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Following the line of his forbearers in military service, Abiu enlisted with

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He progressed through the ranks to Able Seaman on different naval ships and retired a Petty Officer after 25 years of service, including a stint during the Vietnam conflict on the ship HMAS Stalwart.

A big thank you to his beautiful niece Dr Leah Chivizhe (nee Lui), who effortlessly planned the celebration from Sydney NSW where she lives.

Didge welcome for Reds

William Mabo (pictured), who is a grandson of the late and great Eddie and Bonita Mabo, played the didgeridoo when the Queensland Reds Rugby Union team was welcomed to Townsville late last month.

It was as the Reds prepared for their Super Rugby Pacific season round one clash against the Hurricanes, played out in front of a crowd of more than 7000 at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium on the Saturday following.

The Hurricanes defeated the Reds, 47-13.

“It was really moving playing my didgeridoo for the Reds players and officials,” William said.

Hayden Saltner welcomed them to country on behalf of the Wulgurukaba First Nations People beside the Rydges Pool.

William was an integral part of the smoking ceremony and Wulgurukaba Walkabouts dancers which performed for the visitors.

“It was a very enjoyable,” William said.

Quietly spoken

William is a one of the most sought after didgeridoo players in the region and is often seen at major events such as NAIDOC and Survival Day.

William and his partner Jessica are the proud parents of triplets Thinley (to be known as Theo), Henrietta and Abigail Mabo-Brown, who will turn four this September. Pic supplied.

Playing for the Torres Strait

Talented entertainer Guy Enosa is showcasing Torres Strait culture as he busks with his trusty guitar in Cairns.

The 56-year-old Mr Enosa was happily strumming his guitar on Abbott Street in the Cairns CBD when the Torres News saw him last Friday.

It was on the footpath outside busy shops, and many of the interested listeners were from two cruise ships which had moored at the nearby jetty.

“A lot of people know me, I also busk on Lake Street, and at Kuranda, Port Douglas and have also been to Melbourne,” Mr Enosa said.

Born on Waiben, Mr Enosa said he had been in Cairns for 20 years and loved watching people enjoy his music.

“My favorites are the dancing songs which the Mabuiag Islanders love,” he said.

“But I also enjoy Bob Marley, Lucky Dube and Kenny Rogers tunes.”

He said he met people from many different cultures and was able to tell them about his.

“I get a lot of Japanese and Chinese people who listen to me and others from around Australia and lots of locals,” he said.

He said his favourite song was The Gambler by Kenny Rogers.

“But I believe in God and gambling is a sin and I encourage people to save their money,” he said.

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Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service. We provide culturally appropriate, family centred, comprehensive primary health care services tothe communities and people of Cape York.

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An exciting opportunity is available for the position of Executive Manager, Clinical Services. The position is responsible for providing clinical oversight of the organisation’s services to ensure quality comprehensive primary health care that is evidence based and clinically safe.

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You will have demonstrated experience providing strategic and clinical leadership at a senior level, preferably within the community controlled sector. You will hold Fellowship with Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and be registered as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.

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