Torres News Edition_63_16 December 2022

Thursday, 22 December 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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Boigu community makes history

Last week the Torres Strait Island Regional Council said they were proud to host an historic joint

deputation on Boigu Island between Papua New Guinea Treaty Village Councillors and their own Councillors.

Representatives attended from government agencies on both sides of the border.

Councillors play a significant role in

administering the Torres Strait Treaty, which was first signed in 1975.

They said it was the first time all the treaty Councillors had come

together since its adoption in 1985, and a special bond was shared between the two groups.

TSIRC thanked everyone involved in

making these events happen – while they were there a special celebration for the official opening of the Boigu community’s new seawall was held.

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CEQ Christmas Club can help saving for Christmas The CEQ Christmas savings plan is a quick and easy way to make Christmas easier financially. As an extra incentive CEQ will boost any savings by five per cent in December next year, as long as you don’t withdraw your money before then, CEQ Chief Executive Officer Michael Dykes says.

He said saving

smaller amounts regularly throughout the year could make a huge difference to Christmas preparation next year so families could have a stress-free Christmas.

“With the rising cost of living in recent times, we want to help ease the financial pressure people are facing so they can concentrate on enjoying this special time of year

with their families,” he said.

“Our Christmas Club allows people to set up an account at any CEQ store, and put aside a nominated amount of money each fortnight, so by next Christmas, they have the comfort of knowing they have money in their account to spend.

“We’ve put together a savings plan – which

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“It’s the easy way to save for Christmas.”

He said any CEQ

team member was able to help people to join.

Find out more about the Christmas Club at www.ceqld.org.au/ christmas-club

Vale Emeritus Professor Jeremy Beckett Anthropologist Emeritus Professor Jeremy Beckett has died.

Professor Beckett undertook field work in the Torres Strait Islands in the 1950s, a relationship that continued until his passing.

The result of that work, including numerous photographs, songs and story recordings as well as manuscripts and published books held at AIATSIS and other collections, continue to be widely consulted by communities of origin.

He was an expert witness leading up to the Mabo decision.

“Professor Beckett changed our understandings of the people he worked with and highlighted the issues they confronted,” AIATSIS said in a statement.

“He enriched our

appreciation of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identities, cultures and experiences.

“His work continues to be influential to many.”

Jeremy Beckett graduated with a BA (Hons) in anthropology at University College, London, in 1954.

From 1955 – 1957, he was awarded a Goldsmiths Company Travelling Scholarship to The Australian National University.

He undertook field work for his MA (1958) in Western New South Wales. He then enrolled in a PhD at The Australian National University (awarded 1964), carrying out field work in the Torres Strait Islands.

“Our condolences go out to his family and the many communities who mourn his loss,” AIATSIS said.

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New IBIS Bamaga store taking shape

left – new store: Artists impression ABOVE – work-in-progress: the roof ready to go on.

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The construction of the new IBIS supermarket in Bamaga is progressing rapidly, with a grand opening planned mid-2023, not-for-profit remote store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) says.

The new store, which began construction in September 2022 with ground clearance and slab pouring, was being built next door to the current CEQ store which meant customer disruption was minimised and the essential supply of food wasn’t compromised.

Features included: • increased shop floor trading area of approximately 800 square metres – almost double the size of the current store; • new, energy-efficient chiller and freezer refrigeration; • a focused range of goods available to customers, including increased fruit, vegetable and healthy ranges; • full back up of refrigeration equipment to prevent loss of products; and,

• refrigeration mechanical equipment built on roof platform to improve airflow, reduce ground level noise, and keep machinery cleaner.

Builders were aiming to have the new store’s roof on by Christmas.

CEQ Chief Executive Officer Michael Dykes said the new supermarket was a major bonus for all Bamaga residents and visitors to the community.

“We’re delighted to build a new IBIS Supermarket in Bamaga to continue to provide the best possible

service to the local community,” he said.

“We would like to thank the Traditional Owners for their continued support for the community in making this happen.

“The architects have done a fantastic job with a new build design which captures the essence of the Northern Peninsula Area with its colour, shape and structure.”

The Bamaga store followed a similar design concept to the new IBIS Supermarket on Horn and Darnley Islands, which opened in

2020 and 2021 respectively.

“Our aim is for the team and people of Bamaga to be proud of their new store, which will provide a focused range, quality fruit and vegetables, and healthy food options,” Mr Dykes said.

“These new stores show how we are reinvesting in infrastructure to increase capacity, employment, quality and affordability in communities.”

For more information, visit www.ceqld.org.au

congratulations: (L–R) Uncle Phillip Bowie, Aunty Fran Visini, Lieutenant Chris Thornton and recruit Mileon Mau. Pic supplied.

Proud Navy graduates

BY ALF WILSON Six young Torres Strait Islander men and women were amongst eight who graduated from the Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP) last week in Cairns.

They were: Shaniqua Bosun (Moa), Mileon Mau (Dauan/ Dhoeybaw), Cyrus Morseu and Esther Nona (Badu/Argun), Daliah Pearson (Warraber, Poruma/Kulkalgau), Tennesha (Moa/Wujal Wujal), Heath Leclaire (Dhunghatti), Mary Fernandez Portaminni (Wurrumiyamga/ Wantarringuwi).

After five months of hard work and

self discovery, they celebrated their graduation at a public ceremony which included a formal parade of the graduates in their Navy uniforms and traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance performances.

Graduate Recruit Tenneisha Pedro said she felt excited for the journey ahead.

“I am a little bit sad to be leaving my team mates of the past five months,” she said.

Indigenous elders and mentors Aunty Fran Visini and Uncle Phillip Bowie said they were proud of the new NIDP graduates and encouraged new recruits to come on board.

“I think the Navy has

done well with providing this opportunity for my people,” Aunty Fran said. “As elders, we are there to support the NIDP recruits in whatever way they need.

Reviewing officer, Commodore Gregory Yorke, AM, CSC, RAN, joined with friends, family and the local community to congratulate them.

Officer in Charge of the NIDP, Lieutenant Commander Christopher Thornton, said the ceremony was a proud moment and a rewarding experience for everyone involved in the program.

The course provides a pathway to enlist in Defence or confidently pursue other careers.

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Christmas, hot until symptoms have risky, especially at this weather and upset ceased for at least 24 time of the year when hours to avoid passing tummies don’t have several generations get the illness on to others. to go together if together, the weather Torres Strait, and is hot, and the fridge is ‘‘There are many overloaded.

Northern Peninsula types of bugs that can Area residents follow cause food poisoning.

“All of these factors a few simple food can conspire to provide “The two most safety tips this festive perfect conditions for common are season Torres and Cape food poisoning bacteria Campylobacter and Hospital and Health to multiply in our food Salmonella.

Service Public Health and result in stomach “But food poisoning Medical Officer Dr upsets, abdominal can be avoided at any Allison Hempenstall cramps, vomiting and time of year, not just says. diarrhoea.’’ during the festive season, She said the past two Dr Hempenstall said if all Torres Strait, Cape Christmas and New Year food-borne illnesses York, and Northern holiday periods had been affected an estimated 4.1 Peninsula Area residents affected by the pandemic million Australians each adopt good food safety lockdowns and other year. habits. restrictions.

“While most recover “For instance, poultry, “But this year, with within a few days, chicken, turkey, rolled the move to COVIDthe illness can be and stuffed roasts, normal, we can expect particularly serious the sausages and mince many more gatherings very young, the elderly, dishes should be cooked of family and friends those with existing fully. and sharing of food to health problems and “Hams will keep for occur during the festive pregnant women,’’ she several days with proper season,’’ she said. said. handling by removing “We want people to “If symptoms persist them from plastic wraps, enjoy themselves, but for more than a few days covering with clean also make sure there or are severe, always see cloth to stop them drying are no unfortunate after a doctor. TSC - PO:________________ out and by following 1 WEEK 22/12/22.

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raw Christmas food is stored correctly at the bottom of your fridge so that its juices can’t drip on to ready to eat food like salads or desserts stored higher up.

“Finally, once the eating is over, the best way to ensure your leftovers are safe is to refrigerate them immediately after a meal or when food has

stopped steaming.

“Then, before eating them, always ensure leftovers are heated to at least 70°C for at least two minutes and are steaming all the way through.”

Dr Hempenstall said some raw foods, like meat and fish, could become contaminated in many ways.

“These include from

the soil, compost or irrigation water used on crops, food handlers’ unclean hands, unclean kitchen equipment and even crosscontamination from other food,’’ she said. ‘‘But cooking food thoroughly usually kills bacteria and viruses and this is why eating some raw foods puts people at a greater risk of food

poisoning.

“Foods that are normally eaten raw, such as fruit and salad vegetables should be washed under running water and then dried with a paper towel just before you eat.

“By following food safety advice, you can dramatically reduce the risk of any form of food poisoning.’’

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Season’s Greetings from torres shire council

On behalf of the Torres Shire Mayor, Councillors and Staff, best wishes for a joyous festive season and a prosperous New Year.

Au Esoau, Koeyma Eso and thank you for your support in 2022.

Mayor Yen Loban, Deputy Mayor Cr. Gabriel Bani, Cr. John Abednego, Cr. Allan Ketchell and Cr. Thomas Loban, Chief Executive Officer Dalassa Yorkston Torres Shire Council

Season’s Greetings Torres News Diat, Christine and Shaz and everyone at the Torres News and T SIMA would like to wish all our valued readers, advertisers and friends a Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy New Year!

APPROACH WITH CAUTION: Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service staff member Jared Noah checks out the fridge to ensure everything is stored properly and has not spoiled. For instance, raw Christmas food, such as meats, should be stored correctly at the bottom of your fridge so that juices can’t drip on to ready to eat food like salads or desserts stored higher up. And remember, don’t overload the fridge! Pic supplied.

Here are 6 tips to keep family and friends, foodsafe during the holidays: 1. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before preparing foods and after handling raw meat. Use running water and soap and then dry using a clean towel – and don’t prepare food for others if you have had vomiting or diarrhoea in the previous 48 hours.

2. Don’t cross-contaminate fresh or cooked food with raw meat or poultry. Carry them in separate shopping bags, use separate chopping boards and utensils, store cooked and fresh food covered and separate from raw food in the fridge.

3. Avoid the undercooked turkey by making sure it is fully defrosted in the fridge or get your supplier to defrost it in their cool room.

You might want to consider cooking something smaller like a turkey breast or other poultry.

Don’t wash any poultry before cooking as that will spread the bacteria around your kitchen. Cook the turkey until a meat thermometer shows it has reached 75° C in the thickest part and cook any stuffing separately as it might not fully cook inside a whole turkey.

4. Salads are perfect for our climate and healthy but keep them refrigerated and serve up just before you eat them, returning leftovers to the fridge. Cooked rice and pasta are also a food poisoning risk if not refrigerated, so don’t forget to refrigerate the pasta or rice salad.

5. Seafood is also a great choice for Christmas and if

it is cooked most common food poisoning bacteria and viruses will be killed; but there can be risks if you eat it raw, for example raw oysters or sashimi.

Be careful and hygienic in preparing precooked prawns, bugs or crabs which can also be contaminated by your hands when they are peeled or shelled.

6. Cooked egg dishes are also simple and nutritious but try to avoid raw or minimally cooked egg dishes, such as raw egg mayonnaise or fancy desserts, which can be a particular risk for food poisoning. Never use cracked or dirty eggs.

• To learn more about food safety in Queensland and how you can protect your family’s health visit: https:// www.qld.gov.au/health/ staying-healthy/food-pantry

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Torres Strait Islanders represent in First Nations media leadership

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ABOVE: The First Nation Media Association Board of Directors.

Four Torres Strait Islanders – TSIMA’s own Jen Enosa, NIRS Manager Karen Paterson, Nelson Conboy and QRAM’s Jim Remedio – are on the First Nations Media Australia (FNMA) board of directors after their Annual General Meeting was held during the First Nations Media National Conference – Converge Mparntwe 2022 at Uluru last week.

Koori Mail General Manager Naomi Moran and Umeewarra Media Broadcaster Dre Ngatokorua were elected to be the new FNMA CoChairs.

Karen Paterson (Dorante) is a former Chairperson of First Nations Media Australia and a Wagadagam, Meriam woman with ancestral links through her paternal grandmother to the Wuthathi people of Cape York.

She is based in Brisbane and currently manages the National Indigenous Radio

Service, NIRS, a role she took on permanently in late 2020.

Karen began her journey in radio as a volunteer with 4MW on Thursday Island which led to a career with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation spanning 17 years.

In 2007, Karen joined Brisbane Indigenous Media Association, making a return to community First Nations media.

Jen Enosa is a proud Ait woman from the Koedal (crocodile) clan from Saibai Island in the Torres Strait.

She works as a Senior Broadcaster (RIBS and Special Projects) at Torres Strait Islander Media Association (4MW).

Jen has worked in the industry for over 30 years and has been part of IRCA’s journey as a Director from 2010 to 2013 and served as the Deputy Chair of the Board at that time.

Jen has also been the

Treasurer of the ICTV Board.

Nelson Conboy holds a Bachelor of Communication Journalism & Indigenous Studies, a Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication.

His under graduate studies were completed at Central Queensland University, Macquarie University and Griffith University.

His post graduate studies were undertaken at University Sunshine Coast and Griffith University.

Nelson is also a Director of ICTV and also a former Chairperson.

James “Jim” Remedio, a proud Torres Strait Islander man, has more than 40 years experience in community and national radio media networks throughout Australia.

He became involved with Local Community Radio in Bendigo and has been Chairperson of many Indigenous Broadcasting peak

bodies, including National Indigenous Media Association Australia (NIMAA). He also managed the establishment of the National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS) and Remote Indigenous Media Services (RIMOs).

In the 2000s, Jim moved into management of Indigenous Radio Stations.

Jim was appointed General Manager of Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM) in 2010.

Jim is the CEO of the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association, CAAMA. TSIMA broadcaster Anthony Geagea and Yam Island Remote Indigenous Broadcaster Raina Kepa also attended the Uluru Conference.

For more information see www.firstnationsmedia.org. au

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From space to sea – partnership helps net marine debris Marine debris charity Tangaroa Blue has partnered with international technology company Satlink in a world first program where teams are using retrieved and repurposed satellite technology to track and remove deadly and destructive ghost nets.

Satlink’s “Project ReCon” has been integrated into Tangaroa Blue Foundation’s ReefClean project funded by the Australian Government’s Reef Trust in what Tangaroa Blue Foundation CEO Heidi Tait said was a perfect match.

“With our teams looking for ways to reuse and recycle international commercial fishing echosounder buoys retrieved from beach cleanups along the Reef, it was very much a case of ‘who ya gonna call’,” she said.

“Turns out, Satlink was the ghost net buster we needed to speak with to be able to repurpose the buoys and divert them from landfill.”

The project was due to start along the Great Barrier Reef early next year and would then be rolled out around Australia through the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) network.

catching ghostnets: Pic supplied by Chris Bolton Fishing.

“By working with international commercial fishing fleet partners we can have the buoys recovered

by Tangaroa Blue and their AMDI partners tested and reassigned to track ghost nets along the Reef,” Satlink’s Head of Science & Sustainability Kathyry

Gavira said.

“The technology also allows for virtual fences to be put around reefs providing notifications before nets impact critically sensitive areas.”

The project was welcomed by the Special Envoy for the Great Barrier Reef and Labor

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“This exciting new project by the Tangaroa Blue Foundation is a further step in the right direction to one day ensuring our waters are free from ghost nets,” she said.

“Well done to everyone involved.

“Ghost nets pose a huge problem in the world’s oceans including Australia’s northern oceans and the Great Barrier Reef, where sadly we see tonnes of fish, dugongs, turtles and other marine species getting tangled up, and coral being put at risk.”

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“With lost or discarded ghost nets the size of football fields currently drifting unsupervised across the Great Barrier Reef, they are causing untold damage to marine life and fragile corals as they become entangled on reefs,” Ms Tait said.

“By having the buoys distributed along the Great Barrier Reef with AMDI partners it means that if a ghost net can’t be removed due to its size and capacity of the vessel and crew who find them, a buoy can be immediately attached and the net’s movement tracked in real time by satellite until a retrieval team is mobilised.”

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Townsville health services celebrate dedicated staffers

BY VELMA GARA

congratulations: (L) TAIHS Chair, Michael Illin, and Dr Peter Malouf (Far Right) with some TAIHS awards recipients. Pic supplied by TAIHS.

More than 20 staff members were honoured recently at the 2022 Townsville Aboriginal & Islander Health Services (TAIHS) Awards Ceremony and Christmas event.

The awards acknowledged and recognised their service to the First Nations medical centre in Townsville.

CEO Dr Peter Malouf thanked staff for their continued devotion

and commitment to TAIHS and their tireless work in serving the community.

“We thank you for being patient and resilient through challenging times, to continue to meet all expectations,” he said.

“Thank you for getting up, showing up and standing up for our most vulnerable people in our communities.

“You all have demonstrated resolve; when things get tough we go even harder to achieve excellence,

Torres shire CounCil To lead, provide & facilitate a sustainable, safe and culturally vibrant community

particularly black excellence.”

Established in 1974, TAIHS currently have over 180 staff members who work in their Medical, Outreach and Satellite Clinics, Youth, Child and Family Support, Accommodation, Corporate and Deadly Choices services.

List of the service award winners: • 15 Years of Service – Barb Wilson, Brian Twomey and Lydia Ross.

• 10 Years of Service – Aida Cole, Dr Angela Moore, Edward Ober, Gerard Hooper, Kim Kennedy, Marisha McIvor, Sara O’Reilly and Shari Pedro.

• 5 Years of Service – Carol Miller, Irene Nallajar, Joe Zaro, Kamara Thompson, Nicole Savage, Renee Friday, Shaneika Passi, Therese Brosnahan, Valerie Kepa and William Purcell.

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Council Services during 2022/23 Festive Season Thursday Island & Horn Island SHIRE OFFICE CLOSED 12 noon, Friday, 23 December 2022 REOPEN Monday, 9 January 2023 LIBRARY CLOSED 12 noon, Friday, 16 December 2022 REOPEN 9am, Monday, 9 January 2023 GARBAGE Domestic and Commercial Collections NO kERBSIDE pICkup on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day (affected residents reminded to put bin out the day before and Council will collect) NORMAL SERvICE OTHERwISE wASTE TRANSFER STATIONS (Thursday Island and Horn Island) OpEN Weekdays from 9am to 4.45pm OpEN Weekends from 9am to 12 noon CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day NGuRupAI (HORN ISLAND) SpORTS COMpLEX CLOSED 12 noon, Saturday, 17 December 2022 REOPEN Monday, 9 January 2023 TORRES SHIRE SpORTS COMpLEX (TI) – STADIuM / pOOL / GYM CLOSED from 12 noon Friday, 23 December 2022 Saturday 24, Sunday 25, Monday 26, Tuesday 27 December 2022 .....CLOSED Wednesday 28 to Sunday 8 January................................... OPEN 12 noon to 6pm Saturday 31 December, Sunday 1 & Monday 2 January 2023 .............CLOSED Monday 9 January 2023 ............................................... OpEN NORMAL HOuRS

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BOTTOM: Characters playing baby Jesus, Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem Village. story and pics

BY ALF WILSON TORRES Strait Island food proved popular throughout this year’s unique Stable at Riverway Christmas celebration in Townsville, held last week, and now in its 21st year.

Organiser Richard Hosking said 6000 men, women and children were there on Monday night.

“It was about the same last night and we expect more than 30,000 in total after the five nights,” he said.

There were many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to see a “Yarning Circle’ at which their culture was showcased though music, art, dance, weaving and story telling.

Bina’s Kitchen selling Ailan food and run by

Evelyn Billy was doing a roaring trade.

“The food is very popular with people from many places,” Evelyn said.

The young Shalom College Indigenous dancers were given generous applause.

Attractions included a replica Bethlehem Village and the ageless Christmas Story of the birth of Jesus (with a real live baby, Mary and Joseph).

A Nativity Scene was the highlight of the Town along with the shepherds and their sheep, Wise Men with their camels, the Innkeeper without any spare rooms, King Herod and his Roman soldiers, the woman at the well, the marketplace, the bakery, the carpenter’s workshop and much more.

Another free experience was the Bethlehem Puppet Theatre’s multiple performances.

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Wishing you a Happy and Safe Festive Season and New Year Sea Swift, proud service providers to the Torres Strait and Cape York Peninsula for over 35 years - thank you for your ongoing custom and support in 2022.

We wish you and your family a happy and safe Christmas and New Year, and look forward to continuing our partnership in 2023!

From the team at Sea Swift.

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Season’s Greetings!

The Torres Strait Regional Authority Chairperson, Board Members, Chief Executive Officer and Administration Team wish you a safe and happy festive season and a prosperous New Year.

Thank you for your support.

We look forward to working with you again in the New Year.

Christmas Closure Dates: The TSRA Office will be closed from 4.30pm, Friday 23 December 2022, until 8.30am, Tuesday 3 January 2023.

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BY ALF WILSON Doreen Sam celebrated her 70th birthday in style when she was joined by about 60 family and friends at the upmarket Rydges Esplanade Resort in Cairns last weekend.

Of Saibai Island, this delightful lady lives in Cairns where many of the party goers resided and some had come down from the Torres Strait to join the happy occasion.

Torres Strait Island Regional Council Saibai Cr Conwell Tabuai wished her all the best.

“On behalf of me and my family and community of Saibai, wishing Doreen many blessings and her family

especially reaching a milestone of 70,” he said.

“I am very happy and blessed for my Aunty to be enjoying life to its fullest.”

Doreen is pictured above with Elthies Sam, Elisaia Sam, Dontai

Sam, Harriet Gibia and Angela Sam in the Rydges foyer as they prepared to the function room. A steady flow of guests arrived and they all partied Torres Strait style!

Happy birthday Doreen!

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Family surprised her on the night at Port Kennedy Hall on Waiben, and she loved it! Happy birthday Telcy!

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Celebrating Dalassa’s life

A beautiful celebration with her family and loved ones marked the tombstone unveiling for the late Dalassa Rosetta Kaddy (nee George), at the TI cemetery last Saturday.

Feasting took place later in the evening at the TRAWQ Hall in Tamwoy Town.

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Legacy of Elder celebrated Oza Bosen’s family celebrated his tombstone unveiling last weekend at Kubin.

Oza was born in 1941 at Urabal Puid on Moa Island.

He left school at 14-years-old and trained as a diver in the deep seas of Darnley Island.

Oza was 24 years old when he first got involved in the Island Council, which he stayed with for 26 years.

One of his first major projects was the “Border does not change between Papua New Guinea and Australia” and he orchestrated the first resolution towards selfmanagement, which was passed and supported by the then-Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen.

His greatest personal and political achievement was obtaining the funds to set up the development of

the newly built Thursday Island hospital and new primary Health Centres.

He was a director and a committee member of local housing investment organisations, sporting associations and commercial fishing industry companies in the western cluster of Torres Strait.

For all the years of his marriage to Lillian Bosen, they lived in Kubin Village on Moa Island.

He was a great leader and a strong cultural ambassador, who endlessly strived towards the preservation of his culture, and for the betterment of all the people of the Torres Strait.

His tombstone unveiling was celebrated by his children and grandchildren from Kubin, Badu, Alau, Injinoo and beyond.

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BY BEL LUI Unfavorable weather conditions meant some adjustments were necessary for the double tombstone unveiling of dearly departed loved ones the late John Turner Enosa (jnr) and wife Rasepah Dabia Enosa (nee Banu) at the Martyn Street Cairns Cemetery last Saturday.

The interruption set

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Boigu families, relatives and friends back several hours before the ceremony could begin.

Rev Patrick conducted the ceremony assisted by Emcee Michael Enosa.

Tides turned when the sun, so unforgiving after the rain, meant everyone was very happy to retire to the AFL House Function Centre on Buchan Street in Portsmith for traditional feasting and celebration.

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Finish line is ‘just the start’ for IMP graduates

IMP Graduate Torres Strait Islander man Tristan Nelliman-Adams who recently returned from Greece where he ran the Athens Marathon.

Tristan graduated through the IMP in 2021 after completing the midnight marathon in Alice Springs. Pic supplied.

The search for the Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) Squad is underway with applications now open for 2023.

A six-month health and wellbeing, and leadership development program, the IMP has transformed the lives of its participants while opening doors they may not have once dared to knock at.

A national tour was set to take place early next year to identify the 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who would take on the New York City Marathon and use the skills marathon teaches them to find their true strength.

They return to their communities as inspirational agents of change and healthy lifestyle advocates.

As a core program of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation, the IMP was open to all Indigenous Australians aged 18-30, with no prior running experience necessary.

Successful applicants have six months to train for the New York City Marathon, with the support of IMF founder and director and world marathon champion Rob de Castella, and IMP Coach and Manager Damian Tuck.

All costs are covered by the Indigenous Marathon Foundation.

“It’s a really exciting time,” Mr Tuck said.

“I’ve seen firsthand the impact and transformation that the IMP has on its participants.

“I know how tough a marathon can be and I’m really excited to find our next squad to share this incredibly rewarding and life-changing journey with.”

In addition, the squad would be mentored by the 132 IMP graduates

who have passed through the program since its inception in 2010, and who continued to be an integral part of the IMF family.

Mr de Castella said joining the IMP would test the limits of the 12 successful recruits but would offer huge rewards.

“Don’t hesitate, register now and take up the IMP challenge,” Mr de Castella said.

“Running is easy, just one step after the other, but running a marathon is hard, just like life can be, especially if you want to make a difference.

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Next year’s national tour will visit communities around Australia to select six men and six women in a trial that included a 3km run, and an informal interview.

The group was also required to complete a Certificate IV in Indigenous Leadership and Health Promotion, First Aid qualification, Level 1 Recreational Running accreditation and a mental health program as part of the project’s education component.

Applications can be made online, or a form can be downloaded from the website www.imf.org.au.

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Kebi Kub dance for Sydney Kings

BY VELMA GARA PICS BY Berthalia Selina Reuben Kebi Kub dance team was excited to perform at a Sydney Kings home game for the NBL’s Indigneous round last weekend.

Aba Bero, Berthalia Reuben and Harlisha Newie-Joe, all former NAISDA students, performed a Torres Strait cultural dance. Bero said the energy was calm and the performance felt smooth as they glided across the floor.

The three agreed the jerseys worn by the Kings and the Tasmanian JackJumpers were beautiful, eye catching and complex.

Ailan players made a splash in ‘22 There may not have been any Allblacks carnivals in the Torres Strait this year, but our teams performed strongly at several events down south, Torres News sports journo Alf Wilson writes...

Erub United took out Queensland’s biggest carnival – the prestigious Arthur Beetson Foundation Murri knockout at Redcliffe in October.

Everybody is looking forward to the mouth watering clash in late January when Erub United take on NSW Koori Knockout winners Newcastle Allblacks to decide Australia’s best carnival team.

Being dubbed as an Indigenous State of Origin showdown, it is on 28 January at Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh.

The Elia Ware organised Erub United number one team also won the recent Gordonvale Indigenous carnival.

Boigu Island side Malu Kiwai won the Dan Ropeyarn Memorial NPA Cup carnival at Bamaga from 28 to 30 October beating Napranum Bulldogs 44-10 in the final.

Malu Kiwai defeating a gallant Napranum Bulldogs 44-10 and Pioneer Dames beat

Jillaroos in the women’s final.

The Torres News ran a back page spread after the Malu Kiwai victory about the trophy being taken to Boigu and later being sent to Cairns where many TS people attended a celebration at an Edmonton Park.

“That win and the recognition really united our community,’’ Boigu Cr Dimas Toby said.

Kulpiyam which finished at the top of the table in the 16 men’s teams division but lost their semi final 18-4 to Coastal Balaz which went on to win the final.

Townsville side Coastal Balaz had numerous Torres Strait players.

Whilst there was no Island of Origin Series on Badu during 2022 or a Zenadth Kes carnival on Waiben, a strong Zenadth Kes club competition was held.

In the September 3 final at Ken Brown Oval Roosters defeated a young Badu side Mulga Tigers 40-20.

The Terence Yusia-coached Roosters scored eight tries to four in a action packed decider before a large crowd to take out the Island Roosters Cup. Roosters won their second premiership in a row.

What was great to see was that a side from NPA – Alau Eagles – was part of it with Roosters, Mulga, Suburbs and Pioneer Knights.

The ladies premier was

Pioneer Dames.

On the NRL scene for 2023, sports fans around the Torres Strait and NPA will have plenty to look forward to with some quality players in action.

Cowboys forward Reuben Cotter (Boigu descent) was one of the finds of the 2022 season and he also played State of Origin for Queensland and two Tests for Australia.

His former teammate Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Saibai) has joined the new NRL club the Dolphins; The “Hammer” as he is known will have plenty of TS mates in cousins Brenko Lee and Edrick Lee who have also signed with the Wayne Bennett coached Dolphins.

Ezra Mam is a rising star for the Brisbane Broncos whilst Newcastle Knights signing Dane Gagai is a veteran, still with champion qualities.

Back to the Torres Strait carnivals, both the Island of Origin and Zenadth Kes carnivals will be on in 2023.

Erub United won the 2021 Zenadth Kes the last time it was held and one can only ponder if the side will be back to defend its title.

Another positive has been the numerous coaching clinics for juniors at various islands and on Waiben, which ensure many of the participants will be up to the tasks at hand.

Roll on 2023.

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Keanu Pinder flies for Taipans

Full time score against the Tasmanian JackJumpers. Pic thanks to Taipans.

This year’s Indigenous round has proven to be huge for the Taipans, despite a loss to the Perth Wildcats on Tuesday night.

But they began their week holding off a late surge from the Brisbane Bullets to record a 85-76 win last Wednesday night.

Keanu Pinder’s 12 points was more than doubled though, when they took on the Tasmanian JackJumpers on their home turf on Saturday.

In what the NBL described as a ‘sensational victory’ the Cairns Taipans turned the tide of the game to record a 91-82 victory.

With just over four minutes to go, the Taipans turned a five point deficit into a nine-point win.

It was Pinder’s night as he scored the most points by any player this season with 34, along with 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and shooting numbers of 11/17 from the field, 2/2 from

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three-point range and 10/10 from the free-throw line.

Taipans coach Adam Forde said they were disappointed with Tuesday night’s result against Perth, but they would play on.

Perth coach John Rillie said TaShawn Thomas had done a great job to hold Pinder to just 4 points in the opening half.

“Keanu has shown that he is one of the elite Australian talents in the NBL this year,” he said.

The Taipans will fly out to play Melbourne on Friday night – for their fifth game in two weeks – before a short break in the lead up to New Year.

In home games over the coming weeks Taipans will play their last game for the year against the Adelaide 36ers on Saturday 31 December, the South East Melbourne Phoenix on Sunday 8 January and the Illawarra Hawks on Friday 13 January.

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Thunder’s loss is Heat’s gain as Cedar comes home

BY VELMA GARA One of Townsville’s greatest junior basketball players, Michael Cedar, is returning home and will suit up for the Heat in the NBL1 North competition in 2023.

Cedar, who plays guard, moved away for nearly 10 years after he finished his NBL career with the Townsville Crocodiles.

“Returning to Townsville and being able to pull on a Heat singlet again is something that I didn’t think would happen again” Cedar said.

He joined the NBL1 South team, Logan Thunder, in 2016 and played six consecutive seasons, lining up for 120 senior representative games.

“Mick has been an integral part of the program as captain leading the team to six straight finals appearances,” Logan Basketball said on their webpage.

“Mick has continued to

compete as one of the elite shooters and perimeter players in the Queensland State League competition and finishes his time with Thunder 2nd all-time in senior games played.

“Logan Basketball would like to publicly thank Michael Cedar for his contribution building, developing and growing our senior men’s program to what it is today and wishes the Cedar family all the best on the next chapter in their journey.”

Heat Head Coach, Shane Froling, said he had the privilege of coaching Cedar as a young lad at the Crocs and said he was looking forward to welcoming home one of the north’s greats.

Froling said his leadership skills will be important for the Heat squad.

Cedar said he was also excited about what he could deliver off the court, with

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AFL visits kick outer island goals This year has been massive for the AFL Cape York team.

We’d like to pass on our thanks to our sponsors and partners who have made our programs possible throughout the region: Hinterland Aviation, Rio Tinto, WCCCA, TSRA, TSYRSA, Sea

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Wishing everyone a great Christmas and Happy New Year and we can’t wait to see you all again soon!

AFL Cape York Team

In-school Game Development Program: the AFL Cape York team visited 44 different communities to deliver the in-school AFL Game Development program, including 19 Tagai and Sacred Heart School Campuses across 17 communities: how good is that!?

run, have a feed at the BBQ and receive AFL prizes and giveaways.

Auskick reaching new heights: Over 800 participants from Kindy through to year 6 registered for our AFL Auskick program.

AFL equipment and coaches for Outer Islands: thanks to partnerships with Tagai State College and Sea Swift, more Outer Island Campuses than ever before now have access to AFL Equipment to keep on enjoying our great game.

Crusader Cup Talent Program: this year’s Torres Strait & NPA Crusader Cup saw 90 boys and girls travel into Thursday Island via foot, plane, ferry and even helicopter – it was our largest U12 Torres Strait & NPA Crusader Cup ever!

NPA AFLQ Schools Cup: the first ever NPA State College team was invited to participate in the AFLQ Schools Cup in Cairns to compete against local primary schools – it was the first time a team from outside of the Cairns region competed and they won three out their four games!

Chris Johnson Angie Nadredre Cup: students from Tagai State College, AFL Cape York House for Boys, AFL Cape York House for Girls and NPA State College flocked to the Oval to take part in a highly competitive AFL carnival. Chris Johnson and Angie Nadredre were on hand to umpire and award trophies to the winning schools – Tagai State College (Boys) and AFL Cape York House (Girls).

AFL Cape York House School Visits: AFL Cape York House students and staff visited all NPA State College campuses and New Mapoon Day Care to run AFL games and meet with students.

AFL Cape York No-school, No-play Colour Run: over 200 students and community members gathered on Yusia Oval to play fun AFL games, participate in the colour

AFL Cairns U18 premiers.

Dauan.

Sacred Heart Auskick.

AFL sponsored Distance Runners: Liam Ropeyarn, George Williams and Bethany Nona all ran the 7km fun Run from Loyalty Beach to Seisia and back, with George blitzing the competition.

Mabuiag.

St Pauls.

NPA Auskick.

Sunshine Coast reps.

AFL Healthy Foods Program: thanks to our friends at the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA), AFL Cape York was able to run active lifestyles education sessions and provide students with healthy food selections while they participated in our football events in the NPA and Torres Strait.

AFL participants into Sunshine Coast Camp & Flying Boomerangs: at the 2022 Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions – AFL Diversity Camp the following AFL Cape York Eagles were selected: Steven, Chad, Masie, Jermaine, Rushon, Nelly & Malakye along with Tagai students Terence & Sonrae.

Masig.

Kubin.

Torres families @ Crusaders, Sunshine Coast.

After the Camp: Rushon, Terrence & Masie were selected into the National Indigenous representative team the Flying Boomerangs – and travelled to Melbourne to take on the World Team.

Two flags at the Nest: The Cairns Eagles took home both the U12 Division 2 & U18 Youth Girls AFL Cairns Junior Premierships for 2022, with Jerome Holland (Mabuiag) and Margaret Dau (Horn) being awarded best on ground for their outstanding performances.

U12 Cape York Crusaders: This year’s team featured six students from the Torres Strait and three students from the NPA.

Ugar.

Thursday Island Crusader Cup.

Warraber.

Yam.