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Torres Strait health services to be ‘thrown back 40 years’
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MAYOR PEDRO STEPHEN
It is an insult for the hard work and advocacy for Community Control by our past elders and leaders.
By AARON SMITH THE management of Torres Strait health services will be thrown back 40 years, says Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen in response to Queensland Government Health Minister Lawrence Springborg’s announcement last week, proposing the merging of Cape York and Torres Strait-Northern Peninsula Hospital and
Health Services. Mr Springborg said his announcement on December 4 was in part due to fact that the Torres Strait had been without a health board for some time and he is sugar coating this merger saying it would result in “stronger governance, better representation and ultimately, improved patient services.” Continued Page 3 >>
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Seawall funding approved: Will it be in time for king tides? FEDERAL funding for the Sea Walls rehabilitation project has finally had its $5 million funding approved last week, December 4. Many of low-lying islands are prone to tidal inundation, such as Boigu and Saibai, will now hopefully receive some protection from rising sea levels. The $5 million grant was originally announced through the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) Round 2 in May, 2012, by the former Labor Government, something MP Warren Entsch was adamant that the money was never allocated, whereas Labor Senator Jan McLucas was adamant it was catered for in the last Labor budget. However Senator McLucas is pleased the $5 million will now be forthcoming from the government, but would like the government to now just “get on with it.” Political issues aside, talk of building sea walls has gone back some seven years, but at last it finally looks like it may become a reality. Question is will anything be done before the seasonal monsoonal tides
inundate these islands again? The allocation of this $5 million of federal coffers will kick-start the project as it was the assurance the Queensland government was waiting for for them to put down their promised $12 million. However the project still relies on a further $7 million from the federal government to see its completion, which has yet to be allocated. “The Sea Walls project is something I’ve fought for over the last three years, through two Private Members’ Motions, knowing each New Year that local families, businesses, roads and cemeteries would again be inundated while no action was taken by Labor,” Mr Entsch said. “This $5 million, together with the $12 million pledged by the Queensland Government, means that the rebuilding of these broken-down sea walls on six islands will happen. I welcome the news and I’ll continue to work with the relevant ministers to ensure that the further $7 million that was promised by the previous government - but never eventuated - is fulfilled.”
Senator McLucas said: “The next challenge is to get the full $12 million from the Abbott Government as was committed so the whole project can proceed. “Again, there is no legitimate reason for the government to prevent this from happening; the planning work is done and the money is in the budget,” she said. Mr Entsch said that when the Coalition Government came to office, the real story of Labor’s misleading regional development promises were discovered with more than 1000 RDAF projects not funded or contracted. “As a Government, we can do better,” he said. Mr Entsch also announced last week the approval of a Community Development Grants Programme and another RDAF Round 3 project, $480,000 to upgrade the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) Airport Refuelling Services. This airport, used by around 900 aircraft a year, provides a vital link between the NPA and larger population centres, particularly during the wet
season when remote communities can be isolated for weeks at a time. This project will replace the existing Jet A-1 and AV-GAS refuelling facility with self-service facilities allowing 24/7 access for private and commercial operators. It will create 18 local temporary full-time construction jobs and one other full-time maintenance job once it is complete. “These improved facilities will mean that charter and scheduled flights will have more flexibility in the distances able to be travelled, routes and times, with the added benefit of lower operational costs for airlines,” Mr Entsch said. “This will allow for more opportunities to bring in tourism, other businesses and new staff to the NPA and Cape, which will boost the local economy and improve livability in the area.” The Community Development Grants Programme funding will support necessary infrastructure that promotes stable, secure and viable local and regional economies.
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Torres Strait health services to be ‘thrown back 40 years’ << From Page 1 Mayor Stephen said: “This announcement throws the plight for community control in managing and delivering health services our region’s back 40 years. “It is an insult for the hard work and advocacy for community control by our past elders and leaders. If the Minister thinks he can improve the health service by remote control he is terribly wrong,” he said. The government has asked Cape York Hospital and Health Service Board Chair Bob McCarthy to develop a plan as to how to move forward with the merger, which could be in place as soon as mid 2014. Torres News asked Queensland Health if this decision would result in this new merged Board meeting and making decisions outside of the region, as Bob McCarthy is based in Weipa. Department of Health spokesperson said: “Meetings of the future Board of the new, merged Cape
York-Torres Strait entity will rotate through various locations in the two regions.’’ Mayor Stephen, who was a Chair of the Torres Health Partnership, a ministerial body created under a Bi-lateral Agreement signed by both State and Federal Health Ministers, is “bitterly disappointed” that the Health Minister has reneged on his commitment for the community leaders to transition onto the Torres Strait Health and Hospital Board. “The bureaucratic process to recruit community representation onto the Board failed because it is a very insensitive foreign process we, as leaders, have addressed officially by getting a prior commitment from the Minister to the people of Torres Strait People through the partnership to ensure continuity and protect our love ones,” Mayor Stephen said. “This has always been the cry of our people to stop bureaucrats ill advising the Ministers to do what the administration wants rather then what community voters need. “We have very qualified Torres
Strait Islander professors, Phd doctorates, doctors, nurses, managers, lawyers, teachers, business men excluded through this bureaucratic process who will become involved to support our community with community leaders through a culturally appropriate process.” Mayor Stephen is worried the merger will run the risk of putting unqualified people with little or no experience in Torres Strait culture on the Board inappropriately. Mr Springborg said: “Combining the two health services will result in a single, efficient administrative structure, reduce unnecessary duplication and allow the health service to put more focus on delivering quality health care.” This ‘new’ idea of one executive management team and a single board representing the whole region harks back to the 1990’s when a similar system was in place. Apparently this new Board is to have an equal spread of members from the Cape York and the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula
communities, potentially further reducing the decision making power of each region to maintain their own autonomy. “They already cooperate with each other and with the Cairns and Hinterland HHS on a number of matters, including the delivery of specialist outreach clinical services,” Mr Springborg said. Mayor Stephen said: “I believe the Health Minister has been poorly advised by his health administrative and clinical experts and hope he is to ready to shoulder the responsibility of thus decision in the future. “This announcement totally goes against the hard work of our Elders and leaders such as late Mrs Ellie Gaffney, late Mrs Grace Fisher, Phillip Mills and others to bring into reality Torres Strait Islanders plight for ownership of their health service delivery in our region for our people by our people,” Mr Stephen said. Mr Springborg is suggesting that under these ‘reforms’, “the new combined health service will enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander communities and remote communities in Cape York to have a greater voice, a greater scale of operation and more control of their health services.” Secretary of FNQ Branch of the Australian Workers Union, Peter Gunsberger said to Torres News he suspected this merger is not about creating a better service but rather cost cutting. “The scary thing is with this merger is that there will be less local input into decision making. Whether this merger happens or not, its part of the overall direction Queensland Health is moving, stripping out health workers and farming out responsibilities to non government organisations. “ Mayor Stephen said: “The merger have not been consulted with our community. “The clients who are the silent victims are the ones who will again suffer due to the bureaucratic stuff up. Bureaucrats come and go we are here for life to carry the burden of their stuff up.”
Authorities send strong message to illegal fishers By AARON SMITH
November 24. Kenny Bedford, TSRA Board Member in charge of Fisheries, said to Torres News: “The positive thing of this operation is that it resulted in the capture of a significant number of people so the surveillance seems to be working. “This definitely has to be sending a strong message back to PNG and illegal fishermen everywhere.” Sea cucumbers (also known as bech de mer) are considered a delicacy in most cultures in East and South East Asia and are highly regarded for their perceived health benefits and there is always a strong demand for them. Commercial fishing for Sea Cucumbers has been banned for the last three years. HMAS Wollongong, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, boarded four of the
A JOINT agency operation targeting illegal foreign fishing in the Torres Strait has sent out a strong message, after seven foreign fishing boats from Papua New Guinea were seized and 60 people apprehended last month. The joint agency operation included the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS), Royal Australian Navy, and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) resulted in the return of almost one tonne of live sea cucumbers to Warrior Reef on November 22 and 23. The fishing boats were located by a Customs and Border Protection helicopter identified the vessels on Friday, November 23, on the Warrior Reef, the HMAS Wollongong then intercepted the four boats and 35 fishers. A further three vessels and 25 fishers were intercepted on the Sunday The Health and Community November 24. Services Committee is seeking Under the Torres Strait submissions on the Disability Treaty the 60 fishers Services (Restrictive Practices) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill were repatriated to PNG 2013. for processing under that country’s judicial system, The Bill amends the regulatory whereas the seven boats framework that applies to the use of restrictive practices (eg, seclusion were seized by Australian and restraint) by funded disability authorities and are being service providers on adults with held at Thursday Island. intellectual or cognitive disability in The owners of the vesresponse to behaviour that results sels have 30 days to appeal in physical harm or a serious risk of physical harm to the adult or others. the decision after which the vessels will be permanently Submissions close: 9 January 2014 confiscated and disposed Report date: 3 February 2014 of. Submissions: hcsc@parliament.qld.gov.au The crew from the first Website: parliament.qld.gov.au/hcsc boat were repatriated to Phone: 3406 7688 PNG on November 23 and the crew from the second boat were repatriated
vessels on the Friday and seized about 200 kilograms of live sea cucumbers, along with other catch, which included three giant clams. A further amount of live sea cucumber, believed to be in the vicinity of 200 kilograms, was thrown overboard by the foreign fishers. On Saturday, HMAS Wollongong boarded a further three vessels and seized over 200 kilograms of live sea cucumbers and other catch, along with one large live sea turtle. An estimated further 350 kilograms of sea cucumbers was also thrown overboard by the foreign fishers. Over the two days, the seven vessels and 60 crew members were detained and transferred to the custody of Australian Customs Vessel Holdfast Bay. The fishers were transferred to Papua New Guinea (PNG)
authorities in Daru. AFMA General Manager of Operations Peter Venslovas told Stefan Armbruster from SBS Radio: “PNG Nationals are able to undertake traditional fishing (under the Torres Strait Treaty) in waters subject to Australian jurisdiction but what worries us is the quantities we are coming across here and our suspicions its being taken for commercial purposes rather than traditional activities.” “The arrangements in place under the treaty limit the number fishers can take to three animals but the number is limited to six animals per boat. “So the quantities we are talking about here are quite excessive.” Mr Venslovas said most of the fishers apprehended do not have traditional ties with the treaty villages.
Three of the seven vessels seized, now at Thursday Island AFMA. INSET: Another illegal foreign fishing boat from PNG apprehended in October for illegally fishing for Beche de Mer on Warrior Reef. Image by AFMA.
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ABOVE LEFT: Kaurareg Elders and members of the Kaurareg community protest at CWC opening. BELOW: Harry Seriat talks with David Kempton and Simone Kolaric. Seriat said. we will be having a strategic meetBy AARON SMITH “However, we were not invited to ing with them to do properly what THE newest addition to the Thurs- take part in the naming process. The wasn’t done before. “We want to do the right thing day Island hospital has been mired in process was started correctly and controversy virtually from the start respectfully, but someone dropped here. the ball at the end.” “What we need to establish, once to the official opening. Consequently the Kaurareg and for all, is a political protocol to From the contentious location of the newly constructed, but never Elders declined the offer to conduct avoid these issues in the future, and used morgue, under the new medical a Welcome to Country ceremony at that’s something I will be working facility, which was found to be the official opening of the centre, towards,” Mr Kempton said. Simone Kolaric, Health Service culturally inappropriate for Torres but were present in peaceful protest. “Not only were we not consulted Chief Executive, of the Torres Strait Strait Islanders, to the very naming about choosing the name, but a - Northern Peninsula Hospital and of the centre. Member for Cook David Kemp- Meriam name was chosen by an Health Service said she only became ton says it’s time the government Elder from Mer. This is Kaurareg aware of the issue of the name days established a cultural protocol on Country and therefore it should have before the opening. She said she respected the fact how to communicate with traditional been selected consulting a Kaurareg land owners when it came to public Elder. How would Elders of Mer like that the Kaurareg Elders protested it if we were to name buildings on at the opening ceremony and that in works like this. the past she has also been a “keen Originally referred to as the their land?” Mr Seriat said. At the opening ceremony, protester” for causes she believed Chronic Disease Centre (CDC), it was originally to be named Adgir member for Cook David Kempton in. “The name was chosen by the Gubau Giz Community Wellness said during his speech that he Centre, as the metal plaque currently acknowledged the Kaurareg nation Health Council and I am personand out of respect said the Meriam ally disappointed the Kaurareg states on the front of the building. This name has not sat well with name would not be used. The people were not consulted. We will the members of the Kaurareg Na- centre’s name has now temporarily endeavour to work with them to tion, the traditional land owners of been reduced to just the Community resolve this, but it’s obviously too Wellness Centre (CWC). early to say what will happen. I will the building’s location. “I fully recognise the concerns of say however it won’t happen again Harry Seriat, son of Kaurareg Elder Wigness Seriat spoke to the Kaurareg people, and I promise on my watch.” Torres News about their concerns the day before the centre was officially opened on Friday November 29. “Kaurareg Elders were invited to participate in the original ground breaking ceremony before construction of the centre began, and again at a ceremony to pay respects to ancestral spirits before the demolition of the old morgue,” Harry
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What do the changes to the super. regime mean? By DAVID SEXTON thenewdaily.com.au AUSTRALIANS have elected a new federal government with a range of policies affecting people’s superannuation. But what are these policies - and how will they affect you? Hilary Spear, head of corporate affairs at Australian Super (a part owner of The New Daily), said there were two proposed changes that could significantly affect members, both related to the repeal of the Mineral Resources Rent Tax (MRRT). These are: • The delay in increasing the level of compulsory super contributions; and • Scrapping tax concessions on super for people earning under $37,000 a year. “We are particularly concerned about the impact of these changes on people with lower salaries,” she told The New Daily. “The upshot is that people on lower salaries would pay a higher rate of tax on their super than their marginal tax rate. “Without the Low Income Super Contribution, these Australians won’t get any tax concessions on their contributions. “We have two million members and have an estimated 595,000 members who would be affected by
this cut.” Ms Spear said that demographic realities meant about two thirds of people earning less than $37,000 a year were women. The reforms could eventually lead to a drain on Photo courtesy thenewdaily.com.au government the official term for the compulsory finances, as people reached retire- superannuation contributions made ment age without sufficient savings by employers on behalf of their and were forced to rely on the aged workers. pension. The Coalition says it plans to Leading economist Saul Eslake honour Labor’s superannuation said that, in the long term, it would increase from nine per cent to 12 per be interesting to see if the Govern- cent, but the implementation timeline ment considered a plan to increase will be delayed by two years. Under compulsory super contributions for the revised timetable, superannuation very high income earners. contributions will reach 12 per cent “In 2012, there was a proposal by July 1, 2021. from the Labor Government to Super and Paid Parental Leave increase to 30 per cent the contribuSuper contributions are to be tion of people earning more than included as part of the Coalition’s $300,000 a year, when at the moment proposed Paid Parental Leave it is 15 per cent,” Mr Eslake said. scheme. The plan delivers working “But it was never legislated.” mothers with an annual salary of up to Some of the recent changes $150,000 their full pay for 26 weeks announced by the Government while they take time off work to care Delay the Superannuation Guaran- for their newborns. tee (SG) increase to 12% by two years The Coalition estimates that a The Superannuation Guarantee is woman earning $65,000 who has
two children in her mid- to late-twenties will be around $50,000 better off in retirement, thanks to the super contributions while she is on maternity leave. Under the scheme, fathers will be eligible for two weeks out of the 26 weeks for dedicated parental leave at their actual wage or the national minimum wage (whatever is is greater), plus superannuation. Hit for low-income earners The low income super contribution is a government superannuation payment of up to $500 a year to help low-income earners. People earning $37,000 or less a year are eligible to receive the automatic payment directly into their super account. However, the Coalition plans to abolish the low income super contribution because it is linked with Labor’s mineral resources rent tax. Prime Minister Tony Abbott introduced legislation to repeal the tax earlier this month. The bill has been approved in Parliament, but still has to be passed by the Senate.
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Health Centre with no name officially opened By AARON SMITH
was dropped, literally at the last minute just before the opening speech So the CDC is now the CWC and, for now, not Adgir Gubau Giz, despite the metal plaque stating as such on the front of the centre. Guest speaker, Olympic athlete and iconic Australian sportswomen Lisa Curry said to the crowd of about 100 people that, “we do not want to see you people here in this
THE newest addition to the Thursday Island Hospital was officially opened on November 29, with a procession march, prayers, music, island dancing and feasting, dignitaries and a healthy juice bar provided by Ilan Cafe. In an upbeat tropical theme, spirits were high despite the downpour of what looks like the beginning of an early wet season. Previously referred to as the Chronic Disease Centre (CDC), this medical facility houses a new state-of-the-art renal centre as well as areas for diabetes and other serious conditions prevalent in the region. It was originally meant to be called Adgir Gubau Giz Community Wellness Centre. It has now temporarily been reduced to just the Community Wellness Centre (CWC). Adgir Gubau Giz meaning in Miriam Mir our peoples journey healing centre, was not considered appropriate by Kaurareg Elders, so it
hospital.” Health Service Chief Executive, Torres Strait - Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Service Simone Kolaric said: “I agree with Lisa Curry, ideally we would like to keep people out of this centre and healthy as much as possible, but obviously now having this centre means we are able to better accommodate people when they need help. “I think what is needed
Simone Kolaric. place, we’d rather see you go fishing.” Her light-hearted remark referred to how, “we need to take responsibility for our own health and not end up in hospitals, because as they say, they longer you stay in hospital, the longer you stay in
in the community is a broader approach to the way to take care of our health. Even here I am actively encouraging the greening of the hospital, including a community garden as part of our edible garden project. “Sure we are now bet-
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Member for Cook David Kempton opens the centre with Charlotte Tamwoy. ter equipped to deal with new CWC would provide renal disease and other a centre of resources to serious illnesses, but I help address and treat would really like to see us conditions like diabetes focus more on community and kidney problems wellness,” she said. which he acknowledged David Kempton, Mem- were major problems in ber for Cook, officially the area. opened the CWC. He said the CWC Mr Kempton said the would help address the centre would not only inequality that existed improve the quality of life between Aboriginal and of those suffering from a Torres Strait Islander peochronic disease but also ple and non-indigenous support a focus on preven- Queenslanders. tion and education. “Some of the greatest “There is no doubt liv- inequalities are in the ing with chronic diseases health area and we all like diabetes puts a huge know the grim statistics,’’ strain on patients and their he said. families,” he said. “The Health of “With many Torres Queenslanders 2012, the Strait people living with Fourth Report of the Chief kidney disease, access to Health Officer, states the treatment and prevention burden of diabetes among education must be a major Indigenous Australians is priority.” 4.7 times the rate for nonMr Kempton said the Indigenous Australians. “The report also shows that the life expectancy for Indigenous Queensland males was 68.3 years and for females 73.6 years in 2005-2007, compared to 78.6 years and 82.5 years for non-Indigenous Queenslanders.” Mr Kempton believes the CWC will help close the gap on indigenous health issues, let’s hope Lisa Curry is right and we can all just go fishing instead. Continued, Page 7 >>
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Health Centre with no name officially opened
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Creation of tragic incident by Indo. Forces in West Papua THE allegation that the latter part of the peaceful demonstration by the National Committee of West Papua (KNPB) on 26 November, 2013, involved a clash with Indonesian armed forces is a scenario that has been created at a high level by the Armed Forces of Indonesia for the following reasons : • To make KNPB into a scapegoat. • To trap the leaders of the KNPB so they can be arrested, detained, imprisoned, and put onto the hit list as targeted persons. • To create pre-conditions that the Armed Forces wanted for security reasons leading up to 1 December 2013.* To delay the planned visit of the Foreign Ministers of the members of the Melanesian Spearhead Group based on reasons of security issues.
• To torture, terrorise and kill indigenous Papuan civil citizens. • To create pre-conditions upon the visit of the Head of Indonesian National Police on 27 November 2013. • To secure promotions of rank and position for members of the Indonesian Armed Forces who were involved in the incident and to secure receipt of operational funds for the same. • As a means of creating conflict between indigenous Papuans and trans-migrants. • To ensure there continues to be no space for democracy in Papua.In this regard a similar approach was used by the Indonesian Armed Forces in a previous tragic occasion on 16 March 2006 infront of the Cenderawasih University; when the Indonesian armed forces
worked together with P.T Freeport Indonesia to stifle freedom of citizens to express their opinions in public. If the Police had issued a Letter Indicating Receipt of Advice (STTP) of the planned action and given access to KNPB to carry out the peaceful demonstration, then the bloody tragedy which has caused a loss of life would never have happened. This tragedy has also consumed a significant amount of material resources. I believe the Head of the Papuan Provincial Police must be required to take responsibility for this tragedy. * Selpius Bobii General Chairperson - Front PEPERA Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia *Mr Bobii is imprisoned in jail in Jayapura
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E I G H T p a r t i c i p a n t s h a v e remoteness having an impact on into business. workshops to outer islands next completed the Into Business commercial viability.” “Participants indicated the year,” Mr Elu said. Workshops run jointly for the first Mr Elu said the response to the workshops had exceeded their The workshops form part of time in the Torres Strait by the workshops had been very positive expectations and one participant a suite of services offered by the Torres Strait Regional Authority with feedback indicating they said the workshops had mapped TSRA to aspiring and current (TSRA) and Indigenous Business were very informative and more out a complete change to the way Torres Australia. workshops were needed so as one business had been initially Strait Islander and Aboriginal The potential business owners many potential business owners planned. business owner-operators. have demonstrated a commitment as possible could benefit. For information on the Into “We are particularly pleased to their future by attending the “We are keen to celebrate with the response from people Business Workshops, please three workshops and completing the participants’ enthusiasm and from outer island communities contact the TSRA’s Economic their research work and assign- hard work in completing this attending the courses and we Development team on 4069 ments between workshops. important stage of their transition are now considering taking the 0700. Participants Keri Akiba, John Morris, Markie Kabai and Mariana Babia travelled to Thursday Island from Saibai and Masig to take part in the workshops. The TSRA Chairman, Mr Joseph Elu, congratulated the participants and said the workshops presented a great opportunity Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people to fully investigate and research Into Business Workshop individual participants celebrate the presentation of their completion certificates. their business ideas beFrom left: Indigenous Business Australia Facilitator, Keith Murray, Patricia Akee, Mary Loban, TSRA fore taking the leap into Chairman , Mr Joseph Elu, Rita Gutchen, Barry Williams. ownership. “The self-paced workshops also attracted local business people, Patricia Akee, Mary Loban, Rita Gutchen and Barry Williams who were keen to boost their skills in planning, finance and marketing. “It is crucial for us to support those people who aspire to own and operate a commercially viable small business. “We live and work in a Saibai Community Development Corporation and Kailag Enterprises (Masig) participants display their challenging environment completion certificates. From left: Keri Akiba, John Morris, Markie Akiba, Mariana Babia and TSRA for business, with our Chairman, Mr Joseph Elu.
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NEWS
Torres Strait Young Leaders Program starts THREE emerging young leaders from the Torres Strait Islands are in the thick of an exciting step in their leadership journey as they take part in the Torres Strait Young Leaders Program. The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) provides funding for young adults from the Torres Strait to attend a leadership program in Canberra in December each year. On Sunday, December 1, Megan Matthew, 19, and Serah Tom, 25. from Boigu Island and Guyai Uiduldam, 20, from Moa Island, arrived in Canberra to take on the challenge. They will join Foundation staff and VIP guest, fellow Russell Taylor, Principal at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Studies for an orientation to Canberra’s cultural assets before they embark on a 14-day adventure to inspire and challenge them. The group is set to explore their strengths and gain awareness on their own behaviours and the impact of beliefs and actions on those around them. They will have opportunity to take on leadership roles and examine how they react to these roles. In addition, the group will bring their inherent cultural richness to share with other young Australians from around the country. The team at the Foundation congratulates these courageous three on taking this step in their leadership journey and are looking forward to welcoming them to the Foundation Network.
Megan Matthew, Serah Tom and Guyai Uiduldam in Canberra.
Badu Island Foundation records a $227,613 loss
Chairman Manuel Nomoa addressing the Annual General Meeting. BADU Island Foundation Ltd has recorded a $227,613 loss last financial year it reported at its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, November 27, on Badu Island. The company stated this loss was largely a reflection to a fall in revenue at the quarry operations where anticipated orders in the second half of the year did not eventuate and following significant expenditure to repairs, maintenance and addressing safety aspects to its quarry operations. The Badu Hotel and Badu Caltex Service Station achieved modest results whilst the Tama Mudh Motel performed well within its limited capacity. The re-elected company chair, Mr Manuel Nomoa, in his chairman’s address said: “The company’s objective has always been to create jobs and services on the island and it continues to strive to achieve hese by working closing with Mura Badulgal Corporation, Torres Strait Regional Authority and Torres Strait Island Regional Council and community organisations through Interagency Committee. “We need to understand that, the opportunities we are creating are for our children and the future so they don’t feel the isolation like our fathers and now we experience today. “I have every faith that economic conditions in the Torres Strait will improve next year and the company will be in a better position this time next year. “However, between now and then are many challenges but nothing is impossible.” Following the election of Directors, Mr Nomoa congratulated re-elected directors Mr James Yorkston (Vice-Chair),and Ms Wariba Seriat (Honorary Treasurer),and Troy Laza (Non-Executive Director). Torres News
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MOVEMBER, the international month of fund-raising for men’s health ended with a party on Horn Island for the Australian Helicopters team and the crew from Frankies Café and shaving of the moustaches at
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wishes t thank the great support of the local community we were able to raise almost $2500 and beat our local rival Rescue 510 in Cairns. Unfortunately they were pipped for first by Rescue 300 out of Rockhampton.
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The night was a great success thanks to the generous support of local businesses Sea Hops, Sea Swift, TI Pharmacy, TI hardware, Uncle Frankie’s Café, TI Bulk Meats, Australian Helicopters, Five Star
Physio, and the Wongai Hotel who all chipped in for prizes on the night. The highlight of the night was the catwalk for the best moustache with a very colourful and somewhat provocative strut of the styled stubble
by the gents. Not to be out done the girls showed they could sport the Moes just as well and maybe even a little more stylishly. On Thursday Island, the Boys in Blue took out the jersey though,
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Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Time: 8pm & Midnight Victoria Parade Foreshore, Thursday Island. Torres Shire Council would like to present the 2013 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Displays. The children’s fireworks will be at 8pm. There will also be another fireworks display at midnight to welcome 2014. For further information please contact Laura Perry, Events Coordinator on 4069 1336.
Torres Shire Council advises that it is again conducting its annual Christmas Lights Competition. Residents and businesses are urged to get involved and display their Christmas Lights. This Shire promotion shall enhance our community’s spirit and enable people to display their initiative. Cash Prizes will be awarded in the Best House & Garden category. Entry forms are available from the Council Office. Closing date for entries is Friday, 13th December 2012.
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<< From Page 10 Of particular note, Detective Sergeant Jeff Polkinghore raised $1468 personally making him the fourth highest in the QPS network. Thursday Island Police would like to thank the crew at Frankies who chipped in $750 from the police officers’ monthly coffee sales.
Torres shire CounCil - To lead, provide & facilitate Council Services during 2013/14 Festive Season Thursday & Horn Islands SHIRE OFFICE CLOSED from 4pm, Tuesday, December 24. REOPEN 9am, Thursday, January 2. [Reminder to purchase your Transfer Station Vouchers from Receptionist prior to closure of Shire Office on December 24].
LIBRARY (relocated to IBIS complex at 121 Douglas Street) CLOSED from 4pm, Tuesday, December 24. REOPEN 9am, Monday, January 6.
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NEWS
Thursday Islander artist completes prestigious leadership program THURSDAY Island resident Thelma Savage graduated from the Wesfarmers Arts
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The prestigious 10day program, November 18 until 27, was designed to increase Indigenous
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leadership within the visual arts sector. “I would love to work at the National Gallery of Australia or an institution of this size, it would be amazing to know that what you do is having such a big affect on so many people,” Thelma said. “I would also like to be a part of growing the number of Indigenous people working in these spaces. We have a unique knowledge of our culture and of how cultural items should be displayed, of what is sacred to us.” Thelma participated in the industry focused residential program, where see went behindthe-scenes of the Gallery to gain a comprehensive insight into how this major national cultural institution operates. Thelma attended workshops on industry practise such as copyright law, arts marketing, conservation and exhibition design and much more. National Gallery Curators provided her with tours of the Pacific, Asian, International, Australian, Portrait and Photography Galleries and she had career mapping sessions with Franchesca Cubillo, Senior Advisor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art. “Each year I am im-
The 2013 Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Leadership participants: Shari Lett, Aleisha Lonsdale, Anthony Walker, Yinimala Gumana, Teho Ropeyarn, Thelma Savage, Coby Edgar, Kent Morris, Jennifer Dickens and Terry Murray. pressed by the calibre of participants and the way in which they engage in the diverse facets of the visual arts industry. Forty people from across Australia have now attended the Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Leadership Program and we are proud to be growing this network of Indigenous arts professionals,” said Franchesca Cubillo. Thelma Savage grew up in the Kubim Community on Moa Island north of Thursday Island in the Torres Straits. Over the last five years
Thelma has worked in various arts roles in the Torres Strait. “I thought I knew where I wanted to go with my career and I applied to the Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Leadership Program hoping to plan my next steps but now I am thinking even bigger, I just didn’t realise how many options we have,” Thelma said. Thelma will return to Thursday Island having forged a new wide-ranging network of arts workers from Yirrkala, Mudgee, the Gold Coast, Cairns,
Melbourne, Fitzroy Crossing, Adelaide and Sydney. The Wesfarmers Arts Leadership Program was launched in 2010 as a parallel stream to the Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Fellowship. Each year, ten candidates are selected for a short-term Leadership Program and every two years, two $50,000 Fellowships are awarded, with each Fellow pursuing an individual project over a two-year period with mentoring support from the National Gallery of Australia.
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Year 11 students Caroleen Toby, Maryanne Mosby, Zac Munckton, Maria Bosen, Brodie Archer and Emily Jackson cleaned vehicles as part of the fundraising activities. MOUNT St Bernard College in Herberton held a car wash recently to help raise much needed funds for suffers of Typhoon Haiyan which struck parts of the Philippines on November 9, leaving many thousands of people grief-stricken and homeless. The Red Cross described this typhoon as, “one of the most powerful on record” causing, “widespread destruction across central Philippines.” Assistant Principal for Religious Education, Mr MacCallum, coordinated a series of events which included the sale of frozen cups, a car wash, a general call for donations and a raffle, they raised over $700.
COMMUNITY Left to right: Fiona Emeny, Marietta Garnier ,Marcella Pauling, Cyril Steven, Rose Kris, Reiley Gabia , Emma Greta Pauling, Karim Yorkston, Steve Hill, Geoff Ball, Torres Shire Council representative receiving the $400 cheque donation to RFDS from the Horn Island Airport Security and Screening Staff.
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HORN Island Airport Screening and Security staff conducted a series of raffles over the past three months in an attempt to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). On Friday night November 29, the Airport Staff had their 2013 Christmas Dinner at the Grand Hotel where they presented the RFDS him with a cheque. The Wongai Hotel generously donated a Gift basket at every social the airport staff have held. These baskets contain $100 dinner for two voucher, two bottles of wine and two coasters in a beautifully made basket. T. I B u l k B u t c h e r y on Thursday island also donated two meat trays towards fund raising events held by the staff. Cape York Helicopters and West Wing Aviation assisted with two raffle prizes that were auctioned on the night with all proceeds going to RFDS.
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Indigenous smoking rates drop by 4% RECENTLY released results from the Australian Bureau of Statics (ABS) have revealed a significant decline in smoking rates amongst Australia’s Indigenous population. The ABS Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey found that national Indigenous daily smoking rates (aged 15+) fell from 45 per cent in 2008 to 41 per cent in 2012. Head of the Menzies School of Health Research’s Tobacco Control Program and Chair of the Northern Territory Control Advisory Committee, Associate Professor David Thomas has welcomed the latest ABS results. “This is terrific news as lower smoking rates will mean a reduction in the number of chronic diseases and early deaths caused by smoking among Indigenous populations,” Assoc Prof Thomas said. “This one per cent annual decline in Indigenous smoking rates from 2008 to 2012 is great news, and follows the decline that started before 2008.”
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By AARON SMITH “BLESS our land, bless our Elders and bless our children,” Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen in his speech at this year’s Carols by Candlelight at the PKA Hall, Thursday Island, November 28. An early start to the Wet didn’t dampen spirits as the community got together and celebrated in song, dance and prayer (plus a hearty serve of cake). The extensive program started OLSH Choir, Afterschool Care Kids, Full Gospel Children’s Choir, then Jack Bani singing ‘When a child is born.’ Father Noah, from the Church of Torres Strait read Luke 2:1-7, followed by the church’s singing groups’ rendition of Silent Night. Jemma McNicoll sang ‘Come all ye faithful’ and Ilan Kores sang, ‘Ni Koey Awgadh’, ‘Nibeka Yesu’ and ‘Jesus em e King.’ Maria Mills from Sacred Heart Catholic Church read Luke 2:8-12, while Gabriel Bani lead ‘Hark to the World’ and Matilda Loban and the Full Gospel Youth sang, ‘Joy to the World.’ Pastor Darren from Thursday Island Seventh Day Adventist Church read Luke 2:13-14, while the supporting carol was sung by Aunty Tasi and Friends, followed by a special dance by the HACC Ladies. Pastor Mea Kinibo from the Uniting Church read Luke 2:15-20, while the Uniting Church group sang ‘Away in a manger,’ Closing prayer was by Pastor George Nona and even Santa turned up to give gifts to the kids. Jemma McNicoll.
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MAY MOSBY’S 50th By BEL LUI
Planning University Study in 2014? Read this... Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme (ATES) Scholarship 2014 The Torres Strait Regional Authority is offering four oneyear scholarships to assist Indigenous people in the Torres Strait region to commence, continue or complete university study. Each scholarship is valued at $6,000. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship you must be: • Indigenous and living in the Torres Strait region • Determined to succeed and committed to learning • Committed to undertaking full time undergraduate or postgraduate on-campus study • Have lodged your university choices with QTAC • For continuing students - have attained minimum ‘Pass’ level for all subjects in the past semester • For post-graduate students – not already hold a postgraduate qualification Mature-aged students are welcome to apply. Application kits and further information can be obtained from Ms Shakira Whap at: Telephone: (07) 4069 0700 Or e-mail: Shakira.whap@tsra.gov.au Applications close: Close of Business Friday, January 10, 2014
MAY Mosby enjoyed her surprise 50th birthday party at the Cultural Place, Lake Street, Cairns, on Saturday, November 16. It was a wonderful time for families and friends, some of whom who were so determined not to miss out, had to travel from Yam Island by dinghy to Thursday Island, ferry to Horn Island and then on to Cairns. It was a surprise party organised by her sisters and nieces. A special mention for such a mighty effort by some other family members
TOP RIGHT: Happy 50th Birthday to May Mosby. ABOVE: May with her magnificent birthday cake. RIGHT: Elma Mosby, Amagel Baragud and May Mosby. BELOW LEFT: Bishop Jim and Lala Leftwich. BELOW RIGHT: Serai Bann and Lorna Kaigey.
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LEFT: Walter Lui and Brancis Baragud. BELOW: Brancis Baragud, Getano Lui (Jnr) and Lala Leftwich.
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COMMUNITY OUR Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School, Year Seven class of 2013, had their graduation dinner at the Grand Hotel, November 28.
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Waybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh Last Friday, 29 November Waybeni Buway hosted the 2013 Formal School Awards Parade. An Academic Morning Tea was held in the library following this event. Congratulations students on your achievements and success! Gud Pasin Hassan Binjuda Evie Ford Leilani Weston Bridget Sambo Kailu Luffman Lashontae Mosby Kaea Crouch Euodia Bon George Abednego Ashwyn Seden Eileen Solomon Toshio Nakata Dylan Weston Rusia Bann Laquisha Fell-Gela Encouragement Samuel Bon Kaysha Pearce Jah’Don Billy Harry Baira Sito-Bani Dorante Reni Ahwang Jarrod Laifoo Ngukis Mosby Jayden Ah Boo Kaci-Len Loban J-O Nakaka Sarafina Riley Jacquita Kusu Amos Gaigai Jalada Dorante-Ketchell Dwight Mosby-Loban
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Sport Clarissa Laifoo Tyrick Matthew House Captain Geoff Pearce Kaea Crouch Kobe Ahwang Ruth Neliman Shanelle Jacob Stanley William Fujii Stella Matthew Academic Ceder Laifoo Rayna Laifoo Ava Barry Indya Koster Caitlyn Ford Piper Barry Taylor Takai Neveah Mills Vice-Captains Teriza MuhamadMosby Martefa Mosby School Captains Leilani Weston Samuel Bon
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Parents, Families, Invited Guests and students waiting patiently for the Awards Parade to start.
Head of Campus, Mr John Duus addressing the audience
Mrs Savage presenting the “Gud Pasin” award to Dylan Weston
Above: Mr Penfold congratulating Tyrick on his sporting achievements Above: Stella and Tyrick Matthew
Mr Jones and Mr Duus with 2014 School and Vice Captains: Teriza MuhamadMosby, Martefa Mosby, Leilani Weston and Samuel Bon Ngukis Mosby receiving his “Encouragement” award from Mr Treasure
Managing your child’s placement at Tagai State College Primary Campus Pre Prep programme 2014
Children born between 1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010 are eligible to enrol in pre prep at the Thursday Island Primary Campus. Enrolment forms are available from the primary campus school office. The office will be open until Friday 13 December 2013 and will resume Monday 20 January 2014.
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Dauan Ngurpay Lag
Yr 7 Graduates: Yount Elisala, Manua Babia, Naiama Mau and Alicia Binawel
Naiama Mau receiving his graduation certificate
On Tuesday 3 December, Dauan Ngurpay Lag hosted Year 7 Graduation, End of Year Celebrations and farewelled Mr and Mrs Greenbank. Congratulations Yr 7 students and we wish you all the best in your new adventure next year - high school! Big Eso to Parents, Families and the Community for attending our special night. Small Yawo and Mina Big Eso to Mr and Mrs Greenbank for their dedication and efforts at Dauan Ngurpay Lag
Above: Yount with his two Grandmothers
Yount Elisala being presented with his graduation certificate
Above: Cutting the cake
Manua Babia all smiles at the graduation Above: Yount Elisala
Below: Alicia Binawel looking stunning
Left: Naiama Mau
Managing your child’s placement at Tagai State College Montessori Pre Prep & Prep Programme 2014 Children born between 1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010 are eligible to enrol in pre prep Montessori programmes 1. First preference will be given to children who have siblings already in the Strait Start (0-3 years), pre prep and prep (3-6 years) Montessori Programs. Parents will be required to complete a school enrolment form (enrolment forms are available at primary campus school office) 2. All other places will be filled by the normal Education Queensland enrolment process until maximum targets are met at each site. 3. If/when maximum targets are reached at each site; parents wanting to enrol their child into either programme will be placed on a waiting list. Enrolment forms are available from the primary campus school office. The office will be open until Friday 13 December 2013 and will resume Monday 20 January 2014.
Eacham JRL Past and present Players and supporters Reunion & Launch of the book:
A History of the Eacham JRL 1969 – 1999
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THURSDAY 12
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine Christmas Special 1:00 Dragons Den 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Jimmy’s Christmas Food Factory 6:30 Antiques Master 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Exhumed 9:00 TBA 9:30 The Hour 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition 10:40 TBA 11:40 Criminal Justice 12:40 Parliament Question Time 1:40 Movie: “The Beguiled” (M n,s,v) 3:25 Movie: “On Dangerous Ground” (M v) 5:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Friends With Money” (M l,s,d) 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Jimmy Conjecture 7:30 Getaway 8:30 Person Of Interest: Lady Killer 9:30 CSI: NY: Unwrapped 10:30 CSI: NY: Blacklist 11:30 Sullivan & Son 12:00 Extra 12:30 The Baron 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Dead Before Dawn” (M v,a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News at 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 TBA 7:30 How I Met Your Mother 8:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Two Against One - The issues between Meredith and Cristina hit a boiling point when one of them ultimately betrays the other at the hospital. 9:30 Scandal 10:30 The Amazing Race 11:30 Grimm 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Korean News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 8:05 World News 1:00 Barbados At The Races 1:30 Meet My Wild Friends 2:30 Law Of The Dragon 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Italian Food Safari 8:00 Gourmet Farmer: Beer 8:30 Two Greedy Italians: Saints And Miracles - In this final episode, religious sceptic Antonio and fanatical believer Gennaro eat their way along a culinary pilgrimage through Puglia’s monasteries, holy shrines and festivals to discover whether food and religion are still as closely linked as they were in their youth. 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 11:30 Thursday FC 12:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 2:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
FRIDAY 13
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Shamwari: A Wild Life 11:30 My Family 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 One Plus One 1:00 Hogfather 2:35 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast 6:25 Antiques Master 6:55 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Gardening Australia: Canberra Special - Costa, Sophie and Angus visit Canberra to explore the art of gardening and the science of horticulture by visiting some of the nation’s most innovative institutions. 8:30 The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency: The Big Bonanza 9:25 Death In Paradise: Impossible murders on a beautiful Caribbean island. Detective Inspector Richard Poole is the perfect man to solve them - if only he didn’t just hate sun, sea and sand. 10:25 ABC News: Late Edition 10:35 Hustle 11:35 Rage
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 Extra 11:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 5:00 National News 5:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Bozeman Reaction - When their apartment is robbed, Leonard and Sheldon turn to their friends to create a state-of-the-art security system, and Sheldon struggles to cope. 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Einstein Approximation - Suffering from a case of “physicist’s block,” Sheldon’s search for the answer to a physics problem leads him to work at the Cheesecake Factory with Penny. 8:30 TBA 10:40 TBA 12:40 Movie: “Beautiful Kate” (MA l,n,a,s) - Ned Kendall returns to his family home to say goodbye to his dying father, only to have long-buried secrets from the family’s past awakened by memories of his beautiful sister. 2:00 Spyforce 3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers / 4:30 Good Morning America
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Volcano: Fire On The Mountain” (PG v,a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 TBA 10:45 Special: Alien Invasion - What if an extra-terrestrial force attacked Earth? What might that look like and how will the people of Earth respond? Experts reveal what could motivate alien invaders to attack Earth, and speculate on how the attack might play out - the strategy alien invaders might use and the most effective ways for humans to respond. 12:45 Off The Map: There’s Nothing To Fix 1:45 Harry’s Practice 2:10 Special: The Kimberley Coast 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today
5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:35 Rex In Rome 2:30 Living Black 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 A South American Journey With Jonathon Dimbleby 8:35 The Bible: A History 9:35 As It Happened 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Sleeping Beauty” (MA s,n,l) - Follows the haunting story of a young university student who begins an erotic freelance job where she is sedated and sleeps in bed with paying customers, unaware of what they have done to her when she awakes. 12:55 Movie: “The Paranoids” (MA s) - Debut director Gabriel Medina delivers a tragicomedy of errors centring on Luciano, a paranoid narcoleptic, and his meandering struggle to finish a screenplay and enter the rarefied world of film production. 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
SATURDAY 14
6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 Exhumed 12:30 At The Movies 1:30 Alexander McCall Smith 2:00 Mastercrafts: Stained Glass 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 11 - Dandenong Vs Sydney Uni 5:00 Great Southern Land: Great Australian Bite 6:00 Monty Don’s French Gardens: The Artistic Garden 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The Paradise 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Still Waters: It’s 1959, the maverick Dr Lucien Blake has returned to take over his deceased father’s medical practice. He also undertakes his other role as police surgeon with precision and gusto. 10:25 Upstairs Downstairs: All The Things You Are - Harry’s desire to impress Beryl leads him and Johnny into the world of boxing. Meanwhile, Lady Agnes is reacquainted with a familiar face who shows her an exciting world away from 165 Eaton Place. 11:25 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 Cybershack 11:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 2:30 The Cricket Show - Join Michael Slater and Brett Lee for all the latest news, updates and expert analysis on all the action as well as first-session recaps, player profiles, Master Classes, international and domestic updates, questions and feedback. 3:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 5:00 National News Saturday 5:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs New Zealand Live from the WACA, Perth, the Third Test. After losing The Ashes to England earlier in the year, can Australia push their home country advantage and take the First Test? 7:30 TBA 1:10 Movie: “The Bonfire Of The Vanities” (M l) - Financial “Master of the Universe” Sherman McCoy sees his life unravel when his mistress Maria Ruskin hits a boy with his car. 3:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Life Today With James Robison / 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 V8 Xtra 1:30 That ‘70s Show 2:00 Slideshow 3:00 Movie: “Santa Buddies” (G) - The buddies are off on a jolly new adventure when Puppy Paws, pup of the legendary Santa Paws, and his friends travel to the North Pole to save Christmas from disaster. 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender - Dean Miller and his team cover the length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for weekends, short breaks and holidays. 6:00 Seven News 7:00 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Borderline Normal” (M a,s) - Two sensitive teenagers from broken homes find comfort in each other’s arms as they help one another to cope with the emotional loss of their families. 3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz
5:00 World News 1:00 Becoming Traviata 3:00 James Rhodes: Piano Man 3:30 Looking For Picasso 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Finding Your Roots 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wild Iran 8:35 Shackleton: Death Or Glory - In January 2013 polar explorer Tim Jarvis set out to complete the ‘Shackleton Double’ – an authentic recreation of the epic journey undertaken by Sir Ernest Shackleton nearly 100 years before after his ship sank and his 27 man crew we marooned in Antarctica. 9:30 Movie: “Lantana” (M l,s,v,d) - When psychiatrist Valerie Somers goes missing, Detective Leon Zat is called to investigate, whose wife had been getting advice from Somers. 11:40 Movie: “Loft” (M l,s,v,d) - In Flemish. Five friends, all of them married, share a loft apartment to meet their mistresses. One day, they find the body of a young woman there and since there are only five keys to the loft, the five men begin to suspect each other of murder. 1:45 Shameless 3:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 15
SBS
6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Weekend Breakfast 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Best Of Landline 1:00 The Paradise 2:00 Young Performers Awards 3:00 Football: W-League: Round 5 - Brisbane Roar Vs Adelaide United 5:00 Midsomer Murders 6:30 Boomtown 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Possum Wars: Every night around Australia, native possums scamper across rooftops in an endless quest for food and shelter. Forced out of their bush habitats by encroaching development, these mischievous marsupials swarm into cities. 8:30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Maple: Greenshaw’s Folly 10:00 A Beauty Is Born: Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty 10:55 My Prince 11:40 Movie: “Charade” (M v) - Screen legends Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn keep their cool under preposterous twists in a deadly chase through Parisian environs. 3:20 Rage 4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 The Bionic Vet / 5:00 Order In The House
6:00 Weekend Today 9:00 Cybershack 10:00 Australian Fishing Championships 10:30 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 11:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs Englandm 2:30 The Cricket Show 3:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 5:00 National News Sunday 5:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 8:00 60 Minutes 9:00 The Mentalist: Wedding In Red 10:00 Unforgettable: Day Of The Jackie 11:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Coup de Grace - The team investigates the accidental shooting of an off-duty cop by another cop, whose unabashed racial bias raises the possibility that the shooting was not accidental. 12:00 Deep Water 12:30 Survivors 1:35 Impractical Jokers 2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sofia The First 6:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 11:30 That ‘70s Show 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 New Zealand On A Plate 1:30 Movie: “Leatherheads” (PG v,l) 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line 7:00 Coastwatch 7:30 Wild Planet: North America 8:30 Bones: The Mystery In The Meat - The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a food scientist whose remains were tossed in a meat grinder and mixed into cans of stew served in a school cafeteria. 9:30 Castle: Cisciple / A Deadly Game 11:30 Whitney 12:30 Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Launceston Cycling Classis 2013 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 Football Asia 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 In The Frame 5:30 Mythbusters 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: The Lost City Of El Dorado 8:30 Secrets Of Stonehenge 9:35 George Harrison: Living In A Material World 11:15 Movie: “The Stranger In Me” (M a,n) - In German, English Subtitles. A time of joy and new beginnings becomes a harrowing experience for new mother Rebecca as she struggles with severe post-natal depression. And with every day that passes, her inability to meet the demands of motherhood becomes more and more apparent. 1:05 Movie: “Unfair Competition” (PG) - In Italian. Gérard Depardieu stars in this poignant depiction of life in Fascist Italy in the 1930s. The lives of two rival tailors are chronicled in this bittersweet drama set during one of the darker moments in Italian history. 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 16
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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 As Time Goes By 1:00 The Abbey 2:00 A Beauty Is Born: Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 River Cottage: Christmas Special 6:45 Little Crackers 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Family Confidential 8:30 Rick Stein’s India 9:30 Rake 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition 10:40 Dalziel And Pascoe: Sins Of The Fathers 12:10 Movie: “The White Tower” (PG) 1:50 Movie: “Morning Glory” (G) 3:10 Movie: “The Leopard Man” (M v) 4:20 Movie: “Journey Into Fear” (G) - An American munitions expert gets caught up in a web of espionage in Istanbul during WWII. 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 Extra 11:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 2:30 The Cricket Show 3:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 5:00 National News 6:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Adhesive Duck Deficiency 9:00 2 Broke Girls: And The First Day Of School 9:30 Two And A Half Men: On Vodka, On Soad, On Blender, On Mixer! 10:00 TBA 12:40 Nitro Circus Live 1:00 Impractical Jokers: Panty Raid - The guys may be rubbing people the wrong way when they attempt to massage beachgoers on the boardwalk. Later, they head to Times Square to broadcast the news, and try their hands (and feet) at teaching karate 1:30 Extra 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Den Brother” (M v,l) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer 7:30 Dog Patrol 8:00 TBA 10:00 Suits 11:30 Mistresses: When One Door Closes... - The judge delivers a shocking ruling in Grey Vs Kim. While the case is closed, there is even more trouble on the horizon for Karen. Paul helps a frantic April search for Lucy after the school reports that she’s gone missing. 12:30 30 Rock 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Words Of Captain Scott 1:55 Planet Egypt 2:50 My Grandmother Beijing 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Monster Moves: Titanic Train Trek 8:30 America’s Stoned Kids 9:30 Small Time Gangster 10:00 Swift And Shift Couriers 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Hellfjord: Salmander and Johanne sneak into Hellfish at night and come across something strange. They overhear Bosse Nova talking about the infamous serpent Tulla, and despite Salmander’s chronic seasickness he decides to defy his fear and look into this phenomenon. 12:00 Shorts On Screen 12:35 Freddie Flintoff Versus The World 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 17
IMPARJA
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine Christmas Special 1:00 Rick Stein’s India 2:00 The Dolphins Of Shark Bay 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 River Cottage: Christmas Special 6:45 Little Crackers 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Christmas With Poh 8:30 Nigellissima: An Italian Inspired Christmas 9:30 ABBA: Bang A Boomerang 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition 10:40 Orbit: Earth’s Extraordinary Journey 11:40 The Big Steal 1:20 Movie: “Fat City” (M a) - An off-beat drama that focuses on the flotsam and jetsam of a small western town; and on Tully, a boxer who is trying to re-establish himself as a fighter. 2:55 Songs Of Praise 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 11 - Dandenong Vs Sydney Uni 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 Extra 11:30 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 2:30 The Cricket Show 3:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 5:00 National News 6:00 The Ashes: Third Test - Australia Vs England 8:00 House Husbands: Desperate to prove his manhood to his wife and friends, Mark creates major problems for Justin’s home renovation. Justin takes extreme measures to earn some quick cash for emergency work on his house. 9:00 TBA 12:00 20/20 1:00 Extra: Co-hosts Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos reporting in front of a live audience from The Grove in Los Angeles. Catch up on all the latest in Hollywood’s current affairs as we find out what the world’s hottest stars have been up to this week. 1:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Angel Flight Down” (M s) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer 7:30 TBA 10:30 Suits 11:30 Cougar Town: You Tell Me - Confused by her mixed feelings for Travis, Laurie resorts to destroying things. But when her anger gets out of control, newly appointed mayor Andy has to step in. 12:00 Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia 12:30 30 Rock: Standards And Practices - Jenna hatches a new plan to get publicity, while Jack finds himself begrudgingly playing parent to his teenage nemesis. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Celtic Woman: Home For Christmas 2:00 Hary Janos: Musical Fairytale 2:30 Dream Of Hope 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 56 Up - When a cross-section of British seven-year-olds were interviewed for 7 Up in 1964, it was evident that their social backgrounds influenced their attitudes towards life. While the upper class children were self-assured, those from middle and working class backgrounds were resigned to a life of hard work. This premise was put to the test every seven years when the same group were interviewed about the state of their lives. 8:30 The Network 9:30 Coppers 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Masters Of Sex 12:00 Prisoners Of War 1:00 Nuclear Meltdown 1:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 18
ABC
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine Christmas Special 1:00 Nigellissima: An Italian Inspired Christmas 2:00 The Jonathon Ross Show 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Christmas 6:45 Little Crackers 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Jingle Bells 8:30 The Agony Of Christmas 9:00 Michael McIntyre’s Christmas Comedy Roadshow 10:00 A Moody Christmas: Last Minute Airfare 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition 10:40 The Straits: The Proposition 11:35 Criminal Justice 12:40 The Coca Cola Kid 2:20 Movie: “My Forbidden Past” (G) -A woman seeks revenge when family interferes with her marriage plans. 3:30 Football: W-League: Round 5 - Brisbane Roar Vs Adelaide United 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Police Academy 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Gorilla Experiment 7:30 Makeover Street - Christmas Edition 9:00 Hostages 10:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Dead Air 11:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Double Fault - The CSIs investigate a case involving a rising tennis star, and react to news that Hodges is engaged to an Italian beauty. 12:00 Dallas 1:00 Extra 1:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Hatching Pete” (G) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer 7:30 Mighty Planes 8:30 TBA 11:15 Travel Unravelled 11:40 Cougar Town: Saving Grace - Travis and Andy take a backseat to Bobby’s new tomboy friend, Riggs. Grayson sparks a religious debate when he sighs during Jules’ family prayer. And the Cul-De-Sac Crew form a dodgeball league, but Andy’s attention toward another girl leads to a brawl with a group of pre-teens. 12:00 The Cult: Homecoming 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 James May’s Toy Stories 2:00 Richard Hammond’s Engineering Connections 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lions On The Move 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: For Better Or Worse 9:30 Borgen 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Prisoners Of War: The Kidnapping 12:10 Movie: “Nobody Else But You” (M s,n,a,l) - In French. Rousseau is a best-selling crime novelist from Paris, who can’t seem to get over his writer’s block. He takes a trip to the coldest village in France, where a local beauty named Candice Lecoeur has been found dead. Candice believed she was the reincarnation of Marilyn Monroe after going under hypnosis, and her death is ruled a suicide cause by sleeping pills. 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
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CROSSWORD No. 178
SUDOKU No. 178
Your Lucky
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) You may end up doing more than your fair share of work this week. Don’t let yourself be pressurised. Delegate work where you can! Romance. Your relationship may be a little heavy-going at the moment. However, your partner will not let you down if you need them. You need to remain strong!
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You have forgotten some previously easily recalled information. Review old books and include some more current knowledge on the subject to advance your knowledge. Romance. An old relationship will be in focus this week. Try not to reflect too much on this person for the time being. It ended for a reason!
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
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You will have a lot of energy this week, but could make a mistake because you are not thinking clearly enough about what you are doing. Concentrate on what is in front of you! Romance. You may be more concerned about the way you look than your partner does. They may need to improve their appearance.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A social gathering will remind you to be open to meeting others. You need to stray from your group of friends and get some new insight. Romance. This will be a great time for your relationship. You may be tempted, but don’t boss your partner around too much. They need to feel in complete control of their life.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Don’t become jealous because of a friend’s success. Congratulate them for their accomplishment. They have worked hard to get where they are. Romance. You may be embarking on a new relationship this coming week. Be sure to put your best foot forward. You don’t want to mislead a potential partner.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
FINDWORD No. 178 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
You will receive some money from an unexpected source. If you can, save it rather than spend it because you may be short of cash in the next few weeks. Romance. Your partner will have a suggestion which is worth taking up. It’s not often they feel so strongly about something. They’ll be happy you’re on board.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) Try not to let yourself be dragged into something that could be difficult to get out of. Be sure to read the fine print! Romance. The more honest you are with yourself about recent events, the more chance you have of improving the situation. Try to keep your feet on the ground and your partner may do the same.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
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Try not to be too negative about your job. There are some hidden benefits that you may have been taking for granted. Look for the perks and make a list! Romance. A romance which appears to have lost momentum may suddenly pick up speed. You will need to prepare yourself for this change of pace.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A somewhat pointed remark about your appearance may take you by surprise. Try to think of something to say back to this person! Romance. A few changes in your relationship would strengthen it substantially. Don’t be afraid to make your point! Your partner may wish to change the same things!
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) Try not to take any unnecessary risks this week. An opportunity which seems worthwhile could have hidden dangers. Take it one step at a time. Romance. An important decision will be easier if you don’t try to analyse it too much. You need to look at the basics of the situation versus the details of it.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.
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SOLUTIONS No. 178
You won’t be satisfied until you have gotten to the bottom of recent events. Identify the key points and ask witnesses their side of the story. Romance. You may find yourself getting involved in a situation with your partner that is not easy to get out of. Take things slowly this coming week and tread lightly.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) A small concession will help you to get what you are after. Don’t be afraid to give up something of value. You may have to give a little to get a lot. Romance. The Moon/Uranus Midpoint in your sign may attract a rather unusual person to you. You may not be ready for someone like this in your life.
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Rest In Peace Chase Godfrey Bero 13/12/12 - 14/12/12 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. No Farewell words were spoken No time to say good-bye You were gone before I knew it And only God knows why. My heart still aches in sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one will ever know. Since you’ll never be forgotten I pledge to you today A hallowed place within my heart Is where you’ll always stay. “Words can’t express the day my heart fell to pieces as I cradled you in my arms and watched you go. Mummy baby, Mummy big baby boy now. I miss you so much my son. I love you. Love Mummy.”
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NEWS
Australia faces wave of ‘Climate Refugees’ from small island nations
The ocean spills into the roadway.
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A family living next to the sea in the village of Betio, on the South Pacific island of Kiribati, pull themselves from the high waves of the ‘king tide’ which came to the fragile atoll.
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AUSTRALIA’S main coalition of refugee advocacy groups has urged the government to prepare for an impending wave of people fleeing neighboring small island nations in the Pacific Ocean due to climate change-driven sea level rise. Phil Glendenning, the head of the Refugee Council of Australia, recently said that the government should expand its definition of refugees to include people affected by climate change and offer the same protections it provides to those fleeing conflict or political oppression. Canberra’s current definition is based on the United Nations 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, a legal document that does not currently recognize so-called “climate change refugees.” “These are people who are not suffering from persecution because of their beliefs, race or because they belong to a particular group. So they don’t meet the Refugee Convention criteria but, nevertheless, there will be a need for people to be resettled, because they have been displaced by climate change,” Glendenning said, according to the Guardian. “This is a new cohort of people who are emerging; the rest of the world needs to pay attention,” he added. Glendenning’s statements follow the high-profile case of a man from the small island nation of Kiribati who was denied refugee status in New Zealand last year after he argued that climate change would cause sea levels to rise and submerge his country, which stands only 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level at its highest point. The government of Kiribati is seeking to relocate the island’s population of about 100,000 people and has requested that Australia and New Zealand accept them as refugees, but neither Canberra nor Wellington have made any offers. Nevertheless, Australia’s Foreign Ministry has acknowledged that scientific evidence indicates that Kiribati will become uninhabitable in less than two decades if sea levels continue to rise. “Kiribati is at the front line of climate change,” former Foreign Minister Bob Carr said in February. “Unless action is taken, Kiribati will be uninhabitable by 2030 as a result of coastal erosion, sea level rise and saltwater intrusion into drinking water.” According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s latest South Pacific and Climate Monitoring Project report, the sea level around Kiribati has risen by 0.12 inches (3.1 millimeters) per year since 1992. Similar increases have been documented around other small island nations in the South Pacific with slight variations due to “atmospheric, oceanographic and geological processes,” according to the report. The vast body of scientific research on climate change indicates that rising sea levels are attributable to the heat expansion of ocean waters and the melting of glaciers and polar ice caps as average global temperatures rise due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere generated by human activity, such as the mass consumption of fossil fuels and deforestation.
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Silly Season is here again! Christmas Parties and silly hats Mikey and his crew at Ilan CafĂŠ have been busy catering for the many Christmas functions over past couple of weeks at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre.
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Gabey boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birthday bash Left to right: Joshua Gabey, George Gabey, Joseph Gabey and Jacob Gabey.
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SPORT
Lisa Curry makes us feel the burn
ABOVE LEFT: Lisa teaches squats on the foreshore (at 6:15am). ABOVE: Lisa at the pool giving tips. BELOW: Lisa’s seminar. << From Page 28 Along with her Commonwealth and Olympic swimming career, passion for kayaking and experience in business, Lisa is now touring the country trying to whip the nation into shape by promoting a healthy active lifestyle. It was hard to not get enthused around Lisa, her free public seminar was certainly an eye opener, where she shared her own setbacks, hardships as well as successes, such as her divorce from Ironman Grant Kenny, her month in a cardiac ward where she had to receive a defibrillator for an irregular
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heartbeat and her early career start under famous swimming coach Harry Gallagher. She also shared success stories of everyday Australians she has met along the way, such as Nancy a woman who learnt to swim at 80 or Leanne who lost 43 kilos and turned her life around. With catch phrases such as “Impossible is actually I’m possible,” and “mediocrity is not an option” and “don’t dig your grave with your teeth,” she had everyone motivated to turn over a new leaf, and “kiss your old self goodbye.”
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ABOVE: Standing: Lance Corporal Anthony Pascoe, Corporal Stephen Moran and Lance Corporal Morris Nona. Kneeling: Private Jimmy Pascoe, Private Jeffrey Tamate and Lance Corporal Andrew Vela. RIGHT: Half a six-man Operation Resolute patrol comes into shore on their 4.4 metre “tinny” boats. Story and pictures by COPRORAL NICK WISEMAN SOLDIERS from Far North Queensland recently completed a maritime patrol totalling more than 400km up and down Cape York - in 4.4m tinnies. The six-man patrol, from 51 Far North Queensland Regiment, was tasked with the mission of observing the coastline and river entries for signs of illegal activities. Patrol commander Corporal Stephen Moran said patrolling in the small boats posed several challenges. “The saltwater and constant pounding of the waves takes it out of you even though you’re doing shorter days than others in static observation posts,” he said. “Fortunately we managed to make land at night, which allowed us to rest up.” Patrolman Private Jimmy Pascoe said going on patrol was a great experience. “It’s a good life in the Army,” he said. “I enjoy learning different skills but it can get tiring out there all day in the boats.” The patrol departed Captain Billy’s Landing and headed south along the Cape analysing key terrain, which had been identified as possible areas where illegal vessels could land or cache equipment. It was down there that the patrol discovered another challenge - being stalked by a crocodile more than 2.5m long. “Usually they will move on when boats come into an area making noise,” Corporal Moran said. “This one was adamant and stayed about a metre from our boats, even at low tide he’d find the nearest bit of water and stay nearby.” Patrols are all too familiar with crocodiles around the cape, and soldiers have learned over the years that leaving them alone and keeping an eye on them, is usually enough. After returning to Captain Billy’s Landing for a quick stop, debrief and resupply, they returned to the ocean and began the second half of their patrol, this time north. It was Private Jeffrey Tamate’s first tasking
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after joining the unit and completing his patrolman courses. “I live on the west side of the Cape near Weipa,” he said. “Little things are different on this side of the Cape, like the winds. It’s a pretty interesting experience. I could see myself doing this for a while yet.” The patrol spent a further 48 hours travelling north, patrolling the coastline and river entrances before making their way back enjoy some wellearned rest. Corporal Nick Wiseman is a reporter with Army News.
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Lisa Curry makes us feel the burn
The morning workout faithful.
By AARON SMITH WE all know how curry can burn, but nobody can burn like Curry, Lisa Curry that is in her cardio-exercise workouts. The iconic Australian sportswoman was on Thursday Island last week as part of a four day intensive health training and better living motivator. She visited schools, gave
a free seminar, early morning workouts, spoke at the opening of the new Community Wellness Centre and gave swimming lessons at the Thursday Island Sports Centre. Those brave enough to join her early morning workouts on the foreshore or at the pool, sure felt the burn, some for days after. With an AO and MBE, Lisa Curry has worked with Prime
Minister John Howard, as well as Governor Generals and Chief of Defence during her time as the Chair of the National Australia Day Council, she has even met Nelson Mandela and Princess Di. This was not Lisa’s first visit to Thursday Island, she first visited the region in 1995 when she was racing out-rigger canoes. << Continued Page 26.
Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen putting in the effort.
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