FOR SALE BY TENDER AS IS WHERE IS UNREGISTERED
 
Toyota Land Cruiser Workmate Dual cab Tray Back 2013
 
4.5 L V8 Turbo Diesel – Includes bulbar, warn winch, trailer hitch, HD alloy tray
Service record available, approx. 112,000km
To be sold unregistered
Inspection by appointment – please contact Paul Augustin, 0433 628 361
 
Tenders close COB Wednesday 26th July 2017
Tenders must be submitted on the Dhimurru form provided below.

Please complete the form and deliver in a sealed envelope marked "The Executive Officer" to the Dhimurru Office between 9.30am - 1pm, Monday to Friday.

NAIDOC Week is a celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia. This years' focus is language and its role in cultural identity, connecting people to their land and water and in the transmission of history, spirituality and rites. We celebrated these things at Dhimurru yesterday afternoon with a flag raising ceremony. We remembered our Yolngu ancestors and sung in the flags in Yolngu matha and the language of the Macassans who have shared our history. 

Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation is pleased to announce the Latram River Recreational Area will be OPEN from 12pm this FRIDAY, 9th June.

Not all infrastructure is complete and the area may be closed at short notice due to wet weather and/or plant machinery operation in the near future. However, the area is at a stage where visitors can enjoy the surrounds in safety.

Dhimurru asks that visitors only stay at the designated carparks and camping areas.  Whilst Goanna is still OPEN over the long weekend, it will be closed for construction soon. The new low level crossing is still CLOSED at this stage so enter Goanna via current access.

Residents and visitors are advised Dhimurru will be patrolling at all recreational areas this weekend, please have current permits in your possession if requested by a Ranger. 

Permits are required for all recreational areas in the Indigenous Protected Area and can be obtained online at www.dhimurru.com.au.

Residents are aware the Latram River Recreational Area was closed prior to Christmas for major earthworks on the road, a new creek crossing and camping sites.  Whilst nearing completion, considerable works still needs to be done and Dhimurru thanks residents for their patience during this time.  It is envisaged the Latram will be open for the school holidays. 

Dhimurru was successful in gaining a grant from the Federal government PM & C through the TC Nathan and Lam Recovery Fund as well as the Northern Territory government through the Department of Transport RIEF fund for the civil works that are being completed by YBE (2) Pty Ltd.  Dhimurru and Rio Tinto have contributed to the overall project with materials and Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, donating quarry rock for the crossing.  It has also been a community supported project with assistance from NORFORCE, Datjala Work Camp, Learning on Country students from Yirrkala School and Traditional Owners.

All civil works in this project have been dependant on the weather with due care taken to avoid damage to the fragile river terraces and tracks when wet.  YBE have worked, and continue to work, under difficult conditions to get this extremely popular recreational area open.  Heavy plant and equipment have operated in the area at every opportunity and due to health and safety obligations to the community, this has necessitated closure for an extended period.  

Residents will be impressed with the new layout of the area.  The new campsites are child-friendly and crocodile-safe with views of the bush, and bigger car parks that will accommodate camper trailers.  The camping areas will have more shade and all river entrances will be open to all visitors to the site.  Whereas the river terraces have been without shade protection in the past, the area will have infrastructure in place for protection with vehicle exclusion.

A toilet will be installed at Goanna Lagoon in the near future and this area will need to be closed for public safety while the civil works continue.  Due to the popularity of this areas, the Latram will be open during this time.  Dhimurru wishes to advise that conditions may change and these areas may need to be closed at short notice whilst construction continues.

It is the vision of the Traditional Owner’s to protect the Indigenous Protected Area for generations to come and the new layout is for long-term management.  This will enable the fragile river terrace, flora and fauna to be protected and minimise any long-term bank erosion.

Once again, Dhimurru apologise for the inconvenience of not being able to enjoy this recreational area.   We all look forward to the opening of the re-constructed recreational area.

Last week, Dhimurru ran a 2 day, fire and biodiversity workshop.

It was the culmination of a 5 year project to explore the nature and impact of fire on our natural and cultural landscape. Components of the project include flora and fauna surveys completed in 2012 and 2016; fine scale fire mapping from satellite imagery to develop a ‘fire history’ from 2011-2016; and workshops and interviews with land owners and custodians to gather knowledge about fire and its use in the management of flammable landscapes.

Our CSIRO partners reported on flora and fauna from their survey work and highlighted trends in species or communities of significance, in reference to fire.

Rohan Fisher from the Darwin Centre for Bushfires Research (Charles Darwin University) demonstrated his 3D fire simulation model, tailored specifically for Dhimurru IPA and using fire, vegetation and cultural layers. This proved an excellent way to understand the complexity of fire in the landscape and got everyone thinking about the best way to burn for good biodiversity and cultural outcomes.

Follow this link to Rohan’s website for the full story and a demonstration of the Dhimurru fire model. https://rohanfisher.wordpress.com/dhimurru-fire-spread-an-incendary-model/

The clearer weather over the past week means the construction work on the new access track and camping areas will recommence in the coming weeks.

Please be aware that Dhimurru has an obligation to community safety during construction and any illegal entry into the Latram during this closure is a breach of Dhimurru permit conditions.

A reminder that Goanna Lagoon, at this stage, remains open for visitor’s enjoyment but will be closed once construction work moves into that area.

Dhimurru would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding and we look forward to re-opening these revamped areas soon.

A Baru has recently been sighted in Melville bay out from Ski Beach and the Boat Club.

Dhimurru would like to remind the people living in NE Arnhem Land of the dangers of Baru (Saltwater Crocodiles).

Saltwater Crocodiles inhabit all water environments in this area i.e. rivers, creeks, billabongs, lagoons, beaches and river mouths.

Swimming is not recommended and extreme care should be taken near bodies of water.

Do not take risks!

Be very cautious when launching boats and do not dispose of fish carcasses near boat launching sites or camping areas.

Please phone Dhimurru on 8939 2700 or drop into our office to report any Baru sightings or if you have any questions regarding Baru management in the IPA.

A Baru has recently been sighted along Wirrwawuy.

Dhimurru would like to remind the people living in NE Arnhem Land of the dangers of Baru (Saltwater Crocodiles).

Saltwater Crocodiles inhabit all water environments in this area (rivers, creeks, billabongs, lagoons, beaches and river mouths etc)

Swimming is not recommended and extreme care should be taken near bodies of water, including the coastline, inland waterways, and lagoons. Do not take risks near waterways. Do not dispose of fish carcasses near camping areas or boat launching sites.

Please phone Dhimurru on 8939 2700 or drop into our office to report any Baru sightings or if you have any questions regarding Baru management in the IPA.

Every year we get tonnes of rubbish washed ashore on the beaches in our region. This usually occurs in the Yolngu season of Dharratharra, beginning in about June, when the strong south-easterly airflow pushes it onto those beaches facing in that direction e.g. Cape Arnhem and beaches south of there. Recent however, strong north-easterly winds and rough sea conditions have brought large amounts of marine debris onto the beaches closer to home.  

One of these, Galuru (East Woody) was cleaned up yesterday by some local resident and a crew from Datjala Work Camp. Thanks goes to those people who answered the call to action and those who would have come but for work commitments.

It important for us all to realise that this problem is everyones and that we can all contribute to having clean beaches. It just takes some time and determination. The marine debris problem is a big one and statistics show it is increasing each year. Dhimurru collected 4.3 tonnes of marine debris last year and will continue to commit what resources we can to this. Looking after our local beaches is a good start and if you’re going further afield, please consider giving back to the environment by cleaning up any rubbish you come across and leaving the area in better condition than when you arrived.