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

All entries are now in the draw to win this month’s $150 gift card! Good luck!

PIC 1: Ben Paton submitted this great pic he took with his phone! “This is a photo I took on my phone when I saw the Uncles putting the finishing touches on the new Quetta Memorial at All Souls and St Bartholomew’s on a rainy day,” Ben said.

PIC 2: Elton Fell captured this amazing view from the Sea Swift Wharf, Thursday Island, whilst at work on the Sea Swift barge. “ I am blessed to live on a beautiful island surrounded by water –Thursday Island my beautiful home,” Elton said.

PIC 3: Aldene Reuben-Bowie submitted her pic taken at Iama, (Yam Island), as a reflection of the peacefulness, natural and unique nature of her world.

“I am blessed to capture such moment, the evening sunset, the stillness in community that allows me to reflect on life and the good things I take for granted,” Aldene said.

PIC 4: Nancy Mola has entered a beautiful aerial view of Stephen Island which she described as

“a hidden treasure in the eastern corner of the Strait”.

“I am so proud to have blood ties to this little piece of paradise,” Nancy said.

PIC 5: Nancy also submitted a picture of her son Joseph fishing a few years ago with his mates off Stephen Island, showing , well... part of their catch – the other end was shared with a shark.