Show 2.0 Is Coming to Tennant MAYOR Jeffrey Mclaughlin Said He’S Proud to Announce “Show 2.0” and District Show Society
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ENNANT & DISTRICT TIMES SAY NO MORE TO www.tdtimes.com.au | Phone (08) 8962 1040 | Email [email protected] FAMILY VIOLENCE Vol. 45 No. 29 FRIDAY 30 JULY 2021 FREE Nyinkka Nyunyu hosts NAIDOC Week finale o By CATHERINE GRIMLEY TENNANT Creek’s NAIDOC festivities ended on a high note on Saturday with a community gathering at Nyinkka Nyunyu. Tjupi Band played their hearts out for the crowd, even being joined on stage by Mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin, who got a reminder of how long it has been since he played hand drums, and what muscles he needs to use to play them. The bacon and egg sandwiches and coffee were popular, but café workers and volunteers kept the lines moving quickly. With the jumping castle, face painting and even a visit from Donald Duck the kids were able to have a barrel of fun while the adults enjoyed the live music. A great finale to a week of activities that the NAIDOC Committee should be proud of. Turn to pages 10-11 for more photo coverage. Show 2.0 is coming to Tennant MAYOR Jeffrey McLaughlin said he’s proud to announce “Show 2.0” and District Show Society. is coming to Tennant Creek next weekend. “After COVID-19 reached Central Australia and the restrictions hit causing The Show with a difference will include a Sideshow Alley next Friday 6 us to miss out on the annual show, there was a team working to bring it back August. to the Barkly,” he said. Barkly Regional Arts’ annual Desert Harmony Festival, which kicked off “It shows the resilience of the town that was crying out for something to yesterday, will hold the Barkly Area Music Festival (BAMFest) on Saturday celebrate in these troubled times. 7 August – with Sideshow Alley incorporated in the big event. “Once again the community has pulled together collaboratively to put on a The Music Festival will include all local acts including Rayella, Lester Pe- big night for the town that we have all needed.” terson, Winjjakari All Stars, Last Resort, the Mayor’s alter ego Dr Flouride, Entry to both events will be a gold coin donation and a COVID-19 check-in Jamieson Casson, Warren H. Williams and the Barkly Big Band. will be held at the gate. Mayor McLaughlin said the combination of events was a collaboration be- Funds from gold coin donation will be donated to the Tennant Creek Girl tween Barkly Regional Arts, Barkly Regional Council and the Tennant Creek Guides. news CONSTRUCTING YOUR VISION Local students set to star in Opera Australia production OPERA Australia’s Carmen will be coming to Tennant Creek tomor- row night as part of the Desert Harmony Festival. Described as a vibrant and full production, the show will be held at the Civic Centre from 7pm. This will be a rare chance to see opera for a fraction of what you’d pay to see the same production at the Sydney Opera House. Carmen will include a children’s chorus with students from the Ten- nant Creek Primary School – a special highlight of the night. Tickets are $57.68 and available to purchase by visiting https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/opera-austral- ia-tickets-164797695343 Letters to the Editor Limited alcohol CIVIL CONSTRUCTION BULK HAULAGE takeaway hours don’t MINE CONTRACTING T+618 8962 2056 phillipsearthmoving.com.au EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE work, says resident IT’S terrifying to think our lives are endangered by a gaggle of otherwise unem- ployable politicians and bureaucrats that live hundreds of kilometres away who have decided our takeaway liquor sales are limited to 4pm to 7pm, six days a week. The congestion on the main street as people rush the bottle shops is dangerous for both pedestrians and road traffic especially at this time of year with peak numbers of vehicles passing through town. COVID-19 social distancing policies are impossible to manage. Limiting takeaway hours has created binge drinking and has absolutely no effect on reducing consumption or spending. 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BRC: “Calf your luck.” It was all started by the Council’s public relations officer, The grant was part of the first round of the Federal Gov- Chansey Paech: “Udderly brilliant. I’ll pay that last one.” ernment’s Indigenous Tourism Fund, and Julalikari was one Kim Lenoble who warned the “steaks were high”. of 11 Territory businesses successful in the round, totalling Minister for Local Government Chansey Paech chimed It was our colourful Mayor Jeff McLaughlin who had the almost half a million dollars to boost tourism. in: “Moove over, Barkly Regional Council is bringing the last laugh, reassuring everyone in Facebook Land that LOL’s today,” with the rest of the convo playing out like he had personally been out to the cemetery to “moove” Senator for the Northern Territory Dr Sam McMahon said the cattle out. the grants are designed to help Indigenous-owned tourism this: businesses and community organisations increase the num- BRC: “We got no beef with that.” Keep it up please everyone, we all love a laugh because ber of Indigenous tourism products available and support Chansey Paech: “Milk it for all it’s worth I reckon.” it gives us a nice break from all the regular bulls#%*! the start-up, stabilisation or growth of operators in the sector. “We’re extremely proud of the rich history and Indigenous cultures we have in the region and want to showcase this to as many people as we can,” Dr McMahon said. Department of “These organisations are well-placed to provide a profes- ENVIRONMENT, PARKS sional and memorable experience that will leave people AND WATER SECURITY wanting to come back again and tell their friends about the wonderful things we have on offer.” CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt said that the Indigenous Tourism Fund is helping Indigenous-owned busi- Western Davenport/Ti Tree Water Advisory Committee nesses and community organisations employ more people, expand their offerings and attract more visitors, which has The Minister for Environment, the Hon Eva Lawler is seeking nominations to establish the Western Davenport/ Ti Tree Water Advisory Committee. positive flow-on effects for all parts of our local economy. The Committee will review the current Western Davenport Water Allocation plan 2018-2021 and provide recommendations to guide the development of the new 10 year Plan. “These grants are part of the Morrison Government’s $40 million Indigenous Tourism Fund, with grants on offer for the It will also oversee the implementation of the Ti Tree Water Allocation Plan 2020-2030 and its five year review due 2025. next three years to grow Indigenous tourism businesses, The committee will meet periodically over a five year period.