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THURSDAY 16 MARCH 2023 TORRES NEWS
Hammer leads in Dally M M Continued from P1 Dashing fullback Hamiso picked up the maximum six points for his dominating performance, backing up his outstanding effort the previous week when he snared two points in an upset win over the Sydney Roosters. Two other Torres Strait Islander players, Newcastle Knight Dane Gagai and Brisbane Bronco Ezra Mam, also received votes in round two. Dane was awarded five points for a wonderful effort in the Knights 14-12 victory over the West Tigers. Ezra polled three votes in the
victory by the Broncos over the North Queensland Cowboys. Hamiso has eight votes in total, leading five players from four other clubs on seven. Dane is amongst several players sitting on equal fourth and Ezra is with a group on equal fifth, which includes Cowboys forward Reuben Cotter. Another Torres Strait Islander player, David Fifita, didn’t poll in his side’s loss to the St George Dragons. However David starred the previous week in round one and is on six points amongst the equal third placed group.
Treaty forums in a town near you next week
Public forums will be held throughout Queensland regarding the Path to Treaty Bill which was introduced by the government to parliament on 22 February 2023. As part of the process of passing this Bill, a series of public forums will be held next week at various locations including Waiben next Tuesday, 21 March starting at 9am. Organisers would like to hear from community members and stakeholders about
their views of the Path to Treaty Bill. Contact your local state member to register or give a written submission.
Dates for the Public Forums: Cairns – Monday, 20 March 2023 at 9am. Weipa – Monday, 20 March 2023 at 2.30pm. Palm Island – Wednesday, 22 March 2023 at 9.30am. Townsville – Wednesday, 22 March 2023 at 3pm.
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PLUS ...LONNIE PEDRO, MARGARET GABEY & To celebrate Concert at the Thursday THE TAGAI CHILDREN'S CHOIR Harmony Week, Island Sports Stadium Fijian-Australian sing- on Friday 24 March,” 6:00-7:30pm songwriter Andrea he said. “Andrea will Kirwin (pictured) be supported by local Gab Titui Cultural Centre will bring her soulful musicians and Tagai voiceSaturday and island vibes25 March Children’s Choir.” to Zenadth Kes over Another community 10 days, visiting a concert will held at a 4069be0888 CALL S TICKET D - LIMITE FREE EVENT number of schools time and location to be TS SHMEN SNACKS AND REFRE includingBYO Ugar, confirmed. Dauan, Badu, Saibai, “The night will Ngurpay, Warraber also showcase a and Waiben. community arts project Head of Campus at where children and Waybeni Buway, Rick the community will Cass said Andrea was be contributing to the tasked with collaborating Harmony Hands Bunting with students to write songs which captured the Project, which will be used to decorate the spirit of the times, their venue,” he said. “The sense of belonging and bunting (small flags) will cultural identity. be made in workshops at A selection of the Thursday Island Primary songs will be will each day between 1pm – performed at a number 3pm, including a sewing of events on Waiben. club to put it all together. “We will have “If anyone can sew, Andrea headline our let us know!” own WBNM Harmony
