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Kids' Corner...Kids' Corner 

Homemade Sidewalk Paint 

Materials: 

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¼ cup corn starch 

¼ cup water 

This Homemade Sidewalk Paint is 

so easy to make and is eco-friendly 

too! You can make it in different 

colours and it wipes right off 

with water! 

8 drops of food colouring in different colours 

Small containers (one for each colour) 

• Paint brush(es) 

Instructions: 

1. In a small container mix the cornstarch and water. 

Add food colouring. Repeat to make as many 

colours as you can. If you want white paint don't 

add any food colouring! You'll notice when you paint 

it looks a little watery, but when it dries the colours 

will be vibrant. 

2. If you are using this paint outside on a warm sunny 

day it will dry almost immediately. Hose it off, or just 

use a wet rag. Since this paint is made with natural 

ingredients it will not harm your plants, grass or any 

of your outdoor drains. Happy Painting! 

Source: http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Homemade- 

Sidewalk-Paint.html 

June / July 2012 

Pet Rocks 

Materials: 

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Rock 

Acrylic craft paint 

Pet rocks are a fun way to express 

your creativity and your own 

personal style. Whether it’s a cute 

animal or a creepy creature, this 

pet rock craft for kids are lots of fun 

and have no limits! 

• Suggestion decorations: yarn, wiggle eyes, markers, 

glitter glue, sequins, beads, pom poms, etc 

• White craft glue 

Instructions: 

1. Start by washing your rock with warm soapy water. 

If your rock is jagged or has nooks and crannies, 

use a scrub brush to get all the dirt out. 

2. Decorate your rocks however you like using just 

about anything. If it will stick, use it! 

3. To make a Pet Rock Piggie, paint a smooth oval 

shaped stone with pink acrylic paint and let dry. 

4. Glue a pink button to the centre of the rock and two 

miniature pink pom poms toward the top for ears. 

5. Use the handle end of a paintbrush dipped in white 

paint to create the whites of the eyes. After that 

dries repeat the process with black paint to add the 

blacks of the eyes. 

6. Add a little red paint to the pink paint in your palette 

and dip your finger in. Dab off excess and put a 

spot on either side of the “nose” as the rosy cheeks. 

7. Use a black fine tipped marker to dot on freckles. 

8. To make a Pet Rock Monster, paint a bumpy or oddshaped 

rock green and let dry. 

9. Paint a bean shape on for the mouth with black paint 

and let dry.

Kids' Corner...Kids' Corner 

10. Use a toothpick and white paint to paint on pointy 

teeth onto the black mouth. 

11. Use the handle end of a paintbrush to dot on eyes 

with white paint. Use a toothpick to add the black 

dots for the eyes after the whites have dried. 

12. Use a black marker or a toothpick dipped in black 

paint to add eyebrows. 

13. Cut yarn into ½” lengths. 

14. Add some white craft glue to the top of the rock 

monster’s “head” and thin it out with your finger. You 

should have a layer, but not too much or the yarn will 

slide off. 

15. Gently place the yarn pieces, standing up, on top of 

the glue and let dry completely. 

16. Use the handle end of a paintbrush to dot on yellow 

spots. 

17. When projects are completely dry, spray with acrylic 

sealer spray. 

Source: http://crafts.kaboose.com/pet-rocks.html 

Recycled Container 

Instruments 

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Celebrate recycling and the joy 

of music with this easy outdoor 

craft for kids. Gather your family 

and friends in the yard or the park 

and strike up a band of recycled 

container instruments! 

Materials: 

• Clean plastic bottles, coffee/ 

Milo cans, butter tubs (all with 

lids) or toilet/kitchen rolls and 

cover the ends up with card, 

tape or rubber bands 

• Uncooked dry beans 

Uncooked rice 

Masking tape 

Brightly coloured paper 

Rubber bands 

Paper glue or sticky tape 

CD player 

Favourite CD 

Instructions: 


1. Clean out all of your empty plastic bottles and 

coffee/Milo cans with lids. 

2. Put a handful of uncooked beans and rice inside 

each one and tape the lids shut. 

3. If using toilet/kitchen rolls cut out circles of card 

larger than the base of the roll. Use sticky tape or 

rubber bands to affix to each end of the roll. 

4. Now that you've found a way to give old things new 

life give your new percussion instruments a shake 

and listen. Why not decorate with some bright paper, 

rubber bands and stickers. Decorate to your hearts 

content. 

5. Just add your favourite songs and you've got a 

musical tribute to recycling! 

Source: http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/easy-outdoorcrafts-for-kids2.htm 

Ship Ahoy! 

If boredom's got your kids 

walking the plank, let them turn 

a refrigerator box on its side 

and set sail on the waves of 

their imagination. 

Materials: 

• Blue tarp 

• Large appliance box 

• Blue paint and paintbrushes 

• Clothesline and sheet 

• Assorted props 

Instructions: 

1. Spread out the tarp and set the box on it, on its side, 

underneath a clothesline. Open up - or cut away - 

the top of the box (parents can use a utility knife). 

2. Paint waves on the boat. Once the paint is dry, clip a 

sheet sail to the line, assemble some themed props, 

and it's anchors away! 

Source: http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/ship-ahoy-670555/ 

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June / July 2012

What’s happening @ your library during June & July? 

BOOk REvIEWS 

With the Darwin Cup Carnival coming up in July, this 

provides a great opportunity to review a new bestseller 

from our selection of equestrian books. 

Gamble 

by Felix Francis 

Writing solo for the first time, 

Felix Francis continues his father's 

bestselling legacy with another edgeof-your-seat 

read. Nicholas Foxton, a 

former jockey who suffered a careerending 

injury, is out for a day at the 

Grand National races when his friend 

and co-worker Herb Kovak is shot at point blank range. 

With the press speculating links to gangland crime and a 

crumpled note containing a threatening message found 

in the dead man’s coat, Nick begins to doubt how well he 

really knew his friend. 

This is definitely in the mould of a typical Dick Francis 

book. While he doesn't quite have the exact flavour of 

writing as his father, Felix Francis is nevertheless filling 

his father's shoes quite nicely. 

This one is a book club favourite – put it on your list. 

The Other Hand 

by Chris Cleave 

For people who like to be swept 

away with a book from the very 

first sentence this book is a must. 

It is very hard to put down and 

very relevant to the issues of today. 

A refugee girl fleeing Nigeria from 

the most vile experiences and an English woman share 

a past. The reader is given hints at first that the 

experience was brief but clearly seared in the memories 

of both women. The unravelling is done slowly and 

the story is told by both women. You cannot help but 

be moved by both of them. This story gives a real 

insight into the plight of the refugee and a glimpse into 

detention within Britain. 

Beautifully written with a great balance between detail 

and leading the reader on to find out the truth behind 

different events. An extremely moving story which will 

stay with the reader for a long time. 


Holiday Program 

Another exciting holiday program coming up for school 

children to enjoy during the long dry season break. 

We are going to create fun activities from award winning 

children’s author and illustrator Alison Lester's book Are 

We There Yet?, which tells the story of her family's journey 

around Australia in a camper van. In particular, we are making 

some crazy hats including the watermelon hat from the book. 

Also, there’s a real treat with the Amazing Drumming 

Monkeys performing at Casuarina Library Courtyard at 

10:30am on Saturday 14 July and again at Karama Library at 

10:00am on Thursday 19 July. 

Pick up a program at your library or visit www.darwin.nt.gov. 

au for full details. 

Downloadable eAudiobooks 

Escape to another world when going for walks, exercising 

at the gym or performing those unavoidable brain numbing 

day to day tasks, by listening to a downloadable eAudiobook 

through City of Darwin Libraries. 

Borrowing eAudiobooks has never been simpler, smarter or 

more convenient. You can browse, borrow and download 

them at any time from work or home, in fact anywhere you 

can log on to a PC and access the City of Darwin website at 

www.darwin.nt.gov.au. 

There are over 600 titles available from new release fiction, 

classics, non-fiction, to children’s and youth. You can borrow 

up to 4 eAudiobooks at a time and keep them for 2 weeks - 

absolutely free. 

Contact our friendly staff at any of our libraries for 

instructions. Once you have made your choices, simply 

download onto your computer then transfer to your MP3 

device to listen anywhere at anytime. Happy listening! 

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NEW Social Network for Men 

Is your wife or partner in the 

Australian Defence Force in Darwin? 

Are you the primary care giver 

to your children at home? 

Limited time for much more? 

Want to get away for some fun 

and recreation? 

If you answered yes then we want you! 

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for stay at home Defence spouse dads. 

Call Daryl to register your interest on 

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• Relationship courses and seminars 

• Family Dispute Resolution (mediation): 

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Little Possums Play House is a Child Care Centre for 

18 months to 5 years of age. In 2012 we will also operate 

Pandanus Infant Centre for children 3 to 18 months. It has 

been inspired by a range of philosophies including Rudolf 

Steiner and Maria Montessori providing an environment 

which gives children the opportunity to imagine, create, 

explore and learn through structured and unstructured play. 

We focus on four key themes: rhythm, repetition, security 

and continuity that are very important in the daily life of 

a child. Rhythm and repetition help children feel safe and 

familiar. Children feel secure in knowing what is coming next. 

Our staff come from a wide range of backgrounds and 

age from 18 to over 60. All staff are either qualified or 

in training and have a strong personal commitment to our 

children. You are always welcome to drop in and have a look 

or just stay a while and enjoy the company. 

June / July 2012

Parenting advice... Travelling with Children 

Josephine Downs is a specialist when it comes to children's counselling. practising play Therapy since 2004 and working 

successfully with many children, adolescents and parents in that time. Josephine's qualifications include A Bachelor of Arts in 

Psychology (APS approved) and Sociology, two advanced Diploma's, one in Family Therapy and one in Counselling. Josephine will be 

one of the first to undertake a masters in Play Therapy in Australia, when the course begins in approx 2013. 

Josephine is the current President of the Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association and is a member of APT (American Play Therapy 

Association), VAFT (Victorian Association for Family Therapy) and the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors. 

Josephine's life experience includes having two of her own children 4.5 and 2 years, a foster carer and a residential youth worker for 

children in departmental care and having worked in child protection for many years. 

IT is the middle of the year and the dry season does 

come about so fast. It's a great time of year to go away 

on a family holiday but can also be a daunting time of 

year for parents as children are on school break for a 

lengthy period of time. 

Generally my articles are about how to manage the 

holiday season while being in Darwin, however, a great 

question has been put to me about taking children away 

on holiday’s - national or international. how young is too 

young? 

Many Darwinite’s take their children interstate often 

to visit family, however, the idea of a family holiday 

somewhere else is a great experience for every one. 

Family holidays for children can start from a very young 

age. Of course young babies and toddlers are not 

essentially going to remember these but that does not 

mean it's not worth taking the time out and experiencing 

something different. Clearly it's important for your 

children to see a different side of life and to be supported 

in that with you as parents. 

Something's to note: Children aren't necessarily going 

to want to change out of their general routines to 

accommodate your holiday. Young children thrive on 

routine so if you’re going to a place where there is a time 

zone change try and keep to a manageable routine. It 

may mean that in accordance to where you are your 

children are up really late, wake really early and go to 

bed really early. 

If it’s just yourself and your partner going on holiday, 

with the children at home under arranged care, keep in 

mind that you’re still going to need to manage sleep, 

meals and night bedtimes for your children to eliminate 

further disruptions. 

In saying this there are many places where you can 

go on holidays where they have 'kid’s clubs' and very 

inexpensive nannies. Some people prefer not to use 

these services as they want their children to be with 

them, however, there are options. A good tip is for 

parents to also have that midday nap so that you can all 

Contact: Josephine Downs 

www.playtherapy.com.au 


stay up that bit later. 

Clearly one child in a pram sleeping is very easy to 

manage but once they get to that 3 to 5 age range 

keeping them occupied can be a challenge. Ensure you 

have entertainment options to assist when you are in a 

restaurant or on a bus ride to a tourist spot etc. Some 

of the helpful gadgets for young children include sticker 

books, colouring in books, personal DVD, iPad - where 

there are short movies or TV shows. These are also great 

tools to take away for consequences if need be. 

Once you get up to two or more children the challenge 

can be greater but with good preparation and research 

it's manageable. I can highlight that myself and my 

husband have two children under two and have travelled 

internationally a number of times with them and they 

appear to enjoy it. International and national travel can 

be daunting but it can also be very pleasurable. 

No matter if it's national or international family holidays 

are what create good and long lasting memories for 

children. Starting them young gets them to understand 

and enjoy the different things the world has to offer. 

Enjoy and happy holidays. 

Josephine Downs 

Specialist Children’s Counselling 

Phone: 0411 118 620 

jomartin@playtherapy.com.au 

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kIdS FOrCE ChILdCArE CENTrE 

OPENS AT rAAF dArWIN 

SENaTOR Trish Crossin represented 

the Minister for Defence Science and 

Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon 

MP, at the opening of the Kids Force 

Childcare Centre at RAAF Darwin on 

Thursday 29 March 2012. 

The new Defence childcare centre 

opened its doors in early January 2012 

in Billeroy Road, Winnellie, providing 

welcome access to quality early 

childhood education and care for local 

Defence families and the wider Darwin 

community. 

The 60-place centre, called Kids Force, 

is one of 21 childcare services around 

australia administered by the Defence 

Community Organisation (DCO). 

'Defence is committed to providing 

local, community-based solutions 

for families looking for quality early 

childhood education and care,' explains 

Michael Callan, Director General of the 

Defence Community Organisation. 

'Defence is committed to 

providing local, communitybased 

solutions for families 

looking for quality early 

childhood education and care' 

'Mobile Defence families often struggle 

to obtain childcare on posting to a 

new location and being able to access 

Defence Centres can help alleviate some 

of the angst associated with a move. 

'Defence recognises the importance 

of building collaborative relationships 

and support networks within local 

communities. The opening of Kids 

Force, close to RAAF Darwin, will 

provide a valuable community facility 


Photo Credit: LSIS Helen Frank 

©Commonwealth of Australia 2012 

Department of Defence www.defence.gov.au 

Senator Trish Crossin helped by Anaya Rekia (L) and Chase Kurbaki (R) cuts the cake celebrating the opening of Kids Force. 

for Defence families and the wider 

civilian community,' Mr Callan said. 

While Defence childcare centres give 

priority of access to ADF families, when 

they have vacancies they welcome 

enrolments from the wider community. 

The new centre at Winnellie will 

add to the capacity of the current 

Defence Childcare Service operating at 

Palmerston. 

For more information on enrolments at 

any Defence childcare centre, contact 

B4Kids at info@b4kids.com.au or on 

1300 265 600. 

Visit the Defence Community 

Organisation website at www.defence. 

gov.au/dco for further info about DCO 

and its range of support services. 

Alternatively, call the Defence Family 

Helpline on 1800 624 608.

Photo Credit: LSIS Helen Frank ©Commonwealth of Australia 2012 

Natasha Griggs MP, Federal Member for Solomon, entertains children at the Kids Force Child Care Centre. 


Above: Private Adam Zaniol and Nicole Jones 

enjoy some cake with their son Declan. 

Above Right: Arthur Rees-Scott thinks seriously about eating cake. 



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red nose Day, held annually on the last Friday in 

June, is the major fundraiser for SIDS and Kids. 

Funds raised through red nose Day activities 

assist in providing vital services and programs. 

about SiDS and Kids 

SIDS and Kids is an international leader in the field of 

health promotion, dedicated to the elimination of sudden 

and unexpected infant death. Best known for SIDSrelated 

research and education programs, in 2002 SIDS 

and Kids changed their name to reflect the expansion of 

services, and now provide much-needed counselling and 

support to all Australian families who have suffered the 

sudden death of an infant or child, regardless of the age 

or cause. This service is provided free of charge, and 

available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. 

Who benefits from SIDS and Kids services? 

Since 1990, the SIDS and Kids Safe Sleeping program 

has been instrumental in reducing the SIDS infant 

mortality rate by 85%, equalling more that 7,000 

Australian babies' lives saved. However each month 

approximately 200 Australian children die suddenly and 

unexpectedly from causes such as stillbirth, neonatal 

death, SIDS, a fast onset illness, drowning, poisoning, 

fire or motor vehicle accident. SIDS and Kids have a 

wide range of well-established programs and over 28 

years experience in supporting families at this time. 

Their professional counsellors and trained volunteer 

peer supporters work together to help families through 

the tragic death of their child. More than 60 people are 

affected by the death of a child. SIDS and Kids programs 

are offered free of charge to all family members and 

friends who need support. For as long as they need 

them, SIDS and Kids are there! 

Why a Red Nose? 

In 1988, the Red Nose Day concept was adopted by 

SIDS and Kids organisations around Australia. Since 

then, people, cars and buildings around the nation have 

joined in the fun. The red nose always brings a smile to 

people's faces. By wearing a red nose you can be silly 

for a great cause. 

Where do Red Nose Day funds go? 

Proceeds from Red Nose Day assist us in providing the 

following vital services and programs: 

• 24 hour, 365 days a year crisis outreach and ongoing 

bereavement support for families and the community 

Friday 29th June 2012 


following the sudden and unexpected death of an 

infant or child, regardless of the age or cause. 

• The SIDS and Kids Safe Sleeping Program, an 

evidence-based health promotion campaign 

which offers practical advice to parents and health 

professionals about how to best reduce the risks of 

SIDS and sleep accidents. 

• Research into the causes and prevention of sudden 

and unexpected death in the perinatal period and 

infancy. 

SiDS and Kids Safe Sleeping 

The current health promotion program, SIDS and Kids 

Safe Sleeping, is evidence based and provides families, 

infant carers and health professionals with information 

about how to reduce the risk of SIDS and create a safe 

sleeping environment for babies. More information on 

this is available at www.sidsandkids.org. The SIDS and 

Kids Safe Sleeping program recommends: 

• Put baby on the back to sleep, from birth. 

• Sleep baby with face uncovered. 

• Cigarette smoke is bad for baby. 

• Safe cot, safe mattress, safe bedding, safe sleeping 

place, night and day. 

For more information, please visit the red nose day 

website - www.rednoseday.com.au and don't forget 

to do the Red Nose this June! 

SiDS and Kids nt 

24 Hour emergency Support Line 

0448 849 234 

SiDS and Kids nt provides Free counSeLLing 

Support for anyone affected by the death of a baby 

or child from conception onwards. 

Sids and Kids offers a wide range of support services 

to bereaved families, aLL at no coSt. 

these services include - 

• Bereavement Information Kits • Advice and Support 

with Funeral Arrangements • Annual Memorial Service 

• 24 Hour Telephone Counselling 

• Individual and Family Counselling

Fabulous Prizes up for grabs! 

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NutritioN aNd hydratioN 

for exercise 

Good nutrition and hydration are essential to help you perform at your 

best when exercising. For anyone who will be exercising for an extended 

period, it is important to plan what you eat and drink before, during and 

after exercise. For anyone participating in exercise at a more moderate 

level, a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruit, vegetables and water 

will usually suffice. 

fuel for exercise 

The body’s main sources of fuel during exercise are fat and carbohydrate, 

and the one you need to focus on is carbohydrate. This is because we all 

have ample stores of fat to undertake even the longest bouts of exercise 

(unless in a state of starvation). However, our carbohydrate stores (in the 

form of muscle glycogen) are more limited and can become significantly 

depleted during vigorous exercise in excess of 90 minutes or moderate 

exercise of a longer duration (several hours). 

Carbohydrate stores can also become depleted over the course of several 

exercise sessions, if not replenished through appropriate nutrition 

between times. Depleted muscle glycogen will impair your capacity to 

exercise, limiting how fast you can run, cycle or swim. This is clearly 

evident in some people at the end of a marathon, in which their muscles 

have become depleted of glycogen and they struggle to maintain a speed 

faster than a slow jog. 

fluid for exercise 

Maintaining your body in a fully hydrated state is essential for both your 

health and performance when exercising. If you are dehydrated you will 

have a reduced blood volume and less fluid available to form sweat. 

Dehydration will reduce your capacity to deliver oxygen to your muscles 

and your ability to prevent your body from overheating, both of which 

will adversely affect your exercise performance. So it’s important to be 

fully hydrated when you start exercising, and to maintain a regular intake 

of fluids while exercising to prevent dehydration. 

food and fluid Before exercise 

In most circumstances, most of us will have enough stored fat and 

carbohydrate to fuel our next exercise session without needing to make 

special arrangements. However, if you are undertaking a more prolonged 

or vigorous bout of exercise, you may wish to maximise your glycogen 

stores before you exercise, and you can do this by eating a meal between 

one and 4 hours beforehand. This allows enough time for the meal to be 

digested. Ideally, you should eat a small amount of food that is low in fibre 

for easy digestion. 

To increase your body’s fuel supply, the meal should be predominantly 

Information obtained from www.mydr.com.au 

©Copyright: myDr, UBM Medica Australia, 2000-2012. 


carbohydrate — approximately 2 to 5 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram 

of bodyweight. Meals based around rice, pasta, bread or potatoes are 

often advocated by sports dietitians. The meal should also be low in fat 

and protein, to minimise any gastrointestinal discomfort. 

For most sports and types of exercise, it is recommended that you drink 

400-600 mL of fluid one to 2 hours before the activity, and another 200- 

400 mL 15 minutes before exercising. Water is usually a suitable choice of 

fluid to drink before exercising. 

food and fluid during exercise 

Fluid loss can impair performance and can affect your body’s ability to 

control its own temperature. If you are exercising for less than 60 minutes, 

you should drink approximately 200 mL of fluid every 15-20 minutes. 

Water is appropriate in this situation. In longer duration activities where 

there is a risk of glycogen depletion, such as more than 60 minutes of 

vigorous exercise, a sports drink containing glucose and electrolytes can 

be most effective. And for activities lasting several hours these sports 

drinks can be supplemented with energy bars. 

Post exercise food and fluid 

After exercise it is important to restore your body’s fuel and fluid stores 

to normal levels. For most people this is easily achieved by following a 

healthy diet that includes plenty of fruit and vegetables, and plenty of 

non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated fluids. 

Replacing fluid stores largely depends on how much fluid was lost during 

exercise. This can be calculated by comparing your pre- and post-exercise 

bodyweight. A simpler method is to check your urine. You need to drink 

sufficient fluid until you are passing clear, dilute urine. 

The amount of fluid that you'll need to drink will depend upon how much 

you’ve sweated and the temperature of the environment. So on hot days 

after a vigorous bout of exercise, you may need to drink several litres. In 

doing so, be wary of consuming it in the form of sugary drinks, as you may 

take in more calories than you’ve burned off during the exercise. This may 

not be a problem if you are a highly trained sports person with a good 

body composition, but will be contrary to your goals if you are trying to 

lose weight. 

To replenish your glycogen stores after exercising vigorously, you need to 

eat 1-1.5 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of bodyweight within the 

first couple of hours after exercise. Ideally, this should be in the form of 

high GI foods, such as sports drinks, muffins or white bread. Over the 24 

hours after exercise, a total of 7 to 10 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram 

of bodyweight should be ingested to maximise the glycogen stores again, 

thereby preparing you for your next bout of exercise.

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Darwin and Palmerston, life can be pretty hectic, and I know 

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THE first rotation of around 200 United 

States Marine Corps personnel 

arrived in Darwin on Tuesday night of 

the 3rd of April 2012. 

This initial rotation is an integral part 

of the enhanced practical cooperation 

measures pursuant to the Australia- 

United States Alliance relationship 

announced by Prime Minister Julia 

Gillard and United States President 

Barack Obama on 16 November 2011. 

It represents an evolution of existing 

exercises and activities that the United 

States (US) already conducts with the 

australian Defence Force (aDF) in 

Australia. Existing exercises include the 

biennial Exercise Talisman Sabre in the 

Northern Territory and Queensland, the 

most recent of which in 2011 involved 

close to 22,500 Australian and US troops 

working together. 

As part of the ongoing US consideration 

of its global force posture, this initiative 

will see US Marine Corps personnel 

deploying to Northern Australia on a 

rotational basis for around six months 

per year. 

Over the six month period, this initial 

US Marine Corps rotation will undertake 

The first contingent of the United States Marine Corps arrive at RAAF Base Darwin. 

bilateral training in Australia with the 

aDF and conduct unilateral training in 

Australia. 

The US Marines will spend the majority 

of that time in ADF Northern Territory 

training areas and ranges including 

the Mount Bundey and Kangaroo Flats 

Training Areas. 

The initial rotation will be a US Marine 

Corps infantry company, which will 

not include heavy equipment, vehicles 

or aircraft. Air and sea movements in 

support of this rotation are minimal. 

The intent in the coming years is to 

establish a rotational presence of up to a 

2,500 personnel Marine Air Ground Task 

Force (MAGTF), rotating into Northern 

Australia in the northern dry season. 

A full MAGTF includes a Command 

Element, Ground Element, Aviation 

Element and Logistics Element. Major 

equipment to support the elements of 

the MAGTF includes wheeled vehicles, 

artillery pieces, light armoured vehicles 

and aircraft, in addition to personnel. 

There are no US military bases in 

Australia, and this will not change. 

The US Marine Corps rotations of 

personnel will use existing Defence 


Photo Credit: CPL Christopher Dickson 

©Commonwealth of Australia 2012 

Department of Defence www.defence.gov.au 

UNITEd STATES MArINE COrPS 

PErSONNEL BEgIN FIrST rOTATIONAL 

dEPLOyMENT TO NOrThErN AUSTrALIA 

facilities in Northern Australia for 

accommodation and training. Defence 

will provide a range of support to this 

initial rotation and costs for this rotation 

will be shared under existing legal, 

financial and logistical arrangements. 

Australia and the US continue to work 

together to establish specific activities 

that will occur during this initial rotation, 

and will continue to work closely with 

the Northern Territory Government. 

This initiative will provide tangible 

benefits for Australia by increasing 

the number, variety and complexity of 

training opportunities for the ADF, and 

further developing our interoperability 

with US forces. 

It also supports Australia’s long-held 

strategic interests in supporting US 

engagement in our region in a manner 

that promotes peace and stability. 

The initiative could also provide new 

opportunities for Australiana and US 

engagement with our partners in the 

region. 

The Government welcomes this latest 

chapter in the more than sixty year 

Alliance relationship with the United 

States.

Photo Credit: CPL Christopher Dickson ©Commonwealth of Australia 2012 Photo Credit: CPL Christopher Dickson ©Commonwealth of Australia 2012 

United States Marine Corps, Company Commander, 

Captain Christopher Richardella of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion 

3rd Marine Regiment is greeted by Australia's Minister for Defence, 

Stephen Smith upon arrival at RAAF Base Darwin. 

Photo Credit: CPL Christopher Dickson ©Commonwealth of Australia 2012 

Australian Customs Officers process United States Marine Corps 

personnel as they arrive at RAAF Base Darwin. 


Hat trick: Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, The Hon. 

Warren Snowdon, MP, swaps hats with Commander General, Marine 

Forces Pacific, Lieutenant General Duane D. Thiessen at the official 

welcome ceremony at Robertson Barracks, Darwin. 


The first contingent of the United States Marine Corps are greeted 

by United States Commanding General, Marine Forces Pacific, 

Lieutenant General Duane D. Thiessen and Head Implementation 

Team (US Force Posture Review), Major General Michael Krause, AM. 


United States Marine Corps personnel march in at the official 

welcome ceremony at Robertson Barracks, Darwin. 


United States Marine Corps troops talk with 5th Battalion 

(Mechanised) Royal Australian Regiment personnel after the Minister 

for Defence's welcome parade at Robertson Barracks, Darwin. 

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rwanda 

unamir 1994/95 

By Kevin O'Halloran 

Rwanda is no stranger to violence. In 

1994, an orgy of killing swept across the 

tiny land-locked nation and genocide - 

the size and magnitude unseen since the 

Hitler horrors of WWII, erupted. Around 

one million men, women and children 

were mercilessly shot, hacked to death or 

burnt alive. To alleviate the suffering and 

restore order to shattered lives, a group of 

Australian UN peacekeepers was sent to 

Rwanda under a United Nations’ mandate. 

These Australians would be exposed to a 

lack of humanity they were not prepared 

for and found hard to fathom. 

On 22 April 1995, the daily horror and 

tragedy they had witnessed escalated out 

of control. At a displaced persons’ camp 

in Kibeho, in full view of the Australian 

soldiers, over 4,000 unarmed men, women 

and children died in a hail of bullets, 

grenades and machete blades at the hands 

of the Rwandan Patriotic Army. 

Rwanda – UNIMIR 1994/95 is a detailed 

account of what happened during this 

peacekeeping mission. Kevin O’Halloran, a 

Platoon Sergeant at the time, has recorded 

these events using material from numerous 

interviews and eyewitness accounts. 

Author Biography 

Kevin ‘Irish’ O’Halloran was born in Dublin, 

Ireland in 1961 and migrated to australia 

with his parents, elder brother and two 

sisters in 1970. He grew up around the 

inner suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, for 

most of his teenage years. 

In April 1981, he joined the Army and 

has served on four operational tours of 

duty, all in the Royal australian Infantry 

Corps (RAInf ); two with the 1st Battalion, 

the Royal australian Regiment (1 RaR) 

and two with the 2nd Battalion, the Royal 

Australian Regiment (2 RAR). 

He retired from the Army in 2011 after 

30 years’ service. He has written one other 

book on Rwanda titled Pure Massacre 

which is his and others’ personal accounts 

of the deployment to Rwanda and the 

massacre that occurred at Kibeho in 1995. 

Lost At Sea 

Found at Fukushima 

By Andy Millar 

On a calm, tropical afternoon in the South 

Atlantic Ocean in April 1942, a British tramp 

steamer, the SS Willesden, was shelled, 

torpedoed and sunk by a German raider, 

the KMS Thor. The Willesden was carrying 

47 officers and crew, and a cargo of vital 

war supplies destined for Britain’s 8th 

Army in North Africa. Five of Willesden’s 

crew were killed in the attack. Among the 

survivors was Second Mate David Millar, 

who – along with his crewmen – was 

rescued by the Germans and interned 

on a succession of prison ships, before 

being handed over to the Japanese. Badly 

wounded, David spent the rest of the war 

as a POW in a camp at Fukushima, north 

of Tokyo. 

Lost at Sea tells the little-known story 

of the 130 survivors, remarkably listed 

"Missing at Sea" for months and in some 


cases years. It is a tale of honour between 

enemy naval commanders; of suffering, 

courage and endurance, as months of 

imprisonment turned to years; and of 

the powerful relationships that form 

when people are forced together in lifethreatening 

circumstances. 


Andy Millar is a retired Navy Commander, 

having served 26 years in the Royal New 

Zealand Navy (RNZN) and 14 years in the 

Royal Australian Navy (RAN). 

The David Millar who features in [title] 

was his father. Andy was born in the UK in 

1939. His family emigrated to New Zealand 

after World War Two, upon his father’s 

return from enduring three years as a 

POW in Japan. Joining the RNZN in 1959, 

Andy trained as an officer at the Britannia 

Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, UK. Over 

the next 26 years he rose to the rank of 

Commander, before transferring to the RAN 

to take up a position with the Collins Class 

submarine project. 

A highlight of his career was a secondment 

to the Royal Malaysian Navy from 1966-68, 

during ‘The Confrontation’ with Indonesia. 

During this time, he commanded a Fast 

Patrol Boat of similar size and capability to 

the German E-boats that feature in Lost at 

Sea. Andy retired from the RAN in 1999 

and now lives in Canberra. 

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The August Offensive 

at anZac, 1915 

By David W. Cameron 

Author David Cameron has a fascination 

for Gallipoli. He has written three books 

on the subject and his latest book The 

August Offensive provides the first detailed 

synthesised account of some of the 

bloodiest battles since the landing at Anzac 

Cove and there failure would be pivotal in 

the decision to evacuate Gallipoli. 

The battles of Lone Pine, The Nek, 

Chunuk Bair, and Hill 971 where a concerted 

effort by the empire troops to break the 

uneasy stalemate that by mid-May 1915 

ensued between the empires troops and 

the Turks. The Turks held the high ground 

(a tactic victory) while the allied troops 

were trapped on Anzac beach, a strip of 

ground that acted as an enlarged prison. 

The necessity to break out of the Anzac 

Cove was imperative if the empire troops 

where to reach their original goal of laying 

siege to Turkey. The main attacks of the 

August Offensive commenced at Lone Pine 

on 6 August and by 10 August, just five days 

later, the allied troop’s objective to take 

the heights would have failed – thousands 

of soldiers where dead or wounded – 

evacuation was almost a certainty. 

David Cameron provides an insight into 

the strategy, leadership and lessons of 

war; he captures what happens when an 

overarching strategic goal does not take 

into account the tactical considerations 

and realities on the ground. At Gallipoli, 

this resulted in thousands of casualties 

as men were thrown continually into the 

meat grinder of the August Offensive. 

Additional Information 

• The August Offensive or ‘Anzac 

Breakout’ at Gallipoli was designed 

to break the uneasy stalemate at 

Gallipoli. The Turks where content to 

allow the invading forces occupation 

of Anzac Cove while denying them 

further progress inland. 

• The Turks didn’t need to break in 

the Anzac Sector – they won just by 

keeping the Empire troops bottled 

into the small Anzac pocket. 

• The initial objective was the Sari Bair 

Range and pending on the success 

of this first stage of the operation, 

operational orders would have been 

issued to continue the advance 

towards Mel Tepe and the Dardanelles 

side of the peninsula. 

• The Nek was supposed to have been 

a pincer movement with the New 

Zealanders attacking the position 

from the rear (after having captured 

Chunuk Bair on the morning of 7 

August). This never happened, but 

the Australians were still ordered to 

charge from the front. 

• Lone Pine is positioned along the 

southern flank at Anzac – it was 

fought to draw Turkish reserves away 

from the northern heights 

• David also wrote Gallipoli: The Final 

Battles and Evacuation at Anzac 

(2010). 


David W. Cameron first became interested 

in the Gallipoli campaign from a preliminary 

archaeological survey of the anzac 

battlefields he conducted in 2003 where 

as part of his research he found out he had 

a relative that landed on the 1st day and 

was killed on 29 April. This introduction 

would foster a passion for recording the 

overarching history of Gallipoli – The 

August Offensive is his third book on the 

battles for Anzac. 

David is internationally known as an 

expert on primate and human evolution 

and has a degree in both archaeology and 

Palaeoanthropology. He was formerly an 

Australian Research Council QEII Fellow at 

the Department of Anatomy & Histology at 

the University of Sydney. He has conducted 

numerous international archaeological 

and palaeonathropological excavations 

in Europe, Middle East and Asia. David is 

based in Canberra and married with three 

children (and two dogs). 


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PicNic reciPes 

Broccoli and 

cauliflower salad 

with feta 

Recipe sourced from 

www.allrecipes.com.au 

Serves: 8 

Ready in: 15 minutes 

INgrEdIENTS 

1 head small cauliflower, 

cut into small pieces 

1 large head broccoli, 

chopped into small pieces 

1 punnet cherry tomatoes 

185 pitted black olives 

220g feta cheese, crumbled 

Italian salad dressing, to taste 

METhOd 

1. In a large bowl, combine the 

cauliflower, broccoli, cherry 

tomatoes, olives and feta. Add 

enough dressing to coat, toss and 

refrigerate overnight. 

NOTE 

This recipe calls for crisp, raw broccoli and 

cauliflower. If you prefer, steam or boil the 

broccoli and cauliflower first. Combine 

with remaining ingredients when at room 

temperature. 

avocado and 

turkey Wraps 


www.readersdigest. 

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Serves: 12 

Yield: 12 mini-wraps 


(15 mins prep) 

INgrEdIENTS 

3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 

1 tablespoon coarse-grained 

Dijon mustard 

2 flour tortillas (20 cm) 

1 medium ripe avocado, stoned, peeled 

and cut lengthways into thin slices 

250g thinly sliced cooked turkey breast 

1 jar (270g) roasted red capsicums, 

drained and cut into strips 

METhOd 

2. Combine mayonnaise and mustard in 

a small bowl. Lay tortillas on a work 

surface. Spread mayonnaise mixture 

evenly over each one. 

3. Place the avocado slices on top, 

leaving a small border around the 

edge. Top with turkey and capsicum 

strips. 

4. Roll up each tortilla tightly and place, 

seam side down, on a cutting board. 

Trim the ends of the wraps evenly 

with a serrated knife. Cut each wrap 

into 6 equal pieces and place, cut 

side down, on a serving platter. 

Guacamole 



Serves: 16 


INgrEdIENTS 

2 avocados 

½ lemon, juiced 

2 tablespoons chopped onion 

½ teaspoon salt 

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 

METhOd 

1. Cut the avocados into halves. 

Remove the stones, and scoop out 

the pulp into a small bowl. Use a fork 

to mash the avocado. Stir in lemon 

juice, onion, salt and olive oil. Cover 

the bowl, and refrigerate for up to 1 

hour before serving. 

NOTE 

Avocados have lots of protein, beta 

carotene and vitamin E. They are also high 

in monounsaturated fat - a 'good' fat! 

Combined with the olive oil in this dip, 

which is about 75% monounsaturated fat, 

it's clear that you'll definitely benefit from 

a lot of dipping. 


Gingerbread People 



Serves: 8 


INgrEdIENTS 

350g plain flour 

1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 

2 tsp ground ginger 

100g butter 

150g brown sugar 

4 tbsp golden syrup 

1 egg 

Currants, choc chips and/or nuts 

to decorate 

METhOd 

1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees. Sift 

together the flour, ginger and bicarb. 

Chop the butter and rub into the 

flour mixture until it resembles fine 

bread crumbs. Stir in the sugar. 

2. Beat together the syrup and the egg, 

and stir into flour mixture. Knead 

with floured hands to form a 

smooth dough. 

3. Roll out on a floured surface till 

it's about 0.5 cm thick. Using a 

gingerbread man cutter, cut shapes 

until all of the dough has been used, 

rerolling the trimmings. Lay these on 

lined baking trays. 

4. Decorate with currants, choc chips, 

nuts or however for the eyes and 

buttons. 

5. Bake at 190 degrees for 15 mins, until 

golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. 

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Territory Catteries 

& Boarding Kennels 

GOING away on holiday, deployment or perhaps that 

special night away and need the assistance of a 

professional sitter for your pooch or feline friend? There 

are some fantastic kennels and catteries in the NT. A great 

solution to your dog or cat woes...giving you piece of mind 

when you're away. Personally, I have had my best friend board 

at Helga's Pet Resort. I was absolutely beside myself having 

to leave him behind when I went on holidays. All that anxiety 

was put to rest when I rang to check on him, on numerous 

occasions, and when I picked him up he totally didn't want a 

bar of me. Tells me he had a great time! 

It's a good start to take the time out and visit a number of 

boardings before you make a decision on where your friend is 

going to stay. You need to be certain that the sitters are going 

to give your pet the right care you are after and what your pet 

needs. Facilities also need to be up to scratch - clean, shade 

available, fresh water, exercise yards, individual pens, space, 

concrete or paved flooring (lawn or dirt can not be washed 

and is not a clean environment), cane toad protection and an 

action plan if a cyclone was to hit. It is strongly recommended 


you be extremely wary of any business that refuses to let you 

see their facilities for yourself. ALWAYS visit kennels/catteries 

before booking your friend in to check for yourself - have 

no regrets! I drove to a few kennels and checked out their 

facilities before choosing to have my dog board at Helga's Pet 

Resort. You really do need to take the time out to view the 

premises to make sure that all advertising and promises do 

meet up to your standards. 

I've put together a list of catteries and kennels found on the 

internet. It is up to you, the reader, to decide on a location for 

placement of your pet if you are looking for pet boarding. The 

Top Ender does not have a preference of one over the other, 

has not checked out these facilities, has only gathered contact 

information for the reader to further investigate boarding 

options. A great place to start looking is on the internet, or 

the yellow pages, and check out their websites if they have 

one. If not, request a flyer, brochure or information pack to be 

sent out. Remember to always book an appointment to view 

the facilites so you will have piece of mind and your pet will 

be in great care! Amanda Fryer - TTE Graphic Designer

A-1 BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY 

80 Pheasant Drv McMinns Lagoon NT 0822 

ph: (08) 8988 1793 web: www.a1kennelsandcattery.com 

BED & BISCUITS - PET FEEDING AT YOUR HOME 

16 Ostermann St, Coconut Grove NT 0810 

ph: (08) 8985 5990 web: www.bedandbiscuits.com.au 

BEES CrEEk BOArdINg kENNELS 

50 Horne Rd Bees Creek NT 0822 

ph: (08) 8988 1128 web: www.beescreekboardingkennels.com.au 

COMFy CATS 

50 Miniata Rd Lambells Lagoon NT 0822 

ph: (08) 8988 8021 

CONdINA kENNELS 

212 Virginia Rd Howard Springs NT 0835 

ph: (08) 8983 1569 

COOLAIr CATTEry 

Lot 50 Callistemon Rd Howard Springs NT 0835 

ph: (08) 8983 1230 

CUJO'S PET MINdINg 

PO Box 40404 Casuarina NT 0810 

ph: 0406 754 102 web: www.cujospetminding.com.au 

DESIDERATA KENNELS & CATTERY 

Bow Hunter Rd, Stuart Highway, Howard Springs NT 0835 

ph: (08) 8983 1232 

Greyhound adoption 

program NT 

Adopt a friend for life! 

Like other states in Australia, Darwin Greyhound Racing community is getting its’ own 

Greyhound Adoption Program (to be known as GAPNT) 

Working in conjunction with the Darwin Greyhound Racing Club, GAP aims to re-home 

greyhounds at the end of their racing careers. Dogs are assessed to measure their suitability 

as family pets before being placed with foster carers on their way to their eventual homes. 

Greyhounds are very affectionate, do not require lots of exercise and are generally very 

healthy. They make the transition from sprinter to couch potato very easily and make excellent 

pets. All dogs re-homed through GAP NT will be health checked, desexed, microchipped, 

vaccinated, and treated for parasites. 

Anyone interested in either fostering or re-homing 

please call Eileen Fletcher on 0423 499 118 or email info@gapnt.org.au 

www.gapnt.org.au 

GOOD GOLLY DOGGY DAYCARE & GYM 

14 Larkin Ave Darwin Airport Marrara NT 0812 

4 Charles St Stuart Park NT 0820 

ph: (08) 8941 4888 web: www.goodgolly.com.au 


hELgA'S PET rESOrT 

25 Francesca Cct Virginia NT 0835 

ph: (08) 8983 2539 web: www.helgaspetresort.com.au 

hOWArd SPrINgS kENNELS 

Lot 21/95 Melaleuca Rd Howard Springs NT 0835 

ph: (08) 8983 3094 

PURRS & PAWS PET RESORT 

85 Mahaffey Rd Howard Springs NT 0835 

ph: (08) 8983 1431 web: www.petsnt.com.au 

rANgEVIEW PET rESOrT 

Lot 5437 Heenan Rd Alice Springs NT 0871 

ph: (08) 8953 4595 web: www.pet.net.au/rangeview 

ThE CAT CASTLE 

53 Freshwater Rd Jingili NT 0810 

ph: (08) 8985 5474 web: www.catcastle.com.au 

ThE FUrry gOdMOThEr 

14 Larkin Ave, Marrara NT 0812 

ph: (08) 8945 7766 web: www.thefurrygodmother.com.au 

TOP ENd krITTEr SITTErS 

Wulagi NT 0812 

ph: (08) 0410 781 197 

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Travelling with Your pet 

IT'S that time of year when we consider travelling home to visit 

family during the 4 week school break, going on a short trip 

or perhaps long overdue holiday. If you are considering taking 

your pet with you, you may want to ask yourself... will my cat or 

dog be comfortable and happy on a trip? Some animals simply 

prefer to stay at home and a "homesick", possibly motion-sick 

pet will ruin everyone’s trip. In such a case it’s probably wiser 

to leave your pet with a friend, relative or hire a "petsitter". If 

that is not possible, you might consider boarding him at your 

veterinary clinic or a clean, well-run kennel or cattery. 

If you do decide to take your pet along for the journey, you 

must take as much care with the preparation of your pet’s trip 

as your own. If you plan to travel by plane, find out if your pet 

will be welcome and what kind of reservations and transport 

arrangements must be made. If you’ll be staying at hotels, 

motels or campgrounds, you must check if animals are allowed 

or if kennel facilities are available. If you’re staying with friends 

or family, make sure your pet is also invited. 

TrAVELLINg By CAr 

If your pet is not used to being in a car, take him or her for a 

few short rides before your trip. Your cat will probably be most 

comfortable in a carrier. 

Pets should NEVER be allowed to put their heads outside the 

window when riding in a car. Dirt particles or stones flicked up 

MOUSEY 

P.A.W.S Darwin 

P.A.W.S Darwin is an animal welfare organisation 

dedicated to caring for unwanted and stray animals 

with the ultimate goal of placing them into 

suitable and loving families. 

All animals adopted from P.A.W.S Darwin are adopted 

out desexed, micro chipped, health checked and 

up to date on vaccinations and worming treatments. 

Puppy Preschool, Basic Behaviour 

and Obedience Classes now available! 

DonationS are taX DeDuctaBLe 

Phone: 

8932 9496 / 8947 2099 

Dcc pound 

Boulter Road • Berrimah 0828 

Email: pawsdarwin@gmail.com 

Website: www.pawsdarwin.org.au 

Information sourced from www.mvol.com.au 


by tyres can cause injury or infections. It may seem like fun 

for them, and I'm sure they will be having a ball, but this is a 

serious and dangerous plight. Kids' can't do it so neither should 

our pets. 

Dogs travelling in the back of utes should be either caged or 

tethered. The lead or chain should be attached to a harness 

or secure neck collar, with the other end securely fastened to 

a point near the middle of the cabin. The chain or lead should 

be of a length that will allow the dog to lie down, stand and 

move about, but should be short enough so that the dog 

cannot put its legs over the ute's sides or climb onto the roof of 

the cabin. 

Plan ‘snack’, exercise and rest stops about every two hours if 

you’re taking a long drive. Water, water, water! 

Give the main meal at the end of the day. Dry food is most 

convenient, but if your pet needs canned food, dispose of any 

unused portions if they cannot be refrigerated. 

It is not recommended to leave your dog or your cat in a parked 

car for a prolonged period of time. If you must leave your pet 

in a parked car, lock all doors and open windows enough to 

provide good ventilation, without allowing them enough room 

to jump out or get their head caught. Remember, on hot days 

the temperature in a parked car can rise to dangerous levels 

in just minutes and your pet could die of heat stroke.

WhErEVEr yOU gO 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Ensure your pet ALWAYS wears a collar with complete 

identification and a registration tag. 

Pack his or her favourite food, toys and dishes, a cooler of 

water and a leash. 

Have your pet examined and vaccinated, if necessary, by 

your veterinarian before a long trip. 

If your pet must travel in a crate or carrier, be sure it is 

strong, large enough for them to stand up and turn around, 

has a place for food and water, is well ventilated, has a 

leak-proof bottom and closes securely. 

Contact the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service 

(AQIS) or ask your veterinarian for advice if you are 

planning to move overseas with your pet, as health and 

vaccination regulations vary greatly. 

PAMPOODLED 

Professional Canine Grooming 

Amanda Godden 

Qualified 

Veterinary Nurse 

10 Pinanga Court 

Durack NT 

0409 066 226 

pampoodledgrooming@hotmail.com 

Because your pet deserves the best 


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Check it out in the NT 

What's on during June & July 

9-10 June 

Greek Glenti 

This event allows the Greek Community to 

share with locals and visitors their music, 

language, food, art and the developments 

that Greek-Australians have made in the 

community. There are plenty of food and 

drink stalls, and music and entertainment 

throughout the day. The Glenti consists 

of local and interstate entertainment 

and acts and besides being able to eat 

Greek food, you can see people wearing 

traditional Greek clothing, be enlightened 

by the Greek culture, listen to Greek 

music and see traditional dancing and 

much more. 

Bicentennial Park 

The Esplanade, Darwin 

No admission cost 

For further information call 0419 813 866 

15-17 June 

SkyCity Triple Crown 

V8 Supercars 

The SKYCITY Triple Crown at Hidden Valley 

raceway provides spectacular racing. 

Event 6 of the V8 Supercars Championship 

calendar, Hidden Valley prides itself on 

offering patrons a chock-a-block program 

of on-track entertainment, including the 

Hitachi Stunt team, Victor Bray, Drag 

displays plus fabulous support categories 

like Formula 3, Touring Car Masters, 

V8 Utes, HQ's and Improved Production. 

Please note that the General admission 

single day tickets and concession tickets 

DO NOT admit to after race concerts. 

Purchase a HOT PASS, Corporate Supersite 

or Monster platform Ticket to experience 

3 days of motor racing and two nights of 

concerts. "Race by Day, Rock by Night". 

Hidden Valley, Darwin 

SINgLE dAy TICkETS: 

Friday .............. $20 

Saturday .......... $45 

Sunday ............ $55 

3 dAy WEEkENd hOT PASS 

3 Day Hotpass...................... $70 

12 For 10 deal ..................... $700 

MONSTEr VIEWINg PLATFOrM 

3 Days ................................. $250 

Includes: 

• Express entry into Hidden Valley 

• Exclusive access to 

‘The Monster Platform’ 

• Entry to the V8 Supercar Paddock 

• Admits to RACE & ROCK Concerts 

For further information visit 

www.majorevents.nt.gov.au/v8supercars 

19-20 June 

'James and the Giant Peach' 

When James Henry Trotter accidentally 

drops a bag full of magic by the old 

peach tree, something strange begins to 

happen... 

Join James and his motley assortment 

of over-sized friends in this innovative 

musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's 

beloved children's classic, James and 

the Giant Peach. Revel in the fantasy of 

this fully-staged production and let your 

imagination take a journey around the 

world ... on a peach as big as a house! 

Children and adults alike will delight in 

following James on his adventure away 

from the misery of life with the horrible 

Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker and into 

the Giant Peach with companions Old 

Green Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybird, 

Miss Spider and, of course, funny old 

Earthworm. 

Playhouse, Darwin Entertainment Centre 

6:30pm Tuesday 19 June 

9:30am & 11:30am Wednesday 20 June 

Prices: 

One Price ......... $15 

Children 2 years and under admitted 

Free of Charge if not occupying a seat 

Tickets available online 

For more information visit 

www.darwinentertainment.com.au 


15 July 

Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta 

Come and enjoy a great family day. 

There are beach events for all ages and 

the water events will be spectacular! 

Bar facilities are available. No BYO. Soft 

drinks and water will be available. 

Mindil Market food and craft stalls will be 

trading all day. 

Mindil Beach, Darwin 

Starts at 10:00am to 5:00pm 

Entrance is by gold coin donation. 


www.beercanregatta.org.au 

26-28 July 

Royal Darwin Show 

Where city and country come together for 

three days of competition, entertainment 

and displays of primary industry, 

horticulture, art, craft, cooking and 

photography. 

The official opening is on the Friday, 

followed by a grand parade of livestock 

and machinery. Visitors can enjoy 

equestrian events, sideshow rides, varied 

live entertainment and a wide assortment 

of food and drink stalls that reflect the 

multicultural nature of Darwin. Over 240 

stalls display a wide variety of products 

and information and the animal nursery 

is extremely popular. Horses feature 

throughout from dressage and show 

jumping to working stock horses and 

polocrosse matches. The show closes with 

a spectacular fireworks finale. 

Darwin Showgrounds 

Admission: 

Children Under 14 ..........................$10 

Children Under 5 ............................Free 

Family ............................................$40 

(parents plus 3 children under 14) 

Aged Pensioners .............................$10 

Concession Entry on Thursday ........$10 

(normal prices apply after 3:00pm) 


www.darwinshow.com.au 

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$50 

CONGRATULATIONS! 

Well, following a rather mild wet season things 

have turned out much better than expected on 

the fishing front. Easter 2012 will be remembered as 

'Metrey Easter' with the barra fishing best described as 

Mayhem. I kid you not....I am sick and tired of hearing 

the metrey stories! 

You name the river and the fish were there...The Daly, 

The South, The East, The adelaide, The Finniss, The 

Moyle, The Roper....perhaps it was the humungous 

moon that turned 'em on but whatever it was I wish it 

would do it again. 

Both my staff, Mal and Rob notched up metreys. Rob 

managed two at The South at 105cm and Mal nudged 

108cm from Dundee Beach. Things don't seem to be 

changing in a hurry either. Reports from The Daly (prior 

to The Barra Nationals) included 11 over the metre mark 

from one boat alone! Need I say more.... 


$50 

Calum mcDonald & Steve Wright 

You have WON A $50 vOUCHER TO 

SPEND AT CRAIG'S FISHING WAREHOUSE 

voucher 

For your chance to WIN a $50 

Craig's Fishing Warehouse voucher... 

voucher 

Simply visit the Berrimah store, mention this competition to receive 

an extra print out of your purchaser receipt, write your details and 

contact information on the back of the receipt and place in 

THE TOP ENDER WINNERS BOX located on the front counter! 

A SPECTACULAR START! 

WIN at 

Craig's! 

Lures crunching the numbers include the big 17a xM7 

Bomber and Reidys Big Ass B52 in the colour known 

as Adrenalin. The 160 Bling Classics are also numbing 

fish at the mouth of Sampan Creek during the trolling 

sessions at change of tides. 

Corroboree and Hardys Billabong have opened and 

producing plenty of fish....a good sign for the dry season 

fishing. 

On the bluewater, this is prime time for Jewfish so no 

wonder they are showing at Charles Point Patches and 

a little further at The Farm. Amongst other catches are 

oodles of Blue Salmon from within Darwin Harbour. 

The Tuna are already about also! 

All in all, this is going to be a ripper season on all fishing 

fronts...even the Sailfish have showed up early at Sail 

City and Bowra Shoal wide of Dundee. Yippee!!

Get into our new shop and check out our expansion. 

We're loaded to the hilt with Crab Traps, Tackle Boxes, 

Bargain Lure Deals, Combo's Combo's and more 

Combo's!! 

While you're here, grab a free coffee or tea and tell 

us a story. Don't forget to enter our $50 Voucher 

Competition. See you all soon! 

Craig Grosvenor 

Craig's Fishing Warehouse 

Shop 2, 1 Berrimah Road 

Truck City, BERRIMAH 

Phone: 08 8947 4867 

Email: sales@craigsfishingwarehouse.com.au 

Craig Grosvenor 110cm - Shady Camp - Barramundi 

Rob Rees 105cm - South Alligator River - Barramundi 

What’s the tide doin’? 

nortH coaSt – DarWin 

TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS 


2012 

TIME ZONE – 0930 

All material is supplied in good faith and is believed to be correct. It is supplied on the condition that no 

warranty is given in relation thereto, that no responsibility or liability for errors or omissions is, or will 

be, accepted and that the recipient will hold the Marine Safety Branch of the Department of Planning 

and Infrastructure and the Northern Territory Government free from all such responsibility or liability 

and from all loss or damage incurred as a consequence of any error or omission. 

Tidal predictions for Northern Territory Ports are supplied by the National Tidal Centre of the Bureau 

of Meteorology, copyright reserved. 

© Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2010 Bureau of Meteorology National Tidal Centre 

Datum of Predictions is Lowest Astronomical Tide 

moon Symbols New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter 

Tides provided with permission of NT Government, Department of Planning and Infrastructure 

http://www.nt.gov.au/transport/safety/marine/tides/pdf/2012/darwin/dn2012.pdf 

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RAAF Darwin 

Fishing Club 

Club meets every Wednesday at 1630 

at the RDFC Club House 

14 Billeroy Road, RAAF Base Darwin 

(in the RAAF Darwin married quarters) 

MEMBErShIP FEES: 

$25 per person or $50 families 

OIC 

SQNLDR Clinton Morris 

8924 2001 

PrESIdENT 

FSGT Peter Richmond 

8924 0527 

VICE PrESIdENT 

WOFF Dennis Lawless 

8923 5471 

POINTS OF CONTACT: 

BOAT LOAN MEMBEr 

SGT James McGhee 

8924 2056 

ASSISTANT BOAT LOAN 

WO2 Tony Ogar 

8925 6823 

gENErAL INFO 

FSGT Peter Richmond 

8924 0527 

Boats for Hire Weekend / Daily / Weekly Hire 

5.6m Bermuda Wave Breaker 90hp $200 per weekend 

5m Sea Jay Heaven 75hp $200 per weekend 

4.35m Savage Corroboree 30hp $140 per weekend 

4.25m Bermuda Discovery 30hp $140 per weekend 

4.18 Savage Corroboree 30hp $140 per weekend 

All boats come with Safety Gear, Canopies, Sounders 

No LiceNse RequiReD ReaDy to go fisHiNg 

Two off road Campers $50 per weekend 

Refundable Deposit is to be paid to book items 

army amenities Fund 

(trustee of army amenities Fund and messes trust Fund) 

The objectives of the Company are to provide amenities to enhance 

the well being of the soldiers in the Australian Army. This is achieved 

through a variety of means; however, the focal point is the provision 

of holiday facilities, loans and grants for worthwhile projects. 

eligibility to utilise the facilities include: 

• Serving soldiers in the Australian Army, including reservists 

• Serving members of the Navy and Air Force, including reservists 

• Ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Forces 

• Australian Public Servants working in Defence, DHA, DEFCREDIT 

and Australian Defence Force Credit Union staff 

• Contractors working in Defence • State Emergency Services 

www.armyholidays.com.au 


HAPPY BIRTHDAY 

June 2012 

16 June - Ayden Whitehouse 9yrs 

22 June - Tiegan Boland 10yrs 

July 2012 

1 July - Imogen Odgers 1yr 

17 July - Nathan Philipson 3yrs 

21 July - Isaac Vermeer 2yrs 

Anniversary 

17 July - Gillian & Danny Boland 

Keep us informed about Birthday's, Births, 

Anniversaries or any Celebration you might have! 

Email us at topenderadvertising@aapt.net.au 

TO ADVERTISE IN THE CLASSIFIED SECTION OR 

TO PLACE A SPECIAL DATE 

OR OCCASION, CALL us on 8947 2657 or email 

topenderadvertising@aapt.net.au 

Please call or email us once your item/s have been 

sold or your service is no longer required. 

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 

LOOKING AT SELLING AN ITEM??? 

ADVERTISE IN THE TOP ENDER CLASSIFIEDS 

CALL on 8947 2657 

or email topenderadvertising@aapt.net.au 

The Top Ender is ONLINE! 

visit us at: www.thetopender.com.au

HANDY DIrECTorY 

Listings in the Handy Directory are free to defence 

members and spouses. Send your details to 

thetopender@aapt.net.au or phone 8947 2657 

TOP ENDER TRI SERVICES MAGAZINE 

PHONE ............................................................................... 08 8947 2657 

FAX ..................................................................................... 08 8289 8357 

EmAil ... thetopender@aapt.net.au / topenderadvertising@aapt.net.au 

wEbsitE ....................................................... www.thetopender.com.au 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS 

AmbulANCE, FirE, POliCE .............................................................. 000 

rAAF POliCE .......................................................................... 8923 8305 

rOyAl DArwiN HOsPitAl ..................................................... 8922 8888 

DArwiN PrivAtE HOsPitAl .................................................. 8920 6011 

ADF AH mEDiCAl CArE (24 Hr) ............................................ 8935 3887 

POisONs iNFOrmAtiON ........................................................... 13 11 26 

Nt EmErgENCy sErviCE (Duty OFFiCEr) ........................ 0408 896 245 

ROBERTSON BARRACkS 

FrONt gAtE ........................................................................... 8925 3700 

OFFiCErs mEss ..................................................................... 8925 3548 

sgt’s mEss ............................................................................ 8925 6702 

Or’s mEss ............................................................................. 8925 2514 

DEB 

FrONt gAtE ........................................................................... 8935 4269 

mEss mANAgEr ............................................ 8935 4422 / 0437 795 258 

LARRAKEYAH BARRACKS 

FrONt gAtE ........................................................................... 8935 5598 

OFFiCErs mEss ...................................................................... 8935 5570 

sgt’s mEss ............................................................................ 8935 5580 

Or’s mEss .............................................................................. 8935 5591 

RAAF BASE 

FrONt gAtE ........................................................................... 8923 5549 

OFFiCErs mEss ..................................................................... 8923 5482 

sgt’s mEss ............................................................................ 8923 5505 

AirmENs mEss ...................................................................... 8923 5517 

USEFUl NUMBERS 

ADF mENtAl HEAltH strAtEgy 

All HOurs suPPOrt liN .............................................. 1800 628 036 

Crisis liNE (24 Hr) ........................................................... 1800 019 116 

FiND (Family information Network for Defence) ................ 1800 020 031 

KiDs HElPliNE (24 Hr) ..................................................... 1800 677 961 

PrEgNANCy HElP iNC. (24 Hr) ......................................... 1300 737 732 

PArENtliNE ....................................................................... 1300 301 130 

wEbsitE .....................................................www.families.net.gov.au 

PArENt HElPliNE - KAritANE (24 Hr) ............................. 1800 677 961 

Nt HEAltH DirECt (24 Hr) ............................................... 1800 186 026 

POisONs iNFO liNE .................................................................. 13 11 26 

vEtErANs AND vEtErANs FAmiliEs 

COuNsElliNg sErviCE Nt ........................................... 1800 011 046 

TROPICAl CYClONE INFORMATION ............................. 1300 659 211 

wEbsitE ................................................................ www.bom.gov.au 


CHAPLAINS 

Army 

rObErtsON bArrACKs 

ON CAll CHAPlAiN ........................................................ 0427 713 963 

(vacant) - 1 ArmD .............................................................. 8925 6257 

KEil mAslEN - 1 Cssb (Ang) ............................................... 8925 9005 

mOZZ O'sullivAN - 5 rAr (Ang) ......................................... 8925 3056 

ANDrEw OsbOrN - 8-12 (Ang) ........................................... 8925 2416 

DAmiEN Ellis - 1 AvN (rC) .................................................. 8925 1069 

miCHAEl QuEstED - 2 CAv (Ang) ........................................ 8925 6127 

ivAN grANt - HQ 1 bDE, 1 Csr (bapt) ................................. 8925 2018 

trOy urliCHs - 1 CEr (bapt) .............................................. 8925 6414 

Navy 

HmAs COONAwArrA 

ON CAll mObilE ........................................................... 0409 662 823 

JEFF JArvis (Ang) ............................................................ 8935 5183 

JOHN mArsHAll (uCA) .................................................... 8935 5133 

RAAF 

rAAF DArwiN 

ON CAll mObilE ........................................................... 0408 892 084 

mArK DiCKENs (Ang) ....................................................... 8923 5016 

yOgANANDA JustE-CONstANt (Ang) ............................... 8923 5014 

rObyN KiDD (uCA) .............................................................. 8923 5016 

rAAF tiNDAl 

ON CAll mObilE .......................................................... 0427 890 054 

JOHN HEAly (rC) .............................................................. 8973 6032 

stEvE turNbull (bapt) .................................................. 8973 6033 

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 

iNFOrmAtiON & suPPOrt FOr wOmEN AND FAmiliEs ........ 8948 3043 

mObilE ............................................................................... 0421 148 439 

EmAil .............................................................info@ceadarwin.asn.au 

wEbsitE......................................................... www.ceadarwin.asn.au 

CINEMA 

stArligHt - rAAF bAsE DArwiN ......................................... 8923 5152 

COMSUPER 

DFrDb ....................................................................................... 13 23 66 

msbs ........................................................................................ 13 23 66 

CREDIT UNIONS 

ADCU - Australian Defence Credit Union 

lArrAKEyAH bArrACKs .................................................. 8981 2245 

rAAF DArwiN .................................................................. 8981 1657 

rObErtsON bArrACKs .................................................... 8947 9444 

Defcredit 

lArrAKEyAH .................................................................... 8935 5499 

rAAF DArwiN .................................................................. 8923 5151 

rObErtsON bArrACKs (NOrtH) ..................................... 8925 2553 

DEFENCE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION (DCO) 

ArEA mANAgEr ..................................................................... 8935 7900 

COmmuNity DEvElOPmENt OFFiCEr .................................... 8935 7900 

FAmily liAisON OFFiCErs ...................................................... 8935 7900 

FiNANCE & rEsOurCE ADmiNistrAtOr ................................ 8935 7916 

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militAry suPPOrt OFFiCErs - Army, rAAF, NAvy ............... 8935 7900 

rECEPtiON/ADmiNistrAtiON ............................................... 8935 7900 

rEgiONAl EDuCAtiON liAisON OFFiCEr ............................... 8935 7900 

sOCiAl wOrKErs .................................................................... 8935 7900 

DCO - DArwiN EmAil ............................ dco.darwin@defence.gov.au 

DCO - tiNDAl EmAil ................................ dco.tindal@defence.gov.au 

DCO wEbsitE .............................................. www.defence.gov.au/dco 

DEFENCE FAMIlIES OF AUSTRAlIA 

National Convenor 

JuliE blACKburN .........................................(FrEE CAll) 1800 100 509 

National Delegate 

DArwiN - mAriON DONOHuE ........................................... 0438 498 895 

EmAil ........................................................................... nt@dfa.org.au 

DEFENCE HOUSING AUSTRALIA (DHA) 

mAiNtENANCE (24 Hr) ............................................................ 13 93 42 

gENErAl busiNEss ............................................................... 8901 7100 

FAX ...................................................................................(02) 6222 2259 

rEmOtE ArEAs ......................................................................... 13 93 42 

DEFENCE SPECIAl NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP 

............................................................................................ 1800 037 674 

JO butlEr (COOrDiNAtOr) .............................................. 0429 159 854 

EmAil ............................................................. jo.butler@dsnsg.org.au 

DEFENCE SUPPORT ORGANISATION (DSO) 

Defence Relocations & Housing Manager 

lOuiZE JOwitt ........................................................................ 8935 4346 

EmAil .................................................. louize.Jowitt@defence.gov.au 

DEFENCE SWITCHBOARD 

AustrAliA wiDE (24 Hr) .................................................. 1300 333 362 

DEFENCE TAx MANAGEMENT OFFICE (DTMO) 

FrEECAll ........................................................................... 1800 806 053 

EmAil .................................. taxation.management@defence.gov.au 

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 

AustrAliAN HEAriNg ............................................................... 13 17 97 

CENtrEliNK - FAmily AssistANCE OFFiCE ................................ 13 61 50 

CHilD suPPOrt AgENCy............................................................ 13 12 72 

Crs AustrAliA .................................................................. 1800 277 277 

mEDiCArE - gENErAl ENQuiriEs .............................................. 13 20 11 

COMMUNITY HOUSES 

lArrAKEyAH NEigHbOurHOOD HOusE ............................... 8935 5498 

EmAil .............................................. larrakeyahhouse@bigpond.com 

billErOy rOAD COmmuNity CENtrE .................................. 8923 5170 

EmAil ............................................................. billeroy@hotmail.com 

COONAwArrA COmmuNity HOusE ..................................... 8947 0411 

EmAil ................................... coonawarracomhouse1@bigpond.com 

rObErtsON bArrACKs FAmily grOuP iNC ......................... 8925 3710 

EmAil ............................................................ rbfg07@yahoo.com.au 

EPIlEPSY CENTRE - EPIlEPSY ASSOCIATION OF SA & NT INC. 

NigHtCliFF COmmuNity CENtrE 

11/18 bAuHiNiA strEEt, NigHtCliFF 

NAtAliE rEimEr - CliENt sErviCEs COOrDiNAtOr ......... 1300 850 081 

EmAil ............................................... nreimer@epilepsycentre.org.au 

wEbsitE................................................... www.epilepsycentre.org.au 


HAIRDRESSERS 

lArrAKEyAH ......................................................................... 8935 5596 

rAAF bAsE - mAggiE .................................... 8923 5153 / 0488 686 013 

rObErtsON bArrACKs - HAir DOOZ ................................... 8925 3300 

rObErtsON bArrACKs - sOutH END bArbEr sHOP -gill .. 8925 6723 

HEALTH FUNDS 

ADF FAmily HEAltH triAl ................................................ 1300 306 289 

DEFENCE HEAltH ............................................................... 1800 335 425 

mEDiCArE (ENQuiriEs) ........................................................... 13 20 11 

NAvy HEAltH (NHbs) ....................................................... 1800 333 156 

IMMUNISATION ClINICS 

KArAmA CHilD & FAmily HEAltH CliNiC ............................. 8922 7301 

NigHtCliFF CHilD & FAmily HEAltH CliNiC .......................... 8922 7301 

CAsuAriNA COmmuNity CArE CENtrE ................................. 8922 7301 

INJURED WIlDlIFE 

Wildlife Rescue (injured native animals) ........................ 8999 4536 

wilDCArE iNC ....................................................................... 8988 6121 

lEGACY NT ................................................................8948 083 

lOCAl COUNCIl 

City OF DArwiN - mAiN switCH .......................................... 8930 0300 

City OF PAlmErstON - mAiN switCH .................................. 8935 9922 

lOST & FOUND PETS 

City OF DArwiN POuND ....................................................... 8947 2099 

City OF PAlmErstON POuND ............................................... 8935 9977 

rsPCA .................................................................................... 8984 3795 

tElAF (top End lost & Found)........................ www.telaf.wordpress.com 

MILITARY COMPENSATION & REHABILITATION 

gENErAl ENQuiriEs ............................................................. 8920 7211 

FAX .................................................................................... 8945 0384 

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRY 

DArwiN / PAlmErstON / CAsuAriNA ............................. 1300 654 628 

NATIONAl WElFARE COORDINATION CENTRE (NWCC) 

........................................................................................... 1800 801 026 

NORTHERN TERRITORY DEPT. OF HEALTH 

All ENQuiriEs ...................................................................... 8999 2400 

ORGANISATIONS, GROUPS & SPORTING ClUBS 

Army Cadets 

Tuesdays 1900-2130 

HEADQuArtErs Nt ACC bN ............................. FrEECAll 1800 880 102 

lArrAKEyAH bArrACKs ........................................................ 8935 5489 

EmAil ....................................................... aachq-nt@cadetnet.gov.au 

70 ACu (lArrAKEyAH brKs) .................................................... 8935 5175 

EmAil ............................................................70acu@cadetnet.gov.au 

71 ACu (rObErtsON brKs) ................................................... 8925 2466 


72 ACu (mArrArA CHristiAN CgE) ..................................... 8920 2000 


73 ACu (tENNANt CrEEK) ..................................................... 8962 3593 


74 ACu (AliCE sPriNgs) ....................................................... 8951 0015 


FOr: 75 ACu (DAly rivEr), 76 ACu (bAtHurst islAND) Or 

77 ACu (wADEyE) CONtACt riACu (lArrAKEyAH brKs) ...... 8935 5310


Australian Air Force Cadets 

801 sQuADrON - rAAF DArwiN .............................................. 8923 5209 

Monday 1800-2100hrs 

802 sQuADrON - NtEs builDiNg PAlmErstON ..................... 8932 9314 

Monday 1830-2130hrs 

Australian Navy Cadets - Training Ship Darwin 

DEFENCE EstAblisHmENt bErrimAH ............. 8984 3326 / 0458 085 355 

Wednesday 1900-2130 

Commerce-PINTS Hockey Club ............................................. 8927 0258 

Girl Guides NT Inc ................................................................... 8981 3628 

EmAil ............................................................girlguidesnt@iinet.net.au 

wEbsitE ............................................................www.girlguides.org.au 

Gymnastics 

PAlmErstON gymNAstiCs ..................................................0408 086 639 

EmAilpalmerston@gymnastics.org.au 

PCyC Nt gymNAstiCs - bErrimAH ......................................0401 961 423 

EmAil ........................................................... pcycntgym@bigpond.com 

Palmerston Football Club Inc. 

miCHAEl HOlliDAy, rEgistrAr ...........................................0422 984 189 

EmAil ..........................................................palmerston.f.c@gmail.com 

wEbsitE ........................................ www.palmerstonfc.websyte.com.au 

Patriots Australia - NT Chapter (Defence Motorcycle Organisation) 

bOb burgEss - PrEsiDENt ..................................................0429 695 992 

PAul lyNCH - viCE PrEsiDENt .............................................0457 567 707 

DAviD HArt - PubliC OFFiCEr .............................................0418 830 410 

RAAF Darwin Fishing Club 

OiC - CliNtON mOrris ...............................................................8924 2001 

PEtEr riCHmOND - PrEsiDENt .............................................. 8924 0527 

DENNis lAwlEss - viCE PrEsiDENt ....................................... 8923 5471 

bOAt lOAN - JAmEs mCgHEE ................................................... 8924 2056 

tONy OgAr ...........................................................8925 6823 

RAAF Golf Club Club HOusE ...................................................8924 2535 

EmAil ..................................................................... raafgolf@terrorbyte 

Rugby league & Junior Rugby league 

PAlmErstON rAiDErs, Club PrEsiDENt - mArK NOlEN ...0414 980 921 

sOutH DArwiN JNr rugby lEAguE - sCOtt Kirby ............... 8932 5957 

Scouts Northern Territory ..................................................... 8948 0994 

1st Berrimah Scout Group 

ANtHONy sPEDDiNg ........................................................0407 805 535 

EmAil ................................................gl.berrimah@nthq.scouts.com.au 

wEbsitE ................................................................ www.scouts.com.au 

1st Palmerston Scout Group 

brONwyN JOHNsON .......................................................0414 286 733 

EmAil .................................. bronwyn.Johnson@aus.salvationarmy.org 


Alawa Scouts 

sCOut HQ ..............................................................................8948 0994 

EmAil ........................................................ admin@nthq.scouts.com.au 


Softball 

KEviN ANDErsON ............................................ 8931 1181 / 0419 996 115 

Swimming 

PAlmErstON sHArKs - DANiEl, HEAD COACH ................... 0400 299 622 

EmAil ................................................. palmerstonsharks@hotmail.com 

wEbsitE .................................www.palmerstonsharks.websyte.com.au 


PlAYGROUPS 

Billeroy Road Community Centre 

littlE JumPiNg JEts PlAygrOuP (Mon 09.00-11.30) ...........8923 5170 

Coonawarra Community House - DEB 

littlE PirAtEs PlAygrOuP (Mon 09.00-11.00) ................... 8947 0411 

Larrakeyah Neighbourhood House 

HAPPy As lArry PlAygrOuP (Tues 09:30-11.30) .................. 8935 5498 

Robertson Barracks Family Group 

PlAygrOuP (Wed/Fri 09.30-11.30) ....................................... 8925 3710 

REQUESTS (SPOTlESS) 

rECEPtiON .................................................................................8923 5370 

SALVATION ARMY - RED SHIELD DEFENCE SERVICES 

ENVOY ARNOlD BEAZlEY - OFFiCEr iN COmmAND / sNr rEP 

1CEr / 8 / 12 mEDium bAttEry /bHQ / 5rAr 

PHONE .......................................................... 8925 6672 / 0400 507 567 

EmAil .......................................arnold.beazley@aue.salvationarmy.org 

EmAil ................................................... arnold.beazley@defence.gov.au 

ENVOY lEE-ANNE BEAZlEY - sENiOr rEPrEsENtAtivE 

1Cssb / HOP iN PrOgrAmmE OFFiCEr / rsDs Nt ADmiN OFFiCEr 

PHONE .......................................................... 8925 2526 / 0448 887 306 

EmAil ..................................lee-Anne.beazley@aue.salvationarmy.org 

EmAil ............................................... lee-anne.beazley@defence.gov.au 

ENVOY GREG CURNOW - rEPrEsENtAtivE 

1st Arm'D rEgt / 2 CAv rEgt 

PHONE ........................................................... 8925 6371 / 0419 745 654 

EmAil ........................................... greg.curnow@aue.salvationarmy.org 

EmAil ...................................................... greg.curnow@defence.gov.au 

ENVOY RENEE CURNOW - rEPrEsENtAtivE 

1Csr / FAmily suPPOrt OFFiCEr 

PHONE ........................................................... 8925 2980 / 0419 746 932 

EmAil ......................................... renee.curnow@aue.salvationarmy.org 

EmAil .....................................................renee.curnow@defence.gov.au 

kATE ROBERTSON - miNistry AssistANt 

PHONE ....................................................................................8925 2525 

EmAil ........................................kate.robertson@aue.salvationarmy.org 

SHOPS (ON BASE) 

FrONtliNE CAFE CENtrAl rObErtsON bArrACKs ................ 8947 9252 

............................................................................................FAX: 8925 2542 

FrONtliNE rAAF DArwiN C stOrE ......................................... 8923 5157 

FrONtliNE sHOut vC CANtEEN .............................................. 8935 6720 

............................................................................................FAX: 8935 6722 

rAttEy vC Club ....................................................................... 8935 5592 

rEtAil busiNEss mANAgEr (FrONtliNE DEFENCE sErviCEs) 8947 9191 

sErviCE stAtiON, rAAF bAsE .................................................. 8981 0241 

SIDS AND kIDS NT 

24 HOur EmErgENCy suPPOrt liNE ...................................0448 849 234 

TAIlOR 

rObErtsON bArrACKs - iNA ................................................... 8925 6723 

TOll TRANSITIONS 

rECEPtiON ............................................................................1800 819 167 

TRI-SERVICE FURNITURE 

Enquiries, Furniture & Fitting 

PAul DyKstrA ......................................................................... 8935 4672 

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VETERANS AFFAIRS 

vEtErANs liNE ................................................................... 1300 551 918 

VETERANS AND VETERANS FAMIlIES COUNSEllING SERVICE 

FrEE lOCAl CAll ..................................................................1800 011 146 

wEbsitE ............................................................. www.dva.gov.au/vvcs 

PARTY PLANS/HOME SHOPPING/SERVICES 

AVON 

Kirsty rEAsON (5% discount for all Defence members/families) ...0411 728 015 

EmAil .......................................................reasonforbeauty@gmail.com 

FACEbOOK .................................. www.facebook.com/reasonforbeauty 

tAryN vlOOtHuis.................................................................0409 625 636 

JENNA wrEN .........................................................................0431 516 735 

EmAil ................................................................ jwren02@hotmail.com 

CREATA DIRECT lEARNING - Educational books & games 

CHristiE grEig .................................................................... 0447 911 254 

EmAil ........................................................... khalidchristie@gmail.com 

CREATIVE MEMORIES - traditional and Digital scrapbooking at its best 

Parties / workshops / Presentations / business Opportunities 

rOsA liNEs ...........................................................................0400 013 654 

EmAil ................................................................rdlines1@bigpond.com 

wEbsitE ........................................... www.mycmsite.com.au/rosalines 

FACEbOOK ........................................ www.facebook.com/Cmrosalines 

DAkINI BOOkBINDING & DESIGN - unique, unusual handbound 

notebooks, photo albums, leather journals, customised & specialty books 

JENNiFEr tElFEr ...................................................................0412 624 524 

EmAil ......................................................... dakinibooks@yahoo.com.au 

wEbsitE ................................................................. www.dakini.com.au 

DASHING DERRIERES - Functional, Fashionable Cloth Nappies & Covers 

miNA mcCArtHy ..................................................................0403 397 380 

EmAil .................................................... info@dashingderrieres.com.au 

wEbsitE ................................................ www.dashingderrieres.com.au 

HANDYMAN - No job too small 

stAN tHE HANDymAN ......................................................... 0417 659 695 

HEALTH PROTECT INTERNATIONAL - mattress & upholstery sanitisation 

EllEN mOOrE ...................................................................... 0427 261 666 

KASZAZZ-STAMP SCRAP EMBELLISH 

biANCA JONEs .......................................................................0428 089 646 

EmAil .......................................................mattandbinki@bigpond.com 

PAmElA lAvErty ................................................................ 0407 818 244 

EmAil .............................................................. pamlaverty@gmail.com 

JACiNtA mOtt ..................................................................... 0427 544 106 

EmAil .....................................................steven_jacinta@bigpond.com 

LARISSA BRIGHT AUSTRALIA - Natural Australian skincare from the 

barrier reef / vegan / Australian made / All Natural / Organic 

sHArON ElKiNs ...................................................................0414 311 021 

EmAil .................................................sharon.elkins@fcmtravel.com.au 

lE REVE - Perfume, candles, aromatherapy, skincare 

lEANNE CrOmbiE .................................................................0438 245 557 

EmAil .........................................................todreambig@yahoo.com.au 

MARRIAGE CElEBRANT 

sHArON ElKiNs ....................................................................0414 311 021 

EmAil ............................................................info@sharonelkins.com.au 

MARY kAY 

NiKKi COOK ............................................................................0426 820 683 

EmAil .............................................................. nixbeauty@hotmail.com 


KElly gAllON .......................................................................0403 350 426 

EmAil .............................................................. kelly.gallon@gmail.com 

MEDAl MOUNTING 

NAtiONAl FlAgs ........................................................................8981 6343 

EmAil ...................................................flagman@nationalflags.com.au 

wEbsitE ...................................................... www.nationalflags.com.au 

tim's mEDAls AND FrAmiNg ...............................................0448 129 531 

EmAil ..........................................................timsmedals@bigpond.com 

MICHE BAGS - One bag, endless possibilities 

DEbbiE wHitEHOusE ........................................................... 0458 611 971 

EmAil ..............................................................debusgirl@bigpond.com 

wEbsitE ................................................... www.mercedesblack.com.au 

NIx BEAUTY - beauty therapist / mary K Consultant 

NiKKi COOK ............................................................................0426 820 683 

EmAil .............................................................. nixbeauty@hotmail.com 

NO.1 HEALTHY HOMES COMPANY - Products that are safe & Free of any 

harmful chemicals for the Home and Personal Care 

KyliE vErmEEr ................................................................... 0405 989 988 

EmAil ............................................................ lkvermeer@bigpond.com 

NUTRIMETICS 

rObyN FimON ................................................. 8945 6073 / 0400 101 531 

wEbsitE .....................................www.nutrimetics.com.au/robynfimon 

PHOENIx TRADING 

CrEslEy wHEElEr ................................................................0401 410 059 

EmAil ................................................. cresleywheeler@netspace.net.au 

PHOTOGRAPHY TWENTY SIx SIx 

mEliNDA HOwsON ...............................................................0435 103 813 

EmAil .......................................................... melindahowson@msn.com 

SHIMMER SPRAY TAN - mobile service 

simONE JOHNsON .................................................................0428 541 882 

EmAil .......................................................shimmer.spraytan@hotmail.com 

SPORTS / GENERAl NUTRITION - Protein Powders, bars & shakes, 

Energy & sports Drinks. Certified Organic sport/general vitamin, mineral 

& Dietary supplements. 90 Day money back satisfaction guarantee. 

guy NEAvE (DArwiN - All ArEAs) ..................................... 0414 535 235 

EmAil ....................................................................gneave@aapt.net.au 

THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT GROUP 

support, training & Advice for those interested in starting a Home-based business 

guy NEAvE (DArwiN - All ArEAs) ......................................0414 535 235 

EmAil ............................................................. guy@bdsgmembers.com 

wEbsitE .......................................................www.bdsg.iownmylife.net 

TUPPERWARE 

NiKitA bArtrAm ..................................................................0413 902 204 

EmAil ........................................................... tupperwho@hotmail.com 

mONiCA briDlE ................................................................... 0407 683 610 

EmAil ........................................... monicastupperware1@hotmail.com 

Emily EwArt ........................................................................0438 844 170 

EmAil ................................................................. eewart@bigpond.com 

EmmA POwEr .......................................................................0450 901 719 

EmAil ...................................................... empowerparties@gmail.com 

lEEsA sCANEs .......................................................................0423 945 740 

EmAil ...........................................................leesascanes@hotmail.com 

UNDERCOVER WEAR 

NAOmi HEritAgE ..................................................................0410 403 939 

biANCA JONEs .......................................................................0428 089 646 

EmAil .......................................................mattandbinki@bigpond.com 

USANA - international Health, Nutrition and beauty Products 

Amy tHOmPsON .................................................................. 0421 025 492 

EmAil ................................................amythompson002@dodo.com.au

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