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ABOVE: Local photographer Adrian Scroop captured this spectacular photo of Steve Ryder and his vehicle LORYDER in action on the burnout pad at the Red Dunes Raceway. Shooting at around 40 metres, Mr Scroop used a 4K camera to capture the aerial image.

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ngines roared and around 700 spectators were enthralled at the bi-annual Roxby Skids Burnout Competition on Saturday.

With 58 vehicles competing on the day, the burnouts event was classed a huge success by organisers.

Competitors competed in three classes and were judged on a point system by a panel of three expert judges.

The open class was one of the big events of the day with Neil Shultz taking first place, Jason Sweet in second place and Craig Hawke coming in third.

The open class event acted as a qualification round for the Red Centre NATS, an invite only event taking place in Alice Springs in September.

While there was a small fire in one of the vehicles on the day, event spokesperson Rory Hatch said no-one was injured

and CFS were on hand to attend the fire immediately.

Hatch thanked event sponsors Auto Pro Roxby Downs, MPS Building and Electric, Coates hire, ET Party Supplies and Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club and the volunteers involved.

30 years for ODSC Olympic Dam Sporting Club will ring in 30 years as a club this weekend - see page two for more details.

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Members of the Olympic Dam Sporting Club are preparing for the big weekend ahead when they and members of the local community will be celebrating 30 years of the club this Saturday and Sunday.

President Tyler Sims said the weekend would be a great opportunity for big personalities and big stories to come together and relive the great days of the past in a club where everyone is welcome.

Planned festivities include a barbeque at the netball on Friday night and a gazebo set up for the football match on Saturday where drinks and food will be available for visitors to the town.

On Saturday evening, celebrations will take place at the clubrooms where there will be speeches, food, auctions, merchandise and stories to share.

Mr Sims said people attending the celebrations would be welcome to bring a swag to stay for the night ready to kick on with a Sunday session the next day.

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Farina is an old railway town located 55 kilometres south of Maree where the Oodnadatta Track and Birdsville Track begin.

While today what remains of the town is ruins from its late 1800’s heyday, it houses a much loved bakery.

The bakery attracts tourists from all over Australia with its renowned baked goods.

Farina is currently undergoing a “rebirth” due to the construction of a duplicate of Patterson’s House on the original site near

the bakery.

The building will be an exact replica of the house and will act as a museum and information centre once construction has concluded.

In terms of the building, flooring support columns have recently been poured and steel flooring joists have been placed.

While works have commenced, a Farina spokesperson said the structure is not expected to be completed until the end of 2018.

“One does not simply erect a house in eight weeks,” the spokesperson said.

“Particularly when volunteer labour is used, and the structure is in a remote area.”

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“We went to the bakery and while the food were the same favourites as it had been for the last three years, the scrolls were delicious,” Ms Murray said.

“The camp ground was absolutely packed and there was a great mix of people young and old, from babies and toddlers to the older generations enjoying their caravan adventures.”

Ms Murray said that gaining permission to pass through Mulgaria Station was received by ringing a few weeks ahead of time.

“The track conditions were good,” she said.

“Nothing too difficult.”

LEFT: Steve Harding (project officer) driving the first peg at the Patterson site with Ian Riches holding the staff and well known local station owner Kevin Dawes looking on.

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ember for Giles Eddie Hughes was in Andamooka on Sunday to accept a petition containing hundreds of signatures in support of a new link road from the Borefield Road.

Proposed by the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA), the new road would provide a direct route from the Borefield Road to Andamooka, and offer a range of benefits to the town from increased traffic.

Mr Hughes accepted the petition from APOMA’s John Wilby, at a community meeting at the Andamooka hall on Sunday.

He will take the signatures to parliament to help garner support for a feasibility study into the initiative.

LEFT: APOMA’s John Wilby (left) presented the link road petition to Member for Giles Eddie Hughes on Sunday.

Crowdfunding to support Antarctica trip R oxby Downs’ eco expert Laura Trotta is tapping into an innovative form of fundraising to support her upcoming once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antarctica.

On Monday, Mrs Trotta launched a crowdfunding campaign through Pozible aimed at pulling together funding she needs to travel to Antarctica for the Homeward Bound program.

Homeward Bound is a global movement aimed at boosting numbers of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), and currently has 80 female scientists from around the world on a 12-month leadership program culminating in the Antarctica visit early next year.

The program is an incredible opportunity for Mrs Trotta, an environmental engineer, entrepreneur, and sustainable living expert, but she must raise a total of $33,000 for the trip – including around $23,000 to book a berth on the ship to Antarctica.

“Crowdfunding is basically you, on a public platform, putting up your project or initiative and seeking support or funding from people who pledge a financial amount and receive a reward in return,” she said.

“It is typically used a lot in start-

ups, where people have great ideas looking into a local sustainable but not a lot of cash, or by indefilm night in Roxby Downs and pendents like me.” has pitched a guest speaking proA range of rewards are on offer gram to Adelaide schools. for people keen to support Mrs The crowdfunding campaign is Trotta’s arctic endeavours. only open for ten days and closes “There’s some easy rewards, like on Thursday, 29 June. For more people can get a postcard from me information, visit Pozible at www. from the edge of the earth – I will pozible.com/project/climate-acpost them a postcard from Ushtion-in-antarctica uaia, Argentina, which is the southern-most city in Monitor NEW the world,” she said.

Antarctica beckons S “They could also get a L 2019 calendar of spectacular images taken by me down there (Antarctica).

“Or people could also get my online eco-living programs at a discounted rate as a thank you for Els’ passion for their support.” helping out Other opportunities are aimed at businesses N or corporates and include being a featured sponsor on Mrs Trotta’s weekly eco chat podcast, receiving naming rights on the podcast, or having Mrs Trotta as a keynote Jo’s Corner speaker at events.

She is also offering coaching and consulting packages for online businesses.

Mrs Trotta is also

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POLICE BRIEFS 22-year-old Roxby Downs male was caught drink driving on Sunday afternoon.

Police were called to the Roxby Tavern bottle shop in relation to a disturbance.

The man was ordered for failing to submit to a drug and alcohol test and will be summoned to a appear in court at a later date.

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aura Trotta will trade A u s t r a l i a’s e x t r e m e Febr u ar y he at temperatures well below f o r zero when she heads to Antarctica next year – and she can’t wait.

when my uncle went down with already begun, the Australian Antarctic with Mrs Trotta division, joining the he’s an electrical engineer,” other scientists on she fortnightly calls said. and small work, which will continue group “When he came back he in the showed lead-up to the me all his photos and bought 21-day ship voyage The Roxby Downs local back a rock and I remember me beginning next February. is sayWith the reality of soon only two South Australiansone of ing then, ‘Uncle Brian fulchoI’m sen to join 80 female to go to Antarctica one going filling her lifelong dream now scientists day, I’m starting from around the world to sink in, Mrs Trotta’s going to work down there on the one second-ever “Homeward “What environmentalist day’. thoughts have also turned to the Bound”, doesn’t financial requirements of a 12-month leadership want to go to the most the program pristine “I’m pretty excited but trip. culminating in a three-week place in the world?” also expeoverwhelmed, firstly dition to Antarctica in While the Antarctica voyage because I February/ is will leave my kids March 2018. an exciting part of the for four or five program, weeks, but also because we need Mrs Trotta says the other Homeward Bound is a global movement aiming traction is the chance to key at- to fund around $30,000 ourselves at raising work with – that’s very female scientists united awareness for the low representaoverwhelming,” she in ing a global voice to create build- said. tion of women in leadership change po- in the Mrs Trotta is looking sitions in Science, Technology biggest , today – climatethreat to humanity funding a component at crowdEngineering, Mathemati of the change. cs and required, holding a local funds “It’s not just about going Medicine (STEMM). fundto raising event, Antarctica, it’s about a and also seeking It also strives to equip collabo12-month the help of her existing supporter leadership program to rative groups of women really give base – including with the this group leadership capabilities corporate sponto influ- confidenceof women the skills and sorship. ence significant issues to raise their scientific at “It’s a great opportunit level including climate global voices collaboratively on a global change, scale sponsors to support a really y for against climate change,” deforestation, species extinction good she cause and gain brand said. and quality of life. exposure in the process, potentially “They are particularly Mrs Trotta, an environmen for largtarget- er companies tal ing women who want to show engineer, entrepreneur, sustain- generally because women are their support for environmen able living expert and regular collaborative in nature, and leadership initiatives,” tal eco women are legacy contributor on ABC 639 she builders, wom- said. says the opportunity is Radio, en care about the future, they’re a “dream typically For more information the mothers thinking come true”, as she has always about upcoming fundraising had a about what the burning desire to visit Antarctica. events, or world will for the next generation be like to enquire about opportunities to “My whole life I’ve wanted and the show your support, to go generation after email to Antarctica, I was eight that. years old lauratrotta .com or visit laura@ The leadership program Laura’s has Facebook page.

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said.

“To me I don’t look at it as voluntary work, even though that’s what we’re doing.”

Having previously worked in aged care, Mrs Scroop enjoys interacting with people of all ages, and finds the time to babysit children in the community.

“I just love the elderly, they are so full of knowledge and I also enjoy babysitting and spending time with children,” she said.

Mrs Scroop emphasised that there’s so much that can be done that doesn’t require recognition but can go a long way in helping the people of Roxby Downs and its neighbouri ng communities.

“Even if it’s just an hour of your time, it would make another person really happy and makes you feel good,” she said.

“Even if you just hang out someone’s washing or bring it and fold it up and that makes such a difference to someone who is working or has little kids.”

ational Volunteer Week (NVW), held last week, is an annual celebratio acknowle dging the generousn contribut ion of Australia ’s volunteers.

Roxby Downs’ Els Scroop is one of many local people who volunteers in varying capacities.

“Apart from bits and pieces I do here and there, the main thing I do is my photography with my husband,” she said.

“Whenever there are events on we’ll go there and hang around for the day and take photos.

“When we’re available we just get in there and do the whole day of photographing and share the photos with people who want them. ” Mrs Scroop also hosts community radio station RoxFM’s morning with Deb Price every Monday-Thshow ursday morning.

“I’ve been doing that three years now in Octoberfor about you enjoy something you but when don’t look at it as necessarily volunteerin g,” she

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First traineeship for local health focus program

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hayarna Millar has j o i n e d Ti m e f o r Wellb eing a s it ’s first-ever trainee, bringing a touch of youth to the local health partnership.

“I think it will give me a better understanding of the community and everything that happens here.”

Healthy Environs’ Director Sally Modystach said she and Time for Wellbeing Project Coordinator Angela Lafferty were very happy to have Miss Millar on board.

“We are really looking forward to supporting Shayarna in her community development training,” Mrs Modystach said.

“As a company we support the development of students through our projects. Shayarna’s traineeship will provide a great opportunity to engage with teenagers in Roxby on the Time for Wellbeing initiative.”

Miss Millar’s new role is flexible around her work, study and school commitments, and will see her helping out with predominately youth events, building relationships with people her age as well as the broader community, and learning what is available from a health services perspective in Roxby Downs, Andamooka and surrounding regions.

Mrs Lafferty said the traineeship was an important opportunity for a local young person.

“It’s about giving a student an opportunity to be involved in the community, and giving them more opportunities for

Time for Wellbeing is a collaborative partnership between BHP, Healthy Environs and the Roxby Downs Health Forum, and aims to bring local residents, workers and organisations together to promote better health and wellbeing.

Currently completing year ten at Roxby Downs Area School, Miss Millar, 15, is employed by Healthy Environs and spends a day a week in the Time for Wellbeing office in the Roxby Downs Community Hub. She is also undertaking a Certificate Three in Community Services through the local TAFE. With a strong interest in the local community, and a desire to become a police officer after school, Miss Millar says she applied for the traineeship for a number of reasons.

“It looked very interesting and was a new opportunity, and I thought nothing like this would probably come up to be able to do this again,” she said.

“When I’m older I’d like to become a police officer, so I think this (traineeship) will also help with that.

Shayarna Millar has joined the Time for Wellbeing team in a trainee role.

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he Roxby Downs Women’s Network will host an art exhibition later this year to highlight the issues and stigma surrounding mental health.

looking at what they want to Lafferty said. do in the future,” she said.

“We also hoped that this “In addition, in this com- would open up a conversation with other young peomunity there are lots of opportunities in terms of ap- ple about what Shayarna is prenticeships for boys, but doing, and that has already not as many for girls, so this happened.” also opens up an opportunity Miss Millar said she had in that way as well.” “really enjoyed” her time with Another important part of Time for Wellbeing so far, esthe role will be to engage with pecially the opportunity to get local young people. involved with an Australia’s “As an older person it can Biggest Morning Tea event be hard to go in and see what on her first day. the youth of the community “That was really fun, a lot really want, so Shayarna will of people came in and I got to help in finding that out as she meet some new people,” she is a young person herself,” Mrs said.

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Hayley Scrivens and Sian Daniel formed the idea through a conversation and asked themselves, “how can we use our collective voice to start a community conversation?”

“There are so many facets to wellbeing and health,” Ms Scrivens said.

“Mental Health affects everyone in some way.”

To be held from 29 August for six weeks, the exhibition is expected to feature a wide range of mediums and covering numerous topics.

The type of entry is open to the artist, but some suggested techniques include writing a letter to someone who may have lost their battle with mental health issues, or creating a mask to represent the façade that is often displayed for those

who want to get involved but don’t feel so creatively inclined.

The curators also expressed an interest in group contributions, with a potential even for businesses to create something to display.

“It is open to anyone and everyone, not just people who have been diagnosed, also those who suffer in silence,” Ms Daniel said.

As part of the exhibition, there will also be information on mental health services available, with the coordinators hoping that it may encourage people to start a conversation on the topic.

“The more people talk about it, the more comfortable and less isolated a person who is suffering will feel,” Ms Daniel said.

To find out more about the exhibition, including how to enter, visit the Roxby Downs Women’s Network’s Facebook page, or call Ms Scrivens on 0459 824 026.

Entry forms are also available at the Roxby Downs Community Hub and visitor information centre.

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BHP awarded for excellence WRITTEN BY EMMA ZIRKEL

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HP Olympic Dam was honoured with a slew of awards at the recent Premier’s Community Excellence Awards in Mining and Energy (PCEAME).

The PCEAME celebrate the work of local mining and energy resource companies in delivering social benefits to local, regional South Australian communities.

BHP Olympic Dam received the award for Excellence in Supporting Communities Award for the work they have done in partnership with the local Mining Minds initiative, as well as an award for Excellence in Leadership – Women in Resources (Certificate of Commendation).

BHP received the Excellence in Leadership Award for its work in increasing female representation and helping women advance in their careers, having set the aspirational target of 50/50 gender balance by 2025.

BHP’s Chad Menzies said it was fantastic to see Mining Minds recognised for excellence in supporting the local community.

“Angela and the team do an incredible job working within schools, childcare centres, kinder-

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BHP Olympic Dam Asset President Jacqui McGill (centre - with SA Premier Jay Weatherill) recently accepted awards in the Premier’s Community Excellence Awards in Mining and Energy.

garten and the wider community to positively impact educational outcomes,” he said.

“Congratulations to everyone involved.”

Mining Minds’ Angela Thompson said it was wonderful to receive recognition for the work they have done within the com-

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“The beauty of winning an inclusion award is that is what we’re essentially all about,” she said.

“We are about including people in the community from leaders, to educators and other community members, inclusion is at the heart of what we do.”

Meanwhile Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation and OZ Minerals received the award for Excellence in Social Inclusion for their mutual and participatory partnership, with both parties having an agreement on how to communicate and work together.

Eight regionally-based artists will be selected to participate in the NEBULA 2017 program, which will be tailored to the applicants’ areas of learning interest.

Acting as a reincarnation of the biennial Professional Development Road Trip from 2015, the program will include gallery visits, professional development workshops and networking opportunities.

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GUEST EDITORIAL INTERNATIONAL SCOLIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH – JUNE

The term Scoliosis originates from the early eighteenth century Latin, Greek word skolios which means curved or ‘bent’, and today is a term used to describe a common type of spinal curvature.

When scoliosis develops, the spine bends sideways and rotates along its vertical axis. Left untreated moderate to severe scoliosis can result in long-term health problems such as lung and heart damage arising from the rotational pressure of the spine and ribs, chronic back pain and physical deformity illustrated by back rib prominence, a sideways lean and uneven gait.

There are several types of scoliosis – Juvenile Scoliosis – develops before the age of ten or is apparent at birth.

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – which often develops during the period of early adolescence. The incidence of small curves is similar in both genders, however more significant curves appear more often in girls. Girls account for approximately 90 per cent of curves requiring treatment.

Scoliosis which develops due to another health issue (such as muscular conditions, spinal and brain cysts and tumors).

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – as the name suggests is really of unknown origin. Some research indicates genetic or heredity factors, however, it can also arise from no known cause. It most often appears during a child’s major growth spurt and can easily be missed until the curve is significant.

Myths - Scoliosis is not a postural problem – sitting up straight will not make a difference. In fact, an inability to sit straight may be an early indication.

- It does not develop due to carrying heavy items such as school bags.

- You cannot make it ‘go away’ with

physiotherapy or postural practice.

The outward signs of scoliosis These depend significantly on where the main curve in the spine is located but there are a few indicators which are common to all forms of scoliosis: - Head not centred over the body - Uneven shoulder blades - one blade may be more prominent than the other.

- One hip sits higher than the other when standing.

- One arm swinging more prominently when walking – this is a counterbalance action as the body shifts away from a centre of balance.

The forward bend or Adams test can quite clearly indicate a need to have a spine curve assessed by a doctor. In this test which can be done at home, the child bends forward as if touching the toes. This gives a very clear view of the alignment of the spine, but even more obvious, in a child with scoliosis, you will see a rib prominence on one side of the spine. In scoliosis not only does the spine shift sideways but it also rotates, moving the rib cage to one side. As the spine rotates with scoliosis, the ribs move sideways and upwards. If you find any of these physical symptoms in your child you should see your local doctor to arrange a spinal xray.

The xray will confirm whether a scoliotic curve is indicated and also the degree of the curvature.

Spinal curves are defined as scoliosis from approximately an 11 degree curve.

Such small curves are often watched and monitored especially through a child’s growth phase. Moderate to significant curves can range up to 50 degrees, whilst anything over 50 degrees is considered a severe curve.

Treatments for scoliosis differ according to the significance of the curve and also the age of the child. Treatments range from the watch and wait, to bracing to surgical intervention. The more significant the curve, the younger the age of diagnosis, the more likely the spinal curve will progress as the child grows. A curve of 30-

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60 degrees in a 10-12 year old has a 90 per cent chance of progressing and active treatment being required. This is because the curve often progresses most during a significant growth phase and at age ten to 2 the child is yet to reach their most rapid growth phase.

In Australia, approximately two to five children per 1000 are diagnosed with scoliosis each year, and of these approximately one in every 1000 will progress to the point of requiring surgery.

For more information visit www.scoliosis-australia.org or www.raisingchildren. net.au/articles/scoliosis.html If you suspect a spinal curve, see your local GP and request a spine xray.

Little Lizards The Monitor wishes a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this month’s Little Lizard, Harlow Shields.

Harlow Kate, happy first birthday, love Mum and Dad.

Community Calendar JUNE 25 - Roxby Downs Motocross Club ‘Come & Try Day’, free ride, free BBQ from 11am.

JULY 15- RoxbyVision song contest, 6-9pm, Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre.

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The Community Calendar is restricted to the basic details of an event (what, where, when).

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Swimming age champions celebrated A ge champions from Roxby Downs Area School’s term one swimming carnival were acknowledged at a recent school assembly.

The winners, determined by best timed performances, were:

Seven/eight year old champions: Hunter Morgante (male), Madelin Kroon (female).

Nine year old champions: Logan Smith, Indiana Bowden Ten year old champions: Bailey Anderson, Ainsley Steer 11/12 year old champions: Ben Hewett, Dominica Camp-

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LEFT: Seven to eight year old age group swimming champion, Madelin.

BELOW: Swimming age group champions Indiana (nine year old age group) and Hunter (seven to eight year olds).

Olivia and Gus working on fractions.

RDAS chooses maths

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eaching and learning maths at Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) has been boosted with the arrival of free resources thanks to the CHOOSEMATHS initiative.

The school is very grateful for ICE-EM Mathematics textbooks for years five to ten which will be a great addition to the program, and are worth more than $20,000.

Belinda Ramsey, Results Plus Coordinator and Maths Teacher at RDAS, thanked the school’s “amazing school services officers (SSOs)” who graciously covered, barcoded and entered 621 books into the library database for staff and students to access. “(This was) a mammoth task , which students ,

teachers, SSOs and parents greatly appreciate!” she said.

Nadia Abdelal, from the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI), has this term joined the school as the new Outreach Officer for the region, and will work with a range of staff from junior primary, primary, middle school and senior secondary.

As a maths teacher herself, Nadia is aware of challenges, complexities and successes that teachers experience in our classroom on a daily basis, and she will support teachers with a range of professional learning sessions sharing latest research, offering to model a lesson in teacher’s classrooms, one-onone numeracy discussions about resources, data,

growth mindsets (in line with school values of persistence, responsibility and respect), problem solving strategies and activities and engagement.

Nadia recently spent two lessons in a year seven maths class working through a fractions problem-solving task called Bryony’s triangle.

This task required students to share their knowledge of fractions, listen to and follow a set of instructions, persist, problem solve and justify their thinking.

The students folded their paper to create a flower – they then had to respond to the question “what fraction of the square is the small triangle?”

More information on the task and a video of instructions explaining how to

make the triangle and the steps needed to solve the problem can be found on the ‘Nrich’ maths website www.nrich.maths.org/7392 Students were also asked prompting questions such as: “How might you use the folds of your flower to help?”

“What fractions of the piece of paper can you see using the folds?”

“How could you split the paper in half using the fold lines? A quarter ...?”

The solution can be found here www.nrich. maths.org/7392/solution.

Year two’s have a ball at sleepover

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n Friday 19 May, year two students from Miss Grillo, Miss Dyson, Miss Thiele/Miss Bowley and Miss Richter’s classes participated in a shared dinner, disco, cooperative games and a sleepover at the school hall.

LIVING WITH PETS VISITS: Last Thursday Roxby Downs Area School students from reception to year four attended a “Living Safely with Pets” session.

The 20 minute interactive session allowed children to direct their questions to the representing spokesperson from the Dog and Cat Management Board throughout.

“The children immensely enjoyed this and it was a fun time for all involved,” a spokesperson said.

“We had a shared tea,” student Anna said.

“There were sausages and wraps, fruit kebabs, sausage rolls and pizza. For desert we had icecream.

“After dinner we had a disco and danced and then we watched a movie. I had so much fun playing games”.

Year two students enjoying a game of ‘under and over’ on the admin lawn at their recent sleepover.

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his term Roxby Downs Area School’s year nine students have been focusing on multicultural cooking.

They started by researching the migration patterns that have influenced Australian cuisine over time, and each week have been learning about different cultures and food techniques that have helped shape the multicultural food Australians are lucky enough to have access to today.

Last month, Penny Knott from the Roxby Downs Foodies came in and spent the day with the year nines to teach them about traditional Chinese cooking.

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Throughout the lesson, students were given the challenge of using chopsticks for the first time, and having to use chopstick to grab marshmallows and M&M’s from the bowl before being allowed to eat them.

Ella said that she appreciated having someone new the kitchen to learn from, and loved the flavour of the fresh vegetables and noddles in the soup, while Zachary commented that it was fun learning from a person within the community.

The students were very appreciative of Penny volunteering her time to spend the day with them.

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Drieka and Layla Coombes at the Wall E movie screening.

News and information Monday - Friday

Annabelle Kruger, Zachary Sikora and John Duke at the Wall E screening on Saturday night.

9am & 5pm The Job Board 6am & 1pm The VIBE Community Board

Saturday & Sunday 10am The VIBE Community Board

Live shows to tune into Streaming live at www.roxfm.com.au National News Monday to Friday 7am-8am-9am-10am, Midday, 1pm, 4pm, 5pm SA news Monday to Friday at 7.30am, 8.30am, 9.30, 12.30pm

Martin Woodward played at ‘Tastes and Sounds’ on Sunday.

Tayla Emery, Grace Winterfield and Ali Emery enjoyed Arid Recovery’s open-air movie on Saturday night.

Monday 7:30-8:30am The Morning Show with Deb & Els 4-5pm A to Z with Az Tuesday 7:30-8:30am The Morning Show with Deb & Els 9am - 4pm Two Up Tuesday - a double play of your favourite artist Wednesday 7:30-8:30am The Morning Show with Deb & Els 9am-4pm Triple Play Wednesday, a triple play of your favourite artist 10-11am The Education Hour with Hayley & Ruby 4-8pm American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest 8pm Ozzy Under Show

Beth Elliott, Laura Trotta, Elke Parks and Ali Knights.

Thursday 7:30-8:30am The Morning Show with Deb & Els 9-10am The News Stand with Amanda & Emma 10am-12pm Cruisin’ with Roscoe 5.30-7pm The Scoreboard with Benny & Woodsy Friday 7:30-8:30am The Morning Show with Deb & Els 1-2pm The Vibe with Sasha, Annii, Ines & Damo 5-7pm R’n’B with TNT 7-9pm Friday Night Drinks with Tommy Saturday 8-9am 10-11am 11-12noon 12 noon Sunday 12-4pm 4pm

Lena Barrett caught up with Cooper, Jenna and Matilda Schipper at ‘Tastes and Sounds’ on Sunday.

The Rock with Liz Mosaic Moments (Monthly) In the Man Cave with Ya Mates Live coverage of Far North Football League games American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest Ozzy Under Show Ellen and Adrian Wild enjoyed the sunshine at ‘Tastes and Sounds’ on Sunday afternoon.

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Vocalist Sam Corneliusen on Sunday.

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Anna and Veya McKenna chatted with Graeme Edmonds at market day on Saturday.

Melissa Mulders and Sarah Tutthill at the My Little Closet stall at Saturday’s market day.

Ben Mummery and Tyler Sims were busy making fairy floss for OD Sporting Club at market day.

Emy Nicholson, Sarah Cordy and Wilbur Nicholson caught up at market day.

Ex-Roxby Downs residents Stuart, Ace, Naomi, Alysha and Laura Johnson visited on the weekend.

Ellie Reschke, Zephyr Thomson and Katherine Tuft at the Arid Recovery stall at market day.

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Sweet Aian, Jarizh Villaneuva and Leon Bvie enjoyed the fairy floss at market day.

Tam and Aaron Elmore at market day on Saturday.

Sam Carling, Leanne Stuckey and Hayli Ruediger at market day.

Jesse Jones, Claire Barber and Elisheba Radke at market day.

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Song contest wants your Go booze-free entries! for a month D

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ry July is a fundraiser that challenges you to go booze-free for a month to support adults living with cancer. It helps you get healthy and clear your head while also raising funds for an important cause.

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he Roxby Downs Multicultural Forum is looking for entries in its first ‘Roxby Vision’ song contest next month.

Saturday 24th June, 6pm - 9pm Community Youth Centre For students in grade 7 - 12 $10 entry fee (includes food and a drink) • Giant Games • Air Hockey • Pool Table • Console Games • Tacos • Quesadilla • Limbo • Music • Churros • And lots of fun!

During July, The Monitor will be following a number of local participants, going Dry in July, watch this space for more information.

If you’d like to join the Roxby Downs Dry July team ‘Roxby Sober Mates’, please email Sasha, Sasha.Yantewo@ roxbycouncil.com.au

Roxby Vision is a copycat event of the popular ‘Eurovision’ song contest, broadcast around the world, and our local version will be held in Roxby Downs on Saturday 15 July.

With Roxby Downs being home to more than 30 nationalities, this song contest is sure to bring some healthy country competition out of the woodwork.

Each participating country will submit a song to be performed on the evening and the audience will vote using a scorecard on their favourite performance and country.

The multicultural forum is looking for entries into the Roxby Vision song contest and there are great prizes to be won! You can sing as a band, duo, solo, with a backing track, or in a different language, and it’s open to all ages. Australians can enter too, we need representation Roxby!

To register your entry into the song contest, grab an entry form from the Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre, visitor information centre or contact Sasha via email Sasha.Yantewo@roxbycouncil.com.au.

Entries close at 5pm on Friday 7 July. If you are keen to be part of the audience, buy your tickets from the visitor information centre for only $5 per person or a family pass (two adults + two kids) for $15.

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

ROXBY SATURDAY 15th July 6pm to 9pm

BELOW: The upcoming Roxby Vision contest promises to be an exciting night of musical performances.

Community Youth Centre Enter the RoxbyVision song contest for fun and prizes!

Battle of Countries including Australia in song!

The audience will vote on the best performance.

Open to all ages, groups, bands and languages.

Register your act prior to the night, forms available at the Community Youth Centre, Visitor Info Centre and via email sasha.yantewo@roxbycouncil.com.au Submit forms by 7th July.

Come and be a part of the fun and action, $5 per person or Family pass $15 (2 adults, 2 kids), nibbles available for purchase.

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.

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

BUSINESS FORUM

Sandy Sumsion 0400 366 619 Tuesday, July 11 @ 6.15pm Community Youth Centre

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Vicki Mason 0418 526 608 Thursday, July 13 @ 5.30pm

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ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Giles 0448 168 167 Thursday, July 6 @ 4.30pm 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, August 5 @ 1pm, Roxby Downs Club

MULTICULTURAL FORUM

Theresa Bunyon 0413 609 102 Wednesday, June 21 @ 5.30pm Community Youth Centre

SPORT & REC FORUM Mel O’Donnell 0412 019 841 Tuesday, June 27 @ 6.30pm Library Meeting Space

FAMILY FORUM

SASHA YANTEWO 0428 727 583 Thursday, July 6 @ 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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Roxby Council The next ordinary meeting of Roxby Council is Wednesday, June 28 2017 at 4pm in the Council Boardroom.

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local contractors

oxby Council is proud to be utilising local services for the Richardson Place refurbishments set to be carried out over the next four to six weeks.

The first works to be undertaken are the revamp/facelift of the toilet

block in the centre of Richardson Place, with MPS Building and Electrical contracted to complete the work.

In the next few weeks we will publish more local works being completed by local contractors as they begin each project.

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id you know that there are opportunities to recycle ten cent ref undable beverage containers in Richardson Place?

Roxby Council received funding from Keep Australia Beautiful to install three beverage container recycling bins in the main street of Roxby Downs in January 2015.

The bins focus on the recycling of ten cent refundable beverage containers including bottles, cans and milk cartons in an attempt to divert waste from landfill.

The yellow beverage container recycling bins are clearly marked for recycling, with signage on each side of the bin indicating the waste stream intended for disposal. The

bins also feature special cut-out holes for different beverage container types to discourage contamination.

Each bin has a KESAB sticker on it, with images of the ten cent refundable products accepted for recycling clearly shown. Please keep in mind that coffee cups and other recyclable items are also not accepted in the ten cent refundable recycling bin and need to placed in the closest appropriate bin.

Despite these features, the beverage container recycling bins are often highly contaminated, with up to 70 per cent of the contents is non-recyclable general waste.

This is extremely disappointing, as the beverage container recycling

bins are located next to a general waste bin.

Recycling of bottles, cans and milk cartons is a simple step to reduce waste sent to landfill. The recycling of one aluminium can save enough energy to power a TV for three hours!

The revenue raised from the beverage container recycling bins in Richardson Place will be put back into the Roxby Downs community through a community grants program aimed at minimising waste.

If you’re not sure whether your drink container is refundable, check the label for the wording ‘ten cent refundable at collection depots when sold in SA’.

(during school terms)

For more details or for bookings please contact Beck Cooke on 8671 0500 or Rebecca.cooke@roxbylink.com.au

Roxbylink play café

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t the Dunes Café there is a separate play café with play equipment for children, providing a great family environment where you can sit and enjoy not only the best coffee, but also milkshakes, thick shakes, iced drinks, soft drinks, and juices.

Feast your eyes upon the cakes, slices, cupcakes and cookies on offer in the front fridge, perfect to accompany your morning and afternoon coffee.

For more information or to see the menu visit www.roxbydowns.sa.gov.au/dunescafe

Water, power meter readings next week

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This workshop will include: Purpose of Taping Allergies Removing tape Bracing options

uarterly water and electricity readings will be conducted from Tuesday 27 June, and will last for approximately a week.

+ Anatomy, Common injuries and causes and taping techniques for the Achilles, Elbow, Knee & Shoulder.

Please ensure that you provide safe access to the meters on your property for this.

Should you require information about your street, please ring the Council on 8671 0010.

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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

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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 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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Monitor CHURCH NOTICES 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 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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DUBLIN-GERRY’S Meats. $100 pack- $20 lamb roast, 2kg chicken, 1kg pork chops, 1kg lamb chops, 1kg beef sausages, 1kg beef mince, 1kg BBQ steak, 1kg PKT of bacon and 10 patties. Ph: 8529 2229.

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Is someone you know celebrating a birthday or anniversary, engagement or wedding?

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.

Email: editor@themonitor.com.au

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Post Ofce & Motel Behind the Famous Bottle House Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment

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Free E-waste Recycling For householders and small business Accepted • Televisions and computer monitors • Computer equipment - desktops, laptops, tablets, notebooks, printers, scanners, computer peripherals and parts, cords and cables Not Accepted • DVD players, video recorders, radios/stereos, game consoles, appliances/microwaves, power tools, mobile phones All items will be recycled. Nothing will be resold.

Over 90% of material recovered.

Drop off location Roxby Downs - BSH Waste Solutions, 12 Gosse St, Roxby Downs Dates • Monday and Tuesday 19th & 20th June • Monday and Tuesday 26th & 27th June • Monday and Tuesday 3rd & 4th July • Monday and Tuesday 10th & 11th July 1300 439 279 - www.dropzone.org.au

Our Mining Services operations provide a wide range of trade & civil services to the mining, oil, gas and defence industries. We have been involved in the Olympic Dam site since its inception in 1986.

We are seeking supervisors, electricians & IT Operators to join our busy team.

The successful candidates must have previous underground experience within the last 6 months & hold a current driver’s licence. It would be highly regarded if the candidates for supervisor & electrician also held their underground driving competency & IT loader competency.

The role will be a casual position to cover ongoing works both on the surface & underground. A mandatory pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, is required upon acceptance of the position.

Cowell Electric strives to be an employer of choice and offers an attractive remuneration, inclusive of varied allowances.

To apply, please send a current resume & cover letter to emcfarlane@cowellelectric.com.au or drop a copy in to 42C Charlton Road, Olympic Dam. Applications close: July 15th 2017

Mental Health Clinician

Are you interested in photography? Do you like getting out and about in the community, attending events and interacting with people? Are you looking to build a portfolio of images across news, sport and community styles?

An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated health professional to join our team to deliver much needed psychological services in Roxby Downs.

The Monitor seeks people to join our casual WEEKEND PHOTOGRAPHER roster!

We offer great remuneration, support and the opportunity to see your work published both in our weekly newspaper and online.

Applications to Managing Editor, Amanda Hudson editor@themonitor.com.au Enquiries during business hours to 8671 2683 or via email as above.

Restaurant Manager A leading restaurant in Australian outback in South Australia are looking for a full time Restaurant Manager with skills to manage and run its restaurant: What we are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person?

In this role you will be: • Managing daily operation in the restaurant to its premium level.

• Maintain high levels of customer service to exceed guests needs • Driving sales and profitability of the restaurant • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills • Manage the team in all aspects of the daily operation and hands-on with hiring, training, and plan roster of restaurant staff • Great with financial side, and strong analytical skills Skills and Experience: • Experience in the related field • Ability to work with diverse team • Excellent work ethic and drive to succeed If you feel your qualifications meet our expectations please send through your resume to ??

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Positions Vacant - UNDERGROUND CREW Olympic Dam, SA -Casual

Weekend Photographer

You must be available to work weekends (Friday nights, Saturday and Sundays), have a flair for all types of photography and be able to accurately caption photos.

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In this role, you will: • contribute to the delivery of focused psychological strategies and evidence based therapeutic interventions through the application of your qualifications and experience • deliver a co-operative, multi-disciplinary model of care for our communities and work closely with your colleagues and our service partners to maximise opportunities to identify innovative, co-ordinated solutions for clients • work autonomously but will be included within a larger team Eligible candidates may qualify for assistance through the Rural Health Professionals Program to assist with; • Rental assistance and/or housing assistance for up to 3 months following relocation • Removal and relocation costs • Visa and migration costs • Professional development costs • Financial support for accreditation and registration process • Fuel costs for outreach services • Orientation into workplace and the community Employment conditions include; • opportunity to be a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team • 5 weeks annual leave (part time pro-rata) • Salary Packaging to eligible employees Qualifications: • The role is applicable to suitably experienced and qualified Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists trained in mental health, or Mental Health Nurses.

• You will have a recognised qualification in psychology, mental health nursing, social work, with eligibility for current registration with AHPRA and/or membership/eligibility for membership of professional association as well as a demonstrated knowledge and clinical experience in mental health.

• A demonstrated level of skill and experience with working with children, adolescents and adults is desirable, however not necessary.

• Most importantly, you will be a passionate, dedicated and driven practitioner.

• Valid Driver’s Licence We are committed to a supportive and engaged team culture and respect the skills and experience of our workforce. If you want to be part of a workforce who are proud of the work that they do, the company they work for, and the difference they make, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your career by providing us with details of your background, experience and qualifications which would, in your opinion, contribute to your success in this position.

To apply for this role, email current CV and a cover letter to: hr@cobh.org.au by the 30th of June 2017.

Visit our website www.cobh.com.au for more information on us and our services.

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Around the grounds Tino Mtendeudzi races Kody Fitts to the ball in undernine soccer on Sunday.

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The management will be by either tasks undertaken by the Contractor, Instigating works using OCA approved contractors or by reporting issues direct to the OCA.

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Hornridge takes the win FEATURE MATCH C grade Hornridge Pink vs Olympic Dam Yellow

WRITTEN BY EMMA ZIRKEL

T

he sense of competition was palpable when Hornridge Pink and Olympic Dam Yellow took to the court in their C grade Roxby Downs Netball Association clash.

From the moment the first whistle blew in Friday night’s game, it was evident both teams were hungry for the win.

Having previously faced off in closely contested matches, the game was anyone’s for the taking.

OD started strongly with goal shooter Kate McDonald sinking her first goal right off the bat. However, Hornridge stuck tight, not allowing the Devils any room for error.

The two teams moved swiftly across the court, going goal for goal the entire quarter with Hornridge

holding a one-goal lead, eight to seven, heading into the first break.

This scoreline was an indicator that the match would be closely fought, and that the winner of this nail biter would look likely to remain uncertain until the final minutes of the game.

Going into the second quarter with a slim lead, Hornridge had the confidence to dominate in this quarter, taking the court with renewed fervour.

Hornridge centre Amanda Nelson wove effortlessly through the game play, making herself available at both ends of the court.

Ruby Nottle (WA) and Bianca Lamb (WD) also provided constant support to Hornridge’s defence and attack sides, with Lamb feeding the ball well to Hornridge shooting duo Renee Anderson (GA) and Emma Baker (GS).

Hornridge maintained their onegoal lead by half time, but in the third quarter OD jumped at the opportunity to make up for lost time.

A change in their line-up helped give OD an edge, and saw them approach the game with a different

Teagan Mudge (GK) goes in to defend as Emma Baker (GS) sets up to shoot.

plan of attack in the hope it would pay off this quarter.

Bev Vandeleur swapped goal keeper for goal shooter and held well in the position, prepared for the ball when it made its way down to OD’s end and was able to shoot some spectacular goals.

Teagan Mudge who played a fast, strong game in centre for the first half, was not given much of a break in goal keeper.

Mudge was put through her paces and was able to help the team turn the ball over occasionally, but the Hornridge shooters barely missed a goal and extended their lead to three points at three quarter time.

OD put up a good fight in the final quarter but Hornridge was able to maintain their three point lead.

While Anna McKenna (GA) effortlessly worked her way into the goal circle for OD, the Hornridge defence was too tight and picked up rebounds when the occasional one would occur.

Despite OD putting up a good fight Hornridge came out victors in the closely contested battle with a full time score of 43-40.

OD’s Anna McKenna takes a hold of the ball under pressure from Hornridge player Kira Weaver.

Chrislene Swart (GD) flicks the ball out of Emma Baker’s (GS) grasp in Friday night’s C grade match.

Sarah Edwards claims the ball from East Roxby’s Melissa Mulders (GA), while Dearne Masson and Anneka Farnham look on.

Hornridge’s Madison Evans takes control of the ball ahead of Cerys Kirkwood in their A grade match on Friday.

Jasmine Tovakuta searches for a lead in the Friday night East Roxby vs Hornridge A grade clash.

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Roxby Downs Netball Association Friday, June 16 & Saturday, June 17, 2017 A GRADE Roxby Miners 68 def Olympic Dam 42 Hornridge 36 def East Roxby 31 B GRADE East Roxby 44 def Hornridge 32 Roxby Miners 42 def Olympic Dam 41 C GRADE Hornridge Pink 43 def OD Yellow 40 East Roxby 37 def Roxby Miners 28 Hornridge Green 42 def OD Green 41 D GRADE Hornridge 38 def East Roxby 22 Olympic Dam 55 def Roxby Miners 41

PREMIERSHIP TABLE TEAM A GRADE Roxby Miners Olympic Dam Hornridge East Roxby B GRADE Roxby Miners East Roxby Olympic Dam Hornridge C GRADE Olympic Dam Green Hornridge Green Olympic Dam Yellow Hornridge Pink Roxby Miners East Roxby D GRADE Hornridge Olympic Dam Roxby Miners East Roxby

Congratulations to Hornridge A grade player Dearne Masson, who is the club’s first player to notch up 100 games and reached the milestone last week.

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F

A

Pts

%

8 8 0 0 535 8 3 5 0 313 8 4 4 0 311 8 1 7 0 200

306 324 327 402

16 6 6 2

174.84 96.6 95.11 (Adj) 49.75

8 8 8 8

7 3 4 2

1 5 4 6

0 0 0 0

327 273 258 314

231 321 206 414

14 6 4 4

141.56 85.05 125.24 (Adj) 75.85

8 8 8 8 8 8

7 5 3 3 4 2

1 3 5 5 4 6

0 0 0 0 0 0

354 312 297 281 255 210

205 312 314 303 307 268

14 10 6 6 6 2

172.68 100 94.59 92.74 83.06 (Adj) 78.36 (Adj)

8 8 8 8

7 3 3 2

1 0 346 183 4 1 271 338 5 0 293 320 5 1 235 304

14 7 6 3

189.07 80.18 91.56 77.3 (Adj)

Adjusted Senior Ladders as of 17 June 2017.

Penalty loss of points applied for by-law infringements.

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Win cements Miners on top

R

oxby Districts Sporting Club (Miners) cemented its place atop the Far North Football League ladder with a win over the Olympic Dam Sporting Club (Devils) on Saturday.

With a number of key Miners players away, this was probably the Devils’ best chance against the Miners and they looked lively at the start.

However, the Miners kicked into gear and another win never really looked to be in question, taking the

match 17.11 (113) to 4.1 (25).

Although disappointed, the Devils would take some comfort in the fact that they held the Miners to a slightly lesser score than the last time they met, when a 27-goal victory went the way of the red and white.

Best for Olympic Dam were Michael Shaw, Ian McBey, Dion McKenna, Tim Corneliusen and Lachlan Hewett, while the Miners were well served

by Jared Greenbank, Ben Scott, Lucas Marks, Craig Smedley and Jordan Mandemaker.

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Far North Football League ROUND 7 Saturday, June 17, 2017

The Devils’ William Hagger chases Jordan Mandemaker (Miners), as Jake Ford looks on.

A GRADE

Great win for the boys, fought out a tough win.

Ashley Baxter

Roxby Districts 2.3 5.7 10.9 17.11 (113) Olympic Dam 0.1 1.1 2.1 4.1 (25) Roxby Districts best players: J. Greenbank, B. Scott, L. Marks, C. Smedley, J. Mandemaker.

Olympic Dam best players: M. Shaw, I. McBey, D. McKenna, T. Corneliusen, L. Hewett.

Roxby Districts goal scorers: T. Blacksell 4, J. Ford, C. Davies, L. Marks, T. Cribb, B. Scott 2, J. Greenbank, J. Mandemaker, V. Buza 1 goal each.

Olympic Dam goal scorers: J. W van Kruyssen, J. Eldridge, L. Hewett, T. Fantinel 1 goal each.

Another close game and fitness cost us again.

Cam Faulkner

Tyron Cribb (Miners) gets a kick away ahead of Devils’ Tyson Hornhardt.

Hornridge outruns Roos in close game

T

he second FNFL match for the day was a much closer affair between Hornridge Sporting Club (Magpies) and East Roxby Football Club (Roos).

There wasn’t much in the scores for the first half of the match, with the Roos taking a narrow five-point lead into the long break at half time, and looking promising.

However, the second half was all

about Hornridge, who over-ran a tiring Roos’ side and wore them down for a 22-point win, 13.10 (88) to 10.6 (66).

Ash Baxter went on a goal-kicking spree to notch up six for the match and be his side’s best on ground – Hornridge’s other best players were Michael McArthur, Anthony Carlile, Ashley Webster and Coby Seery.

East Roxby’s best were Rhett Sims, Kirk Kirvan, Clayton Millard, Cameron Miller and Lewis Cotton.

Disappointing effort, Roxby too good.

Jason Elliott

Hornridge 3.0 5.3 9.5 13.10 (88) East Roxby 3.1 6.2 8.5 10.6 (66) Hornridge best players: A. Baxter, M. McArthur, A. Carlile, A. Webster, C. Seery.

East Roxby best players: R. Simms, K. Kirvan, C. Millard, C. Miller, L. Cotton.

Hornridge goal scorers: A. Baxter 6, A. Carlile 4, B. Grimston, M. McArthur, C. Lynch 1 goal each.

East Roxby goal scorers: D. Feeley 3, R. Simms, N. Hill 2, T. Clancy, C. Miller, M. Glacken 1 goal each.

Thanks to the supporters and those who put their hands up to umpire. Good effort by the lads.

Ricky Prosser

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CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE “The superpit is right in the centre of town, but we also service about 40 to 50 mine sites around the area,” he said.

“It is a good place to live, people tend to move here for a year or two and stay for ten or 20.”

Worthington hoped players from regional areas such as Roxby Downs would be attracted by the lure of mining work.

“It is quite busy here at the moment, they are always looking for people in trades like mechanics, electricians, boiler makers and welders, as well as other professional roles in mining,” he said.

Five clubs currently compete in the Goldfields league across A, reserves

and colts (under-19) grades.

“It’s a strong competition,” Worthington said.

“Because there’s only five teams it’s very competitive and you get to know everyone quite well as you play them four times through the season.

“The clubs tend to have ex-Western Australian AFL players as well as some very good country players.”

Worthington described the KCFC as a “good family club”.

“It is a good club, I still play and my children love going for a run around.

“So they (potential players) could also bring their families and children over as well.”

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D 0 0 0 0

F 958 516 399 325

A 246 550 639 763

% Pts 389.43 28 93.82 20 62.44 4 42.60 4

TOP 11 GOAL KICKERS

JOBS IN MINING INDUSTRY ON OFFER

Name Todd Blacksell Ashley Baxter Michael McArthur Ben Scott Dylan Gamble Tyron Cribb Shannon Haynes Jordan Mandemaker Anthony Carlile Ricky Prosser Jared Greenbank

Local Goldfields football club seeking some genuine A grade players to join them prior to June 30 cut-off this season.

Many job opportunities exist for mining and trades professionals within our community.

If you feel you could be a valuable asset to our team and are interested in relocating to Australia's famous Golden Mile, please contact Michael ASAP on 0456 628 352.

Hornridge’s Cameron Packard pushes Matt Glacken (East Roxby) off the ball, as Coby Seery (Hornridge) looks on.

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Club This round Total Roxby Districts 4 16 Hornridge 6 15 Hornridge 1 14 Roxby Districts 2 14 Roxby Districts 0 11 Roxby Districts 2 11 Hornridge 0 10 Roxby Districts 1 10 Hornridge 4 9 Roxby Districts 0 9 Roxby Districts 1 9

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t’s billed as “Australia’s Greatest Desert Race” and a number of local riders were certainly tested at the recent Finke Desert Race.

Ty kirkwood finishes a day’s racing.

BELOW LEFT: Tim Dixon signing in at FINKE. BELOW RIGHT: Sean caputo with 2016 FINKE winner Toby Price.

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killer, but day two was better … and I was only 24 seconds slower then day one.

“It’s well worth all the money and an experience I’ll never forget.”

Meanwhile Ty Kirkwood returned to Finke after last racing it in 2015. “(I was) happy to get there and back after a decent fall early on Sunday racing to Finke,” he said.

“I found it a bit rougher than 2015. Sore … but worth it for the spike.”

Tim Dixon, competing in class eight, finished 444 overall on his KTM 450 EXC motorbike.

“Went up and achieved what I planned to do, get my dog spike.

Look forward to doing it again a year or two,” he said.

And Damien Flavel, who first contested Finke in 2012, returned to the race and was pleased to finish.

“Got there and back! A small crash the first day ended in a sore right hand, but managed to nurse it through to the finish,” he said.

“It was worth the pain, but could not have got it done without my family’s love and support, and good crew along the way.”

Flavel also thanked his supporters on his fuel stops - Ben Cooke, Rob Trice, YJ Walker and Kevvy Thomas, and Derek Alves, Daniel Cummings and “Rugga”.

Held over the June long weekend, Finke is a two-day race for bikes, cars, buggies and quads through the desert from Alice Sprints to Aputula in the Northern Territory.

Known as one of the most difficult off-road courses in one of the world’s most remote places, the race is punishing on the bodies of the riders and drivers who attempt it.

Despite a tyre issue, Brendan Lehmann managed to finish 50th in his class and 152 overall.

“I didn’t have the best run down with a tyre that cost me a fair bit of time,” he said.

“I had to whack a new tube into my rear which got me to Finke!

“I’m really happy with my results, to come home 50th in my class and 152 outright.”

Also competing in class five, Sean Caputo finished 369th despite describing the experience as “pure punishment on the body”.

“Well worth it all that’s for sure!” he said. “(I) came off day one and hit a tree and had to ride with a flat for 200km which was a time

How they finished – Finke 2017

Name

Position Class

Bike

Day 1

Day 2

Overall

Brendon Lehmann

152

5

Husqvarna FE 450 03:30:46.0 03:05:24.6 03:36:10.6

Luke Baker

303

5

Honda CRF450R

03:31:47.3 03:51:10.3 07:22:57.6

Ty Kirkwood

336

5

Honda CRF450R

03:56:29.1 03:39:01.9 07:35:31.1

Sean Caputo

369

5

Honda CRF450

03:52:04.6 03:52:51.2 07:44:55.8

Tim Dixon

444

8

KTM 450 EXC

04:10:11.1 04:13:59.6 08:24:10.7

Damien Flavel

447

7

KTM 450-SXF

04:18:43.3 04:11:39.5 08:30:22.9

WA side seeks footy players … from Roxby A Western Australian football club has taken the unusual step of broadening its search for new players nation-wide, targeting mining towns including Roxby Downs.

In an advertisement placed in The Monitor this week, the Kalgoorlie City Football Club (KCFC) is calling for “genuine A grade players” to join it in the Goldfields Football

League.

KCFC league coach Michael Worthington said the club was also advertising in mining areas including Tasmania and Victoria and hoped the lure of mining-related work would attract some new talent to his side.

“The other clubs have recruited quite well and we’ve lost a couple of games lately,” he said.

“The side that we played against last week-

end was quite fast, and we thought we might as well have a look around to see who might be interested (in joining us).

“The season runs through until September but we only have a couple of weeks to get in before the 30 June cut-off for new players to be registered.”

Worthington said his side was in particular need of a ruckman, but “all key position players are always handy”.

“We’ve had a bit of interest so far and we’ll get together a committee next week to go through them,” he said.

Kalgoorlie is located in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia and is located 595km north-east of Perth.

Worthington described it as a “pretty good” place to live, with KGM’s superpit mine right on the town’s doorstep.

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