RAIN - Issue 2

RAIN Magazine The RAIN Magazine is available every second month and complements RAIN TV. Stories come from Queensland's remote Aboriginal and Islander communities. The Magazine is available online, as well as in hard copy. It provides a platform to network communities, government and key stake-holders throughout regional and remote Queensland. If you wish to advertise within the Magazine please contact the editor at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Issue 2 From the Editor: Welcome to our second RAIN BUSH TV Magazine. The Magazine is distributed throughout Queensland's regional and remote Indigenous and Islander communities and celebrates and promotes the achievements, goals and aspirations of Councils, community groups and communities themselves. If your community would like to be a part of the Magazine or if you would like to advertise in the Magazine please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

In this Edition: We feature the beautiful community of Palm Island and talk to the Mayor, Alfred Lacey, about the Council's goals for their coming term in office. We also celebrate NAIDOC on the Island with some beautiful photos from the Island. Other stories include our feature on BUSH TV's own media producer, Alden Lyall and his inspirational story.

Palm Island

Recently, the Mayor of Palm Island, Alf Lacey, talked with BUSH TV about what his plans are for the Island and what his Council hope to achieve during their term in office.
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Men's Business

He comes out of the darkness right up to our table and gently interrupts the conversation....
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Community Photos

Our Communities mean the World to Us! Take a look at some of the beautiful photos from communities across Queensland. We'd love to hear from you! If you would like to contribute a photo, story or have a great idea for the RAIN Magazine please contact us.
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BUSH TV and Infrastructure

BUSH TV's successful statewide Waterwise strategy has resulted in a nomination for a Queensland Government Award. It has also been the impetus behind the beginning of an exciting new partnership involving infrastructure works in our regional and remote communities.
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Apudthama

The Apudthama Land Trust is working hard to build capacity in the region and work with key stakeholders to develop the enormous potential of the area.
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Doomadgee Council

Doomadgee Council is determined to build capacity in their community and drive their community forward with confidence.
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Mornington Island Men's Group

Momentum is building on Mornington Island for the men to form a group that will be recognised as an Aboriginal managed organisation with an elected board.
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Alden Lyall - Media Producer