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25.01.2022 Radio 4MW would like to inform our listeners that there will be no Brekky Bot this morning between 7 - 9am. Our programs will start at 9am as we cross all the way to Erub in the East for our regular broadcast with Radio 4DI's Uncle Walter Lui joining us through the TSIMA Network. We apologize for any incoveniance to our listeners.

24.01.2022 Ryan Shibsaski and Amos Lewin joined Luke Mosby on the Youth Hour to invite all community members on Thursday Island to join the ZK Boxing Club’s free public classes, run weekly. The club was established in 2017 and is a passion for Ryan who is a professional boxer sharing his passion and knowledge with the youth of the Torres Strait.... Partnering with Community Justice and Torres Health, ZK Boxing is partly a crime prevention program and a way for people to improve their overall health and fitness. ’ ’ , . When: Wednesdays Time: 4:30pm for under 13’s | 5:30pm for over 14’s Where: Torres Health Shed (next door to Island Rooster) Listen to the full interview on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tsima4mw/zk-boxing-ready-for-2021 Follow ZK Boxing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zenadthkesboxingclub Torres Shire Council Torres Health Torres Strait Regional Authority Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Zenadth Kes Boxing Club

24.01.2022 An amazing initiative by Torres Strait Island Regional Council who have partnered with Clean Up Australia to host a Clean Up event in each of their communities from Sunday 20th September - Monday 28th September 2020. Lets all get involved and help keen our communities clean.

24.01.2022 LIVE CONCERT If youre on TI tomorrow, come on down to TSIMA Radio4MW and join us for the launch of the long-awaited new CD by Torres Strait Musician and Cultural Practitioner Benny Mabo. COVID-19 regulations apply. If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend. We will ensure social distancing rules are in place, with sanitising stations and precautionary measures.

22.01.2022 Anyone keen to tell their stories?

22.01.2022 The Torres Strait Islands are disappearing; rising sea levels are washing away homes, ancestral remains and their way of life.

21.01.2022 - Is there a business, community organisation, community group or educational institution in Zenadth Kes or NPA Region who’s initiatives are going above and beyond their core business to foster reconciliation and pave the way for a better future for Queensland?... If so, nominate them for the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards. The categories are: Business Community Education Health and Wellbeing Partnership A total of $30,000 in prize money will be shared across all award recipients. Nominations close Monday 22nd February 2021. Let’s recognise the stand out initiatives in yumi communities. To nominate, visit: https://qldreconciliation.awardsplatform.com/ To see previous winners: https://www.qld.gov.au//reconciliation-aw/previous-winners For more information and guidelines: https://awards.premiers.qld.gov.au//2021-queensland-reconc

21.01.2022 Fantastic opportunity for Torres Strait artists! If you are a 2D artist with works you’d like to commission, please submit your expressions of interest. Please share this opportunity far and wide.... Gab Titui Cultural Centre Erub Arts - Darnley Island Moa Arts Badu Art Centre Torres Strait Island Regional Council Torres Shire Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Cape & Torres News, Torres Strait and NPA Torres Strait Islanders News & Media Issues #torresstraitart #torresstrait #indigenousart

21.01.2022 What an incredible discussion on the Youth Program with DJ Skywalker (aka Lukey Mosby), Kantesha Takai and Florence Drummond. If you tuned in, you would’ve heard a lot about career mapping, uni, mining opportunities and business and entrepreneurship. Great information for our graduating year 12 students of 2020.

21.01.2022 If you missed Diat's interview with Rachael Maza and John Harvey you can still listen to the recording on our Soundcloud account. Click this link: https://soundcloud.com//rachael-maza-john-harvey-people-pl

21.01.2022 Exciting news for musicians, performing artists and creatives! The Torres Strait Regional Authority has just announced the second Common Funding Round for 2020. We can help community groups and bands with Grant Writing and Auspicing. If you need assistance, please feel free to get in touch.

20.01.2022 Join Diat Alferink tonight on the People, Places and Paradise Program to hear the ever-funny Steph Tisdell talk about comedy and the creative industries. Steph Tisdell is a major up-and-comer in the Australian Comedy Scene. After cutting her teeth in the UK and winning the Deadly Funny National Grand Final in 2014, Steph has been collecting awards and accolades wherever she goes and building an impressive TV, radio and print credit list most recently having appeared on ABCs Comedy Up Late and Tonightly. Tune in from 6:00pm - 7:00pm tonight on #radio4mw via the app, website or your home radio.

20.01.2022 Tune into our midday program to hear Bamaga Enterprises Ltd General Manager, Chris Foord on air with Radio '4 Meriba Wakai' (4MW) - 1260am.

20.01.2022 Too deadly Bamaga Enterprises Ltd! Congratulations on all your hard work and efforts to keep doors open and employment going through COVID-19.

19.01.2022 Join the Maroons Army March 2020! If you’re on TI and are a proud Maroons Supporter, join the March from Mr Turtles this afternoon at 5:45pm. Bring your warup, kulap and big voices to strike fear in all the Blues Supporters! #Queenslander ... Mura Kosker Sorority Incorporated Torres Health Torres Shire Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

19.01.2022 Happy Indigenous Literacy Day! We are proud to Broadcast on #RADIO4MW in English, Creole and our Traditional Languages. Indigenous Literacy Day is important to remind everyone about the importance of encouraging our childrens reading and writing skills. They are the next generation of leaders, teachers, and proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults.

19.01.2022 Happy Sunday tune into Radio 4mw for the Gospel Program with the Gospel Music Hour between 7 - 8 am and Pastor Frank Fauid from Poruma delivering the Gospel Hour between 8 to 9 am.

18.01.2022 Radio 4MW would like to inform our listeners that there will be no Youth Hour this morning between 9 - 10am, however we will be taking in the Lets Talk program through the National Indigenous Radio Service aka NIRS.

18.01.2022 We are excited to have Florence Drummond from Indigenous Women In Mining and Resources Australia and Kantesha Takai from Lola Digital in the TSIMA building over the next two days. Tune into their RADIO4MW takeover tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11am on the Youth Program with Junior Broadcaster Luke Mosby.

18.01.2022 Happy Sunday everyone tune into Radio 4MW's Gospel Program this morning. The Gospel Music Hour from 7 - 8am followed by the Gospel Hour from 8 - 9am featuring Pastor Varlington Billy from Poruma. Have a Blessed Day and stay safe.

16.01.2022 Important Community Safety Media Release from Torres Shire Council. Please share with your friends and family.

16.01.2022 : . Were featuring an interview with Dr Lexine Stapinsk, a co-developer of the Strong & Deadly Futures Program that addresses learning outcomes relating to social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The program was co-developed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who shared stories from their communities. These informed the storylines and illustrations ...that are central to the program. The Strong & Deadly Futures Program empowers students through a focus on cultural strengths and skills development, and was informed by the latest evidence about effective wellbeing promotion. & & : , Tune in to RADIO 4MW via the app, website or your home radio on 1260AM to hear more from Dr Stapinsk.

15.01.2022 A Torres Strait legend and Australian music icon joins Diat on the Peoples Places and Paradise Program today from 6pm 7pm. CHRISTINE ANU is one of Australias most popular recording artists and performers of all time. She uses her voice and reputation to spread a message of unity and hope. With 17 ARIA nominations, including the APRA AMCOS award-winning song My Island Home. Tune in today to hear our very own Christine Anu on the one and only TSIMA RADIO 1260AM. Listen to the interview via the app, website or your home radio.

14.01.2022 ! Business Mapping Solutions Pty Ltd, on behalf of Torres Strait Regional Authority, are doing two feasibility assessments on the need for the re-establishment of the Kuki Patrol Service and the Bus Service on Thursday Island. Your feedback will help the study identify the need of these services.... Surveys can be collected from TSIMA 4MW

14.01.2022 Have you watched the Creole Episodes of Little J and Big Cuz? The voices for the two episodes were recorded here on TI at TSIMA #Radio4MW featuring the vocal talents of: Daniella Williams... Luke Mosby Sylvia Tabua Uel Bani Shanice Tabua Patricia Pryce Fisi Ahwang Esha Nona Watch the After The Storm Episode here: https://www.sbs.com.au//Little-J-And-Big-Cuz-S2-Ep3-After- Watch the School Sleepover Episode here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/1737437251533 #tsima #torresstrait #indigenousfilm #indigenousanimation #littlejandbigcuz Torres Shire Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Torres Strait Island Regional Council First Nations Media Australia

14.01.2022 We would love to see you at the JCU green building! Bring your family and your mates with you.

13.01.2022 Radio 4MW would like to inform our listeners that there will be no Brekky Bot Program this morning, we apologize for any inconvenience. Programs will start at 9am this morning with the Youth Hour with Luke Mosby.

13.01.2022 Apologies we have no programs between 10am - 12pm , we are currently taking in the NIRS Network.

12.01.2022 We've added film to our service charter! With over 35 years of media experience in the Torres Strait, including the consistent operations of Radio '4 Meriba Wakai' (4MW) - 1260am - the regions only radio service the decision to develop a film program was the next step in our evolution. Our team attended an intensive film and video training workshop hosted by Alex Smee of Multi Story Media. The training was to upskill the organisations collective understanding of industry ...requirements. Read more about our new service and our training on our website: https://bit.ly/2ZB4anu http://www.tsima4mw.org.au/tsima-adds-film-to-its-service-/

11.01.2022 The TSIMA Crew are expanding our film skills in a workshop with Alex Smee from Multi Story Media. Over the next two days our crew are familiarising themselves with film production to deliver visual stories in our communities. Stay tuned for exciting film projects.... #tsima #radio4mw #filmworkshop

11.01.2022 Tune in tomorrow (Wednesday 16 September) from 7am for the Brekky Bot with Sylvia Tabua, featuring an interview with Dr Michael Adams (a.k.a Uncle Mick). Uncle Mick was honoured with a National Local Mens Health Hero Award as part of Men's Health Week 2020. The award recognises individuals making a substantial difference to improve the lives of men and boys. As a Senior Research Fellow at ECUs Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, Uncle Micks research has focused on health challenges for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and the goal to get them talking about those problems.

11.01.2022 & ? Dont worry, you can listen to the recording on our Soundcloud Account If you're on Soundcloud, check us out!... https://soundcloud.com/tsima4mw/rob-champion-deline-briscoe

11.01.2022 Tonight on the People, Places & Paradise Program with Diat Alferink, we feature the one and only Emma Donovan. Emma is an acclaimed Indigenous Australian singer and songwriter known for her work with soul bands The Putbacks and The Black Arm Band project. Emma started her original music career by founding the acapella group The Stiff Gins in 2000. After The Stiff Gins, she releases a solo album Changes in 2004 and an EP Ngaaranga in 2009. In 2004, she was the subject of SBS d...ocumentary Gumbaynggirr Lady. Tune from 6:00pm-7:00pm tonight on #radio4mw on the app, website or your home radio.

10.01.2022 ! Community members are invited to attend our MASSIVE 35th Anniversary celebrations this Saturday 5th December 2020! We’re launching our language animations series with a live Outdoor Broadcast, live music and a launch of NEW music by the deadly Jack Bani!... Come by, enjoy cake and get involved with our celebrations. We look forward to seeing you there. Please share with your friends and family. #tsima4mw #torresstrait First Nations Media Australia Torres Strait Island Regional Council Torres Shire Council Cape & Torres News, Torres Strait and NPA Torres Strait Regional Authority Mura Kosker Sorority Incorporated Torres Health Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

10.01.2022 The Healing Foundation is seeking Youth Ambassadors to form a Youth Reference Group that will advise and assist the Healing Foundation in the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People.... Ambassadors will work closely with the Stolen Generations Reference Group to represent experiences of trauma and intergenerational trauma as well as resilience, survival and intergenerational healing. The Healing Foundation are looking for young people who will contribute to creating a strong and collective voice to identify and highlight priorities for a healing agenda, with their range of stakeholders. You will also need be expected to participate in activities related to the engagement of young people and the community, working alongside The Healing Foundation representatives. : https://bit.ly/2YyLODg : https://bit.ly/3llvTlm Please share amongst your friends and family. Good luck to all candidates.

08.01.2022 SBS News are offering you the opportunity to join their News and Current Affairs team! Theyre offering a 12 month Journalism Cadetship in 2021 to a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background who wants to build a career in broadcast journalism. Submissions close at 5pm on 18th of September 2020.... We encourage aspiring writers, broadcasters and creatives to consider this deadly opportunity. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3hS3yB4 #NITV #Radio4MW #TorresStrait #IndigenousJournalism #IndigenousBroadcasting Torres Strait Island Regional Council Torres Shire Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Mura Kosker Sorority Incorporated Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council - NPARC

08.01.2022 : The Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network (ICAN) has recently received a high volume of phone calls from our region regarding scams and pyramid schemes. So, it was timely that we brought them onto Radio4MW to share helpful information and advice with our listeners. Unaisi Buli and Sharon Edwards joined Jen Enosa to talk about the financial threats that scams and pyramid schemes pose in our communities. They also explained the importance of... being able to identify a scam early to protect yourself and your family. ‘ ’ ’ , . To listen to the full interview, visit our Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com//scam-alerts-indigenous-consumer-as If you need help or further information regarding potential scams and schemes, the Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network Ltd (ICAN) can help. Contact them on (07) 4031 1073 or via email to [email protected] They also offer free Financial Counselling on 1800 369 878. For more information, visit: https://ican.org.au Torres Strait Island Regional Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Torres Shire Council Wakai Waian Healing Mura Kosker Sorority Incorporated Torres Health Island & Cape IBIS - Islanders Board of Industry and Service

07.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. Please take a moment from your day to check in on family, friends and colleagues and ask them "are you okay?" . Today is all about improving mental wellbeing and suicide prevention. If youre not sure how to ask, below is a helpful video from Torres Strait Island Regional Council.... You can also read tips here: www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask In this resource, youll learn: What to say when listening with an open mind What to say when encouraging action What to say when checking in How to continue a conversation that could change a life.

07.01.2022 Good Morning Radio 4MW would like to inform our listeners that the Brekky Bot will start at 8am this morning with Anthony Gea Gea, we apologize for any inconvenience to our listeners. Have a great day and stay safe on the waters if you are heading out and about today.

06.01.2022 Chair and Member Opportunities across Queensland Hospital and Health Boards.

06.01.2022 ’ SeaSwift are the key freight provider for our region and they have recently introduced new Biosecurity measures in place to ensure the safety of our region from pests. This may mean that some items will not be accepted as freight. , 1 , ... ’ , . Listen to the full interview on our soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/t/seaswifts-new-biosecurity-measures Learn more about our region’s Biosecurity measures: https://www.agriculture.gov.au//naqs/moving-goods-torres-s To learn more about SeaSwift and freight schedules: https://www.seaswift.com.au Biosecurity Queensland Torres Strait Island Regional Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Torres Shire Council Australian Maritime Safety Authority - AMSA

06.01.2022 ! Torres Strait musician Benny Mabo launched his long-awaited five track EP Totemic Fire last Saturday with a smashing live performance on Thursday Island. Community members shopping in town stopped in their tracks to enjoy Mr Mabos island-infused songs including Lamar Zogo, Wai Kara Buai and Kara Negwam. Mr Mabo performed his tracks with the backing of local reggae band Black Paradise.... The launch also included two songs by Black Paradise and a special performance by fellow Meriam musician; Bobby Kaigey. Torres Strait Islanders Media Association (TSIMA) Board President Mrs Ivy Trevallion officially launched the EP and said: I am very proud of Mr Mabo and congratulate him on the successful production of Totemic Fire. TSIMA are dedicated to supporting and nurturing our local musicians and artists to ensure that Torres Strait music and talents are promoted, Mrs Trevallion added. Totemic Fire was a TSIMA project produced by Will Kepa and made possible with funding from the Torres Strait Regional Authoritys Culture Art and Heritage Grant Program. TSIMA Operations Manager, Diat Alferink said: In light of COVID-19, we knew that launching Mr Mabos Totemic Fire would draw a crowd and we were prepared with safety measures and social distancing requirements for attendees. The audience really enjoyed the performance and TSIMA are now considering hosting monthly music pop ups, Ms Alferink shared. The Totemic Fire launch was opened with an official Welcome to Country by Kaurareg KANTC Chairperson Mr Milton Savage and MCd by TSIMA Senior Broadcaster Sylvia Tabua. It also included an acknowledgement by TSIMA Board President Mrs Ivy Trevallion and an artist talk by Mr Mabo, who shared his music journey and what inspired his latest EP. We encourage our local musicians and artists to reach out to TSIMA, as we can help you to produce and launch your music, like we did with Mr Mabo, Ms Alferink said. TSIMA has supported the music and performing arts in Zenadth Kes for over 35 years and it continues to expand its services and ways of promoting local talents, Ms Alferink added. Totemic Fire will be aired on RADIO 4MW, TSIMAs Website and the EP is still available for sale. This story was also featured in this week's Torres News! https://issuu.com///2020-09-03_cape___torres_news_0023_web captured by Alima Ahwang #radio4mw #tsima #torresstraitmusic #indigenousmusic Torres Strait Island Regional Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Torres Shire Council Cape & Torres News First Nations Media Australia

06.01.2022 BLACK LIVES MATTER MARCH Date: 26th November 2020 Time: 8:30am Where: Meet at TSIMA (next door to Island Rooster)... What: March from TSIMA to ANZAC Park This march is organised by community, for community. Toopics are: Basic human rights Climate change Stolen wages Cost of living Systemic racism Institutional racism Housing Health Education Local jobs Economic development Fishing industries Sovereignty rights All TI community members are encouraged to be involved and show support. Organised by Robert Bongo Sagigi 0457 514 562

04.01.2022 Join the Thursday Island community in the ANZAC Park today for a Black Lived Matter Protest.

04.01.2022 Opportunity for aspiring film makers to win $5000 Adobe Video are connecting people through cultural experiences and running a competition for budding videographers to win $5000 and a 12-month Adobe subscription! To enter, simply film a 3-10minute video (and edit using Adobe Premiere or Rush), showcasing your culture.... Submissions close 15th of September 2020. We encourage all Torres Strait Islander aspiring film makers to get involved and submit your videos. For more information, visit: https://adobe.ly/2QLQUIb Watch Baker Boy show off his bush cooking skills in an example video here https://youtu.be/Lm3vguOXt7A Share far and wide. #FromMeToYou #Radio4MW #TorresStrait #IndigenousFilmMakers #ZenadthKes Torres Shire Council Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council - NPARC Torres Strait Island Regional Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Cape & Torres News

04.01.2022 Come down to Main IBIS Thursday Island and enjoy the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Mental Health and ATODS sausage sizzle for R U OK Day. Say hi to the deadly crew Elena, Ben, Tiana.

04.01.2022 Radio 4MW would like to inform our listeners that there will be no Gospel Program today, we apologise for any inconvenience. We would like to wish all the Fathers a Happy Fathers Day for today. Have a Blessed Sunday!!

03.01.2022 Tune into Radio 4MW this morning for some live entertainment by the Famous Bani Family featuring Bala Gabriel & Danny Bani between 8am - 9am, on the Brekky Bot with Sylvia Tabua.

03.01.2022 Radio '4 Meriba Wakai' (4MW) - 1260am Happy Sunday Everyone, tune into Radio 4MW for the Gospel Program, the Gospel Music Hour from 7 - 8am., followed by the Gospel Show presented by Pastor Frank Fauid this morning from 8 - 9am. Have a Blessed Day everyone, God Bless.

02.01.2022 Radio 4MW would like to inform our listeners that there will be now Gospel Program today, we apologize for any inconvenience to our listeners.

02.01.2022 Looking for the perfect flick for family movie night? Kick back and enjoy the Indigenous Film Festival

02.01.2022 For those who missed Diat's interview with Tom Mosby & David Leha, you can still listen to it via our SoundCloud account. Click this link https://soundcloud.com//tom-mosby-david-leha-people-places

01.01.2022 Congratulations to all students participating in the program, well done Tagai State College and Jonathon Thurston Academy.

01.01.2022 If you’re on Instagram, visit the official National NAIDOC Week Insta Page and follow along with Talei Elu’s Takeover. She’ll be showcasing Torres Strait Islanders, Our Culture and Our Voices. Talei Elu is the founder of Faces of the Straits and is a proud Saibai gel from Seisia, NPA.