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$2 – EDITION 862, 9 - 15 November 2011
NEWS FOR EAST ARNHEM LAND, INCLUDING NHULUNBUY AND YIRRKALA
Horror house a real treat By MARJO HALLOWELL ONE may be excused if they thought they were living in a horror movie last Monday night as skeletons, zombies and vampire victims roamed the streets of Nhulunbuy. Once they realised it was Halloween it all made sense. Halloween, although thought by many to be an ‘American’ invention, is one of the oldest events still celebrated today. Most celebrate without knowing the history of the celebration and see Halloween as a time of dressing up in costumes and trick or treating while others view it as a time of superstitions - of ghosts and goblins. Traditionally Halloween is celebrated on the last day of the Celtic calendar - October 31. The traditionally pagan holiday dates back 2000 years honouring the dead as was known as All Hallows Eve. Locals have been taking part in Halloween for many years and one family, the Garlands take it one step further and decorate their home for all the locals to come and enjoy. For three months Karen, Len, Laura, Lizzy and Jenny have been busy getting their display in order in readiness for this one night. Mrs Garland said she started doing this 12 years because kids had little to do in town between the Festival and Christmas as many of the sports had also finished their seasons. “We have been busy all year gathering bits and a pieces as we like to make sure each year there is something different. “We encourage young children to come along and keep it suitable for them until after dark. That is when the older kids come and are prepared to get scared.” Laura Garland said many in town know what they get up to at Halloween. “If they see something while they are travelling they think we can use they get it for us and we get a lot of stuff online. “Hearing all the screams and reactions make it all worthwhile.” Laura had been doing a lot of research by watching scary movies as is evidenced by the displays at their home. The queue outside the display was testament to how popular the Banyan Road house of
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horrors with delays for those wanting to get in. It was estimated that 600 people came through the doors on the night. Others were also getting into the ‘spirit’ of the night with Kelly and Jeff Murray and their family causing a few screams. Mr Murray said this was the first time they had created a display in Gove and were planning to do so again in the future. “We can’t let Lenny and his family have all the fun,” he said. “We used to do this on the Sunshine Coast so thought we’d have a bit of fun with it over here as well.” Suzi and Chris Monteiro also took the time to decorate their home. Chris said it was a great excuse for everyone to dress up. “It is also a town where it is still safe for the kids to walk around at night to go trick or treating and it is great to see so many parents walking around with the younger ones, also getting into the fun of the night.” Police said there were no reports of any serious ‘tricking’ on the night although on Facebook there was mention of a car being egged and covered in toilet paper. The victim, Tony Burge, said he didn’t report the incident to police but would like to ask the mums and dads: “Do you know what your kids are up to whilst roaming the streets at night under the guise of celebrating Halloween? “Is your pantry lean on eggs, toilet paper or flour? If not, I’d be interested to know where the kids get their money to spend on these items. “Furthermore at risk of sounding like a grumpy old man, I feel the kids could better spend their time and money on celebrating something of cultural significance to Australia, or at least arm themselves with the knowledge to understand the origins of ceremonies they participate in, instead of mistakenly/ blindly following in the footsteps of all things American flavoured. “It’ll be Yirrkala bananas all round for next years treats, at least they will be easier to wash off the bonnet of the car.” For more photos see page 10 >>
Karen Garland and her family spent three months decorating their house of horrors.
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By MARJO HALLOWELL MORE than 75 women attended a lunch on Saturday and together they raised over $1700 for Breast Cancer nurses. Celebrating Women in Nhulunbuy (CWIN) is a group who get together for lunch about once a month and discuss issues relating to women.
Local Member Lynne Walker sponsored indigenous women to come to the lunch held at the Maccassans Restaurant at the Arnhem Club. The major raffle was a handcrafted coffee table made by Marnggarr Resources and there were many silent auction items, all in pink. Money raised is going to the McGrath Foundation who
sponsor breast cancer nurses in the community. The Nhulunbuy Pharmacy also raised funds for the Foundation. One of the organisers, Jennifer Kerr, said they decided to donate to the McGrath Foundation as they sponsor breast care nurses. “There isn’t actually a breast care nurse here but we are keen to organise dialogue regarding
sponsoring an indigenous breast care nurse. “Our group, CWIN, is looking towards becoming an incorporated body and looking to change Nhulunbuy to North. We have been hosting our lunches and they are becoming increasingly popular,” she said. Co-founder of CWIN, Wendy Gordon, said they were keen to try to get newcomers to town to come along and join the group. “We encourage women of all ages and because there are many long term residents it is an ideal opportunity for women new to town to find out what services are available to them and how to access them.” Mrs Gordon said. Member for Nhulunbuy, Lynne Walker said she was pleased with the response to the lunch. “In a small community like ours we’re all affected by those affected by breast cancer. “Today was a great event to bring women together to raise support and raise morale,” Mrs Walker said.
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REMEMBRANCE Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty since World War I. Remembrance Day is observed to recall the official end of World War I on November 11 in 1918 when hostilities formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month with the German signing of the Armistice . The day was specifically dedicated by King George V as a day of remembrance of members of the armed
Crackdown on unapproved pools by NCL POOLS and Spas are being targeted in a crackdown over unauthorised constructions. Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited Regulatory Officer, Rick Stephen, said all pools and spas need building approval from the Corporation. “If people have a pool or spa that is already up they need to make sure they had correct approval or they need to get retrospective approval,” Mr Stephen said. “We have been advised of a number of pools and spas that do not have the appropriate approval and we will be taking appropriate action. “They need to be registered with the Water Safety Unit in Darwin and need to comply with safety requirements. These include appropriate fencing and childproofing and the display of CPR procedures. “In 2009 -2010 10 children drowned in pools, spas, dams and creeks and to me that is 10 too many. “I do not want that sort of tragedy here.” For more information contact the NCL on 8939 2200.
forces who were killed during World War I. The red remembrance poppy has become a familiar emblem of Remembrance Day due to the poem In Flanders Fields. These poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I, their brilliant red colour an appropriate symbol for the blood spilled in the war. In Gove the RSL is holding a commemorative service at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park. Assembly is at at 10.40am. For further details contact Mo at 0417 853 321.
Woman fined for failing to provide medical certificate A 28-YEAR-OLD woman was fined $100 for breaching her bail and was ordered to pay a $40 victims’ levy when she appeared at Nhulunbuy Magistrates Court earlier this month. The woman failed to appear at the Nhulunbuy Police station as part of her bail conditions and failed to supply a medical certificate to back up her claim she was too ill to attend. She was warned that if she appeared before the court this breach could impact on the future possibility of being given bail.
Indigenous languages to be preserved LITERATURE in more than 16 Northern Territory Aboriginal languages will be preserved after Charles Darwin University researchers secured $430,000 as part of the Australian Research Council’s 2012 Major Grants Announcement. The ARC Linkage Infrastructure Equipment and Facilities funding announced by Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr allows for investment in research vital for the development of new ideas, the creation of jobs and a better quality of life for all Australians. CDU researchers will use the funding to create a living digital archive of endangered literature in more than 16 Australian Indigenous languages. CDU’s School of Education Professor Michael Christie and
Associate Professor Brian Devlin have won the ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities grant for the project, “A living archive of Australian Indigenous languages”. The project also involves the Australian National University. They will build a digital archive of endangered literature in more than 16 Australian Indigenous languages in collaboration with the communities that own the languages, thereby enabling researchers to engage with texts (and related audiovisual files) as well as the Indigenous knowledge authorities for the languages. To view the summaries of all funding outcomes and information on the funding schemes, visit www. arc.gov.au/media/major_announce. htm.
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By MARJO HALLOWELL THE Melbourne Cup is traditionally run on the first Tuesday in November and is billed as the ‘race that stops the nation’. Gove was no exception. Goveites had the opportunity to see the Cup first hand when the Gove Squash Club hosted the cup for the day in August. The mini cup that was presented to the club on that occasion was on the table for lunch at a lunch hosted by The Walkabout Lodge. Staff got into the spirit of the occasion and dressed in racing garb for the event. Fascinators and fashions that would have rivaled the Fashions on the Field were donned to ensure all were in the real spirit of the Cup. The Arnhem Club held a number of sweeps, organised by the Tennis Club, for those not sure who to back on the TAB. The roar went out as the horses entered the home straight but when the two horses crossed the line there were many breaths being held until the photo finish declared Dunaden the winner with just a fraction to Red Cadeaux in second place- the closest finish in the Cup’s 151 year history. Lucas Cranach came third beating the favourite Americian and a photo was also needed a photo to determine the placings. Talitha Weldon who organised the event at the Walkabout said their 90 patrons were obviously enjoying the occasion. “It was great to see the staff get behind it as well dressing
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INSET ABOVE: Talitha Weldon organised the function at the Walkabout Lodge.
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up as well and this all added to the fun,” she said. “The Squash Club held their Calcutta event here on Monday night
as well and that was also a lot of fun as was the fashion parade. Everyone was having fun and a flutter on the TAB.”
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THE Nhulunbuy RSPCA has a number of cats and dogs looking for new homes: Among them are Asha a bull Arab, de-sexed looking for an active family that can spend a bit of time training her. She has had basic training and shakes hands. She gets on with children as well. Juda is a kind dog that needs a home that will spend time training and exercising her. She loves playing with her squeaky toys. She gets on well with the cats and can often be found siting with them. Juda has been desexed and is ready to go. Anyone able to give the dogs a home is asked to call Bev Goodchild on 8987 2243.
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NHULUNBUY Community Workshops aims to provide practical workshops in an informal and relaxed environment. Their workshops provide the Nhulunbuy adult community with the opportunity to learn new and interesting skills while meeting people with similar interests. They are non-certificate workshops, therefore there are no formal assessments. Certificates of participation may be issued upon request. The next workshops are on November 14 and 15 and are on basic skincare and make-up application. Kristina Bircsak who runs her own business - Radiance Makeup Services - is conducting the two day workshop for NCW . The workshops will include learning the right way to look after your skin and apply make-up in a confident manner. The topics covered include skincare, choosing
the right products, your colours, simple make-up application and the basic kit. Early enrolments are recommended. Spokeswoman for the workshops, Kim Wilkinson said: “I think it will prove to be quite popular leading up to the festive season. “Our first workshop, cake decorating, was so popular we had to run it a second night.” Nhulunbuy Community Workshops is always looking to improve its service to the community. Any feedback provided on their workshops will be most welcome. They would also like to hear from anyone interested in hosting workshops who do not want the added hassle of having to organise their own venue, insurance or advertising For further details contact 8987 0022 or email:nps.frontoffice@ntschools. net
Give Uluru the thumbs up as a Natural Wonder TERRITORIANS have two days to vote for Uluru to become one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature with the competition closing on November 11. Uluru is one of 28 finalists in the competition designed to promote travel to natural landmarks all over the world and encourage individuals to consider how their actions impact on the environment for years to come. The only other Australian entrant is the Great Barrier Reef. Tourism Minister, Malarndirri McCarthy encouraged all Territorians to cast their vote for Uluru in the time remaining. “Uluru is one of Australia’s major icons and the New Seven Wonders of Nature campaign is a great opportunity
for Territorians to get behind Uluru and tell the world how unique it is,” she said. ”Uluru is up against some stiff competition, with the Grand Canyon, the Amazon and many other landmarks with a high population base also included in the final 28 - so the vote of every Territorian counts! When Oprah Winfrey to visited Uluru during her Ultimate Australian Adventure last year she said: “I think the word awesome applies... it strikes awe in your soul when you see it.” Votes for Uluru to be included in the New 7 Wonders of Nature can be registered at www.new7wonders.com/ uluru.
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Masters of Mawul Rom graduate conflict resolution, leadership and decisionmaking processes. There was a feeling of camaraderie and a sense of achievement as nine Yolngu and nine Balanda graduates proudly received their Masters awards at the Darwin Convention Centre and celebrated with family and friends from all over Australia. The Mawul Rom Association (MRA) and Charles Darwin University (CDU) jointly manage the Masters of Indigenous Knowledges (Mawul Rom) course. The Mawul Rom Association through the Mawul Rom Projects and under the guidance of co-chairs Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM and Patrick F McIntyre, aims to promote and facilitate respectful dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Through the exploration of the similarities and differences of approach between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultural spheres, Mawul Rom Projects hope to assist people to develop the skills, knowledge and capacity to work effectively and respectfully in the landscape of crosscultural conflict resolution, decision making and joint problem-solving. The Masters of Indigenous Knowledges (Mawul Rom) course is a four Phase pro-
Casting for fishy photos TERRITORIANS are being invited to submit their favourite fishing related photo to be part of an exhibition for fishing enthusiasts at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). The best 100 photos will be featured as part of the exhibition to be held at in March next year. Minister for Arts and Museums Gerry McCarthy and Member for Fannie Bay Michael Gunner said Gone Fishin’?the reel Top End story will showcase the origin of fishing in the Territory and explore the biology, diversity, and impact fishing has had on the lives of Territorians. “Territorians have a strong history with fishing from the cultural history through to our present day love of recreational fishing which is pivotal to our great Territory lifestyle,” Mr McCarthy said. “We want to get more Territorians through the door to the Territory’s museums and this is an excellent exhibition that I’m sure Territorians will flock to.” The Member for Fannie Bay Michael Gunner said the exhibition will include objects that inform the historic, cultural and scientific fabric of fishing in the Top End. “A range of public programmes for visitors are being planned and will include specialist floor talks and school holiday
activities,” Mr Gunner said. “Territorians can send their photo in for the chance to be part of the exhibition and the chance to win one of 100 copies of the North Australian Fishing & Outdoor Magazine. “The exhibition will feature representations of fish and fishing from the earliest rock paintings through to the contemporary visual arts. “The exhibition will chart the course of the development of fishing technology as well as the types of crafts used by different cultures,” Mr Gunner said. “This exhibition is part of our Territory 2030 target to continue to see Territorians attending our cultural institutions at a very high rate,” Minister McCarthy said. The exhibition will be open at MAGNT from March 17 to September 16, 2012. Call for entries for photos are now open and will close on January 31. Images can include fishing lures/equipment, favourite catch, favourite fishing spot and fishing trip. Entries can be submitted to MAGNT via email: museum.magnt@nt.gov.au postal: GPO Box 4646, Darwin NT 0801 at the front counter of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. For more information go to www. nt.gov.au/magnt
gramme that brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from diverse backgrounds. Course participants undertake training in traditional and contemporary mediation, negotiation, decision making and leadership. At the completion of Phase Four, and pending approval from Elders, graduates are accredited both contemporarily and traditionally and are recognised as crossculturally trained and accredited mediators who can assist a wide range of industry and government entities to meet the needs of their organisations, of indigenous peoples and the wider Australian community. For more information go to the Mawul Rom or CDU websites - www.mawul.com, www.cdu.edu.au , or contact co-chair Pat McIntyre on 0417 805 956.
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EIGHTEEN Indigenous and non-Indigenous students were the first cohort of students to graduate with a Masters of Indigenous Knowledges (Mawul Rom) from Charles Darwin University on Friday, October 21 at the Darwin Convention Centre. The Masters of Indigenous Knowledges (Mawul Rom) is a unique and historic course which values equally, and works within, two different traditions and knowledge systems - the traditional ‘Yolngu’ system from North-East Arnhem Land and the ‘Balanda’ system from Australia’s western academic and cultural tradition. The graduates, over a period of at least four years, have attended annual workshops on Elcho Island, have taken part in the Mawul Rom Ceremony and have worked together cross-culturally on a variety of projects. The Ceremony belongs to the Dhurili Clan Nations, Yolngu people. The word ‘Rom’ - stands for law, so Mawul Rom is the law of peace-making. Through their generosity, Mawul Rom is offered as a legitimate point of entry into ceremonial life and law of the system of Madayin (Yolngu) Law. It is strongly linked conceptually to non-Indigenous ideals related to mediation,
The Mawul Rom CDU graduating students. The graduates are : (back row L-R) - Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM, Paul Tolliday, Dianne Biritjalawuy Gondarra, Adam Black, Richard Davis, Catherine Jones, Stephen Orme, Timmy Murrmurrnga Burarrwanga, front row L-R) - Mary Ngandama, Brenda Muthamuluwuy, Renelle Gondarra, Valerie Dhaykamalu, Rose Guywanga, Rita Wopurruwuy Gondarra, Jennifer Symonds. Graduates not in the photo - Sarah Blake, Wayne Sanderson, James Teh.
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NOVEMBER Wed 9 to April 20, 2012. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club – 2011-2012 XXXX Gold Billfish Tournament. Fri 11. Remembrance Day Ceremony at 11am at the Cenotaph in Arafura Memorial Park. Assembly at 10.40am. Contact Mo at 0417 853 321. Sat 19. NCL Art and Craft Market hosted by Nhulunbuy Primary School. Sat 19. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - XXXX GOLD Game Classic Briefing at 6pm at clubhouse. Sat 24 - Tue 27. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - XXXX GOLD Game Classic - four day game fishing tournament. Fri 25 -Sun 27: Arafura Dance Association Concert Dates. Sat 26. Geograph Earthmoving 18 hole closing Day Ambrose at the Gove Country Golf Club. All Month: Movember - All month at the Arnhem Club - See the weekly progress of those joining in. NovemBRA- drop in any unwanted bras to Lynne Walker’s Office.
DECEMBER Sat 3. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - Sponsors Fishing Competition - club sponsors taken out by members for a one day fun competition in conjunction with CGC presentation. Sat 3. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - XXXX GOLD Game Classic presentation at The Arnhem Club from 7pm. Tue 6. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club Monthly General Meeting. Sat 10. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - Christmas Party and Awards Party at clubhouse from 6pm. Sat 10. NCL Art and Craft Market hosted by Over 3’s.
2012 February Tue 7. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club Monthly General Meeting. Date to be confirmed: Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club - Junior Fishing Clinic and Family Competition. Clinic Saturday - competition Sunday.
March Tue 6. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club Monthly General Meeting. TBA: AFANT Ladies Fishing Clinic - 2pm Sunday afternoon. TBA: Airnorth Ladies Fishing Tournament - Ladies 2 day Tournament. TBA: Airnorth Ladies Fishing Tournament - Presentation Dinner.
April Tue 3. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club Monthly General Meeting.
May Tue 1. Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club Monthly General Meeting.
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letters to the editor Thanks to supporters of Gala Dinner Dear Editor, ALTHOUGH the Think, Buy, Be Local Gala Dinner was my initiative, there are so many other people and organisations to thank for making the Gala Dinner such an outstanding success. Firstly I would like to thank and acknowledge those Nhulunbuy Stakeholder Forum members who actively participated in the planning stages of the Gala dinner; Wendy Gordon: CDU, Amber Roath and Katie Grealy: ITEC Employment Services, David Suter and Treacy Harry: East Arnhem Chamber of Commerce, Sue Clark: Nhulunbuy High School, Andrew Peers: Department of Education and Training, Angela Morris: DEEWR, Marlene Organ: VETis Coordinator and Scott Sims: Toll Marine. Your input, personal time and use of networking contacts was very much appreciated. On behalf of Treacy and myself our heart felt thanks go to:Wendy Gordon for her editing and proof reading of all material and invaluable advice on ministerial protocol. Sue Clark, Kirsty Winter, Angela Morris, Khun Srakaew, Kristy Smith, Lana Girle and Serema Jackson who performed brilliantly as fashion parade models for the captivated audience. Sue Clark also did an excellent job greeting guests and collecting tickets. Blue Douglas for giving up his personal time to act as official photographer. Gil Avilla and Anne Sorono
of Gils Graphic Solutions for their generosity and dedication to perfecting the layout and printing of the tickets and programme, for being a guest speaker and for donating voucher as a door prize. Marngarr Resource Centre for the welcome to country address, the generous donation of a hand crafted coffee table as a door prize and for allowing us to share the honour of a graduation ceremony for eight of their trainees. Sodexo Remote Sites catering staff from William Gove House for providing dinner ware and table clearing service. Without their support we would have been eating off paper plates and dessert straight from the serving dish. Expressions Boutique for the entertaining fashion parade, including Trudi Ashton for hair styling and Elisha Sloane for make up of the models and guests, including Treacy and myself. Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited for generously providing the Town Hall and its facilities at no cost. Shea Lukas for donating Lorraine Lea Linen as a door prize. Maria Slatter for her donation of Party Lites and accessories as a door prize. Banyan Blue for donating their technical expertise and assistance during the formalities and later for the lively music which kept Miwatj Health staff and I dancing till midnight. Kade MacDonald from Buku Larrnggay Mulka Arts for the installation of ceremonial poles,
visual presentation during dessert and for donating a publication of Gallery Collections featuring artists and artworks from our region. Woolworths for making a donation towards fundraising. Lynne Walker Local Member for Nhulunbuy for opening the evening and making a donation towards costs. Charles Darwin University, Nhulunbuy campus for providing technical equipment and making a sizeable donation towards fund raising. Thank you to the 11 local speakers who braved the daunting task of public speaking and proudly represented their respective organisations. Thanks to the Honourable Robert Knight for attending, even though his Business and Employment portfolio had been assigned to another Minister and Robert had been appointed as the Attorney General the day before the gala dinner. A huge thank you to the fabulous four; Tim Broadbent, Jennifer Kerr, Andrew Peers and Wendy Gordon, who helped Treacy and I mop, scrub, polish and broom the Town Hall for three hours on Sunday morning. Last but in no way least, thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and attended the gala event. We sincerely hope you enjoyed the jam packed programme, learnt something from the presentations, did some business networking and took the opportunity to let your hair down. We would also like to thank
our families for supporting us during the hectic lead up to the gala event. It is our hope that the gala dinner will become an annual event, and gauging from the amount of interest and support shown on and prior to Saturday nights event, we do not doubt for a second our regions capacity to generate future events as part of October Business Month. Yours Sincerely, Jacqueline Rawles Coordinator, Nhulunbuy Stakeholder Forum and Chamber of Commerce “Think, Buy and Be Local Gala Dinner”. Treacy Harry Executive Officer, East Arnhem Chamber of Commerce. EDITOR’S NOTE: In the ‘Businesses Support Gala Dinner’ story on Page 1 of the Arafura Times, November 2 it was not mentioned that the Gala Dinner was the initiative of Jaqueline Rawles. Mrs Rawles contacted us to state she was disappointed this had been excluded from the article. She wrote: “As a former Regional Job Hub Coordinator for the Department of Business and Employment, I wanted to conduct an event as part of October Business Month that was relevant to our region.” “Treacy Harry and I have never referred to the Gala dinner either privately or publicly as the Chamber of Commerce Dinner. People assumed it was a Chamber of Commerce Event.”
Driver behaviour key to road safety ROAD safety and a focus on accidents in the East Arnhem region was the subject of three workshops held in Nhulunbuy last Wednesday. Facilitated by officers from Department of Lands and Planning’s Transport division with the support of police, the interactive workshops attracted many local business people, interested community members and a well behaved group of Year 10 students. While we have many laws and initiatives designed to keep people safe on the roads, one of the key contributors to accidents is driver behaviour. Driver awareness, a conscious decision to avoid distractions and a need to drive to conditions, especially on dirt roads,
are so critically important to keeping safe on our roads. IT WAS a great honour to host the Breast Cancer Awareness lunch last Saturday with strong support from local women seeing just over $1700 raised. Money raised will go to the McGrath Foundation which supports specialist breast care nurses in communities. Thanks to the many generous sponsors who joined me in donating prizes and a special thank you to Jennifer Kerr and Wendy Gordon for your exceptional organising and planning skills. LAST Saturday evening’s free screening of Red Dog drew hundreds of people to our own deckchair cinema under the stars at Hindle
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Oval. Thanks to Rio Tinto and Nhulunbuy Corporation for staging this delightful film which made for a wonderful family evening. THE annual Remembrance Day service, which marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended the First World War, will be held this Friday November 11. People are invited to assemble at 10.40am for a start at 10.55am in memory of those who have died or suffered in wars and armed conflicts. Thank you once again to Mo McKay and Ivor Electoral News Member for Nhulunbuy Alexander for coordinat- by NTLYNNE WALKER ing this solemn event.
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POLICE are warning members of the public after the discovery of a new and very dangerous drug known as MDVP. MDVP, often labelled as ‘bath salts’, can be found in a crystalline or powder form but may also be present in some synthetic cannabis type products. Superintendent Peter Schiller of the Drug and Organised Crime Section said that the use of the substance is known to cause severe psychosis. “Use of the drug has resulted in an increase
in hospital admissions and has been the cause of some disturbing behaviour by users in the Darwin area over the past few months,” said Superintendent Schiller. “As with all dangerous drugs, this product has extreme side effects including severe withdrawal symptoms. It is highly addictive and can cause behavioural changes that result in persons placing themselves and those around them in danger. Admissions to psychiatric facilities as a result of using this substance are
common. “The long term side effects are not clearly understood and I would strongly discourage anyone from experimenting with this new substance. It is labelled ‘Not for Human Consumption’ for good reason”. MDPV is illegal to possess in the NT and anyone with information relating to the sale or possession of this product is encouraged to contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Additional financial support for Foster carers OVER $585,000 in additional funding to Foster Care NT was announced by Children and Families Minister Kon Vatskalis at the official opening the group’s new offices in Darwin late last month. “Foster Care NT plays a critical role in responding to and supporting the needs of carers who are involved in providing in-home care for children and young people across the Territory,” Mr Vatskalis said. “Foster Care NT is supported by the Department of Children and Families as part of its ongoing commitment to deliver on the 147 recommendations handed down in the Board of Inquiry report into the Territory’s child protection system
last year. Our partnership is ongoing and this is why I am so pleased to announce an additional funding of $585,529 to assist the group in their role of supporting carer recruitment, and the provision of information, support and advocacy for the Territory’s carers. “The funds will also enable Foster Care NT to commence a new support service to Katherine, allow the organisation to re-establish its office in Alice Springs and to expand its services in Darwin. “In the last 12 months, the presence of Foster Care NT and an awareness of the work they do across the Territory has increased,
with new services introduced to support foster and kinship carers in the Territory.” Mr Vatskalis said the FAST programme (Foster Care Advocacy Support Team) is one of the key programmes that Foster Care NT will offer to provide training to foster and kinship carers throughout the Territory. A team of seven FAST delegates have been trained, and will support carers in Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Darwin and other centres. “These significant and positive developments have led to the need for larger premises in Darwin, with the group now being located in the Lyons Community Centre.”
Canberra can no longer veto NT Law THE members of the Northern Territory Constitutional Convention Committee last week welcomed the passage of Commonwealth legislation removing the right of a government minister in Canberra to disallow a Northern Territory made law. Committee members made submissions and appeared in various capacities before a Senate Committee inquiry on the legislation earlier this year. “This development demonstrates that if you stand up to be counted, and ask to be treated fairly you can be
heard, “ Committee Chair Jane Aagaard said. Co-Chair Fran Kilgariff said: “There has been a lot of misinformation out there about this legislation and our move toward Statehood, so I encourage all Territorians to become involved and find out how they can be elected as a delegate to give us all a better future.” Members of the Committee will convened in Darwin for their 10th meeting to consider a Draft Framework Constitution Document to be presented to delegates at the Constitutional Convention to be held on April 2012.
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PHOTOS: MARJO HALLOWELL
Getting into character is Tiannah Piddick on Halloween.
Kayne Kissick, 13 and Kori Kissick, 8, with John (aka Boxhead) and Billie Thompson.
All Hallows Eve is the evening before All Saints Day, which was created by Christians to convert pagans, and is celebrated on November 1. The Catholic church honoured saints on this designated day. Halloween culture can be traced back to the Druids, a Celtic culture in Ireland, Britain and Northern Europe. Roots lay in the feast of Samhain, which was annually on October 31 to honour the dead. Samhain signifies â&#x20AC;&#x153;summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endâ&#x20AC;? or November. Samhain was a harvest festival with huge sacred bonfires, marking the end of the Celtic year and beginning of a new one. Many of the practices involved in this celebration were fed on superstition. The Celts believed the souls of the dead roamed the streets and villages at night. Since not all spirits were thought to be friendly, gifts and treats were left out to pacify the evil and ensure next years crops would be plentiful. This custom evolved into trick-or-treating.
Matthew Benn, 6, with Joey Benn, 4 checking out the themed houses.
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PHOTOS: MARJO HALLOWELL FASHION was the order of the day during the Melbourne Cup functions at The Arnhem Club and the Walkabout Lodge last week.
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4:00 Rage (PG) 5:00 Can We Help? 5:30 New Inventors 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Good Morning Kalimantan 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple 2:10 The Genius Of Design 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Choccywoccydoodah: Cake And Cupids Conquer All 6:25 The Good Cook 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 My Family: Ben Behaving Badly - Ben volunteers to look after one of Janey’s elderly care clients for an evening; what could possibly go wrong? 8:30 Midsomer Murders: Shot At Dawn: An old feud between the Hammond and Hicks families appears to have escalated to murder when the grandfather of the Hammonds is found dead. 10:05 Bored To Death: Take A Dive 10:35 Lateline 11:20 Tracey Ullman’s State Of The Union - Tracey Ullman continues her tour across America showcasing her vast array of original characters and impersonations in a wide collection of irreverent and hilarious skits, that range from sardonic parody to social satire. 11:45 Rage
5:30 Today 8:30 Kerri-Anne 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affiar 6:30 The Celebrity Apprentice 7:00 Two And A Half Men: “Above Exalted Cyclops” (PG s,l) Chelsea sets Alan up on a blind date with her new friend Rose. 7:30 Two And A Half Men: “Sir Lancelot’s Litter Box” (PG s,l) After Charlie reluctantly agrees to let Chelsea move in and he mourns the loss of his bachelor pad, Alan finds that there’s not much space left for him in the house. 8:00 The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button: Tells the story about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards. A man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. 12:00 Panic Room: A mother and daughter find themselves fighting for their lives in their New York mansion when three burglars come looking for a hidden cache of cash. 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:00 Danoz Direct / 4:00 Good Morning America
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “My Boy Jack” (M v,l) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Toybox 3:30 It’s Academic 4:00 Seven News 4:30 Guide To The Good Life 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home and Away: Leah and Miles turn to Elijah a fter their break-up, Brax makes the ultimate sacrifice for Charlie. Dex asks April to his formal. 7:00 Better Homes & Gardens 8:30 Movie: “Sweet Home Alabama” (PG l) 10:45 Special: The Woman With Giant Legs - A moving and passionate account of one woman’s fight to live a normal life. Mandy Sellars’ legs and feet are three times larger than that of the average person. Like Joseph Merrick - the ‘Elephant Man’ - she suffers from Proteus Syndrome. With help from The Proteus Syndrome Foundation, and after years of misdiagnosis, she has finally found the support she needs, but at what cost? 11:45 October Road 1:45 Room For Improvement 2:30 Infomercials / 3:30 NBC Today
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Insight 2:30 Living Black 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Noirmoutier to Talkmont-SurGironde 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Town With Nicholas Crane: Ludlow 8:30 As It Happened: The First World War From Above - This program offers a unique perspective on the scale of the First World War as a collection of extraordinary historical finds are brought to the screen for the first time. Aerial footage, shot from an airship in the summer of 1919, captures the trenches and battlefields of Europe, revealing the damage and destruction inflicted on the landscape. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Sex Workers and Proud! 11:40 Movie: “Black Butterfly” (M l,v,s) - In Spanish. After the brutal murder of Guido Pazos, an incorruptible judge, his girlfriend sets out to find the person who ordered the killing, and who then smeared Pazos’ name by making the death look like it occurred at a gay orgy. 1:40 South Park 3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 12
4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage Guest Programmer: Horrowshow 11:00 Choccywoccydoodah: Cake and Cupids Conquer All 11:20 Minuscule: Cicada’s Song 11:30 The Good Cook 12:00 Foreign Correspondent 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Basketball: WNBL: Bendigo Vs Canberra 3:00 Football: W-League 5:00 Bowls: Australia Vs RSA 2011 6:00 Planet Food: Malaysia 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin - PC Penhale gets an unexpected visit from his ex-wife, but she doesn’t remember that she is his EX-wife; romance is in the air for Eleanor and Martin; and Louisa’s baby finally gets a name. 8:20 Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Murder On The Orient Express - Poirot investigates the murder of a shady American businessman stabbed in his compartment on the Orient Express when it is blocked by a blizzard in the Serbian mountains. 9:50 The Graham Norton Show 10:35 Penn And Teller: Fool Us - The following magicians try to fool Penn and Teller: Cubic Act - French Illusionists; Nick Einhorn - British Mentalist; Michael Vincent - British Street Magician; and Morgan and West - British Street Magicians. 11:25 Rage Guest Programmer: Horrorshow
5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today 8:30 Children’s Programs 4:00 The Garden Gurus 4:30 National News: First At Five 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 National News Saturday 6:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:00 Movie: “Happy Feet” (G) - Happy Feet takes us to Antarctica where we meet a young emperor penguin having a hard time attracting a mate. While his friends use their singing skills to attracts mates, his song sends potential sweethearts running in the opposite direction. However, he has a gift like no other, he can dance in a way that would make Fred Astaire jealous. 8:00 Movie: “Terminator Salvation” (M v) 10:55 Dr T And The Women: Dr. Sullivan Travis “Dr. T.” is a wealthy Dallas gynecologist for some of the wealthiest women in Texas who finds his idealist life beginning to fall apart starting when his wife, Kate, suffers a nervous breakdown and is commited to the state mental hospital. Unfortunately for him, it is just the start of his midlife crisis as the women in his life begin to divulge their deepest secrets. 1:15 Silver Bears 3:20 Nine Presents / 3:30 Danoz Direct / 5:00 Wesley Impact
5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 8:30 Children’s Programs 12:30 V8 Supercars 2011 4:00 High Road, Low Road 4:30 Creek To Coast 5:00 Queensland Weekender 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Movie: “Coraline” (PG v,h) 8:00 Movie: “Armageddon” (M l) 10:45 That ‘70s Show: “It’s Only Rock And Roll” - Hyde begins working at W.B.’s office but soon finds his glamorous rock and roll job isn’t glamorous at all. Kitty is feeling unneeded, unnecessary and unloved - so she takes up Tai Chi with Midge and Donna. Kelso, inspired by Donna’s dedication to feminism, gives his Playboy collection to Fez. 11:35 Grey’s Anatomy: “Some Kind Of Miracle” (M) - All hearts stop momentarily as the staff of Seattle Grace pray for some kind of miracle as the fallout from the Ferry disaster continues. 12:35 Movie: “A Clean Kill (FKA: Seduced) (1999)” - A woman claims that her lover killed his wife, but he insists they were never involved. Will the police be able to uncover the truth? 2:30 Special: This Rugged Coast - Ben Cropp seeks out sea snakes on the Great Barrier Reef and studies them in great detail. 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 Dr Oz
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:15 Korean News 5:45 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Argentina Vs Bolivia 8:00 World News 1:00 Black Music: An American (R)evolution: We Shall Overcome 2:00 Adventures In Listening: Kurt Masur 3:00 The Year Of Anish Kapoor 3:55 James Rhodes: Piano Man: Bach French Suite 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Dennis Cometti 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Big, Bigger, Biggest: Submarine 8:30 Mythbusters - Reverse Engineering - Adam and Jamie test the myth that some 1970s sports cars were so badly designed that they would be more aerodynamic if their body were turned backward on the frame. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory look into a scene from the movie Lethal Weapon 2: Can a surfboard be launched through the windscreen of a car, and still be lethal? 9:30 RocKwiz: Shellie Morris & Ross Wilson 10:20 Movie: “Van Diemen’s Land” - In English and Gaelic. The true story of Alexander Pearce, Australia’s most notorious convict. In 1822, Pearce and seven fellow convicts escaped from Sarah Island penal settlement, a place of brutal treatment and punishment, only to find a world less forgiving - the Tasmanian wilderness. 12:10 SOS: “Glenn Owen Dodds” 1:10 South Park / 2:10 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 13
SBS 5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Dateline 2:30 The Squiz 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Noirmoutier to Talmont-SurGironde 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 My Sri Lanka With Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 8:35 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations: Mexico 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Big Love: D.I.V.O.R.C.E 11:05 Movie: “ The Easy Way” (M a,s) In French. Based on a true story. In 1976, Albert Spaggiari masterminded an extraordinary robbery of a major French bank where the gang walked out with $40 million in cash. Although captured, he managed to escape police custody, fleeing to South America so as to avoid extradition. A police detective, who is obsessed with bringing Spaggiari to justice, eventually tracks him to a small village in South America. 12:50 Movie: “Bed Education” (MAV v,h) - In Spanish. . An examination of the effect of Franco-era religious schooling and sexual abuse on the lives of two long-time friends. 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight
4:00 Rage (MA) 6:30 Children’s Programs 7:00 NT AFL: Wanderers Vs Tiwi Bombers 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Healthy Living 12:00 Landline 1:00 7.30 1:30 Message Stick: Homeward Bound 2:00 The Marriage of Figaro 5:00 Art Nation 5:30 Dance Academy 6:00 Life: Creatures Of The Deep 6:50 Minuscule: Picnic 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Restoration Home: Nutbourne Pumping Station 8:30 The Secret Diaries Of Miss Anne Lister 10:05 Compass: Life’s Big Questions: Warwick Thornton 10:30 Pride And Prejudice 11:25 Ladies Of Letters 11:50 Restoration Home: Nutbourne Pumping Station 1:00 Lilies: The Thunderbolt: Iris falls madly in love with a conjurer, Domingo Hennessey, and they marry in haste. But her new husband has a terrible secret. 2:00 Lilies: The White Charger: May embarks on a tempestuous affair with her married boss, Mr Brazendale, while Dadda and Billy prepare for the Orange Lodge parade. 3:10 To The Manor Bowen: Community Spirit - The LlewelynBowens are finally on the village map after Laurence raffles himself and Jackie as a special prize at the local fete.
5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Today 9:30 Wild World Of Sports 10:30 Australian Fishing Championships 11:00 Cybershack 11:30 Pyramid 12:00 Kitchen Whiz 12:30 TBA 1:00 TBA 2:00 The Celebrity Apprentice 4:00 Manly Surf 4:30 National News: First At Five 5:00 MX TV 5:30 National News 6:00 Frozen Planet 7:00 60 Minutes 8:00 TBA 9:00 Person Of Interest 10:00 Prime Suspect 11:00 Flashpoint: Planets Aligned - The SRU attempts to rescue a kidnapped girl who is being held at a booby-trapped house, but while on the job they learn that one of the abductors is a teen who went missing several year earlier. 12:00 The Baron 1:00 Spyforce 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America - Sunday 4:30 National Early Morning News 5:00 Today
5:30 Children’s Programs 6:30 Weekend Sunrise 9:30 Kochie’s Business Builders 10:00 Under The Hammer 10:30 Movie: “Curse Of The Pink Panther” 12:30 V8 Supercars 2011 4:00 Three In A Bed 5:00 The Great South East 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Sunday Night 7:00 Wild Boys (PG) 8:00 Bones: “The Proof In The Pudding” (M) - Government agents put the Jeffersonian on lockdown, and demand that Brennan and her team determine a cause of death for unidentified but highly classified remains. Soon the team begins to suspect they are investigating a famous presidential assassination. 9:00 Castle: “Wrapped Up In Death” 10:00 Royal Pains 11:00 Forensic Investigators: Australia’s True Crimes 12:00 Grey’s Anatomy 1:00 The Real Seachange 1:30 Home Shopping 2:30 NBC Today 3:30 NBC Meet The Press 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 Football Asia 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:00 The Conspiracy Files: Lockerbie 4:00 A Fork In The Road: Singapore 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Hong Kong’s Marine Police 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: The Bible: A History: Abraham 8:30 Mother Of Rock: Lillian Roxon - In New York City in 1968 a revolution was under way in a tiny club called Max’s Kansas City. When Andy Warhol’s Factory superstars collided with the underground music scene at Max’s, punk rock was born. The reigning queen of Max’s was Australian journalist Lillian Roxon. She was a music visionary who understood before anyone else how important music would be in shaping popular culture. 9:30 JFK: 3 Shots That Changed America 11:10 Movie: “Bon Voyage” (M v) - In French. An actress, a writer, a university researcher and a government official combine in an effort to flee Paris in the shadow of the Nazis’ takeover of the city. 1:10 Movie: “Yella” (M l,a) - In German. A complex story about power, dreams and death, this dramatic tale follows Yella, a woman who leaves her hometown and her husband for a promising job and a new life, but is haunted by voices and sounds from her past. 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 14
7 CENTRAL 5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Gossip” (M s) 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Border Security USA 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:00 Seven News 4:30 Guide To The Good Life 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home and Away: Miles and Leah consider their future together. Roo gets a mystery date invite. John finds himself booted from Council and Ruby feels that it’s over between her and Casey. 7:00 Beauty And The Geek Australia 8:00 The Amazing Race 9:00 How I Met Your Mother 11:00 Outsourced 11:00 30 Rock: “Winter Madness” (PG) 11:30 Trauma: “Protocol” 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News
4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 Art Nation 5:30 At The Movies 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Monarch of the Glen 1:25 A Poet’s Guide To Britain 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon Of The Somme 6:45 Animal Rites: Bird 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story: The Girl From Boryslaw 8:30 Targeting Bin Laden 10:00 TBA 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Darling Buds Of May: A Breath Of French Air: Part 2 (PG) Despite Pop’s reservations about foreign food, the Larkins set off for Brittany having agreed that they definitely need a holiday. 12:30 Targeting Bin Laden 2:00 The Bear Man Of Kamchatka: A warm and stunningly beautiful film about one man’s love and care for orphaned grizzly bear cubs and his determination to prove they can live harmoniously with humans. 3:00 Bowls: Australia Vs RSA 2011: Women’s Pairs (2nd Test)
5:30 Today 8:30 Kerri-Anne 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days of our Lives 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Celebrity Apprentice 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Isolation Permutation” 8:00 The Mentalist 9:00 CSI: Miami: “Sinner Takes All” (M) - A masked assassin disrupts a high-stakes poker game and kills one of the players. 10:00 CSI: Miami: “Dishonor” (M) 11:00 Undercovers: Without My Daughter - Steven and Samantha receive a mission to bring a North Korean physicist to the U.S., but the man refuses to leave without his daughter. Defying orders, the Blooms go after the girl and encounter another pair of spies who are also looking for her. 12:00 The Avengers 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Goodmorning 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: “Murder In Greenwich” (M v,a,s) 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Border Security USA 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:00 Seven News 4:30 Guide To The Good Life 5:00 Deal or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home and Away: April asks Xavier to the school formal. Bianca wants Liam to buy a family car, but he buys a motorbike instead. Marilyn tries to put a positive spin on a tarot card reading. 7:00 The X Factor 8:00 Body Of Proof: “Hard Knocks/ Talking Heads” - When 17year-old over-achiever Trent is found dead after calling 911 outside of a rave, Megan is called to investigate. 10:30 Dual Suspects 11:30 Special: Adventures With The Cropp Family 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Room For Improvement 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Age Of Terror: Terroe International 2:00 Insight 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Living Black 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Blue Ice 8:30 Man Vs Wild: Texas Desert 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Housos: Green Day 10:30 Skins: Liv 11:30 The World Game: Thee World Game panel offers expert analysis and local perspective on all things football, plus all the latest news and match results. 12:30 Living Black 1:00 Movie: “Cold Light” (MA s,a,n) - In Icelandic and English. Set against the stark, majestic Icelandic landscape, this film follows Grimur as a young boy who has dire visions about his family, but no one will believe him. Later, as an adult, he must find the courage to confront his past. Nominated for Best Director and Best Actor at the 2004 European Film Awards. 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 15
IMPARJA 5:30 Today 8:30 Kerri-Anne 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days of our Lives 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Celebrity Apprentice 7:00 RBT 8:00 Unforgettable 9:00 CSI: Miami: “Getting Axed” 10:00 Chase: “Crazy Love” - A fugitive with a dark past who manipulates his teenage girlfriend with promises of freedom and a life filled with romance and adventure flees with his underage victim, destroying anything and anyone that comes in his way. 11:00 Rubicon: Look To The Ant - Kale invites Will over for dinner and gives him some interesting information. 12:00 The Baron 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Goodmorning America 4:30 Early Morning News 5:00 Today
4:00 Rage 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon Of The Somme 1:20 TBA 1:35 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 The Pirvate Life Of: Cows 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Dinosaur Stampede 9:30 United States of Tara: Bryce Will Play - After revealing her frightening new alter, Bryce, Tara and Dr. Hattaras meet with KSOP Psychology Co-chair Dr. Smolow and discuss the ‘Abusive Alter Concept’. 9:55 Jennifer Byrne Presents 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:30 U Be Dead: (M a,l) A real-life crime story of disturbed serial stalker Maria Marchese who was sentenced to nine years in prison for the sustained intimidation of a London doctor. 1:05 Monarch Of The Glen 2:00 Invasion Of The Crocodiles 3:00 Big Ideas
5:30 Today 8:30 Kerri-Anne 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days of our Lives 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Celebrity Apprentice 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Wildebeest Implementation” (PG s) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The The Engagement Reaction” (PG s) 8:00 Two And A Half Men 8:30 Mike & Molly: “Mike’s Feet” - Mike and Carl work double shifts during a snowstorm, and time together threatens their friendship. 9:00 Survivor: South Pacific 10:00 Embarrassing Bodies 11:00 TBA 11:30 20/20 12:30 Entertainment Tonight 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Goodmorning America 4:30 National Morning News 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “The Dive From Clausen’s Pier” (M s) 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Border Security USA 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:00 Seven News 4:30 Guide To The Good Life 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home and Away: Dex is upset that April is going to the school formal with Xavier, Heath tries to help Brax sell Angelo’s, and Liam discovers the truth about his accident. 7:00 The X Factor 8:00 TBA 9:00 Parenthood: “Forced Family Fun” (PG) Kristina plans a family night but it doesn’t go as she expected. 10:00 Dinner Date: “Jerry Joseph” (PG) 11:00 Parks And Recreation 11:50 House Calls To The Rescue 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “An Enemy Of The People” (M l,s,v) (2005) 2:40 Half Way Home 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of New York City 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 How Many People Can Live On Planet Earth? 8:30 Immigration Nation: The Secret History Of Us 9:30 World News Australia 10:05 Hot Docs: How To Start A Revolution - In English, Arabic, Farsi, Spanish and Ukranian. Nobel Peace Prize nominee Gene Sharp’s 2003 handbook for non-violent protest ‘From Dictatorship to Democracy’ has been influential on the tactics of democratic protests internationally, including the 2011 Egyptian peaceful overthrow of the Mubarak dictatorship. 11:05 Movie: “Native Dancer” (M a,l,s) - In Russian and Kazakh. This captivating story highlights the clash between old Kazakh customs and the new Kazakhstan through the eyes of an elderly shaman. For years, Aidai, a medicine woman, has been serving her local Kazakh community and living on land that belongs to rich businessman, Batyr. 12:40 Rough Aunties: Saving Children’s Lives 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 16
ABC 4:00 Rage (G) 4:55 National Press Club Address: Deborra-Lee Furness 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Hope Springs 1:30 Mother And Son 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Mastercrafts: Stonemasonry 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Hocus Pocus 8:30 The Slap: Manolis 9:30 Crownies 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Live From Abbey Road: Green Day/ Bat For Lashes/ Starsailor 12:25 Movie: “The Brighton Strangler” (PG) An actor in a horror play assumes the identity of his stage character. 1:40 QI: Hocus Pocus 2:10 Visions Of The Future: The Quantum Revolution - Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku argues that we may be able to manipulate and create matter itself, but can this development of technology offer a warning - if we have the power to create life itself can we handle that? 3:10 To The Manor Bowen: All About Laurence
4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 Strictly Speaking 5:30 Spicks And Specks 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Bush Slam 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Country House Rescue: Kelly House 6:50 Minuscule: The Caterpillar Who Wanted To See The Ocean 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Poh’s Kicthen On The Road 8:30 Spicks and Specks: The Very Best Of Spicks And Specks Part 2 9:00 The Gruen Planet 9:35 The Hamster Wheel 10:05 At The Movies 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Lateline Business 11:40 South Pacific: Strange Islands - The isolation of some Pacific islands has led to the wildlife evolving in extraordinary ways. But where some animals perfectly adapt to island life others give up the ghost. 12:30 Country House Rescue: Kelly House 1:15 Gardening Australia: Rare Plant Collector 1:25 Secrets Of The Forbidden City / 3:00 Big Ideas
5:30 Today 8:30 Kerri-Anne 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz Direct 1:30 Days Of Our Lives 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Hi-5 3:30 Pyramid 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 The Celebrity Apprentice 7:30 Young Doctors: Follow seven young doctors as they trade their text books for scrubs and their transition to becoming real doctors in the busy John Hunter Hospital. 8:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: “Brain Doe” - The CSI crew is stumped when they discover a disembodied brain at a crime scene where all the other brains are accounted for. 9:00 Prime Suspect 10:00 TBA 11:00 TBA 11:30 Eclipse Music TV 12:00 Entertainment Tonight 12:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:30 Newstyle Direct 3:00 Goodmorning 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: “Family Sins” (M a,v) 1:30 Dr Oz 2:30 Border Security USA 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:00 Seven News 4:30 Guide To The Good Life 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home and Away: Romeo believes Mink has a drinking problem, Alf decides to run against Harvey for Council, and criminal Geoffrey King has his eye set on Summer Bay. 7:00 The One - Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic 8:00 Criminal Minds: “A Rite Of Passage/ ...A Thousand Words” 10:00 Great Escapes 11:00 Gangs Of Oz: “For Love Or Money” (M v,d,l,n) Unrelenting violence and intimidation are key ingredients to a bikie gang’s constant quest for power. Tonight, the girlfriend of a murdered senior gang member talks for the first time. 12:00 Sons And Daughters 12:30 Infomercials 2:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Room For Improvement 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “The Lady Of The Camellias” 2:45 Naiade 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of New York City 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Amazon With Bruce Parry 8:30 One Born Every Minute: A groundbreaking look at the drama and emotion of a maternity unit, from the perspective of the parents-to-be and the maternity ward staff. In this episode, an older mum and a teen mum approach childbirth in very different ways. Hayley decides laughter is the best medicine and jokingly refers to herself as a ‘geriatric mum’ at 37, while teenager Kaycey is determined to have a natural birth, and screams with the pain. 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Movie: “Bad Habits” (M s,a,l,n) - In Spanish. Set in a raindrenched Mexico City, this is the story of a number of people connected by eating disorders, religion and adultery. Novice nun Matilde believes that eating next to nothing will help God stop the suffering of others. From up-and-coming Mexican director Simón Bross. 11:45 112 Emergency / 1:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
12 – Arafura Times
9 - 15 November 2011
CROSSWORD No. 73
SUDOKU No. 73
Your Lucky
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Time spent helping out a friend at work may take up more of your energy than you expect. Your input will not go unnoticed, however. Romance. Don’t allow yourself to be ruled by your emotions. You need to make an important decision and must wait until you are more relaxed.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Once you have started a new project nobody will be able to stop you! Your momentum will help you to push through a barrier which has stopped other people in their tracks. Romance. Your partner may find it hard to cope with all your excess energy! A powerful aspect to Mars later in the week could make you a little tense: do your best to use your excess energy constructively.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
ACROSS
1.....Thigh bone (5) 6.....Income (7) 7.....Oscar-winning thriller starring very pregnant police chief (5) 8.....Shellfish (7) 9.....Clothesline: Hills ----- (5) 10...Hurdle, problem (11) 13...Prize (5) 15...Disease related to polluted water (7) 16...Internet Search Engine (5) 17...Ripple, crease (7) 18...Warning sound (5)
A few negative comments this week may sap your confidence for a while. You need to take the remarks in context, however, and not overreact. Romance. A person whom you have known for some time may still be interested in you. They will do their best to pretend not to be interested, but their actions will give them away.
FOR KIDS
DOWN
1.....No. five (5) 2.....Cocktail (7) 3.....Perch (5) 4.....Booked out gig (4, 3) 5.....Post mortem examination (7) 6.....Apply CPR (11) 10...Bruce Willis film (3, 4) 11 ...Emotion (7) 12...Hide (7) 13...Deep gully (5) 14...Submerge (5)
FINDWORD No. 73
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) Be careful that problems at work don’t spill over into your home-life. So long as you try hard to be patient, everything will be resolved. Romance. You may need a little extra emotional support from your partner at the moment. Communications between you will be especially strong, but be careful not to be too demanding.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Activities which don’t need much money will give you a chance to get back on your feet financially. Some recent extravagances have taken their toll. Romance. A favourable aspect to Venus will give your love-life a push in the right direction. A romantic get-together this week will put your relationship onto much firmer ground after a recent misunderstanding.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) A surprise move later in the week may leave you wondering what is going on. Talk to a person whom you can trust – your other colleagues may not be so quick to tell you everything. Romance. A power-struggle between you and your partner will not help either of you. Do your best to settle a recent dispute in a way which satisfies both sides.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You may find it difficult to tolerate people who don’t know what they are doing. You won’t appreciate having to clear up a mess caused by someone else. Romance. If you are able to relax properly this will be an excellent week for both of you. Be especially careful not to get into arguments, especially ones involving money. You won’t be in a mood for compromise at the moment!
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SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) At times this week you will need to spend more time by yourself. You have a lot of work to get through and won’t be happy if you are constantly interrupted. Romance. A new relationship may pick up speed faster than you expect. Very soon you will have to make a decision about how quickly you want to get involved with this person.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A kind word will go a– long way. Your enthuFor all your printing needs www.lotsa.com.au siasm and energy will be appreciated by the people around you; however you must be sympathetic to people who are not so dynamic. Romance. A favourable aspect to Neptune this week will improve your powers of intuition, just when you most need them!
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CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Your ability to spot a financial opportunity will help to bring in some money just when you need it most. Make sure you don’t take any more risks than you have to, however. Romance. Time spent with someone whom you hardly know could prove interesting. This person may be much keener on you than you realised. Don’t expect any dramatic developments for the time being, however.
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PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A favourable aspect to Jupiter will give you the confidence you need to sort out a long-standing problem. You need to deal head-on with an issue which you have been trying to avoid. Romance. Your partner will appreciate a few words of encouragement. You might not realise how much they value your support.
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ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Your friends will follow your advice, even if it seems quite impractical. As soon as they can see that you know what you are doing, the others will copy you. Romance. A favourable aspect to Mars later in the week will give you a lot of excess energy. Don’t be surprised if a few admirers come out of the woodwork and start paying you attention. You won’t know which one to choose!
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) A dream which involves a close friend will help you to understand your true feelings towards this person. There may be some tension between you which has not been properly resolved. Romance. A misunderstanding at the beginning of the week could lead to a major let-down. You will be glad that your partner is so forgiving!
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A minor skirmish between family members will soon be sorted out: after that, everyone will get on fine. One person may never be completely content, however. Romance. Your relationship with a person whom you depend on might be going through some ups and downs at the moment. Listen to what they have to say before you pass judgement.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) This is not the time for any rash moves. Be especially careful later in the week, when you may end up making a shortsighted decision which you later regret. Romance. Your enthusiasm will be appreciated by your partner. A favourable aspect to Venus later in the week will bring you closer together.
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A friend will put you in a difficult position. While you should try to be loyal to them, avoid doing anything which could backfire later. Romance. You and your partner may be at different energy levels this week. You will need to be patient in order to bridge the gap between you: don’t be too sensitive, even if you feel that your needs aren’t being met.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) Time spent with people whom you hardly know will give you a chance to expand your social life. One person in particular will catch your eye. Romance. A meeting later in the week will help to put your social life back on track. You may be feeling a little left out at the moment. Don’t worry: you haven’t been forgotten!
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You may be feeling a little restless because other people are not quite as wound up as you. It is your role to motivate everybody else this week! Romance. A powerful aspect to Uranus will help to bring a much-needed change into your life. You need to take advantage of an opportunity as soon as it comes: don’t be shy about making the first move.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Don’t believe everything that you are told. A meeting later in the week will help you to find out what has really been going on behind your back. Romance. This should be a very rewarding time, both for you and your partner. A series of powerful aspects to Mercury at the beginning of the week will help you to communicate well.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) You will receive a phone call later in the week that will help to cheer you up. You will finally hear from a friend whom you thought you had lost touch with Romance. A powerful aspect to Venus will help to put your love-life into focus this week Make sure that you follow up on a chance meeting.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Be careful to keep an agreement which you made recently with a friend. It was very important to them, and they will feel let down if you don’t stick to your word. Romance. You may be too anxious to jump in to a relationship without considering the consequences. Make sure that you know what you are doing before it is too late.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) A long-standing agreement with a friend may be on the point of breaking down today. This agreement has its flaws, but it has stood you in good stead. Romance. Your confidence will be much higher than usual. This would be an excellent time to make the first move in a new relationship.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A friend who has your best interests at heart may nevertheless put you on the wrong track. This person may be less helpful than they think. Romance. Some encouraging remarks from a person that you admire will help to cheer you up. This person has a much higher opinion of you than you realise.
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ACUTE CARE SERVICES MULTI SKILLED CATERING ASSISTANT Physical 3 Remuneration Package Range $47 909 - $48 998 (comprising salary $41 591 – $42 536 superannuation, leave loading and the value of 2 weeks extra recreation leave) Potential total Remuneration Package in the vicinity of $70 000 which includes the above Package Range and in addition; salary sacrifice and remote locality provision Support Services – Gove District Hospital Permanent Under the direction of Catering Supervisor, participate as a member of the catering team in the efficient delivery of nutritious and appealing meals to patients of Gove District Hospital. This position is in a rotating roster including some public holidays and weekend work. There is no provision for accommodation to be provided for this position.
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Gove Touch Footy Contact: Bec Thomson E: secretarygtouch@hotmail.com Gove Volleyball Assoc. Contact: Fred Rowe - Pres P: 0417 080 579 fredntash@froggy.com.au Junior 8 Ball Contact: Marian Richter P: 0402 355 499
Gove Astronomy Club Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490
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
Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre Contact: Michelle Lowth P: 8987 2191 M: 0488 556 949
Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640
Gove 8 Ball Contact: Adam White P: 0438 809 620
Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre P: 8987 1701 E: art@yirrkala.com
Gove Peninsula Festival Contact: Ian Maclean Astronomy: goveastronomers@ yahoo.com.au GPF: govefestival@yahoo.com.au Arnhem writers: ian@ askthescienceguru.com
Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530
Nhulunbuy BMX Club Inc Contact: Donna Leahy, Secretary P: 0424 954 600 Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club Contact: Jason Bourke P: 0409 764 623
Gove Netball Assoc. Contact: Helen Clark - Pres P: 8987 3728 M: 0438 873 728
Oasis Play Time: Contact: Andi Bracey. P: 8987 1766
Thu 10
Fri 11
Time 0128 0742 1410 2024
Time 0215 0815 1447 2105
Time 0257 0848 1521 2142
Ht 1.12 2.77 0.91 2.51
Ht 1.17 2.87 0.75 2.58
FULL MOON
Ht 1.22 2.94 0.63 2.63
Sat 12 Time 0333 0918 1554 2218
Ht 1.27 3.00 0.55 2.65
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: Noon to 2.30pm at Common Room, Uniting Church. Ph: 0434 059611 or 8987 8268.
Queens Bus (Variety NT) Contact: Glenys Cummings P: 0417 849 594 glenarse@westnet.com.au
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brother Forbes 0428 767 616 – Sunday 10am.
WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE
NHULUNBUY
W/E Oct 30 W/E Oct 30 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 24/10
6669
1755
6800
1789
Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Karen Coyle P: 8987 2783
Tuesday 25/10
5747
1512
5800
1526
-53
-14
Wednesday 26/10
7271
1913
6200
1632
1071
281
Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie P: 8987 1272
Thursday 27/10
8669
2281
5200
1368
3469
913
Friday 28/10
6016
1583
5500
1447
516
136
Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525
Saturday 29/10
6582
1732
5500
1447
1082
285
8687
2286
6000
1579
2687
707
49642 13063 41000 10788
8641
2275
Sunday 30/10
T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training Contact: Arnie Kokkin P: 8987 2562
TOTAL
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Sun 13
Mon 14
Tue 15
Time 0408 0950 1627 2252
Time 0440 1022 1659 2327
Time 0512 1056 1734
Ht 1.32 3.04 0.52 2.65
Ht 1.35 3.06 0.52 2.63
Ht 1.39 3.06 0.55
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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Other Cities Av. Consumption / Head of Pop. Brisbane 270 • Darwin 1100 • Perth 340
Weather details
Tide times – Gove Harbour Wed 09
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 8987 2375 / 0419 465 045
Old Codgers: Contact: Shane Ogg P: 0423 172 139
Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: Barry Fleming, President P: 0417 768 147
Nhulunbuy Amateur Swimming Club Contact: Shane Guiney P: 0431 040 043
Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094
Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264
RSPCA: Contact: Bev Goodchild P: 8987 2243
MOPS Contact: Christie Giles P: 8987 2227
Gove Junior Football Club Contact: David Hill M: 0438 861 599
Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Dan Wagg P: 0409 679 938
OASIS Christian Assembly Pastor Phil Sampson – Ph: 8987 1522 / 8987 1369
Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005
Make-A-Wish(r) Aust. Contact: Kendall Kenway Gove Branch President P: 8987 8289
Gove Game Fishing Club Contact: Ian Dickinson P: 0428 897 814
Nhulunbuy Child Care Centre P: 8987 3311 E: jaklwill@bigpond.com
Church services
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Father Barry Hanson – Ph: 8987 1533 Vigil Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday Service 8.30am
Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 31 33.3 21.4 NIL Tuesday 1 32.9 20.9 NIL Wednesday 2 33.2 21.3 NIL Thursday 3 32.8 22.7 NIL Friday 4 33.5 22.2 NIL Saturday 5 33.8 21.3 NIL Sunday 6 33.1 22.0 NIL Monthly total rainfall to date: 0 mm
Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Oct. 31 to Sunday, Nov. 6
Mean sea level pressure Max: 1010.9 hPa on Sunday Min: 1005.4 hPa on Thursday Averages for the month November Max temp: 33.1 Min temp: 23.4 Rainfall: 46.2 mm
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SPORT
The Golf Doctor
Dancers return from Townsville with prizes
with Andrew Bridge
Roof-top rehearsals in Townsville.
The Golf Doctor is a regular column brought to you by your local golf professional Andrew Bridge. Since taking over the Gove Country Golf Club earlier this year Andrew has been keen to see plenty of people interested in taking up the game of golf. To help both the newbies to the game and the veterans looking to improve Andrew has agreed to hand out some helpful tips to the readers of the Arafura Times. This is lesson number four:
Emma MacMahon at the Townsville competition
Hinging the hands This week we look at the correct way to hold the golf club. The photo above shows the hinging of your hands in the back swing. Note the L-shape, with your left arm and the club (right handed golfer). The photo below shows the ideal angle the club should point, back to the ball (note the golf tee). This is often called the golfers swing plane.
The Highland Dance Group.
Tayla and Emily in the duo competition.
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Emily Competed in the Classical Solo.
MEMBERS of the Arafura Dance Association recently competed in Townsville Their main expectation for the trip was to return to Gove having had a really enjoyable experience. Highland dance teacher Sharlene Cardilini said they knew they would be competing against high level dancers as the Townsville Eisteddfod is one of the largest in Queensland. “Our aim was for each student to perform their personal best, and for the trip to have proved a positive experience,” she said. “The trip exceeded our expectations on many levels. Not only did we bring home medals and prove we were a force to be reckoned with, but the students have returned home keen to work really hard towards reaching higher standards of personal performance at Townsville next year. Our group was warmly welcomed by the Townsville organisers, and ADA received positive feedback on their performances, quality of costuming, good behaviour and camaraderie. Our students made new dancing friends in Townsville, as well as renewing friendships with competitors they had met at Cairns Competitions. Results from the Highland Dancing Competition: Primary Under 7 Years - Ella MacMahon - Highland Fling - third place; Beginners 9 Years - Eliza Jovicic - Sword Dance - second place and Highly Commended in Flora MacDonald’s Fancy; Beginners 10 and 11 Years -Megan Donovan - third in Highland Fling and in Seann Truibhas and Highly Commended in Flora MacDonald’s Fancy; Beginners 12 Years and Over Alicia Wong - third in Seann Truibhas and second in Scottish Lilt. “It is a fantastic achievement for these students to have obtained placings against such an experienced and large field of competitors. This is by far the largest Competition the girls have attended. The students who did not obtain placings did Arafura Dance Association equally proud. They each performed their personal best and were unlucky not to be placed as their technical abilities and joy of dance proved them to be well and truly in the running. Three students (Emily Tankard, Eliza Jovicic and Tayla Miegel) remained the following week to compete in the Eisteddfod categories of classical ballet, tap, demi-character and modern. Although these students did not receive placings, they again received very positive feedback on their skill levels and dance performance - their report cards proving in some instances they had missed out on placings by as little as one point. “This is amazing considering some dancers winning their section had performed the same routine at six Eisteddfods. ADA students started learning their new routines only 10 weeks prior to travelling to Townsville, and had less than a handful of opportunities to practise on stage,” Ms Cardilini said. In summary, the trip proved an extremely positive experience for ADA dancers, teachers and parents. Dancers have returned home with new friendships, and an even greater passion to achieve. Teachers and parents have returned home incredibly proud of the students who have represented ADA in Queensland, not only for their hard work and amazing talent, but in particular for the great friendship, support and encouragement they offered each other. “Now that we have competed in Townsville once, next year we will be really well prepared and ready to make Queensland sit up and take notice.”
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Yirrkala connection in New York Marathon The IMP team in Central Park.
YIRRKALA marathon runner finished the New York Marathon early on Monday morning (Australian time). Arian Pearson completed the New York Marathon for which he had been training under the Indigenous Marathon Project with Robert de Castella and trainer Tim Rowe. He was one of 10 runners chosen to compete in New York from the original Project squad of 20. He was running alongside 45,000 other athletes in front of a crowd of 2.5 million fans cheering along the streets of Manhattan Island as well as a worldwide television audience of 35 million. The New York Marathon covers 42 kms and was won by Kenyan runner Geoffrey Mutai who set a new men’s record, completing the race in two hours, five minutes and six seconds. Ethiopia’s Firehiwot Dado won the women’s contest, finishing in two hours, 23 minutes and 15 seconds. A spokeswoman for The Marathon Project said: “It was the toughest thing Arian has ever done and he has done himself, his family and his community proud.”
Loosing is something to celebrate LEFT: Sarah Trusz who came third in the total number of centimetres lost. RIGHT: Place getters in the weight loss category June Grills, Karlyn Monteiro and Maree Phelps. BELOW: Participants in the 12 week Challenge celebrate the end of their current challenge.
A CELEBRATION of loss was held at The Bali Pavilion at the Arnhem Club recently. Participants of the 12 Week Challenge conducted by Anna Huston were celebrating the loss of centimetres with a ribbon representing the amount of centimetres they lost off their bodies as a trophy. The group lost a total of 675.9cm and 87.9kg. Of the 50 who joined, 38 made it to the final weigh in but unfortunately the others were unable to complete the 12 weeks due to various reasons (leaving town, pregnancies and family commitments). Recognised for their weight loss category were first place June Grills who lost 12.8kg, second place Karlyn Monteiro losing 7.3kg and third Maree Phelps losing 7.1kg. In the total centimetres lost category were June Grills who lost a total of 63cm from her body, with Karlyn Monteiro in second place losing 52cm and Sarah Trusz who came third losing 44cm. The next 12 Week Challenge, which is already fully booked, is due to start in late January or early February. The participants of the Challenge meet weekly and are taken through their paces by personal trainer Anna who utilises the environment to see the participants build up their fitness and health levels. She said the women had all worked hard to improve their own health and fitness levels and in the process many had recorded significant weight loss.
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