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Fortnightly news in brief from
Jabiru, Warruwi, Minjilang,
Maningrida and Gunbalanya
Edition 348
16 July - 5 August 2016
wire@westarnhem.nt.gov.au 08 8979 9465 Published by West Arnhem Regional Council
INSIDE this edition
GURRUNG NOMINATIONS OPEN
Nominations are now open for West Arnhem’s biggest
sporting events of the year.
PAGE 3 >
TEAM HEALTH CELEBRATIONs
ABOVE: West Arnhem Regional Council Sport and Recreation Coordinator Seide Ramadani snapped this
postcard photograph a few weeks ago on her drive back to Maningrida. The photo was taken from the road
heading into Gunbalanya, just after Cahill’s Crossing, and has been a hit on social media this week.
COUNCIL SWITCHES TO SOLAR
West
Arnhem
Regional
Council (WARC) is doing their
bit to reduce their impact on
the environment with a solar
energy system now installed at
the Jabiru Headquarters office.
As part of the management
strategic
planning,
West
Arnhem Regional Council
has identified that Grant
and Funding will become
increasingly harder and the
Management
Team
have
looked at ways of reducing
operational expenditure that
will impact on Council in
future years.
West
Arnhem
Regional
Council Regional Manager
Service
Delivery
Gordon
Smith said electricity is a
significant expense to council
for every day operations and
it is certain that these expenses
will increase overtime.
“One strategy to reduce this
ongoing expense and to reduce
impacts on the environment
was to look at solar power
for
council
buildings
environment,” he said.
Jabiru Main Office was
identified as a perfect trial
to see if the saving would be
beneficial over the long term,
with council expressing an
installation of a data logger on
multiple meters to the office to
work out how much energy is
used on what days and times.
West
Arnhem
Regional
Council
Senior
Project
Manager Claire Smerdon said
council is already seeing the
benefits.
“The system does tell
you how much energy has
used, which after
The solar energy system now been
installed at West Arnhem Regional approximately one month was
over 6,000kw hours and $1,900
Council’s office in Jabiru.
saved.”
interest in renewable energy
“This information confirms
and its advantages in January the ‘cash flow analysis’
2015.
included in the proposal
Council has since conducted which stated that council
a feasibility study, sourced could potentially save over
quotes from installers and $22,000 per annum.”
sought support from local
While council is waiting to
stakeholders
including receive the first electricity bill
Kakadu National Park and stating the potential savings,
the Jabiru Town Development it hoped that solar energy
Authority.
systems will be rolled out
Council approved a budget throughout all council offices
for $76,500 at an Ordinary in the future.
Council
Meeting
on
9
“Once the new electricity
December 2015.
bills have been received and
The roof panels solar energy the figures confirmed, a report
system was supplied and will go to council. All going
installed by Economix Solar on well, the council members
June 6 with the Jabiru Office may ask us to work on a plan
switching to solar power.
to roll out solar power to all
The project involved the our community offices.”
Official opening of Gunbalanya Family and Youth
Services in community.
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COMMUNITY SAYS ‘THANKS’
Minjilang community farewells retiring Community
Service Officer Charlie Nawindal.
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running with the best
MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 >
BOMBERS KNOCK OFF BANKS
Praise given to Kakadu Deadly Runners who acheived
great results at Fun Run Championship. PAGE 12 >
West Arnhem Wire - Fortnightly news in brief from Jabiru, Gunbalanya, Maningrida, Warruwi and Minjilang
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what’s on
If you have an upcoming event you would like to see
listed in this space please phone the Wire on 8979
9465 or email wire@westarnhem.nt.gov.au.
ARNHEM LAND AT THE HEART
OF UPCOMING AUSSIE FILM
Arnhem Land will be the film location of
an upcoming movie, which is set to feature
a cast of renowned Australian movie stars,
including Guy Pearce, David Gulpilil and
Jack Thompson.
Kakadu Groove will be held on Saturday,
August 20 from 5pm at Lake Jabiru Park.
WEEKLY
Tuesdays
Cricket training Arnhem Oval Jabiru 5.30pm
Jabiru Art & Craft, Youth Centre 7.30pm
Playgroup, Jabiru Courthouse 9.30-11am
Aqua Fitness, Alberto Luglietti Memorial Pool 6.15pm
Mixed Touch Football, Majela Oval 6.30pm
Jabiru Bombers pre-season training, Brockman Oval
5.30pm
Wednesdays
Junior Soccer, Magela Oval 6pm
Primal Fitness & Bootcamp $15 Magela Oval 6.30pm
Thursdays
Cricket training Arnhem Oval Jabiru 5.30pm
Aqua Fitness, Alberto Luglietti Memorial Pool 6.15pm
Pick the Joker Jabiru Golf Club 6.30pm
Pool comp $100 Jabiru Golf Club 6.30pm
Membership Draw, Jabiru Sports & Social Club 7.30pm
Jabiru Bombers pre-season training, Brockman Oval
5.30pm
Fridays Badge draw, raffles, meat trays Jabiru Golf Club
Pool comp $10 entry winner takes all JSSC
Meat tray raffle, JSSC
2nd & 4th Sunday of the month Lunch and
Membership Wheel, win meat trays JSSC
“It is inspired by true
events and real
characters..”
Chief Minister Adam Giles joined
Australian director Stephen Johnson,
producer Witiyana Marika and actor Jack
Thompson to announce the film called High
Ground at the Garma Festival on July 30.
Mr Johnson is widely regarded as the
director and cinematographer for Yothu
Yindi and breakthrough feature film
Yolgnu Boy in 2001.
Mr Johnson, Mr Marika and David
Jowsey said that they have been consulting
with the Arnhem Land community and
stakeholders for the past decade.
Mr Johnson and Mr Marika also met
with West Arnhem Regional Council at an
Ordinary Meeting held on July 13 to inform
out + about
facebook.com/westarnhemregionalcouncil
Photographs by Peter Keepence
Candice Sgroi,
ERA External
Relations
Manager with
ERA Open
Winner Scott
Revie at the Jabiru
Golf Club.
AUGUST
Mon 1 Picnic Day - Public Holiday
Mon 1 Picnic Day Ambrose
Thu 4 Black Dog Ride, Jabiru 11.30am
Sat 6 Alligator Fishing Club Kids Day
Sat 6 Emergency Services Ball (closed event)
Wed 10 WARC Ordinary Council Meeting
Thu 11 2016 Colour Fun Run, Majela Oval 5pm
Sat 13 Gunbalanya Football League Grand Final
Wed 17 Gunbalanya NTES RCR Demonstration Day
Sat 20 ERA Information & Mine Tour
Sat 20 Kakadu Groove (Music in the Park) 5pm
Sat 20 & 21 Jabiru Ambrose Golf Weekend,
Kidsafe fundraiser
council of the production, which will be
mostly filmed in the region.
High Ground’s story is set in Western
Arnhem Land in the 1920s and is inspired
by true events.
“High Ground is impeccably researched,
and even though it is a fiction, it is inspired
by true events and real characters,” Mr
Johnson said.
“This movie is an action-thriller about
the forgotten war in early Australia and the
true recognition of Australia’s first people.
It is about identity and the finding of one’s
roots, a real story of redemption.
“We are very much going for a commercial
film to attract a large audience, as well
as powerful entertainment with strong
messages.”
Filming will commence in August/
September 2017 and casting for roles will
take place across Arnhem Land.
High Ground, which has been described as
the Australian ‘Braveheart’ by Mr Johnson,
will be released in mid-2018.
Mr Giles said the Garma Festival is
Australia’s most significant Indigenous
events and provided the perfect backdrop
for the announcement.
Tim Eckersley, ERA General Manager Operations
and Josh Heatlie at the ERA Golf Open.
SEPTEMBER
Thu 1 Toy Run and Fun Bus
Fri 3 Gurrung Sports Carnival, Jabiru
Sat 3 Mahbilil Festival
Sat 3 JUiCE Stall at Mahbilil Festival
Sat 3 Gurrung Sports Festival
Wed 7 National Threatened Species Day
The West Arnhem Wire | 16 July - 5 August 2016
Candice Sgroi, ERA External
Relations Manager and Steve
McCullough at the ERA Golf Open.
Chris Wilkins, Russel Hawkins, Val Moon, Trevor Beckman,
Adrian Estrich and Scott Revie who were the winners of the
ERA Golf Open held recently.
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ROAD WORKS IN
MANINGRIDA TO
WRAP UP SOON
Six roads in the Maningrida community
have been receiving a major upgrade as
part of the Federal Government’s Roads to
Recovery Funding, commencing on May 16,
2016.
The total contracted price for the upgrades
is $2,057,709.68 including GST, with the
design and construction work tendered
and awarded to Arnhem Frontier Civil and
Construction.
The roads involved in the project include
Police Station Road between the swimming
pool and Police Station intersection, the
Road between Police Station Road and
Airport Road, Road 2, Road 3 and Road
4 internal roads and the BAC Store Road
between Powerhouse Road and Airport
Road.
Community members
and visitors to
Maningrida will have
safer and a better
standard of roads.
Works undertaken have included road
widening, kerb and channel, causeway
construction, drainage, bitumen seal, line
marking and road signage.
The community storm water system is
also set to be improved with further works
required over the coming years.
Sealing works commenced on July 26,
this will be followed by line marking and
signage with the expected completion date
towards the end of August.
At the completion of the project the
community members and visitors to
Maningrida will have safer and a better
standard of roads which were made possible
through the Roads to Recovery Funding.
Council would like to thank the community
for their patience and understanding during
the construction as it can be very disruptive
with road closures and detours. However
Maningrida will have a better road network
for the future.
West Arnhem Regional Council Asset
Manager Istvan Nemeth wished to thank
Mark Ellenden (Council Services Manager)
and Garry Stover (Senior Works Officer) for
their assistance during the project.
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR
GURRUNG SPORTS CARNIVAL
Nominations are now open for the top
end’s largest regional sports carnival,
known as the Gurrung Sports Carnival,
which will be held in Jabiru on September
2 and 3.
The Gurrung Sports Carnival will once
again run in conjunction with the Mahbilil
Festival which is an annual celebration
of Kakadu culture, featuring indigenous
bands and local art displays.
Hosted by West Arnhem Regional
Council, Gurrung Sports Carnival
will once again feature the men’s AFL
competition as well as men’s and women’s
basketball games with hundreds of
participants across the sports.
West Arnhem Regional Council Sport
and Recreation Coordinator Seide
Ramadani said teams from across the
top end including Gunbalanya, Jabiru,
Daly Waters, Warruwi, Maningrida, Pine
Creek, Minjilang and Darwin are expected
to enter this year’s competition.
“This year’s event will once again have
some high-level talent and we are excited
to see nominations roll in as the event
approaches,” Seide said.
“AFL and men’s and women’s basketball
teams from around the region are
encouraged to get their nomination forms
in by August 19.”
Seide said the event isn’t just about
winning but rather participating and
having a great weekend at both the sports
The 2015 Gurrung Sports Carnival Men’s AFL
winners the Minjilang Tigers.
carnival as well as the Mahbilil Festival.
“The weekend is certainly about
communities coming together to enjoy
both events with plenty of fun to be had
and entertainment on offer.”
Plans for the major event are well
under way and volunteers and potential
sponsors are encouraged to contact Seide.
Meanwhile, Mahbilil Festival Producer
Scott De Large is intending that this year’s
event will be bigger than ever, with the
selection of indigenous bands and art
displays certainly the highlights.
“There will be an incredible selection of
Aboriginal bands from across the top end
with hand-picked acts from Darwin and
around the country.
“Expect anything from folk through to
roots and blues and even some rocking
reggae and hip hop,” Scott said.
MAJOR FACELIFT FOR MANINGRIDA POOL
Maningrida Community
Pool remains closed to the
public as major upgrades
to the facility continue.
The $231,589.84 upgrade
to the pool includes
the rectification of the
concrete
apron,
with
design and construction
tendered and awarded to
Duratec Australia.
The extensive works
began on July 13 and
will include demolishing
the
existing
concrete
apron around the pool,
reinforcement, preparing
new form work and
pouring new concrete.
During the removal of the
concrete apron a number
of existing issues have
been identified and are
being rectified before the
project is complete. This
issue may hold the project
up for approximately 2
weeks however this will
Maningrida Pool will remain
closed for upgrades until August
10.
be updated as the work
progresses.
The pool also received a
new shade sail structure
which was completed by
Central Industries on May
30.
These
works
were
made
possible
by
proactive members of
the Maningrida Local
Authority and funding
from the Department of
Local Government and
Community Services.
West Arnhem Regional
Council Regional Manager
Service Delivery Gordon
Smith said the upgrades
to the pool’s concrete
apron and the new shade
sail structure are great
additions to the facility.
“We hope the Maningrida
community is able to
enjoy the upgrades of the
facility, and particularly
the shade sail structure,”
he said.
Council Asset Manager
Istvan Nemeth thanked
Mark Ellenden, Garry
Stover and Ron Gray for
their assistance with the
project.
The pool is set to remain
closed until Wednesday,
August 10.
The West Arnhem Wire |16 July - 5 August 2016
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REGIONAL PLAN ADOPTED
Council Chief Executive
Officer Brian Hylands
believes
there
is
a
promising year ahead,
following
Council’s
adoption of the 2016-17
Regional Plan and Budget
recently.
Council adopted the
2016-17 Regional Plan and
Budget at an Ordinary
Council Meeting held
on Wednesday, July 13,
following a consultation
period for public comment
from 15 June to 5 July 2016.
The Regional Plan outlines
the objectives for the 201617 financial year, which
are to primarily to deliver
services and programs,
including core, commercial
and community services
across Jabiru, Gunbalanya,
Minjilang, Maningrida and
Warruwi.
Mr Hylands said that,
while Council will always
face challenges, the 2016-17
financial year holds plenty
of promise.
“The
Regional
Plan
contains a commitment
to continue with existing
services and to maintain
current service levels.
“Council aims to achieve
a balance of financial,
environmental, social and
infrastructure goals that
reflect the needs of the
wider community.”
Meanwhile, the 2016-17
Budget intends to provide
a better level of services
being delivered in the
communities.
The full Regional Plan
and Budget for 2016/17
is available on the West
Arnhem Regional Council
website.
GUNBALANYA JOINS IN FIRE EXTINGUISER TRAINING
More than 20 residents and
staff members of West Arnhem
Regional Council attended
a fire extinguisher training
session held in Gunbalanya on
Wednesday, July 20.
There were two separate
training
sessions
held
throughout the day which were
run by Captain Auxiliary Fire
Fighter Morris and Auxiliary
Fire Fighter Thompson.
The training incorporated a
theory component with videos
as well as practical experience
in the use of fire blankets on
cooking fires and putting
out fires on a large gas tray
simulator fire.
The training session was
greatly received with plenty
of positive feedback with
staff adding that they now
feel more confident using fire
extinguishers and fire blankets.
Gunbalanya
have
also
expressed
an
interest
in
forming a Northern Territory
Emergency Service unit, with
a RCR demonstration day
on Wednesday, August 17 at
4.30pm at the Gunbalanya
dump for those interested.
NT Fire and Rescue also
wishes to present more training
in Gunbalanya in the future and
enquiries can be directed to 89
792 502. Leading Fire Fighter
Mike Martin of Jabiru Fire
Station thanked West Arnhem
Regional Council and ERA for
their assistance.
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Glenn Wilson, Robert Hogan, Adam, Darryl Robert, Greg
Sheldon, Cherie Nichols, Kathy Kerinauia, Joyce Djogibar
and Macca.
Joyce Djogibar using a fire
blanket to put out an oil fire as
part of the training.
Robert Hogan using a fire
blanket to put out an oil fire
at the training session.
LOCAL anglers gear up
for million dollar fish
The Million Dollar Fish tagging team will
visit the Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge
in early August, as part of the second
season of Million Dollar Fish competition
commencing on October 1.
Registrations are now open for the
second season of the Million Dollar Fish
competition, with even more prize hooks
to lure anglers and promote tourism in
the Top End.
101 barramundi will be tagged and
released at fishing locations across the
Northern Territory, with one fish carrying
a $1 million prize tag and the other 100
fish will be worth $10,000 each if caught.
An extra $160,000 of bonus prizes will
also be awarded.
The second season of the competition
will run until 28 February 2017.
Visit the Million Dollar Fish website to
register.
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TEAM HEALTH SERVICE OFFICIAL OPENING
The
official
opening
of
Gunbalanya Family and Youth
Services (GFaYS) was held recently
with Top End Association for
Mental (TEAM) Health staff, local
community members, service
providers, and funding body
representatives from Department
of Social Services in attendance for
the celebration.
The event included local bush
tucker, contemporary/traditional
dance and a barbecue and TEAM
Health Youth Support Worker
Rodriguez (aka Pin Pin) Wilson
organised a contemporary style of
traditional dance with some of our
clients and other members of the
community.
The
Gunbalanya
F a m i l y a n d Yo u t h S e r v i c e s
Coordinator Andrew Wainwright
said, “the dance stole the show
and even continued with plenty of
people joining in well after most of
the guests had left”.
This was followed by some
barramundi, caught by Lizzie
Wauchope, and nail fish being
cooked on the coals with the added
delight of a file snake also being
cooked by local daluk (ladies).
Andrew also said TEAM Health
now has a much stronger presence
in the Gunbalanya community
with the new demountable
complex located in Middle Camp.
“It is an essential piece of
infrastructure that allows the
GFaYS program to find, keep and
grow our client base,” he said.
“It provides a safe and
comfortable place for youth and
families to come and talk with our
staff and have something to eat or
drink, and join in activities such as
arts and crafts, movies and games.
“It is centrally located in the
community and we have several
people coming to visit on a daily
basis - it also allows us to hold
meetings with other service
providers.”
Andrew also wished to thank
everyone for the success of the
opening.
“We must give a big thank
you to all of our Darwin staff
who attended for helping out
throughout the day and a special
cheers must go to Roland from
Maningrida for cooking the
barbecue on a very hot day.”
TEAM
Health
has
been
established in Gunbalanya since
July 2013.
KaKaDu
GrOoVe
Lake Jabiru Park
Music Featuring:
Mettaphor
+ more
Bring:
a beverage, a picnic
or enjoy the market food
Markets and
coffee + cake
available
5pm to 10pm SATURDAY 20 AUGUST
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Interested musicians and stallholders please contact West Arnhem Regional Council 8979 9444
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NOURLANGIE SAFARI CAMP, EPISODE 16
Nourlangie Safari Camp, here is 9SLK
Is anybody listening? (My radio code)
From the Diaries of Flemming Jensen 1968-1969
In the previous episode, Flemming successfully
brings down a buffalo and Allan’s return is
delayed due to the weather..
Sunday, 8th February
In the past I often wondered what tropical rain
really was. I certainly figured it out lately. It has
rained heavily all day.
No-one could under any circumstances land
any airplane today. Time these days can feel
long but I try the best as I can to kill the time.
This afternoon I made pancakes and have
taken into consideration that it is the first time
I’ve done it, they tasted pretty good.
Unfortunately we now have no more eggs!
After listening to the radio to hear whether
there were any messages from Darwin I went to
have the daily bath at the edge of the billabong
and on my way I met Laura, one of the old
aboriginals.
“No one could
under any
circumstances
land any plane
today”
She came with a big knuckle from a wild boar
that their dogs had brought down. I thanked her
very much.
It was touching that they thought of me. They
did not know that I had the whole refrigerator
filled with meat but now I also have pork for a
change.
Monday, 9th February
The morning was spent cutting up and freezing
the pork from yesterday.
The meat had been hanging to cool all night.
Towards the afternoon I wanted to concrete the
last toilet floor and that was what I did.
It was just finished as it began to rain and I do
hope that the rain does not weaken the surface.
Fortunately has been no trouble with the water
pump at the time and it starts in both the dry
weather and when the rain is falling.
Old Jack came down to get something for his
eyes but I could not help him because I do not
know what Pat used to give him.
However ‘there is nothing the matter with his
eyes,’ Pat says but she
gave him something
against flies anyway
and since then he has
come regular whether
he is suffering from flies
or not.
M o r e o v e r
pharmaceutical
products are free for
Aborigines so it was
not a question of
money.
Over the radio I got
a message that there
was a telegram for me
but I could not catch
the connection so I
do not know what the
telegram was about.
Hopefully
nothing
important! If not either Image from the Diaries of Flemming Jensen.
Pat or Allan will come
Pat discovered it and stood in the same second
soon.
in front of me and looked me straight in the eyes
I will have to change the wick in the large
as she said: “Don´t you ever spit in my sink.”
refrigerator as it is almost burned out.
If her eyes could kill, I’d had been a dead
For dinner I had roast pork which was a nice
man. This was obviously not right what I
change from beef.
did and it never happened again!
Tuesday February 11th
At another time we had problems with the
It’s been a lovely sunny day today. It’s the first
cars. We always had problems with the cars.
without rain for a long time.
At this time, they would not start because we
The pensioners should have their rations and
after I had lost a jar of jam, they got their boxes. used the batteries for the radio.
We spend a lot of time on the cars changing
I can´t help it but I wonder how their bread
batteries.
will be this time.
One day when I was on my way back from the
Normally they get eight teaspoons of baking
powder on top of each of their two tubs of flour airstrip where I have been driving to recharge
the car which was broken and Pat asked what
but today they only got four.
I had unfortunately no more but hope indeed the matter was.
I was a little annoyed at the whole situation
that I get something before Sunday.
After dinner I went for a walk along the and I said ‘It is the fogging battery.’
Pat turned and left me in a hurry. The rest
billabong. It is amazing as the water rises in it
and I should really be fishing but I did not want of the day and during dinner she ignored me
completely.
to do it today.
She did not speak to me, did not look at me
On the way home I saw a large tree that
blocked the road to the camp. I was lucky to and I was feeling really bad.
I asked Allan why Pat was so angry as she
see it today so I could get it cleared before
totally ignores me as if I had done something
tomorrow when I go hunting.
It was a pretty big tree but the Nissan did a wrong.
After he had talked with Pat he came back and
great job so after an hour the road was clear
told me with a certain excitement in his voice
again.
that he had told him about our meeting when I
On the way over to my daily shower I met a
was coming back from the airstrip.
long black snake but it was apparently more
I learned something every day. Also about the
afraid of me for it disappeared fast in the high
Australian women!
grass.
Small episodes
I remember from the days in the beginning
when I was together with Allan and Pat.
One day I stood and had to do something at
the kitchen sink and without thinking about it I
spat in the sink.
In the next episode, Flemming hones his
hunting skills and also takes a little bit of time
to relax.
Reproduced with permission: Kakadu National Park
Cultural Heritage & Biodiversity Management Unit.
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RETIRING SAFETY OFFICER DOG HEALTH PROGRAM CONTINUES
A ROLE MODEL TO MANY TO ASSIST ARNHEM COMMUNITIES
Retiring Community Safety Officer Charlie Nawindal (right) receiving a Certificate
of Appreciation from Community Safety Senior Officer Joanne Cooper.
Retiring Community Safety
Officer Charlie Nawindal has
been thanked for his longstanding service with the Night
Patrol team and as a role model in
the Minjilang community.
West
Arnhem
Regional
Council staff and Night Patrol
members
farewelled
Charlie
with a celebration in Minjilang
on Friday, July 15, where he was
also awarded a Certificate of
Appreciation from Community
Safety Senior Officer Joanne
Cooper.
For more than eight years, Charlie
has been a well-respected member
of the community, a mentor to the
night patrol staff and has been
proactive in ensuring children
go to school and the community
was safe.
Charlie is known for his big
smile and helping children and
the community, where no task
was too big or small, including
walking foot patrols and vehicle
patrol in dark areas to ensure the
community is safe.
Night Patrol Coordinator Greg
Sheldon said Charlie is a pillar
of strength and a role model to
many staff and the community.
“He
has
sacrificed
his
time,
patience,
endurance,
professionalism and cultural
leader experiences with many,”
Greg said.
“We haven’t got enough words
to say ‘thanks’ for all the sacrifices
and hard, dedicated work that he
has done.”
Community Services Manager
Natalie
Bellew,
Community
Services Manager in Minjilang
Candice Siedler-Twine and Greg
said Charlie will be missed by all.
“We say ‘thank you’ to his
family in the community for
sharing him with the Night Patrol
team in Minjilang. We salute you
Charlie and God bless.”Gamak”
“ma bobo” until we meet again,”
Greg said.
A team of veterinarians
and veterinarian students
have
visited
Warruwi,
Gunbalanya and Minjilang
to provide the beneficial dog
health program called West
Arnhem Land Dog Health
Program
(WALDHeP)
recently.
This is the twelfth visit that
the team of veterinarians
and students from the
Faculty of Veterinary and
Agricultural Sciences at the
University of Melbourne
have visited Gunbalanya
and associated outstations,
and the second visit to
Minjilang and Warruwi.
Led by Associate Dean at
the University of Melbourne
Faculty of Veterinary and
Agricultural
Sciences,
Associate Professor Liz
Tudor,
the
WALDHeP
program involves surgical
desexing of dogs and cats,
as well as treatment for
internal and skin parasites.
Throughout two weeks, the
team visited Gunbalanya,
Minjilang,
Warruwi,
Manmoyi, Gumeringbang
and Mamadewerre and
performed
more
than
150 surgical procedures
and treated hundreds of
animals with worming
medication.
Dr Tudor said nearly half
of the procedures were dog
speys.
“We are very grateful for
the welcome and support
given to us in communities,
and for the opportunity
to work with dog owners
over time, and to help them
maintain the health and
well being of their dogs,”
Dr Tudor said.
Fellow Veterinarian Cam
Raw said 43 of the desexing
procedures were performed
on Warruwi community’s
animals.
“These
animals
also
received tick and worming
medications following their
surgery, and an estimated
70 other dogs were treated
with worming medication
after consulting with their
owners,” he said.
“The community was so
welcoming and receptive
to the services we provided
and we are so grateful to
them for our wonderful
experience.”
Council
Community
Services
Manager
at
Warruwi Kupa Teao said
ongoing vet work through
the program within remote
communities is vital.
“This work assists us to
manage the dog population
in the community and
address their health as
well, so the benefit for the
community is significant,”
he said.
LIVE & WORK
ARNHEM LAND & KAKADU
 Community Care Coordinator – Gunbalanya
Full Time – Accommodation available
Applications close 8 am Monday, 22 August 2016.
 Administration Trainee – Maningrida
Fixed Term, Full Time – Accommodation available
 Sport & Recreation Officer – Gunbalanya
Fixed Term, Part Time – No accommodation available
 Sport & Recreation Officer – Warruwi
Fixed Term, Part Time – No accommodation available
 Asset Coordinator Road Network – Maningrida or Darwin
Full Time – Accommodation available (Maningrida only)
To apply:
Visit website below or phone 08 8982 9522
www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au/employment
Night Patrol members and WARC staff with retiring Community Safety Officer
Charlie Nawindal.
Email completed application to vacancy@westarnhem.nt.gov.au
Indigenous people are encouraged to apply!!!
8
evening for local JABIRU TEAM HEALTH RAISING
AWARENESS FOR MEN’S HEALTH
emergency services
Emergency services from
Jabiru
and
Gunbalanya
will come together for an
Emergency Services Ball on
August 6.
The event offers the chance
for emergency personnel,
including Fire and Rescue
Auxiliaries and volunteers,
Health Centre staff and police
to enjoy a night out together.
“These people
are the workers
the public rarely
see..”
“These people are the
workers the public rarely see,
out at all hours behind the
scenes performing crucial
roles for our community,”
Jabiru Fire Station Leading
Fire Fighter Mike Martin said.
The Jabiru Police are always
out in our region, often in
difficult situations.
The Health Clinic, provides
an open door health service
during normal business hours
also provide 24/7 emergency
coverage.
They perform a very active
ambulance service, providing
care and emergency transport
in remote areas at all hours,
regularly performing critical
care on patients whilst waiting
on CareFlight for aerial patient
transport back to Darwin.
The Jabiru Fire Station
provides a 24/7 fire, rescue
and support role to incidents
both within Jabiru and across
Kakadu National Park and
into Arnhem Land.
This closed event allows
members and their partners a
rare opportunity to socialise
together.
The event will be a formal
dress occasion with a four
course meal, several small
challenges and old school
lawn games throughout the
night, presentations and dance
floor.
This ball will also mark the
send off for Station Officer
Hutton who has been a
resident of Jabiru and the
Officer in Command of the
Jabiru Fire Station for the last
two and a half years.
A special thanks to the
members of these services
who will be remaining on call
during this ball to continue to
provide the 24/7 services that
we are gathered to celebrate.
Jabiru Public TEAM Health raising awareness of National Men’s Health
Week.
As part of the National Men’s Health Week, Jabiru Public
Team Health organised in collaboration with local stakeholders
and Darwin outreach health service providers an information
display, barbecue and local music band Black Rock Band near
their building on Friday, June 17.
The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to increase the awareness
of preventable health problems and encourage early detection
and treatment of disease and infirmity among men and boys.
It’s an opportunity for primary and public health care
providers to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical
advice and early interventions for chronic diseases and harm,
especially around smoking, sexual health and alcohol and
other drugs.
ASO Martin, Jabiru Fire and
Rescue.
census evening coming up
The Australian Bureau of
Statistics (ABS) is calling on
everyone in Australia to pause
and make a difference by
taking part in the 17th national
Census on Tuesday, 9 August.
The delivery of 8 million 2016
Census Instruction Letters
from ABS continue arriving
at households around the
country. The letters, addressed
‘To the Resident’, contain
information for households
about how to complete the
Census on Tuesday, 9 August.
Northern Australia Census
Director, Anthony Grubb says
the delivery of the letters marks
a new era of Census taking that
will see the Census easier to
complete than ever before.
“The information contained
in the letter, including a
unique login code, will enable
Territorians to go online and
complete their Census easily
and securely on August 9.
There’s also information on
how to request a paper form if
required.”
“People living in remote
areas, including in Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander
communities, will receive
a visit by Census Officers
working in mobile teams,” Mr
Grubb said.
All information provided is
kept private and secure.
The ABS cannot and will not
ever release your identifiable
Census data.
The Census is compulsory
and can be completed in
around 30 minutes for an
average household.
For more information about
the Census, visit census.abs.
gov.authe Census, visit census.
abs.gov.au.
Local band, Black Rock Band, performing at the information display for
National Men’s Health Week.
FREE WIFI AT KAKADU NATIONAL PARK
Tourists visiting Kakadu and
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
Parks can now share trip
highlights with family and
friends more easily, with free
Wi-Fi networks activated at
both locations.
Chief Minister and Tourism
Minister Adam Giles said
providing access for visitors to
share their holiday experiences.
“Not only will visitors be
able to share their experiences
through
social
media,
they’ll also be able to access
information on the area they’re
visiting, encouraging them to
explore other destinations and
attractions nearby, increasing
their stay in the Territory.
Kakadu National Park is a
favourite spot for both tourists
and Territorians, attracting
250,000 visitors last year.
Wi-Fi networks will be
available from the Gunlom day
use area in Kakadu National
Park.
The Wi-Fi installation at
Kakadu and Uluru-KataTjuta
National Parks is a joint
initiative
between
Parks
Australia and the Northern
Territory Government.
9
A MESSAGE FROM THE
MEMBER FOR ARAFURA
FAMILIES ENJOY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
FRANCIS XAVIER
KURRUPUWU
MLA
With just over 3 weeks to go to the election, I have been hitting
the road to visit many of my constituents. In West Arnhem, I
have been speaking with people about housing, employment for
local people and the health and wellbeing of our families.
As someone who has lived on an outstation in the Tiwi Islands
with my wife and at times, my many grandchildren, I continue
to advocate for better housing services whilst maintaining our
cultural connections to country.
I have been focusing on how infrastructure, roads and housing
will continue to involve local people and local jobs. The recent
release of my government’s $2 billion Remote Housing program
will provide new housing, substantial upgrades and jobs in
housing.
I am looking forward to heading over to Minjilang and Warruwi
and talking to people about opportunities for their communities
and kids. It will be great to share some of the excellent examples
that are happening in my own community of Tiwi Islands and
how economic development can and should occur on Aboriginal
land.Of course, we all know that to the health and education
of our communities are critical in improving the life of our
communities.
Recently in Malabam, I heard first-hand of the good work
of Malabam Health in supporting the wellbeing of our young
people. I was pleased to support the work of Malabam Health,
presenting them with an Aboriginal flag for their office (pictured
below). As an ex teacher & youth worker, I really want to create
opportunities that give our kids a better chance in life.
Helping my local schools find funds for important infrastructure
projects to support kids learning has been a highlight this month.
Jabiru Area School will use these funds for an outdoor learning
space and Gunbalanya School kids will no doubt think that there
HUGE fan is very ‘cool’.
I encourage people to contact me over the coming weeks on 0429
919 539 and share and like my Facebook page/Francis4Arafura.
Esh Kamholtz, Tamara Harris, Bernie and Jarrah Kamholtz, Amarni Harris
and Liz Williams and Abbi Williams making money boxes as part of the
school holiday program at the Jabiru Library on Tuesday, July 19.
Jabiru Library has had an
influx of visitors over the last
few weeks as local children
and their parents took part in
the school holiday activities.
Jabiru Library Coordinator
Jillian May said the facility
has had a surprisingly large
amount of families come along
to the various activities.
“It’s been unusually busy
- we didn’t expect so many
people,” Jillian said.
“The art and craft activities
have been a big success, and
we’ve also had board games,
story
telling
boomerang
decorating as part of the
NAIDOC Week recently.”
“Traditionally, families go
away for school holidays, but
we’ve had heaps of kids as
well as parents coming along.”
Jillian also said the various
activities have also attracted
older kids to the facility.
“The age group has been
around five to 12 year olds,
and it’s been great seeing the
older children come along.”
Member for Arafura
presenting an
Aboriginal flag to Mr
Charlie Gunabarra,
Chairperson of
Malabam Health
Board.
COUNCIL SURPLUS VEHICLES AND
EQUIPMENT GO TO ONLINE AUCTION
West
Arnhem
Regional
Council disposed of a number
of surplus vehicles and plant
items
from
Gunbalanya
through an online auction held
from 22-26 July.
The items up for auction
included various plant items
and two utilities, all of which
were no longer required by
council or beyond further
repair.
The public auction was held
on graysonline.com and council
intends to hold more auctions
throughout the year.
Income from the sales will be
utilised to ensure council’s fleet
of vehicles and plant is kept upto-date.
10
YOUTH TAKE THE STAGE THESE HOLIDAYS
Day
excursions,
discos,
basketball clinics, camps and
fishing trips were just some of
many activities on the school
holiday calendar for children in
Gunbalanya, organised through
West Arnhem Regional Council.
West
Arnhem
Regional
Council Youth Development
Coordinator Sharna Cropley
said
there
were
many
highlights
throughout
the
holidays, including a visit from
Indigenous Hip Hop Project
which ran a 10 day Hip Hop
dance workshop for all the
young people in Gunbalanya.
“This led to an awesome
community event which was
held on July 2,” Sharna said.
In addition to this, a special crew
were selected to participate in a
separate project, to learn a dance
and represent Gunbalanya at
the ‘K-Town Massive’- a dance
event held in Katherine on
Territory Day.
As part of this they made
a documentary about the
Katherine trip and IHHP also
produced a dance tutorial for
the ‘Gunbalanya Dance’.
The second highlight of the
program was the production of
a song and video clip through
a 2 –week activity based
multimedia program.
Run by Live Vibe Music, the
theme of the program was
‘strong kids’ with participants
enjoying a range of activities
including shooting on a green
screen, plasticine modelling,
location shoots, colour powder,
make
over
sessions
and
recording sessions.
The children enjoyed a trip up Injalak Hill to learn about the rock art as
part of the school holiday program in Gunbalanya.
UPCOMING COLOUR FUN RUN A
MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOOL
Jabiru will be a splash of
colour on Thursday, August
11 for the much anticipated
Colour Fun Run, held by the
Jabiru Area School.
The event is a major
fundraiser for the school,
with all money raised going
towards new playground
equipment and IT updates
for student learning.
A colour run involves
children participating in a fun
run with plenty of coloured
holi powder thrown around
to celebrate.
The event kicks off at 5pm
at the Majela Oval with holi
powder on sale as well as
food and drinks and great
raffle prizes.
The young ones took part in a multimedia program run by Live Vibe
Music which included the production of a song and video clip.
The
community
is
encouraged to take part in
this fun event and help raise
money for the Jabiru Area
School.
new arrivals
Baby Daisy Forbes
was born on April
8, and is pictured
with Laurene
Numungara
(Mum), Abel
Forbes (Dad) and
proud brother
Jethro Forbes of
Maningrida.
GREAT TURNOUT FOR
2016 ERA GOLF OPEN
Val Moon who was the Ladies Winner and Scott Revie who was the Gross
Winner and ERA Champion for 2016. Photo by Peter Keepence
More than 30 teams
participated in the 2016 ERA
Open held at the Jabiru Golf
Club on July 16 and 17.
Jabiru Golf Club would like
to say ‘thank you’ to all the
competitors including locals
as well as those who travelled
from out of town.
Jabiru Golf Club Manager
Peter Keepence wished to
thank everyone who assisted
to prepare and run the event.
“It was a great success and
it could not of happened
without the tireless efforts of
all volunteers who gave up
there time to help make the
weekend a memorable one
for everyone,” he said.
“The weekend was full of
fun times with great food,
awesome music, camping
and of course golf played on
the very picturesque Jabiru
Golf Course. We would also
like to say a big thanks to all
our travellers for coming to
our club making the weekend
one to remember. And a very
special mention goes to ERA
for all their support and
sponsorship.”
“Congratulations to all who
played and well done to all
the winners of their divisions.
We look forward to seeing
everyone again next year.”
Results
Gross Winner and ERA
Champion 2016 - Scott Revie
Net Winner - Chris Wilkins
A Grade Runner Up - Nick
Etherton
B Grade Winner - Adrian
Estrich
B Grade Runner Up - Steve
McCullough
C Grade Winner - Russell
Hawkins
C Grade Runner Up - Chris
Wilkins
Ladies Winner - Val Moon
Ladies Runner Up - Rebecca
Etherton
11
ALLIGATOR FISHING
CLUB HOST FUN DAY
The Alligator Fishing Club
will once again hold the Kids
Fishing Fun Day on Saturday,
August 6 at Yellow Waters,
Cooinda.
Running for two years now,
the event has proved very
popular with 35 children
nominated for the 2015 Fun
Day.
Alligator
Fishing
Club
President Tanya McKay said,
“it was great to see a huge
turnout for it.”
“The kids all receive a
goodie bag and certificate for
participating,” she said.
Tanya said many families
make the most of the weekend
and camp the night with
the fishing club putting on a
barbecue for breakfast and
dinner as well as a movie for
the kids.
This year’s event will also
include a casting competition
near the pool at Cooinda after
the event, giving the children a
chance to show off their casting
Young ones are gearing up for the Kids
Fishing Fun Day run by the Alligator
Fishing Club.
abilities, followed by the
presentations. Boats are on the
water at 10am and off by 3pm.
For more information on
the event or to participate
please email info@ alligator
fishingclubnt.com or contact
Tanya on 0409 495 195.
MINJILANG BASKETBALL TEAM REPRESENT
WEST ARNHEM REGION IN NORTHERN CUP
2016 ambrose event to
raise funds for kidsafe nt
Jabiru Golf Club will hold a
fundraising event for Kidsafe
NT on August 20 and 21 and
all are invited to take part.
The 18th Annual 2016 Jabiru
Ambrose Golf Weekend will
include the Darrin Andrew
Dunston
Memorial
(four
person) 18-hole ambrose event
on Saturday and the Kidsafe
NT Dry Season nine-hole
ambrose the following day.
Teams of four, individuals
and non-players are welcome,
and no golf handicap is
required.
All are invited to take part
in this fun event while raising
money for an important cause.
Dedicated to preventing
unintentional
childhood
injuries
and
reducing
the resulting deaths and
disabilities
associated
with injuries, Kidsafe is an
important organisation in
Australia.
For more information please
contact the Jabiru Golf Club
on 8941 8234.
Members of the Minjilang basketball team represented West Arnhem at the
Northern Cup held in Batchelor recently. Photo by Brittany Ward
A group of young basketball
players from Minjilang went to
Batchelor in June to represent
West Arnhem in the Northern
Cup.
The
participants
were
incredibly excited to take on the
two-day regional basketball
tournament which included
regional and remote Territory
teams. West Arnhem Regional
Council Sport and Recreation
Officer Matthew Nagarlbin
did a great job supporting the
team at the competition and
organising all the permission
slips and conversations with
the families beforehand.
“They didn’t win but they
had so much fun,” said Matty.
The program was supported
by the NT Government.
SPORT
GREAT RESULTS AT 2016 DEADLY FUN RUN
Four months of training has
paid off for the Kakadu Deadly
Runners
who
represented
the region at the National
Indigenous Deadly Fun Run
Championship held in Uluru
on July 16.
Not only was it the first time
in history that a team from
Kakadu has participated in the
championship, but the Kakadu
squad also took out second
place in the 10 kilometre relay
event and fourth place overall.
Team Manager Trish Miller
and project squad member
Emma Cameron congratulated
team
members
Emily
Pettersson, Caylis Perik, Jaxen
Mitchell and Aaiden Huxquin
for their efforts in both the relay
event and their individual races.
Leah Baker was also selected
but was unable to participate.
“It was an amazing weekend
- they did really good. They all
worked hard and the results
showed,” Emma said.
In the junior men’s three
kilometre event, Jaxen received
first place with Caylis close
behind in eleventh place and
Aaiden finishing in seventeenth
place.
Emily also finished second
overall in the senior women’s
five kilometre event.
The relay event was certainly a
highlight for the team with the
race beginning in the Mutitjulu
community and continued
around Uluru itself.
After the race, a ceremony
was held at Mutitjula where
participants
handed
their
batons to the senior traditional
owner Reggie Uluru.
“We had Caylis as our last
runner (in the relay). Though
he was nervous, myself and
Trish believed he was up to the
challenge and wanted him to
have the honour of running the
last leg to finish it off for us,”
Emma said.
She also said the competition
wasn’t just about winning, but
also about improving health,
fitness and your mind.
“It’s about having the right
attitude and being a role model
or potential role model in the
community.
“The best thing for me is
hearing that the team want to
keep running after this.”
A total of 18 communities
attended the event with the
The Kakadu Deadly Runners Team representing the region at the National
Indigenous Deadly Fun Run Championship held in Uluru recently.
Emily Pettersson, Aaiden Huxquin, Jaxen Mitchell and Caylis Perik holding
the team relay baton.
turn out bigger than previous
years.
Emma said the event was
a fantastic experience with
everyone, including runners
and graduates coming from
different backgrounds.
“There were a lot of
experienced people at the event
and it was a great feeling to be
around and meet people who
have done so much.”
Trish
added
that
the
Indigenous Marathon Project
have expressed an interest in
running a potential training
camp in Kakadu in the near
future and the Kakadu Deadly
Runners will also run a nineweek beginner program with
all members of the community
invited to attend.
Trish wanted to thank
KWAST,
West
Arnhem
Regional Council, local firies,
Anna Egerton, Jillian May,
Crocodile Hotel, families and
friends.

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