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.
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.
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.
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.
By VELMA GARA
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.
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