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It’s that time of year again … time to grab a cuppa and raise funds for the Cancer Council in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Preparing for a morning tea at the Roxby Downs Community Hub tomorrow (Thursday, May 25) from 8.30am – 12pm were (from left) Lianne and Olivia Crowther, Hayley Scrivens, Joice and Tafadzwa Takaidza, Dalene and Michelle Vosser, Angie Van Rooyen with Liana Vosser, and (back) Peter O’Connor and Angela Thompson.

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ore than 350 new jobs, many slated as opportunities for people new to the resources industry, are being recruited at Olympic Dam.

The new roles come as BHP – who dropped the “Billiton” from their name in a major rebranding

announced last week - expands its underground operation into the southern area of what is one of Australia’s largest underground mines.

Approximately half of the new roles would support the southern area expansion, which BHP sees as central to Olympic Dam’s future

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Permanent and contract roles would be based both at Olympic Dam and in Adelaide, with some suitable for Roxby Downs’ residents as well as people living in the Upper Spencer Gulf region including Whyalla, Port Augusta and Port Pirie.

The news has been welcomed by Roxby Downs Community Board Chairperson Sandy Sumsion, who said “more people living locally is music to my ears”.

“It’s always great to see BHP taking positive measures at the Olympic Dam mine, which may also bring

growth to our community,” she said.

People who have not worked in the resources industry before but have transferrable skills are encouraged to apply, according to Olympic Dam Asset President Jacqui McGill.

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State to pay school utility bills Back to roots preschools going forward.

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oxby Downs Area School (RDAS) has welcomed a State Government announcement that it will pay utility bills for public schools and

In a bid to give schools more certainty over their own budgets, the government announced earlier this month that it would fully fund water, electricity and gas bills under its six-year Gonski agreement.

RDAS Acting Principal Ann O’Sullivan

Nominate locals for Landcare awards

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olunteers who dedicate their time to care for land and water are being urged to nominate in the 2017 Landcare Awards.

“The opportunity (showcases) the accomplishments of individuals and group enables us to share knowledge, and serves as inspiration for the next generation of Landcarers,” CEO of Landcare Australia Tessa Jakszewicz said.

“As a community, Landcare provides vital support to our land and natural resources.”

Nine different categories are available to cast nominations in which include sustainable farming, Indigenous land management, young Landcare leaders, Coastcare, innovation and more.

Nominations for South Australia close on July 15.

To find out more visit landcareaustralia.org.au/landcare-awards.

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oxby Downs residents have a new way to recognise and thank their local emergency service workers and volunteers through Find my hero Australia.

This is a brand-new initiative for the emergency services community to support the mental health and wellbeing of emergency services workers and volunteers.

“We’ve already seen people be reconnected with their heroes and it has been a valuable experience for all involved,” said Emergency Services Health CEO, Michael Oertel.

Find my hero Australia will provide an online platform for people to share their message of thanks or to ask the community for help to find emergency services volunteers that have impacted their lives.

To find a local hero, or to help someone find theirs, visit the Find my Hero Australia Facebook page at Facebook.com/FindmyHeroAU and use the #FindmyHeroAU hashtag when sharing your message or story of thanks.

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“Each year we put up to $65,000 to cover the gap in our utilities bill,” she said.

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HP is returning to its roots with a rebranding campaign entitled “Think Big”.

The “Billiton” is gone from the company’s logo and the company says it is moving “to a brand that Australians have known us by for generations – BHP.” Launched last week, the re-branding campaign is designed to demonstrate the role BHP plays in both the Australian economy and community, as well as global economic growth and development more broadly.

Print, online and television commercials largely featuring BHP employees have been rolled out across Australia.

Originally known as Broken Hill Proprietary (BHP), the company merged with Billiton in 2001 and today has operations around the world including across Australia, South America, United States, Canada, and Trinidad and Tobago.

New outlook for BHP CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE “Many of our roles are suitable for people who haven’t worked in the resources industry before,” she said.

“We are looking for people with transferrable skills, who are safety focussed, team players who look out for each other and have the confidence to speak up and share their ideas.”

BHP says it’s an “exciting time” for new recruits to join the company as it invests hundreds of millions of dollars into Olympic Dam’s operations, infrastructure and people.

“Our recruitment drive covers a range of roles – including new positions in the Southern Mine Area, as well as operator trades and functional support roles in areas like Health, Safety and Environment across the underground and surface operations,” Ms McGill said.

The new roles will also provide opportunities for women as BHP strives to reach its aspirational target of achieving a gender balance by 2025.

Ms McGill said the company believed “there is no role a woman can’t do”.

“Our research tells us more inclusive and diverse teams achieve fewer recordable injuries, lower turnover, greater production stability and stronger leadership behaviours,” she said.

“We are committed to being an employer of choice in South Australia, we are taking embedding flexibility in the way we work and support each other, uncovering and taking steps to mitigate bias and enabling our partners and stakeholders to support our commitment to diversity and inclusion.”

POLICE BRIEFS

Breach of intervention order and bail

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40-year-old Roxby Downs male was arrested for breaching an intervention order and breaching bail last Friday.

Bail was refused and he was taken to appear in court at Port Augusta on Monday.

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A woolly idea to help others WRITTEN BY HALLEY ARGUE

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ikki Farrimond’s passion for helping others is clear with her recent venture, Cancer Cozies, seeing her crocheting beanies for people undergoing cancer treatment.

M s F a r r i m o n d ’s grandmother was told two months ago she had lung and pancreatic cancer, which sparked the idea.

“Grandma told me there were knitte d scarves in the hospital shop, and I thought, I can crochet!” Ms Farrimond said.

“I can make two beanies out of one ball of wool, and it takes me a day.

“I taught myself off YouTube.”

Ms Farrimond set up a Facebook page to inform people about the work she is doing, where the

posts are reaching 5060 people. She has also set up a group for those wanting to help crochet, in which she posts regularly, and includes patterns and encouragement.

She is inspiring people to get on board to help out her great cause, which can be done either by joining the group and crocheting, or by donating wool.

“I’ve been a bit overwhelmed. It’s just me, and I’ve only just started it up,” Ms Farrimond said.

“It’s a bit exciting, an exciting adventure.”

Keep updated with Ms Farrimond’s work via her Facebook page ‘Cancer Cozies’ or get involved by joining the ‘Cancer Cozies Crocheters’ group.

RIGHT; Cancer Cozies’ Nikki Farrimond with children Lilliana Visentin, Kiara Farrimond and Jordan Visentin.

Rally rolls in this weekend

Indigenous stories take centre stage

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Celebrating indigenous film and culture, Black Screen provides entertainment to communities and brings them together in discussion, and will be held at the Roxbylink Auditorium at 6.30pm on Wednesday, May 31.

Movies screened at the start of the evening are all rated G, to encourage children to attend, and are “Minnie Loves Junior” (2010, rated G), “Captain of the Team” (2010, G) and “High Tide” (2013, G).

Also screening for the first time before the interval is “Coming home”, a short film honouring Aboriginal diggers, recently completed in time for Anzac Day. Commissioned by Country Arts SA, creative director Lee-Ann Tjunypa Buckskin worked with Aboriginal cinematographer and film-maker Allan Collins, and the community of Raukkan (south east of Adelaide), to tell the story of two brothers who set off from there in the First World War. After the interval, “Mimi” (2002, M), Nana (2007, PG), “My Brother Vinnie” (2016, M) and “One Fine Day” (2013, classification to be advised) will be shown.

Black Screen is a free event for the community – for more information about the films, visit countryarts.org.au or call Roxbylink on 8671 0500 to book seats.

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legion of more than 200 old cars will roll into Roxby Downs for the S***box Rally’s first stopover this Saturday night.

Event founder James Freeman said the rally was started seven years ago.

“I started the rally in 2010 where we had 18 teams and raised $104, 000,” he said.

“After this I thought it had potential to really grow and raise some significant funds for cancer research, so I really dedicated the next two years of my life to build the project.”

Mr Freeman, who lost both his parents to cancer within 12 months of each other, founded the rally in 2009 and has since raised more than $10 million for cancer research.

“We’re now in our eighth year and we’re the largest fundraiser for the cancer council and we have been since year two of the rally,” he said.

“We started out with 18 teams which we’ve now had to cap at around 200, which means we’ve got almost 500 people that come along.”

In what he deemed as a big logistical challenge, Mr Freeman said the rally relied on the support of local communities.

“I almost liken it to a festival in that you pack everything up, move everyone, drive for ten hours then set it all up again, for seven days in a row,” he said.

“So when it comes to catering and hospitality we do rely on the support of the local communities, very much so.

“One of the great things of the rally other than raising funds for cancer research is that we put an enormous amount of revenue into the towns.

“It’s great for us to inject that capital back into the town especially with the funds in Roxby Downs going to (groups like) the Royal Flying Doctor Service.”

Teams and their cars will camp Saturday night at the old Roxby Downs’ Caravan Park site and can be viewed from 8:30am on Sunday as they leave Roxby Downs to head to their next stop at Oodnadatta.

Assisting with the catering locally will be the Roxby Downs Swimming Club, Royal Flying Doctor Service Auxiliary, Olympic Dam Barbarians Rugby League Club, Rotary Club of Roxby Districts, and Olympic Dam Sporting Club.

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lack Screen – a free indigenous film festival – comes to Roxby Downs next week as part of National Reconciliation Week.

ABOVE: Kiara Milera, Victor Koolmatrie and Isaac Lindsay at work during the filming of Coming Home.

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Jo’s Corner One of the lessons that working in finance has taught me is that Regret is a companion to If Only.

IF ONLY….we were more organized IF ONLY….we had more time IF ONLY ….we knew how it could work for us IF ONLY………………….......

IF ONLY we called Jo Dillon.

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Private Education Over 100 years of boarding tradition

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tudents have boarded at S ac re d He ar t College, Adelaide, since 1905.

Currently the school has 50 girls and 70 boys in the boarding community, but in the near future the capacity of the girls’ boarding house will be extended to provide equal accommodation for girls and boys.

Boarders come from all over Australia to Sacred Heart College; from stations in south western Queensland, western New South Wales, the Northern Territory and of course from all regions in South Australia, including Roxby Downs. This year there are boarders from years eight to 12.

Sacred Heart College, since its inception, has been a place of hospitality and generosity.

The staff and Brothers are dedicated to the college community as if it were their own family.

With this attitude, they offer guidance and friendship in a Marist and Catholic environment. The Faith Formation program involves liturgies, retreats, reflection days and other spiritual gatherings.

These opportunities promote openness with a sense of being together in a believing community.

The boarding community at Sacred Heart College adds great richness and diversity to the life of the school. The college is able to provide access to choices and opportunities that are not always available, or easily accessed, in rural areas or small country schools.

The boarding house provides modern, family-style

facilities for all boarding students, and families value the opportunity to send their daughters and sons to the same school.

The school responds to the changing needs of society through a broad based curriculum. All students undertake the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and as Sacred Heart College is one of the largest secondary schools in Adelaide, it has a wide range of subjects that qualify for entry to university or TAFE, in addition to an ever-increasing range of options in vocational education training (VET) programs.

Beyond the classroom, Sacred Heart College has an enviable extra curricula tradition that supports sports, music, drama and the arts.

Students may choose from a wide range of activities in-

Boarders at Sacred Heart College relaxing in the school’s grounds.

cluding athletics, badminton, basketball, choirs, bands, debating, drama, football, hockey, netball, Remar (Marist

youth program), rugby, soccer, social justice, surfing, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo and wine making.

Tours are run regularly and private tours are available on request.

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he boarding and Marist schooling culture at Sacred Heart College has given me numerous opportunities and memories that will resonate with me for life.

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Boarding is rewarding in that countless friendships are made, it further develops indi-

vidual responsibility and enhances your ability to communicate with others.

The study routine within the boarding house is unique to Sacred Heart with the free use of tutors at hand and set study times, creating a structured lifestyle bringing out the best academic results of students. Day students often say they wish they had the same opportunity.

Being located in Somerton Park, Marion, Glenelg and the beach are easily accessible,

giving us a sense of freedom.

Extracurricular activities are provided to cater for all personalities, and sporting is especially a big part of the family spirit with possibilities to travel interstate to sister colleges.

All teachers, staff and supervisors at the college have given me 24/7 care and support, and constantly do the same for everyone in the college and boarding community.

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A Catholic School in the Marist Tradition, educating in a spirit of audacity and hope.

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Think big

One hundred and thirty years ago seven ordinary men gathered in Broken Hill and dared to think big.

The company they created that day became known as the Big Australian.

Today the same hard work and imagination so valued by our founders has seen us become Australia’s global resources company.

Every day across Australia and around the world, we produce the resources needed to fuel our transport, power our industries, warm our homes, cook our food and make possible the technologies that will help build a cleaner, more sustainable future for all of us.

Imagine what we can all achieve if we continue to think big.

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OD takes top spot WRITTEN BY EMMA ZIRKEL

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HP Olympic Dam not only hoste d the 2017 S outh Australian Mines Emergency Response Competition earlier this month, it also won the overall competition.

BHP’s OD1 team won the top emergency response team award, with Ben Treagus also winning best team captain.

The teams were tested across nine challenges including theory, search and rescue, firefighting, mass casualty, vertical rescue, Breathing Apparatus practical, skills, road crash rescue and confined space rescue.

Team captains Ben Treagus, OD1, and Andrew Pocock, OD2, spoke to The Monitor following the competition.

“To keep things as real as possible teams had no idea as to what incident they were about to attend and when,” Mr Treagus said.

Haydn Lawrie administers the jaws of life in the mines rescue competition, watched on by OD1 team mate Kane Kumnick.

“The captain from each team would receive a phone call and would be asked to respond to an incident.”

Regarding his best overall captain award, Mr Treagus said that a team effort was required and that being a good captain required keeping calm and listening to your team when you’re called out to respond.

Mr Pocock said the teams also had to complete a theory exam which tested their knowledge of fire rescue techniques, equipment and procedures, before completing the other events.

“We were assessed on a range of criteria that represented the quality of our rescue with teamwork, communication and the captain’s performance all major components of the assessment,” he said.

“Because of all the team but myself in OD1 were fairly junior in emergency services, we were very excited to take home the firefighting win.”

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n last week’s edition of The Monitor, we incorrectly captioned a photo published on page 4 – we would like to apologise to the Roxby Downs State Emergency Service, who were featured in the photo - for the oversight, and thank them for all that they do in the community.

Wedding Tara-Jane Hill and Darcy Gentle were married at Stoney’s at Stockyard Creek, Victoria, on April 29.

Tara-Jane is the daughter of Tammy and Darren Hill, Roxby Downs, while Darcy is the son of Kersten and Scott Gentle, Healesville Victoria.

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at ROXBY DOWNS AREA SCHOOL Students from years 7-9 saw a Motivational Media presentation entitled ‘Take the Shot’ at the RoxbyLink Auditorium on Friday.

Presentations motivate students

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ast Friday Roxby Downs Area School students from years seven to 12 received a Motivational Media talk at the RoxbyLink Auditorium.

Motivational Media’s programs are high impact presentations delivered on three large panoramic screens.

The students were presented with a short film titled “Take the Shot” which helped reaffirm themes around everyone having intrinsic worth, that they shouldn’t let anyone tell them that they can’t do something, that failure is just a stepping stone to success, and struggle is life’s way of making you stronger.

Mothers celebrated at school

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rimary school teachers at Roxby Downs Area School set up their classes for a full mothers pampering session last week, in the lead-up to Mother’s Day.

Reception students sang a song for their mums as celebrations began. The mums were then all treated with handmade gifts as well as an afternoon full of activities.

Nail painting, flower and necklace making, massages, mandala colouring and play dough were a few of the activities on offer that children and their mothers did together.

There were lots of smiles and laughter as the students spoiled their mums for Mother’s Day.

Jimmy made Mother’s Day treats and crafts for Sarika.

Beau made crafts for his Nanna Kathy.

Savannah, Sienna and Jaxson, with mum Alicia, spent time together during Mother’s Day celebrations at RDAS.

Semi-finals for local SAPSASA teams

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ighteen students from Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) travelled to Port Augusta in April for the South Australian Primary Schools Amateur Sports Association (SAPSASA) netball competition.

RDAS had two teams compete, with each playing five round games throughout the day before a semi-final in the afternoon.

The division one team had one win, one draw and three losses, winning their semi-final and finishing the day in fifth position from seven teams.

The division two team had one win and four losses, also winning semi-final and finishing the day in seventh position out of eight teams.

“It was a very hot day, however all players tried their hardest and demon-

strated excellent teamwork and sportsmanship towards each other, their opposition and umpires,” a school spokesperson said.

“We received many positive comments about how well behaved and polite our students were.”

The teams were supported by Hayley and Grant Thompson and Wes and Vanessa Oliver, who travelled to Port Augusta and assisted with timing and scoring throughout the day. Year ten student Shayarna Millar also volunteered her time to coach and umpire the division two team, with the players learning a lot from her years of experience.

RDAS students Erin Johnson, Shayla Harding and Abby Hardwick were selected in the Northern SAPSASA Squad.

LEFT: Sally was spoilt by Taygen and (RIGHT) Nola Mae, with mum Jodie, at RDAS’ Mother’s Day event.

Fun times learning about fractions

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rs Hoffman’s reception/ year one class has been learning about fractions at Roxby Downs Area School.

Students made fairy bread and

cut it into halves and quarters, and also played in the sandpit, filling containers half full and quarter full.

“I filled a container full of

sand. I cut it down the middle so it had two halves,” Solara said.

“I filled three containers. One was full, one was half full and one was quarter full,” Nevaeh added.

RIGHT: The division one team which represented RDAS at recent SAPSASA competition in Port Augusta included Jasmine, Georgia, Shayla, Abby, Erin, Charlee, Imogen, Asha, Breanna and (not pictured) Kelsey Hampel (coach) and supporters Hayley and Grant Thompson.

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LEFT: The division two team included Haillie, Georgie, EmmaLouise, Yasmin, Madison, Makayla, Charlotte, Andrea, Brooke, Charlotte and (not pictured), Shayarna Millar (coach) and supporters Vanessa and Wes Oliver.

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Science students create information booklets Mrs Ramsey’s year eight class has been working on solids, liquids and gasses in science, and recently spent time collecting information which they organised into small booklets and shared with Mrs Zeptner’s reception class – pictured are Bayley and Annie going over science problems together.

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Anna Gubbin and Georgia Boylan held a stall at the Roxby Downs Market Day.

Ash and Jess Curtis were at the Roxby Downs Market Day with Gemma and Henry.

Courtney Searle, Mel Sharp, Ellie O’Dea and Stephanie Richter got amongst the action at market day on Saturday.

Elke Parks and Beth Elliott displaying their raw treats at market day on Saturday.

Jesse Jones and Halley Argue were at the Andamooka Yacht Club for Halley’s Mother’s Day art workshop recently.

Bonnie Moroney (left) caught up with Kobin and Tash McEvoy at the football on Saturday afternoon.

Bonnie Thomas, Judy Perrett, Brenton Musolino, Jem McConnell, Kerry Musolino and Katalin Wilby at the football on Saturday.

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Hayley Wurfel and Millie Cordy watched the footy at RoxbyDowns oval on the weekend.

Jessica Hassett cheered on the East Roxby Roos with Sofia and Alex Nedelkovic at the football on Saturday afternoon.

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Karen Orchard, Jayne Winter and baby Ella at market day on Saturday.

Mikaela Wedding and Harlow Shields enjoyed market day over the weekend with Kelsey Crane and Madalyn Goodridge.

Matthew Parker, Madelin Kroon, Sanja Laister and Sophie Parker at Roxby Downs Swimming Club’s presentations on Saturday night.

Sarah Barnes and Katie Tilley caught up at the Roxby Downs Market Day on Saturday.

Nicole and Lando Montgomerie for Walk Safely to School day at St Barbara’s Parish School on Friday.

Krystal Wilmshurst spun Fairy Floss for the OD stall at market day.

The OD2 team John Forsyth, Luke Lamprey, Kane Kumnick, Andrew Pocock (Captain) and Haydn Lawrie with Ben Haines and Rosemary Elkington (front).

Winners of the SA Mines Emergency Response Competition from OD1 Geoff Stone, Charles Holland, Ben Treagus (Captain), Mat Harding, Nick Lacey and Mark Lucas.

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NAIDOC Awards nominations open Hola Roxby youth!

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he Roxby Downs NAIDOC Planning Committee is busy preparing for this year’s NAIDOC Week Opening Ceremony, which will be held on Sunday 2 July.

The event will feature Indigenous music, arts, food and entertainment and celebrates the history, culture and achievements

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oxby Downs’ YAC (Youth Advisory Committee) is planning a fun-filled night for our local youth (grades seven to 12) next month.

The event will have a Mexican/Spanish theme and will feature foods such as tacos, quesadillas and churros (donuts), made by local multicultural ladies.

‘Salsa Saturday’ will feature yummy foods, music, games and action including a few cool party games such as Limbo! There will be prizes on the night and lots of surprises - it is a night not to be missed.

The cost is only $10 per person, and it will be held on Saturday 24 June from 6pm to 9pm in the Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre.

The YAC is a group of young people aged 12-18 years, who plan events and programs for our local youth. The YAC meets every fortnight afterschool at 3.30pm in the Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre.

It is important that the youth have representation in our community to let their voices be heard.

If you are interested in joining the YAC, contact Sasha Yantewo on 0428 727 583 or email Sasha.

Yantewo@roxbycouncil. com.au

NAIDOC WEEK

roxbydowns NAIDOC awards Now seeking nominations for residents of roxby downs and surrounds who are of aboriginal or torres strait Islander descent and are deserving of a naidoc award

of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The opening ceremony is also an opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of inspirational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people residing in Roxby Downs, Andamooka, Woomera and surrounding communities with the presentation of the NAIDOC Awards.

Candidates for this year’s NAIDOC Awards must contribute positively to the Roxby Downs and broader communities and be an inspirational role model for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians.

Nominations for the 2017 NAIDOC Awards are now open for the following award categories: • Senior - 26 years and older

Salsa Saturday Saturday 24th June, 6pm - 9pm Community Youth Centre For students in grade 7 - 12 $10 entry fee (includes food and a drink)

senior 25 years + Youth 12 - 25 years Junior under 12’s

JOINING FORUMS

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

New members are always welcome.

• Giant Games • Air Hockey • Pool Table • Console Games • Tacos • Quesadilla • Limbo • Music • Churros • And lots of fun!

nomination forms available from roxby council, Roxby downs hospital, Youth centre, roxbylink library, r.d.a.s & andamooka primary nominations close 5pm, friday 16th june 2017 awards presented at the naidoc main street festival on sunday 2nd july 2017

For more information please contact Sasha at Roxbylink on 8671 0500 Keep up to date with what’s on facebook.com/roxbyyouth

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM Thursday, June 22 @ 7pm Venue TBA

BUSINESS FORUM

Sandy Sumsion 0400 366 619 Tuesday, June 13 @ 6.15pm Community Youth Centre

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Vicki Mason 0418 526 608 Thursday, June 8 @ 6.30pm

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• Youth - 12 years to 25 years • Junior - 11 years and younger.

Nomination forms are available from Roxby Council, Roxby Downs Hospital, Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre, Roxbylink library, Roxby Downs Area School and Andamooka Primary School, and all nominations that address the selection criteria will be considered.

Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 16 June and all finalists will be advised of their nomination and invited to attend the NAIDOC Opening Ceremony on July 2 for the awards presentation.

For more information on the 2017 NAIDOC Awards, or to submit a nomination form, please email Anni.Giles@roxbycouncil. com.au.

Council Boardroom

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Giles 0448 168 167 Thursday, June 1 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, June 13 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

WOMEN’S NETWORK

Hayley Scrivens 0459 824 026 Saturday, June 3 @ 1.30pm, Roxby Downs Club

MULTICULTURAL FORUM

Theresa Bunyon 0413 609 102 Wednesday, May 24 @ 5.30pm Community Youth Centre

SPORT & REC FORUM Mel O’Donnell 0412 019 841 Tuesday, May 30 @ 7pm Library Meeting Room

FAMILY FORUM

SASHA YANTEWO 0428 727 583 Thursday, June 8 @ 4.45pm, 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 Sandy Sumsion • Dr. Simon Lockwood • Vicki Mason • Angela Thompson Theresa Bunyon • Mel O’Donnell • Jennah Laister • Hayley Scrivens • Geoff Whitbread • Chad Menzies

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.

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Keep wipes out the pipes

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Clearing out a blocked pipe in Roxby Downs’ sewerage system - not a very nice job!

oxby Water would like to remind residents that wet wipes and sanitary products are not suitable for flushing down the toilet.

These products take a long time to break down (even those labelled as ‘flushable’) and can block the pipes in our sewerage system.

Whilst toilet paper takes about 30 seconds to dissolve and break down, wet wipes can take 30 minutes or even longer to break down. Wipes that have been flushed down the loo often don’t even make it off the property where they’ve been flushed. The property owner is then liable for the cost of removing the blockage.

Flushed wipes that have made the journey from private properties cause damage in Roxby Downs’ underground sewerage system and pumping stations.

The wipes clog up the pipes and pumps and need to be removed, which can be costly and timely (and isn’t a very nice job!)

It’s important the pumps stay clear, as they have the very important job of making sure the sewerage doesn’t back up the system.

Wipes and sanitary products are much better disposed of in the general waste rubbish bin. The only things recommended to flush down the toilet are the ‘3 Ps’; poo, pee and (toilet) paper. Please keep the wipes out the pipes to prevent blockages happening in your home and to keep Roxby’s sewerage system free flowing.

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ound a dog wandering the street with no owner in sight? Roxby Council would like to remind residents what to do in the event you come across a lost dog.

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ates notices have been sent out with a due date of June 19. Please contact the friendly team at Roxby Council for a confidential discussion if you are experiencing financial hardship. You can

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COUNCIL OFFICE Opening hours 9am to 5pm weekdays Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452 Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au After hours emergency Mobile 0418 892 870 Web www.roxbycouncil.com THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Duties will include • Encouraging members to lead an active lifestyle • Processing memberships, payments and document control • Cleaning and maintaining equipment Essential Skills • Applicants must hold a current Provide First Aid Certificate • Be available to work mornings, afternoons and weekends over a 7 day roster • Be reliable, trustworthy and have great customer service skills • Be literate in computer skills and cash handling Desired Skills • Certificate III or IV in Fitness On the job training will be provided.

Please send a copy of your resume to: Tony Weir – Roxbylink Operations Manager PO Box 300, Roxby Downs, SA, 5725 Phone: 08 8671 0500 Email: Tony.Weir@roxbylink.com.au

COMMUNITY PROJECTS OFFICER – ENVIRONMENT The Municipal Council of Roxby Downs (12 month contract)

The role is primarily responsible for developing and implementing initiatives that promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices within the Roxby Downs Community.

If the dog is friendly and you feel it is safe to approach, we recommend you tether it in the shade with access to water. You can then call us on 8671 0100 during business hours or on the afterhours number 0418 892 870.

Please be aware if the dog poses any risk to your safety or exhibits anti-social behaviour that you should not approach it. In this instance please also call council and let us know of the dog’s location.

If you do decide to take a lost dog to your property then the dog becomes your responsibility.

Although most people have good intentions, posting pictures of dogs on Facebook in an attempt to reunite a dog with its owner may not be the most efficient way to handle the situation. Some people aren’t connected with Facebook, may be out of town or might not see the notification until hours later.

contact us on 8671 0010 or come into the council office.

E-billing hoose to receive your notices electronically!

Visit http://www. roxbydowns.sa.gov. au/optinall for more information.

Pulse Fitness is looking for an energetic and highly motivated person to join their team.

Roxby Council invites applications from local, suitably experienced individuals for this contract position. It is envisaged this role will commence in late June 2017 for a period of 12 months (maternity relief). Candidates seeking a part-time role will be considered.

Found a lost dog?

NEWS IN BRIEF

PULSE FITNESS GYM

Other duties include: • Development and implementation of environmental management plans.

• Assisting with the planning and coordination of community events.

• Providing administrative support for Roxby Downs Community Board Forums including the Environment Forum and Roxby Downs Community Garden.

• Providing support to Indigenous community groups including the NAIDOC Planning Committee and Minyma Talk.

The role is varied and requires collaboration with a number of other Council functions.

Previous experience in environmental sustainability and relevant tertiary qualifications would be highly regarded.

Drop in anytime between 2pm and 6pm

Skills in report writing, desktop publishing (Adobe InDesign or Microsoft Publisher), developing and implementing community projects, program development and preparing grant-funding applications would be highly advantageous.

A good understanding of indigenous affairs will be a distinct advantage.

For further information or to obtain a full job and person specification, please send an email to Anni.

Giles@roxbycouncil.com.au Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday 2nd June 2017 and can be submitted by – - email to Anni.Giles@roxbycouncil.com.au, - posting to PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725, or - hand delivery to the Council Office, Richardson Place.

LIBRARY Opening hours Monday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 6.30pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Toddler Story time – Tuesday and Friday (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.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

SERVICE SA

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 3.30pm) 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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CHURCH NOTICES

DUBLIN-GERRY’S Meats. * Whole Hoggets (straight cut free) $7.99/kg. * Great value mix and match meat packs.

Ph: 8529 2229.

NEW Life Church Roxby Downs is a family friendly Multicultural Pentecostal church with a heart for the community. Our Sunday Worship Service is at 3pm meeting at the Christian Community Church Hall located on the corner of Burgoyne St. & Stuart Rd. We would love to have you join us, you are very welcome! New Life is a member of the Australian Christian Churches Association and have sister churches of the same name in Port Augusta and in Port Pirie. For more details don’t hesitate to call Ps Dave Bunyon on mobile No. 0403 058 050 or Theresa Bunyon on 0413 609 102 and leave a message. Email: roxbydowns@newlifeccc.org.au

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We love photos! Send us a picture along with details of the photo and event and we’ll be more than happy to share them.

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ST Barbara’s Catholic Parish. Masses at Roxby Downs are held at the Lutheran Church on Pioneer Dr, Saturdays from 6pm. Sunday masses (by telephone arrangement with the Parish Priest) at the Priest’s Chapel, 45C Gregory St. Woomera: Sunday masses are by telephone arrangement with the Parish Priest. Contact Fr John Folkman on (08) 8671 0925.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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Behind the Famous Bottle House Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment

Ph: (08) 8672 7007 Fax: (08) 8672 7062 www.andamookaopal.com.au Email: peter@andamooka.au.com

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I can be part of a friendly country community health service which means that I am part of the big picture, serving my clients as a nurse or midwife, as well as being an important member of the community myself. I benefit from diverse experiences across multiple disciplines, specialities and geography.

Registered Nurse

Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association

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Tuesday, June 13, at 7pm Community library meeting place All positions vacant.

All welcome to attend.

To place and ad on The Monitor’s classifieds page please contact our friendly staff on 8671 2683.

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You’re invited to an information session hosted

by Calvary Community Care

This business offers:• Excellent lease • Great location on busy Main Street.

• Currently run under management, great potential to further increase for hands on operator/s.

• Established for over 10 years with solid figures This brand offers vendors a full support network of experts to help guide their business to success. It has a proven record of success over the last 50 years which offers a solid base for all business owners to achieve their financial goals. With the added bonus of having national marketing campaigns promoting your products this offers anyone a great start point into their new venture.

Roxby Downs is an energetic, active and multicultural community of approximately 4,500 people located 550 kms north of Adelaide. The principal industry supporting the town is the nearby BHP Billiton Olympic Dam mine.

Your feedback will continue to be heard and reviewed with open communication.

Continuing the Mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary

www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers 1300 882 992

...enjoy diverse work experiences and shape my community for the better

For further information please contact Mick Graban 0419 554 666 E: mick@seafordsubs.com.au

105.5 RoxFM is a young, vibrant, FM community radio station broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from their premises in the main street of Roxby Downs. The station entertains, informs and educates its listeners, primarily about the local area but with a state, national and world overview too. The station aims to provide a consistently high standard of community radio which also provides support and encouragement to other community groups and organisations within the area.

We understand your concerns and we will ensure that services for clients of Andamooka continue to be proficiently maintained.

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With a huge array of products to choose from and hundreds of different combinations for each sandwich this brand has rocketed through the marketplace.

105.5 RoxFM is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and approachable person with a pleasant disposition to fill the full time role of Station Manager of its community radio station.

Calvary Community Care would like to thank you for your constant support as we continue to strive in providing a personal approach to service delivery.

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The brand has more stores in Australia than KFC and McDonalds thanks to its unique healthy fast food model.

105.5 RoxFM Community Radio Station Manager

Monday 29 May 2017 at 5:00pm Andamooka Community Hall

This session will discuss the ongoing maintenance and continued growth of services being provided to the residents of Andamooka and surrounding areas.

This submarine sandwich shop belongs to one of the largest franchised businesses worldwide with over 44,000 globally and more than 1,400 stores in Australia.

The Station Manager is in charge of the general coordination and administration of the day to day operation of 105.5 RoxFM, including, but not limited to, processing of finances, sourcing and liaising with sponsors, training volunteers, all programming and compliance requirements, technical needs and maintenance of RoxFM’s website and social media pages. The Station Manager reports directly to the Chairperson of the RoxFM Board of Management and is expected to work closely with the Board Chairperson and the Board.

For further information please contact Deb Price on 0447 540 248.

Applications in writing which address the Job and Person Specification, including references, may be sent to Deb Price at rastus20@gmail.com by COB Friday June 9 2017.

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Part Time Specimen Collectors/Phlebotomists Roxby Downs

Abbot Pathology is a leading South Australian based pathology practice that is part of a growing, national group of pathology providers. We are seeking Specimen Collectors to join our team for 9.5 hours per week based in Roxby Downs, delivering a high quality service to patients at our collection centre.

Duties in this role will include: • Collecting patient specimens for a variety of tests • Checking and preparing patient paperwork related to specimen collection • Liaising with Doctors and practice staff as necessary • Preparing equipment to collect and store specimens • General light housekeeping of specimen collection area • Providing exceptional service to patients • Training and orientation will be provided in Adelaide.

• A minimum of Certificate 3 in Pathology (which is desirable) and experience in Specimen Collection will be viewed favourably.

In the first instance please contact Helen Townshend on 0466 318 066 for a brief discussion. Training will be provided at Head Office which is based at Mile End. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Applications close Friday 9th June 2017.

To submit an application, please forward your resume with covering letter to: Helen Townshend c/o Kerry.marcinkowski@abbottpathology.com.au Abbott Pathology 46 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Mile End, SA, 5031

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Andamooka Opal classic this weekend

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ndamooka Sports Shooting Association’s (ASSA) annual event – the 2017 Opal Classic – is on this weekend, promising two days jam-packed with shooting action.

The Opal Classic will see participants shoot a total of 150 clay targets; 100 on Saturday and 50 on Sunday, at the Andamooka Shooting Range.

The event kicks off at 8.30am on Saturday, with a registration fee of $95 for the two days and according to ASSA’s Anna Cook, it promises to be a great weekend for shooters of all ages and experience.

“You don’t need a gun licence or shooting experience, and we also have guns available for hire from the club,” she said.

“There is always a good turnout … there

will probably be about 70 shooters and their partners there (for the weekend).”

Canteen facilities would be available throughout the weekend, with a three-course dinner available on the Saturday night as well as breakfast on the Sunday.

“It is really a family-friendly event, juniors are welcomed and under-17s shoot for free,” Cook said.

The Andamooka Shooting Range is located three kilometres from Andamooka on the Lake Torrens Road (turn left at the sign and follow the road). Camping facilities are also available.

Registrations can be made on the day from 8am, or for further information, email assa. secretary@outlook.com or phone club president Matt Glasser on 0419 504 200.

Women’s sport proving popular across the country CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE “Women’s AFL is finally in the media and girls are inspired to try something new and follow their idols.

“I decided to join the team because I wanted to do something different outside of my comfort zone and learn new skills with my friends.”

Roxby Downs Junior Football League (RDJFL) President Warrick Giles said that while a women’s AFL competition doesn’t exist in the town currently, it was clear that the AFL women’s league, introduced this year, had a flow-on effect on the football community.

“We have had a significant lift in both interest and participation in girls playing junior footy here in Roxby, it’s been well received by all,” he said.

“So much so that we are going

to trial an all-girls game as part of a good sport round on Saturday July 29.”

OD Barbarians’ player McKenna Fausa-Hapi said rugby was starting to get more of an equal footing as a women’s sport.

“It’s not quite there, but it is getting there,” she said.

“There’s definitely girls out there who want to play,” fellow OD Barbarians’ player Hayley Hill added.

“I think AFL is a lot more publicised and I don’t think rugby is quite there yet especially in the southern states.”

Fausa-Hapi said she “still got head turns sometimes” and had people commented about rugby being a full contact sport.

“But once people watch they know we can keep up,” she said.

Hill added that it was all about changing people’s perceptions of women playing in traditionally male-dominated sports.

“Everyone thinks girls just play netball and it’s about changing that,” she said.

“The more people who join up, the more speed it will gather but at this stage it is still a new thing.

“Behind the scenes AFL has been gathering a lot of attention whereas rugby still needs some of that.

Whitney Maine, who also joined the Barbarians this year, said the physicality and body contact could often be a deterrent for women getting involved in sports like rugby.

“Sometimes people forget that you do get trained and are taught how to use these skills properly,” she said.

“For me I was definitely like that. I probably hadn’t picked up a rugby ball until eight weeks ago and now I love it.”

Bulldogs’ Annabelle Van Kruyssen leads the charge for the ball in under-11 football action on Saturday.

Around the grounds

Jordan Dillon reaches for the ball as Ruby Ramsey defends in junior netball.

Max Hudson (Suns) applies pressure to Bulldogs’ Aiden Way in their junior football game on Saturday.

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Bulldogs’ Will Grocke tackles Hawks’ Declan Grantham in junior football on Saturday.

Lila Giles prepares to thrown the ball in junior netball on Saturday.

Skyelah Petty shoots for goal for the T-Birds while Ruby Ramsey defends.

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Jordan Pfeiffer chases Seth Parks in junior soccer on Sunday.

Under-11 Hawks’ Harley Wellgreen (left) and Bulldogs’ Matthew Parker contest the ball on Saturday.

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Miner’s Jenna Price and Hornridge’s Jodie Oldfield battle it out for the ball.

Meegan Barlow secures the ball ready to pass ahead of Hornridge’s Jodie Oldfield in Friday night’s D grade match.

Miners’ Morwenna Stanford leaps to defend a shot from Courtland Foggo as Amanda Hudson and Tammy Feltus await a rebound.

Magpies swoop in on points over Miners M ild autumn conditions greeted round four competition of the Roxby Downs Netball Association on Friday night.

Feature match – D grade Hornridge vs Roxby Miners

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ornridge evened the ledger against the Miners in this game, running out victors 40 to 33, in a closely-fought four quarters.

These two teams came up against each other in the first match for the season back in round one, with the Miners having a dominant second half to take the points that time.

This time around, however, it was Hornridge who had the edge, and were strong right from the beginning.

They started the first quarter well and scored a quick goal off their first pass, with centre Brooke Essex passing well into goalies

Tammy Feltus and Whitney Maine.

The Miners looked a bit nervous and fumbled a couple of passes to give Hornridge the lead early in the quarter, although they soon settled and found their way into the match.

Hornridge goal defence Claire Meatheringham and Miners’ Jenna Price were well matched at the Miners’ attacking end, with Meatheringham working hard to contain Price’s quick leads.

Hornridge went into the first break with a two-goal lead, nine goals to seven, and kept the same team line-up heading into the second quarter.

The Miners made some changes, bringing Meegan Barlow on off the bench and into goals, resting Price and changing Amanda Hudson into goal defence. Allie Thomas, playing the entire game in centre, was an anchor for the Miners, providing drive down the length of the court for the whole four quarters.

Hornridge’s attacking line-up of Feltus (GS), Whitney Maine (GA) and Jessica Snell (WA)

were playing free-flowing netball with some great court play. Feltus and Maine were a solid combination, with Feltus’ accuracy a standout.

Hornridge had the Miners pressured in every position and although the Miners kept fighting back, they went into the half-time break five goals behind, 20 to 15.

The start of the third quarter saw both teams make a number of changes. Hornridge moved Jessica Snell from wing attack into centre, changed Essex into wing attack, gave Maine a run in defence and brought Courtland Foggo into goal shooter, while the Miners moved Sam Collings from wing attack into wing defence, Jasmine Oakley from goal attack to wing attack, and Morwenna Stanford from wing defence to goal keeper.

These changes seemed to lift the Miners, with Oakley providing good vision into their goal end of Barlow and Price, who both found the ring with some great shots.

The play was more even this quarter, with both teams capitalizing on their own centre passes, and the Miners’ defence picking off some Hornridge passes and rebounds to out-

score Hornridge for the quarter, 11 goals to ten.

Hornridge went into the final quarter leading 30 to 26 and although the Miners put up a good fight, stayed calm for the last 15 minutes.

Snell and Thomas both ran the court well, with fitness showing as they chased up loose passes and continued to look for opportunities in their goal end.

Feltus, who had been very accurate all night, and Foggo found their groove and had some great passages of play – including a stunning long bomb by Foggo – well supported by Essex and Snell on the circle.

The Miners’ defence of Stanford and Kelly Wise stood tall and pressured Feltus and Foggo right up to the end, while at the other end of the court, Oakley continued to work hard to get the centre passes into the Miners’ goalies.

Although the Miners nearly caught Hornridge and tailed by just two goals at one point in the final quarter, Hornridge steadied and played good, solid netball to hold their lead and stretch it out to a seven-goal win at the final whistle.

Olympic Dam’s Tara Briggs jumps for the ball in the B Grade game against East Roxby.

Olympic Dam’s Beth Elliott defends East Roxby’s Louise Faulkner during the Friday night A grade clash.

Roxby Downs Netball Association Friday, May 19 & Saturday, May 20, 2017

Hornridge Green’s Verity Hollobone and Ellen Smith prepare for a rebound from East Roxby shooters Nikki Yates and Nicola Barlett.

East Roxby’s Alexandra Nedelkovic (GK) anticipates a rebound from OD’s Sam Corneliusen and Emy Nicholson in Friday night’s B Grade clash.

Olympic Dam’s Megan Crawford (GD) prepares for a rebound from East Roxby’s Ruby Haeata.

A GRADE Olympic Dam 40 def East Roxby 32 Roxby Miners 65 def Hornridge 38 B GRADE Roxby Miners 48 def Hornridge 46 Olympic Dam 57 def East Roxby 24 C GRADE OD Green 41 def OD Yellow 31 HR Green 38 def East Roxby 31 Roxby Miners 39 def HR Pink 37 D GRADE Olympic Dam 43 def East Roxby 31 Hornridge 40 def Roxby Miners 33

Roxby Downs Junior Netball Saturday, May 20, 2017 Hornridge Green’s Laura Collins reaches for the ball as East Roxby’s Emma Turner sets up to defend.

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17 &under Lightning 38 def Shooters 34 Tbirds (Forfeit) vs Bullets 13 & under Shooters 15 def Lightning 14 Tbirds 20 def Bullets 11 11 & under Shooters 11 def Lightning 6 Tbirds 9 def Bullets 1

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Miners, Magpies take wins

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he Roxby Districts Sporting Club (Miners) confirmed their spot on top of the Far North Football League ladder with an 81-point win over East Roxby Football Club (Roos) on Saturday.

In the first senior game for the afternoon, the Miners got off to a strong lead from the get-go and never really looked troubled throughout the game, up 6.3 (39) to the Roos’ 1.2 (8) at the first change.

Two players were celebrating their 50th games – Stuart Orr (Roos) and Luke Godfrey (Miners) - with Orr amongst the Roos’ best.

The Miners kept the pedal down and by three-quarter time, had a 14.10 (84) to 6.4 (40) lead, and ran away with the game with a 40-point final quarter.

For the Roos, Matt Glacken kicked two goals and Adam Watts, Cameron Miller, Rhett Simms and Ben Caden all took one; while the Miners’ charge was led by Jordan Mandemaker (4), James Telfer, Todd Black-

sell and Dylan Gamble with three each, and Luke Ryan, Craig Smedley, Victor Buza, Haris Vrbovac and Craig Hall all bagging one apiece.

Along with Orr, the Roos were best served by Glacken, Andrew Moss, Seb Lockwood and Caden.

Miners’ best for the day were Telfer, Cody Kenny, Hall, Mandemaker and Smedley.

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Hornridge was spear-headed by Michael McArthur’s three goals, while Anthony Carlile bagged two and Ashley Webster, Lachlan Munro, Ben Grimston and Zac Lynch all took one each.

Best for Hornridge were Webster, Lynch, McArthur, Ben Martin and Jayden Jones, while Ian McBey, William Hagger, Nicholas Howard, Shaw and Ben Mummery were the Devils’ best.

The Devils’ leading goal kickers were Michael Shaw, Lachlan Hewett and Ian McBey (two each), while youngster Bobby D’Arrigo had one.

The Devils would be focussing on the positives from the second half of the game, where they kicked all of their goals – seven in total – going into this week’s match against the Miners.

Hornridge now sits second on the FNFL ladder and will be an interesting match-up for the East Roxby Roos in the 3pm game this coming Saturday.

Olympic Dam vs Hornridge

he Olympic Dam Sporting Club (Devils) had a whiff of victory but despite a great second-half comeback , couldn’t quite catch Hornridge in the second FNFL senior match on Saturday.

The Devils would be ruing the lost opportunity but a low-scoring first half; scoring just five points (0.5) to Hornridge’s 16 (4.0), meant a win was always going to be a big ask.

Far North Football League ROUND 4 May 20, 2017 A GRADE Roxby Districts 6.3 10.4 14.10 18.16(124) East Roxby 1.2 3.4 6.4 6.7 (43) Roxby Districts best players: J. Telfer, C. Kenny, C. Hall, J. Mandemaker, C. Smedley.

East Roxby best players: M. Glacken, S. Orr, A. Moss, S. Lockwood, B. Caden.

Roxby Districts goal scorers: J. Mandemaker 4, J. Telfer, T. Blacksell, D. Gamble 3, L. Ryan, C. Smedley, V. Buza, H. Vrbovac, C. Hall 1 goal each.

East Roxby goal scorers: M. Glacken 2, A. Watts, C. Miller, R. Simms 1, B. Caden 1 goal each.

Stuart Clark (Devils) leads Hornridge’s Zac Lynch to the ball.

Hornridge’s Ashley Webster (far left) watches as Jayden Jones takes on the Devils’ Travis Wait, and Daniel D’Arrigo looks on, in a contest for the ball on Saturday.

Hornridge 2.0 4.0 7.2 9.6 (60) Olympic Dam 0.1 0.5 2.7 7.9 (51) Hornridge best players: A. Webster, Z. Lynch, M. McArthur, B. Martin, J. Jones.

Olympic Dam best players: I. McBey, W. Hagger, N. Howard, M. Shaw, B. Mummery.

Hornridge goal scorers: M. McArthur 3, A. Carlile 2, A. Webster, L. Munro, B. Grimston, Z. Lynch 1 goal each.

Olympic Dam goal scorers: M. Shaw, L. Hewett, I. McBey 2, B. D’Arrigo 1 goal.

PREMIERSHIP TABLE

Hornridge too good.

Jason Elliott

East Roxby’s Nick Bennie and Miners’ Fraze Howard vie for the ball as team mates Lewis Cotton, Victor Buza, Brett Chesson and Rhett Sims await the outcome.

Congratulations S.Orr for 50 games. Credit to the lads for battling for the whole game.

Cam Faulkner

Roxby Districts Hornridge East Roxby Olympic Dam

Good Fightback from OD, well done to the lads for toughing out a win.

Ashley Baxter

P 4 4 4 4

W 4 3 1 0

L 0 1 3 4

D 0 0 0 0

F 522 328 206 215

A 178 278 409 406

% Pts 293.26 16 117.99 12 50.37 4 52.96 0

TOP 10 GOAL KICKERS Name Michael McArthur Dylan Gamble Jordan Mandemaker Shannon Haynes Ashley Baxter Jared Greenbank Tyron Cribb Joe Danis Cameron Miller Todd Blacksell

Congratulations L. Godfrey & S. Orr on 50 games Ricky Prosser

Club This round Total Hornridge 3 9 Roxby Districts 3 8 Roxby Districts 4 8 Hornridge 0 8 Hornridge 0 8 Roxby Districts 0 8 Roxby Districts 0 7 East Roxby 0 6 East Roxby 1 6 Roxby Districts 3 6

FOOTBALLER OF THE

Year Results from FNFL Round 4

VOTES 3 2 1

I. McBey W. Hagger L. Hewett

C. Smedley C. Hall J. Telfer

Z. Lynch G. Walker A. Carlisle

C. Miller R. Simms T. Kirkwood

Footballer of the Year Leaderboard after Round 4 NAME

CLUB

VOTES

1

J. Telfer

Roxby Districts

6

2

C. Hall

Roxby Districts

5

3

C. Smedley

Roxby Districts

4

CURRENT LEADER

James Telfer

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Roxby Downs Area School’s women’s AFL team.

Women’s sport taking off WRITTEN BY EMMA ZIRKEL

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he women and girls of Roxby Downs are pulling on their boots and breaking new ground in previously male-dominated sports, including rugby and the Australian Football League (AFL).

A women’s side from the Olympic Dam Barbarians Rugby League Club led the way, joining the Spencer Gulf league in its inaugural year of women’s competition this year.

And a group of about 25 girls from Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) today headed to Port Augusta to play in a Secondary School Sport South Australia (SSSSA) AFL competition,

coming up against Samaritan College (Whyalla) and the Port Augusta Secondary School.

RDAS’ Ines Badman said she was enjoying playing a sport that was new to her.

“I believe girls are more encouraged these days to get involved,” she said.

OD Barbarians women’s team members McKenna FausaHapi, Nikki Watson, Hayley Hill and Whitney Maine.

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