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BHP copper, uranium output affected by lower grades

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ore output was down 4 per cent on the previous quarter to 28.18 million tonnes.

The production figure was down 1 per cent from the previous corresponding period.

BHP’s copper production was sharply down on For the three months the corresponding period to the end of March, iron last year, off 14 per cent at

HP Billiton has reported a dip in iron ore production for the March quarter, admitting today safety accidents had a part to play.

282,8000 tonnes on the effect of lower grade ore and reduced operations at the giant Escondida mine in Chile.

For the financial year to date, copper production declined by nine per cent to about 899,900 tonnes Uranium production by the company at Olympic

Dam was off eleven per cent on the back of lower grades.

“Current quarter production at Western Australia Iron Ore was affected by cyclone interruptions and the temporary suspension of operations following safety incidents,” BHP said in its report.

During the period, BHP halted its Pilbara operations after a worker was killed in March, its fifth fatality this financial year.

The incident prompted WA Mines Minister, Norman Moore to take the unprecedented step of ordering stop work notices for any workplace breaches

related to BHP sites.

Meanwhile, BHP said it received requests for deferral of long-term iron ore contracts but had managed to sell the deferred tonnes on the spot market.

The miner said that for the nine month ended March 2009, 72 per cent of WA iron ore shipments

were based on annually agreed pricing.

Over the same period, BHP reported record iron ore production of 87.4mt, up 6 per cent on the previous corresponding period.

Fat Prophets senior analyst Gavin Wendt said the report was in line with expectations. Continued P. 2

Catholic Church fined $20k for camping misadventure

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he Catholic Diocese of Port Pirie was fined $19,125 after pleading guilty to breaching safety laws which left a student of Caritas College in Port Augusta severely burned as the result of a camping accident.

The Catholic Church, as operator of the school, was fined in the SA Industrial Relations Court last week for failing to take reasonable care to avoid harm to people through an act or omission at work.

SafeWork SA prosecuted over the incident on a school camp near Wilpena Pound in August 2004.

At the time, a 15 year old Year 10 student suffered burns to his hands, legs, face and left ear when gas released from a canister ignited.

The student was helping another to assemble her camp stove, when the canister vented gas as it was being installed into the stove apparatus for use.

The male student was engulfed in a ball of flame when the gas ultimately ignited.

After investigating the circumstances, SafeWork SA found that: ● students were not trained or supervised in safely assembling the camp stoves ● supervisors were not aware of let, alone trained in, aspects of what they had to supervise ● the general risk assessment was inadequate.

The school has since upgraded its safety procedures for camps, and while it pleaded guilty, Industrial Magistrate Richard Hardy said the matter could have and should have been resolved sooner had the defendant not sought adjournments to await the result of an appeal in another case. (Diemould/Santos) SafeWork SA said the case proved nothing should be taken for granted, as it had happened on a camp run successfully for 20 years.

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Outback travel boom puts new demands on Flying Doctor

Family Focus with Tom Beever

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have two older brothers and the one up from me has always been a smoker. Like most smokers he began smoking way too young and mum has never been happy about it.

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growing number of holiday makers are calling on the Royal Flying Doctor Service for emergency assistance, with more travellers than ever underestimating the sheer size and terrain of the Australian outback.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is calling on the entire Roxby Downs community to donate this month through the local NAB branch. Over 250,000 people received this vital service in 2008 alone, and in 2009 demand will be even greater.

South Eastern Section CEO Capt Clyde Thomson says that while it recognises that budgets are tight for many Roxby Downs residents, the Royal Flying Doctor Service relies on maintaining current levels of community support to keep them in the air, and is calling on the public ‘dig deep for the docs’.

“Holiday makers are often taken away with the romantic notion of the outback, take more risks and underestimate the terrain. It is often difficult to comprehend the size of the country, and how far from help you are if emergency care is needed.

“Coupled with the fact Australia’s rural communities are growing rapidly, it is becoming increasingly difficult to meet the ever-increasing demand on the service. Last year our staff flew more than 23 million kilometres around the nation - 21 times to the moon and back - and yet we only have 50 aircraft in which to do this mighty job. We need support to not only maintain and purchase new aircraft and medical equipment, but to alleviate the stress on our already stretched flight and medical crews,” says Capt Thomson.

Raising children on remote stations is never easy. Young mum Nina Betts, who lives out on the Birdsville Track in South Australia, knows better than most how distressing it can be when things suddenly go wrong.

On 16 December 2006 Nina and husband Luke suffered the tragic loss of their baby Jarred to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Early last year, in what must have seemed like a terrible twist of fate, they nearly lost their newborn infant, Toby. The Royal Flying Doctor Service was called in for an emergency evacuation and according to grateful mum Nina, they saved her son’s life.

Only a few short days after leaving hospital with a healthy little boy, Nina called the RFDS for help when she realised there was something terribly wrong.

When the RFDS aircraft arrived at the

station, Toby was pale and lifeless. Pneumonia had taken hold, his vital signs were poor and he had developed septicaemia.

Flight nurse Tracey King and Dr Bill Hines tried to find a vein to deliver vital antibiotics.

“I held on to his little arms and legs but they couldn’t find a vein. They even tried his head. In the end they had to drill into his shin to insert a line,” says Mrs Betts.

Nina’s son stopped breathing eight times during the flight. “I stared at him the whole way. I couldn’t take my eyes off him.”

As soon as they landed Toby was rushed to the Broken Hill Hospital where he stayed until doctors felt sure he was stable enough for the onward flight to Adelaide.

Nina found out while she was there that the emergency line drilled into Toby’s leg saved his life.

“Apparently, it was a really brave procedure in those circumstances. If they hadn’t done it, he wouldn’t have made it. These people aren’t just doctors and nurses, they’re more than that. They’re a special part of our lives. We are so glad they’re here to look after us. Without them, Toby wouldn’t be with us today,” says Mrs Betts.

The Royal Flying Doctors Service say this is not an isolated experience, with children and the elderly particularly vulnerable in remote Australia. This is why they are calling on Australians to ‘give a Flynn’ in April, and donate $20, the note which features the organisation’s founder, John Flynn, to the 81 year old Australian charity.

“Being responsive to the changing needs of this growing population is vitally important, and we are working hard to offer improved medical services for everyone who lives, works or travels in the bush.

In recent years the Royal Flying Doctor Service has implemented a range of health initiatives including school health screening programs, primary health care clinics, health education services and mental health programs,” says Capt Thomson.

“Without the continued support of the Roxby Downs community, many of these important initiatives will be unable to adequately serve the widely spread population. This is why we are working with NAB and urging everyone in Roxby Downs to visit their local NAB branch in April and May to give a Flynn to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service,” Capt Thomson says.

How to give: Visit www.nab.com.au/rfds or visit your local NAB branch.

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My brother has never liked all the “negative” attention to smoking and for many years he even disputed the seriousness of smoking and continued to do so right up until he was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue. A cancer that his surgeon said was a direct result of his smoking.

Smoking is THE leading preventable cause of premature death and disease in Australia and even though smoking has become less prevalent in Australia, there are still more than three million Australians who smoke on a daily basis.

Sadly many of the three million plus are young people. Yet in 2003 it was estimated that tobacco use was responsible for more than 15,500 deaths or nearly 12% of all Australian deaths.

Smoking not only reduces life expectancy but it can also hinder quality of life and promote serious medical conditions that can lead to an early death.

In fact it has been estimated that 204,700 years of healthy life were lost in Australia in 2003 as a result of smoking.

I write about the peril of smoking not as a gripe or to condemn but to point out to smokers, passivesmokers and non smokers that dangerous toxins from inhaled tobacco smoke are carried throughout our body by our blood.

That means tobacco smoke can harm nearly every organ and system in our body and keep in mind that low tar and low nicotine cigarettes are not safer to smoke nor are they a healthier option.

Scientific evidence confirms that smokers face significantly increased risks of death and or illness from numerous cancers, heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, emphysema and other respiratory diseases.

Smoking also causes blindness, dental problem, erectile dysfunction, reduced fertility in women, sudden infant death syndrome, contributes to os-

teoporosis and increases the risks of pregnancy complications including premature birth, low birth weight, still birth and infant mortality.

But! Exposure to cigarette smoke can also cause premature death and disease in children and adults who don’t smoke because there is a mixture of over 4000 toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke!

By now some smokers would have stopped reading this article because I know my brother would have.

But I write in the hope that at least one smoker will quit if not for their sake but for the sake of those whom they love.

We all know it is very difficult for smokers to quit smoking which is why so many continue to smoke.

We would also know a smoker who doesn’t wish to give up. That obviously means there are many innocent non-smokers around us, many of whom are young children who are exposed to cigarette smoke on a daily basis.

The tragic side of that is that one innocent nonsmoker will die due to exposure to second hand smoking (passive-smoking) for every eight smokers that die, and for me that is one person too many.

There is a tremendous amount of help to tap into for those who wish to quit smoking and a good place to start is to talk with your family and doctor.

My brothers “it won’t happen to me” mentality eventually caught up him and fortunately he has so far survived his smoking related cancer. But his going back to smoking after all he has been through has begun to take its toll upon his health again.

I would hate for anyone to be one of the 20,000 Australians who die from tobacco related illnesses each year and I would hate to see people go through the agony that my brother and family went through.

I would also hate to see more people crippled up with massive disabilities because of a smoking related stroke.

But I would especially hate to see another innocent non smoker suffer or die because someone whom they loved failed to do something about their addiction to cigarettes.

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“There weren’t too many surprises there. It was a very solid report,” Mr Wendt said.

He said it was curious to see BHP’s quarterly iron ore production was only down minimally, when Rio Tinto’s recent production report showed a 15 per cent drop in the same period due to poor weather.

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“It was quite intriguing given they work in the same area,” Mr Wendt said.

In its quarterly exploration and development report, also released last week, the company said there had been no significant change to BHP Billiton’s financial position other than the issue of $US3.25 billion ($A4.58 billion) in global

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The report said that in the nine months to March 2009 the company had spent $US514 million ($A723.94 million) on minerals exploration.

BHP shares were up at around $32 last week – well up from their year’s low of $21 in December last year.

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Signage business kicks off in Roxby

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highly successful former Adelaide sign writer has launched Roxby’s newest business, Sign Book Australia.

Graham Ferris, who is also Works Officer for the Roxby Downs Council, is already spending most of his nights and weekends preparing signage for local businesses and organisations.

“I haven’t advertised or even put out many feelers yet but I’ve got plenty on,” says Graham.

Graham, who came to Roxby 15 months ago, owned and ran a signage business in Adelaide, Ferris Signs, which he sold eleven years ago and which is still going strong.

After the sale, Graham spent three years living it up on the Gold Coast – “taking a break from work” as he puts it, partying, meeting people and spending time with a son who grew up there.

Graham said he’d done particularly well out of the signage business because he had taken a clue from another business which computerisation had revamped radically – he had seen first hand the way videos had killed the drive-in movie business

– and he learned the lesson well.

“When computerisation came in to the signage business in the late 80’s, I was one of the first in Adelaide to buy a computerised lettering machine,” Graham said.

“The traditional sign writers saw computers as a threat to their craft but they were in the main too proud to stop doing everything by hand – it was their life skill after all – but there was no way they could compete with a computer churning out perfect signs in a fraction of the time they were taking,” says Graham.

A big contract with Civil & Civic for all the signage at the then new Pooraka markets – which involved hiring eight people – set Ferris Signs up and the sale of the business was Graham’s later reward.

Now he is doing it all again – with that knowledge behind him – but at this stage only on a part-time basis.

Clients are lining up. He’s responsible for the new roof-top sign at Lavrick Engineering at OD, Outback Landscaping Supplies’ new truck livery, he’s doing some big new logos for the Roxby Downs Golf Club, temporary fencing signs for GHD and

some work for rubbish contractor, BSH Transport.

“If there’s not much sign work around, no worries!” says Graham who has been easing himself into the signage business since early in March but has done all the heavy lifting involved in setting up accounting systems and the all-important list of suppliers.

His previous experience has been put to good use in sourcing everything he needs to produce cost-effective signage for Roxby customers.

“The key to this being a good business is in ordering materials as soon as possible and getting the work moving,” says Graham.

He said seven to ten days to turn work around was the norm which he thought was pretty good considering most of the materials had to be ordered in.

Queried about the name for the business, Sign Book, he said Face Book had been the model.

“But as many business names have proved, it’s not what you call yourself, it’s the quality and service you provide that’s going to decide the fate of your business.”

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Toddlers need more iron in diet

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esearch shows that up to a third of Australian and New Zealand toddlers have low iron levels, which if left untreated may lead to iron deficiency anaemia and impaired development.

Researcher, Dr AnneLouise Heath from the University of Otago, New Zealand said a substantial number of toddlers were affected by low iron levels.

The research, by the Australian Meat & Livestock Corporation, highlights the need for parents to include more iron-rich foods in their toddler’s diet to ensure adequate levels for healthy growth and development.

“This is concerning because it can lead to severe iron deficiency anaemia which is associated with impaired development because of iron’s role in muscle and brain function. ” Toddlers are at risk of iron deficiency because they have high iron requirements for growth, yet many are not consuming enough iron-rich foods to maintain healthy levels. Even relatively severe levels of iron deficiency in toddlers may go undiagnosed as the symptoms are difficult to

distinguish from normal toddler behaviour e.g. irritability and tiredness.

Dr Heath commented, “There is very little research looking into toddler nutrition and iron levels, which is unfortunate as toddlers are perhaps the fussiest age group when it comes to consuming food. But parents need not despair; the best way to maintain healthy iron levels is by eating iron-rich foods.”

In Australia the largest dietary contributor of well-absorbed iron is red meat. This is why the current National Health and Medical Research Council’s Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming lean red meat 3-4 times a week to meet iron needs.

“Parents may struggle with the erratic eating behaviours of toddlers but perseverance is worthwhile as healthy dietary habits will stay with them for life,” advised Dr Heath.

The following hints and tips should make including iron-rich foods in their diets easier: Continue to offer ironrich foods even if they are initially refused, it can take up to ten introductions before new foods are accepted Parental role modelling of healthy eating behaviours

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plays an important part in toddler development. Provide structured meal times with other family members and remove distractions such as the TV Toddlers can be sensitive to the texture of food, experiment with cuts and

cooking times to ensure meat is moist and tender For more information about toddler nutrition and ‘toddler friendly’ iron rich recipes visit www. themainmeal.com.au/redmeatandnutrition for a downloadable brochure.

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Murray exhibition Grindell’s Hut available stretches 3000 miles A emerging and established artists to live and work in an environment of extraordinary natural beauty and historic significance that has long been a source of inspiration for many Australian artists.

Grindell’s Hut, located in Illinawortina Pound, an isolated section of the Vulkathunha- Gammon Ranges National Park in the Northern Flinders Ranges is made available rent free The residency program, to the successful applicant established in 2002, pro- for a minimum of one week vides an opportunity for and a maximum of three

spiring visual artists are invited to apply for the 2009 Grindell’s Hut Artist in Residency program sponsored by the Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park Co-management Board in partnership with the Port Augusta City Council and Country Arts SA.

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JD Murray with one of the photographs earmarked for the exhibition ‘3000 Miles’.

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ocal resident and photographer J D Murray will be holding an exhibition of his photography work for the second time in Roxby Downs.

The exhibition, which opens to the public on Wednesday May 6, features photographs taken throughout Australia.

The photographer, known as JD, says he named his exhibition ‘3000

miles’ because that’s how far he had to travel in order to get the shots he has taken.

“I have taken shots of outback Australia, but most of my work is Roxby Downs and surrounding regions,” JD said.

“It’s a unique place, and you can tell this in the soil and the sky.”

For J D, photography is a passion rather than a career. He says the real joy is sharing his work with

other people.

“The thing about photography is I have the ability to see something really beautiful, and then I can capture it for other people to see,” J D said.

Anyone is welcome to view his works of art in the Cultural precinct Art Gallery. All pieces are available for sale and JD will be taking orders.

Red Earth Festival calling for ideas

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where and how such a festival could be run.

“We are looking at holding a small festival in August which will line up with the SALA (South Australian Living Artists) festival although we could not be registered as such as this has already closed off,” said the would-be organiser, Rachel who has circulated Up until now there have a letter to all the members been some discussions tak- of the Roxby Downs Arts & ing place about who, what, Culture Forum.

n arts lover is putting out feelers on behalf of the Arts & Culture Forum to find out if there are people interested in being involved in the planning and execution of a “Red Earth Festival 2009.

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weeks between October 15 and November 15 this year.

Sara Twigg-Patterson, Northern Arts Officer, Country Arts SA said “artist thinking of applying must be able to demonstrate a significant level of artistic achievement however the selection panel will consider artists that do not have an exhibiting history but display a high degree of dedication and potential.”

“It is a great opportunity for the artist to self-explore their visual senses, internal thoughts, interpret the landscape and translate those creative concepts onto paper and canvas for us non-artists to enjoy,” she said.

Information on the program and how to apply contact Sara Twigg-Patterson, Northern Arts Officer, Country Arts SA on 08 8641 9175 or email: sars. twigg-patterson@countryarts.org.au Applic ations have opened. They close Friday June 26.

Her plan is about tapping into local artist resources to provide the community with a predominantly hands on type workshop program.

Writing, acting, singing, dancing, drawing, computer graphics, photoshop, community band, visual art, clowning, film making are some of the activities she suggests could be showcased.

“Do you have any ideas?

Do you have lots of energy?

Do you have an artistic skill that you could offer? Or do you know of new artists to town who may be interested?”

“We have a small pool of money that will enable us to run a festival as we are too late for funding rounds.

Please let me know!”

Rachel can be contacted by phone (m) 0428 671 000 or via rachel@ironworksinthedesert.com

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ountry Arts SA has appointed a third generation Wudinna farmer as its far north representative on its board.

Representing the Far North, Eyre and Western regions is Tim Scholz, born in Waikerie and the son of a third generation Wudinna Farming family. Tim spent four years as the President of the Farmer’s Federation, including two years as the National Farmer’s Federation President.

Tim also spent two years as a TAFE lecturer and two years as the SA representative on the Australian Land Care Council and has been the Chair of the Wudinna District Council since 2003.

Country Arts SA chairman, Steve Grieve welcomed Scholz as well as a number of other newcomers to his board. Their role is to help cultivate the arts in regional South Australia.

Representing the Murray and Mallee region is Ms Mardi Jennings who is a dancer and performer and has her own business in Sedan. Mardi has also previously worked with Leigh Warren and Dancers, AusDance NSW and AusDance SA. Mr Allan Aughey, who has wide ranging experience of regional arts and local government, will represent the Barossa, Yorke and Mid North region. Allan is a former Councilor, Alderman and Deputy Mayor of the City of Port Pirie and is currently Mayor of Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council.

Ms Winnie Pelz will be representing the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Is-

land region. Winnie is one of South Australia’s best known arts and media identities and is also an accomplished visual artist and was Chief Executive Officer at the Jam Factory Craft Centre during the 1980s.

Winnie has also had extensive private sector experience having held senior positions at Santos and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Currently, Winnie is the Chief Executive Officer of the Guide Dogs SA/NT. The newly appointed Trustees will join current Country Arts SA Trustees, Mt Stan Thomson, Ms Anne Levy, Ms Alexandrea Cannon and Mr Des Commerford.

Steve Grieve will remain the Chair of the Board of Trustees with the new trustees being appointed for two years from April 1.

“Country Arts SA aims to encourage and foster cultural and artistic growth in regional and remote communities across SA,” said Grieve.

Country Arts SA is one of South Australia’s largest arts organisations which provides arts services across regional south Australia through the management of performing arts centres situated in Mount Gambier, Renmark, Port Pirie, Whyalla and Noarlunga with performing and visual arts touring programs and community cultural development programs.

For media enquiries please contact Kylie Kerrigan, Manager Corporate Affairs, Country Arts SA, 8444 0400, 0401 999 633, kylie.kerrigan@countryarts.org.au

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Wilby re-engineers Lavrick into diverse businesses

John Wilby is keeping up to date with the lastest service technology to be the best in the business.

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he good old days when a motor mechanic set up shop and ran his business on the smell of an oily rag have well and truly gone.

With on-board computers running things under the bonnet even an oldfashioned job like changing the fuel ďŹ lter on a vee dub is now the work of a specialist on account of the super high pressure the diesel is pumped.

These hi-tech European babies feature “common rail fuel systems,â€? that run at a pressure that could blow your head o ; their on-board computers could run a small business.

To ďŹ x and repair such exotic imports as well as current model Commodores, Fords and Japanese 4WDs, it is essential for a mechanic to be plugged into a network where advice is freely and quickly available.

A newish imported VW has its brakes changed. The client takes the car home where it refuses to start and the automatic gearbox won’t shift out of Park. A code number appears on the dashboard.

Out at Lavrick Engineering the ďŹ rst step is to get on the internet to its national trouble-shooter, Automotive Service Solutions.

They come back with two possible courses of action based upon the stories of dozens of customers all over the country. It might be this says the ďŹ rst option but then again, 25 VW owners have experienced the same thing and it was solved by doing something else.

So when John Wilby, the owner and manager, hops out to have a look, he’s got a pretty good grasp of the problem, how it can be attacked and the probable solution clear in his mind. “Keeping up with the latest in service technology is an ongoing task,� says John who recently returned from Adelaide from a hands-on course by Automotive Service Solutions, which also supplies diagnostic electronic tools and the relevant information to stay abreast of maintaining the latest in highly-engineered vehicles.

Besides paying on ongoing fee, John has to have his diagnostic technology updated every six months to stay on top of the car servicing game.

John Wilby, 50, came to Olympic Dam at the age of 24 in 1983 when he got a job with Lavrick Engineering, then run by Bluey and Jan Lavrick, who had followed Western Mining drillings rigs to Olympic Dam, where dozens of them needed ongoing care and main-

tenance.

John seemed to have a natural gift for motors and machinery. After a few minutes he got them purring away – cars, drilling rigs, graders, bulldozers – even lawnmowers and chainsaws.

Coupled with another gift for organisation – getting parts from anywhere in a hurry, running a spare parts business, keeping sta happy and motivated, invoicing and accounting – and proďŹ ts – without which his mechanical skills would amount to nothing – John has built up a solid business of loyal customers. “Bluey Lavrick was a fantastic boss to work for,â€? says John. “He didn’t hold a grudge and he respected his workers (after they’d earned it) and it was always a pleasure to work for them – Jan made sure things were done right – down to wearing gloves when making sandwiches in the roadhouse.â€?

John and his wife Katalin took over the business in 2001. This was just after a big expansion of the mine by WMC and things had quietened down. But the total destruction of the SX plant by ďŹ re and its subsequent rebuilding with hundreds of contractors and their demand for engineering services pushed things along. Since the business turnaround then, John have never looked

back – Lavrick has been engineered into a highly successful, diverse business with a ďŹ nger in a number of local pies through the Wilby Family Trust.

While John has eight employees at Lavrick itself, there are another eight at OD Airport where he refuels the planes, runs the freight business and has recently revamped Roxby Travel from a run down shell into a full service travel agency that can put local travellers into destinations anywhere in the world.

The company is currently negotiating with Alliance Airlines over the number of $106 fares to Adelaide that will become available. Alliance is contracted

by BHP Billiton to run the air service to Adelaide for not only its sta but for the public as well.

Lavrick also owns the local franchise for Australian Air Express as well as a vehicle hire business, Complete Ute and Van Hire, which hires out 4-WD’s to tourists and BHP Billiton compliant vehicles for contractors around the mine site. This business is a joint venture with Rob Davey from Adelaide and is going well.

Turning to the engineering business generally, John says activity is undergoing its usual slowdown for the

post-Christmas, post-holiday blues but there’s a steady ow of work and there’s no shortage of o-road and performance cars in and around the extensive Lavrick workshops.

The business also supplies spare parts and tyres and there are even watches and opals on sale in the spare parts shop. Lavrick, besides being the local RAA agency, is part of Repco Auto Service, another national franchise which means that customers, who’ve had work done by Lavrick, can access Repco nationally for warranties on all work done there. “I’m currently negotiating to build a high-performance workshop that I’m planning to run in a joint venture with a friend from Warnertown, down around Port Pirie, where a lot of the Roxby car crowd go for performance enhancement services,� says John. “But that’s a few months down the track.�

In the meantime John has just renewed his sponsorship of the Andamooka Football Club, (he has lived in the town for over six years) and remains a regular sponsor of the Anzac Day auction (a tradition that Bluey started and John is keen to keep up) and the stock car racing at Roxby Downs.

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Kids with asthma need action plan

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recent survey shows that 67 per cent of parents of children with asthma still don’t have an asthma action plan for their child as recommended by Asthma Foundations of Australia.

The survey was conducted by drug company, Dyson four months after a Victorian Coroner’s Office heard that a child died because his parents didn’t know how to manage his asthma.

The survey finding comes ahead of World Asthma Day on May 5. The theme of World Asthma Day is “You can control your asthma” because people tend think their asthma is under control, when in fact it really isn’t.

The new survey suggests that parents of children with asthma could be doing more to help control their children’s asthma. The Australia-wide survey shows that while 94 per cent of parents see asthma as a serious childhood illness, only 33 per cent of parents whose children have asthma had a written Asthma Action Plan as recommended by Asthma Foundations Australia.

“The survey highlights the message that asthma is an illness that can be managed and childhood asthma does not have to destroy childhoods,” said Robin Ould, CEO, Asthma Foundations Australia. “The theme of World Asthma Day is ‘You can control your asthma’.

It’s a message that every parent of a child with asthma really needs to understand – partic-

Dust mites can trigger asthma! Kids need an asthma plan.

PROPOSED OLYMPIC DAM EXPANSION Release of the Environmental Impact Statement for public comment BHP Billiton is currently seeking approval from the Australian, South Australian and Northern Territory governments to significantly expand its mining and processing operations at Olympic Dam in northern South Australia. The expansion centres on the creation of an open pit mine, which would operate simultaneously with the existing underground mine. New and expanded infrastructure and facilities to accommodate an expanded workforce would also be required.

Elements of the project are subject to the laws of three jurisdictions: • the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (as a nuclear action under the Act, the matter protected is the environment), • South Australia’s Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and Development Act 1993, • Northern Territory’s Environmental Assessment (EA) Act 1982 (in relation to the NT transport option only).

The three jurisdictions determined that the project would be assessed on the basis of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), to be prepared by BHP Billiton. Guidelines outlining the criteria that BHP Billiton needed to address in the EIS were publicly released in February 2006. As a result of changes to the proposed project, a second set of guidelines were published in November 2008. Separate guidelines for the NT transport option were also released at this time by the Northern Territory Government.

As the majority of operations associated with the mine are located in SA, the Government of South Australia is coordinating the EIS public submissions process on behalf of the three governments. All three governments will have access to all public submissions, and will undertake their own assessment of the EIS. BHP Billiton has now prepared the EIS, which is being released for a fourteen (14) week public comment period from Friday 1 May 2009 until 5pm Friday 7 August 2009.

or Phone request: A free ‘stakeholder kit’ which includes a hardcopy of the EIS Executive Summary, other explanatory information, and an electronic copy of the full EIS and appendices (in PDF format on DVD) is available by phoning the SA Department of Planning and Local Government (08) 8303 0724 or at the public meetings (see below for details). or Hardcopy Purchase: The EIS and appendices can be purchased from: • The Department of Planning and Local Government ph (08) 8303 0724 • The Municipal Council of Roxby Downs ph (08) 8671 0010 • The Port Augusta City Council ph (08) 8641 9100 • The Corporation of the City of Whyalla ph (08) 8640 3444 • The EIS main report is available for $50 • The EIS appendices are available for $20 per appendix (21 in total) The main report and all appendices can be purchased for $300 for the complete set.

Making a Submission on the EIS The public is invited to comment on the EIS via written submission during the consultation period, which closes at 5pm on Friday 7 August 2009.

Information about how to make a formal submission is available at www.olympicdameis.sa.gov.au or via phone on (08) 8303 0752.

Viewing and/or obtaining the EIS

Public Meetings

The EIS will be available for viewing at the following locations from 3pm on Friday 1 May 2009: • Department of Planning and Local Government, Level 5, Roma Mitchell House, 136 North Terrace, Adelaide • Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus, Adelaide (entry via Gate 5, Frome Road) • Conservation Council of South Australia, Level 1, 157 Franklin Street, Adelaide • State Library of South Australia, corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue, Adelaide • Flinders University Central Library, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park • University of South Australia Library, North Terrace, Adelaide • Port Adelaide Enfield Council, 163 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide • Port Augusta City Council, 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta • Port Augusta Public Library, 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta • Roxby Downs Community Library, 7 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs • Municipal Council of Roxby Downs, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs • Corporation of the City of Whyalla, Civic Building, Darling Terrace, Whyalla • Alex Ramsay Library, 20-28 Ramsay Street, Whyalla Stuart • Civic Library, 3 Patterson Street, Whyalla

Several public meetings will be held during the public consultation period at which information will be provided on the proposal by BHP Billiton and on the assessment process by the Government.

Copies of the EIS may be obtained via: Internet download: the EIS, Appendices, and other explanatory information can be downloaded for free from the SA Department of Planning and Local Government website at: www.olympicdameis.sa.gov.au from 3pm on Friday 1 May.

Locations

Date

Time

Roxby Downs: Leisure Centre, Richardson Avenue

25 May

2pm - 8pm

Port Augusta: Institute Building, Commercial Road

27 May

2pm - 8pm

Whyalla: Westlands Hotel, Oasis Function Room

29 May

2pm - 8pm

Adelaide: Convention Centre, North Terrace

2 June

2pm - 8pm

The Roxby Downs Development Plan Amendment Concurrent with this process, a separate public consultation process regarding the Roxby Downs and Environs Development Plan Amendment (DPA) is being conducted by the SA Government. For further information on the DPA, please visit: www.planning.sa.gov/go/roxbydownsdpa or phone (08) 8463 7180.

Further Information Further information on the proposed Olympic Dam Expansion Environmental Impact Statement can be obtained from www.olympicdameis.sa.gov.au, via email on olympicdameis@state.sa.gov.au or via phone on (08) 8303 0752.

ularly at this time of year, when cold air and colds and flu’s tend to trigger asthma in many children.”

Over 900 parents responded to the online survey. Twenty seven per cent of the parents of children with asthma said their child had missed school because of asthma and 23 per cent said their child missed sport because of it.

One in five children had required urgent medical treatment for asthma.

Asthma has a number of triggers, including cold air, exertion, and environmental pollutants such as smoke, animal fur and dust mites.

An Asthma Action Plan is a written set of instructions prepared in partnership with a doctor which helps manage individual cases of asthma at different times. The plan should help sufferers and their carers recognise worsening asthma symptoms, start treatment quickly, and seek the right medical assistance.

“Having a written plan has provided great results for asthma sufferers all over the world,” said Robin Ould. “It’s a simple step but the results can be life-changing. And in young children, paying attention to worsening asthma can prevent the kind of serious attack that can cause lung damage.”

Asthma Foundations Australia urges parents to find a doctor with an interest in Asthma management and visit them at least three times over four months to develop an individually prescribed written plan.

SA geothermal project wins big grant P

anax Geothermal Ltd has been awarded a $6.25 million Federal Government grant to develop its geothermal energy project in South Australia.

Panax managing director, Dr Bertus de Graaf said the grant would be used for drilling Salamander 1 in the advanced Penola Project, part of the company’s Limestone Coast Geothermal Project.

“The successful outcome of our grant application is regarded by the Panax team as recognition of the overall merits and scope of the Penola Project,” Dr de Graaf said.

“The quality and the advanced status of the Penola Project is under-pinned by a ‘Measured Geothermal Resource’ of 11,000 petajoules, the largest known in Australia.

“A recently completed pre-feasibility study has shown that this project has the potential to generate low cost zero emission base load power at a highly competitive total cost of $63 per megawatt hour.”

Funding was awarded to Panax under the Commonwealth Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism Geothermal Drilling Program. Panax is scheduled to spud Salamander 1 in September, 2009.

“The Company is confident that the Penola Project could become the first, grid-connected commercial demonstration plant in Australia,” Dr de Graaf said.

“The Penola Project has excellent access to infrastructure, with the main National Electricity Market Management Company grid traversing the entirety of the project area.”

Panax is a pure geothermal company with about $7 million in cash, and no debt.

The company’s focus is on exploring exisiting reservoirs containing hot geothermal fluids, which have less risks than hot fractured rock geothermal projects and a much shorter development time.

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bitsa terrier puppy with a fair slice of Jack Russell in her has been giving Roxby residents – and the law – a run for their money over the past week.

Letters to the Editor You can’t please everyone To the editor, I am writing in disgust to return from my holidays and find that an article that I asked to be placed in the monitor with Bill Nicholas about the loss of Manu ”Tommy” Beckett was cut and made to sound like a interview. Half the article didn’t even make the paper.

I thought living in Roxby downs producing a small paper we wouldn’t have the problem of bullshit journos but it looks like we have.

If money was a problem someone should of said something.

Now I know which paper to use next time I need an article published.

She was first captured

by Rob Hutchinson of the Council midway through last week up around Tutop Street. Escaping from him overnight, Ray Goldie captured the pooch on Thursday and brought her into the Monitor where she captured everyone’s attention – but setting them a merry chase when taken outside for a toilet break.

From there it was into the Roxby Downs dog pound.

She escaped through not one but two tiny openings in high security wire gates – where you put your hand through to unlock them. This involved jumping a metre and steering herself through a hole she would have had to squeeze through. “That’s the only place she could have got out – I can hardly believe it,” said the council dog-catcher.

The tiny dog remains at large.

Kevin Robertson Dear Sir, I would like to convey my appreciation to the community members of Andamooka for their kind donations towards the grave plaques for the Andamooka Cemetery. Ten plaques were created from a total donation of $500, with six already on the graves, with the remaining four still coming.

Special thanks go to Queensland Max his troubles creating the plaques and to all the people who donated.

From Irish Paddy, Andamooka

This terrier is an accomplished escape artitst.

Manu’s partner thanks Roxby Page 9.

Last chance to book Girl’s Weekend

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It includes flights and two nights’ accommodation at the exclusive Oaks Pier Apartments at Glenelg, a styling session with stylist, Tamara Nicolle, free travel to Westfield Marion and a shopping ambassador to smooth out the details.

Bookings: Jetset Marion 08 83376 That’s the $659 Westfield Marion Girls’ Weekend this weekend only. 0988 or jsmarion@bigpond.net.au

ith the Roxby Downs combined football team defending the Miner’s Cup at AAMI Stadium Saturday night, girls still have the chance to include the game with a weekend of shopping.

News In Brief Renal dialysis upgrade at Pt Augusta opened The $1.8 million upgrade of the Renal Dialysis Unit at the Pt Augusta Hospital was opened by SA Health Minister, John Hill last week.

About 27 patients use the clinic each week. “The unit has 10 chairs currently and I can confirm the unit will be getting two more chairs this month so patient numbers can increase to 39 a week,” the Minister said.

Demand for haemodialysis in regional areas is increasing by 6 per cent a year.

“End stage renal failure requires long-term dialysis for the remainder of the patient’s life and this project means more people can be treated closer to home.”

Mr Hill said the upgrade was part of the Rann Government’s record $591 million spend on country health this financial year.

The Pt Augusta unit, the largest haemodialysis unit outside Adelaide, is supported by a visiting specialist in kidney disease.

120 new jobs at Honeymoon uranium mine 120 jobs are being created for the construction stage at Honeymoon mine site, with an expected 60 more to be established early next year when the project steps up to full production, according to Premier Mike Rann.

Mr Rann said he had been talking to several predominate mining CEOs and can assure the public more projects are scheduled to start in the near future.

“South Australia now has 11 mines in construction and production, including Iluka Resources’ Jacinth-Ambrosia heavy mineral sands project near Eucla

and the OZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill copper and gold mine, with an additional 20 mines working towards production,” he said.

He said Heathgate Resources was working on expanding its Beverley uranium mine between Lake Frome and the northern Flinders Ranges.

Mr Rann added Primary Industries and Resources SA was also processing applications for mining leases for new uranium projects at Four Mile near Beverley and Crockers Well, west of Broken Hill.

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he takeover of Lion Nathan by Japan’s biggest brewer, Kirin Holdings, announced last week will mean Aussie icon brands, Tooheys and XXXX, will be owned by the Japanese.

Even one of South Australia’s best loved brands is now owned by a Japanese brewery

And it’s certainly not an isolated case as the takeovers of National Foods and Dairy Farmers by Japanese corporations in the past couple of years mean that the former South Australian-owned, Farmers Union Iced Coffee, is now owned and controlled from Tokyo.

Two years ago Kirin spent $2.8 billion to but National Foods, which was then listed on the ASX. Besides the much-loved Framers Union Iced Coffee brand, the Japanese took with them Pura Milk, Coon and Cracker Barrel cheeses as well as Berri Fruit Juices.

Last December the same Japanese brewery magnate took over NSW brand Dairy Farmers for $910 million securing the Dairy Farmers range of milk, cheese and other dairy products under the Dairy Farmers label.

Kirin has led the way for another Japanese brewer, Asahi, which last year bought Cadbury Australia’s beverage unit for $1.2 billion while another Japa-

nese alco group, Suntory bought out the Australian Danone fruit juice business.

This means Australian brands such as Cottee’s, Spring Valley, Solo, Cracker Barrel and King Island Cheese are now under Japanese control.

Lion Nathan owns about 45 per cent of the Australian beer market including good old South Aussie brand, West End and Southwark and the Thebarton brewery which makes a local version of Heineken.

Kirin owns the international San Miguel beer brand, which it plans to roll out in Australia via its expanded drinks business here.

The takeover offer was flagged late last week when trading in Lion Nathan shares was $8.30. The bid is expected to be at least $11.50 and maybe as high as $13. Kirin already owns 46 per cent of Lion Nathan.

Late last year Kirin unsuccessfully tried to take over Coca Cola Amatil, which owns the entire Australian coke franchise – along with numerous other soft drink and liquor brands - for $7 billion last year.

Kirin, faced with an ageing and declining market for alcohol and beverages in Japan, wants to boost its international revenue to 30 per cent to halt the slide in local turnover.

Mortgage stress as unemployment rises

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s unemployment rates increase, more than 1 million Australian households will fall victim to mortgage stress, Fujitsu Consulting research shows.

A household is said to be under mortgage stress when over 30 percent of its income is spent on mortgage repayments.

The Treasury has predicted the unemployment rate will rise from the current 5.7 percent

to 7.5 percent next year, a fact many Roxby Downs residents can understand considering the recent job cuts at Olympic Dam. “The stimulus package will not stop more households from slipping into stress later this year as unemployment continues to bite,” said Fujitsu Consulting Managing Director Martin North.

Mr North said of the 1.2 million Australians expected to be under stress, one third would be

“close to the edge” in not being able to make mortgage repayments.

Fujitsu Consulting research shows broader mortgage stress was down 2.8 percent in April, however the number of homes facing severe stress rose 3 percent, despite lower mortgage rates and the Government’s economic stimulus package.

There are now at least 101,000 households that are considered at risk of a forced sale.

Rental Stress is also emerging

as a predominant threat to the Australia public and if unemployment rates are to meet its expected high, Housing Industry Association Senior economist Ben Phillips predicts 633,619 renters will find it difficult in meeting payments.

“There has been reasonably strong rental (price) growth and the main problem is that we have a housing shortage and very strong population growth,” said Mr Phillips.

New Roxby Downs branch NOW OPEN. The one-stop shop for trades, construction professionals & specialised building materials.

Structural Steel / Reinforcing / Tools / Hardware / Safety / Heavy Compaction and so much more!

OPENING HOURS:

Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Saturday 7am-12pm

Meet The Winemaker May 16

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he Monitor would like to advise the public that the ‘Meet the Winemaker’ event, hosted by local Jack McGuire, will occur on Saturday May 16, not May 13 as previously reported.

Bianco Roxby Downs For any enquiries please contact Adrian Callisto, Bianco Mining Manager Phone: (08) 8671 5600 Fax: (08) 8671 5611 Mobile: 0437 388 433 Email: adrianc@bianco.com.au

Quality ISO 9001

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Health & Safety AS 4801

The event, to benefit those with Autism and Asperger Syndrome here in Roxby Downs, is being made possible by the generous sponsorship of RoxFM and supported by the Roxby Downs Health Services and Bartercard.

The event is being held at the Oasis Restaurant at 7.30pm, giving locals the chance to sample the glorious blends of Hardy

Wines while having the opportunity to speak with the maker himself, Thomas Hardy.

Relax and be entertained by one of Adelaide’s foremost Jazz and contemporary keyboard players, Mr Steven King, but not too relaxed as retro comes back in style with DJ McGuired For Sound.

Tickets are on sale now at $25 per head and can be purchased at The Roxby Downs Health Centre, Lin Andrews Real Estate, Roxby Hourglass Jewellers, The Oasis Restaurant and at event sponsor RoxFM. All profit is going to supporting Autism and Asperger Syndrome. May is Autism month.

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Diabetes: prevention is better than cure

By Zak Zeptner

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vert foods into energy for the muscle.

ith 26 percent of Aussies citizens being classed as overweight, the risk of developing diabetes is ever growing but it can be prevented.

In Type 1 Diabetes the pancreas does not produce any insulin. This requires the patient to take several insulin injections a day to get the energy out of the food. DKA or Ketoacidosis occurs when the body beings to breakdown The Multi-D Outreach Dia- it’s muscle for energy. If not betic Health Service was in treated this condition can be Roxby Downs last week. It life threatening. provides support to those in the community with diabetes Gestational Diabetes can octo prevent the disease from hin- cur during a women’s pregnandering their life. cy and is detected by a routine The team of professionals test usually done at 28 weeks from Port Augusta Hospital called a Glucose Challenge visit Roxby regularly. The team Test (GCT). If blood sugar is includes a diabetic educator, a found to be high further tests dietician and a podiatrist. All are required before a diagnosis three services work together to can be given. provide a ‘One Stop Shop’ visit If Gestational Diabetes has for diabetics. been diagnosed and is not The Roxby Downs Health properly controlled during the Services has provided The pregnancy it can have adverse Monitor with some informa- health consequences on the tion that can help you to bet- mother and child. ter understand the disease and Women with a history of how to avoid developing it.

Gestation Diabetes are also at There are several types of an increased risk of developing diabetes, with Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes later in life so being the most common, af- routine checks with your GP fecting 85-90 percent of people are advised. with the disease.

Impaired Glucose Tolerance Type 2 Diabetes is more com- is another condition which mon in older adults, however indicates that blood glucose in recent years, more young readings are higher then norpeople, and even children, mal. Left untreated over time have been diagnose with Type this can progress to diabetes 2 Diabetes. and further complications asWith Type 2 Diabetes, the sociated with the disease like pancreas does not produce heart disease. enough insulin for our bodies A healthy diet with plenty of to converted food into energy fruit and vegetables, less fat, for our bodies. Sufferers may salt and sugar and require insulin tablets and/or regular exercise will help reinjections to help them con- duce the risk of developing dia-

The Multi-D Group: Katie Thomas, May Jiun Khor and Michelle Kuerschner with Roxby Community Health Nurse Kane Mcinerney. betes. Maintaining a waistline measurement under 80cm for women and 90cm for men will also reduce the risk of developing diabetes and many other chronic health conditions. The body must produce a lot more insulin when the waistline is bigger, and this can mean the pancreas works harder to achieve the same blood glucose levels and can run out of steam

earlier.

So ensure you eat healthy everyday, loss some weight and get 30 minutes of exercise at least five days a week.

The Health Services ‘get fit @ home’ program provides a range of fitness equipment with instructional DVD’s to help people lose weight. They can also provide information and support about healthy eating

Environment Forum seeks GENERAL INFORMATION new Chair MEETING DATES

Sport and Recreation Forum meet first Tuesday of every month Environment Forum - 12 May BOARD MEETINGS

If you would like to do a presentation to the Community Board please contact Michelle Hales to organise a date and time to be placed on the agenda. Requests close on the Wednesday prior to the Board meeting. Board meetings usually take place on the last Monday of the month.

JOINING FORUMS

Members of the community are encouraged to join any of the forums or partnerships. If you would like to join the Arts and Culture Forum, Education and Workplace Training Forum, Family and Youth Forum, Environment Forum, Sport and Recreation Forum or Volunteering Partnership you are welcome to attend any of the meetings.

Meeting times appear in the Monitor on a regular basis.

If you would like to join the Health Forum and/or Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 or via email to: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au to express your interest.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to find out more about any of the forums visit the www.roxbydowns. com website or contact Michelle Hales - Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. Mobile: 0418 833 818 Phone: 8671 0010 Fax: 8671 0452 Email: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper

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ophie Torrisi, Chairperson of the Environment Forum, is stepping down from her position, opening the floor for a new and enthusiastic volunteer to take over.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as chairperson and plan to continue my involvement in future meetings but I am now searching for a new chair to share the rewards of this role with,” said Sophie.

As chairperson, you will be required to attend monthly meetings, take minutes and control the forum.

The new chairperson will have access to a pre paid mobile phone, a laptop computer and printer for home use and some stationary is also provided.

The environment Forum, which

meets on the second Tuesday of the month, consists of a group of likeminded individuals with a passion for making a difference by reducing human impact on the environment.

Averaging around seven people per meeting, though sometimes hosting up to 13, the forum has established a number of initiatives within Roxby Downs to help the environment.

These include pressuring the Town Administrator to begin curbside recycling, new rubbish bins for the town, addressing the junk mail and local paper litter drop, the newly designed Freecycle program, town clean ups, road watch clean ups and more.

To volunteer as the new chair, to join or simply to discus the forum, contact Sophie Torrisi on 0408 184 971.

to squeeze in some extra social time with your friends.

2. Encourage recycling by organising school events such as collection An initiative of the Environment Forum of items for charity, or fundraising Green tips for a health smart ‘trash and treasure’ market stalls. home: 3. Share books and use the school Ways to be green at school: It’s cool! library instead of buying new ones.

1. Ride or walk to school instead 4. Make sure the lights are turned of getting mum or dad to drive. It’s off when the class leaves the room good for you and it’s a great way for other subjects, recess or lunch. www.themonitor.com.au

habits, Go 2 and 5.

Diabetes can come about from a number of factors, such as the lifestyles issues mentioned above, however there are also genetic factors involved.

“Having regular checkups with your GP and engaging in healthy lifestyle choices helps to prevent diabetes.”

The risk of diabetes increases with age so visit your local GP

regularly and have your sugar checked.

For further information, contact Community Health Nurses Kane or Petra at the Roxby Downs Health Services on 8671 9020, your local GP or visit these websites: www.diabetesaustralia. com.au, www.healthyactive. gov.au, www.your30.qld.gov. au or http://www.measureup .gov.au.

Vale Gordon Macalister The staff at the Roxby Downs Area School would like to pay tribute to Gordon Macalister who passed away on Sunday April 19

after a short illness.

They would also like to send their condolences to his wife Kath Macalister, may she find peace.

Gordon Macalister 30.04.1944 – 19.04.2009

“Thankyou” From the bottom of my Heart Cherie Siegmann “Manu” fondly know as “Tom” to many, My heart & soul, I love and miss him dearly.

Manu touched the hearts of many; he loved life and all the wonderful people that surrounded him. I know there are no words that will heal the pain and sorrow I feel; Only time will heal my aching heart.

Thank you all so much for your kind words and most of all, for your friendship with Manu. Knowing you will miss him too makes my burden a bit easier to bear. It’s during a time like this that we learn how much our family and friends really mean to us. I so appreciate your sympathy and kindness.

Please accept my sincere gratitude to you all.

To the Siegmann and Beckett (Whanau) Families, Sodexo, BHS, The Roxby Downs Golf Club, BHP Billiton My “Roxby Family” all of our wonderful friends and Especially Jimmy Astley (Kia Kaha) thankyou from the bottom of my heart for the (Aroha) love and support you have all show to me and my girls.

Arohanui Cherie xxxx

Fly by Celine Dion

Fly, fly little wing Fly beyond imagining The softest cloud, the whitest dove Upon the wind of heaven’s love Past the planets and the stars Leave this lonely world of ours Escape the sorrow and the pain And fly again Fly, fly precious one Your endless journey has begun Take your gentle happiness Far too beautiful for this Cross over to the other shore There is peace forevermore But hold this memory bittersweet Until we meet Fly, fly do not fear Don’t waste a breath, don’t shed a tear Your heart is pure, your soul is free Be on your way, don’t wait for me Above the universe you’ll climb On beyond the hands of time The moon will rise, the sun will set But I won’t forget Fly, fly little wing Fly where only angels sing Fly away, the time is right Go now, find the light

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Out and About

Makenzie Young and Charlie Rigden looking georgeous at Mel Rigden’s Wedding.

Bride and Groom Mel and Tony Rigden make their marriage official.

Nathan and Danielle Gillies help Mel and Tony celebrate their wedding.

Picture Perfect: Rebecca Young Hannah Rigden and Jack Rigden as they wait for the ceremony.

Mel Rigden is supported by daughter Hannah on her special day.

The Bridal Party take a relaxing break as they wait for the ceremony to commence.

Kerry Dunn and Paul Dunn offer their support for Mel and Tony at the wedding.

In true outback style, the Bridal Party make their way to the ceremony in the back of a ute.

Bronnie Rigden watches as Mel shows off her beautiful wedding boots.

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Danielle and Sophie Giles looking lovely at the wedding.

Mel and Tony Rigden were married in Roxby Downs with the support of friends and family.

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Out and About Ben Haines, Darren and Lisa Phillips and Vicky Peters having a drink at the Roxby Districts Guernsey Presentation Night.

Kelly Spillman, Paul Watkinson, Damian Hann and Brayden McEvoy at the Hornridge Auction Night.

Lachie Scammell, Yasmine and Harry Harrison and Jan Kaminski at the Roxby Guernsey Presentation Night.

Mikayla and Michelle Davis and Damien and Meegan Flabel at the Roxby Districts Guernsey Presentation Night.

Julie McEvoy, Therresa Moyle and Sarah Kay having a bet at the Hornridge Player and Guernsey Auction Night.

Michelle, Centaine, Verity and Logan Casserly have a good family night out at the Roxby Guernsey Presentations.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Mikayla Matulick recently celebrated celebrated her first birthday.

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Greer Hannaford, right, celebrated her 3rd birthday on April 29. She is pictured with her sister Sydney.

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I am

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It can be lonely!

But it can be good!

By Krystle Bower

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iving in rural and isolated areas often means you are cut of from the lifestyle you are used to and comfortable with.

I know like many women living in a rural town it has proven to be difficult at times for me…

Making ‘The Big Move’ to any place can be frightening.

It is very common to become attached to the town where you grow up and moving away is never easy… especially the first time… like jobs, people fall into a comfort zone with their towns, family, friends, routines, and lifestyles and the moment that all changes, people tend to experience feelings of fear and unease. .

An added impact to the emotion of moving far away from family is that you are not moving to another town with all the pleasant luxuries of life that often distract you of anything worthy to worry about, but instead are shocked to find yourself planted in the middle of a desert with nothing but red dirt around you.

For some women a bond with their family is one of the more important things in life… if not entirely the most important thing for the majority.

For me it was a bond with my mother and ‘yes’ the in-laws. They made the move almost unbearable.

On the first day I hopped on the plane having said goodbye with a smile on my face looking forward to a new lifestyle in “what was the name of that place in the middle of the desert…” (Roxby Downs) with my husband who would no longer be doing fly in fly out.

By the time we had landed in Roxby I was confused, frightened, with a heart beating at a millions miles an hour, I had left one town at 4 in the morning with freezing cold temperatures and arrived into a sweltering heat with flies buzzing about my head.

At that moment I wanted to go home….

Unfortunately once you make a move that kind of signifies the initial changing of your life, or for me like the shattering of glass… surely this was the end.

The thing I found hard starting out in a small town was that you quickly become the new face in town which unnerved me, starting out I had no friends, just my husband and I. I found myself missing home, missing my old job, all of my friends, and was often on the phone most nights with my mum talking about nothing interesting just to feel like I was home again.

As time wore on, the phone calls started to fade, and as if I had been here for years… life moved on.

Soon my husband’s workmates became the doorway to some wonderful women, their partners who soon became my own little group of friends.

I realised then, I wasn’t the only one who was afraid, scared, and feeling alone, and most of these women felt the same thing… most of these women like me needed some good strong friendship to get through.

I would genuinely describe myself as a stubborn person… mostly set in my ways… once I made my mind up about something that was it… there was no turning back and for some time I had decided I wasn’t going to stay in Roxby, there was no way!

People would often say to me, “Watch out, it’ll grow on you,” and as stubborn as I was I would say, “Never! It’s just not home and never will be!” how wrong was I. Life works in mysterious ways, bring me love, friendship, and a home to call my own and I am happy.

Soon it fell into place… I had my husband, and we had a house we made into home, and we had our friends and it became obvious for me… home is where the heart is! And my heart resides in Roxby Downs with my stubborn attitude.

Eye on the Issues

Breast Cancer The Stats: One in eight Australian women will develop breast cancer before the age of 85.

Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer among Australian women.

The average age of first diagnosis is 60 Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancerrelated deaths in women in Australia In Australia each year, about 700 women under the age of 40 years are diagnosed with breast cancer Overall survival from breast cancer has increased in recent years.

Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of breast cells. Cancer occurs as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy.

A tumor can be benign (not dangerous to health) or malignant (has the potential to be dangerous).

Benign tumors are not considered cancerous: their cells are close to normal in appearance. They grow slowly and do not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.

Malignant tumors are cancerous; left unchecked, over time, malignant cells can eventually spread beyond the original tumor to other parts of the body.

The term “breast cancer” refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast.

Breast cancer is caused by a genetic abnormality (a “mistake” in the genetic material).

Only 5-10 per cent of cancers are due to an abnormality inherited from your mother or father.

About 90 per cent of breast cancers are due to genetic abnormalities that happen as a result of the aging process.

While there are steps every person can take to help the body stay as healthy as possible (such as eating a balanced diet, not smoking, limiting alcohol, and exercising regularly), breast cancer is never anyone’s fault.

Symptoms of Breast Cancer Initially, breast cancer may not cause any symptoms; a lump may be too small for you to feel or to cause any unusual changes you can notice on your own.

Often, an abnormal area turns up on a screening mammogram, which leads to further testing.

In some cases however, the first sign of breast cancer is a new lump or mass in the breast that you or your doctor can feel.

Any of the following unusual changes in the breast

can be a symptom of breast cancer: ● swelling of all or part of the breast ● skin irritation or dimpling ● breast pain ● nipple pain or the nipple turning inward ● redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin ● a nipple discharge other than breast milk ● a lump in the underarm area These changes also can be signs of less serious conditions that are not cancerous. It is important to get any breast changes checked out promptly by a doctor.

Get a Free screening: A mobile breast x-ray unit will be visiting Roxby Downs from May 4-11 and is offering free screening for women over 40 years of age.

Booking are essentials, places are going fast, book yourself in.

Ph: 13 20 50 Source: http://www.breastcancer. org http://www.breasthealth. comau/statisticresearch/ http://www.breasthealth. com.au/whatisbreastcancer/

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In making appointments to the Advisory Council the Minister will ensure appointees have an appropriate balance of skills, qualifications or experience in the following areas: • the provision of health services in country SA • the utilisation of assets in the provision of health services in country SA • finance • law • community participation • the needs of people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent • extensive clinical experience

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knee at 90 degree angles. times per week, 2-3 sets Keeping the weight in of 12 to 16 reps with light your heels, push back up to medium weights. (slowly!) to starting position. ● Remember to never lock your knees at the top and ● Repeat with the oppo- never let your knee bend site foot. past your toes.

Keep torso tight and up● Do this exercise 1 or 2 right (i.e., don’t hunch!)

Nominations must be made on the official CHSA Board HAC nomination form, be accompanied by a current Curriculum Vitae and be endorsed by the nominee’s local Health Advisory Council. Nominees residing in metropolitan Adelaide will require the endorsement of the CHSA Board Health Advisory Council.

A nomination pack containing a copy of the Advisory Council’s Constitution and Strategic Directions, an official nomination form, a CV proforma (optional) and contact details of local HACs and the CHSA Board HAC is available from the Office of the CEO, Country Health SA on 8226 6205 or email felicity.lellow@health.sa.gov.au Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer by 5pm, Friday 15 May 2009.

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First rail shipment from Prominent Hill

Flotation building: Flotation building - January 2009 The Prominent Hill Pit in February looking south. Pit floor is at 10052 bench. 50 metres of the orebody has been mined to date.

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Z Minerals has achieved an important milestone in the establishment of its Prominent Hill copper/gold mine north west of Roxby Downs with the first rail delivery of concentrate to the Port of Darwin.

The shipment was dispatched from the Wirrida rail siding, approximately 115 kilometres west of Prominent Hill. The company expects to deliver approximately 600 tonnes of concentrate per day, six days per week to the port.

From the Port of Darwin Prominent Hill copper concentrates will be shipped to smelters across Asia. The first shipment from Darwin is expected to be made in late April.

Concentrates also continue to be delivered via road to local customers, of which the most notable is BHP Billiton at Olympic Dam where the concentrate is being put through the smelter.

“Since first production in late February, the ramp up of the processing plant has progressed very well,” said OZ Minerals managing director and CEO

Andrew Michelmore.

“The operation has now reached a production rate of around 80% and, as planned, is expected to reach its nameplate rate by the end of the year,” Michelmore said.

Prominent Hill concentrates are characterised by their high copper grades and low arsenic content. The grade of Prominent Hill concentrates has consistently been more than 50 per cent copper with all other elements well within normal contract specifications.

Treasurer rubber stamps Chinese takeover

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ederal Treasurer Wayne Swan has approved a revised $1.2 billion deal between OZ Minerals Ltd and China’s Minmetals on certain conditions aimed at safeguarding about 2,000 local jobs.

“I approve a revised application by China Minmetals Non-ferrous Metals Co Ltd to acquire certain mining assets of OZ Minerals Ltd, but not including the Prominent Hill mine, conditional on legally enforceable undertakings,” Mr Swan said in a statement.

An initial deal between the pair was knocked back in March, on the grounds OZ Minerals’ flagship Prominent Hill mine in South Australia was too close to the defence-sensitive Woomera weapons testing area.

Under the approval, Minmetals will be required to operate the mines acquired from OZ Minerals as a separate business with commercial objectives, and using companies incorporated and headquartered in Australia, with a mainly Australian management team.

The Chinese metals giant will also have to have all off-take deals priced at an arms length by sales team in Australia, using international benchmarks; maintain or increase production and employment at Century, Rosebery and Golden Grove mines, grow Century and Rosebery, reopen Avebury and develop Dugald River, subject to economic conditions.

Minmetals will also be expected to comply with Australian industrial relations laws and to honour employee entitlements, and maintain or increase indigenous employment in its local operations, also honouring previous deals struck with local indigenous communities.

“These undertakings, which are designed to protect around 2,000 Australian jobs, ensure consistency

with Australia’s national interest principles and are a condition of my approval under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975,” Mr Swan said.

Minmetals struck a new deal with OZ Minerals in April, excluding Prominent Hill. The new plan involved the sale of the Golden Grove, Century, Rosebery, Avebury and Dugald River mining operations, which produce zinc, copper, lead, and silver.

OZ Minerals has advised that it intends to remain an ASX listed company and to continue operating and further developing the Prominent Hill mine.

Chief executive Andrew Michelmore has previously said the Minmetals deal “provides a complete solution for OZ Minerals.”

“It solves the refinancing issues and leaves it with a solid asset base and a strong cash position while allowing shareholders to have the opportunity to benefit from the long-term potential of the Prominent Hill asset over the coming years.”

Mr Michelmore said the company had been hit by a “Perfect Storm”, characterised by the timing of its debt refinancing, a rapid deterioration in access to capital sparked by the collapse of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Lehmann Bros in the United States, and a dramatic fall in commodity prices.

OZ Minerals has endured an intense last six months, as it tried to negotiate the extension of bridging loans with its lenders, and a longer-term solution to its balance sheet problems.

Mr Michelmore said the drop in revenue caused by lower commodity prices was as much to blame for the company’s cash position, as the investments made by OZ Minerals in expanding the Sepon copper plant, completing Prominent Hill and the cut-back at its Century Hill mine.

“Oz Minerals, as a base metal miner, does not have the luxury of long-

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term pricing contracts and is subject to the full force of pricing movements,” he said.

“This had a profound impact on cash flows and forecast revenue.”

With a debt ratio of about 24 per cent, he said he was tired of hearing OZ Minerals described as ‘debt-laden’ or ‘debt-stricken’.

“Based on our December 2008 financial statements, OZ Minerals has total assets of $5.3 billion against total debt - including approximately $200 million that is not currently due for refinancing - of $1.3 billion,” Mr Michelmore said.

Shareholders will be asked to vote on an ordinary resolution to approve the proposed transaction at OZ Mineral’s annual general meeting in mid-June.

The first train load of concentrates leaving Prominent Hill on the Adelaide to Darwin railway.

BHP Billiton EIS timely move for Chinese nuclear expansion

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n Friday BHP Billiton will move a step closer to a massive expansion of its Olympic Dam mine, the world’s biggest proven uranium reserve , with the release of an environmental impact assessment.

Australia could be looking at a new multibillion-dollar export market as China looks for a steady supply of uranium, which it needs to underpin a massive expansion in its nuclear power industry. Chinese officials last week announced they would start building five extra power plants this year on top of the 24 already under construction and 11 already in operation. Australia could add A$17 billion ($12 billion) to gross domestic product by 2030 by maximizing suppliers to meet rising global demand for nuclear energy, the Uranium Association said last month.

The acceleration of China’s nuclear programme stems from mounting concerns about climate change, energy security and the more immediate task of kick-starting the economy as part of the Government’s 4

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trillion yuan stimulus plan.

Vice-Premier Zhang Dejiang announced at a Beijing conference that China would “accelerate the development of nuclear power and increase the ratio of clean energies like nuclear power”.

Analysts say the country’s dearth of uranium is “the tiger in the road” to fulfilling its nuclear power ambitions and that Australia is the most obvious solution.

“There are not enough uranium resources in China to support the aggressive nuclear power development plan for the next 20-30 years,” said Professor Liu Deshun, of China’s Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology. “Australia has the uranium resources that could be exported and in China we have the demand,” Chinese companies are lining up to invest directly in Australian uranium mining & exploration companies and have begun signing long-term supply contracts with Australia’s established mining companies, betting on the expansion plans receiving Government approval.

Australian Minister for Resourc-

es, Martin Ferguson, indicated the Federal Government was unlikely to stand in the way, subject to environmental and investment tests.

Energy Resources Australia is expected to say more about a new plant to extract uranium from lowgrade ore and an exploration pit for the expansion of its Range Mine in Kakadu, which already produces 10% of the world’s uranium.

But the expansion of Olympic Dam is expected to put BHP at the head of the pack, when it comes to talks with the Chinese buyers.

Chinese analysts have said the country’s nuclear power expansion plans will not succeed unless China secures the necessary uranium supplies. Australian analysts say the local mine expansions are unlikely to proceed without the certainty provided by long-term supply contracts to China.

“The two go hand in hand,” said John Wilson, uranium analyst at Resource Capital Research.

Uranium was trading at $41 per lb yesterday and now analysts are benchmarking the yellow cake as being able to reach the $70 per lb mark in the near future.

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ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY PRACTICE Phone: 8671 3231 ROXBY DOWNS’ MEDICAL PRACTICE 9:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday Saturday morning by appointment.

Phone: 8671 1900 VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICE DIABETES EDUCATOR Phone: 86485706 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Phone: 86485800 SPEECH PATHOLOGIST Phone: 86485800 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Phone: 86485800 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER Phone: 86485800 DIETITICIAN Phone: 86485800 PODIATRIST Phone: 86485500 CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE Confidential counselling for children up to 18 years.

Phone: 1800819089 HEARING SERVICES 9:00am-2:30pm Monday to Friday Phone:1800 006 303 DOCTOR’S NEW SPECIALISED DRUG Phone: 1800 700 270 (Number for Medicare Use) ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY AND YOUTH OFFICER Crisis and relationship councelling, mediation and support.

Phone: 8671 2892 CRISIS CARE COUNSELLING Uniting Care Wesley Port Augusta Regional Women’s and Children’s Support Services: 1800 655 716 Crisis care line:13 16 11 For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7 BREASTFEEDING ROXBY DOWNS’ GROUP 1:30pm - 3:00pm Third Tuesday of the month.

At the Roxby Downs Public Library.

GENERAL INFORMATION SCHOOL TERMS 2009 Term 1: 27 Jan – 9 Apr Term 2: 27 Apr – 3 Jul Term 3: 20 Jul – 25 Sep Term 4: 12 Oct – 11Dec MT DARE HOTEL 8am – 9pm Open every day OUTBACK COMMUNITY GARDENS Phone: 8671 2892 ROXBY ROAD SAFE Phone: 8671 2892

CHURCH ROXBY DOWNS’ LUTHERAN CHURCH 10:30am 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month 5:30pm 3rd Sunday of each month 9:30am every Sunday during school terms FAITHWORKS’ CHRISTIAN CHURCH An Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 9.30 am at Roxby Downs Catholic School Library ST. BARBARA’S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday 6:00pm & Sunday 9:00am 78 Pioneer Drive, Roxby Downs ANDAMOOKA/ROXBY BIBLE CHURCH 10:00am Sundays, Worship Service 6.30pm Fridays, Kids Club, 7 years + Phone: 8672 7213 ROXBY DOWNS COMMUNITY CHURCH 10am Sunday Worship.

For other events & activities phone Alison 8671 1032

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm Sunday Phone: 8671 2001 CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT - MOVIES Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Phone: 8671 2001 ROXBY DOWNS TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 9:30am - 11:00am Tuesday & Thursday (repeated) Fun for young children and mums Meet at Roxby Downs Library School Terms Only ANDAMOOKA TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 10:30am Monday - Fun for 1-4 years.

Phone: 8672 7018 Meet at Andamooka Community Library PLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish School Call Jakki: 8671 2323 PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten 10:00am - 11:30am Friday ROXBY DOWNS’ HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE MORNING 9:30am - 11:00am Thusrday Meet at the Dunes Café RAPTORS CYCLING CLUB 8:00am Sunday Social bike riding group Meet at Stuart Road roundabout ROXBY DOWNS’ CHILDCARE 6:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday Phone: 8671 0911 MARKET DAY - May 16th

COMMUNITY MEETINGS Community members are welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board, Forums and Partnerships - see schedule on the Community Matters page.

For more information call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010 ROXBY DOWNS’ ROTARY CLUB 1st and 3rd Monday of the month Meet at the Dunes Café For more information contact Kaye Doyle ANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDES Andamooka Community Hall Mondays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Phone: 0427072710 OUTBACK MULTI-CULTURAL GROUP Phone: 8671 2892

FAR NORTH EVENTS Miners’/Power Cup AAMI STADIUM - May 2 OODNADATTA RACES AND GYMKHANA May16th NONNING GYMKHANA & FAMILY DAY - Nonning Station 23 May Phone: 08 8648 1881 HAWKER CUP - 30th May MARREE PICNIC RACES - 6th June OODNADATTA BRONCO BRANDING - July 11th ROXBY DOWNS ONE STEEL OUT BACK CUP - 1st August

RANGE ACTIVITY WARNING NOTICE The Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation (HIFiRE) project, a collaborative research agreement between Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Organization (DSTO) and the United States Air Force, involves the launch of multiple sounding rockets. Two HIFiRE launches are scheduled to be conducted in the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) during the period 4 - 16 May 2009. The predicted impact points are in a remote area of the WPA West of the Tarcoola to Alice Springs railway line.

The WPA is declared under Defence Force Regulation 35 as a prohibited area for the purposes of ‘the testing of war material’. From time to time other Defence approved activities, such as sounding rocket launches, are also conducted.

The WPA is located in the North West of the State of South Australia and is approximately 127,000 square kilometres (12.7 million hectares) in area. Its South Eastern corner is located approximately 450 kilometres North West of Adelaide.

Members of the public traversing the WPA via the Stuart Highway and Coober Pedy to William Creek road are reminded that these roads are part of a prohibited area and that they are not to deviate from them.

Other roads and tracks entering the WPA are signposted to the effect that the WPA is a prohibited area and no person shall enter, be or remain therein without proper authorisation. Penalty for unauthorised entry is $2200 fine and/or six months imprisonment under Defence Force Regulation 35.

Under Section 82(1) and 82(2) of the Defence Act 1903, it is illegal to photograph, draw, sketch or paint any part of a Defence Installation or enter a defence installation with materials or apparatus for carrying out such activities, without lawful authority.

Members of the public traversing the Anne Beadell Highway from Coober Pedy to Emu Junction are reminded that in addition to a permit being required from the Area Control Officer - Woomera, a permit is required from: Unnamed Conservation Park Department for Environment Heritage and Aboriginal Affairs PO Box 569, CEDUNA SA 5690 Phone (08) 8625 3144 Maralinga Tjarutja Lands Administrator Maralinga Tjarutja Lands PO Box 435, CEDUNA SA 5690 Phone (08) 8625 2946 Tallaringa Conservation Park Department for Environment Heritage and Aboriginal Affairs 9 Mackay Street, PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700 Phone (08) 8648 5300 There may be some items such as cylindrical rocket motor cases and nozzles, flat rectangular pieces of metal, spherical tanks, military projectiles or unexploded ammunition encountered in the WPA. If any unusual item is encountered it must not be handled as it may be extremely dangerous and could cause serious injury or death.

Note the description and location of the item and report it to the Pastoral Station Manager or the Area Control Officer Woomera – Telephone (08) 8674 3370.

Within the WPA there are sites of significance to indigenous people. These sites are protected under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 with penalties of up to $50,000.00 for causing damage to or removing items from these sites.

Inquires in relation to the use of or entry into the WPA should be directed to: Area Control Officer – Woomera Aerospace Operational Support Group Defence Centre PO Box 157, WOOMERA SA 5720 Phone (08) 8674 3370 SACAS4717

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Environment Donate your used batteries at RoxFM Visit www.roxfm.com.au or call 8671 2545 for more details

The station is currently collecting all standard household and mobile phone batteries. Drop them into the office between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

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Zeppy’s Reviews Movie Review: Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Humourless and ridiculous A film with a big budget, a great cast and an interesting plotline cannot work without a sound script and the script for Mall Cop is atrocious. Plot holes, foolish scenarios, and terrible one liners cause the audience to wonder if the producers of this flick pulled the script out of a ten-year-old’s computer.

The story to Mall Cop had potential but sadly the filmmakers fail to deliver. We focus on Paul Blart, a hyperglycaemic police wannabe who takes his job as a mall security guard way too seriously.

The film is supposed to be a comedy with funny one liners and quick remarks, however this is not the case. The humour is dry, failing to produce a

laugh and overly predictable: the wit of an over paid Hollywood loser who wouldn’t know humour if it bit him on the arse. Granted, there is a scene where Paul gets drunk for the first time in his life that gave me a chuckle but that was about the extent of my mirth.

Mall Cop centres on a robbery in a mall – go figure! – where a group of punk-wannabe criminals attempt to steal the codes to the EFTPOS machines. The “terrifying” criminals are nothing short of a joke as they skateboard throughout the mall and perform a collection of Jackie Chan-like moves in a bizarre attempt to capture security guard Paul Blart. As I said, the scenarios are foolish, with the criminals swapping their GUNS for

BMXs as they chase Paul through the mall and somehow find themselves at his mercy. Now I may be a simpleton but in a situation where dangerous criminals have guns, I would have thought they’d use them instead of stupidly flying about trying to be Jet Li. I cannot really say more about the plot because that about does it. In a concept where a collection of exhilarating scenarios can take place, the writers of Mall Cop fail to pro-

duce. And the ending is a horrible cliché, displaying no imagination as Paul and the bad guy face off in a Beverly Hills Cop 3 setting.

The acting in Mall Cop is not terrible but it is not great either, but then again, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie couldn’t make this film good. The shots, stunts and action reveal the size of the budget behind this film, which is ultimately a waste of money in the scheme of things.

I would not even recommend this film as a time filler. Between this and Neighbours, choose Neighbours. This film was a shocking waste of 90 minutes that sadly, I will never get back.

The Verdict: 4/10

DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993

ROXBY DOWNS AND ENVIRONS DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT Prepared by the Minister Draft for Public Consultation Notice is hereby given that the Minister for Urban Development and Planning, pursuant to sections 24 and 26 of the Development Act 1993, has prepared a draft Roxby Downs and Environs Development Plan Amendment (DPA) to amend the following Development Plans: • Roxby Downs (Municipality) Development Plan • Land Not Within a Council Area - Eyre, Far North, Riverland and Whyalla Development Plan The DPA proposes to address the anticipated demand for housing, temporary workers’ accommodation and the overall growth of Roxby Downs and its surrounds. This growth is expected to result from the expansion of the Olympic Dam Mine site, currently the subject of a Federal Government Environmental Impact Assessment process.

Specifically, the DPA’s intent is to rezone land within and immediately surrounding Roxby Downs township; establish temporary workers’ accommodation for up to 10,000 persons; and establish a new airport at Hiltaba, which is approximately 16km east of Roxby Downs on the Andamooka Road.

Book Review: Fortunte’s Rock

Love Prevails

Guest Review by Krystle Bower

The story begins in the summer of 1988 in ‘Fortune’s Rock’ where 15 year old Olympia Biddeford finally becomes a woman.

With an education many had not the privilege of acquiring in those days, Olympia felt lucky to have such a head-strong father to guide her in the right direction.

Olympia’s bond with her father is soon put to test when her childhood fantasies give way to lust and desire.

After being introduced to the celebrated essayist, Dr John Haskell, Olympia becomes distracted and carefree, involving herself in an affair that, in six short weeks, becomes a passionate and destructive relationship that shapes the rest of their lives.

The story follows Olympia through moments in her life, taking an emotional journe y encompassing drama, passion, love, desire and heartache.

Fortune’s Rock

by Anita Shreve is an inspiration, showing that true love will prevail and that when a young women sets her mind to something, she can do anything.

The story is captivating; right from the start you get an understanding of, and the abilities of the characters, making the reader feel a strong part of the story.

Fortune’s Rock is a story bound by an incredible tale of two different lives, brought together on more than one occasion, by the same reason…

LOVE!

The verdict: 8/10

A Country Arts SA Shows On the Road Presentation

Slingsby’s

Wolf

What lies in the darkness? where would we find ourselves if we dared confront our fears?

Roxby Downs Cultural Centre Friday 15 May 2009 at 7pm Richardson Place

Tix: Visitor Information Centre, ph 8671 2001 Tix: $16 A | $9 C | $9 U17 | $40 Family* *(2 Adults + 2 Children) Suitable for ages 10+

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The draft DPA will be on public consultation from 1 May 2009 to 7 August 2009.

Copies of the draft DPA are available during normal office hours at the Department of Planning and Local Government, Level 5, 136 North Terrace, Adelaide and at the Municipal Council of Roxby Downs, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs.

The draft DPA can also be viewed on the internet at http://www.planning.sa.gov.au/go/roxbydownsdpa Concurrent with the release of the draft DPA is the release of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Olympic Dam Expansion for public comment. A separate process for making submissions on the EIS is available via the internet at www.olympicdameis.sa.gov.au Written submissions relating to the draft DPA only should be submitted no later than 5.00 pm on 7 August 2009. Submissions should be addressed to: The Presiding Member, Development Policy Advisory Committee, Roxby Downs and Environs Development Plan Amendment Post: GPO Box 1815, Adelaide SA 5001 Email: PLNSA.dpac@saugov.sa.gov.au Your submission should clearly indicate whether you wish to be heard at the public meeting.

Copies of all public submissions will be available for inspection by interested persons at the Department of Planning and Local Government, Level 5, 136 North Terrace, from 10 August 2009 until the conclusion of the public meeting.

The public meeting will be held on Tuesday 8 September 2009 at 7.00 pm at the Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct (Auditorium), 1-15 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, at which time interested persons may appear to be heard in relation to the draft DPA and/or the submissions. If required, a second public meeting is scheduled for Monday 14 September at 7.00 pm at the Mercure Grosvenor (Glenroy Room), 125 North Terrace, Adelaide. The public meetings may not be held if no submissions are received or if no-one requests to be heard.

Please check the Department of Planning and Local Government’s website before the scheduled date of the meetings to find out whether they are being held.

If you wish to make a verbal submission you must state this in your written submission and identify your preferred meeting location.

If you would like more information about the draft DPA, please contact us on 8463 7180 or via email at PLNSA.dpac@saugov.sa.gov.au SECRETARY DEVELOPMENT POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE DPLALG000031

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Roxby Downs Child Care Centre is looking for a caring energetic vibrant person to assist the Director and Management Committee in the day to day operation of the centre.

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Essential: MYOB Exceptional Customer Service Skills Accounts payable and receivable Monthly reconciliations of accounts Monthly reports and summaries of accounting activities

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The main function of this position is to provide hands-on maintenance/ administration support for our client.

Candidates will be required to have strong communicative & administrative abilities, proven experience within a maintenance role, commitment to safety, great time management skills – those with experience in a similar role are encouraged to apply.

ALLSTAFF RESOURCES A - 263 South Rd, Mile End SA 5031 E – allstaff@allstaffresources.com.au F – 8354 2113 T – 8354 2112

PSYCHOMETRY & Tarot readings $25 for half hour or $50 for 1 hour, book by appointment 0418 846 350

BALLET AND MODERN DANCE LESSONS

To advertise here call Erin or Regina at The Monitor 8671 2683

EASY FIND

Preferable: Cert 3 in Financial Services Knowledge of Spike (Childcare system)

CLAIRVOYANT

VALDA Inglis School of Dance, Introductory 6 week course available, first week FREE! boys and girls welcome from 3 yearsPhone – 0438 830 461 for further information

To be successful you will need to have excellent communication and administration skills, be self motivated and be able to work as part of a team.

This is a permanent part time position of 20-25 hours per week and attracts half price childcare fees.

CASUAL POSITION AVAILABLE QUALIFICATIONS sought: Min 2yrs experience in a Travel Agency Galileo and Cross Check preferred Hours of employment: Approx. 20hrs per weekSend CV to roxbytravelagency@bigpond.com Or contact Erica on 8671 2222

WINDSCREENS

BUSINESS INFO

ROXBY windscreens and window tinting Cars: domestic and industrial. Insurance Claims.

Licensed Tradesmen. Ph 0411 215 787 or (08) 8671 1414 PROVIDING A COMPLETE SERVICE

•General Repairs •Fencing •Carpentry •Cabinet-making •Plumbing •Gas-fitting •Electrical •Carpet/Vinyl •Painting •Refrigeration

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Ph 8671 1234 Fax 8671 2823 Mob 0407 711 234 38 Axehead Road, Roxby Downs, SA

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By Appointment Only

By Fiona Pillar Dip Remedial Cert IV Bowen

Ph: 0417 860 130

•Remedial & Sports •Bowen Therapy •Traditional Thai •Hawaiian Ka Huna •Foot Massage •Relaxation & Pain Relief

Pt Pirie & Adelaide Depots Antique & Household Removals Local, Interstate & Country Storage & Delivery Specialists

Ph: 0427 716 173 Roxby Downs À Pt Augusta À Pt Pirie

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Nationally accredited HLTFA301B

$150.00 per person Highly experienced local trainer Other emergency training also available Contact Steve Moore 0429 883 842 remoteindustrial@bigpond.com

Buying all gold in any form, quality or condition, jewellery old/new CASH PAID

Roxby HourGlass Jewellers Shop 9 Richardson Place - Roby Central Shopping Centre Roxby Downs SA 5725 Ph: 08 8671 0662 Fax: 08 8671 1422

Pick up and delivery service Eftpos facilities Leads, Collars, Toys and Dog Treats now available.

Examinations bulk-billed

We offer a range of activities in a fun, non-competetive learning environment. Catering for all age groups, we offer the following classes:

1 or 2 Day Courses Roxby Downs

Sherri Seery Phone for appointment 0423393280

Ph 8 6 7 3 7 4 7 3 We d ne s d ay 6 t h

OUTBACK DANCE AND DRAMA

Senior First Aid

Heated hydrobath Clipping Blowdry and nail trims

For bookings at:

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DIRECTORY

grooming service

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Please forward your application to: Kylie Borlase Chairperson Roxby Downs Childcare Centre Richardson Place Roxby Downs or e-mail to kborlase@bigpond.net.au Applications close 14th May 2009.

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CHIROPRACTIC

Dr Brandon Ngo Consults at 97 Pioneer Drive, Roxby Downs Fortnightly - Tuesday Afternoon, Evening and Wednesday Mornings Times to accommodate shift workers

Visit our stall on Market day!

Stock includes major brands; Fender, Maton, Casio, Behringer, Shure, Ibanez, Tama and Laney, to name just a few. Check our web site on www.flindersviewmusic.com.au and if there is something you wish to purchase, contact us by phone 08 86332133 and we can bring it up to the market. Ask for Greg or Vicki, we will do our best to supply your request at a competitive price. We have a lot of stock on hand market day including books and accessories.

See you on the day!

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COUNCIL SNIPPETS New Council By-Law - Dogs and Cats

Council would like to advise that only two dogs and/or two cats are allowed per property.

Expiations will apply for all cats and dogs wandering at large and/or unregistered with the Council.

DOG REGISTRATION

Dog registrations are for 12 months in the financial year calendar. (July 08 – June 09), NOT 12 month calendar year.

Please also ensure that all dogs over the age of three months are registered, failure to comply can again result in an $80.00 Expiation Notice being issued. Cheaper fees shall apply for proof of desexed, micro chipped or trained dogs.

WARNING: Dogs registered with another Council are NOT considered to be registered within our Council area and will incur an Expiation Fee if not registered with us. Proof of registration with another council only incurs a minimal registration fee with us.

CAT REGISTRATION Council is offering FREE cat registration until June 2010 providing your cat is desexed, microchipped and registered to us by 31st August 2009. After this date normal fees will be incurred

INFRINGEMENTS

If infringement notices, whether it be parking or dogs, are not paid by the due date, then a fine will apply and court action will be taken.

SERVICE SA

Service SA operates at the Council Office on Wednesday and Thursdays ONLY, between the hours of 9.00am and 4.30pm.

Council provides Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations and Licensing Transactions. No learner written theory tests will commence after 4.00pm.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS If you are changing your address, you are required by law to notify all relevant departments. The council offer you a one stop shop, in so much as you can change the address of your electricity, water, voting, motor vehicles and dogs.

ELECTRICITY

Quarterly accounts for 31 March 2008 have now been issued. Please either pay by the due date or complete a payment arrangement form, so as to avoid a late payment fee.

Web: www.roxbycouncil.com e-mail: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au Office hours: Mon to Frid – 9am to 5pm.

After hours Emergencies, please phone 0419 892 870.

PAYMENTS If you are unable to come into the council office during work hours, we do offer payment of any accounts via the Internet or credit card facility via the phone. Please call the office on 8671 0010 for details.

Upon receiving any Council accounts, if you are experiencing difficulty with payment of them by the due date, please feel free to visit the Council office and complete a Payment Arrangement Form.

RATES Third quarter of rates for financial year 08/09, have now been issued. The due date for payment was 17th March, 2009. If you have any enquiries please contact Bronnie Warren on 8671 0010 during office hours.

WATER

Quarterly accounts for 31st March, 2009 have now been issued. Please pay by the due date to avoid a late payment fee.

RECYCLING

The Opal Rd landfill does accept recycling or you can take it down to BSH in Gosse Street.

Plastic containers are to be cleaned and no lids are to be left on. They accept paper, cardboard and plastics. It is appreciated if sorted.

OPAL ROAD LANDFILL OPENING HOURS

The Opal Road Landfill is open from 1pm – 6pm, seven days a week. This is a FREE service. For Further information contact BSH Waste Solutions on 8671 1154. Collect your free magnet when next in the Council office.

Police Report Lock it or Lose it say Roxby police

an alleged reading of 0.102 per cent, he received a six month instant loss of licence and will be summonsed to appear in the Roxby Downs Circuit Court at Several unlocked vehicles in a later date.

Roxby Downs have been hit by thieves who have got away with money and property.

“Two vehicles have also been illegally used after they were left unlocked with the keys in the car,” said Sergeant Stuart Pax- On the evening of April 23, ton, Officer in Charge Roxby police attended the Lions Park Downs Police Station. toilets when unknown persons Sergeant Paxton’s advice to removed toilet rolls and set fire locals is pretty simple: “LOCK to them in bark chips next to IT OR LOSE IT,” Sgt Paxton the BBQ’s. says.

The fire had already been extinguished without damage.

Police spoke to several youths in the vicinity.

Idiots at large in Lions Park

ILLEGAL PARKING

This is a friendly reminder from Council, that parking in the following zones is illegal: WITHIN THE ROXBY DOWNS TOWNSHIP: A loading zone - A drop off zone - A disabled park WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS: - A nature strip - Local Government land.

- Vehicle left on side of the road for greater than 24 hours - Parked in the opposite direction of oncoming traffic.

Under the Local Government Act, Council has the power to instigate Infringement Notices and/or impound the vehicle(s) for the noted offence. If infringement notices are not paid by the due date, then a fine will apply. Please make yourself aware of all the parking regulations and signage.

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BHP warns trespassers on station properties

Recently persons have been entering onto Station properties of Purple Downs, Roxby Downs and Andamooka, which are leased by BHP Billiton.

Gate padlocks have been cut, damage done to property by firearms, dumping of vehicles and rubbish deposited. Roxby Downs CIB are investigating.

No persons have authority to enter onto the station properties without the approval of BHP Billiton or the station ocPolice attended a large noisy cupiers. At the request of BHP party in Willaroo Street, after Billiton criminal action will be two complaints early hours taken against all trespassers.

Court appearance for Noisy party drink driver shut down On April 22 a Roxby Downs man was reported for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol on Tutop Street. With

What’s On s p o rt s

MONDAY KARATE - Auditorium * 6:00pm - 8:30pm VOLLEYBALL - Leisure Centre 6:30pm - 9:30pm SPIN - Pulse Gym 7:00pm

TUESDAY

DEPOSIT OF RUBBISH Under Local Government Regulations it is an offence to dump any rubbish on a public road or place.

This will incur a fine.

Sunday April 26. The householders complied with Police requests and no further incidents were reported.

COME-N-TRY-SOCCER (JUNIORS) - Indoor Courts 3:30pm - 6:00pm SENIOR INDOOR SOCCER - Indoor Courts ** 6:00- 8:00pm SQUASH - Leisure Centre 7:00pm - 9:00pm

WEDNESDAY SPIN - Pulse Gym 6:00am KARATE - Auditorium * 6:00pm - 8:30pm WOMEN & MIXED NETBALL 6:00pm - 10:00pm

THURSDAY NIPPY GYM - Auditorium 9:30am - 11:30 am SENIOR INDOOR SOCCER - Indoor Courts ** 6:00pm Social matches SQUASH - Leisure Centre 7:00pm - 10:00pm

FRIDAY INDOOR HOCKEY Juniors 5:00pm - 6:30pm Seniors 6:30pm - 8:30pm ASSOCIATION NETBALL Season commences in May

SATURDAY FOOTBALL - Town Oval AUZKICK FOOTBALL Commences May 7 ASSOCIATION NETBALL Season commences in May

SUNDAY SOFTBALL - School Oval

10am Junior learn and play sessions TOUCH FOOTBALL - Town Oval 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Miners’/Power Cup

May 2

At AAMI Stadium Woomera and Districts Wedgies Vs Broken Hill

Curtain Raiser to Port Adelaide Vs Crows Showdown!

* Contact Reinhardt Viljoen on 0428 843 921 ** Contact Daniel Neyland on 0404376391

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Senior Netball begins this Friday Night

By Rebecca Eli*

T

he 2009 Senior Wi nt e r n e tb a l l competition is set to get off to flier under lights this Friday night and after a successful 2008 season. This year is sure not to disappoint. The competition format remains the same with the Senior A grade divided into two divisions A1 and A2 who play off against each other throughout the season and split for finals, and B grade. The strength of netball in Roxby Downs is evident with a greater number of teams fielded this year by both Roxby Miners, with four teams, and

Hornridge with three.

Olympic Dam continues to have 3 teams across the competition and Andamooka have one B grade team. The addition of a newly formed A2 team, Zodiacs, is also sure to mix up the competition.

This season the A1 competition is set to be a thriller. Roxby Miners will be all out to defend their 2008 premiership and are sure to have both Hornridge and Olympic Dam closely on their tails. Not only does Hornridge have a point to prove after the disappointment of last year’s Grand Final but so too Olympic Dam have regained players missing from last year’s line up and are hungry to win back the title of premiers.

According to Miners Premiership coach, Tony Weir, “Twenty four new players have been recruited this year through a lot of hard work by a relatively new committee. The A1s have only five players left from last year’s premiership side namely Vicky Peters (Capt.), Jess Finzel (V. Capt.), Elyse Weir, Lena Allen and Kerry Wild. New players to the team are Ali Knights, Jackie Sharp, Kasiah Barrand, Mel Chevalier, Kateland Fraser and Emma Killeen” While Weir remains the coach of the A1 side, Daryl Ablett is taking on the role of the A2 coach. Meegan Flavel and Kae Jenke will be coaching B Grade White and B Grade Red respectively.

The Magpies 2008 season saw the A1 side make their first ever appearance in a Grand Final and according

to Coach, Lorraine McEvoy, “We did not take out the premiership but showed the Roxby Miners we are a force to be reckoned with.

This year’s line-up will be similar in many aspects with three new inclusions.

This may see us slightly stronger over all. The three goalers Cockshell, Kay and McLean will keep the opposition defenders busy and our centre court players Elson, Elliott and Harris are looking awesome.

Finally our defenders McEvoy, Moll and Bowley are ever reliable and should take some stopping. All in all this team are very versatile and should be right up there come finals time.

We are looking forward to a keen, close competition again this year.”

Making the switch from Olympic Dam to Horn-

ridge, Elson is a handy pick up for the Magpies and while this is a loss for the Devils with players returning and efficient recruiting the Olympic Dam A1 side are looking to be back to full strength. The side will however miss the 2009 R.D.N.A Best and Fairest winner Hayley Summerton who is taking a season off. After not making the grand final in 2008 for the first time since the club was formed, Olympic Dam are sure to begin the season with a quiet determination. According to Coach Andrea Freeth, “We are looking forward to the season which will see a full strength and versatile side. Montgomerie returns to the centre court to combine with Dubois and Tucker and to the Goal circle we have the return of

Eli (Fischer) to work with Hollitt and Ramsey. In the defence end we have picked up new recruit, Bell, whose speed and ability to read play is sure to combine well with the stability of Munyard and Parks. We also have the return of Elliott (vanDerhutch) who can play both ends of the court.

We are looking forward to an even competition with the A2 teams playing up with the A1 until finals.”

The A2 and B grade competitions are also looking promising. The Hornridge A2 side remained undefeated throughout season 2008 and will be looking to defend their premiership title as will Olympic Dam in the B grade. There is also a new addition to the A2 grade, Zodiacs, and according to Team Manager Jane Rogers the team will

boast, “a mix of both junior & senior players and we hope that the addition of a new team to the association will prove to enhance the competition. Our main aim this season is to build as a team, to promote ourselves and to have some fun along the way. I’d like to thank all who have supported and taken part in building Zodiacs. We look forward to a competitive first year in the R.D.N.A.’’ With a combination of Friday nights under lights and some Saturday afternoon games, the senior competition is well worth a look. * Rebecca Eli is a Roxby Downs Netball Association Committee member.

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ast weeks soccer saw a big shakeup in quite amazing given with the eight very different teams, the competition is quite even the standings, with the Red relinquishany result is possible. ing top spot to The Miners and the and Only two games separate first and sixth on the Coates’ good form taking them to second. ladder and with only five games remaining, only The biggest margin in Round 9 was three goals, the top four teams will qualify for the finals.

Ladder

Junior footy up and running

By Zak Zeptner

I

t’s footy season again and the Roxby Downs Junior Football Association is preparing for its run.

According to Junior Football President Harry Harrison, due to the Miners’ Cup, the juniors will not begin their matches until May 9.

Training, however, for the Senior and Junior Colts begins tonight at 5pm at the Town Oval, with the Auskick and Under 10 sessions commencing the following week on May 7.

“It’s a great way to be active, get out of the house and it’s a good social event for the kids and the parents as well,” said Harry.

“Junior Football gives kids the skills they can use to commence a career in football as well as skills they can use outside of football.”

Auskick is primarily for children aged 5 and 6, and like the Under 10s, plays with modified rules, such as no tackling and no kicking off the ground.

“This is to encourage the kids

to pick the ball up rather than play soccer,” said Harry.

“And for anyone who hasn’t been involved before or is not too sure, it’s a non-threatening environment and it’s noncompetitive as we don’t publish scores and such.”

The Auskick will be coordinated by Lee Richardson and Paul Francis and will run for 9 weeks. The Under 10 to Under 16 groups will play the entire season.

Volunteers are highly sought by the Junior Football Association to help run training nights and game days.

“Once the kids are in their teams, I encourage parents to introduce themselves to the coaches and offer to help those teams,” said Harry.

“There are a lot of kids with Auskick and only two coordinators and when you’ve got 60 kids running around, it’s very difficult so parental involvement would be very helpful.”

As Roxby Downs has recently been rezoned to the West Adelaide Football Club, the Junior Football Development Officer has been speaking with their Development Officer to help

the kids with coaching clinics and representative games on the agenda.

This year, players can expect the games to be taken to the next level, as Harry explains.

“We want to have the kids learn the discipline that will be required if they continue playing football as they get older, such as attending trainings and being on time to games and so on.”

Harry would also like to remind last year’s Senior Colt players who still have their guernseys to return, as they are expensive and, with the current shortage of money, the sssociation does not want to be buying more tops.

A big thank you goes out to the people for putting their hand up to help coach and all are reminded if anyone wishes to join the committee, they should speak with Harry Harrison or Cheryl Jacobs.

Registration forms are available at Sports Power or by contacting Cheryl on 0438 355 039. Registrations can also be made at training sessions or on game days, so come along, get fit and enjoy a good game of local footy.

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Team

Record (W-L-D) Pts GF GA

Last 10 Streak

Miners

5-2-2

17

36

24

5-2-2

Won 2

Coates

5-3-1

16

37

32

5-3-1

Won 5

Roxby Reds

5-4-0

15

32

29

5-4-0

Lost 2

Blues

4-3-2

14

43

24

4-3-2

Won 1

Dirt Pipes

4-4-1

13

20

19

4-4-1

Lost 2

Slow Punchers 4-5-0

11

26

45

4-5-0

Won 1

Wolves

2-4-3

9

26

25

2-4-3

Lost 1

A Team

2-6-1

5

26

48

2-6-1

Lost 1

Round 9 leading goal scorers Team

Name

Goals

Blues

Tom Merrie

16

Coates

Tristan Baldey

16

Miners

Gonzalo Lara

14

Miners

Chris Zouboulikos

12

Slow Punchers

Emmanuel Ofori

11

Reds

Daniel Neyland

10

Wolves

Mark Butterworth

10

Blues

John Anastasapoulos

9

Coates

Tony Mizzi

8

Dirt Pipes

Rudy Velasquez

8

Reds

Dan Cojocea

8

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Magpies slaughter Roos by 94

By Zak Zeptner

I

t was complete and total annihilation on the football field last weekend when Lightning Cup winners Hornridge Magpies slaughtered the Andamooka Roos by a phenomenal 94 points.

From the first bounce the game was set to be a captivating spectacle, taking almost ten minutes for either team to score.

Andamooka looked to be a strong side, holding the back lines with a great display of power but alas they were no match for the speed and precision of Hornridge, whose players raced across the field in a perfect display of agility, finally breaking the back lines to score the first goal.

A second goal for the Pies quickly followed, as they took the ball straight to their end in an uninterrupted sprint, decimating Andamooka’s back line.

The Roos managed to score a measly two points in the first quarter, trailing Hornridge considerably.

The second quarter saw Hornridge continue their spectacular field work, keeping the ball away from Andamooka’s end and con-

tinuing their high scoring.

The Roos fought hard for the ball but each time they won it, it was quickly stolen back as the Pies kept the ball securely in their possession.

The second quarter ended with the Roos failing to score a single point, trailing to the Pies 71 to 2.

Third quarter was nothing more than a training run for the Pies as they toyed with the Roos, allowing them to take possession but quickly taking the ball back at the forward lines.

But as with all games, eventually someone will take the upper hand and Andamooka managed to break through the Pie’s back line to score their first goal for the game.

It was a short lived victory however, as the Pies quickly took control of the game, ending their taunting rant and giving life to the match once more, ending the third quarter with a series of powerful tackles and successful shepherding.

The game was all but over as the final quarter begun.

The Roos fought in a vain attempt to reclaim their lost points but alas, there was no chance of a comeback for Andamooka.

While the play picked

up for the Roos in the final quarter, the siren finally rang out, signalling a terrible loss for Andamooka with 1 goal, 4 points, 10 points to Hornridge’s victorious 16 goals, 7 points, 104 points.

Hornridge best players: 1st N. Tutthill 2nd M. Blackie 3rd P. Rhodes 4th W. Moroney 5th T. Price Andamooka best players: 1st A. Monfries 2nd S. Southan 3rd R. Kraacky 4th T. Wilson 5th T. Schott OD too strong for Roxby Districts The 2008 grand finalists Olympic Dam and Roxby Districts faced off again in what the crowd was assuming would be a phenomenal match.

After a bit of fumbling, Roxby managed to score the first goal, getting straight into the game.

It was strong tackles and hard playing as both back lines held together, putting on a thrilling display of aerial ping pong.

The penalties were high during this match, with OD taking the first free kick, sending the ball straight through the middle to score their first goal for the game.

The ruck was a sight to behold, with Roxby’s massive ruckman putting on an exceptional display of force. Sadly, it was short lived as slowly but surely, his energy deflated, allowing OD to take control of the ruck.

The first quarter ended with a thrilling display of power, strength and speed as both sides fought hard to take possession of the ball.

The second quarter was

OD’s as they took control over Roxby, scoring goal after goal to keep them in the lead.

Roxby fought hard to reclaim the ball but were unable to carry it beyond centre half forward.

Roxby ’s form failed considerably as the game progressed, with OD scoring a collection of goals and points throughout the quarter, giving a great display of teamwork and precision.

Third quarter was a game of ping pong with low scoring as the ball flew back and forth, occasionally breaking through for both teams to score.

But it was the final quarter when the game began to heat up again.

Beautiful kicking from both teams saw a collection of goals scored, and Roxby began to make their way back into the game.

But they were no match for OD, whose strong tackles and precise kicks saw them emerge winners of the second game for the season, defeating Roxby Districts’ 7 goals, 0 points, 42 points by 14 goals, 8 points, 92 points.

Olympic Dam best players: 1st S. Peek 2nd R. Myles 3rd N. Shinnick 4th L Copeland 5th P. Lawton Roxby Districts best players: 1st J. Eckermann 2nd B. Haines 3rd T. Roberts 4th J. Watson 5th J. Roberts Remember, football will not be held this Saturday, as the Association team, The Wedgies, make their way to AAMI Stadium to play Broken Hill in the second Miners’/Power Cup.

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

What’s happening at the Roxby Downs Cultural & Leisure Precinct PULSE FITNESS Opening Hours Bicycle hire at Roxby Leisure!

Half or full day hire available.

Great exercise for the Winter months!

roxbyleisure

Contact the Visitor Information Centre

phone 8671 2001

during business hours on 8671 2001.

this week >

Weekends 9am-2pm For information on memberships and group fitness phone 8671 0500.

CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPOHOLIC

PAUL BLARTT : MALL COP

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Weekdays 6am-12noon 2pm-9pm

Rated PG Duration 91 mins.

Rated PG Duration 104 mins.

When a shopping mall is over taken by a gang of organised crooks, it’s up to the mild mannered security guard to save the day. Stars Kevin James, Keir O’Donnell, Jayma Mays & Raini Rodriguez.

Screens: Saturday 2 May @ 7:30pm, Sunday 3 May @ 12noon.

A college graduate, lands a job as a financial journalist in New York City for support as she nurtures her shopping addiction and falls for a wealthy entrepreneur. Stars Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Joan Cusack and John Goodman.

Screens: Friday 1 May @ 7:30pm, Saturday 2 May @ 3pm, Tuesday 5 May @ 7pm.

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Miners’/Power Cup - AAMI Stadium - Saturday 2nd May

Woody Turner Coach

D. MacDonald B. Bulla

R. Myles

B. Grimston

T. Roberts

A. Monfries

T. Price

D. Mckenna

B. Cooper

C. Kenny

D. Smith Vice Captain

S. Peek

1st Ruck 2nd Ruck

P. Rhodes

S. Freeth

N. Shinnick Captain

C. Kenny

D. Rogers Vice Captain

W. Monfries

W. Moroney

R. Prosser A. Heuskus

Interchange S. Freeth

J. Coulthard

L. Devlin

W. Monfries

T. Hornhardt

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