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SURVEY RESULTS: How we feel about living with crocs

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IN the June 12, 2013 edition of the Western Cape Bulletin Weipa locals were invited to take part in the Great Weipa Crocodile Survey, the results of which are now in. The purpose of the survey, undertaken by the University of Queensland in collaboration with

Australia Zoo was to understand how Weipa residents feel about living alongside the world’s largest reptile, and it seems that while a large majority of residents said they respected crocodiles and considered them important for the environment,most residents considered there were too many

crocodiles and a degree of culling should be undertaken around the local area. “This is an interesting opinion,” said Dr Hamish Campbell from the University of Queensland and author of the survey. “It is the modiﬁcation of human behaviour and not crocodile

culls that will solve the issue of crocodile attacks. “For example, if the crocodile population around Weipa was reduced by one half, who would suggest it safe to swim across the Mission River?”  continued page 2

Dr Hamish Campbell tagging an estuarine crocodile caught in the Wenlock River.

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The survey demonstrated that a vast majority of residents understood the dangers of swimming or wading in waterways around Weipa. However, some would swim in local waterways depending upon location, and some had even swum in areas where there was a recent crocodile sighting. Residents also understood that camping near water and leaving food scraps around the camp attracted crocodiles. Despite being ‘crocodile aware’ about one third of all those who participated in the survey had experienced some sort of close encounter with a crocodile. Primarily, their close encounter was a direct result of not undertaking crocodile-safe behaviour around waterways. “This showed that although most Weipa residents understand the risk posed by crocodiles and generally modify their behaviour around waterways, sometimes they forgot or thought that it was okay to bend the rules just this once,” Dr Campbell said. “Of course, most of the time it may be okay, but it only has to happen that once to ruin your day.” Dr Campbell pointed out

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IT’S a tough life being a senior civil servant in Brisbane, and things got very much worse this week. The Oberführer has decided to blame various Government failings on the civil service. We are to be ‘shaken up’, presumably to divert public attention from the shortcomings of our elected representatives. I don’t think the

that a large majority of crocodile attacks in Australia have been upon locals who were presumably well aware of the dangers posed by crocodiles. Also, 30 per cent of crocodile attack victims had consumed alcohol prior to swimming in areas where crocodiles were present. “Alcohol changes behaviour and makes people less aware of potential hazards,” Dr Campbell stated.

Oberführer realises just how vital we are to the smooth functioning of our State. We work very hard for our inadequate salaries, and we do it for the love of public service. As soon as we reach our offices in the morning, we have meetings to attend. We have meetings about everything, from our State’s tax revenue to the ofﬁce coffee supply, and meetings take time. On top of that, we have to absorb our various Ministers’ requests and require-

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Winners of the survey prize draw Kristy Philliskirk and Tyneal Brydon with Bindi, Robert and Terri Irwin along with University of Queensland representative Dr Ross Dwyer. Photo: Giembra Busmer.

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In the survey, a number of residents said they had been harassed by crocodiles at Pennefather Beach and Rocky Point boat ramp. “So be vigilant at these areas and don’t leave fish frames or other food lying around,” Dr Campbell said. Approximately 14 per cent of the Weipa adult population completed the survey (309 residents) and the survey was completed by an equal number

ments, and handle their suppliants. The suppliants are the long list of people sitting in our waiting rooms who expect support from the Government for their various projects. This one takes our time by demanding that schoolchildren should not take a healthy twohour bus ride to school every morning. That one would like sick people to be guaranteed health care even if they do not live in Brisbane. Yet another wants a replacement for the car he lost in a pot-hole on

the Bruce Highway. It is not easy to deal with these people because if you put a foot wrong, they are off blabbering to the newspapers, and no-one wants that. Now we are being shaken up, our control is slipping and somehow small problems are reaching the media. Like the Oberführer’s flirtation with Oprah Winfrey and his quest for more quality time with her next time she comes to Queensland. I am sure the newspapers would have handled this

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of males and females from all age groups over 18 years of age. The University of Queensland and Australia Zoo thanked Weipa residents for taking part in the survey, the results of which will go towards assessing crocodile/human conﬂict around the local area. The winners of the prize draw, open to all participants in the survey, were Kristy Philliskirk from Weipa Wildlife Care and Tyneal Brydon. in a less personal way, if only they had been correctly advised. And then there is the case of the special P r e m i e r ’s M e d a l s . These are given out to worthy Queenslanders to recognise their work for our State. Somehow, the papers found out they are not minted locally but in a cheap Chinese workshop. I am afraid there may be more unfortunate leaks to come… Bruce O’Krat, Advisor to the Minister

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THE Road Transport Industry has lost a genuine legend following the death of Ron Holzheimer on August 25. Ron was the husband of the late Toots Holzheimer who died on February 29, 1992 in a tragic accident at Evans Landing, Weipa, at the age of 57 after more than 30 years driving across Cape York Peninsula. Their daughter Donna Vawdrey said that Ron died peacefully at home and his funeral was held on Friday, August 30 at the Cairns Crematorium. Numerous truckies phoned this writer to pay their respects to Ron and reminisce about him and Toots. “Family and friends had gathered for an early Father’s Day party. It was so great to

have Ron’s brother Bruce drive all the way up from Kiama on the NSW South Coast to be at the party and Steve Blakey (the mechanic who serviced Toots and Ron’s trucks) also came down from Atherton,” Donna said. “By mid-afternoon everyone had an opportunity to reminisce with Ron and say goodbye. Ron’s son Troy was the last to say goodbye just short of 4pm after which Ron simply closed his eyes and died. “He had recently been diagnosed with cancer and had suffered a stroke a few weeks ago. Troy carried the cofﬁn on his low-loader to the chapel with family and friends forming a guard of honour as the cofﬁn was carried into the chapel,” Donna said. Toots often drove where no

male truckie would dare to go delivering freight, servicing the truck herself and often loading them by hand and then driving alone for days. Most of her travel was over corrugated dirt roads where she encountered many washouts, insects and bulldust as she travelled in her diesel MAN truck. Toots loved her job, her life in the Cape and especially her famous blue truck, which is now in the Winton Diamantina Heritage Truck Museum. Her memory lives on in the minds of many and now a book “Toots – A Woman in a Man’s World” was launched in Cairns on June 18 in 2011 at the Blue Sky Brewery and was attended by 60 people. There was also a launch at Weipa.

“The book about ‘Toots is still selling very well, having sold 7000 copies since it was published in 2011. My goal now is to find a producer who is willing to make the book into a feature film,” Donna said. Ron’s grand-daughter Melissa wrote a poem and read this at the funeral. I can promise Pops this – that all the helpful things he did will never be forgotten but very much missed. As a light from the family is gone, a voice we loved is stilled, a place is vacant in the home which never can be filled. In my heart I believe that the time was right for you to leave but you left a space only you can fill I’ll remember you pops and always will. The memory of you will always live in our hearts.

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Western Cape College is currently implementing the Far north Queensland Attendance system at their school. One of the strategies in implementing this system is ensuring all of our students have access to healthy food. This term, Weipa Woolworths has kindly donated 200 pieces of fruit each day to ensure our students are having a healthy fruit snack each day. Western Cape College would like to acknowledge and thank Weipa Woolworths for this very generous donation each day. Michelle Howe Western Cape College

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I Would like to express my sincere appreciation to those who put their faith in me in the september 7 Federal election. As the re-elected Member for Leichhardt, I am excited to represent this region in a Coalition Government. I look forward to being an ‘enabler’ when it comes to implementing some of the very positive initiatives and projects that have been developed here over the last three years. I promise you that I will continue to celebrate the successes of our region, highlight the challenges we face, identify viable and workable solutions, encourage investment, and be a strong and passionate advocate for those groups and individuals who need my support. Your assistance will help me deliver more for the Far North and enable the Coalition to restore hope, reward and opportunity for all Australians. If you have any local issues you feel need attention, please contact me on 07 4051 2220 or email warren.entsch. mp@aph.gov.au. Thank you again Leichhardt, I won’t let you down. Warren Entsch MP Federal Member for Leichhardt

North Queensland dudded by new Abbott Government the lack of representation in the Abbott Government ministry is a blow to north Queensland. To n y A b b o t t h a s ignored the people of the North. There is no voice from the North in Cabinet or even in the Ministry. Queensland generally has not done well at all. I have real concerns that the Abbott Government will struggle to properly understand the needs and challenges of Queensland because of this clear lack of representation. Both the Member for Leichhardt and the Townsville based Liberal Senator have been demoted. There will be no one sitting at the Cabinet table, standing up for Queensland and ensuring we get a fair go.

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Construction company back-pays employees after out-of-court agreement A CONSTRUCTION company has back-paid $111,146 in unpaid wages and entitlements to 62 workers, many of whom are Indigenous. Fair Work Building and Construction (FWBC) has reached an out-of-court agreement with the company, which has agreed to donate $15,000 towards a training program for Indigenous school leavers. The company, Remote Building Solutions (Qld) Pty Ltd, typically works on projects in remote Indigenous Queensland communities including Bamaga, Murray Island, Palm Island, Doomadgee, Aurukun, Mornington Island, Lockhart River, Woorabinda and Badu Island and employs a majority of Indigenous staff. FWBC director Val Gostencnik said the underpayments had gone under the radar due to the workers’ remoteness and vulnerability. “Remote Building Solutions back-paid the underpayments when these were brought to its attention. This Enforceable Undertaking has ensured the workers were back-paid faster than if the matter had gone through the courts and the company has improved its business systems which should prevent the need

Fair Work Building and Construction director Val Gostencnik.

for future back-payments,” Mr Gostencnik said. “Remote Building Solutions’ contribution towards a training course for Indigenous school leavers will beneﬁt the individuals who undertake the course, the local industry and the wider community. By brokering this Enforceable Undertaking, rather than taking the matter to court, FWBC and the company have also saved taxpayers’ money.” After an audit of their books, FWBC determined that Remote Building Solutions: • failed to pay employees the cor-

rect wages and entitlements - in contravention of s45 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) • did not give a number of employees a Fair Work Information Statement when they started work – in contravention of s125 of the FW Act and • did not provide pay slips in accordance with s536 of the FW Act. Remote Building Solutions admitted these contraventions and agreed to rectify them by: • back-paying 62 employees $100,672 in wages and entitlements and $10,474 in superannuation (which was paid in April 2013) • donating $15,000 for a 12week pre-employment training program for Indigenous school leavers • implementing better systems to ensure it complies with Commonwealth workplace laws, and • ensuring staff responsible for human resource and payroll responsibilities attend an accredited training course which provides an overview of workers’ rights and responsibilities. Enforceable Undertakings are just one of the many regulatory options available to FWBC.

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Medical experts call for ban on children riding quad bikes THE Medical Journal of Australia has released a report recommending children be banned from riding quad bikes. In 2012 there were 18 deaths associated with quad bike use, and almost 30 per cent of these involved children under 15 years of age, prompting medical experts to call for restrictions. The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne (RCHM), together with Ambulance Victoria, The Royal Australian College of Surgeons, KidSafe and the Australian Medical Association is calling for legislation to restrict the use of quad bikes for children under the age of 16. Quad bike injuries in children have doubled in the past decade, with the RCHM seeing serious trauma cases from children’s quad bike accidents grow by about 25 per cent each year. The injuries to these children are severe: intracranial head and brain; skull and face fractures; chest, abdomen and spinal injuries. The MJA study also says there is now evidence to indicate that children do not have the physical size, strength or cognitive capacity to operate these vehicles safely.

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It goes without saying that young children have no place on quad bikes. – Associate Professor Trevor Duke, RCHM Intensive Care Unit deputy director

especially in older children, and many from lack of adult supervision of young children. Many other circumstances are just accidents waiting to happen,” Professor Duke says. Medical and safety groups

have also been calling for improvements to be made to the stability of quad bikes and the mandatory fitting of crush protection devices. The Medical Journal of Australia research found half of all hospital admissions associated with quad bikes involved bone fractures and 28 per cent were classified as “serious”. “A range of prevention approaches, such as mandatory fitting of crush protection devices to protect riders in the event of a roll over are required,” the study said. The Weipa Town Authority will be discussing the issue of quad bike safety in the region at it’s monthly meeting this Friday, September 20.

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bike or motorbike on private property to wear a helmet or be of a minimum age. “Adults should not allow unlicensed or inappropriate use of motorised vehicles and, when used by children of an appropriate age, the safety precautions used on roads – helmets and protective clothing – should also be observed off-road,” Professor Duke says. “It goes without saying that young children have no place on quad bikes. But even older children and adolescents using bikes for recreational purposes or work often do not have the strength, coordination or maturity to use such vehicles safely. “Some injuries occur from impulsivity and bravado,

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• One-third (33 per cent) of quad bike fatalities occurred on terrain where an incline was noted by investigators (12 out of 36 fatalities) Associate Professor Trevor Duke, RCHM Intensive Care Unit deputy director.

Associate Professor Trevor Duke, RCHM Intensive Care Unit deputy director says there is a lack of legislation to protect children from using motorised vehicles off-road and on private property. “Currently there is no requirement for a rider of a quad

• Almost half (47 per cent) of quad bike fatalities occurred on uneven ground • Over half (53 per cent) of quad bike fatalities involved rollovers (19) with 17 non-rollovers (collision/thrown from the quad/other) • A potential weight imbalance (eg through carrying cargo, passengers, towing heavy trailers) was noted for one-quarter (25 per cent) of quad bike fatalities • In 19 per cent (7) of quad bike fatalities the rider was wearing a helmet, 39 per cent (14) were not wearing a helmet and 42 per cent were unknown

• 58 per cent (21) of the quad bike fatalities occurred while the deceased was riding recreationally, 42 per cent (13) occurred when the deceased was working and the remainder were undeﬁned • Over three-quarters 78 per cent (28) of the quad bike fatalities were males. Of the eight females who have died, half were passengers on the quad bike • Children under the age of 16 were involved in 19 per cent (7) of the fatal incidents • None of the 36 fatalities mentioned any form of rollover protection on the vehicle Information compiled by Safe Work Australia

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Entsch to help shape the future of the north

Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch is excited by the Federal Government’s Northern Australia Policy.

PRIME Minister-elect Tony Abbott has announced that Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch will play a pivotal role in determining the future direction of the Far North. Mr Entsch will Chair the committee which will formulate the White Paper that will drive the implementation of the Coalition’s Policy for Northern Australia. “Northern Australia has faced signiﬁcant challenges but there are now enormous opportunities - nowhere more so than in Far

North Queensland,” Mr Entsch said. “Tony asked me if I would take responsibility for formulating the White Paper and delivering it in 12 months’ time. “I’m excited by the prospect of being able to contribute as the Chair, overseeing the writing of the White Paper with all of its resulting recommendations. The tabling of these recommendations will then provide us with an opportunity to establish an appropriate budget to commence the second phase, implementation.” Mr Entsch served on the Howard Government’s Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce in 2006, when he travelled across the top end of Australia, from Kununurra to Cairns. “My familiarity with the area and knowledge of the issues is going to be a great advantage,” he said. “I’m very excited by the fact that we have a speciﬁc Northern Australia Policy; it is a cornerstone of our commitments as a government. “Now, we’ve got 12 months to bed it down and put forward

recommendations. We’ll have to look at all aspects in relation to water security, agricultural opportunities, land tenure, property insurance issues, diversity for economic security, energy, tropical education, health and sports, defence, fishing . . . there’s a whole raft of things.” Mr Entsch said many submissions had already been received to the draft ‘green’ paper that was released in June, which has potential to affect communities north of the Tropic of Capricorn, extending from Rockhampton to Exmouth. “I’ll continue to encourage individuals and community leaders to submit their ideas. It is my intention also to travel widely across the region to maximise the opportunities for Northern Australia’s regional communities, so they all have input in the White Paper formulation. “The recommendations in this White Paper will form the road map for governments in establishing the future economic, social and environmental policy direction for Northern Australia.”

An evening of art and music W E I PA a r t a n d music lovers were treated to a night of culture last Thursday at the Western Cape College inaugural Art & Instrumental Fusion Envening. Complete with non-alcoholic wine, cheese and bickies patrons browsed student’s artwork while being serenaded by WCC’s talented musicians. The relaxed evening was deemed a success by organisers and a number of artworks were purchased.

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Car registration labels will be phased out in Queensland from October 1, 2014.

“Abolishing labels will also benefit delivery companies and car rental companies with large vehicle fleets,” Mr Emerson said. Registration labels were first introduced in Queensland in 1932. Mr Emerson said advances in technology meant the detection of unregistered vehicles could be achieved using number plate recognition, rather than citing a sticker on the front windscreen. “The key issue in making this decision was to be satisfied that there will not be an increase in the number of unregistered vehicles in Queensland,” he said.

“The experience in other states shows that if this is carefully implemented and enforced there won’t be any change in vehicle registration numbers. “Once the labels are no longer required, the public will be able to check the registration status of their vehicle online or by calling the TMR call centre.” Fines of up to $8800 apply for driving an unregistered vehicle. The registration and traffic improvement fees for Queensland motorists range from $92.55 for a trailer to $777.10 for a car.

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MEMBERS of the Weipa Woolworths supermarket team celebrated their selection as the 2013 Queensland Store of the Year on Tuesday evening at the Albatross Hotel’s Bauxite Bill’s Restaurant. Local staff members were joined by Woolworths Area Manager Chris Greenwood (back left), Woolworths State HR Manager Tim Gaylard and Toll Coastal Account Coordinator Suzanne Jia (middle). The local team were selected number one in Queensland out of 223 stores in the State.

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The team from Albatross Bay Resort John, Stuart, Mary, Baylee, Mark, Jayne and Adam (pictured in the CUB marquee) were among the thousands of racegoers to enjoy this year’s Cairns Amateurs. Dressed for the occasion the group enjoyed not only the horse racing but also sky divers, street-style entertainers and, of course, the fashions of the field.

Nominations open for disability awards EVERY DAY Queenslanders and organisations across the state who work to improve the lives of people living with a disability are set to be honoured at a conference next year. The Queensland Disability Awards provides an opportunity to recognise as well as celebrate the commitment and passion of people who work hard to support some of Queensland’s most vulnerable members of our community. Disability Services Minister Tracy Davis opened nominations as part of Disability Action Week and encouraged nominations of individuals or organisations. “We would like people in the community who have shown passion, excellence and vision to help achieve the shared goal of improving the quality of people living with disability, their families and carers, to be recognised for their outstanding contribution to helping improve the sector,” Ms Davis said. “The awards offer the opportunity to shine a light on the many achievements and hard work of those who

give their time to help make another person’s life a little easier. Nominations are open to those who, for example, have boosted the participation of people with a disability through training and employment, driven technological change or taken an innovative approach to enable greater choice, control and flexibility. People can nominate their disability champions online in any of the six award catagories: Inspiring individual, Community initiative, Education and the arts, Employment and training, Community awareness and Technology and innovation. Nominations close on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 and the awards will be presented at the Queensland Disability Conference. The Queensland Disability Conference will be held from March 24 to 25, 2014, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Vi s i t w w w. c o m m u n i t i e s . q l d . g o v. a u / disability to nominate individuals or organisations for the Queensland Disability Awards.

Public invited to contribute ideas THE Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse this week released its fourth issues paper and is inviting members of the public to contribute ideas and expertise on the best ways to prevent the sexual abuse of children living in out-of-home care (OOHC). Royal Commission CEO Janette Dines says out-of-home care includes arrangements by an agency for foster care, relative or kinship care, family group homes, residential care and independent living arrangements. “The Royal Commission believes it is important to determine whether current practices and regulation adequately protect children from sexual abuse in out-of-home care, and to develop strategies that will keep children in care safe from sexual abuse,” Ms Dines said. “We invite interested individuals, government and non-government organisations to tell us what they believe makes out-of-home care safe and what are appropriate responses where a child has been sexually abused.” Ms Dines said. Organisations and individuals wishing to respond have until November 8, 2013 to lodge a submission. The Royal Commission intends to hold a public forum into the matters raised in the issues paper in the ﬁrst quarter of 2014. The submissions received will help to determine the agenda. The issues paper is available on the Commission’s website at www. childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au.

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The Lord was laid to rest in the side of a mountain among the rich, as it was in the family plot of Joseph of Arimathea, a rich man who believed in Jesus, in a cave carved out of stone, to stop grave robbers. But there were other people who just wanted to make sure that Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, because they were sure that he was a liar who was not really the Messiah. Guess who? Matthew Ch 27 vs 6266 tells us that The next day, which was a Sabbath, the chief priests and the Pharisees met with Pilate and said, “We remember that when that liar was still alive he said, ‘I will be raised to life three days later.’ Give orders, then, for his tomb to be care-

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fully guarded until the third day, so that his disciples will not be able to go and steal the body, and then tell the people that he was raised from death. This last lie would be even worse than the first one.” “Take a guard,” Pilate told them; “go and make the tomb as secure as you can.” So they left and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and leaving the guard on watch. As we know today, the Lord did rise from the dead, but the four gospel writers recorded many different scenes that were reported around the Lord’s resurrection, and we will start looking at those next time. Jesus is risen! Rev Michael Connolly

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Cape York Academy trial Apply now for the journey of a lifetime extended 12 months

A ground-breAking trial to improve educational opportunities for indigenous students at the Cape York Australian Aboriginal Academy (CYAAA) will be extended. Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek announced a 12-month extension of the trial to the end of 2014 in State Parliament this week. Mr Langbroek said the trial, which began in 2010 across CYAAA’s three campuses in Aurukun, Coen and Hope Vale, was already producing results, with encouraging outcomes shown in the Australian Council for Educational Research’s independent audit into the trial. “The trial uses direct instruction education techniques and runs programs that build students’ confidence to move

between the Cape and real work and study opportunities,” Mr Langbroek said. “I am delighted that among some of the report’s key findings, student behaviour and the quality of the learning environment have been greatly improved. “On that basis alone, it is incumbent upon me as Minister to extend the trial so that with extra time, more real and tangible dividends will be yielded.” Mr Langbroek said the Queensland Government was committed to improving the career aspirations of more than 50,000 young Indigenous people across the State. “Raising aspirations requires a concerted effort from the students, their families and each community, including educators and employers,” he said. The report can be found at: http://deta. qld.gov.au/indigenous/whats-new.html

Age pensions set to increase Age pensions are set to rise on September20 in the second round of twice yearly indexing. The new fortnightly rate for singles will be $827.10, a rise of $18.70. The partnered rate will be $623.40, an increase of $14 for each person. The rises are after the Clean Energy and Pension Supplements. But for mature age job seekers under 60, the maximum Newstart Allowance payment for single unemployed people will increase by only $4 a fortnight, to $501, less than half the adult minimum wage. In a submission to the 2013/14 Federal Budget, National Seniors said that research shows older job seekers will languish in unemployment for

an average 71 weeks compared to the 41 weeks of those aged 25 to 44 years. National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill said over 55s represented 20 per cent of Australians who had been unemployed for two years and were living off Newstart Allowance. “An extra $4 a fortnight is not going

to be much help to long-term unemployed seniors struggling to find work, update their skills or travel for job interviews,” Mr O’Neill said. For full details of the new pension rates, go to http://www.fahcsia. gov.au or the Older Australians division at Department of Human Services on 132 300.

AuStrAliAn business Apprenticeships Centre (AbAC) is offering a young indigenous Australian the chance to embark on an exhilarating journey of a lifetime sailing from devonport to Sydney aboard the tall ship Young endeavour, as part of a special leadership scholarship. And the winner will be equipped to film all the action and adventure in high definition, with their very own GoPro camera supplied as part of the prize package. “Indigenous Australians aged between 16 and 23 are eligible to apply for the Australian Business Apprenticeships Centre Young Endeavour Indigenous Scholarship,” says ABAC General Manager, Andrew Williams. “This is an amazing opportunity for a young Indigenous Australian to develop skills for life on a journey of a lifetime.” Challenges on board the Young Endeavour include climbing aloft and working 30 metres above deck, watchkeeping duties around the clock, shipboard safety drills, and living and working in confined spaces as part of a team. However, it won’t all be hard work, with plenty of opportunities to go swimming, play sport, go whale and dolphin spotting and socialising with future young leaders from around Australia. Near the completion of the voyage, each youth crew will elect a command team to take full responsibility for the ship under sail for a 24-hour period. The young crew will also host a group of Australian youth with special needs. Youth crew are supervised and supported by a professional Royal Australian Navy team, trained to carry out the program with the highest standards of safety and care. “A panel of professionals will review the applications for the Australian Young Indigenous

One lucky Indigenous applicant will enjoy the journey of a lifetime aboard the tall ship Young Endeavour.

Scholarship, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews in October, with the winner to be announced in November,” Mr Williams says. “Please note the winner of the Australian Business Apprenticeships Centre Young Endeavour Indigenous Scholarship must be available to set sail on the Young Endeavour on January 22, 2014 for an epic 11-day adventure.” The scholarship includes airfares from the winner’s home airport to Devonport and return from Sydney, and a Gopro camera, for the purposes of creating a video blog of the voyage. The scholarship winner will join Young Endeavour Youth Scheme Alumni who have discovered new reserves of character, commitment, and confidence, while developing strong teamwork and leadership

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skills on board the tall ship. A University of Sydney sociology study – Sailing into the Future – found that youth development training conducted on the Young Endeavour builds social capital in the community. The study revealed that over time, the experiences of participants translated into enduring social skills such as self-control, goal achievement, and a positive outlook. “This scholarship is a oncein-a-lifetime chance for a young Australian to really test their mettle, make enduring friendships, and learn skills that will last with them forever,” Mr Williams says. “I urge all eligible young people to apply.” Eligible applicants should go to: http://www.apprenticeshipscentre.com.au/ Young-Endeavour to download the application pack.

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Evie and JR enjoyed each others company at Bravo Company.

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Amos with his boys Tabipa and Lincoln gave the thumbs up to the Friday night social drink.

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Everybody enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the 51st Battallion Friday night drinks.

Leanne and Terry took time out for a social drink on Friday night.

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Friday 20 and Weipa Pig Hunt at Carpentaria Saturday 21 Golf Club. Saturday 21

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Popeye told Perry a few stories of days gone by.

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Pied Currawongs are not shy about visiting backyards, bird baths or feeders. Photo: Stilgherrian.

Juvenile Pied Currawongs are brown with less white patches than adult Currawongs. Photo: Lance Degilbo.

How to be a Buddy to Pied Currawongs • Avoid feeding pets outdoors as cheeky Pied Currawongs might make a meal of it for themselves or their chicks. They are great hunters and gatherers, and will happily ﬁnd their own food. • Mulch your garden to attract bugs, lizards for Pied Currawongs to feed on. • Avoid using chemicals in your garden as Pied Currawongs will eat up stinkbugs and bull ants for free. • Plant local native berries in your garden that currawongs and other animals can eat. Ask at

your local nursery or council to ﬁnd out what plants are native to your area. • Avoid planting weeds such as Asparagus Fern, Hawthorn, Lantana and Privet. Currawongs eat the berries of these non-native plants, ﬂy off and then poop the seeds elsewhere—where they become a real environmental problem. • Remove leftover food after having a picnic to discourage Pied Currawongs from becoming too bold, and eating the wrong foods, which might make them sick.

A newly-hatched Currawong chick. Photo: James Murty.

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Study ﬁnds Aussie heavy drinkers are drinking more VERY heavy drinking among Australia’s most frequent consumers of alcohol has increased over the past decade, one study has found, while women are drawing level with men in terms of consumption rates, according to another study. A study by Dr Michael Livingston, a post-doctoral research fellow at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, found that the top 10 per cent of the heaviest drinkers in Australia are now consuming between 4-5 per cent more alcohol than a decade ago. This is despite an overall fall in drinking rates through a rise in the number of people abstaining from drink or cutting back on consumption. Australia’s heavy drinkers are classiﬁed as those who consume more than 3,000 standard drinks a year, or around 60 a week.

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Large 4 bdrm 2 bthrm poptop in a great location at the end of a court with nature strip to back & side. Aircon, open plan living, parent retreat upstairs with WIR and large bthrm. Oversized extended undercover area, great for entertaining, and storing all the Big Boys Toys – especially in the wet season.

Call for inspection today $538,000 neg

Modern stand-alone unit. 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.

Want your property sold or managed? Contact the team at Western Cape Real Estate A fresh approach to real estate in Weipa

Phone Geoff Bryant – 0408 772 592

Glenn 0419 714 929 Sandy 0488 185 611 Office (07) 4069 7520

wcaperealestate@bigpond.com.au

www.westerncaperealestateweipa.com.au

WEIPA REAL ESTATE $285,000 neg. $329,000

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$465,000

This well presented centrally located highset townhouse is being offered as vacant possession. Originally one bdrm since customized to provide room for two additional smaller bdrms/ office and or guest rooms. Modern kitchen with pantry and space for double fridge, dining and lounge area, built-in compact office desk, aircon, ceiling fans, tiled and carpet flooring throughout. Upgraded bathroom, upgraded laundry room, entertaining area, fenced yard, garden shed, portable carport and single remote carport.

$285,000 neg. $350,000

$285,000 neg. $420,000

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VACANT POSSESSION. Well maintained lowset 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit with single lock up garage. Modern kitchen, lounge and dining area. Tiled flooring throughout. Air conditioning. Patio at the front and large entertainment area at the rear. Fully fenced backyard and garden shed.

$470,000 neg.

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VACANT POSSESSION. Modern steel frame with external cladding unit built in 2004. Two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, tiled living areas with carpet in bedrooms, blinds and curtains throughout, built in linen cupboard, internal laundry, kitchen with stainless steel oven, cook-top and dishwasher, security screens throughout, split system air conditioning, ceiling fans, single lock up garage, store room with shelving, rear timber deck and fenced yard.

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$790,000

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Two ultra modern units on the one title. Well-presented; 3 bed, 1 bath, BIW, 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

$380,000 neg.

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VACANT POSSESSION. 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with single lock up garage. Located in Golf Links Estate in a quiet cul-de-sac. Modern open plan living area, fully airconditioned throughout. Main bedroom with ensuite, all bedrooms with built in wardrobes. Private fully fenced courtyard.

$285,000 neg. $770,000 $595,000 neg.

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3 bedroom lowset home situated on approx 979m2 corner block. Upgraded kitchen with pantry and dishwasher, lounge and dining area with air conditioning. Tiled flooring throughout, ceiling fans. A large entertainment area out back with servery and above ground pool. Six foot timber fenced yard, single carport.

Modern investment home leased to corporation until 2014 at $692 per week + CPI. Immaculately presented; 4 bed, 2 bathrooms, a/c, tiled flooring, large open plan living areas, modern kitchen, large covered tiled patio area, double garage, fully fenced yard and garden shed.

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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.

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Quality family home. Two large living areas, large open plan kitchen. Tiled flooring; S/S aircon. Six bdrms all with BIW, main bathroom with ensuite. Separate area at rear of property with bedroom and bathroom allowing for segregated living if required. Large tiled outside entertainment area overlooking the sparking in ground pool. Colorbond fencing. 952m2.

$420,000 neg.

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Unit complete with modern fixtures. A/C throughout, BIW, ceiling fans, open plan living areas, undercover entertainment area, tiled flooring and fully fenced. Situated in a quiet complex of 3 with low body corporate fees.

SALES – GEOFF BRYANT – 0408 772 592 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – MELISA P: 07 4069 9921 F: 07 4069 9721 Email: admin@weiparealestate.com.au

Web: www.weiparealestate.com.au Western Cape Bulletin September 18, 2013

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television guide

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer: Of Monsters And Men 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 Face Painting With Bill Leak: Boy Charlton 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Movie: “Spartacus” (PG) 5:00 Human Planet: Oceans: Into The Blue 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: The Rock: Part One 8:30 Case Sensitive: The Point Of Rescue - When Geraldine Bretherick and her five-year-old daughter are found dead in the bathroom of their luxury home, the case divides Detective Sergeant Charlie Zailer and Detective Constable Simon Waterhouse. 9:15 Audrey’s Kitchen: Rhubarb Crumble 9:20 Kingdom 10:10 Waking The Dead: Solidarity: Part 1 11:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg: Dara O’Brian 11:25 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 The NRL Footy Show: Big Change For Little Champions - In a bid to raise funds for the the Starlight Foundation the Footy Show are stepping up and taking the initiative. As well as hosting a Telethon that will be running throughout the show, the boys will be auctioning off a Nissan, with all funds going to charity and Jessica Mauboy will be also be doing a special guest performance. 10:30 Arrow 11:30 The AFL Footy Show 1:30 Extra 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

7 CENTRAL 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “An American Affair” (M v,s) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 8:00 TBA 9:00 Please Marry My Boy 11:00 Grimm: La Llorona - Despite the enthusiastic anticipation of the city’s residents for Halloween, a series of horrifying child abductions make their way to Portland, quickly spoiling the holiday spirit. Nick and Hank join forces with Valentina Espinosa, a mysterious detective from Albuquerque, to help find and capture the elusive suspect. 12:00 Special: Secrets Of The Rainforest 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

SBS 5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 2:30 Costa’s Garden Odyssey 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village - Line Runners 6:00 Bazaar - Buenos Aires 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 7:55 Destination Flavour - Japan 8:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food - Sky High ‘99 9:30 Vikings - Sacrifice 10:20 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 The Observer Effect 12:30 Movie: “The Key” (M v,l,n) - Years of estrangement from his own father make Eric extremely reluctant to father the child his wife is longing for. One day he is approached by a man who claims to have known his recently deceased father. This brief encounter soon draws Eric into a seedy underground world of gangsters, crime and mystery that his father was no stranger to. 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Scandal: Grant For The People 1:00 City Homicide 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Details TBA 11:00 TBA 12:00 Grey’s Anatomy: Brave New World - Meredith freaks out whenDerek discovers her mother’s old diary in the house 1:00 Grey’s Anatomy: There’s No I In Team - Bailey heads up a team of surgeons performing a ‘domino procedure’ in which each surgery hinges on the one preceding it. 2:00 Special: The Marvels Of Madagascar 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today - International news and weather including interviews with newsmakers in the world of politics, business, media, entertainment and sport.

5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Don Matteo 2:30 Living Black 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Bazaar 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Secret History Of Our Streets: Portland Road 8:30 Fit To Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History 9:40 As It Happened: Codebreaker - Alan Turing was the genius British mathematician who was instrumental in breaking the German naval Enigma Code during World War Two, arguably saving millions of lives. 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Life Flesh” (MA) In Spanish. - This Pedro Almodóvar drama examines how several lives are changed by a single gunshot. After leaving jail, drug dealer Victor is still in love with Elena, but she’s married to the former cop - now wheelchair basketball player - who became paralysed by a shot from Victor’s gun. 1:00 White Night 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 11:30 The Bottom Line Icon Series 12:00 The Middle: The Hose 12:30 TBA 1:30 Movie: “Empire Of The Sun” (PG v, a) 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 National News 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Got Talent - Hosted by Julia Morris, AGT features the most dynamic TV judging panel Australia has ever seen: UK comedy royalty Dawn French, international pop superstar Geri Halliwell, in-(famous) Aussie straight-talking radio jock Kyle Sandilands, and chart-topping former AGT alumni Timomatic, will uncover the next breed of superstars. 7:30 Imparja’s Live Rugby League Finals: Semi Final No. 2 10:00 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Not Easily Broken” (M a) A struggling couples relationship is put to the test when the wife is in a car accident and they must both question what their love really means to one another. 2:30 The Baron: Edge Of Fear 3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson 5:30 Wesley Impact 6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review 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: Sunday 10:30 Wide World Of Sports 11:30 Sunday Footy Show 1:30 2013 Intrust Super Cup 4:00 Australia’s Got Talent 5:00 National News Bwelgfast To Dublin 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 12 Canoes: Seasons 2:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:30 Meerkat Manor: The 5:30 TBA 6:00 National News Sunday Next Generation 3:00 Prima Donna: The Story Of Rufus Wainwright’s 6:30 Australia’s Got Talent: Semi Final No.1 - Which of our 43 suDebut Opera 4:30 Place 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Four Funerals and A perstar Australia’s Got Talent semi-finalists will make the cut Wedding 6:30 Compass: Why I Am Still Jewish and go through from the semis to the finals? Who will be the 7:00 ABC News viewer’s favourites and get voted in to perform once again? 7:30 Supersized Earth: The Way We Move 8:00 60 Minutes 8:30 Serangoon Road 9:00 TBA 9:25 TBA 11:30 Southland: The Felix Paradox - The funeral of a major drug 12:05 Great Directors dealer brings gangsters of all sorts out of the woodwork. But 1:30 Movie: “The Day Of The Locust” (M r,n,s,v) - The dark side of even with chaos in the streets, our cops learn that sometimes the greatest threats come from within Hollywood in the 1930s is revealed through the conflict-filled 12:30 Financial Review Sunday lives of a novice art director, an ambitious hustler and an ac1:00 What Would You Do? countant. 2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 The New Inventors 2:30 Brand Developers 4:30 Catalyst 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Travel Oz 5:30 Today

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 V8 Xtra 1:30 Seven’s Motosport 2:30 Movie: “High School Musical 3 (G) 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Details TBA 7:30 2013 AFL Premiership Season: Details TBA 11:00 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: A Father’s Deadly Dilemma - In 2003, David Hunt and his 11-year- old daughter Leia, set off on a snowmobiling adventure in the Quebec backcountry. Disaster strikes when David’s snowmobile hits a snow drift and crash lands into a ravine. Stranded miles from safety with a badly broken leg in sub zero temperatures, David’s only chance of survival rests with his daughter. 12:00 Grey’s Anatomy: Life During Wartime 1:00 Movie: “Asunder” (M) 2:50 Harry’s Practice 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 World News 1:00 Il Trittico - Gianni Schicchi 2:05 Piano Notes 2:15 The Beauty Of Maps 2:50 Piano Notes 3:00 Lily Cole’s Art Matters 3:55 Up To The Sky: Missing Matrix 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Alan Cumming 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest Islands: Galapagos: Darwin’s Eden - Discover the secret wildlife of the Galapagos Islands which are part of Equador, including gigantic tortoises, sea-swimming lizards and cormorants that have evolved to no longer fly. 8:35 First Crossings: Southern Alps 9:30 Movie: “Another Year” A married couple who have managed to remain blissfully happy into their autumn years, are surrounded over the course of the four seasons of one average year by friends, colleagues, and family who all seem to suffer some degree of unhappiness 11:55 Movie: “A Mighty Heart” (M l,a) 1:55 Shameless 2:50 Shameless / 3:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Doc McStuffins 6:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:00 Dr Oz 12:00 That 70s Show 12:30 World’s Strictest Parent’s 1:30 Better Homes And Gardens 3:00 Seven’s Network sport 2013 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 The X Factor Live 8:00 Sunday Night 9:00 Bones: The Pathos In The Pathogens - The Jeffersonian team rushes to prevent a viral outbreak while investigating the murder of journalist Mia Garrett after her infected body is found at a biohazard facility. When the mutated virus that killed Mia infects Jeffersonian intern Arastoo Vaziri, their only chance of saving him is by solving the murder. 10:00 Castle: Wtershed / Sucker Punch 12:00 Special: Danger Down Under 1:00 House Calls To The Rescue 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 2013 Superbike World Championship 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 ADbc 5:30 Mythbusters: Tornadoes 6:00 Demetri’s Castle 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Machu Picchu Decoded 8:30 The Observer Effect 9:30 Once Upon A Time In Cabramatta - In the mid-90s the Vietnamese enclave of Cabramatta was in trouble: gangs controlled the streets, heroin turned it into the smack capital of Australia and it was the scene of the only political assassination in Australian history. But 15 years later, Cabramatta is a shining multicultural triumph. 10:30 Secrets Of The Tribe 12:20 Movie: “Offset” (M l,v) - Brindusa, a Romanian woman, is in love with Stefan, a German contractor in Bucharest. They plan to get married in three days. Nicu is their boss and Brindusa’s former lover, and he’s determined to get her back. 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

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 Midsomer Murders 2:35 Choccywoccydoodah 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: Coldbrook Farm 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: The British Grenadier - A detective partnership of opposites. Warren Clarke and Colin Buchanan as straight-talking Dalziel and university educated Pascoe. Dalziel is caught up in an armed siege involving a Falklands veteran. 1:05 Lakme 3:20 Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens In Australia 4:50 Songs Of Praise: School Choirs Showcase 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 The Amazing 80’s 9:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Toast Derivation 10:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Prestidigitation Approximation 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Avoid The Chinese Mustard 11:00 Two And A Half Men: Something My Gynaecologist Said 11:30 Episodes 12:00 Nikita: Survival Instincts 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Beverley Hills Chihuahua” (PG) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Sport Special: 2013 Brownlow Medal - Live from the Palladium at Crown, Hamish McLachlan covers the glitz and glamour of the red carpet arrivals on AFL’s night of nights. 11:30 Hotel Secrets: French Riviera - Richard’s journey of exploring the world’s most luxurious hotels concludes on the glamorous French Riviera. Beginning at the Hotel de Paris in Monaco, he is shown the art of perfect fine dining before meeting ex-Formula One driver David Coulthard, who explains why he chooses to call Monaco home. 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 God In America 2:00 Race And Intelligence: Science’s Last Taboo 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Bazaar - Sicily 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 From Scratch: Mower 8:00 From Scratch: Light Bulb 8:30 Life, Death And Mistakes. 9:30 Legally Brown 10:00 The Jeselnik Offensive 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community: In this episode, Jeff becomes infatuated with his statistics professor, but has to choose between turning up for Annie’s Day of the Dead party and going on a date with his crush. Pierce comes to terms with getting older. 11:55 Shorts On Screen: Am I Okay 12:30 Kill Arman: China/Shaolin Kung Fu 1:00 Kill Arman: Cambodia/Bokator 1:30 Behind The Froce 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

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 The Private Life Of 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: Sanford House 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Rise Of The Continents: The Americas - From the bedrock the Empire State Building is built on, to the Spanish empires in South America, the two land masses of North and South America are linked by geology and history. 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Elizabeth Gilbert 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:35 Whitechapel 1:20 Bush Law 2:00 Football: VFL Grand Final 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Cooper-Kripke Inversion 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Zarnecki Incursion 9:30 Big Brother Late Night Feast 10:30 Two Broke Girls: And The New Boss 11:00 Two Broke Girls: And The Big Opening 11:30 Weeds: Qualitative Spatial Reasoning - Andy turns mediator when Nancy and Silas clash over who’s in charge of the business; Shane tries to regain the trust of Det. Ouellette; and Doug tries to throw the Securities and Exchange Commission off the trail of his hedge-fund scam. 12:00 Nothing Trivial 1:00 Extra 1:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Starstruck” (G) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 The X Factor 8:30 Winners & Losers: Love’s Labour’s Lost - Everything is on track for Jenny’s dream wedding, and as far as she knows, Callum is the perfect fiance. But he’s getting deeper and deeper into his gambling hole, and his desperation to fix things is growing. 9:30 Body Of Proof 11:30 Go On 12:00 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia 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 Andre Rieu: Live In Maastricht III 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Bazaar - Lisbon 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Alex Kingston - ER and Doctor Who star, Alex Kingston, is keen to explore two branches of her family tree: her great-grandparent William Keevil, who was killed in the First World War but who may have been a photographer when the art was in its infancy 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Killing 12:10 My Perestroika: Could it be that the more things are restructured, the more they stay the same? That’s the question for the five principal characters in My Perestroika, a revealing documentary about contemporary Russia. The five Moscow residents remember being happy children during the Brezhnev era. Now, some 25 years after perestroika (restructuring) and glasnost (openness), they’re alienated adults. 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 Arrow: Darkness On The Edge Of Town - As the Dark Archer, Malcolm eliminates the scientists who created the Markov Device and then ships it to Starling City to destroy The Glades. Meanwhile, Oliver, Diggle, and Felicity infiltrate Merlyn Global to learn of Malcolm’s plans, and Laurel tries to resolve matters with Tommy. 9:30 Arrow: Sacrifice 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:30 20/20 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “College Road Trip” (G) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Slideshow 8:30 TBA 10:30 The Mole 11:30 30 Rock: Stride Of Pride - Liz works to prove to Tracy that women are funny while simultaneously attempting to head off a meltdown from Jenna after some negative publicity. Jack tries out an unconventional dating strategy. 12:00 Celebrity Juice 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 6:00 Bazaar 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Edwardian Insects On Film 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency - Code Red 9:30 The Killing 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “My Afternoons With Margueritte” (M l,s) Gerard Depardieu stars as a worker in the South of France who believes himself to be stupid because of his poor reading skills. That is until one day when he meets Margueritte, an articulate elderly lady, in the park. The two of them are intrigued by their unlikely bond and begin meeting regularly so that Margueritte can read to him and help to improve his literacy skills. 12:40 Movie: “Don’t Tell” (M s,a,l,n) This 2006 Academy Awardnominated Italian film follows the breakdown of Sabina’s life when her repressed memories of childhood incest and abuse begin to resurface. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

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SUNDAY 22

6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 7:30 Imparja’s Live Rugby League Finals: Semi Final 1 10:00 Power Games: The Packer Murdoch Story: Part 2 - Aging Sir Frank battles to stay in charge of his health and his empire, as he tries to thwart Rupert Murdoch and control his sons Kerry and Clyde. Murdoch’s decision to expand into the UK changes the face of international media. Rivals and brothers Kerry and Clyde Packer make major decisions about their future in the family business. 12:00 Malibu’s Most Wanted 1:45 Movie: “Summer Coda” (M l) 4:00 Brand Developers 4:30 Good Morning America

MONDAY 23

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Foreign Correspondent 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:35 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration House: Big House 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 QI: Imbroglio- The ‘I’ theme continues with a show all about ‘Imbroglio’. Joining Stephen Fry are newcomers Frank Skinner and John Bishop who play alongside semi-regular Sean Lock and permanently installed panellist, Alan Davies. 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Dead Man’s Chest - Buried treasure and pirate legends bubble to the surface in the seaside holiday town of Queenscliff and Phryne finds herself at the pointy end of a Spanish dagger. 9:30 Scott & Bailey 10:15 Lateline 10:55 Friday Night Dinner: The Sofabed 11:20 Rage 5:00 Rage

IMPARJA

TUESDAY 24

FRIDAY 20

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 Murder Or Mutiny 2:00 The Young Ones 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: Calverton Manor 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Upper Middle Bogan: Behind You! 9:00 It’s A Date: How Much Do First Impressions Count? 9:30 Would I Lie To You? 10:00 Derek 10:25 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:25 Secrets Of The Superbrands: Fashion 12:20 Movie: “Slaughterhouse-Five” (M l,v) 2:00 The Stringers Of Cape Barren Island 2:30 Football: WAFL: Preliminary Final: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads

SATURDAY 21

THURSDAY 19

ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Jonathan Ross Show 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Restoration Home: The Elms 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Tractor Monkeys: Fashion 8:30 Gruen Planet 9:05 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery - Julia Zemiro walks a wellknown comedian down memory lane, uncovering the forces and events that have shaped them and created the person we know today 9:35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg: Boris Johnson 10:00 Please Like Me: Portuguese Custard Tarts 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Spooks 12:35 Luther 1:30 Football: SANFL: 1st Semi Final: Teams TBA 3:45 Football: SANFL: 2nd Semi Final: Teams TBA

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VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

You will need to use your intuition early in the week. The most logical solution may not be the best one to take. Decide what feels right to you and do that. Romance. You will be in a very romantic mood. Everything will go well, provided you don’t allow your emotions to go overboard. Calm yourself by taking a few deep breaths throughout the night.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

You need a break and should spend some time doing something unproductive. Don’t feel guilty about enjoying yourself. Romance. The Moon/Mars Midpoint now in your sign will give you the courage to force through some changes. It may be awkward at ﬁrst, but give it time to take effect.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

A possession which you borrowed recently from a friend is due back. It would be unlucky for you to keep it any longer. Send them a note of appreciation as well. Romance. Be careful not to smother your partner with too much attention. They may need more time to do their own thing.

FOR KIDS

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

You may need to give some thought to a strange dream. You will not be satisﬁed until you have worked out what it really meant. Romance. This will be an excellent period for romance. You’ll have so many suitors and may start to get confused! Choose a few “must have” qualities to look for.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

A deal which you have been waiting for will soon come along. Don’t dither or you will miss this opportunity. Romance. Don’t forget about your partner’s needs. They could do with some extra encouragement at the moment. Set aside your tasks for a night and concentrate solely on them.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

Don’t let a negative remark throw you off course. You need to have thicker skin to get through things. Know that you are a good and deserving person. Romance. A long discussion with a colleague will help you to see things in your own personal relationship much more clearly.

FINDWORD No. 166 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

You will have to suffer the consequences of your recent extravagance! You may have a little less money in the bank than you imagine. If you can’t return any items, set a budget and stick with it! Romance. Be careful not to get into a muddle over where you are planning to meet someone.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

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MUDDY RIVER

Provided you don’t get too excited, this will be a very good time for a night out with your pals. They will be looking for a low-key outing. Romance. A quiet evening at home with your partner will be more productive than you expect. The night doesn’t have to be all about work though.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

You may be surprised to ﬁnd out who has suddenly taken an interest in your work. Be sure to show them just how much you can do and they may make an offer. Romance. Your partner will be there when you need them. A kind gesture will show how much they care and support you.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

A lack of money may create difﬁculties for a while. You may have been a little too extravagant over the past week. Look for free events in your area instead of spending more money. Romance. Don’t allow family duties to get in the way of a romantic evening. You need your couple time!

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CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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The common question that gets asked in business is, ‘why?’ That’s a good question, but an equally valid question is, ‘why not?’. – Jeffrey Bezos

SOLUTIONS No. 166

Contact with the Venus/Moon Midpoint will help give your esteem an immediate boost. Keep your conﬁdence soaring by spending time with like-minded people. Romance. This is an excellent time to get to know your partner a little better. There are parts of their life that are still a mystery.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

A habit which you have been trying to give up may be harder to break than you expect. You’ll need to use all your willpower! Romance. A new relationship will soon be getting off the ground. However, you may be uncertain about your feelings for this person. Take your time with them!

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meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm at the Golf Club. Contact Tonia 0429 699 300 or Randall 0428 199 248

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POSITIONS VACANT

Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council

SCHOOL HEALTH CHECKS A Health Professional Team will be visiting your school in the second week of October (14th to 18th) to conduct health checks for students in Yr 7 & Yr 11. The team consists of Doctors, Registered Nurses, Health Workers and Specialists. The Team’s skill base includes hearing health, oral health, child health, sexual health ATODS, mental health, diabetes and healthy lifestyle education and promotion. The health checks examine students for a number of health issues. There are some differences in both year level checks. The health check forms will be sent home with the consent form for your information, signature and return. Please send the forms back to the school either consenting or not consenting that way we know you have received notification of this activity. If you require any further information or have not received consent form please contact one of the following people for assistance Jenny Aspinall - Family Health Unit – ph 4082 3612 / mob 0400 273 934 Rachel Sargeant – Apuinpima – mob 0419 771 766 Lyn James – WCC – Weipa Campus – 4090 6441 Nancy Lui-Gamia – WCC – Weipa Campus – 4090 6441

Positions Vacant The Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking to employ people to ﬁll the following positions. All positions will be for an initial 6 month term. Previous experience working in an Indigenous community would be an advantage. Applications must include a current resume and covering letter providing details of experience and the names and contact details of two referees.

Carpenter You will be a licenced carpenter with experience in housing repairs and upgrades and civil construction.

Electrician You will be a licensed electrician with refrigeration and air conditioning experience and be able to run a small team of Trade Assistants.

Plumber You will be a licensed plumber/drainer with gas ﬁtting experience and be able to run a small team of Trade Assistants.

Public Notice

Next stage of water system delivery upgrade commences Please be aware that works have now commenced in the Rocky Point and Trunding areas (as seen below), to allow for new pipe installation and replacement. Please follow the signage and stay clear of the barricaded areas. Any road closures or water outages will be communicated ahead of time.

Mechanic 2 Positions You will be a licenced motor mechanic with experience across a wide range of vehicles including small engines.

General Criteria All appointees will be punctual, honest, reliable, physically ﬁt and willing to participate in all types of Council work as required. A current driver’s licence is essential together with a clean Police clearance.

Other Conditions We provide a very good working environment and our policy is to treat each member of staff as an important person working in a team to achieve Council goals. Staff are paid an hourly rate for work performed on an average of 38 hours a week, paid fortnightly with a rostered day off each fortnight. We pay holiday pay, sick leave as per the award and superannuation.

Applications

For more information, please call 4030 9400.

A resume with covering letter and the names of two current referees are to be submitted either by email or post. Reliable telephone contact and postal or email address must also be provided.

For more information please call the Office Manager on 40697855 at the Council main administration office, or email officemanager@napranum.qld.gov.au Applications for these positions should be marked private & confidential and addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council PO BOX 538 WEIPA QLD 4875 Or emailed to officemanager@napranum.qld.gov.au

Applications close Friday, September 27, 2013 Page 18 Western Cape Bulletin September 18, 2013

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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.

Public Notice Drilling works Drilling works will be conducted on the mine lease within the area marked below, from September until the end of October. Please be aware heavy machinery will be operating in this area and follow all signage.

This year’s planned areas for controlled burns include:

ST BARNABAS UNITING CHURCH, NAPRANUM

Please ensure you drive to conditions and stay clear of the area.

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.

For more information, please call our freecall feedback hotline 1800 707 633.

Public Notice Mine lease closure A section of the mine lease, located south and east of the RAAF Scherger Base, is closed to public access. There is no public access, as shown in the map below, from 8 May until 31 December 2013.

Work will be carried out through to December 2013.

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.

During construction there will be constant watering to reduce any dust generation.

Only authorised personnel and Traditional Owners can access this area.

There will be no night works.

Contact: Kath 4069 9346

Phone Rev Ron Watson 4069 7228 for more information

Smoke hazard signs will be placed in the area when burns are conducted.

East Weipa tailings dam works

Services: Saturday Vigil 6pm Sunday 8.30am

Sunday Service 9.15am

All controlled burns will be patrolled by the Rio Tinto Alcan Fire and Rescue team and the Queensland Rural Fire Service.

Public Notice

ST JOSEPHS CATHOLIC CHURCH Boundary Road

ST LUKES ANGLICAN AND UNITING CHURCH

- Golf Links Estate surrounds - Weipa Caravan Park surrounds - behind Putts Palms and Weipa Hospital - bush land behind Deplanchea Place - Nanum surrounds - Napranum surrounds.

For more information on this public notice, please call us on our freecall community feedback hotline 1800 707 633.

CHURCH SERVICES

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

For more information on this public notice, please call us on our freecall community feedback hotline 1800 707 633.

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Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to stop drinking Call Ray 0434 217 481

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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Classifieds Swimmers benefit from two-day clinic SPORT

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Positions Vacant Teacher Aides The successful applicant will be expected to hold, or be eligible for a Working with Children Suitability Card. Secondary Teacher Aide – Casual to 06/12/2013 Primary Teacher Aide – Casual to 06/12/2013 (Possibility of extension for above positions) Swimming Teacher Aide – Casual Term 4 Only Applicant packages can be obtained from the Administration Office or by emailing lomal3@eq.edu.au. Applications close 5pm Friday, September 27, and should be marked to the attention of Lisa O’Malley, Head of Academics. Applications can be emailed to lomal3@eq.edu.au, or delivered in person to the Weipa Campus administration office. A non-smoking policy is effective in Queensland State Schools. Education Queensland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Weipa Swimming Club recently held a two-day swim clinic in Weipa for all club swimmers eight-years and over. Thirty two club members registered for the clinic which covered stroke progression and technique work for each of the four strokes, as well as turns and starts. Two experienced coaches from Cairns, along with two of their senior swimmers were brought to Weipa to run the clinic and give inpool demonstrations and guidance. These coaches were Herbie Howard from Herb’s Training and Swim School /Central Cairns Swimming Club and Kirk Donaldson from Saints Swimming Club. The swimmers who assisted were Jordan Bromley - club captain from the Central Cairns Swimming Club and individual event finalist and relay medalist at the Queensland Championships, and Hudson Anu from Saints Swimming Club who is a State and National medalist. These lads did a great job demonstrating throughout the weekend, and connecting with the Weipa swimmers in a question and answer session, where they discussed their swimming and school life, and their experiences when swimming at State and National levels. A big thank you goes to Herbie, Kirk, Jordan and Hudson for a great weekend. A big thanks also goes to the Weipa Town Authority for the funding grant that made this weekend possible. All the Weipa swimmers and coaches attending received much value from the weekend, and look forward to the next one. – Wade Koina

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Weipa Swim Clinic attendees and coaches at the Weipa Swimming Pool.

Alec McInnes works on his stroke at the two-day swim clinic.

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Close finish in Bully tipping competitions

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Fourth prize in the AFL tipping competition went to Steve Clarke (146) who is looking forward to using his $100 Weipa Bowls Club Voucher. Scores in the NRL tipping were event closer with the top three tipsters all on 137 points and the final placings decided by margin. Second-placed John

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Weipa Bakery’s Gary Hilton with NRL second placegetter John Baxter and Weipa Gourmet Meats’ Dale Holmquest. John says a grand final barbecue is on the cards!

Baxter was very excited to pick up his gas barbecue and $200 grand final party pack thanks to Weipa Gourmet Meats and Weipa Bakery. Steve Rehn showed he’s not a oneeyed AFL supporter, taking out third place in the NRL competition and winning any esky full of CUB beer and a Bauxite Bill’s Restaurant voucher, courtesy of the Albatross Bay Resort.

Only one point behind the first three NRL tipsters was Craig Millard who will be enjoying a $100 Weipa Bowls Club Voucher. Thank you to all 2013 Western Cape Bulletin footy tipping sponsors and everyone who participated in the competitions. Enjoy the grand finals and we’ll see you for the 2014 NRL and AFL tipping competitions.

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AFL wrap-up with Dallas AND then there were four…! Geelong, Fremantle, Sydney and Hawthorn are the last teams standing in Season 2013. The Cats showed their class on the weekend with a gutsy come from behind win over a plucky Port Adelaide. Port were unlucky and gave it their all and were only 2 goals arrears at the final siren. This was an amazing year for Port Adelaide who achieved success well above almost everyone’s expectations. Geelong, as expected, now looks ahead to next week’s Preliminary finals. The Sydney Swans also, as expected, were a class above Carlton, downing them by 24 points. The Blues were never really in the hunt and a few late goals made their score flattering. Considering they missed the finals until Essendon were suspended, Carlton have done well. It will be interesting to see if they make huge cuts and changes to their playing roster as has been rumoured. Sydney deservedly gets to play next week. The Preliminary finals feature modern rivals Hawthorn battling Geelong as well as Fremantle in their finest season in club history hosting current premiers Sydney in Perth. The Hawks v Cats match is a much hyped blockbuster and should live up to expectations. Many were expecting this to be the Grand final showdown. The Hawks have struggled to beat Geelong since the 2008 Grand Final upset, a run now known as the Kennett Curse after comments from the former Victorian Premier and Hawthorn CEO seemingly jinxed his club. Will this be the one to break the curse? Hawthorn certainly are entering the match as clear favourites but Geelong, despite being weaker than in recent years, can still turn it on and may well make a game of this, if not an upset. The Hawthorn hicks will be going insane if they lose another one to the Cats. I can’t wait to see this one! Fremantle, the other favourites to make the Grand Final, will have to be at their best against the Swans. The long travel to the West by Sydney means the home advantage to Fremantle is significant and their form is excellent. This could be a defensive, low scoring game but nevertheless, it should be exciting and full of aggression and passion.The Dockers should get over the line but the Swans just keep hanging in there and never give up. They didn’t win it as underdogs last year because of luck! My tips: Hawthorn and Fremantle That’s the Prelim Wrap! Dallas

AFL TIPPER’S SCOREBOARD TOP 10 TIPPERS

PTS

PTS TOTAL

Craig Hughey

1st

148

rehny

2nd

147

Piri10

3rd

147

Clarky

4th

146

Jfraze

145

Rabbits

145

Rocket

145

lewyntahlia

145

Viking Wench

144

Chris May

143

AFL LADDER TEAM

Hawthorn

Geelong

Fremantle

Sydney

Richmond

Collingwood

Port Adelaide

Carlton

Essendon

North Melbourne

Adelaide

Brisbane

West Coast

Gold Coast

Western Bulldogs

St Kilda

Melbourne

GWS

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SATURDAY, September 21 Pattersons Stadium 5.45pm Fremantle v Sydney

NRL TIPPER’S SCOREBOARD

NRL wrap-up with Karl

TOP 10 TIPPERS

CONTROVERSY surrounds week one of the Finals, as the Cowboys are beaten with a seventh tackle try!!! On Friday night the South Sydney Rabbitohs proved they were very worthy of a premiership with a dominating display against the everconsistent Melbourne Storm with the final score being 20-10. The difference between the sides proved to be the benches impact once they entered the field of play. On Saturday evening was a double-header with two very close games. The Cronulla Sharks beat the North Queensland Cowboys 20-18, with controversy surrounding the first try by the Sharks, which was awarded on the seventh play. This was a very evenly played match with both teams proving they were worthy of some great attacking raids. The second game on Saturday was between the Sydney City Roosters and the Manly Sea Eagles. This game saw some very good defence by both sides, with the Roosters winning the match 4-0. Both sides proving they are worthy contenders for the premiership! On Sunday the Newcastle Knights played the Canterbury Bulldogs. With the Knights whooping the Doggies 22-6, this was the upset of the week and the Knights may be the wildcard leading into the Semi Finals. The Semi Finals will be played over the weekend, with a game on Friday and another on Saturday. The Roosters and the Rabbitohs get the week off and will play the winners of the games played this weekend. Friday night’s match will be between the Sea Eagles and the Sharks. Look to see some fireworks early in this game as the team’s very mobile packs come together. On Saturday the Storm take on the Knight’s down in Melbourne. Look to see a very consistent performance from Australian Captain Cam Smith as he tightens the reigns heading into the big games! Karl’s tips: Sea Eagles and Storm. Yours in footy, Karl

Weipa 7’s Carnival

When: Saturday 5th October Where: Weipa Oval Mens - Nomination Fee is $600 per team (12 players per team) Womens – Nomination Fee is $300 per team (12 players per team) This Carnival is being run by the Weipa Raiders Rugby League Club.

PTS

PTS TOTAL

Craig Hughey

1st

137

John Baxter

2nd

137

rehny

3rd

137

Pat80

4th

136

bullyrooster

135

SNAKEINTHEGRASS

135

Rabbits

133

Tommy B

132

Catchy’s Carnage

131

Chris May

130

NRL LADDER TEAM

Roosters

Rabbitohs

Storm

Sea Eagles

Sharks

Bulldogs

Knights

Cowboys

Titans

Panthers

Warriors

Broncos

Raiders

Dragons

Wests Tigers

Eels

NRL DRAW FINALS W2

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SATURDAY, September 14 7.45pm AAMI Park Storm v Knights

For Registration packs contact: Karl Adams 0427 023 515 kadams@nrl.com.au Western Cape Bulletin September 18, 2013

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SPORT

Pig hunters prepare for annual event PIG hunters will be bringing home the bacon this weekend when the annual Weipa Pig Hunt gets underway on Friday afternoon from the Carpentaria Golf Club. Event organisers are hoping the annual 24-hour hunt, which last year attracted 124 hunters in 45 teams who accounted for 283 feral swine, will be even bigger and better this year. Weipa Pig Hunt committee member Trent Gordon said there are plenty of quality prizes on offer on Saturday night for both hunters and the general public. “The focus this year has been on improving the prizes,” he said. “Not only is there more in it for the hunter, but the overall quality has been ramped up.” Hunters nominate in teams of three, with a minimum of two local hunters per team. I n c l u d e d i n e a c h h u n t e r ’s nomination this year is a ticket for a Honda 250 four-wheeler. “This is a new category and

has seen great interest from the competitors,” Mr Gordon said. General public raffle tickets will be on sale at the Carpentaria Golf Club on both Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and prizes include an Engel fridge, camping packages, fishing packages and 4WD recovery kits. Random draws will also be conducted throughout Saturday night. The annual Weipa Pig Hunt highlights the damage caused to native flora and fauna by feral pigs and offers hunters the opportunity to assist in their eradication. Proceeds from the weekend are returned to the local community through donations to not-for-profit organisations and sporting associations. Co mmittee membe r D an Terry said “This is a local event, and where possible we source our goods from local sponsors. “The response we’ve had from sponsors has been awesome and we’d like to thank

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everyone who has helped. We’ve been helped by locals, so it’s only fair that we help locals.” Registration and sign-in for the Weipa Pig Hunt commences at 4pm Friday afternoon, followed by the reading of the rules, and hunters will depart from the Carpentaria Golf Club at 5pm. Families are encouraged to come to the Golf Club from 2pm on Saturday when the official weigh-in begins. Great food and cold drinks will be available throughout the day and following the weigh-in trophy presentation and raffle draws will commence at 7pm. Cairns band “Ice Breakers” will continue the fun with live entertainment from 9pm until late. “Hunters are reminded to be safe on the roads and while hunting – there will be a strong Police presence throughout the weekend so do the right thing,” Mr Terry said.

HUNT

friday & saturday september 20 & 21 Competition starts 5pm, Friday September 20 & closes 5pm Saturday, September 21 Where: Carpentaria Golf Club Nomination fee: $100 Nominations available 4-7pm at the Carpentaria Golf Club on Thursday August 29, & September 5 & 12 •CATEGORY PRIZES •RANDOM DRAWS •ENTERTAINMENT

Luke Cantatore and Gavin Roy (Team Gone Again) won the 60-69kg mystery weight at the 2012 Weipa Pig Hunt – 283 feral pigs were weighed-in at last year’s event. Photo: Cassie Lobley.

Gary with a big tusky fella.

2013 Weipa Pig Hunt Program Carpentaria Golf Club Friday, September 20 4pm Registration and sign-in 4.45pm Reading of rules Hunters sign-in and depart 5pm in nomination order Saturday, September 21 2pm - 5pm Official weigh-in 5.30pm Official protest closes 7pm Trophy Presentation 7.30pm 10 random hunter draws 8pm 5 major public raffle draws 8.30pm Drawing of quad (hunters) 9pm Band starts ‘til late

Snap a feral photo to win PHotoGraPHers across australia have until Monday, september 30 to submit their entries to the Invasive animals Cooperative research Centre (Ia CrC) Feral Photos competition. NSW Department of Primary Industries national natural resource management facilitator for the IA CRC, Jessica Marsh, said now in its third year the competition is free to enter and continues to expose the diversity of invasive pest animals in our environment. “While many photographers are attracted by the kudos and prizes on offer, the real value of the competition is in highlighting the impact of pest animals and the way the community is coming together to protect our environment,” Ms Marsh said. “We’re getting positive feedback from pest managers, media and government agencies across the nation, many of whom are now

using photographs sourced from our prize winners and entrants. “Images showing how pest animals are being managed are welcome and creativity across all categories is sure to draw positive attention. “The IA CRC is encouraging everyone to have a go and help us shine a light on the impact of pest animals including feral pigs, fish such as carp and tilapia, wild dogs, feral cats, cane toads and birds such as the Indian Myna in Australia”. With only days to go people can still submit prize winning photographs to be in the running to win computer and tablet devices, magazine subscriptions and clothing vouchers. Entry and competition details can be found online www.invasiveanimals.com/feral-photos or by contacting Jessica Marsh (02) 6391 3907 or jessica.marsh@dpi. nsw.gov.auu

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Grunter, and when we ran out of bait we trolled up a couple of nice Fingermark. On Sunday I fished the three creeks opposite the boat ramp and pulled some small Barra and Cod. In one particular spot I had a bait fish and landed some good Grunter before the Trevally moved in and the Grunter didn’t get a chance to get to the baits. Dennis O’sullivan and Tim Shannon found Fingermark and Grunter taking a liking to Jackal Trans Ams in Roberts Creek and had a ball on them. Bait has finally come back to the Mission River bridge,

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shark but after 20 minutes with no bite-off I decided it could be a big Cod or Groper, as earlier we had a whip tail taken by something and it come back completely scaled. The beaches are fishing ok with Golden Trevally, Blue Buggers, and the sightings of Permit. I haven’t had any reports from the northern reefs off Mapoon and Pennefather, or even closer Duyfken Point. In the rivers the water temp has come up to 27 degrees and the fish are starting to bite again. I had a fish with a couple of work mates, Jason and Tanya, during the week and we got Bream and

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WE finally had some good weather on the weekend and it showed by the number of boat trailers at the ramp, and from all reports there were some good fish caught. The southern reefs have been the pick with the Nine Mile and Three Mile producing Pelagics but very little on the bottom. I have been told that the fish have been holding in certain areas and you only have to be off them by 100 metres and you miss out, so watch your sounder and find the bait schools and you should hit the jackpot. I had a fish with John Dean and we started our day trolling Westminster and scored two small Spanish Mackerel. With good shows on the bottom we decided to fish the bottom. First drop resulted in a double hook-up - John got his fish up first and called it for a Shark so I decided to bust mine off. When John swung his “Shark” on board it miraculously morphed into a Cobia, so there was a good chance that I busted off a good Cobia! We caught a few more Cobia and your general reef ooglies so we headed out wide for a troll for a beakie. After not sighting any birds or bait schools we moved into the reefs off Thud Point where we got small Tuskers, and assorted rubbish. We made several moves and I finally scored a nice Red Emperor but things were pretty slow so we headed back up to where we started the day. It was getting late and I hooked something big and heavy. At first I thought it might be a big

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Craig Hughey tops the tipping in both codes IT’S official . . . Craig Hughey is the Western Cape Bulletin’s top tipster for 2013 – in BOTH codes. While the Western Cape College teacher claims he is no expert at footy tipping he has participated in several tipping competitions in the past and says he’s “won a couple”. An avid Hawthorn Hawks supporter, with a soft spot for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Craig played AFL for the Nambour Blues, however he is content to sit on the sidelines these days. “I convinced my children to be Hawks supporters for a very brief period of time, but I’m afraid to say they made up their own minds, and one supports the Fremantle Dockers and the other the Geelong Cats,” Craig said. “Should be an interesting finals series in our house!” Craig has won not one, but two trips to Cairns plus accommodation, courtesy of Qantaslink and Mercure Cairns Harbourside and Novotel Palm Cove Resort. “I feel a little bit guilty about winning both competitions but I can assure you we will enjoy the prizes,” Craig said. Second place in the AFL, and only one point behind Craig was Steve Rehn, who just managed to pip Piriti Dargaville on percentage. Steve will be enjoying three nights accommodation at Inn Cairns while Piriti is prepared for grand final day with an esky full of beer thanks to CUB and a $50 dinner voucher at the Albatross Bay Resort’s Bauxite Bill’s restaurant.  continued page 20

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Craig Hughey was the winner of the Bully’s 2013 AFL and NRL footy tipping competitions. Photo by Giembra Busmer