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Volume 4, Thursday 17th April, 2008
MONITOR MONITOR FOR SALE? SELLOUT EXPOSED Last week rumours started to circulate that the Monitor Newspaper was to be sold. Like most rumours it is a comment taken out of context and I am sure designed to create the most mischief possible. So what are the real facts? Residents will remember that in October 2007 management of the Monitor Newspaper passed to a Th e board of Management The Monitor Community Community Board (The newspaper is negotiating to as sella not the Monitor Incorporated) acting 5-year old Roxby Downs newspaper for profit Incorporated Body. established as a community asset. One of the first duties undertaken byAs theearly new as Management Board was its second meeting in February self-nominated board to organisethe a complete review of the members beganand talking in operations confidence papers current future about selling theReviews newspaper. and potential. are not new its Monitor. third meeting the to Atthe The last last month one was board agreed to negotiate with a private conducted by a highly regarded newspaper company. regional and John The dealpublisher would see an endeditor, to the “comPick of ownership” the River News Waikerie, munity status in under which at which time the was awarded the newspaper waspaper established in 2003 as part of responses to the a number of big ticks forcommunity its early consultation successes. and resulting Community Plan which the the community Now, in said 2008, time iswanted right its newspaper. forown a complete review, one which is The Monitor’s Managing Editor, Les even more has critical than previous Rochester made thethe decision to review.the Not only will paper face expose proposed salethe in the interests thethe challenges growing community rapidly to of newspaperofremaining meet the demands that will come with based. (see editorial). says it can remain viablebut anditprofi theHeimpending expansion willtable rununprecedented more efficiently. competition also ifface e Monitor’s Boardplayers consistsattempt of Town asTh the bigger media Administrator, Bill Boehm, Alan Male to grab a share of what will become from Roxby Leisure – a business unit of an enticing market council, Dan vanadvertising Holst Pellekan from and could and place the residents, paper under Glendambo Roxby Leigh considerable risk. Malcolm and Liz Rogers. Council’s long-term A sign of The Monitorsconsultant, success is Ray Strategic that Goldie over thefrom past Goldie three years four Development has managed The Monitor different publishing groups have since and in became at shown2003 interest buyingthe theCEO paper. Incorporation. The should an weincorporated sell - is not Thquestion e Monitor- became a newlast question body year. posed to the Monitor Newspaper’s the Until then, Thmanagement, e Monitor had and operated answer has always andthrough still is as a Business Unit ofbeen Council the private company of Goldie Strategic an emphatic No. Development. So what is happening now? When told its March meetingdid of Obviously theatrumour mongers the proposed sale, Mr Rochester warned not get the complete story.
Yes a major publisher has once again approached The Monitor and has lodged expression of interest. Is the Monitor’s Management Board talking to them? YES! Notice I underlined talking. Why are we talking? It is very challenging running a community newspaper, let alone, in competition to a billion dollar media the board there would be aiscommunity group (The Roxby Sun published backlash. by the Fairfax Group who own most “If you don’t tell them what you’re regional they’ll newspapers planning lynch youinin Australia) the street, and when more media players come” because The Monitor is their newspaper, intoRochester the Roxby Downs it will get even Mr said. He was responding a comment tougher. Not only tofor us but from also board member, Dan van Holst Pellekan RoxFM who already compete with 6 who theWe board were otherclaimed stations. needmembers to be looking elected to act on the community’s behalf at our possible future now, and that’s in operating the newspaper and “didn’t what have is happening. really to” tell the community what The current offer is not the only they were planning. consideration thereminded Board is addressing. Mr Rochester the Board It is alsothey looking at new from alliances members were selected selfnominations were not elected. to increase and sales, different ways to Mr Goldie and Mrnew Boehm selected the fund the paper, publications, members from the partners, self-nominations. and community increasing Thepublications Monitor hasoraccumulated our downsizinglosses and over the past five years and has been outsourcing. They are all possible propped up by the Council, which has in the future.channeled As is, sometime in the continuously funds into the future a Unit leasing arrangement. Business operated by private comTheGoldie flow of offers toDevelopment. buy the Monitor pany, Strategic Those losses on the books arerms an asset over last three years confi the to any prospective Monitor has beenowner. built up to become However in answers toasset. questions from a valuable community Valuable Mr Rochester, Mr Goldie confirmed the as a community communication tool, losses had not been transferred to the for the jobs and training opportunities new Monitor Incorporated. it Mr offers and as a fitold nancial Rochester the asset. board the However, losses no one knows accumulated should have what been transferred. the future will bring. What will be “Anycommunity’s accumulated losses become an the expectations of asset of the newspaper, if this is a its newspaper in the and future? What community newspaper become financial strain or then profithey t will we a community asset. generate in the future? At the meeting Mr Goldie said he Be assured as the Management would ask for advice from his firm of Board will continue carry out their accountants about theto issue. constitutional duties should In the interim, the Boardand also decided to contract a business to do a any significant changeanalyst be seriously complete analysis e Monitor considered theyof Th will informnewsthe paper in preparation its potential and sale community in an for appropriate or lease. manner. factual Continued on Page 3
Above: Amateur photographer, Paul Waring, took this shot of a Woma Python in the dunes with Moomba in the background. Paul has worked in Moomba for around twenty years . He says that this year he has seen more womas (sand pythons) than he has ever seen in the desert around Moomba in all the years he has worked there. This healthy specimen seems to be smiling into the camera !
Thieves take from volunteer group
W
e’ve all seen the “dumb thieves” videos such as those who break into a store, steal some goods and make their getaway, only to be caught because they left their drivers license back in the store. Well we’ve had such a theft just outside Roxby Downs that is very similar. In the past week thieves have taken 6 coils of special fencing mesh from a stockpile being used by the Arid Recovery Reserve for a special project involving dingoes. There are about 700 coils of this special fencing mesh on pallets arranged in a big square at the undisclosed site. However our thieves weren’t that dumb really. They staked out the area and put a lot of thought into how they were going to get their hands on the booty.
They decided to walk amid the rows and rows of this mesh and took the six coils from the middle of the stockpile, probably thinking no one would notice, especially when viewed from ground level from any of the four sides of the stockpile. But Alex Clarke who is overseeing the fencing project for Arid Recovery jumped up on top of the stockpile to do an audit and that’s when he noticed the missing coils from the middle. “I couldn’t believe it at first,” he said. “Who would want to take the material especially from a volunteer organisation like Arid Recovery. “It’s such a low act,” he exclaimed. The stockpile of fencing mesh, steel droppers and kilometres of fencing wire is worth more than $200,000. The six coils worth more than $1,000 are very heavy. The coils are almost 2 metres tall and contain about 50 metres of mesh
wrapped in plastic with the producers name, Waratah Fencing emblazoned across each coil. “There would have to have been at least two very big men to carry those coils out and probably used a trailer attached to a four wheel drive,” Alex said. “We’ve reported the theft to police and I think it will be reasonably easy to spot the fencing if it goes up any where,” he said. And here’s the punch line about the intellectual level of our thieves. Really not bright boys. “It’s going to stand out alright because we had the manufacturer produce the order specifically for us, so there’s nothing else like it around, because it is a distinctive metallic grey,” Alex said. “So if it gets used, or pops up anywhere, well we will all know where it’s from.”
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Students make Governor laugh The Governor of South Australia, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce spent time in Roxby Downs last week. Here are a collection of photographs when he addressed a combined school assembly of the Roxby Downs Area School and Saint Barbara’s catholic parish school on the town oval.
M ther’s Day Competition The Monitor invites you to enter our Competition to win various prizes to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day!
1st Prize Tavern / Oasis - $200 Hamper, including meal voucher - Plus One Night accommodation at the Motor Inn valued at $135 and a Facial Voucher valued at $50
2nd Prize Hourglass Jewellers - Ladies Jag Watch valued at $199, plus a Bouquet of Áowers from Flowers in the Bush valuded
at $50 and a $50 meal Voucher from the Community Club.
3rd Prize Mensland Voucher valued at $100, plus Woolworths voucher valued at $20
4th Prize Sportspower Voucher valued at $100
5th Prize Chinese Restaurant $50 meal Voucher
The Monitor’s Mothers Day Competition Name: Address: Phone: Conditions of entry: Competition commences April 17, 2008 & closes 11am May 9, 2008 and will be drawn at The Monitor of¿ce at 1pm on this day. The winner will be noti¿ed by phone. Total prize value is over $500. Post your entry to Mother’s DayCompetition, PO Box 72, Roxby Downs, SA, 5725 or drop into the box at the front of¿ce of The Monitor in the Council Chambers, 6 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, or any of the following outlets in Roxby Downs Shopping Centre, Mensland, Hourglass Jewellers and Tandales. Licence No: SA_____________
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Monitor sellout exposed Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor
Re: the recent Roxby Downs Area School Swimming carnival.
The junior swim carnival was held recently for the Roxby Downs Area School. My concern is over the grade 3, seven year old breast stroke race. The four, seven year old girls, their first swimming carnival lined up at the blocks. Including one child who has a hearing condition. While the teachers explained that they had to “frog Leg” the 25 metres, however the background noise from Continuedetc, from Page 1they heard or understood. cheering I doubt Th kids swam their out and they “frog leg” Mrese Goldie said in thehearts medium term theallBoard will most of thetoway, with the occasional kick. funding from also need consider gaining permanent Thesources three girls who don’t do swimconsider club, gave it their other in addition to council, leasing the best. masthead and develop a new product such as a Monthly The beaming faces at the end of the pool, turned Community Magazine or concentrate on soon Community to tears as they were disqualified. Web pages. Heartbroken theyalso left consider the pool closing in tearsthe andMonitor confuHe said it should sion. Incorporated. Th next day was seniors turn, myTh child competed MreGoldie told thethe Board he believed e Monitor had in breast stroke andaskicked, leg’ like most the achieved its goals set bynot the‘frog community in itsof2003 other competitors Community Plan. and they were given their ribbons, including one child a disability called consider ‘central Mr Rochester askedthat the has Board why they would processing disorder’,when (an inability hear talkingsurvey when selling the Monitor a recenttoindependent there’s background andreadership denied theofchance showeda lot TheofMonitor had noise), a weekly about to the final.Downs population. 86race % ofin the Roxby Several races that day newly were restarted due to a false At the March meeting elected chairman, Alan start. Male and Mr Goldie were authorized to commence Maybe they should have runexpressing the race again, after all discussions with the company an interest in these are little children, doing their fi rst race, not the buying The Monitor. Olympics. The company is believed to be Global Intertrading, whose Spanish owners operate a number of newspapers Name and supplied. including theaddress Adelaide Review published in Adelaide.
Diary of a sellout …………. The Monitor becomes incorporated after five years run as a Business Unit of Council under the helm of Ray Goldie December 12 – 1st meeting of the self-nominated board meets behind closed doors. February 27 – Managing Editor, Les Rochester invited to give a report on the newspaper’s future editorial direction. Is asked to leave the meeting when a matter on the agenda was to be discussed in confidence. It’s later revealed that the Board moved a motion at that meeting to investigate selling the newspaper. March 26 - Board’s 3rd meeting. The motion from the previously closed meeting that the Chairman and CEO commence discussions around the sale was enacted. Board chooses not to consult the community at this stage.
This winter, the Roxby Downs Education and Workplace Training Forum will present CareerSpeak, a four day speakers’ program for students in years 9-12 and their parents.
Above: It seems almost anything and everything was tagged, from business in the centre of town, to certain areas in the Lions Park. Right: A CCTV image of the suspect. He is described as being male, 1824 years of age, approx 178cm tall, clean shaven with short hair.
He came. He painted. He was caught on camera. In the early hours of the morning on Sunday April the 6th, nine businesses along Richardson Place, fell victim to a graffiti vandal. The graffiti, which was done using a yellow paint pen, also extended to the telephone boxes, display boards and rubbish bins in the centre of town and even certain areas in Lions Park. The police do have a suspect and they do believe that all of the graffiti was carried out by the same person. He is described as male, 18-24 years old, approximately 178 centimetres tall, clean shaven with short hair. On the night in question, he was wearing a black track-suit top and black ¾ length pants, which had a large white stripe on each leg. The local police believe that this was a
planned graffiti attack and that because of the number of businesses involved, it was not an impromptu or spur of the moment offence. “The manner of the graffiti and the methods used would indicate that the person in question has prior experience of doing this,” Detective Rod Ford of Roxby Downs Police said. Police are seeking any information that could lead to the identification of the suspect, whose image was captured by a CCTV camera in town at around the same time that the alleged offences were carried out. Anyone who may have seen or heard something, or anyone who believes that they know who the suspect is – is encouraged to contact Roxby Downs Police on 8671 0370 or to call Crime Stoppers on 1 800 333 000.
Low flying to check safety Special flight safety “At times the aircraft checks were carried out was down as low as several at the Woomera and hundred feet. “Local residents may Andamooka aerodromes have noticed this uncomthis week.
worry about. trees, masts or buildings “What the pilots were that can be a danger to doing is making sure that aircraft. obstacles are accurately “It’s all about making marked on charts and that sure operations at both mon flying pattern, but it no new obstacles exist. airfields continue to be There were a series of certainly wasn’t anything to “Obstacles can be towers, safe,” he said. low-level flights to make sure both flight paths continue to operate safely. A twin engine Cessna Conquest aircraft was used to conduct the safety checks within an area up to 35 kilometres from both ATCO 12m x 3m prefabricated transportable Galvanised steel 18m x 12m gabled aerodromes on Tuesday. building, steel skid mounted frame, 240v industrial shed, dual sliding doors, side door, The two pilots flying the single phase power, 2 x LG reverse cycle air steel truss on timber frame, Heineman switch aircraft ensured navigation conditioners. aids were operational and board, 240v and 415v 3 phase power, hand $20,000.00 ono not suffering interference, basin, zip drink fountain, enware emergency as well as looking for any Custom built 12m x 3m prefabricated eye wash, overhead halogen lighting. new obstacles that could be transportable building, steel skid mounted $12,000.00 ono a danger to aviation safety. frame, 240v single phase power, Fujitsu They also identified and & Kelvinator recycled air-conditioners, 2 x Custom built 12m x 6m prefabricated checked known obstacles styles of exterior cladding, single sink with transportable house, timber base and frame, that are already marked on cold water. aviation charts. set out as 3 bedroom, kitchen, dining, laundry The Civil Aviation Safety $20,000.00 ono and bathroom/toilet, 240v single phase power, Authority requires these ATCO 2.4m x 2.4m pre-fabricated ablution Simpson electric stove, Kelvinator reverse checks to be carried out cycle air conditioner, hot water system. block, 2 x toilets, 2 x hand basins. every three years to main$12,000.00 ono $42,500.00 ono tain a high level of air safety at both aerodromes. CASA spokesman Peter All items situated at Lot 9, Charlton Contact: John Nicholls Gibson said low level flying Road, OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725 Phone: 08 8671 0015 was an essential part of the exercise. All items as is where is. Mobile: 0419 001 611
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The program will run from August 11th-14th and each evening, there will be different speakers from a wide array of different professions. The aim of the event is to show both students and their parents the huge range of career possibilities and training opportunities that will be available to them when they finish school. Hopefully, the program will also open people’s minds to career pathways that they may have never even considered before. The event organisers are looking for input from the students and will soon be distributing surveys for them to complete. This will enable students to nominate any career areas that they would like to learn more about. “There are students that have a wide variety of interests so it will be great to be able to provide more information for them,” Juliette Demaine, Project Officer for Gateways for Youth said. “The event is also important because it will highlight the huge amount of opportunities that are available in this community too.” Roxby Downs Area School is going to be running a competition in conjunction with CareerSpeak and this will be open to all students in years 9-12. The students are being invited to design a poster advertising the event and they will also be asked to create a ‘CareerSpeak’ logo. Students can take part individually or in a group of up to four people from the same year level. Winners will be announced during National Career Development Week, which takes place from June 2nd8th. There will be a prize for the winning student or group in two categories, from the year 9-10 entries and the year 11-12 entries. Of course, the winning posters will be used to market the event and this will be very exciting for the students involved. All students are encouraged to take part.
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More Indigenous lawyers needed Port Augusta was the setting for a recent Indigenous Law Student Forum and Career Day. It was hoped that the two-day event would help to identify the reasons behind fluctuating Law enrolments by Indigenous South Australians and to explore opportunities that may attract Indigenous students to study Law in the future. The event was a joint initiative between the Law Society of South Australia, the State Government and the University of Adelaide and it was sponsored by BHP Billiton, Corporate Health Group, Finlaysons and the University of Adelaide. President of The Law Society of South Australia, Grant Feary, said that in 2007, no new Indigenous law students started studying law. “Each year, less than 10 Indigenous
students enrol in Law and there are only 8 graduated Indigenous lawyers in SA,” he said. “As a percentage of graduates, Indigenous lawyers make up 0.002 per cent.” The event was aimed at students, teachers, career counsellors and social workers. Supreme Court Judge and Chair of the Law Society’s Indigenous Law Student Mentoring Program Committee, The Hon Justice John Sulan, wants to encourage as many Indigenous students as possible to access education and to obtain jobs in the areas that they want. “Partnerships between schools, universities, employers and the State Government have been formed and support networks have been established to ensure South Australia gets
the Indigenous lawyers that it needs,” he said. A final year Indigenous student Nicole Bichard from the University of Adelaide Law School said that she hopes to be a role model for future Law students. “I chose Law because it enables me to understand my legal rights, the legal rights of my family and friends and it gives me the ability to stand on my own two feet,” she said. “My Law degree will put me in good stead for a successful career and a bright future.” On the second day of the Forum, there was a Bicycle and Helmet Presentation to Indulkana Anangu and Mimili Anangu Schools in the APY Lands. This was sponsored by Avanti Bikes, who made the kind donation.
Above: Graduate Nicole Bichard advocating the importance of and need for more Indigenous lawyers
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Become a CFS Cadet --- I did! By Hope Robertson
Do you love those movies to following maps and identifying cadets from around the region and where the hero is the local fire hazards in certain circumstances. we will be undergoing basic drills We learn how to bandage harmed and fun activities. fighter? So do I. I joined CFS cadets for three reasons, one being that it is a community organisation, and I will be contributing to the community. It second was the two SACE points you receive for joining a voluntary community organisation, as I value my education. The third and corniest reason is because; I want to be a hero. It is a great opportunity to meet people around your age group, in town as well as in other brigades around South Australia. We have fun nights where we go through all the drills, such as BA and HAZMAT which are incredibly fun. We join in with Andamooka for activities, and we will soon be joining with Woomera on a regular basis. In cadets we learn a wide range of things from operating fire hoses
limbs, how to correctly tie rope, how to keep safe when caught in the middle of a fire, and how to put minor fires out. We are taught how to operate fire extinguishers, in a safe manner, and we are being prepared to complete our BFF1 test to become fire fighters and we are taught all of this in a safe environment. CFS offers valuable life experiences, like socialising with all age groups, knowing what precautions to take when in different fire situations; it teaches you to think and react quickly, and once a member always a member. There are many opportunities up for grabs in CFS cadets. You can complete your First aid certificate through cadets. In the next few months CFS will be taking part in two cadet camps; one held in Quorn and the other in the Adelaide hills. We will be staying with other CFS
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The aim of these camps are to improve our skills, make friends around the area and most importantly; to have fun. Our cadets’ leader, Steve Moore has been working with cadets for seven years now and has been Roxby cadets’ coordinator for 12 months, and is doing a fantastic job. All the cadets decide what we would like to accomplish in the year and we go through, completing our goals one by one. Roxby Downs CFS has had a cadet unit for over 15 years now. Unfortunately we recently lost a few senior cadets due to leaving town, but we hope to gain many more in the months to come. Cadets is very practical, with little theory work, but even then we have a good time. Come down and give it a go! Our next meeting night is Thursday 1st of May at the CFS shed on Olympic Way.
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Big art project for Roxby students
Dancing for a grant After her recent struggles, Kirstie Goldfinch, Coordinator of Outback Dance and Drama, has applied for financial aid from Country Arts SA. Last week we reported how she had hired a professional dance teacher from Adelaide, but was let down in a spectacular fashion, when the teacher in question suddenly dropped all contact with Kirstie and did not turn up to teach the classes as arranged.
“We really had to apply for the grant because things just haven’t been breaking even,” Kirstie explained. “We have been running at a huge loss after everything that has happened lately and we really just felt that a financial boost could see us through this time and also help us to improve things for the future.” Kirstie hopes that an increase in funds would enable her to lower her fees and that in turn may attract more parents wanting to enrol their
children. With the help of Rodney Mitchell, Arts Development Officer in town, Kirstie put the application for the grant together. “Rodney was a brilliant help and we managed to get it all in before the deadline in March.” Kirstie has been told that it could take up to three months to hear anything about the grant, but she also hopes that local companies may be interested in contributing as well.
A Public Art Project will soon be underway in Roxby Downs. It is part of a collaboration with BHP Billiton’s Youth Arts Fund and Carclew Youth Arts, in partnership with SA Youth Arts Board and Arts SA. The project is called ‘Cargo’ and it is part of a Regional Artists in Schools initiative. Combining the skills of a professional artist, based in Adelaide and an emerging artist from Roxby Downs – they hope to produce a professional piece of art sculpture, but not without the essential help of the youth in town. Students from all ages will be able to take part, whether they are in primary, secondary or tertiary education. The idea is that the students will help to design the sculpture, as Angelina Zucco, Project Manager of Carclew Arts and Education explained. “The professional and emerging artists will really only be there to facilitate the project - the inspiration and ideas for the design will be coming wholly from the students. “There will be opportunities for students to be involved in the research, the design
and the fabrication of the project,” she said. It is not yet known exactly how many young people will be able to contribute, but it is hoped that more than 100 students will be able to take part in the project, with varying degrees of involvement. Representatives from Carclew have recently visited Roxby Downs to take part in preliminary discussions about the project. An Advisory Group has also been formed in town, made up of local representatives from a wide range of areas, including Arts, Education, the Council and the Youth Forum. This group will oversee the project and provide the artists and students with support and advice. The project is due to run from May until November, when the finished sculpture will hopefully be unveiled as part of Roxby Downs 20th Anniversary celebrations. “This is a really exciting chance for the youth of Roxby Downs to be a part of something that will eventually become a legacy for the community,” Ms Zucco said.
Young gets the nod for art project An interesting story about this week in history . . . Roxby Downs artist Rachel Young has been given a unique opportunity to help local students develop artistic skills as part of a community partnership between BHP Billiton and Carclew Youth Arts.
On April 20th 1902, Marie Curie, the worldrenowned physicist and chemist, was the first person, alongside her husband Pierre, to refine radium chloride. This had been the result of several years of intensive work where they had processed several tons of pitchblende, progressively concentrating the radioactive substances and eventually isolating the chloride salts. Four years previously in July 1898, Marie and Pierre had published an article announcing the discovery of an element which they named polonium, in honor of her native Poland. In December later that year, they announced the existence of a second element, which they named radium. They chose this name because of its intense radioactivity – which is a word that they actually came up with themselves. Pierre sadly died in an accident in 1906. In 1911, Marie Curie was the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize. She was presented with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry “in recognition of her services to the advancement of chemistry by the discovery of the elements radium and polonium, by the isolation of radium and the study of the nature and compounds of this remarkable element”. Curie died in France in 1934 at the age of 67, after a lifetime of dedicated work, from what her own doctor described as “an aplastic pernicious anaemia of rapid, feverish development”, although she is sometimes described as having died of leukaemia. It is believed that this was as a direct result of her experiments with radiation. The damaging side-effects of high levels of exposure were unknown at the time and much of her work reportedly took place in a confined area with no safety measures. She is said to have carried test tubes containing radioactive isotopes in her pocket and had commented on the pretty blue-green light that the substances gave off in the dark. THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper
Rachel has been appointed as the emerging artist for the community art project, titled CARGO – A Regional Artists in Schools Initiative. This project will see Rachel working with local students, professional lead artist Gerry McMahon and Carclew Youth Arts’ Project Manager Angelina Zucco, to develop a public artwork as part of the Roxby Downs 20th birthday celebration. “I am extremely excited to be a part of this project,”Mrs Young said. “It will allow me to work with Gerry McMahon, a very well respected artist and also with local kids, who will ultimately be coming up with the design for the artwork.” The artistic team is consulting with local stakeholders and has had very positive feedback from the community. “We have had an enthusiastic response from the Roxby Downs community, including the Roxby Downs Area School, St Barbara’s Parish School, TAFE, Youth Services, Council, Country Arts SA and other key stakeholders who are all keen to be involved in this project,” BHP Billiton’s Vice President of Government and Community Relations Kym Winter-Dewhirst said. The art work will be launched in November during the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the official opening of Roxby Downs. CARGO – A Regional Artists in Schools Initiative is a project of Carclew Youth Arts, sponsored through the BHP Billiton Youth Arts Fund in partnership with the South Australian Youth Arts Board and Arts SA.
Upcoming meetings... Volunteering
April 14th 7.30pm
Environment Forum
April 15th 7.30pm
Community Board
April 28th 7.30pm
Education and workplace training
April 30th 3.30pm
Sport & Recreation
May 6th 7.30pm
Under discussion... Volunteering Forum
National Volunteering Week
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Discussion Paper – Amendments to the Education Act 1972 and Children’s Services Act 1985
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The Minister for Education and Children’s Services, the Hon Jane Lomax-Smith is seeking public comment on reforms to the Education Act 1972 and Children’s Services Act 1985.
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Feedback received by 30 June 2008 will assist in the development of new legislation.
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annual report on its final page where it lists the council Business Units you’ll find there’s only three, The Municipal, Roxby Power and Roxby Water. I, like the Community Board Your Community Newspaper ~ Roxby Downs would have thought this is where the other Business Units such as This is most likely my last editorial and The Monitor and Roxby Leisure would have my last newspaper, having blown the been included. whistle on plans toGraphic sell off the Design Monitor. Maybe the Community Board’s questions on this issue will be answered by town 8671 2683 But I had to do it. Administrator Bill Boehm who said he’d have graphics@themonitor.com.au Since my editorship began last year I have a reply to the Board’s list of questions before focused on openness and transparency for the or at its April meeting. newspaper and the way the town was run. We wait in hope for that explanation. I hope the community will feel as outraged But as far as the sale of The Monitor is as I was and will protest. concerned it is perplexing. As well as the details surrounding the Why such a rush? proposed sale, there are also other questions Why would the first line of business for Journalist that need to be answered. the new Monitor Board be the sale of the It came as a shock to me that there newspaper? 8671 were moves afoot to sell off2683 The Monitor Why after five years of operation was there such a quick move to have the Incorporation newspaper. features@themonitor.com.au Since its inception back in 2003 The Monitor proceed, only to discuss the sale of the asset newspaper has been widely publicised as a as the first order of business? ”Community Newspaper” and has even won Why does it appear the planned sale of The an award in the community section of the SA Monitor must proceed before the end of this Great awards. financial year, the end of June? But I had to ask the question on how this The newspaper has undergone a terrific could be so when the paper was established transformation in the past year. It has become the voice of the community and operated as a “Business Unit” of the Roxby Downs Council through a private company? tackling impartially the hard topics that were It only moved in the direction of truly com- apparently taboo for the paper in the past. munity operated late last year when it became It has established credibility with its an Incorporated entity. readership. One would have thought this should have It would be devastating for the Roxby Downs been done from the outset! and regional community to lose such an asset If you have a look at last year’s council especially at this time of its life.
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The Karts are full on Tomorrow night at 7.30pm the The club is fully serviced for Roxby Downs dirt Kart club holds its patrons and the racing boasts some meeting at its track off Opal road in of this state’s finest junior and senior what promises to be a night of skillful karters. racing and entertainment. They’re racing on their newly
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Tragic Photo’s of HMAS Sydney The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon has congratulated the Finding Sydney Foundation following the release of the first pictures of HMAS Sydney II. “The incredible photos of the underwater wreckage bring home how fierce the battle must have been for the brave men onboard the Sydney,” Mr Snowdon said. “Seeing these pictures for the first time will be very emotional for the relatives of the crew of HMAS Sydney II and my thoughts go out to them. “The search team continues to work under difficult conditions, so to capture these revealing pictures with the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) is an outstanding achievement. “The wreck-site and resting place of the crew of the Sydney continues to be treated with the respect and dignity it deserves
and I can confirm that the ROV has not touched the wreck nor has anything been retrieved from HMAS Sydney II,” Mr Snowdon said. Further examination of the wreck of the Sydney, the battle-field site and the Kormoran is expected to continue over the coming days, subject to acceptable weather conditions and operational issues with the ROV. The search vessel is expected to return to Geraldton by the end of the month. “I am also pleased to announce that the Navy has received 536 registrations from relatives of 236 crew members of HMAS Sydney II via the toll free number and web site.” A private Navy commemorative service onboard HMAS Anzac over the site of the Sydney and Kormoran was held yesterday and the national memorial service will be held on April 24th at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney.
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REAL ESTATEReview Clouds on the building horizon Builders are becoming increasingly concerned about the outlook for the economy, the building industry and their own businesses, according to the latest Master Builders Australia National Survey of Building and Construction. “We have seen a fall in builder sentiment in the March quarter in the wake of higher interest rates and uncertainty on world financial markets,” Master Builders Australia Chief Economist, Peter Jones said. In another notable change in sentiment, builders are becoming less optimistic about industrial relations and see it as an increasing constraint on future activity compared to the
dramatic improvement experienced in the wake of industry reforms including the establishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission. “It is not surprising that most survey indicators fell back in the March quarter as builders felt the effects of interest rates on forward orders and are expecting further rate rises in the next 12 months,” Mr Jones said. “There was a sharp decline in expectations for business conditions nationally, a finding compounded at the industry level by a decline in expectations for activity in the building and construction sector over the next six months. “The industry is pessimistic
about prospects for improvement in residential activity and builders with substantial operations in both residential and non-residential sectors revealed weaker expectations for future activity in the commercial sector,” he said. “There was a sharp dip in the index measuring builders’ expectations for own business activity over the next six months. “Builders’ were also concerned about future profits, and there was a fall in stated intention to invest in plant and equipment. “Other survey results, such as a fall in enquiries and a reduced backlog of work on builders’ books, add to a picture of clouds gathering on the horizon”, Mr Jones said.
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May 10th Night meeting
Monday, April 21st Karate Auditorium Colts (Age 6-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Reinhardt Viljoen 0428843921
Roxby Downs Dirt Kart (go-karts) Club night meeting April 18th
Afternoon Tea Come along, have a coffee and relax with other parents and children Monday, 28th April 2008 1:00pm to 2:30pm Jen’s Place 17b Wilaroo Street
HEALTH
Indoor soccer 6 -7pm Roxby Downs Family Practice Phone 8671 3231 Roxby Downs Medical Practice Normal hours 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday morning by appointment only. Phone 8671 1900
Volleyball 7pm - 9pm Tuesday, April 22nd Squash 7pm - 10pm Come-n-try soccer 3.30pm -5.30pm indoor soccer 6pm - 7pm
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Visiting Allied Health Service Occupational Therapist Speech Pathologist Dietician Podiatrist
Wednesday, April 23rd Karate Auditorium
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Yes, it’s that time again mums and dads. So if you have a pram and a pair of sneakers, Then come and get some exercise with our pram walking group. You may want to introduce a new mum or dad to the group. We meet outside the dunes café at 9.30am each Friday Pulse Fitness spin classes with Lorraine. The times are: Monday 6.30pm & Thursday 6.30pm
Nippy Gym - Auditorium 9.30am - 11.30am
Australian Breastfeeding Association Roxby Downs Branch
Roxby Downs Community Library Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm Saturday 9.00-12pm. Phone 8671 0660 for more information. Holiday activities:- Tuesday April 22nd 10-11am Story & Activity Make your own royal shield Toddlers Story Time Fun for young children and mums Roxby Downs Library Richardson Place Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School Phone Jakki 86712323
Normal weight gains Roxby Downs Health Seminar Room Community Board April 28th 7.30pm Education and Workplace Training April 30th 7.30pm For details on Community matters call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010
GENERAL INFORMATION Mt Dare Hotel Open every day 8:00am -9:00pm, 7 days. School Terms 2008
Roxby Downs Health Services Coffee Mornings, Thursdays 9.30am to 11.am at the Dunes Café.
Term 2 April 28th - July 4th Term 3 July 21st - Sept 26th Term 4 Oct 13th - Dec 12th Events in the Far North:
Every Week Visitor Information Centre 8.30 - 5.00 Mon-Fri 9.00am - 3.00pm Sat 9.00am - 2.00pm Sun Phone 8671 2001
Coffee Mornings for Families Meet and chat for all families. New comers especially welcome.
Oodnadatta Races May 17th Marla Bronco Branding April 26th
Every Friday Playgroup 10am - 11.30am Roxby Downs Kindergarten Phone 86710455
Cultural & Leisure Precinct Movies Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday (see schedule below) Phone 8671 2001
Hearing Services April 21st- 9.00am - 2.30pm For an appointment call 1800 006 303
Women’s & Mixed netball 6pm - 9.30pm
Roxby Downs Desert Dirt Circuit Car Club night meeting Saturday
For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7
Child Adolescent Mental Health Services For appointments phone 1800 819089
Colts (Age 6-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Reinhardt Viljoen 0428843921
Karate 6pm -8.30pm Squash 7pm - 9pm
Crisis Care Counselling Uniting Care Wesley Port Augusta Regional Women’s and Children’s Support Services call 1800 655 716 or call the crisis care line on 13 16 11.
Andamooka Thursday 15th May Roxby Downs Wednesday 14th May Thursday 15th May Woomera Wednesday 14th May
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Thursday, April 24th Indoor Soccer Leisure Centre Social matches from 6pm All welcome Contact Kenton Maloney 0408 797 158
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Every Sunday Raptors Cycling Club Social Bike riding group from 8am at the Stuart Road roundabout Roxby Downs Market Days 2008 May 17th June 21st August 16th September 20th October 18th November 15th
Oodnadatta Bronco Branding 12th July Remarkable Ute Muster at Melrose Showground from April 18th to 20th Memories of Marree April 20 - 25th explore the railhead for the Old Ghan Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Sunday school 9.30am every sunday during school terms Bingo every Tuesday Tuckerbox in Andamooka. All proceeds go to the community
COMMUNITY MEETINGS Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board.
AusKick all of 2nd school term for 10 weeks. It’s for the Under 7 age group as of Jan 1st this year. Call Brian Hombsch on 0417867093 Soul Food A unique combination of inspirational readings from different faiths and deeper wisdom from all over the world. April 27th Cultural Gallery.
May 8th - 9.30am- 11:00am
ROXBY DOWNS CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT REGULAR SCHEDULE Cultural Precinct Visitors Information centre Dunes café
SPORTS CALENDAR Monday
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Volleyball 7pm - 9pm Karate - 6pm - 8:30pm
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Come-n-try Soccer 3.30 - 6.00pm
Open Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pm
Squash 7pm - 9pm
Sat - 9.00am - 3.00pm
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Sun - 9.00am – 2.00pm
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Tues & Thurs - 6am - 12pm, 4pm
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Indoor Soccer 6pm - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm Creche for patrons of the centre Mon –Fri 8.45am-12pm
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Rated: PG Duration 98 mins It’s not where you’re from. It’s where you’re at. Romantic sparks occur between two dance students from different backgrounds at the Maryland School of the Arts. Fri 25th - 7.30pm Sat 26th - 4pm Tues 29th - 7pm
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Arts & Youth News Arts Matters Your words could be set in stone Written by Rodney Mitchell
Above: Wilpena will come alive on April 27. Photo courtesy SATC.
Bush Opera Far North communities will be in for a treat in April, when the opera comes to the Old Wilpena Homestead on the 27th Bush Opera, created by the Bel Canto Opera Company, will offer an afternoon of fine music and wonderful food against the glorious backdrop of the Flinders Ranges. “The two and a half hour performance will include a balance of popular operatic and musical selections,” Managing Director William Snell said. “Four singers and a pianist will entertain the audience with their wonderful voices ringing through creek beds back dropped against the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges. “Our performers are young, but world class, they have performed interstate and
overseas and will be a treat to listen to. “The first half of the program will be taken up with arias and ensembles, the second half will feature songs from popular musicals like Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera. “Performing outdoors offers us a chance to be in a natural environment. “The atmosphere at Wilpena is second to none and the music really adds to the ambience,” Mr Snell said. Tickets cost $90 and include a meal and a glass of wine. A shuttle bus service will run from nearby Wilpena Pound Resort. Part of the proceeds will go to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. To purchase tickets contact BASS on 131 246.
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A great spin off from Red Earth is 14 year old Baden Ray Felton’s dark sketches displayed in the Gallery this month. Baden met Alex Mendelssohn at a Red Earth oil painting workshop and went on to have a Youth Week exclusive. Well done Baden. The smart money is going to Melrose this weekend to see Lee Kernaghan and the Song Birds including Beccy Cole. I remember Beccy working in a travelling show out in the Musgrave Ranges in 1992. She was on the road with Brian Young. Brian was famous for being the last of the great travelling country performers. He sometimes travelled by aeroplane, but when he came to Anangu Pitjantjatjarra Land he drove in a Toyota convoy. Beccy Cole was doing her apprenticeship, as so many young country performers had done before her, by taking a star turn in Brian’s show. Now she has teamed up with Gina Jeffreys and Sara Storer to make an all girl country super group. The weekend after Melrose is the Top of the Gulf Country Music Festival in Port Augusta and in May there is the Southern Flinders Music Festival at Port Pirie. So when Jeanette Wormald rings me to let me know she is interested in returning to Roxby Downs or Andamooka this year, my mind turns to the local music market. What’s popular and what’s not? The last time Jeanette came to Roxby was in 2006 and we couldn’t get very many people interested in paying money to hear her. She had Peter Pratt travelling with her and he was as good as Roy Rogers on the cowboy shtick. They have beautiful voices that worked smoothly together; but can she get bums on seats? We hosted Metaphor and we did better than expected. Classical rock crossover music backed up by good costumes and professional advertising courtesy of Country Arts SA’s Main Stage program. That was a winning formula. We got about two thirds of a house. BHPB’s recent import Amuse-ical was a great night’s free entertainment but it didn’t do as much business as it could have. The fact that the Leisure Centre doesn’t have a comprehensive and flexible licence makes for a sober night in the theatre. That didn’t help Amuse-ical. An application to the licensing court is in process. The Arts and Culture Forum have expressed real interest in a licensed Sunday afternoon open microphone session. The Red Earth Festival hosted Sweet Baby James at the Tavern to good affect last August. They came back to the Tavern Lounge a couple of Saturdays ago and played some exquisite blues to 50 or so people. The kids are holding up their own. Sean Choolburra did quite a bit of music in his act and the Drumming Monkeys were all music. The toddlers went off. Local rappers Mass Chaos was the star turn at Youth Week. Amber Calling was a glimpse into the world of Marshall Amplifiers turned to 11. All credit to our sound engineering trouble shooters.
5 - 6pm 6 - 7pm 7 - 8pm
NEW ANNOUNCERS / JOB BOARD with Ben NICK PRESENTS... with Nick LATIN ROCK with Jariel
Thursday 8 - 9am 10 - 11.30am 11.30 - 1pm 3 - 5pm 5pm 5 - 6pm 6 - 7pm
NEWS & MUSIC (JOB BOARD) with Ray DANCE FLOOR with DJ Cheebs BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS JOB BOARD MAD COW & THE ABATTOIR with Ben & Art KALEIDOSCOPE with Teya
Friday 9am 9- 10am 10 - 11.30am 2pm 3 - 5pm 5pm 6 - 7pm 8 - 10pm
JOB BOARD RDAS Youth Presenters DANCE FLOOR with DJ Cheebs COUNCIL NEWS ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS JOB BOARD THE SCORE BOARD with Scott and Tom REQUEST SHOW with Teya
Saturday 7 - 10am
Easy listening music
Sunday 8 - 12pm 12 - 1pm 8 - 10pm
Easy listening music NEW AUSSIE MUSIC with Fin & Murray SUNDAY MELTDOWN (Heavy) with Sam & Steve
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Monitor EMPLOYMENT Regional partnerships certainty Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has called for the Federal Government to give a firm commitment to community organisations to clarify uncertainty surrounding Regional Partnerships Programs. “There is a considerable amount of concern and unease around the various bodies that have put an enormous amount of energy and human resource into getting these projects to the stage where they have been approved by the respective Area Consultative Committees, some even have written approval by the Government only now to have everything put on hold with no information forthcoming,” he said. “These projects are just not one-way deals, as the name suggests, they are a partnership. “Various councils and supporting bodies have significant amounts of money set aside as their contribution and in some cases works programs planned around the projects. “ We are now four months into the life of this Parliament. “In opposition the Labor Party claimed it had all the answers. “It is now well and truly time they shared some of the answers with our regional communities and let them know whether they can get on with job,” he said.
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POSITIONS VACANT Stevens Resources is currently seeking motivated people who enjoy working outdoors to assist with the horticultural requirements of the Roxby Downs Municipal Township. Persons need to be able to work well with others and have the ability to adapt to changing conditions. On the job training will be provided to the successful candidates. A current motor vehicle licence would be advantageous. Stevens Resources is currently seeking a person with a current Motor Bike licence to assist with the daily delivery of Australia Post mail. The successful candidate will be required to maintain con¿dentiality at all times and be able to pass a police identity check. Contact: Paul Smith 0419 850 623 Ph 8671 0087 PO Box 427, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Email: stevensolympicdam@bigpond.com
Positions Available at Roxby Downs Cultural and Leisure Centre
x Buses x Trucks AUSTRALIAN TRUCK & 4WD RENTALS PTY LTD
Part Time Rental Sales Agent / Detailer Olympic Dam
Roxby Downs Cultural and Leisure Precinct are looking to Àll the following positions: -
Café Assistant 20 – 30 hours per week
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Trainee projectionist 10 – 15 hours per week (positions could be combined) Please send Resume and Cover Letter via email to: David Masters Hospitality Manager mastersd@roxbyleisure.com.au Phone: 8671 2001 Mobile: 0409 888 923
Hertz Trucks is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated individual as a Part Time Rental Sales Agent / Detailer located at our Olympic Dam of¿ce. You must hold a current driver licence with the ability to drive both manual and automatic vehicles, truck licence advantageous, but not essential. PC literacy is essential and Àexibility is a must, as a seven-day shift roster is worked. This is your chance to work in the friendly team environment at Hertz Trucks. In return we will offer you full training, a uniform, good income and bene¿ts. Interested applicants should submit their resume with references and marked “Con¿dential” to: Branch Supervisor - Hertz Trucks PO Box 466, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Blinman Road, Olympic Dam SA 5725 Email: olympicdam@hertztrucks.com.au Applications close 30th April, 2008
For all your advertising needs, phone Regina or Erin on 8671 2683!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23rd, 2008 * IMPORTANT DATE - PLACE IN YOUR DIARY NOW!
BUSINESS FORUM Ready and able work force Recently, 128 people from the Riverland attended a presentation as an expression of interest in working in Roxby Downs. The skill base included trades people, machinery operators, supervisors, semiskilled, data entry, truck drivers and more. Attend the April Business Forum to learn how you can easily tap into this labour force.
Outback Cinema and Dunes Cafe - 7.00pm Program 7.00 pm 7.30 pm 8.15 pm
Taste the best of Riverland wine Presentation by Riverland Development Corporation Drinks and Ànger food
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CARAVAN – Roadstar 17’6” Poptop – 1996 Shower/toilet, rev cycle air con, roll out awning, near new annexe, T.V. All 5 tyres near new, plus various extras. Stored under cover. For inspection – Ph: 8671 0352 $16,000
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TRANSPORTABLE, timber framed schoolhouse, 64sq. mts., located in Flinders Ranges. Great opportunity for tourist accommodation, community room, bush retreat, extra family space, granny flat, etc. $30,000 ono. Owner to remove. Phone 08 86484182 TRANSPORT/REMOVALS
PUBLIC INSPECTION Pursuant to Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1999 Council wishes to advise that the following proposed by-laws are available for public inspection
This proposed by-law made under the Local Government Act 1999 provides for a permit and penalty system for Council’s by-laws as they are developed from time to time.
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WARNING TO ALL DOG & CAT OWNERS Arid Recovery will again be conducting baiting for feral cats and foxes. Hand Baiting will be conducted from the 5th May 2008 and is ongoing with replicate baiting taking place. 1080 poison baits will be placed within a 10-15km radius of the Arid Recovery fence to reduce feral cat and fox numbers in the area surrounding the reserve. Baits will not be distributed: • Within 10 km of Roxby Downs township • Within 2 km of Olympic Dam village • Within 10 km of Andamooka township Within 20m of Olympic Way, Andamooka Rd and the Borefield Rd Baits will be distributed by hand: • Within the Olympic Dam Mine Lease. • Within surrounding pastoral properties. ***Baiting will carried out from the 5th May 2008 *** Baits are poisonous to domestic pets, so please restrain your dogs/cats or ensure they wear muzzles when in these areas. Do not touch any small, dried meat you may find lying on the ground within baiting zone. Baits remain poisonous to pets for prolonged periods of time. For further information please contact Arid Recovery on 8671 8282, or email: arid.recovery@ bhpbilliton.com.
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Proposed By-Law No 2 – Dogs and Cats This proposed by-law made under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 and the Local Government Act 1999 provides for a system and administration for the management of dogs and cats in the Council area. This proposed by-law arises from the development of Council’s Animal Management Plan, which was adopted by the Council, following extensive consultation with the community, on 28 August 2007. Copies of each proposed draft by-law and Council’s 2007 Animal Management Plan, which describes in more detail the background to the accompanying explanations for the proposed by-law No. 2, are available from the Roxby Downs Council Of¿ce, Richardson Place Roxby Downs SA during business hours. Please phone 8671 0010 for a copy. Copies will also be included on the Council’s website www.roxbycouncil.com.au as soon as reasonably practicable. Persons wishing to make a submission on the proposed by-laws, must do so by close of business on Friday 9 May 2008. Council will give reasonable consideration to all public submissions received by this date before formally considering the matter. Bill Boehm Administrator
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Rubbish Collection
Advertising on Council infrastructure such as light poles can attract expiation notices under the Local Government Act. If you spot any Residents are reminded that there is a limit of such advertising please notify the Council. one bin per household for weekly rubbish collection and that it is the resident’s responsibility to ensure that bins are in serviceable condition with closable lids that prevent flies and birds Dog Registrations for 2007/08 financial year from accessing rubbish. Please be diligent as are now overdue. Grace period for registra- littering attracts an Expiation Penalty Fee of tion expired on 31 August 2007. Therefore an $315.00 – ie over flowing bins. $80 expiation fee can apply, plus an expiation fee of $80 for every 14 days the dog remains unregistered.
Dog Registration
Waste Oil Disposal
Rates The Third Instalment notices for rates were issued on 18/02/2008. The due date for payment was 17/03/2008. Please contact Bronnie Warren at the council on 86710010 with any enquiries.
Water Readings for 31st March 2008 quarter have commenced. Please ensure your meter is accessible.
Parking
Council Office Hours – General
Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm For all after hours Emergency’s please contact Residents should be aware of significant expiation fees for parking in a bus zone $73 the Emergency Phone on 0419 892 870
First shark attack in two years Last week, Australia saw its first fatal shark attack in more than two years. The attack which happened at around 8.00am last Tuesday, took place off the north coast of New South Wales at Ballina and claimed the life of 16 year old
bodyboarder, Peter Edmonds. He died from massive blood loss after being bitten several times on the legs and body. The large shark is thought by experts to have been a Bull Shark. The last fatal shark attack in
Australian waters happened in January 2006, when a young woman was killed by several Bull Sharks. However in 2007 on a worldwide scale, fatal shark attacks reportedly fell to their lowest levels in 20 years.
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Sunday Worship: 10am Monday: Prayer - 7.30pm Tuesday: Mens Fellowship - 7.30pm Wednesday: Ladies KYB - 7.30pm Wednesday: Bible Study - 7.30pm Sunday Kids Church - during worship time
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PROVIDING A COMPLETE SERVICE
Provides the following services in Roxby Downs & Andamooka • Bobcat Hire • Tipper Hire • Post Hole Boring • Sand, Gravel, Barkchip, etc. • General Yard Cleanup • Rubbish Removal For your FREE quote, please phone Ian: 0439 287 205 or Jodie: 0400 087 066, or Email: emearthworks@bigpond.com
Council operates a waste oil collection facility at the Roxby Downs Landfill site. Disposal of all used motor oil at this facility is free. For Further information contact Council 8671 0010 or BSH Waste Solutions on 8671 1154. No cooking oils, coolants, diesel, or diesel blended fuels (bio Diesel) are to be deposited into the unit. This Facility is open 1pm -6pm seven days.
Open days and hours on a magnet are available at the front counter upon request. Hours are as follow 1pm – 6pm seven days a week. Quarterly meter reads have begun. Please - see www.roxbycouncil.com.au make sure that your meters are accessible. Accounts for 31st March 2008 quarter will be issued approximately mid April.
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Local Website
The Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours are Visit your local website. Read what’s new at 1pm – 6pm, seven days a week. Residents are www.roxbycouncil.com.au encouraged to utilise this FREE service as the dumping of litter in reserves or lands surrounding the town attract an expiation penalty fee of $315.00 as per the Local Government Act. On Wednesday and Thursdays only between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm Council provides Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations and Licensing Transactions
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PROPOSED BY-LAWS
Proposed By-Law No 1 – Permits and Penalties
Pt Pirie & Adelaide Depots
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Top teams start to shine
Hornridge 1 and Green Devils continue their dominance in the senior netball competition. Hornridge 1, 56 had a blistering win over Miners 2 with 16, and Hornridge 1 with their full team in action were impressive to watch but are yet to show their best. Hornridge 1 outplayed their opponents adding to their percentage, which currently places them in the lead of the competition, best for Hornridge 1 were Katica Cockshell and Sarah Kay. Green Devils came out hard against Miners 1 producing a 17 to 4 goal first quarter, setting them up for a strong win with a final score of 47 to 26. Green Devils strength across the court was too good for Miners 1 newly formed team. Shooting combination of Grace Hollitt and Bec Fisher proved too good, whilst Lena Allen was a fighter in defence for Miners 1. Miners 1 will improve with strength as the season progresses and could be difficult to beat. Hornridge have recruited well during the off-season and have this year produced 3 senior teams, one in each grade.
The Hornridge 2 side have gained valuable experience with past Tangos players coming together with the youth of Hornridge, a handy combination against Yellow Devils on Friday night. Hornridge 2 were 49 to Yellow Devils 25. Yellow Devils yet to play at full strength still have time to pull together to produce a win, we look forward to seeing them in action when our season recommences. Our B Grade competition has Andamooka out with a 2-point lead in front of Devils and Miners 3 on the premiership table. Andamooka facing up to the young Miners 3 with Andamooka producing a strong win 52 to 30. Devils were also too good for their counterpart. Devils 56 to Hornridge 24. This weekend was the start of the school holidays, which had an affect on the strength of our senior teams. The season recommences on the 2nd May when we look forward to some more fierce competition when teams will be at full strength.
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12” and 16”Dkids bikes, bmx, mountain bikes, road and 12” and 16” kids bikes, bmx, mountain comfort bikes. bikes, road and comfort Sub bikes. Brands: Avanti, Specialized, (womens) Raleigh, ABD Brands: Avanti, Specialized, (womens) Raleigh, ABD and Sub Tarini and Baskets, Tarini Pack Racks, Helmets, Accessories: Trainer wheels, Accessories: Trainer wheels, Pack Racks, Helmets, Glasses, Gloves, Shoes, Top Baskets, Brand Clothing and much more Glasses, Gloves, Shoes, Top Brand Clothing and much more Service workshop - Victoria Parade, Port Augusta ServiceDelivery workshopto- Roxby VictoriaDowns Parade, Port Augusta arranged Email:apluspa@bigpond.net.au Delivery to Roxby Downs arranged Ph: 8641 1128 Fax 8641 1129 OPEN 6 DAYS
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ROXBY DOWNS SATURDAY NETBALL SEASON 2007 PREMIERSHIP LADDER B GRADE
TEAM
Hornridge 1 - A1 Miners 1 - A1 Green Devils - A1 Hornridge 2 - A2 Miners 2 - A2 Yellow Devils - A2
PLAYED
WON
LOST
DRAWN
POINTS FOR
POINTS AGAINST
PREMIERSHIP POINTS
PERCENTAGE %
POINTS LOST
TOTAL PREMIERSHIP POINTS
2
2
0
0
116
43
4
269.77
0
4
2
1
1
0
69
74
2
93.24
0
2
2
2
0
0
117
65
4
180.00
0
4
2
1
1
0
88
95
2
92.63
0
2
2
0
2
0
43
99
0
43.43
0
0
2
0
2
0
52
109
0
47.71
0
0
PERCENTAGE %
POINTS LOST
TOTAL PREMIERSHIP POINTS
ROXBY DOWNS SATURDAY NETBALL SEASON 2007 PREMIERSHIP LADDER B GRADE
TEAM
POINTS POINTS PREMIERSHIP FOR AGAINST POINTS
PLAYED
WON
LOST
DRAWN
2
0
2
0
52
105
0
49.52
0
0
2
2
0
0
101
58
4
174.14
0
4
2
1
1
0
79
49
2
161.22
0
2
2
1
1
0
55
75
2
73.33
0
2
Hornridge Andamooka Roos OD Devils Miners 3
Monitoring the SA Fishing Scene Local Hotspot
Land Based
Glenelg boaties continue to report blueys by the bag full. With one of the best crab seasons continuing very late this is probably your last chance to get a feed of these crusteacans before they disappear. Most are coming from 2 – 4 nm from the Glenelg Jetty and it is not hard work. Chicken carcasses are doing the job or fish heads.
Waitpinga has Salmon Trout in the gutters west of the car park. The odd bigger specimen is also lurking around dusk. Wellington in The Murray River has low water levels however a young local continues to pull Callop to 4kgs. He is regularly doing 4 – 6 fish on shrimps per session early in the mornings
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Rocky Island has Samson fish, Tuna and Trevally. Early mornings are the way to go at this location. An average of 5 big Sambo’s a day are coming from here in the last fortnight with the largest recorded being 30kgs. The Gap near Balgowan has tommies and rugger snapper. Cape Jervis has Salmon and Snapper in Backstairs Passage. Robe has snapper, flathead and nannygai for those fishing the deeper grounds.
Fixtured games for the 2nd May
A Grade
6.30pm Hornridge 1 vs Hornridge 2 A1 & A2 Miners 3 vs Hornridge B Grade
B Grade
8pm Miners 1 vs Yellow Devils A1 & A2 Andamooka vs Devils B Grade Green Devils vs Miners 2 A1 & A2
Miners A 34 defeated Rookies 29 IVS Phoenix Flames 34 defeated Gecko Girls 28 Tangos 27 defeated Wanderers 25 Roxby Milkshakes 27 defeated Jaffas 20
Mixed Martini’s forfeited against Bite Me West Coasters 28 defeated Goal Diggers 23 Stingers 24 defeated Old Skool 21 Andamooka Roos 41 defeated The Family 19
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Summer Tennis sizzles The Summer Tennis competition wound up last weekend with the finals, which by all accounts were hard fought. Special mention must be made for the much improved Siobhan Argy who has continued to grow in skill in her first year with the Association. We look for a big improvement next year, although she won club champion this season by a whisker. Thomas Hombsch, 14, who came up this season to take on the seniors went away with a smile on his face as he took out the major mens senior award. The Senior’s champions this season were West Ends made up of Adrian Bolton, Shane Toole, Greg Bring, Regina “The Gun” Qualmann, Lisa O’Dea, Maureen Norris, Frank Harris and Jodie Brind. Keep an eye out for the special tennis tournament coming up on June 12th with lead-up social round robin matches played every Sunday from May 4th. Above: The winning adults team “West Ends”.
Above: Final handshake of the season!
Above: Bailey Evans receiving the ball.
Above: Thomas Hombsch and Siobhan Argy - voted the most valuable players to the club!
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