The Centralian advocate Tue 25 Sep 2007
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2007-09-25
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Community newspapers -- Northern Territory -- Alice Springs; Tennant Creek (N.T.) -- Newspapers; Alice Springs (N.T.) -- Newspapers.; Australia, Central -- Newspapers
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v. 61 no. 38
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4 Centralian Advocate, Tuesday, September 25, 2007 PU B : C A D V D A T E : 25-SE P -2007 PA G E : 4 C O L O R : C M Y K Silver Bullet Centurion and Platinum hair straightening irons bearing approval No. N20360 and Extreme, Extreme Wet to Dry, Extreme Ionic and Extreme Titanium hair straightening irons bearing approval Nos. Q04093 or Q041236. ELECTRICAL SAFETY RECALL Dateline Imports P/L is committed to product quality, safety and reliability. Therefore in the interest of public safety the above models are being voluntarily recalled. SAFETY ISSUE: This measure has been taken because the manufacturer of these appliances has changed the specifications of these appliances with the result that the heating plates may become live to 240 Volts with the risk of electric shock. ACTION: Discontinue use immediately. Customers should either visit our website www.datelinecity.com or call 1800 251 215 10am-4pm Monday to Friday to register their details to arrange a replacement iron at no cost to the consumer. Dateline Imports P/L has a strong commitment to safety and quality and sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused. See www.recalls.gov.au for Australian product recall information. IDENTIFICATION: the effected products can be identified by the approval number located on the name plate. NEWS Centre takes new laws in its stride Rebecca Lollback THERE has been a mixed reaction to new alcohol laws that require takeaway bottleshops to record purchases of more than $100. Since September 15, people buying more than $100 worth of alcohol must give their name, address and the place where the alcohol will be consumed. Gap Road Smart Mart manager Tony Phillips has welcomed the law. He said: It hasnt been an issue for us. No-one is really worried about it. This law is easy compared to what its going to be like when they bring in the ID system in November. But we have to do something to slow down the grog. Gapview Hotel manager Clay Evans said they had not had any dramas since the changes came into effect two weeks ago. He said: Everyone has been pretty accepting. But one bottleshop attendant who did not want to be named said recording details of people who spent more than $100 on alcohol was very time consuming. She said: On a busy day we write down the details of about 60 people. It takes a few minutes to do each one, so we get a queue going from one end of the shop to the other. People get pretty annoyed with us, but theres nothing we can do. I could get fined personally, and Im not prepared to risk that. The attendant also said the details that were recorded on paper had to be checked against the persons identification. She said: We have to check ID for everyone, even if they are obviously over 18. If they dont have it, then we have to refuse service. Ive refus ed service to 50-year-olds because they didnt have ID and wanted to buy more than $100 of alcohol. But John Boffa, from the Peoples Alcohol Action Coalition, said the new law could help fight the battle against grog runners. He said it was too early to tell whether the law was working. He said: But we fully support attempts to track grog runners. This is a very useful thing and we will need to look at records over several months to monitor the success of it. However, we are not supportive of enforced prohibition across the board. Bob Collins Collins charges dropped FORMER Northern Territory Senator Bob Collins died last Friday after losing his battle with bowel cancer. His death came three days before he was due to face court on 21 child sex and pornography charges dating back 30 years. The charges were formally withdrawn in the Darwin Magistrates Court yesterday. Magistrate Dick Wallace withdrew all the charges against Mr Collins and lifted a supression order in the Territory on his name. Mr Wallace told the court: The public, I guess, is entitled to know as a matter of history that these charges existed. During his career, Mr Collins campaigned for better health, education and justice programs in Central Australia. He also worked to combat petrol sniffing, drugs and lawlessness in remote Aboriginal communities. In 2002, Mr Collins expressed concerns about the desolate state of Yipirinya School and helped to end a 12-day teacher strike. In 2004, he called for sweeping reforms to the passive welfare system. NT Chief Minister Clare Martin said she had talked with Mr Collins family about a state funeral, but she felt they were inclined to want a small service. Mr Collins was Labor leader in the Territory before going on to serve as a Federal Government minister in the Hawke and Keating Governments. Bob Collins Collins charges dropped FORMER Northern Territory Senator Bob Collins died last Friday after losing his battle with bowel cancer. His death came three days before he was due to face court on 21 child sex and pornography charges dating back 30 years. The charges were formally withdrawn in the Darwin Magistrates Court yesterday. Magistrate Dick Wallace withdrew all the charges against Mr Collins and lifted a supression order in the Territory on his name. Mr Wallace told the court: The public, I guess, is entitled to know as a matter of history that these charges existed. During his career, Mr Collins campaigned for better health, education and justice programs in Central Australia. He also worked to combat petrol sniffing, drugs and lawlessness in remote Aboriginal communities. In 2002, Mr Collins expressed concerns about the desolate state of Yipirinya School and helped to end a 12-day teacher strike. In 2004, he called for sweeping reforms to the passive welfare system. NT Chief Minister Clare Martin said she had talked with Mr Collins family about a state funeral, but she felt they were inclined to want a small service. Mr Collins was Labor leader in the Territory before going on to serve as a Federal Government minister in the Hawke and Keating Governments. Focusing on health Daniel Burdon MORE than 70 health professionals hope to improve the plight of kidney dialysis patients on remote Central Australian communities after meeting in Alice Springs today. The group is attending a seminar to improve awareness and understanding of kidney health for patients and the general community. Seminar sponsor, Amgen Australias professional education manager Michelle Goodwin, said informing remote health workers on the prevention of kidney disease is essential to changing the high rate of the disease in indigenous Australians. According to the group, about 98 per cent of all instances of kidney disease in the Alice region are indigenous people and many are uninformed about its dangers. Ms Goodwin said a major point of interest for participants is that many of the key speakers during the twoday conference are Central Australian workers. She said this gives other regional workers direct contact to an informed and experienced kidney health worker in the same region. Ted Egan and Nerys Evans are coming home to Alice Springs. Balladeer is all set for a big bush return Rebecca Lollback TED Egan is counting down the days until he returns to Alice Springs. The Northern Territory Administrator will hand over the reins to former SolicitorGeneral Tom Pauling on October 31. By the first week of November, Mr Egan hopes to be back at his home in the Red Centre, catching up with old mates. The bush balladeer and author said he had always planned to return to Alice. Mr Egan said: There is a certain level of sadness in finishing up as Administrator Ive had four wonderful years. But Tom is a good choice. I think he and Tessa will do a lovely job. I have to acknowledge his wife, because wives do half the work, but the man gets all the credit. Its a great job and there is a certain aura at Government House. Its a very positive role. My wife, Nerys, and I have done our very best. We both like to be among people. Mr Egan became the NTs 18th Administrator in 2003. His term was due to end in October 2005, but was extended twice. He said: I think five years would have been too long. There needs to be fresh blood after four years. I will be coming back to live in Alice. Ill be back in the first week of November. We have a lovely home there. Were going to spend some time catching up with old mates and catching up on the local issues. We will resume our old lifestyle Alice is our base. Mr Egan who has recorded 26 albums and written nine books has not ruled out a return to his musical career. He said: I reckon Ive got an album or two left in me. Maybe a book or two as well. But I have no control over the songwriting Ill suddenly be wide awake at 3am and write a few notes or even a whole song. Its been like that for 40 years. I am looking forward to getting back to Alice and starting the next chapter. Former Solicitor-General Tom Pauling has been appointed as the next Administrator. He has worked in the NT as a lawyer for more than 30 years. Mr Pauling said: Its a great thrill and an honour to be asked to take on this appointment. Both Tessa and I, in the usual Territory story, came to the Territory in 1970 with no intention of falling in love with the place. But here we are 37 years later.