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Sunday, 07 February 2010 12:04
TOP: Saibai’s children play in the flood waters that flowed through their community due to the king tides. BELOW: The sea wall at Iama managed to hold the bulk of the tidal surge.

TOP: Saibai’s children play in the flood waters that flowed through their community due to the king tides. BELOW: The sea wall at Iama managed to hold the bulk of the tidal surge.

Favourable weather conditions spared the Torres Strait from any major damage from recent king tides, although the political storm over how to fix the problem continues to rage.

Read more: Weather spares Torres Strait

Sunday, 07 February 2010 12:18

By VELMA GARA

Wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of those attending Australia Day activities and presentation of awards on Thursday Island.

LEFT: Torres Shire Citizen of the Year Isao (Bill) Shibasaki. RIGHT: Mishalia Birch, Young Citizen of the Year, receives her award from Australia Day Ambassador Tim Page.

LEFT: Torres Shire Citizen of the Year Isao (Bill) Shibasaki. RIGHT: Mishalia Birch, Young Citizen of the Year, receives her award from Australia Day Ambassador Tim Page.


Read more: Isao (Bill) Shibasaki Citizen of the Year

Sunday, 07 February 2010 12:33

By COREY BOUSEN

DESERVING RECIPIENTS: Kaye and Noel at home in Cairns with their children Jennayah (6), Christopher (11 - centre) and Caleb (8). To the left of the picture is a specimin of the Gerib Sik plant, after which their dance team was named.

DESERVING RECIPIENTS: Kaye and Noel at home in Cairns with their children Jennayah (6), Christopher (11 - centre) and Caleb (8). To the left of the picture is a specimin of the Gerib Sik plant, after which their dance team was named.

Cairns-based Kaylynn and Noel Zaro have both been awarded the Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia, in last week’s Australia Day Honours List.

Read more: Zaro family receives Australia Day Honour

Sunday, 07 February 2010 12:13

By VELMA GARA

 The upgraded Horn Island wharf coped relatively well this year.

The upgraded Horn Island wharf coped relatively well this year.

Ports North staff had to assist passengers with their luggage due to the king tide at Horn Island Wharf, which resulted in saltwater coming up about 50 metres into the parking area.

Read more: Ports North staff assist ferry movements

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