Skytrans Inflight Magazine | Edition Four

Inflight Magazine
ISSUE FOUR | JUNE 2018
Giant Turtle made from ghost net. Artists: Erub Arts Collaboration. Image: Lynnette Grif ths Erub (Darnley Island) in the distance
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Anywhere, any me, North, East, South, West and in the center on 17 sta ons and 33 communi es and towns across Queensland. Black Star is the new sound in radio that everyone is locked on.
In any of those towns, be sure to start your day with Greg Reid as he presents breakfast laced with all the news and current a airs from local communi es, around the country and interna onally. Make it a must take on your priority listening device and get the news and weather reports at the top of the hour. Sit back and relax with a co ee and let Greg take you through ‘Morning Focus’, a program mixed with music and interes ng magazine style interviews that will keep you interested.
Then it’s over to your local sta on and local announcer to give you all the events, community service announcements and just plain old goss on what’s happening in the community - supported by news, weather and any emergency reports. There is something for everyone on Black Star.
We even have music and programs that cater for the ones who can’t get to sleep.
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CONTENTS
FEATURED ARTICLES
ON THE COVER
AWOVENCONSERVATIONMESSAGETHAT 8 CELEBRATES WORKING TOGETHER
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A NEW PROGRAM FOR 10 PEOPLE LIVING WITH
Samantha Collings SkytraNs Airlines Management TRAINEE INFLIGHT MAGAZINE DESIGNER
Bronwyn Thomas Skytrans Airlines
Executive Assistant to the CEO INFLIGHT MAGAZINE CONTENT
By Lynnette Grif ths, Erub Art Centre
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in house and much of our content is provided by employees or passengers/clients of Skytrans
or Community Councils and Art Centres. Any pro ts made go to printing and distributing. Our mission is to keep the communities connected through sharing stories, photos and events in this free take home magazine. To get copies of this edition or any previous editions, or to get involved please email in ightmag@skytrans.com.au
By Rebecca Hyde, Skytrans
Skytrans / QRL
A LIFE TIME IN THE MAKING
Seaman Dan’s Tribute Concert
CAPEYORK 30 GRAZIERS
SHARING OUR SHORES WITH MARINE TURTLES
By Cape York Land Management
SPECIAL THANKS
MAKE A WISH
Starlight Foundation
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WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this publication may contain images of, or referenced to, deceased people. Skytrans Airlines acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to their elders past and present.
Special thanks to other members of our Skytrans Family for providing content for the fourth edition of Skytrans In ight Magazine. Rebecca Hyde, Shaun Quigley, Ella Pike, Marty Hackwood, Ricardo Inacio and Gregg Fowler.
THURSTO'S TURBOS
SOCIAL FEED
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THE SKYTRANS 13 COMPASS CLUB
FLOCK TO FORUM
1,000 TREES PLANTED IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
By Cape York Land Management
By Green eet
PRIDE IN AUTHORITY
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STUDENT DOCUMENTARY
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By Janina Harding and Chris Stannard
Skytrans
By Marty Hackwood Skytrans
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BUSBY MARAU
NORTHERN EDITION
WE ARE CAPE YORK
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Aurukun Shire Council
DIABETES
Elements Ultra
Cape York Partnership
BACKCHAT WITH BEC
SKYTRANS RARL CHALLENGE
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AVCHAT 22 By Shaun Quigley
PULL-OUT EVENT CALENDAR
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With Skytrans
Apunipima


LETTER FROM THE CEO
We are proud to bring you the fourth edition of our Skytrans’ in ight magazine which is bigger and better than ever before! A special ‘thank you’ to all of our contributors who bring us their news, views and stories from communities across the Cape and Torres Strait.
We would particularly like to congratulate Aurukun Shire Council on their 40th Anniversary. The celebrations will consist of many exciting events, the highlight being a concert held at the Football oval in Aurukun, with entertainment from award winning pop duo, Busby Marou.
This edition also features several stories from Cape York Land Management who talk about the great work the rangers do for the marine turtles and their nesting environments which run along the beaches of the Western Cape York Peninsula.
The talented artists of the Erub Art Centre showcase their fantastic array of sea creatures made from the deadly ghost nets retrieved from the ocean by the rangers, one of which is featured on the front cover of this issue. Erub Arts aims to highlight the vital work being carried out to preserve the turtles and their nests for future generations.
Finally, check out Marty Hackwood’s take on the remarkable capabilities of the Dash 8.
We wish you a pleasant ight and safe onward journey.
MICHAEL THINEE SKYTRANS’ CEO
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Busby Marou to perform in Aurukun
Award-winning folk pop duo Busby Marou will headline Aurukun Shire Council’s 40th anniversary community concert on August 25.
The duo has been performing around Queensland as part of their Got Your Back tour featuring the many hits from Postcards From The Shellhouse which debuted at #1 on the National ARIA charts.
The pair are from Rockhampton and won the Deadly Award for Most Promising New Talent in Music after releasing their debut self-titled album.
Jeremy Marou is a Torres Strait islander whose childhood experience with Murray Island song and dance has inspired his melodies.
His extraordinary guitar playing is complemented by his expertise on every instrument he touches, which works beautifully with Thomas Busby’s distinctly Australian way of sharing stories.
Skytrans is providing a chartered plane to y Jeremy Marou and Thomas Busby and their support crew to Aurukun while the concert is being supported by gold sponsors Rio Tinto, Sea Swift, Glencore and Preston Law.
Photo from Busby Marou’s of cial Facebook www.facebook.com/BusbyMarou/


HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AURUKUN
Aurukun Shire Council is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with exciting events including the Busby Marou concert, Aurukun Photo Competition and the inaugural Deadly Employee Awards.
The Queensland Government proclaimed the Shire of Aurukun on May 22, 1978 and granted the new Council Aboriginal Land Lease No. 1 for 50 years.
In 2013, the State Government handed over about 750,000 hectares of Aboriginal freehold land, one of the largest land transfers in the Government’s history. The lease was cancelled and Aurukun Shire Council became the trustee of the town area and its reserves.
Aurukun Mayor Dereck Walpo said the popular Aurukun Photo Competition would reveal magni cent images of the scenery and life of the community which
will feature in the next edition of the Skytrans In ight Magazine.
“We have also introduced the Annual Deadly Employee Awards which are given out each quarter with an overall winner to be selected in December,” he said.
“The rst two rounds have been very successful and I congratulate the winners Wayne Roberts and Nick Pootchemunka on their strong work ethic.
“It is tting in our 40th anniversary year that we enjoyed our most successful Anzac Day Service with a record crowd of 300 attending.
“Aurukun’s new Army recruits were part of the ceremony and the community was really proud of the young men who turned out in uniform after completing their Kapani Warrior program training to become patrolmen for Aurukun.
“It was the rst time the community had an Army bugler join the service with his haunting rendition of The Last Post setting the mood in Aurukun Town Square.”
Aurukun police marched from the station and were joined by the general community with several laying wreaths as part of the ceremony.
During World War II, 11 Aurukun men enlisted and joined the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion who played a vital role in protecting the maritime borders of Far North Queensland and supporting the effort against Japanese forces in Papua New Guinea.
The Torres Strait Light Infantry greatly assisted with their local knowledge of geographic and sea conditions, especially in the Cape York region, which was targeted for very heavy bombing by the enemy during World War II.
Clan Poles
Aurukun’s ve clans are represented by ve Clan Poles standing alongside the ag pole ying the Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ags at Aurukun State School.
The poles were unveiled at a school assembly where elders encouraged the students to join them in a traditional Maalp which is a Wik corroboree.
Funded by a grant from the 2018 Commonwealth Games Reconciliation In Queensland Schools program, each pole displays the traditional body art which adorns Wik dancers when they perform Maalp to tell the stories of their country and people.
Students from the Flexible Learning program at the Indigenous Knowledge Centre (IKC) helped the Wik and Kugu artists prepare the poles which were then painted by the artists.
The project was a collaboration between Education Queensland, the Queensland State Library’s IKC and Aurukun Shire Council.
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All content above was provided by the Aurukun Shire Council. Get your Council involved in Skytrans In ight Magazine by emailing in ightmag@skytrans.com.au


ON THE COVER
A WOVEN CONSERVATION
MESSAGE THAT CELEBRATES
WORKING TOGETHER
Everywhere is really across the ocean for Erubians, As Florence Gutchen, one of Erub’s artists states.
“We are all connected by the oceans and we must look after them and the animals in the ocean, for our families now and future generations rely on the health of our oceans”
In 2015 Erub Arts had their rst International exhibition with ReDot Gallery in Singapore. The gallery was lled with amazing colourful sea creatures made from the deadly ghost net, which at the time was collected by Indigenous rangers working with the Ghost Net Australia program. This exhibition was a celebration of the collaborative nature of this art movement and involved Erub Artists and some of their non-indigenous facilitators, Lynnette Grif ths, Marion Gaemers and Sue Ryan.
This model of collaboration grew from strength to strength with a piece commissioned by the Sydney Biennale at the NSW Art Gallery, The next exhibition at the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco 2016, was organised by Stephane Jacobs Gallery, Paris and Suzanne O’Connell Gallery, Brisbane. This exhibition saw ambitious works by individuals and collaborations that included a giant turtle and a tiger shark, as well as a facebook community of sardine makers. All the works were barged off the island courtesy of Sea Swift Shipping.
In 2017, the opportunity for a major show supported by the Australian Federal Government, opened at the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore. ReDot Gallery and the National Museum of Australia, Canberra both supported this show, Erub’s biggest and most ambitious to date. The exhibition was opened by the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Singapore’s Prime Minister Mr Lee. The exhibition expanded into an education program developed by Lynnette Grif ths that saw seven schools from the Torres Strait and Singapore create an amazing outdoor installation of tiny turtles. The 160 or so works on show at the exhibition were then transported generously by Qantas back to Adelaide where the installation was again presented as part of the TARNANTHI festival where it was a huge crowd pleaser, seeing hundreds of people involved in the children’s studio space.
You will be able to see nearly all the works from that exhibition in the foyer of the Australian National Maritime Museum in October 2018. How exciting to see collaborations involving indigenous and non-indigenous people hung together – a great step forward in recognition and reconciliation.
In remote locations where sea and air carriers are the normal modes of transport, Diann Lui, founding manager of Erub Arts recognises that without support from funding bodies and sponsorship from businesses, management of these large projects by a relatively small art centre could not happen. The work that goes on behind the scenes is hugely important, a
By Lynnette Griffiths
Erub Art Centre
team approach for large-scale national and international projects is vital.
As a remote Torres Strait island, Erub is surrounded by ocean and it is this ocean that connects everyone, keeping us all healthy – we use this deadly ghost net to send a message to the world and connect with other groups who are making works from plastic waste. It is every ones responsibility to look after the Ocean, because it will look after us in the future.
Supported through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, Arts Queensland and the Torres Strait Regional Authority
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Solomon Charlie and Jimmy J Thaiday headed
to get a photo of Solomon’s cray sh on a reef
Erub art artists head to the beach with their ghost net artwork for a photo-shoot
Solomon Charlie with his ghost net cray sh
Florence Gutchen and Nancy Naawi with ghost net animals in net
Lorenzo Ketchell and Jimmy K Thaiday with Hammerhead shark
Ladies at the wharf with their ghost net turtles Florence Gutchen, Ethel Charlie, Lavina Ketchell and Emma Gela
Jelly sh by Racy Oui-Pitt
Ladies with their ghost net creations at Erub Wharf
Catching ghost net turtles on the beach at Erub
Images with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore
Florence Gutchen, Nancy Naawi, Ethel Charlie, Sarah-Dawn Gela and Nancy Kiwat at Erub Wharf with their ghost net animals
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A new program for people living with
Diabetes
A new project to help people manage their diabetes started in Coen this week. The project called ‘4X4 I’m on the Healthy Track’ involves four participants who work with four clinical staff over a four week period. The aim of the project is to introduce and encourage participants to self-management of their diabetes.
The project was delivered in Coen and was overseen by Apunipima Nurse Practitioner and Diabetes Educator Shona Lynch and Chronic Disease Indigenous health Worker Kaylene Coleman.
On completion of the program, participants had identi ed that they want greater insight into how their diabetes medication works.
Shona Lynch will present her insight on the program later this year to nurses from across the south Paci c at the 18th South Paci c Nurses Forum, being held in the Cook Islands.
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Apunipima has been busy working with Aboriginal Shire Councils in Mapoon, Napranum and Wujal Wujal over the past 12 months to create more places that help us make healthy choices.
The focus has been on reducing sugary drink consumption, increasing water availability, and creating more smoke free spaces. Strategies included installing water bubblers, rearranging store drink fridges, installing no smoking signage, and creating/ strengthening smoke-free workplace policies.
The project has been well received, with store sales data showing a reduction in soft drink sales and an increase in water sales across all communities. The bubblers have been popular, and a number of workplaces have implemented smoke free policies and installed more no smoking signage.
The work in each of the project communities has been complimented by Apunipima’s local social marketing campaigns; Sugary Drinks Proper No Good – Drink More Water You a and What’s Your Story, Cape York?
Learnings from the project will be shared in the coming months through case studies, which aim to inspire other Councils and health organisations to work together to create healthier communities.
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COMMUNITY CULTURE AND
Rebecca Watson and Luca Georgiou are in their nal year of a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics Degree with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and recently spent six weeks in Far North Queensland on placement with Apunipima Cape York Health Council’s Population Health Team based in Cairns. They worked directly with the project team managing the social marketing campaign ‘Sugary Drinks Proper No Good – Drink More Water You a.’
The idea of balmy tropical nights, weekends swimming on the reef and rainforest walks makes Cairns a desirable location when choosing a placement for your nal year at uni. Who doesn’t want to combine a holiday destination with an essential part of coursework on the way to graduation?
The opportunity to work with Apunipima Cape York Health Council, an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that services eleven communities of the17 in Cape York, coupled with the stunning location attracts a high number of applications each year.
The students selected this year were Rebecca Watson, originally from Bundaberg and Luca Georgiou from Ballina.
Rebecca and Luca settled into their roles quickly with the support of Kani Thomson, Apunipima’s Community Nutritionist. They were set the task of developing resources to support the social marketing campaign to reduce sugary drink consumption in Cape York Communities and promote water as the healthier option.
“The resources that we developed were a collaboration with community members. The community was fantastic and was keen to be involved. A key part of the brief we were given was that we created a suite of resources that were culturally appropriate” said, Rebecca.
Luca added that she was impressed with how Apunipima develops resources overall. “All of the tools and resources for the Sugary Drinks Proper No Good – Drink More Water You a has been through several rounds of community consultation, collaboration and review before it goes into circulation. This means that the material is a true representation of Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal hands.”
The students spent a week in the remote Aboriginal Community of Wujal Wujal, located four hours north of Cairns on the Bloom eld River. Wujal Wujal is the traditional land of the
Kuku Yalanji, Kuku Nyungul and Jalunji clans – the ‘rainforest people.’ It was during this week that the students had an opportunity to meet with community members and stakeholders and further develop the resources for the project.“The work has been rewarding, the team have been amazing to work with and Cairns certainly doesn’t disappoint.” Said Luca.
Rebecca said that she has adapted really quickly to a tropical lifestyle and all that Cairns has to offer. “We have been to Rusty’s markets every weekend, visited the reef, been on rainforest walks and spent time on the Tablelands, this is a beautiful part of the world. If there is one thing I would like to do before we leave, it’s to see a crocodile. Sadly, or perhaps, fortunately, we haven’t seen one yet.”
So, what’s next for Rebecca and Luca? They have one more placement before they settle into their nal semester and then, it’s onto graduation.
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SKYTRANS HELPS GRANT STARLIGHT WISH TO AURUKUN LOCAL
Earlier this June, Starlight Children’s Foundation was delighted to join forces with Skytrans to help grant a Starlight Wish for a very deserving young boy. 12-year-old Braydon from Aurukun is a huge NRL fan so for his Starlight Wish, Braydon chose to see the mighty Maroon’s play State of Origin Game 1 in Melbourne with his family. Skytrans provided travel in from Aurukun for not only Braydon but his family; Eddie, Louise, Christine, Desley and Florence.
Flying across the country was an exciting new experience for Braydon who had never left Queensland, let alone been on a plane before! Skytrans helped transport Braydon and his family from Aurukun to Cairns for their onward journey to Melbourne. Braydon always wanted to visit Melbourne and loved the opportunity to see his Queensland v. NSW at the MCG as well as a special day out at Melbourne Zoo!
- Information and photos provided by the Starlight Foundation
SKYTRANS COMPASS CLUB NORTHERN EDITION
A cool and overcast Bamaga morning greeted runners taking part in the inaugural 42km and 21km Skytrans Compass Club North marathons, held at Australia’s most northern point last May.
The registered eld of 54 was whittled down to 38 con rmed starters by the 6.30am race start, which attracted runners from Victoria, New South Wales, Brisbane, Cairns and the Far North.
Starting on the outskirts of Bamaga, runners experienced ideal conditions as they made the journey along the red dirt of Pajinka Road, before nding surprise relief as they made their way through the shady rain forest stretch.
From there, it was a lazy few kilometres to the nish line for the half marathoners, nishing on the beach, just 500 metres from the iconic ‘Northern most point’ signpost. For the handful of full marathon runners, it meant a return trip and gratifying satisfaction to be the rst and only runners to have completed an of cial full 42km marathon in Cape York.
The Compass Club running series offers runners the chance to complete either a 42km or 21km marathon at each of Australia’s extreme compass points - de nitely one for the bucket list!
Organisers thank Skytrans for seeing the vision and for becoming Naming Rights sponsor of this exciting new race series.
- Information and photos provided by Elements Ultra
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MARATHON FINISHERS OF THE SKYTRANS COMPASS CLUB MARATHON ALL RECEIVED THIS AWESOME MEDAL. IF YOU FINISH ALL COMPASS CLUB MARATHONS YOUR MEDALS WILL FORM A MAP OF AUSTRALIA


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Through their stories, meet the people, experience their country and learn about their culture as they build the future of Cape York.
It’s 27
years later...
The rst Summit in 1990 saw Indigenous people gather
The First Summit in 1990 saw Indigenous people gather
in the name of empowerment, ghting to have their
in the name of empowerment, ghting to have their rights
rights recognised and land returned.
recognised and land returned.
It’s 2017 and communities from across the Cape
In 2017, the communities from across the Cape gathered
gathered as one uniting voice to reflect on the past
as one uniting voice to re ect on the past and look to the
and look to the future, developing an agenda moving
future, developing an agenda moving forward. Guided by the voices of their elders, past and present, the young
forward. Guided by the voices of their elders, past and
gathered with the old to look 27 years ahead, to plan for
present, the young gathered with the old to look 27
future generations.
years ahead, to plan for future generations.
The three days of the summit focused on empowerment,
The three days of the Summit focused on empowerment,
development and constitutional recognition and we’ll be
development and constitutional recognition and we’ll be
sharing highlights from each with you all.
sharing highlights from each with you all.


For more inspiring stories search
#wearecapeyork or nd us on Facebook and Instagram
KEITHEAN BOWEN
| HOPE VALE
JASMINE ACCOOM | LOCKHART RIVER
We need more economic development and infrastructure in
the community, more housing, more education for the kids, to learn both the white law and our lore. At the moment in the community I see students learn mostly white laws, our culture is forgotten. We’re trying to move forward. So I agree with the Cape York united movement, I want everyone to work together, we can get
out and talk about our rights.
MARGARET GEBADI | SEISIA As a community member, it is
very frustrating in the sense that they provide these fundings but with programs that come with the funding that really don’t suit us and the community and it’s always about what they think is best for us and not what is best and right for us as people. It seems they just put their little bandaid solution over and that doesn’t really
take away the problem..
You need a voice, that’s what it comes down to when you see the constitutional
recognition here, a voice up there to talk for everyone, at least they can go down into the smaller communities and hear a voice from every person. I just want to support everyone on the road ahead. This is my rst Summit and I can see from 27 years ago to here now, it’s a great achievement. I’ve been talking to my grandfather, I’ve not known about this much before but I’d like
to carry it on.
TAPEE SALEE | INJINOO Give us back our community so
we can run our own affairs, that’s how you get empowerment. When you stick by your own community by your people yourself, you actually grow,
you have pride in your community.
PHYLLIS YUNKAPORTA | AURUKUN Our leaders need to be mentors
for our young people so that they can grow into the positions needed, so that they’re our leaders. We want them to be committed of course. Our youngsters are
the people we need.
ALAN CREEK | COEN
When you look at it, how did we
get part of this land back? Because all those people you see on those [old] photos there they were really strong of culture and stories and all that,
that’s why we got this land back.


Huge Congratulations to Mavis Ngallametta of Aurukun. Kugu Elder, Mavis was awarded the Red Ochre Award given for outstanding lifetime achievement, at the 2018 National Indigenous Arts Award at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday 27 May. I was so honoured to be personally invited by Mavis to share this special moment with her in Sydney.
cultural and linguistic knowledge. The talk explored the potential for combining art therapy, language documentation and oral history methods in reconnecting community, country and language in First Nation language revival work.
On the closing night of the conference, Mavis led the audience in a traditional women’s dance celebrating the coming together of people from around
the world to share their languages, cultures and experiences.
Mavis’s paintings are about her traditional homelands in the remote region of Aurukun, situated on the northwest coast of Cape York peninsula – 178 kilometres south of Weipa and 811 kilometres west of Cairns.
Last Year in March, Skytrans sponsored Mavis and other Indigenous Wik and Kugu Language Experts and artists of Aurukun, Vera Koomeeta and Ada Woola as well as Artist/ Art Therapist, Gina Allain and Linguist, Louise Ashmore to travel in from Aurukun so that they could attend and present a paper at the 5th International Conference on Language
The National Indigenous Arts Awards are organised
This award could not be more well deserved and Skytrans and I feel by The Australia Council. The Council founded the Red so privileged to watch you on your cultural journey and we
Mavis is internationally renowned in the eld of weaving I hope you are as proud of yourself as I am! Lockhart Dancers
Ochre Award in 1993 and later expanded it to become the will of course continue to watch and support you any way we National Indigenous Arts Awards. can. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of it!
and the innovative Ghost Nets arts, and commenced painting on canvas in 2006. But her decision in 2011 to focus on large-scale canvases painted with ochre and charcoal has been momentous.
Documentation and Conservation held at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. The presentation ‘Painted Stories: Linking country, art and culture for language revival’ considered the role of art in the creative transmission of
Palm Island 100th Anniversary Trip
April 20 - April 22 2018
Skytrans sponsored dancers and performers from Bamaga to travel to Palm Island so that they could join in with the celebrations of The Deadly Didge ‘n’ Dance Festival, celebrating Palm Island’s 100th Anniversary. This year is an important year for Palm Island residents as it celebrates 100 years since the rst placement of people on the island in 1918. It was an absolute honor to be able to help the Bamaga community be a part of such a signi cant event. We later found out that the event made the ABC News as it broke the world record of having two hundred and fty dancers doing the same corroboree. If you have not seen the viral video yet please check it out on the ABC North Queensland Facebook Page.
“On behalf of the Bamaga ‘Gubau Markai’ Cultural Group and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council, we would like to express our gratitude to Skytrans Airline for your unprecedented support in taking a delegation of Bamaga Saibaigal performing group members to Palm Island to be part of the Centenary celebrations. We were delighted to be part of the celebrations and were excited to share our culture and information with our Palm Island brothers and sisters as well as taking cultural learnings from them.
Although our two day journey was brief, it was signi cant as we viewed our presence a reconnection of family relationships that commenced many years before. Importantly, through the origins of our grandmother Meripa ASAI who is buried on Palm Island.
The cultural group which consisted of performers, singers and musicians showcased stories through songs and dance from Bamaga / Saibai in whirlwind style which left the crowd in amazement. Palm Island community was treated with a unique form of dancing style and strong cultural representation from Bamaga community. We concluded our show with
a gift presentation.
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In closing, thank you once more for the fantastic support provided. Your generosity in this joint project provided a passage - a critical link that reconnected family relationships from our red dust country to the soils of Palm
Island community.
Koeyma Eso ar Au Esoau.”
- Mayor Eddie Newman
Nparc - Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council
All photos provided to the NPARC by the travelling performers


National Indigenous Arts Awards
May 29 2018
Delessa, Mavis’s Grand daughter and I the proud guests at the award night!
John Mawurndjul AM and I. John was the other winner of the Red Orchre Award for life time achievement.
MAVIS AND I ON HER BIG NIGHT!!!
Hi everyone and welcome to the fourth edition of Backchat with Bec. I cannot believe that it is June already! What a busy last three months we have had and its going to keep getting busier as the year continues!
So many different events are happening all around the Cape and the Torres Strait and I couldn’t be more proud of all involved! I feel so happy and privileged that Skytrans can assist in getting people where they need to be to achieve their goals and gain such amazing experiences along the way! Nothing makes me more happy than receiving images from councils and groups after the event but unfortunately, even though this edition is bigger than normal I can’t t in all my photos so please be sure to check out Skytrans Facebook Page to see more!
PLEASE ENJOY Bec xx
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BACK CHAT WITH BEC


BACK CHAT WITH BEC CONTINUED...
Lockhart River
Dancers Perform at the
Commonweath Games
April 20 - April 22 2018
Skytrans had the privilege of sponsoring travel to dancers from Lockhart River so that they could perform at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast in April.
On the way back home our Hostess Jo used the PA to congratulate the Lockhart River Dancers and was
lucky enough to have a group photo taken of the performers upon landing. The other photo
was provided to me by the Lockhart River Council. Well done to all involved in
this very special event!
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Theo Majid
Battle of the Islands 2018
showing their support in wanting to prevent domestic and family violence.
“Each year in the month of May, the Battle of the
• Junior female player of the carnival –
Islands Touch Championship is held. Games are played
of the carnival – Reni Ahwang
on Thursday Island and the Championship is the “kick off” for the Domestic and Family Violence
Prevention month. All teams that participate in the championship are
a further opportunity to be selected to part of the North Queensland Cyclone team to participate
Part of every Championship, of cials are needed, we take this opportunity to say a big thank you to Skytrans for bringing them to the Battle of the Island Championship. Thank you
in the Nationals which is another level of touch
football.
to the of cials for volunteering their time to come and participate in the Championship. Our of cials came from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns and ranged from Level 2 to Level 6 referees. (see photo provided).
The championship makes way for
opportunities for teams from the Torres Strait,
Horn Island), a team from the
Northern Peninsula Area as well as •
Female
veteran of the carnival – Olive Mosby
Male veteran of the carnival – Michael Baragud
Under 12 winners – Waibene Warriors
Lorianna Eseli
• Junior male player
Battle of the Islands
Touch Championship
proudly supports
Domestic and Family
Violence Prevention
month (month of May)
by implementing the
“3 strikes and you’re
out rule” for any players
and of cials who commit
acts of domestic and
family violence during the championship. We take
this opportunity to thank the
Social Justice Interagency
Services (which comprises of
Lena Passi Women’s Shelter,
Mura Kosker Sorority, Probation
& Parole Services, Queensland
Police Services, Relationship
Australia, Department of Justice
& Attorney-General, Aboriginal &
Torres Strait Island Legal ServicesQueensland Health and Departmeof Child Safety, Youth and Womensupporting the Battle of the Islandssupporting the prevention of domefamily violence in our communitiesWe also wish to thank our sponsorStrait Youth Recreational Sporting (major sponsor), CEQ (IBIS), ThursPharmacy, Rebel Marine, Viti PaintKes Rugby League.
participated came from around • the Torres Strait, thank you to
Skytrans for bringing them to the Championship. We also had local • teams (from Thursday Island and
attracting players from the mainland.
The following teams that had participated were:
Open mens: Isang Dugo, United, Mui Kuzi, Fast 6, Buccaneers, Iama Kurrs, Cutters, Balas, HI Hawks, Jokers, Sarpeye Eagles, Cyclone Larry, Tudi Balaz and Goon Squad.
Open ladies: Big Edie’s, Fast 6, Iama Kurrs, Warrthai Kuzi, Boigu, Storms and Pudhu Malu.
This year we also included the juniors (mixed teams of under 12s and under 15s). We hope to develop and invest in our juniors and give them opportunities to participate in championships on the mainland in the near future.
May5-May6
development, as well as providing enhanced pathways into mainstream elite touch football.
The major aim of the championship is in fostering the participants and of cials in
The participants will have an opportunity to be selected as part of team/s to attend and participate in the North Queensland Touch
Championship, Townsville in June each year. From this championship they have
Northern Peninsula
Results of the Championship as follows:
• Open ladies: Storms beat the
Area and the mainland to
participate in open men’s and ladies divisions.
Big Edies 12 to 5
• Player of the ladies grand nal
This year 21 teams
– Renae Nona
• Open mens: Balas beat the
participated, 14 open mens
Jokers 10 to 9
• Player of the mens grand nal –
Thank you again to Skytrans for beand supporter of the 2018 Battle oChampionship. We hope to see ythe 2019 Battle of the Islands Toucwhere we will be celebrating 15 yechampionship being played.”
- Julia Yorkston
and 7 open ladies. Majority of the teams that
Lawrence Oberleuter
• Female player of the Carnival –
Tiarna Ahwang
• Male player of the Carnival –
BACKCHAT WITH BEC CONTINUED...


QUEENSLAND RUGBY LEAGUE(QRL)UPDATES
SKYTRANS SOUTHERN CAPE SELECTION TRIALS
A great day was had by all, from players and supporters at the SKYTRANS Southern Cape Selection Trials in Coen on May 12 2018. Cape communities made the most of the Coen Oval before the $500,000 upgrade begins. This will include new turf, goal posts, drainage and irrigation systems and lighting for the Coen community. Women’s softball games kicked off the morning, along with the fastest feet competition and then the main event Men’s Open Southern Cape Selection Trials between combined Three River team consisting of Wujal Wujal, Cooktown, Hopevale along with powerhouses Lockhart River Scorpions and Coen Colts.
Robbie Moore QRL Northern Division Assistant Manager applauded the community’s teams and players along with the Coen community for setting up of the elds and said, “it was just a fantastic day for everyone involved the leaders in these communities are the driving force getting people all working together and getting them active through sport.”
Southern Cape will compete on the 16th and 17th June in Cairns for the SKYTRANS RARL Challenge which will have attending regional teams from Northern Cape, Torres Straits, Gulf and Palm Island competing for a NQ United Jersey.
36 players and staff travelled from Torres Straits and Weipa Cape York regions to compete in the QRL NQ Junior Championships in Townsville on the June 8 to June 10 at Kern Brothers Drive Townsville JRL Grounds.
Outback Remote teams were made up from Torres Straits, Weipa Cape York, Mount Isa and Northern Territory players in the age groups under 13s,14s, 15s, 16s Boys and under 16 Girls and two under 14 players Natasha Thomas & Esther Nona who played in the Innisfail/Eacham Girls team.
MAY 12 2018
Three Rivers vs Coen Combined Three Rivers players from Wujal Wujal, Cooktown, and Hopevale took on home town Coen Colts which was played in great spirit with Coen throwing the ball around in early stages and catching out the combined Three River team out winning 28-16.
Mayor Wayne Butcher was all smiles after Lockhart River was too strong for Three Rivers combined winning 36-14. Dominic Macumboy 2017 NQ United & Deadly Kangaroos representative player proved once again his class with several long rang tries and is set for another
big year.
Mayor Wayne Butcher the driving force behind Lockhart River praised the game of Rugby League bringing people & communities together through the number 1 sport Rugby League.
Dion Creek and Amos Hobson Co-Coaches for Coen Colts pre- game speech red up the young squad with some classy attacking play to scare Lockhart River in the early stages of the game. The intensity and discipline showed by both teams made for an exciting game with it being called off ve minutes before full time with Lockhart River & NQ United centre Benny Macumboy dislocating his ankle with the
JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
JUNE 9 - JUNE 10 2018
All players were fantastic and well behaved and well-mannered for the entire of the tour. Big Thank you to Staff & Carers from Torres Straits, George and Emily Nona, Laurie Mosby and Terry Abednego. And from Weipa Central Cape Suns JRL Club Seamus Gay & Glen Grif n.
Robbie Moore QRL Assistant Northern Regional Manager said “the ve days and the extensive travel for our players didn’t hinder their performance. All players and staff enjoying each other’s company and experienced a higher level of footy and will take home memories for life. Congratulations to Alion Guiga from the Torres Straits who made the NQ Marlins under 16 Girls team who will compete at the State Championships in Mackay. Ruth Neilman was unlucky to make the team and was a standout for the Skytrans Outback team.”
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Coen Colts vs Lockhart River Scorpions
score at 12- 10 to Lockhart River.
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Player of the Challenge Bill Eseli, recieving his trophy from Skytrans’ Samantha Collings
Mornington Island, Burketown and Kowanyama) and Torres Strait (from the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area).
All four teams played each other once throughout the duration of the day which meant three games for all teams. The games ran for an hour each. First try of the day was scored by number 9 on the Torres side by Jawa Guligo. The scores for the day were:
Queensland Rugby League Northern Division Assistant Regional Manager, Robbie Moore, said “all teams performed well over the selection trials. A Team BBQ (Meet and Greet) was held the night before with teams attending, and the QRL acknowledging the contribution from all league volunteers in remote competitions, allowing players to play the game Compliance goals met within these competitions which is outstanding. The football was at a high standard on the weekend and was supported by the Cairns community along with special guests QRL Managing Director Rob Moore, and Northern Division Chairman Leigh Anderson who attended the day.”
QRL Northern Division Chairman Leigh Anderson thanked Skytrans who support the Remote Areas Rugby League and provide support and opportunities for players from remote communities to travel and participate, along
with referee’s and sports trainers and commended all players and teams who played within the spirit of the game.
Rob Moore the QRL Managing Director said in an interview on the day “There’s teams from all over the remote communities which is great to see and from talking to the boys here, the footy’s really developing in these areas and its probably the most footy thats been played this year and seen in a long time, its great”.
“The communities that took part in the carnival all love their rugby league, and it really was all about bringing communities together and creating pathways for individuals to get to the next level both player, referees, sports trainers and coaching.” said QRL assistant manager Robbie Moore.
The Skytans NQ united team was announced on Monday 18 June. The selected Northern United team (team listed on opposite page) will play against Queensland Outback on the Sunshine Coast on July 15 as curtain raiser to the Intrust Super Cup game between the Sunshine Coast Falcons and Wynnum Manly Seagulls.
Uncredited photos taken from the QRL Cape Torres Cluster Facebook Page. Photos courtesy of Christine Howes. [http://chowes.com.au]
Rugby League teams from remote communities across Far North Queensland participated in the annual Skytrans RARL Rugby League selection trials at Stan Williams Oval Cairns on the 16 June 2018.
This was the second year of the Skytrans Far North Queensland Remote Area Rugby League Challenge where players are selected for the Skytrans NQ United Team. This event was organised by the QRL (Queensland Rugby League).
The four regions that participated were Southern Cape (comprising players from Hopevale, Wujal Wujal, Cooktown, Coen and Lockhart River), Northern Cape (players from Aurukun, Napranum, Mapoon and Weipa), Lower Gulf (Normanton, Doomadgee,
Northern Cape vs Southern Cape Northern Cape won 36 to 12
ROUND ONE
Torres Strait vs Lower Golf Torres Strait won 36 to 12
ROUND TWO
Torres Strait vs Northern Cape Torres Strait won 38 to 20
Southern Cape vs Lower Golf Southern Cape won 24 to 18
ROUND THREE
Lower Golf vs Northern Cape Lower Golf won 30 to 28
Southern Cape vs Torres Strait Southern Cape won 18 to 14
Torres Strait won the RARL Challenge with their player Bill Eseli also winning player of the Challenge!
Captain of the Torres Strait Team, Aaron Binawel accepting the winners trophy from Skytrans CEO Mike
PAGE 20Thinee at Presentations
FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND REMOTE AREA RUGBY LEAGUE CHALLENGE 2018


Torres Strait
3 games | 2 wins | 17 tries | 8 goals
Didymus Blanket (1 goal) Tala Warrior (1 try) Ezra Charlie (1 try) Alex Tipoti (2 tries) Ahbung David (1 try) Aaron Binawel (2 tries) Terence Yusia Jnr (5 goals)
George Gabey Jawa Guligo (3 tries) James Binawel Bill Eseli (1 try) Ivan Matasia (1 try) Gabriel Bon (3 tries) Olsen Sailor
Bauz Harry (1 try)
Zengrey Nona (1 goal) Marsat Newman Jnr (1 try) Ishmael Soki (1 goal) Coach: Terence Yusia Manager: Michael Loban Jnr League Safe: Barry Nona
Harry Kepple Steven Peter (1 goal) Dylan Creek Craig Gibson (2 tries, 1 goal) Nigel Bowen (1 try) Isaac Rokeby (1 try, 3 goals)
Northern Cape
3 games | 1 win | 16 tries | 10 goals
Southern Cape
3 games | 2 wins | 10 tries | 7 goals
Dominic Macumboy
Bobby Peter (1 try) Keithean Bowen Richie Ford Jaymin Cobus Sebastian Creek Gabriel Creek (C) (1 try) Duane Port (1 try) Eldine Creek
Kayle Bowen-Cobus
Wunjun McLean
Geoffrey Palmer
Amos Wilson
Coach: Wayne Butcher Manager: Dion Creek League Safe: Amos Hobson League Safe: Geofry Palmer
(3 tries, 2 goals)
Sports Trainer: Ernest Madua League Safe: Jefferson Pablo
Tabua Woosup Silas Sebasio (2 tries) Maratha Ropeyarn Ryan Madua (1 try) Alfred Bond (7 goals) Joe Bond (2 tries) Kaleb Ara
Andrew Sampson Jason Nixon (2 tries) Leon Bond Shaquel Adidi - Nixon Anukie Tamwoy (2 tries) Yawa Asera (2 tries) Joshua Asera (1 goal)
Max McColl (1 tries)
Jayden Charger
Maurice Burke (3 tries) Cameron Jawai
Lumbe Pablo (1 try, 2 goals) Coach: Karl Adams
Lower Gulf
3 games | 1 win | 9 tries | 9 goals
Kelston Thompson Isaiah Walden Matthew Anau-Gibuma (3 tries) Trent Lyons Camden Pascoe (1 try) Sorren Owens Travis Fraser (1 try, 8 goals) Percy MacLeod
Jayden Douglas Shannon Aplin (1 try) Frank Amini Tibau Stephen (1try) Kevin Bell Maxwell Luke (1 goal) Braedon Linden (1 try) Rakeen Rainbow
Lurick Sowden
Karl Roughsey (1 try)
Terry Tommy (Jr)
Coach: Clinton Murray League Safe: Andrew Walden League Safe: Joel AhKit Trainer: Braeden Linden Manager: Laurence Hudson
2018 RARL SELECTION TEAMS
QRL Managing Director Rob Moore, Skytrans Business Development Manager Rebecca Hyde, Skytrans CEO Michael Thinee, Skytrans Management Trainee Samantha Collings, and QRL Northern Division Assistant Manager Robbie Moore wish to congratulate our
Dominic Macumboy | Southern Cape Tabua Woosup | Northern Cape Dylan Creek | Southern Cape
Ryan Madua | Northern Cape
Alex Tipoti | Torres Strait
Aaron Binawel | Torres Strait Isaac Rokeby | Southern Cape Andrew Sampson | Northern Cape Jawa Guligo | Torres Strait
James Binawel | Torres Strait
Bill Eseli | Torres Strait
Kevin Bell | Lower Gulf
Gabriel Bon | Torres Strait Terrance Yusia | Torres Strait Leon Bond | Northern Cape Sebastian Creek | Southern Cape Zengrey Nona | Torres Strait George Gabby | Torres Strait
SHADOWS
Trent Lyons | Lower Gulf Shannon Aplin | Lower Gulf Shaquel Nixon | Northern Cape Gabriel Creek | Southern Cape
COACH
Robert Yorkston | Northern Peninsula Area
MANAGER
Rod ‘Hairy’ Mcrae | Cairns
SPORTS TRAINER
Terry Abednego | Torres Strait
2018 SKYTRANS NQ UNITED TEAM
QRL OFFICIAL
Robbie Moore | Cairns
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WINNERS


Hello again from the Avchat Desk. We were delighted to welcome the Coast Australia crew on board Skytrans in early May, to lm up on the North and Western Cape.
The principal presenter Neil Oliver is an Archaeologist and Historian based in Scotland in the UK who has already covered vast areas of Australia with his rst three Seasons. This time round, it was the turn of the Cape Communities. We look forward to seeing the programs when they air early next year on Foxtel’s History Channel.
The Program and one of it’s other presenters Dr. Alice Garner, also followed the RFDS to Lockhart River. They will show the services provided to the local Community by the RFDS to highlight the great work remote community services provide. Skytrans was delighted to help out with Charter ights and seats on our regular services.
It is fantastic that the rich landscape, history and culture of Australia and the Cape in particular, is being explored and brought to the masses by this television program. Coast Australia reaches millions of viewers across the world.
Neil and his team do not travel light and even our experienced charter team were impressed with the amount of gear they carried. Cameras, lighting and sound equipment all managed to squeeze into the aircraft, along with the team of ve.
These days, it is not just cameras on the ground, the team also use drones to capture fantastic aerial footage showing parts of the Cape that are rarely, if ever seen.
The program also covered the development of industry and its impact on the Cape coastlines. The program has covered Weipa, Bamaga, Lockhart River, Aurukun and Burketown so far, and there is plans to cover more.
Keep an eye out for the show in 2019.
We will keep ying them up here as long as they need. Happy travels and don’t forget to email me any questions at avchat@skytrans.com.au
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AVCHAT
WITH SHAUN QUIGLEY


A LIFE TIME IN THE MAKING
A Tribute Concert to Uncle Seaman Dan
Uncle Seaman Dan joined Sounds of AustraNesia, Mau Power and Cairns Pans Stars on stage for the nale. Together they performed one of Seaman Dan’s most famous songs, ‘Are you from TI?’
Friday 13 April saw the remarkable story of Henry ‘Seaman’ Dan brought to life through songs and stories on the Cairns Esplanade as part of a very special Festival 2018 event.
The evening was hosted by acclaimed Torres Strait Islander actor Jimi Bani and was enjoyed by over 3,000 people.
Having begun his illustrious recording career in his 70th year, Seaman Dan – now 88 years young – made his nal public performance on the Live Site main stage and was supported by local and national music talent who shared Seaman Dan’s songs and the stories that connect to Country, our region and our community, with an adoring audience.
The incredible line up of artists included Archie Roach, Kate Miller-Heidke, Chistine Anu, Busby Marou, Dubmarine, Mau Power, Sounds of AustraNesia, Cairns Pans-Stars and Zennith. Hailing from Horn Island in the Torres Strait, Seaman Dan is truly an old man of the sea, having spent decades in the maritime industry as a deep water pearl-shell diver and boat skipper. Since turning his focus to his music career, he has racked up a swag of ARIA awards and nominations, along with the hearts of the Australian music-loving public.
Cairns Regional Council would like to thank Skytrans for supporting this event and helping to make it possible.
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AURUKUN PHOTO COMPETITION
Wik elder Uncle Tony Kerindun at Amban Sta on. This photo by Steven Pelham is one of the many coming in for the Why I Love Aurukun Photo Compe on. The winner will receive a return Skytrans airfare to Cairns and their photo will feature on the cover of the next Skytrans in ight magazine. The category winning photos will be featured inside the magazine.
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FROM BAMAGA
1650
0910 1005
Dep
1610
1015
1025 1115
1015 1025
Dep
0700 1215 0700 1440 1400 1400
1245 0745 0800 0800
1040 0800 0800 1445 1445
1245 0745 0800 0800
FROM COEN
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY FRIDAY
TO WEIPA MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY
TO CAIRNS
Day
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1235
0725 1430
0700 0700 0700
Dep
1230 0950 1540 1635 1635
TO LOCKHART RIVER
TO LOCKHART RIVER
TUESDAY 1650
WEDNESDAY
TO WEIPA
MONDAY TUESDAY
TO CAIRNS
Day
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY FRIDAY
TO HORN ISLAND WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
TO AURUKUN
Day
MONDAY
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
TO BAMAGA
MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
TO COEN
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
TO HORN ISLAND
MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
TO KOWANYAMA
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY 0725 FRIDAY 1430 TO LOCKHART RIVER MONDAY 0630
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1215 0700 1440 1400 1400
1445 0
1745 0 1630 0
1030 0
Arr Stops
1620 0
1140 0 1925 2 1930 2
1745 1 1725 1 1655 0
Cape York Schedule
Your Queensland Owned Airline
Effective 03 July 2018*
FROM AURUKUN
TO CAIRNS
Day Dep
FROM HORN ISLAND
FROM KOWANYAMA
TO CAIRNS
Day Dep
MONDAY 0930 TUESDAY 0930 WEDNESDAY 1515 THURSDAY 1815 FRIDAY 1700
TO PORMPURAAW
MONDAY
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
0910 1520 1650 1650 1705 1705
Arr Stops
1140 1 1700 0 1925 1 1925 1 1845 0 1845 0
1725 0 1725 0
0930 0 1025 0
Arr Stops
1810 0
1310 1
1320 1 1315 0
1035 0 1045 0
Arr Stops
0840 0 1450 1 0935 1 1620 0 1635 1 1635 1
1540 1 0945 0 1005 0 1055 1
1200 0 0920 0 0920 0 1605 0 1605 0
1450 0 1035 1 1045 1 1005 0
0900 0 0900 0 1445 1 0840 0 1630 1
0800 0 1345 0 0830 0 1725 1 1530 0 1530 0
0950 1 0950 1 1355 0 0930 1 1550 0
0930 1 1025 2 1030 2
Arr Stops
1350 0 1110 0 1700 0 1755 0 1755 0
Flight No.
QN030 QN028 QN034 QN037 QN026 QN026
QN039 QN037
QN030 QN039
Flight No.
QN046
QN043
QN044 QN048
QN043 QN044
Flight No.
QN030 QN028 QN034 QN037 QN026 QN026
QN046 QN043 QN044 QN048
QN850 QN854 QN854 QN858 QN858
QN046 QN043 QN044 QN048
QN072 QN072 QN076 QN074 QN078
QN822 QN028 QN034 QN037 QN026 QN026
QN072 QN072 QN076 QN074 QN078
QN030 QN034 QN074
Flight No. QN851
QN855 QN857 QN859 QN859
TO BAMAGA
Day Dep
MONDAY 1520 FRIDAY 1035 TO CAIRNS
MONDAY 1520 WEDNESDAY 1105 THURSDAY 1115 FRIDAY 1035
Arr Stops
1540 0 1055 0
1810 1 1310 0 1320 0 1315 1
Arr Stops
1140 1 1140 1 1630 0 1930 0 1815 0
Flight No.
QN046 QN048
QN046 QN043 QN044 QN048
Flight No.
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QN072 QN072 QN074
QN074
Flight No.
QN028 QN034 QN026 QN026
QN823 QN028 QN039 QN037 QN026 QN026
QN034
Flight No.
QN072 QN072 QN076 QN079 QN078
QN076
QN079 QN078
QN074
Flight No.
QN039
QN030 QN039 QN079
QN079 QN039 QN079
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MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY TO WEIPA THURSDAY
TO AURUKUN
Day
MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
TO CAIRNS
MONDAY
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
TO WEIPA
TUESDAY
TO CAIRNS
Day
MONDAY
TUESDAY 1020 WEDNESDAY 1425 THURSDAY 1725 FRIDAY 1610 TO KOWANYAMA WEDNESDAY 1425 THURSDAY 1725 FRIDAY 1610 TO WEIPA
THURSDAY 0950
TO AURUKUN
Day Dep
TUESDAY 1600
TO CAIRNS
MONDAY 1000 TUESDAY 1600 THURSDAY 1615 TO KOWANYAMA THURSDAY 1615 TO LOCKHART RIVER TUESDAY 1600 TO PORMPURAAW THURSDAY 1615
FROM CAIRNS
0930 0950 0 0930 0950 0 0910 0930 0
0910 1030 1
Dep Arr Stops
1415 1450 0 0900 0935 0 1600 1635 0 1600 1635 0
0830 1000 0 1415 1700 1 1755 1925 0 1755 1925 0 1600 1845 1 1600 1845 1
0900 1025 1
Dep Arr Stops
FROM LOCKHART RIVER
0745 0745 1235
1020 1140 0 1140 0 1630 1 1930 1 1815 1
FROM PORMPURAAW
TO PORMPURAAW
MONDAY 0745 TUESDAY 0745
FROM WEIPA
* Schedule correct at time of publishing. * Schedule not valid for public Holidays.


NAIDOC WEEK 2018
08.07.18
TO
15.07.18
2018 Na onal NAIDOC Theme: Because of her, we can!
NAIDOC Week 2018 will celebrate the invaluable contribu ons
that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made –
and con nue to make - to our communi es, our families, our rich history and to our na on.
NQ EVENT CALENDAR
Please enjoy our free Calendar of events around the Cape and Torres Strait for June, July and August 2018. Feel free to pull me out of this magazine and hang me on the fridge!
For all your travel to and from events, look no further than Skytrans! Call 1300 759 872 for all your travel planning!
We are always looking for events for our calendar, big and small! If you have an event you would like to promote please email inflight@skytrans.com.au
JUNE
SUN FRI SUN
SAT SAT
23
JULY
UMI ARTS BIG TALK ONE FIRE INDIGENOUS CULTURAL FESTIVAL
30
STATE OF ORIGIN 2018
06.06.18 GAME ONE
24.06.18 GAME TWO
11.07.18 GAME THREE
SUN
03
MABO DAY
TORRES STRAIT PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON MONDAY 04 JUNE 2018
10 15-17
CAIRNS AIRPORT COOKTOWN DISCOVERY
ADVENTURE FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL FRI
LAURA RACES & RODEO
SAT
16
RARL IS AN EVENT HOSTED BY THE QRL (QUEENSLAND RUGBY LEAGUE) AND SKYTRANS. THE COMPETITION WILL BE AGAINST FOUR TEAMS: NORTHERN GOLF SOUTHERN CAPE NORTHERN CAPE TORRES STINGERS
This is an ac on-packed weekend with something for all the family to enjoy. Talented jockeys vie for posi on on the outback track. Ringers and stockmen compete with rodeo riders who travel great distances for a chance to take home some amazing prizes.
ffffSKYTRANS
RARL CHALLENGE
B A R L O W P A R K CAIRNS
AURUKUN PHOTO COMP CLOSES
CAIRNS
INDIGENOUS
SUN
NRL
01
RABBITOHS
VS COWBOYS
BARLOW PARK CAIRNS
WED SAT
04-07
NPA CULTURAL
FESTIVAL
NORTHERN PENINSULA AREA
THUR SUN
12-15
FRI
Island of Origin is an annual rugby league Carnival that takes place in the Torres Strait.
ISLAND OF ORIGIN
BADU ISLAND
SHOW 20 DAY
SAT
28
RELAY FOR
LIFE
Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for Cancer Council’s research, preven on and support services.
h ps://www.relay- forlife.org.au/
ART FAIR
CAIRNS
27-29
HOLIDAY FRI
SUN
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PULL - OUT CALENDAR
TOWNSVILLE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
A U G U S T
JAPANESE ANCESTRAL HONOUR CELEBRATION
Recognised by the Torres Shire Council. Obon (Japanese Ancestral) Celebra on is an annual Buddhist event for commemora ng one's ancestors. It is believed that each year during obon, the ancestors' spirits return to this world in order to visit their rela ves.
S A T
17-19
SAT
04
CAIRNS CUP
WED
S U N
Celebra ng 40 years of Aurkun Couincil. Free event at the football oval in Aurukun. Food and Drinks for sale at Venue. Headline act, Busby Marou performing.
15
FRI
25
AURUKUN 40 YEARS CONCERT
SEPTEMBER
INFORMATION
F R I
SUN
SAT
11
CAIRNS FESTIVAL
24-02
CAIRNS AIRPORT ADVENTURE FESTIVAL
The fes val features an event for everyone, including; IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns, Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge, Quicksilver Reef Swim – Green Island, The Cairns Post Bright Night Run and McDonalds IRONKIDS Cairns!
FOR MORE INFO: http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/multisports/cairns.aspx#axzz5H3Q41Tld
COOKTOWN DISCOVERY FESTIVAL
A fully costumed re-enactment of the landing of Captain James Cook and his irst mee ng with the Guugu Yimithirr people and celebra ons all weekend throughout the town. The 2018 Cooktown Discovery Fes val will take place in beau ful and historic Cooktown.
FOR MORE INFO: www.cooktowndiscovery.com.au
UMI ARTS BIG TALK ONE FIRE INDIGENOUS CULTURAL FESTIVAL
UMI Arts host an Indigenous Cultural fes val “Big Talk-One Fire” at Fogathy Park on the Cairns Esplanade. The fes val is an alcohol & drug free family event. The annual fes val celebrates the whole of Indigenous culture coming together which includes showcasing performing arts and cra s, tradi onal dance, ar st performance and music.
FOR MORE INFO: www.umiarts.com.au
NPA CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC) Are proud to host the 2018 NPA Cultural Fes val – Keep the Flame of Culture Burning. The Fes val will travel between each of the 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communi es of Injinoo, Umagico, Seisia, New Mapoon and inishing in Bamaga. A carved ire torch will be lit to signify peace, unity and the lame of culture, the torch will make its way throughout the communi esThis Fes val is a free event for all community members, families and tourists. Let us show you our cultural dance groups, emerging ar sts, talents, cultural food and local arts/cra stalls. On display throughout the 6 day fes val will tradi onal carving workshops, art exhibi ons, history walks and local tours to learn about the historical places within NPA.
FOR MORE INFO: www.nparc.qld.gov.au
CAIRNS FESTIVAL
The countdown to the region’s favourite annual celebra on is on! Cairns Fes val is set to showcase the vibrant, tropical lifestyle and crea ve spirit of Far North Queensland with a mul -dimensional program of family-friendly events and ac vi es spanning music, art, cra , culture, dance, theatre, comedy and markets.
FOR MORE INFO: www.cairns.qld.gov.au/festival
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FRIDAY SATURDAY
Flight dep From To Arr Flight dep From To Arr Flight dep From To Arr
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QN 143
0705 Horn 0815 Murray 0840 Darnley 0905 Yorke 0935 Coconut
Murray 0805 Darnley 0830 Yorke 0855 Coconut 0925 Horn 1005
QN 140
0710 Horn 0820 Murray 0845 Darnley 0910 Yorke
Murray 08:10 Darnley 08:35 Yorke 09:00 Horn 09:50
QN 140
0710 Horn 0820 Murray 0845 Darnley 0910 Yorke
Murray 0810 Darnley 0835 Yorke 0900 Horn 0950
QN 140
0710 Horn 0820 Murray 0845 Darnley 0910 Yorke
Murray 0810 Darnley 0835 Yorke 0900 Horn 0950
QN 143
0705 Horn 0815 Murray 0840 Darnley 0905 Yorke 0935 Coconut
Murray 0805 Darnley 0830 Yorke 0855 Coconut 0925 Horn 1005
QN 141
07:00 08:10 08:35 09:00
Horn Murray Darnley Yorke
Murray Darnley Yorke Horn
08:00 08:25 08:50 09:40
QN 121
0725 Horn
0815 Boigu Saibai 0835 0845 Saibai Yam 0905
Saibai 0805
QN 188
Badu 0835 Kubin 0855
Kubin 0820
QN 240 QN 241 QN 280 QN 282
1100 Horn 1155 Yorke 1225 Darnley
Yorke 1145 Darnley 1215 Murray 1245
0910 Mabuiag 0930 Badu 0950 Kubin
Badu 09:20 Kubin 09:40 Horn 10:10
QN 189
Kubin 1020 Horn 1110
0910 Mabuiag 0930 Badu 0950 Kubin
Badu 0920 Kubin 0940 Horn 1010
QN 240 QN 241 QN 280 QN 282
1100 Horn 1155 Yorke 1225 Darnley
Yorke 1145 Darnley 1215 Murray 1245
QN 260
1120 Horn 1155 Warraber 1220 Coconut 1245 Yam
Warraber 1145 Coconut 1210 Yam 1235 Horn 1315
QN 283
1300 Horn Kubin 13:20 1330 Kubin Badu 13:40
QN 283
1300 Horn Kubin 1320 1330 Kubin Badu 1340
QN 384
1515 Horn
1545 Kubin Badu 1555
QN 320
1510 Horn
1600 Saibai Boigu 1620 1630 Boigu Horn 1710
Badu 1555 Mabuiag 1615 Horn 1645
QN 362
1525 Horn 1610 Yam 1635 Warraber
Yam 1600 Warraber 1625 Horn 1700
QN 383
1540 Horn 1610 Badu 1630 Kubin
Badu 16:00 Kubin 16:20 Horn 16:50
Boigu 1550
QN 383
1540 Horn 1610 Badu 1630 Kubin
Badu 1600 Kubin 1620 Horn 1650
QN 362
1525 Horn 1610 Yam 1635 Warraber
Yam 1600 Warraber 1625 Horn 1700
0915 Yam
Horn 0945
0915 Yam
Horn 09:45
0915 Yam
Horn 0945
0915 Yam
Horn 0945
0815 Horn
0845 Badu
0905 Kubin Horn 0925
QN 188
Badu 0835 Kubin 0855
1255 Murray 1330 Yorke
Yorke 1320 Horn 1410
QN 262
1240 Horn 1315 Warraber 1340 Coconut 1405 Yam
Warraber 13:05 Coconut 13:30 Yam 13:55 Horn 14:35
1050 Badu
QN 262
1240 Horn 1315 Warraber 1340 Coconut 1405 Yam
Warraber 1305 Coconut 1330 Yam 1355 Horn 1435
1255 Murray 1330 Yorke
Yorke 1320 Horn 1410
QN 280 QN 282
11:10 11:40 12:00
Horn Kubin Badu
Kubin
11:30 11:50 12:10
1110 Horn
1140 Kubin Badu 1150
1230 Horn
1300 Badu
1320 Kubin Horn 1340
1200 Badu
Mabuiag 1210
QN 227
1245 Horn
1335 Saibai Boigu 13:55 1405 Boigu Horn 14:45
1200 Badu
Mabuiag 1210
1220 Mabuiag 1240 Badu 1300 Kubin
Badu 1230 Kubin 1250 Horn 1320
QN 263
1235 Horn 1315 Yam 1340 Coconut 1405 Warraber
Yam 1305 Coconut 1330 Warraber 1355 Horn 1430
1220 Mabuiag 1240 Badu 1300 Kubin
Badu 1230 Kubin 1250 Horn 1320
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11:00 11:55 12:25 12:55
Horn Boigu Saibai Yam
Boigu Saibai Yam Horn
11:45 12:15 12:45 13:25
1605 Badu 1625 Mabuiag
Mabuiag 1615 Horn 1645
Horn 17:40
Horn 1740
1605 Badu 1625 Mabuiag
Mabuiag 1615 Horn 1645
*Schedule correct at time of publishing. *Schedule not valid for public holidays.
Boigu 0805
QN 121
0725 Horn
0815 Boigu Saibai 0835 0845 Saibai Yam 0905
Kubin 1130
1110 Horn
1140 Kubin Badu 1150
Kubin 1535
QN 384
1515 Horn
1545 Kubin Badu 1555
Saibai 1550
QN 320
1510 Horn
1600 Saibai Boigu 1620 1630 Boigu Horn 1710
QN 121
0725 Horn
0815 Boigu Saibai 08:35 0845 Saibai Yam 09:05
QN 163
07:45 08:30 08:55
Horn Coconut Warraber
Coconut Warraber Horn
08:20 08:45 09:20
QN 183 QN 184
0800 Horn
0830 Kubin Badu 08:40
QN 161
0800 Horn 0835 Warraber 0900 Coconut 0925 Yam
Warraber 0825 Coconut 0850 Yam 0915 Horn 0955
QN 340
1500 Horn 1550 Yorke 1615 Darnley 1640 Murray
Yorke 15:40 Darnley 16:05 Murray 16:30
QN 340
1500 Horn 1550 Yorke 1615 Darnley 1640 Murray
Yorke 1540 Darnley 1605 Murray 1630
No Sunday
QN 360
1510 Horn 1555 Yam 1620 Coconut 1645 Warraber
Yam 15:45 Coconut 16:10 Warraber 16:35 Horn 17:10
QN 384
1515 Horn 1545 Kubin 1605 Badu 1625 Mabuiag
Kubin 1535
QN 360
1510 Horn 1555 Yam 1620 Coconut 1645 Warraber
Yam 1545 Coconut 1610 Warraber 1635 Horn 1710
0850 Badu
Mabuiag 09:00
0850 Badu
Mabuiag 0900
0815 Horn
0845 Badu
0905 Kubin Horn 0925
QN 242
10:55 12:05 12:30 12:55
Horn Murray Darnley Yorke
Murray Darnley Yorke Horn
11:55 12:20 12:45 13:35
1350 Badu
Horn 14:10
1350 Badu
Horn 1410
SUNDAY
Boigu 08:05
QN 121
0725 Horn
0815 Boigu Saibai 0835 0845 Saibai Yam 0905
Kubin 08:20
QN 183 QN 184
0800 Horn
0830 Kubin Badu 0840
Saibai 13:25
QN 227
Saibai 1325 1335 Saibai Boigu 1355 1405 Boigu Horn 1445
QN 122
0725 Horn
0815 Saibai Boigu 0835 0845 Boigu Horn 0925
Boigu 0805
QN 284
Badu 1250 Kubin 1310
Badu Mabuiag
QN 244
1240 Horn 1330 Yorke 1400 Darnley 1430 Murray
Yorke 1320 Darnley 1350 Murray 1420
QN 322
1510 Horn
1600 Boigu Saibai 1620 1630 Saibai Horn 1710
1000 Horn
1030 Kubin Badu 1040
Horn 1530
Kubin 1535
Torres Strait Schedule
Your Queensland Owned AirlineEffective 4 June 2018*
1245 Horn
QN 260
1120 Horn 1155 Warraber 1220 Coconut 1245 Yam
Warraber 1145 Coconut 1210 Yam 1235 Horn 1315
Boigu 0805
Kubin 1130
12:20 12:40 13:00
Mabuiag Badu Kubin
Badu Kubin Horn
12:30 12:50 13:20
Saibai 1550
QN 180
08:00 08:35 08:55
Horn Badu Kubin
Badu Kubin Horn
08:25 08:45 09:25
PLEASE CHECK WITH RESERVATIONS FOR UP TO DATE TIMES - PHONE 1300 759 872.


DID YOU KNOW?
Beautiful Mer Island is a basaltic island formed from an extinct volcano, which
was last active over a million years ago. It takes roughly
55 minutes to travel to on Skytrans scheduled ights out of Horn Island in the Cessna Caravan, and has a runway length of 525 metres.
It has a population of around 450. There are eight Mer (Meriam) tribes; Komet, Zagareb, Meuram, Magaram, Geuram, Peibre, Meriam- Samsep, Piadram, and Dauer Meriam.
Murray Island’s most famous resident was trade unionist, Eddie Mabo. Mr Mabo is the reason that many Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders celebrate Mabo day on the 3rd of June. On this day in 1992, due to Mr Mabo’s campaign, the High Court of Australia overturned the legal ction of ‘terra nullius’ which had characterised Australian law with regards to land
and title since the voyage of James Cook in 1770.
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SNAP SHOT
MURRAY ISLAND (MER), TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS PHOTO: HORN ISLAND SKYTRANS CREW MEMBER


Property managers looking during Dick Richardson eld trip on Day two
Dick Richardson explainscomposition during the trip on dayThe event which was organised by Cape York Natural Resource Management and AgForce was held over two days at the Laura rodeo grounds, with a eld trip to Crocodile Station.
A variety of speakers and interactive workshops kept graziers informed and interested over the two days. Keynote speaker Dick Richardson from Grazing Naturally Farm Management and Consulting Service, challenged old- school grazing methodology with new ideas for cattle management.
He said recent research provided evidence for the bene ts of grazing on grasslands and that intensive stocking can help to keep soil organisms alive, reducing the need for burning.
“By changing the patterns of grazing timing, frequency and intensity with livestock, we can actually increase soil depth and maturity” Mr Richardson said.
Other presentations looked at current research and extension activities (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries), Livestock Production Assurance accreditation (Integrity Systems Company), updates from Biosecurity Queensland, latest drone technology (Fiona Lake) and practical tips for farm safety (Workplace Health and Safety Queensland).”
In the evening, tractor roll-over survivor, Garry Nichols talked to attendees about safety on the farm, and entertainment was provided by Jasmin Chapman.
Four workshops were also held during the two days, providing more detailed information from the Queensland Police Stock Squad and Department of Environment, Quad Safe Australia,
Photographer and writer Fiona
Lake presented on the latest
drone technology
Dick Richardson explaining how his grazing methodology
increases grass productivity
“There was a great gathering of land managers – people who’ve been on Cape York for generations, and those who are relatively new to the Cape. This mix can bring about great discussions on how new ideas might work.
“The feedback was fantastic – we’re all looking forward to the next one!” Tahna said.
The ‘My Produce, Your Plate, Our Future’ Forum was organised by Cape York NRM and AgForce, with the support of Queensland Government, the Australian GovernmentNationalLandcareProgram, South Cape York Catchments, and the Australian Government’s Reef Trust Phase III.
It was the rst of ve events being held across Queensland this year under the Queensland Government’s Community Drought Support Program.
To nd out more, contact Michael Goddard at Cape York NRM on 0498 760 022 mgoddard@capeyorknrm.com. au or Tahna Jackson on 0408 786 057 jacksont@agforceqld.org.au
Integrity Systems Company and Rural Financial Counselling Service NQ. Emma Jackson from Cape York NRM said that it was the best turnout at a forum that she’d seen on Cape York for at least 10 years.
“It’s a credit to AgForce and Cape York NRM for producing such a great program – there was heaps of practical, useful information shared over the two days – and people I’ve spoken to are keen to put things into action” she said.
“It was great to hear old and young graziers discussing their thoughts, and what they’ll take away from the forum” Emma said.
“And a big shout out to the fantastic kitchen crew, led by Mary Shephard, who kept us nourished over the two days” she said.
Tahna Jackson from AgForce was incredibly pleased with the attendance and the participation from graziers.
“It’s great to see an event like this come together – and particularly when you know you’ve hit the mark with the presenters” Tahna said.
George Adams , Andrew Hartwig (Cape Tim McGrath York NRM) and Judy Irwin from DAF
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Agforce’s Tahna Jackson supports land managers during the LPA Accredition workshop
presented the latest in research and extension activities at the forum


soil eld two
Michael Goddard (Cape York NRM) and Eric Rosendale (Bonny Glen) during the Crocodile Station Field tour
Cape York NRM’s Michael Goddard discussed the Crocodile Station gully project
CAPE YORK GRAZIERS
FLOCK TO FORUM
The Cape York ‘My Produce, Your Plate, Our Future’ Grazing Forum held last week in Laura was a huge success with over 100 people in attendance.
Lynette McGuf e, Rural Financial Counsellor at the
Mary Shephard (centre) did an amazing job in the kitchen, pictured with Shane Ross and Felicity Bowen
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Rural Financial Counselling Service NQ stall
Quad Safe Australia discuss
quad bike safety during the workshops


Pormpuraaw
Kowanyama
The beaches of the western Cape York Peninsula are important nesting sites for marine turtles, particularly the Flatback turtle (Natator depressus) and the Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). Turtles nest all year round on Cape York, but the peak nesting time on the western Cape is from July to October each year. This corresponds with the time of the year that the beaches are the most accessible, and visitation to these remote beaches continues to increase.
All species of sea turtles nesting on the western Cape have experienced a severe decline in numbers over the past few decades and are now listed as threatened species, with the Olive Ridley listed as endangered. This means that these turtles could disappear from the oceans forever without a change in human behaviour.
Turtles face many natural threats throughout their lifetime, but it is the impacts of human activities that now threatens their survival. Coastal development, marine debris, boat strikes, shing practices and climate change are all major contributing factors to a decline in their numbers. On the western Cape, the greatest direct danger to turtle nests are feral pigs, wild dogs and goannas, which dig up and eat the eggs. Light, noise, and
the movement of people and vehicles on our beaches also cause problems for adults and hatchling turtles.
Indigenous Rangers are involved in a range of activities to monitor and protect turtles nesting on our western Cape beaches. They control feral pigs, patrol beaches to monitor and protect turtle nests, and remove ghost nets and marine debris to reduce the risks to nesting turtles and their hatchlings.
In 2013, a formal partnership of land and sea owners from Northern Peninsula Area, Mapoon, Napranum, Pormpuraaw and Kowanyama was formed, known as the Western Cape Turtle Threat Abatement Alliance (WCTTAA). This Alliance works together to improve outcomes for turtle conservation on the western Cape. As well as delivering on-ground projects, WCTTAA is also involved in awareness raising and education activities. In 2017, they released a documentary “One in a Thousand” about the work of the Rangers in turtle conservation. This documentary is now available to view online at www.capeyorknrm.com.au/wcttaa However, the Rangers cannot do it on their own. Everyone has a role to play to ensure that marine turtles continue to share our shores well into the future.
What you can do
• If you have a vehicle on the beach, drive slowly and stick to the wet sand below the high tide mark whenever possible
• At night, do not have excessive lights on the beach as this can confuse nesting turtles and their hatchlings – this includes camp res
• If you see a nesting turtle on the beach at night, use minimal torch light and avoid sudden movements which may scare the turtle
• Do not allow your dogs to disturb nesting turtles or their eggs
• Only camp where you have permission and follow community rules
To nd out more about WCTTAA and how you can support the conservation of marine sea turtles on western Cape York Peninsula go to www.capeyorknrm.com.au/wcttaa
WCTTAA is supported by Cape York NRM and is funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments’ Nest to Ocean Turtle Protection Program. For more information contact WCTTAA coordinator by email wcttaa@capeyorknrm.com.au or phone 0428 354 700.
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Napranum
Mapoon
SHARING OUR
By Kerri Woodcock, Coordinator, Western Cape Turtle Threat Abatement Alliance
SHORES WITH
MARINE TURTLES
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Students from Kowanyama State School planted over 400 fruit trees for the Tree planting at Kowanyama, QLD for World Environment Day - June 2018
Rona and Lexii from RISE adventures.


Business, non-pro t and local government have united in the far north Queensland community of Kowanyama to plant 1,000 new trees.
Green eet partnered with Telstra and its employees to work with Kowanyama on a planting project for the community, which is recovering from Cyclone Nora earlier this year.
Green eet is a non-pro t that connects Australians to climate action, by using carbon- offsetting donations to fund the planting of new forests around Australia.
They worked closely with Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council and the community to ensure the trees planted were the best t for the area. The Council led the project to ensure Green eet’s reforestation expertise was put to good use.
Because of that, Green eet’s regular practice of planting carefully considered, biodiverse native plants, augmented by the inclusion of fruit trees, providing a source of fresh fruit in a place where it can otherwise be hard to come by.
Speaking at the day, CEO of Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council Fabian Williams said the planting project would deliver sustainable produce options for his community.
“We’re very excited to have all of the community involved,” he said. “Thank you to Green eet and Telstra for the opportunity. This is a fantastic outcome to give back to community for long-term sustainability.”
The planting day, held on World Environment Day (June 5), was a success for all involved,
and featured a visit from the Hon. Mark Ryan, Queensland Minister for Police and Corrective Services, and Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart.
Telstra National Fleet Operations Manager, Steve Ellis said he and the other Telstra employees were delighted to be working with the local community to achieve a greener future for Kowanyama.
“We are committed to working with Green eet in helping to respond to climate change through initiatives which also contribute to community well-being,” he said.
Telstra and its employees are one of Green eet’s largest supporters.
Of the 1,000 trees planted on the day, 420 were fruit trees planted by students from Kowanyama State School. Volunteers from RISE Ventures’ community development program also took part.
All up, the community came together to plant 2.5 kilometres of trees. As they grow, they will capture carbon and green the area.
Green eet CEO Wayne Wescott said the Kowanyama planting was a great example of how climate action bene ts us all.
“We are thankful to Kowanyama for letting us in to their community. We’re always proud to connect communities, and especially young people, with real climate action. We can all make a difference,” he said.
Learn more at Green eet.org.au
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Fabian Williams CEO of Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council, Michael Coleman General Manager Reforestation Green eet, Major Yam of Kowanyama Aborginal Shire Council, Steve Ellis National Fleet Manager Telstra, Mr Satani from Indigenous Affairs, Prime Minister Cabinet, Councilor Fry of Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council, Chris from Cleanaway
1,000 TREES PLANTED IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND


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It might have been two years in the making, but the essence of this year’s Pride in Authority exhibition
spans centuries, proving cultural values and connection to homeland are still firmly ingrained in Far North Queensland’s vibrant and Indigenous culture.


PRIDE IN AUTHORITY
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2018 exhibition explores intergenerational,
cultural sharing and connection to homeland
Capping off our third and nal remote community workshop series underpinning Pride in Authority, myself and the team from Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) travelled to Aurukun for a week of collaboration with artists from the Wik & Kugu Art & Crafts Centre. Previously we had visited Mornington Island/Bentinck Island and Pormpuraaw.
Aurukun’s artists are widely known for their hand carved milk wood timber Ku’-camp dogs and law poles so it was dif cult to predict just how our undertaking would transpire in terms of their artistic response using the contemporary mediums of photography and lm.
After touching down in Aurukun, the team immediately boarded a charter ight bound for Blue Lagoon, 50km south of the township. The ight was spectacular and with phones and cameras at the ready we were quick to capture the beautiful and pristine country below.
Greeted and collected by our gracious hosts from Aak Puu Ngantam, APN Cape York, we made haste to the ranger’s station which would serve as our base camp for the next couple of nights.
Our rst task was to establish a temporary artist studio in natural surroundings that would inspire new works and be used to teach the basic skills in photography and video making. The results were comprehensive
providing professional development to artists while producing photographic images and video for the exhibition. Added to this we were able to document the art centre’s archival material.
With the help and enthusiasm of our artists, the camp transformed into a creative wonderland – abounding in rolls of canvas - all laid out and cut to individual preference along with a colourful display of paint tins and brushes. Within no time the artists were revealing their Country, totems and family stories. We were all moved and excited to witness acclaimed artist Alair Pambegan create a graphic ochre colour painting in real time. A work based on the ying fox story, passed down by his father and grandfather.
Waking up to a new day we were delighted to observe that the artists whom we thought would be more acquainted to continue milk-wood carving and painting took to the art of photography in no time at all. Each armed with a camera they were quick to savour the brie ng session on operations and technique from CIAF’s guest teacher, Phil Schouteten.
Joining the emerging photographers, we all walked up the track from base camp and stopped regularly en route to take textural images and experiment with composition. Leigh Namponan enlightened the CIAF team by describing the vegetation as a complex chain that sustains life and the well-being of his people. He spoke of certain trees, wood, leaves, grasses and berries by
their language name and how they are used for dye, water, food, medicine and bird whistles. We stopped and watched the NPN rangers fell a couple of milk wood trees, and Lex Namponan spoke of how the sun will need to dry out the timber so that they can start to create some new Ku/camp dogs and law poles while on camp.
Youngest member of the cohort, 13-year- old Garth Bell, despite inexperience, showed great eagerness to take up painting and photography skills. He joined his Elders in all the activities, watching them, listening to stories and taking instruction. An emerging artist in the making and one to look out for as the camp reinforced his ambition to become an artist and a new member of Wik & Kugu Art & Crafts Centre.
I sincerely thank Skytrans for their generous support in enabling our team to visit Aurukun last month. We all bene tted greatly and it was such a joy to witness artists of all ages share their knowledge and explore new mediums.
It really was an action-packed week of creativity, story-telling and knowledge sharing with the ‘Rock Stars’ of the Ku. Pride In Authority, will be showing at Tanks Arts Centre Friday 29 June 2018 - Sunday 22 July 2018
Curated by CIAF Artistic Director Janina Harding and Curator, Tanks Arts Centre Chris Stannard.


STUDENT DOCUMENTARY
Skytrans sponsors Melbourne University student to travel to Lockhart River to film documentary on David Glasheen
“With the collapse of his business and
personal life, due the 1987 stock market crash, ex-corporate businessman, David Glasheen makes the decision to live on an isolated tropical island in Far North Queensland.”
Skytrans has been asked to sponsor a lm maker student from The University of Melbourne so that they can travel to Lockhart River to lm a documentary about a man named David Glasheen who lives on Restoration Island.
“With the collapse of his business and personal life, due the 1987 stock market crash, ex-corporate businessman, David Glasheen made the decision to live on an isolated tropical island in Far North Queensland. Having now spent 21 years living on Restoration Island, David Glasheen has rediscovered himself and his purpose in life. Using the island as an escape from the stresses of society, David, now 75 years old, re ects on what it was that led him towards this alternative way of living. With his existence
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on the island in question, Dave searches for a way him and his island can contribute to the world.
Even though wanting to escape from the complexities of society, Dave’s desire to contribute to the world sees him team up with the local aboriginal community on the mainland in Lockhart River. Their goal is a collaboration between two cultures and to make life easier for the communities living in far north Queensland. In some way, both the aboriginal community and Dave share an isolation from the typical ‘norms of society’. Working together to help each other out, their paralleled ideologies make a thought- provoking comment in the direction in which the money hungry world is taking, and the people who get left behind.
Restoration Island is an intimate portrait of David Glasheen, who has a sharp insight into society’s culture of greed and one’s goal for complete happiness. Having come from a life of wealth and prosperity, to making a choice to leave that behind, Dave has spent his years discovering what it is that truly makes him happy. Using a voiceover taken from
interviews, Restoration Island will observe Dave as he lives his life on the island and speaks to the pleasures and struggles of life living isolated from the norms of society.” “Apart from primarily focusing on David Glasheen, the lm will also look at his relationship with the Aboriginal community in Lockhart River. David has formed a strong connection with the community. He relies on them to survive and they rely on him as a spokesperson for the issues within the community. Part of the lm will be shot in the township of Lockhart, which I hope will help show my city based audience what life is really like inside an aboriginal community. This in turn should help promote a greater awareness of the need to enhance the level of support within the community.”
- Aubrey, VCA, The University of Melbourne
Skytrans is looking forward to this project and is so thrilled to be apart of it! We can’t wait to see how the beautiful community of Lockhart River is portrayed in Aubrey’s documentary.
Photos and information provided to Skytrans by University Student, Aubrey.


MY HEALTH RECORD IT COULD BE YOUR
LIFESAVER
“It’s critically important that health
who may be involved in a patient’s care,” Dr Jackson said.
NRHA Board Chairperson Tanya Lehmann says “My Health Record will give country people and their healthcare providers a summary of their medical conditions, past treatments, and prescribed medicines. This is particularly important for people in rural and remote areas who need to travel long distances for treatment, and often don’t see the same GP or health provider”.
The NRHA is not alone in this. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is also supportive. NFF President Fiona Simson said, “The health of our farmers and those in our communities is a number one priority. The opportunity to improve the health services offered to regional Australians is always welcomed. To this end, the NFF supports the My Health Record initiative.”
Mr Diamond said, “Country people have less access to health services, so they delay getting treatment, and are generally diagnosed later than their city counterparts. That means treatment options are often more invasive, and those people are signi cantly more likely to be hospitalised when they do seek help,” he said.“It’s critically important their health information is easily accessed to provide the best care. An online record also saves you from having to dig out old X-rays,
information is easily accessed to provide the
best care”.
NRHA CEO Mark Diamond
Having an online health record can save lives in an emergency.
This is a bold claim, but one that is recognised by the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA). So much so that NRHA CEO Mark Diamond has urged all country people to ensure they have a My Health Record, which is an online summary of all their health information.
Most north Queenslanders already have a My Health Record - they were part of the My Health Record trials – and by the end of this year, so will the rest of Australia.
Mr Diamond says country people are more likely to be brought into an emergency department from a heart attack, car accident or diabetic coma.
“If they are unconscious, the emergency team is in the dark about whether their patient is allergic to penicillin, if they have a pacemaker, and what medications they’re taking. My Health Record can tell them all that critical information”.
Cairns-based obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Liz Jackson actively uses My Health Record and says being able to utilise My Health Record has been an incredibly valuable tool. “Not only does it allow 24/7 access to patient records, but it provides an avenue of secured communication with other health professionals
NRHA Board Chairperson Tanya Lehmann
CT scans or folders of health records every time you visit the doctor”.
Having a My Health Record places your health in your hands. It means important health information such as allergies, current conditions and treatments, medicine details, pathology reports or diagnostic imaging reports can be digitally stored in one place. It allows your nominated health care providers access to a summary of your health record when they need to.
Every Australian with a Medicare or Department of Veterans’ Affairs card, will be offered a My Health Record, unless they choose not to have one, during the three month opt out period that will run from 16 July to 15 October 2018. In the lead up to the opt out period, more information is available at the My Health Record website. www.myhealthrecord.gov.au
The NRHA has urged everyone to inform themselves about how My Health Record works by talking to their local health provider, or going online to the My Health Record website.
“Ultimately your life could depend on it,” Mr Diamond said.
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“This (My Health Record) is particularly important for people in rural and remote areas who need to travel long distances for treatment, and often don’t see the same GP or health provider”


Ar cle by DH8 Captain, Marty Hackwood
FROM THE FLIGHT DECK
TOP END
TURBOS
Have you ever wondered why you are on a
instead of a jet aircraft?
propeller aircraft
Well, let’s clear the air...
MYTH BUSTED:
Turboprops as they are called, are equally as safe as Jets, even more so with respect to birds and debris possibly being ingested into the engines. In fact, Turboprops and Turbofans are the same thing, a Turbine engine. Virtually the same design, the difference being a Turboprop has its propeller exposed outside the engine cowling and a Jet has its fan blades enclosed inside the engine cowling.
Next time you travel on a jet, look into the engine and you’ll see it also has blades. Compared to an aircraft with piston engines, Turboprops produce much more power, are way more reliable and therefore much safer.
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It is related to the Turboprops capabilities under short runway conditions. The Dash 8 aircraft was designed to operate on shorter Regional sector ights into short, rough or gravel runways and indeed excels over other similar sized Jet or Turboprop aircraft in this role.
One of the things we look at as Pilots when planning a ight into short airstrips is something called ‘Balanced Field Length’. When we get up to takeoff speed, if something was to go wrong, how quickly can we stop before the end of the runway?
Because of those big propellers, Turboprop’s accelerate and stop much more quickly than a Jet aircraft due to the instant thrust and drag provided.
For those looking for a cleaner and greener mode of transport, although slightly slower, Turboprop powered Regional aircraft consume 25-40% less fuel and produce up to 50% lower carbon emissions than a similar sized Jet, as the Turboprop only needs a smaller engine to produce the same power.
In a nutshell, Turboprop engines combine the reliability of Jet aircraft, with the ef ciency of propeller driven aircraft, using less fuel whilst ying at low to mid altitudes.
Found on single engine Cessna Caravans to 70 seat Airliners, Turboprop engines are perfect for safe, ef cient Regional travel.
So, sit back and relax while you admire the ef cient work those propellers do to safely deliver us to our next destination.
One of the most common concerns people have when traveling on an aircraft with propellers is that it lacks the safety of a jet.
But why the concern?
Perhaps the concern is related to the extra noise produced by Turboprops or could it be that the sight of those big propellers rather than a jet, that has its fan blades enclosed and are not so obvious which renders the perception of a more antiquated aircraft?
ADVANTAGES OF A TURBOPROP:
Turboprop aircraft might be a little louder, but they are actually a lot safer than a jet when operating into and out of shorter and rougher regional airstrips. Why you ask?


Telehealth
See your specialist without travelling
Above: Telehealth Coordinator for the North, Fauziah Mosby (pictured on screen), at a Telehealth consulation on Thursday Island
Telehealth patient consultations have more than doubled in the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in the past three years and are making life easier for many remote area residents.
In the last year, 1457 telehealth consultations were held in the Torres Strait Islands, Cape York and the Northern Peninsula Area.
“This shows how comfortable and con dent our patients and clients are becoming in the technology, bene ts and convenience of telehealth,’’ said Fauziah Mosby, Telehealth Coordinator for the North.
“What it means is that our patients can have routine consultations with specialists right here in their home communities without having to travel all the way to Cairns, Townsville or Brisbane for appointments.
“It’s very easy for patients,” said Fauziah. “They talk to the doctor or specialist through the TV at the clinic then they can go back home.’’
Telehealth uses high de nition cameras to link medical specialists and other clinicians with patients in real-time appointments through video- conferencing.
“Telehealth allows you to receive the same quality of care closer to home, reduces time away from home and makes it easier for family or friends to attend appointments with you,’’ Fauziah said.
Senior Health Worker Karen Koko uses telehealth regularly with her patients at Lockhart River clinic.
“It’s great for our patients who need regular check ups with the diabetes clinic or the renal clinic in Cairns,” said Karen.
“If the patient is told to change their medication, we can do it straight away in the clinic with
our GP. Whereas if they patient goes to Cairns, they will have to wait until they are back here in Lockhart River,” Karen explained.
“Many of our older patients really like telehealth because they don’t want to leave their community for appointments.”
“It’s a wonderful tool,” said Karen.
All consultations are private and secure, and patients did not have to worry about operating the telehealth equipment.
Telehealth services are available at every health facility in the Torres and Cape.
Talk to your health clinic or doctor about Telehealth
www.health.qld.gov.au/torres-cape/html/telehealth
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“Skytrans supported four athletes in a ending the QIO on the Gold Coast. On day one, Dale Mears and myself each won a bronze medal for our performance of Katame no Kata in a eld of 7. Later that evening, Dale won a bronze medal in the U81kg Masters event whilst I managed to win gold in the U100kg Masters division.
On the Saturday, Harper Barker fought well but was unable to medal in her division. She was only 11 and has two more years in the division. Francis Newman fought in the Cadet Women (U18) and lost in the rst round to the eventual silver medallist. She fought through the repechage to win the bronze medal. She experienced iden cal fortunes in the Junior Women (U21) and again took a bronze. More importantly, she had done enough to be selected to represent Australia at the 2018 Oceania Judo Championships in Noumea in April. It is her 3rd me to be called up for Na onal du es and she remains the only indigenous member of the Australian Judo Team.
Sunday we got to enjoy the event as spectators. On Monday however, we were lucky enough to take
part in a training camp. The camp was facilitated by Na onal Coach Gavin Kelly and Judo Queensland President Paul Nelson. Providing technical instruc on was four former world champions (one of whom is now a current Masters World Champion): Koji Komuro, Kaori Yamaguchi, Toshi Nakamura and the legendary Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki. The sort of exposure to genuine Hall-of-Fame Judoka is of immeasurable value to
the kids and we thank you for the support. Harper and Francis got to meet the rst ever female World Champion - an unforge able and inspiring experience.
Thank you again for your ongoing support to the NPA Judo Club.” - Xavier Barker
Thanks to the Community Recovery Team - you were awesome!
Thank you for helping our remote Communi es a er Cyclone Nora - Happy Easter!
Hosty Mosty Jo looking great yesterday at Kowanyama in her new shirt!
“A HUGE thanks to Raphy from Kowanyama Airport for my deadly Kowanyama t-shirt!” Pictured le to right: Raphy, Jo and Dave
Happy Good Friday!!!
This morning we had some amazing people from the Community Recovery Team heading out to Kowanyama & Pormpuraaw to help out a er Cyclone Nora. Good work team and thank you!
Another celebrity on SKP048 this morning. Ma y Bowen ew back to Cairns from Horn Island this morning a er travelling around to di erent schools in the Torres Strait all week!
Pictured here with Michelle, Losa, Papi and Uncle Jamie boarding the Dash on Horn!
“I would personally like to thank Skytrans for the generous sponsorship towards our Trip to Spartan Race which was in Perth.
My Team of four adults was very excited to participate in the First Ever SPARTAN APAC Champion Series in Perth, Australia. Runners/Athlete came to challenge each other to be crowned the ttest of all Spartan Races from all countries. These athletes are the ones who participate
in most Spartan races and run for points. Our team started the journey on Wednesday 22nd November from Bamaga arrived Thursday evening at Perth and back to Bamaga on the following Monday 27th November, 2018 ( ve days) out. The Team also had the privilege to do sightseeing and really loved the place. Perth delivered an amazing outdoor track with Dry dusty Hills, rough terrain, mud slides, and creeks to run and cross. The heat was getting to the athlete but nothing could stop them from winning their trifecta Medal. Running together with different age categories on those day was also very challenging. Australia’s very own Matt Murphy took rst place.
The Team did not place in any category, but described the experience as one they won’t forget.
And by running all three Race over two days 7km, 14km, 21km, they came out WINNERS!
Team was: Mary Yoelu, Lea-Ann Mears, Leandra Newman & Marsat Newman
Thank You”
- Leandra Newman
A happy snap of ‘The Straits’ and ‘Black Comedy’ TV star Aaron Fa’aoso travelling from Cairns to Bamaga this morning!
SKYTRANS SMARCH 2018

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Check out our Horn Island Dream Team this lovely Friday eve! #skytransfamily
Skytrans would like to wish a big congratula ons to two Cape boys who are currently in training to be referees with the NRL. We have sponsored Jayden from Aurukun that is travelling down to Brisbane. The rst two photos are of Obadiah Kris from Weipa. The third photo is of Jayden Marro from Aurukun.
Both boy’s completed the Level One referees course at Western Cape College on Saturday 12th. Immediately a er they nished the course, they refereed in the Cape Cluster matches played next door to Western Cape College. Well done boys, exci ng mes ahead!
“We are taking Obadiah and Jayden to Brisbane to run as Touch Judges in the A liated States Championships Men’s and 18 year’s Boy’s. This provides Obadiah
and Jayden with a fantas c opportunity to run on
a very good ground in Brisbane as well gaining an enormous amount of experience in running with other referees from around Australia and staying in camp with them over the course of the three days
of the Championship. They will each be ki ed out in NRL issued apparel for them to keep and I hope that this will be an experience that will encourage them to s ck with refereeing and spread the word throughout the Cape about the many posi ves that refereeing can provide. I would like to acknowledge and thank Skytrans and in par cular Rebecca Hyde for their generosity in o ering to transport Jayden down from Aurukun to Cairns before he heads to Brisbane.” - Steve Clark, NRL
We were so excited to have some very talented visitors this a ernoon!
Lockhart River ar sts Silas Hobson, Irene Namock and Art Centre Manager, Enoch Perazim, took me out of their very busy schedule to stop by our Cairns o ce this a ernoon. They are on there way overseas for a few exhibi ons. They start o by travelling to Sydney tomorrow and then it’s on to Singapore, London, Zurich and Paris!
Sam, our in ight magazine designer was so excited
to nally meet Silas! The local celebrity ar st’s work ‘Ancestral Guardians’ featured on the third edi on of our in ight magazine! He signed a couple of copies of the magazine (One of which we are ge ng framed for our reserva on o ce)!
We want to wish them all the best and safe travels! Congratula ons to all three of these awesome people on these amazing opportuni es!
Lockhart River Arts Indigenous Corpora on
Did anyone see the sunset yesterday arvo? We love this photo at Cairns Airport, shot by our ground ops star, Lisa!
Might have been a li le bumpy on ights
into Cairns yesterday a ernoon. But with our amazing crew I’m sure our passengers felt more than comfortable! #cairnswetseason | Photos by: DH8 Captain Andrew McKee
On Saturday we watched one of our pilots, Mick and his lovely wife Dane e, be brave and shave for a cure!! Skytrans donated a signed Cowboys jersey to the cause, which helped them raise a whopping $6,300 for the Leukemia Founda on! Well done Mick and Dane e! #skytransfamily
Who has own in the newest edi on to our eet, QQI? She goes by the name India.
Pictured with: Captain Ingall and Captain McKee (inside aircra ), First O cer Holt and Flight A endant Erin!
OCIALFEED
- MAY 2018


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Average Cruise Speed: 463km/hr Maximum Cruise Altitude: 35,000ft Maximum Take-Off Weight: 5,670kgs Wing Span: 16.64m
Seat Capacity: 10
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Average Cruise Speed: 295km/hr Maximum Cruise Altitude: 10,000ft Maximum Take-Off Weight: 4,110kgs Wing Span: 15.9m
Seat Capacity: 10
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(Mer)
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Lockhart River
Boigu Is
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Horn Is Bamaga
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In support of those affected, In honour of loved ones lost,
We walk as one.
Conquer the Corrugations Cape York
Mental Health Awareness Walk strives to raise awareness of the issues surrounding life’s
‘corrugations’, to support and remember those affected, and
to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health in Cape York. This is a not‐for‐profit event where the main goal is to raise
awareness and encourage people to come together as a community and to support one another.
From Friday the 28th of September to Monday 1st of
October 2018 participants will walk, on foot or horseback, from the Coen Information Centre to the Archer River Roadhouse totalling 42km completed over two days.
This is a family friendly event open to all ages. Through the generous support of local businesses we are able to offer this as a free event to participants.
For more information on the event and for registration details please go to www.conquerthecorrugations.com.au or find us at www.facebook.com/conquerthecorrugations
For all enquiries, including how your business can support the 2018 event please contact the committee via email at conquerthecorrugations@gmail.com
Life is tough and it can get bumpy...
but when we come together it smooths out
the path and the hills become a little less steep!


Sudoku
Find-a-word
PUZZLE PAGE
How many words can you find in these Cape Locations:
WEIPA
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AURUKUN
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KOWANYAMA
PORMPURAAW
Please ask your flight attendant for answers if you get stuck! :)
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MARK O'ROURKE
Name: Mark O’Rourke
Posi on: First Officer Brisbane base Nicknames: Markie Mark/Garbo
How long have you worked at Skytrans for? Started with the original Skytrans in 2008 and have been with the company ever since.
What is your favourite part of the job? Working with the best crew on the east coast, which includes my beau ful wife Kate!
What are some of the challenges you face at your job? Not ea ng all the passenger food before boarding me.
What did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be a garbage truck driver and I achieved that before my flying career as a garbage truck owner/operator (hence the nickname).
What do you enjoy doing in your spare me? A beer at the Billinudgel hotel.
What is an interes ng fact about yourself? My amazing ability to float in water, friends and family call me the human bouy.
What is a movie tle to describe your life? Catch me if you can (10 years and they s ll don’t know I’m not a pilot)
If you could have any superpower what would it be and why? To be able to read Kate’s (wife) mind. Happy wife happy life. What is your strangest talent? I’m a bit of a green thumb
What is your life philosophy/favourite saying? Philosophy - “Rules are made by fools to follow and wise men to use as guidelines”. Saying - “It is what it is” or at least that’s what my kids tell me every five minutes.
RON CLAPTON
Name: Ron Clapton
Posi on: Procurement Officer (started as a Stores Officer) in Cairns Base.
Nickname: Rocket when I was younger, now its ‘later-RON’.
What does your job involve? As a procurement officer, I am in charge of sourcing parts, ordering parts and
sending parts away to be repaired or overhauled.
What did you want to be when you grew up? Cabinet Maker.
What are you passionate about? AFL football.
Describe yourself in 3 words? Funny, loud, loyal.
What is the next exci ng thing for you? Ge ng up and star ng a new day.
What do you do on your days off? Sleep in.
If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive who would it be? Winston Churchill.
If you were an animal, what would you be? Koala!
What are you most afraid of? Confined spaces!
SHANNA BLACKMAN
Name: Shanna Blackman
Posi on: Assistant Accountant (started off in Accounts Payable in Townsville).
Where did I grow up? Mount Isa.
How long have you worked at Skytrans/West Wing for? Six years in July. What is your favourite part of the job? Compiling reports and anything to do with tax.
Favourite Skytrans des na on? Horn Island – I would love to go there one day. Trying to convince my boss, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Wayne for us to visit!
What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to work in a bank or become a lawyer.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare me? Relaxing.
What is an interes ng fact about yourself? In 2017, I got engaged at Disneyland, California.
If you could have any superpower what would it be and why? Have psychic powers to see the future winning lo o numbers $$. What is your strangest talent? Not so much talent, but back in the day I was a pitcher playing so ball and a ended a QLD Academy of Sport camp.
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CRUISING WITH THE
CREW


Welcome to
Mount St Bernard College
Mercy Traditions, Spirited Learning, Building Futures
Our College has a proud history of offering a holistic Catholic Education in the Mercy tradition in a co- educationalYear 7-12 boarding and day school environment.
Mount St Bernard College is a school of harmony. We embrace students from many cultures and many areas across Far North Queensland, theTorres Strait, CapeYork & the Tablelands, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Extensive curriculum choices, small class sizes, a strong
focus on pastoral care and student wellbeing and numerous sporting and cultural activities in a modern facility will provide your child with many opportunities.
ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN FOR 2018 & 2019
If you have any queries, please contact the College on 4096 1444 or email of ce@msb.qld.edu.au.
You can also visit our website www.msb.qld.edu.au or Facebook page for more information.
HERBERTON – QUEENSLAND
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