‘It could’ve killed my son’ W Wiin

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CENTRALIAN
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‘It could’ve killed
my son’
Ross home from hospital at 8pm Thursday.
JULIE and Ross The rock smashed
Daken fear their son through a side window
could have been narrowly missing Ross
landing in a seat
killed when their 4WD but
normally occupied by
was pelted by rock their son.
Police have appealed
throwers last week.
The Daken’s 4WD for anyone who may
have witnessed the atwas hit by a 10cm rock tack to come forward.
as Julie drove husband
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By LEE STEHBENS
Julie Daken with shards of glass inside their car.
Police flown in for Finks clubhouse opening: Pg 2
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DATE: 9-MAY-2006
Another car is hit by rock throwers. An angry mum says ..
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a weekend in
Melbourne for
a family of 4 to
catch an AFL
match.
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DATE: 9-MAY-2006
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The attack happened as
the Daken’s were travelling south at about
80km/h
through
Heavitree Gap.
Ross said if the rock
had hit a motorcyclist it
would have killed them
instantly.
Julie said the near
miss had rattled her
family.
She said: ‘‘If our son
had of been in the back
it would have seriously
injured him.
‘‘There’s no lighting
out there and I didn’t
realise what had happened.
‘‘All I heard was the
bang.
‘‘It’s just a pain in the
ass.
‘‘I didn’t see anything,
that’s why it was so
scary.’’
Ross
said
the
smashed rear passenger side window was
worth about $500.
The Daken’s insurance cover will help
them recover the cost,
but they believe it could
have been much worse.
The rock damaged
the door panel as well as
smashing through the
window and landing in
the car.
Police confirmed the
incident and are investigating.
Rock throwers are increasingly
targeting
cars, with cab drivers
reporting many serious
hits.
Anyone with information about the incident
can call police on 131444.
Corporation
on the brink
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A major Aboriginal
corporation was given
another week to challenge the Federal Government appointment
of an administrator.
The Federal Court
ruled on Friday to suspend an adminstrator
being
appointed
to
Nyangatjatjara
Corporation until a hearing
on May 17.
Nyangatjatjara Corporation is the parent
body of Anangu Tours
and Frontier Camel
Farm.
An
administrator was appointed
last month after concerns over financial and
governance issues were
raised by a Federal
Government
investigation.
Test drive gets the thumbs up
Joy ride for Tinnean Liddle as Ronan Bloomfiels cranks up the car watched by Camp Quality’s Heather Helms, Congress director Stephanie Bell
and Esther Pearce of Lhere Artepe. Picture: JASON SANSON
By LEE STEHBENS
YOUNG Ronan Bloomfield and
Tinnean Liddle were delighted to
test drive the new pedal car at
Congress Child Care.
Native title group Lhere Artepe
donated the car after winning it at a
Camp Quality fundraising auction.
Congress director Stephanie Bell
said the pink machine was a big hit
with four-year-olds Ronan and
Tinnean and the other kids.
The auction was just one fundraiser. Another was a cycle race to
Uluru between Alice Springs firefighters and prison officers. The
475km bike race was aimed at raising
money for Camp Quality, a nonprofit organisation that brings hope
and happiness to children living
with cancer.
Camp Quality NT area manager
Heather Helms said about $17,000
was raised at the auction.
She said: ‘‘There were 23 auction
items and a dozen raffle items and it
was fantastic to raise so much. Congress is an important part of health
services in Alice Springs and we
wanted Aboriginal people to be included in the Camp Quality program.’’
Heather said Camp Quality was
working on a new program for remote
communities.
Extra police keep
eye on bikies
By LEE STEHBENS
EXTRA
police
flooded Alice Springs at
the weekend to keep
tabs on the official
opening of the Finks
motorcycle
gang’s
clubhouse.
Trevor Bell, now retired
said extra police had
been called in.
Police media officer
Trevor Bell confirmed
extra
police
were
brought in owing to the
‘‘big
contingent’’
of
bikies in town.
A source revealed
that police did half
hourly drive-bys of the
Finks’ clubhouse in
Hele Crescent.
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The
clubhouse,
a
nearby tattoo shop and
four residences were
raided last month by
heavily-armed police.
The source said the
bikies had come from
interstate, some from
Brisbane and Adelaide.
Police also allegedly
tailed Finks members
after they flew in to
Alice Springs Airport.
Police could not be
contacted last night to
confirm details and
Southern Region Commander Mark Coffey
declined to be interviewed on the matter.
Also at the weekend
Alice Springs police
nabbed almost 20 drinkdrivers in a two-day
road blitz.
Senior
Sergeant
Darrell Kerr said police
maintained a heavy
presence in marked and
unmarked cars, carrying out random breath
tests on Friday and Saturday night.
He said 17 drink
drivers were caught.
Some of them were also
found to be driving
without a licence and
driving an uninsured
vehicle.
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smashed
Sen-Sgt Kerr said of
those, nine were arrested on Friday night,
and
the
remaining
eight during patrols on
Saturday night.
The
blood-alcohol
readings ranged from
.075 and .207 per cent.
The highest was more
than four times the
legal limit.
The drivers were aged
from 22 to 51.
Concern
Sen-Sgt Kerr said the
large number of drink
drivers was of concern
and unacceptable.
‘‘It is a bit of a concern, as it is quite a large
number in such a small
town,’’ he said.
‘‘These drivers are
not only breaking the
law, they are placing
themselves and other
road users at extreme
risk.
‘‘It is obvious the
message that police will
catch drink-drivers is
not getting through.’’
Sen-Sgt Kerr said patrols
in
the
Alice
Springs region will remain vigilant.
‘‘The police will show
no mercy and anyone
who drinks alcohol and
drives a vehicle will get
caught, so be warned,’’
he said.
‘‘We urge people not
to drink and drive, and
go with the safer options of catching a cab
or nominating someone
to be Sober Bob.
‘‘We also encourage
anyone who suspects a
drunk driver on the
road to notify police.’’
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LEFT:
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Katielee Maloney and
Brook Anderson had a
ball at Aileron.
RIGHT: Cheers from
Nick Trengrove, Erica
Oldfield, Hayley Insch
and Rob Fougret enjoying the bush weekend.
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But that failed to dampen his
spirit at the gathering, which attracted more than 1000 people over
Saturday and Sunday for the
event’s second year at Aileron,
130km north of Alice Springs.
Bush Weekend publicity officer
Sarah Debney said the attendance
was amazing.
The weekend had to be postponed
for a week because of heavy rains in
the area.
Sarah said: ‘‘We’re going to hold
the event annually on Easter weekend from now on.
‘‘We want to improve the program
and put some more events in there,
some more fun stuff.’’
Dee Lewis won best overall bull
ride while Rob Cooke took out best
bronc ride.
Lyle Rankin won Sunday’s second
round of bull riding and Cooke won
Sunday’s saddle bronc.
Tiani Cooke, Rob Cooke’s sister,
showed the men a thing or two by
winning the steer ride on Saturday.
And Tiani’s daughter Telia Wade,
10, took out the poddy calf ride.
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BULL rider Leslie McGaughin bit
the dust after being thrown from
Spiderman at the Aileron Bush
Weekend.
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
By LEE STEHBENS
A building company
boss was a little worse
for wear after paying a
recent rare visit to the
top of a house roof.
A workmate called
Dingo to dob in his boss,
who apparently was ‘‘allergic’’ to climbing roofs
or donning a nail bag.
But the builder’s boss
decided a recent downpour was the right time
to climb on to a roof to
check for a leak.
True to form, the boss
promptly fell off the
roof and was taken to
hospital in an ambulance.
His
workmates
couldn’t help chuckling,
and the only sustained
injury the boss suffered
was
severe
embarassment.
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A newly qualified senior
has a novel use for his
seniors card.
Whenever he buys a
beer at his favourite
watering hole he whips
out his card and tries
for a discount. So far it
hasn’t worked. But he’s
living in hope.
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An Alice Springs couple
were relieved of their
parenting responsibilities for one night over
the weekend.
Eager to take advantage of their temporary
freedom, they planned
a big night out.
There would be predinner drinks followed
by a slap-up meal at a
restaurant, and then
more
partying
and
dancing until the wee
small hours. But when
start time came they
couldn’t decide on a
restaurant, felt a bit
tired and settled down
for a nice evening at
home watching the tele.
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An
Alice
Springs
emergency
services
worker and his wife are
thinking of moving to
Tasmania.
He is keen, she is
worried about the cold.
The pair recently ventured to the Apple Isle
for a bit of a look and to
check out the weather.
One of the husband’s
Alice
mates
phoned
while the couple were
staying at an east coast
beach.
‘‘Can you see any icebergs from the shore,’’
the helpful mate asked.
‘‘Yes,’’ replied the husband. ‘‘I got caught on
one earlier and had to
wrestle a polar bear.’’
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Fun in the sun for
1000 at Aileron
Irrkerlantye school closed its gates in March by
order of education minister Syd Stirling.
Thumbs down to
dry town: Priest
UN to hear of
school closure
THE United Nations
will hear details of the
closure of Irrkerlantye
Learning Centre at a
United States forum
this week.
held at the United
Nations headquarters
in New York from May
15 to 26.
Father Raass said:
‘‘Now that the governFather Aseli Raass ment has decided to
will call for internat- withdraw funding the
ional support to reopen idea is to go to the top.
the South Terrace
school, established to
educate children on
town camps.
‘‘We’ll seek support
The NT Govern- from non-government
ment closed the school agencies who are willand transferred about ing to secure long-term
30
students
to funding for the proBradshaw Primary in grams
going
at
Term 2.
Irrkerlantye.
Funds
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Father Raass will
present a talk titled
‘‘Indigenous Children
and Families in the
landscape of risk’’, prepared in conjunction
with local Aboriginal
people.
‘‘I’ll
be
using
Irrkerlantye as one of
the solutions in realising the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals and a way
to allow indigenous
people to address the
The Forum on Indi- root cause of the probgenous Issues will be lems.’’
Father Aseli Raass of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College believes dry town legislation will not tackle the root causes
of the town’s grog problems. Picture: JUSTIN SANSON
Laws don’t go far enough
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A CATHOLIC priest believes making Alice Springs a dry town does
not go far enough toward tackling
the town’s crisis of alcohol abuse
and violence.
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Father Aseli Raass, who provides
pastoral care to town camp residents,
said the plan would not address the
cause of the problems.
Under the new laws, drinking in
public places is to be made a criminal
offence with offenders made to face
a new alcohol court.
Some public areas will remain
exempt from the law, including the
Alice Springs Telegraph Station.
Details of the move are being
drafted as legislation, expected to be
introduced within two months.
Chief Minister Clare Martin announced the dry town move on
Friday after months of debate by the
town council.
Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough also unveiled a $30
million overhaul of town camps and
infrastructure upgrades.
But he said: ‘‘I feel with all the good
intentions of governments, there still
seems to be an extraordinary missing
link in trying to tackle the root
causes of the problems.
‘‘Tossing in another $30 million is
not enough to tackle the real issues
and making Alice Springs a dry town
doesn’t confront the complexities of
human nature.
‘‘How about reducing the number
of alcohol outlets or funding programs that empower indigenous
people to do something for themselves?’’
NT Police Association president
Vince Kelly said officer’s workloads
would increase if drinking in public
places was made a criminal offence.
Mr Kelly said: ‘‘We will have to
wait for the details to find out how
effective it will be in dealing with
long-term drunks.’’
The tourism industry was also
waiting for details of the dry town
plan, saying it may help in marketing
the town as a safe place to visit.
I’m not sorry: Lim
GREATOREX MLA
Richard Lim has defended his decision to
reveal the name and
address of a woman
claimed to be a prostitute providing ‘‘sexual
favours’’ to a mentallyretarded man.
Dr Lim used parliamentary privilege to
read a letter from a
Darwin public housing
tenant containing the
allegations last week.
The
letter
writer
claimed a woman living
in his block of flats was
a prostitute and a
neighbour from hell.
In what is believed to
be an Australian first,
Dr Lim’s reading of the
letter was expunged
He said: ‘‘A person in
a public housing property wrote to the NT
Ombudsman claiming
that the Chief Minister
should have been investigated for interfering in due process in
having this woman
evicted. I read the letter
out in full in front of
half a dozen members
of government, including Leader of Government Business Paul
Henderson.’’
Richard Lim
Dr Lim said it was not
from the parliamentary his job to determine the
veracity of the claims
record Hansard.
contained in the letter.
Dr Lim said he was
He said: ‘‘I don’t
disappointed the letter apologise for it, the man
was
removed
from copied the letter he
Hansard, saying he was wrote to the Ombudssimply airing a con- man to me, asking me to
stituent’s concerns.
raise it in parliament.’’
Tell us that
you’re sorry
Territory Coroner Greg Cavanagh handed down his findings
into the 2004 death of Cynthia
Ching, in Alice Springs on
Thursday.
Mr Cavanagh referred the
case back to the Director of
Public Prosecutions and police
commissioner because he found
a crime may have been committed.
Ms Ching, 29, died on May 27,
2004 in Royal Adelaide Hospital.
She received burns to 60 per
cent of her body after helicopter
pilot Edward Lee spilt Avgas on
her, after setting his left arm on
‘‘At some point, I want him to
say: ‘Yes, I did it. I’m sorry, it was
stupid.’ We haven’t gotten that
yet and he had the opportunity
at the inquest.
‘‘I’m very disappointed in him.
He’s going to have to live with this
for the rest of his life. I think he
needs to come to terms with it.’’
Mr Lee — a New Zealander —
returned home after Ms Ching’s
death.
Attempts to bring him back to
Australia to face the charge of
dangerous act causing death
failed because there was no equivalent charge in NZ.
The charge against him was
later dropped.
Mr Cavanagh said the matter
was now in the hands of the
DPP and police commissioner.
He also recommended NT
Worksafe hold a review into its
definition of workplace.
Tashka Urban: Last-minute decision paid off.
By CHELSEA ROGERS
ALICE singer/songwriter Tashka
Urban is the ‘‘mystery’’ third person going through to the next stage
of Australian Idol.
Idol publicists kept Urban’s success a secret from the local media
but Urban said half of Alice Springs
knew.
She said: ‘‘It’s a small town,
everybody probably thought I was
lying since I wasn’t in Friday’s
paper.’’
The piano teacher said she was
surprised to hear she would be
going through to the next stage,
especially since her decision to go to
the auditions at Ooraminna was a
last-minute thing.
She said: ‘‘I wasn’t going to go at
all so I wasn’t nervous and didn’t
take it seriously, especially when I
choked on a fly while singing.
‘‘When they told me I was going
through I was surprised because I
think I have a really unusual voice
and never really considered it.
‘‘I felt embarrassed at first because I went there with a proposition for an ‘Original Idol’.
‘‘But now I’m excited, the audition just gave me the biggest buzz.
‘‘It can take music artists years to
get recognised, so it doesn’t matter
how far I get because I’ll make some
new contacts.’’
Tashka will join Alice Springs
youngster Jordan Van Der Shuit
and Jessica Mauboy from Darwin
when they travel to Sydney later
this year for the next stage of
Australian Idol.
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our Tashka’s in
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THE parents of Canadian tourist Cynthia Ching, who died after
being burnt at a remote cattle
station, have asked that a man
involved in their daughter’s
death say he is sorry.
fire, when he was trying to
relight a home-made lantern.
The incident happened at
Kings Creek Station on April 15,
2004.
In his findings Mr Cavanagh
said the way Mr Lee refuelled
the lantern was ‘‘manifestly
dangerous’’.
He said: ‘‘It should have been
apparent to Lee and Harris (helicopter pilot Ben Harris) that the
use of the lanterns in that
fashion was inherently dangerous. All the witnesses, save Lee,
accepted that.’’
Rafael and Sandra Ching, who
were in Alice Springs in March
for the inquest’s hearing, told a
Canadian television station on
Saturday they agreed with the
finding.
Mrs Ching said: ‘‘I’m not
necessarily saying I want him to
go to jail. That would be up to the
justice system.
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
By LEE STEHBENS
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Mum’s plea over daughter’s death
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NT seniors have lost
voice to govt: Braham
Loraine Braham
BY GAVIN KING
SENIOR Territorians were being
ignored by the NT Government,
Braitling MLA Loraine Braham said
yesterday.
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Four riders on the Honda CT1100 postie bikes that will attempt to cross the Simpson Desert in a bid to raise $40,000 for the Royal
Flying Doctor Service next month.
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
Little bike with big heart in
bid to cross desert for RFDS
A senior’s advisory body set up to
voice community opinion to government had not held a meeting for
nearly 12 months.
Minister for Senior Territorians
Marion Scrymgour was unable to
explain why the group was dormant
in parliament last week.
Mrs Braham said: ‘‘The NT Advisory Council on Ageing hasn’t met
since last August, which is a good
indication that the NT Government
is not really interested in listening to
seniors.
‘‘They were supposed to meet in
March but it never eventuated and
the members themselves are asking
why they were appointed if they are
not meeting.
‘‘They’re being kept in the dark
and even the Minister doesn’t know
what’s going on. It really is a case of
the government ignoring seniors.’’
Reorganised
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Ms Scrymgour denied suggestions
the advisory body had been scaled
back — rather it had been ‘‘reorganised’’.
She said: ‘‘The emphasis this year
is on the Active Ageing Strategy
paper as this is critical to the formation of government policy on senior’s
issues.
The treacherous route will be had no idea there were so many
Phil concedes the trip will be
By GAVIN KING
‘‘The Seniors Council by itself
arduous, for bike and rider, but
done on Honda CT110s, normally crazy people out there.
cannot come up with such policy and
A GROUP of self-described used by Australian Post workers
‘‘And they come from all walks was confident the little bikes
needs to engage with the community
mad men on postie bikes will on mail runs in the suburbs.
of life, from farmers and builders would make it.
to ensure they are tackling issues of
He
said:
‘‘It’s
not
the
size
of
the
through
to
accountants
and
even
race across the Simpson Desert
About 35 riders will make the
relevance and importance to our
motor
that
counts,
it’s
the
size
of
a
plastic
surgeon
...
which
could
to raise money for the Royal trek from Birdsville to Alice
growing number of seniors.
the
heart
and
postie
bikes
have
a
be
handy
later
as
we’ll
probably
Flying Doctor Service.
Springs in a bid to raise $40,000 be scarred for life.’’
‘‘(The council) was quite top heavy.
big heart.’’
We have pulled it down a bit and are
Event organiser Phil Hodgens next month.
To make a tax deductible doLast year’s postie bike run
looking at better representation both
said the riders must cross 1100
Mr Hodgens said: ‘‘I’m amazed featured five riders who raised nation to the postie bike run
across the regions and both out in
email [email protected]
sand dunes in the desert.
by the number of entrants and I $14,000 for the RFDS.
the rural areas and in our urban
areas.
‘‘There have not been any cuts to
their funding. They will still meet at
those times that the previous council
met and hopefully we can move
Local
anglers
are
invited
to
FISHING enthusiasts can
forward.’’
voice
their
opinion
about
the
have their say on a new law
Mrs Braham said the Senior’s Advisory Body was crucial to the future
aimed at developing the in- proposed changes.
A discussion paper and sub- of the Territory because of Austradustry tonight.
mission response booklet can lia’s ageing population.
A review of the NT Fisheries be viewed at www.nt.gov.au/dpifm
A council forum will be held in
Act (1988) will determine ways
The meeting will be at the Alice Springs on May 29. Visit
THE real estate industry believes rises don’t have a significant im- to develop, manage and pro- NT
Chamber of Commerce in www.nt.gov.au/dcm/seniors
for
last week’s interest rate rise would pact.’’
Reg Harris Lane from 8.30pm. more information.
Roy Weston principal and director tect fish stocks.
not impact house prices or sales.
Steffi Hart agreed that the rate rise
The Reserve Bank lifted rates by was not significant enough to affect
0.25 per cent to 5.75 per cent on house or rental prices.
Wednesday, the first rise in 14
She said: ‘‘My advice is to lock in 75
months.
to 80 per cent of the mortgage on to
The rise would add around $35 per a fixed rate and then do split paymonth to repayments on a 25-year ments, so that if you suddenly have a
He said: ‘‘None of us take
THE judge who presided over a jury found him guilty of the
$220,000 home loan.
windfall you can chip away at the 25
offence to appeals.
The Territory Construction As- or 20 per cent without being penal- the Peter Falconio murder trial murder of 28-year-old Mr
is a significant element
sociation feared the rise, coupled ised.’’
has vowed not to read any Falconio beside an Outback of‘‘There
comfort in the existence of the
with high fuel prices, would affect
LJ Hooker managing director books on the high profile case. highway in July 2001.
housing affordability.
Ms Lees’ book — the fifth to be right of appeal, to know that if
Doug Fraser said the interest rate
NT Chief Justice Brian Martin published on the murder — will you make a mistake it can be
But real estate agents agreed that was still low compared to his early
said this included Joanne Lees’
corrected on appeal if it’s had a
the strong Alice Springs market days in the industry.
be released in October, two
significant effect.
would not be hit by the rise.
‘‘It’s only one quarter of 1 per cent upcoming book on the case.
weeks after an appeal hearing by
‘‘There’s a comfort there.
Justice Martin told a Darwin Murdoch.
Ray White principal Sandy Mount rise and most parties have factored
Press
Club
luncheon:
‘‘I
‘‘We don’t mind being told that
said: ‘‘I don’t think it will affect the that in.
Justice Martin, in a wide- we’re wrong, you might not bemarket here too much, most people
‘‘I was working in real estate when steadfastly refuse to read any of
ranging address, refused to com- lieve it, but that’s a fact of life.
were expecting it and budgeted for it. the interest rate was 22 per cent, so I the books.’’
He sentenced Broome mech- ment on the appeal.
‘‘In a town like Alice Springs, with don’t think this rise will scare buyers
‘‘It’s our system and judges
But he said in general he didn’t don’t mind ... being told that they
a strong real estate market and fairly off, and likewise vendors were aware anic Bradley John Murdoch last
itinerant town, those small effects or it was coming.’’
year to at least 28 years jail after take offence to any appeal.
are wrong.’’
Rate rise unlikely
to hit Alice sales
Have say on fishing laws
No books: Falconio judge
NT BUDGET 2006
JOBS AND GROWTH
It delivers jobs, growth and a stronger Territory with tax cuts
and high infrastructure to keep the economy growing.
More Growth
•
•
•
•
**
More tax cuts for business, now the lowest in Australia
Payroll tax threshold lifted to $1.25 million - the best in Australia
Two more business stamp duties cut
**
$74 million reduction in taxes - with $134 million more to go
Stronger Territory
*
• Record Health funding of $788 million - up 64 percent
*
• Record Police funding of $212 million - up 55 percent
*
• Record Education funding of $630 million - up 33 percent
Alice Springs Highlights
•
•
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•
$97 million for Alice Springs Hospital
$13.9 million for Mereenie Loop - Stages 1 and 2
$8.6 million for the Desert Peoples Centre
$7.5 million for additional power generation at the Alice Springs Power station
$1 million for upgrading Flynn Dr renal facilities
* Since 2001
** See Treasury Publication 2006-07 Budget Overview
www.budget.nt.gov.au
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
$10 million ongoing increase in Tourism marketing
$482 million for infrastructure, growing our economy
$2.7 billion invested in infrastructure since 2001
$134.9 million for Territory roads
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More Jobs
C M YK
Budget 2006 builds the Territory’s future
NT is not a
police state
Sir, Penny Bowen, the outraged writer of ‘‘Don’t
kids have rights’’ (Centralian Advocate, 28/4/06) is
trying to convince us that kid’s ‘‘rights’’ outweigh
those of the community.
After years of putting up with naive, anti-social
lobbyists pushing the ‘‘rights’’ of criminals or
others interested in causing grief in the community, I think it’s time for ordinary law-abiding
people’s rights to become fashionable.
If the police use whatever method they consider
fit to enforce law and order, then they are
protecting the community and using taxpayers’
money properly.
The writer also asks if this is a police state?
No, it isn’t.
J Harris
Alice Springs
Sorrow over
bike death
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
Crossing safety
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Sir, There seem to be lots of visitors from remote
communities in town at present and they are
adding to the pedestrian safety problem. They
seem to cross streets like Brown’s cows.
Alice Springs is already bad enough for pedestrians because there is not one designated safe
crossing in the whole of the CBD.
Could the powers-that-be please examine the
possibility of a safe crossing in Hartley Street near
the Post Office?
Ken Arrowsmith Alice Springs
AUSTRALIAN SALARIED
MEDICAL OFFICERS
FEDERATION
COMMONWEALTH BRANCH
ELECTION NOTICE
Nominations are called for:
• Branch President
• Branch Vice-President
• Branch Secretary
• Branch Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
• Branch Councillors (3)
• Nominations, which must be in writing and comply with the
registered rules of the organisation, may be made at any
time from 9 May 2006. They must reach the Returning
Officer at his office or postal address not later than 5:00pm
on 30 May 2006. Nominations cannot be withdrawn after
this time.
• Nomination forms are available from the Returning Officer
or the registered Offices of the Organisation. The use of
these forms is not compulsory provided that nominations
comply with the rules.
• Ballot: If a ballot is necessary, voting material will be
posted on 20 June 2006 to eligible members at the address
shown in the Organisation’s records. Members should
notify the Organisation of any change of address.
The ballot will close at 10:00am on 11 July 2006.
The roll of voters may be inspected during normal business
hours at the office of the Returning Officer.
Note: A copy of the AEC’s election report can be obtained
from the Organisation or from me after the completion of the
election.
BY POST/FAX:
Australian Electoral Commission
PO Box 529
Haymarket NSW 1239
Fax: (02) 9212 7336
BY HAND:
Australian Electoral Commission
Level 3, 24 Campbell Street
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Rhys Richards
Returning Officer
Telephone: (02) 9375 6362
Syd told: Keep
Anzac High open
Sir, The Ross Park Primary
School Council is extremely concerned that the NT Government
is considering closing Anzac Hill
High School.
Our school is one of the main
feeder schools to Anzac High, as
it is our local government high
school.
The decision appears to be
based on a limited understanding of the Alice Springs context.
Parents, students, community
groups and local leaders have all
stated that a choice of high
schools is critical to the retention
of secondary students in Alice
Springs.
Ross Park School has developed a close collaborative relationship with Anzac.
The two schools are already
implementing middle school
programs in order to assist the
transition of students from primary into secondary school.
We currently have students
who are worried, upset and uncertain about the secondary
school that they will attend as
one is facing possible closure at
the end of the year.
tural issues in the town that
have not been given adequate
consideration in the decision to
possibly close Anzac Hill High
School.
We believe that public assets
such as Anzac Hill High School
should be resourced to continue
to meet the needs of students in
Families have already stated Alice Springs.
that they will pull their children
We are appalled by the posout of secondary education if
they do not have a choice of ition taken by the Martin Govgovernment secondary schools. ernment in relation to secondary
education in Alice Springs.
Students from the Eastside
and Sadadeen areas would have
The Ross Park Primary
to commute to the other side of School Council publicly supports
the town to attend a government the protests by Anzac Hill High
high school.
School Council about the possIt has been reported in the ible closure of its school.
media that there are major
We call on Education Minister
issues at the bus interchange
Syd Stirling to ensure that
situated in Milner Road.
Anzac Hill High School stays
Forcing all public secondary open in order to meet the needs
school students in Alice Springs of the Alice Springs community.
to congregate together will lead
to an escalation in the issues
Katie Yeowart, chairperson
already being faced at the bus Robyn Linsdell, vice chairperson
interchange.
Ross Park Primary School
There are also significant culCouncil
Camel
Cup
row
farce
Sir, Am I alone in
being amazed at the
flap about the sponsors
in this year’s Camel
Cup? (Centralian Advocate, 25/4/06).
I read that a registered,
regulated,
taxpaying business is offering perfectly good
sponsorship dollars but
might get knocked back
due to their type of
activity.
Somehow an escort
agency’s money is not
considered wholesome
enough.
I would ask the organisers if anyone expects
them to provide graphic
details about exactly
accidents where the drivers were drink driving, it what sort of escorting is
appears that you have insinuated that I was drink going on.
Popular
fast-food
driving.
This is certainly my opinion. It also is the chains often join the
opinion of many of the people reading your article. sponsorship scene.
Since this paper’s publication I have received
several phone calls and text messages from
business associates and customers questioning me
If any of them are
about why I was drink driving.
This experience has been personally insulting among this year’s sponand damaging as well as damaging to our business sors, why allow possibly
obesity-inducing
fast
and sole livelihood.
In the picture attached to the article our foods while frowning on
business vehicles are visible. In the background of the sometimes robust
the picture is my husband’s utility, which also has exercise being offered
our business signage on it.
by their sister establishTori Krikke, Alice Springs ment across town?
But the true shame in
this kerfuffle is the assumption of obedience
attached to a ruling
from an alien boardI agree that it is best not
Now, because of all room.
It’s like a call to heel.
to push these things in the fuss, children are
their faces.
starting to take notice ‘‘On your bike’’ might
be a good response.
But that’s the thing: and ask questions.
I reckon trust your
it was not being pushed
Parents, how many of
in their faces until one
luck, girls.
your children were in
person decided to kick
And if you beat the
blissful ignorance until
up a stink about it.
wowsers, I hope your
this
fuss
started?
Before that, it was
camel wins the race.
Name withheld
just another business
Hal Duell
on request
name being sung out
Alice Springs
over the PA system.
Alice Springs
Accident story not fair
Sir, I am writing to express my concern over an
article (Centralian Advocate, 28/4/06) in which I
was unfairly represented.
This article (on Page 7) details motor vehicle
accidents for the week.
As the driver of a car involved in the accident at
the intersection of Stott Terrace and Bath Street,
I believe you have misrepresented the details of
this motor vehicle accident.
The other vehicle involved in this motor vehicle
accident was issued by the police with an infringement notice and the driver involved wasn’t able to
speak English or properly understand the road
rules.
By placing details and a photograph of the
motor vehicle accident in which I was involved,
with the details of two other motor vehicle
What’s big deal over sponsor?
HMASCAS7020
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Sir, It was with great sorrow that I heard of
another young Territorian being fatally injured
on a motorbike Centralian Advocate, 28/4/06).
Motorcycling is one of the most popular sports
in the NT and I understand why you ride, whether
it is on or off road.
I beg all of you not to charge up before you
charge off and always wear a good helmet.
No exceptions.
And please, at all times, think about where and
how you ride.
During the Finke season, or at any other time,
we don’t want to see another one bite the dust so
needlessly.
DR Chewings
Alice Springs
Sir, I cannot see what
the big deal is about
sponsorship
of
the
Camel Cup (Centralian
Advocate, 28/4/06), especially since the main
sponsor pulled out.
I would have thought
that
Alice
Springs
would be grateful that a
successful
business
wants to give back to
the
community
it
serves. Minnie Made is
a legitimate business
with an ABN and pays
its taxes. The business
is based in and the employees
are
Alice
Springs residents.
Is it so wrong to want
to give something back
to the community?
I have a child and yes,
Obesity
One-day
ban for
grog shop
‘‘It would appear that the bar staff
were not sufficiently instructed
about their responsibility under the
Liquor Act, particularly in relation to
supplying liquor to minors or intoxicated persons.’’
The NT Licensing Commission will
force the club to put up a prominent
notice in the takeaway area for two
days saying why the takeaway area
could not sell alcohol.
The club’s licence was also suspended for one day but this penalty
was suspended for a year, provided
the club does not breach its licence
again.
Ian Harriis and his sone Kevi with the keys to their Holden HQ ute which has been in the family
for 33 years. Picture: CHLOE ERLICH
Goodbye old mate
By GAVIN KING
SOUTH Australians Kevin
Harris and his son Ian said
farewell to a dear old friend in
Alice Springs last week.
The Mount Gambier pair
donated their classic Holden
ute to the Road Transport
Hall of Fame.
The 1973 Holden HQ onetonne ute was the first model
of its kind.
And it still runs like a charm
33 years later.
Ian said: ‘‘It was sitting in
the shed not being used and
dad asked my brother and I
what we should do with it.
‘‘He visited the Road Transport Hall of Fame last year
and decided it was a good
thing to do.
‘‘There’s a bit of sadness
because it’s been in the family
since 1973, but this way other
people can see and enjoy it and
it will last a long time here.’’
Ian and his brother plan to
return to Alice in a few years
time to drive the ute in a Road
Transport Hall of Fame parade.
Hall of Fame president Liz
Martin said the HQ ute would
be displayed in one of two
sheds to be built later this
year.
She said: ‘‘Everything we
have in the museum has been
donated but this one has come
without any work needed to be
done on it, which is rare.’’
C M YK
‘‘While security was provided this
does not exonerate the club in any
way from continuing to ensure that
underage drinkers are not supplied
with alcohol.
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The NT Licensing Commission ordered the ban last Wednesday after a
hearing on March 30.
Two licensing inspectors were at
the Alice Springs Memorial Club just
after midnight on October 22, 2005
and noticed the teenager was unsteady on his feet.
They asked him to produce identification and he showed them an
identity card which revealed that he
was 17 years old.
The teenager also admitted being
served at the bar and that he had at
least four cans of beer and at least
two cans of rum and cola.
That night the club was holding an
over-18 event following the Crusty
Demons motocross show.
The 17-year-old had entered the
club with his parents.
The Licensing Commission decision paper stated: ‘‘He stayed after his
parents left and he was able to avoid
a security check as he had entered
‘‘In favour of the Alice Springs
Memorial Club is there has been no
past breach or suspected breach of
their licence and the club has been in
existence for in excess of 40 years.’’
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
AN Alice Springs club will have its
takeaway liquor licence suspended
on Saturday as punishment for
serving alcohol to an underage
drinker.
the premises quite legitimately and
at no time was he asked for proof of
age.
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By LEE STEHBENS
Airport police set
to double in 2007
By LEE STEHBENS
POLICE numbers will double at
Alice Springs Airport by next
March, the Australian Federal
Police’s airport commander has
revealed.
Detective
Superintendent
Marko Dokmanovic said that
would take the number of officers
stationed at the airport to 30.
He said: ‘‘The increase is happening because we are getting
more people on deck to perform
different roles.
‘‘So we are getting an increase
in staff performing different
roles, for example uniform policing.’’
Det-Supt Dokmanovic said the
increase in staff would provide the
AFP with a bigger visual presence
at the airport.
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
Det-Supt Dokmanovic took up
his new role on March 6.
The 43-year-old from Geelong,
Victoria, has been with the AFP
for 23 years.
He is one of 11 new airport police
commanders at airports around
Australia.
The increase in numbers of
officers for Alice Springs was
announced earlier this year ‘‘to
oversee crime and security matters at the 11 Counter Terrorism
First Response airports.
AFP
Commissioner
Mick
Keelty said in February the move
would remove any ambiguity in
terms of command and control of
law enforcement responses to security incidents.
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T
The father-of-three announced
his retirement on the same day he
was awarded for his years of service.
Now he plans to tour Australia
with his wife Geraldine.
Mr Kramer’s 35 years service has
included time in the Australian
Navy, the ACT Police and the
Australian Protective Service.
On Friday he was presented with
the national medal second clasp,
which recognised his 20 years with
the Australian Federal Police and
Proterctive Service.
Mr Kramer, 56, said: ‘‘I’m retiring
in July. I’m pretty sad about it. I’m
going to miss people I work with but
I don’t think I’ll miss the shift
work.’’
Mr Kramer was born in Holland
and moved to Australia when he
was eight.
During his time with the Navy, he
served in Vietnam in a support role
escorting HMAS Sydney and other
troop ships.
Mr Kramer was one of eight
former or current Protective Service officers who received medals at
Alice Springs Convention
Detective Superintendent Marko Dokmanovic strolls through the airport with Protective Service officer the
Centre ceremony.
Brett Butler and station manager Rod Baseley. Picture: CHOE ERLICH
Seven others were awarded the
Det-Supt Dokmanovic moved police overseas medal, for a peaceDet-Supt Dokmanovic said the cities, like Sydney’s opera house
AFP’s two main areas of focus at and Melbourne’s Rialto building. from Adelaide with his wife and keeping mission to the Solomon
airports were terrorism and crimiHe said: ‘‘At Alice Springs you three children to take up his job. Islands. They were Andrew Hull,
nal activity.
Scott MacPherson, Samuel Odom,
have Pine Gap, which is obviously
His role in Adelaide included Geoffrey Porter, Brett Sayer and
He said Pine Gap did not make a consideration. But you would be
Alice Springs any more of a threat just as conscious of an aircraft managing drug and fraud investi- former officers Gary Schnitzer and
gations.
Luke Wilkinson.
than other landmarks in major hitting the Rialto.’’
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As CTIA believes training
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Alice Springs representative,
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Thanks to great support
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Terrorism
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Police
Deputy
Commisioner John Lawler congratulates Albert Kramer.
Career Training Institute of
There has been a lot of
Australia
regional
trainer
interest for training courses
Harold James.
that work around the manic
who wish to learn new skills, hospitality and tourism hours
recognise their knowledge, or that many people work, rather
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It is not only the current that have become a bit rusty.
CTIA will work with the
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Everything to add a
sparkle to mum’s day
SHOP, as the prices have waiting on the dining table, so but never had time to grab a
dropped at Alice Plaza for pick some up from Buds with copy.
Style.
Mum can watch the beautiful
Mother’s Day 2006.
If mum wants a special belt to
Come on down to Alice Plaza
and pick up everything needed suit the new wrap she bought
for mum to have a relaxing, last week for the races, why not
try Wombat, Rockmans, Just
pampered day.
Jeans or Desert Wave for clothFind that perfect scent, lip- ing and all accessories.
stick or beauty accessory for
Many mothers love to curl up
mum at Amcal Pharmacy.
on a cold night with a cup of tea
Drape mum in stunning but and a good book.
affordable
jewellery
from
Dymocks has a selection of
Hourglass Jewellers and she books for everyone including a
will feel like the queen she is.
biography of her teenage pop
It would be great to wake up idol or perhaps a crime novel
with fresh, colourful flowers she has wanted since January,
Alice Springs sunset with a
glass of champagne in hand,
from Liquorland.
For quality music and DVDs
go
to
Murray
Neck’s
Musicworld, or get some lovely
giftware at Centre Souvenirs.
It is easy to see that Alice
Plaza has so much to offer the
discerning shopper.
It is all about mum this Sunday, so why not treat her with a
gift from the shopping centre at
the heart of town?
people to select from for
any last minute dessert
needs.
Stop by the shop at
3/52 Hartley Street,
which is open 11am to
9pm on the weekend
and 3pm to 9pm during
the week.
Baskin Robbins is the
home of 31 flavours of
ice cream so there is
sure to be one or more
to delight every mum.
Packages to pamper mum
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Jeeny Harvey (left) and Jane Spears suggest a
gift voucher from Jenny Jane’s as a Mother’s
Day gift idea.
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Treat someone special to one of Jenny Jane’s
fabulous packages.
Let mum be pampered in sessions from three to
five hours in length, or select from the extensive
range of beauty treatments and product gift ideas.
Gift vouchers are available for the perfect gift
idea.
Mum can relax with a pedicure, manicure, facial
or massage while the family taxi sits safely in the
private enclosed parking right outside the door.
Jenny Jane’s uses the highest quality products
from Ultraceuticals and Pevonia for women who
want real skin care with real results.
The salon was opened by twin sisters Jeeny
Harvey and Jane Spears last month.
Jenny Jane’s Beauty and Skin Care Salon is
ideally located at 11 Railway Terrace, at the Old
Post Office site, where there is plenty of off-street
parking.
Phone 8953 2333 for an appointment.
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
LUXURY is what Jenny Jane’s do best, offering
great gift ideas for Mother’s Day.
COLOR:
Jean Seyffer is shown through the range at Hourglass Jewellers, in Alice
Plaza, by Claire Thorogood.
signed to individual
specifications.
Choose from the catalogue of cake ideas or
create one with a personal touch.
Advance notice is
necessary so get orders
in early for that special
day on Sunday.
Baskin Robbins also
has a pre-made cake
cabinet that enables
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Give the gift of good
taste and spoil mum
with a beautifully decorated gourmet iceThere is no better cream cake.
way than to give a deChoose from many
licious ice cream, it is
delicious flavours such
treat people of all ages as
Jamoca
Almond
enjoy.
Fudge,
Pralines
‘n’
How about a Baskin Cream, or Bavarian
Robbin’s
ice-cream Chocolate Mint just to
cake?
name a few.
All cakes can be de-
WANT to sweeten
mum up this year for
Mother’s Day?
C M YK
A sweet treat will delight
Jenny Jane’s
Total Beauty & Skin Care
• gift vouchers •
• beauty packages •
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Phone: 8953 2333
Shop 3 Old Post Office
entry via Railway Terrace Carpark (Opp McDonald’s)
Hours:
Monday 10.00 am - 4.00pm
Tuesday Wednesday Friday 8.30 am - 6.00 pm
Thursday 8.30am - 8.00pm Saturday 8.00 am - 4.00pm
wheelchair friendly
Flowers
with
extras
SPOIL mum with
fresh flowers, gourmet
chocolates,
teddies
and balloons from Buds
with Style.
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DATE: 9-MAY-2006
For the more traditional mother Buds with
Style has beautiful basket arrangements with
chrysanthemums, roses, lillies, alstromeria
and many more.
For the funky mum,
gerberas wrapped with
Buds
with
Style’s
groovy mesh look stunning.
Even though a busy
mum herself, Jenny
Matteucci, proprietor of
Buds with Style, will
stay open on Mother’s
Day from 9am to 2pm.
Bus with Style will be
delivering on Sunday,
so surprise mum with
home-delivered flowers
to make her day so
much more special.
Order now to avoid
disappointment.
Call into Buds with
Style in the Alice Plaza
(next
to
Hourglass
Jewellers)
or
ring
8953 0325 and make your
mum smile.
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Roses are always a
popular gift to receive.
Peta Miller, Fiona Higgins, Kaylene Lindner, Lara Hood, Lee Ping, Fran McGrath, Rachel Anzolin and Anna Ritchie with some of the Mother’s Day
gift ideas available in the Yeperenye Shopping Centre.
Helping make mums special
THERE are plenty of treats in more than 40
speciality stores for this Mother’s Day in
Yeperenye Shopping Centre.
Fill the fridge with those goodies mum loves to
eat from Woolworths, including delicious cheeses,
biscuits, confectionary and extra-special caviar.
Or perhaps a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums for those hard-working mums from
June Smith Florists.
Alice Springs Pharmacy can provide lovely
perfumes and skin care products, as well as
discounted gift ideas for all mothers.
Heading out of town?
Try Travelbaggers for great quality bags,
backpacks and handbags for something special
that mum can keep.
If mum loves a good read, Book City has tonnes
of great fiction and non-fiction titles in store for
any reading taste.
Can dad cook?
Try Betts and Swank Shoes for beautiful quality
shoes from some of the best fashion designers
around.
Many mums love to keep fit and where better to
Or if mum loves a roast chicken, try Lenards get new jogging shoes and speciality sports
Chicken for a delicious healthy meal.
products than Sportscene in Yeperenye Shopping
Chatterbox stocks the latest and greatest of Centre.
independent record labels internationally, includFor all this and much, much more, head to
ing the great fusion label Putumayo, for mums Yeperenye Shopping Centre this week for great
gift ideas for all those special mums out there.
who love good music.
Why not head to Charbray Meats for mum’s
favourite cut of delicious lamb, beef or pork.
Entertainment among blooms
HEAD to Bloomin Deserts Nursery
for coffee and cake at The Watertank
Cafe this Mother’s Day.
Coffee and cake is only $6.50, so
mum can relax while the children
play in the playground, which has a
great interactive water feature.
The Watertank Cafe has more
than just coffee and cake though, the
menu includes focaccia, crepes and
salads.
On Mother’s Day, there will be live
music played by Lucy and Hannah
during lunch followed by Lucus in
the afternoon.
The nursery has just received
some fabulous new stock for
Mother’s Day, including oriental
lillies and chrysanthemums, the
traditional
Mother’s
Day flower.
New seedlings are arriving in town weekly.
So visit Bloomin Deserts Nursery or call on
8953 0655.
Chrysanthemums are
the traditional flower
for Mother’s Day.
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Bone density check Go on, spoil
your mum
on Sunday
It’s essential for
women over 40
EVERY woman over 40 should have a bone
density test to assess the risk of fractures due to
osteoporosis.
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Dr Max Holsman, medical adviser to Australian
Bone Density Testing Centre, said: ‘‘In Australia
osteoprosis affects one in three women.’’
‘‘Women can rapidly lose bone density at the
onset of menopause.’’
One easy method of checking is a 15-minute
ultrasound bone density test.
Book an appointment while the ABDT are
available in Alice Springs next week.
Checks will be held at Forester’s Chemmart in
the Coles Complex from Tuesday, May 16.
Costing $55 per consultation (pensioners $50),
this sophisticated technology provides reliable
assessment of fracture risk.
With a focus on education, results are immediate and explained by ABDT Centre’s trained
nurse.
Osteoporosis means your bones become fragile
and in danger of breaking under the slightest
strain.
By 65 both men and women tend to lose bone
density at the same rate.
Dr Holsman said: ‘‘We would like to see
Australians look after their bone health in the
same way they monitor blood pressure and
cholesterol levels.’’
Bone density testing helps to inform the community regarding the importance of lifelong bone
health and prevention of osteoporosis.
It is a good idea to have a repeat test every two
years to maintain bone health.
Make a bone density test appointment now at
Forester’s Chemmart in the Coles Complex by
phoning 8952 4173.
For
more
information
see
www.bonedensitytesting.com.au
VISIT Gifts on the home perfumes, soaps
Terrace and Ocea Road and body lotions.
for ideas to spoil mum.
Stuck for a gift idea?
Both stores have a
wide range of high
quality goods available
at affordable prices
from handmade soaps
to precious jewellery.
At Gifts on the Terrace there is a range of
unique gifts with sentimental value and a
large collection of skin
care and homeware
products that mum
will truly appreciate.
Try
the
many
trinkets, photo frames,
hand-knitted ponchos,
scarves and vests, all in
the latest styles for
this winter.
Ocea Road has those
special gifts with a
touch of class.
Products from its
new French skin care
range L’Occitane are
the perfect way to
treat mum.
There is also a wonderful array of Yankee
Candle products to fill
the home with deUsing natural inlicious aromas like
Pumpkin Pie, Fresh gredients from all over
Peach
and
Sun the world L’Occitane
offers a full skin care
Washed Linen.
range including antiThese
strongly
aging treatments and
scented candles are
personal fragrances.
long burning and will
Ocea Road also proadd atmsphere to the
vides a range of beautihome.
ful jewellery crafted by
Choose from a wide
Pilgrim.
range of luxurious toilBoth stores have
etry products.
specials Mother’s Day
Trusted names such
discounts.
as
Crabtree
and
Both stores are in
Evelyn Holsman will be in Alice Springs next week to promote the Evelyn and Durance
line the shelves with Springs Plaza.
importance of bone density checks.
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Help your mum help
others less fortunate
mothers who are in difficult and
sometimes tragic circumstances
by helping to raise funds for the
Alice Springs Women’s Shelter.
Mother’s Day is all about supYou can do this by attend Ross
porting and pampering those River Resort’s Mother’s Day
women that have bathed, fed luncheon.
and clothed us for much of our
The lunch, this Sunday from
childhood.
noon, costs $35 per adult and
This
year,
support
the $17.50 per child. Part of the
SUPPORT other mums this
Mother’s Day at Ross River
Resort.
proceeds go to the Women’s
Shelter.
Every mum is offered a free
glass of sparkling wine on arrival.
Then they can relax for the
afternoon with local entertainer
Scotty Dann.
The resort has 23 cabins with
ensuites and a campsite with
powered
and
unpowered sites as well
as a cosy bunkhouse.
Ross River Resort has
everything for a relaxing weekend enjoying
the Central Australian
landscape.
An
inground
salt
chlorinated
pool
is
available to all overnight guests, and any
day-trippers who dine
in the restaurant for
lunch or dinner.
Cabin guests are respectfully asked not to
bring food or drink to
the homestead. But
campers can bring food
and drink into the
campsite.
With set menus for
large gatherings and
functions, as well as an
individual menu for
dinner for one or two,
Ross River Resort creates lovely meals for
breakfast, lunch and
dinner.
To book call 8956 9711
Joint
effort
is top
treat
SOMETIMES finding
a personal gift for
Mother’s Day that is
different can be a little
difficult.
But Alice Body Crafts
and Katachi are combining to offer a unique
treat on Sunday June 14
starting at 2.30 pm.
Bookings are essential as places are limited
places.
Belinda Edwards with some items, available at Murray Neck Homeworld in Colson Street, to
pamper mum on her big day.
Gift ideas galore
It is easy with a Breville or
Or Mum could relax in a wonMURRAY Neck HomeWorld,
Alice
Springs
homemaker Sunbeam espresso coffee maker derfully comfortable leather
superstore, has a huge range of from Murray Neck Betta Elec- rocker-recliner chair from just
$799.
gift ideas to spoil Mum on her trical priced from just $89.
There is a huge range of kitspecial day.
There are heaps of gifts in all
departments — electrical, furniture and kitchen and giftware.
Coffee makers are the hit gift
this Mother’s Day.
How do you make cafe quality
espresso coffee at home?
Spas
chen gifts, glassware, personal
scales and accessories with free
There are also pampering pro- gift wrapping.
ducts such as foot spas,
So, go on and spoil Mum on her
bodyzone massage units, chair day with a great gift from Murmassage cushion, heat cushions ray Neck HomeWorld, open until 1pm on Saturdays.
and hair care items.
At $150 a head this an
excellent
treat
for
Mum. Gift vouchers are
available.
Katachi has the best
of coffee, cakes and
focaccia as well as top
menswear and fantastic ladies fashions.
To find out more of
what Alice Body Craft
has on offer, call in and
see the friendly staff
who are willing to help
advise
for
mum’s
special gift.
Alice Body Crafts is at
shop 5/113 Todd Street
or phone 8953 3933.
Find Katachi at shop
1/78 Todd Street or call
8952 0680
Something for
a touch of bliss
TREAT mum with a speciality gift
from Country Bliss on Mother’s Day.
Let Mum relax in the bath with the
Camille Beckham range of hand and
body products in a range of scents,
including rose, lavender and vanilla.
Or she could snuggle up on the
couch or bed with great quilt throws
and bed spreads with mood lighting
from scented candles.
A cute ‘‘Me to You’’ teddy bear
could be just the thing for that
special mum.
Go retro this Mother’s Day with a
huge range of colourful peg holders,
laundry powder boxes, soaking
buckets and housekeepers boxes.
Country tea towels, table-runners
and place mats are also available at
Country Bliss.
Does mum love tea?
Why not choose from the huge
range of tea-for-one sets, platters,
mugs and milk jugs.
Quality rustic furniture including
tallboys, wine racks, chopping blocks,
coffee tables, quilt racks and outdoor
settings also are available at Country
Bliss.
Country Bliss also stocks cane
baskets for organising all those bits
and pieces or just to get the clothes
off the bedroom floor.
Whatever Mum is interested in,
there is no doubt that a special
present can be found for her special
day this Sunday.
So call in to Country Bliss in Reg
Harris Lane, off Todd Mall, or give
Lina Morelli a call on 8953 6866.
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The fine foods selected by Katachi have
been carefully selected
to
complement
the
treatments.
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menu of fine foods and
Alice Body Crafts has
selected
treatments
that will leave Mum
feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
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or just a special treat,
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and relaxation.
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available at Exotiq Homewares.
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New ideas for gifts
There is so much to choose from.
Recently, a new shipment of furniture arrived
(and it’s the biggest one yet) with tonnes of stock
It has all-new gift lines arriving this week, just in to suit any home or mother.
time for mum on her special day.
The new container was stuffed with a huge
Come in and choose from a variety of beautiful
range of low-line TV cabinets, day beds, coffee
pieces to put in a basket for a personal gift.
It also has great ready-made baskets for that tables and bookcases and so much more.
Pop in to the store on the corner of Smith Street
last-minute pick up.
There is the perfect gift for mum — whether it is and Hele Crescent and check out all that is on
candles, incense, tea sets and organic tea, beauti- offer.
There are interesting new pieces of furniture
ful range of natural body products, photo frames
that have been hand picked to suit any home.
and albums.
Exotiq Homewares has a great new range of
So give the lovely staff at Exotiq Homewares a
greeting cards and a charming gift wrapping call on 8953 6066 and pick up something special for
service.
mum this Mother’s Day.
EXOTIC gifts for this Mother’s Day can be
found at Exotiq Homewares.
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Style is never out of fashion
gans, skirts and pants in stylish
colours.
Mix and match these with
wraps and tiered skirts and mum
will feel like she’s on the catwalk
There is a large variety of every day.
She can look good and feel
quality fashion garments available, making it the right place to great wearing labels such as
shop for something extra special Marco Polo, Carolyn Taylor,
Veronika Maine, Yarr Trail,
and personal.
Mum will look great in this VSSP, George and Geoff Bade.
There is a range of casual day
season’s fashion, with a variety
of feminine, sleek and chic or wear such as beautiful knit tops
simply comfortable and casual or cardigans to keep mum cosy
and warm this winter.
clothes.
Or for the more daring
The Dressing Room has
plenty of jackets, jumpers, cardi- mothers, something by Veronika
GIVE mum a gift of style this
Mother’s Day with something
gorgeous from The Dressing
Room.
Be Pampered With
Flowers say love
WHAT better way to say ‘‘Love You Mum’’ than
with a beautiful gift of fresh flowers this Mother’s
Day.
&
KATACHI
Alice Body Crafts
An Afternoon of Luxuriating and Being Indulged.
Lots of Fun with Fine Foods & Drinks, Great Relaxing Treatments,
Trivia & Games with Prizes & Health Tips to Take Home.
304502/06
Sunday 18th of June 2.30 pm
Cost $150/person
Massage
Antipasto
Face treat
Fruit & Cheese platter
Luxurious feet treat
Chai and a Spiced Dessert
Hand treatment
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate
& More
Bookings Essential $50 non refundable deposit (unless cancelled)
Limited seats, be sure to book early.
Contact:
KATACHI
8952 0680
Alice Body Crafts
8953 3933
Maine will have her turning
heads.
If mum loves to socialise or
attend balls, take a look at the
latest in cocktail dresses and
elegant gowns in different
colours and styles that will have
mothers looking simply stunning.
As well as fashion there are
lots of accessories including jewellery, hats, bags and scarves.
Call The Dressing Room on
8952 3788 or drop in to the store
in Springs Plaza, off Todd Mall.
Let the staff at Phone-A-Flower deliver smiles
to mum this Mother’s Day with its superb range of
fresh flowers and gifts.
It has modern and bright bouquets, to classic
and traditional arrangements, or the new Floral
Well designs to choose from.
For a real treat team flowers with a delicious box
of chocolates, a cuddly soft toy or a Happy
Mother’s Day Balloon.
Also in store will be a variety of plants, such as
flowering chrysanthemums, gerberas, tulips and
cymbidium orchids for those who prefer living
gifts.
The most popular cut flower options include
lillies, roses, gerberas, iris and orchids.
Phone-a-Flower also cater to the traditional
Mother’s Day flower, chrysanthemums.
The weekend trading hours for Mother’s Day at
Phone-a-Flower’s are Saturday and Sunday from
9am until 2pm.
Come in and see its friendly staff at Shop 3,
Coles Complex next to the Centre Newsagency, or
phone on 8952 8859 or 8952 2346.
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Road marathon
trip ‘amazing’
By CHELSEA ROGERS
DRIVING five 100-year-old
cars one third of the way
around the globe is ‘‘like
asking a grandma to run a
marathon.’’
The Peking to Paris vintage car journey even spent some time in the Gobi Desert.
pointed to the national committee of Australia Remembers I organised what was
then a massive trip of 100
World War 2 vehicles to travel
from Sydney to Alice Springs.
‘‘It was huge back then but
very little on the scale compared to this journey.
‘‘It was amazing when we
unloaded all 100 vehicles in
Alice Springs and then travelled in convoy 1600kms to
Darwin before arriving on the
eve of the 50th anniversary of
the end of war in the Pacific.
‘‘But on the Peking to Paris
trip we found an abandoned
Soviet military city, made mistakes in the Gobi Desert and
got lost which was scary.
‘‘Every day was a crazy adventure, an emotional and
mental rollercoaster ride with
breakdowns — some emotional
but most mechanical.
‘‘But it was worth it.’’
After 60 days of sight-seeing,
car problems and highs and
lows of the trip Brown said the
most memorable moment for
him was the end.
He said: ‘‘There was plenty
of spectacular scenery, but
pulling up underneath the
Eiffel Tower was truly unforgettable.’’
● Peking to Paris — the
Great Expedition will screen
ABC television on Sunday at
7.30pm.
Once married and the mother of two homegrown sons, Susan Tom is both a Mother Teresa
and an ordinary woman.
Among her special needs children are Faith,
severely burned as an infant in a crib fire; Xenia,
born without legs and Anthony, who was born
with a genetic disease that causes his skin to
blister with the slightest touch.
The documentary covers everything from back
to school haircuts to school dances, holidays and
hospital visits to a time when one of her children
threatens to tear the family apart.
Joe, 15, is suffering from severe attention-deficit
disorder, and is becoming unmanageable.
His condition is only partially tamed by medication, and he has extreme mood swings in which
he veers from a sweet, loving son to a foulmouthed bully who taunts the other children,
makes inappropriate sexual gestures towards a
sister and threatens violence.
Recently Joe met his birth mother, a recovering
crystal methedrine addict, and he dreams of living
with her and her new husband.
Although his birth mother gives him love when
he visits, it is made clear she doesn’t want parental
responsibilities.
For a single mother who receives limited help
from the state, Susan gives her kids love, hope and
as close to a normal childhood as possible.
But when the family’s limited resources are
tested by Joe’s increasingly violent behaviour
mixed with another child’s unstable condition, the
entire family learns that living for the moment is
the key to their happiness.
Winner of the Audience and Director’s Award at
the 2003 Sundance Film Festival, My Flesh and
Blood follows one remarkable family’s tumultuous year as it confronts a litany of daily routines,
celebrates life’s small pleasures and copes with
major crises.
● My Flesh and Blood screens on SBS television
on Thursday May 11 at 8.30pm.
Venue switch for cup final
Liverpool striker Harry Kewell is
set to become the fourth Australian
to appear in an FA Cup final (after
Preston’s Joe Marston, Liverpool’s
Craig Johnston and Tim Cahill, who
played for Millwall in the 2004 final).
Kewell played a starring role as
Originally scheduled to be played Liverpool downed Chelsea 2-1 in
at the new Wembley Stadium in their semi-final at Old Trafford.
London, construction delays forced
The FA Cup final will be presented
the Football Association to move the
by Simon Hill and Martin Tyler will
game to Cardiff.
commentate the match.
This year, six-times FA Cup final
The FA Cup Final screens on SBS
winners Liverpool take on three-time
winners West Ham United.
television on Saturday at 10pm.
GENERALLY regarded as the
most famous domestic football fixture in the world, the FA Cup final
can be seen live from the Millennium
Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on Saturday.
Harry Kewell
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MY Flesh and Blood tells the story of single
mother Susan Tom of Fairfield in California and
her 11 adopted special needs children.
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for single
mother of
troubled kids
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That’s the view of Sydney
cartoonist and car enthusiast
Warren Brown.
Brown was one of the 15
crew which set off on that reenact the 1907 Peking to Paris
journey.
He said: ‘‘It was simply
amazing.
‘‘Even more so that we could
find five cars — all in nearexcellent condition to take
part — and drivers crazy
enough to do it.’’
Brown, along with 14 others
including drivers, mechanics
and support crews, drove five
cars — an Itala, a yellow De
Dion Bouton, a blue De Dion
Bouton, Spyker and a Contal
— over 60 days from Beijing to
Paris through rain, hail and
shine to make the journey.
He said: ‘‘We travelled the
same route that they would
have done years ago.
‘‘It was crazy because there
were no maps in China for the
route.’’
The journey didn’t only require the 100 year-old vehicles
but period outfits as well.
Brown searched high and
low to find appropriate clothing for the event.
He said: ‘‘We managed to
put bits and pieces together
for the outfits that people
would have worn in 1907 and
the clothing was wonderful,
really practical and incredibly
comfortable.
‘‘Which is good because you
would never want to see people
in modern driving gear in
these old cars.
‘‘But it was really warm and
incredibly comfortable — essential for when you are travelling 60 days in all sorts of
weather conditions.
‘‘But we battled on through
the rain in Russia which
ricochets up at you from the
ground and managed to get in
every crevice of your clothing.
‘‘I reckon I spent one third of
that trip soaked to the bone
despite the big leather flying
helmets and all the rest.’’
Brown’s first big journey
with World War 2 vehicles
travelling
vast
distances
helped prepare him for the
event.
He said: ‘‘When I was ap-
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A PORTRAIT of American soldiers not
seen before on mainstream television will
screen on SBS at 10pm.
Gunner Palace shows troops angry, confused, flamingly foul-mouthed, constantly
scared yet in the midst of Baghdad’s lethal
chaos, improbably good natured and
steadfastly brave.
The soldiers’ headquarters is the former
Azimiya Palace. The bombed-out palace,
complete with swimming pool and putting
greens, provides a surreal backdrop to the
soldiers’ stories.
ELEVEN murders in 11 months has the
city of New York worried.
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With a serial killer on the loose, the
Mayor of New York Eamon Flynn reinstates the only man he believes can find
the killer — Nick Starky (Kevin Kline).
A scandal forced Nick to leave the force,
but the killer has driven the police to take
him back and solve the murders.
Starring Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon,
Danny Aiello and Rod Steiger The January
Man is Seven Central’s midday movie at
11.30am.
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DREAMS come true on tonight’s episode
of Neighbours on Imparja at 5pm as Katya
finally finds her feet as a guardian.
Janelle and Kim wonder about their
‘‘real’’ daughter and Zeke refuses to explain
his bad behaviour.
Meanwhile Stingray pushes Rachel away
and Janelle’s dream comes true; she is
appearing on Rove, but will things go to
plan?
The show stars Stefan Dennis, Natalie
Bassingthwaite and Alan Fletcher.
New Message Stick host Aden Ridgeway with some young fans.
Pollie in host role
and I’m pleased to become part of the ABC
team.
‘‘There are lots of good stories out there
and I want to make sure I’m part of the
Ridgeway is best known for being Aust- process of getting Australians to learn
ralia’s second indigenous senator (six about them.
years in the Australian Senate) and as a
‘‘These are important stories about indimember of the Democrat Party (three genous identity and a way of life about the
years as Deputy Leader).
‘other Australian’, which we should all
He replaces former Message Stick host share in and be proud of.’’
Rachael Maza.
The executive producer of ABC TV’s
Ridgeway said he was delighted to be indigenous programs unit David Jowsey
joining Message Stick as the new host.
said Ridgeway was a high profile indigenHe said: ‘‘This is an exciting opportunity ous leader and role model, with a signifi-
FORMER Aboriginal Democrat Senator
Aden Ridgeway has signed on as the new
host of ABC’s Message Stick program.
cant reputation as an excellent communicator.
He said: ‘‘We are very pleased to be
welcoming him to Message Stick to present
programs
created
by
indigenous
filmmakers.’’
Message Stick aimed to communicate
the joys and challenges of contemporary
indigenous life through profiles, comedies,
culture and topical issues, he said.
Aden Ridgeway will host his first Message Stick program on Friday, July 7.
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KITCHENS, bathrooms, colours and
TONIGHT sees the series return of the
CATCH the final episode of the political
FROM successful marketing executive
hottest home design trends are caught in world’s favourite nanny Super Nanny.
memoir The Alan Clark Diaries on ABC at to crack addict, writer Lee Stringer talks
an exclusive sneak peek on Better Homes
with Andrew Denton on Enough Rope on
Super Nanny Jo Frost is back to help 8.30pm tonight.
and Gardens on Seven Central at 7.30pm. both parents and children return to living
Adapted from Clark’s best-selling and ABC at 9.35pm.
controversial diaries, the final episode sees
Clark in the grip of a hopeless affair.
Lovesick, Clark’s relationship with his
wife Jane — played by Jenny Agutter — is
crumbling under the strain.
He is also convinced that his political
career is on the descent. It is decision time:
Nanny Stay or go?
He goes.
Also featured will be 10 best roses and the a happy family life.
perfect Mother’s Day gift — a dark chocViewers around the world have seen Jo
olate torte.
work her magic on the naughtiest chilLearn all the best tips and tricks on how dren, from tanty toddlers through to the
to make cut-flowers really last, keep citrus terrible twos and the warring tribes of
siblings.
healthy and grow your own broad beans.
Better Homes and Gardens also gives
handy hints on how to beat garden snails.
Tonight’s episode of Super
screens on Imparja at 7.30pm.
Writer of two acclaimed memoirs, Grand
Central Winter and Sleepaway School
Stringer used the pencil he ran through his
crack pipe to write a story from his home —
a platform in Grand Central railway terminal.
Writing soon become Stringer’s drug, and
he was approached by a publishing offering
a $3,000 advance.
Target nears for
Bendigo backers
Answering age-old query
BUSINESS or a
hobby? It’s an age-old
question.
Whether it be the
little art and craft studio set up in the back
shed
or
providing
gardening services to
the locals, each year
many Australians provide goods or services
from and around their
homes, often in return
for cash.
As we rapidly come to
the end of another financial year it may be
worth reviewing your
tax position in respect
of these ventures.
You may have to consider whether this little
operation is merely a
hobby or really a small
business that should be
reported in your tax
return.
Four key factors in
determining whether a
business is being carried are:
Profitability: Profit
is a strong indication of
the presence of a business but the lack of
profit does not necessarily preclude this.
Size: There is a direct relationship be-
tween the scale of the
operation and the likelihood it will be considered a business.
Effort: Substantial
and regular time and
effort would generally
indicate a business activity.
Records: If proper
business records are
kept, along with evidence of planning and
business systems, this
is a strong indication
that a business exists.
If you believe your
operation meets the
above criteria, the result could significantly
impact on your tax position.
A large profit from
your venture could result in a significant increase in your tax liability.
The fact that you
make a loss does not
necessarily mean it
qualifies as a business,
although you will need
to ensure that one of
the
non-commercial
business loss tests can
be met before you
claim the deduction.
This article is of a
general nature only
and is not intended to
be relied upon as specific professional advice.
Tanya Kirker is the
principal of Horwath
Alice Springs, chartered accountants and
business advisors.
FreightLink has established itself as the
major provider of general freight services between Adelaide and
Darwin.
Since January 2005,
FreightLink has been
moving fuel products.
More than 85 per cent of
the
general
freight
market on the corridor
is now on rail.
‘‘It will also give the
development manager
the opportunity to
meet the people inRosemary Wiese
volved with setting up
Once the $600,000 the branch in Central
pledge
target
was Australia.’’
reached there would be
● Ms
Wiese
was
a feasibility study to
determine how much awarded the 2005 Top
Business
banking business lo- MYOB
cals would be prepared Managment Software
Sales for the NT in
Ms Wiese said now to bring across.
Perth last week.
all people had to do was
get their pledges in.
Ms Wiese said she
was pleased with her
She said: ‘‘What we
are urging people now
Eventually pledges award.
is to complete pledges. will be transferred into
She said: ‘‘I am really
‘‘Those who have share holdings.
impressed — I have my
pledges that are not
A Family Fun Day own gold Logie.
complete, please com‘‘I’m chuffed because
plete them and get will be held on Sunday
them is so we can go to May 28 at the Anzac it was the first conferthe next stage.’’
Oval from 1pm.
ence for the year.’’
Pledges
Indigenous aid
THE Department of
Business, Economic
and Regional Development through its Indigenous Business and
Industry
Services
(IBIS) is here to help
indigenous
Territorians succeed in business.
If you are indigenous and want to talk to
someone about how to
start a new business or
developing your current business, then
IBIS are the team for
you.
What does IBIS do?
❏ Identify opportunities for jobs and business for indigenous
people
❏ Encourage
indigenous people to take
up opportunities for
enterprise
development
❏ Identify and remove barriers to indigenous people taking
up opportunities and
providing
ongoing
support
❏ Maximise opportunities for indigenous
engagement in major
Territory projects
How does IBIS do it?
❏ Identify
community-based, enterprise and business
interests
❏ Provide start-up
information to potential business developers
❏ Discuss project details to provide officebase specialists with
information to assess
proposals
❏ Provide information on assistance and
funding sources
❏ Arrange for department assistance
from experts
❏ Maintain contact
and follow up on project developments
IBIS activities related to mining
Services
Delivering services
that facilitate access
to land
IBIS facilitates access to land for the
Northern
Territory
Geological
Survey
(NTGS) to gather geoscientific data and information.
They do this by actively consulting with
all stakeholders — the
community, indigenous people and their
representative bodies.
Many indigenous people are working in
business and industry.
IBIS also provides
information,
advice
and
resources
to
explorers and miners
about land access in
the Territory, cross
cultural matters and
the most appropriate
and effective presentation techniques.
Promoting mineral
and energy resource
opportunities
IBIS provides unbiased community education and knowledge
building
programs about exploration or mining
activity occurring in
the Territory.
Using hands-on resources the concepts,
techniques and impacts of these activities are explained to
help indigenous land-
owners
make
informed
decisions
about resource development and economic
enterprise on their
country.
IBIS provides a secretariat service to the
indigenous
Mining
and Enterprise Task
Force (IMETF) a well
respected represented
informal organisation
dedicated to increasing and improving indigenous employment
and contracting opportunities in industry, with a major focus
on mining.
● To find out more
about how IBIS can
assist you visit the
website
www.nt.gov.au/business
or
email
[email protected]
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FreightLink Pty Ltd
wants to expand its
business opportunities
but needs a capital injection to do so.
Their offer is for a
long
term strategic
partner
to
invest
$360 million
in
exchange for a shareholding. The move aims to
position the company
on a long term growth
plan to further develop
business on the Adelaide to Darwin corridor
and opportunities interstate.
FreightLink’s
CEO
John Fullerton said the
providing
transport
services.’’
Mr Fullerton said the
funding injection would
be used to retire existing debt and position
the company for future
growth.
He said: ‘‘Quality rail
assets in Australian are
highly regarded for
their strategic value.’’
FreightLink started
haulage of bulk manganese ore from the OM
mine at Bootu Creek,
120km north of Tennant Creek, to Darwin
for export.
The long term contract with OM is the first
of many FreightLink
hopes to secure with the
mining industry in the
NT and SA.
Since starting operations in January 2004,
She said: ‘‘After six
months we are more
than three-quarters of
the way to our $600,000
target and two thirds
of
the
way
with
people.’’
‘‘There are no two
ways about it. We hit
that target in six
months, so we’re running on track.’’
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Adelaide to Darwin
rail operator Freightlink
is looking for a business
partner.
company was now recognised as an established rail freight business providing high
quality services to an
expanding
customer
base of leading Australian and international
companies.
He said: ‘‘The new
equity we announced
will
position
FreightLink to capture
significant growth in
the future, especially
from the haulage of
bulk minerals for export and to participate
in new opportunities
across the interstate
network.
‘‘The operations of
FreightLink and Asia
Pacific Transport Pty
Ltd will be merge into a
single holding company
operating the track and
Ms Wiese said: ‘‘The
idea is that people can
come along, bring the
family out for a bit of
fun and ask any questions they have about
the bank.
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By CHELSEA ROGERS
Vice chair and marketing officer for the
Alice Springs Bendigo
Bank branch Rosemary Wiese said Alice
Springs is only $280,000
away from its target.
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
Rail haulier in
funding move
A Bendigo Bank development
manager
will be on hand to answer questions.
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FreightLink is seeking $360million to boost its business operations.
EFFORTS to bring a
community bank to Alice Springs are running
on track.
The 1966 Silver Shadow Rolls Royce adds quality to any experience from Rolls Royce
Hire something to treasure.
Service with quality touch
THERE is an experience
in style available in Alice
Springs with Peter and Joan
Wright operating their business Rolls Royce Hire.
PUB: CADV
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
A 1966 Silver Shadow can
be hired to go wherever
desired for a special day.
The Rolls Royce is available for a number of special
occasions from weddings to
a never-to-be-forgotten picnic experience.
Service is what Rolls
Royce Hire is all about.
For the romantics, why
not experience a weekend of
pampering, relaxation and
enjoy a Rolls Royce sunset
experience?
Why not invite a special
someone to a night they will
never forget?
Rolls Royce Hire can surprise a loved one by arranging for them to be met at the
airport or Ghan, then treating them to a ride around
Alice Springs before being
dropped off at a chosen
destination.
Mr Wright said: ‘‘Experience our special journeys as
part of a celebration in style.
‘‘Service is what our business is about. All our experiences are served with silver
service, dating back more
than 200 years from my
family home in England.
‘‘We have designed our
service to give that elegant
style and personal service.
‘‘Ring us and we can discuss personal requirements
for that special occasion.’’
There is a uniformed
chauffeur
available
for
when the Silver Shadow is
used for weddings, formals,
birthdays,
anniversaries,
proposals, picnics, going to
the races or a special sunset
or sunrise experience.
Contact Rolls Royce Hire
on 0419 805 354 or check out
rollsroycehire.bigpondhosting.com
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David Aspinall with one of the custom-built trailers that are designed and made at
Aspinall Engineering in Kennett Court.
Designing unique trailers
It also makes custom-built trailers ranging in size from a small 6x4 trailer up to
large machinery floats.
Aspinall Engineering also offers full reIn a Territory first, the Alice Springs pairs and servicing for trailers and can fold
owned-and-operated business now offers flashing and cut materials to size and a
made-to-order fifth-wheelers and trailers. variety of on-site work including welding
For the past 12 years Aspinall Engineer- and repairs.
ing has tackled a variety of custom-made
All facets of lathe work, drilling, boring
jobs for the growing trades industry in and and milling can also be done in the fully
around the town.
equipped workshop in Kennett Court.
It is now looking to build fifth-wheeler
Whether it is steel, aluminium or any
trailer
packages
to
suit
Toyota other metal, Aspinall Engineering is the
Landcruisers and Nissan Patrols.
professional for general fabrication.
For more details call into the office at 23
Aspinall Engineering continues to specialise in custom-made trays to suit utility Kennett Court or contact the friendly team
vehicles or trucks, water and fuel tanks, ute at Aspinall Engineering by phoning
8952 7661.
canopies and tipper bodies.
STEEL’S versatility is put to good use
with a custom-built fifth-wheeler or lowloader from Aspinall Engineering.
A professional finish
can improve strength
WHEN it comes to providing a professional finish
every time, the team at Alice
Powder Coating does not
muck around.
No job is too big or too
small for the locally ownedand-operated business.
Combining powder manufacturing technology and
the science of electrostatics
with the latest in stoving
designs, powder coating
leaves a tough, hard and
durable finish.
Variety
The team at Alice Powder Coating, at 23 Kidman Street,
Greg Taylor, Frank Loehr, Damien Trill, Karen
Burgemeister and Doug Peers can provide a professional finish to most items.
THE latest and greatest in ‘‘plug and play’’
car audio is available at
Topgear Car and 4WD
Centre.
The popularity of
Apple Ipod and other
portable media devices
has spawned a new generation of JVC and Alpine car sound systems.
With the focus on
connectability,
many
in-car CD tuners will
now play MP3 CDs as
well as featuring USB
and auxiliary input
jacks that offer direct
connection between the
media storage device,
and the car stereo.
This allows the CD
tuner to control the
ipod directly, simultanIan Johnson with some of the quality products available from
eously charging it.
Topgear now offers Topgear Car and 4WD Centre on the north Stuart Highway.
packages including either 2GB or 30GB of ARB 4X4 accessories, Old Man Emu
ipods and units like the JVC KDG725, suspension, Waeco refrigeration and much
featuring a USB memory slot for easy plug more.
and play listening.
Drop by and see Ian and Lyn Johnson, or
For any in-car entertainment needs call a member of the friendly staff at Topgear
in and see the team at Topgear Car and Car and 4WD Centre on the corner of Hele
4WD Centre.
Crescent and Stuart Highway.
Topgear is also the Central Australian
Give Topgear a call about the great deals
agent for the extensive and reliable range available on 8953 0572.
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Get plugged into all
the latest top gear
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Alice Powder Coating
gives a professional finish to
This service is suitable for domestic and industrial proswimming
pools,
truck jects.
trailers and graffiti removal
For more information,
There is a huge range of and other large on-site jobs.
phone the friendly team at
colours available including
The team can abrasive- Alice Powder Coating on
gloss, semi-gloss, satin plus
antique in gold, silver and blast fibreglass, steel and 8952 8009 or call into 23
copper.
aluminium and ensure the Kidman Street.
Ute trays, trailers, furniture, bike frames, and motor
sport chassis can all be powder coated or decorated.
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job is done as soon as possible.
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
Alice Powder Coating also
has a mobile compressor for
sand blasting roads, concrete, paths and driveways.
PUB: CADV
In
the
fully-equipped
Kidman Street workshop,
staff can blast and powder
coat a huge variety of items
including motorbike parts,
frames, bullbars and roofracks.
PUB: CADV
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
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DEATHS
BIRTHS
PSYCHIC & NEW AGE
Graham William Clark
MOTHER Talina, father
Jade, great job on bringing
little Mia (Noodlette) into the
world. Congratulations Rod,
Jayne, Jake.
CLAIRVOYANT, 18 years experience, London reputation. Please phone Kathy on
0419 846 342.
‘‘Nicko’’
PUBLIC NOTICES
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1012836v2
rd
1045710v3
Graham William Clark
To my Pop
A little corner of my heart
is set aside for you,
As long as life and memories last
I will always remember you.
Timmy
No matter how my life may change,
or whatever I may do,
I’ll never forget the precious years,
the ones I spent with you.
Matthew
If I could have my dearest wish,
and all the treasures too,
and pick from heaven what I may,
I’d always ask for you.
Aaron
The laughs, the smiles, the kindness,
in the way that only you could show,
is what I love about you Pop,
and why I miss you so.
Jake
I have lots of special memories
of my life when you were here,
and I know you’ll be looking out for me
as though you’re standing near.
Brett
Thanks for being a great Pop
and for loving us without favour.
God broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best.
1045314v4
CLARK, Graham (Nicko).
Dearly missed Pop and
Grandpop. As you always
told me, never worry, worry
until worry worries you.
Scott, Jo, Bevan and
Tamsin.
1035815v1
CLARK, Graham William.
19/10/28 to 03/05/06. Our
dearest Father, Father-in-law
and Poppy, gone from our
lives, but not from our
hearts, the memories are
endless, a life time of stories.
Rest in Peace. Jackie, Garry,
and Jorden.
ELLIS, Inga
Late of Alice Springs.
Passed away in
Rockhampton, Queensland,
on 5th May 2006.
Aged 80 years.
Privately cremated.
Fitzroy Funerals (QFDA)
Rockhampton.
Phone (07) 4922 5422.
FUNERAL NOTICES
Graham William CLARK
‘‘Nicko’’
A graveside Funeral for Nicko will be held
at 11am on Wednesday 10th May 2006
at the Alice Springs Garden Cemetery.
Centre Funeral Services
Member Australian Funeral Directors Assoc.
Phone 8952 2953
1043853v1
BIRTHDAYS
SERVICES
Happy 21st
Birthday
CAR Carrying Alice Springs
to Adelaide, Darwin and
beyond. Contact 8988 5560
or 0429 437 483. Very competitive rates.
1056315V1
Jessica
Love from Mum,
Dad, Egan, Ayla,
Emily, Imbana and
Shai.
1065938v3
Jarrad
18 at last!
ALICE EXTREME LAWNS
Gardening Service
★ Lawnmowing ★
★ Brush cutting ★
★ Tree trimming ★
★ Rubbish removal ★
★ Green waste recycling ★
★ Gutter cleaning ★
★ Weed spraying ★
★ Bobcat hire ★
★ Tipper truck hire ★
★ Yard clean up ★
★ Delivery of mulch and
garden supplies ★
No job too big or small!
Ring for a free no
obligation quote.
Darren
0408 528 557
1024843v3
LOST &
FOUND
REWARD lost from cinema,
on Sunday 7th May between
3.30pm and 5.30pm, orange
GT Zone 20‘‘ freestyle BMX
bike. Phone 0438 536 523.
1006207v2
Teal
Stephen Bennett
to Kirrily and
Wayne Bennett
(nee Moran)
Born 22nd April
8lbs 2oz at King
Edwards Hospital Perth.
1020164v1
‘Welcome to the world
little man’
Josh and Clare
are happy to announce
the arrival of
Leo Geoffrey King
Born Friday 28th April
2006.
Thanks to Dr Hughes
and crew. Special
thanks to Stacey and
Joy in the Labour Ward.
Love from Mum,
Dad, Malcolm,
Pirrenee, Truder,
Uncle Ray, Shelly
and Steve.
1053459v4
1083075v5
1029032v14
CLASSIFIEDS Hotline.
Phone: 8950 9700
1030345v13
Monty the Jack
Russell Terrier is
missing. Please call
Meredith
0418 805 235.
1012200v5
PERSONALS
1012957v2
MARIANNE. Have a great
day and I promise to cook
dinner tonight. All my love
Graham.
1002761v2
PUBLIC Notices to advertise
your coming event.
(Mal/Uncle Mal)
To our dearly-loved and missed brother,
uncle and brother-in-law.
It seems like yesterday that you left us.
We can wipe away the tears, but never the pain and
heartache that we feel on this sad day.
You are forever in our thoughts and our hearts.
Until we meet again, Love you,
Frank, Shell, Frank Jnr, Anthony, Karina,
Kurty and Becky. xoxoxo
WISH a loved one ‘‘Happy
Birthday’’ with a Classifieds
Birthday Special - 1 column
by 8cm for $48.55. A photo
can be included at no extra
cost.
1029547v17
FOR casual encounters,
meet new guys or girls 18
plus in your area. Text:
Fling23 to 1990 3330. $2.00
standard rate.
1012061V1
MEET May May and Yoko,
new to Australia. I send
pictures. Text Yoko2 to 1970
9090 $2 message.
1007926V1
SPEED dating via SMS text
NT2 1990 3330. $2.00 standard rate.
1012206V1
Do you want to be part of Australia’s Greatest Desert Race?
Finke Desert Race needs volunteers in all areas. Come along
to the Long Tan Bar at the RSL Club on Wednesday 10th May
2006 from 6.30pm and find out how to become involved.
Past, present and future volunteers are welcome.
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1002637v4
ASPINALL Bob. It is now 7
years since you left us. The
memories of the love and life
we shared are there and
always will be. Love Mabs
and our children Karen,
Debbie, Robert, Damien and
their families.
BERGER May 23/8/2003.
As birthdays come and go,
you are no longer here to
celebrate yours (10/5/1932)
but I shall remember it with
the flowers of memories and
the presents of those memories. A day spent in
thoughts of you will etch my
heart with your name. With
love always your son Aaron.
BIRTHS
It’s a Boy!
KENNY, Malcolm
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1022256v2
BIRTHS
IN MEMORIAM
1015954v2
GENERAL
MEETINGS
8-BALL. A Special General
Meeting of the Alice Springs
8-Ball Association will be
held on Sunday 28th May
2006 at 12 noon at Federal
Sports Club to ratify the new
Constitution. All members
are urged to attend. Copies
of the new Constitution available to members on request.
1000886v2
FOR HIRE
MOBILE coolrooms. Freezer
and coolrooms for hire.
Phone 8952 1712. Country
Coolrooms & Hire.
1055680v3
ADVERTISE in the classies!
1029417v22
WANTED
LIFE
Drawing
Models.
Models required for life
drawing classes at Charles
Darwin University. A sense
of making a pose or dance
and yoga helpful. Thursday
morning and evening. Call
Suzi Henry on 8959 5227.
1066921v1
To achieve or
avoid pregnancy.
Community Health
Centre
Alice Springs
Thursday 11th May
3-YEAR-OLD Kindy at the
Toy Library has vacancies.
Enrol now and receive a 10%
discount on a full Toy Library
membership. Ph 8952 6720.
Shop 8, Diarama Village,
Alice Springs.
1011796v1
GILLEN Takeaway, Monday
to Friday 7am - 8pm. Handmade pies, Gillen Crackers,
hamburgers, 1 fish and
chips $6.50, 2 fish and chips
$12. Smoko van available.
Ring for enquiries or for
phone orders 8952 5004.
1035712v1
POSITIONS
VACANT
PUBLIC
NOTICES
for appointments
ring 1800 812 722 or
0428 396 354.
TYREFITTER must have NT
NOTICE OF
INTENDED APPLICATION
FOR PROBATE
In the Supreme Court
of the Northern Territory
of Australia.
After fourteen (14) days from
publication of this notice an
Application for Probate of
the Will dated 17th day of
May 2005 of BARRY
RAYMOND BOHNING late
of 39 Giles Street, Alice
Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia will be
made by JOHN HENRY
BOHNING.
Creditors are required to
send particulars of their
claims upon the estate of the
deceased to Messrs Povey
Stirk, Lawyers and Notaries,
of 1st Floor 8 Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs, NT,
0871. Ref: 60028.
1013087v3
CENTRALIAN ADVOCATE
is on sale at our office at
2 Gap Road, Alice Springs.
1027686v13
(After hours available)
1015855v6
Quiz Night
Driver’s Licence and experience. Local preferred. References and truck experience
an
advantage.
Ph
8952 1257.
1059372v1
This Sat
SHOP assistant and sandwich maker. Early start, 25
hours pw, must be reliable,
neat and tidy, phone
8953 0390.
$10ea
@ DYMOCKS
Tables of 8
NIGHT Auditor - full time
position,
Aurora
Alice
Springs. Please apply in
person to 11 Leichhardt Tce
or fax resumé to 8950 6620
or
email:
operations@
aas.auroraresorts.com.au
St Philip’s College
7 - 7.30pm
1004824v2
404502/06
3 Battalion RAR
Korea 1952-53
Passed away Wednesday 3rd May 2006
Aged 77 years.
Loved husband of Valma (dec).
Dearly loved father of Paula, Mark, Jackie,
Graham, Vivienne & Narda.
Father-in-Law of Gary & Helen.
Devoted and much loved Pop of Scott & Jo,
Shannon & Roger, Daniel, Matthew, Brett, Jake,
Ryan, Arphila, Timothy, Jorden & Aaron.
Dearly loved Great Grand Pop of Rhiannon,
Skye, Nicholas, Bevan & Tamsyn.
Although you can’t be with us
to share our lives today,
in our hearts and in our thoughts
is where you’ll always stay.
You were one of a kind Dad
A loving, caring, gentle man.
Your suffering is over and you are at peace now.
The footprints you left across our hearts
will be forever embedded in our souls.
Love you always,
Paula, Mark, Graham, Vivienne & Narda.
MEET Evonne Goolagong at
The Red Centre Tennis
Academy, Sat night May
13th. Only $10 adults, kids
free, includes BBQ, social
tennis and chat with this
tennis great! Ph 8953 2538,
Association fundraiser.
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JUNIOR Trades Assistant
required for busy auto electrical workshop. Must have
licence, honest and be prepared to work. Phone
8953 0800 for interview.
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BLUEGRASS Restaurant.
Positions exist for experienced Prep-Chef/Cook and
experienced Wait Staff.
Phone 8955 5188 after 4pm.
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POSITIONS VACANT
POSITIONS VACANT
POSITIONS VACANT
Receptionist/
Administration
6 3 2 57 6 ( ' , 72 5
We are looking for a bright,
friendly individual to join our
professional team!
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As our Receptionist/Administration you will
need to have first class customer service skills.
We are therefore looking for someone who:
● Has a vibrant personality
● Is well-presented with outstanding
communication skills
● Has strong attention to detail
● Has sound computer knowledge
● Has the ability to perform administrative
tasks
This is a full-time position with above award
wages.
Send your resumé to:
The Manager
Frampton First National
PO Box 182
Alice Springs NT 0871
or email: [email protected]
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Sales Assistant
A position is available for an enthusiastic
and motivated Sales Assistant to work in our
busy hardware store. This is a full-time
position and involves some weekend work.
If you are interested in joining our team,
send your resumé to:
Attn Helen Osborne
Big O Pty Ltd
PO Box 3296, Alice Springs, NT 0871
1013143v3
Alice Springs
Memorial Club
requires a
RECEPTIONIST
Expressions of interest are invited from a friendly,
customer service orientated person to fill this
permanent part time position of 23.25 hours per
week.
This position involves working the following hours:
4.30pm to 8.45pm Wednesday
4.30pm to 9.15pm Thursday and Friday
4pm to 9.15pm Saturday
4pm to 8.15pm Sunday
The successful applicant needs to be computer
literate, must have money handling experience and
able to work independently. Above award wages
apply.
Send your resumé to the Manager on email
[email protected] or fax to 8952 4393
or hand deliver at our office 200-203 Todd Street,
Alice Springs.
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Cabinetmakers and General Carpenters
Operations Manager
This company requires the services of a suitably qualified
person to fill the following position. Own hand tools and
driver’s licence are required.
‘‘General Maintenance Carpenter’’
Campbells Wholesale (Campbells) a division of Metcash Trading Limited,
has a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the team
based at Independent Grocers, Alice Springs as an Operations Manager.
Please phone Clint Fuller on 0418 898 354 or 8952 4835 to
arrange an interview.
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The position will be responsible for executing agreed Distribution Operational strategies to achieve or
exceed the budgeted expenses and to exceed customer expectations of service. Key responsibilities
include cost control, ensuring warehouse productivity, people management, implementation of change
and customer service performance.
The successful candidate will have a background in warehouse operations and logistics as well as
knowledge of EEO, OH&S and HACCP regulations. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel &
Outlook are required together with a good ability to negotiate.
Please send your application accompanied by a cover letter addressing
the selection criteria, resume and contact details of two confidential
referees to: [email protected] by 12 May 2006.
w w w. m e t c a s h . c o m
There presently exists two (2) vacancies with
the above Corporation for suitably qualified
persons to fill the positions of ’Bringing Them
Home’ Counsellors. The main duties to the
positions will be providing counselling support
and assistance to Indigenous family members
of their extended families who are directly or
indirectly affected by past ‘forceful removal’
practices.
The Kalkadoon Aboriginal Society House
(KASH) is a federally funded program, and
operates as an Indigenous Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre that includes on-site Residential
Services. The Organisation’s primary role is to
assist Indigenous people and others, to
overcome dependency and addiction to prolonged alcohol abuse or dependency.
Interested persons wishing to apply can
obtain a job description and selection criteria
by contacting Ms. Virginia Mayo on
(07) 4743 5825 or by email to:
[email protected].
Administration/Secretary
MG Electrical Services require a Secretary to join
their administration team.
● Must have some experience in bookkeeping - we
use the QuickBooks package;
● Must have good phone manners;
● Must have skills with written and oral
communication and general office duties;
● We are prepared to teach but must have some
knowledge of accounts payable and
receivable.
Please submit your application by post to:
PO Box 903
Alice Springs NT 0871
or
Fax (08) 8955 5861
This position is 35 to 40 hours per week. The salary
can be talked about during the interview.
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Applications close at 5pm, Monday 29th May
2006, and no late applications will be
considered.
Approx 18-28 hours per week.
Flexible hours.
Need to have:
● A good phone manner
● Willingness to learn new programs
● Ability to work well with others
● Commitment to the job
Hours are casual but not the job - lots to learn!
Bring your resumé in to:
Goodman Fielder/Stuart Bakery
42 Elder Street, Alice Springs
(Next door to Desert Dwellers)
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WORK WANTED
HANDYMAN specialising in
fence and shed erection,
maintenance of taps, doors,
lights and gardens. Call
Darren on 0428 182 917.
1035678v1
TIRED of cleaning your
house? Why not let someone wlse clean it for you?
Call 0427 395 331.
1046657v1
EXPERIENCED DEALERS
SKYCITY Darwin has opportunities for motivated, team
players who are dedicated to achieving customer service
excellence within our Gaming Department.
If you are currently employed as a Dealer in a casino then we
would like to hear from you! We have a need for experienced
Dealers able to deal at least two major games. Experience in
Blackjack, Baccarat and Roulette is highly desirable.
The successful applicants will have impeccable presentation
and grooming and the ability to work shift work.
SKYCITY Darwin offers excellent working conditions including car parking, free meals whilst on duty and fully laundered
uniforms.
If you are interested, please forward your resumé to:
The Human Resources Department
PO Box 3846, Darwin, NT 0801
Fax (08) 8946 9731
Please note, some workplace areas within the SKYCITY
Darwin are a smoking environment.
For this and other job opportunities visit
www.skycitydarwin.com.au
STUART BAKERY
Administration/Data Entry
FOR SALE
AAA Firewood, ironwood,
cut and split to size. Free
delivery. Ph 0438 815 838.
1026983v2
AV
receiver
Yamaha
RXV2300 6.1x110 watts, as
new, packed with features,
$1000. Phone 0400 145 084.
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Sales Position
Full-time
Busy local Alice Springs company is seeking a
reliable, motivated Salesperson. We are looking
for someone who:
● Has good communication skills
● Has sound computer knowledge
● Steel industry experience desirable
Above award wages with car offered. Enquiries
and applications to:
PO Box 2880
Alice Springs, NT 0871
Phone: 8953 4888
Fax: 8953 5988
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DESKS 7x4 trailer barstools
bookcases pine logs clothes
dryer foam mattress bi-fold
tables computer wardrobes
0413 729 514.
1008517v1
FIREWOOD for sale. Dry
only, deliveries, sold by
weight. Get in early. 13
Kidman Street. Tree lopping
service
also.
Phone
0411 669 949 or 8955 5501
or 0408 973 576.
1014049v2
LEAVING town, must sell,
1984 VK Commodore V8
$3500. 3 x 1 x 1.5’ fish tank
and accessories $350 horse
bridle $100. 0432 939 180.
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CARE WORKERS WANTED
CHEF/COOK
We have a permanent position available for a
mature person to work in our busy Club Bistro.
This is a salary position and does involve
weekend work. Send resumé to:
Gillen Club
General Manager
PO Box 1111, Alice Springs, NT 0871
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QUEEN size bed ensemble
$350 ono. Ph 0413 503 358.
Care workers are needed to provide quality homecare
services to the frail, aged and younger people with
disabilities in their own homes throughout Alice Springs.
The position would be suitable for someone looking for part
time work; hours are flexible, evenings and weekend work
available. Carers will be employed on a casual basis.
Successful applicants must have reliable transport, be
willing to undergo a police check and hold or be willing to
obtain a first aid certificate.
For further enquiries and a copy of the position description
please call Robyn Pollard on 8952 3348.
1035820v3
YAMAHA YZF450, 2004
model, hot wheels sticker kit
Barret muffler, Pro tapers,
new tyres, excellent condition, regularly serviced,
$6500. Phone 0439 504 661.
1066254v1
MAY Madness Sale at Mad
Harry’s. 20% off all photo
frames and framed prints
this week at Mad Harry’s.
The perfect Mother’s Day
present!!
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SIMPSON Esprite 650 large
fully automatic washing machine.
$250.
Phone
8952 6967.
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ACCOMMODATION
AVAILABLE
1042487v3
KANGAROO Creek corner
TV unit, near new $600. Gas
heater, Rinnai convector
$500.
Call
Debbie
0419 895 243.
LIGHTS Are Us sale 15%
discount off all stock from 8th
May to 13th May. Happy
Mothers Day on 14th May.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly
person to work as a Medical Receptionist.
A willingness to learn and the ability to work
as a team member is essential.
The position involves a variety of clerical and
other duties.
Please telephone 8952 5190 for further
information.
LP records for sale plus
CDs, DVDs, videos at 3
Morehead St all week. Call
8955 0665.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons
are encouraged to apply.
Medical Receptionist
FOR SALE
1018929v3
LP gas space heater, 4
burner electric fan, exc cond
$400. Honda generator,
4KVA $600. Nikon camera
35mm with lenses $1000.
25m decorative pool fence
$600. Phone 0411 126 394.
1013563v2
NEC 30cm colour TV, remote control, 1 year old.
$100.
Phone
John
0412 697 656.
1024906v1
TWO bedroom unit for rent,
quiet area, bond $470, $185
per week. Phone 8952 6219.
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30 plus non smoker to share
3 bedroom fully furnished
house $110 pw. Phone
8952 8202.
1016622v2
MOTOR MART
HOLDEN Premier sedan
1978. 253, t-bar auto, good
condition. $3000. Phone
0438 680 412.
1001144v1
HOLDEN WB ute, 308,
p/steer, A/C, lock up cage,
regrettable sale $5500 ono.
Phone 0409 522 633.
1019799v1
MITSUBISHI 5 seater van,
A/C, b/bar, driving lights,
12/2000 model, 53,000km,
vgc $12,500 ono. Phone
8952 8202.
1010145v2
SPORT
MOTOR MART
MOTOR CYCLES
TENDERS
NISSAN
Patrol
station
wagon, 1993, ULP long
range fuel tank, extras too
many to mention. Must sell,
leaving town, $10,000 ono.
Ring Derek 0438 856 108.
DUCATI 02 model only
15,000km 944 engine with
panniers $12,000. Call Luke
0412 807 728.
1016867v2
HONDA CRF 450, 2004
model, very little use, immaculate condition, ready to
race, $7000. Contact Steven
0427 792 513.
1071775v1
WANTED any old bike or
wreck for restoration project. Phone 8953 5083.
1057277v1
YAMAHA 2005 WRF450.
Very little use, well maintained, exc cond, new
Barrett exhaust, receipts
kept. $8500. 0438 867 560.
GOVERNMENT TENDER &
CONTRACT INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT
OF CORPORATE
AND INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT
OF CORPORATE
AND
SERVICES INFORMATION SERVICES
Tenders Invited
MISCELLANEOUS
11.
31-May-2006
D06-0539 - All Centres - Management of Staff
Removals and Relocations for a Period of 36
Months
1082802v1
TATA 2000. Dual cab, 4WD
diesel, reconditioned motor,
extra spare, lights, b/bar, CD
player, excellent condition
$6500 ono. Ph 0428 771 625
or 8955 0650.
1059538v2
TOYOTA Landcruiser Sahara
1984. HJ60, genuine sale
$9000
ono.
Phone
0409 851 340.
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1008723v2
REAL ESTATE
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
GILLEN
8 Cora Crescent
One For The Builder/Removator
This home needs work. A building inspection has
been done & there are shortcomings that may
turn into a profit for the astute operator. This home
features a spacious open plan living area with
kitchen needing renovating, 4 large bedrooms all
with BIRs. Expression of intrest closes Tuesday
9th May 2006 at 4.00pm
Open: Sat 10.00 - 10.30am
Web ID: 370735
Contact: Justin O’Brien - 0401 672 998
Licensed Agents, 78 Hartley St, Alice Springs
THREE bedroom cottage,
partly furnished, access to
swimming pool, $30,000.
Phone 8952 0323 or 0411
856 916.
1002612v1
ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT
ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT
NAUGHTY adult fun: mistress, tranny, mature, S&M,
housewife, affair. Text FUN2
1970 9090 $2 message.
1012996V1
Have been away, now all
relaxed. Give me a call for
that refreshing pazaz.
You want class, you want
style, you want a smile
on your dial...
0402 034 003
(Minnie Made)
1056907v5
0402 034 003
(Minnie Made)
1056876v6
KEECHA
Honey may be sweet
but Keecha is sweeter.
Phone
0437 818 389
Private and discreet.
Visit only.
ADDRESSES - AVAILABILITY OF TENDERS
The following are addresses applicable to codes used in
the advertisement for Tenders Invited. Unless otherwise
stated tenders close at 2.00pm on the dates indicated.
All tenders not received by post or lodged at the correct
location by the nominated closing time may not be
admitted for consideration. Lowest or any tender not
necessarily accepted.
Contract and Procurement Services,
TB1
Department of Corporate and Information
Services
Ground Floor, Enterprise House, 28-30
Knuckey Street, Darwin NT
Phone: (08) 8999 1937 Fax: (08) 8999 1935
TB2
Department of Corporate and
Information Services
l st Floor, Alice Plaza Building, Cnr Parsons
Street and Todd Mall, Alice Springs NT
Phone: (08) 8951 6458 Fax: (08) 8951 6459
TB3
NT Government Building, Peko Road,
TENNANT CREEK, NT
Phone: (08) 8962 4583 Fax: (08) 8962 4600
TB4
Contract and Procurement Services
1st Floor, NT Government Centre,
First Street, Katherine NT
Phone: (08) 8973 8706 Fax: (08) 8973 8666
TB5
Contract and Procurement
Services, Department of Corporate
and Information Services
Ground Floor, Arnhem Village, Arnhem
Road, NHULUNBY NT
Phone: (08) 8987 0588 Fax: (08) 8987 0532
NOTE: Details of tenders are available via
the Contract and Procurement
Services Internet site at:
http://www.nt.gov.au/tenders
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
AND INFRASTRUCTURE
CLOSING IN ALICE SPRINGS - TB2
Documents available TB1 TB2 TB3
MINNIE
GINGER
Northern Territory Government
MINNIE MADE
0402 034 003
Has website.
All welcome to check
out for smiles.
7 days most hours.
M/r, EFT and C/c
(Yellow Pages)
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TENDERS
ANANGU PITJANTJATJARA
SERVICES ABORIGINAL
CORPORATION
Anangu Pitjantjatjara Services manages
the repair and maintenance of 400
houses in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara
Yunkunytjatjara Lands in the northwest
corner of South Australia.
We are seeking suitably qualified
individuals or organisations to carry out
housing repairs and maintenance in one
or more of the following trades:
● PLUMBING INCLUDING GASFITTING
● ELECTRICAL
● GENERAL BUILDING
Two year contracts are available from
July 2006. Short term and full time
positions including power and water
infrastructure may be negotiated.
Tenders close:
Monday 26th May 2006
For information & contract detail
contact: Bill Mansell
Phone: 0429 697 749
BUILDING
1.
17-May-2006
T06-1258A - Tennant Creek - Tennant Creek
Hospital - Fire Safety Upgrade Main Ward Block
- Ward AA3
Documents available TB2
BUILDING
2.
24-May-2006
T06-1294 - Alice Springs Region - Alice Plaza
Building - Office Modifications - Inspection on
17/05/2006 at 09:30
CIVIL
3.
10-May-2006
T06-1132 - Alice Springs, Region - Stuart’s Well
Roadhouse Service Road Extension - Inspection
any time - refer to annexure for details
4.
24-May-2006
T06-1348 - Alice Springs - Stuart Highway - Wills
to Woods Terrace - Asphalt Resurfacing
ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL
5.
24-May-2006
T06-1358 - Alice Springs Region - Strehlow
Research Centre Upgrade Emergency and Exit
lights
6.
07-Jun-2006
T06-1275 - Alice Springs Region - Repairs and
Maintenance of Fire and Smoke Detection and
Fire Sprinkler Systems for a Period of 12 Months
HYDRAULIC
7.
24-May-2006
T06-1257 - Alice Springs - Desert Knowledge
Precinct - Stage 2 External Water Main
Construction
CLOSING IN DARWIN - TB1
Documents available TB1 TB2
CLASSIFIEDS EMAIL: [email protected]
1066134v3
Documents available TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
12.
24-May-2006
D06-0391 - All Centres - Panel Contract for
Supply and delivery of catering services for
Training & Employment Programs Unit for a
Period of 12 Months
CLOSING IN TENNANT CREEK - TB3
Documents available TB1 TB2 TB3
DEMOLITION
10.
10-May-2006
T06-1216 - Tennant Creek - DPI Complex Demolition of Old Married Quarters
Memo’s
thriller
RUGBY LEAGUE
By ANDREW ALOIA
CENTRAL Memorial coach Patrick Torres
is celebrating the club’s new-found depth of
talent after the Bulls snatched victory from
Vikings at Anzac Oval on Saturday.
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE OF JUSTICE
MISCELLANEOUS
13.
24-May-2006
A06-0132 - Alice Springs Correctional Centre and
Juvenile Holding Centre - Provision of Primary
Health Care Services for a Period of 12 Months Inspection on 09/05/2006 at 10:00
14.
24-May-2006
D06-0491 - Darwin Correctional Centre and Don
Dale Juvenile Detention Centre - Provision of
Primary Health Care Services for a Period of 12
Months - Inspection on 11/05/2006 at 10:00
DEPARTMENT
OF LOCAL
HOUSING AND
DEPARTMENT
OFGOVERNMENT,
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SPORT
HOUSING AND SPORT
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
15.
17-May-2006
A06-0033 - Alice Springs - Supply and Delivery of
Medals for the 2006 Alice Springs Masters
Games
Minus inspirational captain Kelvin
Caspani, Lance Caspani, Allan Presley and
influential youngsters Joel Prudham and
Aaron Costello, the Bulls stormed home and
won 34-32.
Torres said: ‘‘I’m quite happy with what
we achieved considering they have not
played together before.
‘‘I really can’t say this is half a team
because those guys that ran out showed they
are just as capable as the others.’’
Leading 20-16 at half time, Memo was
dazed by Vikings early second-half onslaught.
The Sky Blues snared the lead through
James Green and held the Bulls at bay for
much of the second term.
Neil Siddens and Neil Jackson wrestled
Memo back into the game with nine minutes
left on the clock, blowing the score out to
30-26.
Tatters
DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL
RESOURCES,
DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL
RESOURCES,
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
AND THE ARTS& THE ARTS
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
16.
17-May-2006
D06-0362 - Darwin and Alice Springs - Supply
and Delivery of Bore Screens and Fittings for a
Period of 36 Months
OFFICE
THE COMMISSIONER
OFFICE
OF THEOF
COMMISSIONER
FOR PUBLIC FOR
EMPLOYMENT PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Documents available TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5
CONSULTANCY
17.
17-May-2006
D06-0536 - Darwin - Various - Consultancy
- Develop and deliver a Revive and Refocus pilot
program for Indigenous remote based NTPS
employees
POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Vikings speedsters Salesi Taumololo and
Joel Goldring left Central’s defence in
tatters, stealing a 32-30 lead in the final
minutes.
First-half hero Clayton Watson capped of
a stunning night with his fourth try in the
dying seconds to earn Bulls’ first 2006 win.
Despite another loss, Vikings boss
Stephen Sutton claimed the clash as a
personal triumph.
He said: ‘‘In my eyes these guys played
their hearts out.’’
Wests left little to chance on Saturday,
trouncing United 82-0.
The Dragons were boosted by the return
of five-try hero Jethro Campbell from injury
and debutant Damien Shelford who joined
from Vikings.
After letting Memo back into the game in
round one, Wests captain Davin Turner was
keen to see the Dragons prove themselves
across the park.
He said: ‘‘There is no way we will back off
— we have a premiership to win.’’
Verdi lets a
win slip away
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
18.
10-May-2006
A06-0112 - Alice Springs - Supply and Delivery of
Prisoners Meals to Alice Springs Police Station
for a Period of 36 Months
POWER AND WATER
POWER AND WATER
SOCCER
By ANDREW ALOIA
VERDI boss Giovanni Morelli was frustrated his Reds let Vikings escape with a
draw at the weekend.
MISCELLANEOUS
19.
10-May-2006
SBA00588-05 - Alice Springs - Provision of The
Removal of Waste Rubbish for a Period of 36
Months
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
20.
24-May-2006
MRA00463-05 - Alice Springs - Areyonga
- Supply of Two (2) Submersible Bore Pumps,
Electrical Cable, Flexible Discharge Column and
Associated Fittings
21.
24-May-2006
PRA00665-06 - Alice Springs - Supply of Engine
Filters and Consumables to Remote
Communities for a Period of 60 Months
CONSULTANCY
8.
24-May-2006
T06-1214 - Alice Springs - Consultancy - Alice
Springs Farms Area Floodplain Mapping
BUILDING
9.
17-May-2006
T06-1307 - Tennant Creek - Barkly & Borroloola
Areas - Period Contract - Electrical Repairs &
Maintenance on NT Government Assets for a
Period of 12 Months
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TENDERS
On
behalf:
Julalikari
Council
Aboriginal Corporation Homelands
Resource - Tennant Creek advise
Contract RAS:244 - 02/04 awarded to
Sara (NT) Pty Ltd for construction of 3
houses at Mungkarta Community.
$808,680 incl GST. For any further
details contact RAS on 8953 1231.
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CLASSIFIEDS HOTLINE 8950 9700
Down to 10 men mid-way through the
first half, Vikings clung on to claim a point
at Ross Park on Sunday.
Morelli was stunned to see his side
struggle to capitalise on the setback in the
Grand Final rematch.
He said: ‘‘A lot of players didn’t do well.
Instead of looking for passes we would hold
the ball, making mistakes and missing
chances to score.’’
Verdi were upstaged early when All
Blacks new recruit Josh Hughes pounced in
the 15th minute.
The joy was short-lived when Peter
Sallegren was sent off for kicking Reds
striker Yani Hatzimihail.
Vikings woes were compounded when
Hatzimihail converted a penalty, locking
scores 1-1 at half time.
Richard Farrell hit back for Vikings after
the break to give the reigning premiers
another sniff of victory.
Former
Vikings
midfielder
Jhana
Cowham had the final say, capitalising on a
defensive error to score Verdi’s second in
the 77th minute.
While Vikings and Verdi toughed it out
for a draw, Federal United went on a
rampage against Scorpions with a thumping 5-0 win.
Neil Rutland continued his scorching run
of form with the first hat-trick of the
season.
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SPORT
Bloods are far
from perfect
AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL
By ANDREW ALOIA
WEST
midfielder
Jason
Rosenthall says the Bloods have
been shaken by Pioneer’s soaring effort at the weekend.
PUB: CADV
The Bloods managed to hold
on to victory, downing the
Eagles 12.11 (83) to 10.6 (66).
While premier West remain
undefeated after three rounds,
the 17-point win at Traeger Park
on Saturday proved they are
susceptible.
Rosenthall admits that the
rest of the league is forcing the
Bloods to push harder.
He said: ‘‘We are aiming for a
new benchmark.
‘‘We have set that benchmark
and that is what the rest are
aiming for. Now we need to push
that bit further, that fraction
higher.’’
Injury-riddled West staved off
the Eagles early, leading 3.3 (21)
to 2.2 (14) at the first break.
Pioneer did not back off in the
second quarter.
Eagle Michael McDonald slotted the first goal of the quarter
before Rosenthall took charge.
The Bloods midfielder was in
stunning form, linking up well
with West’s defensive pairing of
Mark Bramley and Andrew
Crispe.
The Eagle resurgence was
pummelled midway through the
second period with two quick
goals from west goalsneak Gilbert Fishook.
Eagles’ defence was kept busy
in the third with Keith Durham
and Dylan Measures keeping
the pressure on the likes of Craig
Turner and Aaron Kopp.
In a scrappy affair West capitalised on Pioneer lapses midway through the third term.
Kopp said: ‘‘There was a lot of
good signs for us. In the end
their team work was more consistent.’’
While Kopp tried to quell the
Bloods surge, there was little he
could do to control West’s expansive midfield play.
A red card to Turner for ver-
bally abusing an umpire was a
late blow to the Eagles.
While injury has threatened
the Bloods, it has been fortunate
to have a handy pool of talent in
reserve to pull from.
Rosenthall said: ‘‘We have got
a lot of key players that can chop
and change and switch and fill
those positions.
‘‘This year is looking good with
more and more guys keen to step
up when needed.’’
Rovers added to Federal’s
woes, giving them their third
straight defeat.
The Blues 14.8 (92) to 11.7 (73)
win was another milestone for
the club, sealing Rovers first
CAFL clean sweep from the
under-17s to seniors in more
than two years.
Rovers overcome the struggling club kicking six goals to two
in the final quarter.
Sean Brown was brilliant for
Feds with six goals.
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
Alice’s
young
hopes
PAGE: 32
AUSSIE FOOTBALL
By ANDREW ALOIA
DESERT Rats coach
Darren Davies hopes to
tap his side’s winning
edge at the under-15
Territory football titles
in Darwin.
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The Rats will kick off
their campaign tomorrow and will be out to
emulate the success
they produced in the
under-13 titles in 2004.
Davies is convinced
his boys have recaptured their winning
appetite after finishing
third at the Secondary
Schools Titles last year.
He said: ‘‘In the
under-13s these boys
blitzed the whole thing.
There are a lot of
players from that team
playing this week.
‘‘Hopefully they are a
bit of a dream team and
can do it all again.’’
Rats captain Scott
Taylor,
vice-captin
Mitch Murray, Craig
Murray, Jayden Prior,
James Davies, Alex
Hanley, Tayte Helliwell
and Lloyd Swan will all
be lining up at their
final tilt at the crown
this week.
With memories of last
year’s one point defeat
against Darwin City in
the
semi-final
still
WORKING HARD: Lloyd Swan fires off a handball during training at
Traeger Park last night. Picture: JUSTIN SANSON
lingering,
Taylor
is
keen to claim vengeance.
Taylor is confident
the Rats can down Darwin but is still unsure
about the title holders,
Dripstone High School.
He said: ‘‘We have a
solid corridor of talls.
‘‘There are a lot of
fast players around the
ground. If we get the
ball moving we will be
quick and dangerous.’’
With the team built
on players from the successful
Sadadeen
Saints under-15 team
and Pioneer under-17s,
Taylor said the winning
feeling has been ingrained into the squad.
He said: ‘‘These boys
know what victory feels
like, they are hungry for
it.’’
Team: Cameron Johnson,
Tayte Helliwell, Scott Taylor
(C), David Miles, Warren
Thomas, Darcy Hope, Jayden
Prior, Alex Hanley, Lachlan
Sharpe, Ben Barry, Kierlan
Quan, Peter Nash, Lloyd
Swan (VC) James Ross,
Curtley Hampton, James
Davies, Reuben Parsons,
Kieren Smith, Jonathan
Heath, Mitch Murray, Henry
James,
Craig
Murray;
Coach: Darren Davies, Manager: Kevin Prior.
Centralian star returns to help bury NT
HOCKEY
By GREG DAWKINS
CENTRALIAN Donna-Lee
Patrick made a long-awaited
return to hockey yesterday,
leading to the demise of Northern Territory.
comeback from a six-month left
knee injury layoff to help the
AHL finals-week hosts beat
Territory Pearls 2-0.
Patrick, 24, who tragically
missed the Commonwealth
Games
because
of
a
misdiagnosis and required surgery in January, buried the
The Hockeyroo striker, play- Pearls with a penalty corner
ing for Adelaide Suns, made her strike in the 53rd minute.
Pearls coach Melissa Hall
marked Patrick as a danger but
a disorganised NT defence was
not up to the challenge.
Hall said: ‘‘Patrick provided
them with a lot. She was lightning quick and caused a bit of
havoc down one side.’’
Patrick showed encouraging
signs to interested spectator
and Australian coach Frank
Murray.
Big field faces challenge
to defend her women’s title
from 2005 while another entrant Imogen Smith is nationally ranked.
Hansen will be against
Gwyn Tavener-Smith and
Ken Wilyman, who are riding
individually after winning the
team title last year, while
Hans Dielacher, 50, will have
to be watched carefully.
Not asking, or expecting,
(Not a window)
Wishing all
competitors, offi cials
and volunteers a
largely successful
week with the
“Central Australian
Bike Challenge”
C M YK
The Central Australian Bike Challenge will be held at the
Telegraph Station on Saturday.
“Break a Leg”
12 Elder St Alice Springs
Ph: 8952 5588
“We wish all competitors of the Central Australian Bike
Challenge & kids races astounding success. Many thanks
to all staff & volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure
the Central Australian Bike Challenge 2006 is another
successfully exciting and challenging event.”
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People have been asked not to move bike signs
or tape on any of the tracks.
Organiser Jack Oldfield said competitors’ lives
were being put at risk when signs were moved.
He said: ‘‘Many people do it as a bit of a joke, but
what they don’t know is that these competitors are
not from around here and have little idea on how
to find their way back.’’
Last year, some riders were found 30km away in
remote bushland, which led to one international
rider suffering from extreme dehydration.
Mr Oldfield said: ‘‘These competitors are professionals who can travel 30kms away from an
area within an hour and if the tracks gets changed
it can result in extreme accidents that can be
fatal.’’
Tape and signs are removed after each stage of
the race.
Mr Oldfield said: ‘‘ We are just asking people not
move signs or tape at all during the race as it is
dangerous and risky for riders of the event.’’
The Central Australian Bike Challenge starts
on Saturday and continues through until Friday,
May 19.
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DAMAGE to the visible track markings for bike
riders has been a big problem in the previous
years for the Central Australian Bike Challenge.
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Don’t touch signs
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Organiser Jack Oldfied said
the challenge was the richest
mountain bike event in Australia.
It will have plenty of competitive racing among the 160
entries as outstanding competitors such as previous winners Chris Jongewaard and
Jaap Viergever are not riding.
Included in the field are 2005
runner up Alex Randall and
Team Scott colleague Adrian
Jackson and Aidel Lefmann
from Team Cannondale.
Another rider who will attract interest will be John
Waddell, a former Red Bull
Rampage rider who made a
career out of jumping off
buildings and cliffs on 20cm
travel bikes.
He has now taken up endurance racing.
Another rider not to be forgotten
is
Alice
Springs’
champion Daniel Johnston.
Other Centralians who are
expected to do well, and have a
chance to be on the podium
during the event, include Kym
Hansen in the veteran men
and Nicole James in the open
female category.
It will not be easy with
Katrin Van der Spiegel back
favours will be 60-year-old
John Nutter.
Oldfield expects the riders
will be about an hour quicker
overall this year due to the
cooler weather, the recent rain
compacting the soil and the
likelihood of less punctures as
there are not so many prickles
about.
The prologue will begin at
4pm on Saturday and follow
the Old Telegraph Station
river walk.
On Sunday spectators can
gather for the stage start at
the velodrome at 8am or be in
position at the end of Smith
Street, near the old abattoir,
as the riders take the dirt
crossing over the rail. The
finish will be opposite Flynn’s
Grave at about 9.50am.
There will be a good vantage
point at the YMCA on Monday at 10am before the challenge heads back to Telegraph
Station at 8am on Tuesday.
All spectators are asked to
respect private property and
not to drive or park cars on the
course.
Entries are still being accepted from local riders interested in riding the event.
Oldfield said it would not be
possible to stage the Central
Australian Bike Challenge
without the help from volunteers and support from sponsors — many Alice Springs
businesses (see below).
Phone 0438 870 389 for more
information.
Open men - Jaap Viergever.
Open women - Katrin Van der Spiegel.
Veteran men - Kym Hansen.
Veteran women - Diane Owens.
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THERE will be plenty of
vantage points for spectators
to take advantage of and see
the quality field in the 2006
Central Australian Bike Challenge.
2005 challenge champs
SPORT
Cup
winning
trainer
leaving
Alice
NETBALL
By STEVE MENZIES
TOP-SIDE Memo Rovers escaped with a 30-28 win
against West in their A-grade
clash of the Kittles Alice
Springs Netball competition
on Saturday.
PAGE: 34
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SCOREBOARD
Date: 06/05/06
Round: 3
ALBRECHT OVALTRAEGER PARK
U/9’s
Power d LionsBulldogs d Saints
U/11’s
Power d LionsSaints d Bulldogs
U/13’s
Lions d PowerSaints d Bulldogs
CRICKET
By ANDREW ALOIA
THE Imparja Cup’s future in
Alice Springs has been confirmed.
and former Alice Springs representative, Peter Lake is
glad to see the cup stay rooted
in its traditional home.
He said: ‘‘This is where it all
started between Tennant
Creek and Alice.
Northern Territory cricket
‘‘I know a lot of the other
officials revealed the national
states will be happy to see it
indigenous tournament, born stay where it is, especially
in the Red Centre, will stay put Tasmania who were the first
for at least another three team to come up for it.’’
years.
The Cup was secured after a
Territory cricket stalwart third turf wicket, at Larapinta
U/15’s Youth League
Round: 3
Premiership Season CAFL League
West d PioneerRovers d Federal
Date: 06/05/06
Round: 3
Premiership Season CAFL Reserves
Pioneer d WestRovers d Federal
Date: 05/05/06
Round: 4
Heenan Cup Under 17 CAFL
Rovers d FederalWest d Pioneer
Date: 07/05/06
Round: 2
Ngurratjuta Cup Seniors
Plenty Hwy d Western ArandaCentral Anmatjere d Ti Tree
Date: 07/05/06
Cantwell has a torn ligament in her ankle and could
miss at least three games.
Neata Glass Giants proved
too
strong
for
Federal
Bonanni and won the late
game winning 44-32 after leading 26-13 at half time.
Alice remains home to Imparja Cup
Power 16-4 d Lions 4-6Saints 14-19 d Bulldogs 0-1
Date: 06/05/06
With 15 seconds remaining,
and the next centre, West
missed a shot from almost
under the net to level the
game.
Julie Phillips was outstanding in defence for Rovers,
pulling in numerous retrieves
from almost impossible situations to save a turn over.
She also pulled in the crucial
final rebound that saw the ball
whisked forward for Aimee
Rodda to score the goal to put
the result beyond doubt.
Rovers had almost 20 more
shots than their rival.
A sickening, accidental clash
of heads in the second quarter
saw West’s Raewyn Poumako
and Rovers’ Kelsey Rodda go
to hospital with concussion.
While both went home on
Saturday night, Poumako was
still sore yesterday and probably will not play this week.
The injury to Rodda exposed Rovers problem if anything happened to its attack
players.
While the side was reorganised — Tara Everett going
from goal keeper to wing de-
fence, Lauren Mengel from
wing to centre and Hannah
Cartwright from centre to
wing attack and Carlie Martin
coming on as the keeper — it
was left short of options.
Coach Leanne Murphy kept
Katie Pickett on as goal
shooter although she was
struggling, and not just from
the typically strong defence of
Margaret Smith, and only
scored eight goals for the
game.
The pressure of winning two
games in a row proved too hot
for Sundowners Mayfields to
handle and Centralian Masters Voyages came from behind at half time to win 36-33.
Sundowners began with
Tegan Pabst, after being ill
during the week, on the
sidelines and only coming on
when Megan Cantwell was
injured in the third quarter.
But she was unable to perform to her best and Masters
won the third and final quarters to take the game.
Round: 2
Ngurratjuta Cup Under 17
Western Aranda d Plenty HwyCentral Anmatjere d Ti Tree
Oval, was promised to be installed ahead of the 2007 carnival.
While the extra wicket guarantees the tournament’s immediate future, Lake said
more should be done ensure
its longevity.
He said: ‘‘The new turf
wicket is great but only secures the Imparja Cup for
three years. What needs to be
done now is improve the
wickets we already have.
‘‘I’d say it is time we get
someone in to make sure they
are right on in the future.’’
With the Cup living on in
the Territory, Lake hopes to
see cricket officials take hold
of the opportunity and foster
more Indigenous talent.
He said: ‘‘We need to work
on the pathways of getting
community cricketers into the
Territory side. This is good for
Alice Springs and NT cricket
so we need to take advantage.’’
Norths clobber Ltyentye Apurte
NORTHS gave Alice
Springs Softball new
A-grade girls Ltyentye
Apurte a flogging at Jim
McConville Park on Saturday.
The reigning A-grade
premiers belted
newly promoted
26-4.
the
side
was devastating and we
played
an
errorless
game in the field. We
looked at this game as a
Norths boss Steve real danger.’’
Trindle was surprised
UFOs continued their
at his side’s dominance.
strong form with a 9-3
He said: ‘‘Our hitting win over Raiders.
Tiger’s plan
GOLF CLINICS
RICHMOND premiership player Michael
Bowden says a football
academy could stem a
waste of Central Australia Aboriginal talent.
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DATE: 9-MAY-2006
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● From Back Page
Keith, who these days
still rides for his wife
and is her No. 1 track
rider, arrived in the
Centre as a miner.
They were married in
1970 and five years later
earned their first great
success with Mallee
Magic winning the Alice Cup.
Vernal was Sheila’s
next winning run in
1978 at the newly
opened Pioneer Park
course.
Templeman earned
the
Arnolds
great
praise in the late 1980s
winning
two
Alice
Springs Cups (1985, ’89)
and a Darwin Cup in
1988.
It took another 12
years
before
the
Arnolds could celebrate
success in Alice Springs’
blue-ribbon event when
Le Saint won the Cup in
2001.
The 11-year-old gelding still holds a special
place in the their heart
and almost provided the
shock of their training
career, battling to finish
fourth in the Pioneer
Sprint this year.
While Le Saint is set
to be retired, the old boy
is sure to tag along
where ever the Arnolds
chase their career.
Sheila said: ‘‘He will
have to come with us
but if we find a nice
quite paddock some
where we could let him
stay.’’
Rovers
survive
fright
Bowden wants to replicate WA’s acclaimed
Clontarf
Foundation,
which has both reclaimed so many indigenous lives and enriched AFL football in
Alice Springs. Bowden
has contacted the AFL
with his plan.
SPORT
Bounce back
Duo rebound from shaky start to clinch title
TENNIS
DRAMATIC FINAL: Isaac Wardle
leaving De Nichilo to face
Ansell, whom he had lost to
RED Centre Tennis Acad- the previous three occasions.
emy’s Isaac Wardle and
De Nichilo won the decider
Domenic De Nichilo won a 6-3 to clinch victory.
Ansell and talented 11-yeardramatic premier division
Grand Final in the Centralian old Nathalie Collins were
Motors Junior Badge Compe- named the club’s most improved players for 2006.
tition.
Competition organiser Matt
Undefeated all season, their Roberts said that the close
finals dream was put in jeop- match was a fitting end to the
ardy after a shock 7-5 opening biggest junior competition
doubles loss to Roland Ah held in Alice Springs.
Chee and Matthew Ansell.
Roberts said: ‘‘The Grand
Wardle then levelled the Final didn’t go to script but
Grand Final with a tight 6-3 that’s what made it so excitsingles win against Ah Chee, ing.’’
In all, 14 divisions were decided on finals night with
many juniors experiencing
their first Grand Final win.
Incredibly, four Grand Finals had to go to count-back
after the matches were tied.
Roberts said: ‘‘It was amazing, we haven’t had four ties in
the history of the competition
let alone in one night.’’
The first occurred in division 10 where Hannah Molloy
and Jessica Proctor prevailed
after a triple count-back.
Matthew
McClure
and
Shaun Nelson required the
same in division nine before
being named premiers.
While division six only
needed two count-backs, division two needed an extra
tiebreak
with
Sandor
Guggisberg, Dean Ryan, Ben
Hurley and Martin Borgas
prevailing in a marathon.
Gavin Jones finished undefeated in the Over 40s tennis
day on Sunday.
In what is an important lead
up to the Masters Games, he
finished ahead of Terry
Knights to clinch top spot.
Anyone wishing to join the next
competition should contact Matt
Roberts on 8953 2538.
SCORECARD
Netball
Round 7
A-Grade
Centralian Masters 36 d Sundowners
Mayfields 33.
Best — Masters: S Wallace, M Hall, S
Gaynor. Sundowners: C Cleghorn, J
Woods, M Cantwell.
Memo Rovers 30 d West 28.
Bet — Rovers: T Everett, J Phillips, L
Mengel. West: M Smith, S Warner, R
Monfries.
Neata Glass Giants 44 d Federal Bonanni
32.
Best — Giants: S Mobbs, K Bennett, T
Nottle. Federal: K Ellis, J Montgomery, T
Pannell.
A Reserve
Centralian Masters 38 d Federal Bonanni
20.
Best — Masters: J Oldaker, C Douglas, M
Bland. Federal: L Saville, C Maloney, R
O’Bryon.
Neata Glass Giants 33 d All Seasons 25.
Best — Giants: E Moyses, J Bunting, A
Ritchie. Seasons: K Brennan, S
Rawnsley, P Franklin.
Memo Rovers PABs 44 d West 19.
Best — Rovers: A Pickett, R Smart, J
Walsh. West: C Payne, F Mattner, C
MacLeod.
Sundowners Hourglass 38 d Memo
Rovers Wildcats 13.
Best — Sundowners: L Nolan, E Botha, S
Cantwell. Rovers: J Swan, E Ballard, A
Kelly.
B-Grade
All Seasons 56 d Memo Rovers Galz 34.
Best — Seasons: A Savo, T Roach, J
Merrett. Rovers: B Sankey, R Anzolin, T
Ashley.
Memo Rovers ROTs 52 d Neata Glass
Giants 18.
Best — Rovers: S Mengel, E Bozich, S
Schooner. Giants: A Rogers-Ross, H
Collinson, A Falconer.
Federal 28 d Memo Rovers 26.
Best — Federal: J Dutton, C Walsh, H
Hill. Rovers: J Pringle, M Richter, S
Harris.
Sundowners Centralian Sports 41 d West
18.
Best — Sundowners: K Little, T Reid, C
Goodwin. West: S Herniman, J Legg, P
Branford.
C-Grade
Federal Demons 40 d Neata Glass Giants
33.
Best — Federal: M Griffiths, K Robinson,
A Jacobs. Giants: T Van Haaren, E
Jennings, C Ingham.
Sunnys Mobil Larapinta 44 d West 22.
Best — Sunnys: C Schwartzkopff, A
Edwards, A Coleman. West: B Roberts, P
Roberts, T Roberts.
Federal Race Motorcycles 36 d Sundowners 27.
Best — Federal: S Woodberry, F Redman,
P Richardson. Sundowners: S Watson, V
McGinness, K Ashley.
D-Grade
Golf
Taps, Tubs and Tiles Monthly Medal —
Men’s Divison 1: A MacAuslan 66, P
Phyland 67, J Sharples, K Heaver, J
Tubbenhauer 69, B Willis, T Gordon 70, B
Hosking, G Holley 71. Men’s Division 2: M
McClure, G Jakobsen 70, S Hampel 71, B
Deans 72, D Tymms, D Kachel, K King 73,
R Insch, C Haymon 74. Nearest The Pins
— 3rd hole P Buik, 5th P Pearce, 9th M
Preston, 12th A Ballard, 15th G Iggo, 18th
K Hamlin.
Veteran Golfers Club — 9 Hole Stableford
— K King c/b 21; D Evans 21; P Davis 19.
Nearest the Pin - E Mitchell.
Australian Football
Round 3
League
West
Pioneer
..
..
..
..
3.3 8.3 11.6 12.11 (83)
2.2 5.4 7.4 10.6 (66)
Tree.
Round 2
Memo 34 (C Watsons 4, S Blonde, N
Siddons, A Hill, J Bennett tries; G Close
goal) d Vikings 30 (J Green, S Taumalolo
2, J Goldring, S Sutton tries; M Prior 3
goals).
Wests 82 (J Campbell 5, S Hooper 3, D
Shelford 2, S Harre, T McGarvey, L
Packham, A Herbert tries; D Shelford 12,
R Satour 1 goals) d United 0.
Soccer
A-Grade — Vikings 2 (J Hughes, R Farrell)
drew Memo-Verdi 2 (J Cowham, Y
Hatzimihail); Federals 5 (N Rutland 3, A
McAdam 2) d Scorpions 0. B-Grade —
Federals B 4 (R Kirk 2, C Clements, E
Neblett) d Thorny Devils 1 (B Connelly);
Buckley 6 (J Tudor 2, S Pachuliez, S King,
A Giles, A Duddington) d Vikings B 1 (A
Crispe); Scorpions B 4 (S Constable 2, S
Nojima, D Hoey) d Dragons 3 (J Sorensen,
T Hoskins, M Gridley). C-Grade — Scorpions C 2 (S Synott, K Bridgeman) d
Stormbirds 0; Vikings Lightning 2 (H
Erickson, A Caporaso) d Vikings Thunder
1 (M Coles); Desert Spinach 7 (P Yates 3,
K Shulte, J Fininu, , Y Fujimoto, Own
Goal) d Bohicas 1 (P Vulk). Under 15’s —
Memo-Verdi White 6 (P McGrath 3, P
Hammond 2, S Guggisberg) d Vikings 2 (D
Jarret, L Bathern); Scorpions 12 (E
McBride 4, R Constable, S Daye, C Dos
Santos 2, R Chlanda, E Scobie) d MemoVerdi Red 1 (C Mostram). Colts — Celtic 2
(C-A Todd, F Dos Santos) d Vikings 0;
Celtic 3 (S Erickson 2, F Dos Santos) d
Memo-Verdi 1 (T Snowden); Vikings 3
(Joshua Wiles 2, S Reilly) d Memo-Verdi 0.
Under 13s — Memo Verdi White 3 d Celtic
0; Vikings 5 (M Lelliott, H Spick 2, C
Johnston) d Memo Verdi Red 1 (K
Barnes); Scorpions 8 (A McGuirk 5, F
Bindle 2, Andrew Hortin) d Girls 2 (J
Newland, M Smark). Under 11s — Scorpions White played Verdi Red Best —
Verdi: J Dick, D Bondiera, J Robinson.
Celtic played Verdi White Best — Memo:
S Loughton, S Bielefeld, S McAllan.
Celtic: H Grey, N Sauzeau-Bartels, J
Brooks. Vikings Black played Scorpions
Red Best — Vikings: D Mac Allister, D
Taylor, L Sitzler. Scorpions: A Donovan,
M Nixon, C Duguid. Under 9s — Celtic
played Memo Verdi Best — Celtic: A
Hunter, J Peters, A Coleman. Verdi: N
Arezzolo, J Bartel, M Hammond. Scorpions played Vikings Best — Scorpions: B
Mc Cormick, M Buckley, S Kidd. Vikings:
K Tohi, J Roberts, R Gaskon.
Hockey
Men — NQX Stunts 1 (N Gloede) d
Centrals 0; Sharks 5 won on forfeit over
Demons 0. Women — Federals 4 (A Smith,
J Preece, L Thompson, C Forbes) d
Centrals 2 (C Hamilton, N Patman);
Sharks 3 (K Sack, L Tilmouth, S Campbell) d memo legends 2 (L Smyth, K
Westell). Under-18 — Stingers 0 drew
Titans 0; Titans 3 (A Gepperth 2, N
Gloede) d Red Devils 0; Stingers 1 (B
Dede) d Red Devils 0. Under-14 — Rangers
4 (J Blackey 3, J Smyth) d Red Devils 0;
Stingers 4 (D Ryan 2, T Mines, A McLeod)
d Saints 1 (C McLeod).
Bridge
1. P Hassall/G Waterford, 2. A Latif/H
Coderre, 3. F Klumpes/G Anderton.
C M YK
Rugby League
COLOR:
Under 6 Boys: Shotput - 1. R Stewart
4.70m, 2. J Cross 4.19m, 3. C Rangi 3.42m, 4.
D Wyber-Hughes 2.00m; 70m - 1. R
Stewart 14.3, 2. C Rangi 15.0, 3. J Cross 17.7,
4. D Wyber-Hughes 19.4; 100m - 1. R
Stewart 20.9, 2. C Rangi 21.5, 3. J Cross 23.1,
4. D Wyber-Hughes 29.1; Long Jump - 1. J
Cross 1.96m, 1. R Stewart 1.96m, 3. C Rangi
1.80m, 4. D Wyber-Hughes 1.34m; Girls:
Shot - 1. L Taylor 4.45m, 2. B Hosking
3.88m, 3. K McIntyre 3.14m; 70m - 1. B
Hosking 13.4, 2. K McIntyre 15.6, 3. L
Taylor 15.8; 100m - 1. B Hosking 19.1, 2. K
McIntyre 22.3, 3. L Taylor 22.4; Long Jump
- 1. L Taylor 2.11m, 2. K McIntyre 1.94m;
Under 7 Boys: Long Jump - 1. B Pearson
2.92m, 2. D Brown 2.62; 70m - 1. B Pearson
12.6, 2. D Brown 12.9; 100m - 1. B Pearson
18.5, 2. D Brown 18.6; 300m walk - 1. B
Pearson 2:19.9, 2. D Brown 2:38.5; Girls:
Long Jump - 1. S Cross 2.24, 2. S Taylor
2.16m, 3. C Rayner 1.90m, 4. M Cornell 1.54;
70m - 1. S Cross 14.0, 2. S Taylor 14.1, 3. M
Cornell 14.8, 4. C Rayner 15.2; 100m - 1. S
Cross 21.1, 2. S Taylor 21.2, 3. C Rayner
22.8; 300m walk - 1. S Taylor 2:24.7, 2. S
Cross 2:26.7, 3. C Rayner 2:26.9, 4. M
Cornell 2:28.6; Under-8 Boys: 60m hurdles
- 1. J Kennaway 13.5; 70m - 1. J Kennaway
12.6; Discus - 1. J Kennaway 12.36m; High
Jump - 1. J Kennaway 0.82m; 300m - 1. J
Kennaway 1:05.8; Girls: 60m hurdles - 1.
T Saville 13.5, 2. R Wyber-Hughes 14.4, 3.
L Wagner 15.9; 70m - 1. T Saville 12.6, 2. R
Wyber-Hughes 13.0, 3. L Wagner 13.4, 4. R
Hosking 13.6; Discus - 1. T Saville 10.65m,
2. R Wyber-Hughes 7.18m, 3. R Hosking
7.06m, 4. L Wagner 5.48m; High Jump - 1.
R Hosking 0.85m, 2. R Wyber-Hughes
0.85m, 3. T Saville 0.79m, 4. L Wagner
0.79m; 300m - 1. R Hosking 1:11.9, 2. T
Saville 1:13.4, 3. L Wagner 1:15.4, 4. R
Wyber-Hughes 1:15.7; Under 9 Boys: 60m
hurdles - 1. Sean 12.8, 2. C Fidler 13.6, 3. P
Barney 14.4; 70m - 1. Sean 11.7, 2. C Fidler
13.0, P Barney 14.2; High Jump - 1. Sean
0.90m, 2. C Fidler 0.80m, 3. P Barney 0.70m;
Shot - 1. P Barney 5.43m, 2. C Fidler 4.52m;
700m walk - 1. P Barney 5:39.6, 2. C Fidler
6:01.9; Girls: 60m hurdles - 1. E Schembri
14.1, 2. B Schembri 14.5; 70m - 1. E
Schembri 12.6, 2. B Schembri 13.7; High
Jump - 1. B Schembri 0.90m, 2. E
Schembri 0.85m; Shotput - 1. B Schembri
4.13m, 2. E Schembri 3.98m; 700m walk - 1.
E Schembri 5:33.6, 2. B Schembri 5:55.7;
Under 10 Boys: 60m hurdles - 1. C
Chungaloo 24.2; 70m - 1. C Chungaloo
19.0; Shot - 1. C Chungaloo 3.1m; Girls:
60m hurdles - 1. C Geraghty 12.5, 2. T Lee
13.9, 3. K Abala 14.8, 4. D Kerr 18.4, 5. H
Wyber-Hughes 20.6; 70m - 1. T Lee 12.6, 2.
K Abala 12.8, 3. D Kerr 13.7, 4. H WyberHughes 13.8; High Jump - 1. T Lee 1.00m,
2. K Abala 0.96m, 3. C Geraghty 0.92m, 4. D
Kerr 0.82m, 5. H Wyber-Hughes 0.78m;
Shotput - 1. Toni Lee 5.3m, 2. H WyberHughes 4.0m, 3. K Abala 3.8m, 4. D Kerr
3.4m; 1100m walk - 1. K Abala 7:37.8, 2. T
Lee 8:20.4, 3. H Wyber-Hughes 9:23.2;
Under 11 Boys: 60m hurdles - 1. B Fuller
11.5, 2. B Rayner 13.0, 3. J Fidler 13.4, 4. C
Power 15.0, 5. S Boyack 15.9; 400m - 1. B
Fuller 1:13.3, 2. B Rayner 1:34.5, 3. S
Boyack 1:36.0, 4. J Fidler 1:40.5, 5. C Power
1:49.2; Discus - 1. B Fuller 19.71m, 2. C
Power 15.27m, 3. J Fidler 12.13m, 4. B
Rayner 10.09m, 5. S Boyack 8.67m; Long
Jump - 1. B Fuller 3.70m, 2. B Rayner
3.01m, 3. J Fidler 3.00m, 4. C Power 2.90m,
Goals — West: G Fishook, K Durham 3, D
Measures 2, R Hood, S Deckson, J
Rosethall, A Crispe 1. Pioneer: W Foster
4, M McDonald, L Ross 2, B Forrester, V
Hampton 1. Best — West: A Crispe, J
Rosenthall, A Taylor, I McAdam, K
Durham, D Measures. Pioneer: D McCormack, D Schaber, W McCormack, E
Campbell, C Turner, L Ross.
Rovers . . . . . . . . 5.1 6.2 8.6 14.8 (92)
Federal . . . . . . . . 4.2 7.5 10.6 11.7 (73)
Goals — Rovers: K Morton 5, K Spencer,
M Kenny 3, T King, N Kenny, D Herrick
1. Federal: S Brown 6, A Kamara 2, B
Turner, T Gorey, T Wako 1. Best —
Rovers: K Morton, M Tatten, M Wooding. Rovers: C Cruise, K Spencer, S
Spencer. Federal: S Palmer, S Brown, B
Turner, R Scales, S Ashton, T Satour.
Reserve
Pioneer
.. ..
3.4 7.7 11.12 13.14 (92)
West
.. ..
3.2 5.4 6.4 11.5 (71)
Goals — Pioneer: E Williams 3, K
Hampton, C Lynch 2, A Collins, N
Pepperill, M Campbell, T LeRossignol, A
Lew Fatt, J Palmer 1. West: R Satour, N
Hayes-Marshall, K Cole 2, K Miller, J
Arnold, R Ah Chee, D Yamada, L Boal 1.
Best — Pioneer: T Tilmouth, R Harvey, P
Frank, T Le Rossignol, C Lynch, H
Howard. West: R Ah Chee, B Abala, M
Patterson, J Coutts, C James, R Farrell.
Rovers
. . . . . . 1.3 4.5 7.9 7.11 (53)
Federal . . . . . . . . 3.3 4.4 4.4 7.6 (48)
Goals — Rovers: G Miller Jr 3, M Fejo 2, M
Warde, S Fench 1. Federal: J Drover 5, R
Kernan 2. Best — Rovers: S French, S
Dowler, C Tommy, T Williams, H McCormack, S Hodder. Federal: P Webb, R
Eames, S Owens, D Dean, R Pierce, J
Drover.
Under-17s
Rovers
. . . . 3.4 8.9 11.10 16.12 (108)
Federal . . . . . . 1.1 1.1 3.1 3.1 (19)
Goals — Rovers: T King 5, J Kesby 3, N
Ross, H james 2, M Porter, T Griffin, W
Scrutton, A Kittle. Federal: A Fisher 2, R
Kernan 1. Best — Rovers: M Wooding, T
King, J Kesby, A Kittle, S King, M Porter.
Federal: R Helliwell, B Tunnpingu, A
Turner.
West
. . . . . . 3.3 5.4 9.6 11.6 (72)
Pioneer
. . . . . . 0.3 2.3 2.3 3.3 (21)
Goals — West: S Summers 4, A Morina 3,
M Murray 2, C Murray, M Rosier 1.
Pioneer: D Laughton, R Maloney, A
Bailey. Best — West: S Taylor, M Rosier,
T Snowdon, S Summers, M Cunningham,
J Johnny. Pioneer: B Campbell, C Liddle,
J Hampton, A Bailey, T LeRossignol, K
Smith.
Country Football
Round 3
Seniors
Plenty Highway
. . 3.2 7.5 9.6 13.9 (87)
Western Aranda
. . 3.2 5.4 9.7 12.9 (81)
Goals — Plenty Highway: J Drover 6, W
Scharber 3, R Peters, D Bird, N Doolan, D
Schaber
1.
Western
Aranda:
R
Kantawarra 5, R Pareroultja, M Ngalia 3,
H Ratra. Best — Plenty Highway: P
Webb, R Liddle, C Pepperill, S White, N
Palmer, D Madrill. Western Aranda: A
Malbunka, R Pareroultja, N Richardson,
A Cox, H Ratra.
Central Anmatjere 4.4 12.6 15.10 21.11 (137)
Ti Tree
2.1 4.4 8.6 10.7 (67)
Goals — Central Anmatjere: C Tilmouth,
D Ross 4, J Stafford, J Roderick, R
Briscoe 2, M Hagan, I Nelson, A Campbell,
T Wako, A Stafford, D Stafford, C
Tommy 1. Ti Tree: D Dixon 3, G Campbell, R Glen, D Pepperill, N Cook, J Gorey,
J Glen, C Haines 1. Best — Central
Anmatjere: T Katakarinja, R Briscoe, C
Tilmouth, T Gibson, C Murphy, T Wako.
Ti Tree: K Morton, C Haines, F Pepperill,
E Cook, N Dixon.
Under-17s
Western Aranda
. . 3.2 7.4 10.6 11.7 (73)
Plenty Highway
. . 3.0 5.0 5.2 7.2 (44)
Goals — Western Aranda: M O’Brian 7, H
James 2, C Wheeler, D Curtis 1. Plenty
Highway: S Webb 4, T James, J Clements,
K Petrick 1. Best — Western Aranda: B
Ngalkin, J Meneri, J Kenny, M O’Brian.
Plenty Highway: T james, B Campbell, D
Kunoth, S Schaber, L Blue, B Palmer.
Central Anmatjere won on forfeit over Ti
PAGE: 35
Athletics
Neata Glass Giants 48 d Sundowners
Shane Ride 20.
Best — Giants: M Ball, H Lawrence, K
Reval. Sundowners: D Ashley, A Church,
E Farren.
All Seasons 28 drew with Memo Rovers 28.
Best — Seasons: E Secombe, T Long, A
Price. Rovers: C Frederick, C McDonald,
E Mettam.
17 & Under
Federal Devils 53 d Memo Rovers 10.
Best — Federal: M Hamde, J Smith, C
Deane. Rovers: L Wood, R Randall, S
Turner.
Federal Demons 31 d Neata Glass
Emnemz 11.
Best — Federal: J Lew Fatt, T Milera, T
Kruske. Emnemz: S Skein, P Warner, L
Waudby.
Sundowners Roy Weston 38 d Neata
Glass Ligers 25.
Best — Sundowners: E Black, R Abrey, M
Black. Ligers: S Kormadina, K Meney, R
Johnny.
15 & Under Division 1
West Panthers 47 d Memo Rovers Grasshoppers 24.
Best — West: K McDonald, T Johnny, P
Roberts. Rovers: K Robertson, L Hull, A
Shearn.
OLSH Sun MusicWorld 66 d West 8.
Best — OLSH: K Morelli, T Thompson, E
Hurley. West: J Ashley, A Smith, H
Forbes.
Federal Foxy Feds 61 d Federal Red 21.
Best — Foxy: K Rilestone, S Ryan, A
Grosse. Red: C Pannell, H Weinert, A
Leibhardt.
Memo Rovers TNT 47 d OLSH Sundowners Yellow 7.
Best — Rovers: M St John, S Rosier, E
Wilmot. OLSH: D Smark, S Schuster, S
Ansell.
OLSH Sundown Metallic 31 d Federal
Fizzy Feds 9.
Best — OLSH: T Arnold, K Honsa, C
Connor. Federal: Z Lang, B Pettit, K
Mackie.
St Phillips Giants 29 d West Panthers 19.
Best — Giants: E Simpson, R Lindner, M
Riley. West: B Anderson, V Nickels, M
Cole.
West Panthers 14 d Federal 11.
Best — West: T Abala, N Curtis, A
Monkerod. Federal: A Jennison, N Collins, M Heath.
OLSH Sundowners Green 23 d Memo
Rovers Hooley Dooleys 11.
Best — OLSH: J Von Blanckensee, P Hall,
I Allred. Rovers: S Niland, J Makarenko,
J Collins.
OLSH Sun Blue 19 d Memo Rovers
Cheeky Chikos 2.
Best — OLSH: T Neck, K Doolan, M
Bennion. Rovers: S Glyde, S Woodberry,
M Kidd.
OLSH Sun Red 9 d Living Waters Gold 5.
Best — OLSH: C Edwards, B Demelo, R
Hay. Waters: T Swan, A Jackson, A
Doecke.
All Seasons 20 d West Panthers 0.
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
Division 1 — JD’s 6 d Rams 5 Best - JD’s:
S Jensen 3. Rams: G Shaughnessy, Goldy
2. Butterfly’s 6 d Panthers 5 Best Butterfly’s: R Maddocks 3. Panthers: J
Lawrie, J Anderson 2. Bombers 9 d Bats 2
Best - Bombers: B Letts, M Baumann 3, J
Clark 2. Division 2 — Mighty Ducks 10 d
Cougars 1 Best - Mighty Ducks: A Sheriff, H Duff 3. Cougars: S Simmonds 1.
Checkers 7 d Butterfly’s 4 Best - Checkers: B Russell 3, L Nankavill 2. Butterfly’s: B Willshire, J O’Rielly, B Maddocks
2 rubbers.
5. S Boyack 2.50m; 1100m walk - 1. B
Rayner 8:20.0, 2. J Fidler 8:59.7, 3. C Power
9:00.2, 4. S Boyack 9:06.2; Girls: 60m
hurdles - 1. C Unzell 15.4; 400m - 1. C
Unzell 1:45.7; Discus - 1. C Uzzell 12.81m;
Long Jump - 1. C Uzzell 2.10m; 1100m walk
- 1. C Uzzell 9:22.6; Under 14 Boys: 80m
hurdles - 1. A Bird 19.9; Long Jump - 1. A
Bird 2.57m; 1500m walk - 1. A Bird 11:18.2;
Girls: 80m hurdles - 1. S Abala 17.1, 2. J
Collins 17.4, 3. A Fizpatrick 18.0, 4. T Abala
19.0; 400m - 1. S Abala 1:10.0, 2. A
Fizpatrick 1:14.0, 3. J Collins 1:15.0, 4. T
Abala 1:19.7; Discus - 1. T Abala 16.10m, 2.
S Abala 14.66m, 3. A Fizpatrick 14.06m, 4. J
Collins 12.12m; Triple Jump - 1. J Collins
7.74m, 2. S Abala 7.19m; Long Jump - 1. T
Abala 3.38m, 2. A Fizpatrick 3.16m; 1500m
walk - 1. S Abala 8:56.0, 2. T Abala 9:04.0,
3. A Fizpatrick 11:04.9; 1500m - 1. J Collins
6:59.7; Under 16Girls: 400m - 1. R Moar
1:22.4; Long Jump - 1. R Moar 3.55m;
1500m - 1. R Moar 7:31.7; Under 18 Boys:
110m hurdles - 1. C Summers 21.2; 400m 1. C Summers 1:09.4; Shot - 1. C Summers
8.89m; 1500m - 1. C Summers 5:47.9.
PUB: CADV
Table Tennis
INSIDE
Alice side has
that winning
feeling:
Page 32
TODAY
Duo survive
shock loss to
win crown:
Page 35
Cycling survivor John takes a new course
MOUNTAIN BIKES
By ANDREW ALOIA
FORMER downhill specialist John Waddell will continue his miraculous comeback
at the
Central
Australian Bike Challenge
starting Saturday.
ralian with severe head injuries and clinging to life in
2003.
Waddell knows he is lucky
to be alive and is keen to
make the most of life.
He has turned his back on
downhill racing, taking on
endurance racing instead.
At his peak Waddell was
Waddell said: ‘‘I’ve got a
one of Australia’s top down- different perspective on life.
hill racers.
I just can’t do what I used to,
An horrific accident at a my brain is too fragile.
World Cup Event in Quebec,
‘‘The speed of downhill
Canada, left the West Aust- racing was crazy, the tracks
were gnarly but I just can’t
go back to doing it.’’
While Waddell can no
longer
chase
his
first
passion on the mountain
bike, he wants to make the
most of the things he can
still do.
Last year the 26-year-old
returned to ride the punishing The Mont 24-hour race
in Canberra and took on the
Wild Side tour earlier this
year.
The Central Australian
Bike Challenge this weekend is another opportunity
to test his progress.
Initially doctors doubted
that Waddell would return
to riding.
He has pushed through
his rehabilitation after the
accident,
starting
from
scratch, learning how to
walk and talk again.
Riding is still difficult for
the man who once prided
himself on taking on any
track as fast as he could.
These days Waddell takes
a cautious approach to riding technical tracks, getting
through unscathed.
He said: ‘‘The longer the
race the better it is for me. If
the track is for power riding
then I’ll be a good chance of
doing well.
‘‘If the track gets technical
then I’m in trouble. I practice a lot of technical tracks
but I’m still learning all the
skills of riding again.’’
The CABC is another
practice ride for Waddell
who plans to race for the
Crocodile Trophy.
He said: ‘‘I know I am a
strong person and very competitive so I want to go as far
as I can.
‘‘I won’t make predictions
about how I will go (this
weekend) or what I will do in
the future.
‘‘I’m just taking it as it
comes, challenging myself
and doing the best I can
every time I race.’’
PUB: CADV
DATE: 9-MAY-2006
Sheila moves on
PAGE: 36
Six-time cup
winning trainer
set to quit
Alice Springs
COLOR: C M Y K
RACING
By ANDREW ALOIA
LEADING local trainer Sheila
Arnold will be busy packing away
her six Alice Springs Cups as she
bids farewell to the Centre.
PROUD AND JOY: Sheila and Keith Arnold with Zylvester. Picture: CHLOE ERLICH
Only last Monday Sheila and husband Keith were celebrating the
miraculous success of Zylvester in
the XXXX Alice Springs Cup.
The next day they made the decision to sell their property on Heenan
Road and the pair jumped at the
chance to set their sights on success
beyond Pioneer Park.
The couple do not know where
they will settle but one thing is for
certain — Zylvester will be their
guide.
The Darwin Cup is Sheila’s first
priority; from there a move to Brisbane is likely.
She said: ‘‘The Darwin Cup is the
next logical step for Zylvester.
‘‘The owners like to party in Darwin, they love the place so we are
definitely aiming to win there.
‘‘We really don’t know where we
will end up. We can go anywhere if
the horse goes well.’’
Sheila has built a sterling reputation for herself in Territory racing
since arriving in Alice Springs in
1968.
● Continued Page 34

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