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Wednesday, May 15 2013
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Abusive football umpire banned A GOAL umpire received a 28-match sanction for abusing field umpires during a recent senior colts match between Mallala and Virginia. Adelaide Plains Football League president, Brad Busch, said the goal umpire, officiating on behalf of the Virginia Football Club at the game on May 4, was reported by field umpires and fronted the tribunal last Wednesday. “He was found guilty and suspended for 28 games,” Mr Busch said. The goal umpire will be unable to contribute in any official capacity, whether for the club or umpires, for eight matches, with 20 of the 28-match sanction suspended, pending any further misdemeanour. Mr Busch reminded club officials they are responsible for the behaviour of their supporters on match day, whether official members or not. “The league won’t tolerate it (bad behaviour) and clubs won’t tolerate it,” Mr Busch said.
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ALL eyes down for naplan TEST Blake Windibank and Lisan Stocco of Auburn primary school are just two of about 76,000 South Australian students from years three, five, seven and nine who will undertake the sixth annual National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), starting yesterday (Tuesday). Blake and Lisan were busy with others in
their Year 5 class on Monday, preparing for the test, held nationally this week. Minister for Education and Child Development, Jennifer Rankine, said the results would gauge students’ progress in numeracy and literacy. The testing will be held nationally this week. “The snapshot of information provides valu-
able data to schools and teachers so they can determine where improvements can be made,” Ms Rankine said. “The results from NAPLAN have led to new education initiatives and policies being developed which will result in better outcomes for our children. n CONTINUED PAGE 5
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Safety first as Viterra fences Balaklava site
PEDESTRIAN access to the Ralli Park sports and showgrounds across Balaklava’s Viterra silos site will be fenced off later this month due to safety concerns. The decision follows “several near misses” with trucks operating at the site, prompting Viterra to limit access across its property. A statement released by Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) last week claims the company is concerned the current walkways
Les Pearson reports: through the site are “an unacceptable risk to workers, pedestrians, bicycle and gopher riders”. WRC community and development services manager, Chris Parish, said Viterra had involved council in discussions surrounding the issue. “Both Viterra and WRC recognise the value of the pedestrian link
for the residents north of Railway terrace and have worked collaboratively to find a resolution, which ensures employee and public safety, while continuing to allow pedestrian access through the site at appropriate times,” Mr Parish said. The site will be fenced off later this month but the existing walkway between Railway terrace and John street will remain. n CONTINUED PAGE 5
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