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10 - 16 February 2014 • Thursday Island • www.torresnews.com.au • editor@torresnews.com.au • Edition No.1102 • $2.00 inc. GST

Badu’s historic day . . .

By AARON SMITH BADULGAL celebrated the handover of Badu Island from the Queensland Government to the traditional owners, on Saturday February 1. The freehold title for 10,000 hectares of land was returned to the traditional owners and it was celebrated with dancing and feasting late in to the night. It was attended by representatives of the TSRA, TSIRC, the Queensland Government and members of the Badu Island community. As MC Horace Nona, Badulgal Representative, said: “At last we are united as one land.” Continued Pages 11-1213 >>

. . . Badu Island returned to traditional owners Badu Island’s historic handover ceremony on February 1, Mrs Liliy Ahmet, Walter Nona, Collis Nona, Zjahndalee Nona and Oza Blanket hold the deed title.

A new wave of concern By AARON SMITH

KING Tides wreaked havoc across Torres Strait last week, damaging homes and infrastructure as seawalls continue to crumble. Communities on Saibai, Iama, Warraber and Poruma were particularly affected. All this, only a week after TSRA Chairman Joseph Elu raised concerns about Federal Government seawall-funding shortfalls and how the engineering plans and construction cost estimates are now a year older. Another King Tide is also due to hit at the end of this month. Continued Page 2-3-4.>>

Protest on Poruma about the damage caused by the King Tides.

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A new wave of concern << From Page 1 “This is exactly what I was concerned about. We still have to get confirmation of the situation on Saibai, but reports indicate the seawalls on Poruma and Warraber have suffered further erosion,” Mr Elu said. “We usually get three rounds of King Tides in December, January and February, and although we did not get much in December, this one was more significant.” “Its not the tides that do the damage, but rather the wave action that comes along with it, and with the low pressure system associated with Cyclone Dylan, we saw the combina-

tion hit these islands,” Mr Elu said. TSRA Alternative Deputy Chair with the portfolio of Environmental Management, William Lui from Warraber Island, feels that as a community member that coastal erosion has fallen out of the political agenda from the Federal Parliament down to local government since the last forum on the issue in 2012. “Mr Joseph Elu hit the nail with the hammer regarding blowout on the original cost for seawalls,” Mr Lui said. Mr Lui said the estimate to repair the Warraber Island Seawall was based on a TSRIC assessment in 2010-11, which costed repairs at $1.8 million based on the condition of the

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House on Iama damaged by waves. Photo by Taicee Pearson.

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seawall then. “This last king tide and the strong winds had a major impact on our community. The inundation brought down our seawall to rubble - it’s is no longer a seawall.” Mr Lui is concerned that conditions will further deteriorate before the date repairs a scheduled in 2016. “Our seawall, what’s left of it, cannot stand two more years of battering, the cost will be greater then what it is today. We are calling on our TSRIC Mayor to come out Warraber Island Church gazebo. to Warraber to have a look at what has happened and also said to Torres News that the situation explain to us in a public forum how in Iama was as just, if not more, dire. the TSIRC evaluates and determines “Our seawalls have been dethe work in Torres Strait.” stroyed. After each tide us locals go Mr Lui said that Torres Strait has down and try to rebuild the walls, but a Coastal Management Committee it just gets washed down again on the which consists of TSC Mayor and following tide. representatives, TSIRC Mayor and “We’ve been copping damage representatives and the TSRA Chair like this every year and we have and representatives. “That committee, been neglected for 12-15 years,” the which I sit on, does not make decision source said. on funding. Coming back home and Many people on Iama are appartelling your constituents the outcome ently displaced from their homes, of the agenda is very sad,” Mr Lui many of which have damage to said. plumbing and electrical outlets. An anonymous source from Iama “Every year I have to buy new

whitegoods, and right now I have no freezer to keep food. Even my tank water has been contaminated. Many people are living in emergency shelter or guest house accommodation, yet nobody from TSRIC has been out to see us,” the anonymous source said. “There was no proper emergency plan in place. There has been a lot of talk but no action. “We were meant to get sandbags, but they never came, we have been neglected by the TSRIC,” the source said. Continued Page 3 >> Free wireless internet hotspot We cater for any occasion – private & corporate functions

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Tides smash Iama. Photos by Taicee Pearson. INSET: Iama resident tries to clean refuse out of his damaged house. << From Page 2 Angry residents of Poruma protested last week as their community suffered inundation, there was even a report of a turtle stranded on the island airport runway. The King Tides caused little damage on Thursday Island, although some ferry services to Horn Island had to be cancelled due to dangerous conditions.

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TSRIC between a rock and a hard place - seawall funding TSRIC Mayor Fred Gela agrees with TSRA Chairman Joseph Elu that there is a chance more funding than original costings estimated will be needed to repair seawalls in affected communities. “Every year the damage get worse and things get more expensive, I wish I had a magic wand but I don’t.” Mr Gela said he is more than happy to go to Warraber and the other affected communities and let them know what’s happening. “We have the TSRA’s $2.3 million, for reconstruction activities and we are expecting the Federal funding of $5million from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development in the next two weeks,” he said. Mr Gela said he is lobbying hard for the remaining funds promised by the previous federal government, and the state funding, hanging dollar for dollar off it. “But if we don’t have the full $12 million from the Commonwealth, we don’t get the same from the State. Rather than sitting on our backsides waiting, if we don’t get the full $12 million, as soon as the $5 million is made available from the Commonwealth, we will be asking the State Government to release the dollar for dollar amount according to what we actually have, so we can get out and start doing some work. “We all can appreciate if we don’t have that fair dinkum commitment to get all the funding, it makes it very hard to do all the work we need.” Mr Gela said even if they get all the $22 million promised, it is still not enough to rectify all the problems identified in all six islands, and that the TSRIC will still need to lobby the State and Commonwealth for more. “I certainly take on board the concerns of constituents and in a perfect world where we had the money we would address these problems tomorrow. I may not be living in these affected communities, but I am feeling the pressure too,” he said. “If we were to just fix all the problems on Saibai, it would cost $22 million, and that would mean nobody else would get assistance. While the issue is very much dramatic in all these affected communities, on Saibai during the previous large inundation, the sandbags were only 30cm away from their freshwater reservoirs being contaminated.” It’s a real balancing act to ensure we get around everybody, but time is not on our side. There is also a real danger in spreading the resources too thinly, because the last thing we want to do is half build a seawall, where tides come in behind it and compromise the structure.” Mr Gela said he realised everybody wants their community’s problems to be addressed, but people should know, while it is important to lobby local government we are limited by our resources. “I encourage constituents to also lobby State and Commonwealth government as well,” he said.

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TOP LEFT: Warraber Island. TOP RIGHT: What’s left of the seawall on Warraber Island. ABOVE: Airport road, Warraber. RIGHT: Quarantine Point, Thursday Island. BELOW and INSET: Horn Island Ferry Pier.

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TORRES Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen is encouraging individuals, businesses, community organisations and government departments to join with the rest of Australia and be involved in Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 2. Students and teachers have a special School Clean Up Day on Friday, February 28. Mayor Stephen said: “Torres Shire Council is right behind the clean-up and will provide support services for all the teams. Council staff will be driving trucks around the collection sites to pick up the rubbish. Council will also provide extra bags and gloves at registration points. “Council and members of the community have had enough of people and businesses who treat the Torres Strait Islands and the sea as rubbish dumps.” Mayor Stephen encouraged people to do the right thing with their rubbish to protect our beautiful island environment

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is a great opportunity for the community teams to identify their own hotspot to clean up. It could be a beach, a residential area, parkland or the sides of a road. “Talk to council if you would like to know where the hotspots are located and check that you can get access to your site. We look forward to seeing you out there.” “Council will continue to promote community activities and beautification programs to keep our island home beautiful. Council encourages all constituents to be good stewards to assist in looking after our

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Coming home to roots

Connie Pedro, Deb Sisson, Nigel Perera, Nas Pedro, Maria Passi and Ephraim Bani. By AARON SMITH

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TSIRC is preparing a draft planning scheme for the TSIRC region and wants to hear from you on how you want your community to look in the future. What do you like? What would you like to change? The project team wants to know:

/ How you live and work in your community / What you like and don’t like about your island right now / What type of development you would like to have in the future and where it should go eg buildings, roads, parks, water and sewerage, rubbish tip / Areas that are not used because of special reasons (cultural heritage, historic reasons, environmental) and any others.

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REGGAE Bliss, is a band with strong roots in the Torres Strait and on Friday, January 24, they showcased their music to the community at the PKA Hall. Lead singer/song writer and band founder Nas Pedro, who has roots in both Thursday Island and St Paul’s, explains how his interest in music and in particular reggae goes back to his childhood. “My late uncle Misron Levi used to sing Christian hymns in Language. I remember the whole family sitting in a circle singing together. “Then when I was a bit older I used to listen to my older brothers’ reggae albums. We’d jump around the lounge room to them, getting in trouble,” Nas said. Today Nas writes

many of his songs that incorporate Language and themes of the Torres Strait, his home. It was during high school in Townsville, that Nas along with his twin brother Thomas Pedro formed a band, the Torres Strait Island Boys, and began his musical career as a reggae musician. After graduating in 1993 Nas continued to play in various reggae bands. Nas’s current project, Reggae Bliss, was formed in 2009 and after spending some time gigging around Cairns, the band has come home to the Torres Strait, based on Thursday Island. Using Thursday Island as their base they we continue as a self-managed band to do gigs around the country. They also intend to record their second album this year. Reggae Bliss will

be playing at the IBIS Conference in Cairns in February and at the Adelaide International Fringe Festival in March. The current line up of the band is: Nas Pedro on guitar and lead vocals Reggae Bliss Band Members:Nas Pedro, Thomas ‘Connie’ Pedro on percussions and backing cocals, Deb Sisson on keyboards and backing vocals, Ephraim Bani on Drums (formerly of Northern Exposure), Nigel Perera on Bass, and The newest addition to the band is Maria Passi who provides back up vocals. It was Maria’s first time performing on stage at the Thursday Island showcase and describes joining the band as a “big step up” for her musical career. Bass player Nigel Perera, who is still based in Cairns, said: “The band moving up to the Torres Strait is about us being dedicated to regional music.” Nas just smiled and said: “It’s about getting back to our roots.” For more information go to: https://www.facebook. com/pages/ReggaeBliss/140660029286584 To contact Reggae Bliss email: reggaebliss@ live.com.au

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 OPINION / LETTERS TO ThE EdITOR Email: editor@torresnews.comau Fax: 1300 STRAIT (1300 787 248)

IBIS provides marine safety grab bags for free I HAVE been reading recently about all the incidents that have been happening in the Torres Straits regrading boats needing rescue or assistance. Nearly all of these incidences there has been a lack of safety gear. I want to pass on that IBIS has available at no cost Marine safety

grab bags. These bags contain all the safety equipment needed for setting out to sea. So if you are planning a trip and have no safety equipment, call into your IBIS store and speak to the store manager, they will gladly help you out.

It would be a total tragedy if a life was lost due to a boat no carrying the correct equipment when it is available at all IBIS stores and free of cost. Tony Flint, Training Manager, IBIS, Torres Strait Travel.

What is happening with the Yumplatok Baibol dedication? King Tides on TI.

Third Tuesday of the month. Torres Shire Council monthly meeting, Council Chambers TI 9am. Every Thursday: TI Bowls Club Social Games from 6pm.

FEBURARY Sat 1. Land Hand Over, Badu Island. Sat 8. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon. Thu 13. National Apology Day. Fri 14. Valentines Day. Sat 22. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon. Mon 24 - Fri 28. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting Thursday Island.

MARCH Sun 2. Clean up Australia Day. Mon 3 - Fri 7. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting Bamaga. Fri 7 - 9. Life Giving Rally, Warraber Island. Sat 8. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon. Mon 17 - Wed 19. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting Badu Island. Thu 20. National Close the Gap Day. Thu 20 - Fri 21. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting Mabuiag Island. Fri 21. Harmony Day. Sat 22. Mini markets, PKA Hall, TI, 9am-noon. Mon 24 - Tue 25. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting St Paul. Wed 26 - Thu 27. Eyedentity Optometrists visiting Kubin.

THE big question Torres Strait is asking is when is the Yumplatok Baibol dedication and where is it planned for which community. Who are the dedication committee members. As it

stands only Michael Corden is promoting yumplatok but what is his role? My white Australian family wants to attend. I said it’s just island talk

nothing foundational until Michael Corden and dedication committees make the call whether July 1, 2014 or 2015. I was one of the yumplatok translators and Simeon Harry

the other. I am confused and disappointed as to where is our Torres Strait yumplatok bible. Percy Misi. Masig.

Yumplatok dedication to be led by Torres Strait community IT has always been the intention that all dedications of the Yumplatok Baibol be ones that are organised and led by the Torres Strait community where ever they may be. That is not my role. There will definitely be a dedication of the Yumplatok Baibol in Townsville held in conjunction with the rededication of a Torres Strait Islander church there. While the date is not yet

known it will be in the middle of this year. Currently a meeting is being organised in Cairns for February 21, to which all Torres Strait church elders and leaders in Cairns will be invited. The dedication of the Baibol will be the topic of discussion. Church leaders from Thursday Island will also be informed of this meeting, however they will probably want to organise a similar meeting on Thursday

Island. The July 1 committee of St John’s Anglican Church in Cairns last year supported the idea for a Baibol dedication to be held this year in Cairns. Church and community elders on Masig will be holding a meeting in April to discuss the details of how they may hold a dedication. The date for a dedication on Masig will most likely be July 3.

Apart from Percy Misi and Simeon Harry there have been Torres Strait Islanders from a variety of islands in the Torres Strait as well as from the mainland who have had major roles in producing the Yumplatok Baibol. The Yumplatok Baibol is currently with the printers in Asia before shipping back to Australia sometime in May or June. Michael Corden.

Mayor Pedro has competition snapping at his heels

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 Anglican, All Souls and Saint Bartholomew Church meets weekly at 10am at 124 Douglas St Thursday Island Independent Church Parish of the Resurrection TI, Morning Prayer Sundays 10am, Evening Service 7pm Parish of St Bethel,131 William Cr Bamaga NPA, Sundays 10am Uniting Church, 114 Douglas St Thursday Island, Sundays 10am

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Joshua Malu Napau Stephen, grandson of Torres Shire Council Mayor Pedro Stephen looking comfortable in a Dhari, another leader in the making?

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The publishers of the Torres News acknowledge the Kaurareg Nation, upon whose land the Torres News makes its home. We pay our sincere respects to the elders and the peoples of the Torres Strait and NPA, across whose traditional lands and seas we report. This newspaper is dedicated to recognising, preserving and promoting the traditional cultures and customs of the Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal peoples of this region.

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FOLLOWING on from an extremely successful training program conducted in 2012-2013 the Torres Strait Regional Authority through its economic development unit has thrown its support behind the Torres Strait Marine Pathways Project.

Adrian Davidson working with students.

Working with AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) and MSQ (Maritime Safety Queensland), this program which provides training and employment opportunities in commercial fishing and other maritime pathways is now focusing its ef-

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forts on a second and third phase of maritime training. The program has capitalised on partnerships between community, industry and government agencies with a commitment to maritime safety. Everyone in the Torres Strait with an affinity to the water and moving between islands will understand the inherent dangers and specific threats at sea. Despite the Straits being a dangerous area and hotspot for search and rescues, increased awareness and education have improved the safety culture in the Torres Strait. Evidence suggests fewer incidents are occurring. After delivering the Traditional Inhabitant Boating (TIB) Coxswains course throughout Torres Strait, partner agencies have now commenced Phase two of the training delivery in partnership with the Australian Maritime College (AMC). Only last week, 20 students completed Elements of Shipboard Safety and Marine Radio Fifteen students from around the Straits are now engaged in full time training as they undergo their Open Coxswain and MED III Tickets.

They are aboard the charter vessel MV Elizabeth E II, which can accommodate all the students and support staff as well as undertake full-time marine based training. Students will be watch-keeping, voyage planning, maintaining engines and equipment and doing everything required to operate the Elizabeth E II in familiar waters. The sole focus from here on will be the commercial realization of locals working and owning business in various maritime industries. Already there are examples of recent trainees entering into commercial fishing and marine transport industries. Uel Bani who has undertaken the TSMSP and currently the TSMPP course says that “ these courses are creating an automatic transition for students to step straight into the maritime industry and commercial operations here in the Torres Strait!” Harry Nona and Paul King are two cray fisherman who are currently using their skills and increasing knowledge of the maritime and fisheries industry to run crayfish business.

Torres Strait Regional Authority board member Maluwap Nona is undertaking the training at present, gathering the skills to become successful in commercial fishing. Koeygab Pabai who recently completed his training was employed days later as master of Rebel’s Torres Strait Tours. Those travelling between Horn and Thursday Island will be familiar with Tania Takai-Bowie, 16-years-old working hard with McDonalds Ferry service. Young people are beginning to see a genuine future’s for themselves in marine based industry. Another round of training is set to commence on March 3 and expressions of interest are being taken by theTorres Strait Marine Pathways Project via the contact details listed below. Submissions close on the21st Feb 2014. Please send expressions of interest by e-mail to: Adrian.davidson@ amsa.gov.au or uel. bani@amsa.gov.au Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) OR visit: • AMSA Office, shop 2, 82 Douglas Street Thursday Island

BADU’S HISTORIC DAY

LEFT: Member for Cook David Kempton. SECOND FROM LEFT: Chair of Mura Badulgal (TSI) Corporation RNTBC, Peo Ahmat. THIRD FROM LEFT: TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela. RIGHT: Representative for Badu Horace Baira.

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Mr Nona encouraged the people of Badu to contribute to the island’s future: “Don’t be afraid to stand up and speak, because we want you to say how you want Badu to look tomorrow.” After a prayer in Language by Father Ray Walit, and a minute’s silence for family members that passed away before this historic day, many impassioned speeches were made. Peo Ahmat, Chair of Mura Badulgal (TSI) Corporation RNTBC, said: “This struggle for gaining recognition dates back to 1939 and today the final piece of the puzzle is now in place. The significance of this is local, regional and national. In fact for all traditional people around the world.” TSRIC Councillor for Badu Horace Baira mentioned the efforts of the Late Wayne Guivarra to reach this day and said he was honoured to be part of the legacy of Badu’s future. “We celebrate today the sunset of the 1984 local government act, and from being committed to lobbying all levels of government to see we were heard. We now no longer have to endure this,” Cr Baira said. TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela said: “It’s historic events like today that remind me why I got into politics. I am encouraged by the Queensland Government coming to the table to fix unique problems with unique solutions. “People of Badu, you now hold a key to your common destiny. Land ownership brings about

prosperity and we have been given a new opportunity while still upholding culture and traditions,” he said. Assistant Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, Member for Cook David Kempton said: “The three flags behind me (Torres Strait, Australian and Aboriginal) are symbols of three nations and a symbol of separation. “Two hundred years ago when the British flag, which appears on today’s flag, was stuck into the ground and raised, it swept away the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. “It wasn’t until Eddie Mabo came along and addressed how Terra Nullius was wrong, that he swept that away. “Today we are trying to fix that wrong here on Badu and respect your rights and self governance. “I am absolutely confident when your community will make decisions from now on, it will be the right one, as it has not been imposed upon you.” Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps said the land handover would create a positive future for the community on Badu Island. “Handing over the title to the land represents an important step for the people of Badu Island and recognises their strong connection and close relationship with the land,” Mr Cripps said. Minister Cripps believes cultural and economic benefits will be generated for the residents of Badu Island in the Torres Strait from receiving

this freehold title, as government services will now have to lease land from the people of Badu. “Today’s handover follows the people of Badu Island gaining native title rights some 10 years ago and was testimony to the patience and hard work of the local community,” he said. “Granting Torres Strait Islander freehold title will unlock social, cultural and economic benefits for the local community.” David Kempton officially handed the deed title for the land over to Badu Elder Lily Ahmat, who then handed it over to four students, Walter Nona, Collis Nona, Zjahndalee Nona and Oza Blanket, who represented the future of Badu. Each student then read a speech explaining the history of the process of getting to the handover. Walter Nona said: “Looking back at the history of Badu and what our fathers and forefathers have achieved makes us as the future of Badulgal extremely proud. When we listen to our Elders talk about their struggles and knowing the limited resources they had, inspires us to achieve more.” Collis Nona said: “Badu has always had a fierce reputation with sports and cultural activities but also to witness and accept this deed and to be a part of this significant and historic occasion is so rewarding on so many levels.” Student Oza Blanket said: “On 1 February, 2014 the State has transferred Badu Island back to Mura Badulgal. If you want the proof, I have it in my hand.

“It has been a long and winding road for all those involved . . . and I thank you for trusting us as the future of Badu to have this honour to stand before you now. Through your example all problems become smaller if don’t dodge them but confront them.”

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BADU’S HISTORIC DAY

Photos AARON SMITH

Elder Lily Ahmet and David Kempton.

Horace Baira Senior and Julie Brogan unveil plaque.

Badu Island’s historic land over ceremony on February 1, Walter Nona, Collis Nona, Zjahndalee Nona and Oza Blanket hold the deed title.

Horace Baira Senior and Peter Warrior with Father Ray Walit as he blesses title and plaque.

Badu Island Dance Team.

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BADUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HISTORIC DAY

Photos AARON SMITH

ABOVE CENTRE: Paul Tomsana. ABOVE: Babetha Nawie and Desphina Tomsana. RIGHT: Cr Horace Baira, TSRA Chair Joseph Elu, Member for Cook David Kempton and TSIRC Mayor Fred Gela. BELOW LEFT: Edna Soloman, Eileen Solomon, Mesena Mooka, Ama Lasika Eseli and John Eseli. BELOW RIGHT: Cr Keith Fell, Peter Foster, Cr Ted Nai, Cr Ron Enosa and Cr Horace Baira. BOTTOM LEFT: Badu Dance Team.

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TAGAI STATE COLLEGE

The YUMI WAY Our Way The Right Way The Only Way

2014 College priorities: Our Targets..

NAVIGATING YUMI TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE

Attendance Reading and Number

Important information for all parents and carers of a student with Health Conditions, specifically Anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe and sudden allergic reaction. It occurs when a person is exposed to an allergen to which they are sensitive.

The role of the parent

It is the role of the parent to: • • • • • •

inform the school in writing about your childs severe allergy and/or is at risk of anaphylaxis provide the school with an Action Plan for Anaphylaxis (allergy) signed by a Doctor inform the school about how your child is to be given their medication provide the equipment and consumables for emergency treatment ensure that the equipment and medication are not out of date and are labelled clearly with the student’s name and dosage information replace the medication when it expires or after it has been used.

Parents are central to children’s learning Expert reading advice... •

It is essential for our students to be immersed in a literacy rich environment. At Tagai State College, we encourage our teachers to create “walls that teach”.

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Students need to be explicitly taught what the content of the classrooms displays are and how to use these to enhance their learning.

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Students should also have their say in creating classroom displays in order for them to be relevant and meaningful.

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It is important that student work is regularly updated to ensure students feel their work is valued and have ownership of the learning environment.

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Data walls are essential in a successful classroom for students to be able to monitor their own learning when they work towards set goals and set and work towards goals.

We encourage parents to visit your child’s classroom

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The 5 Givens within every Learning Environment

Each Teacher will 1. Establish high expectations; 2. Ensure high standards of student presentation and handwriting 3. Correct student work daily and provide feedback to each student 4. Maintain a high standard of classroom display; 5. Establish a positive classroom learning tone Tagai State College Teaching and Learning Team

‘Empowering Indigenous Children’

xis.

“First, you start with an amazing group of indigenous young people”

Day 1.Then you help them understand the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Day 2. And start putting into lyrical form

Then you need to record the song you've written, in a well known Sydney recording studio

Day 3.And film a video clip to go with it

Featuring Tagai students Andrew Lui, Noel Repu, Pele Savage, Katura Samson and other Indigenous students..

Doing some media interviews to promote it

Tagai Students Perform at Australia Day, the students proudly opened the Yabun

Festival

2014... ATTENDANCE REPORT

Term 1, Week 1 90% and above Attendance

Students from left to right: Eileen Solomon, Rory Ramsay, Charli Jones, Chantay Turner from Waybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh sharing their love of reading. Did you know reading will help your child develop his or her full potential?

How do children learn to read? 1. Semantic cues When we are reading, we bring all of our life experiences and knowledge with us so that we can decode the text we are reading. This means we might understand a book but not a textbook on a technical subject such as boat electronics.

3. Syntactic cues (syntax) This is an understanding of the structure and patterns of language. Children learn to comprehend the meaning of words and sentences and understand what they understand. \

2. Phonic cues Phonics is the mechanical part of the reading process. It is the way letters and words look, how the print is organised and the relationship the between letters and sounds.

Reading aloud with your child: the kickstart to learning | www.asg.com.au/reading

Badu

91%

Darnley

94%

Saibai

98%

Kubin

96%

Boigu

96%

Horn

91%

Poruma

99%

St Pauls

92%

Warraber

99%

EVERYDAY COUNTS

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THURSDAY 13

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: “The Jane Austen Book Club” (M a,l) - Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen, only to find their relationships -- both old and new -- begin to resemble 21st century versions of her novels. 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 The Block - Fans Vs Faves 8:30 The Block - Fans Vs Faves Unlocked 9:00 TBA 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: “Absence Of The Good” (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 Home And Away 8:00 Coastwatch Oz 8:30 TBA 11:30 Parks And Recreation: Ms. Knope Goes To Washington - Leslie and Andy visit Ben and April at their new jobs in Washington D.C., and Leslie feels overwhelmed by the city especially after meeting two of her idols. 12:00 Up All Night: Daddy Daughter Time / Letting Go 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Dr Oz 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Bear Gryll’s Wild Weekend 1:50 One Born Every Minute USA 2:40 Destination Flavour - Japan Bitesize 2:55 Wonderful Indonesia: The Spice Islands Of The World 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 Mexican Fiesta With Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Gormet Farmer: New Farm 8:30 Italy Unpacked: Looking To The Future 9:35 Rectify: Sexual Peeling - While Daniel explores town on his own, his sister Amantha worries for his safety. Daniel’s younger brother Ted Jr. takes him to lunch to find out his intentions for the family’s tyre business. 10:30 World News Australia Late 11:00 Thursday FC 12:00 How To Mend A Broken Heart 1:00 All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

FRIDAY 14

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Talking Heads 1:00 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2014 6:00 Grand Designs 6:55 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Gardens 8:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries - Doctor Blake must unravel the murder of an up-and-coming rock’n’roll star, after he collapses in front of his fans at a sell-out performance. 9:30 The Guilty - A trip to Germany casts the statement of a key witness in a disturbing light, and Claire makes a discovery with distressing implications. 10:15 Lateline 10:55 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 11:25 Hustle 12:25 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: “Singles” (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 The Big Bang Theory: The Love Car Displacement 8:00 Talking Language With Ernie Dingo 8:30 Movie: “Valentines Day” (M s) - An ensemble romantic comedy following a group of different couples as they find and lose love in all its many forms over the course of the title holiday. 11:00 Movie: “Spanglish” (M l) - Married couple John and Deborah have their mundane lives changed when they hire a fiery new housekeeper, Flor, who only speaks Spanish. Although John only speaks English he soon finds himself attracted to Flor. 1:30 Movie: “Deliverance” (AV) 3:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 Brand Developers 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 TBA 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 12:00 Hung: We’re Golden - After Ray tells Lydia he’s leaving the business, she takes Ray and Tanya on an unforgettable ride. Darby threatens to leave home, and Lenore confronts Jason about missing a date with a client. 12:30 Movie: “Alien Abduction” - In the middle of a Thanksgiving dinner, a flash of light marks the beginning of a terrifying night for the McPherson family. 2:30 Harry’s Practice 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Dr Oz 5:00 That ‘70s Show

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 Global Village 6:00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Life Beyond The Edge 8:35 First Across Australia: Triumph To Tragedy 9:30 The First World War From Above 10:35 World News Australia Late 11:00 The Feed 11:30 Movie: “Novo” (MA s,n,a) - In French. Graham has total memory loss after an accident. He takes on lovers, but can never remember them and must resort to writing notes on everything. Then one day he recognises his son. A lusty homage to the film Memento. 1:15 Movie: “Inspector Montalbano: Treasure Hunt” (M v,l) 3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 Rage 11:30 QI: Gardens 12:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 19 Canberra Vs West Coast 1:30 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2014 6:00 Football: W-League Finals Series 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin 8:20 Dream Build: Inner House - What do you do with a heritagelisted church, where the heritage requirements dictate that nothing of the new structure can touch the walls of the heritage-listed building? You build an inner house. 8:30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Labours Of Hercules - In an effort to recover his confidence after a rare professional failure, Poirot sets off for the Swiss Alps in pursuit of a missing maid. 10:00 Silent Witness: Bloodlines (Part 1) - When human rights lawyer Anna Sandor calls Harry to Budapest to investigate the death of a client, they start to uncover a sinister underworld conspiracy, putting both their lives in danger. 11:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 11:30 Rage Guest Programmer

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 Alive And Cooking 11:30 Cybershack 12:00 Discover Downunder Summer Series 12:25 The Middle 12:50 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 4:00 The Bottom Line 5:00 Your 4x4 5:30 Musomagic Outback Tracks 6:00 National News Saturday 7:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 TBA 11:30 Movie: “Murder By Numbers” (AV v,a,l,s) - When a dead woman is found in the woods near the river, homicide detectives Mayweather and Kennedy are assigned to the case. 1:50 Movie: “The Driver” (M v) - A man who dresses like an Ivy Leaguer is known for his ability to drive a getaway car in a hold-up. A cop, obsessed with the idea of catching him, sets up a bank robbery with the help of some crooks. 3:35 Extra 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 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Zenon: Z3” (G) - In the third instalment of the Zenon trilogy, everyone’s favourite overachiever Zenon Kar is competing to win the Galactic Teen Supreme contest and celebrate at the Moonstock Festival in the year 2054. 2:30 TBA 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 TBA 12:20 Hung: Money On The Floor - When his shoebox of cash goes missing, Ray goes after the prime suspect: Lenore. Meanwhile, Sandee offers Tanya the opportunity to expand her business. 1:00 Movie: “The Pawn” (AV v) - Lieutenant Ray Harlan returns home to escape his past and find solace with his family. But what he encounters is quite different and cuts to the very core of his existence. 3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 It’s Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 World News 1:00 My Father And The Man In Black 2:35 Ora 2:50 Milos Forman Taking Off In America 3:55 Season At The Juilliard School New York 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 A History Of Ancient Britain 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Nature’s Classroom 8:30 Living With The Amish 9:30 Movie: “Shame” (MA n,a,s) - In New York City, Brandon’s carefully cultivated private life, which allows him to indulge his sexual addiction, is disrupted when his sister arrives unannounced for an indefinite stay 11:20 Movie: “Hunger” (MAV a,n,v) - The final months of Bobby Sands, the Irish Republican Army activist who protested his treatment at the hands of British prison guards with a hunger strike, are chronicled in this historical drama, the first feature film from artist-turned-filmmaker Steve McQueen. 1:05 How To Get More Sex 1:35 Movie: “The Dinner Guest” (PG) 3:05 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: Knaresborough 12:00 Landline 1:00 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2014 6:00 Football: W-League: Semi Final 2 - Highlights 7:00 ABC News 7:30 David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals: Dawn Of The Mammals 8:30 Rake 9:30 The Kangaroo Gang 10:25 Girt By Sea 11:25 Movie: “Play It Again, Sam” (M a,s) - Allan Felix is a neurotic film critic who’s been abandoned by his wife. He seeks fresh companionship with help from the shade of Humphrey Bogart. 12:50 Agatha Christie’s The Secret Adversary 2:45 Dalziel And Pascoe: The Cave Woman 4:30 David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals: Dawn Of The Mammals 5:30 Collectors

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 10:30 Sarah Shark 11:00 TBA 12:00 TBA 1:00 Kellogg’s NutriGrain Ironman Series 3:00 The Block - Fans Vs Faves 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 South Aussie With Cosi 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block - Fans Vs Faves 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 TBA 12:00 Financial Review Sunday 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: Breakout - The Japanese capture a number of Australian soldiers. Spyforce operatives, Erskine and Gunther, are to break these men out of a Japanese holding camp before the Japanese interrogaters learn of Allied troop movements from them. 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 Dr Oz 12:00 TBA 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 11:30 Royal Pains: Manimal - With Dmitry staying at Shadow Pond prior to the summit, it’s up to Hank to make sure the stubborn Russian is properly caring for his diabetes and taking his insulin. 12:30 Hannibal: Aperitif - Unorthodox profiler Will Graham is enlisted by the FBI to catch a serial killer who targets young women. When answers prove elusive, they ask psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter to consult on the case and the mental strain it is causing Will. 1:30 Harry’s Practice 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 House Calls To The Rescue 4:00 Dr Oz 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 2014 Superbike World Championship 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Living Black Conversations 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Archaeology 8:30 Blackout 9:55 Everything And Nothing 11:05 Movie: “Mommo The Bogeyman” (PG) In Turkish. A moving film about two young children caught in a painful family deadlock. Nine-year-old Ahmet and his little sister Ayse are left with their frail grandfather, Hasan, after their father remarries and his new wife rejects them. Due to his failing health, Hasan is faced with the heartbreaking decision of whether to separate the children forever. 12:50 Movie: “Vares: Private Eye” (MAV l,s,v) - In Finnish. 2:35 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 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Dalziel And Pascoe: Heads You Lose 1:15 Movie: “Intolerance” (PG) - A major innovation in the narrative technique of the cinema, these four stories are based on a single theme - social injustice - told in parallel. 4:05 Grand Designs 5:00 Talking Heads / 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: “Wicked Love: The Maria Korp Story” (M v,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 The Block - Fans Vs Faves 8:30 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 Movie: “Patricia Cornwell: At Risk” (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 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 11:45 Parks and Recreation: Soda Tax 12:15 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters - Luke has a shock announcement for Patricia on the day of the wedding. 4:00 Dr Oz: The Revolutionary Cure For Pain (Magnets) - Dr. Oz investigates claims that magnets are changing the face of medicine. 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Titanic: The Mission - Electrics 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 8:35 Stephen Hawking’s Future Universe 9:30 Housos 10:00 Swift And Shift Couriers 10:30 World News Australia Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Clown: Dad’s Last Wish - During an examination of a painful phimosis, Frank learns that he and Mia’s doctor thinks Mia is ‘a nice girl’. Mia don’t see the problem, but Frank insists on being present at Mia’s next visit to the doctor. 12:00 Shorts On Screen 12:35 Derren Brown Investigates 1:30 William Shatner’s Weird Or What? 2:30 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 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Family Confidential 8:30 New Tricks: Where There’s Smoke 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Tim Winton 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: “Jet Storm” (PG) 2:00 Movie: “Second Chorus” (G) 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 19: Canberra Vs West Coast 5:00 Talking Heads / 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: “Before Sunrise” (M l) 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 The Block - Fans Vs Faves 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Discovery Dissapation 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Deception Verification 9:30 2 Broke Girls: And The Big Butt 10:00 2 Broke Girls: And The Cronuts 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Tazed In The Lady Nuts 11:00 Two And A Half Men: Nine Magic Fingers 11:30 Weeds: Vehement V. Vigorous 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: “Schemes” (M s,l,v) 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 Home And Away 9:00 Winners And Losers: Afternoon Delight 10:00 Parenthood: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities 11:00 Scandal: White Hat’s Back On 12:00 Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Reynolds Vs Reynolds Court is in session at Paddy’s Pub as Frank and Dennis present their cases to the rest of the gang. What will the verdict be? 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Dr Oz 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Person Of Interest 2:00 The Long March To Freedom 2:55 Life Is Beautiful 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia Late 11:00 Movie: “The Bridge” (M n,d,v) - Angered by the public’s indifference to worldwide child labour, the killer hijacks a bus full of children. He wants to make the point that people will only sit up and take notice if it’s their own kids involved. To save the children, he demands that five large companies that benefit indirectly from child labour should be set on fire by the general public. 12:05 Undercover Cop: The Mark Kennedy Story 1:35 Destination Australia 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 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

6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Passengers” (M a) 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 The Block - Fans Vs Faves 8:30 TBA 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Backfire 11:30 Dallas: A Call To Arms - Cliff and Ryland put Ewing Energies on the verge of collapse forcing the Ewings to battle back and Christopher gets closer to finding his mother. 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 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: “Running Home” (M v) 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 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 11:40 Olivia Lee: Dirty, Sexy, Funny 12:05 The Cult: The Commencement - The Commencement begins and some mysterious connections are revealed. Michael works to overthrow Edward before it’s too late. But it’s not going to be easy and not everyone will get out alive. 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 Dr Oz 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Korean News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 2013 / 2014 8:00 Weatherwatch 8:05 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Indian Ocean With Simon Reeve 8:35 One Born Every Minute 9:30 Lilyhammer 10:25 World News Australia Late 11:00 Movie: “Gomorrah” (MAV d,v) - In Italian. Based on the book by Roberto Saviano, this is an inside look at Italy’s modern-day crime families, told through the stories of five individuals who think they can make their own compact with the Camorra. 1:25 Movie: “Tokyo Sonata” (M a) - In Japanese, English Subtitles. 3:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

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6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Human Planet 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Talking Heads 1:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 1:30 Would I Lie To You? 2:00 At The Movies 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 Golf: Women’s Australian Open 2014 6:05 Grand Designs 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Food 8:30 Kids On Speed? 9:30 Trust Me I’m A Doctor 10:25 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:25 Movie: “Marathon Man” (M l,n,s,v) - A Columbia graduate student unknowingly gets caught up in a terrifying nightmare masterminded by a Nazi fugitive. 1:25 Movie: “Advise and Consent” (PG) 3:40 Trust Me I’m A Doctor 4:30 Grand Designs 5:30 Talking Heads

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ABC News 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL Spicks And Specks The Moodys: Bridget’s Surprise 40th Adam Hills: The Last Leg Would I Lie To You? Lateline The Business The Straits: Poison Movie: “Expresso Bongo” (PG) Movie: “The Squeaker” (PG) Football: W-League: Semi Finals 1 & 2 - Highlights Eggheads

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CROSSWORD No. 185

SUDOKU No. 185

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AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) A very close friendship will give you muchneeded support. You need an extra boost of confidence at the moment, and this person knows exactly how to reassure you. Romance. The Moon/Pluto Midpoint moving through your sign will bring about some personal changes. This will put you on better footing!

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A plan which seems promising will have to be modified before it will actually work. Don’t be too slow to update your ideas. Additionally, remember to incorporate the opinions of others. Romance. You will have a very pleasant surprise early this week. It will not come from the person you expect, however.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

FOR KIDS

If you feel that someone is wasting your time you will not forgive them in a hurry. There isn’t any good reason for spending precious time on senseless things. Romance. Your good mood will help to pull your partner out of a difficult patch. Do your best not to fall back on old habits. You need to move forward!

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) You may be itching to go through old memorabilia. Spend time this week going through old pictures and letters. It will surely put a smile on your face! Romance. You will need to spend some time by yourself this week. Reassure your partner that there isn’t anything wrong, but that you need to regroup.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) You need to relax this week. There has been too much stress in your life lately. Take time to unwind and gather your thoughts. Try to do something enjoyable that you have never done before. Romance. Don’t lose your cool just because things don’t quite go according to plan. Things will work out eventually.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

Your confidence is soaring this week at work and it should be! You are in demand and are able to command almost any situation. Good job! Romance. Your relationship will soon be in very good shape. A meeting of minds will help you to sort out a lingering disagreement. Be sure to be flexible!

FINDWORD No. 185 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

Once you have started something, it is difficult to stop you! This momentum will be very valuable this week. Keep it going! Romance. A journey away from home will help to give your relationship an unexpected boost. It may be difficult to return to work because you will consistently daydream about your trip!

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) A new venture will get underway. Things won’t go quite the way you expect, but don’t give up. Soon you’ll be able to relax. Romance. Concerns for financial security will be important in your relationship over the next week. Get things under control. Don’t expect your partner to do the same if you don’t!

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LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) Events will work in your favour this week and you could get the credit. This will improve your reputation and will make you more popular amongst friends. Romance. You will be in the mood for a wild fling. This may be “easier said than done”, however. Don’t get into something you aren’t comfortable with!

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) You will need to keep better track of your finances. You have enough coming in, but you are not sure how much you have going out. Stop spending frivolously. Romance. Your partner will appreciate your willingness to help out during a difficult time. Give them your all and you’ll receive something in return.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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The best revenge is massive success.

–Frank Sinatra

SOLUTIONS No. 185

A deal which you have been waiting for will soon come along. Don’t dither or you will miss this opportunity. There are many who are waiting for the same chance! Romance. You may have to be more encouraging to a new admirer. This person will be very shy. Interestingly, this personality type may fit you perfectly!

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Don’t allow yourself to be led astray. You will need to think very clearly before committing yourself. Talking to someone who has been in the same situation would be best. Romance. Your partner will be very impressed by your work ethic and consistent energy. Overall, you balance each other out well.

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NEWS

Fewer cyclones, but bigger blows

Sea-level rise - cheaper to prepare than repair

Iama, 2011 flooding. AN INTERNATIONAL study predicts the cost of adapting to sea level rise, while expensive, will be much cheaper than repairing damage after flooding. The PNAS Journal reports coastal flood damages are expected to increase significantly during the 21st century as sea levels rise and socio-economic development increases the number of people

and value of assets in the coastal floodplain areas. Climate models have found that a possible sea-level rise of up to 1.23 metres by the year 2100 may lead to the flooding of up to 4.6 per cent of the global population. Estimates of future damages and adaptation costs are essential for supporting efforts to reduce

emissions driving sea-level rise as well as for designing strategies to adapt to increasing coastal flood risk. The paper presents such estimates derived by taking into account a wide range of uncertainties in socioeconomic development, sea-level rise, continental topography data, population data, and adaptation strategies.

AFTER Cyclone Dylan pounded the Queensland coast last month, researchers from James Cook University in Cairns have confirmed that tropical cyclone activity in both Western Australia and Queensland is at its lowest activity for many centuries. That’s the good news from research by postgraduate research student Jordahna Haig, published this week in the science journal Nature. The downside is that the findings are in close agreement with several recent studies that predict that climate change will bring a reduction in the number of tropical cyclones, but an increase in their intensity. Ms Haig’s findings are based on a study of ancient cyclone records, found in slowgrowing stalagmites in limestone caves. “Stalagmites grow up from the cave floor, as rainwater containing dissolved limestone drips down from the cave ceiling,” Ms Haig’s academic supervisor and co-author Professor Jon Nott said. “Because tropical cyclone rainwater has a different isotope chemistry compared to other rain, we can distinguish cyclonic events in the growth layers of the stalagmites. “By analysing the chemistry in each stalagmite layer, which is about one tenth of a millimetre thick, we can assemble records of cyclones going back 1500 to 2000 years ago.” Working in JCU’s Centre for Tropical Sustainability Sciences, Ms Haig matched the isotope records with the Bureau of Meteorology’s relatively recent records, and generated a Cyclone Activity Index. “The index shows that current seasonal cyclone activity is at its lowest in Western Australia since 500 AD. In Queensland, this is the quietest period since about 1400 AD.” Professor Nott said. While that might seem like good news, these results are in close agreement with several recent studies that predict that global change will result in cyclones being less frequent but of greater intensity.

“We can’t be certain that this lull in cyclone activity is due to climate change,” Professor Nott said. “What we can say is that our results do more than just mirror those forecasts. Our findings suggest that climate change might be influencing cyclone patterns several decades earlier than was previously predicted.” Professor Nott said the study published in Nature last week also confirmed earlier research indicating that the last 40 to 100 years of cyclone activity in northern Australia represented a relatively quiet period in the longer-term history of cyclones in the region. “We can see in the stalagmites that this decline began about 40 years ago. “These results confirm that Queensland’s coastal development guidelines are based on an unrepresentative period. “Buildings and infrastructure on lowlying coastal land in northern Queensland face a higher storm-surge risk than our planners and development authorities have allowed for. We would encourage planners and authorities to consider the many centuries of records we can extract from the geological record. “This is data that should be considered very seriously as Queensland is ramping up for more coastal development with fewer safeguards. “Certainly those proposing to build a $4.2 billion resort casino on very low-lying coastal land on the north side of Cairns would do well to consider a future in which our cyclones are more likely to be category four and five.”

Northern Aust. submission deadline FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch is reminding Torres Strait and Cape York individuals and organisations that they have until Monday, February 17 to make a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia. “I know it’s a busy time in the New Year but I really don’t want Far North Queenslanders to miss out on having input at this important stage,” said Mr Entsch, who is Chair of the Joint Select Committee. Submissions should address the Terms of Reference, in that the Committee is specifically looking to; • examine the potential for development of the region’s mineral, energy, agricultural, tourism, defence and other industries; • provide recommendations to: • enhance trade and other investment links with the Asia-Pacific; • establish a conducive regulatory, taxation and economic environment; • address impediments to growth; • set conditions for private investment and innovation; and • identify the critical economic and Page 18 Torres News

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social infrastructure needed to support the long term growth of the region, and ways to support planning and investment in that infrastructure. Mr Entsch and the Committee will travel extensively in April and May holding public consultation sessions. The Committee is due to deliver its final report and recommendations to the Parliament in mid-July Submitters are encouraged to read the information on preparing a submission available on the committee website before lodging their submission. This can be found at: h t t p : / / w w w. a p h . g o v. a u / parliamentary_business/ committees/house_of_representatives_ committees?url=jscna/index.htm The Committee would prefer submissions to be emailed to jscna@aph.gov.au. Alternatively, they can be sent on disk or USB as a Word document or PDF to: Committee Secretary Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia PO Box 6021 Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600

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ROTARYCLUB CLUBMEETINGS MEETINGS TI TI ROTARY Thursday Island Thursday Island Rotary Rotary ClubClub Meets at 7am Meets at 7.00am Friday Morning Breakfast Friday Morning Breakfast Meeting Meeting at the Grand Hotel at Federal Hotel. Visitors Welcome. Visitors welcome! Inquiries 4069 1531 Inquiries 0438 747 853

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• $29.91 (gross) per hour • Full-time, Fixed Term 6 months PCYC Queensland requires a highly motivated and reliable person to coordinate sport and recreational programs within the Horn Island local Indigenous community. The Senior Indigenous Community Sport and Recreation Coordinator will primarily be responsible for the effective management of sporting and recreational facilities, activities, budgets, programming and the supervision of relevant staff. This will include working collaboratively with local Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other interest groups to ensure that the sport and recreational programs being delivered are addressing the needs of the local community and that they align with the Horn Island Community Plan. To apply or for more information please email nicole.assan@pcyc.org.au APPLICATIONS CLOSE: FEBRUARY 14, 2014 Police-Citizen Youth Clubs

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CLASSIFIEDS DATE CLAIMER Thursday Island Cemetery. Phone Mrs Katy Uta on 0455 602 351 for more information.

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FAMILIES, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS from Darnley Island Torres Strait down to Melbourne Victoria. THE LUI and extended Families would like to say AU ESSWOW - PRAPA BIG ESSO, KAIMA ESSO – THANK YOU for your

kind thoughts, monetary and floral contributions, prayers, sympathy cards, phone calls and support during the recent passing of our dearly loved one.

THANK YOU to the medical staff of Med4 Cairns Base Hospital for your kind services. - Bel Lui

To our mainland, and our kemerr-kemerr Erub families ged-ge AU ESSWOW, also

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TORRES STRAIT ISLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL NOTICE OF MEETINGS - 2014 In accordance with s257(3)(b) of the Local Government Act Regulation 2012 (Qld), the Council resolved the following Dates, Times and Venue for its meetings of Council.

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18 & 19 February 2014 18 & 19 March 2014 15 & 16 April 2014 20 & 21 May 2014 17 & 18 June 2014 15 & 16 July 2014 19 & 20 August 2014 16 & 17 September 2014 21 & 22 October 2014 18 & 19 November 2014 9 & 10 December 2014

Iama Community Poruma Community Mabuiag Community Boigu Community Warraber Community Erub Community Masig Community St. Pauls Community Dauan Community Kubin Community Hammond Community

Iama Rural Transaction Centre Olandi Pearson Community Hall Mabuiag Community Hall Boigu Community Hall Aka GinGin Multi-Purpose Centre Saam Karem Beizam Sporting Centre Masig Community Hall St. Pauls Community Hall Dauan Community Hall Kubin Community Hall Hammond Community Hall

General public are welcome to attend. Any Public wishing to make a deputation/representation must in writing give notice to Council’s Chief Executive Officer two weeks prior to the meeting. Contact: John Scarce, Chief Executive Officer, Torres Strait Island Regional Council PO Box 7336, Cairns, QLD, 4870

Cape York Land Council NOTICE OF AUTHORISATION MEETINGS 1. MEMBERS OF THE CLAIM GROUP FOR THE ANKAMUTHI PEOPLE NATIVE TITLE DETERMINATION APPLICATION QUD 6158/98 2. ALL SEVEN RIVERS ANKAMUTHI PEOPLE LOCATION: NEW MAPOON COMMUNITY HALL, NEW MAPOON 9AM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 AND THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014 1. The meeting is open to all Aboriginal people who hold or may hold native title over all lands and waters claimed to be native title lands and waters of the Seven Rivers Ankamuthi people including members of the Claim Group for the Ankamuthi People Native Title Determination Application QUD 6158/98 (“Ankamuthi 1998 Claim”). 2. The purpose of the meeting is to:-

Undertake Open Coxswain and MED III Ticket training as part of the 3rd round of the Torres Strait Marine Safety Program. Focus: To complete all units necessary on board the chartered vessel MV Elizabeth E II in order to gain a National Commercial Operation recognized ticket. Those selected will have shown a strong interest in partaking in the commercial maritime industry and will have considerable boating experience. Please send expressions of interest to: E-mail: Adrian.davidson@amsa.gov.au or uel.bani@amsa.gov.au Phone: (07) 4090 3079 Or visit the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Office at Shop 2, 82 Douglas Street, Thursday Island.

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C) Authorise the removal of deceased applicants and add further Named Applicants for the Ankamuthi 1998 Claim and authorise the same Named Applicants for the New Claim and any combination or consolidation of the Ankamuthi 1998 Claim and the New Claim;

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D) Authorise the combination or consolidation of the 1998 Ankamuthi Claim with the New Claim, subject to Federal Court approval so there is only one Seven Rivers Ankamuthi combined or consolidated native title determination application;

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i. Effecting any reduction of the claim area(s);

Though this meeting is not arranged by Cape York Land Council, it will assist with the provision of limited administrative support for the meeting. Queries should be directed to Vanda Ines on freecall 1800 623 548 or on 4053 9222.

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Kubin Community Thursday 20 February Mabuiag Island Friday 21 February

ii. Continuing to act in the event of the death or incapacity of any such Named Applicants; iii. Making decisions by majority votes where consensus cannot be achieved.

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B) Authorise a new Native Title Determination Application (now called “the New Claim”) on behalf of all Seven Rivers Ankamuthi People over the area shown on the map below which it is proposed to excise from the area of the Northern Cape York Group #1 Native Title Determination Application (QUD157/2011);

E) Authorise the Named Applicants to do all things necessary in relation to the 1998 Ankamuthi Claim and the New Claim and any combination or consolidation thereof including but without limiting the generality thereof;

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NEWS

New books of Torres Strait languages By TEGAN IDAI

ABOVE: Annie Gela and Nyoka Hatfield. BELOW: Books.

A SERIES of five Torres Strait Language booklets were released in Rockhampton late last year at the Rockhampton Leagues Club. It covers the five Torres Strait dialects: Kala Kawaw Ya, Meriam Mir, Kala Lagau Ya, Erub Kriol / Yumpla Tok, Mualgal Kriol / Yumpla Tok. The Launch started with a Hymn Sung by those in attendance. Welcome to Country was performed by guest speaker Nyoka Hatfield - Darumbal Aboriginal Elder & Darumbal Aboriginal Language Speaker. The open and welcome was carried by Jason Gela - SAIMA TSI Corp chairperson. Guest speaker Patrick Whap discussed Torres Strait Islander Languages on behalf of FATSILC (Federation of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Languages & Culture). Anne Gela then gave an over view of the work that went into putting the book together and publishing it. Patrick Whap then officially launched the booklets Books are available for purchase. If anybody would like to purchase, they are available from SAIMA TSI Corp Rockhampton. They cost $30 each. Or the set can be for purchased for $120. Please contact SAIMA to order. Ph: (07)49229280. Email: saima.corp@bigpond.com

ABOVE: Elders Jack Gela, Zipporah Whap, Wazan Dau. BELOW: SAIMA Staff.

West Papuans ‘beaten and had guns held to head’ in military operation From the GuardianAustralia VILLAGERS in a remote West Papuan town have described being beaten and having guns pointed at their heads during a “terrifying” police and military operation at a local church. One victim, who spoke to Guardian Australia but asked not to be named because of fear for his safety, said Indonesian police and military officers herded villagers into a church in Dondobaga, in the mountainous Puncak Jaya region of West Papua, early on a Sunday morning and told them they would be killed. Villagers were woken and ordered to enter the church at 3am, according to the victim. There they were interrogated about their involvement with the separatist Free Papua Movement (OPM), threatened and beaten with the butts of rifles, he said. “At 3am the military woke us up and ordered all of us to enter the church building. At 10am we were ordered to return outside to the churchyard and there we crouched for two hours. “One by one we … were interrogated in the yard of the church. After two hours [the soldiers] told us, ‘close your eyes’. They were going to shoot [us].” The victim said the villagers were saved by a military commander who “came from behind and said

‘stop!’”. “Because of that we were saved.” “We had closed our eyes as the soldiers were going to shoot.” “We were … surrounded by soldiers who were using guns,” he said. “We were all terrified.” The victim said at least 200 police and army personnel were involved in the alleged operation and that seven villagers were arrested. “They were beaten up then taken away to the place of detention at the military post.” Among those detained were a church minister, office workers and local government department bureaucrats, he said. The victim said he and other villagers were kicked and beaten with rifle butts while detained in the church until midday on Sunday, January 26, and that they remained “very scared”. “The situation is not suitable yet to go into the town. The community is empty. There are five churches and they are also now empty,” he said when Guardian Australia spoke to him. Two families were also forced at gunpoint to burn down their own houses, he said. Guardian Australia approached the Indonesian embassy in Canberra about the alleged incidents, but a spokesperson declined to comment. The chief of Puncak Jaya police, Marselis Sarimin, denied there was a siege at

the church and said reports about violent conduct on behalf of the armed forces had been “exaggerated”. Sarimin said he and other officers were at the church in Dondobaga early on 26 January morning to investigate reports that someone had entered the building carrying a weapon. He said three people were arrested for questioning during the investigation but they had since been released. “There were not seven people, they were only three people. The first one was released that day. The second was released the next day. There’s no proof of anything that has been said. We released them all,” he told Guardian Australia. He denied civilians had been beaten and threatened at gunpoint. “If there are stories around the community that there was torture, it’s lies,” he said. “The news is exaggerated.” Sarimin said the town had since returned to normal. “The community here is as usual. They hear gunshots but that’s usual here, because there’s a TPN/ OPM base here,” he said. “I have worked in this area for five years now, so I know the reality. There’s no problem here.” The alleged incident took place a day after members of the OPM attacked a local Indonesian military post and stole weapons and set alight a military vehicle. A soldier and a member

of the OPM were then killed in a shootout, a local military commander told Indonesian media. Other reports said three guerrillas were killed in the fighting. The OPM, which is waging an armed struggle for independence in West Papua, has claimed full responsibility for the attack on the military post and said the targeting of civilians is unwarranted. “We carried out all the actions as acts of resistance in Puncak Jaya, to decide

our own destiny. It wasn’t the community and church minister who they viciously treated that carried out those acts,” a spokesperson for the OPM, Yunus Enumbi,

told West Papuan news outlet Jubi. “The church leader has never taught us to resist [the Indonesian government]. Those who are

carrying out the true resistance are the TPN/OPM. We will not run away. We are at our headquarters. Come if you want and face us,” he said.

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Boigu hosts basketball Grand Final RIGHT ABOVE: Smith Banu, Billy Dau and Eric Peter. RIGHT BELOW: Stephanie Pabai doing the presentation speech, Melanie Anau and Elder Ruth Tom presenting participation awards. FAR RIGHT: Councillor Dimas Toby presenting Serah Tom with a ‘2014 player of the carnival trophy’.

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Badu’s Willy Nona plays for W. A. From Page 24 >> In November, 2013, Willy travelled to Badu and loved it. “I went fishing, hunting and looking for turtles and caught up with family and friends,” he said. In June, 2013, Willy lined up for Badu Island side Koey Buay Wagadagam which lost the final of the Island of Origin Series 36-18 to Argun Warriors at the Joe Mairu Memorial Oval. “I lined up on the wing and it was good,” he said. The Nona family is one of the biggest on Badu and has members around the Torres Strait and indeed relatives living in many North Queensland towns and beyond. Willy’s cousin, Bobby Nona. was named in the First Nations Goannas rugby league side to play NRL Club the Newcastle Knights last Saturday (Note subs: February 8) at Hunter Stadium. That was a climax to the week-long Festival of Rugby League which has been run in place of the traditional All Stars which is being rested for 2014.

Funding for Torres Strait sportspeople From Page 24 >> Grants of $500 are awarded to individuals and $3000 to teams, with a maximum of one grant per year. “There are three funding rounds open each year but in recent times, we’ve received very few applications from the regional areas of Cape York and the Torres Strait,” Mr Entsch said. “There is such talent in the Torres Strait and I really want to encourage our young sporting stars who have qualified for state or national championships to grab the opportunity. Plus, I know that families who are facing high cost of living pressures could really use the extra assistance.” Grant applications for the final round in 201314 must be received by 28 February. For more information on the Local Sporting Champions Grants, application forms and criteria, visit http://www. ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/ local_sporting_champions

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Boigu hosts Grand Final By TANAIO ANAU

BOIGU held its 2014 Basketball Grand Final last month which saw six teams battle it out. Stephanie Pabai and Melanie Anau hosted the Boigu Basketball Carnival over two months which finished with the Grand ABOVE: Men’s champs: WiiWiith Boys. BELOW: Men’s Runners-Up: Pompo Knight Boys. Final on January 22 at the Boigu Recreational Hall. The Grand Final was followed by a free sausage sizzle and a blue light disco. Special thanks goes to Malu Kiyay Ngurpay Lag, Boigu Regional Council and community for their support throughout the carnival. TEAMS Men Champs: WiiWiith Boys Runners-Up: Pompo Knight Boys Third: All Stars Ladies Champs: Unknown Tiddas Runners-Up: Daudau Gammas Third: Terminators

Ladies; Champs: Unknown Tiddas. More photos Page 22. Ladies’ Runners-Up: Daudai Gammas.

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Funding for Torres Strait sportspeople

FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch is urging promising young sportspeople in the Torres Strait to make the most of funding opportunities available through the Federal Government. The Local Sporting Champions (LSC) program provides financial support for young people who are participating in state, national and international sporting championships as an athlete, coach or official. “This program recognises that young people find it difficult to meet the ongoing - and significant - costs associated with taking part in sporting competitions, particularly those from regional areas,” Mr Entsch said. “The LSC grants are run by the Australian Sports Commission and are designed to help young people pursue their sporting dreams.” There are a range of criteria that applicants must fulfil, including that they must be aged 12-18 at the time of the sporting championship, be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, be participating in an official championship and live more than 125km from the venue. Exclusions include club or state teams that are travelling overseas, local and regional competitions, indigenous only sport competitions and teams and ‘friendly’ competitions. << Continued Page 22

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Badu fast bowler Willy Nona plays for WA in Imparja Cup By ALF WILSON

Willy Nona sends down a thunderbolt last year against South Australia.

NOT much cricket is played on Badu Island which is a rugby league stronghold, but fast bowler Willy Nona with Badu heritage will line up for Western Australia at the Imparja Cup in Alice Springs from February 9 to 15. Indigenous teams representing all states and territories in Australia, as well as major centres and communities of the Northern Territory, come together in Alice Springs for the annual Imparja Cup. Various competition formats are played, including Twenty/20, 40 overs per side and Super 8s. The Imparja Cup gives players the opportunity to participate in a strong competition and provides a platform which helps promote the game in communities. For the 28-year-old Willy it will be his third time representing WA where he works at Mt Tom Price. The right handed opening

bowler will be an integral part of the Western Australian bid for glory especially after he was named in the 2013 carnival All Stars side. Speaking to the Torres News from his WA home on February 3, Willy said he was looking forward to the carnival. “I have been getting a few wickets and making some runs for my club side here in the Fortescue Cricket Association,” he said. As a genuine bonus Willy is a punishing middle-to-late order batsman putting him in the all-rounder category. Willy is proud of his Torres Strait Island heritage. His mother is Marie Nona lives on Badu Island and is a sister of the late and great Badu Council Chairman Jack Ahmat. His late father William Nona passed away several years ago. Willy loves his cricket and still tries to get back to Badu when time and holidays permit. << Continued Page 22

Willy Nona at the 2013 Imparja Cup in Alice Springs under the Torres Strait flag.

Jesse first Aussie to win Super Bowl ring By MARK BOUSEN TORRES Strait’s Jesse Williams became the first Australian to win an American Football (gridiron) Super Bowl ring last week . . . and he didn’t have to play at any time during the season. Sidelined with a season-long knee injury, Jesse was still a member of the Seattle Seahawks’ squad who demolished red-hot favourites Denver Broncos 43-8 in New York last Monday (Australian time). J e s s e ’ s Tw i t t e r account has been inundated with congratulatory messages, including some from prominent Australian sportspeople, including Jarryd Hayne (NRL), Nic Naitanui (AFL) and Brendan Fevola (former AFL super star). Defensive lineman Jesse, 23, was placed on the injured reserve list on August 26 last year, meaning he would sit out the season. Jesse, known as Tha Monsta, was heavily tipped to be a first-round draft pick in last year’s NFL draft, but was shunned by teams and eventually was picked up in round five at selection Page 24 Torres News

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137 by the Seahawks. Jesse stands at 193cm and weighs about 145kg. He signed a $US2.37 million contract, well below the $20-25 million he would have attracted as a first-round choice. It is widely believed teams were concerned

about his troublesome knee problems, sustained during a stellar career with the Alabama Crimson Tide in the U.S. College season. Jesse started in the Seahawks’ first preseason game, but didn’t play again.

The Seahawks, who have about 80 players on their roster., joined the NFL in 1976 and are owned by Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft. The Super Bowl victory was the Seahawks’ first, having lost previously in 2005.

FOUND THIS THING: Jesse Williams with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, awarded to the winning Super Bowl team. Jesse said on his Twitter account of the photo - Found This Thing. Photo came from Jesse’s Twitter account.