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Borroloola matters Keeping Borroloola Residents informed of Council Matters because Borroloola Matters!!
New laws governing child restraints in cars will commence in the Northern Territory tomorrow.
Transport Minister Adam Giles said the new laws are based on national road rules that the previous Labour Government signed up to in 2006, but never enacted. The new regulations would help tackle the Territory’s road fatality and injury rates which are above the national average.
Previously only infants under the age of 12 months had to be in a baby capsule or child restraint.
It is reported that the period, 2002 - 2011, 16 children were killed while travelling in vehicles in the Northern Territory and 178 children under the age of 7 years were injured.
Children under the age of 7 years will only be allowed to sit in the front seat if there is no back seat or if all the rear seats are occupied by children of a lesser age.
Children under 7 years of age in a normal vehicle seat
and using an adult seatbelt are not safe. This is because a normal seat is not appropriately designed to keep the seatbelt in the proper place during a crash for children of that approximate build.
Children under 4 years of age will only be allowed to sit in the front seat of a car that only has one row of seats (e.g. ute).
The penalties imposed on drivers in breach of child restraint legislation are $480 and three demerit points per child not appropriately restrained.
M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n i s a v a i l a b l e a t www.roadsafety.nt.gov.au or 1800 720 144, Kidsafe NT, the Automobile Association of the NT and other retailers.
Source: www.transport.nt.gov.au/safety/road-safety/for-parents/child-restraints
Every inappropriately restrained child in your vehicle will cost you a
Fine of $500 and 3 demerit points per child
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Mabunji ARAI and the Roper Gulf Shire Council (RGSC) have signed off on an agreement to com‐mence CDEP work experience placements within the council’s many services.
What this means is, if you are on CDEP wages you have an opportunity to try before you buy.
Ever been told you don’t have enough experience? Well this is where you start!
The CDEP Work Experience program will give you an opportunity to gain valuable skills and insight into the daily work ac vi es of the RGSC. Want to work at the pool, operate machinery, keep Borroloola clean and dy, help people to read, deliver a sports program or work in an office? These are just a few of the opportuni es available.
Instead of doing your current services for CDEP, you can join the RGSC through the CDEP work experience program where you will team up with an exis ng RGSC employee who will assist you in
the daily rou ne, where you will learn new skills and essen al work ethics to help you get the job you want.
There are CDEP posi ons with Youth Services, Sport & Recrea on, Swimming Pool, Library, Shire Office, Night Patrol and Municipal Services.
Who knows, if you have what it takes you could be first in line in ge ng a rare full me job in Borroloola.
Also with various mining opportuni es developing in our region this could be the pathway you need to build your confidence and skills to gain work in the mining industry.
For more informa on and to express your interest please contact Burto at Mabunji on 8975 6702 or come into the Mabunji office.
Your future can start today!
NOTICE OF MEETING OF
COUNCIL COMMITTEE
No ce is hereby given in accordance with Sec on 59
of the Local Government Act 2008
If you wish to have an issued raised at the next
Council mee ng please talk to your Council
representa ve by the 20th July.
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday 27th February 2013 Enquiries: Stephanie Chan 89729 000
Congratulations Tegan and Brad
Looking for a head start in your career?
Pic Source: Anne e B
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Borroloola Swimming Pool
Pic Source: Candice
Opening Hours
Wednesday 11:00am to 7:00pm
Thursday 11:00am to 7:00pm
Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Public Holiday 10:00am to 5:00pm
(excluding Christmas, Boxing & New
Years Days)
Please note: Pool will be closed by
Lifeguards if deemed unsafe e.g.
electrical storm, kaka, early dusk or
children figh ng
"Hello everyone". I would like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Warnita Parkyn and I'm the new Pool Supervisor. I've only been on board for 2 weeks but I've met and gotten to know a lot of wonderful people.
It has been great to see a number of parents coming down to the pool with their children, they have been keeping a very diligent eye over their babies. I'm happy to say that everyone has abided by rules and the littering has slowly but surely come under control in the pool area.
I would also like to thank everyone for making me feel so welcome as well as Kenny and Swayne for working so well with me. You guys are doing a great job, keep it up.
The pool has recently been converted back to a salt water pool. Thank you to the Council Municipal team for doing the hard lifting and putting 1,500kg of salt in the pool.
I look forward to seeing you down at the pool, and please make sure all kids under 10 years old come to pool with mum or dad, or a responsible adult over the age of 16yrs as they need direct supervision to swim in the big pool". "Happy swimming"!
Source: Borroloola Clinic
Borroloola Clinic Opening Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
9am ‐ 4:30pm
Thur ‐ 1pm ‐ 4:30pm
Source: Mike L
In consultation with our local Norforce members the Borroloola ANZAC Memorial Stone has been moved at Tamarind Park. The stone now is in a prominent area facing the entrance into the park with a sandstone look pavers at it’s base. Thank you to NLC for the donation of the sand. Labour, plant hire and paver costs are a donation from Roper Gulf Shire. Pic Source: Candice ST
Pic Source: Candice ST
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Community No ces
Pic Source: Candice
Source: Julie
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Community No ces
Library Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Source: Alison D—Mabunji
3 Posi ons Vacant
Li‐Ardubirri Playgroup
Work hours are 8:30am‐ 12:00pm Monday to Friday
A driver’s license is preferred
If you are interested and think you will be a reliable worker please hand a copy of your resume to Holly Francis at the Mabunji Playgroup Office
or ph 0467 609 151
BEWARE OF CURRENT SCAM!
There is a man targe ng indigenous communi es and towns who are scamming people out of money. We have had one incident reported in Gapuwiyak already.
He is phoning people and telling them he is from a bank that he wants to put money into their account and they need to give him their details and phone and internet banking passwords. If you travel to communi es or speak to friends or clients, please let people know, encourage them to be extra vigilant and not share their informa on.
If they get a phone call and are unsure or think it may be a scam, they can go to the police as they are aware of this scam and know he is calling from NSW they hope to have apprehended the person soon.
Source: Ka e O osen
Attention all Australian Phone and Mobile Phone users
From the 1st February 2013 all Mobile Phone Numbers Go Public.
This also means that all mobile phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls.
YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS
Australian Communications and Media Authority has a website that you can do an Online Registration at www.donotcall.gov.au You can list your home, personal mobile or fax number to reduce telemarketing calls. Registration is free.
If you don’t have access to the internet you can also register easily by calling 1300 792 958.
Source: www.donotcall.gov.au
February 2013
The following vehicles are at the Council compound will be disposed of if not removed by 28th Feb 2013.
Green Toyota Prado Rego: 566 863
Blue Holden Commodore Rego: CA00ER
The following vehicles currently abandoned on vacant land behind Gulf Mini Mart will be disposed of if not removed by 28th Feb 2013.
Silver Commodore Sedan Rego: 952 230
Silver Toyota Camry Sedan Rego: 518 827
Blue Holden Commodore Sedan Rego: 526 421
Green Nissan Serena Van Rego: 751 177
White Holden Commodore Sta on wagon Rego: 762 530
Abandoned Vehicles Disposal No ce
PREVIOUS NEW ARRANGEMENT
Department Chief Minister Department Chief Minister
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Department of Lands and Planning Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment
Department of Transport
Department of Resources
Department of Resource Management
Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries
Department of Mines and Energy
Department of Legisla ve Assembly Department of Legisla ve Assembly
NT Treasury Department of Treasury and Finance
Department Educa on and Training Department Educa on
Department Children and Families Department Families and Children
Department of Jus ce Department of the A orney‐General and Jus ce
Department of Correc onal Services
Department of Health Department of Health
Department Construc on and Infrastructure Department Infrastructure
Department of Housing, Local Government and Regional Services
Department of Local Government
Department of Regional Development and Indigenous Advancement
Department of Housing
Tourism NT Tourism NT
Department of Arts and Museums
Department of Sport and Recrea on
Parks and Wildlife
Department of Business and Employment Department of Business
NT Electoral Commission NT Electoral Commission
Natural Resources, Environment, Arts and Sport
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Community No ces
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Community No ces
BORROLOOLA
NAAJA can help you with your Civil Law Matters
CIVIL LAW CLINIC
Civil Law Matters can Include;
Government Complaints (Police, Health, Prison).
Seized Vehicles
Child Welfare Matters
Motor Vehicle Compensations (MACA)
Adult Guardianship and Volatile Substance abuse matters
Centrelink Matters
Income Management and Basic Cards issues
Discrimination
Representing families for Coronial Inquests.
Victim’s of Crimes Compensation
Housing
Source: Karlla G—NAAJA
NAAJA WILL BE CON-
DUCTING A CIVIL LAW
ADVICE CLINIC AT THE
DROP-IN CENTRE NEXT
TO SHIRE OFFICE
**TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY**
5TH FEB –10am‐4pm
Red Dirt Shop
6TH FEB‐ 9am‐1pm
Council
6TH FEB ‐ 2pm –4pm
Art Centre
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is holding free Into Business workshops for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are interested in turning a business idea into reality.
We are inviting people in your area who have a business idea to attend a series of three self-paced workshops to assess whether that idea can be developed into a commercially viable business.
The Into Business one-day workshops are held several weeks apart and cover the following broad Workshop topics:
A – your business idea, goals and expectations
B – marketing and managing your business
C – financial planning and management.
The next workshop A are:
· Darwin, Tuesday 19 February 2013
· Katherine, Thursday 21 February 2013
To attend or for further information please contact me on 1800 107 107 or visit www.iba.gov.au/itb
Source: www.iba.gov.au/itb
February 2013
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Source: Senior Community Rela ons Advisor, Xstrata Zinc
Students get a taste of mine life
Three Borroloola School students spent a week learning what it’s like working at McArthur River Mine through the Strong Start, Bright Future Program.
The program, supported through a $1 million grant from the MRM Community Benefits Trust, aims to increase school attendance to 90% and help students learn skills necessary to stay employed, whether at MRM or another business. Bryce Rory, Joel Bradford and Tiarnie Dixon spent a week on site in November last year, along with teachers Phil Mayberry and Denise Ryan.
Women tour Bing Bong
Twelve local ladies toured Bing Bong Port Facility in early December last year, checking out the concentrate holding shed and the retention ponds that capture potentially dirty water and prevent it draining into the sea. The afternoon was rounded off with a quick trip to Mule Creek, where a few lucky ladies took home fresh fish for tea.
Community Reference Group meeting
The first MRM Community Reference Group meeting for 2013 is scheduled for 18 February 2013. The group meets to discuss progress at the mine and environmental updates.
The February meeting will be held at the mine site, which will allow the mine to host Community Reference Group members on a short site tour after the meeting.
Positions vacant
MRM is looking for qualified and experienced people to fill a number of positions.
To discuss specific requirements please contact Human Resources Officer Carina Graham on 8975 8264 ([email protected]) or Indigenous Employment Coordinator Glenn Castillon on 8975 8276 (Mobile 0400 737 634; Email: [email protected])
Area Position Administration Electrician – Bing Bong
Mining Mine Technician
Mine Training Advisor
Metallurgy Fitter
Training Safety Advisor
Source: Anne e B
Although Rodeo time is August, the grounds have been an unseasonable hive of activity over the last month.
Anyone visiting the grounds would be surprised to see the old Arena, cutout pen, race and ramp have been demolished and shiny new black steel posts and rails are being raised in their place.
Successful contractor Tim Bartholemaeus of Barcoo Contracting has been working hard during the hot and humid weather to ensure the work is completed in plenty of time for the 2013 rodeo.
The works are funded by the MRM Community Benefits Trust.
The Borroloola
Amateur Race
Club’s
AGM will be
held on
27th February
at
Gulf Mini Mart
5pm Start
All welcome
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Firstly a huge congratula ons to Owen Howe who successfully completed his Road Crash Accident Cer ficate and now joins Jon and the other men/women who now has the training and knowledge to assist road accidents and crashes.
The Borroloola FERGS are in the process of receiving a new dual cab Isuzu Truck and have also received a Federal grant to assist in the building of an ablu on block to adjoin the training room. Currently the Borroloola FERGS have
14 volunteers that put the needs of other people’s property and lively hoods before their own when emergencies arise.
We are always looking for new recruitments if you are interested in becoming a member please feel free to see Jon or Owen.
In the coming months the Borroloola FERGS will be fundraising to help assist with purchasing new equipment and any dona ons would be greatly appreciated. (It is a volunteer organisa on and not a government funded department.)
As you would have seen in the news recently the devasta on that fires can cause, this is what the Borroloola FERGS are here to help avoid.
Fire at Borroloola Airport and Weather Sta on deliberately lit by persons unknown.
Sincerely Jon Sauer (Captain Borroloola FERGS)
BORROLOOLA FERGS Borroloola Fire & Emergency Service
February 2013
Borroloola Australia Day Awards
Pic Source: Candice ST
Thank you to all Borroloola residents that took the me
to submit their Australia Day nomina on forms. One
category in par cular was very close, only 2 nomina ons
separated them, and for this a special “Runner Up”
award was also given out.
Your 2013 Borroloola Australia Day winners are:
Category: Young Borroloola Ci zen Winner: Myles Karkadoo
Category: Borroloola Ci zen Winner: Valda Seib
Category: Community Event Winner: Borroloola Rodeo Commi ee
Category: Borroloola Ci zen “Runner Up” Winner: Elizabeth Hogan
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My name is Anthony Baker and I am the new Animal Management Officer for the Roper Gulf Shire in Borroloola. This year I would like to make a large dent in dog population here in Borroloola, by making people aware of the purpose, aim and the importance of registration of their dogs. Also the penalties and treatment of dogs if they are neglected, where a dog can be removed from the owners household to the pound for treatment.
Animal Management is focused on working with the town’s residents and promoting and educating on the basics of treating and caring for animals and also taking care of mistreated or homeless animals. Dogs are the main concern in regional and remote towns and their health are placed into categories for both skin scores and condition scores.
RGS work within strict By-Laws and Act guidelines, which covers requirements such as dog registration, control of dogs, control of nuisance dogs as these barking laws are known to be an offence and fines can be imposed on the owners.
In conclusion, a dog is known to some to be ‘mans best friend’ and can be very important to a family, so it is vital for dogs to be treated with care and awareness, dogs can carry diseases, which can pass on to other dogs and more importantly humans.
For more information in regards to Animal Management please contact me on [email protected] 0498077976.
If you have a complaint,
please ask for this
Animal Complaints
Form so we can
officially inves gate.
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When the going gets tough, the tough get going!
This was the mo o of Mabunji Staff and CDEP
Par cipants a ending training in November and
December 2012. With temperatures reaching above
40°, which felt like 60° in the full sun, the boys in
blue pulled up their socks and tackled training in
the most demanding condi ons.
Heavy Machinery was our major focus, with Mabunji
needing to up skill CDEP par cipants and current
staff, the services of IM Training Alice Springs were
called upon to deliver accredita on in Excavator,
Tractor, Backhoe, Skid Steer and Truck Driving
Opera on.
For 3 weeks the Mabunji crew tried and tested their
endurance and proved their worth by successfully
comple ng all components of the training. It was a
tremendous feat and all are to be congratulated.
It is the dedica on and perseverance of this team
which help make Borroloola and the surrounding
region a great place to work.
I can’t forget the small crew comple ng welding
training. Jim from ATI came in the last week
before the holidays to finish a program which was
postponed in July. I stand and applaud this crew for
commi ng themselves to this training. Not only
were they working in the same temperatures as the
Heavy Machinery crew, but to be welding in it? You
have got to be kidding me! I would not hesitate to
offer any of these a endees a posi on in my
workforce. Anyone that can commit and excel in
these circumstances shows their true character. As
part of the welding program they built 5 work
benches which will be used in future training
courses. A special men on must also be made to the
Department of Business and the Indigenous
Response Program. Without their services and
funding support training programs like this are too
few and far between. Thanks to Meg McGrath and
the Department of Business team.
If you are on CDEP and have a real interest in this or
any other type of training, see Burto at the Mabunji
Office to discuss any and all future training
programs.
Your Future, Is in Your Hands!
February 2013
Mabunji Training
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Waralungku Arts is an Aboriginal-owned Art Centre supported by Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association.
We sell paintings, weaving, pottery, jewelry, prints, and wooden artifacts and sculptures made by local Aboriginal artists, as well as CD’s and books related to the region.
Miriam Charlie runner up in Aboriginal Photography Competition
Waralungku Art Centre Liaison Officer Miriam Charlie was selected as runner up in the Aboriginal Arts Worker Photography Competition coordinated by Indigenous Arts Peak Body DesArt, in Alice Springs. She was competing against other artists from across the Gulf, Barkly Tablelands, Central Desert (NT and SA) and Western Australia.
Her photographs are included in an exhibition opening on 12th February at Alcaston Gallery in Melbourne.
Miriam says “She was surprised she came second. I took the photos on travelling back from the Barkly Artists camp, and around Borroloola. I’m working on continuing in photography taking photos of people and what we’re doing in the Art Centre, and on trips around our community.”
Waralungku Arts and Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association are really proud of Miriam, who has worked at the Art Centre over 7 years. “It is great to see Miriam, who is an excellent Arts Worker in the Office having success in her creative work as well” says Madeleine the new manager at the Art Centre.
Miriam is continuing with her photography and will exhibit more work at Waralungku Arts in the future.
New Ar sts Invited to the Art Centre
Waralungku Arts invites any Aboriginal people to come down
to the Art Centre and paint, or use our cameras for
photography and digital art. There are experienced local
people here every day who can help you get started to tell
your story.
Pain ng Sale on Now
Come and check out our pain ng sales
table, with many pain ngs reduced to
$50‐100. There are some excellent
and high quality pain ngs available at
this low price so don’t miss out!
Photographs:
Two Legends, digital photograph by
Miriam Charlie Hun ng on the Barkly
Tablelands, digital photograph by
Miriam Charlie
Quade and Karlira, digital photograph
by Miriam Charlie
Location: Robinson Rd, Borroloola.
Open: 8am – 4pm weekdays, and 10am – 1pm Saturdays,
or by appointment.
Ph: 08 8975 8677 m: 0427 758 677
www.waralungku.com
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Jacky talks about his life growing up and about why he paints
“I am Garawa man. His country is in the southwest Gulf of Carpentaria. It is cut in two by the Northern Territory/Queensland border.
I was born under a coolabah tree in one of the creek beds running out from the main creek at a place called Soudan Sta on in the Northern Territory.
When I was young there was no whitefella schooling for us Aboriginal kids. My school was the bridle and the blanket, learning on the pastoral sta ons where my father worked. Our future was set as labourers on white‐fella pastoral sta ons. This is the reason I don’t read and write. I’m not ashamed of this.
I was taught our law by my grandfathers, father, uncles and other senior kin from the southwest Gulf peoples; the Mara, Gudanji, Yanyuwa and Garawa. Knowledge came to me through our ceremonies, hun ng, fishing and gathering and traveling through our country with the old people. We sing the country.
All my life I have fought hard for our land and culture. For the last 30 years I have been working with all the Aboriginal people of the southwest Gulf figh ng to get our country back in our ownership and then to protect and care for it. There’s lots of important sacred sites and song‐lines throughout our country. Many of them are powerful places that have to be cared for, looked a er proper way.
A er my days as a stockman I worked for the Northern Land Council in the Northern Territory. I am currently a Director of the Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corpora on in Queensland, where I represent Garawa people.
I started pain ng so I can get my voice out. I want to
show people what is happening to our country and to us as Aboriginal people. We are once again being swept aside. No one is listening to us. What we want. How we want to live. What we want in the future for our children. It’s for these reasons that I started to paint. I want government to listen to Aboriginal people. I want you people in the ci es to know what’s happening to us and our country. You can see from my pain ngs things aren’t good.
There’s a lot of mining going on in our country. Seems to be more and more of them each week. The mining companies are coming into our country and they aren’t talking with us properly. They seem to just want us to agree to things their way. They might talk to one or two people but not to the ‘Minggirringi’ (owners) and ‘Junggayi’ (managers) for the places they want to explore or mine. Things are always rushed. It’s always about someone else’s plan for our country and not our own plans.”
Jacky is always pain ng new works which can be seen at Waralungku Art Centre in Borroloola.
All images copyright held by the Ar sts.
Local Ar st Jacky Green’s Exhibi on
in Melbourne
Jacky Green’s artwork has quickly caught the eye of people down South, and his first exhibi on ‘Flow of Voices, Pain ngs from the Gulf of Carpentaria’ is opening on the 14th February at Arena Project Space, Melbourne. His pain ngs tell the story of the local country and the changes since the mining opera ons started. He is also speaking at the Sustainably Fes val in Melbourne in a Homelands session on the 17th February. His exhibi on is supported by Waralungku Arts and Professor Jon Altman & Dr Sean Kerins, from the Centre for Aboriginal Economic and Policy Research, at the Australian Na onal University, whose recent publica on ‘People on Country, Vital Landscapes, Indigenous Futures’ features stories of the Borroloola Region (copies of this publica on are available at Waralungku Arts).
Pain ngs by Jacky Green L to R
Four Clan Groups, McArthur River Mine Site, Flow of Voices
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AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS
26TH JANUARY 2013
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Schoolkids Bonus cash arrives from today
From today the first payment of the Schoolkids Bonus will be delivered straight into the bank accounts of 1.3 million families.
It will help lighten the load for families with back-to-school costs at the time when they need it most.
The Schoolkids Bonus helps parents buy uniforms, shoes, school books and stationery, as well as other costs like school excursions, music lessons and sports registration fees.
Each year eligible families will receive up to $410 for each child in primary school and up to $820 a year for each high school student. The Bonus is paid in two instalments - in January and July.
Unlike the old Education Tax Refund, families no longer have to collect a pile of receipts or fill out extra paperwork at tax time to receive the Schoolkids Bonus.
The January instalment is going out to all families that receive fortnightly Family Tax Benefit payments over the next fortnight.
The families of 1.2 million primary school kids and 1 million high school kids will be receiving this new cash bonus.
Families with kids starting primary or high school next year need to make sure their child’s enrolment details are up to date with
Centrelink. They can do this by checking their details on the Centrelink website.
Families who claim their Family Tax Benefit at the end of the financial year will receive their payment then.
Young people in school receiving Youth Allowance and some other income support payments can also be eligible for the Schoolkids Bonus, and should contact Centrelink.
For the latest information about the Schoolkids Bonus and other family assistance measures, visit www.australia.gov.au/schoolkidsbonus or like the Australian Families Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FamiliesInAustralia.
State breakdown of families who will receive the Schoolkids Bonus:
Date: 9 January 2013.
States Number of families receiving payments
Number of kids
NSW 401,200 706,150
VIC 308,850 543,650
QLD 280,900 494,450
WA 119,900 211,000
SA 96,500 170,000
TAS 34,800 61,150
NT 15,700 27,650
ACT 14,000 24,700
M e d i a R e l e a s e
JENNY MACKLIN MP
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Minister for Disability Reform
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Ar cles courtesy of Australian Compe on and Consumer
Commission 23 Marcus Clarke Street,
Canberra, ACT 2601
Just remember: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF SCAMS Your guide to scams, swindles, rorts & rip-offs
Psychic or clairvoyant scams have been around for a long time. Scammers often offer you their secrets to wealth and other plans or insights that they claim will bring you good fortune and money.
Psychic and clairvoyant scams
What to look for
A psychic or clairvoyant scam can come to you in many ways: through the post, in an email, by a telephone call or even face-to-face. Generally, a psychic or clairvoyant scammer will claim to know that you are in some sort of trouble and offer you a solution—for a fee. This ‘solution’ could be some winning lottery numbers, a lucky charm or the removal of a curse or jinx. Scammers may also try and talk you into buying their ‘secret of wealth’ or other plans or ‘insights’ that they claim will change the course of your life forever. Scammers make money by charging you to claim your lucky charm or secret to wealth and sending you a worthless item—or nothing at all—in return.
Psychic scams can also be used to set you up to fall for a lottery scam too. If a psychic gives you a list of lucky lottery numbers, don’t be surprised if you receive a letter soon afterwards telling you that you’ve just won a lottery you’ve never heard of and do not remember entering. Don’t get stung twice—refer to page 6 to read about lottery scams. The psychic or clairvoyant may try to convince you that they are genuine by telling you some-thing about yourself. Is what they are telling you vague or general? It could therefore be true of anyone.
Psychic and clairvoyant scams prey on your curiosity.
Never send money or give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know and trust. If the offer came in an email, do not respond to the email and do not try to unsubscribe. This will only confirm to the scammers that your email address is active.
Take a step back and carefully consider any advice or suggestions given by someone who claims to be a psychic.
Examine whether there is any evidence to support the claims made by the psychic or clairvoyant.
Am I putting myself and my family or friends at risk by acting on the random advice of a stranger?
PROTECT YOURSELF
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Borroloola Hi-Way Inn Larrimah Mataranka Katherine
Adult $80 $100 $140 $140
Concession $70 $90 $130 $130
Child (3+years) $40 $50 $80 $80
Katherine to Mataranka Larrimah Hi-Way Inn Borroloola
Adult $40 $60 $80 $140
Concession $30 $50 $70 $130
Child (3+years) $20 $30 $40 $80
Departs from Borroloola 7am Thursday and Sunday
Departs from Katherine 7am Wednesday and Saturday
PO Box 1394, Katherine,
NT 0850
Phone: 08 89710774
Fax: 08 89710776
Email: [email protected]
Loading in DARWIN
Pick‐ups MUST be phoned in by Delivery to DARWIN Depot Pick up of freight in
BORROLOOLA
TUESDAY Chiller & Freezer Priority
TUESDAY 9:00am Chiller & Freezer will not be picked up. It must be delivered before 10:00am
No later than 12:00 noon for all Dry freight.
Depot Open THURSDAY 8:00am ‐ 5:00pm
THURSDAY Dry freight.
THURSDAY 9:00am Steel and all large freight must be delivered before 10:00am. All other freight by 12:00 noon
Depot Open SATURDAY 9:00am ‐ 12:00 noon
All Back Loading from Borroloola and MRM is available in Darwin on Monday.
Borroloola and McArthur River Mine Schedule 9 Angliss Road, Berrimah ph: (08) 8947 4040 fax: (08) 8947 0886 PO Box 3098, Palmerston NT 0831 [email protected]
How do you know when a spider is cool? It has its own Website.
Why are old dinosaur bones kept in a museum? Because they can’t find any new ones.
What did the big chimney say to the li le chimney? You’re too young to smoke.
What do sea monsters eat? Fish and ships.
Doctor, doctor, how long have I got? 10 what? 10 months? 10 weeks? 10, 9, 8, 7 …
Waiter, I’ll have the lamb chops. And make them lean. Certainly sir. To the right or the le ?
Is a tomato a fruit or vegetable? Fruit
Which is the driest continent on earth? Antarctica — it never rains as it too cold, it snows only.
What is Madonna’s real name? Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone
If you are scared of reptiles, what is the name of your phobia? Bactrachophobia
What do you call a group of Kangaroos? A troop or mob of kangaroos.
The average human scalp contains between 120,000 and 150,000 hairs.
February 2013
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