Torres News Edition_47_01 September 2022

Thursday, 1 September 2022

Stories and events of the Kaurareg homeland of Kaiwalagal, the Torres Strait homeland and Cape York homelands of the Anggamuthi, Atambaya, Wuthathi, Yadhaykenu and Gudang Peoples.

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TSC struggles Lorenzo all-round winner as with ‘evolving NPA saddles up for rodeo fun economic pressures’ Preparation of the Torres Shire Council’s Budget for 2022-2023, adopted in July this year, was already challenging before the cost of delivering basic goods and services rose again due to a number of factors, the Council says in a statement released late on Monday afternoon.

“After the budget was adopted SeaSwift increased their prices by 14.2 per cent from 1 September 2022, which, in turn has a cost impact on our Shire and on the delivery of infrastructure and other programs,” they said.

“Council was mindful of a number of economic factors that contribute to financial sustainability in setting this year’s budget, not least of which is the additional cost of delivering this infrastructure, above the cost of goods and services.

“Currently the cost allowance is 70 per cent (x 1.70) on top of purchase prices, a figure accepted by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority as representative of actual local costs.

“…Council is in a challenging position with this budget of having to do more with less.”

Mayor Yen Loban said the Budget’s focus was always about reflecting the Council’s strategic direction while aiming to minimise any financial burden to the community.

“In adopting its budget Council has made a deliberate decision to continue to focus on infrastructure for the coming year” he said.

“Council continues to advocate on behalf of our community regarding the high costs of living that places a financial burden on the local community.”

He said they were mindful of their obligation to deliver essential services such as roads, water, sewerage, rubbish collection and waste management “during an evolving fiscal environment”.

He said he looked forward to speaking with the Premier of Queensland regarding these matters and others during the Cabinet’s visit to Waiben next week.

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Vet clinic success and a new space for Animal Support group IN GOOD HANDS: Vet Amelia Zakiewicz giving dog Maggie a check up.

SUPPORT: Volunteer Annabelle Orr and Warren Entsch.

The Thursday Island Animal Support Group Inc (TIASG) hosted another successful vet clinic this week.

In three days the vets saw 88 animals providing desexing, microchipping and vaccinations.

TIASG President Sonia Einersen said the community was embracing the frequent access to free vet services provided by the group.

“This is the fourth vet clinic we have run on TI, and every visit we see more animals,” she said.

“We are particularly excited about this visit as it is the first time we have used our new clinic space, a re-purposed shipping container.

“We were successful in obtaining a $15,000 Stronger Communities Round 7 grant.

“Member for Leichardt, Mr Warren Entsch MP supported our application and it was great to show him the new facility just after it arrived.

“He also met some of the pups that will benefit from a purpose-built clinic.

“We’ve had amazing support from local businesses in fitting out the electricity, plumbing and air-conditioning.

“The group’s partnership with Vets Beyond Borders and the Animal Welfare League Queensland ensures the community has access to more regular vet visits and low or no cost.”

Given how small TIASG was, Sonia said it was great to be able to work with larger organisations to access medications and treatments for free to share with the community.

“They have relationships with the big drug companies which we just can’t develop ourselves,” she said.

The next clinic is scheduled for the end of November and is already fully subscribed for volunteer vet staff.

Don’t forget: even if the vets aren’t on the island, TIASG is still able to assist with flea, tick and worming products.

They also provide assistance with sick or injured animals.

CARING FOR HER PET: Flora Majid, her dog Bro and Vets Beyond Borders vet nurses.

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Meriba Ged Ngalpun Mab open for locally-led business The new Meriba Ged Ngalpun Mab (MGNM) offices, opened and blessed last Friday, will be the leading administration space for Gur A Baradharaw Kod (GBK) Torres Strait Sea and Land Council’s delivery of the region’s Community Development Program (CDP).

It will be the first time CDP delivery will be led locally, instead of out of Cairns.

Primarily a collective representation of Native Title Body Corporates and Land Trust memberships, GBK

have ended their Joint Venture relationship with My Pathways and taken on this new role and responsibility through the administrative arm of MGNM. MGNM CEO Marcella Ketchell said with new structures and a vision in place, projects assigned to MGNM would build capacity and skills capability, not only for staff on the ground, but also for CDP participants, jobseekers, and local employers.

She said an innovative 5-Cluster Model meant their 44 staff members – all of whom were First

Nations – could utilise their fullest potential.

“MGNM have a strong vision to build leadership in the region,” she said.

“Leadership roles that initially functioned out of Cairns will now be based in Torres Strait.

“Our new structures and programs will empower our people to design, deliver, and implement services and programs that benefit our people.”

“This is the first time a program of this calibre has been delivered by a community-controlled organisation in Torres Strait.

“First Nations people in Torres Strait will have more say as to how the services are being delivered for our communities and have the opportunity to provide feedback, input and advice as to how it can benefit our people at grassroots level.”

GBK Chairperson and Executive Director Ned David said there were a range of activities GBK had been fortunate to

taken on, to build the organisation’s capability along the way.

“This allows us to do a range of different things to build staff and the Board’s capacity,” Mr David said.

“I am hoping that as we build our organisation, my role in the capacity of senior staff member will diminish to allow a leading space of

administration to be given to another staff member and allow a clear separation between the Board and administration.”

MGNM will run information sessions in communities in coming days to talk about how CDP works, how it can support local employers, how it provides in-work support for jobseekers,

and discuss activity ideas.

They said they would be seeking expressions of interest for Casual Activity Supervisors, Community Liaison Officers, Employment Officers and more roles in the coming weeks.

For more information on MGNM services you can contact the Waiben office on 07 4212 0000, or your local office.

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FATHER’S DAY Authentic Torres Strait Art & Gifts waiben mgnm staff: in front of their new office: front row L-R Marcella Ketchell (MGNM CEO), Mavis Whap Gladys Laifoo, Atelaite Tuqiri, Kimberley Yorkston; back row L-R Chanice Mayor, MJ Peters, Jodi Mills, James Binjuda, Frank Morseu.

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In other Torres Shire Council news...

Mayor Loban has apologised to the community for the Council’s “hard decision” to postpone the Winds of Zenadth Festival to 30 May – 2 June next year.

“Council has encountered a number of obstacles that have

significantly impacted on the scope, scale and timing,” he told 4MW on Tuesday morning.

He said they were sorry for any inconvenience.

“Council acknowledges that many of our community members, particularly from the outer islands, have been preparing to be a part of the Festival,” he said.

“The logistical issues encountered have been beyond the Council’s control and we thank you for your understanding.”

Torres Shire Council’s budget is open for public inspection at the Council Office.

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BY KENNY BEDFORD From little things big things grow is an expression now permanently etched in the minds of many as part of the song written and first performed in 1993 by Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody, nearly 20 years ago.

It tells the story of the courage of Vincent Lingiari leading his people, the Gurindji, to strike against British Lord Vesty and associated authorities of the time,

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Gurindji anniversary celebrated in protest for the return of his people’s land. This nine-year stand by the Gurindji resulted in the eventual hand back of their land with the symbolic gesture a handful of soil exchanged between Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and Lingiari.

The annual Freedom Day Festival at Kalkarinji over the last weekend of August every year marks this historic resistance and outcome, which was

and still is considered to be the birthplace of the Land Rights movement in Australia.

Within hours of returning to Darwin from supporting our Masig celebration of selfdetermination last week, Bala Thomas Mayor and his family packed up their caravan and hit the road to Kalkarindji.

A record number of over 2000 visitors and political leaders from

across Australia gathered at the Festival this year.

Other festival activities included community forums, cultural tours and evening concerts including Coloured Stone, Frank Yamma, Saltwater Band, Paul Kelly and Toni Childs.

It was a special return trip for Thomas, as he was to deliver the Vincent Lingiari Lecture on Country, at the Festival.

As a proud Torres

Strait Islander, he absolutely rose to the occasion and delivered an inspiring speech that centred around the upcoming referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. He was acknowledged with a rousing standing ovation.

The day before, Thomas had also delivered the Uluru Statement from the Heart, literally verbatim, to close off the Festival march and opening ceremony.

Proud Torres Strait Islander: Thomas Mayor, with his wife Melanie, and his two youngest children, William and Ruby Mayor.

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This afternoon, I will speak to the greatness of Vincent Lingiari’s legacy.

I will speak about what we can learn from what happened after the handful of sand, and how we can complete the Gurindji dream – to make Australia a place where First Nations people can live on our land our way.

I will speak to why we must enshrine a Voice to Parliament, so that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can be heard as a chorus, so we can no longer be ignored.

So our nation can come together – stronger than before – from whatever backgrounds we come from - living together as mates.

Let us remember Vincent Lingiari, a man who dared pursue a dream to live on Gurindji land, the Gurindji way.

A visionary man who dared to pursue a dream of a new relationship with broader Australia – one where First Nations people and kartiya [white man] could live as mates.

Let us learn from his legacy as we continue our walk toward our rightful place in our country.

to tell a story of paternalistic policy, misdirected funds and missed targets, the gap widens, communities languish and the wider public ask where all this Let us have courage, as money is going.

Lingiari did.

Yet Tony Abbott told the The entire nation should Australian people that our learn about the story of Vincent poverty is a lifestyle choice.

Lingiari and the Wave Hill Governments don’t rise or fall Walk-Off. because of their track record in The Gurindji story is Indigenous affairs. synonymous with other There is no accountability for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander struggles throughout this how they have failed us. country.

A Voice to Parliament will There are many times our amplify our solutions instead of people have demonstrated the Parliament amplifying our courage and tenacity in powerful problems for political gain and to moments of unity. create cover for their failures.

Our people have made many I say to fellow First Nations statements and petitions as well. people, let’s back ourselves in to All of these actions were taken win this referendum – let’s take a by our Elders in the hope that we hold of this once-in-a-generation could achieve fairness, equality opportunity, as our Elders did in and, generously, a unified future 1967. with broader Australia.

Let us step up in our All of these statements and communities, our towns and petitions called for political cities, wherever we are. representation – we have learnt Let’s have courage, like over and over again that the key Lingiari did, to take our kartiya to our hopes is to establish a Voice that is heard. mates by the hand as we lead them back through the And as we wonder why Constitutional door together. closing the gap reports continue

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‘What can we do?’ – D-G visits outer islands

By Jillian Bowie Listening to organisations, leadership and grassroots individuals, and seeing for himself how his department might play a part in helping people in their efforts to get to where they want to go in their lives, was on the agenda of Director-General of the Department of Seniors, Disability Services, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (DSDSATSIP) Dr Chris Sarra when he travelled with a group of delegates to the outer islands of Zenadth Kes last week.

He went with with his Deputy DG Kathy Parton, Youth Justice Deputy DG Phillip Brooks, and Thursday Island DSDSATSIP Office Manager Danny Morseu.

The team travelled to Masig on to attend the 85th Anniversary of the 1937 Masig Conference of Councillors, followed by visits to Mer, Badhu, Saibai and Poruma.

He visited several organisations, community groups and schools and said he was humbled and inspired by the experience, particularly when he attended the Masig Conference that revisited the historical account of the First Council Meeting in 1937.

Dr Sarra said leadership in the Torres Strait was very strong and had a good sense of direction.

He said his and DSDSATIP’s role was to serve and to see what they could do as a department.

“As an Aboriginal man running this department, I acknowledge our history as we are anchored by our past and the wisdom and efforts of our old people,” he said.

“I understand very well how important that is to get a feel for where we are presently at, and to know the kind of future we are heading towards,” he said.

He said each community had their own nuances and issues, as well as certain similarities linking them.

“What is consistent is the passion and desire to be self-determined,” said Dr Sarra.

“I spent a long time in education where we always talked about being strong, being smart.

“I had the privilege of visiting some schools.

“We saw children working hard in the classroom, and we saw the culture, language, and dance vibrant and flourishing.

“It was great to see that sense of being strong and smart being lived and breathed right here in the Torres Strait – it’s pretty special actually.

“I stand on the shoulders of our old people who talked about Treaty, truth-telling, and having a voice on how local service delivery is done.

“And now I sit in this role, not forgetting where I have come from.

TIME ON THE GROUND: Dr Chris Sarra spending some quality time with Tagai Badhu Campus staff.

L–R: Paula Tweedie (Head of Campus), Cydonia Yorkston (District Relieving Teacher), Geiza Stow (Student Welfare Officer) & Dr Sarra.

“I am part of a government that has shown it has the courage to go down the truth-telling and healing path and get on a Pathway to Treaty.

“I am optimistic and hopeful about what we can achieve by getting the rest of the government to embrace local community leadership and voice.

“These are things that were never talked about because they were always too hard.

“I want to say ‘big eso’ to all the Torres Strait Islander communities we have visited and the people I have come into contact with during our stay.

“I have been humbled and honoured to be invited and spend time with you all.”

Dr Sarra said he was a proud Gurang Gurang / Taribelang man from Bundaberg, driven by a dream for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities to be able to thrive.

With a strong background in education and as founder of the Stronger Smarter Institute, Dr Sarra said he waited a long time to come up to the Torres Strait and visit the outer island communities.

“It is always important to put the

time in to travel the distance, to be on the ground as much as possible, to get a feel for the rhythm, the people, and understand the issues in that community,” he said.

“That is how I can best serve communities - to look, listen, see, feel, and, very importantly, see where people want to go.”

He said he was told he could go to Thursday Island, but that was not the Torres Strait.

“It is when you get to the outer islands that you get to understand and appreciate very much what they mean by that,” he said.

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The Voice from the Deep A call for greater control and more say over what happens in our region, and a simpler way to fund it.

Budget highlights 2022-23 This year’s budget totals $48.69 million (operating expenses without depreciation $21.1 million + loan repayment $53,996 and capital expenditure $27.54 million) which is funded from a mix of rating and non-rating revenue and other funding sources.

Council actively pursues state and federal government funding opportunities to assist in funding projects for our communities. This year, capital grants and subsidies included in the budget amounts to $24.6 million.

Council’s operating revenue and expenses for 2022/23 is outlined in the below graphs. Out of Council’s total operating revenue, 30% will come from the general rates and charges.

Operating Revenue

5% Net general rates

37%

Grants, subsidies, contributions & donations

25% Utility charges

Total amount of $27.54 million capital projects is included in the budget of which Council will fund $2.9 million.

Some of the key projects that Council plans to deliver in 2022/23 are as follows: Community Housing Construction

$8,374,732

HI Affordable Housing subdivision - completion

$5,747,506

Thursday Island Splash Park

$2,900,000

Community infrastructure renewal program

$1,100,000

Continuation of HI Airport upgrade

$984,406

Tourism and Business Information Centre

$992,590

TI cycleway Stage 4

$665,288

Tamwoy Basketball Court - completion

$436,365

TI cycleway Stage 3

$353,010

Elevated pedestrian crossing Waiben and Tamwoy

$312,576

4%

Rental / Sales / Other income

28% Fees & charges

1%

Interest received

Net general rate levied for 2022/23 will be $1.01 million, which represents 5.0 % of the $ 21.1 million operational expense budget (without depreciation).

Operating Expenses 20%

40%

Depreciation and amortisation

Employee benefits

1%

Finance costs

Key services Refuse management Maintenance and operating costs Metal waste disposal Capital expenditure

$2,091,692 $1,000,000 $1,044,670

Roads, streets, drainage & pathways Maintenance and operating costs Capital expenditure

$710,159 $1,743,550

Water services Maintenance and operating costs

$1,307,024

Sewerage services Maintenance and operating costs

$463,622

Council also provides recreational and hall facilities including library for the community. Total expenditure for 2022/23 excluding depreciation is $ 1,083,483

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Water charges

Net general rates

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As part of the 85th Anniversary celebrations of the First Island Councillors Conference that took place on Masig Island on Monday 23 August 1937, the Masig Statement was signed and released.

“This was a momentous event” Torres Shire Mayor Cr Yen Loban said.

“The Masig Statement is the beginning of a new beginning, a culturally united path to regional sovereignty.

“It connects our past to the present, and the present to our future.

“It is the link that joins the heroic work of our forebears at the First Island Councillors Conference and their aspiration for self-government to our aspiration for selfdetermination today.

“It enshrines our culture. It respects our history. It secures our independent future”.

The 85th Anniversary Regional Celebrations hosted by Torres Strait Island Regional Council were held over two days at Masig, commencing with our leaders providing contextual background on the history of Torres Strait Islanders and our fight for self-determination and self-governance.

TSC CEO Dalassa Yorkston, who was a signatory to both the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Masig Statement, said 2022 was a significant year.

“It is the year the Prime Minister of Australia announced the Federal Government’s formal support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart and enshrining the Voice into the Australian Constitution,” she said.

“It is the 30th anniversary of Mabo. It is the 30th anniversary of the Torres Strait Islander Flag. It is the 85th Anniversary of the first Councillors Conference at Masig. It is the year

that the Queensland Government announced the Tracks to Treaty.

“When I read the Minutes from the First Island Councillors Conference in 1937 I was humbled and in awe.

“In 1937, the Councillors called for a new code of local representation, systems of wage regulation, the right to work, to own and crew boats, for the removal of unpopular by-laws.

“Let us not forget these demands were shaped by our dispossessed forebears, who, without access to any of the resources we have today, through the effort of their own intellects and wills designed the pillars upon which we signed the Masig Statement.

“Two years after the conference, the Queensland Government passed the Torres Strait Islander Act 1939, which incorporated many of the recommendations discussed at the conference and recognised Torres Strait islanders as separate peoples.

“We now have legally enshrined local governments across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula with legal powers unimaginable in 1937.

Mayor Loban called on all governments to support the Statement.

“Torres Shire Council calls upon the Queensland and Commonwealth governments to support the peoples of the Shire and region in achieving our ambition, and our forebears’ ambition, for self-determination and regional sovereignty, by the 100th anniversary of the first Councillors conference in 15 years’ time – the 23rd August 2037,” he said. “We have come together as a region. We have agreed on a path forward. We have signed the Masig Statement that supports Cont. opposite on P9 

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Local MP backs Masig aspirations

By Jillian Bowie

ON MASIG: Above: (L–R) TSIRC Mayor Mosby, GBK Chair Ned David, TSC Cr. John Abednego, TSC Mayor Yen Loban, Elder Joseph Elu NPARC Deputy Mayor Cr. Getano Lui TSIRC & NPARC Mayor Patricia Yusia. pics thanks to TSC:

Continued from P8 the aspirations of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Now the hard work begins.

“The Masig Statement will travel throughout the Torres Strait, NPA and within the Torres Shire Council’s footprint.

“On behalf of Torres Shire Council, we call on the community to come and stand by Council to support the Masig Statement.

“To support enshrining the Voice in the Australian constitution at the upcoming referendum, and to support your elected members in achieving the future imagined

and fought for by our leaders in 1937 and ever since.

“Finally, Torres Shire Council would like to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to Mayor Philemon Mosby and the Torres Strait Island Regional Council, Divisional Councillor Hilda Mosby and the Masig Community for

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your gracious hospitality and for hosting this historic occasion.

“Mina Big Eso to Mayor Mosby, Mayor Yusia, and respective Councillors for working in collaboration and partnership towards the development of the Masig Statement.”

Regional leaders from across the Torres Strait arrived on Masig last week to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the First Councillors Meeting held on the island on Monday 23 August 1937.

The 1937 meeting was milestone event which brought together Torres Strait Islander elected leaders to discuss a path forward on governance for the region.

Those who were there to mark their efforts 85 years later included the Mayors of each local council, representatives from the TSRA and Director-General of DSDSATSIP Chris Sarra, Federal Senator Nita Green and state MP Cynthia Lui. Ms Lui said she was very grateful for the voice of our community leaders back in 1937 and the foundations they set in place that progressed communities to where they were today.

She said the few milestones achieved since then as part of the transitioning process were slow but significant, and included the Community Services Act in 1984, the Mabo Decision in 1992, and the establishment of TSRA in 2004.

She also emphasised that Torres Strait Islanders lived under a different government regime back in 1937, governed under a Protector and a policy that worked against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people rather than for and with the people in each community.

“Today we know where we want to go, particularly when it comes to economic development and supporting our future generations,” she said.

“It has been a long time coming, and I understand that the process can be slow and frustrating for communities, but we are making progress.”

She said the Masig Statement was clear on its direction and expectations: to establish principles and parameters on behalf of the people of the Torres Strait and NPA according to the UN Declarations on the rights of Indigenous people on self-determination to freely determine our political status and our economic, social, and cultural development.

She said it was about Torres Strait Islanders managing their own local affairs and forging better relationships with government in the political landscape to advance those affairs.

“It was very inspiring to have everyone on board with this vision, including our youth leaders from Tagai Secondary College participating, one of them being the third generation grandson to one of the original Councillors in 1937,” Ms Lui said.

“It is important to include our youth in these discussions as they are an integral part of our future as emerging leaders.”

She said the Masig Statement agenda was in line with the Queensland State Government’s Path to Treaty and the national Voice to Parliament.

“There is an exciting movement happening at the moment within the region of Torres Strait and NPA that aligns perfectly with State and National Agendas of the Treaty process that the Queensland Government is doing, and the Voice to Parliament,” Ms Lui said.

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By Lynelle Kendall

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Gudang Yadhaykenu Native Title Group Tuesday 13 September 2022 New Mapoon Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will hold a pre-authorisation meeting on Tuesday 13 September 2022 in New Mapoon to discuss the proposed authorisation process for the Gudang Yadhaykenu Native Title Group to authorise the proposed s.87A native title agreement for determinations of native title over the Gudang Yadhaykenu area (as shown on the map below, labelled as “Gudang Yadhaykenu” and within the two inner areas off the north east of Cape York, and the “Transitional Area” where sea country will be shared with Ankamuthi).

A determination of native title involves a decision of the Federal Court. Important things about a determination of native title include that the Federal Court determines (1) who holds native title, (2) what the native title rights are, (3) the area to which the native title rights apply after any determination is made, and (4) which corporation will represent the members of the determined native title group. Following the pre-authorisation meeting on Tuesday 13 September 2022, there will be other pre-authorisation meetings at other locations followed by a meeting to authorise the Gudang Yadhaykenu s.87A native title agreement presently scheduled on Tuesday 4 October 2022 to be held in the Northern Peninsula Area, where the Gudang Yadhaykenu Native Title Group will consider whether to authorise their proposed s.87A agreement for a determination of native title. If the Native Title Group decides to authorise the agreement, the determination will then be sought in the Federal Court. The Court has listed a hearing for a potential consent determination to be made on 30 November 2022 at Thursday Island or Horn Island.

Students at Tagai Primary School Waiben spent a week celebrating Australian children’s books, authors and illustrators with local writer Ella Kris and visitor Lynelle Kendall. The week included a Teddy Bear’s Picnic, author visits and a Book Week Parade.

Originally founded in 1945, Book Week was an initiative of the Children’s Book Council of Australia – this year’s theme was ‘Dreaming with Eye’s Open’.

Ms Kris came in to read her book ‘Is this Your Egg?’ which was published in 2020 by the State Library of Queensland.

The book features native creatures of the Torres Strait as well as words in the Meriam Mer language.

Students were able to ask questions about the publishing process and where Ella got the idea for the book.

Ella encouraged students to be creative, and “just write no matter what, just write your story”.

NT-based, Ms Kendall attended several classes to talk about her writing, the history of Book Week and to hear about what the students loved to read and write - stories about animals, fishing and hunting were firm favourites.

She said many students had family members who were writers, and it was these family stories the children loved the most.

The Teddy Bears Picnic event was a chance for family and community members to join in the celebrations by reading a book to the students (and their teddies).

The Department of Education and

Early Childhood Development said there was, “a clear association between reading to children at a young age and the level of reading and other skills that these children develop over the following years” – the Teddy Bears picnic highlighted the positive impact reading to children can have.

The week of celebration culminated in a parade where staff and students dressed up as their favourite fictional characters. Principal Rick Cass said, “Book Week was a highlight of our term so far, with a range of fun activities, local authors, writing competitions and a dress up day. We even had a special visitor - Captain Thunderduds, who came to claim his treasure chest! It was a blast!”

Early literacy will continue to be a focus in the coming weeks with the TI Reading Group attending Under 8’s Day at Anzac Park and Indigenous Literacy Day being celebrated next Wednesday, 7 September.

reading to the class: Author Ella Kris reading her book -Is this Your Egg?

reading is great: Bassie Mosby enjoying a good read during this year’s Book Week.

Who is invited to attend the meeting?

The meeting is open to all Gudang Yadhaykenu people who are descendants by birth, or adoption in accordance with traditional law and custom, of one or more of the following apical ancestors: 1.

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Wymarra (Wymara Outaiakindi) Tchiako (aka Chaiku/Chakoo) & Baki (siblings) Peter Padhing Pablo Mathew Charlie Gelapa Annie Blanco Ila-Ela

7. Woonduinagrun & Tariba (parents of Tom Redhead) 8. Charlotte (spouse of Billy Doyle and Wilson Ware) 9. Pijame and Daudi (sisters) 10. Mother of Thompson Olwinjinkwi 11. Nara Jira Para

Any Gudang Yadhaykenu person who is a descendant of one or more of the apical ancestors listed in the box above is invited to attend the pre-authorisation meeting on Tuesday 13 September 2022. Please contact CYLC if you would like to confirm whether you are a descendant of one or more of the apical ancestors listed above and so entitled to attend the meeting.

The meeting will be held as follows: Date: Venue: Time:

Tuesday 13 September 2022 New Mapoon Council Hall, 81 Brown Street, New Mapoon 10am – 4pm

The location and time of the meeting to authorise the Gudang Yadhaykenu s.87A native title agreement proposed for 4 October 2022 will be publicly notified, and notices will be sent out to all members of the Gudang Yadhaykenu Native Title Group with contact details on the CYLC database. Please contact us on free call number 1800 623 548 or by email lthompson@cylc.org.au to update your details.

To confirm attendance at the pre-authorisation meeting, or to enquire about travel assistance, please contact Leah Thompson on free call number 1800 623 548 or by email lthompson@cylc.org.au If you have queries about this preauthorisation meeting, please contact Parky Wirrick on 0409 548 569 or pwirrick@cylc.org.au Note that there is limited funding available for travel assistance.

Video-conferencing and COVID-19 Video-conferencing facilities may be made available at the meeting. If you would like CYLC to arrange a videoconference so you can attend the meeting, whether you live at the location of the meeting or elsewhere, please contact CYLC on the number or email address above well in advance of the meeting date. It is important to provide every opportunity for persons entitled to attend the meeting.

FOR THE LOVE OF BOOKS: Lynelle Kendall speaking to students.

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Ankamuthi Native Title Group Wednesday 14 September 2022 Injinoo Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will hold a pre-authorisation meeting on Wednesday 14 September 2022 in Injinoo to discuss the authorisation process for the Ankamuthi Native Title Group to authorise the proposed s.87A native title agreement for a determination of native title over the Ankamuthi area (as shown on the map below, labelled as “Ankamuthi” and located generally off the north west coast of Cape York, and labelled the “Transitional Area” where sea country will be shared with Gudang Yadhaykenu).

Thursday Island High School lovers since 1999, Spear George and Catherine Luffman, were married in front of a huge crowd of more than 500 on Waiben last weekend.

The day was also attended by their five children, Joey, Kailu Jnr, Liteah, Brendan and Deba.

The massive bridal party was Faye Peters (Maid of Honour), Kara Elu, Idelia Ahwang, Tanya Loban, Enita Kris, Joy Viti, Fenella Luffman, Liteah George and Laura Matthew with flower gel Ava Jacob and page boy Mst Deba George.

On the groom’s side was Best Man Ettie Gela, Charlie Kaddy, Jimi Gela, Kiwat Abednego, Michael Pau, Stanley Gela, Samat Sagigi, Kailu George jnr, Joey Kaddy and Brendan George.

A determination of native title involves a decision of the Federal Court. Important things about a determination of native title include that the Federal Court determines (1) who holds native title, (2) what the native title rights are, (3) the area to which the native title rights apply after any determination is made, and (4) which corporation will represent the members of the determined native title group. Following the pre-authorisation meeting on Wednesday 14 September 2022, there will be other pre-authorisation meetings at other locations followed by a meeting to authorise the Ankamuthi s.87A native title agreement presently scheduled on Wednesday 5 October 2022 to be held in the Northern Peninsula Area, where the Ankamuthi Native Title Group will consider whether to authorise their proposed s.87A agreement for a determination of native title. If the Native Title Group decides to authorise the agreement, the determination will then be sought in the Federal Court. The Court has listed a hearing for a potential consent determination to be made on 30 November 2022 at either Thursday Island or Horn Island.

Who is invited to attend the meeting?

The pre-authorisation meeting is open to all Ankamuthi people who are descendants by birth, or adoption in accordance with traditional law and custom, of one or more of the following apical ancestors: 1. Woobumu and Inmare 2. Bullock (father of Mamoose Pitt, husband of Rosie/Lena Braidley) 3. Charlie Mamoose (father of Silas, Larry, Johnny and Harry Mamoose) 4. Charlie Seven River 5. Toby Seven River (father of Jack Toby)

6. Asai Charlie 7. Sam and Nellie (parents of George Stephen) 8. Mammus/Mamoos/Mark/Mamoose plus his siblings Peter and Elizabeth 9. Charlie Maganu (husband of Sarah McDonnell); 10. Polly (wife of Wautaba Charlie Ropeyarn)

Any Ankamuthi person who is a descendant of one or more of the apical ancestors listed in the box above is invited to attend the pre-authorisation meeting on Wednesday 14 September 2022. Please contact CYLC if you would like to confirm whether you are a descendant of one or more of the apical ancestors listed above and so entitled to attend the meeting.

The meeting will be held as follows: Date: Venue: Time:

Wednesday 14 September 2022 NPARC Hall, McDonnell Street, Injinoo 9am – 3pm

The location and time of the meeting to authorise the Ankamuthi s.87A native title agreement proposed for 5 October 2022 will be publicly notified, and notices will be sent out to all members of the Ankamuthi Native Title Group with contact details on the CYLC database. Please contact us on free call number 1800 623 548 or by email lthompson@cylc.org.au to update your details.

To confirm attendance at the pre-authorisation meeting, or to enquire about travel assistance, please contact Leah Thompson on free call number 1800 623 548 or by email lthompson@cylc.org.au. If you have queries about this preauthorisation meeting, please contact Parky Wirrick on 0409 548 569 or pwirrick@cylc.org.au. Note that there is limited funding available for travel assistance.

Video-conferencing and COVID-19 Video-conferencing facilities may be made available at the meeting. If you would like CYLC to arrange a videoconference so you can attend the meeting, whether you live at the location of the meeting or elsewhere, please contact CYLC on the number or email address above well in advance of the meeting date. It is important to provide every opportunity for persons entitled to attend the meeting.

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Two premierships at the AFL Nest

SPORT 13 Cowboys hope to hang on for second spot

BY ALF WILSON

It was great to see strong representation of the Northern Peninsula Area and Torres Strait in the AFL Cairns finals last weekend, Cape York Development Officer Kieran Sciberras says.

He said the Cairns Eagles took home the U12 Division 2 and U18 Youth Girls teams Premierships, with solid wins by both teams.

“The Cairns Eagles are made up of students from AFL Cape York House for Boys, AFL Cape York House for girls, former and current Crusader representatives and community members from around the Cairns region,” he said.

“Best on ground for the Youth Girls was AFL Cape York House resident and proud Torres Strait woman Margie Dau, whereas the Jerome Holland AFL Cape York House for Boys resident from Mabiuag took home the U12 boys.”

He said meanwhile on the home front, the NPA was enjoying a big AFL week.

“Young people from AFL

Cape York House for Boys and AFL Cape York House for Girls made the 1000km+ trek from Cairns to Bamaga on Monday in the lead up to the Chris Johnson and Angie Nadredre Cup,” he said. “After their arrival, the AFL House crew conducted in-school AFL clinics across all NPA State College campusesas well as a kindy kick-around with kids at New Mapoon Day Care.

“On Tuesday, the team visited the tip of Australia before hosting a kids community colour run, AFL kick-around and BBQ on Yusia-Ginau Oval in Bamaga.

“Here staff and students from the NPA had the opportunity to catch up with family and friends in a fun and engaging environment.

“Yesterday was a great day of men’s and women’s AFL played out as Tagai State College, AFL Cape York House and NPA State College took each other on in a highly competitive 2022 edition of Chris Johnson and Angie Nadredre Cup.” More photos & results to come 

Saibai Island warriors Hamiso TabuaiFidow (Cowboys) and Alex Johnston (South Sydney Rabbitohs) shone for their sides in Saturday’s round 24 NRL match.

The Rabbits scored a 20-10 win over the Cowboys at Accor Stadium in Sydney which saw the NQ team drop from second on the ladder to third.

Tabuai-Fidow lined up at five eighth for the Cowboys and set up their first try after a strong run.

The speedster was dangerous in attack and defence and will be a key player in their finals campaign, for which they have earned a double chance.

Reuben Cotter came off the Cowboys bench and was solid in defence, also running the ball strongly.

Winger Johnston scored a try at the 30th minute for the Rabbits and was dangerous whenever he touched the ball.

Torres Strait Island Regional Council Cr Conwell Tabuai said he was related to TabuaiFidow and Johnston.

“There was a lot of supporters watching that Cowboys and Rabbits game last night, and backing the underdog Cowboys to continue with their composure,” he said.

“Unfortunately, Rabbitohs won, but we are all proud of both of their performances.

“Going into the finals all the families and friends will be proud of both players going into the play off.”

To regain second spot, and the all-important home final in Townsville, the Cowboys must beat reigning premiers and ladder leaders Penrith Panthers in the final round this weekend, and hope that lowly Newcastle Knights can beat Cronulla.

The Cronulla Sharks moved into second with their 16-nil win over the Canterbury Bulldogs last Saturday.

Cr Tabuai said he was hopeful.

“I believe the Rabbitohs will try and overturn their last year’s upset and put a strong campaign run into the finals and be successful this year,” he said.

“As for the Cowboys – the underdogs – they haven’t really played against the most heavyweight teams throughout the season, the only time they beat big team was through the opposing teams carried injuries.

“But it will be interesting how far they go, could be another fairy tale finish this year.

“This year’s NRL 2022 competition has been more competitive and always interesting to watch week in and week out.”

HOSTPLUS CUP Meanwhile in last weekend’s round 20 of the Statewide Hostplus Cup competition, the Northern Pride and PNG Hunters won their games whilst the Townsville Blackhawks lost 36-20 to the Brisbane Devils.

Northern Pride defeated the Ipswich Jets 40-18 at Barlow Park in Cairns, and the Hunters rolled the Mackay Cutters 30-28 at PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby.

Hunters try scorers were Roderick Tai, Benji Kot, Liam Joseph, Emmanuel Waine, Sherwin Tanabi and Wartovo Puara.

Cowboys-signed Gehamat Shibasaki was one of the try scorers for the Cutters.

The Pride finished eighth on the 14 club ladder, Blackhawks 10th, Cutters 11th and Hunters 12th.

The first round of finals matches will be played this weekend.

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Winners ride high, fast and in style!

Best dressed CowgirlS under 16 – Yanetta Sebasio (2nd), Esther Yoelu (1st), Loylana Mark (3rd).

Best dressed CowboyS under 16 – Front: Martin Cook.

Back: Maithapol Wymarra, Kamuel Williams, Liam Amey, Eccles Wymarra.

Best dressed COWBOYS –Front: Wilfred Cook (2nd), Eccles Wymarra (1st), Liam Amey (3rd) Back row: judges Libby, Sally, Tanya & Amanda (Sponsor Whiskey & Wildflowers).

Best dressed Cowgirls.

NPARC mAYOR: Patricia Yusia.

RESULTS

Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council thanks all event sponsors.

Open Bull Ride 18+

1st - Henry Toby 2nd - John Nomoa 3rd - McFarlane Baira Sponsored by HC Buiding & Construction

Novice Bull Ride 16+

1st – George Williams (Jnr) 2nd – Olipanu Sagigi 3rd – Anukie Tamwoy Sponsored by Croc Tent

PICS THANKS TO NPARC.

Stockman’s Challenge 16+

1st – Winston Williams 2nd – Tye Morseu 3rd – Peo Nona Sponsored by Positive Concrete & Construction

Open Saddle Bronc 18+ 1st – Lorenzo Madua 2nd – Thorney Yusia 3rd – Annie Savage Sponsored by Bamaga Enterprises Limited

800m Trumby Cup & Calcutta

Open Bullride Presentation: Cr Whap, Henry Toby (1st), McFarlane Baira (3rd), John Nomoa (2nd), Cr Gebadi.

Stockman’s Challenge Presentation: Cr Whap, Peo Nona (3rd), Tye Morseu (2nd), Winston Williams (1st).

Woodchopping Presentation: Cr Whap, Josh Phineasa (1st), Adam Abraham (2nd), Cr Gebadi.

1st – Rider – Darren Phineasa Bidder – Amber Phineasa 2nd – Rider – Annie Savage Bidder – Charles Woosup 3rd – Rider – Albert Cottis Bidder – Mark Elsley Sponsored by Cairns Hardware

400m Cowal Creek Stakes 1st – Lorenzo Madua 2nd – Meun Lifu 3rd – Annie Savage Sponsored by Cairns Hardware

Woodchopping

1st – Josh Phineasa 2nd – Adam Abraham Sponsored by Positive Concrete & Construction

open bull ride Presentation: Cr Whap, Henry Toby (1st), McFarlane Baira (3rd), John Nomoa (2nd), Cr Gebadi.

Novice Bullride Presentation: Cr Whap, George Williams (jnr) (1st), Oliphanu Sagigi (2nd), Anukie Tamwou (3rd), Cr Gebadi.

COWELL CREEK STAKES PRESENTATION: Cr Whap, Annie Savage (3rd), Meun Life (2nd), Lorenzo Madua (1st), Cr Gebadi

Trumby Cup Presentation: Cr Whap, Darren Phineasa (1st), Annie Savage (2nd), Albert Cottis (3rd), Mayor Yusia, Amber Phineasa (Bidder for Winning Horse – Billy), Cr Gebadi.

Best Dressed Cowgirls

1st – Esther Yoelu 2nd – Yanetta Sebasio Equal 3rd Pace – Loylana Mark and Shekhinah Sebasio Sponsored by Whiskey & Wildflower

Best Dressed Cowboys

1st – Eccles Wymarra 2nd – Wilfred Cook 3rd – Liam Amey 4th – Quade Baira Sponsored by Whiskey & Wildflower

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Mulga players happy to run shine in ZKRL We’re it if we have it! prelim final Darts, ballgames, water sports,

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BY ALF WILSON

Fullback Mauga Nona and lock Send us your pic of the week, Zengrey Lifu Nona shone for Badhu fixtures or finals results by noon Island side Mulga Tigers, who on Monday! defeated Pioneer Knights 32-22 in last Saturday’s ZKRL preliminary final.  EMAIL: editor@torres.news ***need Oct. copy Mauga Nona provided the firepower for 29-09-22 issue and Zengrey Lifu Nona was inspirational as Mulga Tigers qualified for Saturday’s grand final against Roosters.

An invasion of supporters from Badhu Island will travel to Waiben’s Ken Brown Oval by outboard motor powered THURSDAY ISLAND / SEISIA dinghies for the clash.

Mulga Tigers scored seven tries and kicked two conversions, however names of the players were not available on the Peddells Ferry departures QRL official sheet.

(Daily ferry schedule): Pioneer Knights four try scorers were William Neliman, Ernest Sailor, Ricardo THURSDAY ISLAND to SEISIA: Gela and Harry Kris whilst Dabus Mauga 6.30AM & 2.30PM was listed as the goal kicker.

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MONDAY 6 JUNE to “They were very good and with my Pioneer Knights boys,” coach Olsen SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER Sailor said.

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“It was a team effort and we are “Linking the Cape with the Torres Strait” looking forward to next year.”

The Torres News understood lock Nabainia Sailor, along with second rowers Bauz Harry and David Pearson performed well for Pioneer Knights.

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REPRESENTING: David Fifita is presented his Queensland Murri Under 16 jersey

by Sam Thaiday. Pic courtesy of QRL.

Fifita scores high profile ambassador role

BY ALF WILSON Gold Coast Titans, Queensland Maroons and Australian Kangaroos backrower David Fifita will be an ambassador for the Arthur Beetson Foundation Queensland Murri Carnival to be held at Moreton Daily Stadium later this month.

It will be only the second time in history the carnival, named after the late and great rugby league immortal Arthur Beetson, has appointed an event ambassador.

Fifita - who captained the Queensland Under 16 Murri representative team - follows in the footsteps of immortal Beetson, who fulfilled the ambassador role at the inaugural 2011 event.

“Being a young fella out of Inala playing in the Murri Carnival at Redcliffe when I was 15 years old, I think it was just a really big opportunity there and I think that’s where I first came onto the scene as a young fella and got put in the eyes of some clubs,” Fifita said.

“I’m really grateful for this opportunity and I can’t wait to represent the Arthur Beetson Foundation and moving forward, representing myself and my family.”

The competition, to be held from 27 September to 2 October, will also include

rugby league pathways with underage divisions.

The junior grades will contest for Queensland Merit Team honours, following a ‘possibles versus probables’ selection format.

Under 14, Under 16 and Under Boys and Under 15 and Under 17 girls games will be played over Wednesday 28 September to Friday 30 September.

The men’s and women’s senior fixtures will run from Friday 30 September to Sunday 2 October.

With a focus on health and wellbeing, as well a great rugby league, it is a requirement for all players to complete a current 715 health check to be eligible to play.

The event has been sanctioned and endorsed by the QRL as the State Murri Championships and all games will be played under the game rules and guidelines of the QRL. The carnival has been mostly held in southern Queensland, with the exception of in 2018 when Townsville hosted the event.

Previous winning sides from the Torres Strait include Argun Warriors Badu (2012), Kulpiyam Badu (2014) and Dhadhin Geai Warriors (2017).

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Riders saddle up for brave show Lorenzo Madua (1st Open Saddle Bronc).

Adam Abraham (Woodchopping).

Peo Nona (Open Saddle Bronc).

Peo Nona (Local Bullride).

A very brave junior rider!

MAIN PIC: Thorny Yusia (Saddle Bronc) competitior at the Northern Peninsula Area Rodeo held last weekend. More pics and results see Page 14 

Riders waiting for the Trumby’s Cup 2022 Calcutta.

Albert Cottis & Daniel Yoelu.

Roosters deny ‘favourites’ tag for big dance

BY ALF WILSON ASTUTE Roosters coach Terence Yusia rates his powerful side as “underdogs’ in this Saturday’s ZKRL grand final against Mulga Tigers, despite most Torres Strait football followers considering them to be the odds-on favourites.

Roosters were undefeated and finished minor premiers while Mulga Tigers were second on the

five club points ladder after 15 rounds of fixtures.

Two weeks ago, in the qualifying semi final, Roosters thrashed Mulga Tigers 66-6, scoring 12 tries to one.

After such a decisive victory the Torres News was surprised when Mr Yusia declared the Roosters an underdog and asked his reasons.

Could this be a smart ploy used be some coaches which falls into the

reverse psychology category?

“We have the least number of supporters in the competition and everybody wants to see us get beaten,” he said.

“Mulga Tigers will have a lot there cheering for them and we will just work our sets, but I still rate them as favourites.”

Mr Yusia pointed out that whilst Roosters had narrowly beaten

Mulga Tigers 28-20 in last year’s final, victory only came in the final minutes.

The high rolling Roosters look to have a decided experience advantage in their ranks.

They will have three marquee players in veteran lock Aaron Binawel, star centre Windsor Bowie and fullback Sig Wigness.

Binawel and Bowie ooze class

and are both potential match winners – if Mulga Tigers are to win they must outplay them.

Mr Yusia has been involved with Roosters since 2004 and is a non-playing coach.

This is a much anticipated match between two genuine arch rivals and has been the talk of Waiben in the lead up to kick off.

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