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Baby steps to building New Nhulunbuy
AFTER Rio Tinto’s announcement that the plant was to be closed, there was immediate fear that Nhulunbuy Childcare Services would cease to exist.
Pictured here is the centre’s brand new committee; who took part in an emergency meeting last week and pitched in to save the centre. Director Maria Akapita, Treasurer Kim Armitage,
Secretary Erin Mossley, President Holly Oakley, Outgoing President Jess Alexander and Grants Officer Karlie James and babies Sasha and Braxton. Full story, page 2. >>
COMMUNITY DEMANDS ANSWERS OVER REFINERY CLOSURE
Release the lease, says AWU By MATT GARRICK
ONE of many questions prevailing about the refinery’s closure, community leaders say, is that, if Rio
Tinto has nothing to hide and are not breaking their lease agreement to shut it down, why aren’t they providing the document to the public for scrutiny?
This tough question was being asked by union officials, local business leaders and opposition government in a week of fiery accusations about the legality of Rio closing their plant.
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Senior Site Delegate for the Australian Workers Union (AWU) on Gove’s Rio Tinto site Garry Lynch said the union was prepared to fight Rio in court over the matter.
“The AWU is pushing ahead, talking with our barristers to see if we have a case.” Continued Page 2 >>
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WARNING: A PHOTO OF THE LATE DR YUNUPINGU APPEARS ON PAGE 8 OF THIS EDITION Permission to use the photo of Dr Yunupingu and the former South African President, the late Nelson Mandela, was given by Dr Yunupingu’s widow, MRS GURRUWUN YUNUPINGU and THEIR DAUGHTERS. In granting permission, Mrs Yunupingu commented: “They were both fighters for human rights.” The photo was taken in 2000 in Sydney and remains copyright of the Yothu Yindi Foundation.
Release the lease, says AWU << From Page 1
It was admitted by a Rio representative at a public meeting on November 29 that to curtail production they could be breaking their lease, which is said to stipulate the company must be refining alumina to comply with their agreement. Mr Lynch said: “It’s hard to do anything without seeing the document. “But the AWU will take them on we’re not scared of them - it’s just time and money.” Both the NT Government and Rio hold copies of the lease agreement, but have not made them available for scrutiny. In a brief but strident statement to the
Arafura Times, Rio said they would not release the document. “The lease agreement is not a public document. “Rio Tinto is working with the NT Government in relation to continuing bauxite operations. “This will retain 350 jobs locally and help sustain local businesses, and town and government services.” Mr Lynch said if Rio were not hiding anything, then they would release the lease. “If they’ve got nothing to hide, why not show it? “It’s all this secrecy and skulduggery that’s going on - I smell a rat without a
doubt.” The issue was a cause for heated debate in NT Parliament last week, with members of the Labor opposition calling the government to account. In Question Time last Wednesday, December 4, Opposition Leader Delia Lawrie said in the lease it was “very clear there is a requirement for the refinery to be operable”. She called on the Chief Minister Adam Giles to table the lease in parliament. “Why are you rolling over to Rio Tinto?” She also called on the government to extend the period of time it will take to shut the refinery.
“Why are you allowing an eightmonth curtailment instead of a minimum of two years?” Mr Giles responded to the second question by stating that Ms Lawrie “does not understand that commercial decisions are made by commercial operators”. Mr Lynch, alongside AWU boss Paul Howes, also met with Mr Giles about the issue last week. “We asked the Chief Minister if he was aware of the lease conditions, and if they have changed since the 1968 document, where there is a clause that clearly states there must be an ‘operable bauxite treatment plant’. “ ‘Operable’, in everyone’s under-
standing over the last 40 years, has meant bauxite-in and alumina-out. “So the question, if it goes to the courts, will be ‘what does operable mean’?” He said the AWU asked the Chief Minister to make the standing lease public so people could decide for themselves whether or not the company was in breach of their agreement. The government has responded by saying “the lease is an agreement between the Territory Government and Rio Tinto and consent from both parties is needed before it can be made public”. That consent has not been given by Rio Tinto.
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AT the Town Hall public meeting on November 29, local school teacher Jess Alexander gave a heart-felt plea to the government and Rio Tinto. As the outgoing president of a local childcare centre, Jess was coming to terms with the reality that with the plant closed, there could be nobody to replace her in the role. With no president at the Childcare Centre and no committee in sight, it could’ve been the end of Nhulunbuy Childcare Services in Gove. But out of the rubble grew a blooming flower; immediately
after Jess’s teary concerns were raised, community members rallied together to save the centre. An emergency meeting was held last Monday, December 2, where a sea of hands were raised, all nominating to fill in the empty positions on the committee. A new president was chosen, along with the roles of treasurer, secretary and a grants officer. Jess said the response had been overwhelming. “People approached me straight after the meeting and said ‘I’ll be president’, even if their kid didn’t
go here. All these people turned up at the meeting; people who weren’t even using the centre; they came along to support us.” Director of the centre Maria Akapita said the Gove community once again proved how they band together in times of crisis. “People who put their hand up to come on the committee have a vested interest in the community. “As well as in seeing services like ours continue.” Newly elected President Holly Oakley acknowledged she has a challenge ahead during the town’s
transitional period. “I just hope the centre stays open, really. “Hopefully, we can just continue with what the committee has been doing; I think there will be a lot of changes within the community.” As for Jess’s plea at the public meeting, it wasn’t just the community who noticed her concern. After she voiced her qualms, Chief Minister Adam Giles took a personal interest in her plea, and reportedly requested he be informed on the outcome of the Childcare Centre’s emergency meeting.
Labor calls on Abbott to get to Gove FEDERAL Member for Lingiari Warren Snowdon (left) has called on Prime Minister Tony Abbott (right) to travel to Nhulunbuy. Mr Snowdon said he was yet to hear or see any detail from the Prime Minister’s office on plans to reduce the impact on those affected. “As a sign of good faith and leadership, Mr Abbott must travel to Nhulunbuy to engage with community leaders in the area. “While the wind-down will not be immediate, the priority must be to work with the current employees and the broader community,
including the Yolngu of North East Arnhem Land, to provide alternate employment and business opportunities,” Mr Snowdon said. “The residents, business owners and families of Nhulunbuy need those answers now.” Senator for the Northern Territory Nova Peris said that, despite the major devastation this will have on all Territorians, she was yet to hear or see anything out of the Prime Minister’s office towards reducing the impact. She said this decision would decimate the town and was too serious an issue to leave in the hands of the CLP government, who, she says, “played a pivotal role in bringing the town to its knees”. “This announcement by the mining giant will result in over 1300 job losses and have
a major impact on service delivery for Nhulunbuy and the surrounding regions. “Mr Abbott has repeatedly said he wants to develop the North. “He should demonstrate this by taking a direct interest and travel to Nhulunbuy to meet with residents, business owners and the surrounding communities.” She said as a result of the shut-down, services to outlying Indigenous communities would be diminished or shutdown as a result of the announcement to curtail the Gove alumina refinery.
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When the Northern Territory allowed Rio Tinto to mine bauxite resources at Gove it applied certain conditions. One of those conditions was to maintain an alumina reenery "in operable condition," to ensure quality, sustainable jobs.
If you want to mine, you have to reene. That was the deal. But now Rio is trying to rat on the agreement. They're trying to shut down the Gove reenery as fast as they can, hoping Territorians don't have time to realise they're being ripped off. Rio should not get away with axing 1,500 jobs, ripping $500 million from the economy and wiping out our fourth biggest town. The NT Government should not let Rio off the hook. Rio has grown rich off the mineral wealth of our Territory. If they don't want to honour the obligations that come with that privilege, there would be plenty of other mining outtts eager to take up the licence.
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NEWS
Drain inhalants for the summer break POLICE have put out a plea for residents to remove and drain all potential inhalants from their home or business before going away on Christmas break. In order to keep our community and young people safe over the holidays, Acting Senior Sergeant Alex Brennan has urged everyone to “consider introducing and implementing a fuel drainage and inhalant removal policy in time for the 2013 shut-down period”. “Some local communities have successfully introduced a practice of draining or removing fuel stores and other volatile substances. COMMUNITY CONSCIOUS: Local Derrian “Community leaders report that this Rungan gets ready to drain his fuel for the has dramatically reduced inhalant abuse summer break. over the holiday period.” Sgt Brennan, who is also the Acting Chair of the local Community Safety Action Committee, said that at minimum, at home all aromatic fuels should be securely locked away in a responsible manner. Alcohol and Other Drugs Officer Shane Flanigan is Nhulunbuy Bus & Airport Shuttle available to assist in the drainage or removal process • Airport transfers • Coach and bus where required. charters • Social, sport clubs, schools Residents can contact Mr Flanigan on (8987 0445) Fax 8987 2346 •12 Miller Close Industrial Estate or email shane.flanigan@ • PO Box 1504, Nhulunbuy, NT, 0881 nt.gov.au.
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Man crashes car, takes taxi home
On The Beat with The driver who crashed this car on Melville Bay Road in July has had his licence disqualified. THE drunk-driver of a car that crashed into trees off Melville Bay Road in July faced court last week. The offender, a 19-year-old man from Yirrkala, was slapped with a $800 fine and a six month disqualification of his driver’s licence. At the time of the accident, he had been driving with a mediumrange, blood-alcohol reading of 0.098 per cent, at about 4am. He was also driving without wearing his P-Plates. The court heard the man was driving into Nhulunbuy when he lost control of the vehicle, and collided head-on into a tree, about 500m from the town tip turn-off. The man then got out of his vehicle, and continued to walk towards town.
On the way, he was picked up by a passing taxi and taken back to his home in Yirrkala. Asleep at the wheel A 44-YEAR-OLD man has been hit with a $550 fine for falling asleep at the wheel and causing a car crash on Melville Bay Road. The man appeared in court last week, charged with driving without due care on Sunday, October 20. The accident occurred after the man drifted off to sleep and on to the wrong side of the road, where his vehicle collided with a white Toyota Corolla. When asked what his reason was for not driving with due care, the man said “I made about seven trips from Yirrkala that day”. The driver of the Toyota suffered a broken arm and rib as a result of
NT Police the accident. Both cars involved in the crash were written off. Zero tolerance to anti-social behaviour POLICE have said they will be taking a zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour this festive season. They have said that people involved in any type of alcoholrelated crimes could face heavy penalties. Sergeant Erica Sims said this could include arrest, strict bail conditions, losing your liquor permit or all three. “Which won’t make for a very festive season.” She reiterated that while it was fine to go out and have a good time, people don’t have to drink to excess.
Off-duty officer stops kava load
CHRISTMAS - NEW YEAR CLOSURES
The Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited advises that the office will be closed over Christmas from 3pm Tuesday, 24th December 2013 to 8am Thursday, 2nd January 2014. Swimming Pool Closure The Swimming Pool will be closed on: Christmas Day – Wednesday, 25th December 2013 Boxing Day – Thursday, 26th December 2013 New Years Day – Wednesday, 1 January 2014 The pool will still be available for use by Swimming Club members on these days. As our office will be closed from December 25, 2013 – January 1, 2014, no new swimming pool memberships or renewals will be accepted during this period. Waste Disposal Facility Closure The Waste Disposal Facility will be closed on Christmas Day - Wednesday, 25th December 2013 and Boxing Day - Thursday, 26th December 2013. Garbage Collection There will be no disruptions to domestic rubbish collection over Christmas and New Year.
GOTCHA: 18.8kg of kava seized at Gove Airport last Tuesday. AN off-duty Police Officer has intercepted a shipment of kava bound for Gove. Sergeant Erica Sims said the officer had noticed the carry-on bags of a fellow plane passenger were unusually heavy when they were exiting the aircraft in Gove last Tuesday. “The officer approached the passen-
ger and identified himself as a Police Officer at which stage the man dropped his bags and ran from the terminal into thick bushland. “The officer called for back-up and Nhulunbuy Police uncovered 18.8kg of kava in the two abandoned bags.” Sgt Sims said the man was arrested two days later when he attempted to
buy a plane ticket under a false name. “He was still wearing the same clothes he had on Tuesday and was arrested at the airport.” The 49-year-old man was charged with possession of a trafficable quantity of kava and using false ID to obtain an air ticket. He appeared in the Darwin Magistrates Court last Friday.
Residents are reminded that their wheelie bin must be placed on the verge prior to 6am Tuesdays and Fridays in order to be collected.
Lost boaters near Elcho found safe
No wheelie bin will be emptied if the lid is not closed or if the bin is facing in the wrong direction.
A GROUP of seven people who went missing in seas near Elcho Island last week have been found. Two men and five children went missing after leaving in a tinnie bound for the Gawa outstation. A search and rescue plane and helicopter were sent to look for
The Corporation would like to take this opportunity to wish the residents of Nhulunbuy a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Julie Bryce ACTING TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
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the group which left another outstation, Matamata, last Saturday morning. The alarm was raised when they failed to turn up at Gawa. Search teams flew from Matamata through the track they should have taken to get to Gawa. Duty Superintendent Helen
Braam said they were expected to arrive on the island on Saturday afternoon, after what would typically be a three-hour journey. They had not made it to their destination due to mechanical problems with the boat, stranding them early in the trip.
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Shadow Federal Parliamentarians Warren Snowdon (left) and Gary Gray with local MLA Lynne Walker in town last Monday.
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WHILE Gove has not experienced a natural disaster, the closure of Rio’s plant could lead to a devastating economic decline as if there had been one, say local business leaders. An emergency meeting was held on Monday, where business and organisation leaders called for quick action to stop the flow of money and resources from the region. Federal Government input and intervention has been severely lacking during this time of crisis, business leaders unanimously agreed, and their “silence has been deafening”, according to Chair of the meeting Glen Aitchison. Mr Aitchison has written a letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbott, calling for his government’s presence in the region immediately. “We are anxious to hear of the Commonwealth Government’s plans to support and work with us immediately in the transitioning of the town and the region to a new economic future,” he said. Shadow Minister for Resources Gary Gray also attended the meeting, where he admitted the town was in the grips of an economic “disaster”. “This is not a natural disaster, it is man-made, but it has the same consequences. “If this were a natural disaster, there would be a set of decisions made by government to move quickly to support communities and keep them informed.” He said at current, the great fear was that information was not getting through from the Federal Government as to what will happen next, which could cause locals to make rushed decisions rather than thoughtful decisions. “And that’s why it’s important that the Federal Government engage and engage quickly.” Local representative from Regional Development Australia NT Denise Fincham has requested an urgent meeting with Minister for Regional Development Warren Truss in Canberra, to explain to him that “the crisis is here now, not in 12 months’ time or two years”. “We can’t stress enough that we need the Federal Government to support this region now,” said Ms Fincham. Heads of major organisations, such as Dhimurru, YBE, Northern Land Council and local businesses including Walkabout and Gove Tackle World, spoke at the meeting, with some indicating that the plant’s closure could lead to around 60 to 70 per cent of losses from yearly earnings. Continued Page 6 >>
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letters to the editor - Pia’s open letter to Rio Tinto Life is more important than money, Rio MY name is Pia Lynch, I am nearly 17-years-old and I live in the most beautiful place on earth called Nhulunbuy. My dad, Garry Lynch, immigrated from Zimbabwe in South Africa to Nhulunbuy in Australia when he was only 21 in 1991. My mum, Catherine Rutishauser, was born and bred in Nhulunbuy and is, in fact, the first white lady to be born here and have her white kids born here too. Both my parents work at the Rio Tinto Refinery in Nhulunbuy that is shutting down; my dad is a crane driver and a member of the Union and my mum works in the lab. I have one older sister and brother and one younger brother. My two older siblings went away to boarding school in Brisbane; my brother loved it and my sister was not a fan of it. I also tried going to boarding school in Grade 9 and 10, however it was horrible. The school was great and the experience to meet new people was even better, but it wasn’t home. So that’s why I chose to come back and finish school at home where I would be happy and be able to achieve better things for myself.
Living in Nhulunbuy is more than amazing; it’s a gift that I would never take for granted. The town is not what most people in the cities think it is; “remote”, “dirty”, “boring” and so on. The town is beautiful, interesting and different from anywhere else you’ll ever go. We are lucky enough to have the most-amazing beaches just down the road from all of our houses, and, most of the time, we are lucky enough to get one of those beaches to ourselves - you’d never get that anywhere else in this world. Nhulunbuy is not only a town, it’s my home and it’s where my friends and family want to stay. The people and the community of Nhulunbuy is what make’s the town so perfect. Everyone knows everyone and everyone is willing to help you whenever you’re in need, no matter what the situation is. If you’re not from my home and you’re reading this, just trust me - come live here and you’ll never
want to leave. Just like us, we don’t want to leave, so please don’t make us! I have just completed Grade 11 at Nhulunbuy High School and I was so excited to be going onto Grade 12, but now I’m not so sure. Year 12 is one of the mostimportant years of anyone’s life; it defines who you’ll be for the rest of your future. I have no doubt that Year 12 is
going to be hard, but what will be even harder is that we won’t be able to work to our highest ability as we’ll be worried about our homes, our parents losing their jobs, us losing our jobs from the small businesses in town and, most of all, us not being able to receive our Year 12 certificate because we won’t have any teachers to teach us. Year 12 isn’t a year to be mucking around and leaving towns and changing schools; it’s a year where you need to focus, forget about the small dramas in life and work hard! I am a lifeguard at the local swimming pool, Gove Aquatic Centre, and I get to see some extraordinary things on a daily basis. Last week while I was working, I saw something that really made me smile and be proud to be a part of the Nhulunbuy community. One little Indigenous girl walked in and as soon as she saw her little Australian friend they ran up to one another and did a hand shake while
doing their dance that went with it. To see the two cultures come together is something special, something that doesn’t happen very often anywhere else. All I ask from you, Rio Tinto, is to reconsider what this is going to do to not only my family, but also to the community of Nhulunbuy. Actually think about us and our lives, not just about the money you’re making or the money you’re apparently losing. Life is more important than money - happiness is the key in my eyes. You’re not just taking away my parents’ jobs, you’re taking away many more-important things than that. My friends, my school, my education, my teachers, my job, my family, my freedom, my happiness and my home; just think about that for a minute, you’re taking that away from thousands, not just me by the way. Remember, our houses are not just houses; they are our homes, homes that we don’t want to just pack up and leave behind. Yours Sincerely, Pia Lynch (above), Nhulunbuy
Feds missing as businesses deal with ‘disaster’: Leaders << From Page 5 Member for Lingiari Warren Snowdon said he had been informed the current Federal Government could soon be chiming in with some kind of funding assistance package. He said for the government to have organised some kind of package without first consulting
face-to-face with local business owners was shocking. “I’m shocked and amazed that no senior Federal government representative has come to this place since the decision was announced. “We need them to be engaged with us and the community to find a way forward, and at the moment they haven’t been.”
Mr Snowdon said there was “no doubt” the Federal Government would soon be announcing some sort of assistance package to Gove, but what that would be remained uncertain. “But it should be after they’ve had consultation with community, and after there’s been a process where people can say ‘have we actually identified what
the social and economic impacts of this decision rightly are?’. “Are we talking about a short-term announcement, or something which is going to be reflective of medium and longerterm impacts on this community and the sustainability of the local economy?” At time of publication, no Federal Minister had travelled
to Gove to speak with local business owners about what they could offer to assist with their economic security into the future. Monday’s meeting was attended by members of the East Arnhem Chamber of Commerce and the Nhulunbuy Regional Economic Development Committee.
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Yirrkala artist represents in National Gallery A YIRRKALA artist and ranger has taken part in a program inside the walls of arguably the country’s most-prestigious art institution. The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) hosted the fourth Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Leadership Program in Canberra from November 18 to 27. Yirrkala resident Yinimala Gumana graduated from the program last Thursday night. The prestigious 10-day program has been designed to increase Indigenous leadership within the visual arts sector. Yinimala, who is a Senior Ranger and Chairman of BukuLarrnggay Arts, participated in the industry focused residential program. Top row, from left: Yirrkala Artist Yinimala He went behind-the-scenes Gumana (top row, 2nd from right) with of the NGA to gain a compre- artists selected for the Wesfarmers hensive insight into how this Arts Indigenous Leadership Program at major national cultural institution National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. operates. Yinimala will return to Yirrkala He attended workshops on indus- having forged a new wide-ranging try practice such as copyright law, network of arts workers from Mudgee, arts marketing, conservation and Cairns, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, exhibition design. Thursday Island, Fitzroy Crossing, “The old people need to see young Adelaide and Sydney. people doing these things - for our The Wesfarmers Arts Leadership future,” he said. Program was launched in 2010. “We need to educate ourselves Manager of Wesfarmers Arts first before we pass it onto the next Helen Carroll said the program was generation. “established to address the lack of rep“Heritage is important; we have resentation of Indigenous Australians got stories, ceremonies, song lines in the administration and operational and paintings. area of the visual arts sector”. “That’s why we look after our Each year, 10 candidates are heritage, to keep it alive.” selected for a short-term Leadership AGAINST THE BOAB TREE: Broome’s Pigram Brothers in the film Mad Bastards, to be screened in Gove this Friday.
LIFE in Nhulunbuy can feel a little mad at the moment - that’s why the Gove Film Society are bringing a movie to town this Friday we can all relate to. Filmed on location in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, Mad Bastards is a celebration of life and humour in remote Northern Australia. Backed by a soulful soundtrack from Broome’s Pigram Brothers, Mad Bastards tells the story of TJ,
a tough city dweller who heads north to find his estranged son. Film Society founder Ange Madden said sometimes we can all feel like mad bastards. “Set on the stunning Kimberley landscape up near Wyndham, TJ’s story is one of transformation and tenderness, and it all feels so real. “But it’s that down-to-earth top end humour that really gets you in the end.”
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Lynne Walker Member for Nhulunbuy Electorate Office: Arnhem House Endeavour Square, Nhulunbuy, NT 0880 Office hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 1pm • 2pm – 4.30pm Appointments outside these hours by arrangement Postal Address: PO Box 1021, Nhulunbuy, NT 0881 Email: electorate.nhulunbuy@nt.gov.au Phone: 08 8987 0125 Fax: 08 8987 2388
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gove film society gets mad The Gove Film Society screening is this Friday, December 13, at 4C’s Community Centre, opposite the bakery. It’s a free screening, but please book tickets as there are limited seats. Doors, bar and food from from 7pm, movie starts 8pm. Full details and to reserve tickets: gpf-filmsociety.eventbrite. com.au/.
Nhulunbuy Corporation advises that the Swimming Pool will be closed to the General Public and Swimming Club Members to enable the Nhulunbuy High School End of Year Fun Day to be held When: Friday, December 13, 2013 Time: 8.30am to 2.30pm As our office will be closed from December 25, 2013 January 1, 2014, no new swimming pool memberships or renewals will be accepted during this period. Any inconvenience is regretted. Julie Bryce ACTiNg TowN AdmiNiSTrATor
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WEEKLY Every Wednesday. Barefoot Bowls at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm, followed by Karaoke. Every Wednesday. Open Mic Wednesdays - Walkabout Tavern from 8pm. Every Thursday. Badge Draw, Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm, followed by Karaoke. Every Friday. TGIF Weekly Draw, in the Walkabout Tavern from 4.30pm, prizes drawn at 6.30pm. Every Friday. Jag the Joker, Arnhem Club, tickets from 5-6pm, draw 6-9pm. Every Friday & Saturday. Double Trouble live in the Beer Garden, 9pm-3am @ The Arnhem Club. Every Friday & Saturday. DJ Wil.K The Baddist, live in The Jam, 9pm 'til late - Walkabout Tavern. Every Saturday. Goose Club (tickets on sale from 11.30am), and Jam Session from 1pm at the Arnhem Club. Every Monday. Trivia at the Arnhem Club, from 6-8pm. Every Tuesday. Pool Comp at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm.
JUST over a week from Rio Tinto’s announcement that they will curtail refinery operations from next month, and there are still more questions than answers and growing anxiety. Timing is terrible. We have families preparing to head off for Christmas and on holidays. Holidays which might not have been booked and paid for if they had known the uncertainty they face. We have local retailers stocked up for Christmas but a town full of cautious spenders. Timing of parliamentary sittings also meant I was out
Fri 13. Gove Film Society screening, 4C's Community Centre: Aussie movie Mad Bastards. Free entry, food and drinks available, doors open 7pm for an 8pm start. Sat 14. Women's Gift Exchange, Town Hall, from 6.30pm. Info, SMS: (0418 431 457). Sun 15. Kids Christmas Party, Town Hall, 2-5pm. Food, fun and Santa! Tickets, $20. Info, phone Di: (0400 490 857). Tue 17. Christmas Craft, Nhulunbuy Community Library, for Ages 6 and Up. 10am. Bookings and info: (8987 0860). Thu 19. Christmas Craft, Nhulunbuy Community Library, for Ages 6 and Up. 10am. Bookings and info: (8987 0860). Fri 20. Christmas Cracker with DJ Charly T, Walkabout Tavern, 9pm to late.
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of the community all of last week when I most wanted and needed to be home in the electorate. If I were to believe the rhetoric of the CLP government, during three long days of parliamentary debate, the Territory has never been better. The economy is booming and Territorians should be grateful for the many opportunities created under the leadership of chief minister Adam Giles and his deputy Dave Tollner. The reality is the cost of living has gone through the roof with utilities prices hiked up 30 per cent, educa-
TREASURES OF OUR TIME: The Late Dr Yunupingu shaking hands with former South African president Nelson Mandela at the University of Sydney in 2000. Photo courtesy: Yothu Yindi Foundation. Barayuwa Mununggurr, world and never forgotten by the Chairman of Laynhapuy Yolngu people of North Eastern Homelands Arnhem land.
tion is in tatters with savage cuts and the fourth largest regional town is to lose 1100 jobs and see its population dwindle to just 1500 people. I write ahead of a public meeting I’ve called to form a community reference group to ensure there is a strong and collective voice representing the diverse interests of all stakeholders. This will be the consultative group which Rio Tinto and the Australian and Territory governments must engage with during the transition phase. I still contest that timing of the transition phase is unacceptable.
We have heard nothing about structural adjustment packages for home and business owners. What of our community clubs and especially those with infrastructure, assets and considerable financial liabilities; the golf club, boat club, surf club, squash club, tennis club, fishing club, Gove Arts Theatre to name a few. With a reduced membership base, reduced volunteer base, how will they survive without support? Last week Arafura Dance finished the year with a spectacular concert and are ready to take enrolments for 2014.
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by NT Member for Nhulunbuy
LYNNE WALKER
The golf club held its AGM on the weekend and filled all positions and is making plans to meet the challenges of 2014. The surf club president has also issued an update to members advising that “with some hard work and unity we will get through this unstable period”. It’s that kind of resilience about our community that will help to get us all through.
Education department must give certainty
GIVEN recent events around the refinery closure there has been much discussion around the viability and future of government schools in Nhulunbuy. A senior delegation of Department of Education officers, led by CEO Mr Ken Davies, visited both Nhulunbuy Primary and High Schools on Tuesday, December 3. During the course of discussions it became apparent that there are continuing levels of uncertainty in a number of areas that are still unfolding, including - the exact scheduling
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man but a man for all humanity. He fought for all peoples’ rights by the example he set and the way he lived his life. We can all learn from the wonderful respect he showed for other people, even those who were very different to himself. He showed an amazing ability and willingness to reach out and communicate with people from every culture on this earth. Of course everybody knows the story of Nelson Mandela but I am still overcome with the deepest respect and admiration for him whenever I think about how this man spent 27 years in gaol, including under hard labour conditions, yet he came out of those terrible conditions after all those years, not as an angry man and not disliking the people who put him there, but as a man dedicated to reconciliation, freedom and justice for all. All of us here in the Homelands convey our sincere condolences to Madiba’s family and those that were close to him in South Africa. Madiba will be missed by the
Rio’s terrible timing increases anxiety
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Farewell Madiba, an inspiration to the world LAST Friday marked a sad day with news of the passing of a man who was our inspiration, and an inspiration to the world, Nelson Mandela. Since then, we have been reflecting on the loss of this great man. Many of my friends were in shock on the morning when we woke to this sad news. While Madiba was from far away South Africa, many people here felt close to him even though they had never met him. He was the father of reconciliation for so many people. He was a great leader who showed us all what true leadership is all about. All the people on the Homelands and around Yirrkala were quietly mourning in their own way as news of this great loss spread across the region. Indigenous people everywhere were proud of the contribution Madiba made to reconciliation across not only his own country, but across the world. He was not just a famous black
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of RTA personnel who will be leaving, and how this will impact on student numbers during 2014. What is apparent to staff at both schools is that a vote of confidence is needed to sustain the ‘consistency’ that Ken Davies refers to. Chief amongst this is Mr Davies giving certainty to the students enrolled in senior years’ programs as he indicated in outlining the “need for a proper year 11 and 12 program”. This over-establishment approach is precisely what is needed and Mr
Davies undertaking to “not be going to the numbers” in this regard is most welcome. There is however an obvious flow-on effect that students in middle, primary and pre-school programs should not be disadvantaged either, as presently staffing allocation to these groups will be examined during term 2. A fair solution needs to be sought that will provide a sustainable and consistent education to all students at all government schools in Nhulunbuy
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for all of 2014. I implore the Department of Education to send a clear message to families and all stakeholders and formally guarantee staffing levels for the whole of 2014 (as per the new staffing model) and prove that we are indeed open for business - thus giving the wider community certainty during what has proven thus far to be uncertain times. Martin Griffin, President. Arnhem Regional Council, Australian Education Union (N.T Branch)
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NEWS Ralpa graduates with Traditional Owners and local company leaders.
Westpac pledges to support Nhulunbuy
Ready to take on workforce and world AMID a tough time for Gove’s workforce, the achievement of one group of workers has still given the community cause to celebrate. A group of 11 men have graduated from a Ralpa work readiness program which prepares local Yolngu for life in a job. Over 10 weeks, the men learnt
important aspects of health and safety, workplace skills and about sorting out day-to-day work routines. They were given their certificates at a ceremony at Nhulunbuy’s ALERT facility last Thursday, November 28. As Senior Advisor for ALERT
(the team who runs the Ralpa program) Gary Barnes said much of this was new to the group, many of whom had never worked before. “Their attendance rates were outstanding, an average of 80 per cent across the board. It was a really positive group.” The Ralpa graduates have now moved into the Ralpa Community Extension Scheme, which started on Monday, where they work for eight weeks in various locations, including on constructions sites and at the hospital. After January 30, the hope is the graduates will then be able to move directly into permaRalpa graduates celebrating with ALERT staff and trainers on November 28. nent employment, in organisations such as
Deltareef, Gove District Hospital or Sodexo. General Manager of Gove Operations Ryan Cavanagh said getting young Yolngu men into the local workforce was a key cornerstone in the company’s Gove Agreement with Traditional Owners. He also said that with so much disappointing news around the town’s workforce at the moment, it was good for people to have something to celebrate. “We are very proud of them, as their families are, and we look forward to continuing this program into the future.” The ALERT team will begin recruiting for the next Ralpa in early 2014 with a planned commencement in late February. All interested candidates are encouraged to contact ALERT (8987 5240) to apply now.
Reference group to strengthen public voice A PUBLIC meeting is being held on Thursday, December 12, to form a Community Reference Group to ensure locals have a strong voice in planning the future for their region. Local member Lynne Walker is facilitating the meeting at the Nhulunbuy Town Hall from 5-6pm. “It is vital that this group be formed to represent the collective interests of our community” Ms Walker said. “This will be the consultative group which Rio
Tinto and the Australian and Territory governments must engage with during the transition phase and in a spirit of collaboration. We can’t sit back and wait any longer for these Governments to show they will act in the best interests of Gove residents.” She said that by holding a public meeting the town could be confident that the process of building the future was open and transparent and local stakeholders - traditional owners, business and home owners, clubs and community organisations,
children’s organisations, local government entities, unions, churches, schools and residents - could identify representatives to be part of this group. “In facilitating this meeting, I will be calling on those attending to be constructive and productive in what will be a single agenda item meeting - to form a community reference group. “For those unable to attend, but keen to put their hand up, please contact (8987 0125) or email lynne. walker@nt.gov.au.”
WESTPAC Bank have pledged their support to the people of Nhulunbuy during their transition into the future. A media release stated that they “share the concerns of the NT Government, territory and federal representatives, the local community of Nhulunbuy and the wider region of the north-eastern Arnhem Land about the impact of the decision to mothball production at the Gove alumina production facility”. “As a long-standing supporter of the region, Westpac wishes to re-assure everyone involved - in particular our customers - of our long-term commitment to Nhulunbuy and our expressed desire to work with all stakeholders to help the local community to overcome the challenges which it now faces.” As well as committing themselves to maintaining a presence in the town, the bank says they will provide immediate support on a local level from their branch in Nhulunbuy and their commercial banking team in the territory. From now they will be offering; • Advice to any customer who has concerns about their current financial position. • Access to, and time with, a financial planner for any employee at Gove who may be affected by the redundancy program. • Provision of short term additional loan repayment relief, where necessary, for customers impacted by the scaling back of operations at Gove. • Advice and guidance to small, medium and large business customers and corporate clients. In addition, Westpac said they stand ready to: • Engage with the local community to consider their immediate needs and develop a tailored package of assistance. • Work at territory and regional level on proposals to support and enhance economic development in the north-eastern Arnhem Land. • Raise through national and federal forums ways to provide a sustainable future for the Arnhem Land community. Speaking after meeting with the NT Government on Friday, December 6, Westpac’s Northern Territory Regional General Manager for Retail and Business Banking Mungo O’Brien said: “While we accept there will be many challenges and difficult times ahead, we are confident that by working together Nhulunbuy and the Arnhem Land can look forward to a brighter future. “There are understandable concerns amongst the local community about the immediate future but we want to assure the people of Nhulunbuy that we are here to help and support them.”
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Fabulous Fifties Christmas Party, Walkabout, Dec. 7 THE hard-working health workers from Gove District Hospital let their hair down last Saturday night, for their Christmas party at the Walkabout Lodge. The theme for the night was the ‘Fabulous Fifties’, which brought out the local domestic goddesses, James Deans, Marilyns and Fonzies for the occasion. Christmas hampers were gifted to the best dressed on the night - the delightfully bouffant Justine Porter picked up Best Dressed Lady, while hip cat Ivor Alexander scored the Best Dressed Gent.
ABOVE: Angelka Opie and Karen Herridge. RIGHT: Katrina Bromham, Taryn Dukes and Tessa Howson.
ABOVE: Walkabouters Lucy Warner and Marty Jones taking a spin in the pink Cadillac. BELOW: Elvie Vearncombe, Eva Simpson and Rhonda Ongheen.
Andrea Watkins, Michael Opie, Nari Fairbanks, Karen Herridge, Mary McKay and Ammi Cran. Wendy Allen and Belinda Verrall.
ABOVE LEFT: DOWN AT THE DINER: Bill Parmenter, Craig and Lisa Pullen and Sarah Luthy. ABOVE CENTRE: Greg Girle and Peter Chilcott. ABOVE RIGHT: Greer Ball gives hubby James a dust-up. FAR LEFT: TO YOUR HEALTH: Linda and Ivor Alexander. LEFT: Tim Ongheen and Glen Lynch. RIGHT: Jo McCall and Evan Thompson. FAR RIGHT: Mary and Mo McKay.
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CDU Graduates look towards tomorrow CHARLES Darw i n U n i v e r s i t y ’s annual presentation event in Nhulunbuy on Friday, November 29, was a welcome distraction from Gove’s current tough times. About 70 people gathered at the Walkabout Lodge to celebrate with some of the 168 students who completed qualifications in a variety of vocational disciplines during the year. Campus Administrator Wendy Gordon said there had been fears a community meeting in the Town Hall, which was taking place at the same time, may have adversely affected attendance at the presentation ceremony. “But that didn’t happen - the attendance exceeded our expectations, which was gratifying for our students and an endorsement for the rest of the university community in Nhulunbuy.” She said despite the uncertainties brought about by the announcement of the refinery’s closure, CDU was committed to adapting to the region’s circumstances. “We will continue to deliver training and provide support to students in 2014.” Director of Vocational Education and Training at CDU Dennis Tonkin said it was a great experience to see the students graduating. “And it’s a way of congratulating the students and wishing them the best for their future as they work and continue to study.” Mr Tonkin said one of the features of CDU was they were dual sector, and have a large vocational education and training area. “We deliver to 13,500 students, and we’re training them to get employment and providing them with practical technical skills and knowledge so they can work in the community.” Training members of remote communities remains a huge focus for CDU into the future.
CONGRATULATIONS: CDU Staff and graduates celebrate their successes in 2013.
LEFT: Some of the 2013 Charles Darwin University East Arnhem graduates. ABOVE: Graduates Elaine and Dana Yunupingu.
ABOVE LEFT: CDU staff Susan Whittome, Helena Hermanus, Neil Jones and John Crocker, Justin Busse, Dennis Tonkin, Bill Buckley, Geoff Turner at the Nhulunbuy presentation ceremony. ABOVE RIGHT: WINNER of the Adrian Wagg Memorial Training Award 2013 Rita Ngalmi (2nd from right) with, from left, Employment and Training Manager at ALPA Chris Hayward, Administration Manager at Laynha Leanne Edwards, Sally Wagg, Tim Wagg and Regional Training Coordinator for East Arnhem Andrew Peers. LEFT: Graduate of Certificate III in Library/Information Services Sarah Pidgeon, pictured with family Andrew, Zoe, Robyn, Nick and Kate. BELOW CENTRE: Graduate in Certificate II in Transport and Distribution, Yirralka ranger Darren O’Dwyer (with wife Cheryl). BELOW RIGHT: Winner of the Adrian Wagg Memorial Training Award Clifford Wanambi with CDU Lecturer Neil Jones.
Graduates Sharon Gurruwiwi, Linda, Alison, Hazel and Sylivia Yunupingu.
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THURSDAY 12
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine Christmas Special 1:00 Dragons Den 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Jimmy’s Christmas Food Factory 6:30 Antiques Master 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Exhumed 9:00 TBA 9:30 The Hour 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition 10:40 TBA 11:40 Criminal Justice 12:40 Parliament Question Time 1:40 Movie: “The Beguiled” (M n,s,v) 3:25 Movie: “On Dangerous Ground” (M v) 5:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 5:30 Eggheads
5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Movie: “Friends With Money” (M l,s,d) 2:30 National News Now 3:30 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Jimmy Conjecture 7:00 Getaway 8:00 Person Of Interest: Lady Killer 9:00 CSI: NY: Unwrapped 10:00 CSI: NY: Blacklist 11:00 Sullivan & Son 11:30 Extra 12:00 The Baron 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
FRIDAY 13
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 11:30 My Family 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 One Plus One 1:00 Hogfather 2:35 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast 6:25 Antiques Master 6:55 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Gardening Australia: Canberra Special - Costa, Sophie and Angus visit Canberra to explore the art of gardening and the science of horticulture by visiting some of the nation’s most innovative institutions. 8:30 The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency: The Big Bonanza 9:25 Death In Paradise: Impossible murders on a beautiful Caribbean island. Detective Inspector Richard Poole is the perfect man to solve them - if only he didn’t just hate sun, sea and sand. 10:25 ABC News: Late Edition 10:35 Hustle 11:35 Rage
5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 10:30 Extra 11:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 4:30 National News 5:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Bozeman Reaction - When their apartment is robbed, Leonard and Sheldon turn to their friends to create a state-of-the-art security system, and Sheldon struggles to cope. 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Einstein Approximation - Suffering from a case of “physicist’s block,” Sheldon’s search for the answer to a physics problem leads him to work at the Cheesecake Factory with Penny. 8:00 TBA 10:10 TBA 12:10 Movie: “Beautiful Kate” (MA l,n,a,s) - Ned Kendall returns to his family home to say goodbye to his dying father, only to have long-buried secrets from the family’s past awakened by memories of his beautiful sister. 1:30 Spyforce 3:00 Extra 3:30 Brand Developers / 4:00 Good Morning America
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 10:30 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Volcano: Fire On The Mountain” (PG v,a) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News At 4 4:30 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Better Homes And Gardens 8:00 TBA 10:15 Special: Alien Invasion - What if an extra-terrestrial force attacked Earth? What might that look like and how will the people of Earth respond? Experts reveal what could motivate alien invaders to attack Earth, and speculate on how the attack might play out - the strategy alien invaders might use and the most effective ways for humans to respond. 12:15 Off The Map: There’s Nothing To Fix 1:15 Harry’s Practice 1:40 Special: The Kimberley Coast 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 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 A South American Journey With Jonathon Dimbleby 8:35 The Bible: A History 9:35 As It Happened 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Sleeping Beauty” (MA s,n,l) - Follows the haunting story of a young university student who begins an erotic freelance job where she is sedated and sleeps in bed with paying customers, unaware of what they have done to her when she awakes. 12:55 Movie: “The Paranoids” (MA s) - Debut director Gabriel Medina delivers a tragicomedy of errors centring on Luciano, a paranoid narcoleptic, and his meandering struggle to finish a screenplay and enter the rarefied world of film production. 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 14
6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 Exhumed 12:30 At The Movies 1:30 Alexander McCall Smith 2:00 Mastercrafts: Stained Glass 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 11 - Dandenong Vs Sydney Uni 5:00 Great Southern Land: Great Australian Bite 6:00 Monty Don’s French Gardens: The Artistic Garden 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The Paradise 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Still Waters: It’s 1959, the maverick Dr Lucien Blake has returned to take over his deceased father’s medical practice. He also undertakes his other role as police surgeon with precision and gusto. 10:25 Upstairs Downstairs: All The Things You Are - Harry’s desire to impress Beryl leads him and Johnny into the world of boxing. Meanwhile, Lady Agnes is reacquainted with a familiar face who shows her an exciting world away from 165 Eaton Place. 11:25 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage
5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today - Saturday 9:30 Danoz Direct 10:30 Cybershack 11:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 2:00 The Cricket Show - Join Michael Slater and Brett Lee for all the latest news, updates and expert analysis on all the action as well as first-session recaps, player profiles, Master Classes, international and domestic updates, questions and feedback. 2:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 4:30 National News Saturday 5:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs New Zealand Live from the WACA, Perth, the Third Test. After losing The Ashes to England earlier in the year, can Australia push their home country advantage and take the First Test? 7:00 TBA 12:40 Movie: “The Bonfire Of The Vanities” (M l) - Financial “Master of the Universe” Sherman McCoy sees his life unravel when his mistress Maria Ruskin hits a boy with his car. 3:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 Brand Developers 4:30 Life Today With James Robison / 5:00 Wesley Impact
5:30 Saturday Disney 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:30 Dr Oz 12:30 V8 Xtra 1:00 That ‘70s Show 1:30 Slideshow 2:30 Movie: “Santa Buddies” (G) - The buddies are off on a jolly new adventure when Puppy Paws, pup of the legendary Santa Paws, and his friends travel to the North Pole to save Christmas from disaster. 4:30 Creek To Coast 5:00 Queensland Weekender - Dean Miller and his team cover the length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for weekends, short breaks and holidays. 5:30 Seven News 6:30 TBA 12:00 Movie: “Borderline Normal” (M a,s) - Two sensitive teenagers from broken homes find comfort in each other’s arms as they help one another to cope with the emotional loss of their families. 2:30 Harry’s Practice 3:00 It Is Written Oceania 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Dr Oz
5:00 World News 1:00 Becoming Traviata 3:00 James Rhodes: Piano Man 3:30 Looking For Picasso 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Finding Your Roots 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wild Iran 8:35 Shackleton: Death Or Glory - In January 2013 polar explorer Tim Jarvis set out to complete the ‘Shackleton Double’ – an authentic recreation of the epic journey undertaken by Sir Ernest Shackleton nearly 100 years before after his ship sank and his 27 man crew we marooned in Antarctica. 9:30 Movie: “Lantana” (M l,s,v,d) - When psychiatrist Valerie Somers goes missing, Detective Leon Zat is called to investigate, whose wife had been getting advice from Somers. 11:40 Movie: “Loft” (M l,s,v,d) - In Flemish. Five friends, all of them married, share a loft apartment to meet their mistresses. One day, they find the body of a young woman there and since there are only five keys to the loft, the five men begin to suspect each other of murder. 1:45 Shameless 3:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 15
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6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Weekend Breakfast 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Best Of Landline 1:00 The Paradise 2:00 Young Performers Awards 3:00 Football: W-League: Round 5 - Brisbane Roar Vs Adelaide United 5:00 Midsomer Murders 6:30 Boomtown 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Possum Wars: Every night around Australia, native possums scamper across rooftops in an endless quest for food and shelter. Forced out of their bush habitats by encroaching development, these mischievous marsupials swarm into cities. 8:30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Maple: Greenshaw’s Folly 10:00 A Beauty Is Born: Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty 10:55 My Prince 11:40 Movie: “Charade” (M v) - Screen legends Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn keep their cool under preposterous twists in a deadly chase through Parisian environs. 3:20 Rage 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 The Bionic Vet / 5:00 Order In The House
5:30 Weekend Today 8:30 Cybershack 9:30 Australian Fishing Championships 10:00 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 11:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs Englandm 2:00 The Cricket Show 2:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 4:30 National News Sunday 5:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 The Mentalist: Wedding In Red 9:30 Unforgettable: Day Of The Jackie 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Coup de Grace - The team investigates the accidental shooting of an off-duty cop by another cop, whose unabashed racial bias raises the possibility that the shooting was not accidental. 11:30 Deep Water 12:00 Survivors 1:05 Impractical Jokers 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America - Sunday 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
5:30 Sofia The First 6:00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:30 Kochie’s Business Builders 11:00 That ‘70s Show 11:30 Dr Oz 12:30 New Zealand On A Plate 1:00 Movie: “Leatherheads” (PG v,l) 3:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 The Great South East 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line 6:30 Coastwatch 7:00 Wild Planet: North America 8:00 Bones: The Mystery In The Meat - The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a food scientist whose remains were tossed in a meat grinder and mixed into cans of stew served in a school cafeteria. 9:00 Castle: Cisciple / A Deadly Game 11:00 Whitney 12:00 Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum 1:30 Home Shopping 2:30 NBC Today 3:30 NBC Meet The Press 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
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5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 10:30 Extra 11:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 2:00 The Cricket Show 2:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 4:30 National News 5:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Adhesive Duck Deficiency 8:30 2 Broke Girls: And The First Day Of School 9:00 Two And A Half Men: On Vodka, On Soad, On Blender, On Mixer! 9:30 TBA 12:10 Nitro Circus Live 12:30 Impractical Jokers: Panty Raid - The guys may be rubbing people the wrong way when they attempt to massage beachgoers on the boardwalk. Later, they head to Times Square to broadcast the news, and try their hands (and feet) at teaching karate 1:00 Extra 1:30 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Den Brother” (M v,l) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News At 4 4:30 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer 7:00 Dog Patrol 7:30 TBA 9:30 Suits 11:00 Mistresses: When One Door Closes... - The judge delivers a shocking ruling in Grey Vs Kim. While the case is closed, there is even more trouble on the horizon for Karen. Paul helps a frantic April search for Lucy after the school reports that she’s gone missing. 12:00 30 Rock 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Sons And Daughters 3:30 NBC Today 4:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Words Of Captain Scott 1:55 Planet Egypt 2:50 My Grandmother Beijing 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Monster Moves: Titanic Train Trek 8:30 America’s Stoned Kids 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 and Johanne sneak into Hellfish at night and come across something strange. They overhear Bosse Nova talking about the infamous serpent Tulla, and despite Salmander’s chronic seasickness he decides to defy his fear and look into this phenomenon. 12:00 Shorts On Screen 12:35 Freddie Flintoff Versus The World 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 17
IMPARJA
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine Christmas Special 1:00 Rick Stein’s India 2:00 The Dolphins Of Shark Bay 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 River Cottage: Christmas Special 6:45 Little Crackers 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Christmas With Poh 8:30 Nigellissima: An Italian Inspired Christmas 9:30 ABBA: Bang A Boomerang 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition 10:40 Orbit: Earth’s Extraordinary Journey 11:40 The Big Steal 1:20 Movie: “Fat City” (M a) - An off-beat drama that focuses on the flotsam and jetsam of a small western town; and on Tully, a boxer who is trying to re-establish himself as a fighter. 2:55 Songs Of Praise 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 11 - Dandenong Vs Sydney Uni 5:30 Eggheads
5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 10:30 Extra 11:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 2:00 The Cricket Show 2:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 4:30 National News 5:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 7:30 House Husbands: Desperate to prove his manhood to his wife and friends, Mark creates major problems for Justin’s home renovation. Justin takes extreme measures to earn some quick cash for emergency work on his house. 8:30 TBA 11:30 20/20 12:30 Extra: Co-hosts Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos reporting in front of a live audience from The Grove in Los Angeles. Catch up on all the latest in Hollywood’s current affairs as we find out what the world’s hottest stars have been up to this week. 1:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today
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5:00 World News 1:00 Celtic Woman: Home For Christmas 2:00 Hary Janos: Musical Fairytale 2:30 Dream Of Hope 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. 8:30 The Network 9:30 Coppers 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Masters Of Sex 12:00 Prisoners Of War 1:00 Nuclear Meltdown 1:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
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5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Police Academy 2:30 National News Now 3:30 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Gorilla Experiment 7:00 Makeover Street - Christmas Edition 8:30 Hostages 9:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Dead Air 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Double Fault - The CSIs investigate a case involving a rising tennis star, and react to news that Hodges is engaged to an Italian beauty. 11:30 Dallas 12:30 Extra 1:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Hatching Pete” (G) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News At 4 4:30 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer 7:00 Mighty Planes 8:00 TBA 10:45 Travel Unravelled 11:10 Cougar Town: Saving Grace - Travis and Andy take a backseat to Bobby’s new tomboy friend, Riggs. Grayson sparks a religious debate when he sighs during Jules’ family prayer. And the Cul-De-Sac Crew form a dodgeball league, but Andy’s attention toward another girl leads to a brawl with a group of pre-teens. 11:30 The Cult: Homecoming 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Sons And Daughters 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 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 Lions On The Move 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: For Better Or Worse 9:30 Borgen 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Prisoners Of War: The Kidnapping 12:10 Movie: “Nobody Else But You” (M s,n,a,l) - In French. Rousseau is a best-selling crime novelist from Paris, who can’t seem to get over his writer’s block. He takes a trip to the coldest village in France, where a local beauty named Candice Lecoeur has been found dead. Candice believed she was the reincarnation of Marilyn Monroe after going under hypnosis, and her death is ruled a suicide cause by sleeping pills. 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
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5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Dead Before Dawn” (M v,a) 1:30 The Daily Edition 2:30 The Chase 3:30 Seven News at 4 4:30 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 TBA 7:00 How I Met Your Mother 8:00 Grey’s Anatomy: Two Against One - The issues between Meredith and Cristina hit a boiling point when one of them ultimately betrays the other at the hospital. 9:00 Scandal 10:00 The Amazing Race 11:00 Grimm 12:00 Harry’s Practice 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 7:30 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: Beer 8:30 Two Greedy Italians: Saints And Miracles - In this final episode, religious sceptic Antonio and fanatical believer Gennaro eat their way along a culinary pilgrimage through Puglia’s monasteries, holy shrines and festivals to discover whether food and religion are still as closely linked as they were in their youth. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 Thursday FC 12:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 2:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
CROSSWORD No. 178
SUDOKU No. 178
Your Lucky
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) You may end up doing more than your fair share of work this week. Don’t let yourself be pressurised. Delegate work where you can! Romance. Your relationship may be a little heavy-going at the moment. However, your partner will not let you down if you need them. You need to remain strong!
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You have forgotten some previously easily recalled information. Review old books and include some more current knowledge on the subject to advance your knowledge. Romance. An old relationship will be in focus this week. Try not to reflect too much on this person for the time being. It ended for a reason!
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
FOR KIDS
You will have a lot of energy this week, but could make a mistake because you are not thinking clearly enough about what you are doing. Concentrate on what is in front of you! Romance. You may be more concerned about the way you look than your partner does. They may need to improve their appearance.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A social gathering will remind you to be open to meeting others. You need to stray from your group of friends and get some new insight. Romance. This will be a great time for your relationship. You may be tempted, but don’t boss your partner around too much. They need to feel in complete control of their life.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Don’t become jealous because of a friend’s success. Congratulate them for their accomplishment. They have worked hard to get where they are. Romance. You may be embarking on a new relationship this coming week. Be sure to put your best foot forward. You don’t want to mislead a potential partner.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
FINDWORD No. 178 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
You will receive some money from an unexpected source. If you can, save it rather than spend it because you may be short of cash in the next few weeks. Romance. Your partner will have a suggestion which is worth taking up. It’s not often they feel so strongly about something. They’ll be happy you’re on board.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Try not to let yourself be dragged into something that could be difficult to get out of. Be sure to read the fine print! Romance. The more honest you are with yourself about recent events, the more chance you have of improving the situation. Try to keep your feet on the ground and your partner may do the same.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
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Try not to be too negative about your job. There are some hidden benefits that you may have been taking for granted. Look for the perks and make a list! Romance. A romance which appears to have lost momentum may suddenly pick up speed. You will need to prepare yourself for this change of pace.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A somewhat pointed remark about your appearance may take you by surprise. Try to think of something to say back to this person! Romance. A few changes in your relationship would strengthen it substantially. Don’t be afraid to make your point! Your partner may wish to change the same things!
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) Try not to take any unnecessary risks this week. An opportunity which seems worthwhile could have hidden dangers. Take it one step at a time. Romance. An important decision will be easier if you don’t try to analyse it too much. You need to look at the basics of the situation versus the details of it.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.
–Pablo Picasso
SOLUTIONS No. 178
You won’t be satisfied until you have gotten to the bottom of recent events. Identify the key points and ask witnesses their side of the story. Romance. You may find yourself getting involved in a situation with your partner that is not easy to get out of. Take things slowly this coming week and tread lightly.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) A small concession will help you to get what you are after. Don’t be afraid to give up something of value. You may have to give a little to get a lot. Romance. The Moon/Uranus Midpoint in your sign may attract a rather unusual person to you. You may not be ready for someone like this in your life.
Arafura Times
11 - 17 December 2013 – 13
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Position Vacant An opportunity exists for a sterilisation assistant to join our fantastic team. We are looking for someone with exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work unsupervised. Experience in infection control preferred but not essential. On the job training will be provided. This position is casual with flexible working hours and would suit someone studying or a parent limited to working within school hours. All applications should be forwarded to: Oral Health Coordinator PO Box 2020 Nhulunbuy, 0881 NT Or email sharni.bartlett@laynhapuy.com.au Applications will be accepted until the close of business on Friday, January 3, 2014.
East Arnhem Shire Council TENDER NOTICE
SUPPLY OF MOTOR VEHICLES TENDER No. F1314.03 Closing: 14:00PM CST, December 18, 2013 3x Toyota Troopcarrier 1x Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Ute 1x Toyota Landcruiser Prado GX 1x Toyota Hilux Single Cab Ute 4x4 1x 2010 CAT 262C Skidsteer The vehicles are offered for sale in an “as is, where is” condition. Access and download tender documents online at www.tenders.net/buyer/easc Interested and eligible bidders are to submit their tender via electronic lodging on www.tenders.net/buyer/easc by the closing date.
ASSURE PROGRAMS 1800 808 374 The Assure Programs Counselling Service is a confidential, independent and voluntary service. We are an external provider that is funded by Rio Tinto Alcan with an aim to assist anyone involved with the community of Nhulunbuy navigate the challenges of life. We provide free, short-term personal counselling in addition to financial counselling. Have a think about the following questions: • Have you recently felt down, sad, uncertain, angry, or overwhelmed? • Are you more irritable than usual? • Are you, your family, or friends facing challenges and not your normal selves? • Might developing some stress-busting strategies be helpful not only for yourself, but your family and friends? • Might you just want to soundboard some of your concerns with someone be helpful? How about these questions about your financial situation: • Are you concerned about your financial future? • Are you uncertain about your financial planning options? • Might some support around your money and debt management be helpful? • Might exploring options with an expert finance professional be helpful? • Will developing a personalised game plan support you in your decision-making? If you answered yes to any of these questions, having a chat with an expert from Assure Programs would likely be useful. To access either the personal counselling or financial counselling service, you will need to call Assure Programs on 1800 808 374 and offer your name and number to our Intake Team. Following this, one of our on site psychologists based in Nhulunbuy will call you back to discuss your needs and schedule you in for a telephone or face to face appointment at a suitable time that works best for you. Have a chat. It will do you a world of good!
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NCC CONFIRMS THEY’RE HERE TO STAY THUNDEROUS applause greeted Chief Executive of NT Christian Schools Geoff Bateman’s recent announcement that, despite Rio Tinto closing the refinery, Nhulunbuy Christian College is here to stay. He spoke at the college’s annual Thanksgiving and Awards evening last week. “Although we are gathered to celebrate a great year of NCC, the recent decision by Rio Tinto has caused us all uncertainty and understandable anxiety. “It is timely and right for me as CEO of NT Christian Schools to look you in the eye and tell you that NCC is here and here to stay. “Nothing has changed our commitment to you, the children, parents and staff of the school.
“Nothing has changed our commitment to providing education in a Christian context in this town.” As CEO of NTCS, Mr Bateman was always intending to visit the school to be part of end of year celebration of student achievements, but his public confirmation that NCC is here to stay well into the future was welcome news to College friends and families and the wider Nhulunbuy community. Mr Bateman stated a rumour that NCC would close after 2014 was uninformed and false. “I know things will inevitably change over the coming weeks and months. We need to be attentive to the reality of these changes, but we will be dealing with those changes with positivity and hope. “NT Christian Schools has made
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a commitment to NCC staff that their GEOFF BATEMAN jobs are secure for the duration of 2014 It is timely and right for me as CEO of NT at least. Christian Schools to look you in the eye and tell “Our newly appointed Principal you that NCC is here and here to stay. and three new staff Nothing has changed our commitment to you, the children, members have all recommitted to parents and staff of the school. coming and joining us despite the important to us. as it is now. uncertainty. “Mixed with the sadness comes a “We are all on a journey. “NCC has an opportunity and a celebration of love and care, friendship “I invite you to continue to travel responsibility to be a sanctuary of and community we have experienced that journey with us for as long as peace and safety for your children.” and treasured together. you are able - be that a matter of days, He said there would be times of “We want to continue to offer that weeks, months or years. sadness and grief as the school says same love, care and community for “And when the time comes for the goodbye to some students and families. years to come.” goodbyes, let’s do that in a spirit of “But grief only exists as we contemHe said that of course, the College celebration of what we have shared plate or experience loss of something will not be the same in a year’s time together.”
LEFT: Transition student Patrick O’Brien shows off his award for Academic Excellence at NCC’s annual Thanksgiving and Awards evening. RIGHT: Middle School Drama student Kaneesha Wagg adds colour and fun to the circus themed lunchtime which was part of the drama classes’ assessment for the year. BELOW LEFT: Denver Shine from the Middle School Drama class displays her ballet training during the Circus themed lunch time. BELOW CENTRE: Mrs Kylie Whyte looks on as Mrs Kanissa Bailey presents medals to the Transition class of 2013. BELOW RIGHT: The music and fun of the Circus lunchtime was a bonus surprise for Orientation Day students like Mackenzie Asplin, seen here with NCC Year 7 student Lara Stimpson.
BELOW: Kira Whyte, Deborah Hermanus and Johanna Fulton were on hand to welcome students to the 2014 Class Year 7 Orientation Day, including Molly Chrzanowski (second from left).
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Fees & Charges 2014 Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited wishes to advise that the Fees & Charges for 2014 will increase from 1 January 2014. An updated version of the Fees & Charges for 2014 will be available from the Nhulunbuy Corporation’s office (upstairs from Westpac) and the website – www.ncl.net.au. Julie Bryce ACTING TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Arafura Times
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ENVIRONMENT
Latram River closed for the wet
Permit-free fishing in Gove secured
THE permit-free fishing future of Nhulunbuy has been secured. At a recent Full Council Meeting of the Northern Land Council (NLC) an agreement to continue to allow permit-free fishing access to the Nhulunbuy area was ratified. The 2008 Blue Mud Bay High Court decision ruled that a permit was required to access intertidal water over Aboriginal land. Around 80 per cent of the NT’s coastline is Aboriginal land. Minister for Fisheries Willem Westra van Holthe said the Territory Government wanted to see as much permit-free access of NT waters as possible. “The NLC in consultation with the Territory Government has decided to extend the negotiating period until June 30, 2014,” Mr Westra van Holthe said. “This means that recreational and commercial fishers can access areas still being negotiated without a permit. “This also means that the ongoing negotiations do not have to be rushed.” He said that due to the geographical area they are negotiating over, and the numerous Traditional Owner groups involved, it was a slow process. “However, it is crucially important that we get it right the first time. “The Nhulunbuy agreement is the fifth agreement to be ratified by the Northern Land Council for permit -free access.” He said the Territory Government, the NLC and Traditional Owners would continue to work together to achieve a mutually agreeable outcome. He also said this ratification would bring greater certainty for the future of permit free fishing for non-Indigenous commercial and recreational fishers in the Nhulunbuy region.
ABOVE: Track work at Latram during the last wet season. LEFT: Dhimurru Miyalk rangers Grace Wunungmurra, Wangawuy Mununggirritj and Yupunu Marika with Dhimurru nursery stock heading to Latram to plant re-veg. IT’S that time of the year again folks! Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation has officially closed the Latram River recreational area until further notice. This action is to prevent further damage from recent rain that has caused damage to the access tracks that have been repaired in recent years and to also allow the existing revegetation to grow strong and sturdy undisturbed. Crocodiles are moving up stream around this time too so be aware of the dangers. This is the second time the Latram has been closed for the wet season and as you may have noticed the bare earth eroded gullies on site are starting their
recovery well with new shoots around existing trees and previous rehab planting growing extremely well. Dhimurru rangers have maintained barrier fencing and bollards all year to protect the fragile environments that will continue to be revegetated in the coming months and years. Rangers will continue to plant native species from the local area to repair years of erosion. All this effort by the Dhimurru rangers and community support will someday bring this area to its former glory and provide shade and aesthetics for all the community to enjoy. Unfortunately some mindless individuals have caused vandalism
to your camping infrastructure this year with graffiti and cutting down live trees near the camping areas minimising shade trees. Last wet someone tried to rip off the boom gate, so please contact our office if you see anything or anyone acting in a suspicious or disorderly fashion. We do have hidden cameras throughout our IPA at vandalism hotspots. It is this behaviour that upsets traditional owners and they can and will close areas if they see fit. Dhimurru apologises for the inconvenience especially before the Christmas break, however, there are plenty of other general permit recreational areas that are open including Goanna.
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Nhulunbuy Community Guide Community organisations Arafura Dance Assoc. Contact: President Lesley Tankard P: 8987 2136 A/H.
Nhulunbuy Toy Library Contact: Lorretta Peirce M: 04130913 127 E: westrett@optusnet.com.au Lodge Arafura Contact: Secretary P: 0418 831 120 or 0437 272 210
Arnhem Early Learning Centre Contact: Director 8987 1004 E: aelcdirector@bigpond.com
East Arnhem Land Tourism Association Contact: John Tourish P: 8939 2000
Arnhem Gun Club Contact: President, Grub Stevens E: grub.gove@bigpond.com Arnhem Land Bowls Club Contact: Secretary Lisa Pullen P: 0418 609 807
East Arnhem Rugby Union Contact: Eddie P: 0407 002 357
Arnhem Writers Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490 Australian Breastfeeding Assoc. Contact: Meaghan Kennedy P: 0438 175 260 Helpline:1800 686 2686 E: nhulunbuyba@gmail.com Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre P: 8987 1701 E: art@yirrkala.com Captain Cook Comunity Centre Captain Cook Community Centre President: Richard Webb M: 0404 351 839 E: richard.webb@riotinto.com Endeavour Room Bookings: Contact: Lorretta Peirce M: 04130913 127 E: westrett@optusnet.com.au Gove Arts Theatre Contact: Chris Andrews P: 0428 856 392 E: sma44324@bigpond.com Nhulunbuy Playgroup Contact: Cassie McIllree P: 0418 322 719 E: nhulunbuyplaygroup@gmail.com
Gove Peninsula Festival Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490 E: govefestival@yahoo.com.au Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club Contact: Chris Putland P: 8987 8083
Gove Touch Footy Contact: Victoria Mastin E: secretarygtouch@hotmail.com Gove Volleyball Assoc. Contact: Fred Rowe - Pres P: 0417 080 579 E: fredntash@froggy.com.au
Gove 8 Ball Contact: Adam White P: 0438 809 620
Junior 8 Ball Contact: Marian Richter P: 0402 355 499
Gove Astronomy Club Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490
MOPS Contact: Katie Hovenden P: 8987 1607
Gove Country Golf Club & Gove Country Golf Club - Juniors Contact: Jamie Henderson E: manager@gcgc.com.au P: 8987 3191
Nhulunbuy Amateur Swimming Club Contact: Stephen Wolfaardt P: 0488 082 503
Gove Junior Football Club Contact: David Hill P: 0438 861 599 Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094
Oasis Play Time Contact: Nisha, P: 0437 141 291 Old Codgers: Contact: Shane Ogg P: 0423 172 139 Queens Bus (Variety NT) Contact: Angie Moyle P: 0408 838 498 or Facebook us at: Queens - Variety NT Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005 RSPCA: Contact: RSPCA Volunteer P: 0437 526 502
Nhulunbuy BMX Club Inc Contact: Donna Leahy, Secretary P: 0409 173 562 Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre Contact: NCNC Director P: 08 8987 2191 E: ncnc@email.voicetalk.com.au Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club Contact: Pete McKormack P: 0447 801 141
Gove Netball Assoc. Contact: Helen Clark - Pres P: 8987 3728 M: 0438 873 728
Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Dan Wagg P: 0409 679 938 Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264
Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640
8EAR Community Radio (Gove FM) Contact: Michael Stimpson P: 8987 1500 E: admin@govefm.com.au
Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530
Nhulunbuy Child Care Services Inc. Contact: Maria Akapita (Director) P: 8987 3311 F: 8987 3097 E: nhulunbuychildcare@bigpond.com
Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club Contact: Ian Shepherd P: 0412 892 703
Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie, P: 8987 1272 Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525 TourDeArnhemland Contact: Des O’Sullivan P: 0418 840 957 E: tourdearnhemland@hotmail.com T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training Contact: Grahame Deppeler P: 0439 033 688
Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 11
Thu 12
Fri 13
Time 0258 0912 1455 2128
Time 0350 1016 1606 2224
Time 0447 1124 1734 2323
Ht 2.85 1.33 2.75 0.94
Ht 2.85 1.29 2.55 1.12
Sat 14 Ht 2.87 1.21 2.45 1.28
Time 0546 1235 1901
Ht 2.91 1.09 2.46
Sun 15
Mon 16
Tue 17
Time 0028 0643 1338 2006
Time 0137 0735 1428 2057
Time 0236 0820 1509 2140
Ht 1.41 2.97 0.96 2.54
Ht 1.49 3.03 0.84 2.62
FULL MOON
Ht 1.52 3.09 0.76 2.68
NOTE: these are predictions only, subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions. It is recommended you use this table as a guide only.
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Church services
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Vigil Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday Service 8.30am OASIS Christian Assembly Pastor Phil Sampson – Ph: 8987 1522 / 8987 1369 Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 8987 2375 / 0419 465 045 Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Hala Tupou – Ph: 8987 3553 Nhulunbuy Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am at Town Hall – Ph: 8987 1256 Uniting Church: Sunday Service 9.30am Hazel Trudgen – Ph: 8987 3545 Mobile 0413 536 877 Forward in Faith Ministries Sunday: 10am – 12.30pm. Endeavour Room at the Captain Cook Community Centre. Ph: 0434 059611 or 8987 8268. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brother Forbes 0428 767 616 – Sunday 10am.
WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE
NHULUNBUY
Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: Stephanie Freeman P: 0400 172 599 E: stephfreeman@live.com.au Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Group Leader E: gl.nhulunbuy@nthq.scouts.com.au
W/E Dec 01 W/E Dec 01 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage
Day
Total Per head Total Per head Total Per head Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt
Monday 25/11
4475
1178
6700
1763
-2225
-585
Tuesday 26/11
4647
1223
5300
1395
-653
-172
Wednesday 27/11
5199
1368
5100
1342
99
26
Thursday 28/11
5191
1366
5000
1316
191
50
Friday 29/11
4968
1307
4800
1263
168
44
Saturday 30/11
5012
1319
4000
1053
1012
266
1165
4100
1079
328
86
8926 35000
9211
-1080
-285
Sunday 01/12 TOTAL
4428 33920
Other Cities Av. Consumption / Head of Pop. Brisbane 270 • Darwin 1100 • Perth 340
Weather details o
We thank you for your cooperation and support at this time and with this closure it will benefit your camping experience once the dry season arrives around April/May. Please call into our office or phone (8939 2700) if you have any questions regarding access to Dhimurru’s Designated Recreation Areas, conditions of tracks within the IPA or if you can provide feedback on track conditions yourself. Dhimurru also appreciate any feedback on the condition of all recreational areas like trees down, unclean toilets or vandalism so we can act promptly on any tasks that need to be done. Thank-you! Paul Augustin Dhimurru Project Facilitator
Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 2 31.8 23.4 TCE Tuesday 3 30.9 23.9 4.8 Wednesday 4 32.3 23.1 4.6 Thursday 5 32.2 22.5 TCE Friday 5 33.2 22.6 TCE Saturday 7 34.1 23.8 TCE Sunday 8 33.4 22.8 TCE Monthly total rainfall to date: 20.8mm
Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Dec 02 to Sunday, Dec 08
Mean sea level pressure Max: 1011.3 hPa on Monday Min: 1005.8 hPa on Thursday Averages for the month of November Max temp: 32.9 Min temp: 24.6 Rainfall: 181.2 mm
SPORT
Eye of the Tigers at touch footy finals Words: VIC MASTIN Photos: SHAWN KIDNER
Player Paul Dalton runs in a try for Tigers.
BODIES were put on the line on Saturday, November 30, for Gove Touch Football finals as the season came to an end. Fortunately, the rain stayed away to allow for semi-final games to be played, and then to continue on with A and B Grade grand finals. The B Grade final ended with a close win to Yirrkala Conquerlators against Whanau, and the Tigers came away with victory for A Grade against Alert Mosquitoes. Sarah Mitchell and Luke Shilton were awarded Best and Fairest on field for A Grade, with both players showing great commitment to the team. Zoe Pidgeon and Jamie Wunungmurra were the deserving B Grade Best and Fairest on Field for their efforts on the night. A huge congratulations goes out to Matt
B Grade finalist teams the Yirrkala Conquerlators and Whanau.
Houston and Emma Whitmore being awarded as players of the season for A Grade, and Nathan Djerrkura and Courtney Hodgson for B Grade. A brand new committee took over only a couple of weeks before the season’s start date. The committee eventually found their feet and have come out with great success for their first season. Rebecca Shilton also did an amazing job in introducing some junior training with hope to bring in a full junior touch competition next season. Treasurer Zoe Vitlin passed on a “thanks to all who have been a part of the comp - that includes refs, players and supporters”. “We look forward to next year - whatever it may bring. Again we thank every one of you.” A huge credit goes to the committee for their tireless efforts.
Some young touch footy fans watching the onfield action unfold.
A Grade finalist teams Tigers and the Alert Mosquitoes.
Gove Touch Football Association President Standford Forbes presents the Best and Fairest EYE OF THE TIGER: Tigers win the A Grade touch football competition for 2013. Awards.
Best and Fairest girl in winning team the Tigers Sarah Mitchell.
GAFL champions toast a winning year
ABOVE: Best Utility Player Daryl Lacey. BELOW: Best Centreman Kevin Austral.
GAFL Cup winners for 2013, team Nguykal, wrapped up a bumper year with their presentation night at the Arnhem Club on Saturday, November 30. The night was very well attended and many photos were flashed up on the big screen as well as a great video of the Grand Final. Damien Djerrkura opened proceedings and then the two coaches Mungurrapin Maymuru and Des O’Sullivan handed out the awards to the players.
Best and Fairest for the 2013 premiership went to Muzza Marika for a truly outstanding season, and the Djerrkura Award for leadership went to captain Gatha Mununggurr. It was a night to celebrate many things, including Jamie Wunungmurra’s award for GAFL leading goal scorer 2013, Nathan Djerrkura’s for GAFL Best and Fairest 2013 and Rob Clements as the Grand Final best player. Also, congratulations go to Fiona and Gerry on the birth of
The Coaches’ Award was presented to Tony Wanambi by coach Mungurrapin Maymuru.
their beautiful son since the grand final, as well as Nathan Djerrkura for his New York marathon run in November, and to East Journey for a successful tour to Broome. It was a great night, well attended by the Nguykal faithful, and plans are in place to do it all again in 2014. Des O’Sullivan, Nguykal coach Pictured are just a few of the many talented winners ABOVE: Most Consistent Player Dhangatji from Nguykal. Mununggurr. BELOW: Rising Star Gini Gini Wurramarrba.
Best Backline Player Roland Garrawurra.
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ADA’S END OF YEAR EXTRAVAGANZA, NOV. 29
PHOTOS ESTHER RIKA
The Grand Finale of the Nutcracker Ballet had a standing ovation from the audience. Photo: M Garrick. THE Arafura Dance Association have capped off a massive 2013 with what may have been their grandest-ever dance display. The ADA’s End of Year Extravaganza brought nearly 200 children, teenagers and adults on to the stage for three nights of dance routines in genres from hip-hop to jazz, ballet and much more. The first night was held in Nhulunbuy’s Town Hall on Friday, November 29, with further performances the following two days.
The show went for three hours, and included all the dance students who had taken part in ADA classes throughout the year. Next year, ADA will face a brave new world; a new committee and a new outlook for the region. Incoming President Belinda Verrall said she wanted to give a massive thank you to outgoing President Lesley Tankard. “Lesley was so wonderful and worked so hard for the association
all year, and we’re all grateful for everything she did.” Ms Tankard’s daughter, Emily, one of ADA’s most-promising young dancers, will also be departing from the town from next year, to take up study at a performing arts college in Sydney. Also departing will be outstanding dancer Tayla Miegel, who will be heading off for boarding school in Adelaide. Ms Verrall also put ADA’s thanks out to all the dance teachers, students, committee members and sponsors
throughout the year. “ADA gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the local businesses and people whose contributions assisted greatly in making it a successful year.” Alcohol and Drugs Rehabilitation Services, Arnhem Land Craft and Picture Framing, Arnhem Club, Arafura Times, Amcal Pharmacy, Beth from Kamayan Café, Brad Cary Autos, BIG Carpentry, Chantelle Venter - Playball, Dave Miegel Plumber and Gas Fitter, Esther Rika, Gove Dental Centre, Gove
Tackle and Outdoors, Gove BP Station, Lynne Walker, Maria Slatter, Michael Stimpson and Gove FM, Mitre 10/IGA, Nhulunbuy Corporation, Nhulunbuy Primary School, Pacific Aluminium, Rotary Club, Woolworths, Walkabout Lodge and Josh McKeough. Despite Rio Tinto’s news that the refinery will be shutting, ADA have said enrolments for 2014 will still be going ahead. For more information, contact Belinda (Belinda_verrall@hotmail.com).
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The two dancers at the front, left, the Nutcracker (Tayla Miegal) and the Sugar Plub Fairy (Emily Tankard) will be leaving Gove next year to pursue dance and boarding school.
Highland Pre-Grade dancers Elysia Davis, Naomi Smith and Amelia Weston. Dancers Charlotte Piper, Tayla Miegel, Emily Tankard, Milly McDonald and Tayla Edwards.
Jazz Silver Medal kids perform ‘Wings’. James Bond Theme danced by the Tap Gold Medal students.
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Little doggy dancers in the
Brolgas Nesting contemporary dance. Jazz Bronze Medal: What I Was Born To Do.
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Highland dancers Alicia Wong and Emily Tankard. Grand Finale of the James Bond - 007 performance.
Young jazz dancers do ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’.
TAKING THE LEAD: Jazz girls dancing to Katy Perry’s ‘Roar’.
A few of the young jazz starlets dancing ‘Walking on Sunshine’.
From the Nutcracker Ballet: Sugar Plum Fairy Helpers.
Tap Test One: Grace Wise, Sienna Gomez, Patrick Adams and Tui Cavanagh.
The wee Buttercups needed some inspiration from dance teacher Rachael Wallis.
Scene from the Nutcracker Finale.
Young hip-hop dance students performed House of Pain’s ‘Jump Around’.
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