Skytrans Inflight Magazine | Edition Six

FEATURING ARTWORK BY
LAURIE NONA
AURUKUN PAYS TRIBUTE
Inflight Magazine ISSUE SIX | MAY 2019
TO LOCAL ARTIST
& Badu Art Centre
SKYTRANS
ANNOUNCES THE WINNER OF
THE UNIFORM
COMPETITION
Sesere
By Laurie Nona More information on Page 5.
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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- educational Year 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, the Torres Strait, Cape York & 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 2019 and 2020
If you have any queries, please contact the College on 4096 1444 or email msb.of [email protected]
You can also visit our website www.msb.qld.edu.au or Facebook page for more information.
HERBERTON – QUEENSLAND
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CONTENTS
FEATURED ARTICLES
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.
The information in this publication is for entertainment purposes only. Skytrans in ight magazine assumes no liability or responsibility for any inaccurate, delayed or incomplete information, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon.
The information contained about each individual, event or organisation has been provided by such individual, event organisers or organisation.
The views and opinions expressed in articles throughout this magazine are the opinions of the writers and do not necessarily re ect the opinion of Skytrans Airlines. Any form of reproduction of any content on this magazine without the written permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited.
Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved · Skytrans In ight Magazine
ON THE COVER
LAURIE NONA - BADU ISLAND ARTIST
Aurukun Shire Council
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SKYTRANS UNIFORM
HARD YARNS AND
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
COMPETITION
SKYTRANS CALENDAR
Media Release
Apunipima
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SKYTRANS WELCOMES BACK CAPE MAIL RUN
MITCHELL RIVER CATCHMENT 15 Cape York Natural Resource Management
HEALTHCARE CLOSE TO
Queensland Health
FROM THE FLIGHT DECK
HOME
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AURUKUN PAYS TRIBUTE TO
WIK AND KUGU ARTIST
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BADU ART CENTRE
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BACKCHAT WITH BEC
SPECIAL THANKS
Skytrans Airlines In ight Magazine extends gratitude to all our advertisers and all the organisations and individuals involved in creating our publications. Our magazine is created
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 [email protected]
PRACTICAL TIPS
TO MOVING TO
THURSDAY ISLAND
By Kantesha Takai
Samantha Collings SkytraNs Airlines Management TRAINEE INFLIGHT MAGAZINE DESIGNER
Bronwyn Thomas Skytrans Airlines
Executive Assistant to the CEO INFLIGHT MAGAZINE CONTENT
Special thanks to other members of our Skytrans Family for providing content for the fth edition of Skytrans In ight Magazine. Rebecca Hyde, Brendan Power and Debbie Walters.
NORTHERN PRIDE
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GRAZING PRACTICES AND
THE REEF
Cape York Natural Resource Management
QRL UPDATE
PUZZLE PAGE
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LETTER FROM THE CEO
Welcome aboard!
In this edition we have a wealth of stories to share from our communities, not least of which is the sad passing of a dear friend, Mrs Waal Waal Ngallametta, respected community elder and leader in the artworld, who leaves behind an incredible legacy and will be greatly missed.
Also in this edition, we are proud to announce the winner of our Skytrans/CIAF Art Competition, Annie Abednego Gela, whose artwork will be incorporated into our Skytrans uniforms and we would like to thank her for her beautiful and meaningful design. We will be proud to showcase her work in the future.
Included is an article on RASS (Remote Air Subsidy Scheme). This is a Federal Government subsidised service that ensures over 50 remote stations in Cape York receive their mail, as well as essential goods and services. There is also a passenger service incorporated into the run that provides travel for people and at times, chickens and pets when roads are out.
Also featured, is the Badu Island Art Centre with our striking cover designed by Laurie Nona, well known artist and leader in the Torres Strait Islands. Make sure you check out our story on Aiona Gaidan, an emerging Badu artist already making a name for himself!
We also have a base in Brisbane with a dedicated aircraft contracted to Shell owned Queensland Gas Corporation. This contract has just been renewed for a further ve years which enables us indirectly, to continue to provide our services to the Cape and Torres Strait.
Skytrans has committed to additional aircraft in late May which will facilitate more direct services into communities, rather than the multiple stops to which many of our passengers have become accustomed. This will not only save our passengers time, but also provide additional seats into Aurukun, Coen and Lockhart River in particular.
The weather has presented more than the usual challenges for this time of year and we would once again, like to thank our passengers for their loyalty, support and patience during this recent monsoon season.
MICHAEL THINEE SKYTRANS’ CEO
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ON THE COVER
“I believe in today’s society we have to set our hearts compass on this journey called
life towards
a destination, believing and trusting in the compass to guide
us in reaching t”
he destination we
want in life.
- Laurie Nona
Apu Dunalaig
Size: 110 x 700mm
$350.00 | Available at the Badu Art Centre The most in uential women in my life have been my mum, who performed both a mother and a father role in my life. Second to her would be my sister and my sister in-law. These three women combined have given me my understanding of the role of women in traditional society which is to hold together the family which is represented in the owers held by the image in my print of a Kapu Ipkaz - good women Apu Dunalaig motherhood. The woman stands up on a warrior chest plate which is a representation of the family that the women has married into, as well as the responsibilities that the husband has to his wife, the hunter, gatherer, provider and protector. As I have grown into adulthood in both traditional and western society, I have grown to understand the dual roles of women in modern Torres Strait Island society and the wider community that is both the holder and care of family as well as the provider. This print is my interpretation of unconditional loves that has to exist between two people, who nurture, love, provide to each- other and for family
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BADU ISLAND ART CENTRE
Laurie Nona has been collected by the National Gallery of Australia since the 1990s and is regarded as one of the most exciting artists in the Torres Strait.
Laurie works beautifully across lino relief, copper plate etching and carving with a unique strength both in style and symbol. He is ambitious and courageous as an artist and has successfully completed some superb works including a massive tribal drum, standing over six feet tall.
All of Laurie’s work shows his deep connections to, and recognition of the importance of Island culture. His work recognises his place in the world and shows beautiful relationships with the sh and other creatures from the ocean, the skies and winds, the storms and currents and the Islands of the Torres Strait.
The Turtle and the Dugong are frequent reference points, as are some of his, unique symbols which are the artists signature marks. Little known are his informal collaborations with other artists of signi cance, including Joseph Au, Weldon Matasia and also his monumental efforts in the early 2000s in arranging for funding the Badu Art Centre, and leading the push to have Badu Artists recognised.
A leader and a warrior at heart, ‘Uncle Laurie’ is revered across the Torres Strait and well known for his work. His versatility journeys into colour, form and design across his tribal drums, hand coloured
etchings and prints. Perhaps one of his greatest strengths is the purity of his line, and the careful and wise balance of form, design and function in his imagery.
Artist Statement
I believe, in today’s society, we have to set our hearts compass on this journey called life towards a destination, believing and trusting in the compass to guide us in reaching the destination we want in life. I would like to see our future young people be proud of our identity and know that as long as the warup (drum) is beating, our culture is still alive. In everything, do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
It is up to us to make sure our culture and religious values are maintained, respected and handed down to future generations. As we live in a multicultural society, may our diverse lifestyles be rewarding experiences in reaching and enriching others through the acceptance and appreciation of our many different artistic expressions.
I believe my art work is a map of my life’s journey, encompassing all my life’s trails, failures, triumphs, loved ones and family.
“Mina kima esso” “Thank you.”
LAURIE NONA
Sesere
Size: Paper size: L800mm x L1200mm, Image size: L760mm x W550mm $500.00 | Available at the Badu Art Centre
This print is based on a legend of a young Badu Island man who is known as Sesesre in his wisdom, developed the hunting spear and the method in which to track and get a successful hunt of a dugong and turtle.
Due to a confrontation with other villages on Badu Island, he in fear for his life changed form from human to bird hide in a Bu-shell before ying off to freedom.
Sesesre still today calls out at a certain time of year as the monsoons are about to arrive boasting of his escape.
He calls “nagi Sesere ngai sesere” iam sesere iam sesere.
Giethalai (Mud Crab)
Size: 77cm X 57cm
$300.00 | Available at the Badu Art Centre
This image depicts passing of knowledge and refers to many elements of our natural environment and traditional knowledge which is passed down from our kuikumabaigal (elders). References contained in the patterns include: Weather (depicted in the claws) - Wet and dry seasons determine what we islanders sh and hunt - the images of sh are also shown in the claws. - Lightning and rain - depicted through the pattern on the smaller claws to the side of the body.- Wind, both sagerr (light wind from the west) on the left claw, and kuki (strong wind from the east) on the right claw. Sea (top part of the crab body). The crab eyes are the eyes of our kuikumabaigal that came before us. The knowledge passed through generations is shown as a funnel to the top of the dhoeri (headdress) worn by kuikumabaigal who continue this tradition. The vertical lines midway are the horizon, below that is a geigei arr (sunshower). The dugong is shown at the shoreline as it traverses the deep sea to the shallow feeding grounds. Land (bottom part of the crab body)- The land is shown below the dugongs and is smaller in size as it symbolises that we live on islands surrounded by the much larger sea country. Laurie Nona 2010.
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Pictured: Jabiru Creek, 2014


Pictured: Ngak- Pungarichan (clearwater) 2013 by Mrs Waal Waal Ngallametta purchased in 2013 by the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art
AURUKUN PAYS TRIBUTE TO WIK AND KUGU ARTIST
Aurukun has sadly farewelled acclaimed artist Mrs Waal-Waal Ngallametta at her funeral in the community on February 20.
Mayor Dereck Walpo said the well-respected elder was Aurukun’s 2019 Citizen of the Year and her passing on January 28 was an enormous loss to the Cape York community.
Mrs Ngallametta was an outstanding artist who took great pride in ensuring the culture of the Wik, Wik Way and Kugu people was maintained in Aurukun,” he said.
“Among her many arts awards was the Australian Council for the Arts 2018 Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement which recognised the contribution she made through weaving, ghost net art and painting.
“She was the winner of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair’s People’s Choice Award in 2018 and was a nalist many times in the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards, winning its General Painting Award in 2013.
Her outstanding body of work portraying the beauty and diversity of life in Aurukun is displayed in galleries and private collections around the world.
Aurukun’s magni cent wetlands were often a subject in her work and she used pigments collected on country to depict her homeland.
Mrs Ngallametta spent many hours recording her stories and traditions in language and in English to ensure the culture of Aurukun remained strong.
An elder of the Puch clan, the 74-year-old generously shared her cultural knowledge with visitors and passed it on to the younger generations.
Her signi cant contributions to the community include volunteering at cultural events, preparations for house openings and tombstone openings, school events and dance festivals.
As a community, Aurukun mourns her passing and is thankful for the extraordinary cultural legacy she has left for future generations.”
I rst met Waal Waal and her granddaughter Delessa in Aurukun during Aurukun Day celebrations a couple of years ago. We were yarning about the language conference held in Hawaii. From that day on every visit to Aurukun I looked for my Friend with the most beautiful white hair for a yarn.
I was honored to be invited to the Ochre awards in Sydney by Waal Waal where I went to watch proudly as Waal Waal received a Red Ochre for lifetime achievement.
Over the time I have known Waal Waal she has become a part of my family. I would relate our stories together to my mother and she also became aware what a beautiful soul she had and the bond we had.
I thank Waal Waal for the impact she had on my life and many others. She will always be remembered
- Rebecca Hyde
Skytrans Business Development Manager
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The partnership between Cairns Indigenous Art Fair and Skytrans is another step closer to materialising in a new uniform design for the regional airline after announcing the winner of its inaugural art prize.
Rockhampton artist Annie Abednego Gela’s artwork entitled, LAK PARU KWINZLAN (The Face of Queensland) was selected by judges CIAF Artistic Director Janina Harding and Skytrans CEO Michael Thinee from 27 entries.
Along with Ms Abednego Gela’s winning piece, that will be incorporated into the regional airline’s new uniform design, ve artworks were awarded high commendations.
Ms Harding said she was overwhelmed with the response and impressed by the quality of artwork submitted for judging.
“It is fabulous to see CIAF providing a platform for First Nations artists to spread their wings with opportunities to showcase their culture and talent in such a high-pro le way.
Annie’s win is well deserved and it is particularly special to learn about her connection to the Far North which now comes full circle. Anne rst studied art more than two decades ago at Cairns TAFE,” Ms Harding said.
Ms Abednego Gela’s artwork will be unveiled “ in a capsule collection that will be presented
as part of this year’s CIAF fashion performance
at The Tanks Arts Centre. Added to this, the
winning and highly commended art works will be on display at the Art Fair in Shed 3 at Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal.
It’s all about promotion and recognition of one’s heritage and one’s style of artistic expression and it is an honour knowing that people will see it every day - that’s the best prize
- Annie Abednego Gela
Winner of the Skytrans and CIAF Uniform Competition.
Commenting on her success, Ms Abednego Gela said, “Winning to me is not about the amount of money you receive, it’s all about promotion and recognition of one’s heritage and one’s style of artistic expression and it is an honour knowing that people will see it every day - that’s the best prize.”
Skytrans’ Uniform Design Art Prize rewards the winning artist an acquisitive prize of $4000 cash (plus licencing fee) as well as return ights to attend CIAF’s 10th anniversary event opening night event on 11 July and fashion performance on 12 July 2019.
“Skytrans’ association with CIAF and in particular, this art prize, emphasises our intrinsic link with the communities we serve and reaf rms the strength of our role,” Mr Thinee said.
SKYTRANS AND CIAF
UNIFORM COMPETITION
THE STORY
Artist: Annie Abednego Gela
Title of Artwork: LAK PARU KWINZLAN (The Face of Queensland)
Medium and Dimension of artwork: Acrylic on canvas 75 x 100cm
Sale price of artwork: $1500.00 gst not included
Artwork description:
This piece expresses the environment of Queensland its Indigenous people and their culture. How through natural disasters such as terrible thunderstorms and cyclones (on canvas the blue swirl at centre represents cylone and lightning spirit people), the communities of Indigenous and non- Indigenous stand shoulder to shoulder (*on canvas traditional TSI art depicting male and females) supporting each other. The Great Barrier Reef is represented by the lion sh. The Woemer frigate bird is a high ying bird is not only a weather forecaster for Torres Strait Islanders it is also a migrating bird. The frigate bird depicts the migration of people by air across the country.
*This is a carving design originally carved into a walking stick that my mother’s uncle
once had. The patterns were described to me by my mother as being males and females. I changed it around to make them stand shoulder to shoulder.
Artist Biography:
My artwork is based around the creation era of my ancestor’s malu kantri myths and legends, augadhs / totems of sea animals, people etchings and carvings of the mid- west region of the Torres Strait. I draw my inspiration from these and the saltwater environment I grew up in learning about the Kozan ailan family kinship structure and ailan hospitality of family’s protocols and customs from an early age so as never to forget my humble beginnings and I instil that in my children and grandchildren.
I was born in the Torres Strait on Thursday Island at the peak of the pearling industry during the 1950s. My parents are both from St Paul’s community of Moa Island west Torres Strait.
In my experience over the years I see and believe “art” is a great communicator to share openly without hesitation to all my
workshop participants. I always see things through the eyes of an artist my life can be Graphic one day, or Surreal the next, Traditional, or Contemporary colourful, crazy but it totally humbles’ me non-judgemental and in turn my personality develops a great attitude no matter what life throws at me. Incorporating contemporary subject matter into different elds of arts crosses the boundary expressing traditional Torres Strait Islander themes eg. Motifs patterns/ designs in my artwork on to fabrics, paper, and canvas.
I often tell my art workshop participants through arts language has no barrier your art speaks in many languages. Art is a soul healer it is one dynamic way of communicating expressing your intrinsic sense to the world of who you are and connects.”
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Pictured: Tupmul. 2011. By Gehmat Nona
“To SEE our art is to be delighted from another world, a world alive
with myths and stories and ancient tradition, and one that is strong and with a clear and powerful voice.
To OWN a piece of our Badu Art is to have a representative of that world come and live in your own, where
it will give you great satisfaction, discovery and pleasure.
Screen printing
& TEXTILE DESIGN
All Badu Art Centre staff and artists are skilled in the art of screenprinting on various materials. Screen Printing is hosted by Polygone Cowboy and Etching hosted by Firefox in partnership with Black Square Arts. Badu Art Centre also support local events/special occasion through textile in uniforms, ags, banners, tablecloths, curtains and wedding dresses, to name a few. All images are created by local artist at the Art Centre and are designed and made at the Art Centre textile department.
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Pictured: Pearl Diver. 2011. By Joseph Au
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Pictured: KULAI SABE. 2011. By Joseph Au Pictured: Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
Pictured: Exhibition: Badhu Koewbu Gidhal: Stories of the war from Badu Island. (image courtesy of the the Australian War Memorial
Pictured: Octupus. By Michael Nona
Pictured: Exhibition: Sageraw Thonar – Stories from the Southeasterly Season: Contemporary Expressions of Cultural Knowledge from Badu Art Centre in Australian Parliament House, Canberra.
Re ecting our strong cultural traditions and our beautiful relationships with our world we carefully express our love and dedication to the ocean, to our Island and all of its creatures and animals. We show our relationships with the wind, rain, earth, the skies, stars and the sun. Our life cycle, is the same as the cycle of the world around us.
Our Badu Art is created with love, commitment and with a quiet dedication to our chosen craft. We use a range of visual and creative mediums including printmaking, bronze and aluminium casting, etching, painting, jewellery, textiles and carving. Badu is a special place, and this specialness - this ‘Aislan Kustom’ can be felt in all we do here.
Over the past few years Badu Art Centres have been very busy, exhibiting their artworks in art fairs around Australia such as the annual Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, and the Darwin
Aboriginal Art Fair. At both events, artists have been able to exhibit pieces in the curated exhibition and also sell prints and items.
One of the most noteworthy events in the past few years happened in 2016 when Badu artists Joseph Au, Aiona Tala Gaidan, Laurie Nona, Matilda Nona and Alick Tipoti were commissioned to create a suite of linocut prints that interpret Torres Strait Islander service during the Second World War and its enduring legacy for the Badu community. This exhibition was called Badhu Koewbu Gidhal: Stories of the war from Badu Island. These large-scale dynamic linocut prints are currently on display in Reg Saunders Gallery.
In 2017 in partnership also with KickArt Contemporary Arts Cairns, Badu artists Joseph Au, Aiona Tala Gaidan, Edmund Laza, Laurie Nona, Matilda Malujewel Nona, Michael Nona and Alick Tipoti exhibited artwork in the
rst bi-lingual exhibition, Sageraw Thonar – Stories from the Southeasterly Season: Contemporary Expressions of Cultural Knowledge from Badu Art Centre. Which saw these artists examine cultural traditions and knowledge through large-scale linocut prints. This was exhibited at the Australian Parliament House, Canberra.
To see more about the Badu Art Centre, Learn about the many talented artists featured on this page as well as purchase any of the artwork please visit: www.baduartcentre.com.au
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INTRODUCING EMERGING BADU ARTIST
AIONA
TALA
GAIDAN
In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2018, the Sydney Opera House announced six First Nations artists whose striking artwork was projected onto the building’s world-famous sails from 24 July 2018.
This rst refresh of the Badu Gili light installation traces songlines across shifting terrain, from the far corners of the Australian desert to the waters of the Torres Strait.
Badu Gili, which means ‘water light’ in Gadigal language, celebrates the ancient stories and rich contemporary culture of Australia’s First Nations. The seven-minute animation appears on the Opera House’s eastern Bennelong sail year-round (twice each night, at sunset and 7pm, or 9pm during daylight saving).
Badu Island local, emerging printmaker Aiona Tala Gaidan artwork was chosen to be displayed along with the diverse voices of established artist and community leader Djambawa Marawili, vibrant watercolour painter Mervyn Rubuntja, internationally renowned artist and prestigious Telstra NATSIAA awards nalist Mabel Juli, painter, lecturer and traditional healer Patricia Ansell Dodds, with an original soundscape by Damian Robinson.
Badu Gili was curated by the Opera House’s Head of First Nations programming, Rhoda Roberts AO with the support of Yakkazoo, the projections weave together the work of the artists.
You can see the seven minute projection art daily at sunset and 9pm. This is a free event best viewed from the top of the Monumental Steps.
Photos from the Badu Art Centre Facebook page.
See more information at: www.sydneyoperahouse.com/visit- us/BaduGili.html
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Merapah
Holroyd
Strathburn
Strathaven Musgrave Strathmay
Dixie Imooya
Pinnacles Strathleven
Drumduff Highbury
Abingdon Downs
Pormpuraaw
Kowanyama
Inkerman Dorunda
Vanrook
Rutland Plains
Koolatah
Dunbar
Kingvale King Junction
Gamboola Bulimba
Mt Mulgrave Bellevue
Wrotham Park
Cairns Bolwarra
(Edward River)
Bamaga
Weipa
Batavia Downs
Merluna
Aurukun
Blue Lagoon
Kendall River
Southwell Balurga
Plains
Archer River
Coen
Heathlands
Bramwell Station Moreton
Pascoe River
Wattle Hills
Lockhart River
Watson River
Wolverton
SKYTRANS WELCOMES BACK
THE CAPE MAIL RUN
How proud we are to once again return to operating the Federal Government funded RASS (Remote Air Service Scheme).
This essential service ensures that the families on these remote and rural stations receive their mail, along with groceries and supplies which are so vital to their work and the wellbeing of their families.
Our mail plane delivers to over 50 stations throughout the Cape York region over ve days and also provides passenger and pet travel.
Operations commenced 4 February and despite the challenges presented by the annual monsoon season, we have managed to maintain our regular visits to these stations, many of which have been cut off and isolated due to the closure of the roads heading north from Cairns.
We are proud of our dedicated crew and staff who make sure that those who work the land, often in very trying circumstances, are taken care of though our weekly ‘mail run’. Providing a safe and reliable service is key to what we do at Skytrans.
Towns
Robinhood Abingdon Downs Bulimba
Vanrook Dorunda Inkerman Kowanyama Rutland Plains Koolatah
Dunbar Drumduff Highbury Gamboola Wrotham Park
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Laura Kalinga
Dixie
Imooya Pinnacle Strathleven King Junction Kingvale
Merapah
Kendall River Blue Lagoon Watson River Merluna Piccaninny Plains Chuulangun Wolverton
Archer River Crystal Vale
Lake eld Bativia Downs Moreton Bramwell Heathlands Pascoe River Wattle Hills
Musgrave Violet Vale Yarraden Holroyd Strathburn Southwell Balurga Strathmay Strathhaven Laura
Mt Mulgrave Bellevue Bolwarra
Chuulangun Piccaninny
Crystal Vale Yarraden
Violet Vale
Kalinga
Laura
Lakefield
Robinhood
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SCHEDULES VISIT http://www.skytrans.com.au/the-cape-york-mail-plane/


CAPE YORK NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WELCOME NEW CREW
Cape York NRM welcomes Sustainable Industries Of cer Abbey Ernst and Land and Water Of cer Erich Brown to its Cooktown of ce.
‘We are looking forward to the upcoming Grazing Roundtable to be held in Laura on the 14th and 15th of May, and the Horticulture Roundtable to be held in Lakeland on the 16th of May. These events provide an opportunity for landholders to come together and share knowledge. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to meet new landholders, be involved in workshops and be informed of updates on the latest agricultural news and practices.’ Abbey can be contacted at [email protected].
The Healthy Farming Futures team works with land managers in Cape York’s western owing catchments through working with landholders to develop site speci c plans and implement urgent remediation action to assist with re, wetland, grazing, road and fence line management.
The project also aims to build awareness and develop localised adaptation strategies for landholders and properties to increase resilience against the projected impacts of climate change. Erich started work as Cape York NRM’s Land and Water Of cer in January this year.
He has extensive experience in conservation, teaching, business and local government and has worked with farming communities in NSW and the Northern Territory.
‘I am thrilled to be back in the tropics, getting to know the local community and working with graziers on the Mitchell,’ he said.
Erich is leading the joint Cape York NRM – Northern Gulf Resource Management Group Joint Management Area project which supports Mitchell River graziers’ north of the river including the Palmer River, in their efforts to improve groundcover and prevent erosion.
‘This project will support the participating grazing properties to reduce sediment loss from grazing lands by improving ground cover and reducing erosion,’ Erich explained.
‘We hope to be able to work closely with graziers to develop property-level action plans, tailoring personalised solutions to their particular needs.’
‘The Mitchell River basin is the largest catchment in the Cape, so it’s satisfying to be working with the people who know this signi cant waterway the best.”
Cape York NRM is looking for Mitchell River graziers north of the river, and including the Palmer River, to take part in this project. If you would like to nd out more, please get in touch by contacting Erich on [email protected] for more information on this project.
P2R and JMA acknowledgement - These projects are funded by the Queensland Government’s Natural Resources Investment Program
HFF acknowledgement - This project is supported by Cape York NRM through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
Abbey, a quali ed Environmental Manager specialising in Coastal and Marine Environments, started work as Cape York NRM’s Sustainable Industries Of cer in November 2018.
As the Sustainable Industries Of cer, Abbey focuses on encouraging the adoption of best management practices by agricultural land managers.
Abbey has a passion for Far North Queensland, its people, landscape and environment, and has previously spent two months as a full-time volunteer with the Torres Strait Regional Authority.
‘I am very happy to be living in Cooktown and working on the Cape,’ she said.
‘To be working with a range of landholders to improve on ground management practices aimed at increasing both water quality and productivity, is so rewarding and inspiring’ Abbey is currently working on Cape York NRM’s Paddock to Reef and Healthy Farming Futures projects.
‘Paddock to Reef is a practical and well needed integrated monitoring, modelling and reporting program, linking best management practices implemented by landholders to measurable improvements in water quality entering the Normanby catchment improving resilience of the Great Barrier Reef,’ she expressed.
‘The Paddock to Reef program on the Cape is focussed in the Lakeland region and collects data to measure and monitor progress associated with adopting best management practices. Through this, sediment, nutrient and pesticide run off is decreased having positive impacts on land management and water quality at paddock, catchment and marine scales.
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MITCHELL RIVER
CATCHMENT
LOOKING AFTER LAND AND WATER ON THE MITCHELL RIVER
$186,000 has been granted to Cape York Natural Resource Management to work with graziers to reduce sediment loss from Mitchell River basin grazing properties.
The project will see Cape York NRM and Northern Gulf Resource Management Group work with graziers to improve native vegetation and manage soil erosion to signi cantly reduce sediment loss from grazing lands. As well as improving reducing erosion and improving water quality in one of Cape York’s most signi cant catchments, the project will support graziers learn more about the importance of vegetation in reducing erosion so they can look after land and water into the future.
‘This project aims to improve waterway and wetland health,’ project lead Cape York NRM Land and Water Of cer Erich Brown said.
‘By working with land managers and helping them learn more about erosion management we improve both land and water quality outcomes. My initial role is to have one-on-one discussions with landholders in the Mitchell basin and work together with them to develop property speci c action plans.’
‘We are hoping to get eight properties on board this year, so I encourage graziers in the Mitchell River basin to get in touch and nd out more about this project which will help them look after their land and water into the future.
Mitchell River basin land managers who would like to take part in this project are invited to contact Erich on [email protected].
The Mitchell catchment is approximately 72,000 km2 and ows into the Gulf of Carpentaria. It includes part of the Mareeba–Dimbulah Water Supply Scheme and supports a population of approximately 6000 people. Pastoralism comprises over 95% of the catchment land use. The second largest land use, conservation reserves, covers about 3% of the catchment. Source: CSIRO, June 2018 Page 15


Hard Yarns
Making A Difference
A Family Support Program for Cape York Communities
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“During the workshop we show the women ways to bump up family favourite recipes so that they are iron rich and more nutritious. The women in community have really enjoyed the workshops and are keen to try the ‘bumped up’ recipes out at home.” said Amanda.
The Bump2Bubba team are also working
with community members to develop videos showcasing traditional foods and cultural food practices for maternal and child health. These videos will be launched in early 2019 at an event in Kowanyama where the videos were lmed.
The videos demonstrate the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through recognising and sharing the rich knowledge around traditional food practices that is passed on through generations.
The project is funded by Northern Queensland Primary Health Network and will continue to run throughout 2019 in Lockhart River and Kowanyama.
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Strong Food Strong Food
builds strong families
Introducing Apunipima’s Bump2Bubba project. A project that focuses on family nutrition,
developed with the communities of Cape York.
We know that what we eat a ects how we grow, develop, learn and think. What we also know
is what mum eats when she is pregnant a ects how healthy her baby will be when they are born and how healthy they will be when they grow up. A healthy pregnancy sets bub up for a healthy life.
The Bump2Bubba project will support Apunipima’s award winning Baby One Program and has developed key messages with members of Cape communities about nutrition.
A focus of the project is to encourage families to eat iron rich foods like red meat, eggs, bush meat and sh.
“Foods like these help mum to have a healthy pregnancy, and helps babies and children to grow strong.” said Amanda Cole, the Project Manager for Bump2Bubba.
The project team have been working closely with Apunipima sta and community members in Kowanyama and Lockhart River with hands on nutrition workshops and cooking sessions.
Tips from the Bump2Bubba Project Team
Strong food builds strong families.
We all know veggies are good for us but is your plate half lled with vegetables? Aiming to ll half your plate with vegetables and having a high iron food at every meal are good ways to eat and feel strong
Mumma have your cuppa an hour after supper!
Did you know, tea and co ee stops our bodies from getting enough iron?
So if we drink them when we eat foods high in iron like meat and eggs, our body misses out on the iron. That can make us feel weak and tired. You don’t have to stop drinking tea or co ee, just aim to have your cup of tea an hour before or after eating.
Bubbas need iron
Choose high iron foods as rst foods for bub from around 6 months. This is food like meat, sh, eggs, cereal with added iron.


Pictured: Francis and Elsie Bon – happy to be home.
HEALTH CARE
CLOSER TO HOME
Thursday Island resident Francis Bon is the f irst patient to use the new self-care renal haemodialysis unit at Thursday Island Hospital.
Mr Bon said he and wife Elsie had been very keen to return home to Thursday Island after spending a year undergoing nurse-assisted dialysis in Cairns.
He has since completed many self-care sessions on Thursday Island and joins a growing number of Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area residents who are now dialysing themselves, whether in their own homes or in self-care units.
Learning to dialyse himself, rather than relying on nurse-assisted care, has given Mr Bon more independence.
He can set his own times for dialysis and come in when it suits him rather than tting in with the scheduled dialysis sessions at the nurse- assisted unit.
Mr Bon said he and wife Elsie had undergone training in self-care haemodialysis in Cairns to ensure they were able to manage the process themselves.
“It’s really great to be back on TI with my family and friends and being able to look after myself,’’ he said.
“I’d like to thank all the staff at the home haemodialysis training centre in Cairns for all the help they gave me and Elsie to make my return to TI possible.’’
Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services Northern Region David Kitchener said the newly established, separate self-care unit was another extension of the growing renal services in the Torres Strait.
“Self-care gives a patient much more exibility and independence,’’ he said.
“It caters for patients like Mr Bon to who want to dialyse themselves but cannot not do it at home because of unsuitable conditions and therefore need to come into the hospital to do it.
Patients can do it in their own homes, at times that suit their lifestyle and commitments – with equipment provided and serviced by Queensland Health – or use a self-care unit like the one at Bamaga or the new one on Thursday Island.”
Could you or family be candidates for self-care dialysis?
Ask your local doctor if self-care closer to home, family and friends is an option.
www.health.qld.gov.au/torres-cape/html/ telehealth
Have you heard about Telehealth?
Each year, more and more patients are using this technology to talk with their doctors and specialists through videoconferencing.
With Telehealth you don’t have to y to Cairns, Townsville or Brisbane to see the doctor!
• Same quality care closer to home
• No need to leave community
• Easier for family and friends to attend
appointments with you
• Private and secure consultations
• Our friendly staff help setup and operate
all video conference equipment
Talk to your health clinic or local doctor about Telehealth.
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FROM CAIRNS
FROM AURUKUN
TO PORMPURAAW
TO AURUKUN
TO CAIRNS
MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY
0930 0930 0845
0950 0 0950 0 0905 0
QN072 QN072 QN074
Day Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No.
Day Dep Arr Stops
Flight No.
MONDAY 0645 1215 TUESDAY 0700 WEDNESDAY 0715 1440 THURSDAY 1400 FRIDAY 1400
0825 0 1450 1 0935 1 0950 1 1620 0 1635 1 1635 1
QN021 QN028 QN034 QN024 QN037 QN026 QN026
MONDAY 0855 1205 2 1520 1700 0 TUESDAY 1650 1925 1 WEDNESDAY 1020 1200 0 1650 1925 1 THURSDAY 1705 1845 0 FRIDAY 1705 1845 0
QN021 QN028 QN039 QN024 QN037 QN026 QN026
FROM LOCKHART RIVER
TO BAMAGA
TO LOCKHART RIVER
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1415 0900 0915 1600 1600
1450 0 0935 0 0950 0 1635 0 1635 0
QN028 QN034 QN024 QN026 QN026
MONDAY 1245 WEDNESDAY 0745 THURSDAY 0800 FRIDAY 0800 TO COEN
1540 1 0945 0 1005 0 1055 1
QN046 QN043 QN044 QN048
MONDAY 0855 1005 1
QN021 QN039 QN027
MONDAY 0830 TUESDAY 0830 WEDNESDAY 0830 THURSDAY 1330 FRIDAY 1330 TO HORN ISLAND MONDAY 1245 WEDNESDAY 0745 THURSDAY 0800 FRIDAY 0800 TO KOWANYAMA MONDAY 0745 TUESDAY 0745 WEDNESDAY 1235 THURSDAY 0700 FRIDAY 1430 TO LOCKHART RIVER MONDAY 0645
1015 0 1015 0 1015 0 1515 0 1515 0
QN850 QN850 QN850 QN858 QN858
TO WEIPA
MONDAY
1035 1415 1755 0915 1755 1600 1600
1200 1 1700 1 1925 0 1200 1 1925 0 1845 1 1845 1
QN021 QN028 QN039 QN024 QN037 QN026 QN026
1215 TUESDAY 0700 WEDNESDAY 0715 1440 THURSDAY 1400 FRIDAY 1400
1005 2 1345 0 0830 0 0845 0 1725 1 1530 0 1530 0
QN021 QN028 QN034 QN024 QN037 QN026 QN026
FROM COEN
TO CAIRNS
MONDAY 1020 TUESDAY 1020 WEDNESDAY 1425 THURSDAY 1610 FRIDAY 1610 TO KOWANYAMA WEDNESDAY 1425 THURSDAY 1610 FRIDAY 1610
1140 0 1140 0 1630 1 1815 1 1815 1
QN072 QN072 QN076 QN079 QN078
TO PORMPURAAW
MONDAY 1045 1230 0 TUESDAY 1045 1230 0 WEDNESDAY 1545 1730 0 THURSDAY 1545 1730 0 FRIDAY 1545 1730 0
QN851 QN859 QN859 QN859
1445 0 1630 0 1630 0
QN076 QN079 QN078
MONDAY 0745 TUESDAY 0745 WEDNESDAY 1235 THURSDAY 0700 FRIDAY 1430 TO WEIPA
0950 1 0950 1 1355 0 0905 1 1550 0
QN072 QN072 QN076 QN074 QN078
FROM HORN ISLAND
FROM WEIPA
MONDAY 0645 TUESDAY 0700
0915 1 1025 2
QN021 QN034
TO CAIRNS
* Schedule correct at time of publishing. * Schedule not valid for public Holidays.
1005 0 1725 1
QN021 QN039
1450 0 1035 1 1045 1 1005 0
QN046 QN043 QN044 QN048
FROM BAMAGA
THURSDAY FRIDAY
TO WEIPA TUESDAY
0900 0 0900 0 1445 1 0815 0 1630 1
QN072 QN072 QN076 QN074 QN078
MONDAY 1610 1810 0 WEDNESDAY 1015 1310 1 THURSDAY 1025 1320 1 FRIDAY 1115 1315 0 TO HORN ISLAND
QN046 QN043 QN044 QN048
FROM PORMPURAAW
Cape York Schedule
FROM KOWANYAMA
Your Queensland Owned Airline
MONDAY 0930 TUESDAY 0930 WEDNESDAY 1515 THURSDAY 1700 FRIDAY 1700
1140 1 1140 1 1630 0 1815 0 1815 0
QN072 QN072 QN076 QN079 QN078
Effective 07 January 2019*
Day Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No.
TUESDAY 1650 1725 0
TO LOCKHART RIVER
WEDNESDAY 1650 1725 0
TO CAIRNS
MONDAY 0855 0915 0 TUESDAY 1005 1025 0
QN021 QN034
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
TO CAIRNS
Flight No.
Day Dep Arr Stops
0900
1025 1
QN034
WEDNESDAY 1015 1035 0 THURSDAY 1025 1045 0
QN043 QN044
TO CAIRNS
Day Dep Arr Stops
Flight No. QN851
TO BAMAGA
TO AURUKUN
Day Dep Arr Stops
Flight No.
Day Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No.
MONDAY 1520 1540 0 FRIDAY 1035 1055 0 TO CAIRNS
MONDAY 1520 1810 1 WEDNESDAY 1105 1310 0 THURSDAY 1115 1320 0 FRIDAY 1035 1315 1
QN046 QN048
TUESDAY 1600
1620 0
QN039
QN046 QN043 QN044 QN048
MONDAY 0935 TUESDAY 1600 TO LOCKHART RIVER MONDAY 0935 TUESDAY 1600
1205 1 1925 2
QN021 QN039
TO CAIRNS
TO AURUKUN
Day
Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No.
Day
Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No.


NQ EVENT CALENDAR
Please enjoy our free Calendar of events around the Cape and Torres Strait for May, June and July 2019. 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 [email protected]
MAY
ONCHAN MIN FESTIVAL
AURUKUN
JUNE
WED
08
NQ COUNTRY JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (QRL)
ATHERTON
LABOR DAY
MON
MAY
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH
Each May, Queensland marks Domes c and Family Violence Preven on Month (DFVP Month) to raise community awareness of domes c and family violence and to send a clear message that violence of this sort will not be tolerated.
SAT
06
PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALE
18
FRI
SUN
Aurukun Community Concert and Fes val.
24-26
fffISLAND OF ORIGIN
BADU ISLAND
W E D
26
NATIONAL SORRY DAY
Located a short 45 minutes from the northern most tip of Australia, Loyalty Beach Campground is situated on 13 acres of spectacular beachfront, including 11 acres of open bush camping. The campground is lush with wildlife! Our restaurant & bar operates 7 days a week with the perfect sunset views to top off another incredible day on the Cape! Loyalty Beach uses town water & power supply, so all
MON
03
MABO DAY
WEIPA FISHING CLASSIC
THUR
Na onal Sorry Day is held on 26 May each year to acknowledge and recognise members of the Stolen Genera ons.
20
FRI - SUN
LAURA RACES AND RODEO
F R I
S U N
07-09
28-30
water on site is drinkable.
PH: 4069 3808 www.loyaltybeach.com [email protected]


July
FRI
05-
TOWNSVILLE 400 SUPERCAR RACE
SUN
07
WED FRI
17-19
CAIRNS AND SHOW
NAIDOC WEEK 2019 SUN SUN
07-14
THEME: VOICE. TREATY. TRUTH.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER FOR A SHARED FUTURE.
THUR
11
MAREEBA SAT SUN RODEO
CIAF OPENING NIGHT
CAIRNS INDIGENOUS ART FAIR
13-14
12-14
FRI
SUN
INFORMATION
PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVAL
Port Douglas Carnivale is all about having a party in paradise and a fabulous family me together. This is a day for families and friends, visitors and locals to come together and enjoy free entertainment and great seafood all along the boardwalk at the Marina. Kick back with a coldie, listen to the bands, and tuck into a bucket of prawns, or ish and chips. Eskimo Joe will to perform on the Saturday night. Don’t miss this chance to party under the stars and enjoy the beau ful coral sea backdrop while rocking the night away with one of Australia’s most highly acclaimed and loved acts.
FOR MORE INFO: www.carnivale.com.au
WEIPA FISHING CLASSIC
LAURA RACES AND RODEO
The Weipa Fishing Classic is held every year over the June long weekend for three days of non-stop ishing ac on. The Weipa Fishing Classic is Cape York’s premier and most exci ng ishing compe on. Local and interstate anglers compete for a record prize pool of more than $100,000 up for grabs. And that’s just in the water – throw in ac vi es for the kids, cas ng compe ons, tug of war showdowns, live entertainment, dance groups, community displays, exhibits, food, drinks and you have got three days of non-stop fun for all the family! Whether you’re a mad keen angler or just want to enjoy the weekend the WFC has something for everyone – everyone has a chance of winning a prize see the Current Classic Rules for all the details. The Classic is the Cape York’s largest community event with approximately $150,000 given back to our community.
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.weipafishingclassic.com
Each year, business and community groups embrace the event by sponsoring, volunteering or ge ng in the various ac vi es, stalls and exhibits. The annual Fishing Classic is a great opportunity for local community and spor ng groups to raise
much-needed funds.
FOR MORE INFO: www.umiarts.com.au
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, tes ng their skills and pi ng their steeds against each other. Ringers and stockmen compete with rodeo riders who travel great distances for a chance to take home some amazing prizes and trophies. The Laura Races are a great social event. People travel from all over Cape York Peninsula to join in the fun and frivolity, together with friends and visitors from further south. The Rodeo and Horsesports are held on the same weekend with locals and visitors compe ng in tradi onal events such as the barrel races.
FOR MORE INFO: www.cairns.qld.gov.au/festival
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY SATURDAY
Flight dep From To Arr Flight dep From To Arr Flight dep From To Arr
Flight dep From To Arr
Flight dep From To Arr Flight dep From To Arr
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 0820 0845 0910
Horn Murray Murray Darnley
0810 0835 0900 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
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
1000 1030 1050
Horn Kubin Kubin Badu Badu Horn
1020 1040 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
Coconut Warraber
Warraber Horn
QN 283
1300 Horn Kubin 1320 1330 Kubin Badu 1340
QN 384
1515 Horn
1545 Kubin Badu 1555 1605 Badu Horn 1625
QN 320
1510 Horn Saibai 1550 1600 Saibai Boigu 1620 1630 Boigu Horn 1710
QN 320
1510 Horn Saibai 1550 1600 Saibai Boigu 1620 1630 Boigu Horn 1710
QN 362
1525 Horn 1610 Yam 1635 Warraber
Yam 1600 Warraber 1625 Horn 1700
QN 322
1510 1600 1630
Horn Boigu Boigu Saibai Saibai Horn
1550 1620 1710
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
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
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 1315 1340 1405
Horn
Yam Coconut
1305 1330 1355 1430
1245 Horn
1335 Saibai Boigu 1355 1405 Boigu Horn 1445
1220 Mabuiag 1240 Badu 1300 Kubin
Badu 1230 Kubin 1250 Horn 1320
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 1605 Badu Horn 1625
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 0835 0900 0925
Horn Warraber Warraber Coconut
0825 0850 0915 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
Kubin
QN 360
1510 Horn 1555 Yam 1620 Coconut 1645 Warraber
Yam 1545 Coconut 1610 Warraber 1635 Horn 1710
QN 383
1540 Horn 1610 Badu 1630 Kubin
Badu 16:00 Kubin 16:20 Horn 16:50
QN 383
1540 Horn 1610 Badu 1630 Kubin
Badu 1600 Kubin 1620 Horn 1650
0850 Badu
Mabuiag 09:00
Coconut Yam Yam Horn
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
Horn 17:40
Horn 1740
*Schedule correct at time of publishing. *Schedule not valid for public holidays.
QN 122
0725 0815 0845
Horn
Saibai Boigu Boigu Horn
0805 0835 0925
Boigu 0805
QN 284
1230 1300 1320
Horn Badu Badu Kubin Kubin Horn
1250 1310 1340
Badu Mabuiag
QN 244
1240 1330 1400 1430
Yorke Yorke Darnley Darnley Murray
1320 1350 1420 1530
QN 384
1515 1545 1605
Horn
Kubin Badu Badu Horn
1535 1555 1625
Darnley Yorke
Yorke Horn
Horn
Murray
Horn
Kubin 1535
Yam
QN 226
11:00 11:55 12:25 12:55
Horn Boigu Saibai Yam
Boigu Saibai Yam Horn
11:45 12:15 12:45 13:25
Torres Strait Schedule
Your Queensland Owned AirlineEffective 17 September 2018*
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
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.


FROM THE FLIGHT DECK
The effects of alcohol when
FLYING
& alcohol restrictions in the Cape York Communities
Ar cle by Jen Willison Cabin Services Manager
During a ight, the barometric pressure in the cabin of a plane is lower than it is in most places on earth. This decreased pressure environment diminishes the body’s ability to absorb oxygen and it can produce light-headedness. In aviation this is called Hypoxia. Generally speaking, this is not an issue but the feeling could be similar to the experience you have after drinking alcohol.
Therefore, if you drink alcoholic beverages during or before a ight you may notice it sooner, and so might the crew and other passengers if you drink too much. In other words, because of the lower level of oxygen in your blood, you may seem more drunk in the air than you would on the ground after consuming the same amount of alcohol. But, in fact, your BAC (blood alcohol content) will show the same percentage as would be the case if you drank the same amount of alcohol on the ground under similar circumstances. A complicating factor is that the air in an aircraft is very dry and, coupled with the diuretic effect of drinking alcohol; you may become dehydrated much faster than you would on the ground.
So, to combat dehydration make sure you drink water with every alcoholic beverage. And minimise your intake of salty food, as this may have an adverse effect by making you more thirsty and encouraging you to drink at a faster rate.
If you’re planning on travelling through Queensland, you need to know about alcohol restrictions.
Alcohol restrictions are in place in some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland. They aim to help improve the health and well-being of all people living in these communities.
The restrictions either ban or limit the amount and type of alcohol you can take into a community.
A restricted area is where alcohol restrictions apply. This includes the entire area controlled by the local shire council, unless an area is speci cally included or excluded.
Homes are included in restricted areas. Beaches, wharves and riverbeds can also be included in the restricted area.
Aurukun
Restricted area
The Aurukun restricted area is the Aurukun Shire including all public and private places. It incorporates the Watson River, Archer River, Kendall River and upper reaches of the Hey River, including all foreshores to the low water mark.
As the Holroyd River is the boundary between Aurukun and Pormpuraaw, the waterway is not restricted. However, the northern and southern sides of the river are included in the restricted area.
No alcohol or homebrew and homebrew equipment is allowed in restricted areas.
Kowanyama
Restricted area
The Kowanyama restricted area is the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire including all public and private places. This includes the Errk Oykangand National Park (formerly known as the Mitchell-Alice Rivers National Park) and the Mitchell River and: the northern sides of Topsy Creek the northern and southern sides of Coleman River.
The rest of the Topsy Creek waterway and the other parts of the Coleman River are not part of the restricted area.
No alcohol or homebrew and homebrew equipment is allowed in restricted areas.
Lockhart River
Restricted area
The Lockhart River restricted area is the Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire including all public and private places.
Portland Roads Road and Frenchmen’s Road in Lockhart River are speci ed roads where a ‘bona de traveller’ (a ‘bona de traveller’ is someone who can prove their destination is not in the restricted area.) Exemption may be applicable for people travelling through the restricted area.
No alcohol or homebrew and homebrew equipment is allowed in restricted areas.
Northern Peninsula Area
Restricted areas
The Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) restricted area covers the communities that make up the NPA Regional Council (Bamaga, Injinoo, New Mapoon, Seisia and Umagico) and includes all public and private places within these communities. This includes the Bamaga/Injinoo
Airport and Seisia Wharf.
It does not include Injinoo land south of Cowal Creek or Cowal Creek waterway, but includes its northern banks.
Alcohol restrictions
The maximum amount of alcohol a person can have in the restricted area is:
2 litres of wine (unforti ed) and 11.25 litres (1 carton of 30 x 375ml cans) of any strength beer OR 2 litres of wine (unforti ed) and 9 litres (1 carton of 24 x 375ml cans) of premixed spirits of up to 5.5% alcohol/volume.
This amount is per person on foot, or per vehicle, boat or aircraft regardless of the number of people in it.
However, the Loyalty Beach, New Mapoon and Seisia Camping Grounds are designated wet areas. Registered guests of these camping grounds are permitted to drink alcohol in accordance with the carriage limit.
There are several licensed premises in the restricted area where alcohol can only be sold for on-premises consumption to residents and their guests, or to a person who is eating a meal on the premises. Where takeaway sales are allowed, no more than the carriage limit can be sold for take away per person or vehicle no matter how many people are in the vehicle.
Pormpuraaw
Restricted area
The Pormpuraaw restricted area is the Pormpuraaw Shire and includes all public and private places.
No alcohol or homebrew and homebrew equipment is allowed in restricted areas. Alcohol restrictions
There is one licensed premise which has a Restricted Liquor Permit known as the Pormpuraaw United Brothers Sports Club. Alcohol is limited for sale and consumption on the premises as per the requirements of the permit. Takeaway sales are not permitted. Alcohol may only be sold or supplied for drink on the club premises to: club members, members of another club with formal reciprocal rights guests of a member or reciprocal member, in the member’s company.
The club must apply for a new permit to operate every 6 months. The impact of trading on alcohol-related harm levels in the community is evaluated at this time and stakeholder/ community comment sought.
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BACKCHAT
WITH BEC
First Languages Priority Languages Project: Kugu Nganhcara
Pormpuraaw 2019
Rebecca Hyde from SkyTrans arrived in Pormpuraaw on Thursday 14th February and visited the Painted Stories workshop that was underway in Pormpuraaw as part of the Kugu Nganhcara: First Languages Australia Priority Language Support project. The First Languages/Pama Language Centre Project supports the community documentation of Kugu Uwanh, Kugu Muminh and related language varieties spoken at Pormpuraaw and Aurukun.
Members of the community language team were busy recording respect terms, kinship words and songs in their languages Kugu Uwanh, Kugu Muminh, Kugu Mu’inh and Wik Iyanh. During the workshop the artists, Elders, singers and language experts included Syd Bruce Shortjoe, Cecelia Peters, Jeannie Holroyd, Rosina Lowdown, Rosie Lowdown, Topsy Holroyd, Christine Holroyd, Peter Tybingoompa and Hedley Karyuka. In collaboration with workshop facilitators Louise Ashmore (Linguist) and Gina Allain (Artist), during the nine day workshop the team recorded language and cultural knowledge in artwork and accompanying songs and stories. The project team will develop these materials into language resources for community use to support the maintainance and revival of their ancestral languages.
During 2019, the UNESCO International Year of Indigenous Languages
(IYIL2019), members of the project team will also attend Bana Guyurru: Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages Forum 2019 in Cairns in May. Selected artwork and stories recorded during the workshop in Kugu Uwanh, Kugu Muminh and Kugu Mu’inh will feature alongside artwork and stories by Aurukun artists in Wik- Mungkan, Wik-Ngathan, Wik-Alken and Kugu Uwanh to highlight some of the language diversity of western Cape York Peninsula in the multilingual exhibition Painted Stories: Linking Country, Art and Culture for Language Revival. The exhibition will be held at the Hahndorf Academy as part of the Tarnanthi Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art in South Australia from October19th 2019.
During her visit Rebecca met the language team to talk about the project and organised a celebratory lunch at the Pormpuraaw Art and Culture Centre with Manager Paul Jakubowski and Assistant Manager Syd Bruce Shortjoe. Skytrans generously supported some of the project team to travel to Aurukun to attend the funeral of internationally- acclaimed artist and Kugu Uwanh Elder Waal-waal Ngallametta, who had initiated the Priority Languages project to record her own language Kugu Uwanh. Before they left for the airport to travel to Cairns and on to Aurukun Rebecca was welcomed to the community and the country by Traditional Owners of the area in a ceremony at the beach.
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KUKI
CARNIVAL
Badu Island 2019
Badu Kuki Carnival is hosted by Kulpiyam Youth & Sport Inc since 2010 and has grown signi cantly with increasing participation. This year, the event was held on 18 – 20 January and consisted of Touch Football and a Fun Run. The Fun Run is hosted in partnership with the Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) whilst the touch football competition is solely by of cials of Kulpiyam Youth & Sport Inc.
Badu Kuki carnival originated back in 2010. A playing eld was mapped out at the Badu park with one end of the eld lled with sea water on high tide throughout the day of the competition. The event consisted of a modi ed mixed touch football competition (5 a side) with 4 teams from Badu and 1 from Kubin, Moa Island. In 2019, the touch football competition consisted of 12 men’s team and 6 women’s team , a signi cant growth since 2010. Unfortunately, the Fun Run was cancelled due to heavy rain on the day. Although this was cancelled, it did not stop the touch football competition on the ‘ nals’ day of the competition.
This carnival provides great exposure of local talent competing against other locals and high level representative players giving their time to run clinics for juniors as well as participate. It is with great pleasure to have the likes of Shaun Francis, current Australian touch football player, a player of high calibre giving up his time to be part of this exciting event.
The competition is extremely competitive however, it is always good to see the older guys still running amongst the fast young competitors. Carnival champions were Matanubarr Eagle (men) and Madi Panthers (women). Awards were taken out by players from various teams within the competition. These award winners were selected by referees on a point system throughout the carnival.
Kulpiyam Youth & Sport Inc would like to sincerely thank Skytrans for their ongoing support towards this event and look forward to the ongoing support of this event in future.
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GRAZING PRACTICES
AND THE REEF
Grazing is a vital and signi cant industry on Cape York, covering around 40 percent of the region. Graziers on the eastern Cape have an important role to play in reducing cattle-driven erosion, which in turn reduces sediment in waterways, and the northern Great Barrier Reef.
In 2015, Grazing Industry Roundtables were held in Cape York to determine whether landholders were willing to adopt changed practices to bene t the Reef. These practices included: improving herd management, improving management of off-stream and dam watering points, improving pastures, reducing pest and weed pressure, improving road and rebreak maintenance, marketing opportunities, reducing late season wild re, and spelling gully prone areas.
The ndings were extremely positive: up to 87.5% of landholders were willing to adopt changed practices.
As a result, a Cape York speci c grazing management framework was developed by Cape York NRM as part of the Eastern Cape York Water Quality Improvement Plan. The Cape York ABCD Management Framework for Water Quality identi es best management practices for pasture, gully, re, road/ rebreak erosion, and wetland, riparian and oodplain management from Dated to Better Practices, through to Aspirational or ‘cutting edge’ practices, which often become Best Practice after validation.
One example of cutting edge practice is the holistic grazing methods proposed in the
AgForce and Cape York NRM grazing forum held in Laura in May 2018.
Holistic grazing is the practice of changing the timing, frequency and intensity of livestock, a system of rotational grazing which has resulted in increased plant production, improved water in ltration and retention, less land degradation and improved lifestyle and pro tability.
A major component of Best Management Practice is exclusion fencing. Grazing property Violet Vale Station, in the Normanby catchment area near Musgrave, contains 1,896 hectares of wetlands of National Signi cance and is home to the endangered Red Goshawk. Aquatic ecosystems such as wetlands are vulnerable to degradation by feral cattle, pigs and horses as well as invasion by semi-aquatic and aquatic weeds. During the Dry, uncontrolled cattle would migrate to the wetlands as other parts of the property dried up.
Recognising the value of their wetlands, and the need to reduce sediment owing to the Great Barrier Reef, Violet Vale owners James and Nikki Collins worked with Cape York NRM to protect the signi cant natural values of the wetland by establishing a 32km cattle proof fence to enclose the area. They then established an 11,000-hectare cattle exclusion zone designed to remove cattle, feral pigs and horses and increase ground cover. This area is low value from a grazing perspective but sheds signi cant sediment loads as it includes a large alluvial fan denuded of grass cover from years of grazing. The two projects
have created a 21,000-hectare exclusion zone and illustrate the Collins’ commitment to undertake signi cant environmental works on their property to protect the integrity of the Great Barrier Reef. As a result of their work, James and Nikki Collins were shortlisted for the Reef Alliance’s Reef Sediment Champion Award 2018.
It is important to monitor the effect of management actions such as destocking, exclusion fencing and weed removal, before and after fencing. This was done on Normanby Station’s Curly and Lily Lagoons which were damaged by feral animals and in poor condition. Both lagoons were fenced by South Cape York Catchments and Balnggarrawarra (Melsonby) Rangers, and the Landcare Facilitator Andrew Hartwig assisted, with re plans, permits, and a ve-year Property Pest Management Plan. Andrew also hosted a social conservation / erosion control workshop on Normanby and assisted with an AgForce Grazing Best Management Practice program. Both Lagoons showed marked recovery.
The Regional Landcare Facilitator Program is supported through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme. Cape York’s Regional Landcare Facilitator is hosted by Cape York NRM.
Written By: Sandra Lloyd
Story provided by the Cape York Natural Resource Management Ltd
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Practical tips for moving to
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Ar cle by Kantesha Takai
So, you’ve decided to shake things up, move to Thursday Island (TI) and trade traf c jams for salty-bliss and tropical paradise? Best. Decision. Ever!
Up here, the pace is slower, the air is sweeter and the lifestyle trumps Byron Bay and Airlie Beach combined. Big call? Well, just wait until you arrive.
Unfortunately, if you Google how to move to Thursday Island, you won’t nd a lot of information. So, if you’re planning your move to paradise, here are some helpful tips:
Brush up on your cultural knowledge and protocols
Thursday Island and the Torres Strait are home to one of the oldest living cultures in the world. In fact, the Torres Strait is probably one of the only places where traditions and customs are still heavily practiced, passed-on and respected.
Torres Strait culture is unique, so it’s best to do your research, speak to local agencies and familiarise yourself with our protocols before arriving. Most employers on the island will provide cultural awareness training on your rst day, but showing an initiative to learn and respect our culture will be highly advantageous.
Trust us, a boat license is must-have up here. As soon as you see how at and inviting the water can get, you’ll want to be on and in it.
However, experience is key when it comes to boating in the Torres Strait. So be sure to practice being in a boat and travelling on water before arriving. The Torres Strait is a cluster of islands and while some are close together, most are widespread between Papua New Guinea and the tip of Australia.
Also, familiarise yourself with the Torres Strait
tides and currents. Sometimes these can be unpredictable.
Torres Shire Council and pay for colour or black and white printing.
If you aren’t con dent with being on the water, but want to attend fun activities on the weekends, be sure to check out the fortnightly Mini Markets, hosted every second-Saturday at the Port Kennedy Hall in town.
You can also sign up for cultural and art workshops hosted by the Gab Titui Cultural Centre. Just follow them on Facebook to see upcoming events.
Speaking of Facebook, if you live on Thursday Island, be sure to join the Thursday Island Trash and Treasure Facebook group. This is where most people sell, buy and swap pre- loved items.
Book your Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) inspection
To prevent pests and other plant-based diseases traveling back to the mainland (Australia), it’s important that all containers are inspected and approved to leave the Torres Strait. It’s a simple process and SeaSw t will often remind people of this step as well.
To mark your nal night on TI, pack a sunset picnic (and wine) and watch the sunset at Green Hill. During your time here, you’ll nd yourself visiting Green Hill often, but to truly take in the beauty of TI and its neighbouring islands one last time, head to Green Hill.
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Before you arrive:
If you’re moving personal belongings with you, they will most likely arrive via boat with SeaSwift. They are currently the only shipping agent in our region and they transport goods into and across the Torres Strait.
There are two SeaSwift depots in the Torres Strait and the head of ce is located on Thursday Island, near Main Wharf. Prior to your items arriving, you can arrange for your shipping container to be delivered to your new home, where you (or your removalists) can unpack items into your property.
The last thing you want to do when you move to paradise is carry boxes and furniture from a shipping container into your home. So, if unpacking isn’t your thing, get a professional to do it.
Strait Removals is a 100% Indigenous owned and operated relocations and removals business that currently services Thursday Island and Horn Island.
Pre-book the Strait Removals team to help you liaise with SeaSwift and carefully unpack your household items, exactly how you like them.
Get your boat license
Living on TI:
When you arrive:
Shipping your items
Unpacking your items
Be croc-smart
Crocodiles reside in Torres Strait waters, after all we’re in Tropical North Queensland. Make sure you observe and obey all crocodile warning signs, report any sightings and be smart on and around the water.
If you’re on TI and need to print, you can make use of the internet café in the Thursday Island Library, near the main IBIS. You can also visit
Leaving TI:
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Cairns
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2019 is set to be a big year across the Cape & Torres Strait with Rugby League. New plans are in place for two QRL Camps in York Island & Badu in April which will see both boys & girls attend and participate in a camp environment.
Also, 2019 will see Cape York, NPA and ZKJRL junior players attend the rst NQ Country Championships held in Atherton in May in age groups 13, 14, 15, 16, in the boys and 14 and 16 in the girls. ZKJRL will combine with NPA, Central Cape Sun\s (Weipa) and Cooktown players to make up the NQ United team to play against Mount Isa, Innisfail and Eacham for a chance to make the rst NQ Country team to compete in Townsville at the NQ Junior Championships.
Women’s Rugby League will also be a big mover in 2019 with QRL ID Clinics held across the regions to identify women’s talent and representative pathways for NQ, QLD and National Level. NRL League tag for women will be into it’s second year in the ZKRL Competition with other areas in the Cape and NPA to follow suit.
2018 was a fantastic year for the game in Remote Areas and we are excited with some new proposals for junior players and women’s in 2019. Exciting news also for a proposed ISC Game held on Thursday Island incorporating the men’s NQ United vs Queensland Outback game & junior games with NPA & Mulga juniors will be the highlight of the year if all goes to plan.
Robbie Moore QRL Northern Region Assistant Manager said Rugby League is run by volunteers and committees and it’s our job to help people in communities to educate & guide them on running the competitions with governance and compliance. The game has invested in a new position with Terry Abednego being appointed as QRL Cape/Torres Operations Manager for the region.” “Terry will bring plenty of passion and knowledge to the role with direct communication and will only bene t Rugby League into the future.”
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Proposed ISC Game & NQ United vs Qld Outback
Thursday Island
11th October
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Thursday Island
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Cape York & Torres Strait
RUGBY LEAGUE FORUM
Rugby League stakeholders from across the Cape York and Torres Straits regions came together in Cairns on the 10th November for an overview of all Rugby League activities and consultation into the future for the remote areas Rugby League competitions.
Robbie Moore Assistant QRL Northern Regional Manager said, “It was the rst Rugby League Forum held with consultation with all leaders in the communities and partners to see Rugby League remains the number one sporting choice for the people in the Far North. With player registrations increasing every year, some planning around extra resources and partnerships with key organisations like
health and education go hand in hand with Rugby League and indigenous community outcomes”.
“Moore expressed the passion from everyone who attended with great attendance and input from all areas being; QRL and NRL representatives, TSYRSA Board Members, Torres Strait Regional Council, Sport & Rec Queensland, Three Rivers R.L, NPARL, Cape Peninsula Rugby League, Zenadth Kes R.L, Mulga Tigers R.L, Tagai College and Queensland Education teachers attending.”
Other forum agenda items discussed on the day were;
• New player pathways
• Schools Programs & NRL Development
• Women’s Rugby League • Indigenous Carnivals
• Referees
• Challenges and Issues
• Extra resources and opportunities for the game
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The language of Erub is the Meriam Mer.
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The language spoken of Poruma Island is Kulkalgau Ya dialect of Kala Lagaw Ya.
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The arrival of 30 students at NRL Cowboys House Girls Campus in January marked an important milestone for the Cowboys Community Foundation and the young women who started the 2019 school year in their new home. The new Girls Campus facility, completed in December 2018, complements the existing Boys Campus, home to 54 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
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