Ailan Life

Each week we will publish a pic showing the Ailan way of life in the Torres Strait and the NPA – the kids swimming, a BBQ at the beach, fishing, scenic shot, etc – from local photographers and readers across our region. Just email us your pic of Ailan Life along with your name, phone number and a 25-word description to ads@torres.news

This week we had a record number of entries submitted, so take a moment to check out the great shots. All entries are now in the draw to win this month’s $150 gift card! Good luck!

PIC 1: This pic of a Qantas plane has Naghir and nearby islands in the background. It was taken from Horn Hill, Horn Island and submitted by Flora Majid.

PIC 2: Tari Shibasaki submitted this pic of her daughter enjoying the sunset on a Saturday afternoon at the Horn Island Wharf.

“It was a beautiful day to soak in some Vitamin D,” Tari said.

PIC 3: Tamara Saylor submitted her pic of Palilag (Goodes Island) ... “Our camp place, swimming place, day out place and a place we also call home,” she said.

PIC 4: Submitted by Nadja Mack, this pic was taken at the ANZAC Dawn Service on Green Hill.

PIC 5: Also submitted by Nadja Mack, this pic was taken at the International Women’s Day celebration at the Gab, showing Aunty Flora’s fantastic feather hair clip.

“Having come up here last year from Melbourne after our two-year lockdown period ended, it still feels like a huge privilege to be able to experience and take part in Ailan Life,” Nadja said.

PICs 6 & 7: Daniel (Danny) Billy submitted his pics of another day in paradise. “Enjoying the Ailan Life on beautiful Warraber, Kulkalgal Nation,” Danny said. He said it was a day that made him feel like Ailan hopping to uninhabited islands.