Torres News Edition_55_27 October 2022

Thursday, 27 October 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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Feds to fund Torres Strait Climate Change Centre for Excellence BY christine howeS

The Federal Government will provide $15.9 million over four years from 202223 to establish a Torres Strait Climate Change Centre of Excellence.

The Centre will be designed to build the capability and capacity of Torres Strait Islander peoples to respond to climate change mitigation and adaption through integrating technical expertise with Traditional Knowledge, and deliver a Climate Warriors training program.

A spokesperson for the Minister for Climate Change & Energy, Chris Bowen, told

the Torres News the initiative would look at identifying practical action on climate change with Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations peoples in Australia and across the Pacific.

“Its purpose is to develop and deliver a regional response to climate change on sea-level rise and infrastructure, water and food security, sustaining and strengthening culture, economic stability, access to renewables and other opportunities,” he said.

“The Centre will provide for local action through training ‘Climate Warriors’: local people who will share their knowledge to build

capacity of other First Nations peoples to develop practical and coordinated responses to climate change.”

Torres Strait 8 Claimant Kabay Tamu said the announcement was the first time he heard about the funding, but he said anything to do with addressing the issue of climate change in the Torres Strait was good.

“We welcome the investment into the region,” he said.

“Not only to combat climate change but to look at adaptation as well, to support our people in the region.”

He said they had only recently met with the Minister but hadn’t spoken

about the idea.

“We are meeting with him again in a few weeks time in Canberra,” he said.

“We will absolutely discuss this with him then.

“It’s good to see the government has been listening to all the advocating we have been doing.

“Especially with this type of investment, it’s very welcome and we’re very pleased about it, but we still have a long way to go – this is only a start, I think.”

Minister Bowen’s spokesperson said First Nations communities had diverse and unique interests in renewable energy transformation.

“The transformation presents an exciting opportunity to engage First Nations groups to achieve a range of mutually beneficial outcomes,” he said.

“Subject to the shared design process with our First Nations stakeholders, we anticipate that the centre will have a positive impact on several outcomes under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and create local employment opportunities.”

Torres Strait Regional Council Mayor Phillemon Mosby said the Torres Strait Island Regional Council welcomed the announcement.

“We are so pleased to hear about this commitment

as it is something we at Council have been strongly advocating for,” he said.

“TSIRC as a main service provider is looking forward to working closely with regional stakeholders and the Commonwealth to play a key role in this initiative.

“I take this opportunity to further thank the Commonwealth for this and other commitments.

“We will provide further announcements in the coming days on what this Budget could mean for our region.”

SEE MORE ON THE FEDERAL BUDGET ON PAGES 2 & 4 AND IN OUR NEXT ISSUE 

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Australian bush theme to Christmas card comp Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch (left) is calling on kids to illustrate different ways of showcasing an “Australian Bush Animals Christmas” for his 2022 Leichhardt Christmas Card competition.

Now in its twelfth year, the competition is open to all children in Leichhardt aged from five to 12 years inclusive.

The winning illustrations will feature on Mr Entsch’s annual Christmas

card, distributed to his parliamentary colleagues and contacts across Cairns and Far North Queensland.

“Each year I really look forward to seeing what our local students come up with,” Mr Entsch said.

“I receive hundreds of entries each year from children all across Cairns and Far North Queensland, using a range of items such as glitter and glue, crayons, pencils, collage and scrapbooking to express their creativity.

“So, for this year’s Christmas Card Competition, I would love for kids to show the different ways of illustrating an ‘Australian Bush Animals Christmas’.”

Mr Entsch thanked Cairns Bank for its ongoing sponsorship of the competition.

“The Cairns Bank team continues to show their support for our community and have once again donated $150, $100, and $50 savings accounts for our first, second, and third prize-winners,” he said.

“They have also provided an additional five $20 accounts for designs that show special merit.”

Cairns Bank CEO Peter Phillips said the organisation enjoyed being able to support the

artistic flair of kids in Far North Queensland.

“This year we will again be displaying the entries on the Cairns Bank wall for everyone to come in and admire throughout the holiday season and throughout the year,” Mr Phillips said.

“It has become our own Christmas tradition and one that our customers have grown to love.”

All schools will receive the application forms and conditions of entry this week so that students can start designing their entries.

All entrants will receive a personalised Certificate of Appreciation.

The competition will close at 5pm on Friday 11 November.

Federal Budget delivers on housing/health Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the new Federal Government’s first Budget on Tuesday night.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the budget delivered on their commitments.

“It will be strengthening our economy, providing cost of living relief for families without putting pressure on inflation,” he said.

Highlights include From the Heart’s $75.1 million boost to prepare for a referendum on a Voice to Parliament in the next financial year, including funding for the preparatory work by the Australian Electoral Commission.

From the Heart Campaign Director Dean Parkin said it was another important milestone in the campaign for constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a Voice to Parliament.

The Save Sorry Business Coalition also welcomed the Federal Government’s initial $7.2 million Budget allocation for the Youpla Funeral Benefits Program we’ll have the full story on that in our next issue.

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Cost of living on agenda All levels of government are gearing up for the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Cost of Living Summit set for Wednesday 7 December, and all are keen to hear from their constituents the issues that affect them the most.

Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor Phillemon Mosby said he and his Council were working hard preparing for the summit.

“Over the next couple of weeks our Council

will be engaging with community individuals and groups including local organisations and industry from across the region to compile and collate stories from your lived experience of the cost of living in the region,” he said.

Torres Shire Council Mayor Yen Loban and his Councillors took advantage of their regular Community Consultation Meeting to hear residents’ concerns.

“Community raised

concerns with Council regarding high costs of living pressures,” he said.

Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said she was also looking for feedback and was pictured with local business owner Jermaine, on Badhu Island.

“Being a business owner on a remote island community comes with many challenges,” Ms Lui said. “The Deputy Premier Steven Miles and I met with Jermaine this week to hear Jermaine’s perspective of what it means to be a business owner in a remote setting and dealing with the extreme pressures of cost of living.”

She said she was interested to hear about the impacts of higher costs of living.

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NEWS 03 Scrap metal removal lives up to promise Funding has been locked in to help Torres Strait Island communities remove abandoned cars, white goods and other scrap metal, following the government’s community cabinet on Thursday Island last month.

Member for Cook Cynthia Lui, who advocated for additional funding on behalf of residents and Torres Strait Island Regional Council, said building on an initial $5 million investment, a further $1.75 million would now be provided to help council complete the mammoth task of removing

scrap metal on another six island communities.

“As a community we want to protect the great lifestyle we have by removing abandoned cars and whitegoods – because they also can pose a threat to the local environment,” she said.

Ms Lui said the program to-date had already been a huge success, removing scrap metal on two-thirds of Torres Strait Island communities.

“It’s also been a great success story for local business and good jobs, with a start-up on Badhu Island being engaged by the contractor to help carry out the

works, employing 12 people in the process,” she said.

Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor Phillmon Mosby said the government had listened “to ensure that we not only address significant environmental challenges facing our communities but further that we ensure the delivery of public value for money to Queensland taxpayers”.

“Council looks forward to continued engagement and collaboration with the Queensland Government to codesign fit-for-purpose solutions for our communities,” he said.

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BY KANTESHA TAKAI Reaching 50 years of age is a milestone achievement, especially for First Nations people, Torres Strait Aged Care Association Incorporated (TSACAI) board president Carol Thompson says.

“However, it’s also a reminder to start planning the next chapter of your life, as you transition into retirement, slow down, or start needing aged care services,” she said.

TSACAI has established a new Information Advocacy Hub (IAH) as a result of a collaboration with the James Cook University, with the key message: ‘50 and over, what now?’

TSACAI currently delivers the Commonwealth Home Support Program and provides an Activity Centre in town.

The IAH was targeted to support those aged 50 years and over better understand and navigate the aged care system.

IAH Coordinator Cathy Foster said it was the region’s first point of contact for Aged Care resources and education.

“Ageing is a sensitive topic, we get that,” said Mrs Foster.

“But, during our life journey we at some point will have looked for care from the health centre and/or hospital.

“As we get older, we will require more care from an even bigger network of families, friends, and service providers.

“Accessing this care can be confusing, scary, and frightful, but we are here to help make the process as easy as possible.”

TSACAI client Tassie McDonald said she enjoyed visiting the Activity Centre every Thursday to catch up with family members.

“I get to do fellowship with the ladies, we just have a good time and then we go our own separate ways again,” she said.

Margaret Gabey said she visited the Centre to gain knowledge from her Elders.

“It’s nice to come and sit with the Elders because you learn a lot of wisdom from them,” she said.

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04 YOUR BUDGET ROUND UP

THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 2022 TORRES NEWS

Budget brings high housing hopes HOUSING

A National Housing Accord should deliver 40,000 new social and affordable housing properties over five years.

State and territory governments have also committed to building 10,000 homes under the Accord.

It includes new measures to catalyse investment in social and affordable housing from superannuation funds, along with a target to build one million well-located and energy-efficient homes over the same period.

Community Housing Industry Association chief executive, Wendy Hayhurst, said the policy was the most important social and affordable housing announcement in more than a decade.

“This initiative is a huge stride forward,” Ms Hayhurst said.

The Australian Council of Social Services said the new Accord laid the foundations for increasing supply of social and affordable housing.

“This is a serious start to tackling the housing crisis,” they said.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said homes would be built in the regions and near job opportunities rather than situated solely in or near capital cities.

The government will also spend $13.4 million over four years from 2022-23 to develop a 10-year National Housing and Homelessness Plan in 2023.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) welcomed steps to help address the national housing crisis, as well as an increase in road funding in the Federal Budget, but said they were disappointed it failed to reveal an increase in crucial funding for local government.

LGAQ CEO Alison Smith said Queensland’s councils were among the first to raise the alarm about the housing crisis and would be looking closely at the Housing Accord and other measures announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers in his first Budget.

HEALTH Strengthening the Australian Government’s commitment to Closing the Gap, was a priority with significant investments in the Indigenous Health and Education, including: • $54.3 million to train 500 First Nations health workers and practitioners.

• $164.3 million for vital health infrastructure projects that will provide modern, high-quality health clinics in areas of large and growing First Nations populations, and to build capacity in targeting chronic disease treatment and rehabilitation.

• $14.2 million to double the current funding to the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) to combat Rheumatic Heart Disease in high-risk communities over the next three years.

• $45 million for 30 four-chair dialysis units to provide better renal services across Australia.

• $14.1 million to place First Nations educators in 60 primary schools to teach First Nations languages and provide greater cultural understanding.

• $33.7 million to make early childhood education and care more accessible for Indigenous families, with access to 36 subsidised hours per fortnight.

• $190.0 million over four years to help First Nations controlled and Community Sector Organisations (CSO) to maintain quality services in light of rising costs.

• the maximum Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme general co-payment cut to $30 per script.

JUSTICE PACKAGE A First Nations Justice package will see a record $99 million invested in First Nations Justice, including: • $81.5 million to invest in up to 30 community-led justice reinvestment initiatives across Australia and establish an independent national justice reinvestment unit as recommended by the Australian Law Reform Commission, the largest funding package in justice reinvestment ever committed by the Commonwealth.

• $13.5 million in additional funding to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (ATSILS) to increase its capacity to provide culturally appropriate legal assistance in coronial inquiries.

• $1 million to build greater capacity in the peak body, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS) to provide leadership across the Indigenous legal sector.

• $3 million to support the National Family Violence Prevention Legal Services Forum, and the FVPLS

providers who deliver legal assistance and non-legal support to victimsurvivors of family and domestic violence and sexual assault.

On the other hand...

AND… The Budget will extend the Indigenous Protected Areas program beyond 2023, including creating 10 new Indigenous Protected Areas by 2028.

The Government has also doubled Indigenous Rangers so more Indigenous Australians can be part of conserving our land, water and ecosystems. $83.8 million will also be invested to develop and deploy microgrid technology across First Nations communities to increase access to cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy.

To take Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and experiences to the world they will invest $2 million to establish an Ambassador for First Nations Peoples.

This Budget also provided funding for a trial program as a first step to replacing the failed Community Development Program with real jobs, real wages and proper conditions. $560 million invested in community services as well as investment in aged care, paid parental leave and childcare.

Funding for 500 frontline workers to support women and children escaping domestic violence.

Child care subsidy rates will increase by 90 per cent from mid-next year and the number of weeks new parents can access paid parental leave will be lifted to 26 weeks by 2026.

An additional $204 million allocated to protecting the Great Barrier Reef to immediately address critical gaps in the Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan and speed-up Reef protection activities.

The National Indigenous Australians Agency will receive a $6.5 million funding boost.

Nearly half a million fee-free TAFE places and community-based vocational education places will be made available over the next four years. Low socioeconomic, regional and remote students will be targeted as 20,000 additional university places will be opened up in a one-off boost.

The Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) gets a boost of $84 million over four years to restore their operational budget after a Coalitionimposed freeze in 2018-19.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) warned significant funding for general practice care was still urgently needed to address the GP crisis.

They said the Budget did not address the immediate challenges facing general practice care, including a lack of funding following years of Medicare freezes and inadequate indexation of patient rebates.

They said they were concerned that without major investment into general practice care by the federal Government the current shortage of GPs being felt by communities throughout Australia would intensify, waiting times to see a doctor would increase, and the health and wellbeing of Australians would suffer.

Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie said they were also “deeply concerned” about the lack of action to lift the incomes of people living on payments like JobSeeker, which were just $48 a day.

“There are over 3 million people living in poverty, with many on JobSeeker and Youth Allowance forced to skip meals and essential medication, and live in their cars,” she said.

“We remain deeply concerned for people who have the least and are in chronic financial distress – people who are unemployed, single parents, people with disabilities, students and people on temporary visas.

“People on the lowest incomes are facing multiple and unrelenting crises right now – extreme weather events, rising rents, food and fuel costs, and the prospect of more losing their jobs means that government must deliver on lifting incomes and social and affordable housing.

“There isn’t enough in this budget to help them right now.”

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New agreement brings Woolworths to remote stores Remote store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) has entered a partnership agreement with Australian Grocery Wholesalers (AGW), a wholesale business within Woolworths Group.

Under the agreement, AGW brings Woolworths products to CEQ’s extensive network of remote stores across Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, and on Palm Island.

CEQ Chief Executive Officer Michael Dykes said customers have already been praising the products now available in CEQ stores under the Woolworths banner.

“The feedback we’ve had so far on the new range has been encouraging,” said Mr Dykes.

“We see this as the start of an exciting partnership that will bring further benefits to our customers across Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait.”

AGW will utilise

Australia’s largest food and grocery supply chain network to underpin the safety and continuity of food supply in these remote communities.

Shaun Burton, General Manager, Woolworths Wholesale, said they were focused on delivering convenient, end to end, tailored wholesale solutions.

“CEQ is a leader in delivering quality retail and essential services within Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities, and AGW is all about sourcing and merchandising Australia’s very best fresh food and groceries for customers,” he said.

“Drawing on our respective strengths, we’re confident our partnership will help deliver a better food and grocery shopping experience for Far North Queensland and Torres Strait communities.

“In doing so, we also hope to have a positive impact on health outcomes and contribute to closing the relevant gaps in this space.”

As part of the agreement, AGW is assisting CEQ’s remote store teams with retail training via coaching and mentoring, as well as online support from Woolworths Food Academy.

While this is Woolworths Group’s first commercial arrangement into remote communities, the company has supported supply and food relief to impacted remote communities

during severe weather events and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to servicing CEQ, AGW supports several Woolworths Group partners, Food Bank and Ampol.

For more information, visit www.ceqld.org.au Caption headline: Front (L–R) CEQ staff member Annamyra Genai and CEQ General Manager (Merchandise) Casey Kelly. Back (L–R) IBIS staff Shanna Stephen and Elisa Miskin, Brittney Potts (AGW), Melanie McGrath (AGW), and IBIS staff Yonte’a Akee and Eileen Morseu celebrate the partnership agreement at the IBIS Nurupai (Horn Island) store in the Torres Strait.

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New citizens welcomed Torres Shire Council Mayor Yen Loban facilitated his first Australian Citizenship Ceremony during the Council Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday.

The ceremony was conducted as prescribed in the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 and the Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007 under the authority of the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.

With family and friends, Mrs Stevie Nona, Mrs Hailey Allen and Mr John Szabo came forward to make their pledges of commitment

to Australia.

“I would like to acknowledge Stevie, Hailey and John on your decision to become an Australian citizen - a decision welcomed not only by me, but by all Australians and those present to witness your public declaration of your commitment to Australia,” Mayor Loban said.

“Congratulations.

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06 HEALTH

Beware of ‘hidden’ dangers this wet season LOCALS and visitors to the Far North are being urged to protect themselves against ‘hidden’ dangers of the tropics this wet season, including mosquito, flood and soil-borne diseases.

Tropical Public Health Services (Cairns) Public Health Physician, Dr Annie PrestonThomas said while mosquitoes were active all year round, they tended to be far more common in wetter conditions between November and April.

She said diseases such as Ross River Fever, Barmah Forest virus disease, and dengue could be spread via mosquito bites.

“The best protection against mosquitoborne diseases is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, in the first place,” Dr PrestonThomas said.

“All residents need to do their part and take action to eliminate mozzie breeding sites on their properties.

“People should also be protecting themselves by using mosquito repellent.”

Other personal protective measures include: installing insect screens in the home or office; regularly tipping out water from containers around the house; wearing light-coloured clothing; and using other mosquito protection devices such as electric zappers or mosquito coils.

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Emergency management It’s hot! planning complete and ready for natural disaster season Cape York, Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area health facilities have completed emergency management planning for the looming natural disaster season and are well-prepared.

Torres & Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) Disaster Management Executive Danielle Hoins said preparations for summer started months in advance to ensure the region’s health facilities were ready.

“Whether it’s a cyclone, bushfire, floods or prolonged power outages, our region has seen it all,” she said.

“Natural disasters are unpredictable which is why preparation is important, not only for the health service, but everyone in the community.

“On a personal level, people need to have a disaster kit ready just in case they have to evacuate.

“In the disaster kit, you should ensure you have enough medicines, including prescription medicines, and other supplies available to last you a week or so.

“And don’t forget supplies for your pets.’’

Ms Hoins said being prepared helped health services and other agencies to concentrate on their response to that incident.

“If you are prepared and self-sufficient at home that will not only benefit your household but keep our emergency departments free for people who need urgent care,’’ she said.

Ms Hoins said every health facility in the TCHHS had individual emergency

The far north has experienced severe to extreme heatwave conditions this week, with more on the way, Torres & Cape Hospital and Health Service Public Health (TCHHS) Medical Officer Dr Allison Hempenstall says.

“Community members are strongly urged to look after their own health and safety and to check in on those family, friends and neighbours who may be more prone to heat-related illness to make sure they are okay,” she said.

“If you’re working outside, be sure to take precautions to ensure you keep cool.

“If at all possible, avoid working outside while the current heatwave conditions persist.

“Drink plenty of fluids and don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink – drink regularly throughout the day.

“Urine colour is a good guide to hydration – it should be clear to light straw-colour, not dark or gold.

“And remember, never, ever, leave children, or animals, or anyone, unattended in cars in the heat.”

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“If a cyclone forms or other natural disaster occurs, the plans for those facilities likely to be affected will be activated,’’ she said.

“Emergency generators at all our health facilities are regularly tested and well supplied with adequate stocks of fuel.

“Our facilities are also well stocked with food and medical supplies.

“We now have backup satellite systems in place for most of our facilities in the event voice and data services go down.

“This has been a significant advancement for emergency communication channels to support facilities and reduce the impact on business continuity in the event of a disaster or emergency.

“We also have post-cyclone recovery plans in place to move relieving clinical staff and repair and maintenance teams quickly around the region to any affected facilities where they might be needed following a cyclone.

“All in all, all our health facilities are as prepared as they possibly can be.’’

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Housing on LGAQ agenda

NETWORKING: Northern Peninsula Regional Council Mayor Cr Patricia Yusia yarns with Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor Cr Aileen Addo. Pic: LGAQ

Torres Strait residents are well aware of a significant shortage of affordable residential dwellings, not only within the Torres Shire, but across the region.

Torres Shire Council Mayor Cr Yen Loban said significant overcrowding was the result of unavailability of residential land, competition for housing, which pushed up sale prices, and geographic factors such as the costs of building and maintaining homes.

At the Local Government of Queensland’s (LGAQ’s) Annual Conference, councils called on the State Government to open up a publicly funded housing loan scheme to help more people own or build a home in regional and remote communities.

Councils also backed further measures to address the housing crisis.

LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the LGAQ strongly supported the Premier’s Housing Summit but councils believed more needed to be done.

Mayor Loban said unlike the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments Torres Shire Council and our other local governments were hamstrung in attracting and retaining skilled talent without assistance to the multiple housing service providers across the region.

“Investment in housing is an economic investment and Council commends the Palaszczuk Labor Government for announcing the recent investment strategies at the Queensland Housing Summit held on 20 October 2022,” he said.

“During the Queensland Parliamentary Sitting on Thursday Island last month,

Torres Shire Council called on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to partner with the Council to invest in quality community housing so that it may be constructed to local conditions and meet the housing needs of the community in our Shire, within the next 24 months.

“Torres Shire Council also made representation to the State Government to lobby the Federal Labor Government to continue funding through a NPRH scheme to address the housing crisis both in our Shire and the Torres Strait region.”

He said the failure of the previous Federal Government to continue NPRH funding has considerably hampered Torres Shire Council’s housing development policy.

Councils back Voice from the Heart Referendum Voice from the Heart Professor Megan Davis and others spoke about the importance of creating this pathway for a Voice to Parliament for families and communities at the recent Indigenous Leaders’ Forum in the lead up to the Local Government Association of Queensland’s annual meeting in Cairns earlier this month.

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Queensland councils call for increase in financial support for First Nations councils

at the indigenous leaders forum: LEFT: Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor Cr Phillemon Mosby with Northern Peninsula Regional Council Mayor Cr Patricia Yusia ABOVE: Torres Shire Council Mayor Cr Yen Loban. Pics by LGAQ. Councils from across Queensland have voted resoundingly to call on the State Government to increase financial support to First Nations councils and their local communities.

A resolution calling for an immediate 20 per

cent increase in State Government Financial Aid (SGFA) to First Nations councils, including the Torres Strait Island and Northern Peninsula Regional Councils, was passed during debate at the Local

Government Association of Queensland’s 126th Annual Conference in Cairns last week.

LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said SGFA funding ensured First Nations councils could support

local jobs and provide infrastructure and services to their communities.

“First Nations councils are hamstrung in their ability to raise revenue through the rating of properties so they rely on SGFA

funding to help them meet rising costs,” Mayor Jamieson said “However, this funding is failing to keep pace with the actual cost of service delivery.

“The State Government is currently reviewing the SGFA.

“Councils ask that this program’s funding is boosted while we await the outcome of the State’s review. A 20 per cent increase in funding would equate to less than $8 million. It’s not a lot of money but it would go a long way to helping

First Nations councils deliver the jobs, services and infrastructure their local communities not only need but deserve.”

NOTE: as a mainstream local government, Torres Shire Council is not a recipient of the SGFA grant.

Torres Shire launches community consulations Last Saturday Torres Shire Council launched the first in a series of community consultations to be held across the region at Rosehill.

“Council is keen to hear from the community and the community was very engaged at the Community Consultation,” Mayor Yen Loban said.

“As the community’s elected representatives, we want to understand what is concerning our communities and what improvements or changes Council may make to meet community needs.”

He said items discussed included noise and interruption from helicopters flying close to homes and boat trailers left on Council controlled areas and roads obstructing various streets in Rosehill.

“Community members discussed land tenure and home ownership, the ability for Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people to be homeowners,” he said.

“Ideas such as rental caps were discussed, as was the high cost of living.

“Community members asked Council to consider that instead of the once a year pre-wet white goods clean up, that it be a twice a year.

“Community members were concerned about the number of cars being brought into the Shire and Council advised that it had prepared a proposed scheme regarding the

importation of vehicles to the Shire based on the Lord Howe Island Scheme.

“This proposal is currently before the Queensland Government.”

He said other items discussed were the Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival during Reconciliation Week next year, and proposed changes to the subordinate local laws regarding animal management.

“Council made a strong representation to the Premier and Cabinet during their recent visit to our Shire in early September, and called for a Summit addressing all the issues raised with them and impacting on our communities.

“This was supported by the Premier and publicly announced during Community Cabinet.

“We made strong submissions to the Premier and Cabinet about the housing crisis, the high cost of living, the disparity in socioeconomic statistics between the region and the rest of Queensland – something Council will further expand upon with the media and the community.”

Yesterday Council hosted a second consultation at TRAWQ Hall and there will be another tonight at 6PM at Port Kennedy Association Hall.

Further Community Consultations will be held on Horn Island and Prince of Wales Island at dates yet to be announced.

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2023 CIAF theme looks to future and sovereignty Artists are invited to create works that relate or respond to the 2023 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) theme, announced earlier this week.

Ahead of its 2023 season CIAF has released a rich and thoughtprovoking artist statement to guide and shape a thought-provoking, creative response reflecting Queensland’s two distinct cultures and the issue of ‘sovereignty’ from both traditional and contemporary perspectives.

CIAF’s 2023 theme, Weaving Our Future: Claiming Our Sovereignty, has been styled by the organisation’s newly appointed Artistic Director Francoise Lane to raise the broader, national consciousness of Queensland’s First Peoples and the issues, conversations and experiences that shape their narrative.

“With Australia on the cusp of a new chapter promoting inclusion and empowerment of First Peoples, we are living in a time where a collective voice is being positioned to drive change across our state and nation,” Francoise said.

“Queensland’s Path to Treaty is a prime example.

“Within this context, CIAF’s 2023 theme will both inspire and harness the sentiments of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in a manner both apt and timely while leveraging an established event platform that encourages meaningful cultural and artistic exchange.”

CIAF’s 14th season will be held over five days from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 July 2023 to deliver visitors and community with a multi-dimensional program of mainly free and ticketed events spanning art exhibitions and markets, music, dance, fashion, food, crafts, theatre, workshops and more.

The event will be staged from the Cairns Convention Centre precinct as well as key arts and cultural hubs throughout tropical Gimuy (Cairns) that include:

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CIAF Artistic Director: Francoise Lane announces theme for 2023. Pic by Blueclick Photography.

NorthSite Contemporary Arts, Cairns Art Gallery, Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Court House Gallery, and Tanks Arts Centre.

CIAF has always been a powerful drawcard for visitors to Tropical North Queensland from around Australia and overseas – a showcase of two very significant and distinct First Nations’ cultures that would otherwise be difficult to experience, due to the vast distances involved in travelling to remote communities across Queensland.

“Each year, visitors to CIAF are presented with a range of wonderfully new and immersive opportunities to engage meaningfully with community, while also being educated and entertained from a mostly free and inclusive program,” Francoise said.

“In its 13 years, CIAF has evolved into so much more than an event or a place where you can acquire ethically-sourced and marketed artwork, into a ‘movement’, a meeting place and, in essence, a holistic expression of two very distinct and diverse cultures – past, present, and future.”

CIAF’s full program of events for 2023 will be announced in coming months, along with many other exciting announcements, whereas exclusive digital content relating to the 2022 Art Fair (CIAF’s most successful to date) is available to view at: www.ciaf.

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Kaziw Meta Boarding College students enjoyed a two hour Comedy Workshop held at Port Kennedy Hall on Waiben last Saturday.

The workshop was part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Program called Deadly Funny hosted

by Sean Choolburra and Leon Filewood.

The pair then performed at a comedy showcase that night for a crowd of about 100 people.

Stay tuned for more comedy in future with Ailan community members.

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Erub United 1 wins Gordonvale Allblacks rugby

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ERUB United didn’t expect to win last weekend’s Gordonvale Allblacks rugby league carnival but took out a nail-biting grand final 18-14 win over Yarrabah Dirringhi to achieve a unique double.

Only a few weeks ago they won the grand final of Queensland’s biggest carnival – the Arthur Beetson Foundation Murri Knockout – at Redcliffe.

Sixteen men’s teams took part part in the George ‘McFly’ Ludwick-Singleton Memorial Shield in Gordonvale, with players and supporters coming from Woorabinda, Mackay, Townsville, Cairns, Bamaga, Biigu, Weipa, Waiben, Erub and beyond.

Erub United 1 was coached by former champion plater Brian Murgha, assisted by team organiser Elia Ware.

“We didn’t expect to win at Gordonvale,” Ware said.

“We fielded a lot of young players.

“Standouts were

backs James Frazer and Bradley Stephen, forwards Tibau Stephen, Edward Mills, Henry “Big H” Williams and utility Julian Christian.

“It was a great team win.”

Ware paid tribute to the losing Yarrabah side who had some great and experienced players in Noel Underwood and Hezron Murgha.

Erub also entered a number two side and Ware said best players were Aquilla Gela, Keripo Gutchen Gela, Fred Fauid and Dylan Savage.

Carnival founder and organiser Jason Joinbee, who worked hard over the weekend and then some with his wife Bernie, said an All Stars team was named at the presentations.

“It was a massive weekend and some very entertaining football was played by the men, women and under-16 boys,” he said.

The All Stars team was: 1 – Sig Wigness (Dirringhi) 2 – Ash Kris Ketchell (Dirringhi) 3 – Isiah Wigness (Dirringhi)

4 – Luke Geery (Naigai Balas) 5 – Dougie Gibuma (DT Raiders) 6 – Lachlan BiondoOdo (Brandon Roos Memorial) 7 – James Frazer (Erub United) 8 – Yaza Stephen (DT Raiders) 9 – Travis Corntwaithe (Weipa Raiders) 10 – Nick Harrold (Dirringhi) 11 – Tibau Stephan (Erub United) 12 – James Doolah (Erub United) 13 – Noel Underwood (Dirringhi)

Gordonvale: Indigenous Allblacks Carnival Results  Grand Final: Erub United (1) 18 d Dirringhi 14.  Preliminary Finals: Dirringhi 18 d DT Raiders 14. Erub United (1) 16 d Weipa Raiders 10.  Semi Finals: Weipa Raiders 16 d Tagalaka Waangu 12.

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Dan Ropeyarn promises huge weekend

BY ALF WILSON BAMAGA will be the centre of attention from Friday until Sunday when the Dan Ropeyarn Memorial Cup rugby league carnival will be held, featuring eight men’s teams, three ladies, and under-14 and -16 boys and girls matches.

A huge crowd is expected in the NPA with this being the last football carnival of the year.

Injinoo Crocs, Malu Kiwai, Eagles United,

Bulldogs, Descendants, Bamaga Roos, FNQ Balas and Warriors are all in the men’s draw.

Ladies sides include Jillaroos United, Cape Sisters and Pioneer Danes.

Under-14 and -16 sides from Tagai Girls and NPA Girls will start their games at 9am tomorrow.

The first men’s match kicks off at noon tmorrow when Injinoo Crocs meet Malu Kiwai from Boigu, both of whom are expected to field powerhouse sides.

Following them

will be Eagles United v Warriors, Bulldogs v FNQ Balas, Descendants v Bamaga Roos and at 4.40pm a ladies clash between Jillaroos United and Pioneer Dames.

At 5.30pm round two of the men’s comp returns with games Eagles United v Bulldogs, Injinoo Cros v FNQ Balas, Warriors v Bamaga Roos and Malu Kiwai v Descendants.

At 9.30am on Saturday a ladies game between Cape Sisters and Pioneer Dames will create plenty of interest.

Round three of

the men’s draw starts at 10.30am between Injinoo Crocs and Bulldogs, followed by FNQ Balas v Warriors, Malu Kiwai v Bamaga Roos and Descendants v Eagles United.

Junior league clinics will be held on Saturday between 1pm and 2pm with men’s round four after that.

At 4.20pm Warriors v Bulldogs, then Injinoo Crocs v Bamaga Roos, Malu Kiwai v Eagles United and FNQ Balas v Descendants.

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This carnival will feature many of the best footballers from around the Torres Strait Islands, NPA and Cape York, with some travelling from Cairns and Townsville.

At the 2021 Dan Ropeyarn carnival, Badhu side Kulpiyam defeated Malu Kiwai 22-6 in the grand final.

Kulpiyam will be at the Mackay Indigenous Allblacks carnival.

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STORY & PICS christine howeS The Cairns Taipans continued their run at away games, with a spectacular win against Melbourne United in Melbourne last week.

Keanu Pinder starred for the Taipans with 26 points and 10 rebounds, with Cairns coach Adam Forde calling him the best centre in the league after the game.

Unfortunately their run of losses at home also continued with a disappointing result against the New Zealand Breakers in Cairns on Sunday, losing them their top spot on the competition ladder.

The Taipans clamped down in record fashion early but could never quite get going offensively with Pinder managing just six points and 12 rebounds.

Indigenous player, William McDowell-White, whose father Darryl White played AFL for the Brisbane Lions for 14 years, picked up seven points, two rebounds, and four assists for the Breakers.

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THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 2022

EDITORIAL l E: editor@torres.news

Basketball thrills on Waiben Wongai Basketball Association hosted the 2022 Zenadth Kes Basketball Carnival on Waiben last week.

“With the last ZK Basketball Carnival back in 2019, it was safe to say everyone was excited, with player participation varying from ages 14 and up with both A and B Divisions for men and Women,” Association President Michael Loban said.

“The Association would like to thank their sponsors who made the event possible: Island Rooster, Uncle Frankie’s Cafe, TSYRSA, Indigenous Basketball Association (IBA), KCD and TCL Security.

“A major shout out also to all the volunteers who helped, and even catered for us - the carnival wouldn’t have been the success it was without you.

“Thanks also to Terry Abendego for his help behind the scenes and our deadly photographer, Johanna Loban, on behalf of Kapu Milal Pics.”

He also offered his thanks to fellow association members and special guests, who included Elsie Seriat, Pastor Nathan Seden, Pastor Pedro Steven and Aunty Patty Misi.

“To the wider community who came along to support us and make our visitors, many of whom travelled from afar, feel welcome, thank you,” Michael said.

“And congratulations to all the winners across all divisions, Expendables (A Mens), NGLYG (A Womens), Militia (B Mens) and Dominators (B Womens).”

More pics see P14 

Pics by Johanna Loban on behalf of Kapu Milal Pics

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