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“The Village People” took out the best-dressed team award at the Save the Hooters golf day last Saturday. Photo: Steve Lee.

Overall, 44 Billfish were tagged from around 80 raised throughout the three-day Weipa Billfish Tournament. Photo: Team Last Cast.

THE Weather Gods smiled on the Western Cape waters last weekend, delivering fine weather for the second annual Weipa Billﬁsh Tournament. The three-day event saw 20 teams hit the water in spectacular fashion on Saturday morning with a shotgun start from Evans Landing. On the first day of fishing 19

teams raised around 50 fish for 20 tagged, and at the end of the day’s fishing Tag Team was in the lead with five tags. Some of the fleet rafted up for the night at Boyd’s Bay to swap Billie stories and enjoy each other’s company. The weather was again kind on day two of the tournament with a down

sea run both the morning and the afternoon. An impressive number of fish were seen, and another 20 or so fish were tagged, mostly Sailfish and the odd small Black Marlin as well. Tag Team added another three tags on day two to maintain their lead with a total of eight, and Last Cast was closing with six tags.  continued page 8

THERE were pink tutus, wigs, sarongs and T-shirts, golf carts and pushbikes were adorned in pink, and the Village People even made an appearance, at the fourth annual charity golf day, held at the Carpentaria Golf Club last Saturday. This year’s “Save the Hooters” event, which raises funds for the Breast Cancer Network of Australia, saw 76 golfers in 19 teams play a nine-hole stableford event. Although the fundraising count was still in progress

at time of press, one of the event organisers, Michele Elms, said this year’s event was a huge success. “The initial count indicates we raised over $9500 for BCNA who provide support for women and families affected by breast cancer,” Michele said. “Last year we were the top fundraisers in Australia and we’ve beaten that total, so we are very grateful to everyone who came and gave so generously.”  more photos pages 16 & 17

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Napranum SafeKIDS team celebrates graduation LAST Wednesday, October 2 the Napranum Community Hall was a sea of graduation certificates, smiles and pride as the Act for Kids SafeKIDS Program team received their Certificate III in Community Services Work. After a year of study, the tertiary qualification will complement the graduates’ extensive on-the-job experience working with local children and families. Their SafeKIDS Program colleagues in Aurukun also graduated, on Thursday. Act for Kids CEO, Dr Neil Carrington, said the graduates are already doing excellent work in their community and should be proud of their achievement. “The SafeKIDS Program provides safe houses and a family support service. The staff working in the house provide a safe, caring home for kids while authorities investigate concerns about their safety and well-being. “This means kids can stay connected to community, culture and country instead of being placed in care far from their family and familiar environment, which can be very traumatic.

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NOW I want to be quite clear about this, so please listen very carefully. The Prime Minister is very happy with the progress of his government and he is pleased to say that everything is proceeding according to plan. Next question, please. Oh dear, I had hoped for a more sensible question. Never mind, here is the ofﬁcial and

“They also look after kids or young people who have been living in out-of-home care far away from community, so they can come back and visit or be reuniﬁed with their family,” Dr Carrington said. “The family support service team works with families to help them become stronger and overcome challenges that compromise the safety and well-being of their kids. “They’re doing fantastic work, keeping kids in com-

absolutely correct answer, and I quote from a Cabinet statement: In the course of their duties as national ﬁgures, leaders and examples to society, members of the governing party are frequently required to attend social occasions. Including weddings. As our members naturally work 24 hours a day, they attend such weddings during working hours. For this reason, it is entirely appropriate that they should claim travel and accommodation expenses. End of statement. Oh, for goodness

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munity and strengthening families. Graduating from tertiary study is a great achievement, doing it while they work in what can be a challenging job is something to be extremely proud of,” Dr Carrington said. Act for Kids delivered the training locally, in partnership with Sunshine Coast TAFE. The course was structured in monthly blocks of one week solid training, provided in community, and funded by the Department of Education,

sake! Why just don’t you leave the whole business of weddings alone? You reporters are meant to be on our side, and all you do is ask embarrassing questions. Very well; the reason members have been repaying travel expenses is not because the original claim was incorrect, but because people like you persist in trying to embarrass the Prime Minister and his colleagues. No, they do not have guilty consciences. Next question, please. No, I feel conﬁdent in saying that members have not been claim-

ing travel expenses in order to attend their grandmother’s funeral. It would not be right, because the grandmother in question is, by deﬁnition, unable to hold political discussion. Not like weddings. Our members have political discussions with brides and grooms all the time at every wedding they attend. Another question, preferably not about weddings. I see. Well, the Government maintains the highest standards when it comes to corruption, so we really have noth-

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Training and Employment. Jack Budby from Napranum was a committed student, working through lunch breaks. He said it was good to be able to study locally. “It was very challenging. I’m not good at reading, and not much good at writing. It’s made me happy to pass - I didn’t think I would. “I feel proud, and my children are proud of me. It’s helped me a lot in my work, and I’ve changed a lot,” Mr Budby said. ing to apologise for. Perhaps a secretary has made a mistake now and again - these things happen. You can’t blame the man concerned. I have to say you are being quite unreasonable. The amounts of money involved are absolutely tiny – 10 or 20 thousand dollars. Who would dream of being corrupt over small amounts of money like that? The Australian public can be confident that their politicians are men of integrity, and certainly would not be led astray by such minor sums.

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Cape York Hospital and Health Service looks to improve services during new financial year CAPE York Hospital and Health Service (HHS) will be pursuing a number of initiatives to improve service delivery during the 2013-14 financial year. Cape York HHS Board Chair Bob McCarthy said one of the most important initiatives was to reintroduce birthing services on the Cape. A wider maternity services plan for the whole of Cape York also was being developed that would look at what needed to be put in place at the Weipa Integrated Health Service so as to allow low-risk birthing services to be re-introduced there safely and sustainably, he said. “However, this is unlikely to be for another 18 months to two years as there will be a lot to do and we want to concentrate on getting the Cooktown service up and running first,’’ he said. Mr McCarthy said a decision already had been taken to return birthing services to Cooktown by late this year. The focus on coming initiatives is included in the Cape York HHS 2012-13 inaugural Annual Report, which was tabled in State Parliament on Wednesday, October 2. Mr McCarthy said another priority was to push ahead with rolling out the Family Centred Indigenous Responsive Model of Care Project. “This new model of care is designed to engage communities, families and individuals so that they take ownership of their own health outcomes,’’ he said. “Our current health care system is very medically oriented and tends to focus more on dealing with the more acute manifestations of physical and mental health problems. “What we’re looking at is a more preventative model that is far more culturally appropriate

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for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities because it gives them the capacity to improve their own health outcomes and to sustain that improvement. “We want to ensure that developing mental and physical health conditions are identified very early on and addressed at the community and family level before they degenerate to the point where acute medical care is required. “The new system also aims to deliver better co-ordination of health and social services among the varying service providers, both government and non-government.’’ Mr McCarthy said the past financial year had been a busy one for Cape York HHS but one that had left it in good shape for the future, with the service ending the 2012-13 financial year with a small surplus of $893,000. Mr McCarthy said he wanted to pay tribute to the Board, the HHS Executive and all staff for working together co-operatively to achieve the service delivery efficien-

cies that had resulted in the surplus. He said the surplus would be used as a community dividend and reinvested in delivering health services to the community. “As part of this process, we will be developing and implementing a Cape York Contestability Plan to ensure the expenditure of all our health care dollars achieves value for money.” Mr McCarthy said the Cape York HHS was well-placed for the ﬁnal stage of the continuing devolution of health service responsibilities to local Boards. “Over the next year, the Department of Health will begin transferring all responsibility for staff and ownership of assets, including buildings and land, directly to the various hospital and health service Boards, so long as they can show they have the proper management and governance systems in place,’’ he said. “I have no doubt Cape York is in a position to accept these additional responsibilities.’’  continued page 4

CYHHS 2012-13 achievements included: • A reduction in the percentage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander low birth weight babies. • A significant increase in the percentage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers receiving five or more antenatal visits during pregnancy. • A reduction in the number of potentially preventable hospitalisations. • Initiated organisational change program to address inefficiencies and fragmented service coordination. • Implemented improved contracts management systems to provide increased transparency across all services. • Established significant collaborative partnerships with Apunipima Cape York Health Council, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Cairns and Hinterland HHS, as well as a collaborative protocol with the Far North Queensland Medicare Local.

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Queensland’s last Police tracker honoured finding their man and a major drug crop. “Trackers have been employed by the Queensland Police Service since the inception of Queensland and the Police Service, almost 150 years ago,” Commissioner Stewart said. “Local trackers initially assisted troopers and later Queensland Police officers to locate offenders who were fleeing through bush and outback areas. “Their bush and tracking skills were unique and exemplary and could not be matched by police at the time. “PLO Port has been a tremendous asset to the QPS for 30 years and I congratulate him on this milestone in his diverse and highly regarded career,” Commissioner Stewart said.

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Mr McCarthy said he looked forward to working closely with the community and all other stakeholders during 2013-14 to continue delivering quality and focussed health services where they were needed. “We will be looking at various strategies for addressing the high rates of chronic disease in our communities,’’ he said. “Another priority for the coming year includes expanding our maternal and child health services under the ‘Mums and Bubs’ initiative so all new mums have access to at least two home visits and four free clinic consultations in the weeks and months after the birth of their child.

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will improve our ability to deliver safe and effective primary and community health care at any location in the Far North.’’ Mr McCarthy said the HHS also had completed the community consultation phase of the proposed transition of health services to community control.

I believe the next year will be challenging and exciting for us . . . – Bob McCarthy

“Over the next year, we will further encourage innovation and the use of telehealth technologies to improve access to specialised services in our many remote centres. “We will also continue working hard to attract and retain permanent skilled and motivated health professionals to our communities. “And we will be pushing ahead with an e-Health project that is already under way and designed to provide an integrated electronic medical record for all our clients and patients that will be instantly accessible by all our clinicians. “We expect this electronic medical record

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The last remaining Police tracker, Police Liaison Officer (PLO) Barry Port, was presented with an award on September 30 for his 30-year-service to the Queensland Police Service. Commissioner Ian Stewart presented the award to PLO Port, who joined the Service in 1981 in Coen where he has demonstrated his tracking skills on numerous occasions. “In 1997 he tracked down two teenage New Zealand stowaways and a Malaysian sailor after they jumped ship off Cape York,” Commissioner Stewart said. PLO Port additionally received a citation for his work in 1984 when he and partner George Musgrave tracked a stolen car over rough terrain for 22km,

CYHHS plans for the future

“Our communities have endorsed a draft policy derived from these consultations and further work on the proposed transition process will be undertaken as part of the development and implementation of the Contestability Plan,’’ he said. Mr McCarthy said the health service also had completed a strategic plan for 2013-17. “I believe the next year will be challenging and exciting for us and I look forward to working with our staff, our communities, our partners and our various stakeholders to achieve the best possible health outcomes for everyone,’’ Mr McCarthy said.

Service objectives included in the CYHHS 2013-17 plan include: • Improve equity in access and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. • Provide care that is person focused and family centred, appropriate, safe and effective. • Partner with other organisations to deliver effective, high quality services and improved health outcomes for Cape York residents. • Implement sustainable, responsible and innovative workforce solutions and use of resources. The Cape York Hospital and Health Service Annual Report 2012-13 is available at: http:// www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/ tabled-papers/online-tabled-papers

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Queensland’s top priorities revealed CREATING a stronger sense of community cohesion and strengthening Queensland’s economy are the top two priorities across Queensland according to analysis of contributions to inform the development of The Queensland Plan, a 30-year vision for the state. Queenslanders also prioritised community health and well-being, balancing the economy with the environment and strengthening our regions as the top focus areas into the future. Minister responsible for The Queensland Plan Andrew Powell said a detailed report summarising the contributions

was now available ahead of a summit in Brisbane this week. “Since May, more than 78,000 Queenslanders added their voice, either through an individual response on the website, or through participation in a group activity that informed a submission,” he said. “This is an overwhelming and unprecedented response, particularly as it was voluntary to take part. “With over 83,000 unique web visits, over 200 local community events across Queensland, a dedicated schools engagement program, and a good following on social media, this

was a comprehensive grassroots engagement program. “One of the world’s leading engagement experts, Steven Ames, a g r e e s . H e ’s b e e n very vocal about the exceptional number of responses.” This week (October 9 and 10, 2013), hundreds of Queenslanders will participate in a summit in Brisbane to fuse together the diverse opinions of the community. “A broad cross-section of Queenslanders will work together to build consensus, consider how we achieve balance and then work together to deliver real and tangible outcomes

that will help shape The Queensland Plan,” Mr Powell said. Those not attending the summit can still watch history unfold as The Queensland Plan takes shape. You can watch summit sessions live, submit comments and be part of the online conversation, or visit the website throughout the day to catch-up on previous sessions. Visit www.queensl a n d p l a n . q l d . g o v. au/journey/brisbanesummit/index.html for more information about the Brisbane Summit. The Queensland Plan will be delivered by the end of the year.

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environment and the provision of sustainable solutions. These residents had signiﬁcantly higher levels of agreement with the conservation of water, produce and land (30%), the protection of wildlife, green corridors and the natural environment (27%) and the development of sustainable solutions including solar power (26%) as compared to total Queensland. Being responsible for your own actions incorporated two generational groups – children and adults. Far North Queensland residents made signiﬁcantly more mentions than total Queensland in support of cocooning children

less to real world issues and to increase discipline (22%), as well as for people to take responsibility for their health and be charged for medical services they require (21%). Providing education at all levels including school, home and the community to build pride (49%), diversifying the economy and industries (24%), investing in small towns and regions (22%) and emphasising the need for a common community vision for residents to ‘buy into’ (16%) were responses that had signiﬁcantly higher levels of mentions than in total Queensland.

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A FEDERAL Court case, launched by Cape York Traditional Owners against the State of Queensland over its Wild River laws, commenced hearings in Brisbane last week. Widow of the late great Indigenous land rights campaigner John Kkowarta, Martha Koowarta, joined with other Cape York Traditional Owners to initiate the action in 2010. The Applicants alleged that the then-Labor government had not followed due process when it declared three Cape York Wild Rivers (Archer, Lockhart and Stewart Rivers) immediately following the 2009 State election. Cape York Traditional Owners have taken their battle against Queensland’s controversial Wild Rivers environmental laws to the Federal Court. The Traditional Owners argue the declarations over the three rivers were improperly made. The current Queensland Liberal National government promised, before being elected last year, to revoke the controversial legislation but has not yet done so.

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ON the evening of Monday, September 30, the Island & Cape supermarket in Aurukun was badly attacked, with more than $25,000 worth of goods stolen from the store. The store also suffered much damage during the break-in, causing us to close our doors to begin the repair operation and replacement of stolen items. However, I’m pleased to say there is a hugely positive story to come out of this regretful incident. I want to congratulate and thank the local Aurukun community, along with my own Island & Cape staff, for remarkably getting the store back up and running within just 38 hours of the incident. In the face of adversity following the actions of a disruptive minority, the Aurukun community, including community elders, joined together to get this important lifeblood of the community – their general store – in working order again. I would like to personally thank everyone involved in the repair operation.

TRIBAL BIBLE WE were discussing the last chapter of Mark Ch 16 and how the sections after verse 8 were added on by other Christian writers. Let’s check some of these verses of that chapter starting with verses 12-13. Now read the much bigger version given in Luke Ch. 24v 13 - 35. Did you notice what time it was that their eyes were opened to see that it was the risen Lord who they were talking to all that time? That’s right, it was when the bread was broken by The Lord. What spiritual meaning may be found here, do you think? Christ is risen! – Rev Michael Connolly

Island & Cape always plays an active role in the communities where we operate, and we continually invest in these regions through infrastructure, employment and social contribution. In fact, giving back is a core value of Island & Cape. So, I was heartened to see the Aurukun community return this in kindness during a difﬁcult time, and I think it shows the criminal acts of a mindless few will not taint the goodness that exists within an inspiring community such as Aurukun. Island & Cape is proud to continue to be of service to the local community, and again, I applaud everyone who worked tirelessly to get the store back in operation. John Smith, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Island & Cape

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Charges laid following riot POLICE have charged a total of 15 people following a disturbance at Aurukun on September 30.

The disturbance was alleged to have started at the general store shortly after 2pm and continued outside the police station compound. A 33-year-old man arrested at the general store has been charged with two counts of assault police and one count each of serious assault, obstructing police and public nuisance. A further 12 men and two teenage boys have been charged with a range of offences including riot whilst armed, wilful damage of police property, serious assault police whilst armed, wilful damage and enter premises and commit indictable offence by break. Six men were due to appear at the Cairns Magistrates Court on October 4. The remaining men are expected to appear at the Aurukun Magistrates Court on October 14. The two boys, both aged 15, are to be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

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2013 WEIPA BILLFISH TOURNAMENT

Anglers rise to Billfish challenge  from page 1 Day three’s fishing was a little quieter with most teams unable to improve on their tag tallies. Fishing finished at 3pm on Monday and the fleet headed back to Weipa for the weigh-in and presentation. Champion team for the second consecutive year went to Tag Team (eight tags), followed by Last Cast (six tags). Champion male angler was Jay Edwards with four tags and Darren Lee was runner-up with three, both from Tag Team. Champion female angler was Suzie McDonald (Team Runamuc) on a countback from Andrea Kennedy (Team Striper), both with one tag each. Talina O’Brien took out heaviest other game fish with a 12kg Longtail Tuna and Reece Singleton (Team

Manana) was champion junior angler with one tag. Overall 44 Billfish were tagged from around 80 raised, mostly Sailﬁsh although several baby Black Marlin were tagged as well. Weipa Billfish Club president Duane Singleton said this year’s competition was much bigger than last year’s and he expected the tournament to continue to grow. “We only had 11 in the ﬂeet last year so it’s great to see the sport has grown so much in popularity in just 12 months,” he said. “I would like to thank all competitors, sponsors and committee members for making the event such a success.” The next event on the Billfish calendar is a ladies competition to be held on Saturday, December 7.

The fleet took to the fishing grounds on Saturday morning with a 7.30am shotgun start from Evans Landing. Photo: Giembra Busmer.

Team Runamuc skipper Kristy Philliskirk photographed these Pilot Whales swimming beside her boat while out chasing Billfish.

Team Runamuc, the only all-girls team, with one of their Sailfish.

Team Humpin’ Dog with a Sailfish about to be released.

Runamuc with a tagged Sailfish ready for release.

The girls from Team Runamuc with the heaviest other Game Fish a 12kg Longtail Tuna.

Humpin’ Dog with another strike. Humpin’ Dog had them dancing around the boat.

Team Smokin’ Billies with one of the good sized Sailfish that they caught during the tournament.

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Smokin’ Billies with a nice Sailfish on board for the photo before release.

Team Wasabi with a nice Sailfish ready to be released back into the wild.

Smokin’ Billies hooked this nice Sailfish.

2013 WEIPA BILLFISH TOURNAMENT

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Got an event coming up?

Send us an email detailing the event name, date, time and location to: ofﬁce@westerncapebulletin.com.au and we’ll include it in the Community Calendar at no charge! OCTOBER

Team Bard up amongst the action.

The Reel Therapy team ready to line-up for Saturday’s shotgun start.

Joel Borgers with his second-ever sailfish.

Thursday 10

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Sunday 13

Cape York Bowhunters Fun Shoot. 8.30am assemble, 9am start.

Saturday 19

Weipa Community Markets in the park opposite the Squash Courts.

Saturday 19

Weipa Kindy Fete 10am noon. $5 entry for children over two years, adults and babies free.

Friday 25

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

Sunday 27

Ca pe York Bo whunters President’s Shoot. 8.30am assemble, 9am start.

NOVEMBER A little Black Marlin caught and tagged by Scott McCahon (Team Gulf Spirit).

A number of the fleet rafted up at Boyd’s Bay on Saturday evening.

Thursday 7

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 15 to Mapoon PAANJA Cultural Sunday 17 Festival. Saturday 16

Weipa Community Markets in the park opposite the Squash Courts.

Friday 22

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

Albatross Bay Dance Studio Friday22 and end of year performance. Saturday 23 Times TBA DECEMBER

Owen from Team Wasabi.

Angler Simon Luxford gets a hand with a Sailfish from Lou Pearce on board Envee.

Runner-up champion female angler Andrea Kennedy with champion angler Suzie McDonald.

Thursday 5

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 13

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

Saturday 21

Weipa Community Markets in the park opposite the Squash Courts.

JANUARY Friday 17

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

FEBRUARY Thursday 6

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 21

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

MARCH First tag of the competition went to Chris Davidson, pictured with Andrea Kennedy.

Junior champion angler Reece Singleton with Andrea Kennedy.

Champion male angler Jay Edwards with runner-up Darren Lee.

Josh Lyon received the “hard luck” prize due to a tag mix-up.

Thursday 6

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 21

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

APRIL Thursday 3

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Thursday 17

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

MAY Thursday 1

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 16

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

JUNE Weipa Community Care opening hours Mon 10 - 4, Tues - Thu 9 - 4, Fri 9 - 1 Andrea Kennedy presents Talina O’Briend with the heaviest other game fish award. Champion team for the second year running, Tag Team, who tagged eight fish. Western Cape Bulletin October 9, 2013 Page 9

NEWS

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WEIPA fisherman Trevor Goodes got a nasty surprise on Monday morning when he awoke to find flares he had stored in his boat had discharged overnight. The flares, which were purchased six months earlier in a southern store, were stored in a sealed plastic container in the boat and were in good working order. “I took the boat out on Sunday and everything was shipshape when I returned,” Trevor said. “When I looked in the boat on Monday morning the plastic container had been completely melted and the lifejackets were covered with orange powder from the discharged flare.” Trevor said the incident could have been a lot worse as the flares and lifejackets were stored next to the boat’s fuel tank. “I’m lucky the whole boat didn’t go up,” he told the Bully. “When I’m not on the water I’m going to store the flares out of the boat in future.”

Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa Fire and Rescue officer Adam De Ruitter inspects the flares and lifejacket removed from Trevor Goodes’ boat.

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Come along to our next community forum Community members are invited to attend our quarterly community forum, where we will be giving an operational update, including safety, production and employment. We will also be discussing major infrastructure projects under way, and upcoming in 2014, including: - water system delivery upgrade; - housing developments; and - power infrastructure works. As always, there will also be an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on any other aspect of our operation. When: Thursday 31 October, 2013 Where: WTA Council Chambers (behind Weipa town office) Time: 6.00pm meet and greet, 6.30pm start

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By Tony Mohr Australian Geographic

EARLY in September, bushfires broke out in Sydney’s west. That is, less than a fortnight after the end of winter, temperatures over 30 degrees led to the kind of conditions we have come to expect in the height of summer. Ask not when we are going to see the effects of climate change. It is already here. In light of that, however, Australia’s laws to help tackle global warming are working. Australia’s climate laws are more than simply a price on carbon pollution. They are a series of laws that, in combination, intend to set Australia on the path to cutting pollution quickly and effectively. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation, or CEFC, is a ‘green bank’ investing billions in exciting new technology. It has already funded numerous ventures in renewable electricity. It is expected to help create nearly 30,000 jobs in the world’s next boom industry by 2030. Effects of clean energy Since the laws kicked in on July 1 last year, electricity pollution has fallen by 12 million tonnes – the equivalent of taking 2 ½ million cars off the road. Clean energy has grown to 12 per cent of electricity production, which is modest by world standards but increasing steadily. More than a million Australian homes have rooftop solar panels, up from just a few thousand five years earlier. And, funnily enough, the national economy has kept ticking over without a blip. The national price on carbon pollution is, however, the centre-

To meet its international climate commitments, Australia should retain its current legislation, says Tony Mohr. Photo: Australian Geographic.

piece. It is the tool that will let us cut pollution by levels that we will need to sustain our life support systems in the future. The price makes polluters pay for permits that allow them to pollute. The more we want to cut pollution, the more those permits cost, creating an incentive for a cleaner, smarter economy. Today, however, Australia stands at a crossroads. The new government has made no secret of its intention to comprehensively tear up all of the progress we have made on climate change. In fact, it has already started the process. In its first week in office the new government told the Climate Commission, the body that gives the public information about the problem of climate change and potential solutions, to close its operations. It has also made moves to shut down the Climate Change Authority, which advises the government on targets to cut emissions, and the CEFC. Australia’s climate future The new government’s alternate plans? Well, it’s hard to say, because there have been very few precise announcements. But here is what we do know. The government proposes replacing the price on pollution with ‘direct action’ on climate change. Rather than a market mechanism

that makes polluting companies pay for their emissions, ‘direct action’ uses taxpayers’ money to create a fund that’s capped at $2.55 billion over four years. The fund is used to pay polluting companies to reduce emissions, but it is capped, so if the program turns out to be more expensive than planned, Australia will not meet its international targets to cut pollution. Research conducted by the Climate Institute and WWF Australia suggests ‘direct action’ is likely to lead to a nine per cent increase in pollution by 2020, not the 5 to 25 per cent cut Australia has committed to through the United Nations process. While the carbon price requires polluters to cut their pollution or pay for it, ‘direct action’ gives money to businesses that choose to pollute less. Global warming is not some remote, abstract threat. It is here, today, creating the conditions that cause bushfires in September. If our leaders are serious about stopping what is already a dangerous trend, they need to have serious policies. Scrapping a price on carbon pollution and the CEFC in favour of a volunteer grants program is a step in the wrong direction. Tony Mohr is the Australian Conservation Foundation’s climate change program manager.

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television guide

THURSDAY 10

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Bush Slam 10:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 11:00 Wild Russia 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 The Music Instinct 2:00 The Young Ones 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Rescue 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Jennnifer Byrne Presents Tim Winton 8:30 Redesign My Brain With Todd Sampson: Make Me Smarter 9:30 Boomtown 10:00 Genius: Russell Howard And Hazel Irvine 10:25 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:25 Harry’s Arctic Heroes 12:25 Most Secret Place On Earth: CIA’s Covert War In Laos 1:20 Movie: “The Bigamist” (PG) 2:40 Movie: “Intolerance” (PG) - A major innovation in the narrative technique of the cinema, these four stories are based on a single theme - social injustice - told in parallel. 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 TBA 12:30 Extra: Co-hosts Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos reporting in front of a live audience from The Grove in Los Angeles. Catch up on all the latest in Hollywood’s current affairs as we find out what the worlds hottest stars have been up to this week. 1:00 The Baron: And Suddenly, You’re Dead - Exciting, dangerladen, unusual exploits...the human dramas of those who buy, sell or steal precious treasures. 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: “Down And Out In Beverley Hills” (M l,s) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 8:00 How I Met Your Mother 8:30 TBA 11:00 Special: I’m A Teenage Grandmother - With her teeth falling out and a face full of wrinkles, 15-year-old Zara looks like an old woman. Her rare condition, called Lipodystrophy, is literally robbing her of her childhood and her happiness. 11:30 Grimm: Season Of The Hexenbiest 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

7:00 World News 1:00 Parent Rescue 1:30 Speed Of Life 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 6:00 Tracks and Trails 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 8:00 Destination Flavour: Japan 8:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food: A Pub In A Pie 9:30 Masters Of Sex: Race To Space 10:20 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 It’s Not Just Football 12:30 The Observer Effect: W What are Australia’s mavericks, power-brokers and celebrities really like? In an age where 30 second sound-bites and social media dominate our view of the world, host Ellen Fanning uses the news events of the week as a window into the lives of the people who shape our culture and politics. Ellen goes beyond the headlines to reveal what makes our most popular Australians tick in a format that is both entertaining and informative. 1:30 Mistresses / 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 11

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 Country House Rescue 6:50 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 QI: Inventive 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Marked For Murder - Set amidst the passion and fanaticism of 1929 Australian Rules football. When Phryne is duped into investigating the coach’s missing ‘lucky cap’, she discovers a gruesome murder instead. 9:30 Scott & Bailey: Scott and Bailey are sent in to investigate the suspicious death of a care home resident. 10:15 Lateline 10:55 Friday Night Dinner: The Dress 11:20 Rage 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 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Engagement Reaction 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Roomate Transmorgrification - Raj moves in with Sheldon when Leonard and Priya’s “Star Trek” bedroom fantasy is too much for him; and the guys tease Howard when Bernadette gets her PhD, making Howard the only one without a doctorate. 8:30 TBA 1:10 Movie: “Dog Day Afternoon” - The true story, Academy Award winning film of a man who holds up a Brooklyn bank to raise money for his lover’s sex change operation, only to see his simple heist turn into a citywide incident. 3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Seven’s V8 Supercars 3:00 TBA 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 TBA 11:45 That ‘70s Show: Squeeze Box - Helping Pamela move, Red and Hyde accidentally catch her topless while she’s changing. She doesn’t rush to cover up, so Red thinks she’s coming onto him. 12:15 Grey’s Anatomy: Sympathy For The Devil 1:15 Grey’s Anatomy: Stairway To Heaven 2:10 Special: The Last Warrior - This fascinating special looks at the primitive customs still being practiced by remote tribes around the world as their lifestyles come under threat from encroaching civilisation. 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today

5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Rex In Rome 2:30 Living Black Dalai Lama Special 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 Tracks And Trails 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Invaders Of The Isles 8:35 Harlots, Housewives And Heroines: At Court 9:40 Dive WWII 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Slovenian Girl” (MA) In Slovene. Alexandra escapes her small Slovenian town for a new start in the city. She turns to prostitution to make her way, but comes to the attention of the police when a politician dies during an appointment. 12:50 Movie: “It’s Hard To Be Nice” (M l,s,v) In Bosnian. In this drama about the difficulties of trying to lead an honest life in post-war Sarajevo, a taxi driver supplements his meagre earnings by giving tips to a criminal gang, turning a blind eye on their illegal activities. 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 12

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 Midsomer Murders 2:30 At The Movies 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 2 - Logan Vs Melbourne 5:05 Human Planet 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: The Little Brother - While Lane is spending time at home making peace with himself over his dismissal, Esther introduces him to Margaret Kirby, a friend from book club who is looking for her missing brother, Peter. 8:30 Whitechapel 9:20 Kingdom: DI Chandler and DS Miles investigate another bizarre murder in Whitechapel. As the killer’s macabre methods become clearer, Chandler is faced with a sinister 16th century precedent. 10:05 Waking The Dead: Conviction Part 2 11:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg: Eddie Izzard 11:25 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage

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 Antiques Roadshow 12:00 The Middle 12:30 Business Agenda Sa 1:00 Movie: “Rio Bravo” (PG) 4:00 Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human And Horse 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 National News 5:30 Getaway: Tonight on Getaway guest reporter Jamie Durie continues his magnificent European River Cruise along the Danube, he makes a detour to visit the pretty town of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic and travels the Main River into Germany. 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 TBA 10:00 TBA 1:45 Movie: “The Man With Two Brains” (M s) - Steve Martin stars as a madcap brain surgeon who marries a beautiful but coldhearted nymphomaniac but later falls in love with the brain of a young lady who has everything he desires except a body. 3:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:00 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2013 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender: Dean Miller and his team cover the length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for weekends, short breaks and holidays. 6:00 Seven News 6:30 The Neighbors 7:00 TBA 12:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Beat Your Heart Out 1:00 Harry’s Practice 1:30 Special: Wildest Africa - Award-winning producer/presenter GREG GRAINGER hosts this gripping documentary which features all of the many diverse creatures that roam much of Africa, from the big cats, elephants and giraffes, through to the highly endangered species such as the black rhinoceros and wild dog. 2:30 Auction Squad 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping / 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 World News 1:00 Verdi Requiem 2:40 Le Rendez-Vous 3:10 The Chopin Etudes 3:20 Art Of The Night 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Tour Of Beijing Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize 7:35 24/7 Wild 8:35 First Crossings: Open Bay Islands 9:30 Movie: “Margot At The Wedding” (M l,s) - Margot and her son Claude decide to visit her sister Pauline after she announces that she is getting married to less-than-impressive Malcolm. In short order, the storm the sisters create leaves behind a mess of trashed relationships and exposed family secrets. 11:15 Movie: “Private Eye” (MAV a,v) - In Korean and Japanese. Set in Japanese-occupied Korea at the start of the 20th century, a private investigator is assigned the case of tracking down the killer of a government minister’s son, but has to contend with bumbling police, an old-school newspaper editor and a travelling circus. 1:15 Shameless 3:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 13

SBS

6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:00 Janet Laurence: The Life World 2:30 Opera Australia: Carmen On The Harbour 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Last Year’s Model 6:30 Compass: Mary & Mohammad 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Kakadu 8:30 Serangoon Road 9:30 Buckskin 10:30 TBA 11:30 Movie: “The Thomas Crown Affair” (M v) Thomas Crown, an eccentric young Boston millionaire, plans and executes bank robberies as a protest against ‘the system’. 1:10 Movie: “Family Plot” (PG) - When a wealthy woman hires a phoney psychic and a con man to find her missing heir, the results are diabolical, deadly, and laugh out loud funny. 3:05 Something In The Water 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Collectors: Japanese

6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 10:30 Wide World Of Sports 11:30 Australian Fishing Championships 12:30 The NRL One Community Awards 1:00 Movie: “Police Academy 3: Back In Training” (PG) 2:45 Australia’s Got Talent 4:30 Deepwater 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 RBT 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Australia’s Got Talent 8:15 60 Minutes 9:15 TBA 12:00 Prime Suspect: Pilot - A sceptical female detective has to make her way through the ranks of a New York City Police Department dominated by male sexism. 1:00 Financial Review Sunday 1:30 What Would You Do? 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:30 10:30

5:00 World News 1:00 Netball Test March: Australia Vs New Zealand 3:00 Al Jazeera News 3:30 ADbc 4:00 National Road Series 2013 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Living Black 5:30 Tour Of Beijing Daily Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Lost Kingdoms Of South America - Lands Of Gold 8:30 The Observer Effect 9:30 Life In A Day - For this ground-breaking user-generated project, Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald teamed up with YouTube and executive producer brothers Ridley Scott and now the late Tony Scott to create a documentary shot in a single day – 24th July, 2010 - from thousands of hours of footage submitted by people from all over the world. 11:15 Monster Moves - Tall Towers 12:15 Movie: “Vitus” (PG) - A spirited and uplifting drama about a child prodigy’s struggle to shake the burden of being a genius and live a normal childhood. Vitus is a young boy who is a prodigy pianist with ambitious parents, but he wants to follow his own star. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 14

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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 Country House Rescue 6:55 Audrey’s Kitchen 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 Dalziel And Pascoe 1:10 Movie: “The Big Country” (PG) - A New Englander arrives in the far West where he becomes involved in a feud between two families over a valuable piece of land called Big Muddy. 3:50 Movie: “Mexican Spitfire” (G) A Mexican entertainer elopes with a young businessman but the man’s former wife tries to break up the marriage. 5:00 Family, Later On 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 TBA 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Run, Steven Staven! Run! 11:00 Two And A Half Men: Paint It, Pierce It Or Plug It 11:30 Two And A Half Men: Advantage: Fat, Flying Baby 12:00 Nikita: With Fire - Ari seeks help from Division and Nikita and Michael are stunned when Ryan considers it. Sean is jealous of Alex and Owen’s relationship. 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 TBA 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 The X Factor Live 8:40 The Blacklist 9:40 Scandal 10:40 Mistresses 11:35 30 Rock: My Whole Life Is Thunder - Jenna is furious at Liz for stealing her wedding thunder. Jack devises an elaborate plan to avoid disappointing his mother while Tracy tried to cheer up Kenneth. 12:00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 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 2:05 Inside Natures Giants 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 National Road Series 2013 5:30 Tour Of Beijing Daily Highlights 6:00 Tracks And Trails 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize 7:35 Storm City: Wind 8:30 What Makes Us Human? 9:30 Legally Brown 10:00 The Jeselnik Offensive 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community: Environmental Science - Follows a group of misfits at a community college in Greendale, Colorado. This episode, Jeff is nominated by his fellow classmates to discuss the amount of homework they are assigned with Señor Chang, while Troy and Abed lose their subject for a biology experiment. 11:55 Shorts On Screen: Bruce Lee Played Badminton Too 12:30 Kill Arman 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

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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 History Of Safari With Richard E. Grant 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Revisited 6:55 Australian Encounters 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 David Attenborough’s First Life: Conquest 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Artscape 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Outcasts 1:35 Thorne: Scaredy Cat 2:10 Baker Boys: Inside The Surge 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 2 - Logan Vs Melbourne 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 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:00 TBA 8:30 Big School: Miss Postern warns the other teachers to be careful around troubled student Josh, who’s mother has run off and divorced his father. Mr Church is fired from the job as theatre critic for the school, and so Miss Postern has to watch Mrs Klebb’s production of “Juliet & Romeo”, taking Josh’s dad with her. Could Mr Church be... jealous? 9:00 Come Fly With Me 9:30 TBA 11:45 Nothing Trivial 12:45 Extra 1:15 Nine Presents 1:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “A Good Murder” (M v,s,l) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Dancing With The Stars 9:30 TBA 11:30 Go On: Double Down - Ryan, still pained from the breakup with Simone, backslides into his old gambling habit, though sternly warned by Lauren to steer clear. But when he receives the life insurance check for his deceased wife, it’s more than he can bear and he starts making bets on anything and everything. 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 Celtic Woman: Believe 2:45 Aashpordha 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Tour Of Beijing Daily Highlights 6:00 Pagans And Pilgrims 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Celia Imrie - Actress Celia Imrie knows that she comes from a long line of aristocrats on her mother’s side, but has always resisted finding out any more about her illustrious heritage; her fear is that they will turn out to be privileged and boring, but she is quickly proved very wrong. 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Masters Of Sex: Race To Space 12:00 Prisoners Of War: Happy Birthday - Talia has a break down while Nimrode is out partying. Uri and Nurit try to bridge the gap formed by the past 17 years. After meeting Yinon, and trying to put the past behind her, Yael packs up all of Amiel’s things and puts them in storage. 1:00 Love Ect. / 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

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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 Jonathon Ross Show 2:45 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Revisited 6:50 The Checkout 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Tractor Monkeys: TV - More than almost anything else, television has shaped our imaginations over the last 60 years. 8:30 Gruen Planet 9:05 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: John Safran 9:35 Would I Lie To You? 10:05 Please Like Me: Horrible Sandwiches 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Spooks 12:35 Taggart: Silent Truth 1:25 Movie: “The High And The Mighty” (PG) 3:50 Movie: “Unknown World” (PG) 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: Check out all the fun and action from the housemates this week in Big Brother’s new Twisted House. 8:30 Hostages: Power Of Persuasion - Duncan threatens Ellen that she must convince the President to keep her on as his surgeon after he decides to go with another doctor, or there will be consequences. Also, Ellen meets Duncan’s daughter and gains insight into his life. 9:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:30 Political Animals 12:30 20/20 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: “Seeds Of Deception” (M a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D 8:30 TBA 10:30 The Mole - The Mole is a game of deceit and secrets are closely guarded. But this next challenge could unravel the contestants’ hard work. Shura reveals they will get the chance to interrogate each other - and use a lie detector test. 12:00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

7:00 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 Tour Of Beijing Daily Highlights 6:00 Pagans And Pilgrims 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Monster Jellyfish 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: Reality Check 9:30 Prisoners Of War: Little Lies 10:25 World News Australia 11:00 Movie: “To Paint Or Make Love” (MA n,s) - In French. An affluent, middle-aged couple’s uneventful lives are forever changed when they move into an isolated house in the country and befriend an eccentric, younger couple. 12:45 Movie: “Could This Be Love?” (PG) - In French. Wealthy businessman Lucas becomes smitten with Elsa, the artist he’s hired to make a floor mosaic in the lobby of his company headquarters. Still traumatised by the effect of a previous relationship, he assigns his gadget-obsessed head of security, Roland, to spy on her and record her every move. 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 169

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LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

A long discussion with a friend may create more questions than answers. A simplistic solution won’t work. You will need to put a lot of effort into solving this. Romance. Concerns from friends about your current relationship status may be over-blown. Don’t give it too much thought.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

You need a clear, straightforward answer at the moment. A vague promise will not be enough! Jot down the details. Romance. Some changes are coming up and you will have to keep a clear head to decide on the best course of action. Include your mate’s opinion in this decision too.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

FOR KIDS

A letter addressed to someone else may be too tempting to ignore. You may wish that you had left it alone, however! Romance. A ﬂeeting encounter with a person born overseas will prove interesting. Be careful not to get too involved, though. Do you have energy for a long-distance relationship?

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

A colleague you haven’t worked oneon-one with before seems to know you surprisingly well. Perhaps you are too closed off at work? Romance. A friend’s advice will help to get you back on track after a recent disappointment. Don’t be afraid to go out and make new acquaintances.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

A surge of energy will help you to push through an important change. Don’t stop trying until you get everything that you need. You deserve the best! Romance. Your partner will be very impressed by your positive attitude. They may begin to be more optimistic than usual and you are to thank.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

You may be surprised at something that happens to you this week. Perhaps it has been destined all along. Romance. Your love-life may need some “sprucing up”. Your friend will have a suggestion which helps. Be open to their ideas as you need to do something out of your realm.

FINDWORD No. 169 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

A full-scale clear-out will be worth the effort. Something which you ﬁnd by chance could lead to a pleasant surprise. Romance. You get annoyed when your partner creates a mess and expects you to clean up after them. This week, you may have to be a little more stern and assertive.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

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MUDDY RIVER

Contact with your father may be helpful. However, he won’t realise how you have changed recently. Update him on all aspects of your life. Romance. You should be careful with money this week. You will soon have a much better idea of your ﬁnancial situation. What is your mate’s situation?

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

A long conversation will contain just one important fact. Don’t miss the “rose” hidden amongst mountains of “weeds”! In all, you need to remain optimistic. Romance. You will be surprised how willing your partner is to discuss their troubles with you. They will see you as a “sympathetic ear”.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

This will be an extremely good time for meeting new friends, provided you can avoid any misunderstandings. Be clear with who you are. Romance. You may be a little surprised with how much energy you have this week. Your positivity will be noticed immediately by your mate.

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LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

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SOLUTIONS No. 169

Don’t overreact. You will be surprised how forceful you can be if you are annoyed. Cool off before making any rash moves. Romance. Try not to bring up any topics which have caused problems in the past. You don’t need to avoid them forever, but this isn’t the week to dig up old dirt.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

This will be a good time to take a gamble. You will have to trust to your gut instincts, however. It is important that you know when to call it a day. Romance. Your partner will be grateful for your support through a difﬁcult period. This may be fairly stressful for you at times, however.

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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

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Sunday,October 20, 2013 at 10am

All financial members with voting rights are requested to attend Nomination forms are available from the clubhouse office and the website www.carpentariagolfclub.com

BE CROC WISE!

How to be Crocodile Wise • Be aware of crocodiles – keep your eyes open, you might not be able to see them, but they are there. • Do not feed or otherwise interfere with crocodiles, small or large. • Avoid areas where large crocodiles or their nests have been seen • Camp at least 50 metres from the waters edge • Stand at least a few metres back from the waters edge when fishing and don’t stand on logs overhanging deep pools. • Do not clean fish, prepare food or engage in other activities on the waters edge and adjacent banks. • Dispose of food scraps (including fish) away from areas where people gather. • Keep arms and legs inside boat hulls.

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Heavy equipment delivery may cause minor traffic delays On Monday 14 October, Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa will be taking delivery of new heavy equipment at Humbug Wharf. The map below shows the delivery route, and the red circle and arrow indicate sections of road that may be closed for up to 15 minutes. Please ensure you drive to conditions and follow the directions of the traffic controllers.

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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.

We apologise for any inconvenience these minor traffic delays may cause.

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East Weipa tailings dam works Construction works is being conducted in the East Weipa tailings dam. This work is being conducted in Cell 1 as shown in the image below. There is no work being conducted in Cell 2, adjacent to the community.

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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.

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

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Apostolic Jesus Name Fellowship A Godly welcome awaits you – come and feel the Presence of our Great GOD!

Fellowship times held at the Napranum Community Hall Sunday 10.30am and 6.30pm Sunday School 9am Midweek Wednesday 7pm

“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 For more information on service times please contact Reverend Mairu on 4069 9634

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NRL grand ﬁnal wrap-up with Karl

CHOOKS were on song to take the Premiership! The much anticipated NRL Grand Final had finally arrived over the weekend with the Sydney City Roosters playing the Manly Sea Eagles. The Roosters entered the game as favourites with the stellar season they have had, finishing first in the regular season. On the other hand the Sea Eagles flew under the radar so to speak, winning important games when needed to. As the game kicked off on Sunday, both teams battled it out in the first twenty minutes with both sides scoring a try a piece. Yet again a controversial video referee decision awarded a try for the Manly Sea Eagles, giving them a bit of momentum leading into halftime. As the second half kicked off, the Roosters came out firing and put on a couple of tries and gained full momentum leaving the Sea Eagles gasping for a chance in the latter stages of the game. In the end the Roosters proved too good across the park, running away with the win and the NRL Premiership! The final score was 26-18, and it was all over way too quickly. This bringing the NRL season to an end until the 2014 season kicks off. The Rugby League World Cup will soon commence, with a lot of NRL players representing their home countries. The Kiwis are early favourites, with the Kangaroos close behind. Look to see some very entertaining match-ups and some unknown players grasp the chance at the big stage. That is all from me in 2013, looking forward to providing you with the hot tips in 2014!! Yours in footy, Karl

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Cape York players recruited for upcoming Bindal carnival Alf Wilson story

CAPE York players impressed leading north Queensland Allblacks coach Kevin Aldridge so much at the Arthur Beetson Murri Knockout Rugby League carnival that he has recruited them for the upcoming big Bindal football event in Townsville. Jason Nixon, Shaquel Nixon, Eli Tabuai, William Bond, Alfred Bond, Elron Lawrence, Fitzroy Lawrence, Stanley David and Maxwell Luke lined up for the Bindal Sharks side which contested the September 26-29 Murri Knockout at Ipswich. Aldridge who has family connections at Napranum was the coach of the Sharks which won two out of their three Murri Knockout matches. “I was so impressed with the Cape York players. Aldred and William Bond lined up on wings and scores lots of tries but

their defence was great as well,” Aldridge said. Veteran Napranum Natives forward Jason Nixon and son Shaquel switched around positions with both shining at lock. “Eli Tabuai played as a utility in both the backline and forwards and did very well for us,” he said. Kowanyama players Elron and Fitzroy Lawrence, Stanley David and Maxwell Luke also had great carnivals according to Aldridge. “They are very speedy and were assets for our team,” Aldridge said. Aldridge has asked the players to come to Townsville for the Bindal carnival on October 13 and 14 which will feature 20 men’s teams. “They will be vital players for us,” he said. Players from around North and Far North Queensland will compete at the Bindal carnival.

Stanley David was among the Cape York players to impress at the recently held Arthur Beetson Murri Knockout Rugby League carnival.

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Weipa Oz Tag updates JUNIOR Oz Taggers are invited to get involved in this fun sport with a six-week program to be held in Weipa. The program will run from Saturday, October 26 through to November 30 and will be held at the Andoom Footy Oval. Four to nine year olds will play from 9am, and 10 to 17 year olds from 10am. Suitable for all levels and abilities Oz Tag is a nontackling game, and players wear shorts with a velcro patch on each side, to which a “tag” is attached. The object of the game is to score tries. Defenders prevent this by tagging the ball carrier, removing the tag from the shorts. The cost of the program is $5 per week. For more information contact Weipa Oztag: weipa@oztag.com or phone 0457 997 708. SENIOR Oz Tag Razorback representative trials will be held at the Andoom Football Oval on Monday, October 28 from 6.30pm. If you cannot make the trials you must contact Weipa Oz Tag before this date to register your interest. Divisions are ladies, mens and over-30 mens. The next Oz Tag nightclub will be held at the Carpentaria Golf Club on October 18.

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WITH the Weipa Billfish competition in full swing this week’s report will be brief, as I’m the weighmaster and a competitor so I’ve been very busy, but I have had some reports come in. In the rivers there have been some exceptional Barra being caught on the charter boats, with most of these ﬁsh coming out of the Hey. Gary the baker and his son Josh got amongst them out of Gary’s new boat and most of these ﬁsh come on live bait. Stuart McKinnon has some friends up at the moment and they have spent some interesting times up the Hey as well, but haven’t been

able to crack a metery as yet. The Waldron has been like a ghost town when it comes to Barra but down around the mouth there are plenty of Trevally and Queenies for the taking. There are a few good live baits to be caught in Grandma’s with lots of small Grunter taking Prawns. The Bream are still in plague proportions in the creeks. Over on Red Beach there are Bream, Salmon and Catﬁsh and I had a report that while ﬁshing a crab pot was put in and eight big bucks found their way into the pot over a two-hour period.  continued page 19

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Trevor Witt took his wife Judy up to the reefs off Mapoon and came up trumps with some big Red Emperor and Nannygai – so that’s where the big fish have gone, having a holiday up the coast leaving the kids at home. Dylan Wilhelmi took Bree and Evelyn down the coast to the reefs off Thud Point to hit the Mackies and came up with some big fish (up to 20kg) and trolling was the secret to their success. The Barra season has come to an end and we have to wait until February to start chasing them again. ‘Til next week smooth seas, calm breezes and tight lines. – Cheers, China

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LOCAL sporting clubs are reminded that applications for the Queensland Government’s Get In The Game Funding Initiative are closing at 5pm on Tuesday, October 15. The Get In The Game initiative consists of three programs: • Get Started provides vouchers of up to $150 to help with the cost of registration fees for children (under 18) who are least able to afford it, or would otherwise benefit from joining a sporting club. Parents or carers can apply online and vouchers can be accepted by sporting clubs up until November 15. Clubs need to register with the program to claim payment for vouchers online by November 30, 2103. • Get Going program will provide grants up to $10,000 to successful eligible local sporting clubs to help

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Fishers are being reminded that barramundi will be off limits in the Gulf of Carpentaria from noon October 7, 2013 until noon February 1, 2014. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Owen Witt said the closure was in place to protect barramundi stock during their vulnerable spawning season. “Barramundi typically aggregate in one area to spawn, making them more vulnerable to predators and fishing pressure,” he said. “Closed seasons allow stocks to replenish to ensure there are healthy fish stores for current and future generations of Queensland anglers,” he said. A barramundi closure will also apply in East Coast waters from noon November 1, 2013 to noon February 1, 2014. For more information on closed seasons for fishing in Queensland, visit www.fisheries.qld. gov.au or call 13 25 23.

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 from page 18 The Mission River Bridge has Salmon at night taking baits and plastics and there are lots of Bream around the pylons. Further upstream there are some nice Barra taking live bait and lures. Stretch had a fish out the front and he nailed a 94cm Queenfish that he nicknamed the Dancing Queen for all the jumps it did. The close-in reefs are holding lots of small fish in the shape of small Tuskers, Fingermark and Cod. Those big blue Mother In-Law fish are on the reefs as well, and they go hard, but not worth the bait to catch them.

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THE victorious Weipa Raiders side. The team went into the PCYC Under 17 grand final undefeated and recorded a 20 to 14 victory over Hopevale to snare the cup.

THE Weipa Raiders travelled to Mareeba over the last weekend in September to compete in the inaugural PCYC Cup, the only Carnival in the region for the Under 17’s age group. The group of young men made the trek down on the Friday, then played on Saturday and Sunday. First up on Saturday they demolished Yarrabah 58-0, with Troyson Bosuen, Leonard Kris and PJ Ahmat scoring doubles. Then they played Hopevale, who came out ﬁring and made the Raiders work for the win. Raiders won the game comfortably in the end, with punishing defence from Izaak Hudson, Anthony Bose and Ryan Madua. The last game of the day was against one of the home teams Mareeba 2, who again gave up a good ﬁght at the start, however

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the composure of five-eighth Lance Backo kept the Raiders winning-streak going. After the round games Weipa Raiders, being undefeated, finished in first place and were straight into the semi-final. In Sunday’s first final the Raiders played another Cape York team, the Pormpuraaw Crocs. The Crocs came out firing and held the lead for the first 10 minutes, until the Raiders built momentum off great runs by Joe Callope-Schreiber, and ball playing forward Tristan Nelliman-Adams to come home strongly to win the match. With this win the boys were now in the grand final. Raiders played Hopevale in the grand final, which was a great match-up. Hopevale came shooting out of the blocks with a couple of early tries which made the Weipa boys dig deep to lead at half-time 12-8.

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The boys ﬁnished the game strongly and won the match 2014, with a double from Trevor Callope and sharp-shooting from goal kicker Lumbee Pablo. At the presentation Weipa Raiders captain Trey Kemp received the Player of the Final Award, Leonard Kris was awarded Best Back of the Carnival, and Kailep Parker

received the Encouragement Award. Coach Karl Adams said “All of the boys played very well and I am very proud of them. “The Weipa Raiders would like to thank the help from Western Cape Communities Trust and PCYC, without this support the team wouldn’t have had the chance to attend the Carnival.” – Karl Adams