Torres News Thursday, 5 May 2022
Stories and events of the Kaurareg homeland of Kaiwalagal, the Torres Strait homeland and Cape York homelands of the Anggamuthi, Atambaya, Wuthathi, Yadhaykenu and Gudang Peoples.
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Serious start to Battle for the Islands
Pics by Rosalie Jensen with thanks to TSYRSA. A well-supported and enthusiastic march against domestic violence kicked off last weekendâs massive 2022 âBattle of the Islandsâ touch football club championships last Thursday. Organised by the Torres Strait Youth & Recreational
Sporting Association, the four-day event was also alcohol, drug and smoke free.
Congratulations to winners Vikings for the menâs competition and Storms for the women!
âWe want everybody to play safe, have fun and go home, we donât encourage fights or anything like that,â Vice President William McKeown said.
Also congratulations to the menâs runners up Balas and womenâs runners up the Jokers.
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See our full coverage + pics on PAGES 16, 17 & 20 ď