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Members of the Western Cape Rural Fire Brigade Marcus Brookes, Sean Gale, Mary Lancaster, Steve Fairbrother, Tony Lancaster and Conan Hansford proudly display their new light-attack fire fighting appliance that was purchased through fundraising and donations from the Weipa Bull Ride Association.

THE Western Cape Rural Fire Brigade (WCRFB) has taken delivery of their new light-attack ﬁre-ﬁghting appliance. A purpose-built Nissan ute, the vehicle is capable of transporting two fire-fighters to any remote

location, with 500 litres of water on board, and a couple of burners for back burning/hazard reduction work. The new appliance will supplement the medium-attack Isuzu ﬁre truck the brigade has owned for

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the past 14 years, and increase the capacity for the brigade to respond to multiple ﬁres. Hard work, fundraising and volunteering at the previous Weipa Rodeos has allowed the brigade to purchase their new appliance

with generous donations from the Weipa Bull Ride Association. During the earlier part of 2013, the brigade undertook a recruitment drive, which initially yielded 25 new members, and throughout the course of the year

another seven have joined as active members. At the end of September 16 of these new members had completed the FMS and will be training for their “Operate Pumps” course in early November.  continued page 2

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With the addition to the brigade membership earlier in the year and the new appliance, Western Cape 41, has already been well-utilised around the Weipa township, protecting the Hospital and caravan park, as well as out on cattle stations across the Cape. The WCRFB is a unique brigade in that it is the response organisation for all wildfires, structural fires and Hazmat and Road Traffic Crashes from Weipa to Archer River in the south, and the Jardine River in the north, on the Cape York Peninsula. Volunteers can travel great distances through remote areas, to assist station owners with fire or stabilise and extricate persons from road crashes.

Marcus Brooks, First Officer, Western Cape Fire Brigade said that in the past, the brigade has received support from Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) to provide training and equipment, which was always well received. “The increase of numbers will allow the WCRFB to rely less on RTA for assistance with personnel. and focus on training a new team to perform this function, with the assistance from the QFRS training department,” Mr Brooks said. “2014 will bring its challenges as all years do, but with new members that are competent in wildfire, structural fires and RTC, it will reduce the burden on those few who are always available.”

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An irreverent, satirical (and totally fictional) comment upon the issues of life, by our faceless correspondent. ANOTHER week into Operation Smack of Firm Government, and the Oberführer continues to stand ﬁrm. Waves of criticism break on his steely resolve and leave him untouched. At last - a politician who delivers on his promises. That is why Queenslanders voted for him. Can’t complain. It’s not as if he did not warn us in advance. Trouble is, we Queenslanders are a pretty laid-back bunch. We just don’t do serious analysis, except when footy or horses are involved. Why

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Apunipima: breastfeeding friendly workplace APUNIPIMA Cape York Health Council has received Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace accreditation from the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) for the third year running. Human Resources Manager Allison Wallace said Apunipima decided to seek Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace accreditation when three staff members were pregnant at the same time. “ We v a l u e o u r f e m a l e employees and wanted to do everything we could to make the transition back to work after the birth of their babies as easy as possible. “Historically, a big concern for new mothers is how to continue breastfeeding once they return to work. We now have a private space for mums to breastfeed or express and time taken to feed, express or deliver milk to a childcare centre is considered part of their paid duties,” Ms Wallace said. “The spirit of accreditation also makes a big difference to mums – it means we value them, value their role as a parent and are prepared to put our money where our mouth is when it comes to supporting them and their child. “We operate under a familycentred model of care which recognises that people are more

should we? Nobody in Brisbane is listening. At least the Oberführer has everything under control. He has managed to supply his General Staff with some backbone, at least when they know he is watching. Isn’t it strange to see Messrs Seeney, Springborg and Langbroek singing from the same sheet of music? He has got stuck into the bikies, ignoring quibbles from lawyers who really don’t understand his authority. Their objections don’t seem to worry him – at the end of the day they are just a bunch of men in wigs and long dresses who are at risk of being locked up themselves. Of course, not even the Oberführer can make an omelette without breaking a few eggs and the police have been knocking at some strange doors in their search for bikies under the beds, but no-one is complaining (the storm troopers do not welcome complaints.)

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than just individuals; they are embedded in families and communities. “Our accreditation means we support women to work and do what’s best for their babies. In other words, we are all about strong, healthy families.” The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) Dietary Guidelines for Infant Feeding reflect the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendation that infants be exclusively breastfed for the ﬁrst six months of life, with ongoing breastfeeding until two years and beyond with appropriate complementary foods. Despite these recommendations the levels of breastfeeding in Australia remain poor. Helping mums who return to work to continue to breastfeed is a key way of increasing breastfeeding rates. “With women’s workforce participation continuing to increase, workplace support for breastfeeding plays a vital role in improving breastfeeding rates,” says Queensland Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Consultant Natasha Pollock. Ms Pollock said family friendly workplaces demonstrate their commitment to women, babies and families.

And the new laws are working. Real bikies are handing in their badges and turning into model citizens overnight. They might even shave off their whiskers and go to aerobics classes to lose some weight. That should make everyone feel better about them. In the meantime, the Oberführer is free to apply the Smack of Firm Government to other targets, and top of the list is Clive Palmer, just conﬁrmed as a member of Federal Parliament. Clive is getting uppity but I’m not sure that smacking him will achieve very much. A good whack might make a fascinating pattern of ripples but will it stop him being rude about the Queensland Government’s policy of producing growth by cuts and lay-offs? I doubt it. We are going to hear a lot more from Clive, and it should be fun.

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Innovative program brings sight-saving surgery to Weipa EIGHTY people had eye surgery in Weipa during September thanks to a partnership between Cape York Hospital and Health Service and the Wuchopperen Regional Eye Health Program. Patients came from Cooktown, Aurukun, Weipa, Hopevale, Naprunum, Wujal Wujal, Prompuraaw, Lockhart River, Kowanyama and Mapoon to have their surgery at the Weipa Integrated Health Service. The eye health program was the brainchild of ophthalmologist Dr Mark Loane and optometrist Rowan Churchill about 15 years ago. Dr Loane and his colleague Dr Stephen Godfrey give up their time each year to do the surgeries on Cape York. Wuchopperen Eye Health Coordinator Noel Rofe said eye surgery could make a huge difference to the quality of life of residents of the Cape. “Last year in Weipa we operated on a 73-year-old client for cataracts in both eyes,’’ Mr Rofe said. “After surgery, she sat mesmerised by the TV. She couldn’t believe all the colours. Her life is great now. She’s out and about instead of sitting indoors. “When she got home she was talking to her grandson/ nephew about a plane in the sky. “He couldn’t see the plane and she told him to go get his eyes fixed. This year we operated on him as well.’’ Mr Rofe said Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people had higher rates of eye disease than non-Indigenous people and the eye health program made it easy for clients to get their surgery. The process of travel, ﬁlling out forms, accommodation,

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hospital transfers is organised entirely by Mr Rofe, Weipa patient travel staff and community health workers. “We’ve worked with all the staff at Weipa Hospital for so long,” Mr Rofe said. “The staff go out of their way to help us. Health workers help with pre-op and post-op processes and some of the nursing staff at Weipa Hospital start at 6 am each day to assist the surgery team.” The eye surgery program is very busy – during the week’s surgery in September, the 80 patients underwent a range of procedures, including cataract surgery, pterygium removal, retinal laser treatment and eyelid entropion treatment. Mr Rofe and the optometrist are returning to each community this month for general eye consultations and to provide aftercare for all

surgery patients. “This way the patient is not inconvenienced by having to return to Weipa for their post–operative review,’’ Mr Rofe said. “This process of aftercare visits has a proven record of improving attendance for review and being highly costeffective.’’ New eyeglasses are normally dispensed at these clinics for the cataract patients as their prescription has changed and vision very much improved. Mr Rofe said these glasses often were only required for near tasks as the distance vision was clear unaided. Cape York Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Susan Turner said the Wuchopperen Regional Eye Health Program was an innovative and effective way of delivering needed eye surgery

to Cape residents. “As a health service, one of our priorities is to look at developing partnerships with other health service deliverers in order to reduce duplication, contain costs, maximise efﬁciencies and improve health service delivery,’’ Ms Turner said. “Our partnership with Wuchopperen for the delivery of eye surgery on the Cape is a perfect example of this and also aligns with the State Government’s Blueprint for Better Healthcare in Queensland, which was released in February. “The Blueprint highlighted the importance of working closely and developing partnerships with other levels of government, the private sector and other stakeholders to undertake various health initiatives and we are committed to doing this on Cape York.’’

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Barrier’s ﬁght far from over By Mark Bousen

BARRIER Aviation is not “at the end of road by any means”, despite withdrawing appeals against a decision by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to cancel its air operator’s certiﬁcate. And Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has re-affirmed to the Western Cape Bulletin his pre-election pledge to make accountable those responsible for the demise of the airline, an action, Mr Entsch described, as an “act of bastardry”. Barrier Aviation owner David Kilin told the Western Cape Bulletin the company had never had the opportunity to test CASA’s allegations against it and which are vehemently denied. “CASA was the judge, jury and executioner.” However, Barrier Aviation, and other similarly affected airlines, will have the chance to present their respective cases at a soon-tobe-announced Government Inquiry, and have been encouraged by Mr Entsch to do so. Mr Entsch said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Devlopment Warren Truss had ordered the

Inquiry and would “very soon” have the details finalised. Significantly, Mr Entsch said independent, overseas experts will be appointed to the inquiry panel, none of whom have any connections or associations with CASA. CASA suspended the air operator’s certificate of the Cairns-based charter operator and flying school due, to what CASA alleges, were “serious and imminent risks to air safety” on December 23, 2012. CASA alleges the regulatory body found Barrier Aviation had been operating aircraft with serious and known defects, as well as directing pilots to fly these aircraft. Barrier Aviation had operated from bases in Horn Island, Cairns, Darwin and Gove with a fleet of more than 30 aircraft and 50 staff. Mr Kilin said the operator had shed some of its assets and had divested its assets in Darwin, Gove and Horn Island, remaining only in Cairns. However, the aircraft market is depressed, Mr Kilin said, due in no small part to CASA’s actions in several areas. “Who is going to buy an aircraft and then be forced to wait six to nine months to find out if they can fly it?”

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Mr Entsch repeated his commitment to ﬁnd those he regards as responsible. “I’m determined, in one way or another, that those people responsible for this act of bastardry will be held accountable. “I’m bloody determined, come hell or high water, those responsible for destroying this business will pay.” Mr Kilin described as ludicrous any thought that the airline would want anything but safe ‘planes and practices for its staff and passengers.’ “A clean, 20-year reputation and business is destroyed because of bureaucrats playing out their own agendas yet again. “Every year we had tens of thousands of flights conducted without a single passenger harmed in any way.”

Mr Kilin said he was at a loss to understand the attitude of the regulatory body, and called for a review of the organisation. Mr Entsch previously has slammed CASA, identifying “vested interests” as playing a key role in the airline’s crisis. “It’s a bloody disgrace - there are people in CASA who should be sacked over this,” he said. “By the time the true facts behind all this come out, the victim (Barrier Aviation) will have been ﬁnancially destroyed.” Mr Entsch said Barrier Aviation’s 20-year safety record had been ignored in CASA’s “ambush” of the company Mr Entsch was appointed chairman of the committee which will formulate the White Paper for the Development of Northern Australia in the Abbott Government.

TIMELINE, according to CASA According to CASA’s statement, the time lines of events are: • December 23, 2012: CASA suspends Barrier Aviation’s air operator’s certificate. • February 22, 2013*: The Federal Court of Australia made an order prohibiting Barrier Aviation from conducting operations for a set period. March 13, 2013: CASA then cancelled the air operator’s certificate held by Barrier Aviation. • March 15, 2013: Barrier Aviation applied to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of this decision. • July 31, 2013: CASA refused an application for re-issue of an air operator’s certificate. • August 14, 2013: Barrier applied to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of this decision. • October 16, 2013: Barrier Aviation withdrew its applications to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. * (The Western Cape Bulletin understands the court order expired at 5pm that afternoon; meaning the court order expired on the afternoon on the day it was issued.)

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SEVEN Batavia Land Trust Rangers, along with four elders and local community family members are currently completing a five-week On Country training program. Ranger supervisor and project manager Hilton Noble said the program was a first for the Batavia Land Trust and the beginning of a new journey. “We have already identified future projects and everyone who participated in the course is keen to move onto the next phase,” Mr Noble said. “The main objective of the training was to gain the skills and qualifications necessary to look at other activities and projects with both National Parks and the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs who can assist us with on-ground costs and management.” During the course of the training rangers and elders completed cultural mapping of their traditional lands, identifying places of cultural significance which will be placed into a management plan of the area. “The mapping was an important part of the training as we are now able to plan for things in the future such as access to our lands,” Mr Noble said. Northern Skilled Alliance provided trainees with ACDC chemical handling and spraying training, and GPS instruction, while the First Aid Academy provided valuable training in remote first aid. “Queensland Fire and Rescue sent trainers from Cairns and Townsville to Batavia so we could complete our bushfire basic skills training on country” Mr Noble said. “We were also joined by the Mapoon Land & Sea Rangers, members of the Wenlock Catchment Natural Resource Management team, and various neighbouring groups and properties including Australia Zoo,

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Ely Education Bursary Scheme 2014 Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa is offering education assistance to eligible Aboriginal people for the 2014 academic year. Assistance is available for students enrolled or planning to enrol for 2014 at a: • Boarding School • Registered Training Organisation • TAFE College • University

Save The Hooters Charity Golf Day raised $9837 towards Breast Cancer research.

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Who can apply? Financial assistance is available to those Aboriginal people who have recognised affiliation to one of the Traditional Owner Groups* that is party to the EBMPA or recognised historical affiliation to the Mapoon, Napranum or New Mapoon Areas**.

What assistance is offered Education assistance funding may include contribution to the payment of tuition fees, Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) fees or other equivalent educational assistance as approved by Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa.

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ON behalf of the Weipa’s “Save The Hooters” Pink Ribbon Golf Day committee we would like to thank all the people who participated in the golf day and to all our generous businesses that donated. Without you, our event cannot happen so thank you for your support for this event. Thanks to the sponsors, Weipa community and players we raised a huge $9837. This money will be donated to the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia. Every donation received, no matter the size, supports people diagnosed with or at risk of breast cancer and their families. So all of the Weipa community and the sponsors can feel proud that we have made a difference. Congratulations to the major raffle winners, the diamond raffle winner was Tanya Ligthart and the holiday raffle was won by Jackie Callam. Thank you to Qantaslink, Adamas Diamonds, Weipa Bowls Club, The Western Cape Bulletin, Weipa Fishing Classic, Q Birt,

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This year’s ‘song that stops the nation’ was titled “Keep On”, and was penned by four talented students who were mentored by singer songwriter Katie Noonan. “Keep On” was produced by award-winning producer and “Music: Count Us In” ambassador John Foreman and recorded

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Vale David Scott Thomson, former Member for Leichhardt A S TAT E F u n e r a l was held on Monday, November 4 for the former Member for Leichhardt, the Hon. David Thomson MC, MP, to celebrate his life and remarkable achievements, says current Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch. “David Thomson was well known as the National Party MP who – in 1975 – reclaimed the seat of Leichhardt after Labor had held it for 24 years,” said Mr Entsch. “He was the Minister for Science and the Environment from December 1979 until November 1980 and then Minister for Science and Technology until the Fraser government’s defeat at the 1983 election. “But what that doesn’t tell you about David is the fact that he was widely recognised as an ‘absolute gentle-

man’ and achieved some amazing things for our area. “David encouraged the Federal Government to fund the expansion and upgrade of Cairns Airport in conjunction with the then-Cairns Harbour Board. “Work began in 1981 and officially opened in early 1984, with a new runway and new domestic and international terminal. “He convinced the Hon Malcolm Fraser to visit Burketown for their Never Never Get Together function where the PM presented the ‘Burke Order of the Outback’. This was the first time a PM had ever visited Burketown. “He also took the then-Minister for Post and Telecommunications, Eric Robinson, to the Torres Strait as a precursor to the first

public telephones being installed on each outer island.” Before becoming a parliamentarian, David Thomson had a long and distinguished military career. Born in 1924, He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, being commissioned as an ofﬁcer in 1943. He saw active service in World War II in the South-West Pacific, took part in the landing at Balikpapan, New Guinea, and served in Japan 1946-48. While on active service in Korea in 1951 he was awarded the Military Cross (MC). He then served in Malaysia and Sarawak during the Malayan Emergency which took place from 1965-66. From 1967-70 he was Director of Infantry and

Regimental Colonel of the Royal Australian Regiment. “I was speaking to a long-time staff member of David’s and she described him as “the best employer ever” and a “thorough gentleman” who would never berate his staff if things didn’t go exactly to plan,” says Mr Entsch. “I would occasionally run into him in Canberra and he was always interested in Leichhardt’s issues of the day and very quick to offer me advice, which I appreciated. “Given my role as Parliamentary Secretary for the industry and science portfolios, and shared interest in tourism, we had a lot of common ground.” David Thomson passed away on October 13 at Bateman’s Bay, New South Wales, aged 88.

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Weipa community update November 2013 Transfers

Transfers to and from the Scherger Immigration Detention Centre are expected to continue in the time ahead. The main nationalities represented include Sri Lankans, Burmese and Bangladeshis.

Client activities

Detainees are assisting at Mapoon to prepare the grounds at the sports park for the Paanja Cultural Festival which will be staged later this month. Art competitions, swimming carnivals and pool competitions have all taken place over the past month. All other activities and excursions are continuing as normal, including ﬁshing trips, town tours, and swimming. Excursions off-site are an important way to maintain the good mental health of those accommodated at the centre.

Centre visits

There have been no significant visits to the center during October.

Community involvement All staff have been involved in a number of fundraising activities over the past month.

A trivia night with all stakeholders was staged during October, $1400 was raised for canteen. The Footy Colours Day fundraiser generated $700. This month a number of staff will be participating in Movember.

Community consultative meeting The biannual community consultative meeting was staged in early October. Local stakeholder representatives attended to discuss any community issues or concerns.

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Many readers will know that goannas, australia’s largest types of lizard were decimated on Cape york when canetoads arrived. Guess the cane toads looked like a big juicy feed, however the poison glands on their back killed Goannas and other animals in their droves. Now it seems that goannas, like the handsome Yellow Spotted Goanna Varanus panoptes (pictured above), are making a comeback. We are seeing roughly four times

as many of these around the Wenlock compared to six years ago. They look very similar to the Gould’s Sand Goanna Varanus gouldi, and you often see their burrows in sandy areas. It is really pleasing to see the occasional Water Monitor Varanus mertensi now too, as they were thought to be extinct in many areas. Goannas smell the air with their forked tongue, and all are egg layers. They are both hunters of small animals, and scavengers.

TRIBAL BIBLE We found that Mark reported fourteen people saw Jesus alive after his crucifixion, and we then asked the question of what kind of body Jesus would have had after his resurrection. Was it the same earthly body that he had before the resurrection, just like all peoples, or are there things reported that show him with a different type of body altogether? Well then, let’s have a look at some texts about this. (Read John Ch 20 vs 19-29.) Now when

By Rev. Michael Connolly

the disciples were all hiding in fear in the upper room the Lord suddenly appeared among them. So he had a resurrection body that could pass through solid things, but then we have him challenging the doubts of Thomas by asking him to feel his scars and the hole in his side left by the Roman soldier’s spear. So though he could go through solid stuff, he also had a body that was solid and could be touched! (Notice that although Jesus was not present when Thomas expressed doubts that

Jesus was alive, yet Jesus knew all that he said. Also that he looked no different in his resurrected (heavenly) body than he did his earthly one because they recognised him). (Read John Ch 21 vs 1-15)Then he made a fire and cooked fish for some of his disciples and ate with them, so if he wanted to he could handle wood, cook fish and taste solid food with his resurrected body. Interesting, hey! Jesus is King. Rev Michael Connolly.

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TRAvEllERS and the local community are reminded of movement restrictions for mangoes on Cape York Peninsula after a large box of fruit transported by a member of the public was intercepted by Biosecurity Queensland. Principal Biosecurity Officer Russell Gilmour said the message was simple – don’t move mangoes around or out of this region. “Mango season has kicked off in the north of the state and this recent interception serves as a timely reminder that mango fruit can’t be moved unless it’s accompanied by a Biosecurity Queensland Inspectors Approval,” he said. “This fruit was free of pests and diseases, but it is important to remember that ignoring pest quarantine areas could lead to the spread of high risk pests such as the red banded mango caterpillar and mango leaf gall midge. “In the Cape York Peninsula, you can collect and eat mangoes on the property where you find them, but don’t move the fruit off the property. “Any movement of mango fruit around, out of or into the Cape York Peninsula region is prohibited in order to prevent the spread of exotic pests and diseases to commercial mango production areas. “Infestations of red banded mango caterpillar and leaf gall midge have occurred at several locations north of the Jardine River, on the northern tip of Cape York Peninsula and we don’t want these pests to spread further. “In tropical parts of Asia where the red banded mango caterpillar is widespread, it causes commercial losses of 10-15 per cent of mango crops.” Mr Gilmour said the quarantine area in the Cape York Peninsula helps to restrict the movement of pests that affect the production of mangoes, as well as other crops and commodities. “Many plant pests have the potential to cause serious economic damage to Queensland’s horticulture industries and it is vital to respect quarantine areas to control or restrict pests within these areas,” he said. “If a person moves mango plant materials, including fruit, in to or out of the Cape York Peninsula targeted Pest quarantine area without the correct approvals they could face a fine for breaching the Plant Protection Act 1989. “If you are unsure about quarantine restrictions, you can phone the Coen Information and Inspection Centre on 07 4060 1135. “If you grow mangoes always keep watch for anything unusual. During the fruiting period, regularly check your fruit for signs of unusual pests and diseases.” For more information on exotic plant pests and diseases, visit www.daff.qld.gov.au or call 13 25 23. Call the Exotic Pest Plant Hotline on 1800 084 811 if you suspect exotic plant pests or diseases in your mango fruit or trees.

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The original shiploader at Evans Landing in the early 1960’s.

Reflecting on a lifetime in Weipa during certain hours on certain days. The current Library was the Comalco store with groceries and the only accessible phone. The fuel bowser was located here also. The central entrance to the Library was the butcher shop and what is now Pebbles Playgroup was a pub. The Stubby Hut is one of those iconic places people like to ask about. I remember it as very much a single-man’s pub and if the patrons weren’t fighting, the owners were. When my dad used to take us on fishing trips he would tie the boat up behind the Stubby Hut on our return and we would sit in it happily fishing while he enjoyed a few coldies. Mum was none the wiser as we always had fish to show for our outing. But the Stubby Hut wasn’t just a pub is was also a picture theatre and it was the centre of plenty of activity. In those days Evans Landing and Rocky Point were pretty much all single persons quarters until the mid to late-’70s when families started to arrive. One thing that hasn’t changed over the years is the high percentage of young families in Weipa. I remember when I was in Grade 1 and 2 those were the biggest classes in the school and today there are still plenty of young families moving to the town. In the ‘70s there was a company doctor, based out at what is now the administration building, who looked after employees and their families, however if there was a serious medical problem it

was definitely a plane out – the Flying Doctor was our lifeline. In the early days Weipa was a hive of sporting activity – basketball where the shopping centre is now, motocross club, go kart club, the Bowls Club you name it, we had it – the town was only small and these sporting activities were the centre of all the action. With a large number of people on shift throughout construction we always had huge numbers involved in clubs and there was always an activity happening. The clubs stayed strong until the introduction of four-on-four-off shifts which changed the dynamics and it became harder to get sporting teams together. Tourism in the area has certainly seem some changes over the years. In the 1970s the only people who came to Weipa were those that knew somebody here as it was a two-day trip from Cairns. The only access was the Old Telegraph Line and you would drive to Coen, overnight there and continue the journey the next day. I loved the old road and did plenty of exploring back in the early years. In the 1980s I was one of the first members of the Dogs Of Weipa and for the first 10 years we pretty well mapped the Cape. I’ve seen a lot of places you probably couldn’t even get into now. People like to say the old days were the good days but in reality the standards change. I still love the town and see it as a very good town, that’s one of the reasons I’m still here.

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MY family came to town in 1970 as my father was working for Comalco and I started kindergarten here in Weipa. Ironically, our first home in Weipa was in Myka Court, Rocky Point and today I live in Myka Court (albeit a different house) with my wife and two young children. My working career with Rio Tinto began in 1983 when I commenced a fitter and turner apprenticeship. I actually wanted to be a refrigeration mechanic but that was my father’s trade and back in those days you couldn’t work with a relative. Over the years I have held almost a dozen different positions within the company, however I have been in my current position (specialist asset management systems) for 16 years. If someone had told me 20 years ago I would be working on maintenance systems I would have laughed, but Rio has given me the opportunity to develop a range of skills, and there was always a good network behind me to enable me to learn new things. I’m doing things now I would never have thought possible. I have seen a lot of changes over the years from a business perspective but the town is probably the biggest change. I’ve watched it grow from one neighbourhood to what it is today. When we arrived there was no TV or radio, and fuel and shopping was controlled. Up until the mid-’70s you could only buy fuel

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ABOVE: The original power station, 1960s. BELOW: Lorim Point power station today.

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Living safely with storms & cyclones Help the SES by helping yourself Get Ready Queensland THE State Emergency Service is urging residents to assist emergency volunteers by taking responsibility for their own recovery following natural disasters. Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) Commissioner Lee Johnson said State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers were there to help in an emergency, but there were things residents could do to help themselves and lighten the load for volunteers. “State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers spend countless hours each year helping residents prepare and recover from natural disasters,” Mr Johnson said. “However, recovery and preparation is a community responsibility. “SES volunteers are there to assist those who cannot help themselves, and respond to emergencies where it would be unsafe for a resident to take action. “There are plenty of things you can do before, during and after a disaster to become more resilient and recover quickly, such as having a kit ready in case you lose power or making sure there is no debris in a yard that could become dangerous during a storm.

WHEN it comes to extreme weather events in Queensland, it’s not so much a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’. The more prepared we all are, the faster we’ll bounce back afterwards. By preparing ourselves better before the storm and cyclone season hits, we can help take the strain off the SES and let them focus on those who need help the most. The Queensland Government has launched a “Get Ready Queensland” initiative, available online at getreadyqld.gov.au

There are seven fact sheets to download which will help you prepare for the coming storm season: • Emergency Plan • Prepare Evacuation Plan • Emergency Kit • Prepare Your Home • Tune Into Warnings • Check Your Neighbours • Pet Emergency Plan You can also sign-up to “One Step at a Time” a weekly personalised online program that gives you a simple task to tick off every week.

Weipa shelter operational for upcoming storm season Strong winds and heavy rain asociated with cyclones can cause localised flooding and large trees to fall which can cause damage to infrastructure.

“If you do a little, we all accomplish a lot.” Mr Johnson said residents should call 132 500 if they needed assistance from the SES, but should prepare to be more self-reliant. “During a natural disaster the SES get hundreds of calls for assistance, some of which include situations which are dangerous for residents,” he said. “Obviously these tasks take priority over more minor issues like leaking roofs. “It may take SES volunteers

between 24-48 hours to attend to a task if they have received a large amount of jobs or those jobs are of a higher priority.” Mr Johnson said residents should call 132 500 for emergency assistance from the SES during ﬂoods or storms, but dial Triple Zero (000) if the situation was life threating. For further information and tips on how to Get Ready and to register for your own personalised step-by-step plan visit www.getready.qld.gov. au/

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STATE Emergency Service & Emergency Management Queensland Northern Region Director Peter Rinaud (pictured above outside the Weipa Cyclone Shelter) was in Weipa last week to meet with the Local Disaster Management Group prior to the upcoming storm season. “The local group is well prepared for the season but we do encourage the community to also be prepared,” Peter told The Bully. “People need to prepare their own emergency plan and have enough supplies to last up to 72 hours if necessary.” Peter said that the safest place to be in the event of a cyclone was in your own home however the Weipa Cyclone Shelter will be operational in time for the storm season. “If people do need to evacuate their homes the shelter will be available. It is important to remember that no food will be provided at the shelter, only water, and that animals are not allowed,” he added.

ADY spare batteries. But don’t forget you’ll need to charge your E R T E G phone if the power is off, so consider getting a charger for TIP your car. Think about putting your photos on a USB stick so it’s easier to take important mementos with you if you have to evacuate. Always keep Most Queenslanders know they need a torch, a radio and

cash on hand during the Summer storm season as ATM and EFTPOS facilities are not available if the power is off.

Local emergency telephone numbers and cyclone tracking advice and map can be found in the Cape York Community Phone Book which is available for purchase from Weipa News & Sport

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Living safely with storms & cyclones Look up and live

RIO Tinto Alcan is encouraging residents to “look up and live”, emphasising the importance of electrical safety. Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa superintendent, Electrical Services, Chris Davidson, explained that for their safety, residents should be aware of the presence of power lines in the vicinity of their home and working environment. “It is important that residents ensure electrical safety extends to the home,” Mr Davidson said. “People should regularly test their residual current devices, which automatically switch off electricity if there is a fault with electrical circuits or appliances supplied directly from that property. “When power lines are brought down by severe weather, or any other circumstance, people should stay well away. “Always assume fallen power lines are live and dangerous, and report them immediately by phoning 000.”

First aid can help save lives WITH storm season upon us, it’s time to refresh your first aid skills and update your first aid kit. The majority of injuries occur in and around the home and you never know when you might need to save a life. While many people rely on medical services for treatment of injuries, access to services could be delayed in a storm or cyclone. Research shows that initial first aid treatment can reduce the severity of an injury, if the correct treatment is given. St John (Qld) Training Manager Darryl Clare said first aid can preserve life, prevent further injury, promote recovery and keep a casualty alive before professional medical help arrives. “Having the knowledge and ability to administer basic first aid or perform resuscitation could help save a life,” Mr

Clare said. “It’s the people we are closest to that we’re putting at risk if we don’t take the time to learn basic first aid,” he said. “First aid really does mean a second chance.” Mr Clare said homes in storm prone areas should also have a fully stocked first aid kit with a spare one kept in the car. “First aid kits in the home and car should be checked regularly to ensure expired and used supplies are replaced,” he said. First aid kits filled with practical and reliable supplies for the treatment of minor cuts, sprains and bites through to more serious injuries involving major trauma and heavy bleeding are available in many stores in Weipa.

St John first aid tips for stormy weather – be prepared 1. Ensure you have a first aid kit, complete with torch and battery operated radio, and that its contents are up-to-date. 2. Know and follow the DRSABCD action plan for the management of an unconscious casualty (including drowning) to protect yourself and others: • Danger – check for danger, to you, to others and to the casualty. • Response – check for a response. • Send for help. Call triple zero ‘000’ for ambulance. • Airway – make sure the airway is clear and open. • Breathing – check for breathing and signs of life. • CPR – commence CPR if there are no signs of life. Alternate 30 compressions with 2 breaths until medical help arrives. • Defibrillation – apply defibrillator, if available

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The auction of the paintings raised some much needed funds for Weipa Wildlife Care on Friday night at the Carpentaria Golf Club function.

Emily and Wade were a matching couple.

Everybody got into the spirit of the night and dressed up to support Weipa Wildlife Care.

The boys didn’t fancy dress but were there to support this great local cause.

Please be aware that our power outage and bridge works free call number 1800 820 711 is temporarily unavailable. We are working to fix this hotline, and will notify residents when it is working again. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please phone our free call feedback hotline 1800 707 633, or visit us at the Community Relations Building, located behind Weipa Bowls Club. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Nikki and Melisa got dressed up for the night.

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Rhedyn came dressed as a cat.

There were even lucky door prize winners.

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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! NOVEMBER Thursday 7

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Saturday 9

Weipa Dirt Karts racing from 7pm. Be in the draw for your chance to win a free ride.

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

Weipa Community Markets in the park opposite the Squash Courts.

Saturday 16

Weipa Dirt Karts racing from 7pm. Be in the draw for your chance to win a free ride. Winners announced on the night.

Friday 22

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

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

Weipa Dirt Karts final meet for 2013. Racing from 7pm. Free ride winners drive and also the feature 22 lap race.

DECEMBER 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

Sunday 26

Australia Day

FEBRUARY Thursday 6

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 21

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

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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 Thursday 5

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 20

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

JULY Weipa Community Care opening hours Mon 10 - 4, Tues - Thu 9 - 4, Fri 9 - 1 Western Cape Bulletin November 6, 2013 Page 17

Remembrance Day ~ Monday, November 11, 2013

Lest we forget

emembrance Day November 11) marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). Each year Australians observe one minute silence at 11am on November 11, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. This year is not only the 95th anniversary of the armistice on November 11 which ended the First World War, but also the 20th anniversary of the reinterment of the Unknown Australian Soldier in the Australian War Memorial’s Hall of Memory . . . AT 5am on November 11, 1918, three German government representatives accepted the Armistice terms presented to them by an allied commander, General Foch of the French Army. The demands of the Armistice included the withdrawal of German forces to the east bank of the Rhine within 30 days; immediate cessation of warfare; and surrender of the German fleet and all heavy guns with no further negotiations until the signing of the peace treaty. The armistice became effective at 11am the same day, and as the guns fell silent on the Western Front in France and Belgium, four years of hostilities ended. The cease-fire was made permanent the following year when members of the Commonwealth and the League of Nations signed the Treaty of Versailles. People across the world celebrated the war’s end – celebrations tempered by thoughts of the enormous suffering and loss of life resulting from the War. World War I began in 1914 and lasted for four years. More than 416,000 Australians volunteered for service in World War I. Of these, 324,000 served overseas. More than 60,000 Australians were killed, including 45,000 who died on the Western Front in France and Belgium and more than 8000 who died on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.

As well as Australian soldiers, many nurses in the Australian Army Nursing Service served on the Western Front. These nurses worked in overcrowded hospitals for up to 16 hours a day, looking after soldiers with shocking injuries and burns. Those who worked in hospitals close to the fighting were also in danger of being shelled by the enemy. In Australia and other allied countries, including New Zealand, Canada and the United States, November 11 became known as Armistice Day – a day to remember those who died in World War I. The day continues to be commemorated in Allied countries. After World War II the Australian Government agreed to the United Kingdom’s proposal that Armistice Day be renamed Remembrance Day to commemorate those who were killed in both World Wars. Today the loss of Australian lives from all wars and conflicts is commemorated on Remembrance Day. In October 1997 the then-Governor-General issued a Proclamation declaring November 11 as Remembrance Day – a day to remember the sacrifice of those who have died for Australia in wars and conflicts. The Proclamation reinforced the importance of Remembrance Day and encouraged all Australians to renew their observance of the event.

The Unknown Australian Soldier TWENTIETH century warfare resulted in millions of unknown dead resting in unknown graves. Of Australia’s war dead from World War I and World War II, 35 527 (about 35 per cent) have no identified grave. They are commemorated on Memorials to the Missing. The names of many Australians who died in World War I appear on memorials along the Western Front, including the names of about 18 000 men of the Australian Imperial Force with ‘no known grave’. In 1993, to mark the 75th anniversary of the 1918 armistice, the Australian Government exhumed the remains of an unknown Australian soldier from the Adelaide War Cemetery, near Villers-Bretonneux, France for entombment in the Australian War Memorial’s Hall of Memory, Canberra. The funeral for the Unknown Soldier was held on 11 November – Remembrance Day – 1993 . Before proceeding to the Hall of Memory, the Unknown Soldier’s

REMEMBRANCE DAY Monday, November 11, 2013

An unidentified cinematographer capturing the last shots to be fired before the armistice on 11 November 1918. Photo: Sydney Mail.

cofﬁn was placed on the Stone of Remembrance outside the Memorial where the then Prime Minister, the Hon Paul Keating, delivered the eulogy: “. . . We will never know who this Australian was.Yet he has always been among those we have honoured. We know that he was one of the 45,000 Australians who died on the Western Front, one of the 416,000 Australians who volunteered for service in

World War I . . . and one of the 100,000 Australians who have died in wars this century. He is all of them. And he is one of us . . .” As Australia’s Unknown Soldier was laid to rest in the Hall of Memory, the late Robert Comb, a World War I veteran, who had served in battles on the Western Front, sprinkled soil from Pozieres, France, over the coffin and said, “Now you’re home, mate”.

Support the RSL in Weipa WEIPA RSL Sub-Branch members will be selling Remembrance Day poppies and other Armed Forces memorabilia in the Shopping Complex next Saturday morning from 9am. Pictured manning the stall last Saturday were local members Ian Pressley, Shirley Russell, Lloyd Williams and John Evans.

Remembrance Day commemorates the suspension of hostilities and the initiation of peace talks by countries that participated in the First World War. Since that day Australians observe that significant event each year with “two minutes silence” in remembrance of those who fought and died in wars in which Australian has been involved.

COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE Welcome Service Laying of Wreaths Last Post Two Minutes Silence Ode Rouse WHERE: Town Memorial TIME: Commence at 10.45am Page 18 Western Cape Bulletin November 6, 2013

NEWS / REAL ESTATE

Does your catch measure up?

While fishers love to tell tales about the size of the ones that got away, it is important they make sure the ones they keep are measured accurately to ensure they comply with Queensland size limits. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Graeme Broughall said recently there had been an increase in the number of fishers measuring their catch incorrectly. “The correct way to measure a fin fish is lying on their side and measuring from the tip of their snout to the end of their tail,” Mr Broughall said. “The fish should not be manipulated in any way when measuring. For example, fishers shouldn’t pinch the tail together to lengthen a fish’s overall length. “A sturdy ruler or coil tape measure with an end stop on it is the most accurate tool for measuring fish. By having an end stop, it means the fish can be put against the edge for accuracy. “Measuring devices which are adhesive or flexible should only be used as a guide. Stick-on rulers and similar devices sometimes

shrink when exposed to the weather so are unreliable and could give an incorrect measurement. “If a fisher catches an undersize or unwanted fish they should return it to the water immediately taking as much care as possible to avoid causing the fish any injury.” Mr Broughall said mud crabs were measured from point-to-point across the widest part of the shell and must be a minimum size of 15cm. Blue swimmer crabs are measured from the notch immediately forward of the base of the largest lateral spine and this notch-to-notch measurement must be a minimum of 11.5cm. “The easiest and most accurate way to measure a crab is with a crab gauge which can be found at bait and tackle shops,” Mr Broughall said. “Recreational fishers should also remember that female mud and blue swimmer crabs are protected in Queensland.” For more information on size and possession limits in Queensland, visit www. fisheries.qld.gov.au or call 13 25 23.

enjoy the views from tableland acre blocks

T h e r e a re n ’ t m a n y areas on the Tablelands where can you buy one acre blocks at the starting price of $125,000. You’d almost have to ask yourself, “why buy a 1000 square metre allotment, when for a bit more money I can get four times as much land”? Country Road Estate is on the Cairns side of Mareeba, which makes the distance to Smithfield a mere 35 minute drive, and three-quarters of an hour to Cairns city centre. The estate enjoys a superior setting away from the main road. As you turn into the estate, the half-kilometre drive takes you past a small dam that is often frequented by various bird species and leads you to the top of the hill. The front lots shown in the main photo have this view over the lake towards the west (pictured above) where the sunsets are a site to behold and in the mornings hot air balloons at times land near the lake. Although most blocks are level, the land is partially undulating with almost every block having selected trees left on them. The breezes are noticeable all day cooling the hot

midday temperatures and the claim of 300 sunny days a year is a pleasant fact. Nights are at least three to six degrees cooler than Cairns and there is very little humidity. The major benefit of living here is that there are no worries of cyclones or flooding. If you are in the market for a block of land, I would strongly recommend taking a drive up to the estate, get out of your car to enjoy the breeze and views. In the meantime, if you have any questions give Jill a call (0402 070 373), or you may want to check out the website: countryroadestatemareeba.com.au

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Nestled in quiet nook of Weipa, this four bedroom lowset home has everything for the Weipa lifestyle. 988m2 with fully fenced backyard has ample of room for vehicles, boats and complete with perfect shed. Landscaped street frontage is private and leafy with established gardens. A beautifully presented air-conditioned interior with kitchen, lounge, dining area, built in wardrobes, large patio outback perfect for outdoor entertaining making this the perfect choice for the modern Weipa Lifestyle. A wonderful family home and a must see for the first home buyer.

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WEIPA REAL ESTATE Modern Home

Quality

• 1280m

• 952m with colorbond fencing

• Large open plan living areas

• Two large living areas

• Covered tiled patio area

• Segregated living if required

• Double lock up garage

• Airconditioning throughout

• Fully fenced yard and garden shed

• Pool with large entertainment area

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$595,000 neg.

Lowset Family Home

• 1018m with fully fenced yard 2

• Upgraded ﬂooring in living areas • Airconditioned throughout • Large patio perfect for entertaining

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$455,000 neg.

Investment

• 979m2 corner block • Upgraded kitchen with dishwasher • Airconditioning • Seperate sauna room • Fully airconditioned • A large entertainment area and above ground pool

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$470,000 neg.

Modern Unit

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$770,000 neg.

Neat and Tidy

• Well presented • Centrally located • Built-in compact ofﬁce desk • Airconditioning • Upgraded bathroom • Garden shed

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$329,000 neg.

Vacant Possession

• Airconditioning throughout

• Modern kitchen with dishwasher • large timber deck • Fenced yard

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$350,000 neg.

Great Investment

• Airconditioning throughout

• Lock up single garage

• Open plan living and dining

• Located in Golf Links Estate

• 357m2

• Modern open plan living area

• Low body corporate fees

• Airconditioned throughout

• Fenced yard

• Private fully fenced courtyard

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$380,000 neg.

Vacant Possession

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$370,000 neg.

8.25% Yield

• 996m2

• New ﬂoor coverings

• Upgraded kitchen with servery

• Freshly painted interior

• Great location walking distance to

• A/C & ceiling fans

school

• Private backyard with timber fencing

• Large entertaining area

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$465,000 neg.

• Lock up storage room

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$315,000 neg.

SALES – GEOFF BRYANT – 0408 772 592 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – MELISA P: 07 4069 9921 F: 07 4069 9721 Email: admin@weiparealestate.com.au Page 20 Western Cape Bulletin November 6, 2013

Web: www.weiparealestate.com.au

TELEVISION GUIDE

THURSDAY 07

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Wild China 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 Turn Back Time: The High Street 2:00 A Melbourne Story 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigella Kitchen: Can’t Live Without 6:25 Auction Room 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Redfern Now: Starting Over 9:30 Fry’s Planet Word: The Power And The Glory 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 TBA 12:30 Movie: “All That Jazz” (M a,l,s) 2:30 Movie: “Stage Door Canteen” (G) 4:40 Stealing Shakespeare 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 Movie: “Wise Guys” (M l) 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: Live Nomination - Big Brother nominations, live with Sonia Kruger. Who will they nominate this week? And why? 8:30 Top Gear 10:00 TBA 12:00 True CSI: Cold Blood: Dirty Deeds - The murder of Susan Fassett, who was gunned down after attending a church-choir practice in 1999. 12:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 1:30 Extra 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 11:00 The 2013 Melbourne Cup Carnival 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 Beauty And The Geek Australia 9:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Everybody’s Crying Mercy - Meredith and Derek adjust to life at home with a newborn but find it difficulty being away from the hospital. Arizona tries to takes steps to fix her broken marriage, Alex and Jo navigate through their new relationship and Owen clashes with Jackson over financial issues at the hospital. 11:00 The Amazing Race 12:00 Auction Squad 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

FRIDAY 08

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 Nigella Kitchen 6:25 Auction Room 6:50 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 QI: Inland Revenue - Another instalment of ‘I’ related information including income tax, inflation and imperial Rome. 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: When Phryne arrives at an idyllic vineyard to investigate a suspicious death, hostile townsfolk do everything they can to drive her out of town, and Hugh prepares for a perfect proposal. 9:30 Luther 10:25 Lateline 11:05 Whites 11:35 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 Movie: “Silk” (M v,s,n) 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 Ornithophobia Diffusion 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition - Sheldon becomes jealous and considers taking his relationship with Amy to the next level when Stuart from the comic book store asks her out on a date. 8:30 TBA 11:00 Movie: “The Wrong Man” (AV v,s,l) 1:05 Movie: “The Condemned” (AV v,l,a) 3:20 Nine Presents 4:00 Brand Developers / 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Alone With A Stranger” (M v,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 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 TBA 12:05 Grey’s Anatomy: Here’s To The Future - After spending time with a fellow cancer patient, Izzie contemplates whether or not to undergo a risky surgery. 1:05 Movie: “Mama’s Gone A-Hunting - A psychotic prison escapee and his young partner, decide to kidnap a wealthy couple’s baby and hold it for ransom. Little do they know that the babysitter wants the baby for herself. 2:35 Harry’s Practice 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 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 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: The Secret Life Of Sea Cliffs 8:35 The Bible: A History 9:30 Wellington Bomber 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Trash” (MA a,s,d,n) - In Spanish and English. A close-up portrait of three Barcelona women - two sisters and their aging mother - coming to terms with their life circumstances. Younger sister Clara, having foregone a big job opportunity abroad, finds her musician boyfriend cheating on her. Meanwhile, pregnant sister Susana has to deal with her husband being away on long business trips. And mother, Carme, is seriously ill in hospital. 12:45 Movie: “Election 2” (MAV v) - In Cantonese. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 09

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 At The Movies 1:25 Movie: “Murder By Death” (PG) 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 6 - Melbourne Vs Adelaide 5:05 Mountain Gorilla: Last Stand Of The Silverback King 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: The One That Got Away 8:30 Whitechapel 9:20 Kingdom: Peter has to hide Simon, who is shocked to find out he is now a father. Lyle has to bare all to solve a dispute with some naturists, and Beatrice has some shocking news of her own. 10:10 Upstairs Downstairs: There is no sign of a thaw in relations between Lady Agnes and Maud; the servants are intrigued by the new maid; and Lady Persie embarks on a dangerous flirtation. 11:10 Woodley: Big Top Magnifique 11:35 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 1:00 TBA 1:30 Movie: “Grumpier Old Men” (PG l,s) 4:00 Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between 4:00 Explore Ireland 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 7:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 8:00 Australia’s Got Talent 10:00 TBA 12:25 Movie: “Alien Raiders” (AV v,h,l) - A grocery store is taken hostage by what at first appears to be a terrorist organization but later reveal themselves to be a group of scientists. They have tracked an Alien invasion to this store and are determined to stop its spread at all costs. 2:00 Movie: “Otis” (AV v,s,a,l) - The story of Otis, a suburban serial killer who likes nothing more than abducting young beautiful teens to have his way with. All doesn’t go to plan however when he takes Riley, who manages to turn the tables on his game. 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 2013 Melbourne Cup Carnival 4:30 TBA 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 7:00 TBA 11:50 World’s Wildest Police Videos: A rogue gunman at an Occupy rally triggers a violent shootout with police, a gasoline tanker catches fire on the road, with explosive results, and a paramilitary-trained assassin leads cops on a deadly chase through the mountains! 12:50 Movie: “Bad Manners” (M s,n) - Mind games coil through a visit of one couple to the home of another when a sum of money goes missing and relationships are tested. 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 Jerome Robbins’ Ny Export: Opus Jazz 1:50 Ballet In Sneakers 2:05 Piano Notes 2:15 What Is Beauty? 3:20 A Composer’s Dream 3:30 The Who: The Story Of Tommy 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Finding Your Roots 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 24/7 Wild: A Meerkat’s Tale 8:30 Pilgrimage With Simon Reeve 9:30 Movie: “Perfect Sence” (M s,l) - One evening, chef Michael meets epidemiologist Susan, who despite their scars from their past, find themselves falling in love with each other. But as their love strengthens, so too does a pandemic which is steadily robbing the world’s population of sensory perceptions. First to go is the sense of smell. Next is taste. But as the disease spreads across the world, so too does the realisation that the human race will always adjust, will always adapt, and without love – there is nothing. 11:15 Movie: “Cargo” (M l, v) 1:15 Shameless 3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 10

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: Scottish Voices 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:00 Fake Or Fortune? 3:00 Football: W-League 5:00 Midsomer Murders 6:30 Compass 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Reptilian Battleground 8:30 Luther 9:30 David Bowie: Five Years In The Making Of An Icon - With unprecedented access to David Bowie’s personal archive, including previously unseen footage, this is the definitive portrait of one of rock’s most influential stars. 10:30 TBA 12:00 Summerfield 1:35 La Boheme 3:35 Pacific Pulse Fest’Napuan: Pacific Break Special 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Collectors: Umbrellas

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 12:00 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 12:30 Australia’s Got Talent 2:30 Coolangatta Gold 4:30 Deepwater 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Musomagic Outback Tracks 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Australia’s Got Talent: The Decider - Tonight we find out which of our 12 finalists is crowned the winner of 2013’s Australia’s Got Talent, pocketing a whopping grand prize of $250,000 in cash. 8:00 60 Minutes 9:00 TBA 11:30 TBA 12:30 Deep Water 1:00 Financial Review 1:30 What Would You Do? 2:35 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Doc McStuffins 6:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 11:30 TBA 12:00 Special: 2013 Miss Universe 2:30 TBA 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 8:00 Sunday Night 9:00 TBA 10:00 Castle: Wrapped Up In Death - The investigation into the shocking death of a museum curator takes a bizarre turn when Castle and Beckett learn that he isn’t the first member of a recent archaeological expedition to die. 12:00 Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum 1:15 Harry’s Practice 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 Subaru Noosa Criterium 2013 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 2013 Superbike World Championship 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Living Black Conversations 5:30 Mythbusters 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Rome 9:10 Jackie Without Jack 10:10 Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission -Ewan McGregor is on a mission to immunise some of the hardest-to-reach children in the world. However, the fragile nature of the vaccines means they must be kept constantly cold as they are passed along the supply chain. 11:20 Movie: “The Milk Of Sorrow” (M a) - In Spanish and Quechua. Fausta, a withdrawn young woman living in presentday Lima, is said to be suffering from ‘the milk of sorrow’; distress and fear passed on by the breast milk of pregnant women who have been raped and abused during war. After her mother’s sudden death, Fausta needs to take drastic measures to avoid following in her mother’s footsteps. 1:05 Maria Stuarda / 3:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 11

7 CENTRAL

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Kennedys 1:55 As Time Goes By 2:25 Choccywoccydoodah 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigella Kitchen 6:25 Auction Room 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 The Business 11:35 Dalziel And Pascoe: Truth And Consequences 1:05 Movie: “The Tenant” (M v) 3:10 Movie: “Sherlock Holmes And The Woman In Green” (PG) 4:20 Movie: “Mexican Spitfire Sees A Ghost” (G) - A married couple is unsettled by a haunted house. But is all as it seems? 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 Movie: “Restraint” (M l,v,s) 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 The Big Bang Theory: The Beta Test Initiation 7:30 TBA 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Workplace Proximity 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Contractual Obligation Implementation 9:30 2 Broke Girls: And The Cronuts 10:00 Two And A Half Men: Alan Harper, Pleasing Women Since 2003 10:30 TBA 11:00 Two And A Half Men: My Bodasious Vidalia 11:30 Two And A Half Men: Cows, Prepare To Be Tipped 12:00 Nikita: Broken Home 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: “Crimes Of Passion: Voice From The Grave” (M v) 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 TBA 8:30 The Blacklist 9:30 Scandal 11:30 Mistresses: All In - Joss, terribly hurt that Savi hid her pregnancy and her illicit affair from her, moves in with April.Harry and Dominic angrily face off at a social event, Karen meets up again with Detective Newsome, but this time it’s personal and April struggles to put memories of her dead husband behind her so she can move on with a relationship with Richard. 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 Explore - Africa’s Rift Valley 2:00 Death Of The Megabeasts 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 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Countdown To Catastrophe: Earthquakes 8:30 Eat, Fast And Live Longer 9:30 Legally Brown 10:00 Swift And Shift Couriers 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community: Interpretive Dance - Follows a group of misfits at a community college in Greendale, Colorado. In this episode, Jeff struggles to hide his affair, while Troy and Britta choose to reveal their secret to friends. 11:55 Shorts On Screen 12:25 The Family UK 2:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

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IMPARJA

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigella Kitchen 6:30 Auction Room 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Keating: The Interviews 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: The Sports Pages - A panel of leading authors and expert celebrity guests join Jennifer Byrne for investigations into some of the most popular reading genres. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Outcasts 2:35 You Only Live Twice 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 6 - Melbourne Vs Adelaide 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 Movie: “Risky Business” (M s,l) 2:27 National News Interest Rate Decision 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 The Big Bang Theory: The Friendship Contraction 7:30 TBA 8:00 Super Fun Night: Cookie Prom - After law firm big wig Porter Warner advises Kimmie to act more professional, she starts calling herself “Kimberly” and looks to Kendall for advice. 8:30 Revolution 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies 11:30 Weeds: A Beam Of Sunshine 12:00 20/20 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: “Touched By Evil” (M a,v,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 7:30 Dancing With The Stars 9:30 Body Of Proof: Dark City - When a plane crashes in Philadelphia due to a gunman opening fire while aloft, the entire team of Megan, Kate, Tommy, Adam, Curtis, Ethan, Riley and Stafford must go into disaster mode. Since the crash hits the city’s main power grid, Megan must conduct autopsies on the victims during frequent blackouts, but then one of the bodies goes missing. 10:30 Suits: Normandy 11:30 Go On: Fast Breakup 12:00 Auction Squad 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Max Raabe: Tonight Of Never 1:55 Iz: The Man Behind The Music 2:50 Steel Homes 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 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 JFK: Tonight follows Kennedy into the White House, through his assassination and the unfulfilled promise of his presidency. In 1961, Kennedy launches the Bay of Pigs invasion, an unmitigated disaster that teaches him a powerful lesson. Health issues continue to plague the president and pain is a constant companion. Glamorous first lady Jackie captivates the world on her travels, while rumours of the president’s womanizing continue. 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Masters Of Sex 12:00 Prisoners Of War 12:55 Strange Birds In Paradise 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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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 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking 6:25 Auction Room 6:55 Lessons From The Grave 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Tractor Monkeys: Summer 8:30 Shock Horror Aunty 9:05 Ja’mie: Private School Girl 9:35 Agony Aunts 10:00 A Moody Christmas: Separate Seats 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Kidnap And Ransom 12:20 Parliament Question Time: The Senate 1:20 Movie: “Marnie” (M a,v) 3:30 Football: W-League 4:35 The Jonathon Ross Show

6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Hostages 2:00 Prime Suspect 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. 9:00 Hostages: Hail Mary 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Frame By Frame 11:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Pick And Roll - Russell’s son becomes a murder suspect when his college basketball coach is killed. 11:30 Political Animals 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: “In The Line Of Duty: Blaze Of Glory” (M v) 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 Slideshow 8:30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D 9:30 TBA 10:30 Air Crash Investigations: Headed for Atlanta in an aging DC-9, the crew of ValuJet Flight #592 hears a mysterious sound shortly after taking off from Miami. 11:30 30 Rock 12:00 The Cult 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 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Richard Hammond’s Miracles Of Nature 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency: Walk Like A Man 9:30 Prisoners Of War: The Picture 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “If You Are The One” (M a) - When Qin decides to give up his bachelor days and have one last shot at love, he finds himself on a number disappointing blind dates, until he meets the stunning airhostess, Xiaoxiao. While Qin quickly falls for his new friend, Xiaoxiao has given up on love after her last failed relationship which left her with a broken heart, but maybe all she needs is the right man to fix it. 1:20 Movie: “Kicks” (M d,l,v) - The murder of a young Moroccan rapper by a Dutch policeman is the central incident that affects the lives of each of the characters in this socio-political comment on racial prejudice in Amsterdam. 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

5:00 Korean News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 8:00 World News 1:00 Parent Rescue 1:30 Not Forgotten 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 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Italian Food Safari 8:00 Destination Flavour: Japan 8:30 The London Markets: Meat Market - The night-time market at Smithfield was once the sole supplier of meat and poultry to London and could play by its own rules. But now the modern world of political correctness and customer service is proving a challenge for some in this closed, traditional man’s world. 9:30 Masters Of Sex: Brave New World 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Highlights 11:30 Thursday FC 12:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 2:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

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PUZZLES

CROSSWORD No. 173

SUDOKU No. 173

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SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

You may be feeling a little pent-up because a long-term promise has not yet materialised. You will not be let down, however. Wait a little bit longer. Romance. A calm approach is essential. Your partner will be nervous about something and needs you to be the strong one at the moment. You can do this!

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

A major crisis at work will be narrowly avoided. Your intuition will be particularly useful when it comes to working out who was to blame! Romance. Your love-life may be going through a barren patch this week. Things will soon get better and possible surpass your previous relationship level!

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

FOR KIDS

The Moon/Vesta Midpoint moving through your sign should help you to achieve the social rapport you have been looking for. Meet new people with conﬁdence. Romance. You may need extra emotional support this week. Reach out to your partner and also to your friends. You need the variety of opinions.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

You may be called upon to adjudicate between two close friends. Both sides know that you are fair and the decision which you make will be respected. Romance. An offer from a potential mate overseas could seem too good to be true. Don’t be too sceptical. This person may have stumbled upon something.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

When you ﬁnd out what has been bothering a friend of yours, you will be very sympathetic. You will both beneﬁt from an honest heart-to-heart talk about this. Romance. Your love-life will soon be in very good shape - thanks to the help of a friend. Be sure to invite them on a double-date with you and your mate.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

FINDWORD No. 173 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

You will be in the mood for some serious relaxation this week. Take the chance while you can, because you have a lot of work ahead. Romance. Don’t let a relative interfere with your relationship. They won’t understand the issues and could do a lot of harm. You know your partner better than they do!

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

You may be thinking about going overseas for a while. This is not really the best time for anything rash. Make sure you know what you really want to do ﬁrst. Romance. A person whom you hardly know will suddenly show an interest in you. Their approach may be unorthodox, however! Don’t judge them.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

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MUDDY RIVER

You have the chance to win quite a large sum of money, but you will need to ﬁnd someone who can help you make the right bet. Choose wisely! Romance. Your partner is relying on you to deliver an important message. Don’t let them down. Make sure that you get all the details right the ﬁrst time!

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

You will ﬁnd it very difﬁcult to hide what has happened recently. Don’t worry! The people concerned will not be angry with you. Romance. A recent incident between you and your mate will have had a stronger effect on you than you realise. More thought may need to be put into this issue. Take your time!

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

You may be in a rather impractical mood this week. Don’t spend too much time thinking about what to do - just do it! You’ll be glad you took the initiative. Romance. Something which a close friend informs you about will shock you. This doesn’t necessarily have to change your current relationship though.

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VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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An unexamined life is not worth living.

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SOLUTIONS No. 173

A passive approach may not be effective when trying to land a project at work. Don’t just wait for things to happen. Romance. A person you are hoping to impress will have other things on their mind. Your hard work will not go unnoticed, however. When things calm down, they will note your effort.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

Don’t be too concerned about what other people think. The more you tell them, the nosier they will become! Try to keep to yourself this week. Romance. Your emotions will be much stronger than they have been for a while. Don’t make any critical decisions until you have calmed down a bit!

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Mazda 2001 4x4 turbo diesel service back, long range tank 223,000klm $5600.00 ono Ph 0418 774 325 Apunipima Cape York Health Council has been involved in health and community advocacy since 1994. Over the last five years, Apunipima has been expanding and refining its role, and is now the largest community controlled health agency in Queensland. We deliver high quality, culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care using a family-centred approach to 11 Cape York communities through community-based and fly-in fly-out multidisciplinary workforces, Our workforce reflects a full range of health professionals, supported by leadership and corporate support functions.

PUBLIC NOTICES Department of Natural Resources and Mines Public Notice

PLACE NAME PROPOSAL Lockhart, Lockhart River, and Iron Range In accordance with the Place Names Act 1994, notice is given that the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines proposes to discontinue the name of the locality of Lockhart and name two new localities as Lockhart River and Iron Range within the Cook Shire local government area.

If working in an innovative, leading edge, organisation where you actually make a difference to improving the health outcomes of Cape York people appeals to you, then you should contact us.

Queensland place name plan QPN1235 shows the location of the places considered under the proposal and may be viewed at www.dnrm.qld.gov.au; and the

h Nurse Child and Family Healt

• DNRM Cairns Business Centre, Level 4, Building 2, William McCormack Place, 5B Sheridan Street, Cairns • Cook Shire Council Administrative Chamber, 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown.

Full- time position Based in Cairns Servicing the Communities in the Cape York

Submissions close 3 January 2014.

The role This is a truly satisfying role with the opportunity to contribute to improving the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families by facilitating and implementing quality comprehensive, community based , infant and childhood support and health promotion. You will work with a passionate and dedicated team including other experienced Health Professionals.

Enquiries about the proposal should be directed to Bill Sales by telephone on (07) 4799 7037 or by email on bill.sales@dnrm.qld.gov.au. Great state. Great opportunity.

GOODLINE – Weipa Cleaner ELECTRICAL LIC NO: 60058 – ARC LIC NO: AU03710 – PLUMBING LIC NO: 1047104 – BUILDING LIC NO: BSA 736148 – DEMOLITION LIC NO: 01351293

Goodline are currently seeking a Cleaner to join our Weipa team on a casual basis. This position will include cleaning of our offices as well as house vacates. The successful person will need to meet the following criteria:

Attractive salary packages are available for these positions dependant on qualifications, and experience. Five weeks annual leave and the option of generous salary sacrifice, a great team environment, supportive networks and diverse roles make for an exciting opportunity. In addition there are opportunities for professional development.

• Physical fitness and a strong work ethic • Previous cleaning experience • Reliability • A current drivers license and own transport • Needs to be available over the Christmas period

Further Information

• Monday to Friday • School hours approx. 15 hours per week • 3 month trial period

To discuss these roles above please contact Rachel Sargeant - Maternal and Child Health Team Leader on (07) 40 377 171 or e-mail rachel.sargeant@apunipima.org.au

How do I apply? An application kit outlining the recruitment process and selection criteria to be addressed is available by contacting the HR team at email: hr@apunipima.org.au or on ph: 07 4037 7269 Applications close for this position on 15th November 2013 Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY www.apunipima.org.au

Conditions on offer:

This is a residential position, no flights or accommodation offered. To register your interest in this position, please see our website www.goodline.com.au and use job code WEIC1113 to apply

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Weipa RSL Sub-branch monthly meeting

WEIPA SPORTS ASSOCIATION Where: Nanum Squash Courts When: Monday, November 18, 2013 Time: 6.30pm Agenda items, please submit to weipasportsassociation@gmail.com by COB Friday, November 15.

Date: Thu, Nov 14, 2013 Time: 7pm Location: Unit 1, Memorial Square, Rocky Point Guests and new members welcome For more info contact Neil Dickinson 0428 985 108

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AIR CONDITIONING SPLIT SYSTEMS supplied, installed and serviced or he will install one that you supply Quotes on all electrical work No job to big or small Ph Dave on 0499 828 354 Lic # 72376

PUBLIC NOTICES CHURCH SERVICES ST JOSEPHS CATHOLIC CHURCH Boundary Road

Services: Saturday Vigil 6pm Sunday 8.30am Contact: Kath 4069 9346 ST LUKES ANGLICAN AND UNITING CHURCH

Sunday Service 9.15am

Phone Rev Ron Watson 4069 7228 for more information ST BARNABAS UNITING CHURCH, NAPRANUM

Sunday Church Services 10am - Singing and Worship; 10.30am Service starts 6.30pm Prayer Meeting and Evening Healing Service every Sunday Tuesday 6pm - Youth Group Contact: James Hughes 4069 7228 Wednesday School 5 to 7pm Contact: Gay Lesine Huni 0428 146 899 • Kids Club Mon & Thurs • Hoopla Fri Night Fundraising We invite people to attend early morning Prayer meetings with us every day 5 – 6.30 am For Weddings, Baptism, Marriage and Funeral contact Pastor Palmer Wapau, 0447 801 660 Community Minister Napranum

UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

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

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

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Public Notice

East Weipa tailings dam works Construction works is being conducted in the East Weipa tailings dam. This work is being conducted in Cell 1 as shown in the image below. There is no work being conducted in Cell 2, adjacent to the community. There will be no night works. Work will be carried out through to December 2013. During construction there will be constant watering to reduce any dust generation.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public notice Airport works Maintenance and replacement works will be commencing at Weipa Airport on Friday 18 October, and will last for approximately three weeks. Works will include roof replacements on both the Arrivals and Departure terminals. There will be no works during the day. Works will only commence after the last flight each day. Please follow the signage and stay clear of the barricaded areas. We apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause. For more information on this public notice, please call our freecall community feedback hotline 1800 707 633.

For more information on this public notice, please call us on our freecall community 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.

Public Notice

There is no public access, as shown in the map below, from 8 May until 31 December 2013.

Mine lease closure Pre-mining activities are being carried out on our South of Embley lease, including personnel operating heavy equipment.

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. Only authorised personnel and Traditional Owners can access this area.

Ther is no public access to this area, shown in the map below. Your safety and the safety of our employees is paramount. Please remember employees will be working in this area at any time, including areas that may look unoccupied.

“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

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!

PHONE: 1300 4874 00 FAX: 1300 7872 48 EMAIL:

Only authorised personnel and Traditional Owners can access this area. `

Senior Pastor Semi Ratocoka – 0458 530 854 Assistant Pastor Sai Nadredre – 4069 9604 Assistant Pastor Leon Proud – 4069 9584

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If you have any questions, or would like more information, please call the freecall community hotline 1800 707 633.

INJURED WILDLIFE Phone Kristy – 0427 799 748

SPORT

Rugby league legend visits Aurukun

Final BMX action for 2013

Rugby League legend Darren Lockyer (pictured with Mayor Dereck Walpo) visited the Aurukun community on Monday, November 4. Darren and other persons were involved in discussions on future development and employment issues with local Indigenous organisations Aak Puul Ngantam (APN), Ngan Aak Kunch (NAK) and Aurukun Shire Council (ASC). He presented ASC staff with achievement certificates and visited the local school and inspected infrastructure around the Aurukun community. He was most receptive to photos and autographs for the enthusiastic rugby league fans of Aurukun.

SENIOR

Golf Notes with Clarkey

With the warmer Summer weather well and truly upon us, the hardy golfers are still hitting the fairways. The final two matchplay rounds were completed during the past week. Peter Hill and Vesa Hyytinen played out a hard fought singles matchplay final that went to Vesa on the 19th hole in Golden Point. Well done both on a fine game. The teams matchplay final between Vesa Hyytinen and “little” Justin Hyytinen versus Mick Lund and Michael Newman saw the family affair prevail six and five. Congratulations Vesa and Justin for the second year in a row. On Saturday, November 2,the members played out a single stableford sponsored by the Club. The winner was Sandy “Calcutta” Nelson with 39 points from Vesa Hyytinen on a countback with 38 points. NTPs were Newmy on hole 6, Brooksy on the 15th and Vesa on 18th.

On Sunday, November 3, the ladies and gents went around in a stroke event, also sponsored by the Club. In solid summer heat, Russell Enright sizzled with a hot round to take the event with a 64 nett. Taxi Mick Fleming was also on fire with a 65 nett to be runner-up. The handicapper will have his “Jack the Slasher” hat on this week. NTPs were Mick Cernaka on 9 and 15 while Ash was closest on the 18th. This weekend we farewell Vicky Molloy who is leaving us. Our best wishes go with Vicky, we will all miss the “Masked Bandit”. Next Saturday, November 9, members play a 4BBB stableford, while on Sunday, November 10 a single stroke will be played. Don’t forget Trophy Presentation Night on November 16 - please get your names in ASAP. See you on the 19th, – Clarkey

Ladies Gamefish Fundraiser The Weipa Billfish Club Inc. is proud to announce its first ever Ladies Only Game Fish Clash! We invite ladies of all ages, with or without angling experience to participate in a fun day out. The event is open to boats large and small, and while the men can be the skipper or deckie, the angling is all up to the ladies. With nominations going to the McGrath Foundation, ladies will compete for prizes on a points basis for Billfish tag and release and heaviest gamefish weighed-in.

DECEMBER 7, 2013 0700 ~ 1700

Presentation Night, December 8 @ Weipa Bowls Club, 4pm (Cocktail Dress) Prize for best dressed boat!

Nomination & membership fees $45 per lady

For further information contact Lou 0439 665 714 or Darryl 0447 453 972 100% OF NOMINATION PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE McGRATH FOUNDATION Western Cape Bulletin November 6, 2013 Page 25

FREE OF CHARGE!

Books With No Borders... WEIPA’S OWN CHARITY!

Books With No Borders is a 100% non-profit charity organisation started in Weipa. Our aim is to assist children in Cambodia by providing them with an education that empowers them to break the poverty cycle they and their families are trapped in. We have established orphanages in Cambodia and funds raised through donations to Books With No Borders pay for underprivileged children and young adults to attend private schools and universities where they receive an education that will ensure a brighter future for them. We thank you all for your continued support of this charity!

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: www.bookswithnoborders.com Cambodian Goverment-approved non-goverment organisation. Approval no 1258SCN

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BLUEDON MOBILE FLOOR COVERINGS Range of domestic and commercial • Carpet • Vinyl • Marine carpet • Ceramic tiles • Vinyl planks (timber) • Floating timber floor

FREE QUOTES Building a new house? Come in and have a look! SHOWROOM TIMES: Tues and Thurs, noon – 2pm

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Napranum Natives and Coen Colts perform strongly at Dan Ropeyarn Cup Alf Wilson story

CAPE Cluster Competition sides Napranum Natives and Coen Colts performed strongly at the Dan Ropeyarn NPA Cup rugby league carnival held at Bamaga on the weekend. Ten sides competed in two pools of five and Natives and Colts both finished third in their respective pool. Twenty qualifying matches were held to determine who would meet in the semi-finals. In their first match Coen Colts thrashed the Palm Island Stingers 44-10 at the Yusia Ginau Oval. Darryl Lightning scored two tries with singles to Darby Sellars, Dylan Creek, Isaac Rokeby, Robert Oui, Dion Creek and James Williams. Lyall Murgha kicked three goals, Steven Giblet two and Darryl Lightning one. Napranum Natives commenced the carnival in style beating Injinoo Crocs 26-10, much to the delight of their supporters. Chris Johnson scored two ties for Natives with one each to Alfred Bond, Morris Burke and Michael Burke. David Reid kicked two goals and Kareem Tabuai one. An early acid test came for Coen Colts in their second game when they met champion Badu Island side Argun Warriors. They lost 26-10 but were not disgraced. Weipa-based Karl Adams was the star for Colts, scoring two tries and Darryl Lightning booted the goal. The Colts rallied after that defeat and next up beat New Mapoon Warriors 30-nil. Isaac Rokeby and Darryl Lightning each scored two tries for Colts with singles to Peter Tuccandidgee and the consistent Karl Adams. Lyall Murgha booted two goals and Darby Sellars one. Napranum Natives played magnificently in game number 11 to draw 26-all with the star-

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The Argun Warriors won the Dan Ropeyarn NPA Cup grand final after going through the carnival undefeated.

Dan Ropeyarn NPA Cup carnival runners-up 8HB Brothers which inlcuded four Cape York players.

studded 8HB Brothers, who went on to reach the grand final. Morris Burke scored two tries for Natives with Chris Johnson, Jimmy Jackonia, Alister Bowie crossing for one four-pointer each. Alfred Bond kicked two goals and Kareem Tabuai one. In game 13 of the carnival Napranum Natives lost 38-10 to the quality Roos team, which included NRL player Travis Waddell and talented Robbie Congoo. Alfred Bond and Michael Burke scored tries for Natives and Alfred also landed a goal. Final points after qualifying

rounds were – Pool A: 8HB Brothers 16.5p 1, Roos 15p 2, Napranum Natives 11.5p 3, Roos 15p 2, Injinoo Crocs 6.5p 4, Chivarii Warriors 0.5p 5, Pool B: Argun Warriors 18.5p 1, Alau Eagles 14.5p 2, Coen Colts 11p 3, New Mapoon 6p 4, Palm Island Stingers 0p 5, In the semi-finals Argun Warriors 22 defeated Roos 12 and 8HB Brothers 26 beat Alau Eagles 18. The grand final saw Argun Warriors 46 (Eddie Daniel 3, Benaia Bowie 2, Yamba Bowie, Patock Tamwoy, Dale Pablo 1 tries, Patock Tamwoy 5, Harold Mosby, Dale Pablo 1 goals)

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beat 8HB Brothers 12 (Noel Pearson, Noel Underwood 1 tries, Robbie Amber 2 goals), Karl Adams who is also the local QRL Game Development Officer said 8HB Brothers included some Cape York players. “Argun won quite easily in the final, going through undefeated in the Carnival. Coen’s best player was Isaac Rokeby and Natives best player would’ve been Alfred Bond. Joe Bond, Chastyn Bowen, Albert Bond and Leon Bond played for 8HB Brothers who were defeated in the grand final,” Karl said.

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of big Red Emperor along with Tuskies, Fingermark and Sweetlip all caught on the same piece of rock. The absence of Sharks was a blessing and the fish bit on Prawns, Squid and jigs. Further up north around Mapoon Gary White scored some nice Tuskers and Fingermark targeting the close-in reefs. Gary also said that there were bait fish in the area which was being carved up by Tuna and Queenfish. Fishing a little closer to Weipa Meshek Grey fishing out of the Pennyfather caught

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