16/05/2019 Page 1 The Atoll Cocos (K) Islands News Berita Pulu Cocos (K) 2 Sports & Rec Olahraga & Hiburan 14 Games Kemainan 15 Cocos Moment Saat Cocos 17 Community Events Acara Masyarakat 18 In this edition Isi Kandungan You can subscribe to The Atoll electronically by contacting: [email protected]The Cocos (Keeling) Islands comprises of 27 coral islands forming two atolls—situated 2768km north-west of Perth and 3685km due west of Darwin — and is an isolated speck in the Indian Ocean. $2.00 per issue Thursday 16th May 2019 – Wednesday 29th May 2019 Some fun activities were held during the school holidays. Thank you to all the volunteers! The Shire welcomes 2 new staff member Baby robber crab found on Home Island Photo Ya Ratma
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Cocos Keeling Islands Tourism Association
POSITION VACANT
The Cocos Keeling Islands Tourism Association is delighted to call for applications from interested people for a casual position with the team working from the Visitor Centre. This position is for 1-2 days a week and may include working on a Saturday.
Please see further details below and note applications close on Monday 10th of June 2019. For questions or further information, please contact Stephanie Hagenbrock at [email protected] or 08 9162 6790
CASUAL TOURISM SUPPORT OFFICER
The Tourism Support Officer handles the day to day enquiries (counter, telephone and email) and sales for the Visitor Centre, reporting directly to the Tourism Association Manager. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Competently handle all day to day enquiries (in person, via telephone and email), merchandise sales and tour bookings for the Visitor Centre.
Provide a comprehensive, accurate, friendly and prompt information service for visitors to the Islands. Answer counter, telephone and email enquiries regarding the Cocos Keeling Islands, including its tourist facilities, attrac-
tions and activities and proficiently distribute information as required. Provide a friendly and informative ‘Meet and Greet’ service for plane arrivals on charter days. Actively sell local tours and merchandise to visitors to the Visitor Centre. Daily management of Bookeasy online booking system – training provided. Data entry using MYOB accounting software – training provided. Cash handling, EFTPOS sales and till register operation. General daily maintenance of the Visitor Centre to ensure that the Visitors Centre is clean, well stocked, attractively,
informtively and professionally presented. Other duties as directed by the Visitor Centre Manager or the Marketing Manager. Assistance in event planning. Work hours on Saturday may be required.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to market and promote the aims and philosophy of the Tourism Associa-tion in a professional manner.
Proven ability to work with minimal supervision. Proven honesty, reliability, loyalty and responsibility. High level of knowledge of local tourism products, services, facilities and activities. Applicants need to demonstrate initiative, motivation and willingness to learn about the tourism industry. Sound communication and interpersonal skills – bright, bubbly and friendly, including high levels of communication in
person, via email and via telephone. High level of computer literacy – including demonstrated experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel,
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Rain, rails and Junior Rangers Photo above: West Island Junior Rangers learn how to estimate distance using a Range Finder; a Cocos buff-banded rail (right)
We have just completed our bi-annual monitoring of the Cocos buff-banded rail on Horsburgh and Direction islands. We are
happy to report there are plenty of rails on Horsburgh, about double the original number of 39, which were translocated from
Pulu Keeling in April 2013. The few rails on Direction have self-colonised (arrived independently) so we expect it will take a lot
longer for their numbers to build up, but we think there are about 4-6 individual rails.
The recent rain has put plenty of water in the 3 small soaks in the north-west corner of Horsburgh, there are 6 migratory black-
winged stilts who can be seen and heard on the large lagoon and the white terns are busy protecting their solitary egg that
they lay in some very precarious territory. We are very grateful to have escaped any paper wasp stings so we would like to
thank Happy Jacks for their recent wasp treatments on Horsburgh. We commend the CKI Shire, pondok owners and community
for keeping unmanaged fires out of this grassy island so the rails and other wildlife can prosper.
For our rail monitoring survey we use a GPS and a compass to record a rail detected by either sight or sound, use a Distance
Finder to gauge how far away it is and DISTANCE software to get a population estimate. We always carry plenty of gadgets with
us as Rangers (see picture below left) and this was the theme at our recent Junior Ranger Activity in April. The Cocos kids did a
great job of locating hidden seabird cut-outs using a GPS, estimating the distance of fallen coconuts using the Distance Finders
and communicating with team mates using a UHF radio. Well done to the Home and West Island Junior Rangers and we look
forward to our next activity in the July school holidays.
Photos below: Gadget Rangers Trish and Pinky from Christmas Island National Park on the rail survey (left); a white tern sitting on an egg
(middle); small soak on Horsburgh full of water after April rains (right).
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“It isn't where you came from. It’s where you’re going that
counts”.
Ella Fitzgerald.
Quote of the Day
“Every day may not be good, but there is something good in
every day ”.
Unknown.
Thought for the Day
Why don't elephants use com-puters? Because they’re afraid of the mouse! Why can’t a leopard hide? Because he is always spotted. A man walks into a doctor’s office. He has a cucumber up his nose, a banana in his left ear and a parsnip in his right ear. The doctor says “you’re not eating right”. What’s the difference between a piano and a fish? You can tune a piano but you can’t tuna fish! What happens to a frog’s car when it breaks down? It gets toad away.
Joke of the Week
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Five thousand years ago, you could actually walk from Perth to Rottnest Island. The only way to Rottnest now is by boat or
plane.
Did You Know???
Book - Buku Sit - Duduk Run - Lari Watch - Menonton Netting - Menjaring Trolling - Menunda Tutup - Close Buka - Open Black - Hitam Yellow - Kuning
Cocos Malay Words
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Indoor Plants that Improve Health & Wellness
House plants might not seem like they do much of anything, but they play a large role in purifying the air all around us. Plants improve air quality by absorbing particulates from the air while taking in carbon dioxide.using photosynthesis, they turn this into oxygen which is released back into the air.
Aloe Vera Aloe is an excellent all-p u r p o s e succulent plant that’s easy to care for. Use
the leaves to treat sunburns, and wounds. With some watering every week or two, an aloe plant can grow to three feet tall. The smaller species like aloe vera, which will thrive in a bright corner. Garden Mum This plant was an air-p u r i f y i n g c h a m p i o n , r e m o v i n g a m m o n i a , benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene from indoor air. Popular and inexpensive at garden stores, they can be planted outside after they’re finished blooming. Spider Plant
Perfect for those without a green thumb, these are a m o n g t h e e a s i e s t houseplants to grow. Spider
plants enjoy bright, indirect sunlight and will remove harmful formaldehyde and xylene from the air. Peace Lily Hardy, resilient and shade loving, peace lilies are a perfect beginner plant. They’ll produce beautiful white blooms with minimal care. When their leaves begin to droop that’s their way of letting you know
they’re thirsty and need watering. Put one inside to remove ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, and t r i ch lo roe thy lene from the air.
Bamboo Palm These guys need full sun or bright light to thrive. These pet-friendly indoor plants can grow as high as 12 feet. With that kind of size, i m a g i ne t h e a m o u n t o f impurities they can filter out of
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THE EYE TEAM
OPHTHALMOLOGIST, OPTIMETRIST, OPTICIAN
(SPECIALIST DOCTOR IN EYE DISEASES & VISION CHECKS)
Professor Ian McAllister will be attending the Cocos Island Clinic to provide Ophthalmology services
from
14/06/2019-21/06/2019.
To see the ophthalmologist—patients will require a referral from the doctor.
Anyone that wants to book in to see the Optometrist or Optician please contact the clinic to get an
appointment time:
9162 6655 (WI Clinic)
TEAM MATA DOCTOR MATA OPTOMETRIS, JURUOPTIK
(DOKTOR AHLI DALAM PENYAKIT-PENYAKIT MATA DAN PEMERIK-SAAN MATA)
Profesor Ian McAllister akan menghadiri Cocos Island Klinik untuk menyediakan layanan permiksaan
penyakit mata dari
14/06/2019-21/06/2019.
Untuk melihat dokter mata-pasien memerlukan surat dari dokter.
Sesiapa yang mahu jumpa dengan Optometrist dan juruoptik sila hubungi klinik untuk mendapatkan
appointment:
9162 6655 (Klinik WI).
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
PO Box 1092, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, Indian Ocean 6799
West Island T 08 9162 6655 | F 08 9162 6623 Home Island T 08 9162 7609 | F 08 9162 7610
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Healthy Recipes
Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese
Recipe
Ingredients:
* 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets
* 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
* 1/3 cup water
* 2 tbs plain flour
* 2 cups low-fat milk
* Pepper to taste
* 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheese
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 180*C.
2. Place cauliflower, broccoli florets
and water into a microwave safe and
ovenproof dish. Microwave on HIGH
for 5 minutes. Carefully drain off the
water and set aside.
3. Put flour into a tall microwave safe
jug. Add 2 tablespoons of milk and
whisk to a smooth paste with no
lumps. Season with pepper. Add the
remainder of the milk and stir.
4. Microwave the milk mixture on
HIGH for 1 minute. Stir. Heat again for
1 minute and stir. If needed, heat
again for 30 seconds intervals and stir
until thick and creamy.
5. Add grated cheese and stir until
melted through.
6. Top cauliflower and broccoli with
cheese sauce.
7. Bake in oven for 15 minutes or
serve immediately.
Green Smoothie
(Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free,
gluten-free.)
Ingredients:
* 1 cup coconut water (can substitute
with any nut milk or water/ice)
* 2 big handfuls washed spinach
leaves – add cucumber, celery or any
other green veggies if desired
* 2 dessertspoons of freshly ground
seeds and nuts- include linseeds,
sunflower, and almonds.
* 1 cup chopped fruit – such as
banana, kiwi fruit, berries or pineapple
(include fruit that adds a creamy, thick
texture such as banana, mango or
even avocado)
10 or more mint leaves.
Method:
1. Add liquid, spinach and mint to
blender.
2. Blend until smooth so you don't
have to chew the spinach.
3. Add your choice of chopped fruit,
seeds and nuts.
4. Blend for 20-30 seconds until
smooth.
Healthy Living Tips Sports & Rec Olahraga & Hiburan
2019 AFL Cocos Keeling Islands Time
Round 09
Friday, 17th May
West Coast Eagles VS Melbourne 7mate 4.30pm (LIVE)
Saturday, 18th May
Essendon VS Fremantle 7mate 3.30pm (LIVE)
Sunday, 19th May
Richmond VS Hawthorn GWN7 11.30pm (LIVE)
Round 10
Friday, 24th May
Sydney Swans VS Collingwood 7mate 4.00pm (LIVE)
Saturday, 25th May
Adelaide Crows VS West Coast Eagles GWN7 1.00pm (LIVE)
Saturday, 25th May
Richmond VS Essendon 7mate 3.50pm (LIVE)
Sunday, 26th May
Fremantle VS Brisbane Lions GWN7 1.30pm (LIVE)
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Games Page Halaman Kemainan Solutions
ACROSS
1 Resort
4 Tempos
9 Calorie
12 Gust
14 Take into one’s family
15 Wheel
16 Singing voice
17 Pertaining to the north or
south ends of the earth
18 Makes hot cereal
19 Heavy and widespread
snowstorm or lengthy duration
21 On the other side
23 Bullfight cheer
24 Old-fashioned Fathers
25 Hairstyle
28 Pat lightly
31 Ritzy
34 Express approval
36 Lavatory
38 Police officer
40 Water film
41 Heroism
43 Out of bounds
44 Decade
45 Stretch to make do
46 Slovenly
48 Sprint
51 Central nervous system
53 Stare at
54 Net
56 Greedy person
58 Short open jacket
61 Runnerless sled that is
curved upwards
66 Waterless
67 Fatty vegetables
69 World organisation
70 Strong wind
71 Sounds with reference to
pitch, strength or duration
72 Experts
73 Why
DOWN
1 Wash with a mop
2 Tablet
3 Opposed
4 From the pope
5 Worshipped
6 Frigid
7 Government agency
8 Tie down
9 See ya!
10 Branch of learning
11 Fever
13 Dozen (abbr.)
15 Upper body
20 Where animals are kept
22 Head cover
25 Curved
26 Animals in a region
27 Boundary
29 Type of wrench
30 Ghost’s greeting
32 Frown angrily
33 Provide housing for
34 Pacific Time
35 Evening
37 Sphere
39 Wooden sheet
42 Ameriacan Kennel Club
(abbr.)
43 Cloudlike mass made up
of tiny water droplets sus-
pended in the air near the
ground
47 Company symbol
49 Swedish symbol
50 Possessive pronoun
52 Large, long-handled scoop
for digging or scooping heavy
material
55 Coverings for the feet worn
for protection
57 Overly fat
58 Containers
59 Spoken
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Games Page (cont’d) Halaman Kemainan (seterusnya)
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