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Good tidings for Torres Strait seafarers over Tide Times Book By AARON SMITH

short on our original estimates,” he said. The Abbott Government pledged late last year $5 million of the required $12 million promised by the previous government from Federal coffers; the rest will be matched by the Queensland Government. The TSRA would like to start work as soon as the Wet is finished, but has yet to receive any money.

MANY people have not been happy with the Queensland Government’s decision to no longer publish the Tide Times Book and our politicians have been getting an earful about it. Larry James, retired school teacher living on Prince of Wales Island, said he contacted the Queensland Minister for Transport Scott Emerson’s office. “A big thank-you to Paul from the Minister’s office for sending me all the tide timetables north of Cairns in the post. “Unfortunately it’s policy Paul’s last name could not be disclosed. “Apparently it’s forbidden, why he wouldn’t give out his surname to me is mystery, I give my last name out to everybody,” Larry said.

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Thursday Islander Tionne Seden, recently returned from Japan on a travel scholarship before commencing a degree in medicine this year, she talks to Torres News of her experience, more on Page 4 >> Tionne is pictured at Oyama City Temple, wearing a traditional Japanese Kimono.

TSRA fears seawall cost blow out By AARON SMITH

But Entsch concerned about funding management

TSRA Chairman Joseph Elu fears the $22 million seawall project costs could blow out as the original engineering plans may be out of date and construction quotes are a year older. “The engineering plans were drawn up before the current Wet season and, if there is a big event, like a cyclone that does more damage to the current seawalls,

then those plans will need to be redone,” Mr Elu said. “If there is no big event of major erosion then those plans should still be relevant.” Mr Elu hopes that, if new plans are required, the Federal government will pay the additional funds needed. “Also we estimated costs at last year’s prices, so if prices of cement, steel, diesel and contractor fees go up then we might come up a bit

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Good tidings for seafarers << From Page 1 David Kempton, Member for Cook’s office is one of the politicians who has been contacted by concerned citizens, and Mr Kempton said he recognised the importance of making hard copies of tide times available to residents in the Torres Strait. “I understand many residents do not have access to a computer or reliable internet and access to this information is vital to ensure safety for all boat users and the wider population,” he said. “I have heard the calls put forward by the community and that is why I will make printed copies of the Tide Times available via my Thursday Island electorate office as requests are put forward,” he said. “I have also been in touch with Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch

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who has readily agreed to distribute the information upon request.” Mr Kempton said his office had confirmed with Maritime Safety Queensland branch on Thursday Island that they would also be more than happy to distribute information to residents. Mr Kempton’s Thursday Island electorate office would re-open for business on Tuesday, January 28, however staff in the Mareeba office were on board and ready to assist via phone. “I will ensure all those who need a hard copy of the Tide Times do not go without,” Mr Kempton said. Larry James and some other residents of the Torres Strait have started a petition to reintroduce the Tide Times Book and he suggests people go to Mona’s Bazaar on Thursday Island and sign it.

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. . . instead he has scores of lose pages floating about, which is not great in a head wind and a bit of swell.

“It is our democratic right to petition the Minister for the reintroduction of the Tide Times Book which were traditionally stashed everywhere from glove boxes to dinghies to seaward facing patios,” Larry said. Larry considers an A4 sized print-out an inconvenience compared to smaller sized, properly bound book, instead he has scores of lose pages floating about, which is not great in a head wind and a bit of swell. With over 6000 people living in the Torres Strait, this free service that ‘Paul’ at the Minister of Transport Office, the Member for Cook David Kempton and Federal MP Warren Entsch are all offering could end up costing a lot more than just

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from 1 March 2014. Subject to legislation, if you do not register before March 1, you will not be able to claim a Pension Bonus payment. You need to register for the Pension Bonus Scheme if you:

printing the book, which people happily paid for. “I think it could well end up being a false economy on the behalf of the government. People who live in the middle of nowhere, often don’t have access to a computer, the internet or often mobile phone coverage, this book was like a bible for these people,” Larry said.

land office: Commonwealth Centre, Hastings Street (4069 1909). • Mr Entsch’s Thursday Island office: Douglas Street, (4069 1393). • Minister for Transport, Scott Emerson Office (just ask for Paul), 3719 7300

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TSRA fears seawall cost blow out << From Page 1 Of the $22 million required, $12 million is to come from the Queensland government, but that is contingent on the $12 million from the Federal Government, of which the $5 million promised by the Federal Government last year is part. “The only money we have is what’s leftover from the $3.2 million allocated to complete the planning stage,” Mr Elu said. “(Member for Leichhardt) Mr (Warren) Entsch told me that (Deputy Prime Minister) Mr (Warren) Truss has confirmed that the $5 million will come from the RDA, but there is yet to be any money in the bank at this stage, and the State Government said they won’t pay anything until the Federal Government puts forward its $12 million.

“So the whole thing is a bit of a merry-go-round.” A spokesperson from Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Regional Development Mr Warren Truss’s office said to Torres News: “The Government is working with local authorities to progress the project. Likewise, we are monitoring the situation with local authorities and will consider what, if any, assistance is required.” MP Warren Entsch said to Torres News that: “I do not believe the engineering plans will be an issue at all, as this funding is as I understand, is for the sea walls at Saibai and Boigu only. “The works on these two islands will be to repair and extend the existing seas walls, so the coastline profile would not have changed significantly. “Plus the King Tides have not been so bad this year, so inundation should

have been less than other years. “It would have been great to get the support earlier from the previous government, something I campaigned for rigorously when I was in opposition, but with part of the funding in place, work should begin straight after the wet season and I am still working on getting the other $7 million needed,” Mr Entsch said. Mr Entsch said he has some concerns about how things are being managed by the agencies in the Torres Strait. “Originally the requested $22 million was to build sea walls for all the affected islands. Now we are being told this will only cover Saibai and Boigu and the cost has blown out to $60 million to do all of them,” Mr Entsch said. Mr Elu said that the $22 million is primarily for works on Saibai and

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Boigu, but that it also included some work at Poruma and Warraber as well. “The quote for $60 million is the long-term forecast made by the engineers who did the plans. They foresee a whole scope of works that will eventually need doing to effectively protect these areas. “For example, extending the seawalls at Saibai and Boigu may protect the islands from the sea, but, because they have the swamps behind them, water will still rise on the other side of the wall.” Mr Elu said that this number of $60 million is not actually ‘new’ but rather what the engineers said in their original report what it will cost if the infrastructure of these islands is to be properly protected in the long term.

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Funding promise for Cape York THE Federal Government is promising to deliver communities in Cape York new infrastructure, with a $210 million Commonwealth package they hope will boost the region’s economy. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss and Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch made the announcement January 15 in Cairns. “This funding commitment is great news because it will boost the economy by upgrading key roads and infrastructure to better connect areas of economic opportunity with the local communities,” Mr Truss said. “The Commonwealth is seeking advice from the local community on how the package can best be spent. We want the funding to improve accessibility to Cape York for the local

community, and produce flowon benefits to local industry, including mining. “Building better links throughout the region will also support the growth of the hospitality, transport, tourism and maintenance industries. “Infrastructure development is a key part of improving social outcomes for Indigenous peoples in this area, giving them better access to health services, employment, education and training opportunities. “We will now work cooperatively with the local community and Queensland Government to finalise the overall package.” Mr Entsch, who also chairs the Parliamentary committee for Northern Australia, welcomed the Government’s commitment of $210 million to the package, and said it was evidence of the Coalition’s commitment to far north Queensland.

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Life Saving Society courses on offer in March ROYAL Life Saving Queensland course presenter Chris Smith (left) will be on Thursday Island in March offering various courses to the community. An Australian Swimming Bronze level coach, a Swim Australia course presenter and an Aquatic Facility Manager North Western Queensland, Chris said: “Exciting times ahead for the Swimming Club with

swim teacher courses being offered along with discussion groups and workshops focussing on development of swimming from learn to swim through to competitive club swimming” Chris said he will be working closely with Henry Pereyra at the pool training lifeguards. “Special thanks must go to the Torres Shire Council for making the

course available and Henry from the swimming pool for organising the participants. “It is a great opportunity for Council staff to become qualified in First Aid or Resuscitation or even to participate in the necessary annual updates.” Courses will presented over 1 day - except Pool Lifeguard which is a 2 day course between March 3-7.

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PORTS North Supervisor Greg Kirk is concerned at the increase in members of the public jumping off the piers both on Thursday Island and Horn Island. “It seems to happen every year, with the King Tides and the water looking so inviting, but people need to know it’s dangerous,” he said. Mr Kirk is concerned that a submerged swimmer could get hit by a vessel with the high volume of movements taking place around these facilities. “Another issue is we have had kids jumping in at night, sometimes as late as1:30am. “Some parents may not be aware

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MARCH Fri 7 - 9. Life Giving Rally, Warraber Island. Sat 8. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon. Sat 22. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon.

APRIL Sat 5. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon. Fri 18. Good Friday. Sat 19. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon. Sat 19. Easter Saturday. Mon 21. Easter Monday.

CHURCH SERVICES Parish of St Bethel,131 William Cr Bamaga NPA, Sundays 10am Uniting Church, 114 Douglas St Thursday Island, Sundays 10am Independent Church Parish of the Resurrection TI, Morning Prayer Sundays 10am, Evening Service 7pm

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of this and the kids may think that this is all in the name of having fun, but something could easily go wrong,” he said. Mr Kirk said: “The risk is just far too great for anyone to be diving and swimming around the wharves, especially at night, and I urge all elders and parents to make kids aware of the dangers associated with this activity”. Ports North will undertake increased monitoring of these areas and action will be taken against offenders, including the issuing of fines. Mr Kirk says its vital that these areas are maintained for safe port operations.

TELL me; has the Wet started or not? Yeah, sure, we’ve had some rain but not so much and not so often. Is our climate changing? What do the old fellas think? Perhaps I’ll ask my friendly neighbourhood Federal parliamentarian; he might not have an opinion of his own but at least he say what his bosses in Cabinet tell him to think. They are keeping remarkably quiet. Quite by chance, our Tony has discovered that if the Australian public is kept safely in the dark about anything contentious, no-one asks the embarrassing questions. That works even better if you avoid having press conferences - reporters are always bugging the Government about something or other. It works. Australians have just sat through their hottest year on record and, until the last

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few days, no-one was talking about it. And then came the tennis. It’s getting pretty hot down in Melbourne but the tennis authorities rubbed their hands together. The foreigners would be dropping like flies and us tough Aussies, forged in the furnace of the Wide Brown Land, could sweep the board. One Canadian player started to see cartoon dogs on court, and then collapsed. Jelena Jankovic announced her bum had got sunburnt (can’t imagine how that happened!) and there it was - climate change laid bare on the only

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stage Aussies care about. If hot weather is affecting sport, isn’t it time our Tony did someAn irreverent, satirical (and totally fictional) comment thing about it? Time to wheel upon the issues of life, by our faceless correspondent. puts it, “The scientific delusion, out a deniable spokesman, sort of semi-official the religion behind the climate Government mouthpiece, in the crusade, is crumbling.” That’s just fine, then. By shape of Mr Maurice Newman (above), head of Tony’s Busi- this time next year the 99.8% of climate scientists who are ness Advisory Council. He is the clear headed, re- stupid enough to disagree with sponsible voice of the business Mr Newman will be born-again elite, and he is convinced we sceptics, and he expects them are all prey to climate change to join him ice skating on Lake madness. What would he say? Burley-Griffin every Sunday. In the mean time - what sort Not to worry; Mr Newman sees change in the wind or, as he of Wet will we have?

Oops - no tide book is to blame REGARDING my last letter to the Torres News about no Friday the 13th in 2014. Sorry about Friday, June 13th. I made a mistake; no tide book to check you see. Larry James Prince of Wales Island

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Healthy pathway ahead for Indigenous students are getting good educations,” she said. Layla hopes that after completing my Diploma to work in the Torres Strait for a year or so before moving to mainland Queensland to gain experience in a larger hospital. Murra Innovations partners with various industries and training organisations to provide training and employment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Project Manager Lisa Rodwell said that this was the second cohort of Indigenous Diploma of Enrolled Nursing students that Murra Innovations had sent from Townsville

to use TNQT’s state-ofthe-art nursing training facilities. “There are 18 Indigenous students in this cohort with the majority being Year 12 school leavers that have undertaken school-based traineeships and have completed the Certificate II ATSI Primary Health care course. “The students come from various communities throughout Queensland and from the Torres Strait. All are very passionate about following a career pathway in health care and are benefiting from the more culturally supported health industry training they are receiving with this

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Rotary calling for local artists CALLING all artists and musicians living in the Torres Strait. Rotarians from over 186 countries in the world gather in a different country each year for their International Convention. This year, in the first week of June, Sydney will host the event with more than 25,000 delegates already confirmed to attend. Late in 2012, Robyn and Ron Humphreys met with TSRA staff and discussed ways in which to go about selecting artists who would be able to display and sell their artwork in Sydney. In August, 2013, Robyn and Ron met with a representative of the organising committee in Sydney, to discuss the possibility of showcasing the Torres region and the incredible talent of our artists, at the Convention. On their return, having received a very positive

and enthusiastic response from the committee, the Rotary Club of Thursday Island Torres Strait issued formal invitations to three musical groups and three groups of visual artists to travel to Sydney and participate in the Convention as either part of the entertainment or to display and sell their art in the commercial area of the House of Friendship - a place at each Convention where Rotarians gather to see what other clubs are achieving throughout the world. So far, none of the invitees have confirmed their interest and we have to finalise any arrangements by the end of January. The Rotary Club of Thursday Island Torres

Strait is now opening their invitation to any artist who feels they are interested in having 25,000 plus see or hear the talent of the Torres region. There is also an opening for businesses who wish to encourage tourists to visit the region to provide a postcard or similar to be included in the delegate’s satchels. If anyone is interested in discussing this “once in a lifetime opportunity” they are welcome to meet with the Rotary members at their breakfast meetings - recommencing on Friday February 6 at The Grand Hotel from 7.00 - 8.00 am to present their ideas. Please contact the Director of Administration for the Club, Mrs Patricia Jones, to ensure that you are given sufficient time to speak to the group, or phone Ron Humphreys on 0439 767 361.

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SHUT THE GATE By GIEMBRA BUSMER THE Scherger Immigration Detention Centre in Weipa is set to close at the end of February following an announcement by the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Scott Morrison (right). The facility, which has been operational since October 2010, has brought considerable commercial enterprise to the town during its operation. It has created business through supply contracts, accommodation needs and trade from new government workers living in town. Scherger is one of four detention facilities to be closed throughout the country by the Federal Government. Scherger has housed on average 500 detainees but the Western Cape Bulletin understands there are around 200 currently on site. “These sites are remote, relatively small and expensive,” Mr Morrison said.

Aurukun takes a big step in helping the community AURUKUN Shire has announced the formation of the Aurukun Community Foundation through which the council aims to channel funding into programs that will advance the development of Aurukun and its residents. Mayor Dereck Walpo (above) said: “I’m really looking forward to working with my fellow Board Members of the Aurukun Community Foundation in securing more resources for my community. I’m so pleased we have this new initiative!” Since many grant and funding sources will only provide funds to a registered charitable institution, Aurukun Shire Council (“ASC”) has set up a charitable Foundation so that it may receive grants that fulfil this vital requirement. Funding may come from private sector companies, NGO’s, philanthropic foundations or individuals. It is hoped the new Foundation will open up many new avenues of potential funding that have not been previously accessible by the Aurukun Shire Council and will assist in residents of Aurukun may become members of the Aurukun Community Foundation. To guide the Foundation in reaching its goal of benefitting the community, a seven-member board and secretary have been appointed and consist of: Mayor Dereck Walpo, Councillor Edgar Kerindun, Councillor Ada Woolla Viincent Koomeeta, Doris Poonkamelya, Vicki Yunkaporta, John Smith ( Island and Cape, External Mentor/ Advisor), Bernie McCarthy ( Secretary). Page 10 Torres News 27 Jan - 2 Feb 2014

“Immigration detention facilities within the onshore network are designed to be used flexibly to accommodate a range of detainee cohorts. “While I acknowledge there will be an impact on some local business and service provider staff, these closures bring significant financial savings for the government and the Australian taxpayer. “The savings which amount to at least $7.4million a month comprise the costs payable to the detention services provider, infrastructure and leasing arrangement and detention contractual arrangements.”

Edmund Brown a vibrant part of Torres Strait business

Sherger Detention Centre to close by the end of February

Mr Morrison said the facilities were never envisaged as being permanent and due to the rationalisation of the immigration detention network they are no longer required. In the coming weeks the detainee population in each of these facilities will be transferred out to other detention facilities allowing each facility to close. Weipa Town Authority Interim Chair Stretch Noonan said it was disappointing for the town to lose such strong business and good corporate citizens such as DIBP (Department of Immigration and Border Protection) and SSDS (Serco Sodexo Detention Services) without any consultation from the minister. “When the town went out of its way to accommodate the influx of staff, and the extra pressure put on airline services and our food supply I am frustrated by the lack of communication. “The issue will definitely be on the table at this Friday’s

WTA monthly meeting,” Stretch said. Chamber of Commerce President Vance Wallin said “The town went out of its way and built accommodation at a quick rate to house the FIFO staff that inundated the town. “With SSDS only eventually employing 30 locals out of 260 staff at Scherger there was a lot of pressure on the town to supply accommodation. The accommodation houses are now left to hang out and dry after they made significant investments to help out the detention centre staff housing. “There is no chance that they will be able to put people in these rooms during the wet season which will last another few months until tourists and other government staff arrive.” Other detention centres to close include the Port Augusta Immigration Residential Housing in South Australia, the Leonora Alternative Place of Detention in Western Australia and the Pontville Immigration Detention Facility.

Shine a Light On our history

Thursday Island. circa 1895

THE firm of E.L. Brown was an important part of the early Thursday Island business community, having been established in 1874. Edmund Brown, also known as Captain Brown, had a long involvement in the maritime industry and a major part of his business was aimed at the local maritime and shipping sectors. Goods, such as rope, nails, galvinised rowlocks, hooks and thimbles, metal rods as well as tacks and wood and iron blocks, were supplied. In addition to his ship chandlery operation, the firm was also an agent for Lloyds as well as a number of other insurance companies, including South

British Fire and Marine and Australian General Insurance. Apart from insurance, Brown also represented other southern and overseas companies, including Parbury, Lamb & Co., Brisbane, Pellatt & Co., London, M.B. Foster & Co., London and Brache & Co., Melbourne. The retail side of his business included general groceries such as tea, sugar, flour and meat products, ale and wine. As well, Edmund Brown bought and sold pearls and tortoise shell and was active in the beche-de-mer industry. He also assisted in the export of these products to places such as Hong Kong and London. Brown was also prominent in Thursday

Island community affairs, serving on the island board for many years as well as being appointed to a range of other official positions. He was also actively involved in the Torres Strait Pilot Service. The firm was located in Victoria Parade and would have been a familiar part of the local streetscape. Edmund Brown also stepped forward following the Quetta tragedy, adopting one of the survivors, an orphaned little girl, naming her Cissy Quetta Brown. This image shows part of the main business area of Thursday Island in around 1895, some 20 years after Edmund Brown had originally established his business.

Australia Day 2014 But what does Australia Day really mean? A DAY off, a barbecue and fireworks? A celebration of who we are as a nation? A day of mourning and invasion? A celebration of survival? Australians hold many different views on what 26 January means to them. For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, it isn’t a day for celebration. Instead, January 26 represents a day on which their way of life was invaded and changed forever. For others, it is Survival Day, and a celebration of the survival of people and culture, and the continuous contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to Australia. As the Torres News was printed prior to Australia Day, photos from Sunday’s event will appear in next week’s edition.

A quick time line of Indigenous Australians ‘Australia Day’

From around 40,000 BC the continuing culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples flourishes across the country. 1788: The First Fleet lands on Australian shores, and Captain Phillip raises the Union Jack as a symbol of British occupation. 1818: January 26 is first recognised as a public holiday in NSW to mark the 30th anniversary of British settlement. 1938: Re-enactments of the First Fleet landing are held in Sydney, including the removal of a group of Aboriginal people. This practice of re-enactment continued until 1988, when the NSW government demanded it stop. 1938: Aboriginal activists hold a ‘Day of Mourning’ aimed at securing national citizenship and equal status for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 1968: Lionel Rose becomes the first Aboriginal Australian to be named Australian of the Year. At the time he noted, “One hundred and eighty-two years ago one of my mob would have been a dead cert for this.” 1972: The Aboriginal Tent Embassy is established on the lawns of Parliament House, Canberra, in reaction to Prime Minister William McMahon’s Aboriginal policy. 1988: The Aboriginal community stage a massive march for freedom, justice and hope. In Sydney, followed by the Bondi pavilion concert that preceded the Survival Day Concerts. 1988: was named a “Year of Mourning” for Aboriginal people, and also regarded as a celebration of survival. 1992: The first Survival Day Concert was held in Sydney. 2000: Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue, a member of the Yunkunytjatjara peoples of Central Australia, delivers the annual Australia Day address and calls for a conversation on changing the date of Australia Day. 2014: Townsville Council will for the first time officially celebrate both Survival Day (on 24 January) and Australia Day (on 26 January).

A PORTRAIT of ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIA in the 21st Century: John Pilger’s UTOPIA

Pilger’s Utopia shows us Aboriginal Aust. in 2014 By MARCUS WATERS Lecturer at Griffith University in theconversation.com IT was more than two decades ago when I saw John Pilger’s 1986 documentary, The Secret Country, for the first time. I was a 17-year-old Aboriginal male suffering the indignity of public housing Australia. My identity came with a sense of collective oppression that turned my indignity into both resistance and motivation. Such feelings of resistance became an empowering experience that lead to a pursuit of justice identified through education. Now, almost 30 years later, I find myself part of the middle class. I own my house. My children have all attended private schools and it is easy to believe that things are improving. I have John Pilger and his latest documentary Utopia, which has premiered in Australia this month, to remind me that it hasn’t. BACK TO UTOPIA Pilger first visited the Aboriginal community of Utopia in Central

A supplied image of 73-year-old Lenny Jones at the Utopia Health Clinic, 280km out of Alice Springs on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. Lenny who lives in Soapy Bore, Utopia pays $150 rent and he doesn’t have a toilet or shower in his house. Photo theconversation.com Australia 28 years ago during the hazard. making of The Secret Country. This is Aboriginal Australia now: He returned in 2013 to film Utopia the most abject poverty you can to find things hadn’t improved. Fami- imagine in one of the wealthiest lies live in third-world conditions, in countries in the world. poorly sanitised shacks where they The film documents failed health are plagued by easily curable diseases. policies and a number of very suspiExtended families of 16 to 20 people cious Aboriginal deaths in police living in the one house - identified by custody. Pilger interviews several government officials as an asbestos government officials to find out what went wrong - none of whom is willing to take responsibility. The biggest difference between Pilger’s two films is that The Secret Country was about Australia’s dark untold past whereas Utopia is about the present. The here-and-now is revealed to be inhuman, disgraceful and embarrassing. It’s a point made in one of the interviews in the film with the Secretary General of Amnesty International. Salil Shetty asks why one of the richest countries in the world can’t solve the problem of Indigenous poverty? If it’s not about resources, the problem must lie “somewhere else”. SOMEWHERE ELSE It’s that “somewhere else” that Elders George Club and Cowboy Loywalk with Amnesty International Secretary sparked my interest in this film. General Salil Shetty (centre) at Utopia, 280km out of Alice Springs. Amnesty The film highlights that trachoma, profiled the Utopian region claiming that homeland communities were being a bacterial infection of the eye, among starved of money for proper housing, maintenance and basic services like our mob is among the highest in the rubbish removal. Photo theconversation.com

world. Our people are still being imprisoned at 10 times the rate of black people in South Africa under apartheid. Suicide rates within our communities are getting worse. Hard to believe when we all love Cathy Freeman, Jonathan Thurston and Jessica Mauboy as much as we do. That’s what Pilger does, and he’s been doing it for a long time. His films remind us who we really are - and not everyone likes it. The truth is that many of our communities are on mineral-rich lands that cause mouths to water in corporate and government boardrooms. I wish it was something more insidious, deeper or meaningful - but that’s it … power and greed. FALSE, CRUEL CLAIMS The shocking conditions documented in Utopia are contrasted with the false claims made by the media and government about paedophile rings, petrol warlords and sex slaves in Aboriginal settlements. Utopia looks at the story of a senior government Indigenous advisory official who told the ABC’s Lateline in 2006 that he was a youth worker in Indigenous communities in Central Australia and gave evidence about petrol warlords, paedophile rings and sex slavery. The interview was big news and paved the way for the 2007 Intervention. After the interview was broadcast it was revealed that the man interviewed was Gregory Andrews, a branch manager for the then minister for Indigenous affairs Mal Brough’s Office of Indigenous Policy and Coordination. Writing as an Aboriginal person who grew up in this country I have often heard that the poverty and despair I found myself in was all our own doing - therefore such accusations are nothing new. Still, the accusations of paedophile rings has really hurt. I say that as a father who loves his gaaynggal (children) very much. Torres News

Australian broadcaster and journalist John Pilger. The 2007 Northern Territory Intervention was initiated by the Howard government on the pretext that paedophile gangs were operating in Indigenous settlements. Troops were sent in; townships were compulsorily acquired and native title legislation ignored. Yet no prosecution for child abuse resulted, and studies concluded that there was no evidence of any systematic child abuse. APART FROM THE CROWD Pilger than takes us to Rottnest Island, used as recently as 1931 as a concentration camp for Aboriginal people. Filming occurs in a former prison cell where 51 people were held before their execution. The cell has now been converted into a suite within a luxury hotel and spa complex. There are hundreds of Aboriginal graves of people killed on the island. Could you imagine a holiday resort being built over the remains of the Auschwitz Nazi concentration camp? Mining companies have drawn big profits from the Northern Territory’s substantial oil and gas reserves over the past decade. They’ve been criticised for not sharing their wealth with Indigenous people. The ongoing implementation of the Northern Territory Intervention ensures communities such as Utopia will never see the benefits of this boom. What can I say - other than welcome to the travesty of Aboriginal Australia in the 21st Century. 27 Jan - 2 Feb 2014 Page 11

TAGAI STATE COLLEGE

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Back to School checklist Term 1, 2014 1. Ensure my child has all items from the 2014 Booklist 2. Organise uniforms 3. Check they have a lunch box, drink bottle, hat & foot wear 4. Have a chat about the benefits of 100% attendance 5. Set expectations together for achieving good marks 6. Ensure my child is enrolled 7. Have a chat about goals for 2014 8. Meet your childs teacher 9. Keep track of your childs

Any students who are still on holidays or travelling in from outer Islands and not at school by 12pm on Day 8, should still confirm your enrolment. Visit tagaisc.eq.edu.au for your local Campus contact number or call the Tagai Executive Office, 31 Hargrave Street Thursday Island on 07 4030 6308 100% Attendance makes a 100% difference.. Lets encourage our children to be at school.. 27 Jan - 2 Feb 2014

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What is the YUMI WAY? Whenever you hear someone from Tagai school communities make reference to the phrase the YUMI WAY, they are referring to a process for ensuring inclusiveness and ownership of a system that has been quality assured by the Indigenous people of the Torres Strait since time immemorial. Depending on the context, the phrase YUMI WAY, could be referring to a small group of people, a selected group of people, a large group of people or a nation of people. TheYUMI WAY incorporates a demonstration of respect for the peoples, languages, cultures and protocols in order to do business correctly in the Torres Strait region or when working with Torres Strait Islanders in other contexts. The YUMI WAY is not only about using common sense, it is about implementing what works and best practice. Incorporating and applying the YUMI WAY into policies and procedures will ensure these will be more effective when implemented in the Torres Strait context. Whenever we use the YUMI WAY for doing business we can feel confident and assured that the YUMI WAY is Our Way, the Right Way and the Only Way. Tagai Executive Team, 2014

Tagai State College acknowledges all the Traditional Custodians of the land in which each campus is located throughout the Torres Strait region and pays respect to our Elders past and present. Tagai State College 2014 Torres News

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6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Now And Then” (PG l,s,a) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 8:30 Person Of Interest: The Devil’s Share - As the POI team seeks justice for Carter’s murder, Finch realizes one of his team members may go one step too far in order to end the war with HR. 9:30 CSI: NY: The Lady In The Lake 10:30 CSI: NY: Clue: SI 11:30 Partners: Pretty Funny 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 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Problem Child 2” (PG l) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 TBA 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 TBA 11:30 That ‘70s Show: Eric’s Drunken Tattoo - When Eric sneaks a peek at Donna’s journal and learns that she wishes he’d be more wild and dangerous, Eric starts his makeover by getting a tattoo on his butt. 12:00 Auction Squad 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today - International news and weather including interviews with newsmakers in the world of politics, business, media, entertainment and sport. 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Man Vs Wild 2:00 One Born Every Minute USA 2:40 Destination Flavour 2:50 The Boy In The Bubble 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Gourmet Farmer 8:30 Luke Nguyen’s Memories Of The Mekong 9:30 Falcon: The Silent And The Damned: Part 2 - In tonight’s series finale, Falcón defies orders to halt his investigation into the death of businessman, Raphael Baena, and Chilean journalist, Virgilio Guzman. An attempt on his own life only strengthens his resolve to get to the truth, despite his lover Consuelo Jiminez’s concern. 10:25 World News Australia Late 11:00 Thursday FC 12:00 The Nine Months That Made You 1:00 Science Under Attack / 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 One Plus One 1:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 2:45 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:05 Grand Designs 6:55 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Fashion 8:30 Death In Paradise - Dwayne ends up embroiled in a murder investigation when a piece of incriminating evidence is found at the scene of the crime. 9:30 Case Sensitive: The Other Half Lives - Based on the book by Sophie Hannah - a gripping psychological thriller about love, obsession, trust and betrayal. 10:15 ABC News: Late Edition 10:30 Hustle - After discovering their marks were grafters too, Mickey and Ash take on brother-and-sister team, Emma and Sean Kennedy. 11:30 Rage

6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Love Affair” (PG) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Twenty/20 - Australia Vs England 10:30 TBA 12:30 Movie: “I Love You Too” (M s,l) - A commitment-phobe and a new-ager pair up to win over the women of their respective dreams in this bro-mance about the meaning of relationships, the importance of friendship, and having the courage to pursue the one you love. 2:30 The Avengers: From Venus With Love 3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “McBride: Fallen Idol” (M v) - McBride is shocked when his good friend, a famed defence attorney, is stabbed to death outside his home. 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 TBA 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 TBA 12:30 Hung: Don’t Give Up On Detroit - Ray and Tanya must convince a bank officer and her friend that their ‘Wellness Center for Women,’ idea is financially sound. Lenore discovers a new prospect to rival Ray. 1:00 Movie: “Away We Go” (MA l,s) - An unmarried couple encounter misadventures and old friends as they travel across America in search of a home to raise their child. 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today - International news and weather including interviews with newsmakers in the world of politics, business, media, entertainment and sport.

5:00 World News 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 Inspector Rex 2:30 NITV News Week In Review 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Subaru Cycling Australia Track National Chapionships Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Gok Wan: Made In China 8:35 David Starkey’s Music And Monarchy 9:40 As It Happened: Doomsday: Purgatory 10:35 World News Australia Late 11:05 Movie: “A Frozen Flower” (MAV s,v) - In Korean. A lush historical drama set in Korea’s Koryo dynasty, and centred on the relationship between a homosexual king and his bodyguard. When the king is unable to father a male heir to the throne with his wife, he tasks his long-time gay lover with the job. A love triangle ensues that threatens a bloody resolution. 1:30 Inspector Montalbano: The Potter’s Field 3:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Rage 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Movie: “On A Clear Day You Can See Forever” (G) 2:05 The Ocean’s Supermum 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 17 - Melbourne Vs Canberra 5:05 Nature’s Miracle Babies: Spix, Sifka, Numbat, Wallaby 6:00 Devil Island: Mission Maria Island 6:30 Hello Birdy: Parrots 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin 9:05 Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Elephants Can Remember - Whilst Poirot is pre-occupied with investigating the strange and gruesome murder of an elderly psychiatrist, his old friend, the crime writer Ariadne Olive, has a case of her own to solve. 9:50 Silent Witness: First Casualty (Part 1) - As Nikki investigates the drowning of a young mother, Harry is called to an apparent suicide at a nearby army base; it soon starts to look like the cases may be linked. 10:50 TBA 11:30 Rage Guest Programmer

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 12:00 Discover Downunder Summer Series 12:30 The Middle 1:00 Nine Presents 1:15 Movie: “Dave” (PG l,s) 3:30 The Last Sanctuary 4:00 Explore Europe Part 1 5:00 Your 4X4 5:30 Musomagic Outback Tracks 6:00 National News Saturday 7:00 TBA 11:30 Movie: “Dangerous Liaisons” (M s,a) - Rich and bored aristocrats in Rococo, France decide to have a little fun and play the high stakes games of seduction and betrayal with unknowing members of French royalty. 1:50 Movie: “The Gumball Rally” (M v,s) - A rich young man, two housewives, two Englishmen, one Italian Lothario, a bug-eyed motorcyclist, a couple of Texans, a “girly-magazine” model and other assorted types participate in a hilarious non-stop car race from New York to Long Beach, California, with nothing to win but a gumball machine. 4:05 Brand Developers 5:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 5:30 Wesley Impact Summer Series

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 Formal Wars 2:00 Slideshow 3:00 Movie: “Now You See It...” (G) - Aspiring producer, Allyson Miller signs up to produce a new reality show that is searching for the world’s greatest kid magician. Desperate to find her star, Allyson stumbles upon Danny Sinclair, who proves to be her best shot at getting on the show. 5:00 New Zealand On A Plate 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 TBA 11:45 Hung: Take The Care - After Rays client is stolen by Jason, Tanya decides to handle the competition herself. Lenore learns a shocking secret about Jason and Jessica tries her hand at independence. 1:30 Special: The Charm Of Britain Part 1 - Travel the length of Britain and observe the growing independence of its many regions. See a Beatles revival and experience the culture. 2:30 Special: The Charm Of Britain Part 2 3:30 It’s Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping / 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 World News 1:00 Piaf’s Secret Story 2:20 Jane Austen: The Unseen Portrait? 3:30 The Fairytale Castles Of King Ludwig II 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Subaru Cycling Australia Track National Chapionships Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Red-Crowned Crane 8:30 Living With The Amish 9:30 Movie: “The Guard” (MAV v,l) - An unorthodox Irish policeman with a confrontational personality is teamed up with an uptight FBI agent to investigate an international drug-smuggling ring. 11:15 Movie: “Nikita” (MAV v,l) - In French, English Subtitles. Nikita, a punk-junkie sociopath is sentenced to life imprisonment for viciously and cold bloodedly killing a Parisian cop. At the eleventh hour she’s given a second chance in the form of a choice, face the life sentence or become an assassin for the French Secret Service. 1:20 Movie: “Hell” (M a,n,s) 3:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Rage 7:30 Asia Pacific Focus 8:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 Doc Martin 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Enduring Hymns 12:00 Landline 1:00 Herb & Dorothy 2:30 Love & Fury 3:00 Football: W-League: Round 11 - Western Sydney Wanderers Vs Sydnety FC 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Destroying Angel 6:30 Australia’s Remote Islands: Macquarie Island 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The Real Mary Poppins 8:30 The Broken Shore 10:20 Sunday Arts Up Late 11:30 Movie: “The Swimmer” (PG) - In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill decides to ‘swim’ home via the pools of his wealthy friends. Along the way he encounters several women from his past. 1:05 Movie: “The Man With The Golden Arm” (M d) 3:05 Movie: “Son Of The Sheik” (PG) 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:05 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Collectors

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Animal Emergency 10:30 Sarah Shark 11:00 The Wildlife Man Featuring David Ireland 12:00 2014 Santos Tour Down Under - Highlights 1:00 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series 3:00 TBA 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 South Aussie With Cosi 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Twenty/20 - Australia Vs England 9:30 TBA 12:30 What Would You Do?: Using hidden cameras, host John Quiñones observes and comments on how ordinary people behave when they are confronted with a dilemma that requires them to either take action or walk by and mind their own business. 1:30 Spyforce: The Troupers - A group of NAAFI entertainers are captured by the Japanese, and Spyforce realise that the entertainers know the location of Allied camps in the Islands. 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend 11:00 TBA 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 12:45 Parks And Recreation: Dave Returns - While trying to get an endorsement from the Chief of Police, Leslie and Ben awkwardly run into Leslie’s old flame, Dave. And Andy and the of the office work on a theme song for Leslie’s campaign. 1:15 Up All Night: Day After Valentines Day - When Ava and Kevin have an epic blow-out, Reagan and Chris find themselves wistful for relationship drama and unintentionally end up creating some of their own. 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 Cycling Central 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 Football Asia 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Living Black Conversations 5:30 Subaru Cycling Australia Track National Chapionships Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 China’s Great Wall 8:30 Spies Of Warsaw 10:15 Better Man - This compelling true story, filmed on location in Australia and Vietnam, looks at the remarkable life and death of Van Nguyen, a Vietnamese-Australian man who was convicted of drug trafficking in Singapore and executed for his crime in 2005. 12:10 Movie: “Son Of A Lion” (PG) - In Pashto, English Subtitles. Australian director Benjamin Gilmour conducts an intimate insight into the life of a young Pakistani boy restrained by the values of his belligerent and fundamentalist Muslim father. Niaz, a sensitive boy who loves music, longs to attend school in Peshawar like his cousin. However, his father forces Niaz to stay home. 1:55 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Talking Heads 1:00 Landline 2:00 Gardening Australia 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 East Of Everything 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 6:55 Audrey’s Kitchen 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:35 ABC News: Late Edition 10:45 Dalziel And Pascoe: A Game Of Soldiers 12:15 Movie: “The Birds” (M h,v) 2:15 Movie: “Jamaica Inn” (PG) 3:50 Movie: “In Name Only” (PG) - Grant is an unhappily married man, desperately in love with a sweet widow, however his manipulative, social-climbing wife refuses to give him a divorce. 5:30 Eggheads

6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Summer Catch” (PG l,s) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 TBA 11:30 Partners: Straight Man’s Best Friend - Joe tries to hide his new straight friend Russ from Louis. 12:00 Oh Sit! A high-stakes, musical chairs competition, in which 12 thrill-seekers race head-to-head through five physically demanding obstacle course-style eliminations as they each compete to claim a chair - all to the sounds of a live band. At the end of the hour, only one contestant will be left sitting triumphant to seize the cash prize and the title of OH SIT! champion. 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 TBA 2:00 The Daily Edition - Catch up on all of the hottest issues from today’s news and entertainment with lively discussions, interviews and crosses to newsmakers around the country. Presented by Sally Obermeder, Kris Smith, Monique Wright and Tom Williams. 3:00 The Chase - The Chase isn’t just a quiz, it’s a race, where the players must ensure they stay one step ahead of the Chasers, some of the finest quiz brains in the country. 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 TBA 6:00 Seven News 7:00 TBA 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters - Barbara becomes convinced that Wayne is trying to kill her. Luke plots to destroy Patricia. 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra - Bringing you the best moments of your mornings with the Sunrise team. 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Titanic: The Mission - Hull 1:55 The Last Explorers 2:55 Life Is Beautiful 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 One Man And His Campervan 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Strip The City 8:30 Smartest Machine On Earth 9:30 Housos 10:00 Swift And Shift Couriers 10:30 World News Australia Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Clown: Godfather Of Drugs - With the girls on a weekend trip to Sweden, Frank and Casper uses the opportunity to party. While out drinking with friends, they decide to try “The Godfather of Drugs” - heroin. 12:00 Shorts On Screen 12:35 Monster Bug Wars 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Four Corners 11:45 Media Watch 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Talking Heads 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Compass 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 East Of Everything 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 6:50 Dream Build 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Family Confidential 8:30 New Tricks: Good Morning Lemmings 9:30 By Any Means 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition 10:45 Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:40 Movie: “The Seven-Per-Cent Solution” (M v) 2:30 By Any Means 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 17: Melbourne Vs Canberra 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: “Feeling Minnesota” (M v,l,s) 2:27 National News Interest Rate Decision 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 TBA 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Itchy Brain Simulation 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Love Spell Potential 9:30 2 Broke Girls: And The Life After Death 10:00 2 Broke Girls: And The Kitty Kitty Spank Spank 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Nice To Meet You, Walden Schmidt 11:00 Two And A Half Men: People Who Love Peepholes 11:30 Weeds: God Willing And The Creek Don’t Rise 12:00 20/20 1:00 Extra 1:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Coraline” (PG v,h) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 TBA 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 TBA 12:00 Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Charlie Rules The World - After slipping into an unhealthy obsession with computer games, The Gang wrestles to define the difference between the real and the virtual worlds. 12:30 Up All Night: Travel Day - It’s Reagan and Chris versus the the airport when they travel with baby Amy for the first time. Meanwhile, Ava agree to be the minister for the wedding of her former band mate. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Minimal Stories 2:35 High Hopes 2:50 Fado Of A Grown Man 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8:30 Bradford: City Of Dreams 9:30 Extreme ER 10:25 World News Australia Late 11:00 The Bridge: In Danish And Swedish. In their hunt for the serial killer, Saga and Martin are confronted with another problem - the cutbacks within mental health care, which according to the murderer has been reduced to little more than ‘a pat on the back’. After more killings in Malmö and Copenhagen, Saga and Martin finally manage to uncover a lead: a teenage girl who has run away from home and in all likelihood has seen the killer. 12:10 Draquila: Berlusconi’s Empire 1:55 Ko Ho Nas 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “First Do No Harm” (M a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 TBA 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 TBA 12:20 The Cult: Beginnings - Following the shooting, Edward becomes a dangerous man - paranoid and determined to see his plan out at any cost. He takes action to start the Commencement by making some duplicitous friends. 1:30 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters - Wayne and Katie’s determination to stick together brings devastating results. Fiona and Andy are shocked to find out the real reason for Amanda’s liaison with Mitch. 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 How To Build - A Satellite 2:00 Oz And Hugh Raise The Bar 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Australia With Simon Reeve 8:35 One Born Every Minute 9:30 Lilyhammer 10:25 World News Australia Late 11:00 Movie: “Welcome To The South” (M l) - This comedic adventure explores the differences between the north and the south of Italy. Living comfortably in the north, post office worker Monza Alberto would do anything to be transferred to Milan. When a mischievous attempt backfires, he is sent to the south as punishment. Once there, he realises it isn’t the backwater province he imagines but actually a place full of hospitable people and endless adventure. 1:25 Movie: “The Photograph” (MAV v,a) - In Indonesian, English Subtitles. 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 05

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Dragon’s Den 2:00 A Quiet Word... 2:35 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:05 Grand Designs 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI 8:30 88 9:30 The Moaning Of Life 10:15 ABC News: Late Edition 10:30 The Trip: The Yorke Arms 11:00 Genius: Tim Minchin And Alexei Sayle 11:30 The Song Of Lunch 12:20 Movie: “Goin’ South” (PG) 2:05 The Moaning Of Life 3:30 Dalziel And Pascoe: The Price Of Fame 5:00 Daniel Libeskind: Denver Art Museum 5:30 Eggheads

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6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “The Girl” (M a,l) - When Grace Kelly retires from films to marry Prince Rainier, Alfred Hitchcock looks for a similar blonde and finds her in TV model Tippi Hedren. This is the story of their turbulent relationship. 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat ABC News 6:00 National News 7.30 7:00 A Current Affair QI 7:30 TBA Spicks And Specks 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Dead Of The Class The Moodys: Australia Day 11:30 Dallas: Guilt And Innocence - Pamela’s mother, Afton Cooper, Adam Hills: The Last Leg returns to Dallas to take care of her daughter. Emma is put Would I Lie To You? in the middle of her father and grandmother’s relationship, ABC News: Late Edition pushing her closer to Drew. The Straits: Epiphanies 12:30 Extra Movie: “Black Narcissus” (G) 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo Movie: “HG Well’s The Man Who Could Work Miracles” (PG) Grand Designs 1:30 Brand Developers Football: W-League: Round 11 - Western Sydney Wanderes Vs Sydney FC 3:30 Good Morning America Eggheads 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 10:35 Lost And Found 10:40 Behind The News Specials 11:00 One Plus One 11:30 Family Confidential 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Hello Birdy 2:00 Australian Story 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 East Of Everything 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:05 Grand Designs 6:55 The Checkout 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 10:40 11:40 1:15 2:40 3:30 5:30

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CROSSWORD No. 183

SUDOKU No. 183

Your  Lucky 

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AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) This will be a good time to seek change in your life. There are several areas you may want to alter, but be sure to start small and go from there. Romance. You will be a little surprised by a remark made by your partner. They may find it difficult to express their feelings at times. Be patient!

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) An adventure you had planned for quite some time may not go as you had hoped. See this as a lesson learned and make changes for next time. Romance. This will be a splendid time for relaxing with your partner. You will both enjoy each other’s company. Stave off of making plans.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

FOR KIDS

A family member may say something that unsettles you. Don’t take this remark too seriously. Their sarcasm may not immediately be picked up. Romance. Your dreamy mood will be ideal for a quiet night out with someone special. Be sure to do your best to maintain this temperament.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) A disagreement with colleagues at work will soon be resolved. Don’t take this misunderstanding farther than it needs to go. You don’t want to be singled out at work! Romance. A recent argument may have dented your confidence. Settle your differences tonight over a romantic dinner.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A childhood friend has searched for and found you. Your reunion will be blissful and filled with many forgotten stories. Romance. You will soon be able to make sense of recent events. They may be less irrational than they first seemed. Where to go from here is up to your discretion.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) A conversation with a close friend will reveal some things you never knew about this person. You may be in for a shock! Try to maintain your composure. Romance. An unexpected letter will have to be answered. This person may have some more news for you. Read carefully!

FINDWORD No. 183 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Don’t turn down an offer to go out with friends. You need to “let your hair down” a little and give yourself the chance to unwind. Be carefree! Romance. Don’t accept the first explanation that you are given. You will not understand what has been going on unless you delve a little further.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) You may need to look beneath the surface in order to work out what has been going on. The whole truth has yet to be told. Demand it! Romance. You’ll be in the mood for some serious letter-writing. It may seem silly, but write a letter to your mate to tell them things you can’t say aloud.

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LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) A family member may contact you asking for help. You should do your best to co-operate. You will be rewarded when the time comes. Romance. Try to avoid getting into any arguments. You will be better off keeping a low profile for the next few days. Your mate will do the same.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) You will be surprised how easily you can motivate other people. Don’t be so concerned that you forget about your own needs, however. Romance. You may know much less about something than your partner does. That’s OK. Use this difference to learn from one another and grow.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget the way you made them feel.

SOLUTIONS No. 183

A chance remark will help to you to make sense of recent events more than any amount of explanation. This is not a coincidence! Romance. A married person may start taking an interest in you. At times, their attentions may be embarrassing. Make your position known to them immediately!

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You will be surprised when someone that you were introduced to wants to get in touch. Their work offer surpasses that from another company. Romance. You may need to refuse a romantic proposal from a good pal. The person concerned is serious, but you might prefer to remain friends.

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–Maya Angelou

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A protest outside a hotel in Jakarta where Pacific island leaders were staying. Photograph: The Guardian

West Papuans criticise Indon. ‘hijacking’ MSG leaders’ visit From theguardian.com A GROUP of Pacific Island nations has agreed not to interfere in Indonesia’s administration of West Papua, despite earlier pledging their support for the West Papuan independence push. But a member of the Vanuatu parliament has accused the Indonesian government of “hijacking” a visit by a delegation of Pacific Island foreign ministers to the troubled Indonesian province this month. Representatives of regional power bloc the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), including foreign ministers from Fiji, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, visited West Papua to assess an application by a West Papuan pro-independence group to join the MSG. Vanuatu pulled out of the delegation at the last minute, saying Indonesia blocked the group from meeting with Indigenous West Papuans. Vanuatu’s special envoy for decolonisation, Joe Natuman MP, told Guardian Australia: “When we received the program last Friday we realised the visit would only talk with the Indonesians and do business with the Indonesians, it had nothing to do with West Papua.” “We decided we are not going to take part in this exercise once we realised that the program and visit had been hijacked by the Indonesian government,” he said. The trip was supposed to involve meetings with West Papuan leaders, human rights groups and civil society, Natuman said. He told Guardian Australia the carefully stage-managed visit was part of a campaign by Indonesia to discourage Pacific island leaders from allowing West Papua to join the MSG - a move sought by the West Papua National Coalition for Liberation that would bring the province one step closer to independence from Indonesia. The MSG secretariat did not respond to a request for comment. In June last year, MSG leaders at the leaders’ summit in Noumea, New Caledonia, passed a motion in support of West Papuan self-determination. But in a meeting with the Indonesian president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, in Jakarta on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of Fiji, PNG and the Solomon Islands signed a pledge of “non-interference” in Indonesia’s “internal affairs”. The joint statement committed the parties to supporting each other’s “sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity”, and pledged greater trade and development co-operation between Indonesia and the MSG countries. Vanuatu’s foreign minister, Edward

Natapei, told Radio Australia on Thursday that it was now unlikely the West Papuan group would obtain full membership of the MSG. “Considering that the three [other] leaders of MSG have been in Indonesia and they have entered into some agreements with the government of Indonesia, I believe it’s going to be a lot more difficult this time to try and push this agenda forward,” he said. He said Vanuatu would continue to advocate on West Papua’s behalf. Natuman said Indonesia regularly offered development assistance to Pacific countries to buy political support. “I think they expect that when they are helping us we will turn a blind eye to what’s happening in West Papua,” he said. Vanuatu would not sign the agreement because “West Papua is a different country from Indonesia”, he said. In Jayapura, local activists say the Indonesian military and police blocked them from meeting with the delegation when it arrived in the West Papuan capital last Monday. Dozens of people were arrested and an elderly woman manhandled by police when West Papuans gathered in the streets to protest against their exclusion from the meeting, student leader Markus Haluk told Guardian Australia. Haluk said West Papuans had prepared flowers, music and dancing to welcome the MSG delegation, but the group was secreted in under armed guard. “We carried banners saying things like ‘Welcome MSG delegation’, ‘We the Papuan community request political sovereignty and independence’. “The police ordered for us to stop as we didn’t have a letter of authorisation [to hold a rally],” said Haluk, who was detained by police but later released. Local media reported that police said the protest was dispersed on the grounds that the protesters did not have a permit to demonstrate. West Papuan police could not be reached for further comment on their handling of the delegation’s visit and the protests. Haluk said West Papuans were very disappointed that Indonesia had conducted the visit “in secret”. “We urge the member states of the MSG to return to the recommendation of summit in Noumea on 21 June 2013,” he said. “That decision stated that the MSG supported the right to self-determination of West Papua and were concerned at the human rights violations occurring in West Papua. “We’d like to say to the MSG member states: don’t be fooled by the trickery tactics of the Indonesian government.”

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Torres DANE GAGAI Strait stars Barba, Gagai, Lee - in Emerging Origin squad

BEN BARBA

By ALF WILSON THE selection of Ben Barba, Dane Gagai and Edrick Lee in the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) Emerging Origin rugby league squad shows just what an important part players of Torres Strait Islander descent will have in future top class rugby league. The 14 man squad assembled in Brisbane under the guidance of former star Kevin Walters on January 18 where they took part in a series of team building exercises, field sessions and lectures over that weekend. This is a State Government funded program at which those selected for these camps enjoy great the facilities at the old ANZ Stadium where the Broncos used to play. Newcastle Knights, former Broncos, Queensland State of origin and Australian Test coach Wayne Bennett heads the program and the idea is to get these players ready for Origin. Walters is part of the coaching team, but Wayne Bennett heads up the program with support from

current Queensland State of origin coach Mal Meninga. Brisbane Broncos new signing Barba is of Boigu descent on one side of his bloodline, Barba lined up for a Mackay side at the 2012 Bindal Allblacks carnival in Townsville before being banned from games on finals day by his them Bulldogs coach Des Hasler. Canberra Raiders back Lee has Moa and Badu heritage whilst Newcastle Knights rising star Gagai has Darnley and Badu descent. Gagai is also the cousin of Brisbane Broncos player Josh Hoffman and former star and now commentator Wendell Sailor. Former Sydney Bulldogs fullback Barba played for Malu Kiai which won the grand final of the Zenadth Kes carnival at Thursday Island’s Ken Brown Memorial Oval in 2011 when they beat Badu Baiywa 36-18 before a huge crowd. Lee who was the subject of a recent Torres News sports story is proud of his Torres Strait Islander blood and intends visiting the islands at the end of the 2014 NRL season. Gagai has benefited greatly under

EDRICK LEE

The emerging squad in Brisbane including Edrick Lee, Ben Barba and Dane Gagai. Photos QRL.

the coaching of Newcastle Knights super coach Wayne Bennett and looks likely to gain much higher representative honours having been touted as a future Queensland State of Origin back. Speedy Gagai has played at a previous Cairns Allblacks carnival for the Mackay family side GH United named in memory of the

late Gracie Hoffman of Torres Strait Islander descent and Gail Hine. The QAS Emerging Origin squad: Ben BARBA (Brisbane Broncos), Justin O’NEILL (Melbourne Storm), Will CHAMBERS (Melbourne Storm), Dane GAGAI (Newcastle Knights), Edrick LEE (Canberra Raiders), Anthony MILFORD (Canberra Raiders), Martin

KENNEDY (Brisbane Broncos), Jake FRIEND (Sydney Roosters), Dylan NAPA (Sydney Roosters), Korbin SIMS (Newcastle Knights), Aidan GUERRA (Sydney Roosters), Michael MORGAN (North Queensland Cowboys), Brenton LAWRENCE (Manly Sea Eagles), James SEGEYARO (Penrith Panthers)

KRL to meet with QRL next month

By ALF WILSON CLUB officials from the Kaiwalagal Rugby League have been invited to attend a QRL Administration Conference in Townsville on February 1-2. Cairns based QRL Northern Page 18 Torres News

Division Regional Coordinator Dave Maiden (right) said he hoped to see a representative of each division club including those which contest the KRL there. “As for the conference, Tali Frank and Terry Abednego from KRL seniors and juniors are possibly going to be in attendance . I hope to hear from others this week as it will be beneficial for them all to attend. There are many things that have changed in the way the game is administered and the conference will provide information on all the changes. Even if you have been in the game a long time and have attended these conferences in the

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past, I am sure you will find the content this year interesting and informative. Hopefully to make it easier for volunteers,” Maiden said. NRL CEO Dave Smith (left) will be in attendance along with other leading administrators. Smith will speak on the game going forward and no doubt will touch on his recent visit to Thursday Island for the successful Zenadth Kes carnival. On the first morning an introduction will be done by Leigh Anderson followed by the official opening by QRL Chairman Peter Betros. QRL CEO Rob Moore, Northern Division Divisional Manager Scott Nosworthy and Leaguenet NQ Madonna McAtee will then speak After lunch new QRL rules, judiciaries and tribunals will be spoken about by Nigel Tillett, a former Chairman of the QRL

Northern Division. Education and Development will then be the subject of a speech by Tony Quinn, NRL Development North Queensland Regional Development Manager. Other speakers will discuss QRL players insurance policy along with grants for clubs including what is available, how well clubs and administrators can we do better. That night there will be a dinner and on the last day David Maiden and Darren Schooth is speak about health. The future of women in league and the future for that part of the code will be spoken about by Tony Quinn and Scott Nosworthy.

After that financial planning and budgeting will be the topic by Rebecca Baguley and Scott Nosworthy. To finalize the conference there will be a question and answer period about elite coaching and administration panel and any other subjects.

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Zenadth Kes Volleyball Carnival 2014 ABOVE: Men’s Champs, The Lions. RIGHT: Men’s RunnersUp, The Dragons. BELOW LEFT: Ladies’ Player of the Final, Latoya Billy. BELOW RIGHT: Ladies’ Most Valuable Player, Gloria Stephen. BOTTOM LEFT: Men’s Player of the Final, Bernard Mosby. BOTTOM RIGHT: Men’s Most Valuable Player, Nikki Mackie.

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Wed 29 Thur 30 Fri 31

Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time 0439 1.32 0448 1.39 0213 1.46 0229 1.39 0251 1219 2.64 1155 2.54 1031 2.57 1014 2.72 1018 1804 1.77 1726 2139 2.08 2218

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NEW MOON Thu. Jan 30. Time: 21.39

FIRST QUARTER Thu. Feb 6. Time: 19.22

Ht 1.33 2.89 1.60 2.08

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Sat 01

Sun 02

Mon 27

Time Ht 0317 1.29 1030 3.05 1656 1.37 2244 2.05

Time Ht 0348 1.25 1041 3.22 1720 1.12 2250 2.02

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Tue 28

Time Time Rate Time

0000 0459 1343 1604

0230 0858 1453 2037

-2.0 0032 4.3 0515 -0.4 1407 3.8 1627

Wed 29

Time Rate Time

0254 0920 1517 2106

-1.7 4.0 -0.3 3.6

0113 0534 1437 1700

Thur 30

Time Rate Time

0324 0947 1548 2145

-1.3 0206 3.8 0556 -0.3 1515 3.5 1750

Fri 31

Time Rate Time

0401 1023 1632 2239

-0.9 3.6 -0.4 3.3

0325 0621 1605 1905

Sat 01

Time Rate Time

0453 1113 1735 2356

Sat. Feb 22. Time: 17.15

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-0.5 0518 0606 -0.1 0129 3.4 0655 1220 3.3 0700 0735 -0.5 1659 1854 -0.8 0811 1338 1750 2013 3.2 2048 2232

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This Lions player is airborne to score a point.

By AARON SMITH THURSDAY Island Sports Centre rumbled with the sounds of the 2014 Zenadth Kes Volley Ball Carnival, January 17-19. Players from Thursday Island, Horn Island, Moa and Mer battled it out. In the Men’s Finals the Lions beat the Dragons 3:2, while, in the Ladies, the Saints beat the Monarchs 3:1. LADIES’ TEAMS 1st - Saints 2nd - Monarchs 3rd - Blue Jays

ABOVE: Ladies’ Champs, the Saints. RIGHT: Ladies’ Runners-Up, The Monarchs. << More photos Pages 19. Page 20 Torres News

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4th - Sager Eyes 5th - Horn Island Ladies’ Awards Team Encouragement - Horn Island Encouragement - Sager #4 (Nancy Ghee) Best Server - Saints #9 (Pearl Kris) Best Setter - Saints #2 (Lency Gela) Best Passer - Blue Jays #3 (Tammy Collins) Best Blocker - Saints #3 (Latoya Billy) Best Spiker - Saints #3 (Latoya Billy) Player of the Final - Saints #3 (Latoya Billy) Most Valuable Player - Saints #1 (Gloria Stephen) MEN’S TEAMS

1st - Lions 2nd - Dragons 3rd - Kobir Buai Men’s Awards Team Encouragement - Kobir Buai Encouragement - Dragons #9 (Anthony Nakata) Best Server - Lions #6 (Anthony Sagigi) Best Setter - Dragons #0 (Dimple Bani) Best Passer - Lions #10 (Nikki Mackie) Best Blocker - Dragons #7 (Kimasu Sagigi) Best Spiker - Lions #10 (Nikki Mackie) Player of the Final - Lions #1 (Bernard Mosby) Most Valuable Player - Lions #10 (Nikki Mackie)