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Hopping mad for Easter activities WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

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he Andamooka Easter Weekend proved to be a hit with locals and visitors, with large crowds attending the activities on offer.

The Andamooka Easter Markets were the busiest with more than 200 people filtering through the community hall to check out the stalls on display on Saturday.

Vehicles were double parked all the way to the liquor store until early afternoon.

Around 50 children then took part in the Andamooka

Andamooka locals Macy Johnson and Kyra Holland at the Easter egg hunt held at the historic cottages on Sunday.

INSET: Bowie Scrivens and Silvie O’Connor at the Andamooka Easter Markets held in the community hall on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Youth Group’s Easter Egg Hunt and pancake breakfast on the Sunday, while a smaller-thanusual crowd attended the Good Friday barbecue.

“Everyone involved was very happy with the way things went,” said Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association treasurer Rob Hancock.

“There was a terrific turnout on Saturday and Sunday – so overall everything went well.”

Hancock said while numbers at the Friday night barbecue were down, it was always pleasing to see familiar faces return for the event.

The youth group raised more

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36-year-old Mimili man has been charged with the murder of health worker Gayle Woodford after her body was found northwest of Marla on Saturday.

Mrs Woodford, 56, had been reported missing after last being seen alive by her husband at their home at Fregon, Northern Territory, at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, March 23.

A wide-scale land and aerial

search of the APY Lands resulted in her body being located around 1.5km east of Fregon.

A local ambulance that was normally driven by Mrs Woodford was intercepted by police at Coober Pedy at 10.30am last Thursday and will be forensically examined.

Two men and a woman in the ambulance were interviewed by police, with one man arrested.

Dudley Davey, 36, was first

arrested and charged with the theft of a motor vehicle and driving while unlicensed before later being charged with murder.

No charges have been laid against the other two people.

Davey appeared in the Port Augusta Magistrates Court on Tuesday, when he made no application for bail and was remanded into custody until his next court date in June.

than $500 over the course of the weekend through its ‘pie in your face’ event, jumping castle, barbecue, Easter egg hunt and pancakes.

The $100 raised from the ‘pie in your face’ event was set to be donated towards rebuilding schools in Fiji following Cyclone Winston.

“It was a good weekend,” said Andamooka Youth Group leader Donna Waters. “I have already been getting comments on Facebook from stall holders saying it was great and they got a lot more than they bargained for.”

PAGES 10-11 More photos from the Andamooka Easter Weekend

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The Guide will initially be distributed in a June edition of The Monitor.

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round 20 locals gathered at the roxbylink cinema for a short film festival as part of Harmony Day celebrations last week.

The Roxby Downs Multicultural Forum hosted a screening of this year’ Colourfest films, which feature Australians of various cultures and backgrounds.

A light supper was provided at the beginning of the event – held on Monday, March 21 – before Multicultural Forum member Ryneisha Bollard gave the official welcome.

“Harmony Day is a celebration of our rich cultural diversity,” she said. “It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.”

Ms Bollard took the opportunity to promote the Multicultural Forum, which is cur rently seeking new members – particularly those who are interested in helping to organise the 2016 World Food and Music Festival.

The festival subcommittee is set to hold its first meeting at the Community Youth Centre on Wednesday, April 6, at 9am.

Also the next Multicultural Forum meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, at the Community Youth Centre from 6pm.

For more information, phone Sasha Yantewo on 8671 0010.

ABOVE: Sister Patricia Hogan, Vanja Vukotic and Henry and Emma White at the Colourfest short film festival last week. RIGHT: Tony and Kate Weir attended the Harmony Day celebration. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

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he introduction to one of last week’s stories (‘Another championship win’, The Monitor, 31/3/16) was incorrect.

The article states that the Roxby Downs Junior Football Association took home another win at the second round of Country Championships.

However, it was in fact the Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association to which the story was referring.

The Monitor apologises for any confusion or inconvenience caused.

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Sport reps weigh in on proposed new OD roster WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

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he presidents of two Roxby Downs sporting bodies have weighed in on the effect a proposed week on, week off roster at the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam mine site may have on their futures.

Far North Football League and Roxby Districts Cricket Association (RDCA) presidents Henry Andryszczak and Paul Trotta said they would have to wait for the outcome of community consultations before making any decisions.

“Just like the mining downturn, anything that may have the potential to impact the population of Roxby Downs is of concern to the Far North Football League,” said Andryszczak.

“The league will be monitoring any developments with shift rosters very closely, and will respond accordingly to maintain the viability and vibrancy of the football competition.”

Trotta said the RDCA believed the change in roster, if introduced, would have little effect on the cricket competition.

“We thought this season was going to be a struggle with all the job cuts last year, but it doesn’t seem to have been the case,” he said.

“We have found over the years, and this season has been a good example, that more players who wouldn’t usually be getting a game are getting a regular go.

“These players have kept playing whereas in other years they would have dropped off because they weren’t getting a game.

“Our games are at night, so people are still able to play if they are here on day shifts.

“But the big question will be if people are going to leave and if they are going to come back when needed to play.”

Trotta said teams in the association had always managed to come up with the numbers needed to field a side each week.

Currently there are a number of players living outside of Roxby Downs that still play cricket here.

Trotta said he believed this trend would continue even if the new roster was implemented and more people left town.

“We are lucky we can accommodate for people that don’t live here, so they play when they are in town and it works around their shifts,” he said.

The Monitor also contacted Roxby Downs Netball Association president Theresa Wurfel but was told she wished to make no comment on the matter.

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ABOVE LEFT: Managing editor Ryneisha Bollard presents Harmony Clark, 5, with her prize for winning the six years and under age category of The Monitor’s colouring in competition. PHOTO: Patrick Glover ABOVE RIGHT: Amy Kemenyvary, 11, with her prize (sponsored by the Roxby Central Traders Association) for the ages seven to 12 category. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard See PAGE 6 for the winner of the Roxby Central Traders Association’s Easter raffle.

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Local woman Katalin Wilby giving out school books to children at the Loloma Home Orphanage in Sabeto, Fiji. PHOTOS: Supplied

Mrs Wilby with her group during their visit to the village of Sigatoka.

The group enjoyed tourism activities including jet boating (pictured), paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling and ziplining.

Local visits Fiji despite cyclone damage WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

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ocal woman Katalin Wilby is encouraging locals to show their support for cycloneaffected Fiji after visiting the country recently.

The Roxby Travel and Cruise owner and operations manager was invited by Tourism Fiji to attend a week-long tour of resorts and tourism activities.

She returned to Roxby Downs on Tuesday, March 22, after her trip from March 13-20.

With tourism being Fiji’s major industry, Mrs Wilby said it was important that Australians kept holidaying there so that the island nation’s economy could overcome the recent disaster.

Cyclone Winston, which swept across Fiji on February 20, was the country’s worst on record, killing more than 40 people and flattening communities.

However, Mrs Wilby said many areas had been unaffected by the disaster, and resort staff were skilled in keeping visitors safe during a cyclone.

She said there were still plenty of things to do in Fiji – including paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling, jet boating and ziplining – and the island remained a popular destination for weddings and honeymoons.

“The scenery is amazing, and there are also fantastic opportunities for children and excellent nanny services,” she said.

Along with nine other travel agents, Mrs Wilby also visited a local village and orphanage during her stay.

It was there that she passed on donations of clothes (courtesy of the Andamooka Country Women’s Association opportunity shop) and school supplies (donated by the Roxby Downs Area School).

“It’s nice to be able to give back to someone that’s less fortunate,” she said.

“It was amazing just to see the looks on the kids’ faces.”

The village, Sigatoka, had managed to survive the cyclone because it was high up from the river and was sheltered by the side of a mountain.

A local woman named Lily showed the group members around and introduced them to the elders and other villagers.

They were treated to a traditional kava drinking ceremony and a singing performance during lunch

before being invited to join in the dancing afterwards.

The visitors and locals shared stories with each other about their individual lifestyles, and Mrs Wilby said the villagers were “fascinated” by the photographs she shared of the Roxby Downs desert landscape.

“They were very happy people, and they love to be able to share their traditions with us,” she said.

Mrs Wilby said the visit to the Loloma Home Orphanage in Sabeto was particularly emotional as the group heard from the facility’s director about the challenges faced by those who had sought shelter there.

The orphanage opened in 2009 and has since accommodated for more than 100 women and children, with skilled training and schooling also provided.

“It is a temporary shelter for

single mothers with children and abused women, and also for the homeless,” the director told them.

“Whatever difficulty it is that they face in their own community, they come into the home for belonging.”

Mrs Wilby said seeing how appreciative the locals were of the clothing and other supplies that Australians take for granted was an eye-opening experience.

“I learned just how lucky we are in terms of what we can have access to and how we live,” she said.

“We have everything at the drop of a hat here.”

Mrs Wilby’s top tips for any trip to Fiji were to pack loose-fitting clothing and gifts to give to locals, drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen and insect repellent every day.

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Forum hopes to drum up funding WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

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he Roxby Downs Arts and Culture Forum will be hoping for more funding for its music teacher program when its $20,000 BHP Billiton community grant runs out in June.

Mark Richardson has been commuting to Roxby and teaching voice, piano and musical theory to local school students and adults since June last year.

Mr Richardson visits for two days a week, usually Mondays and Tuesdays, and has around 25 students.

His music program has taken off, and a recent survey showed strong support for Mr Richardson.

“There was a review two months ago where the forum surveyed the parents and we got some good feedback,” said Arts and Culture Forum chairperson Rachel Young.

“They were all really happy

Music teacher Mark Richardson is hoping to continue his role at Roxby Downs if funding can be secured for his position beyond June. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

about the way things were going, which was pleasing.

“He doesn’t have a traditional approach – it is a little left of centre, which is helpful for younger kids.

“It teaches them something in a way the kids don’t know they are learning.”

Mr Richardson said he had enjoyed his time in Roxby Downs and was hoping to be able to continue his work here beyond June.

He said numbers were starting to increase again after a slight drop at the beginning of the year, and students’ improvement had depended on the amount of time and practice they put in.

“At the end of the day I am teaching the students the art of listening – you have to be able to do that to analyse your work,” he said.

Mr Richardson said the music program was also about having fun, which is something he tried to incorporate by allowing students to learn one of their favourite songs during the lessons.

Lewises to leave town next month W ell-known Roxby Downs residents Dr Owen and Reverend Mary Lewis will be moving on after the latter accepted a position in Port Pirie recently.

Dr Lewis currently works at the Roxby Downs Doctors Surgery as a general practitioner, while Rev Lewis the pastor at the Roxby Downs Christian Community Church.

The pair will be leaving on April 20 after six years of living in the town and being heavily involved in the local community.

Rev Lewis is a member of the Women’s Network and Arts and Culture Forum, while Dr Lewis has volunteered as a music teacher and conductor.

They said Roxby Downs would continue to hold a special place in their hearts.

“It has been an amazingly good place,” Mrs Lewis said.

“Being in a community this size means it is so easy to get to know everyone, and you are always welcome to be a part of things.”

Rev Lewis, who began her career

as a pastor at Roxby Downs, said she would take with her many fond memories from her time at the local church.

A new challenge awaits her in Port Pirie, with the regional city being the centre of the Anglican Diocese of Willochra.

Her job will be to raise the profile of and adequately equip all parishes in the region.

It will also include organising appropriate training services for the diocese and modelling and showcasing the vision they are trying to portray.

“Yes, I am excited about the role but at the same time it is going to be a challenge,” she said.

Dr Lewis is yet to find work in the area but will continue to search for jobs in the medical field.

He plans to remain involved with overseas medical work in Nepal and teaching violin when he moves to Port Pirie.

During their time in Roxby Downs the Lewises have experienced two cycles of booms and busts at the Olympic Dam mine.

The number of households within

After being an important part of the Roxby Downs community for the past six years, Mary and Owen Lewis will be leaving on April 20. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

the local congregation had risen to as high as 40 at times but currently sat at 13.

Dr Lewis said making friends had been a highlight of his time here.

“I have enjoyed seeing people in different circles – it is a small town

phenomenon,” he said.

“You get to know people in different contexts.

“It might be in a combination of medicine, music, church and/or other community events. It allows you to develop close friendships be-

cause it is easier relating.”

The Lewises said they would also miss Andamooka and Woomera as they had made many visits to both towns during their time in Roxby Downs.

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only, at that point the cost is irrelevant, and so most of its life is spent in the glove box.

When going bush we will arrange an EPIRB, and dependant on the number of people and conditions sometimes one per person.

At other times radio, Citizen Band through to HF, may be a better option.

Having been personally involved in accidents in remote areas, I understand the trauma, stress and anguish associated with assisting the injured as well as the seemingly indefinite delay while waiting on the arrival of carers.

In remote areas such as here, being self-reliant means reduced wait times in emergencies.

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limitations – and if a mobile indicates ‘no signal’, it means it!

Are there actual blackspots outside the cities? No! There are only areas where some expect others to shoulder their responsibilities.

Satellite phones provide Australia-wide coverage 24/7, HF radios are able to talk to the RFDS Australia wide and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) are available.

All these items can be bought, hired, rented, leased or borrowed.

We utilise a glove box satellite phone – that is, where we pay an absolute minimum each month to have it but a very hefty call cost to use it.

As it is for emergencies

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“If there’s no service then there’s no service.” (‘Petition targets mobile coverage’, The Monitor, 9/3/2016) Absolutely correct!

And another call for the supporters of the ‘nanny state’ to gather.

We are an extremely large country with massive expanses of apparent nothingness.

No people, no buildings, no infrastructure and NO reason to build it.

It is your responsibility, and yours alone, to understand the condition of where you live, work and travel.

To not understand the limits of a mobile phone system stuns me.

There are coverage signs in enough areas for people to understand a mobile’s range

ronment, tasks and potential issues should be part of the planning for all country living and travel, as I would much rather the ‘Black Spot’ monies be spent on improving the remote health services, including the RFDS, than establishing more mobile coverage in areas that will never justify the costs.

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The Roxby Central Traders Association would like to thank everyone who entered its Easter raffle, which was won by Lauren Olds (pictured).

Community Calendar APRIL 8th - Blue Light Disco (years 7-12) at the Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre, 7-8.30pm.

9th - ‘Youth Fiesta’, Roxby Community Youth Centre, 6pm.

Ph: 8671 0100.

9th - Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club night meet, 7pm.

11th - Roxby Foodies information session, Community Youth Centre, 7-8pm. Ph: 8671 0010.

12th - Sport and Recreation Master Plan consultations at the Community Youth Centre, 10.30am & 7pm.

Ph: 8341 6180.

15th - Arid Recovery Tour Opening Night.

Gates open 5pm at the Arid Recovery Reserve, Borefield Rd.

Ph: 8671 2402.

16th - Far North Football League Round One: Roxby Districts vs Coober Pedy, 12.30pm, Olympic Dam vs Hornridge, 2.30pm.

16th - FFSA Regional Round soccer event at the Roxby Downs small oval. Gates open from 4.30pm. Under 12 match at 5pm, celebrity game at 6pm, main event at 7.30pm.

17th - Andamooka Sports Shooting Association Open Day. Includes BBQ lunch. Ph: Ben on 0428 841 548.

17th - Roxby Desert Motocross Club meet at the track (off Opal Road) from 10am. Ph: 0437 546 758.

22nd - FNFL Round Two: Roxby Districts vs East Roxby, 7.30pm.

The Community Calendar is restricted to the basic details of an event (what, where, when). To add your event to the calendar, email editor@themonitor.com.au or phone 8671 2683.

For more information about upcoming community events, visit: www.roxbydowns.com/Community/c-Whats-On.html

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Tuft joins our local conservation team WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

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en years after starting her career at Arid Recovery as a volunteer, Katherine Tuft has returned to take on the general manager’s position.

The role at the Olympic Dam-based conservation organisation had been held temporarily by KJ Kovac after Kylie Piper stepped down last year.

Mrs Tuft said she was thrilled to be back and was looking forward to implementing new ideas at Arid Recovery.

“I am hoping to bring in some new research projects and get them set up – it is a great place to study native species,” she said.

“There is a good crew here and they all have such fan-

tastic enthusiasm, so I am looking forward to working with them.”

In the 10 years since volunteering at Arid Recovery, Mrs Tuft has completed a PHD in ecology and spent the past six years at a conservation organisation in Western Australia’s Kimberley Mountains.

Mrs Tuft said the landscape there was very different to that of the Arid Recovery Reserve, but both organisations had the same goals.

She said she was excited to again be part of a larger community with access to services and supermarkets after previously living in a town with a population of around 12 people.

Returning to Arid Recovery has brought back fond memories for Mrs Tuft because she met her husband

New Arid Recovery general manager Katherine Tuft has rejoined the team after beginning her career there as a volunteer 10 years ago. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

there during her previous stint.

Meanwhile Mrs Kovac said she had enjoyed her time as acting general manager and was going to miss working at Arid Recovery.

“It has been very nice getting back out and about after working behind a desk for a number of years prior,” she said.

“I feel like I have been helping a lot in this role.”

Mrs Kovac said the highlight for her was turning the budget around and implementing a new call-in procedure.

The handover has run smoothly and continued into this week, when Mrs Kovac is set to finish up.

She will be moving on to an 18-month trip around Australia with her family.

“I wish Kath and the team good luck,” she added.

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ox by D ow ns Are a School (RDAS) students impre ss e d a lo c al pest controller with their knowledge of ‘bugs’ when he made a presentation to two classes last week.

Julie Greenfield’s RDAS class had been learning about spiders and insects and invited Roxby Downs Pest Management’s Travis Hague to share his knowledge with the class

on Wednesday, March 23.

“The children had learned a lot about spiders in general, so I was there to talk about the local insight,” Mr Hague said.

“There were many, many questions thrown at me and lots of the kids asked very informed questions.”

Mr Hague said he was pleased to see that the children were so knowledgeable about the topic and hear about all of their local experiences.

“There were lots of stories to tell about their experiences at home, in town or at the school,” he said.

“It can be a bit challenging, trying to get a local angle, but when people bring up their own experiences that helps.”

While people generally fear spiders and insects, Mr Hague said this was unnecessary and he tried to take a different approach.

He said his job was not just

about killing pests – it was also about educating the community about them and changing perceptions and relationships with them.

Feedback from the classes was positive, with one student already keen to get him back.

“He was a very interesting man and I’d love to hear it again,” said year five student Jye Speight.

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DUMPING AT SERVICE SITE: Two local men cleaned up a “disgusting mess” left at the old Anzac Day dawn service site near Olympic Dam Village recently.

Andy O’Rourke and Jake Stirrat cleared the area on Monday, March 21, after the illegal dumping was brought to light via a Facebook post.

Local man Steve Gigney added to his post that, given it was so close to this year’s Anzac Day event, he was pleased to have seen two men undertake such an act. PHOTO: Supplied

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Nilesh Shirodkar (right) is presented with his Bright Spot award by BHP Billiton Olympic Dam asset president Jacqui McGill. PHOTOS: Supplied

Warwick Giles accepts a Bright Spot award on behalf of the December shutdown crew from Jacqui McGill.

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HP Billiton Olympic Dam presented two Bright Spot awards at its annual awards night in the roxbylink auditorium earlier this month.

Nilesh Shirodkar and the December shutdown crew were recognised for their high-quality work.

A BHP Billiton spokesperson said Mr Shirodkar identified a primary hazard in the workplace when a forklift was potentially a risk for nearby workers.

“He knew OD values safety, and eliminating risks is at the core of what we do, but he also knew that we had a strong focus on reducing spend,” the spokesperson said.

“So he went online and researched – he found a low-cost de-

tection solution that alerts a driver when someone is in close proximity, and one which he was able to implement quickly.

“He engaged with his teammates and tested the idea for a very small cost. He implemented a solution that was quickly replicated across our business.”

December shutdown crew members were awarded for their performance in the processing area.

Jeff Griffen (right) presents Gary Butterfield with an award for 30 years of service.

Cornelius Castle receives an award for 30 years of service from Kristy Heal.

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The BHP Billiton spokesperson said workers stepped up, took additional ownership of their area and demonstrated leadership as the first shutdown crew to work in the processing area since its restructure.

Gary Butterfield (30 years), Cornelius Castle (30 years), Tina Mumford (20 years) and John O’Sullivan (25 years) were also all recognised on the night for their extended service to BHP Billiton.

BHP Billiton Olympic Dam asset president Jacqui McGill said the awards night celebrated the team’s work throughout the year.

“It was a fantastic evening and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the work of many of our team,” she said.

“I trust all employees and their partners who attended enjoyed themselves as much as I did.”

John O’Sullivan collects his award for 25 years of service from Rob West.

Tina Mumford accepts her 20 years of service award from Jeff Griffen.

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Roxby hosts state parent conference WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

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eople from all over the state convened at the Roxby Downs Motor Inn for the Isolated C h i l d r e n’s P a r e nt s ’ Association (ICPA) 2016 State Conference last week.

The conference was organised by the North West branch and attended by ICPA members, Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey and boarding school and Department of Education and Child Development representatives.

Outgoing North West branch president Joanna Gibson said it was always beneficial to attend these events because they were a chance to catch up with the other groups from the state and discuss important topics.

The conference covered a number of issues, including the cost of education for children in remote ar-

eas, boarding school fees compared to allowances available for rural families and the level of assistance for special needs children in country schools.

This was the first time the conference had been held in Roxby Downs, and ICPA South Australia president Lisa Slade said the group had been warmly welcomed by the local community.

“It has been really good to see how welcoming the Motor Inn group was,” she said.

“We have had people from the local schools at the conference too which is great to see.

“Everyone is just so friendly here.”

Ms Slade said the ICPA was always looking for new members and urged anyone interested in joining to visit the website (www. icpa.com.au).

The association deals with regionally based students ranging in age from infants to adults.

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Abbey Bode, Lily Kemenyvary, Na McKay and Kyra Holland.

Ruby Parks ready to hunt for Easter eggs.

Port Pirie’s Leo, Max, Harry, Marc and Kathryn Johnson attended the Easter egg hunt.

Paul, Annette and Jin McKay with Kurt Jury and Matilda Moylan-Blaikie.

Lily Kemenyvary, Abbey Bode, Amy Kemenyvary and Tyson Johnson.

Andamooka Hospital Auxiliary volunteers Belinda Godden and Billy Hall help prepare the morning tea.

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Amanda, Sam, James and Max Hudson.

Alison and Walt Edmunds with Suzy Nicol and Tayla Kress.

Donna Waters and Mackenzie McKnight helped serve up a barbecue to attendees of Saturday’s markets.

Caleb Kemenyvary with the jumping castle provided on the day.

Ali and Silvie O’Connor.

Lakeisha Bowden and Amy Thomas.

Elke, Nate, Ruby and Seth Parks.

Phoenix Denman gets his face painted by Lianne Crowther.

Ruby Grace and Mackenzie McKnight at the ‘pie in your face’ stall.

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Roxby Council Sport & Rec Our Community Youth Centre is now open for business!

Draft Master T Plan: Time to have your say he new roxbylink Community Youth Centre is now officially open and available for use by the whole community.

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he second and final round of public consultation for Council’s Sport and Recreation Master Plan will open on Monday, April 11.

The Draft Master Plan – the result of nearly six months’ work led by One Eighty Sport & Leisure Solutions – brings together broad community ideas and feedback on what is needed to address Roxby’s sport and recreation needs both now, in the immediate future and in the long term.

Initial concepts were discussed with the Sport and Recreation Steering Committee in February, with the Draft Master Plan to be

presented to them at a meeting on Monday, April 11.

The broader public will also get its chance to have a say at two public consultation sessions on Tuesday, April 12 – 10.30am and 7pm in the new roxbylink Community Youth Centre.

The Draft Master Plan will also be available on roxbydowns.com, at the roxbylink Community Library and the Council office for viewing from Monday, April 18.

The consultation period closes May 9, after which the Master Plan will be finalised in conjunction with Council and funding for the initial round of projects will be sought.

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While the primary users of the centre will be our local youth and multicultural groups, the centre has also been designed as a multiuse facility suitable for a range of purposes.

The centre will initially open from 1-5pm, Monday to Friday, on a casual ‘drop in’ basis and will be open to young people aged 10 and above wanting to hang out in a relaxed, youth-focused space.

There are already a number of youth-focused activities planned for the centre, including the Youth Fiesta on Saturday, April 9, 6pm to 9pm as part of National Youth Week (see advert on this page for further information). It is being run

by Council with a grant from the SA Department of Communities and Social Inclusion.

With approximately 44 different nationalities represented in Roxby

LIBRARY Opening hours Monday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 6.30pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Toddler Story time – Tuesday and Wednesday (repeat) 9.30am start Telephone 8671 0500 Email: library@roxbycouncil.com.au Library membership is free. A wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities.

Downs, the Youth Fiesta will provide an opportunity for young people in years 7-12 to come together and embrace the community’s cultural diversity and showcase Roxby Downs’ great and varied talents in arts, food and activities.

The centre will also be open during the upcoming school holidays from Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, from April 18 to 29 (excluding public holidays and weekends).

Plans are also under way for future events/activities for 8 to 12 year-olds.

The community kitchen (fully equipped as a commercial kitchen) has already proven to be a popular aspect of the centre, and will be used for the upcoming Roxby Foodies program, as well as by the Multicultural Forum as a way to share their culture through food and cooking.

While youth and multicultural initiatives will be prioritised, the centre will also be available for use by local individuals, sporting groups and businesses, with bookings to be made

through roxbylink on 8671 0500.

Roxby Council is looking forward to showcasing the centre at an upcoming Community Reception as part of the Football Federation of South Australia’s Regional Round match in Roxby in mid-April.

Rates vary depending on the purpose and user (for example – local not-for-profit community groups receive a significant discount compared to commercial users).

Like the previous Youth Centre, the Community Youth Centre is included under Roxby Council’s ‘Special Circumstances’ liquor licence (conditions apply).

For further information on availability, costs and conditions for booking the new Community Youth Centre, please contact roxbylink on 8671 0500.

To stay in touch with upcoming youth events, like the ‘Roxby Youth’ Facebook page and keep an eye on the ‘Roxby Community’ Facebook page for information on Roxby Foodies and other exciting new initiatives!

WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Opal Road Landfill now CLOSED to the public.

Opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm Council provides transport services including: • Vehicle registration • Boat registrations • Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4pm) All inquiries 131 084.

Waste unsuitable for the red, green or yellow domestic collection can now be deposited at BSH Waste Solutions’ Resource Recovery Centre, 10 Gosse Street, Roxby Downs (in the light industrial area).

Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 8am – 12 noon Sunday 1pm – 5pm All inquiries 8671 1154

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Harmony Day well celebrated

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he Multicultural Forum hosted the Colourfest short film festival in the roxbylink cinema to celebrate Harmony Day last week.

Multicultural Forum member Ryneisha Bollard introduced the event to about 20 attendees and spoke about the forum’s commitment to the promotion of cultural diversity in Roxby.

The short films ranged from individuals’ experiences in settling into Australian culture to the challenges they faced.

Films were about cultures from countries such as Italy, Greece, Ethiopia, Hungary, Thailand, Vietnam,

Sudan, Malaysia and India.

Along with the struggles and drama people faced, the films also showed a realistic and humorous side to their stories.

Australia is a melting pot for many different cultures, and as Australians our identity is always evolving.

The Multicultural Forum is always trying to promote the different cultures and beliefs in Roxby Downs. We are privileged to have more than 44 nationalities residing in our community.

The 2016 Colourfest DVD will now be available to borrow in the Roxby Downs Community Library.

If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people.

New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM Wednesday, May 18, 7pm 34 Wattle Drive

BUSINESS FORUM

John Wilby 0428 815 436 Tuesday, April 12 @ 6pm The Club Boardroom

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Vicki Mason 0418 526 608 Thursday, April 14 @ 6.30pm Community Garden (cnr Alberrie St, Pioneer Dr & Mulgaria Cres) Multicultural Forum member Ryneisha Bollard welcomes attendees of the Colourfest short film festival for Harmony Day 2016.

Thanks for forums’ support at Open Day

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he Open Day for the Community Youth Centre was well received by the Roxby community recently.

The event was well supported by the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), Multicultural Forum and Environment Forum.

The new Community Youth Centre Open Day was a great opportunity for the community to participate and use the new centre.

The YAC were active in the planning and preparations for the event. On the day they handed out helium balloons and flyers in the morning at the Roxby Market Day with help from a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle mascot.

They also spoke at the official opening and helped youth playing games on the day.

The Environment Forum held an Earth Hour activity to promote the importance of the environment and our planet.

The Multicultural Forum participated in the speeches at the official opening and ran the Kid’s Kitchen activity with the ‘funny face’ biscuits, which were a big hit.

A big ‘thank you’ to BOC for donating the helium for the balloons, and thanks to RoxFM for a great live outdoor broadcast.

The Community Youth Centre is a wonderful space for our youth and greater community to enjoy.

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Walsh 0448 168 167 Thursday, April 7 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, April 12 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUM Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010 Wednesday, April 20 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre World Food and Music Festival Sub-Committee Wednesday, April 6 @ 9am Community Youth Centre

FAMILY FORUM Joel Hill 0433 792 450 Thursday, April 14 @ 5pm Community Youth Centre

CONTACTING THE BOARD For further information, advice or general questions please contact: Michelle Hales, Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. PO Box 85 Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818 Email: communityboard@roxbydowns.com

WHO’S ON THE BOARD

George Giakoumis • Chad Menzies Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane Mary Lewis • Bill Boehm Sandy Sumsion • Angela Thompson

BOARD MEETINGS Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe.

If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Officer on 0418 833 818 to be included on the agenda.

Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

Kirsten Falt with YAC members Shayla and Jennah.

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CHURCH NOTICES NEW Life Church, Roxby Downs. Family-friendly, contemporary worship. A member of Australian Christian Churches.

Meeting at the Roxby Downs Christian Community Church hall, corner of Burgoyne St and Stuart Rd, 3pm on Sundays.

Interactive children’s ministry for ages three to seven and eight to 12. Features an innovative and engaging 12-month curriculum. For more details, phone Pastor David Bunyon on 0403 058 050 or Theresa Bunyon on 0413 609 102. Website: newlifeccc.org. au/churches-news/ roxby-downs ST Barbara Catholic Parish. Masses at Roxby Downs are held at the Lutheran Church on Pioneer Dr, Saturdays 6pm and Sundays 8am. At Andamooka on first and third Sundays at 11am. Woomera: Sunday masses are by telephone arrangement with the parish priest. Contact Fr John Folkman on 8671 0925.

This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to purchase a well established Freehold high volume Service Station and Auto Mechanical Workshop on the SYP. Owner retiring. Excellent Mechanical and Front counter Staff in Place.

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Please note a correction from the previous announcement. Four positions are available for nomination. The previous announcement stated 3 positions.

The closing date remains Friday 22 April 2016.

Information on the nomination and the activities of

Information Technology & Telecommunications (ITC) Officer We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled ITC Officer to join our team. The ITC Officer will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, supporting and developing Council’s Information Technology and Communications systems. The position involves liaising between technical and non-technical staff across all business units as well as other community entities associated with the Council.

To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experience in the following hardware and software systems: • VMware vSphere Virtualised environment • CentOS and Unix based server systems • Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Based Servers • Microsoft Office 2010 and 2013 • Apple Mobile Devices Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Roxby Downs Council Enterprise Agreement (2014) and classified at a Level 3. Salary benefits include a housing and utilities allowance. Some after hours work may be required.

A copy of the job description is available from Council reception and must be read prior to applying. Further enquiries about the position may be directed to Iain Boehm, Manager Business Systems and Effectiveness on 8671 0010.

Written applications addressed to the Administrator should consist of a formal letter of application addressing the selection criteria, a Resume and contain the contact details of two referees. Please send your applications via • Post to the Roxby Downs Council Office, PO Box 124 Richardson Place Roxby Downs SA 5725; or • Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au Applications close 12 noon Monday 18 April 2016

Bill Boehm Administrator

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DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1993 MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF ROXBY DOWNS

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT ROXBY DOWNS

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT

As part of a national coverage upgrade project Optus plan to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility at: Lot 728 Olympic Way ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725 - Site ref: A0398

Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993

1. The proposed upgrade will involve the following:

Kitchen Tender The ODSC are inviting all interested parties to submit tenders to run the club's kitchen for Season 2016.

Please contact Tyler Sims for applications, registration of interest and any additional details.

Email: tyler.jrag.sims@gmail.com Phone: 0430 049 020 APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

The replacement of one of the three existing Optus panel antennas with one (1) new larger antenna, less than 2.8 metres in height, on the existing structure; The installation of two (2) additional antennas, each less than 2.8 metres in height, on the existing structure; The installation of eight (8) Remote Radio Units on the existing structure; Installation one (1) 600mm microwave dish on the existing structure; Installation of two (2) radio frequency units on the existing structure; and The installation of ancillary equipment on the structure and within the existing equipment shelter.

2. Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 ("The Determination") based on the descriptions above.

3. Further information including an EME Report can be obtained from – Graeme Lane, Planning Officer at Visionstream Pty. Ltd. Ph: Email:

(08) 0406 0904 or 1300 551 915 graeme.lane@visionstream.com.au optuswirelesssa@visionstream.com.au

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Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for a development assessment.

Details of the application are as follow:

5. We invite you to make a submission. Written submissions should be sent to: Visionstream Pty Ltd 72 Kinkaid Avenue, North Plympton SA 5037 by 5pm 18 April 2016.

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NATURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT

Expansion to retail floor space within Service Station

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26 Olympic Way, Roxby Downs

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The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, during normal business hours and any person or body affected may make relevant representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Administrator, PO Box 124 Roxby Downs, South Australia, no later than 14 April 2016.

Please note that, pursuant to Section 38(8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response.

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Swimmers lap up final week of season WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

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even swimmers from the Roxby Downs Sw imming C lub completed 1086 laps – or 27,150m – at the club’s annual lap-a-thon last week.

Alistair Williamson and Emily Parker swam the most laps with 216 and 202 respectively, while younger competitor Alia Shaw recorded 84 laps in her first season with the club.

Taylah Masters, Alyssa Parker and Liam Miller also attended and swam 174, 184 and 144 laps respectively.

Volunteer Penny Knott also took part in the event with an effort of 84 laps.

This was the final event of the swimming season as the roxbylink outdoor pool closed last Monday.

Club representative Tanya Parker said it had been a busy season with many highlights.

“We had our successful carnival held in November 2015 and a selection of our swimmers competing in six carnivals throughout this

season, with some amazing personal bests and medals being achieved,” she said.

The club also endured its share of lows this season with its president and a number of coaches and swimmers leaving town.

However, Parker said she was looking forward to a fresh start next season.

“That is mining town life, but we have had some new faces attend our come-andtry nights for our next season, so we will be looking forward to building our club up for another exciting swim season,” she said.

Parker urged anyone interested in taking up a coaching position or simply joining as a swimmer to look out for more information in the coming months.

An annual general meeting will be held but a date is yet to be determined.

“A huge thank you to all of the coaches, parent helpers, leisure centre staff, committee members and of course to all of our amazing swimmers,” Parker said.

“Without you all we would not have such a wonderful club.”

Alistair Williamson was the top performer at the Roxby Downs Swimming Club’s lap-a-thon last week. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover.

Alyssa Parker swam breaststroke during her effort.

Emily Parker during her swim last week.

Taylah Masters completed 174 laps.

Desert meets coast for new karting event WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

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he Desert Dirt Kart Club hosted the first round of an inaugural three-day event on the weekend.

Junior racers kick off their first heat of the Desert to Coast competition last Friday. The first round was hosted by the Desert Dirt Kart Club at Roxby Downs before the second and third were held at Port Pirie and Kadina on Saturday and Sunday respectively. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

Rookies and juniors, along with KT and 125 racers, competed in the Desert to Coast at Roxby Downs on Friday before heading to Port Pirie on Saturday and Kadina on Sunday.

The event aimed to bring together the Desert Dirt, Port Pirie and Yorke Peninsula kart clubs for a chance to share hosting and travel duties across one main event.

Representatives from the Alice Springs and Tatiara clubs were also among those in attendance.

The Monitor was yet to receive the full results by its print deadline on Tuesday, but was able to obtain details on the outcome of Friday’s racing.

Roxby Downs Golf Association

Kendrick scores 106 peg out

Stroke Monthly Medal Saturday, March 26, 2016 OVERALL WINNER A GRADE B GRADE C GRADE LADIES/JNR SWEEPSTAKES

BEST PUTTER LONG DRIVE A LONG DRIVE B LONG DRIVE C LONG DRIVE LJ NTP A NTP B NTP C NTP LJ

NAME PETER DAVIES MARK DILLON DAMIEN CONDON RENE AYALA MICHAEL DILLON ANDY HIGHET DON BARWICK ADAM MALM HARRY NOLL ADAM MCKEE DAMIEN CONDON MARK DILLON ADAM MCKEE NIL JULIE BARWICK MARK DILLON ADAM MCKEE NIL NIL

SCORE 69 70 72 70 100 72 73 74 74 75 26

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Participating in the Rookies event were Max Vugts (Desert Dirt) and Kaitlin Vickers (Tatiara).

Mitchell Sanders (Alice Springs) won the juniors event in his J Light kart, while J Heavy racers Riley Horsburgh (Yorke Peninsula) and Riley Greenless (Yorke Peninsula) placed second and third respectively.

In the KT Open, Jakyb Sharman (Yorke Peninsula) took out first place in his Medium kart and was followed by fellow club members David Hartman (KT Heavy) and Zachery Thompson (KT Medium).

Jayden Dawson (Yorke Peninsula) won the Wild Bunch competition in his 125 Lights kart, while Thomas Wilson (Desert Dirt) placed second and Brett Greenless (York Peninsula) was third. Both Wilson and Greenless were racing in 125 Heavy vehicles.

See next week’s Monitor for photographs from last Friday’s trophy presentations.

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aeve Kendrick (Pink Fizz) set the new highest peg out of 106 during the Roxby Downs Darts League’s second round of competition last week.

Steven Olds lines up a shot during round two of the Roxby Downs Darts League competition last week. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover LEFT: Zoe Leslie makes a throw during darts at the Roxby Downs Golf Club. www.themonitor.com.au

Held at the Roxby Downs Golf Club on Wednesday, March 23, the round’s results were: FODFA d Is It In 8-3, Four Play d Twisted Flights 7-4, Golf Club d Red Bullz & All 7-4, Bull Shooters d Andamooka Opals 6-5, Dead Eye Dicks d Pink Fizz 7-4.

LEADER BOARD: 1. Four Play, Dead Eye Dicks, GC12, 4pts.

2. Andamooka Opals, Smokin Darts, Is It In, Red Bullz & All, FODFA, Bull Shooters 2pts.

3. Pink Fizz, Twisted Flights 0pts.

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Roxby Rockets 2nd at Sidecar World Cup

WRITTEN BY MILLIE THOMAS

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ocal racing outfit Roxby Rockets placed second in an action-packed 2016 FIM Speedway Sidecar World Cup in Adelaide on the weekend.

Roxby Downs local Trent Headland and his Mildura-based passenger Daz Whetstone proved to both themselves and the wider speedway community that they are serious contenders in the professional sidecar racing circuit.

The World Cup was one part of a four-day celebration of international speedway at Gillman Stadium.

Spectators were on the edge of their seats as the best teams from the United Kingdom, America, New Zealand and Australia culminated to put on an impressive display of sporting prowess.

The Roxby Rockets team approached the night with a pensive, quiet confidence after a full season of hard work and preparation.

“After a catastrophic engine blow-up mid season, we were left with limited time and resources to get the bike and the engine to an optimum level of performance,” said Headland.

“However a bit of grit and determination led to us putting together the best machinery we could, and it seemed to have worked.

“We worked endlessly with the help of our sponsors to get it all together ahead of the big day.”

Heats one and two produced two well-earned victories including a first place against Andrew Buchanan/Denny Cox (NZ) in second, Bryan Motis/Cody Brant (US) in third and followed by the UK’s Mick Cave/Sam Heath, who were unable to complete the race.

The other first placing was against Darrin Treloar/Blake Cox (NSW), Derek Ramsay/ Mathew Ramsay (NZ) and Paul Whitelam/ Damian Egan (UK/Australia).

The times recorded for these heats were 59 and 58.53 seconds respectively.

Heat three broke the Rockets’ winning streak when they placed second against a faster Mark Plaisted/Darcy Risstrom (SA) but ahead of fellow SA teams Mick Headland/Jesse Headland and Damien Neische/Mitchell Spear with a

racing time of 58.81 seconds.

However, their winning streak was soon resumed with a victory against David Bottrell/ Chris Bottrell (QLD), Dylan Blain/Hamish Golding (QLD) and the UK’s Rob Wilson/Liam Brown with a race time of 60.56 seconds in heat four.

With a time of 59.65 seconds, heat five also saw a victory against Aiden Thwaites/Shane Twiss (NZ), David Gannon/Raymond George (NZ) and Joe Jones/Tom Summers (US), who failed to finish the race.

The Rockets were seeded straight into the A Final with Plaisted/Risstrom, Monson/Morgan and Treloar/Cox, and were soon joined by B Final victors Headland/Headland.

With an all-star, all-Australian line-up for the main event and a world championship on the line, tensions were high as the teams gathered at the starting point.

By the second lap between turns two and three there was a racing incident that saw the Plaisted/Risstrom team flip and cause a race stoppage and eventual restart.

The drama continued with another racing incident unfolding on the main straight between turns four and one.

The Rockets and Headland/Headland team collided with excessive force, sending passenger Jesse Headland flying off the bike and underneath the front wheels of the Roxby Rockets bike. This resulted in both the Headland/ Headland and Roxby Rockets bikes flippingin a spectacular crash.

Trent Headland preferred to make no comment on the A Final, but expressed his disappointment regarding the incident.

Jesse Headland sustained serious injuries to his ribs, lungs, collar bone and some internal organs. He was swiftly attended to by medics before being taken to hospital.

The race restarted with Plaisted/Risstrom excluded and Headland/Headland unable to compete.

Treloar/Cox and the Rockets lined up for round two of the A main final – finishing in those respective positions after an uneventful and clean four laps.

The final placings were Treloar/Cox, Roxby Rockets, Headland/Headland and Monson/ Morgan.

Rocky Rockets team members Trent Headland, Jason Hardy, Tom Hannigan, Glenn O’Brien and Daz Whetstone at the 2016 FIM Speedway Sidecar World Cup on the weekend. PHOTO: Supplied

“I was really happy with the way that the whole team worked together – it was a welloiled machine,” said Trent Headland.

“A special thanks must go to all the guys in the pits, Glenn O’Brien for his mentoring and support and all our sponsors and supporters.

“Without you all our successes would not be possible.”

On Sunday night the Rockets had similarly pleasing results when they returned to Gillman Stadium to compete in round one (of two) of the 2016 Oceania Sidecar Cup. Despite a fair amount of battering and

bruising from the night before, the Rockets worked hard throughout the event to place second overall behind Treloar/Cox and ahead of Plaisted/Risstrom and Monson/Morgan.

They will travel to Undera, Victoria, this weekend to compete in the second round of the Cup before embarking on both the qualifying and official rounds of the Australian titles at Olympic Park Speedway, Mildura, on April 8-9.

The Roxby Rockets wish Jesse Headland a speedy recovery from his injuries.

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