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Wet season arrives THE wet season has arrived in the Cape and approximately 20 motorists were stranded on the north side of the Laura River on Monday as the river peaked at 2.5 metres over the crossing after heavy rain on Saturday night. Although the ﬂood waters had eased by Monday the crossing was still 2.3 metres over and the motorists were forced to wait it out until Tuesday morning before attempting to cross the swollen river. The owner of the Laura Roadhouse reportedly used his personal helicopter to provide supplies to the stranded vehicles on the north side of the river, who were given temporary basic accommodation and toilet facilities at the Laura Rodeo grounds.  continued page 2

Police inspect the flooded Laura River crossing from the safety of their vehicle. Photo supplied.

Cape Alumina suspends work on Pisolite Hills mine project

THE Cape Alumina Board has suspended all work on its Pisolite Hills mine and port project on western Cape York, Queensland, and will undertake a comprehensive review of all of its other operations in Queensland. The decision has been taken as a result of the Queensland Government’s

announcement on Wednesday, November 20 that it would ban mining over the Bertiehaugh Cattle Station and the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve “in perpetuity”. As a result of the Queensland Government’s announcement, Cape Alumina and MetroCoal Limited have agreed that the proposed merger of

the two companies will not proceed. The Board will also review Cape Alumina’s legal rights and possible avenues to challenge the Queensland Government’s decision. The Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve overlies a signiﬁcant part of the Pisolite Hills project resource and the

Government’s decision now effectively sterilises this. Cape Alumina’s managing director Graeme Sherlock said Wednesday was a very sad day for Queensland’s mining industry and expressed concern that the decision may damage Queensland’s reputation as a good place to do business.  continued page 3

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 from page 1 A number of people in the Laura township, south of the river, were also waiting to cross north or opting to return to Lakeland, Cooktown, the Tablelands or elsewhere. Although the river subsided long enough for the 20 people to eventually cross, rain continued throughout Tuesday morning and at 10am Cairns Police issued a statement saying the Laura river was again impassable. Heavy rain had also affected other areas in Cape York with the Peninsula Development Road, Archer River (Coen to Weipa) issued with a 5 tonne load limit on Tuesday morning, and was closed to road trains and multi-combination vehicles at time of press. Executive Officer of the Cairns District Disaster Management Group, Senior Sergeant Owen Kennedy said, the situation at Laura over the weekend had highlighted some important issues. “In particular it has highlighted the resilience of townships utilising local resources for local needs. Being resilient at this time of the year is important for individuals, families and townships alike when localised

flooding can occur on the Cape, Senior Sergeant Kennedy said. Residents and visitors to the Cape need to ensure they have have dry foods and the like to sustain them for periods of time without access to your local store. More importantly however is that flooded rivers are a disaster waiting to happen. “Impatience should never be at the fore font of motorists thinking. Isn’t it better to sleep rough for a couple of days and make it to loved ones than never to arrive at all.? “Ask your loved ones yourself as I am sure they will agree, better to arrive late than never,” said Senior Sergeant Kennedy. All motorists planning on travelling in our Cape communities are urged to check weather conditions and traffic and travel information hotlines for specific road closures. All motorists are urged to slow down and drive to the condition of the roads and are reminded that when travelling in remote locations to ensure they plan and prepare for travel by ensuring they have ample food, water, spare tyres, equipment, navigation and communication devices.

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Cape York roads can become impassable during the wet season. Always check road conditions before travelling.

To check Cape York road conditions: • Bureau of Meteorology website www.bom.gov.au for up to date weather information, including up-coming forecasts • The Trafﬁc and Travel information line on 13 19 40 or http://www.131940.qld.gov.au • Speciﬁc road closures: http://highload.131940.qld. gov.au/Events.html#6

ing of? Do they think the law exists in some kind of vacuum, outside the rest of society? Well, the Oberführer is nothing if not loyal to his supporters and the committee should have known they were putting their heads on the block. They were not being paid to think for themselves but to do what they were told. If lawyers and judges do not take instructions from the General Staff, the result will be chaos and inefﬁciency. In a move reminiscent of Vladimir Putin’s modern Russia, the committee disappeared overnight and a brand

new one was appointed. The new one knows on which side its bread is buttered and we don’t anticipate any trouble from them. The Oberführer is only a phone call away, should they ever need any advice. Of course, the lawyers are upset, but who cares about them? Queenslanders know instinctively a profession that spends every day ensuring criminals escape justice is a profession we can do without. Now the mosquitoes are circling again, this time with a demand for Queensland to reinstate its Senate to rein in polies gone rogue.

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Why? It has not sat since 1922 and you have to admit that during the last 90 years, Queensland governance has been a model of efficiency and integrity. Nowhere else in Australia has such a fine record. Queensland politicians are honest, and so conscious of serving only the public good that they do not need a bunch of do-gooders looking over their shoulders. The best course for the average Queenslander is to place his trust in a man of strength and firm purpose, and stop worrying. That works for President Putin, so why won’t it work here?

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Draft Cape York plan released ON Wednesday, November 20 the Queensland Government announced plans to declare the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve and the Wenlock River on Cape York Peninsula as Queensland’s first ever ‘strategic environmental area’. The announcement coincided with the release for public comment of its blueprint for the future of Cape York Peninsula. The draft Cape York Regional Plan proposes 32 per cent of the Cape will be preserved in a number of ‘Strategic Environmental Areas’, including the Wenlock River and Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve that will be protected from mining forever when the declaration is finalised. Premier Campbell Newman said the declaration would protect one of Queensland’s most environmentally significant areas. “By protecting the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve in perpetuity, this government recognises the value of protecting this exceptional piece of biodiversity for Queensland for future generations.” An additional 53 per cent of the region will be designated as a ‘General Use Area’ available for responsible economic development assessed under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.” The draft Cape York Regional Plan identifies three main regional land-use classifications: • General Use Areas (GUAs) are areas where economic development activities are prioritised, including agriculture, tourism and resource activities, while recognising that

site-specific environmental and cultural values remain important considerations in any development/ resource proposal. • Strategic Environmental Areas (SEAs) are those areas that contain regionally significant values for biodiversity, water catchments and ecological function. The Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve has been drafted as a SEA. Development in SEAs will be supported where it can be demonstrated that the development outcome does not present risk of irreversible or widespread impacts to the ecological integrity of the region’s signiﬁcant biodiversity in these areas. Activities that risk such impacts will not be allowed. • National Parks are recognised for their protection of the region’s natural and cultural resources. However, these areas are also recognised as not being ‘closed’ to appropriate economic opportunities. Development and activities in national parks may be facilitated where they are ecologically sustainable activities that protect an area’s natural condition and values. The draft plan also identifies Priority Living Areas and Priority Agricultural Areas. The community will be given the opportunity for input through an extended 80-day consultation period which began on Monday, November 25. Submissions close midnight, March 25, 2014. To view the draft Cape York Regional Plan and to ﬁnd out how to make a submission, visit www.dsdip. qld.gov.au/cape-york

No announcement on SOE DESPITE claims by southern media that Rio Tinto’s South of Embley project has been postponed for 18 months a spokesperson for the company told the Western Cape Bulletin that “no announcement has been made”.

“South of Embley is an attractive project and work is continuing.

“The project team continues to work on getting all regulatory approvals, including from the Queensland Land Court in regards to our Environmental Authority. “The ongoing work is to ensure the project is well positioned to proceed towards the next stage of internal approvals once these regulatory steps are completed,.” the spokesperson said.

Pisolite Hills project suspended  from page 1

“The decision is also disappointing for the Traditional Land Owners of the project area and the Aboriginal people of western Cape York,” Mr Sherlock said. “We were completely surprised by this decision and expected that the future of the project would be determined through a genuine and rigorous environmental assessment process. “Our confidence was bolstered by the Government’s declaration of Pisolite Hills as a ‘coordinated project’ under section 26 (1) (a) of the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971. “Following the declaration we increased project expenditure and restarted work on technical and environmental studies. We planned that Pisolite Hills would be in production by 2015. “This decision will have enormous ramifications for the mining and investment communities and has certainly elevated the sovereign and political risk profile of Queensland. “The company has spent in excess of $20 million on this project, including several million dollars since we reactivated the project last year,” Mr Sherlock said. Mr Sherlock said that the Queensland Government did not need to make this decision. “The Wenlock River, its ecosystems and their environmental values would have been protected by Cape Alumina. Cape Alumina’s proposed Pisolite Hills mine lies between 2.8 and 15 kilometres away from the Wenlock River,” Mr Sherlock said. “Cape Alumina’s Pisolite Hills project was vital to the economic development of Queensland and especially western Cape York and Far North Queensland. “The project would have benefited the Traditional Land Owners and Aboriginal people of Mapoon and other western Cape York communities providing them with a rare opportunity to gain social and economic independence and prosperity,” he said. Mr Sherlock said that the company has requested urgent meetings with the Premier and the Deputy Premier to discuss the release of the Draft Cape York Regional Plan. “This is a draft document and the company will actively work with the Queensland Resource Council and other resource companies affected to secure significant amendments to the draft plan,” Mr Sherlock said. “We believe that the Government needs to reduce the extent of the so-called Strategic Environmental Areas in this plan which currently designates open cut mining as an unacceptable land use.”

Further comment on Pisolite Hills project can be found on page 5

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Napranum men unite for White Ribbon Day

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AROUND 80 men gathered at the Napranum Community Hall on Monday morning to participate in White Ribbon Day, in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The White Ribbon Campaign is the largest global male-led movement to stop men’s violence against women. Initiated in Canada in 1991 White Ribbon is an organisation that works to prevent voilence against women by changing attitudes and behaviours. Over 60 countries now participate in White Ribbon activities, with Australia joining the movement in 2007. The Napranum event, was led by White Ribbon Day Ambassador Sergeant Al Dewis who gave the men who attended a white ribbon or wristband to wear which he bought out of his own money. “It was a great turnout. I was only expecting

maybe 20 people but it just goes to show how the word is getting out there and how men are more willing to stand up and say no to violence against women,” Sergeant Dewis said. A group swearing of the oath was also conducted: “I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women. This is my oath”. Senior Sergeant Brett Jenkins, Officer In Charge Weipa Police Station who attended the gathering said; “Violence against women is a global problem and I was very proud to see so much local support. “I must acknowledge the Napranum Men’s Group who have stepped up to lead the pledge to stop violence against women. “But these are not just words, we really must act to take responsibility for our actions and the actions of others,” he said.

Hawkers asked to utilise markets

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PEOPLE selling goods and/or produce “hawker style” in Weipa are asked to not use the side of the road and instead to locate at the community markets. Weipa Town Authority (WTA) Acting Chair Stretch Noonan wants to remind members of the community and visitors that if they want to sell goods and produce there is an allocated community market on Saturdays. “You are not allowed to set up on the side of the road and sell goods unless you have a national hawkers licence,” Stretch said. “We want to encourage free enterprise in Weipa but we also need to protect established local businesses that pay rents and rates and hire employees in the community. “These same local businesses also significantly contribute to community events and fundraisers. “If we don’t do the right thing by local businesses they might shut down and we will be left without access to goods and services.” The Community Markets in Weipa are held every Saturday from 7am to 2pm. These markets are free of charge to the stall holders and operate by the rule “first in gets the spot”. If people choose to sell food a licence must be obtained from the Weipa Town Authority. The community market area is located behind Heritage Resort on Commercial Avenue with stalls facing the direction of the road. For more information on the Weipa Community Markets contact the Weipa Town Office (4030 9400).

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Pisolite Hills decision based on science: Kempton MEMBER for Cook David Kempton admits that the Queensland Government’s announcement regarding the preservation of the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve has caused a lot of concern throughout Cape York. However, he says that the Cape Alumina bauxite mining proposal, in terms of its impacts on the catchment of the Wenlock River, is inconsistent with the strategic intent of the Cape York Regional Plan. “The regional plan seeks to restore the balance between the economy, the environment and the community, a balance which has been lacking for generations,” he said. Mr Kempton said “the regional planning process of our government decides this balance on consideration of the scientific facts and not emotion or ideology.”

“I have been consistent in my advice to both the Cape Alumina group and the Irwin family that this mining application would be decided on the science,” he said. Mr Kempton said it is important to understand that the Premier’s announcement last Wednesday is not a blanket ban on mining rather it is designed to protect a specific ecosystem that all the evidence indicates is unique and important. “I will continue to work with my electorate to ensure we achieve the right balance and wherever any industry can co-exist with the environment and provide jobs for my constituents, the right call will be made. “As hard as this decision is for the Cape Alumina group I am confident in so far as it protects the Wenlock catchment it is the right one.”

State Government decision “appalling”: Entsch

Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch says he has always been supportive of the Pisolite Hills project.

THE State Government’s move to enhance protection for the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve – jeopardising the $1.2 billion Pisolite Hills bauxite mine at the same time – has been described as “an appalling decision” by Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch. “This is an absolute disgrace and sends a very bad message regarding development in Queensland,” Mr Entsch said today. “It is a complete back-flip on the government’s commitment to due process

and elevates Queensland’s sovereign risk profile. “This could put plans for Aquis and Ella Bay at risk because even though a project has been granted ‘significant project’ status, there’s no assurance that it’ll get an appropriate level of assessment.” Mr Entsch said he was shocked to learn that there was no consultation with the Mapoon community or Cape York Sustainable Futures, as the region’s peak development body. “I certainly was not consulted as the local Federal Member and only became aware of the decision through reading about it in the media. “Even Cape Alumina – the company willing to invest more than a billion dollars and create 1700 jobs in our region – only received a phone call from a senior government staff member half an hour before the press conference.” Mr Entsch said Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council had put significant resources, time and energy into gearing up for the mine, including preparing to tender for contracts. “After all that work, they learned of this decision in the

media - the same way they found out about the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve deal in the first place. “Just last week, the State Government had a photo opportunity in Mapoon to announce half a dozen new houses. But this week, they come along and knock the economic stuffing out of the community.” Mr Entsch said he had always been very strongly supportive of the project and he had hoped that with the change in State Government, common sense would prevail. “Cape York deserves to have an economic future and there is absolutely no reason that these projects can’t go hand in hand with environmental opportunities,” he said. “I will not sit back and allow Cape York to continue to be a sacrificial lamb to shore up seats in the south-east. “It’s important to recognise that this is a draft proposal and I certainly will be putting in a submission outlining my objections to it. I would urge all others who have been left out of this process to avail themselves of the same opportunity.”

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Please be aware that the works on the Mission River Bridge and the Andoom Creek Bridge has been postponed. Work is expected to commence on Wednesday 4 December to replace the speed humps on both bridges with larger speed humps. For your safety, please ensure you drive to the changed conditions, reduce speed and follow the directions of the traffic controllers during the works.

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Weipa forum draws on local knowledge Regional Development australia Far north Queensland & Torres Strait (RDa FnQ&TS) Committee converged in Weipa last week to meet with the community and discuss the current activities affecting the area. The committee, comprising of Mayors Shannon and Scott as well of some of the region’s most prominent business and community leaders, spent two days touring the area talking to key stakeholders that included Leon Proud at Western Cape College, Gareth Menderson at Rio Tinto, Tamara Freeman at the Weipa Community Centre, Bernard Power of the Albatross Hotel and Weipa Resort, Stretch Noonan of Weipa Town Authority and Philemon Mene and Amos Njaramba of Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council. The forum held at the WTA Convention Centre had a strong community attendance with real issues for the area discussed including tourism, agriculture, employment, land and governance reform, the upgrade of the of the Peninsula Development Road (PDR) between Laura and Weipa, aviation and the draft Cape York Regional Plan,.

RDA FNQ&TS forum attendees: Cr Bill Shannon, Clive Skarott AM, Chileya Luangela, Peter Miller, Elizah Wasaga, Susan Darby, Prof Paul Gadek, Sonia Schuh, Jann Crase, Dr Geraldine McGuire, Dr Felicity Croker, Darren Cleland, Amos Njaramba, Dr Allan Dale, Joann Schmider, Cr Peter Scott, and Mayor Philemon Mene

“Last week’s tour was a worthwhile exercise for the RDA FNQ&TS Committee and its planning and implementation of the Road Map,” a RDA FNQ&TS spokesperson said. “The new three-year Road Map is a critical document that incorporates the aspirations, goals and strategies from community plans that is presented

to both the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments to assist with their future planning and budget allocation. “The positive response from the Community for the work of the RDA FNQ&TS Committee made it a very productive trip and also good for the community and community leaders to meet face-to-face and discuss the things that

really matter to them. Acting WTA Chair, Stretch Noonan said the opportunity to meet the committee was welcomed. “It was fantastic to meet the diverse team behind RDA FNQ&TS and to put forward to them the aspirations of Weipa.” For more information about RDA FNQ&TS and it’s work visit: www.rdafnqts.org.au

Rio Tinto workshop gas leak contained a gaS leak in a Rio Tinto alcan Weipa workshop last Tuesday was quickly contained, a RTaW spokesperson said. Around mid-morning on Tuesday, November 19, a leak was identified in a cylimder containing acetylene gas in the main workshop at Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa’s bauxite operations. Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa’s Fire and Rescue team responded immediately, and quickly contained the leak. The gas leak was limited to one bottle, and there was no explosion. An employee received a burn to their hand when the leak was identified and was treated for a minor injury. There were no other injuries. “Safety is our first priority, and all personnel in the workshop and surrounding areas were evacuated. Most employees returned to

their work areas that afternoon,” the RTAW spokesperson said. The leaking cylinder has been stabilised, and the workshop is now fully operational. There were no impacts on production. “The immediate response by those who identified the gas leak ensured their colleagues were evacuated safetly and swiftly from the Main Workshop and surrounding areas,” Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa general manager, operations, Gareth Manderson said. “The professionalism of our Fire and Rescue team and the patience of those employees evacuated, allowed a coordinated and successful approach to managing this event.” Rio Tinto Alcan is investigating the cause of the incident.

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Royal Life Saving’s CEO Justin Scarr (in the middle - nearest the pool/swimmer) is pictured here with The Federal Minister for Health and Minister for Sport, the Hon Peter Dutton MP (left), launching the Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2013. half the cases children accessed an legislated for recently, the gate shuts unfenced pool or got into the pool itself. Self-closing, self-latching, area by a faulty or propped open gate. four sided fencing to isolate the pool Royal Life Saving says the message and keep kids out is vital and must “Keep Watch” has never been more be regularly maintained.” relevant. Royal Life Saving warn many “We need pool owners to realise drownings involving children happen pools can be extremely dangerous when adults are distracted attending to young children. It is not a matter to other children, watching TV or of simply shutting a gate. With a thinking someone else is supervising fully compliant pool fence, the type the child. They warn you have to that many State Governments have keep watch at all times. legislated for recently, the gate shuts “The number of people drownitself. Self-closing, self-latching, ing in inland waterways is very four sided fencing to isolate the pool concerning. Many of these deaths and keep kids out is vital and must be sadly happen in regional or remote regularly maintained,” Mr Scarr said. areas of Australia. These areas are Royal Life Saving says a lack of often isolated and a long way from adult supervision is still the number help in an emergency. The high one issue in child drowning. Falls number of inland drowning deaths into water accounted for 81 per cent has prompted an urgent focus on of all drowning deaths in the underidentifying and then acting on inland ﬁve age group. Royal Life Saving drowning black spots in communities says many of the drowning incidents occur when adults are distracted across the country,” Mr Scarr added. Royal Life Saving says it’s vital attending to other children, watching people arm themselves with informaTV, performing daily chores or tion about how to prevent drowning mistakenly think someone else is supervising the child. Royal Life – highlighting that all drowning Saving points out child drowning incidents are preventable. More information on water safety rarely happens during barbeques or and drowning prevention strategies parties. The organisation says you have to keep watch at all times to can be found at www.royallifesaving. com.au. prevent children from drowning. More information about protect“We want to see drowning halved by 2020. There is much to do. Pool ing children when they are near or owners have to realise pools are in water, go to www.keepwatch. extremely dangerous. It is not a com.au. To ﬁnd information about savmatter of simply shutting a gate. With a fully compliant pool fence, the type ing lives you can also visit www. that many State Governments have youtube.com/RoyalLifeSavingAust.

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Cape York income management to continue THE Australian Government will continue income management as part of Cape York Welfare Reform in the four participating communities of Aurukun, Coen, Hope Vale and Mossman Gorge for another two years. The Minister for Social Services, Kevin Andrews, and the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Nigel Scullion, said the extension formed part of the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, introduced Wednesday and signals the Government’s commitment to building on the positive impacts of the reform measures to date. “The Family Responsibilities Commission has used income management as a useful tool to deliver positive outcomes for the four communities involved in the Cape York Welfare Reform,” Mr Andrews said. “Cape York Welfare Reform Evaluation 2012 found that income management is helping ensure the basic needs of individuals and families are being met in Aurukun, Coen, Hope Vale and Mossman Gorge. “The continuation of income management to December 2015 as part of Cape York Welfare Reform will ensure residents continue to build on the signiﬁcant beneﬁts achieved to date to support their families and communities.”

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know that income management, together with the broader supports of Cape York Welfare Reform, is playing an important role in enabling positive change in these communities.” Cape York Welfare Reform is a partnership between the Australian Government, the Queensland Government and the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership. It aims to restore local Indigenous authority, rebuild social norms, encourage positive behaviours, and improve economic and living conditions in the participating communities.

Assaults on Police officers not tolerated POLICE will not tolerate assaults on its members after three officers were assaulted in Townsville this week. Commissioner Ian Stewart said he had had enough of his officers being used as punching bags. “In the lead up to Christmas, we will see an increase in social activities and we want this to be a safe and happy season for all, including Police officers. “Police officers, like any other employee should not be subjected to assaults in their workplace. It’s unacceptable and we will aim to

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SINCE there is no longer a paper route like when we were kids, the youth of today have to be a little bit more inventive. On Sunday we had a knock on the door and two young lads were there to greet me and ask if we wanted our cars washed. I inquired on the cost and they told me “whatever I thought was fair.” They came with their buckets etc ready to start work and said that they only needed a hose. So I gave them two cars to wash and they did a great job. I am pleased to see that young lads have the initiative to get out there and make themselves some pocket money for Christmas (hopefully Mum and Dad get better than chocolates and handkerchiefs this year). I hope no-one out there knocked back our future entrepreneurs in their ﬁrst venture. Stretch Noonan Nanum

The puncture wound to Nathan’s left hand. By Giembra Busmer

WHEN Napranum resident Nathan Boslem went to bed on Thursday night he had no idea he would be awakening in the morning to something of a miracle. As the 26-year old slept he dreamt about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and was awakened by a severe pain in his left hand. “The pain woke me up,” Nathan said “and when I looked at my hand I had a puncture wound in the middle of my palm and there was blood pouring out of it.” Nathan said he was alone when the injury occured and there was nothing sharp where he was sleeping which could have caused the injury.

Nathan Boslem believes his injury was sent to him as a “sign from above”.

Obviously shaken by his miraculous experience Nathan believed the injury was a sign from none other than “Him up top”. “The dream was sad but I think the message was meant as a good sign,” he told the Bully. Nathan’s life-long friend Benjamin Boseun said he believed the injury was sent as a message for Nathan, and for all Christians. “Maybe this means things will be changing in Nathan’s life – who knows? But I deﬁnitely think all Christians, all over the world, should be thinking about Jesus Christ and his love for everyone, especially as Christmas approaches. “This sign was sent to remind us all of that.”

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Barrier Aviation, who operated from bases in Horn Island, Cairns, Darwin and Gove was grounded by CASA 12 months ago.

FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch will study the transcripts of last week’s senate Estimates Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee hearing to determine if the Parliament has been misled over facts relating to Barrier Aviation. Mr Entsch told the Western Cape Bulletin his concerns centre on the evidence before the Estimates Committee from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority under questioning from Senator David Fawcett, a former RAAF and commercial pilot. Senator Fawcett directed numerous, probing questions to the CASA representatives about the demise of Barrier Aviation, almost 12 months ago, despite a virtually impeccable record over 20 years. Mr Entsch says he will study the transcripts “very closely” and provided a copy to the owner of the Barrier Aviation, David Kilin, as a matter of urgency. Senator Fawcett met with Mr Kilin recently. Mr Entsch said: “From my understanding of CASA’s evidence, it’s in conflict with what we’ve been told by Barrier Aviation. “It seems to be a direct contradiction to what’s been provided so far. I am very keen to peruse the entire evidence to the Estimates Committee from CASA to see if

the Parliament has been misled. “And if the Parliament has been misled, the individuals should be held accountable.” Last week’s hearing coincides with the release of the details of the independent review of aviation safety regulation in Australia. Mr David Forsyth AM, will Chair the review panel which is expected to start taking evidence before the end of the year. Mr Forsyth is a prominent figure in Australian aviation. He is the chair of Safeskies Australia, former chair of Airservices Australia and has over 30 years of experience in safety management and aviation business. Mr Forsyth will be joined by Mr Don Spruston, former Director General of Civil Aviation at Transport Canada and former Director General of the International Business Aviation Council, and Mr Roger Whitefield, former Head of Safety at British Airways, former safety adviser to Qantas and former United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority board member. Mr Entsch strongly encouraged people to come forward and give evidence to the hearing. “This will provide a brilliant opportunity for people who believe they have been poorly treated by CASA or individuals in CASA to be heard. “This will give them a chance to state their case about any

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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.

How to apply Application forms and guidelines are available from the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council offices in Injinoo and New Mapoon, Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council, Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council, the Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa Administration Building at Lorim Point in Weipa and the Hibberd Library in Weipa. You can also visit the Rio Tinto Community Relations Building behind the Bowls Club in Weipa. Or call 07 4069 8793.

Applications close 13th of December 2013. Applicants will be advised of the results in January 2014. *The traditional owner groups are the Taepithiggi People, the Thanakwith People, the Yupungathi People, the Tjungundji People, the Warrangku People and the Dulhunty People (the Atambaya People and the Angkamuthi People). **Refer to Ely Education Assistance Scheme guidelines for eligibility criteria. These can be obtained by calling Rio Tinto Alcan on 07 4069 8793. *** All decisions made by Rio Tinto are final and without appeal.

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A brief history of Mt Carbine The town of Mount Carbine is said to be named after the horse that won the 1890 Melbourne Cup. The town had been first settled around that time by those who had come to mine the wolfram, discovered here that same year. These early miners, perhaps believing that their new settlement would become well known for its wealth, apparently decided that the famous Cup winner’s name was the most suitable. In its early years, the town was entirely reliant upon the area’s wolfram deposits for its viability. The main period of growth in mining was from 1907, with John Moffat’s Irvinebank Company undertaking the major development of the mines. In this early period, Mount Carbine’s residents were predominantly those who were associated in some way with the wolfram mines, as well as their families. Mine production expanded quite rapidly in the period up to World War One and at its height the town boasted around 300 residents along with three hotels, a Police station and a school,

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as well as a range of small businesses. Mount Carbine’s mines ceased operations in 1914, but were reopened after the First World War, thereafter being worked intermittently in line with positive price as well as demand influences. But during the 1920s, demand slowed substantially rendering the mines uneconomic. There was however another brief period of resurgence towards the end of the 1960s with mining again being undertaken. This lasted for some 20 years before the mines were again closed in the 1980s. The surviving useful plant and equipment was subsequently sold progressively or otherwise disposed of, mainly during the early 1990s. Over time, as with other similar mining areas, progressive rehabilitation of the old mine sites has been undertaken. The image below, dating from 1910, shows Mount Carbine only some 20 years after it was first settled and developed. The influence of mining is evident within this photograph with various mining or industrial buildings dominating the town’s streetscape.

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The death of Jesus on the cross was mind –boggling to the disciples who saw this as the end of all their hopes and dreams, and they scattered, their minds in a whirl as they tried to make sense of it all. In Luke Ch 24 v 44 – 53 as the Lord was once again putting their hearts and mind at rest, he said that the Old Testament writings all point to him, and it all had to come true for God’s plan of salvation to take effect. “Then he said to

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them, ‘These are the very things I told you about while I was with you: everything about me in the Law of Moses, the writings of the prophets, and the Psalms had to come true.” (v 44). When the Jews leaders argued with Jesus earlier on in his ministry about his authority he replied in John Ch 5 v 39, “You study the Scriptures, because you think that in them you will find eternal life. And these very Scrip-

tures speak about me! Yet you are not willing to come to me in order to have life.” What an amazing Man! The Old Testament points forward to the coming of Jesus and his work, and the New Testament reported that he did come and how he went about his work, and what was to happen in the future, after he went back to heaven. God- in the face of Jesus Christ! Amen!

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2013 Western Cape College Academic Awards CEREMONY

2013 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ACADEMIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AWARDS Year 8 Academic Achievement Awards: Caitlin Enman Neikah May Katelyn McCahon Morgan McCulkin Liam Parr Savanna Proud Year 8 Academic Acknowledgement Awards: Brianna Kemmerling Laura Mara Walter Sigai Donald Tyson Chelsea Williams

Junior Secondary Weipa Hardware Mitre 10 Manual Arts Award winner Brian Mene.

Senior Secondary Weipa Hardware Mitre 10 Manual Arts Award winner Chris Lee.

Weipa Hardware Mitre 10 Graphic Arts Award (Years 9 to 12) winner Aiden Touron.

Junior Secondary Home Economics Award winner Alexia Langsdorf.

Madison Edward was the recipient of the Western Cape College Excellence in the Performing Arts award; the Skill360 Australia award, and the Caltex Best All-Rounder Award.

2013 Western Cape College DUX Ainslee Robinson addreses the large audicne at the Senior Academic Awards Ceremony, held in the Performing Arts Centre.

Junior Secondary Arts Award (Years 8 and 9) winner Talia Wallin.

The Rio Tinto Alcan Top Year 12 Science Student award went to Georgia Guest.

Recipient of the 2013 Rio Tinto Alcan Top Year 10 English Student was Ben James.

Recipient of the 2013 Rio Tinto Alcan Top Year 12 English Student was Rebecca Tierney.

Recipient of the 2013 Rio Tinto Alcan Top Year 9 Maths Student was Jasmin Sjoberg.

Year 9 Academic Achievement Awards: Tyra Fraser Year 9 Academic Acknowledgement Awards: Tara Crossley Rachel Dick Bryn Gleeson Jobelle Lano Anna-Lee Manatan Brian Mene Brendon Ncube Brittany Tarlinton Talia Wallin Year 10 Academic Achievement Awards: Ailie Coulta Brianna Elms Megen Emery-Gordon Ben James Mikeely Moon Cassie Wallin Year 10 Academic Acknowledgement Awards: Allison Gordon Marika Gunning Kiani Kris Zoe Fuller Year 11 Academic Achievement Awards: Danielle Karst Nina Pressley Jack Taylor Year 11 Academic Acknowledgement Awards: Angela Chapman Taylor Francisco Zia Fuller Margaret Kris Year 12 Academic Achievement Awards: Kate Barnes Ainslee Robinson Year 12 Academic Acknowledgement Awards: Hayden Brook Tayla Calderwood Barry Giblet Ashleigh Oui

Katelyn McCahon was awarded the Top Student in Year 8 Award along with: Rio Tinto Alcan Top Year 8 Science Student, Maths Student and English Student; Sean Kruger Memorial Citizenship Junior Secondary Award, and the Western Cape Bulletin Best All-Rounder Award (Year 8 or 9).

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VPG Vocational Education & Training Award winner, Hayden Brock.

Tyra Fraser was awarded the Top Student in Year 9 Award along with the Rio Tinto Alcan Top Year 9 Science Student and Rio Tinto Alcan Top Year 9 English Student.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Photos by Michael Newman

2013 Western Cape College Academic Awards CEREMONY

Aggie Nona was recognised for successfully completing her Certificate III in Education.

Kate Barnes was the recipient of many 2013 awards including: Dominic Dean Memorial Art Prize; Rio Tinto Alcan Top Year 12 Maths Student; Year 12 Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award; JCU Year 12 Academic Encouragement Award; and JCU Principal’s Recommendation for Early Entry.

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Send us an email detailing the event name, date, time and location to: office@westerncapebulletin.com.au and we’ll include it in the Community Calendar at no charge! NOVEMBER Storme Wone received the Murphy Rehn Memorial Service Guarantee Award.

Saturday 30

Weipa OZTAG Disco night at Carpenteria Golf Club. Doors open 9pm.

DECEMBER Monday 2

Weipa Fishing Classic AGM at Carpentaria Golf Club at 7pm.

Wednesday 4

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.

Wednesday 25 Christmas Day Mickeely Moon was the Year 10 recipient of the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award and the JCU Year 10 Academic Encouragement Award.

Brianna Elms was the inaugural winner of the Western Cape Chamber of Commerce Encouragement Business Award; Rio Tinto Alcan Top Year 10 Maths Student; Sean Kruger Memorial Citizenship Senior Secondary Award; and join winner of the Year 10 Top Student of the Year Award.

Apprentice Chef Katelin Draper received the Senior Secondary Hospitality Award and a scholarship which will assist her take up a fulltime position at Dundee’s Restaurant in Cairns.

Cassie Wallin was the recipient of the Rio Tinto Alcan Top Year 10 Science Student Award and joint winner of the Year 10 Top Student of the Year Award.

Tuesday 31

New Years Eve

JANUARY Wednesday 1

New Years Day

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

MARCH

Savannah Proud received the Thanakupi Junior Secondary Award.

Zia Fuller was the recipient of the Thanakupi Senior Secondary Award.

Thursday 6

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Saturday 15

CAPS / Weipa Wildlife Care St. Patrick’s night

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

Jack Taylor was the recipient of the Rio Tinto Alcan Top Year 11 Science, Maths and English Students Awards; and the Top Student in Year 11 Award.

Savannah Jia-Craige received the David Kempton MP Student Leader of the Year Award; the Year 12 JCU Academic Encouragement Award and the JCU Principal’s Recommendation for Early Entry.

Thursday 1

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 16

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

JUNE WCC DUX Ainslee Robinson also received the inaugural Western Cape Chamber of Commerce Business Award; UQ Prize; and JCU Principal’s Recommendation for Early Entry.

Thursday 5

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 20

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

JULY Thursday 3

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Thursday 17

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

AUGUST Thursday 7

WTA monthly optional meeting at Council Chambers 8am

Friday 15

WTA monthly meeting at Council Chambers 8.30am

SEPTEMBER Megen Emery-Gordon received a Year 10 JCU Academic Encouragement Award.

Inaugural winners of the Conservation and Land Management Award Kiana Kris (Year 10) and Shalika Callope (Year 11).

Recipients of the JCU Principal’s Recommendation for Early Entry Savannah Jia-Craige, Kate Barnes, Rebecca Walker and Ainslee Robinson.

WTA monthly optional meetThursday 4 Weipa Community opening hours ing atCare Council Chambers 8am Mon 10 - 4, Tues - Thu 9 - 4, Fri 9 - 1

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Let’ wipe out parvo in Weipa HI everyone . . . I’ve just had an update from the team at Tableland Veterinary Service about parvo in Weipa. It’s scary stuff, so I want to make sure you know all about it! What is it? Parvo’s full name is parvovirus. It causes severe gastro in dogs, especially puppies, causing severe vomiting, diarrhoea and blood loss in the diarrhoea. It is often fatal in puppies that aren’t treated, and can be fatal even if they are treated too. Is it common? YES. The Tableland Veterinary Service are always seeing cases in Weipa. Who gets it? Any dog of any age can get it, but it’s more common in puppies. It can’t infect other animals or people. (There are other parvoviruses that affect other species, like cats, pigs and people, but they don’t cross over and infect other species.) How do they get it? The vomit and diarrhoea from dogs with parvo is absolutely loaded with parvovirus, and this spreads it all around the environment, wherever the dog goes. However, the dog can be spreading the virus in its faeces for a few days BEFORE it shows any symptoms. Once it’s in the soil it can last for months or years, and cause parvo in other puppies in the future. Adult dogs that aren’t up to date with their vaccinations can get it too. They might not show any symptoms but they will spread it around everywhere they go! How do we stop it? Vaccination, vaccination, vaccination! My human mum and dad make sure my needles are up to date – it really doesn’t hurt and you get a treat from the Vet after it! Any pup that’s sold should have been vaccinated at least once for parvo. If you’re buying a pup, insist

that it’s vaccinated and ask for proof. All puppies need follow-up boosters, then regular boosters as adults. The Tablelands Veterinary Service use a vaccine that requires two injections, the first at six weeks old, and another at 10-12 weeks old. Puppies get their strongest immunity TWO WEEKS after their last vaccination. Until that time, keep puppies in your own yard and make sure your own dogs are up to date with their vaccinations. Do not take your puppy out walking, to parks, or to a friend’s yard. If there is any possibility your yard has parvo in it, keep your puppy off the grass and dirt until two weeks after the last vaccination – keep him inside or in a raised crate. Be aware that there are a range of vaccines available, and that longer courses (eg three boosters, or boosters every two weeks) may mean you’re dealing with an older or less effective vaccine. Also beware of vaccines sold on the internet, the effectiveness is very variable and there is usually no-one to hold accountable if you run into trouble with parvo down the line. Can you kill the virus? Not easily. Once it’s in the soil, only time will kill it, and it takes months to years, and there’s no way of knowing when it’s gone. Disinfectants that contain bleach kill the virus on hard surfaces like bowls and cages. HOWEVER it won’t work if there’s any dirt, faeces or organic matter on them, so clean everything very well before using the disinfectant. So be aware and lets vaccinate this disease out of existence in Weipa! It’s a preventable disease which we’d love to never see again. I hope you and I never see a puppy with parvo, as the nice people at the Tableland Veterinary Service say that you’ve only got to see one to agree it’s a horrible, nasty and life threatening disease.

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television guide

THURSDAY 28

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 Dragons Den 2:00 Lizard Kings 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigella Slater’s Simple Cooking: Born And Bred 6:30 Antiques Master 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Exhumed 8:30 Redfern Now: Pokies 9:25 The Hour 10:25 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:30 My Family’s Crazy Gap Year: The Tregembos 12:20 Movie: “The Wild One” (PG) 1:35 Movie: “Forever And A Day” (PG) 3:25 Movie: “Along The Rio Grande” (PG) 4:30 Carols From St Patrick’s / 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: “Man About Town” (M s,v,l) 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 Love Car Displacement - Tension runs high when everyone is staying at the same hotel for a science event and Bernadette runs into her ex-boyfriend. 7:30 TBA 11:30 Sullivan & Son: The Punch - An accused panty thief threatens Steve and Melanie’s relationship; Owen and Ahmed enter an offbeat business; Carol and Hank share ways to go on dates. 12:00 Extra 12:30 The Baron 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 11:00 Sport Special: Emirates Australian Open Golf 2013 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 TBA 7:30 Beauty And The Geek Australia 9:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Map Of You - Derek and Callie work on a brain mapping project, Richard encourages the interns to use his physical condition as a learning tool and after a discussion with Callie, Meredith considers continuing her mother’s research. Meanwhile, Shane continues to feel guilty about Heather’s death. 10:30 The Amazing Race 11:30 Grimm 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Korean News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 8:00 Weatherwatch 8:05 World News 1:00 Barbados At The Races 1:30 Meet My Wild Friends 2:30 Law Of The Dragon 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 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Italian Food Safari 8:00 Gourmet Farmer: The Business Of Pig Farming 8:30 Two Greedy Italians: Poor Man’s Food - The duo visit Gennaro’s home town Minori to get a lesson in pasta-making from his great aunt, then head to Naples, where they discover the humble beginnings of pizza, and conclude their journey on the Amalfi Coast, an area that gave birth to a new style of food. 9:30 Masters Of Sex 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Highlights 11:30 Thursday FC 12:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 29

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 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking: Hot And Cold 6:25 Antiques Master 6:55 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 QI: Infantile - This episode of QI is going to be pretty infantile, with Dave Gorman, Ronni Ancona, Lee Mack and Alan Davies. 8:30 The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency: Precious Ramotswe starts her dream business, a ladies detective agency in Botswana, with proceeds from the sale of 180 cows her father left her. She is helped by her highly-strung but efficient secretary. 9:25 Serangoon Road 10:20 Lateline 11:00 Whites 11:30 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: “The Big Bounce” (M v,l) 2:50 Nine Presents 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 Thespian Catalyst 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Benefactor Factor 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Cohabitation Formulation 8:30 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Deadly Hallows - Part 2” (M v,s) - In the epic conclusion to the film series Harry Ron and Hermione hunt down the last of Voldermort’s hidden Horcruxes in the hopes of finally destroying the dark lord, bringing peace to the wizarding world. 11:00 TBA 12:55 Movie: “Rent” (M a,d,l) 3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Sport Special: Emirates Australian Open Golf 2013 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 TBA 11:00 World’s Wildest Police Videos - An inmate launches a brutal sneak attack on a prison guard, a wanted forger gets run over by her own car, and a naked jogger receives a serious taser jolt of justice! 12:00 Off The Map: I’m Here - When a scuba diving trip goes wrong, Ryan, Ben, Tommy and Mina race to save a patient underwater. Meanwhile, a flame from Zee’s past returns to the clinic for an unconventional treatment. 1:00 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. 3:00 Home Shopping / 4:00 NBC Today

5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:35 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 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Secrets Of The Irish Landscape 8:30 The Bible: A History 9:30 Public Enemy No.1 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Sex, Parties And Lies” (MA s,d) - In Spanish. A noholds barred look at the exploits of a group of sexy Spanish twenty-somethings discovering life and experimenting with drugs, clubs and sex in the steamy coastal town of Alicante. 1:00 Movie: “Election 2” (MAV v) - In Cantonese. As election time nears, current triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. Jimmy is the perfect candidate: smart and entrepreneurial. Even the Chinese authorities are interested in what Jimmy has to offer. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

SATURDAY 30

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 Exhumed 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 7.30 QLD 1:00 Walkley Awards 2013 2:00 Mastercrafts: Thatching 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 9 - Bendigo Vs Adelaide 5:05 The Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart: Water 6:00 Monty Don’s French Gardens: Gardens Of Power And Passion 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The Paradise 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 Kingdom: Peter is away in Cambridge solving a riddle, and Lyle is left in charge at the office. Beatrice goes into early labour and the office is invaded by cats. 10:20 Upstairs Downstairs: The Love That Pays The Price - Lady Agnes catches the eye of charismatic American millionaire Caspar Landry, meanwhile downstairs, Mrs Thackeray makes a momentous decision which throws the running of 165 into chaos. 11:20 Woodley: Dad Day 11:45 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 Middle 11:30 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 12:00 International Cycling Grand Prix 2:00 Movie: “Avalanche Express” (PG v) 4:00 Explore Canada 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 7:00 School’s Spectacular 10:00 TBA 12:00 Movie: “The Brother’s Bloom” (M v,l) - The Brothers Bloom are the best con men in the world, swindling millionaires with complex scenarios of lust and intrigue. 2:35 Spyforce: The Countess - Macau, in the heart of Japanese held China, in 1942 was filled with British refugees, sharing the streets with their Japanese enemies, in a tiny country, only uneasily clinging to its neutrality. 3:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:00 Sport Special: Emirates Australian Open Golf 2013 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender: Dean Miller and his team cover the length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for weekends, short breaks and holidays. 6:00 Seven News 7:00 TBA 9:20 TBA 11:40 That ‘70s Show: Kelso is jealous when Jackie picks Fez be her partner in a roller-disco competition, and Red gets sued by a former employee for wrongful termination. 12:05 Off The Map 1:00 Harry’s Practice: Dr Katrina Petchecks the Silky Chook. Dr Harry meets a depressed Malamute in the surgery. 1:30 Special: Heartbeat Of The Coral Coast 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 World News 1:00 Dame Aux Camelias, La 3:20 Tim Marlow’s Virtual Gallery 3:25 Hugh Laurie: Copper Bottom Blues 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Finding Your Roots 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Destination Flavour Japan Bitesize 7:35 Nordic Wild 8:35 Shackleton: Death Or Glory 9:30 Movie: “Revolutionary Road” (M a,s,l) - Set in the lonelycrowd milieu of 1955, a young couple living in a Connecticut suburb struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. 11:40 Movie: “Just Another Love Story” (MAV s,n,a) - In Danish And Swedish. A man who feels responsible for the car accident that put a young woman in a coma develops an obsession for her as he visits her in hospital and pretends to be her fiancé. 1:30 Shameless: Suspicions are raised when jobless Avril keeps producing gifts, while Mimi sets her sights on jogger Neil who is unsure of her advances and only wants sex. 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 01

SBS

6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Landline 1:00 The Paradise 2:00 One Flat Thing Reproduced 2:30 Jennifer Byrne Presents Alexander McCall Smith 3:00 Football: W-League: Round 3 - Perth Glory Vs Melbourne Victory 5:00 Midsomer Murders 6:30 Compass 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Don’t Panic: Surviving Extremes - How would your family cope in a tropical cyclone or a catastrophic bushfire? Dr Jonica Newby uncovers the links between climate change, human psychology and disastrous bushfires and cyclones, and how to survive the extremes. 8:30 The Outlaw Michael Howe 9:50 The Screening Room 10:50 Walkley Awards 2013 11:50 Movie: “The Godfather: Part III” (M l,v) 2:35 Movie: “The Arizonian” (PG) 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 The Bionic Vet / 5:00 Catalyst

6:00 2013 Christmas Pageant 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 10:30 Cybershack 11:00 Australian Fishing Championships 11:30 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 12:00 TBA 12:30 International Cycling Grand Prix 2:30 The Middle 3:00 Super Smart Animals 4:00 Teahupo’o - Thunder Of The Reef 4:30 Deep Water 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Musomagic Outback Tracks 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Summer With The Australian Women’s Weekly 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 TBA 11:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Ghost Town 12:00 Deep Water 12:30 Financial Review Sunday 1:00 Would You Fall For That? 2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sofia The First 6:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:00 Sport Special: Emirates Australian Open Golf 2013 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 7:30 Wild Planet: North America 8:30 Bones: The Nazi On The Honeymoon - While honeymooning in Buenos Aires, Brennan and Booth just can’t relax on vacation. So, instead, they decide to help Raphael Valenza, a local detective and huge fan of Brennan’s books, solve the murder of a Nazi war criminal whose remains were found in an historic mass grave. 9:30 Castle: Like Father, Like Daughter 11:30 Family Tools 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 ADbc 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Living Black Conversations 5:30 Mythbusters 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Myth Hunters 8:30 Meet The Romans 9:35 Springsteen And I: Forty years ago, Bruce Springsteen burst onto the rock scene and changed it forever. His music defines a generation, but behind the songs were remarkable stories about the fans who lived them. 11:05 Movie: “Tricks” (PG) - In Polish. A charming and bittersweet narrative about a young boy who goes to extreme lengths in an attempt to influence fate and make his absent father return home. 12:50 Movie: “Katalin Varga” (M v,a,n) - In Hungarian and Romanian, English Subtitles. When Katalin’s husband discovers their son was the result of her being raped, she is banished from her remote village and sets out to seek revenge on the two men that abused her ten years earlier. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 02

7 CENTRAL

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 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: Weird And Wonderful 6:25 Antiques Master 6:55 Audrey’s Kitchen 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Family Confidential 8:30 Rick Stein’s India 9:30 Rake 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Dalziel And Pascoe: Sins Of The Fathers 1:00 Parliament Question Time 2:00 Movie: “The Pumpkin Eater” (M a,s) - In her fourth marriage, Jo finds out that her husband is having an affair. 3:45 Movie: “She Wore A Yellow Ribbon” (G) - The saga of a cavalry officer’s last days before his retirement. 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: “Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost” (M a,v) 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 Lunar Excitation 7:30 TBA 11:30 Nikita: Invisible Hand - Michael questions Nikita’s commitment to a life beyond Division’s web -- and he’s not the only one with doubts. Alex considers an intriguing offer from a Nobel Prize winner. 12:30 Nitro Circus Live 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America - Sunday 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: “Love With A Perfect Stranger” (PG a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 TBA 8:00 Air Rescue 8:30 The Blacklist 9:30 TBA 11:30 Mistresses: Indecent Proposals - As single mom-to-be Savi begins to grasp that Harry may never be coming back, Dom offers her a shoulder to lean on. April is furious when Paul shows up at Lucy’s school and shares her frustration with Richard, who decides to take matters into his own hands. 12:30 30 Rock 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 Lost Ships Of Rome 2:00 The Destiny Of Rome 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 Cape To Cape MTB 2013 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Engineering Giants: Gas Rig Strip-Down 8:30 The Truth About Looking Younger 9:30 Small Time Gangster 10:00 Swift And Shift Couriers 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Hellfjord: Salmander goes undercover in Solvik jail to follow a lead in the murder case. When his only ally in prison dies from a peanut-related accident, Salmander is put behind bars for real. Not only must he follow a trail in the case, he must also find a way to get out of prison. Meanwhile, Johanne finds a very special clue in Hellfjord’s murder mystery. 12:05 Shorts On Screen 12:40 Freddie Flintoff Versus The World 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass 1:00 Rick Stein’s India 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 The Good Cook 6:30 Antiques Master 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Kitchen Cabinet 8:30 Keating 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 The Book Club 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Canberra Confidential 12:30 Parliament Question Time 1:30 Outcasts 2:30 Dead Famous: Lifts the lid on the slaughter that resulted when two underworld tribes went to war over drug profits during Melbourne’s infamous gangland wars. 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 9 - Bendigo 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: “Waiting For Guffman” (M 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 Lunar Excitation 7:30 The Big Bang Theory 8:00 Super Fun Night: The Set Up - Kendall sets Kimmie up with one of Richard’s dorky old school friends, James. But as Kimmie slowly warms to James on a double date, Richard has a surprising reaction. 8:30 TBA 11:30 Weeds: Red In Tooth And Claw 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: “Because I Said So” (M 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 TBA 11:30 Cougar Town: Restless - Jules has trouble sleeping, and it seems like nothing can help her relax. Grayson’s face gets mangled in a roller hockey game. Meanwhile, Ellie goes into hiding after Andy decides to redeem his stash of sex coupons on Valentine’s Day. 12:00 30 Rock: Hey Baby, What’s Wrong Part 1 & 2 - Criss and Liz need to buy a dining room table to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Meanwhile, Tracy and Frank try to help Lutz find someone to spend Valentine’s with. Guest starring James Marsden. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Andre Rieu: The Christmas I Love 2:10 Music Knows No Bounds 2:45 Minnie Loves Junior 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 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 56 Up - When a cross-section of British seven-year-olds were interviewed for 7 Up in 1964, it was evident that their social backgrounds influenced their attitudes towards life. While the upper class children were self-assured, those from middle and working class backgrounds were resigned to a life of hard work. This premise was put to the test every seven years when the same group were interviewed about the state of their lives. Now, at the age of 56, the group are once more brought together to assess whether their lives have been ruled by circumstances or self-determination. 8:30 Change My Race 9:30 Coppers 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Masters Of Sex 12:00 Prisoners Of War / 1:00 Alter Ego / 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

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ABC

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 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 The Good Cook 6:25 Antiques Master 6:55 Lessons From The Grave 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Would I Lie To You? 8:30 QI: History 9:00 Adam Hills Stands Up Live 9:30 Shock Horror Aunty 10:00 A Moody Christmas: I’m Walt Roskow 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Young James Herriot 12:30 Parliament Question Time 1:30 Movie: Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House 3:05 Catalyst 3:30 Football: W-League: Round 3 - Perth Glory Vs Melbourne Victory 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 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 The Big Bang Theory: The Lunar Excitation 7:30 RBT 8:30 Hostages 9:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Helpless 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: CSI On Fire 11:30 Dallas 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: “America” (M a,s,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 TBA 11:15 Travel Unravelled 11:40 Cougar Town: Flirting With Time - When buyers show interest in Grayson’s house, the crew is quick to judge their potential new neighbours. They also become nostalgic about when redneck Bobby and Jules first moved into the neighbourhood. Meanwhile, Wade returns home from Afghanistan early, but Laurie’s initial excitement quickly turns to fear when he becomes too clingy. 12:10 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 James May’s Toy Stories 2:00 Richard Hammond’s Engineering Connections 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 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Bill Bailey’s Jungle Hero 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency: Love And Pain 9:30 Borgen 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Prisoners Of War: The Notebook - Haim tries to extract more details on Operation Judas from Ze’ev, and together they work on cracking the code that Atar and Jamal used to communicate with each other. 12:10 Movie: “The Singer” (PG) - In French. Gérard Depardieu stars as Alain, an aging dance hall singer infatuated with Marion, a guarded and wary beauty half his age. When Alain discovers Marion is a real estate agent, he seeks her out, pretending to be a house-buyer. 2:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

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SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

An amusing incident at work will help to cheer you up. Your attitude towards the person concerned may change as a result of this event. Romance. You and your mate won’t feel like going out this evening. Enjoy a nice quiet dinner at home and spend time lounging on the sofa.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

Your new exercise plan may not be getting you the results you had expected. Be sure to change up your routine to maximize the beneﬁts. Romance. Your partner will be thrilled with your recent improvements. Don’t be surprised if they ask to join you on your next jog.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

You will need to spend some time by yourself this week. Use this time to gather your thoughts, meditate and clear any clutter. Romance. You might feel that your relationship is getting a little stale at the moment. Spending time apart may make your hearts grow fonder.

FOR KIDS

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

You will have a very clear idea of what you want, but unless you are able to explain your needs to other people, there will be confusion. Romance. You could meet someone new through a connection with an old acquaintance. Don’t name-drop. No one likes to listen to that.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

Overall, everything should be going very well between you and your colleagues. Things run the smoothest when everyone knows their role. Romance. A quiet evening at home with your partner may not end up quite as placidly as it began! Don’t plan to sleep until very late!

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

Changes to your diet will soon have a beneﬁcial effect. It may be a while before you see the full beneﬁts, however. Don’t give up! Romance. You need a chance to relax after some recent stress and should make the most of an unplanned get-together with your partner.

FINDWORD No. 176

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

So long as your boss takes your feelings into consideration, things should go well at work. Implementation of new strategies will help things immensely. Romance. Your partner may be jealous because you have been paying too much attention to your work. Ease their fears.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

You will be surprised what a difference a few kind words make. This will be an excellent time to make up for a recent disappointment. Romance. A small improvement to your home environment will start to have a positive impact on your relationship. Continue to make little changes.

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CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

Something which you value highly may be slightly damaged this week. While you may be upset about this, it is important to keep things in perspective. Romance. Working with your partner on a joint project will give you both the chance to understand each other better.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

It is possible that you will end up being trapped by an acquaintance. Your suspicions will be aroused by a chance comment; which you must not ignore. Romance. A conﬂict of interest between you and your partner will have to be resolved amicably. Work through this together.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

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SOLUTIONS No. 176

Don’t push aside a recent idea. You may have several trial-and-error moments, but eventually things will come together. Romance. It may be difﬁcult to make relationship progress without some sensible advice. A friend will help to put you in touch with the right person.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

You may ﬁnd it difﬁcult to concentrate on work which you don’t really enjoy. Your will-power will not be very strong this week! Get some rest and begin again. Romance. Don’t allow yourself to simply settle in your current relationship. Make sure you have the best that you deserve!

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Classifieds POSITIONS VACANT

Weipa Kindergarten and Preschool The Weipa Town Authority (WTA) is seeking applicants for a part-time contractor role as the Weipa Disaster Management Co-ordinator. The role will involve approximately 20 hours work per week. Some of the duties of the role include: • Responsible for the development, implementation of Weipa Local Disaster Management Plans • Co-ordinate, develop and deliver training with Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) for local disaster management members and their agencies • Oversee and support the activities of the volunteer organisations such as SES/ First Responders/ Ambulance/ Marine Rescue • Co-ordinate Weipa Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) meetings • Review and implement changes to cyclone procedures • Liaise closely with EMQ to ensure Weipa LDMG is meeting legislative requirements • Establish a Disaster Co-ordination Centre Interested applicants should contact WTA Director of Corporate and Finance Joanne Jacobson for further information on joanne.jacobson@weipatownoffice.com or by phoning 4030 9400. Applications close at 4.30pm on December 11.

Weipa Kindergarten and Preschool are seeking an Administratration Officer. This is a casual position, the current hours are 8.30 – 12.30 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The successful applicant should have bookkeeping knowledge with previous administration experience. A working knowledge of MYOB, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel is preferred. Please send a resume to either wecea@bigpond.net.au or PO Box 70, WEIPA, Qld 4874 or drop it down to the centre (Hibberd Drive, near the swimming pool) Closing date for applicants Friday, December 6, 2013

PHONE: 1300 4874 00 FAX: 1300 7872 48 EMAIL: office@westerncapebulletin.com.au PUBLIC NOTICES

SBS will commence its Digital TV service on a new frequency (571.5 MHz) in Weipa. This service will operate at 600 W ERP, from Weipa Water Tower with Horizontal Polarisation, from 13/12/13. If you consider SBS’s digital transmissions are related to interference complaints that you are receiving, please contact the Digital Ready Helpline on 1800 201 013. If you would like to seek further clarification on any of the above details, do not hesitate to call SBS on 1800 500 727.

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Position vacant

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Cape Kids Childcare is looking for Lead Educators and Assistant Educators based in Weipa.

A Representative will be in Weipa on December 9 to 13

The Lead Educator will be responsible for coordinating the learning activities and environment for children, including the supervision of Assistant Educators.

Please call or email troyp@laminatesnorth.com Ph 4035 4287 Mobile 0408 453 347 Fax 4035 4280

The Assistant Educator will be responsible for assisting the Lead Educator in coordinating the activities and creating a friendly, secure and stimulating environment and compliance with relevant legislation. What the roles entail These positions are both casual, and a great opportunity for someone who is energetic, flexible, reliable and able to interact on all levels with children, parents and colleagues. Residentially based in Weipa (Monday to Friday roster) and reporting to the Nominated Supervisor, you will be: • Coordinating the learning activities and environment of the allocated group of children. • Ensuring care and development of each child in the group and monitoring the education objectives. • Working as part of the Cape Kids team to ensure high quality childcare and education. • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and zero harm. • Participating in group activities whilst assisting with the design and implementation of development programs. • Abiding by the government’s education legislation.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting for the Weipa Fishing Classic Inc will be held on

What you will need for this role To succeed in this exciting and challenging role, you will have: • Diploma or Certificate III in Children’s Services (or be willing to study towards one of these

Monday, December 2, 2013 at the Carpentaria Golf Club starting at 7.00pm followed by a general meeting

certificates). • A current Suitability Card, First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Certificate. • Experience in providing care to children aged between 0 to 5 years. • Passion for the childcare industry and the ability to build rapport with parents, children and staff. • Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to enhance and encourage a great team environment. • Permanent accommodation in Weipa.

All interested community members are welcome to attend

Applications close: Friday 29 November 2013 Applying: Email your CV to capekidsweipa@bigpond.com or drop it into Cape Kids Childcare Centre, Wattle Tce.

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AIR CONDITIONING SPLIT SYSTEMS

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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 Page 20 Western Cape Bulletin November 27, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICES

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings for family and friends of alcoholics. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 9.30am - 11am at the Napranum Women’s Services Centre in Napranum St. Napranum. Please call Maxiene: 0434 217 481

4 TOOTS HOLZHIEMER ROAD EVANS LANDING For friendly advice and the best service for your freight needs please contact us PHONE 07 4069 7309

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PHONE: 1300 4874 00 FAX: 1300 7872 48 EMAIL: office@westerncapebulletin.com.au

PUBLIC NOTICES

Revocation proposal notice for the Lockhart, Archer, Stewart and Wenlock Basins Wild River Declarations

Intention to remove vehicles from property, Evans Landing

Wild Rivers Act 2005 (section 32)

Please be aware the following vehicles will be removed from Lot 597 Iraci Avenue, Evans Landing, on 23 December 2013.

Notice is given that the Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection intends to revoke the Lockhart, Archer, Stewart and Wenlock basins wild river declarations. 1. (a) The Archer Basin wild river area includes the Archer River, Love River and Kirke River wild rivers and the wild river area as described in Chapter 2 of the Archer Basin Wild River Declaration 2009. (b) The Lockhart Basin wild river area includes the Claudie River, Lockhart River, Nesbit River, Chester River and Rocky River wild rivers and the wild river area as described in Chapter 2 of the Lockhart Basin Wild River Declaration 2009. (c) The Stewart Basin wild river area includes the Stewart River, Massey Creek, Breakfast Creek, Balclutha Creek and Gorge Creek wild rivers and the wild river area as described in Chapter 2 of the Stewart Basin Wild River Declaration 2009. (d) The Wenlock Basin wild river area includes the Wenlock River wild river and the wild river area as described in Chapter 2 of the Wenlock Basin Wild River Declaration 2010. 2. The proposed revocation of the Lockhart, Archer, Stewart and Wenlock basins wild river declarations is occurring concurrently with preparation of the proposed Cape York Regional Plan. These processes are to provide local communities greater control of their own economic future whilst ensuring iconic natural areas and areas of high conservation value are appropriately protected. 3. If, immediately before the revocation of a wild river declaration for a wild river area takes effect, a person is— a. carrying out an activity or taking a natural resource in the area under another Act or law (an authorisation); or b. authorised by a licence, permit or other approval document held by the person under another Act or law to carry out an activity or take a natural resource in the area (also an authorisation), on the revocation of the wild river declaration, the authorisation is no longer subject to any conditions or requirements that applied to it because of the declaration. 4. A written submission about the proposed revocation of the Lockhart, Archer, Stewart and Wenlock basins wild river declarations may be made by any entity. A submission is one that: a. is in writing and is signed by each entity who made the submission; and b. is received on or before the last day for the making of the submission which is 5 pm, Monday 13 of January 2014; and c. states the name and address of each entity who made the submission; and d. states the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds; and e. is received by the person stated in clause 5 of this Notice. 5. Submissions can be made to:

Dated this 27 day of November 2013 Andrew Powell Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection

If you are the owner of any of the below vehicles, please contact Julia Dodd on 0477 340 889. Registration

Description

880 LAA

White Toyota Hilux Dual Cab

861 JXN

Blue Nissan Skyline Wagon

388 RSZ

Blue Ford Falcon Classic Sedan

807 KOZ

Blue Toyota Corolla

775 DKI

Red Toyota Corolla Seca

614 GEY

Silver Daewoo Nubira Wagon

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

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

Email request to: wayne@yeslending.com.au M 0468 367 965 Australian Credit Licence 394458

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

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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Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection (Attention: Director Biodiversity Implementation) Department of Environment and Heritage Protection GPO Box 2454 Brisbane Qld 4001 or emailed to wild.rivers@ehp.qld.gov.au. Note: Submissions should identify information that is considered confidential. The department will endeavour to maintain the confidentiality of information that is identified in this way. However submissions are subject to the Right to Information Act 2009 and information may be required to be released upon requests made under this Act. Furthermore, other legal obligations, such as processes of the courts or natural justice may also override confidentiality. 6. Further information about the proposed revocation of the wild river declarations in Cape York can obtained at www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildrivers

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Department of Environment and Heritage Protection

LOANS

“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

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

WESTERN CAPE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD What is missing? CH––CH UR! So come along and be enlightened by the word of God Sunday Service 10am at the Convention Centre ALL WELCOME! Senior Pastor Semi Ratocoka – 0458 530 854 Assistant Pastor Sai Nadredre – 4069 9604 Assistant Pastor Leon Proud – 4069 9584

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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.

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

LAND FOR SALE

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Large block of land in a secure gated estate at Kewarra Beach (Cairns). Safety and security for your family, in the best street in Paradise Palms Estate. 860 Square metre block of land with a 7 metre by 7 metre rendered block double garage with electric door, paved driveway, fenced on three sides, no rear neighbours, landscaped, with established trees, flat block ready for building. Please call Paul on 0415 830 500 for details and inspection. For photos or more info, email pmoggo@hotmail.com

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

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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.

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Blue swimmer crab notch measurement detail This is taken to be the point immediately forward of the base of the large lateral spine.

male blue swimmer crabs notch to notch 11.5cm

male mud crabs across widest part 15cm This is the measurement across the widest part of the topside of the crab shell (carapace), irrespective if the carapace is damaged in any way.

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Fish measuring board inlaid steel rule

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measurement taken at extreme end of tail

fish with concave tail fin length of fish

fish with convex tail fin length of fish

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ThIs week the Billfish bonanza slowed somewhat, but they are still out there, and the size of the sailfish has increased however the numbers are down. The run of small Black Marlin has increased with some boats raising up to 10 a day and one such angler was Fish Philliskirk, putting his clients into this run of fish by boating three Blacks. Darryl French has been out getting his girl’s team a bit of practice and has been getting a few fish, and the pioneer of billfishing out here Notso Bright has also been getting amongst them as well. I had a look on Saturday and although we didn’t hook any we saw a free jumper for the day. We couldn’t find any bait balls which have been holding the fish. The only thing to break the boredom is the monstrous Barracuda that are out there at the moment; these fish are up to 30kg and pull like

freight trains when hooked. Brett Jenkins took a few blokes down to the reefs off Pera Head and came up trumps with some nice Tuskers, Red Emperor and Fingermark. Jason Owens had some clients down the coast as well and they accounted for Mackerel, Long Tail Tuna, big Trevally and a few nice bottom fish. Stewart Mckinnon was another down Pera way and he scored some nice Red Emperor along with the usual run of bottom fish. Up at Mapoon Mishak Grey has been getting Trevally, Tuskers and Fingermark on the close-in reefs and even had a small Sailfish try and eat his lure. The leads have had some good fish hanging around the poles, mainly Trevally and Fingermark. In the rivers there haven’t been many reports but I’ve heard of a few captures like the big Queenfish that are chasing

the bait fish around the Mission River bridge. Out around the bridge pylons there are Fingermark, Blue Salmon and the odd Black Jew taking soft plastics with the Thready Busters the pick. These fish-catching lures are available from Tackle World and while in there have a look at the specials that they are having leading up to Christmas. The Hey and Embley systems have a few fish in the deeper holes with Fingermark the main species being caught. Along the mangroves there are a few Jacks and if you happen to get a Barra make sure you put it back as soon as possible. The reports have been slow this week so if you get a fish or two send me some photos. ‘Til next week smooth seas, calm breezes and tight lines. – Cheers, China

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Time 0532 1421 2013 2249

Ht 1.27 2.37 1.98 2.02

Thu 28 Time 0608 1408 2054

Ht 1.40 2.45 1.77

Ht 1.95 1.54 2.54 1.55

Sat 30 Time 0230 0721 1431 2219

Sun 1

Ht Time 1.95 0400 1.69 0755 2.65 1455 1.31 2304

Mon 2

Ht Time 2.01 0520 1.83 0832 2.76 1525 1.07 2351

Tue 3

Ht 2.08 1.95 2.86 0.85

Time 0624 0916 1559

Wed 4

Ht 2.16 2.05 2.94

Time 0036 0722 1003 1638

Ht 0.66 2.22 2.12 3.00

MOON PHASES: • Full Moon - Dec 17 • Last Quarter - Dec 25 • New Moon - Dec 3 • First Quarter - Dec 10

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THURSDAY

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32°

FRIDAY

Possible Thunderstorm 4 - 8 knots, NNE - NNW winds Rain chance 90% Min 24°C.

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The earliest of monsoons hit our region bringing a huge smile to the face of the greenkeeper and people associated with bringing our course to a lush green landscape. Is the wet here to stay? The downside is comps will be hit and miss with a few wet tails along the way. On Saturday, November 23 just a handful of golfers trudged the course. No competition was recorded but the people got around safe and dry. On Sunday, November 24 more members were allowed out to play and although a sharp downpour (17mm) fell on the first gaggle off the tee, the rest of the field got through the stroke event without rain, hail or snow. The winner of the club-sponsored event with a fine 67 nett, which included three outstanding birdies, was Mick “Rowdy” Lund. Mick blitzed the field and you could say he skinned them by taking out the birdies wheel. Runner-up with a tidy 69 nett was Mick Gregory. The Captains came to the fore picking up the nearest the pins. Captain one Bretto Elms got closest on 15 while captain two Kris Brooksy nailed the 18th. Well done everyone for being brave in adverse conditions. This weekend on Saturday, November 30 a single stableford competition is up for grabs. On Sunday, December 1 we will have a stroke round. Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8 will be the last official comps for 2013. On Sunday, December 8 hams will be up for prizes just in time for Christmas so get your names in.

Quiz answers

with Clarkey

1. Maven’s destination is Mars. 2. The decay of carbon-14 is measured in radiocarbon dating. 3. Incisor, molar, and canine are all types of teeth. 4. Monitor is both a piece of computer hardware and a type of lizard. 5. At room temperature, water has the higher heat capacity.

Golf Notes

32°

SATURDAY

Possible Thunderstorm 6 - 8 knots, NNW winds Rain chance 80% Min 24°C.

33°

SUNDAY

Possible Thunderstorm 8 - 9 knots, N - NNW winds Rain chance 70% Min 24°C.

33°

MONDAY

Possible Shower 8 - 9 knots, NNE - NNW winds Rain chance 90% Min 24°C.

35°

DATE

MAX MIN

RAIN mm Airport Weipa Nanum

Tues, Nov 19 34.0° 24.7°

0.0

Wed, Nov 20 30.9° 25.1°

0.0

Thur, Nov 21 33.9° 25.0°

0.2

0.0

31.9° 24.3° 10.2

4.4

4.2

Sat, Nov 23 32.6° 23.7° 29.6 29.6

8.5

Sun, Nov 24 32.9° 24.6°

2.0

6.6

5.3

Mon, Nov 25 32.0° 23.8°

9.2

3.2

9.5

Fri, Nov 22

While the Western Cape Bulletin takes every care to ensure the information contained in the Tide and Weather information is correct, the Western Cape Bulletin accepts no responsibility for it’s accuracy. Information is provided by the Bureau of Meteorology.

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