Torres News

News 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.

EDITORIAL

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – DIAT ALFERINK

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NEWS & CHIEF SUB EDITOR – CHRISTINE HOWES

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TSIMA JOURNALIST – CARLI WILLIS

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TSIMA CORRESPONDENTS – Jen Enosa, Sylvia Tabua and Anthony Geagea.

NEWS & PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS – Kantesha Takai, Jillian Bowie, Talei Elu, Shanella Majid, Bel Lui, Alf Wilson, Velma Gara and Perina Drummond.

TN0597 4 Issues: 3/8

EXCEL DOC E DUMMY E Ad F E TSRA. Purchase order - #_________________ by 4pm Tues. 1/8/23 9x4 [36] ad @ $5.40 rate $194.90incl. [$176.73ex] x4 $777.60. Booking/Proof app: 10am Tues. 1/8/23 Alicia Sabatino <Alicia.SABATINO@tsra.gov.au>

Torres Strait Regional Authority Request For Tender

The TSRA is seeking tenders for the procurement of multipurpose utility vehicles (MUV’s) to replace the current aging and inconsistent ranger fleet throughout the Torres Strait Region. Tender documentation can be obtained by sending an email to tender@tsra.gov.au with “TENDER RESPONSE – CA-2023-00050 RANGER MUV’ in the subject line or on www.tsra.gov.au – under tenders.

Tenders are to be clearly marked as “TENDER RESPONSE – CA-2023-00050 RANGER MUV” by email to tender@tsra.gov.au

Alternatively tenders may be posted to “TENDER RESPONSE – CA-2023-00050 RANGER MUV” PO Box 261, Thursday Island Qld 4875.

Tenders must be received by 4.00pm AEST 31 August 2023

Ports North wishes to advise that a two-coat bitumen reseal will be undertaken by Pioneer North QLD at the ferry carpark on Sunday 6th August.

The carpark will be closed from 5pm Saturday 5th August and request that all vehicles are removed from site prior to the closure. Any vehicles left on site may need to be towed to allow works to proceed. During the works pedestrian access to the wharf is available from the footpath with coaches utilising the bus stop on Victoria Parade.

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COVERAGE AREA – Covering news and events of the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula Area including: Badu, Bamaga, Boigu, Dauan, Erub, Horn Island (Ngurupai), Iama, Injinoo, Kerriri, Mabuyag, Masig, Mer, Moa - Kubin (Arkai) and St Pauls (Wug), Muralag, New Mapoon, Poruma, Saibai, Seisia, Thursday Island (Waiben) - TRAWQ and Port Kennedy, Ugar, Umagico, Warraber and everywhere in between.

PUBLISHED – every Thursday.

CIRCULATION NUMBERS – 1000.

READERSHIP AV. – Print readership 4000 + online subscriptions + 8k followers on our @TSIMAtorresnews Facebook page

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula regions. We pay our sincere respects to the Elders and the Peoples of the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula Area, across whose traditional lands and seas we report.

This newspaper is dedicated to recognising, preserving and promoting the traditional cultures and customs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of these regions.

Our offices are sometimes unattended. Please call and leave a message or email editorial, advertising or accounts.

Loose stones can be an annoyance after the seal has been placed, however this is an important part of the reseal process. It allows traffic movement to roll the loose stone in as the bitumen hardens. Line marking will be reinstated by RoadTek at a later date. For further enquiries please email: scott.ivory@portsnorth.com.au

We are looking for a Media Cadet to develop their skills and experience here with us at the Torres News.

The successful applicant must be an 18-year-old Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and be willing to live and work from Thursday Island, have enthusiasm and drive to help tell our community stories.

For further information please contact: Diat Alferink – Editor in Chief, Torres News