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Roosters win KRL Grand Final

2010-09-07T02:27:54Z

Roosters have taken out the Kaiwalagal Rugby League Grand Final defeated Knights 32-16 on Thursday Island before a large crowd.

Lack of follow-up cause of death disparity

2010-09-04T04:12:21Z

By MARK BOUSEN

A lack of follow-up at the grass roots’ level is a fundamental cause of the ever-widening gap between Torres Strait Islanders and the non-Indigenous people in Australia, according to Cr Pedro Stephen, Chair of the Torres Strait and NPA Health Community Council.

Boigu Island man on pirate patrol

2010-09-04T04:09:44Z

Boigu Island’s Issac Ingui joined the Royal Australian Navy to see the world is and that is just what’s happening.

Malu Sara case adjourned

2010-09-03T06:58:20Z

A court hearing in Cairns on Friday, August 27, to force the father of a woman, who drowned in the Malu Sara disaster five years ago, to accept a settlement has been adjourned.

Disability forum on 10-year plan

2010-09-03T06:55:03Z

Issues, such as respite, funding for more staff and recognising the signs of autism at an early age in children are examples of the type of feedback the Minister for Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs, Annastacia Palaszczuk, is seeking from the 2010 Shared Visions regional forums held throughout Queensland.

TSRA, Councils to go under Territory plan

2010-08-28T06:12:06Z

Only one form of government would exist in the Torres Strait with the introduction of Territory status, the Territory Coalition has found.

Thursday Island celebrates NAIDOC Day

2010-08-28T06:09:36Z

Thursday Island primary school students led the NAIDOC march to Anzac Park where many activities, stalls and entertainment took place as part of NAIDOC Celebrations.

Alick Tipoti's work for Iconic tilt trains

2010-08-28T06:06:07Z

Torres Strait artist Alick Tipoti is one of two artists whose work will adorn the first of two unique Indigenous Tilt Trains travelling from Brisbane to Cairns.

Around-the-world yachts drop in

2010-08-28T06:02:54Z

An international round the world yacht race hit the Torres Strait waters recently as part of World ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruiser) that’s organised by the World Cruising Club.

LNP pledge to re-open Bamaga Renal Unit

2010-08-28T05:57:37Z

Cape York residents requiring dialysis treatment are the big winners following a commitment to reopen renal centres in Far North Queensland under a State LNP Government.