snr, Isaac Rokeby booted four goals. For Weipa Raiders Chris Namok and William York scored tries. In their other game Lockhart River Scorpions beat Coen Colts 26-22. Wayne Butcher scored two tries for the Scorpions with one each to Solomon Accoom, Scott Accoom and Chris Johnson Jnr. Isaac Rokeby kicked three 3 goals. For Coen Darby Sellars scored two tries with one to Dion Creek and Eldine Creek, Darby Sellars snared two goals and Gabriel Creek one. Coen Colts showed they will be a force in the last two rounds when they beat Pormpuraaw Crocs 34-24. Gabriel Creek (two), Jake Finlay, Eldine Creek, Dylan Creek and Darby Sellars (one) were try scorers for Coen. Stephen Giblet kicked four goals and Darby Sellars one. Pormpuraaw Crocs try scorers were Raymond Coleman (two), Peter Tybingoompa, Kiren Tarpencha and Wesley Coleman. Paul Bernard kicked two goals. Ladder leaders and reigning premiers Kowanyama Wallabies defeated 28 Pormpuraaw Crocs 0. Elron Lawrence, Terry Tommy, Raymond Goggleye, Tyson Smiler and Tony Daniels scored four pointers for Kowanyama. Elron Lawrence chipped in with four goals. Kowanyama won their other match by forfeit over the Coen side which had too many injured players to field a full side.
In another close match Pormpuraaw Crocs beat the Weipa Raiders 26-22. For the Crocs Paul Bernard scored two tries, Brendan Coleman, Clinton Holroyd and David Wilson one. Paul Bernard 3 kicked three goals for a personal tally of 14 points. Weipa Raiders try scorers were Stewart Pryce (two), Karl Adams and Michael Yam one. Ever-reliable Chris Namok booted three goals. QRL Northern Division Regional Co-ordinator Dave Maiden was one of the referees who controlled the Kowanyama games. “The Kowanyama field was extensively watered to ensure that the players safety was paramount – the field does require some work though to ensure adequate grass coverage which reduces injuries. “Despite this, the tough rugby league players of the Cape proceeded to play entertaining rugby league all weekend. “This is the first full round of the Cape Cluster to be held in Kowanyama since the inception of the new format and the community was buzzing with excitement to see their beloved Minh Kulars (Wallabies) play on home turf after travelling away for each of the last four years,” Maiden told the Bully. Maiden said it was great to see Lockhart River, Weipa Raiders, Coen Colts and the recently reformed Pormpuraaw Crocs under the guidance of new coach Gus Nawaqa travelling for an away round. “It was disappointing to see Napranum Natives withdraw prior to the weekend’s games,” he said. “It is imperative that each community respects what all communities have to endure in order to compete in the Cape Cluster – considerable time, effort and money are invested each and every week for these players just to be able to play the ‘greatest game of all’.” “Kowanyama have travelled and contributed to every other community over the last four years and have never forfeited despite it costing upwards of $2000 in fuel alone each and every time they play
rugby league in the Cape Cluster and they rely on the income they receive from their one and only home game to be self-sustainable,” Maiden said. “The community, and the volunteers and helpers behind the club, can feel justifiably proud of the contribution they make to ensure they have a disciplined and committed rugby league team.” Maiden said it was great to see the Crocs back in action and perform so well against Coen. “The Crocs had many players willing and able to compete. They narrowly went down to the Colts in their first game back and it was an entertaining match with some punishing defence and sizzling attack from both teams with the travelling and very vocal Pormpuraaw community really getting behind their team,” Maiden said. Maiden was glowing in his praise for the Weipa Raiders who did well to field a side after running out of vehicles to get all their players down for the nine-hour journey to Kowanyama. “However, they did get on the paddock, despite being a few short, and they came up against the very entertaining Lockhart River Scorpions.” “The Scorpions won both of their matches over the weekend and if they get all their team together on the paddock, they have a formidable side that can challenge and beat any side on the Cape.” Coen Colts were also lacking a full side but were very competitive in their opening two games. They will look to field a full strength side when the Cluster Comp resumes in Lockhart River before Coen hosts the final round on August 24. The finals will also be held in Coen on September 7 and it is hoped that the NPA will bring a side down to play over the weekend. Maiden is confident a massive home crowd will at Lockhart River for round three. “Community is also really looking forward to the occasion and are working hard to get their facilities ready after not having any games for the last two years,” he said.
CAPE CLUSTER 2013 Points table following Kowanyama Cluster POINTS FOR
TEAM
POINTS DIFFERENCE AGAINST
TOTAL POINTS
Kowanyama Wallabies
146
22
124
8
Lockhart River Scorpions
100
126
-26
4
Napranum Natives
56
46
10
2
Pormpuraaw Crocs
50
84
-34
2
Coen Colts
56
92
-36
2
Weipa Raiders
66
104
-38
2
CAPE CLUSTER 2013 Round three team draw – Lockhart River TIME
TEAM 1
TEAM 2
9am
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Pormpuraaw Crocs
10am
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Napranum Natives
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Kowanyama Wallabies
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Kowanyama Wallabies
2pm
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3pm
Napranum Natives
Pormpuraaw Crocs
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Due to large numbers in the C3 field, this grade will be split into two divisions, based on handicap. The division 1 group will play three full holes, while the division 2 group will also play the three holes, which will be modified. Training is on this Thursday at 4.30pm, and competition will be again held on Sunday. Tee times as follows:- A and
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