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Chair of the East Arnhem Chamber of Commerce Dave Suter has questioned why Gove was left out of a recent boost to Top End asylum seeker centres. Here, he stands in front of the government-run detention facility on Melville Bay Road, built in 2006 to hold illegal fishermen caught off Gove waters for the short-term.
By MATT GARRICK
NOT a cent from a new $48 million government package to support asylum seeker centres in the Northern Territory will go to Gove, a decision that has frustrated local leaders.
Gove farewells a good friend
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Minister for Immigration Scott Morrison travelled to Darwin last week, where they announced that the NT Police Force would receive $48m to bolster resources for maintaining police presence at Top End asylum-seeker detention facilities. This move to cement Darwin as an asylum seeker hub of Northern Australia has provoked questions about why Gove has been ignored from the conversation. Chair of the East Arnhem Chamber of Commerce Dave Suter said Gove would have the facilities to house low-
risk asylum seekers, who could bring a boost to the town’s flagging economy. “If they’re crowning Darwin as the capital city for detention centres in the north, then why can’t some of that happen over here while we’re in a status of decline?
“It’s certainly one of the options that could help rebuild this community.” Although a governmentrun facility already exists on Melville Bay Road, built in 2006 as short-term detention for illegal fishermen caught off the coast, Mr Suter said it would be too small to house
asylum seekers. He instead suggested that houses left empty by Rio refinery workers exiting the town could be used to facilitate a low-security asylum seeker centre. He said 600 houses set to be vacated could be used for this purpose.
“You wouldn’t need to build fences - where are they going to go? “Once you’ve processed them, fingerprinted and photographed them, they’re in the system - if they ever get caught out, they’d be in trouble.” Continued Page 7 >>
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ABOVE:TOUGH WORK BEING A STAR: Dancer Fellatia Lowball preparing for the photo shoot. RIGHT: SHE WILL SURVIVE: The fabulous X-Tina Scrote preparing for the Gove Arts Theatre promotional photo shoot. LOCALS can head bush to go camping, but, if they want to get a bit camp, they’d be much better off staying in town for Gove Arts Theatre’s (GAT) upcoming event. Going off the success of past screenings of Mamma Mia! and the Rocky Horror Picture Show, GAT will be holding their third-ever Audience Participation Movie Night later this month, on March 29. The glittery musical spectacular The Adventures
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of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert will be screened at the Town Hall, with the audience urged to join in and be a part of it all. As GAT Treasurer Bernice Cox said: “Singing and dancing is encouraged.” The idea is that audience members doll themselves up in drag, or however they feel like dressing, and get down to the Town Hall to not so much watch the movie, but holler and sing along, while taking part in plenty of fun activities related to scenes as they unfold. “People in Gove just love dressing up. “When we did Rocky
Horror we learnt what a penchant the men of Gove had for dressing up in drag, so we wanted to give them another chance.” GAT Secretary Shelley Martin agreed that the blokes of Gove “love getting their fishnets out”. Ms Cox said the event would be a chance for inhibitions to be thrown to the wind. “We don’t really mind what you do. “We’re doing it as a feel-good community event; it’s just the start of some big
things happening with GAT this year - watch this space!” Keep your ears to the ground for upcoming GAT events including the Gove Great Comedy Debate, coming up at the end of April, and for “something that’s never been done here before - a once in a Gove lifetime event” set for July 18 and 19. For now, don’t drag your heels and get along to the Audience Participation Movie Night on March 29, at the Town Hall, 8pm, featuring movie, karaoke, drinks and fun.
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IN MEMORY OF DARRYL ‘MANDO’ MANDERSON
Gove farewells a good friend in Mando THE Gove Country Golf Club, one of Darryl ‘Mando’ Manderson’s “spiritual homes” in town, was fittingly the venue for a stirring memorial to remember the man last Sunday. Tributes for the former Rio refinery fitter flowed from friends and family, who looked back over his life and all that made Mando, 54, such an important piece of the Gove community. His brother, Kevin Manderson, encouraged all those attending to remember the good times, and not dwell on the bad. “Don’t cry that it’s over, just be happy that it occurred.”
gentle and strong” father and partner he was. As Coral put it in a statement: “You’re a thinker, a planner, nothing was too much trouble for you - you always put others first. “Such a big heart in that big hairy chest of yours.” Friend Denise Fincham said the way the Gove community had rallied together over Mando spoke volumes about what kind of character he was. “One thing this brought home to us,
He said Mando would have been humbled by the huge crowd turnout. “That’s testament to the guy that he was - I’m sure that Darryl would rather have been one at the party than the point of the party.” Loving statements from his children Troy and Sara and partner Coral were also read out at the memorial, expressing what a “loving,
Local loses life in refinery incident THE Gove community has been in mourning for long-term and much-loved local Darryl ‘Mando’ Manderson, who tragically lost his life in an incident at the refinery on Tuesday, February 25. The fatal incident occurred in the afternoon, while Mr Manderson was conducting routine maintenance work on part of the refinery. Police, ambulance and the site emergency response team attended to the incident, but Mr
Manderson could not be revived. Mr Manderson first worked at Gove between 1983 and 1995 and then returned to site in 2001. In a statement from Gove Operations General Manager Ryan Cavanagh, released soon after the incident occurred, it was written that: “Darryl will be fondly remembered by everyone who worked with him. “He was a top-quality tradesman and was the go-to man if you needed an answer to any question.
“Darryl was approachable and willing to assist in any way he could. “He was a leader amongst his work mates who was always willing to share his experiences.” Mr Manderson was also known as a passionate golfer and a great supporter and volunteer at the Gove Country Golf Club during his time in Nhulunbuy. He was also a volunteer for the Variety Club. Mr Cavanagh said: “On behalf of the Gove team I offer my
sincere condolences to Darryl’s family, friends and work mates and in particular his partner Coral, son Troy, and daughter Sara.” The company has commenced an investigation into the incident and is working closely with the relevant authorities, including Worksafe NT, who have also launched an investigation, which is still under way. Worksafe NT flew into Gove to assess the site of the incident on Wednesday, February 26.
New fishing trophy named in Mando’s honour A NEW perpetual fishing tournament trophy has been named in honour of Darryl ‘Mando’ Manderson. The AirNorth Ladies Fishing Classic was held over the last weekend, and in testament to Mando’s die-hard love of fishing, a new tournament trophy has been named in his honour. The ladies involved in the competition were prepared to reel their lines in early, out of respect for the memorial being held for Mando, last Sunday afternoon. Instead, they decided that a keen angler like Mando would never want to see the tournament cut short, so during the time of the memorial, from 4.30-5pm, whoever caught the biggest fish in this time was to win the inaugural Darryl Manderson trophy. Tournament results and winner of the trophy in next week’s Arafura Times.
is what a strong a community we have, and how much we love and respect people like Mando.” She talked of how here in Gove, when things get tough, the community bands together. “At the moment, times are very hard for all of us. “What I admire so much about Gove is that the harder it gets, the harder the resolve is for the community to support each other. “And its been beautiful to watch the support the community has given around the people who Mando loved.” A funeral will be held for Mando in his home town of Bundaberg during this week.
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Slightly more kids at school than last year EARLY data from a new Federal Government remote school attendance program has shown one per cent more children are going to school in Yirrkala than the same time last year. Rates of enrolled students attending school have hopped up to 51.2 per cent from 50.1 per cent last year. The remote Gapuwiyak School has seen an eight per cent rise in attendance figures since the start of the term. Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion, who spearheaded this new program, said the figures showed a promising start, but were not good enough. “An attendance rate of 66.2 per cent (in Gapuwiyak) is still not good enough. “Children going to school only half the
time are not getting an education that will give them a bright future.” Seven locally-based attendance officers have been hired in Yirrkala to get kids up in the morning and on their way to school. NT Shadow Education Minister Natasha Fyles said: “Actions to boost attendance are welcome, but it is crucial for the Federal and Territory Governments to work collaboratively with community leaders and educators to ensure officers have the appropriate training and community support. “The real measure will be how many of those additional students are attending in term four later this year and whether the school is adequately resourced, given CLP cuts to teachers and support staff.”
The $28.4m Remote Schools Attendance Strategy covers communities in Queensland and Western Australia as well as 17 communities across the Territory. Mr Scullion said this was just the beginning. “I’m working with my department to ensure we maintain the momentum of these early gains and build on them. “In most communities in the NT enrolment figures are up on last year. “This is a strong sign that the message that every child should be in school every day is getting through. “ He acknowledged that in some communities there have been issues, such as funerals, affecting school attendance this term.
99-year lease talks continue, despite protests
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YIRRKALA Traditional Owners are progressing with talks about having a Commonwealth-run 99-year township lease on their community, despite protests from the Northern Land Council (NLC). An information session to discuss the proposed lease took place last Wednesday, February 26. Traditional Owners from multiple clan groups alongside representatives from the Federal and Territory Governments and the NLC took part in the meeting. Supporters of the idea hope that a 99-year lease agreement could open up economic and home ownership opportunities for people in Yirrkala, by stripping away levels of bureaucracy due to the myriad leases currently operating over the community. The proposal to bring in the single
99-year lease has created controversy since the Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion visited the region to discuss the idea in late October last year. Despite protests from some corners that 99-years would be too lengthy a time period for a government-held lease over Aboriginal land, Chairman of the Rirratjingu Corporation Bakamumu Marika (left) said it would be a benefit to his community. “There’s opportunities there (with the lease) for more services and employment that will benefit the community.” He said that he’d listened to criticisms about the lease, but continued to support the idea. “I’m aware of those, but I’ve made up my mind.”
The NLC has been fighting against the proposed lease, fearing added Commonwealth Government involvement on Aboriginal-owned land. “The land councils want the authority over any leases to remain with the traditional owners,” an NLC spokesman said in a recent press release. Mr Marika said, as a Traditional Owner, he hoped the NLC would change their stance. “We need to resolve internal issues with the NLC in order for us to move forward with the proposals for this lease.” He said he was wanting to see more devolution of power from the NLC so local Traditional Owners could increase tenure on their own land.
Alcan Gove slugged by Carbon Tax
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THE company that runs the mining and refining operations in Gove, Rio Tinto Alcan, paid over $500,000 towards the Carbon Tax in the last financial year. Figures released recently showed that Alcan Gove Pty Ltd paid $635,950 for 27,650 carbon emission units surrendered for the tax. The controversial tax was implemented by the previous Labor Federal Government as an environmental policy in 2012.
The Labor Party’s Clean Energy Regulator has also released figures showing that Territory taxpayers have contributed $20,322,915 to fund the government-run Power and Water Corporation’s share of the tax from last year. NT Treasurer Dave Tollner said the NT was out of step with the rest of the nation in terms of its energy sector. “Despite all other States continuing with the national
reform process, the NT reforms were stalled by the Labor Party in the NT and then they supported stupid taxes like the carbon tax. “Major challenges are facing the NT’s economy and being part of the growth in northern Australia.” In a list of NT organisations hit with the carbox tax, after Power and Water, other big spenders on emissions included Newmont Australia Holdings and EDL NGD.
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THE Territory Government has started its pitch to get the Tony Abbott Federal Government to invest into improving the Central Arnhem Highway. Chief Minister Adam Giles said paving roads such as this would “be essential to opening up the bush and bringing jobs to remote communities in the North”. “The Territory wants to walk side by side with the Infrastructure Prime Minister Tony Abbott as the Coalition delivers on its commitment to unlock the North and overcome
Indigenous disadvantage.” He said as well as the Central Arnhem Highway, the Territory would seek Federal investment in roads such as the Tanami, Roper, Sandover, and the Port Keats Road. The Territory Government recently lodged its formal submission to the Federal Parliament’s Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia. Later this year, the NT Government will embark on a roadshow visiting towns for community forums where Territorians can have their say in how this Northern push unfolds.
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Rescue mission for group trapped by high tides DESPITE the picturesque sunset, dusk near East Woody Beach nearly turned to danger last Wednesday, after a group of Wallaby Beach residents found themselves stranded by high tides. The four family members had walked from their community along the beach and down the back of Crocodile Creek, hunting for mud mussels. They were ready to leave when they realised the tide had risen to a point where they could not get back On The across - they could not swim due to crocodile risk, and Beat because they were with two below-school aged children. with One lady, a fifth member of the group, managed to NT get across to the mainland from their tide-separated Police island, and contacted family members who came down to East Woody to assist. Two beach walkers had also made contact with the trapped group, waving arms at each other across the windy creek-mouth running between them. The beach walkers called the Police who came quickly to help the situation. The Police consulted with Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation, who launched a small tinnie to rescue the trapped party. All persons were safely brought back to shore. Nhulunbuy Police Sergeant Erica Sims said this incident acted as a reminder that “people should be mindful of contingencies related to tidal movement” when out on local beaches or water spots.
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Elcho exports dance their way across country HERE’S a challenge: watch ‘Zorba the Greek Yolngu Style’ on YouTube and try not to laugh and forward it to everyone you know. Here, writer ANNA DOWD learns how East Arnhem heroes the Chooky Dancers are gearing up HAILING from a remote community on Elcho Island in North East Arnhem Land, this group of young artists has been on a wild ride since their Zorba creation catapulted them on to the world stage in 2007. The Chooky’s original brand of physical language marrying acrobatics, clowning, theatre and traditional and contemporary dance has taken them across the globe, delighting audiences at comedy and cultural festivals in the USA, Canada, Asia and across Australia. Producer and director Joshua Bond grew up on Elcho Island speaking the local language, Djambarrpuyngu, and has been with the Chookys through much of their journey. He says their audiences always walk away with a lot of questions, and this new show intends to drop the curtain and let people in. “Who are these people? How did they even come across Zorba the Greek? There’s always so many questions,” said Mr Bond. “This is a chance to get a bit close and personal.” With autobiographical elements, Djuki Mala weaves physical storytelling with video and audio from Elcho
for a national tour of their long-awaited, self-titled new show Djuki Mala. Article republished courtesy of magazine, Off the Leash.
Islanders to paint a picture of the key moments - both tragic and joyous - that have shaped the lives of the group’s members. And to further drop the curtain, performers open the forum up to questions from the audience after the show. And the Chooky dance fever is catching. “Go out to the communities and there’s a plethora of new dance groups popping up everywhere,” said Mr Bond. “It’s empowered so many young people; whether through dancing, or telling their own story or just being proud young Aboriginal kids.” Whatever your understanding of this part of the world, Djuki Mala promises to be a rare insight into the lives and experiences of these young Yolngu artists and the life of their community. And all with a large dose of trade-
mark Chooky fun, cheek and humour. Djuki Mala will kick off the tour in Darwin and see over 40 regional and major centre performances Australia wide throughout 2014. Artback NT Performing Arts Touring Manager Angela O’Donnell says the arts have been a significant employer for remote artists for a long time, and the Chooky Dancers are a shining example of that. “They are undoubtedly one of the Territory’s greatest exports.”
Reflection on the start of a Journey Guwak by East Journey Review by ANGELA MADDEN IT can be easy to overlook talent when it is found so close to home. In this instance, in the form of local band done good East Journey, who are located just fifteen minutes away from town in Yirrkala. East Journey are a group likely known to most locals, and indeed non-locals, as their debut release Guwak has brought them success and exposure on a national stage. At a time when East Journey are working on a new single to be released in May, called Bright Lights, Big City, I thought it was worth revisiting and reflecting on its precursor. In particular, as to where the album Guwak has taken the boys so far. Guwak is a comprehensive first album, incorporating the sounds of family, landscapes and home. The inspiration of Yothu Yindi is
acknowledged and evident within this recording. A number of songs from Guwak, namely Ngarrpiya, Emu, Gumik and Song of Arnhem Land, were all nominated for Independent Music Awards in 2013. East Journey were finalists in the Band of the Year category in the Deadly Awards last year, and performed as part of that awards ceremony at the Sydney Opera House. Other notable performances for the group have included Womadelaide, Garma and the National Indigenous Music Awards. Certainly an impressive ride for the boys so far, and I’m sure the journey is set to continue. Each week we will feature an
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Gove seeks asylum << From Page 1 Families deemed to be low-risk and in the process of being resettled in Australia would be the perfect candidates to be moved to Gove, Mr Suter said. “You’d pick the right ones to come here. “And then if you had a hundred families, with one child each, you’d have 300 people. “In one fell swoop, we’d have 300 people, and with that you’d need administration staff and security to administer the detention centre.” He said businesses and services of the region could benefit from the influx of new residents using the town, if an asylum seeker plan was ever to go ahead. Rio Tinto first publicly raised the idea of a regional centre for asylum
seekers being constructed in Gove at a meeting at Nhulunbuy Town Hall in January, 2013. The meeting was held to discuss what contingency plans could be implemented if the refinery was to shut down. No word has been given by the federal government if such an idea would ever be seen as a go-ahead. Territory politicians have also been questioning why Gove was not included in last week’s ministerial travels to the Top End. Federal Labor MP Warren Snowdon said Mr Abbott missed an opportunity to provide some certainty about the future of Gove by not visiting on his way out of Darwin. “Nothing meaningful has been forthcoming from the Prime Minister or any of his Ministers in relation to Gove.
“They are treating the people of Gove and the surrounding communities with complete contempt.” Local MLA Lynne Walker echoed these sentiments. “The Prime Minister promised to visit Nhulunbuy, he’s made it to Darwin on his VIP jet so the least he could do is fly on to Nhulunbuy and meet with the thousands of residents affected by the Rio Tinto refinery curtailment. “A visit by Mr Abbott is long overdue.” Mr Abbott has confirmed he will be spending a week in an Aboriginal community in the region later this year. By the time of going to press, neither Mr Abbott nor Mr Morrison’s offices had replied to questioning about if Gove could be considered as a hub for asylum seekers in the future.
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NT POLICE have seized cannabis and cash in two remote communities following investigations into the sale and supply of the drug in East Arnhem Land. Two males and a female have been arrested and charged as a result. In Gapuwiyak, two men aged 30 and 33 were charged with possessing and supplying cannabis in an Aboriginal community after Police allegedly discovered 35 deal bags of cannabis in a vehicle. The 33-year-old was also charged with money
laundering and $930 was seized, suspected to be from the proceeds of crime. A 26-year-old female in Galiwinku was also charged with possessing and supplying a trafficable amount of cannabis in an Aboriginal community, after officers conducted a search of a residence and allegedly found 72g of cannabis in 76 individual deal bags in a freezer. Police have alleged that the woman was selling the deal bags for $200 each. Superintendent Craig Barrett from the Arafura
Division said it was an excellent result for local Police and for the communities. “The profiteering by these individuals is staggering. They do not care who is hurt or who suffers as a result of their behaviour. “Police will continue to target drugs and other illegal substances in communities to keep the residents safe from harm and free of exploitation.” The two men were bailed to appear in the Gapuwiyak Magistrates Court on April 1 and the
New law cracks down on drug suppliers THE NT Government have passed new legislation to enforce tough penalties on offenders caught smuggling dangerous drugs into remote Indigenous communities. As of late February, offenders caught trying to supply Schedule 2 drugs - which includes cannabis into an Indigenous community will face an expanded and tougher charge. Attorney-General John Elferink said that under the amended legislation, a person may be charged with supply if they carry drugs into a community with the intent to sell the substance or if they prepare or transport drugs for the purpose of
supplying them into an indigenous community. “People who commit an offence of this nature will be prosecuted regardless of whether they have actually provided the drugs to another person. “These changes will see drug traffickers caught at airports or on highways entering communities charged to the full extent of the law.” Under the legislation, persons convicted of supplying a Schedule 2 dangerous drug to a community will serve real jail time of at least 28 days, and can face a maximum of nine years imprisonment.
female was given notice to appear in the Galiwinku Magistrates Court on June 2.
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Ladies Fishing Classic Presentation Night this Saturday.
WEEKLY Every Wednesday. Nine-hole Chook Run, Gove Country Golf Club, 2.30 - 5.30pm. 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. Nine-hole Beer Run, Gove Country Golf Club, 2.30 - 5.30pm. 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. Gove Surf Club open from 4pm, great views and family atmosphere, BBQ 6-8pm. Every Friday & Saturday. Grant Pukeroa 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 Tuesday. Pool Comp at the Arnhem Club, from 5.30pm.
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Fri 7. Seniors Morning Tea and Movie Screening: High Noon. 10am - 12pm, Anglicare, Lot 6, Chesterfield Ct. Sat 8. International Women's Day Luncheon, Arnhem Club Bistro, 12pm. Reservations: (8987 0600). Sat 8. AirNorth Ladies Fishing Classic Presentation Night, 4C's Community Centre, 6.30pm. Fri 14. Gove Film Society presents: FRIDAY THE 14TH FRIGHT NIGHT. Screening: Darkside (plus one other). 4C's Community Centre, doors, bar, food from 6pm. Sat 15. Juniors and Seniors Motocross. Sat 15. Rotary Trivia Night. Sun 16. St Paddy's Day at Gove Country Golf Club. Four person Ambrose starts 9.30am, BBQ lunch, waterslide, Irish music, beers, games and fun all afternoon from 12pm. Sun 16. Sports Medicine Australia host Sports Safety workshop. 9.30am - 4.30pm. Info: (08 8927 2333). Sat 22. NCL Art and Craft Markets, Town Hall, 9am-12pm.
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letters to the editor/comment Adios, Amigos! WHEN United Kingdom residents Ann De Mey and Chris ‘Woody’ Woodward moved to Gove to start work at the Arnhem Club last year, they didn’t know what to expect. Now, after successfully revamping the Club’s restaurant and making a fistful of great friends, the pair are farewelling the town to go get married in Ireland, from where Ann hails. “It’s with mixed feelings that we leave - it’s sad to say goodbye, but we can’t wait to see all our friends and family back home,” said Woody, who calls England home. They’re pictured here with one of their favourite Arno customers, Bondy.
Abbott visits Darwin, snubs Nhulunbuy LAST week saw Prime Minster Tony Abbott in Darwin for two days. Chief Minister Adam Giles, who obviously didn’t have it in his own diary, had to race back to Darwin from Vietnam via charter at a cost of $100,000. Adam Giles sang the praises of his federal colleague and the announcement of the ‘white paper’ which is the plan for development of northern Australia. Adam Giles said he was “excited about the opportunities that lay ahead, creating employment and prosperity for
all Territorians”. Now more than three months since the announcement by Rio Tinto to curtail its refining operations the people of Nhulunbuy are struggling to share Adam Giles “excitement” and are desperate to know about the opportunities, prospect for employment and prosperity when 1100 jobs have disappeared from our region. And I can’t help but wonder how it is that Tony Abbott can be within an hour of Nhulunbuy on the PM’s VIP jet and not make the time or effort to call into Nhulunbuy - just
for a few hours? Why is it that the plight of our region and community just doesn’t appear to be on the radar of the CLP or coalition Governments? Clearly they just don’t care. Yo u d o n ’t n e ed a calculator to work out that Adam Giles charter alone back from Vietnam was 10 times the value of the East Arnhem tourism promotion package announced with great gusto a few weeks ago. ON a more sombre note, last week also saw a fatal workplace accident at Rio’s refinery and
the terrible loss of long term employee, Darryl Manderson. I know it has knocked our community for six. My thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones, family, friends and workmates of Darryl. The very moving memorial service at the golf club on Sunday afternoon and the sheer number of people present, was testimony to the high regard in which he was held and the devastation that people feel about his loss. A collection has been organised by the Gove Combined Unions and
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Rio Tinto are matching contributions dollar for dollar. Contributions from community members outside the Rio workforce will also be matched and my office is designated as the local collection point until mid-April. Thanks for supporting Darryl’s family during this incredibly sad time.
Chance to sleep in on Territory Day? THE Territory is home to some unique public holidays, including Picnic Day in August and Darwin Show Day, in July. Some day soon, Territory Day could be added to this list. Chief Minister Adam Giles said he wants Territory Day to be a public holiday. But for this to occur, another public holiday would have to go, he said, to make way for the change. Mr Giles told NT media that “the public need to be consulted before a decision is made about a public
holiday”. He hinted that if making Territory Day a holiday was to go ahead, the holiday to go could be May Day, held on the first Monday in May. “Public holidays, as good as they are for the community, must be balanced with the interests of business,” he said. Territory Day, on July 1 each year, marks the commencement of selfgovernment in the NT in 1978, and is the only day of the year when the sale and use of fireworks are allowed.
Beach-side Nhulunbuy, Territory Day, 2013. Photo: Matt Burman.
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Learning new ways to protect ancient country A LT H O U G H l o c a l Yolngu have been tending country in East Arnhem Land for thousands of years, sometimes new technologies can help them do this job. Yirralka Rangers from a variety of Homelands attended a week-long workshop in Dhalinybuy late last month, to learn about chemical handling and weed spraying. The unit was part of their Certificate Two in Conservation and Land Management. Lecturer Cheryl O’Dwyer from Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education said the rangers were learning new ways to look after ancient country. “Yirralka Rangers do so much for the environment, and it’s great to know that at Batchelor we can help them learn new ways to conduct their work.” The Batchelor Institute office is based at the training centre in Nhulunbuy. Rangers, throughout the year, will also be undertaking workshops in plant and animal identification, fencing, erosion control, restoration activities and providing visitor information. For more information
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Research keeping the flame burning A TEAM of researchers travelled to the edge of Arnhem Land last week, to investigate the effects of fire on savanna, as part of a project that spans 20 years. By meticulously measuring and counting all the vegetation across the same savannas, every five years for 20 years, the project has helped build a picture of the impact of fire on the tropical savanna landscapes that stretch across northern Australia. Darwin Centre for Bushfire Research (DCBR) lead researcher Professor Jeremy Russell-Smith (right) said the surveys were vital to improving understanding of the savannas to inform conservation management in the NT. “Monitoring the long-term changes in savanna vegetation is important to
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PHOTOS: MATT GARRICK
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Sophie McConnell and Eliza Skinner.
D NIGHT, ARNHEM CLUB, MAR. 1
Pat Peck and Debbie Beldhan. Michelle Evans and Sue Clark. Justine O’Shea and John Morgan. ARNHEM Club punters took an excursion to Stu now living down near Byron Bay, it was India last Saturday, when local favourites The good to get him up and be able get the band Diegos rocked the beer garden for Bollywood back together. Night. “Our next night will be a Latin gig in about In the past the group have rocked out for five weeks, so keep an eye out.” Mexican and Gypsy themed party nights, so All the money raised on the night went Bollywood seemed to be the next natural step. towards eco-warriors, the Sea Shepherd ConGuitarist Paul Dewhurst said that, with bassist servation Society. The Diegos were so hot you could cook eggs on them.
Mandy and Donkey sharing a moment.
Mary Sinclair and Jason ‘Reb’ Minney.
ABOVE: Brody Moore and Livie Powell. BELOW: BUY A TICKET, BRO: Entertainer Grant Pukeroa gets Ali Thorn to help raise money for the Sea Shepherd.
ABOVE: Carly Clyant and Jasmine Uniza. BELOW: Dad and daughter Paul and Amy Dewhurst rocking out in The Diegos.
LOVIN’ LIFE: Bukulatjpi Belu, Lawrence Walker and Linda Ngurruthen. BELOW LEFT: Phil Hayle and Pat Morris. BELOW RIGHT: Nathan Wagland and Chris Dawes.
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MEMORIAL FOR MANDO, MARCH 2 HUNDREDS of friends and family turned up at Gove Country Golf Club last Sunday afternoon, to celebrate the life of much-loved local Darryl ‘Mando’ Manderson. Tributes poured out for the man remembered for his attributes of being
“strong, honest and gentle”, a loving father and partner as well as a great and die-hard fisherman. Rio Tinto bussed workers from the refinery out to the club, so they could pay respects to their colleague who tragically lost his life on the job last week.
Mando’s brother and old mates, Kevin Manderson with Gary Mebberson and Owen Grills.
Peter Fordhan, Troy Manderson, Daniel Hartnett, Shea McKay and Daniel VanRas.
ABOVE: Emma Thomas, Sam Adam and Renae Forbes. LEFT: Russell Bailey and Bernie Read. RIGHT: Toby Wright, Ray Niven, Cat Kelly, Brad Fielke (with bub Jackson) and Donna Brewster. BELOW: Gavin Solley, Neil Walker and Don Chambers.
Hutch, Tom and Choco.
Brinkley and Taylor Dennerley.
Garry Lynch and Ryan Cavanagh.
Trevor Webb, Judy Henderson, Eddie Henderson and Bob Small.
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THURSDAY 06
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Talking Heads 1:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 1:30 The Checkout 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Bed Of Roses 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:05 Grand Designs 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 The Checkout 8:30 Janet King: Every Contact Leaves A Trace 9:30 The School 10:20 Lateline 10:55 The Business 11:20 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day 12:10 Movie: “Slaughterhouse-Five” (M l,v) 1:55 Movie: “The Fugitive” (PG) 3:35 The School 4:25 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives 5:30 Eggheads
5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:00 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Movie: “Brothers” (M a,v,l) - A young man comforts his older brother’s wife and children after he goes missing in Afghanistan. 2:30 National News Now 3:45 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Football: South Sydney Rabbitohs Vs Sydney Roosters 9:15 The NRL Footy Show - Join Fatty Vautin, Michael Slater, Erin Molan, Beau Ryan and Darryl Brohman, along with the game’s biggest names for all the fun and all things footy in the show’s 21st year 10:45 The AFL Footy Show 12:45 Nine Presents 1:00 Extra 1:30 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Going To The Mat” (PG a,v) 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 6:30 Home And Away 7:30 Tricked 8:30 Young, Lazy and Driving Us Crazy - Tonight, the young and lazy discover that houses don’t clean themselves. The work placement this week is to work at a local car wash and the arrival of a party bus leads the group astray. 9:30 Botched Up Bodies 10:30 TBA 11:30 Celebrity Juice 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 Korean News 5:30 Football International: Germany Vs Chile 8:00 Weatherwatch 8:05 World News 1:00 One Born Every Minute 2:55 Luke Lguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize 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 Island Feast With Peter Kuruvita 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Mexican Fiesta With Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Gormet Farmer 8:30 Sicily Unpacked 9:35 Rectify: Drip, Drip (M v,a) - Daniel loses his grip on reality as he wrestles with life after Death Row. Unable to sleep, he spies on the house of the girl he allegedly murdered – the first in a long night of surreal and troubling events. 10:25 SBS World News Late 11:30 Thursday FC 12:00 Do You See What I See? 1:00 The Man Who Saved The World 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
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5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 World’s Strictest Parents 12:30 Seven’s V8 Supercars 2014 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 TBA 11:15 That 70’s Show 11:45 Hung: I, Sandee - Tanya finds out Charlie has skipped bail, and asks Missy to help track him down. Lenore declares war on Tanya and the Wellness Centre, and Ray worries about his ability to please women - especially Jessica. 12:15 Movie: “Remember Me” (M v,s) - Jenny gets the fright of her life when her ex-husband begins contacting her after being in a psychiatric ward for nine years. 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 Dr Oz
5:00 World News 9:30 UCI Track World Championships 2014 1:00 The Hungry Tide 2:00 Aral: The Lost Sea 2:30 NITV News Week In Review 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Peril From The Seas 8:35 The Real White Queen And Her Rivals 9:35 As It Happened 10:30 World News Australia Late 11:00 The Feed 11:30 Movie: “Her Whole Life Ahead Of Her” (M s,l,d,v,n) - In Italian. A philosophy graduate-turned-telemarketer’s life is turned upside down when she meets an impassioned labour union worker and divulges her company’s unfair practices to him. 1:35 Movie: “Kurt Wallender: The Revenge” (M v) 3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
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6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage 11:30 Australian Story 12:00 Secrets Of The Superbrands: Food 12:55 Movie: The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen 3:00 Movie: “The Glenn Miller Story” (G) 5:00 Walk On The Wild Side 5:30 Devil Island: Manny Goes Missing 6:00 Paralympic Highlights 6:30 Hello Birdy: Pests 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin 8:20 Midsomer Murders - New detective Charlie Nelson arrives in Midsomer and is thrown straight into a murder investigation. A man is stabbed with an antique sword during a ghosthunting party at a ‘haunted’ manor house. 9:50 Silent Witness: The Prodigal (Part Two) - As Sabiston works through the post-mortems, Harry notices evidence of extensive plastic surgery on the body of the dead bodyguard and starts to suspect dirty tricks. 10:50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 11:20 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage 5:30 Paralympic Highlights
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5:30 Saturday Disney 8:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:30 TBA 2:00 V8 Xtra 2:30 Seven’s V8 Supercare 2014 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Seven’s V8 Supercare 2014 7:00 TBA 1:10 Hung: A Monkey Named Simian - Tanya finds out she’s not invited to Frances and Mike’s wedding. After breaking Jason’s nose, Ray steals back his clients. Meanwhile, Tanya bonds with Charlie’s sons who’ve been left in her care. 1:40 Special: Nature’s Gentleman - A look at the life of David Fleay, a naturalist who has dedicated his life to the preservation of and research into Australia’s wildlife. 2:30 Harry’s Practice 3:00 It’s Written Oceania 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Dr Oz: The Most Underperformed Surgery You Should Be Getting - Get answers to your health questions from Dr Oz and other leading doctors, hospitals, associations and authors.
5:00 World News 9:30 UCI Track World Championships 2014 1:30 The Russian Enigma 2:30 Gregory Crewdson 3:55 A Season At The Juillard School New York 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 A History Of Ancient Britain 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Queen Of Tigers 8:30 Living With The Amish 9:30 Movie: “Drive” (MA v) - A Hollywood stunt driver by day moonlights as a top-notch getaway driver-for-hire in the criminal underworld. He finds himself a target for some of LA’s most dangerous men after agreeing to aid the husband of his beautiful neighbour, Irene. When the job goes dangerously awry, the only way he can keep Irene and her son alive is to do what he does best - drive. 11:20 Movie: “Katyn” (MAV v,a) - In Polish, Russian and German. 1:30 Boob Tube: Sex, TV and Ugly George - Explores censorship and public decency on television using the example of the infamous 1970s ‘filmmaker’, Ugly George. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
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5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Financial Review Sunday 10:00 Wide World Of Sports 11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Broncos Insider 1:30 2014 Intrust Supercup 3:30 Football: St George Issawarra Dragons Vs Easts Tigers 5:30 National News Sunday 6:00 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 7:10 60 Minutes 8:10 Fat Tony & Co 9:10 Person Of Interest 10:10 Love Child: Joan risks her career to help Annie get her baby back, unaware of the implications for Dr McNaughton. Patricia’s mother visits from Melbourne and offers her daughter an early exit from Stanton House. 11:00 Financial Review Sunday 12:30 What Would You Do? 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 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show Weekend 10:30 Dr Oz 11:30 Seven’s V8 Supercars 4:30 TBA 5:00 The Great South East 5:30 Seven News 6:00 TBA 12:30 Hannibal: Potage - Determined to give Abigail closure, Will and Hannibal travel with Abigail back home to the scene of her father’s crimes. But things go from bad to worse when a copycat killer murders Abigail’s friend. 1:30 Home Shopping 2:30 NBC Today - International news and weather including interviews with newsmakers in the world of politics, business, media, entertainment and sport. 3:30 NBC Meet The Press 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News - Natalie Barr and Mark Beretta present the latest news, sport and weather from around Australia and overseas.
5:00 World News 9:30 UCI Track World Championships 2014 1:30 Play 2:30 Speedweek 4:00 2014 Superbike World Championship 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Wainwright Walks 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Lost Worlds 8:30 Stephen Hawking: A Brief History Of Mine 10:15 Hawking 11:55 Movie: “The Anarchist’s Wife” (M l,s,v) In Spanish and French, English Subtitles. A moving drama about the undying love and suffering of a couple affected by the Spanish Civil War over several decades. Manuela is left behind when her husband Justo fights for his ideals against Franco’s Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War. When he disappears for many years, Manuela never gives up hope of seeing him again. 2:10 Weatherwatch Overnight
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 1:00 Landline 2:00 Poh’s Kitchen 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 Bed Of Roses 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Paralympics Highlights 6:30 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Dalziel And Pascoe: Dust Thou Art 1:15 Movie: “Pandora And The Flying Dutchman” (PG) 3:20 Movie: “The Mark Of Zorro” (PG) 4:55 Talking Heads 5:20 Catalyst Bytes / 5:30 Paralympics Highlights
5:30 Today 8:30 Danoz Direct 9:00 Brand Developers 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Movie: “My Blue Heaven” (PG v,l) 2:30 National News Now 3:45 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 8:10 Love Child 9:10 TBA 11:10 Partners: Two Nines And A Pair Of Queens 11:35 Oh Sit! A high-stakes, musical chairs competition, in which 12 thrill-seekers race head-to-head through five physically demanding obstacle course-style eliminations as they each compete to claim a chair - all to the sounds of a live band. 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 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: “The Advocate’s Devil” (M a,s,v) 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 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 TBA 8:15 Revenge: Dissolution 9:15 Chicago Fire: Ambition / Retaliation 11:15 Parks and Recreation: Halloween Surprise 11:40 Dr Oz 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Sons And Daughters - Karen is desperate for money, and puts her plan into action to get Amanda to give up Todd’s inheritance. 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 6:30 UCI Track World Championships 2014 11:00 World News 1:00 Titanic: The Mission - Safety 1:55 Milos: Heartstrings 2:55 Life Is Beautiful 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Farm Fixer 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Strip The City 8:35 Stephen Hawking’s Future Universe 9:30 Housos 10:00 Bendidorm Bastards 10:25 SBS World News Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Clown: The Season - Looking to break a slow spell, Casper and Frank decides to try skydiving. Lasse Spang Olsen, who is hired as instructor, reveals a tendency to go shirtless, which seriously unnerves Frank. 12:00 Shorts On Screen 12:35 Derren Brown: Messiah 1:35 William Shatner’s Weird Or What? 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 11
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Four Corners 11:45 Media Watch 12:00 Midday Report 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Poh’s Kitchen 3:00 Bed Of Roses 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Paralympics Highlights 6:30 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Family Confidential 8:30 New Tricks: The Fourth Man 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Hannah Gadsby’s OZ 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: “The Collector” (M a,v) 2:30 Talking Heads 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Grand Final 5:30 Paralympics Highlights
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: “Mr Woodcock” (M l,s) 2:30 National News Now 3:45 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 8:10 The Big Bang Theory: The Hesitation Ramification 8:40 The Big Bang Theory: The Date Night Variable 9:10 2 Broke Girls: And The ATM 9:40 2 Broke Girls: And The ‘it’ Hole 10:10 Two And A Half Men: Three Fingers of Crème de Menthe 10:40 Two And A Half Men: Those Fancy Japanese Toilets 11:10 Weeds: System Overhead 11:40 20/20 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: “Past Midnight” (M v,l,s) 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 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 TBA 8:15 Winners And Losers: Fallout 9:15 Parenthood: Speaking Of Baggage / The Ring - The story of the Bravermans - Sarah, Adam, Crosby, and Julia - four grown siblings sharing the endless struggles of being good parents. 11:15 TBA 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Person Of Interest 2:00 The Long March To Freedom 2:55 Life Is Beautiful 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 Food Safari 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Queen Victoria’s Children 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Bridge: In Danish and Swedish. Gradually all the pieces to the complicated puzzle are put in place - the clues and evidence in the investigation have led the police to a man who could be the murderer. Now they wait tensely for his next move, which for Martin, who has finally managed to become reconciled with his son August, will turn out to be more personal than he ever could have imagined. 12:10 Surviving Terror 1:10 Destination Australia 2:10 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 Movie: “The Time Machine” (M v,s) 2:30 National News Now 3:45 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 8:10 Inside Story 9:10 CSI: Keep Calm And Carry-On 10:10 CSI: NY: White Gold (M v) 11:05 Dallas: Legacies - In the electrifying finale, the Ewings unite to execute J.R.’s master plan and the shocking answer to the question “Who killed J.R.?” is finally revealed. 12:00 Extra 12:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 9:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Mother, May I Sleep With Danger?” (M v,s,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 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 TBA 8:15 The Blacklist: The world’s most wanted criminal mysteriously turns himself in and offers to help them hunt down the very men he’s spent his entire life protecting. 9:15 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D: T.R.A.C.K.S 10:15 Defiance 11:10 Olivia Lee: Dirty, Sexy, Funny 11:35 Dr Oz 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Sons And Daughters 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
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5:00 Korean News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 My Family Feast 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Indian Ocean With Simon Reeve 8:35 One Born Every Minute 9:30 Lilyhammer 10:25 SBS World News Late 11:00 Movie: “The Curse Of The Golden Flower” (M v,a) - In Mandarin, Cantonese and Japanese. From celebrated director Zhang Yimou, and featuring superstars Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li, this is an epic tale of lust and power set in the opulent and violent world of the Tang Dynasty. The story follows the Emperor, his Empress and the tragic disintegration of their imperial family. 1:00 Movie: “Teddy Bear” (M s,l) - In Czech. Jirka, Roman and Ivan have been friends since school. Now in their midthirties and with very different lives, their friendship has still lasted. 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
CROSSWORD No. 188
SUDOKU No. 188
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PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) An idea which you have will save you a great deal of time and energy. It may be a while before you see all the advantages, however. Romance. Your patience with your partner will save you both from a lot of arguments. Eventually they may change their ways.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Things at work are getting out of hand. You need to pull in the reigns and get things back on track. Do it soon before it’s too late! Romance. This would be an excellent time to give your partner a surprise. They will need a lot of emotional support from you and their friends.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
FOR KIDS
Don’t be discouraged when a friend consistently turns down your offers to meet. They are simply busy. Try again next week. Romance. You may be a little embarrassed to bring up a delicate topic with your partner. This will be a good time to break the ice, however.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A new friend will want to see you sooner than you think. Try not to be put off by their apparent keenness! They are just excited about the possibilities! Romance. A friend will help you decide if you’re making the right decision. However, you are the one who’s ultimately responsible.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
Try to find time to do something just for your own enjoyment. You have been spending enough time helping other people recently. Romance. A show of affection will change the way you feel about a friend who has been close to you in the past. This could be a good thing!
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Your work will be much more enjoyable than usual this week. It may seem there is a celebration occurring every day. Take part where you can! Romance. Your relationship could get a bit worrisome. It’s very important to get to the bottom of any problems, so that they don’t recur.
FINDWORD No. 188 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) Your boss may be slightly unpredictable this week. Don’t allow this to get in the way of your work. Keep your head down and get your work done on time! Romance. A dream may have had an element of truth. Being honest with yourself will pay off a lot more than you think!
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) A feeling of insecurity will have no basis in reality, despite what a friend may say. Listening to them may be the best thing you’ve done in some time! Romance. Your partner will have to give you a lot of extra room. If they don’t, you may feel that you are being smothered!
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SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Details of your private life may be more public than you would like. Don’t get too worried about this. It may prove to be interesting banter amongst friends. Romance. Your dreaminess may affect your partner. They might like to have a better idea about how you are feeling.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A friend who has recently let you down may soon do so again. Try not to put too much pressure on them and avoid the possibility. Romance. A romantic evening will go well. You will be in a very positive mood and will be more than willing to forget about a recent disagreement.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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SOLUTIONS No. 188
Make sure that you deal with an issue that has come up at work. You must be clear in your own mind about what you want. Romance. Frustration may set in if you don’t get what you want. You will be unwilling to compromise, even on the details. This may be a bit extreme.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) You will need some extra encouragement and support from your family this week. It may be devastating if you don’t receive it, however. Romance. Don’t worry too much if everything does not go completely as planned. If you relax, this will be a good day for romance.
–Christopher Reeve
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GOVE BOAT CLUB
Thank You.
This is a personal thank you to Haenga and Owen (OE) for all your hard work and dedication to organise Darryl / Dads memorial service. The day could not have been achieved without your help and we know it was difficult for you also as he was your great buddy. Your support over the past week has been unbelievable and we thank you from the bottom of our heart. Jo, Troy and Saara
AGM
Sunday, March 9, 2014, 12pm start at the Gove Boat Club. All positions declared vacant. Nomination forms can be obtained from the bar or email admin@goveboatclub.com WE NEEd yOUr SUppOrT TO SUrViVE!
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If you have an interest in Tennis, and would like to develop your skills further to coach and mentor our juniors, and deliver tennis services to the Gove Region whilst earning an income, please contact either Paul Mery on 0439 845 268 or Nicky Mayer on 0407 460 487
Have your say about a new Education Act for the Territory DEPARTMENT OF THE CHIEF MINISTER The Northern Territory Government is reforming the Education Act because it is outdated and no longer provides an adequate framework for delivering high quality, contemporary education to maximise each student’s educational achievement.
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With heavy hearts we farewell our workmate and friend, Darryl ‘Mando’ Manderson. We offer all our love and support to Coral, Troy, Sara and family, our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Always in our hearts. From all your friends at the Laboratory xxxx
With much sadness we offer our condolences to Coral, Troy and Mando’s family. “When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure”. All our love Sharon and Steve
The Gove Combined Unions extend their support and sincere condolences to the family of Darryl ‘Mando’ Manderson. Mando was a much loved and valued workmate and friend, his loss will be felt by many both at work and within the community. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. RIP Comrade
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To my dearest friend Jo, Troy and Saara My heart aches for the loss of Darryl and for the sorrow you are feeling now. Darryl was my friend for 37 years and I will remember the special memories we had together for the rest of my life. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about this tragic loss but you know I will always be there to support you as your journey begins without Darryl. There is a saying that “When someone you have loved becomes a off memory, the memory becomes a treasure”. on Social membership Wherever you are you will always on the grand opening be in my thoughts. night
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On behalf of the Gove Country Golf Club Members, Management and Committee: We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Coral and the families of Darryl. With sadness in our The Grand Opening of the new location will be on Thursday 6th of March, starts at 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
hearts, we honour Darryl's memory of being one of the The Grand Opening of the new location Club's stalwart members, who will be forever missed. will be on Thursday 6th of March, starts at 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Rest in peace Mando, forever on the green!
The Grand Opening Special: Barbeque Buffet $20.00 per adult & $10.00 for kids.
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*Ala carte menu & take away not available on opening night Thursday, 6th of March
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The Waterfront Kitchen at the Gove Boat Club will be serving Dinner every Thursday, COLD BEER ONSunday. ICE! Lunch / Dinner every Friday, Saturday and Lunch@12:00pm to 2:00pm | Dinner@5:30pm to 8:00pm Ala carte menu will still be available including your favourite specials. Take-away will still be on offer.
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Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm Nhulunbuy PrimaryKitchen School Council seeking an enthusiastic person with The Waterfront at the is Gove Saturday Boat 12:00nn Club - 8:00pm Saturday 12:00nn - 8:00pm suitable to join our team. successful applicant will be a team will be skills serving Dinner everyThe Thursday, COLD BEER ONSunday. ICE! Lunch / Dinner Friday, Saturday player who enjoys every working with people of all and ages. Library experience is Lunch@12:00pm to 2:00pm | Dinner@5:30pm to 8:00pm desirable but not essential. Please send a one page written application accompanied by a CV and contact details for 3 suitable referees to ripeka. Ala carte menu will still be by available including your favourite specials. dargaville@ntschools.net close of business Friday, March 7, 2014.
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Key Responsibilities • Maintenance of shelves with books in correct order and general tidying • Maintain library computer records for students, staff and library resources • Operate the circulation system - loans, returns • complete any other duties as required
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Level 3, Step 1 - $53,757.01 gross per annum A diverse and developing role with the East Arnhem Regional Council Shire Services Team, providing a broad range of administrative support in Nhulunbuy and to remote communities within our Council. This position requires travel within our region. Please note that housing is not provided for this position. Key Responsibilities: 1. Assist with ensuring that appropriate accoutning practices, controls, policies and procedures are in place to ensure compliance and to provide accurate, timely and reliable information and timlely information to field Managers. 2. Respond to finance related enquiries and provide support to administration staff at work locations within the EARC. 3. Support the preparation, invoicing and collection of accounts in an accurate, timely and efficient manner. 4. Be a key liaison officer between communities and account functions. 5. Training personnel in administration procedures. Applications close: 13th March 2014 For further enquiries please call Ben Waugh, Director Shire Services on 08 8986 8922.
NHULUNBUY HIGH SCHOOL COUNCIL INC.
2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Followed by the School Council Meeting
Will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 7pm, NHS Administration Staff Room All Welcome.
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Tennis 40 years strong; not stopping now Golf results LAST year Gove Peninsula Tennis Club celebrated 40 years of history in the community, and it won’t end there, says outgoing Club Manager Nicky Mayer. The long-term club manager will be finishing up her job and moving on to Cairns in April, a move that has sparked concerns about the possibility of the end of tennis in Gove. Not to worry, said Nicky. “Tennis will be here for a long time yet.” But she also noted that there was plenty of work to be done to make sure it stays afloat. “Gove Peninsula Tennis Club committee would like to make the community aware that tennis in Gove will continue, despite my leaving. Tennis, with all its history here, intends to stay strong in the community. “But for this to work, we will need more volunteers.” Nicky said Tennis Australia
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and Tennis NT would be giving continued support to the club with advice and training for coaches and club programs. “The club has plans in place to make sure programs continue in the short-term, through the Community Play Program for Hot Shots kids.” To assist with such programs, the tennis club committee has asked for more parents to get involved and assist. “For a long time, Gove has survived on a small number of people being involved in more than one sport, so it’s time for some new people to step up. “Some of the old leaders will be leaving, so if the one’s staying want sports to survive, they will have to put their hands up.” The tennis club has started advertising for a new Club Coach and a new Club Manager - two jobs which can, if necessary, be done by one person, as Nicky has proved over the last 15 years.
Tennis Club Manager Nicky Mayer with a new Spinfire Ball Machine that the club recently purchased with grant money.
Week Ending March 2, 2014 LAST Sunday, a memorial service was held at the golf club for the late Darryl Manderson. The large crowd on Sunday celebrated Darryl’s life with heartfelt sorrow. Darryl was a very dedicated and loyal member of the club over many years. His willingness to help and support the club in any way was invaluable. He will be sadly missed. Thanks for the memories, Mando: Rest In Peace. We are back on the full course at last and hopefully it will remain that way throughout the rest of the Wet Season. -Bob Small, Captain. Chook Run: N Gibsone 25 Pts, L Pickett 22Pts Beer Run: No awards given Saturday Comp: 18 Hole Stroke Nett C Borrett 70, T Short 71 c/b, G Whelan 71 c/b, M Oliveira 72 c/b, P Birch 73 c/b. Next Week’s Event: 18 Hole Stableford “Golf is a game in which the ball lies poorly and players well” - Art Rosenbaum
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Nhulunbuy Community Guide Community organisations Arafura Dance Assoc. Contact: President Belinda Verrall E: Belinda_verrall@hotmail.com
Nhulunbuy Toy Library Contact: President Jamie McVeigh M: 0458 034 402 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
East Arnhem Rugby Union Contact: Eddie P: 0407 002 357
Arnhem Land Bowls Club Contact: Secretary Lisa Pullen P: 0418 609 807 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
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 Peninsula Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640 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
Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club Contact: Ian Shepherd P: 0412 892 703 Nhulunbuy Child Care Services Inc.
Gove Peninsula Festival
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
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
Thu 06
Fri 07
Time 0536 1132 1753 2349
Time 0615 1214 1829
Time 0024 0654 1257 1904
Ht 0.86 3.41 0.81 3.36
Ht 0.84 3.21 0.98
Sat 08 Ht 3.32 0.89 2.98 1.17
Time 0102 0736 1342 1940
NEW 1ST MOON QTR
Ht 3.23 0.99 2.73 1.37
Sun 09
Mon 10
Tue 11
Time 0143 0823 1437 2020
Time 0229 0921 1547 2114
Time 0325 1030 1715 2228
Ht 3.09 1.11 2.50 1.57
Ht 2.94 1.22 2.35 1.74
Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Group Leader E: gl.nhulunbuy@nthq.scouts.com.au
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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
W/E Feb 23 W/E Feb 23 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
Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie, P: 8987 1272
Monday 17/02
4497
Tuesday 18/02
4404
1159
3700
974
704
185
Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525
Wednesday 19/02
4101
1079
3700
974
401
105
Thursday 20/02
3958
1042
3400
895
558
147
TourDeArnhemland Contact: Des O’Sullivan P: 0418 840 957 E: tourdearnhemland@hotmail.com
Friday 21/02
3800
1000
3200
842
600
158
Saturday 22/02
4188
1102
3500
921
688
181
Sunday 23/02
4590
1208
3700
974
890
234
T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training Contact: Grahame Deppeler P: 0439 033 688
TOTAL
7773 25200
6633
4338
1140
Ht 2.80 1.28 2.30 1.83
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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Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 8987 2375 / 0419 465 045
Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: Stephanie Freeman P: 0400 172 599 E: stephfreeman@live.com.au
Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 05
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
Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005
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
8EAR Community Radio (Gove FM) Contact: Angela Madden P: 8987 1500 E: admin@govefm.com.au
Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530
Contact: Maria Akapita (Director) P: 8987 3311 F: 8987 3097 E: nhulunbuychildcare@bigpond.com
29538
4000
1053
497
130
Other Cities Av. Consumption / Head of Pop. Brisbane 270 • Darwin 1100 • Perth 340
Weather details o
1183
Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 24 33.0 24.0 NIL Tuesday 25 32.2 25.3 NIL Wednesday 26 32.3 23.5 TCE Thursday 27 30.3 25.6 TCE Friday 28 31.2 24.0 0.2 Saturday 1 31.7 24.2 2.8 Sunday 2 32.8 24.9 0.2 Monthly total rainfall to date: 219.2mm
Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Feb 24 to Sunday, Mar 2
Mean sea level pressure Max: 1010.5 hPa on Thursday Min: 1006.5 hPa on Monday Averages for the month of February Max temp: 31.2 Min temp: 23.9 Rainfall: 278.7 mm
NEWS
Yirrkala fathers cooking up more than good tucker
Strong Fathers and their families after a fishing and camping trip as part of the program. More photos, Page18, >>
ABOVE: Son of a Strong Fathers program participant Russell Munyarryun, with some locally grown tomatoes.
THE taste of fresh food, much of it picked and cooked by the hands of a group of young men in Yirrkala, has locals smiling and saying “Yo manymak”. This Yolngu phrase can be translated roughly to “that’s awesome”, and it’s being used here to describe the work by the participants of a program, helping men engage in healthier lifestyles. For three years, the Miwatj Health Strong Fathers, Strong Families program has helped men focus on ways to engage positively with their community and families, by cooking, gardening, camping, fishing and much more. And men of the community, who helped forge the program side-by-side with local organisations, are now looking back at what they have been able to achieve so far. Father of one son, Walalu Mununggur, said he has found pride from the program. “And our family is
proud too. Because we’re always cooking for our kids, helping to provide for our families. “It’s been helping make our community better for now, and for the future as well.” Another participant in the program Dhamarrarr Mununggurr, who is also a young father of a four-year-old daughter, said the program has helped his relationship with her. “Helps me when I’m talking to her; I can teach her and talk to her about what I learn, and what I know to make me strong. “And this helps to make her strong, and into a better mother in the future.” Program Manager Scott Beverstock, who has been working in the region for 12 years, says the program has given local men a place to belong.
“This is a place where there’s a sense of self worth, pride in the work they do, whether it’s paid or unpaid, as participants or workers in the program. “Looking at the difference in the men’s attitudes, and personally having known them since they were kids to young men over the years I’ve lived here, to what I see these fellas are achieving now, against quite a lot of odds, is amazing.” Mr Beverstock also talked about how it was not just the men who have benefitted from the program, but the children of the community too. The men grow a community garden at Yirrkala School, which has had a positive impact on the students there who see them at work every day. “Kids are seeing strong male
role models, up here, present every day of the week.” Looking towards the future, Mr Beverstock knows there is still much for the program to achieve. There are some long-term goals in place that the men have set, including establishing a Yolngurun catering company later this year, to service the region. But until then, the men involved in the program have a safe place to call their own. “I think we’ve created a strong, safe environment for men to work in and to develop their own personal skills,” Mr Beverstock said. With programs in place such as Miwatj Strong Fathers, and the closely related Families as First Teachers (FaFT), the Yirrkala community is currently sitting in good stead for the future.
Strong Fathers Rraywun and PJ (top left and bottom right) with long-time supporters, musicians Geoffery Gurrumul Yunupingu and Francis Diatshenko. Arafura Times 5 - 11 March 2014 – 17
STUDENTS MAKE CLEAN SWEEP OF YIRRKALA STUDENTS didn’t waste a moment fixing up the state of their school last week, for the annual Schools Clean Up Day last Thursday. It was the first big whole-school event for Yirrkala School this term, with all students pitching in to rid the school of what ended up being about 30 bags of rubbish. Pre-school kids worked together with Year 12 students in a buddy system to help each other clean up their environment. Senior Cultural Advisor Wayulu Wunungmurra said it was a positive way to teach kids “how to look after their own backyard”. They followed the clean-up with a walk to nearby Shady Beach, where the kids were taught about the area’s modern history, and the importance of looking after their own land. Photos courtesy: Yirrkala School.
YIRRKALA FATHERS COOKING UP MORE THAN GOOD TUCKER
ABOVE LEFT: Participants of the Miwatj Health Strong Fathers, Strong Families program, cooking in Yirrkala. ABOVE RIGHT: Strong Fathers program participants Walulu Mununggur and Dhamarrarr Mununggurr with Program Manager Scott Beverstock (centre) in their garden at Yirrkala School. LEFT: The program is having a good influence on Yirrkala’s children. BELOW LEFT: Strong Fathers working together to cook up a storm. BELOW CENTRE: Program participants and manager Scott Beverstock supplying food at the Bark Petitions anniversary last year. RIGHT: One of the Strong Fathers cooking up a healthy feast.
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Motocross speeds into action for 2014 Photos: CASSIE HENNIG A NEW season of moto madness has officially roared off to a good start, with Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club holding their first meet for the year on Sunday, February 23. The day before the first event, the club held their sign-on day which saw 15 families and four singles join up for another exciting year of motorcross. A good turnout of 26 riders showed up for the first ride, both seniors and juniors taking turns on the track. There had been some major track repairs undertaken by club members following the
big January rains, to fill some potholes which, by reports, could have swallowed some riders up whole. NMCC Secretary Cassie Hennig said it was a good first run, with a couple of spills but no real injuries. “Everyone loved the track on the day, so great to see all the hard work on it has paid off.” The next moto meet and AGM for the club will be held on Saturday, March 15, with all positions on the committee open. If anyone wants to put their hand up for a position, contact Cassie at secretaryNMCC@ yahoo.com.au.
ABOVE: JUMPING JACK FLASH: Alice Twomey gets airborne.
ABOVE: ROCKETEER: Pat Watson blasts into the air.
RIGHT: Senior riders hit the track.
ABOVE LEFT: LEAP OF FAITH: Senior riders Shaun Gordon and Pete McCormack. ABOVE 2nd from left: RIP IT UP: Juniors Megan O’Dwyer, Kodi Whitmore, Tom O’Dwyer and Tailah Whitmore. ABOVE 2nd from right: UP AND AWAY: Young gun Reid Aston takes off. RIGHT: Young rider Tailah Whitmore showcases her style. LEFT: Rider Summer McCormack gives Murphy Gurruwiwi a run for his money. BELOW: READY, STEADY, ROAR: Junior riders Reid Aston, Jayden Wagg, Pat Watson and Sean-Paul at the starting line. RIGHT: MID-AIR MAYHEM: Jayden Wagg.
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WEEKLY SPECIALS KITCHEN
BAR
Monday
Monday
One free kids meal with every adult meal purchased*
Free refills on soft drinks
Tuesday
Tuesday
All pastas $10
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Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
10% off every bill
10% off all drinks
Chef’s Special of the day
Bartender’s choice
Friday
Friday
Chef’s Special of the day
$5 Beer / Wine Specials
Saturday
Saturday
Chef’s Special of the day
Bottle shop prices on select wines
DAILY SPECIALS
Coffee & Cake $10 between 12pm - 5pm
monday
TUESDAY
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Any 4 Cocktails & Tasting plate $50 between 3 pm - 5pm
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