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Awning damage shuts Evans Landing servo Story and Photos by Corey Bousen
The awning’s substantial lean to the right is apparent in this photograph that was taking shortly after the incident occurred.
Goodline workers in action late Friday afternoon, installing two concrete blocks and chains that are being used to stabilise the structure until the awning is removed for permanent repairs.
The Weipa Servicentre at Evans Landing is closed for business until the weather clears and a damaged awning at the facility can be removed for repairs. Weipa Servicentre Manager Kelvin Ireland described the incident as “extremely inconvenient” with several days trading already lost. The problems began last Friday at 11am when a truck hit the awning causing it to lean about 10 to 15 degrees from the perpendicular. Workers from Goodline, located a couple of doors down, were on the scene late Friday afternoon installing two concrete blocks and chains that will temporarily anchor the awning to prevent any problems during the current period of unpredictable weather. Mr Ireland said the service station will not re-open until there is a period of suitable weather. “As soon as the weather clears, Goodline will come in and lift the awning off and take it away for repairs. We will then be able to open for trading and we will trade without the awning until the repairs are made.” With the weather forecast indicating stormy conditions for the next few days, it is anybody’s guess as to when the work will be done to get the service station back in operation. The facility was still closed at the time of going to press on Tuesday evening.
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Local police throughout the far north were busy with Operation Back to School last week and it was no different for our local Coen police team. Coen Officer in Charge, Sergeant Matt Moloney and Senior Constable Justin Heinemann were on hand last Tuesday, 28 January, as the students headed back for their first day of school. The officers were at the ready helping students safely cross roads as well as ensuring cyclists were wearing their helmets properly. Tracker Barry Port, a respected elder and member of the Lama
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Lama tribe lent a hand to ensure the kids fully understood the importance of road safety. Afterwards the kids lined up to give the police hi-fives. Police conducted random breath tests and licence checks in and around the schools and found it was the perfect opportunity to have a chat with locals out and about and make sure their cyclone preparations were underway ready for the impending low pressure weather system off the east coast. Whilst the students all seemed happy to be back at schools, the parents certainly were happy that school was back.
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Weipa’s weather over the last week was certainly wet, but not too wild, despite a tropical cyclone bouncing around in the southern part of the Gulf of Carpentaria. A monsoon trough saw more than 200mm of rain fall in Weipa over the seven day period until 9am Tuesday, 4 February, including some periods of high winds and thunderstorms but Weipa residents took the wet weather in their stride. A short but intense storm on Tuesday morning resulted in a short black-out of less than 30 minutes for Nanum. Police reported on Monday that the Archer River had risen to 1.6m over the causeway at Coen. “Northbound, the road has been closed from the DPI (20km north of Coen) until the Archer River. The road closure is expected to remain in place until such time as weather conditions improve and the road is safe,” police said. Last week’s king tide, which reached a peak of 3.22m last Friday afternoon, failed to cause any problems in Weipa although other communities across Queensland were impacted, including flooding in the Cairns CBD and inundation of some Torres Strait islands. Communities in the southern Gulf of Carpentaria waters felt the effects of ex-Tropical Cyclone Fletcher in recent days, with weather warnings still in place at the time of going to press on Tuesday evening.
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Corporal John Whitty Corporal John Whitty joined the Australian Army in 2007 into the Ordnance Corps. He has served at two Artillery Regiments being 4 Regiment in Townsville and 1 Regiment in Brisbane. CPL Whitty has replaced Phil Beaver as Company Clerk and is looking forward to learning a new role with the patrolmen at Bravo Company. He has a daughter, Cassandra, who was previously a teacher at Bamaga. She knows how to fish, unfortunately he does not having grown up in Dubbo NSW with dogs, sheep, cattle, and horses. He is keen to see all the features that Far North Queensland has on offer. Major Steve La Rose and LanceCorporal Michael Augustat will be staying on in 2014 and look forward to welcoming the residents of Weipa to the first social drinks currently planned for the 14th of March at the depot. Bravo Company is always looking for motivated individuals to join its ranks and provide Service across the Cape York region.
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children Tate,7 and Abigail, 6. He enjoys saltwater fly fishing, bird watching and follows the St George Dragons in the rugby league. He is also an official referee for Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby and will be seeking expressions of interest for starting a competition in Weipa. Sergeant McCulkin is looking forward to his time here in Weipa as the Company Quarter Master Sergeant for Bravo Company.
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Surprise win for deserving citizen Weipa’s 2014 Citizen of the Year Tonia May was literally speechless when she was announced as the winner of this honour on Australia Day. It’s not that she’s shy, it’s just that Tonia wasn’t even aware that she was in the running for the award. Husband Ross took the call when the Weipa Town Authority rang to confirm Tonia’s nomination and decided to keep this information to himself. Tonia admits to being “in shock” when she heard her name read out at the Australia Day event held at the Carpentaria Golf Club on 26 January, but if you take a look at her many endeavours in Weipa it’s certainly no shock to the rest of the community. Tonia has been in town for 18 years, moving from Cairns to Weipa at the end of 1995 when Ross took on the job of manager at the Golf Club. She began working for Rio Tinto (then Comalco) two years later, where she does great work caring for her colleagues as an Employee Support Officer. Tonia’s diagnosis with type 1 diabetes in 1999 had a big impact on her life and it was in 2003 that Tonia established the Weipa Diabetes Support Group. “There was a lot of diabetics in the area but no support for them so I started working in with the hospital with people who have been newly diagnosed,” Tonia explains. Tonia meets with such people and helps by providing emotional support and also by providing practical advice on such matters as how to inject yourself with insulin. The support group meets once a month and currently has about 15 regular attendees. The group has also been organising an annual golf charity day since 2005, with the proceeds used to purchase equipment for local people with diabetes. When asked about what could be done better in Weipa, Tonia says cut-backs in services imposed by Queensland Health under the Campbell Newman-led government mean that diabetics are worse off. “Since the change of the state government they have taken away a few services which affect diabetics.” In particular, Tonia highlights that visits to Weipa by endocrinologists and podiatrists have been slashed, with a move away from face-to-face consultations towards tele-consultations. “The last visit for the endocrinologist to Weipa was last September... the service is not there.” Continuing the theme of caring for others in the community, Tonia also became a volunteer for both the Weipa Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service in 2001 and has taken on the role of “peer support” for fellow volunteers. In this role, Tonia offers support to those who have been affected by their attendance at a tragedy while performing their duties. Tonia will “have a chat” with such people and, if necessary, refer them onto a professional. “If we have a community tragedy where all the services are involved I help co-ordinate doing a psychological debriefing with a professional councillor,” Tonia explains. The Cape Animal Protection Shelter (CAPS) was established by Tonia in 2010 and is another of her passions. “I was sick of seeing dogs being treated cruelly. I was involved in a couple of cases where dogs had been abandoned that had horrible consequences such as a mother eating her pups and I thought something had to be done.” Despite strong community interest at the start, Tonia says active support for CAPS has “melted away” with a small but dedicated group of volunteers driving the organisation forward. CAPS is now incorporated as a non-profit organisation but is little more than a name at the moment with meetings held at Tonia’s house, which also doubles as the storage facility for cages and other items. But 2014 is shaping up to be a watershed year for
CAPS that could see the organisation with a home of its own. When asked about what drives her, Tonia explains: “I like helping people. It beats sitting around and doing nothing and I love getting involved in what’s going on in our community and making a difference.” Tonia’s family is clearly proud of the recognition of her tireless efforts through the awarding of the title of ‘Citizen of the Year’. “It’s good that she received an award that recognises what she does in the community,” Tonia’s son Chris said. “Mum is always getting involved in everything,” agreed daughter Larissa.
Tonia (second from right) said she was stunned to be announced as the 2014 Weipa Citizen of the Year. She is joined in the photograph by son Chris, daughter-in-law Ashleigh, daughter Larissa, grandson Philemon and husband Ross.
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Back in the Day Restoration Island is located high up on the east coast of Cape York, just to the south of Portland Roads. The small island was named in 1789 by Captain William Bligh during his long and dangerous voyage in an open boat, after being cast adrift by the Bounty mutineers. Bligh had landed
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here with his companions to search for food and water as well as to rest and recover. He named the island Restoration and planned to stay long enough for his crew to be restored to health. Eventually he continued his voyage with his ultimate destination being Timor. He sailed past Cape Grenville without landing despite good availability of water as well as fish and shellfish. His journal records his desire to avoid any conflict or violence with the local Aboriginal peoples. However, before leaving Australian waters he did land on another small island, Sunday Island, gathering shellfish and other necessary supplies. They then continued their long voyage to Timor and safety. Portland Roads, located close to Restoration
Public Notice Water outage to Weipa town On Thursday 13 February, a new pipe will be installed resulting in a water outage to Weipa town. This outage will commence at 9.30pm and last for seven hours (9.30pm - 4.30am). During this timeframe, there will be no water supply. Please ensure that you prepare for this outage and fill up any drink bottles and/or water coolers you may need beforehand. The length of the outage is dependent on weather, existing pipe conditions and your location. We apologise for any inconvenience this outage may cause, and thank you for your cooperation during this time. For more information on this public notice, please phone 4030 9405. This joint initiative by Rio Tinto Alcan and the Weipa Town Authority is a part of the town’s water system delivery upgrade project.
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Island, was previously the port and support centre for Iron Range. As well, Portland Roads played an important role as an airstrip and staging post during World War Two. The area is now popular with tourists and forms part of the
Iron Range National Park. The image above, undated, shows Restoration Island from the sea, with this view probably similar to how the island would have been seen by Bligh and his crew. In terms of the island’s name, it is also recorded that Bligh named the
island Restoration Island to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of the British monarchy in 1660, that brought Charles II to the throne. May 29, the date upon which Blight visited Restoration Island was also Charles II birthday.
Calling all singles... DO you know a bachelor or bachelorette living in Weipa? Following the success of the past three annual Weipa Bachelor and Bachelorette series’ we are again seeking singles to have a bit of fun and enter the 2014 event. Weipa Oztag will be presiding over cupid’s bow and is searching high and low for eligible boys and girls to take part in this year’s series. To nominate yourself or a single friend simply send Cicely Baira an mail to weipa@oztag.com. You will be provided with a series of fun questions to answer,
and we will arrange to take your photo, and that’s it... you’re in the running to take out the crown! All nominees will be featured in The Western Cape Bulletin and a panel of judges will be appointed to decide who takes the 2014 Weipa Bachelor and Bachelorette titles. There will also be a people’s choice award given and you can cast your vote for your favourite entrant by visiting The Western Cape Bulletin’s facebook page and “liking” your favourite contestants.
The 2014 Weipa Bachelor and Bachelorette series will culminate with a Valentine’s Dance on Friday, February 14 where contestants will have one last chance to wow the crowd and judges before the titles are awarded. So come on all you single Weipa people, have a bit of fun and who knows, you may end up finding love!
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Slow down in school zone Local motorists are reminded that school is back this week and so are those 40km school zone speed limits, Weipa now has standardised times of 7am – 9am and again from 2:00pm – 4:00pm each school day. Senior Sergeant Brett Jenkins said “We have a speed detection device in Weipa and we do use it around the school, it’s not nice having to ticket locals who exceed the speed limit but I must remain firm with this, nobody wants an accident to occur around our school so please stay vigilant and please obey the school zone speed limits”
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VANDALS have cut the Weipa Aquatic Centre fence four times in the last five months. The Weipa Town Authority has safety concerns regarding unsupervised swimming. Cameras have been reinstated and the pool and grounds are now under constant camera surveillance. Vandals have also removed bollards installed to keep unauthorized vehicle from accessing parks and
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$1.5m for Cape York airstrip upgrades FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has today welcomed the Coalition Government’s $1.5 million investment to upgrade airstrip facilities on Cape York as part of the Regional Aviation Access Programme. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss last week announced that 39 remote communities, including Aurukun, Kowanyama and Lockhart River, will share in almost $9 million of specific funding for regional airstrips. “This is fantastic news for these communities,” Mr Entsch said. “$840,000 funding will enable Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council to upgrade their perimeter fencing, runway lighting and drainage, and install a windsock. “Lockhart River will receive $650,000 to repair and resurface aerodrome pavements and upgrade the runway drainage, while Aurukun Shire Council will receive $7,500 to upgrade key electrical components
at their airstrip.” Mr Entsch said the upgrades will help assure the community that aviation safety obligations are up to scratch and that air services, such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Australia Post, freight and other air transport services, can continue to service local needs. “Increasingly, regional communities depend on their airstrips for delivery of everyday goods and services, including medical care and supplies,” Mr Entsch explained. “A fully functioning airstrip helps to stem the disadvantage that distance can inflict on these communities, so making sure they are open and serviceable at all times is a priority. “Today the Australian Government has delivered practical, sensible improvements to make our runways safe and more efficient. This investment is part of the Coalition’s commitment to regional and remote communities and to improving the nation’s infrastructure.” Western Cape Bulletin February 5, 2014 Page 7
COMMUNITY out and about - Laurie Hicks dinner CALENDAR RTA Weipa recognises long-serving employee Got an event coming up?
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Cape York Senior League Wednesday 12 AGM @ Albatross Hotel function room 4pm Wednesday 19
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WCCC P&C’s AGM, @ Library / Resource Centre 7pm
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WTA Election
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Bangarra auditions at WCC Performing Arts Centre. 9am to 3pm.
Red Hatters “Pandanas Pearls” meeting at the Wednesday 26 Albatross Bay Resort at 6.30pm MARCH Thursday 6
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Bravo Company social drinks at Evans Landing depot. Community welcome.
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Red Hatters “Pandanas Wednesday 26 Pearls”meeting at the Weipa Bowls Club at 6.30pm APRIL Thursday 3
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Guest-of-honour Laurie Hicks and Kaylene Manderson at the appreciation of service dinner last Friday night.
An “appreciation of service” dinner was held for Laurie Hicks at the Albatross Hotel on Friday night. Laurie has a long association with Weipa having started 37.5 years ago as a Civil Engineer in the Mine Planning team and finishing in 2013 as Project Director for the South of the Embley Project. The dinner was attended by a number of people who have worked with Laurie including long serving employees, contractors and local Weipa identities. General manager, operations Gareth Manderson said that Laurie’s contribution to the business included negotiating the Western Cape Communities Coexistence Agreement, the Weipa accommodation strategy (moving from company owned to private ownership of accommodation) and more recently leading the South of the Embley project. “Laurie’s contributions to the business and community have been game changers for Weipa and our business, we wish him and the family all the very best for the future”. Mr Manderson said. During the dinner Laurie shared some very fond stories of his experience in the Weipa community including raising funds for the Weipa Sports club (squash and tennis facilities) as founding chairman and guarantor with 24 others, taking the role of P&C President at the Western Cape College for 2 years and various work on sections of the PDR alignment (a more detailed breakdown of Laurie’s contributions appears below). Some of Laurie’s contributions to Weipa include: • The Western Cape Communities Coexistence Agreement; one of three team members who spent 5 years negotiating the Agreement (others were Neville Tiffen and the late Peter Crooke). • The Weipa Accommodation Strategy (move from company owned accommodation to employee ownership), developed with Greg Finch. • QBirt association having hired the company in 1989. • Weipa’s orebody economic model strategy.
• The Weipa Sports Club (squash and tennis facilities); founding Chairman, raised the funds to build, went guarantor (along with 24 others), built and ran the facilities. • Western Cape College P&C President for two years. • Andoom truck dump and power station • Andoom tailing dams • Andoom water supply excluding Ely Dam • Lorim Pt power station • NeWeipa ship loader and feed conveyors • Stockpile chute reconfiguration and tunnel drainage • S2/S3/S8/S9 transfer point • Bene plant 3 and 4 redevelopment (WUP) • Removal of crude ore stacker, reclaimer, distribution bin, plants 1 and 2, simplification of plant feed system • All HME at East Weipa and Andoom up to 2010 • 150t and 195t trailers • East Weipa Mine Centre • All haul roads at Weipa and Andoom up to 2010 • East Weipa 4 tailings dam • West Weipa 2 tailings dam • Sealing of the Rocky Pt to Andoom mine road • Hotmix asphalting of Weipa roads and Lorim Pt workshop areas • Peninsula Development Road from airport to Sudley • The Myall Ck Bridge • PDR from Sudley to Piccancy Plains • PDR Piccancy Plains bypass • Evans Landing Light Industry area • South of Embley orebody knowledge • Regeneration facilities at Trunding • Napranum storm water drainage and road system • Evans Landing to Lorim Pt to Napranum turnoff to East Weipa turnoff road
Quentin and Kylie Birt attended the dinner to honour Laurie’s contributions.
John and Deb Ferraris enjoyed the evening catching up with Laurie.
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community - new teachers Western Cape College Weipa Campus welcomes 10 new teachers for 2014. Each teacher answered the same four questions, which are as follows: 1. What is your teaching background and where have you come from? 2. What position will you hold at the Western Cape College and what are your aspirations for this position? 3. What do you think the biggest challenge teaching in a remote school could be? 4. What was your favourite subject at school and why?
Anoushka Pocock Answer to question 1 (A1): I am a general primary trained teacher on my first year out of uni. I have come from Cairns after recently moving back to the area from the Gold Coast. A2: I will be the teacher for year 6B. I hope to make school an enriching and enjoyable experience for all students and a place they are excited to come to each day and learn. A3: Not being as close to family support as I have been in the past. A4: English. I love to read as many books as I possibly can and I loved being able to engage in entertaining class presentations.
Ashley Spain A1: I am an Industrial Technology & Design (Manual Arts) Teacher who has been teaching Construction, Engineering, Furnishings and Technical Drawing for the past 10 years. After spending 8 years teaching at private schools in Cairns I moved to Emerald in 2012 to join the State Education System. A2: As the Head of Teaching and Learning for Years 8 - 12 I will be supporting the Teachers in delivering quality education to our students through explicit teaching and consolidation of learning processes. My main aspiration in this role will be to ensure that every student, every day, receives the best educational outcomes possible. A3: Ensuring that I am able to maintain a good work / life balance between school commitments, family, and friends. A4: Graphics and Maths, because I had inspirational Teachers who made learning enjoyable.
Nigel Foxton A1: I am a first year graduate Primary Teacher from Toowoomba. I completed a Graduate Diploma
last year after completing a short career and Bachelor in Construction Management. A2: I will be teaching Year 5 at WCC, I hope to have a successful first year as a teacher through building strong relationships with my students, school staff and parents as well as the Weipa community. I hope to develop my pedagogy effectively while doing so. A3: I think that biggest challenge of the remoteness of Weipa will be the initial overload of information in the first few weeks and trying to stay composed without the support of familiar people. A4: Modern History, because I found it interesting, relevant and because I had a great teacher who made it fascinating.
Bruce Shepherd A1: I started on the Sunshine Coast where I completed an Environmental Science Degree, followed by an Honours degree in Science research for Queensland Forestry before completing a Teaching degree specialising in Secondary education. I have been teaching mainly Science at Pomona, Mirani and Moranbah before arriving in Far North Queensland district about 7 years ago. I have been teaching at Bentley Park College in Cairns for the last 6 years before accepting this position as Ranger Coordinator. A2: I have been appointed here on a twelve month contract to deliver the Ranger Cadet program. My aspirations are to develop career pathways for senior school students in the areas of Conservation and Land Management. A3: Not having a vehicle, and my dog jumping the fence A4: Maths and Science because I am a logical thinker and it made sense.
Craig Law A1: My background is in Primary, Secondary and P-12 Colleges. I started my Principalship at Cairns West State School, followed Bentley Park College and then the last 4 years at Balaclava State School. A2: Head of Weipa Campus. My target is to ensure 100% of our students attain the Regions Service Commitment which is - An OP and enter university or - A clear VET pathway to employment or - Paid employment of 25+ hrs/ week or - Alternative pathways for some students with special needs. A3: Ensuring the P&C has a strong representation to support our school. Most schools in today’s modern working world find it difficult to gain the numbers to share the load. A4: Manual Arts was my fa-
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vourite subject due to the positive role models I had as teachers, which led me to a career in teaching.
Gabrielle Metcalf A1: I recently completed my Masters in Teaching at the University of Melbourne and came straight up here after doing some casual relief teaching last year in Melbourne. I was very eager to put some of my different skills into practice. A2: I will be teaching junior English and History and also a senior English class and year 11 VET Automotive. After hearing so many amazing things about the school and the students I am looking forward to cutting my teeth on a worthwhile cause and getting the lovely students where they want and need to go. A3: The students are most noticeably different. They seem to have such different priorities in their everyday lives and it could require tweaking my approach to them. Also the weather is throwing me for a loop. All this rain and humidity is new to me and it most definitely takes getting used to! A4: While I have always loved history, English and art, I cannot honestly say that I liked school my schooling experience. I was always well behaved and did my work but I don’t have an overwhelming sense of fondness for my years there. Which is perhaps the reason I enjoy teaching now and want to do right by the students for their own sake
Rochelle Price A1: In 2004 I graduated with a BA in Communications Marketing and Management. I then worked in varying sales and marketing roles in Sydney. I then moved to Brisbane and became a real estate agent and worked on business development. After some time in that I realised that I wanted to do something that would have a lasting impact and that naturally led me to teaching. I graduated from Griffith University in Brisbane in 2010. I then embarked on my teaching career which led me to work in many schools across Brisbane, New Zealand and Africa while I slowly chipped away at a Masters in Guidance and Counselling. Last year I finally finished it while teaching a year one class in a State Primary School in the south of Brisbane. A2: I will be the Secondary Guidance Officer for the Weipa 8-12 campus, the Weipa Residential campus and the Aurukun secondary programme. It is my personal conviction that each child is sitting on a treasure trove of skills, abilities and capacities that they are yet to discover. It is my mission to work
with our amazing team that are already inspiring all our students to find out what they really are made of. It is my hope that my role will help and support our incredible students to dream bigger, reach higher and work smarter as the foundation for an outstandingly bright future is laid. A3: I have to admit this is a very hard question for me to answer. I have worked in many schools, both private and state, throughout my career and I am blown away by the professionalism and excellence that Western Cape College has to offer. I’m in awe of the standard of staff, facilities, resources and opportunities that the College has access to and provides to their students. It seems that while there are possible setbacks in working in a remote location WCC has proactively turned each into an opportunity to provide our students with excellent options that in many cases has them better equipped than many ‘city kids’. There isn’t a doubt in my mind already that we truly are ‘spoilt’ in the best kind of way here. As for the heat however, that is going to take a little getting used to. A4: My favourite subject was Business Studies because I had a teacher that cared about me. He would encourage me and pushed me to take risks and try things I didn’t think I could do. It wasn’t so much that I loved the subject per se but it was having an adult (other than my parents) connect with me in a real and meaningful way. I was a terrible student. I had very little belief in myself. In fact, I think I failed all my core subjects if I remember rightly. But because of this one teachers belief my test scores scraped me over the line to a pass by 2%. Now I have three degrees and was even awarded Griffith University Academic Excellence award for 2010 can you believe? I still have to pinch myself because for such a long time doing what I’m doing now seemed so impossible. This in many ways motivates all I do and is why I’m so passionate about helping student to dream big. I’m living proof that nothing is impossible and no one is a lost cause!
Emma Henwood A1: I completed University in 2011 and commenced my first teaching job at Mackay State High School in 2012. After 2 years of working at Mackay State High School I decided to make a change and applied to move to Western Cape College in 2014 A2: At WCC I work as a HPE teacher across both Primary and Secondary with 1 year 9 science class to complete my week. I hope to inspire all students to live an active lifestyle and help them to achieve their educational and sporting goals. A3: The biggest challenge for living in a remote school is the distance from my family and support network who live in NSW.
The biggest challenge teaching in a remote school I have found so far is the distance to additional sporting resources, for example sporting clubs, and the ability to communicate and collaborate with teachers from other schools in the town. A4: My favourite subject at school was photography because I got to show of my creative side and scare other kids in the dark room.
Steven Moore A1: My teaching background is a mixture of high school Primary classes and High School Business, PE and Psychology in a local and international setting. I have predominately taught primary in my teaching career and have taught Year levels Year 2 – 7 in the primary and Year 8 – 10 in the High School. I have returned to Western Cape College from Tagai State College where I completed a Head of Campus role as well as a Head of Teaching and Learning P – 9 role. A2: Head of Teaching and Learning P - 3 A3: I have been remote for a number of years and I view teaching here as exactly the same as teaching anywhere else in the State but probably the access to external professional development would probably be the biggest challenge although we have many talented teachers at WCC that we can all learn from. A4: I enjoyed all subjects except Afrikaans (our second language subject in South Africa) but mostly Chemistry as I loved the rationality of it all and Drama as I enjoyed the creative element of it.
Roberta Bocchino A1: I have come from the Sunshine Coast and this is my first year of teaching. A2: I am one of the Year 5 teachers at Western Cape College. This position will allow me to assist with creating life long learners within the Weipa Community and set students up with the best education that will assist them towards a bright and happy future. A3: Ensuring that students at Western Cape College are getting the same, if not better, education then more metropolitan areas. A4: My favourite subject at school was Physical Education and History. History because I was so interested in our pasts and how we can change it to make a better future. PE because I love being active and pushing physical limits.
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Fewer cyclones, but increased intensity Researchers from James Cook University in Cairns have confirmed that tropical cyclone activity in both Queensland and Western Australia is at its lowest activity for many centuries. That’s the good news from research by postgraduate research student Jordahna Haig, published last week in the science journal Nature. The downside is that the findings are in close agreement with several recent studies that predict that climate change will bring a reduction in the number of tropical cyclones, but an increase in their intensity. Ms Haig’s findings are based on a study of ancient cyclone records, found in slow-growing stalagmites in limestone caves. “Stalagmites grow up from the cave floor, as rainwater containing dissolved limestone drips down from the cave ceiling,” Ms Haig’s academic supervisor and co-author Professor Jon Nott said. “Because tropical cyclone rainwater has a different isotope chemistry compared to other rain, we can distinguish cyclonic events in the growth layers of the stalagmites. “By analysing the chemistry in each stalagmite layer, which is about one tenth of a millimetre thick, we can assemble records of cyclones going back 1500 to 2000 years ago.” Working in JCU’s Centre for Tropical Sustainability Sciences, Ms Haig matched the isotope records with the Bureau of Meteorology’s relatively recent records, and generated a Cyclone Activity Index. “The index shows that current seasonal cyclone activity is at its lowest in Western Australia since 500 AD. In Queensland, this is the quietest period since about 1400 AD.” Professor Nott said. While that might seem like good news, these results are in close
agreement with several recent studies that predict that global change will result in cyclones being less frequent but of greater intensity. “We can’t be certain that this lull in cyclone activity is due to climate change,” Professor Nott said. “What we can say is that our results do more than just mirror those forecasts. Our findings suggest that climate change might be influencing cyclone patterns several decades earlier than was previously predicted.” Professor Nott said the study published last week also confirmed earlier research indicating that the last 40 to 100 years of cyclone activity in northern Australia represented a relatively quiet period in the longer-term history of cyclones in the region. “We can see in the stalagmites that this decline began about 40 years ago,” he said. “These results confirm that Queensland’s coastal development guidelines are based on an unrepresentative period. “Buildings and infrastructure on low-lying coastal land in northern Queensland face a higher stormsurge risk than our planners and development authorities have allowed for. “We would encourage planners and authorities to consider the many centuries of records we can extract from the geological record. “This is data that should be considered very seriously as Queensland is ramping up for more coastal development with fewer safeguards. “Certainly those proposing to build a $4.2 billion resort casino on very low-lying coastal land on the north side of Cairns would do well to consider a future in which our cyclones are more likely to be category four and five.”
Rio Tinto Alcan employee Dave Arkinstall raised $2,500 by delivering loads of mulch around Weipa.
Mulch effort raises $2,500 for Squires Family Trust Congratulations to Rio Tinto Alcan employee Dave Arkinstall who led efforts that raised the incredible amount of $2,500 for the Squires Family Trust by delivering over 40 truckloads of mulch around town. Dave, who works as a land and rehabilitation crew leader, volunteered his time for the entire weekend of 18-19 of January, delivering the mulch created from green waste to eager customers. The money raised will go towards the Squires Family Trust, with Dave coming up with the mulch
idea as he was keen to do something for his colleague Gary Squires and his family following the tragic passing of his wife Sharon.. “A massive thanks to Rob Roy Earth Moving who gave us a backhoe to use at no cost and also to Cleanaway who prepared the mulch,” Dave told the Western Cape Bulletin. Without a landscaping supplier in the area, Dave says there might be the opportunity to sell mulch to the community a couple of times a year as a means to fundraise while also helping out local gardeners.
Sporting Stars - don’t miss out on support FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch is urging promising young sportspeople in the Western Cape to make the most of funding opportunities available through the Federal Government. The Local Sporting Champions (LSC) program provides financial support for young people who are participating in state, national and international sporting championships as an athlete, coach or official. “This program recognises that young people find it difficult to meet the ongoing - and significant - costs associated with taking part in sporting competitions, particularly those from regional areas,” Mr Entsch said. “The LSC grants are run by the Australian Sports Commission
and are designed to help young people pursue their sporting dreams.” There are a range of criteria that applicants must fulfil, including that they must be aged 12-18 at the time of the sporting championship, be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, be participating in an official championship and live more than 125km from the venue. Exclusions include club or state teams that are travelling overseas, local and regional competitions, indigenous only sport competitions and teams and ‘friendly’ competitions. Grants of $500 are awarded to individuals and $3000 to teams, with a maximum of one grant per year. “There are three funding
rounds open each year but in recent times, we’ve received very few applications from the regional areas of Cape York and the Torres Strait,” Mr Entsch said. “There is such talent in the Western Cape and I really want to encourage our young sporting stars who have qualified for state or national championships to grab the opportunity. Plus, I know that families who are facing high cost of living pressures could really use the extra assistance.” Grant applications for the final round in 2013-14 must be received by 28 February. For more information on the Local Sporting Champions Grants, application forms and criteria, visit http://www.ausport.gov.au/ participating/schools_and_juniors/local_sporting_champions
TRIBAL BIBLE By Rev. Michael Connolly
The Western Cape Bulletin caught up with Jason Wipa (left) on Friday night at the Alby, who was celebrating his 25th birthday with his uncle Jack Wipa.
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Read Acts Ch 1 vs 6 – 26 and in these verses we read of the Lord telling them that they were to be witnesses to him, Jesus, and not use their gifts to bring attention to themselves. (v 8) When he departed to heaven as already told in Luke’s gospel, angels told the apostles that the Lord will return to earth the same way he left, on clouds. (Read Matt Ch 24 vs 29-31) Then, they had an important housekeeping to do where someone had to
be picked to take the place of Judas Iscariot the traitor, and the position to be filled had a job description that was well thought out. (Read verses 21-22) (Take notice that in the Christian movement that was beginning to grow, women were accepted as equals from the start). So they put up two names, placed them before God in prayer by casting lots, and Matthias was chosen. Casting lots in those days is like we flip coins today for heads or tails to see
what to do, which way to go etc, and the lots themselves were things like a long and short stick, flat stones etc. It was a practice that was well embedded in the Jewish culture, as we see in the following story of Jonah by reading all of Jonah Ch 1 and then we read of God instructing his people to draw lots to share out land. (Read Numbers Ch 26 v 52-53). The Lord is fair-minded. Rev Michael Connolly
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Will health merger heal or hurt our system? By AARON SMITH
The amalgamation of the Cape York and Torres Strait health boards will remove inefficiencies but not affect health services, say the bureaucrates in charge of the process. Speaking to the Torres News newspaper last week, health supremo Bob McCarthy was quick to allay concerns about the changes voiced by Torres Strait Shire Mayor, Councillor Pedro Stephen. “If you have a look at the two current organisations, they are both very similar. Both have similar budgets, they both have remote area primary care facilities as their major function, and both are isolated,” Mr McCarthy said. The Health Board amalgamation that will be combining the management of health services was announced late last year and will come into effect from July 1. Mr McCarthy, Chair of Cape York Hospital and Health Services, who was recently appointed to assist with the transition, and Simone Kolaric, Executive Director of the transition, were on Thursday Island on January 28 to talk with Torres Shire, the Torres Strait Islands Regional Council and the Torres Strait Regional Authority. The duo were also due to meet with stakeholders in Weipa on 30 January but made the decision last week to delay their visit. Mr McCarthy said the amalgamation will make the whole system a lot more efficient and effective and will not affect health services in the community or result in local job losses. "Why would you want to have two boards, two chief executives and everyone else?"
Cr Stephen is sceptical that the touted benefits will be achieved.
Mr McCarthy said that by creating just one Board, savings could be made to the combined $160 million budget, money that could be channelled into more healthcare in the communities. However, Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen, who is a leading advocate for health services in the Torres Strait, said that the community was not properly consulted and he has seen too many reforms in the past that said something would work, when nothing actually changes. “I am concerned about the plight of Torres Strait Islander health and our ability to take ownership of it, and that certainly means controlling governance and operations. “When Mr McCarthy says it won’t affect us, I didn’t come down in the last rain, the Board will decide the strategic direction, which will directly affect us here on the ground,” Cr Stephen said. "I would have to see it first before believing it. Even if the structure does make some savings I doubt it will come back to Indigenous communities." With a guarantee that half of the Board meetings will be held in the Torres Strait and half of the Board members will be from the region, Mr McCarthy said: "There
still be a major management presence on the ground, and, in some cases, probably even more than is at present." "Any sort of amalgamation or change is potentially threatening and so the difficulty we have to say all the changes will be positive," Mr McCarthy said. Simone Kolaric, who spent 18 months living on Thursday Island as the Chief Executive of Torres Strait and NPA Hospital and Health Services, said: "I think there is more opportunity than there is challenges, which may sound a like a Hallmark card, but this is an opportunity for there to be a Board in place, as we haven't had one at all." Mr McCarthy said: "To put it in perspective, right now the organisation is currently being run out of Brisbane, so I would've thought anything north of Cairns would have to be an improvement." However, this is not a 'new' idea, both two regions were controlled under one centralised Board in the 1980's. Mayor Stephen said: "It used to be run from Cairns, but the reason it was separated is because Cape York is unique and Torres Strait is unique, and now we are going back to the old structure, although it may go to Weipa rather than Cairns. "I won't change what I said before, health cannot be run by remote control," he said. Ms Kolaric said: "We have tried previously to establish a Board in the Torres Strait, but there was not a lot of interest or engagement which was really unfortunate. So at least now we will be able to have a Board which we intend to have local representation part of that. "Part of the reason that we are
Simone Kolaric and Bob McCarthy were on Thursday Island last week to discuss the amalgamation of the Cape York and Torres Strait health boards with stakeholders.
here talking about an amalgamation is that there is a lack of interest to the advertisements for Board applicants," Mr McCarthy said. "It's still open for people to stick their hat in the ring if they haven't already done so." Mayor Stephen said it was just a case of bad timing for the community. "We just got caught up with the federal election and it had nothing to do with the actual community. The sad part is that we definitely don't want to go back and re-invent what's already been done," Mayor Pedro said. "Also leaders of the community could have put their hand up, but we wanted questions answered already raised to the Minister and we wanted to know he is going to work with the Torres Strait partnership that's already in place." Mayor Stephen is worried that health services for Indigenous people will deteriorate. "With the amalgamated board we will have half as much time to deal with our issues as we will sharing the meeting with Cape York; we've been there and done that, we've seen it before, and it didn't work then, why
will it work now?," he said. Ms Kolaric acknowledges there have been some concerns about moving away from community-based control to a more central base. "It's important to note this about a governance structure and has nothing to do with health care delivery, which will continue and continue to improve and be about locally-based, culturally focussed healthcare," she said. "Healthcare on Saibai won't become focussed the same way as healthcare in Cooktown. Both Bob and I feel its about communicating and being really transparent and be involved in the community." Mr McCarthy said: "We're not, not talking about local input and involvement, really it's a matter of lets stop talking about it and lets start doing it," Mayor Stephen said: "This amalgamation may be viable for the government but not it's viable for the community. " From now until July 1 when this Board is put in place, the Minister will be hearing from us. "We won't be doing our constituents justice if we just wait to see what happens."
Rio Tinto begins first-stage shut-down at Gove
ORDERLY: Gove Transition Project Director Jo-Anne Scarini said supporting employees is a key priority during the shutdown of the Gove Alumina Refinery
RIO Tinto started the suspension of alumina production at its refinery in Nhulunbuy on Monday, February 3, with the first of three production stages being taken off-line. A period of about two months is now required to empty tanks and other storage vessels, clean tanks, pipework and other equipment, and prepare equipment to move to care and maintenance mode. There will be 90 people leaving Rio's workforce during this Stage One ramp-down, which will be expected to be finished by the end of March. Spokesman for Rio Tinto's Gove Operations Anthony Havers said 90 per cent of the workforce leaving in the first stage requested redundancies as their first preference. Gove Operations commenced a process in early December last year that gave employees the opportunity to indicate whether they would like to continue working at the operation, seek redeployment to another Rio
Tinto operation, or participate in the redundancy program. Gove Transition Project Director Jo-Anne Scarini said: "The operation remains focused on completing an orderly and safe ramp down in alumina production. "We have taken stages off-line previously and have proven and established procedures to complete this work. "A key priority is to support employees and their families during the transition. "The company has put in place a number of support initiatives, such as enabling employees leaving the business to remain in Rio Tinto houses on affordable rental terms and increasing the level of relocation assistance available. "Rio Tinto remains committed to matching employee preferences with business needs wherever possible. "While the operation has been able to accommodate the preferences of
90 per cent of people in this first phase, this is not possible in all cases," Ms Scarini said. The company has said it is providing a range of support services to assist employees and their families during the transition, including professional counselling, and careers and financial planning advice. Ramp down of a second production stage will start at the beginning of April and the ramp down of the third and final production stage will start in early June.
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5:00 World News 1:00 Bear Gryll’s Wild Weekend 1:50 One Born Every Minute USA 2:40 Destination Flavour - Japan Bitesize 2:50 The Drummer Of Ravel’s Bolero 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 Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Best Of My Sri Lanka With Peter Kuruvita 8:30 Italy Unpacked 9:35 Rectify: Always There - From the creators of Breaking Bad comes the explosive, edgy drama series Rectify premiering in 2014. Starring acclaimed Australian actors Aden Young and Adelaide Clemens. 10:30 World News Australia Late 11:00 Thursday FC 12:00 Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2014 Highlights 12:30 Heartbreak Science 1:30 All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Talking Heads 1:00 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple 2:30 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:05 Grand Designs 6:55 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Film 8:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries - Dr Blake returns from China and finds himself thrown straight into a murder investigation when the newly elected mayor of Ballarat is found dead at the bottom of the town hall steps. 9:30 The Guilty - DCI Maggie Brand leads an investigation into four-year-old Callum Reid’s death when his body is discovered five years after he first went missing. 10:20 ABC News: Late Edition 10:30 Hustle - Albert’s release from jail is in jeopardy when he’s suspected of running a betting ring. 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: “Forget Paris” (PG) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 TBA 8:00 Talking Language With Ernie Dingo 8:30 Eat Pray Love 11:20 Extreme Measures 1:40 Movie: “Believers” (M v,l,s,a) - While on duty, paramedics David Vaughn and Victor Hernandez get a call from a young girl whose mother has lost consciousness in a deserted area - but they soon discover the lives they have to save may be their own. 3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers 4:30 Good Morning America
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Our Guys” (M a) - The story of a female detective’s fight for justice, against the establishment where no one wanted to face the truth of a mentally challenged girl’s assault by a gang of high school football stars. 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 TBA 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 TBA 1:30 Hung: Mister Drecker - Ray fears he blew his cover when he mistakes a former student for a client. Tanya finds herself in charge of a felon. Meanwhile, Lenore brokers a deal with Sandee. 2:00 Parks And Recreation: Campaign Shake-Up - Leslie and Ben are shocked when Bobby Newport hires a powerful campaign manager. Chris forces Ron to look for a replacement for Leslie, and an unlikely officemate solves a challenging problem. 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Dr Oz 5:00 That ‘70s Show
5:00 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 Inspector Rex 2:30 NITV News Week In Review 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 Lakes With Rort McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: The Mysteries Of The Isles 8:35 First Across Australia: Into The Void 9:40 As It Happened: Doomsday: The Battle Of Nations 10:35 World News Australia Late 11:05 Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2014 Highlights 11:35 Movie: “Hostage Of An Illusion” (M v,s,l) - Pablo, an over-the-hill novelist, is haunted by the characters from his books, who are angry that he won’t continue to write their lives. When a former student, Laura, turns up on his doorstep soon after, the two fall into a passionate love affair. 1:10 Inspector Montalbano: The Gull’s Dance 3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 Rage 11:30 QI: Film 12:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 18 Sydney Uni V Townsville 2:00 Golf: Australian Ladies Masters 2014: Day Three 6:00 Devil Island: Devil D-Day 6:30 Hello Birdy: Ancients 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin 8:20 Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Big Four - With the world on the brink of WWII, there is more political turmoil when it appears that the famous Peace Party is in fact a cover for the Big Four. 9:50 Silent Witness: First Casualty (Part 2) - Having established that Lieutenant Lockford was murdered, Leo makes a startling breakthrough, and the investigation begins to unmask a dark secret at Hillsdon Army Base. 10:50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg - Adam Hills: The Last Leg returns for a third series of the fun, off-beat take on recent events. Adam will again be joined by co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker in front of a live studio audience. 11:20 Rage Guest Programmer
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 Alive And Cooking 11:30 Cybershack 12:00 TBA 12:30 Discover Downunder Summer Series 1:00 The Middle 4:00 Gurus Explore Europe Part 2 5:00 Your 4X4 5:30 Musomagic Outback Tracks 6:00 National News Saturday 7:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 Movie: “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” (G) - Poor but honest young Charlie wins the opportunity to tour the most unique and wonderful candy factory of all, owned by the eccentric Willy Wonka. 9:30 Movie: “Must Love Dogs” (M s) - A newly divorced woman is cautiously rediscovering romance with the enthusiastic but often misguided help of her well-meaning family. As she braves a series of disastrous mismatches and first dates, she begins to trust her instincts and learns that it’s never a good idea to give up on love. 11:30 Movie: “Dangerous Liaisons” (M s,a) 2:00 Movie: “The Square” (AV l,v) 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 5:30 Wesley Impact Summer Series
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 New Zealand On A Plate 1:30 Movie: “Full Court Miracle” (G) 3:30 TBA 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 TBA 11:30 That ‘70s Show: The Promice Ring - When Eric buys a promise ring for Donna and Kelso buys one for Jackie, both guys are surprised at their girlfriends’ reactions. 12:00 Hung: Let’s Not Go To Jail - Ray and Tanya conspire to get rid of an explosive client. Charlie advises Tanya to keep Lydia happy Lenore manages Sandee’s rising demands, and Matt and Jessica bond. 12:35 Parks And Recreation: Lucky - Leslie and Ben are thrilled when Buddy Wood wants to interview Leslie for his Indianapolis talk show. April and Ron prep Andy for his final exam in his women’s studies course. 1:05 Movie: “Greenberg” (MA s,d) 3:30 It’s Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping / 5:00 Dr Oz
5:00 World News 1:00 Angellic Voices 2:40 Tim Marlow’s Virtual Gallery: William Blake: The Night Of Enitharmon 2:45 Too Young To Die: Heath Ledger 3:45 Piano Notes: Franz Schubert 4:00 Season At The Juilliard School New York 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Hummingbirds: Jewelled Messengers 8:30 Living With The Amish 9:30 The Skin I Live In 11:40 Movie: “Broken Embraces” (M d,l,s) - In Spanish And English. Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from fourteen years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie. 1:55 Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2014 highlights - Stage 3 takes place amongst the rugged beauty of the Strathbogie ranges, stretching from Mitchelton Winery through to Avenel, Seymour, Highlands and towards Yea. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 Rage 7:30 Asia Pacific Focus 8:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 Doc Martin 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Llyn Peninsula 12:00 Landline 1:00 Talking Heads: Mark Bresciano 1:30 Golf: Australian Ladies Masters 2014: Day Four 6:00 Football: W-League: Round 12 - Brisbane Roar Vs Melbourne Victory 7:00 ABC News 7:30 David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals: From The Sea’s To The Skies 8:30 Rake 9:30 The Kangaroo Gang 10:20 Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry 11:55 Movie: “Play Misty For Me” (M a,s,v) - A popular disc jockey is stalked by a murderous fan 1:35 Movie: “Divorce Of Lady X” (PG) 3:05 David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals: From The Sea’s To The Skies 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:05 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Collectors
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 10:30 Australian Geographic Explores Samoa 11:00 TBA 12:00 The Block - Fans Vs Faves 1:00 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series 3:00 The Block - Fans Vs Faves 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 South Aussie With Cosi 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block - Fans Vs Faves 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 TBA 12:30 What Would You Do?: Using hidden cameras, host John Quiñones observes and comments on how ordinary people behave when they are confronted with a dilemma that requires them to either take action or walk by and mind their own business. 1:00 Financial Review Sunday 1:30 Spyforce: The Encounter 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend 11:00 Dr Oz 12:00 TBA 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 11:30 Royal Pains: Fools Russian - Boris whisks Hank away in a helicopter from Shadow Pond for Hank’s first secret mission. The destination: a fancy Manhattan penthouse. 12:30 Parks And Recreation: When Leslie finds out that Parks Department budget is about to be cut, she convinces Councilman Pillner to make the cuts elsewhere, which causes unexpected problems for her campaign. 1:30 Up All Night: Couple Friends / Baby Fever 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 House Calls To The Rescue 4:00 Dr Oz 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Cycling Central 2:30 Football Asia 3:00 FIFA Futbol Mundial 3:30 Speedweek 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Archaeology: A Secret History 8:30 Spies Of Warsaw 10:15 Better Man - This compelling true story, filmed on location in Australia and Vietnam, looks at the remarkable life and death of Van Nguyen, a Vietnamese-Australian man who was convicted of drug trafficking in Singapore and executed for his crime in 2005. 12:10 Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2014 Highlights 12:45 Movie: “A Screaming Man” (PG) - In French and Arabic. Amid the chaos of Chad’s civil war, sixty something Adam betrays his son, to whom he’s lost his job as a pool attendant at one of N’djamena’s top hotels, by giving him away to the army as his contribution to the war effort - a decision he soon deeply regrets. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Talking Heads 1:00 Landline 2:00 Gardening Australia 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 East Of Everything 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 6:55 Audrey’s Kitchen 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Dalziel And Pascoe: The Price Of Fame 1:05 Movie: “A Canterbury Tale” (G) 3:05 Movie: “The Private Life Of Henry VIII” (PG) - A portrayal of Henry VIII, one of Britain’s most famous monarchs, as he moves from wife to wife. 4:35 Grand Designs / 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “City Heat” (M v) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 The Block - Fans Vs Faves 8:30 TBA 11:30 Partners: The Archies - Joe and Louis wait to find out if they are nominated for an “Archie” award. 12:00 Oh Sit! A high-stakes, musical chairs competition, in which 12 thrill-seekers race head-to-head through five physically demanding obstacle course-style eliminations as they each compete to claim a chair - all to the sounds of a live band. At the end of the hour, only one contestant will be left sitting triumphant to seize the cash prize and the title of OH SIT! champion. 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Because I Said So” (M s) - A well-meaning mother goes to incredible lengths to find her youngest daughter a man. Will it all be smooth sailing? 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters - Karen orders Wayne to get rid of Katie ... or she’ll tell Gordon what he and Liz are up to. Andy enlists Fiona’s help to keep Mitch away from Amanda. 4:00 Dr Oz: How To Lose 40 Pounds By Spring - Find out the secrets to tackling the four biggest weight loss hurdles. Get the body you’ve always wanted by spring! 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Titanic: The Mission - The Anchor 1:55 The Last Explorers 2:50 The Death Of An Insect 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 One Man And His Campervan 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Strip The City 8:35 Stephen Hawking’s Future Universe 9:30 Housos 10:00 Swift And Shift Couriers 10:30 World News Australia Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Clown: Don’t Lift The Dog - Frank has a chance encounter with a girlfriend from his teenage years. She invites Frank and Mia to dinner, but Frank believes that she is has financial troubles. 12:00 Shorts On Screen 12:35 Derren Brown Investigates 1:30 William Shatner’s Weird Or What? 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Four Corners 11:45 Media Watch 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Talking Heads 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Compass 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 East Of Everything 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 6:50 Dream Build 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Family Confidential 8:30 New Tricks: Fashion Victim 9:30 By Any Means 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: “Pretty Baby” (M a,n,s,v) 2:25 By Any Means 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 18: Sydney Uni Vs Townsville 5:00 Talking Heads
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: “Rails & Ties” (M l,a) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 The Block - Fans Vs Faves 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Thanksgiving Decoupling 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Bon Voyage Reaction 9:30 2 Broke Girls: And The French Kiss 10:00 2 Broke Girls: And The Group Head 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Big Girls Don’t Throw Food 11:00 Two And A Half Men: Nine Magic Fingers 11:30 Weeds: It’s Time - Part 1 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 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Addicted To His Love” (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 Home And Away 8:45 Winners And Losers: The Real Me 9:45 Parenthood: Nipple Confusion 10:45 Scandal: Any Questions? 11:40 That ‘70s Show: Canadian Road Trip 12:00 Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia: The Gang Dines Out 12:30 Parks And Recreation: The Debate - Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Bobby Newport in their big televised debate. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Dr Oz 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Person Of Interest 2:00 The New Great Game 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 Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8:30 Bradford: City Of Dreams 9:30 Extreme ER 10:35 World News Australia Late 11:05 The Bridge: Copenhagen is up in arms following a court case in which a group of police officers that beat an immigrant to death are found innocent. One of the accused officers is kidnapped from his home and the attempts to find him lead to riots. Meanwhile, Saga comes in direct contact with the serial killer for the first time. 12:15 Client 9: The Call Girl And The Governor 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 10:30 Lost And Found 10:45 Behind The News Specials 11:00 One Plus One 11:30 Family Confidential 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Hello Birdy 2:00 Australian Story 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 East Of Everything 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:05 Grand Designs 6:50 The Checkout
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 Craigslist Killer” (M a,v) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 The Block - Fans Vs Faves 8:30 Sherlock: The Sign Of Three 10:30 CSI: NY: The Real McCoy 11:30 Dallas: Let Me In - The Ewings’ investigation of a conspiracy continuing to blame Christopher for recent events brings revelations in line with J.R.’s masterpiece. This in turn brings a new adversary into the mix. 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 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 TBA 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 11:40 Olivia Lee: Dirty, Sexy, Funny 12:05 The Cult: Rise Up - Michael returns to find the Liberators taken. Sophie covers her tracks but her lies are about to blown apart by the return of someone... a protege of Edward’s. 1:30 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters - Karen finds out that Amanda is pregnant to Mitch and sets out to make sure that Todd’s money won’t go to Amanda and the child. 4:00 Dr Oz 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 The End Of Men 1:50 Too Fast To Be A Woman? 2:50 PS Your Mystery Sender 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 Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Australia With Simon Reeve 8:35 One Born Every Minute 9:30 Lilyhammer 10:25 World News Australia Late 11:00 Movie: “Escort In Love” (M s,d,a,l) - In Italian. Alice is a housewife in a posh part of Rome and a mother to nine-year-old son Filippo, enjoying a luxurious home and lifestyle. When her husband dies in a car accident she is left with a massive debt and the risk of losing her son. Desperate for cash and with no skills, Alice turns to the oldest profession in the world - prostitution. 12:45 Movie: “The New Mankind” (M a) - In Finnish and Swedish. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Human Planet 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Talking Heads 1:00 QI 1:30 Would I Lie To You? 2:00 At The Movies Special 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 East Of Everything 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:05 Grand Designs 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI 8:30 Kids On Speed? 9:30 Trust Me I’m A Doctor 10:15 ABC News: Late Edition 10:35 The Trip: The Angel At Hetton 11:05 Genius: Noddy Holder And Shappi Khorsandi 11:35 Movie: “McLintock!” (PG) 1:40 Movie: “The Story Of GI Joe” (PG) 3:30 Trust Me I’m A Doctor 4:25 Grand Designs 5:30 Eggheads
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SUDOKU No. 184
Your Lucky
Stars
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) A long search for the answer may not help. The solution may be nearer to hand than you realise. Romance. You may have to change your venue a few times on your next date. Doing this will keep your scenery fresh and make the rendezvous more enjoyable.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) Don’t change who you are in order to suit the needs of others. It isn’t worth the effort and agony. You may need to change your social circle. Romance. You need to step it up a bit if you want to keep up with your partner. They seem to do more for their health at the moment.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
FOR KIDS
Your family will not want to suffer because of disputes at work. Try to leave your problems behind you when you go home. Romance. Your emotional needs will be very strong this week. An unexpected meeting may be the first step in fulfilling them. Don’t be shy with your needs.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) A relative who has been trying to “pull a fast one” on you will become seriously unstuck. They don’t realise how determined you are! Romance. Your ruling planet is in a favourable aspect to Venus this week. This should improve your love-life no end. Make great use of this!
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
You are normally a very unselfish person. Today, however, you may get a little wrapped up in your own concerns. It’s OK as long as you keep it in check. Romance. You’ll react badly if you are criticised and may feel that the criticism is unjustified. This is not the time for confrontation.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
Try to find a balance between the need for change and the need for stability. You ought to be prepared to “stick your neck out” a little. Romance. You’ll be amazed how skillful your partner is around the house. Make a list of projects to tackle and you can do them together.
FINDWORD No. 184 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Now is the time to look for new electronics or things for your home. Try not to push too hard, however, or the deal may fall through. Romance. A social gathering will give you the chance to come into contact with some interesting new faces. A suitor may be awaiting you.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
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MUDDY RIVER
Be careful what you say. You may be a little more aggressive than usual and could upset someone if you are not careful. Romance. Attention from someone who is married will put you in a difficult position. Try not to lead this person on. You may have to be very direct.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) A long conversation with a friend could bring about frustration. They will want to constantly talk about themself. You may be at a loss. Romance. So long as you can pick the times when your partner is in a good mood, everything will be fine. If not, you may need to rethink things.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Be careful that a new hobby doesn’t take up too much of your time and energy. You shouldn’t forget other prior interests. Romance. Your partner may not have quite as much energy as you. Your enthusiasm will soon rub off on them, however. You both will be unstoppable!
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. –Mark Twain
SOLUTIONS No. 184
You will have to be careful not to do anything outlandish this week! A trick designed to shock people may suddenly backfire. There’s no way to prepare for this. Romance. A dream which you had recently about somebody that you admire may come true, but with a different person.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You may be a little hyped this week. Don’t do anything without thinking it through. It will be hard to correct any poor choices. Romance. Something which your mother says could give you food for thought. She’ll have some relationship advice you might prefer to ignore.
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Nominations are hereby invited for the election of the Weipa Town Authority Chairman and for a by-election for a Weipa Town Authority Member for Weipa Town. I, Warren Seen, Returning Officer notify that an election for Weipa Town is to be held on the Saturday 22 February 2014. I further notify that nominations for candidates will close 4.30pm Wednesday 5 February 2014 for the elections and Weipa Town Office as the nominated place for the purpose of receiving nomination forms of candidates. The draw for selecting candidate names for the order of placement on the ballot papers will take place at the Weipa Town Office at 2pm, Thursday 6 February 2014. Candidates are invited to attend. Pre-election Polling Day voting will take place at the Weipa Town Office from Friday February 7, (Mon – Fri) from 8.30am to 4.00pm. Polling Day voting on Saturday February 22 will be held from 8.00am to 6.00pm at the Western Cape College Library. Warren Seen Returning Officer 8 January 2014
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR GRANT After 14 days from today an application for a grant of probate of the will dated 16 October 2013 of DAVID HENRY SAVO late of Weipa, Queensland, deceased, will be made by Brandon Anthony Savo to the Supreme Court at Cairns. You may object to the grant by lodging a caveat in that registry. Any creditor or other person who has a claim on the estate of the deceased is required to send particulars of that claim to the applicant’s solicitors named below within 6 weeks of the date of this notice. At the end of that period, the applicants will distribute the assets of the deceased among the persons entitled to those assets. In doing so, and relying on Section 67 of the Trusts Act 1973, the applicants will have regard only to the claims which have been notified to him. Lodged by: Louise Pearce, Solicitor Shop 3 McNamara Centre, Commercial Avenue, Weipa QLD 4874
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LOTS OF RAFFLES AND GREAT AUCTIONS MAJOR RAFFLES DIAMOND AND HOLIDAY PACKAGE CHILDREN AND ADULT GAMES
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Golfers are often described as “mad-keen” and evidence enough of this is this photo taken at the Carpentaria Golf Club which shows golfers out for the ‘Dawn Busters’ golf competition in what can only be described as torrential rain. Club Manager Sharon Gardiner described the golfers as “dedicated” and we can’t argue with that. Weipa enjoyed a bumper 45.5mm of rain in the 24 hours until 9am on Sunday, including the deluge that these players were caught in.
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The prestigious “Gumboot Cup” will be contested on the 23rd February. As the name suggests only a course closure due to flooding or lightning will prevent the Gumboot from going ahead. A test of endurance if the weather is a bit off. Saturday 1st March will see a Golf/ Bowls day to aid the Squires Family Trust. Another test of endurance as the the two clubs host each other on the one day. Keep an ear to the ground for further updates of this worthy event. Anyway weather permitting see you all this Sunday for the stableford comp under the new handicapping format. See you on the 19th Clarkey
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On the course some new irrigation has been installed and will be work in progress througout the year. Three new tees have been constructed on the 7th, 8th and 17th holes. Weather permitting a working bee will be held on Saturday 15th Feburary to lay the turf. All things going well should see the new holes come into play at the beggining of the official golf season in mid March. The greens are being mowed six days a week and are coming along nicely . The fairways look good thanks to recent rains and the newly purchased mowers. The committee has decided to get competition golf underway playing on Sundays until the offical season start in March. This Sunday 9th Feburary members will play a single stableford sposored by the Club.
Happy New Year to all. May your golf be as good as last year or maybe there is room for improvement. The off season has seen changes both on and off the course as far as golf is concerned. The BIG news is the change to the handicapping system (yet again) with the “Slope System” being introduced on the 23rd January throughout Australia and lining up with the USA as well as many countries around the globe. Your Club Captains will advise you of your new handicap using the new system and explain how it works as well as how to score your card in competion from now on. Honestly I think the game is complicated enough with it’s 1001 rules without any more hooha but I suppose we will all get used of it. Just hit the bloody ball I reckon !!
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Plan C delivers the fish Well the rain has been falling all week and there haven’t been too many anglers going out to try and catch a feed. I have only been told of a few people fishing in the rivers with Phil Mannion his son John and John Hayes ventured up the Hey River With John Hayes scoring a nice cod but even up the rivers the sharks proved to be a nuisance taking baits meant for other fare, but with the lighter tackle they put up a good fight. Paul Cook fished up the Hey as well but he could only land a few sharks. I had a fish with Dylan Wilhelmi and Beau McCormack with a plan to go up to Dyfukin Point but when we reached the leads we went up the Waldron instead as the big westerly swell would have made the trip up north rather uncomfortable so plan B was put into play. We threw a few lures at all the likely looking spots for zip and when we reached the hut we charged up to the T and come back with the tide again hoping for a Barra or Jack and again
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we drew a blank. Time for plan C back to the hut and start a troll back towards the entrance. Trolling a mixture of hard bodies and soft plastics we started to get some Golden Trevally and Beau nailed a great Diamond Trevally. By the time we got down to the entrance we had a nice bag of Golden Trevally, Big Eye Trevally, Tarpon and we threw the hooks on a few Giant Herring. The Trevally was converted into Nomas and tasted great and easy to make. There are still prawns around so there should be some Grunter around and Red Beach should be firing when the rain settles down. Mission River Bridge has some Barra on both ends and there are still Black Jew around the pylons taking live bait and prawns. Not much else to report on so till next week smooth seas, calm breezes and tight lines. Cheers China
This mighty Mack’s time must have been up, reckons young Liam Sekac (11), who has a fishy tale to share from his time away from Weipa. In his own words: “We were sitting on the jetty at Palm Cove qld watching some of the regulars trying to catch a fish when all of a sudden this big
bugger came flying out of the water and nearly hit my dad in the back of the head before he hit the deck. He had a bit of a nip out of his tail. “Poor bugger didn’t escape though the fellas there fishing filleted him up and we all had lovely fresh Mack for dinner. Who needs a rod and reel?”
Barra back on the menu
Footy AGMs coming up
Queensland’s barramundi closed seasons came to an end at midday 1 February. The barramundi closed seasons have been in force in the Gulf of Carpentaria since 7 October last year and 1 November for the east coast. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Robert Ibell said the closed seasons were aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the iconic fish species. “The closures coincide with spawning periods and protect bar-
BOTH the Cape York Senior and Junior Rugby League governing bodies will have their Annual General Meetings in Weipa this month. Weipa based QRL Game Development Officer Karl Adams said the senior body AGM would be Wednesday 12th February. “Rugby League Cape York the affiliated Senior League are having their AGM on 12th February at the Albatross Hotel Function room at 4pm. “Central Cape Suns Junior Rugby League are having their AGM on Tuesday 11th of February at the Carpentaria Golf Club at 6pm,” Mr Adams said.
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ramundi stocks during this vulnerable period of their life cycle,” Mr Ibell said. Mr Ibell said fishers are reminded to check the rules before dropping a line. “During the open season, a minimum size limit of 58 cm, maximum size limit of 120 cm and a possession limit of 5 apply,” he said. For more information on closed seasons or size and possession limits in Queensland, visit www.fisheries. qld.gov.au or call 13 25 23.
By Alf Wilson