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BOARD CALLS FOR INPUT

The Roxby Downs Community Board will write to BHP Billiton and the state government asking them to support the establishment of an annual Provisional Council budget committee.

There was robust discussion on the process undertaken by the council in releasing for public comment its recent Draft Annual Business Plan at the Board’s latest monthly meeting.

John Warneke asked Council Administrator Bill Boehm about the timing of the Plan and the process involved because it appeared no one knew anything about it until it appeared in The Monitor.

“I need to know what the process is so that next year the Community Board can have input into the budget before the draft plan goes out for public

consultation,” Mr Warneke said.

“The legislation that governs the council only requires an annual Business Plan and that it be put out for public consultation, which it was,” Mr Boehm responded.

BHP Billiton’s Vice President of HSEC Allison Hartman asked Mr Boehm whether the council had a 3 to 4 year Plan with established goals to be achieved along the way.

The administrator said there was no such budget planning in place but the milestones were covered under the council’s strategic plan.

“I know BHP Billiton and the Board in principal will support certainty and transparency of the council’s budgeting process,” Ms Hartman told the administrator.

“If we could sit down at the start of the year and set a Provisional Budget with appropriate figures attached to it, then it would definitely make our life easier,” she said.

Mr Boehm responded by claiming the process he had undertaken was legal.

“That may be the case, but for the transparency of the process, there are rumours out there, and if it was on the table at the outset then all of this would go away,” Mr Warneke responded.

“We’re not in a position to do that,” Mr Boehm said.

Ms Hartman then posed the question to Mr Boehm that if BHP Billiton and the state government agreed to it (setting up the provisional budget committee) then it could happen?

”My bosses wont allow me to do that,” Mr Boehm responded.

“Your bosses are the state government,” Ms Hartman quipped.

The Board decided to write to the state government, BHP Billiton and the council seeking clarification of the budget process including the council’s Business Plan with a suggestion they support the introduction of the Provisional Budget Committee for early next year.

The other hot topic of the night was the changes being made to the Board’s Constitution Rules of Association.

The Board decided to make a number of changes to the document, which had originally been vetoed by the council administrator, in an attempt to get its own independence of operation.

The item in question is section 6.2.10 of the Rules of Association which now reads :- ‘The Panel shall determine the process by which applications to the Board are considered and shall make decisions of appointment by majority vote and based on the designated Board member selection criteria.’

BHP Billiton’s representative Ms Hartman told the board the company supported all of the changes made to the document.

Mr Boehm told the meeting that for a number of reasons he could not make comment about the alterations to the constitution at the meeting but would make a considered written response to both the board and BHP Billiton in due course.

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Next G is a fizzer One of Australia’s prominent farming organisations the Kondinin Group is urging farmers to take caution if contemplating making the switch to Telstra’s Next G network until handsets with improved reception are available.

Kondinin Group testing revealed Next G handsets delivered significantly poorer reception than CDMA handsets in fringe coverage areas.

According to Telstra, the CDMA network will be officially switched off during January next year.

Kondinin Group engineers tested the current range of Next G handsets against popular CDMA handsets, with and without antennas installed. Remote parts of Queensland and New South Wales were selected for testing due to the level topography and isolation from other network towers.

The results revealed that in comparison to the best Next G handsets tested, soon-to-be outgoing CDMA handsets had superior reception. It was only with the addition of an external supplementary antenna that Next G handsets could match the reception of the CDMA handsets, which featured a small-inbuilt pull-up antenna.

The testing was in response to frustration experienced

by Kondinin Group members who had made the switch to the Next G network.

Many members had switched to the Next G network only to find they no longer had mobile phone reception in areas previously available using CDMA handsets.

Kondinin Group engineering manager, Josh Giumelli said the testing was as simple as making two-way calls at increasing distances from the network towers and recording where calls could be made.

He said the results suggested problems were not with the Next G network itself but with the quality of the handsets compatible with the network.

No Next G handsets currently available feature a pullup antenna and many phones tested did not have an external antenna connection plug.

Mr Giumelli said connecting an antenna to a Next G phone could improve reception range and call clarity significantly. But larger antennas were more suited to attachment on vehicles and were not a practical option for in-pocket handset use.

Telstra is believed to be trialling smaller supplementary handset antennas for fitting directly to compatible handsets in an effort to improve reception. But these are not yet available to the public.

Oh dear ! The last Tim Tam

Consumers will notice something different as they reach for their favourite packet of chocolate biscuits over the upcoming weeks.

For a limited time, packets of Arnott’s Tim Tam Original will feature four fun new phrases including ‘Love Me’, ‘Enjoy Me’, ‘Want Me’ and ‘Hide Me’.

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Not content with running an aquaculture farm in the middle of the desert, the Woomera Area School is now going into livestock.

As reported in The Monitor, the school opened a shiny new aquaculture laboratory recently, following the destruction of the old lab last year.

Now, in addition to running the Woomera Marine Centre, the school, with help from local pastoral stations, is developing an agriculture program for its students.

“We think programs like the aquaculture lab and the marine centre give students experiences they might not get in other places,”

Principal Stuart Nox said.

“A number of students have also expressed an interest in learning more about livestock, so we thought an agriculture program would be a good way to engage them.

“At the moment we have a flock of five sheep, including one small lamb we are bottle feeding, two

alpacas and six goats.

“The animals are looked after by various groups of students, and we have just purchased shearing equipment, so with the help of one of the stations we will be able to shear them ourselves,” he said.

The Woomera Area School will offer its agriculture program to students next year.

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Land up for grabs working for BHP Billiton, Olympic Dam Expansion or a related company, being a traditional light industrial area business, being of beneďŹ t to the town and being a long term sustainable, registered business.

BHP Billiton has also stressed that the applicants must not have any accommodation requirements of the company.

The lucky businesses which manage to fulďŹ l these requirements and secure a block must have a permanent structure built on the site within 12 months.

Business Forum spokesperson Alex Barker said it is good to see small businesses being accommodated for in Roxby Downs. “It is fantastic to see that BHP Billiton has identiďŹ ed the issues of access to land for small businesses,â€? Mr Barker said. “The next step will be to ensure all local businesses are aware of the opportunity and can investigate taking it up before outside business do,â€? he said.

Applications for lease of the new blocks can be sent to the Light Industrial Area Allocation Committee, PO Box 150, Roxby Downs, SA 5725.

The Roxby Downs Friends of Arid Recovery have exciting news, the group has been chosen to host the 2010 Friends of Parks SA Annual Forum. “This will be a signiďŹ cant event for Roxby and the Friends of Arid Recovery,â€? Group President Bree Galbraith said. “The Forum is run every year and all ‘friends’ groups in South Australia are invited. “It gives members a chance to get together and discuss projects they are working on, and examine a set environmental project. “It is likely our event will have a regional focus, with possible ďŹ eld trips to noted localities in the area like the Woomera Rocket Range, the Arid Recovery Reserve and the Andamooka Opal ďŹ elds. “The Forum will run over a weekend and is likely to attract around 200 people to town,â€? she said.

The ‘friends’ have started planning already and are calling for members within their ranks to help organise the event.

They will also be looking for assistance from community members to help run aspects of the Forum closer to the date.

For more information, or to register your interest call Bree Galbraith on 8671 0878.

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Roxby’s Industrial Estate is set for a lift, with a land release scheduled for October.

Responding to repeated calls from businesses for more commercial land in town, BHP Billiton is developing twelve new blocks in the area, with another 20 on the drawing board for possible release in the future. “It’s clear that even ahead of the proposed expansion there is a growing demand for businesses to be able to establish or expand into the light industrial area,� BHP Billiton spokesperson Richard Yeeles said. “We are calling for expressions of interest from businesses wanting to establish in the area bounded by Callanna Road, Frome Street and Gosse Street. “We have allocated existing blocks based on existing and new enquiries from light industrial businesses which can demonstrate they have a long commitment to Roxby Downs,� he said.

Companies hoping to secure a block in the new developments must meet a strict list of criteria which will include

We are all being urged to go ‘green’ these days.

Roxby’s new housing developments will focus strongly on energy eďŹƒciency.

All new homes in BHP Billiton’s South-East subdivision must achieve a ďŹ ve star energy rating.

One of the measures that will be used to reach that goal will be the installation of solar hot water systems on every house.

But what about existing homes in Roxby?

What can home owners who want to be a part of the solar revolution, but already have a functioning hot water system do?

The answer could be as simple as installing a solar retroďŹ t kit.

A retroďŹ t kit adds a solar component to an existing o peak electric hot water system.

By installing solar panels or collectors on the roof you can reduce your existing energy use for heating water by up to half.

Electrical Services Manager for the Roxby Downs Council, David Hallett said retroďŹ t kits can signiďŹ cantly reduce your household energy bill. “RetroďŹ t kits are worth checking out as they can be a lot cheaper than investing in a full solar hot water system,â€? Mr Hallett said. “A full solar system can cost up to $4,500, retroďŹ t systems can be installed for quite a lot less than that. “With government rebates a retroďŹ t system can be a good way to get into solar hot water without having to upgrade an existing system,â€? he said.

Householders who install a retroďŹ t kit are eligible for a $500 rebate from the state government.

Some South Australian councils are even oering interest free loans to encourage people to convert to solar energy.

Households are able to apply for an interest free loan of up to $1,800 for the installation of solar hot water systems, retroďŹ t kits or other selected water heating devices.

When asked whether the Roxby Downs Council would consider oering residents such a loan, Administrator Bill Boehm said it was something the council may consider in the future. “This is the ďŹ rst time this issue has been raised with Council,â€? Mr Boehm said. “Overall, reducing energy consumption is a worthwhile goal. “A number of residents have already undertaken this initiative without any assistance. “We understand BHP Billiton’s recent Copper Sands Development has included solar hot water systems as part of the installation. “Council may in the future consider this incentive, but given our deďŹ cit funding situation and the already reasonable uptake we would need to carefully consider how high a priority this is when we already oer a solar buyback tari,â€? he said.

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Broadening our desert horizons

Roxby Downs is home to a lot of miners and a lot of babies, that much is well known, less publicised is the fact that our community also has a large number of adult students, seeking to broaden their horizons by undertaking university and TAFE courses.

TAFE SA Roxby Downs Campus Lecturer/ Coordinator Sue Hender said there is something for everyone in Roxby Downs.

“The scope is here for any person and every person to learn something,” Ms Hender said.

“There is no cut off for age or education level.

“We run courses in office administration, accounting, IT, first aid, workplace assessor training, front line management, small business, horticulture and instrumentation.

“And if people want to study in a field not covered on campus or would rather work from home, we can organise external studies,” she said.

Long time Roxby local Vicki Mason completed Certificate III in Horticulture last year and is currently studying Certificate IV and Business Administration.

“I wanted to learn more, to increase my knowledge,” Vicki said.

“I was working in a nursery at the time and people come to you for advice on a broad range of things.

“I felt the need to be able to answer their questions with authority.

“To serve my customers better and to feel more confident in myself I needed a broader range of knowledge, and the self satisfaction is great,” she said.

The Roxby Downs campus of TAFE SA also provides services that can be accessed by the surprisingly large number of people studying an off-campus university degree in town.

“So far this year we have had around 50 people who are studying a university degree off campus come in for supervised exams,” Ms Hender said.

“Anything a university will offer in their on-line or off campus studies can be completed in Roxby Downs,” she said.

Roxby Downs Council Community Development Officer Michelle Hales is undertaking two off campus university degrees, a Masters Degree in Cultural Heritage and a Bachelor of Arts.

“Living in a remote community doesn’t mean you have to turn your brain off,” Ms Hales said.

“Advances in technology have made it possible to access university courses and resources from around Australia and the world without leaving home.

“One of the deciding factors in my move to Roxby Downs was the ability to continue my studies,” she said.

Irish convicts escape from Fremantle Six Irish Fenian prisoners’ dramatic escape from the Convict Establishment (Fremantle Prison) in 1876 has been called the greatest jail break in Australian history.

The Fenian movement, or Irish Republican Brotherhood, was a secret society that flourished in the 1860s. Its activities included an (unsuccessful) armed rebellion against British rule in Ireland.

It is now the subject of a major exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour from this month through until November.

More than 60 Fenians were transported to Fremantle as political prisoners on the Hougoumont, the last convict ship sent to Western Australia, in 1868.

Their arrival signaled the end of convict transportation to Australia.

Their leader, John Boyle O’Reilly, escaped one year later on an American whaler to the USA where he joined with other Fenians to plot the rescue of the last of their ‘military’ colleagues still imprisoned in Fremantle.

In the dramatic story that unfolded, the Fenians bought a cargo ship, the Catalpa, (pictured) in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and refitted the vessel as a whaler.

In April 1875 Catalpa set sail, initially for the Atlantic whaling grounds, but with a secret mission to fulfill.

Following confirmation of Catalpa’s arrival off Garden Island WA, six of the remaining Fenians made their getaway from work parties outside Fremantle Prison using two horse drawn buggies.

At Rockingham they boarded Catalpa’s whaleboat and started a 28-hour ordeal which included riding out a storm and eventually met up with the mother ship.

Alerted to the escape, the coastal steamer Georgette pursued the escapees and made contact with the Catalpa on the following day, firing shots across its stern and bow. Catalpa hove to, but commander, Captain Anthony, claimed they were in international waters under the American flag, and challenged the steamer to create a diplomatic incident if it dared.

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Despite softer housing conditions, the availability of key home building and renovation trades in South Australia remains stuck in the red.

Figures released from the HIA-Austral Bricks Trades Report showed that there remains a squeeze on trade availability in South Australia, although the situation was marginally better in the June quarter compared to early in the year.

Australia’s peak building industry body, HIA, said that while South Australia’s residential builders are doing a remarkable job of keeping building costs in check, the same pressures on trade supply remain.

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Tank it and collect The Australian Government will provide up to $50,000 for every school to install solar hot water systems and a rainwater tank to improve energy and water efficiency.

All Australian primary and secondary schools, including Roxby Downs are eligible for funding.

Where a school has previously received funding for rainwater tanks under an Australian Government programme, such as Community Water Grants, this amount will be deducted from the $50,000 grant.

A rainwater tank above 10,000 litres and a solar hot water system, along with their associated infrastructure and fittings can be purchased with the grant.

For tanks the installation costs can include a pump and reticulation to toilets, gardens and ovals.

The water is not to be used for drinking purposes.

This programme will cost $336 million over the next four years.

All schools will be sent a voucher they can use to access the programme.

Every school will be invited to register their interest online or by calling 1800 020 625.

Schools will need to develop a plan to determine the works that best suit them. During this planning process schools will also identify necessary licences and approvals.

Each school will receive a single grant payment. The payment will be based on a firm quote and delivery timelines obtained by each school to undertake their identified works.

What happens when the work is done?

After the work has been completed each school will provide a final online report and acquittal.

Through the online acquittal process, schools will be asked to provide feedback on their energy and water awareness activities undertaken, and the estimated energy and water savings obtained by participating in this programme.

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The master of the steamer, uncertain if Catalpa was in international waters or not, felt he had no choice, and reluctantly let the ship sail away.

Triumphantly carrying the Fenian escapees, Catalpa arrived in New York in August 1876.

This exciting story is told in Escape!

Fremantle to Freedom, a comprehensive exhibition assembled by Fremantle Prison curators and now open at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

As well as tracing the narrative from Ireland to Australia and on to the USA, Escape! illustrates life in Australia’s last convict prison.

The exhibition brings together significant loans from key public and private collections in Australia, Ireland and America.

Highlights include: Rare convict artefacts and prison correspondence from the Fremantle Prison Collection a Replica of John Boyle O’Reilly’s death mask and a specially commissioned gold pocket watch presented to Captain Anthony of the Catalpa after his successful rescue mission.

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Olympic Dam hot rocks encouraging Green Rock Energy a leading geothermal energy company has announced that studies by the CSIRO of data from the Company’s Blanche No. 1 well supports the Company’s view that its leases at Olympic Dam are ideal for a geothermal heat exchange reservoir.

The study by the CSIRO of the in-situ stresses using data from the hot granites drilled in Blanche No. 1 (which was drilled to 1.93km depth, by the Company, alongside the Olympic Dam mine) indicates it’s ideal for horizontal stress fractures.

The company’s Managing Director Adrian Larking said this is an ideal situation for generating an optimal heat exchange reservoir that would allow a maximum distance between injection and production wells.

Water pumped through fractures that open in a sub-horizontal direction will optimise the recovery of heat from the granites.

Water circulated between injection and production wells essentially would be traveling horizontally through the granites as it gathers the heat trapped in the granites.

A sub-horizontal pathway through the granites means that the heat exchange process would be maximised.

Green Rock Energy’s next step will be to measure the actual size and orientation of these principal stress directions in its forthcoming mini-hydrofrac to be carried out this year in its Blanche No. 1 well under contract with the CSIRO. This should substantially reduce both the risks and costs of the deep fracture stimulation program by providing the Company with data

to engineer the drilling of the deep wells and to optimise the design of the fracture stimulation program connecting those wells.

The Company is in the process of securing a suitable drilling rig for this purpose.

Green Rock Energy is undertaking the evaluation of its system at its Olympic Dam Project, located within 10 kms of BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine.

The company expects its project will lead to a hot rocks power plant which will generate 400MWe of electricity.

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The next phase of major works at Paralana involves the drilling of an injector and producer well and the subsequent development of a fluid circulation cell (the sub-surface heat exchanger) between the two wells.

The drilling and circulation work will be a precursor to constructing an electricity generation plant (of around 7.5 MW) to meet local power needs at the neighbouring Beverley Uranium Mine.

Petratherm’s strategy is to lower risks and costs of both the drilling and circulation operations by engineering the underground heat exchanger within the insulating rocks above the high heat producing granites.

The first (injector) well will be drilled to at least 3.6 kilometres depth where bottom hole temperatures are expected to exceed 200oC. The program will then move to characterising fluid circulation systems within the underground heat exchanger.

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A recent visit to geothermal and research facilities in the US by the Company’s executives with Petratherm’s US based consultants, reviewed operating geothermal energy plants and technology development in California’s Imperial Valley.

This review confirmed that advances in conventional (double flash) steam generating plant have greatly improved operating efficiencies to the extent that they are capable of commercially exploiting thermal resources with 23% lower grade than those targeted at Paralana.

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It appears our beleaguered Administrator Bill Boehm can’t take a trick at the moment.

He’s been confronted over the process undertaken in setting his Draft annual Business Plan, the precursor to the council’s Budget, by the Community Board.

They want to get involved with the process.

They want a say.

But does the Board itself know the process undertaken by Local Government Councils in setting and drawing up their budgets?

It would appear the Board is a little grey in this area.

Being a former councillor in a local government authority, the process for determining the structure of a budget and the things that go into it, such as road upgrades, the provision

of facilities for the community and the like, is basically run by the councillors.

Throughout the year councillors get requests, meet deputations and talk with local residents about issues that affect them directly. They then lobby for these things at council meetings with the aim of getting them included in the following year’s budget.

The majority of the Operational budget is handled by the council’s General Manager, but councillors can put pressure on them to include items of extreme interest to the local community.

Now in Roxby Downs, we have a unique situation.

We don’t have a fully elected council.

We have a council run by an Administrator.

Bill Boehm is the Administrator.

He is the Council.

He is the General Manager.

So when he sits down to do the draft budget, he doesn’t have the wealth of input from councillors that his colleagues elsewhere in this state can draw on.

What I would have expected is that the Community Board would run a ‘Budget

Register’.

That is the items and facilities that it wants funded in the annual budget, put down in the register and presented to the Administrator in March each year in time for him to include those suggestions in his budget.

This no doubt would help the process enormously.

The Community Board has a vast scope to find out what the community wants because it is like an octopus with tentacles stretched out into the community through all of its forums.

Those forums should be feeding project ideas back to the board which collates them, prioritises them so they can put a case to the Administrator come Budget time.

I know the Board is only new at this game.

But from the process it has undertaken in recent weeks, it can learn and move forward and put itself in a position to be the effective voice of the community.

It needs to be armed with strategy.

It needs level and clear thinking people on board that have the community at heart so it can do its job effectively without being divisive.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, We would like to express our appreciation for the very warm welcome extended during our recent visit to some of the northern parts of the federal electorate of Grey – which in total covers 92% of the land mass of SA. As The Nationals lead Senate candidate, I was on the road with my Nationals colleague, and candidate for Grey Wilbur Klein, (AKA the travelling minstrel), and Wilbur’s lovely family - wife Monika, and their four children Marie, Katie, Lindsay & Byron (who collectively provided great musical entertainment and expert “roadie” support).

We had the pleasure of meeting some truly amazing locals, as well as fellow travellers including wonderful “Grey Nomads” and families on school holidays – all gathering at the Glendambo Hotel / Motel, home of the legendary “Truckies Wall of Fame”. We thank Jarrod, Sharon and Julie for their hospitality.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service was the beneficiary of the generosity of the people at Glendambo, where the “Musical Kleins” collected $116.65 by busking to the patrons after dinner at the Hotel. This donation will assist a very worthy service to rural and remote communities in our state.

From Glendambo it was off to Roxby Downs where we were invited to participate in an impromptu on air interview by the local radio station, “RoxFM” - thank you Geoff and Wendy. Then a quick letter drop before heading out to Andamooka.

Later that afternoon we chatted with locals Peter Allen and George Petioky (long time friends of Wilbur and Monika), Mike Freeman chair of the Andamooka Progress Association, who has a fantastic future vision for his community, and Geoff Britcher and Maryann Mullally who we also thank for their kind hospitality.

Thank you - great visit, great people, great place!

Rob Howard, Nationals candidate for The Senate

Another spotlight on the Arckaringa Basin London-based company, Altona Resources, is continuing its $2 million drilling programme on its Arckaringa coal deposit in South Australia’s far north as part of the feasibility study for a coal-toliquids and power cogeneration project.

This project is separate to a similar development being run by Sapex Limited.

“The scheduling of this drilling programme is an important step in the feasibility study and enables the Company to define a JORCcompliant resource to underpin the

Arckaringa Project,” Chairman of Altona, Mr Chris Lambert, said.

“The drilling will provide valuable information for the preparation of the JORC compliant resource estimate and a 5 tonne bulk coal sample for process testing.

“As soon as this programme and the associated coal technical assessments are completed, we will be in a strong position to commercialise the Project,” he said.

Altona’s drilling programme focuses on an optimum area within the Wintinna Deposit for extraction of coal by open-cut mining

methods to supply the proposed coal-to-liquids (CTL) plant.

The past drilling of the Wintinna Deposit has already defined a total resource of over 3.5 billion tonnes of coal.

The new exploration programme has been designed to allow for the classification of at least 700 million tonnes of coal from within the resource as Measured or Indicated according to the current JORC Code for reporting resources.

The Project feasibility study base case entails the supply of 10 Million tonnes of coal per annum

to produce 10 Million Barrels of CTL products annually for up to 50 years, a total coal requirement of 500 Million tonnes over the Project life.

It is estimated that the field work will be completed by January next year.

The Arckaringa Coal Project has a calculated resource of over 7 billion tonnes of sub bituminous Permian coal, amenable to open pit mining, and suitable as fuel for power generation and potential application of coal to oil technology.

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Solar is not See a need, fill a need so ‘hot’ There’s not much enthusiasm in Roxby Downs for the use of solar panels to power the town’s homes.

So the state government is hoping to encourage Roxby residents, and the rest of the state, to turn their homes into mini power stations by introducing a feed-in rebate for owners of solar panels.

Under the proposed scheme, South Australian households with solar panels would receive double the standard electricity retail price for any surplus energy they produce.

At the moment, Roxby Downs has only one customer taking advantage of the Solar Buyback scheme and that community member is not paid double the standard electricity price.

“Feed-in rebates have a proven track record of accelerating the take up of solar panels internationally,” Premier Mike Rann said.

“The South Australian system is being designed to allow it to be taken up readily in other jurisdictions and I hope our state will set the example for the rest of the nation.

“This new ‘feed-in’ rebate makes greater economic and environmental sense.

“Encouraging people to look at renewable energy options like solar panels will help us meet our target of increasing renewable electricity use to 20 per cent of our consumption by 2014,” he said.

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The good folk from the Building Healthy Communities project have been getting into the community spirit, handing out grants like a benevolent genie.

“The BHC project aims to improve people’s health by promoting healthy lifestyle activities,” Project Officer Sue Houlson said.

“We are very proud to support the communities of Roxby Downs, Woomera, Andamooka and Pimba and have a number of activities to help us do this,” she said.

So far this year the BHC project has provided funding to the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre for staff training and equipment focussing on the needs of pregnant and post

natal mothers, sporting equipment to community halls in Andamooka and Pimba and books and equipment to support a local weight loss program run by Community Health Nurse Petra Noble.

The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership has also profited from the generosity of the BHC program.

“Grants from the BHC program have helped kickstart initiatives in a number of areas within Roxby Downs and surrounding townships,” Partnership spokesperson, Michelle Hales said.

“The grants provided to the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership will help support our

Roxby Downs Council, David Hallett said the ‘super tariff ’ being proposed by the state government could cost the council a lot of money.

“Our present rate is set to purchase the energy portion only from the customer and does not provide a network subsidy,” Mr Hallett said.

“Our present tariff is 12.35 cents per kilowatt hour.

“From Roxby Power’s present stance, we feel it is satisfactory to use our present tariff, one user will not sufficiently cover our network maintenance costs,” he said.

Mr Hallett said if the number of households in Roxby Downs taking advantage of the ‘super tariff ’ were to jump to 500 a year it would result in a loss of over $175,000 a year for the council.

“If 500 plus units were installed it would be financially significant,” Mr Hallett said.

“Price rises would certainly have to be considered.

“Although Roxby Power certainly could stand a small number of Solar Power PV’s at the super tariff, a large influx would certainly prove financially unhelpful.

“We do not feel that even a large number of Solar Power PV’s would help with reduction in costs of construction or maintenance as once the sun goes down these installations must draw all power requirements from the distribution system anyway,” he said.

Above: Talented musician, Annie McMillan.

drink spiking awareness campaign and also help fund research into current needs within the community,” she said.

Mrs Houlson said being healthy is about more than not being sick.

“We are hoping to increase people’s knowledge about what it means to be healthy and why looking after yourself can prevent many common problems like diabetes and heart disease.

“People need to take care of themselves, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

“If we can encourage everyone to do this, we will hopefully have less health issues later in life,” she said.

From the desert to the Wilderness

Roxby local Annie McMillan is setting the wildersionate about composing songs and writing her own ness alight with her musical ability.

Annie attends the Wilderness School as a boarder.

She started her education at the school last year when her family moved to Roxby Downs and has become a major player in its musical program, recently providing the string accompaniment to the production of Beauty and the Beast at the Odeon Theatre.

“I always enjoy the opportunity to showcase my music in a practical setting,” Annie said.

“And combining music with the drama production was great,” she said.

Head of Music, Darryl Pope said Annie shows great promise as a musician and is developing into a serious composer.

“Since coming to Wilderness Annie has become pas-

music,” Mr Pope said.

“Annie auditioned for the Adelaide Youth Orchestra and was awarded a place in the Adelaide Sinfonia.

“Annie is generous with her skills and works cooperatively with other students on musical projects,” he said.

Head of Boarding at the school, Rosie Broderick agreed.

“Annie is passionate about her music and is a talented violinist, she also plays the piano and has a lovely singing voice,” Ms Broderick said.

“She enjoys performing, particularly when providing the backing for the school’s musical productions.

“While attending Wilderness she has undertaken a Vet course focussing on the technical side of the music industry and really enjoyed it,” she said.

MEETING DATES Alcohol & Substance Abuse Partnership Volunteering Partnership Education & Workplace Training Forum Environment Forum Community Board Health Forum Business Forum (date to be confirmed)

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7.30pm 7.30pm 12.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm

Dates and times of meetings were correct at time of publication.

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Jeans for Genes Day One in 20 Australian children suffers from a genetic disorder, according to the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI).

Leukaemia, muscular dystrophy, cleft palate, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis….the list is long, and scary.

Jeans for Genes Day is the CMRI’s major national fundraiser, held every year on the first Friday in August.

For the last 14 years millions of Australians have worn their jeans to work or school on Jeans for Genes Day, raising money for equipment and research into the treatment and prevention of genetic disorders and chronic illness in children.

Last week the Roxby Downs Area School held their Jeans for Genes Day,

with staff and students donning their favourite denims to support the CMRI. “Jeans for Genes Day is all about genetic makeup,” RDAS ‘Genie’, Natalie Jones said.

“There are a number of kids at our school who suffer with health conditions targeted by the day.

“Money raised will go towards scientific research and hopefully help find a cure or at least better remedies to help battle genetic disorders.

“Over 20 staff members have purchased t-shirts, raising $400 alone and the gold coin donation made by the kids who wore jeans to school made it a substantial donation,” she said.

Kidney angels for four wheelers

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idney Health Australia has put out The Kidney 4wd Adventure is an annual an urgent call for Angels in Four national fundraising event for Kidney Wheel Drives who have a sense of adventure to take part in the Kidney 4wd Health Australia.

2007 will be the 11th year and the event Adventure. has raised over $350,000 in funds towards So far vehicles have covered a combined research, education, and health service estimated 700,000 kilometres in the last programs for kidney patients. ten years.

Mr Tony Bell, Road Director of Kidney Health Australia’s Rally Coordinator said, “The 2007 Kidney 4wd Adventure will start from the mining town of Broken Hill on October 7, passing through towns that feature in the journals of Australia’s Regional Mental Health intrepid explorers before Advisory Group completing our outback Adventure on October 13 back in Broken Hill.

“Along the way we’ll travel in the footprints of explorers such as Sturt, Mitchell, Eyre, Stuart, and Burke & Thursday 13 September 2007 Wills as we pass through Port Augusta Yacht Club or stay at towns such as El Alamein Road Silverton, Milparinka, Port Augusta Innamincka, Mt Hopeless and Menindee.

Meeting will commence at 10.00am “We are seeking Angels Planning meeting to follow in Four Wheel Drives to Light Lunch Provided take part in this adventure which is very family To assist with catering purposes orientated.” please RSVP to: 08 8648 5607 The minimum fundraisFor further information contact: ing / sponsorship target to Anne-Marie Richards be part of the 2007 Kidney Phone: 08 8648 5607 4wd Adventure is at least Fax: 08 8648 5722 $3,600 ($2500 entry fee and $550 per adult for meals).

Email: anne-marie.richards@saugov.sa.gov.au

Teeth at risk

The rate of tooth decay in young Australians is at an all time low, but it may not stay that way if what the Australian Dental Association (ADA) is calling the ‘fluoride generation’ do not start taking better care of their teeth.

Last week was Dental Health Week and the ADA chose to target young people aged 18 – 25 years.

According to Association data the ‘fluoride generation’ has become complacent, with only around 50 per cent of them visiting a dentist in the last 12 months.

“Reduced decay rates may be creating a sense of optimism in young Australians,” ADA President, Dr John Matthews said.

“The impact of water fluoridation on oral health is significant when compared to previous generations.

“Today, young Australians can expect to retain all of their natural teeth across their lifetime.

“With this comes the need to maintain good preventive oral health practices,” he said.

The ADA also warned that many young people are experiencing lifestyles that may have a negative impact on their oral health, citing drug use, oral piercings, stress, poor dental hygiene and the impact of emerging wisdom teeth as factors which may increase the incidence of tooth decay.

The ADA recommended brushing twice daily, flossing and rising with a mouthwash to maintain a healthy mouth and body.

“There is research that now points to a correlation between periodontal (gum) disease and cardiovascular

disease,” Dr Matthews said.

“The message to the ‘fluoride generation’ is to ensure that the teeth they are now retaining, remain healthy for the duration of their life and that the teeth are supported by pink, healthy gums,” he said.

Roxby Downs Dental Surgery Practice Manager, Leonie Yates said it is important for people to get regular checkups.

“It is the same as keeping up services on your car,” Mrs Yates said.

“If you get six monthly checkups you will catch any decay before it gets too big.

“Minor treatment is better than major treatment,” she said.

The Roxby Downs Dental Surgery is open Monday to Thursday, to make an appointment contact Leonie on 8671 9031.

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On the right foot Children’s nutrition was the major point of discussion at the latest meeting of the Roxby Downs branch of the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA).

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“It was really positive to see this group of mums showing such an interest in children’s nutrition,” Ms Leaver said.

“There were some excellent questions and the group discussion allowed them all to share practical tips,” she said.

ABA representative, Jen Weckert said the group has benefited enormously from the support of Child

and Youth Health and specialists like Ms Leaver.

“Camilla has spoken to our group several times and is always very informative and relates well to the mothers,” Ms Weckert said.

“Family nutrition and the importance of starting children on the right foods from the beginning is so important and encourages healthy eating habits from an early age,” she said.

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Roxby Downs race weekend draws huge crowd M ore than 2,000 people packed the Roxby Downs Racetrack last weekend to witness one of the great races, the running of the Onesteel Outback Cup over 1800 metres.

The winner Greg, trained by Greg Day had come to perform following last year’s third in the cup.

“We are hysterical, really happy,” Cup winning trainer Greg Day said.

“Last year Greg ran third, so we are extra pleased to win this year.”

Fashions on the Field and entertainment for the children always ensured a big crowd and they weren’t disappointed with the day’s activities.

The Roxby Downs Racing Club was delighted with the turn out.

Above: Laura Hansen and Adele Wallace enjoying a day at the races.

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Roxby Race Week

Cup Winner: Greg, first past the post!

Above: Dressed to impress, fashions on the field winners.

Above: Sisters, Kerry Dunn and Tracey Oldfield at the races.

Above: Cup day winning trainers, Trevor and Julie Day with their children Trudy and Luke.

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Above: Locals Judy Adams and Mark Jervis were married in Roxby Downs on the weekend.

Above: Having fun at the Expo.

Below: Alice Rose Lovelock will celebrate her first birthday this Sunday.

Above and below: Interested community members took advantage of having a wealth of career and employment information in one place last week at the locally held expo.

Below: Local residents Pete Paisley and Bree Galbraith welcomed the birth of Tawni Galbraith Paisley on May 29, 2007. Pictured with older brother Angus.

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Arts Matters

Here we are halfway through the first week of the Red eARTh Festival.

We have two and a half action filled weeks to go. Punters have already had the chance to be involved in a myriad of workshops in a variety of disciplines.

We have launched the Red eARTh Collaborative exhibition at the Precinct Gallery and you can visit that anytime up to Saturday August 18. It shows work from local artists. Very much worth a look.

This Festival has been designed and run by a hard working team of arts volunteers. It has grown out of the desire to fashion a people’s festival in Roxby and region, something that underwrites our community as a learning community.

We have all the bells and whistles. We have a dance company from Queensland joining us next week. We have the Cirkidz performing group here this coming weekend for two days of fun and learning new skills.

Thanks go to our friends in Andamooka for putting the whole group up at the school.

We have the World Premiere of Alex Downunderland on Thursday night this week and another return performance on the Friday night.

We don’t have any fireworks. You will have to wait till the Labor Day Oktopal Fest for the fireworks. But what we do have is a great finale party planned on Saturday August 18.

Two performances from Raw Dance Company with some of our elite young dancers integrated into the Company for finale performances.

These girls danced for our region in the Port Pirie Dance Eisteddfod. Jess is a great story teller through dance. Something of a tradition here in Roxby Downs.

At the time of writing I’m not sure whether they won or not. I don’t care. They have already won as far as I’m concerned.

We have a rootsy blues band coming up to get behind our local musicians to provide a full night of great music.

Some people remember Sweet Baby James from previous visits.

This year they are bringing David Blight from Cold Chisel with them. They are running a blues workshop before they take to the main stage.

This brings me to the real triumph of this Festival. Our workshop program is second to none and it is fuelled by local arts practitioners.

Get down to the VIC at the Cultural Precinct and see what’s on offer. You will be amazed at the range of skilled disciplines represented. You may even find yourself playing drums at the Finale Party.

It was a huge job to pull this program together and all credit goes to the Festivals Working Party of the Arts and Culture Forum.

Now we all need to get out of the house and celebrate a new era of arts in Roxby Town. Arts driven by the people themselves.

The Council trusted the Arts and Culture Forum to take the reins, and the arts volunteers produced a new benchmark in learning Festivals.

Dancing in the Raw The Red Earth Festival is about to begin, and one of the highlights will be performances and workshops by Queensland’s internationally acclaimed Raw Dance Company.

“Our show is called Urban Wonderland and it looks at the origins of tap, break-dance and hip hop, where the styles came from and what they have evolved to,” Creative Director, Andrew Fee said.

“The people in Roxby can expect something they have never seen before.

“A high energy program with some unbelievable break-dance moves, hip hop, acrobatics and funk.

“The program we will be offering in Roxby Downs is very diverse.

“We will be working with 2 – 5 year olds, going out to schools and conducting workshops for students from Reception to Year 12 and auditioning kids to take part in our shows,” he said.

The shows Mr Fee referred to will be held during the second week of the festival and feature 20 of Roxby’s most talented young people as well as the Raw dancers themselves.

Spokesperson for the Red Earth Festival Committee, Yvette Mooney, said it is very exciting to bring such an acclaimed dance troupe to Roxby Downs.

“Raw’s dance style is just fantastic, really exciting and energetic,” Ms Mooney said.

“The kids who took part in the classes they ran here in March really enjoyed themselves and can’t wait for them to come back.

“We’re really grateful to Festivals Australia for making this possible,” she said.

Auditions for the Raw Dance performance are open to people aged over 10 years.

To register, be at the Auditorium by 5.30pm on Monday, August 13.

Treading the boards

Local actors are set to shine tonight, with the debut performance of the play “Alex Down Underland”, featuring a cast of more than thirty local adults and children.

The play, an adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’, is a reprisal of a stage show developed by local playwright Sheila Culf more than twenty years ago in the UK, rewritten to give a distinctly Australian feel.

Local actor Rebecca Gotch, one of the stars of last year’s cabaret performance, is excited about tonight’s performance.

“It’s a fantastic experience for both children and adults, and I hope productions such as this will continue so that Roxby locals will have the opportunity to experience the bright lights of the stage,” Ms Gotch said.

Alex Down Underland will be showing in the Auditorium on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th of August at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from the Cultural Precinct.

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All that glitters The Red Earth Festival is in full swing, with a wide range of workshops on offer.

Rachel Young’s jewellery workshops have been a huge hit, with students saying they really enjoyed working with the local jeweller.

“Rachel is so talented,” Michelle Thomas, who attended the first series of workshops, said.

“I really love her sculptures, so when her workshop was announced I signed up straight away,” she said.

One of Roxby’s most talented artists, Mrs Young will be conducting further workshops during the second week of the festival.

“We’ll be concentrating on basic metal

working techniques, using sterling silver and copper and the end result will be a pair of earrings or a pendant for each participant.

“No experience is necessary and everyone will come out with a finished product.

“People will be able to create something from a design of their own, or work from a template,” she said.

The Red Earth Jewellery Making Workshops will take place on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, to register your interest contact the Cultural Precinct on 8671 2001 or visit www.roxbyredearth. com.

Shards of the imagination

The Red Earth Festival’s Mosaics Workshop last weekend was a great hit, with some unique pieces of art created by the participants.

“We had a very relaxed day with a great bunch of people,” Workshop facilitator Wendy Lowe said.

“Everyone went home with a finished product and each piece of work was incredibly unique and individual.

“All in all, a good day, enjoyed by all,” she said.

For a peek at upcoming workshops pick up a copy of the festival program from the Cultural Precinct or visit the festival website on www.roxbyredearth. com.

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Monday 7 - 10am 11 - 12pm 12 - 1pm 1 - 2pm 3 - 5pm 5 - 6pm 8 - 10pm

Easy listening music Easy listening music NOT QUITE COUNTRY with Wendy Easy listening music ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS DRIVE TIME EVERYONE DESERVES MUSIC with Matt

Thursday 7 - 10am 11.30 - 12pm 12 - 1pm 1 - 2pm 2 - 3pm 3 - 5pm 5 - 6pm 8 - 10pm

Easy listening music BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette ROXFM’S HEALTH SHOW Easy listening music ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS KALEIDOSCOPE with Teya JAZZ with Geoff

Tuesday 8 - 9am 11.30 - 12pm 12 - 1pm 1 - 2pm 2 - 3pm 3 - 5pm 5 - 7pm 8 - 10pm

FINS WORLD with Fin BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette IT’S ALL ABOUT US with Scuba Easy listening music ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERES Easy listening music BLUES SHOW with Murray

Friday 7 - 10am 11 - 12pm 12 - 1pm 1 - 2pm 2pm 3 - 5pm 5 - 6pm 8 - 10pm

Easy listening music Easy listening music COUNTRY with Wendy IT’S ALL ABOUT US with Scuba COUNCIL NEWS ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS DRIVE TIME COMFORTABLY NUMB with Geoff

Wednesday 7 - 10am 11-12pm 1 - 2pm 2 - 3pm 3 - 5pm 5 - 6pm 6.30 - 7.30pm 8 - 10pm

Easy listening music Easy listening music EASY LISTENING with Wendy WHAT’S COOKING AT THE CLUB ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS THE RADIO AX with Ben LATIN ROCK with Jariel and Jarvier RETROSEPCT with Laura and Paul

Saturday 8am - 12pm GAUD-MORNING with Gordon 1 - 8pm Easy listening music 8pm - 12am ROCK with Gordon Sunday 8 - 12pm 12 - 1pm 2 - 3pm 8 - 10pm

YOUR STANDING IN IT with Geoff NEW AUSSIE MUSIC with Fin & Murray SUNDAY with Fred SUNDAY MELTDOWN (Heavy) with Sam & Steve

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Seniors play at 1.30pm & 12.15pm All participants are asked to be at the courts 15 min before their scheduled start

Friday August 10th Roxby Downs Bowls Club Night Owls 8pm

HEALTH

Monday, August 13th Karate Auditorium Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429

Roxby Downs Family Practice Phone 8671 3231 Roxby Downs Medical Practice Normal hours 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday morning by appointment only. Phone 8671 1900

Indoor soccer 6 -7pm

In the Roxby Downs Hospital Seminar Room.

8671 9020 Crisis Care Counselling Uniting Care Wesley Port Augusta Regional Women’s and Children’s Support Services call 1800 655 716 or call the crisis care line on 13 16 11.

Roxby Downs Health Services Coffee Mornings, Thursdays 9.30am to 11.am at the Dunes Café.

For further details on Community matters call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010

For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a councsellor 24/7

Coffee Mornings for Families Meet and chat for all families.

New comers especially welcome.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Every Friday Playgroup

Mt Dare Hotel Open every day 8:00am -9:00pm, 7 days.

Roxby Downs Kindergarten Phone 86710455

School Terms 2007

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Volleyball 7pm - 9pm

Eyebus Woomera September 5th Andamooka September 6th Roxby Downs September 6th

Tuesday, August 14th Squash 7pm - 9pm Wednesday, August 15th Karate Auditorium

Visiting Allied Health Service Occupational Therapist Speech Pathologist Dietician Podiatrist

Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429 Thursday, August 16th Indoor Soccer Leisure Centre Social matches from 6pm All welcome Contact Kenton Maloney 0408 797 158 Woomera & Districts Football League Saturday August 11th 12pm Andamooka v Roxby Districts 2pm Olympic Dam v Coober Pedy Roxby Downs Softball League Sunday August 12th 11.30am Rebels 1 v Rebels 2 1.30pm Shakers v Devil Cats Roxby Downs Mens and Womens Basketball Winter Competition May - October Sports Centre Roxby Downs Netball Saturday’s Juniors Under 9 play at 9am Under 11 play at 10am Under 13 play at 11am Under 16 play at 12.15pm

July 23-September 28 2007 October 15-December 14 2007

Every Week Every Sunday Raptors Cycling Club Social Bike riding group from 8am Contact Daryl Wake 0408 118 685

Visitor Information Centre 8.30 - 5.00 Mon-Fri Phone 8671 2001

Child Adolescent Mental Health Services For appointments phone 8648 5800

Cultural & Leisure Precinct Movies Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (see schedule below) Phone 8671 2001

Hearing Services August 16th - 9.00am - 2.30pm For an appointment call 1800 006 303

Roxby Downs Childcare Monday - Friday 6.30am-5.30pm Phone 8671 0911 for details

Roxby Downs Community Health Walking Group for Mums With Prams every Friday morning Meet outisde the Dunes Cafe at 9.30am

Gym Cultural & Leisure Precinct Monday to Friday 6 am-12pm & 4pm - 9 pm Saturday 8-12pm Sunday 11-2pm Phone 86710500

Australian Breastfeeding Association Roxby Downs Branch August 16th 9.30am - 11am Coffee Morning Dunes Cafe Doctors’ New Specialised Drug Telephone Number for Medicare Use. 1800 700 270 Weight Loss Support Group Tuesday Nights.

Weigh in 6pm Group Time 6:30pm – 7pm

Business Forum (To be confirmed) October 6.30pm

Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School Phone Jakki 86712323

Roxby Downs Market Days August 18 September 15th October 20th November 17th Red eARTh Festival August 4-18

Art Gallery Exhibitions Red eARTh Festival August 4-18 Alex Downunderland Thursday August 9 and Friday August 10 @ 7:30 PM Roxby Downs Auditorium Tickets $15/Concession $5 From the VIC Cultural Precinct A play in two acts adapted by Sheila Culf with apologies to CS Lewis.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Roxby Downs Community Library Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm Saturday 9.00-12pm.

Phone 8671 0660 for more information.

Toddlers Story Time Fun for young children and mums Roxby Downs Library Richardson Place Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board.

August 13th - 9.30am- 11:00am Normal weight gains Roxby Downs Helath Seminar Room Community Board August 27th - 7.30pm Council boardroom

Red eARTh Collaborative Art Exhibition The best of outback lakes art Coming up on August 19 Shep of the Desert Neil Sheppard from Kangaroo Island shows in Roxby Gallery for one week only.

Red eARTh Raw Dance August 16/17 Cirkidz August 11/12

Alcohol and Substance Abuse partnership August 30th 7.30pm Volunteering partnership August 13th 7.30pm

Don’t forget to check out what’s on in Roxby Downs during the Red Earth festival in August

ROXBY DOWNS CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT REGULAR SCHEDULE Cultural Precinct Visitors Information centre Dunes café Art Gallery Open Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pm Sat & Sun - 8.30am – 5pm Leisure Centre Gymnasium Mon – Fri 6am – 12pm 4pm - 9pm Saturday 8am - 12pm Sunday 11am - 2pm Creche for patrons of the centre Mon –Fri 8.45am-12pm Women’s only sessions Mon, Wed and Fri 12:30pm - 3pm Aerobics Sessions Mon, Wed and Fri 9am Page 14 – Thursday, August 9, 2007

Phone: 8671 2001 Fax: 8671 2021 EVENTS OUTBACK CINEMA

SPORTS CALENDAR Monday Volleyball 7pm - 9pm Nippy Gym 9:30am - 10:30am Karate - 6pm - 8:30pm Tuesday Squash 7pm - 9pm Indoor Soccer 6pm - 7pm Taekwondo 6:30pm – 8:30pm 12 years and over Basketball 7pm - 9pm Soccer on Tuesday 6pm – 7pm Wednesday Women’s & Mixed Netball 6-9:30pm Karate 6pm - 8:30pm Thursday Nippy Gym – Auditorium 9.30am - 11.00am Squash 7pm-9pm Indoor Soccer 6pm -7pm Taekwondo 6.30pm – 8.30pm 12 years and over Basketball 7pm - 9pm Soccer 6pm – 8pm Netball training 6pm – 7:30pm Friday Indoor Hockey 5pm - 9.30pm

Sunday Touch Football 5pm (town oval)

Now Showing Red eARTh Collaborative NEW SCREENING TIMES AT ROXBY CINEMA Saturday nights - 7.30pm Come and take advantage of our Tuesday night specials ALL tickets $6.00

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AUGUST THE SIMPSONS MOVIE Rated: PG Duration: 85 min See our family. And feel better about yours. When Homer mistakenly pollutes the river with toxic waste from his “Pig Crap” silo, he causes the EPA to encase Springfield in a glass dome, and must save them before President Schwarzenegger gives the order for the town to be destroyed.

Fri 10th 7.30pm Sat 11th 3.00pm 7.30pm Sun 12th 12noon Tues 14th 7.00pm Red Earth Festival presentations at the outback cinema

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Tradies to teachers Roxby’s older tradespeople may have a new career path opening up for them, with a training project being trialled by the state government which will turn ‘tradies’ into teachers.

The Workforce Development Mature Age project, launched last week, is a half million dollar training program which will allow older tradespeople to ‘down tools’ and become industry trainers instead.

“SA is faced with a rapidly ageing workforce and industry has a growing need for more skilled trades workers,” Employment, Training and Further Education Minister, Paul Caica said.

“This exciting initiative tackles both issues at the same time by drawing on the skills, knowledge and experience of older tradespeople to build our future skilled workforce.

“It will develop a new core of qualified technical trainers.

“And it will give our mature aged tradies a new lease of life in the industry at a point in their working lives when the job’s physical demands and long hours may be no longer sustainable for

them,” he said.

Forty workers from a range of trades will be selected to take part in the trial, which will end in the attainment of a Training and Assessment Certificate IV. The certificate usually takes 12 weeks of full time study to complete, but in some cases the existing skills of the tradespeople undertaking the course will be taken into account, allowing them to slash the training time by up to half.

Local fitter and turner, Mark Thomas said the retraining was a great idea.

“It would be good to pass on the skills gained from decades of working in the industry to apprentices and young tradespeople,” Mr Thomas said.

“Mature tradespeople have a lot to offer those just joining the workforce.

“It will give them a chance to teach not only their own skills but the skills imparted by the tradesmen who taught them, so that the knowledge and experience of past generations is not lost,” he said.

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he Commonwealth department of environment and water resources has given the green light to Curnamona energy Ltd to trial its Oban Field Uranium Leach program, east of Roxby Downs.

This is a major advance in the approvals process and paves the way for the in situ leach trials to

start.

The company said approvals will now be sought from PIRSA and other local government authorities based on the work program lodged.

Chairman of Curnamona Energy Dr. Bob Johnston said this has given the company the green light to rapidly develop its planned field leach trial at Oban subject

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only to local approvals.

“If the outcome of the trials is positive as we expect then we’ll seek further environmental and other approvals from the federal government to allow us to mine and export uranium.

“At the same time we’ll apply for a mining lease from the South Australian government and proceed as quickly as possible to production to take full advantage of current buoyant uranium prices,” he said.

Curnamona energy is 50.6% owned by Havillah Resources.

RDAS students behaving badly

Students from the Roxby Downs Area School didn’t do themselves any favours in front of prospective employers by behaving poorly at the recent Outback Careers and Employment Expo held in town.

“It went well, there were successful elements, but we were disappointed at the behaviour of the Roxby Downs Area School students, whose behaviour left a lot to be desired,” Business Forum spokesperson Alex Barker said.

“Only around 15 per cent seemed interested in the career advice on offer.

“The majority misbehaved, items were removed from displays without permission and the exhibitors

complained about their behaviour,” he said.

In fact, Mr Barker was so incensed he said it might be a better idea to just identify those interested next year and send them on a bus to the Adelaide Expo.

“I have a newfound respect for the RDAS teachers, who did their best to involve the students, but the way they were treated by the kids in their charge was despicable,” Mr Barker said.

“I will be seeking a meeting with the school principal to voice my concerns about the behaviour of these students,” he said.

In other areas the Expo was a success, the Parent’s Forum was

well attended and the guest speaker program was a huge hit.

The Jobs Board was full, with 50 positions advertised.

“The full Jobs Board was encouraging, we had potential employees interested in obtaining work for themselves or their children coming from as far away as Adelaide and Port Augusta to check it out,” Mr Barker said.

“It was a great opportunity for the community and the exhibitors to make contact with local businesses, with several indicating they will return next year.

“A big thanks to the committee, volunteers and the sponsors,” he said.

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Wrong way, go back Olympic Way has been closed from Burgoyne St to the Pimba turnoff this week, while the boys from York Civil bring out the heavy machinery to rip up the tarmac.

“We have to put additional storm water pipes in for the southwest subdivision across Olympic Way to take heavy rainfall away,” York Civil Site Manager Martin

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“The road will be closed for one week while this is being done.

“However, there will be a temporary access track constructed so that members of the Roxby Downs Horse and Pony Club can get out to their horses,” he said.

Town can be accessed via Axehead Rd until Olympic Way reopens next week.

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IMPORTANT - ROAD CLOSURE York Civil will be undertaking major drainage works associated with the South West Subdivision, requiring trenching across Olympic Way, near the pony club entrance.

Olympic Way will therefore be closed from the intersection of Burgoyne Street south to the Pimba Road turnoff, between August 7 and August 15, 2007.

Access to the Roxby Downs Township will be via Adehead Road or the Olympic Dam bypass road.

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– 4.00p.m. 10 Hamilton Court (off Pioneer Drive) Large collection of plants and cactus – all must be sold – owner leaving town.

Kentia and Cocos Palms, Happy Plant – 7ft tall, cactus and succulents, Staghorn – 20 years old and assorted roses in pots.

Lots of quality household items, pots and garden ornaments. Furniture – bedroom suites, 2 burner BBQ, Weber (gas) plus much more. Definitely worth a look!!! All prices negotiable – everything must go!!!

Plants available before sale – please contact Julie on 0408 856 808 after 6p.m. if interested.

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Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Sunday 10.30am and Sunday School – 9.30am St Michael’s Catholic Church, Woomera, Sunday 5pm All denominations welcome

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Faithworks Church Sunday 10.00am at the Roxby Downs TAFE College.

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Above: Sam, kiss of death. Right: Adam “dead body shaolin”. Photos courtesy of David Balnaves

The swing scene

500 flock to the Moto X track

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he racing club wasn’t the only sporting body to host a competition last week, the Roxby Downs Golf Club held the Bray Valves/Perry Co Engineering Stableford Competition.

Roger Schoefield was the Overall Winner, with Rick Russell taking out Division 1 and Chris Zanker winning Division 2.

The Longest Drive was struck by Glen Mungur in Division 1, by Chris Zanker in Division 2 and by Gayle Siersema in the ladies’ competition.

Dougal McLeod was nearest the pin and scored an Eagle on hole 17.

Robin Passmore hit the straightest drive and was the best putter on the day.

The Club Championships will be held later this month, to register call Robin Passmore on 0437 613 344.

Wednesday netball results Get trained

B Grade Miners B 30 defeated Jaffas 15 Andamooka Roos 36 drew with Pink Ladies 36 Mixed One-ders 25 defeated Hornridge 24 Alle Katz 25 defeated Destroyers 11 A Grade Miners A 41 defeated Cruisers 12 Gecko Girls 35 defeated Tangos 23

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ment and the most spills for the day, and local rider Tyson Whillas gave the SA Dirt Bike/Honda Australia sponsored Luke Arbon a run for his money,” she said.

The meeting was a huge success, with money raised going to replace the club’s old buildings with new clubrooms.

The Roxby Downs Moto-X Club would like to thank Coates, National Hire, BOC gases, Gary Baker Building, Yamaha World, the volunteer ambulance offices who attended the event, SA Dirt Bikes, Cat Rental, Cavpower, Steve Yianni and Gary, Tony McGauchie and the Roxby Downs community for their support.

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The Roxby Downs Moto-X Club was the place to be recently, when local riders teamed with the SA Dirt Bike Free Stylers to put on a show that had the 500 strong crowd screaming for more.

“The free stylers were a huge hit with the crowd, pulling off the first ever back flip in Roxby Downs,” event organiser Catherine Petrie said.

“Dylan, Sam and Adam put on a fantastic display and Linden from SA Dirt Bikes provided excellent running commentary for the meeting.

“There was a lot of spirited riding, the Plonker Class provided great entertain-

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Softballers getting soft?

The Roxby Downs Softball League has had a very competitive winter so far, but at least the players and supporters have had the chill kept off their backs.

The sun and wind shades (pictured) were bought after major sponsors Boatlongyear and Orica Mining Services came to the party with their support of the League.

An Anonymous sponsor picked up the tab for the League’s insurance.

The League also was able to buy 12 new gloves, Catchers gear, new match balls, two new bats, a much needed first aid kit and ice packs.

The League has experienced a new flood of first time players this season who have

shown outstanding skill after picking up the basics of how to play the game.

The competition is very social and if you’ve wanted to get involved in such a sport, come along next year and try it out.

The League is in the final stages of preparing its presentation night to be held this year at the bowls club.

It promises to be a real fun night.

The League would like to thank the following sponsors for their support throughout the year, JD & CJ Dingwall, Garr y Baker, Roxby Downs Pest Management, Sandvik, Woolworths, Mitre 10 and Roxby Downs Milk Distributors.

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oxby will have its very own triathlon this year, when local cycling club, the Roxby Raptors, host the event in October.

“The inaugural Roxby Red Dunes Classic Triathlon is an event based on personal fitness and team development,” Raptors President, Daryl Wake said.

“Most sports in town are structured and based on an organised

competition, the triathlon is an ideal alternative for those wishing to pursue personal fitness.

“It provides personal goal setting for those who are interested in cycling, swimming, running or just general fitness,” he said.

There will be a range of categories contested, including junior male, female and team, and open individual male, female and teams.

“Whether participants win their category, set personal best times

or just make it across the line, the triathlon is all about having fun,” Mr Wake said.

“The event aims to provide Roxby residents with a sporting event they can strive towards.

“It will also set the challenge for participants to conquer three sports in one go, whilst pushing themselves to the limit,” he said.

For more information, or to sign up as a participant contact Daryl Wake on 0408 118 685.

Doing it right in the cold

Blue and black fish in the desert pond Some very big fish will be swimming into our tiny Roxby pond next week, when some of the superstars of Australian sport come to town to speak to our young people.

Port Power’s Peter Burgoyne, Daryl Wakelin and Warren Tredrea and Australian Opals Basketballer Erin Phillips will be visiting various community groups to speak about leadership, lifestyle choices and healthy living.

“It will be great,” Roxby Downs Area School Deputy Principal, Helen Bennie said.

“Kids look up to their sporting heroes and children in the outback rarely have the opportunity to see those people in person, so for them to visit our school is wonderful.

“The Year 5s and 6s will have two athletes visit their individual classrooms and the Year 7s will meet with the whole group.

“For these sportsmen and women to speak about healthy choices and lifestyles will help get the message across more powerfully in a different forum,” she said.

The group will be visiting as a part of the Power Community Youth Program, which was the first educational schools program administered by an AFL club.

The program involves players visiting schools around the state, giving motivational talks on a range of topics including team work, nutrition, physical activity and the importance of having a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

With winter halfway through, those who are active need to prepare for the cold conditions or risk injuries, warns Sports Medicine Australia.

Hospital data shows an increase of more than 30% for sporting injuries during winter months.

Exercising or playing sport in cold conditions can lead to injuries such as sprains, strains and blisters and in extreme cold conditions snow blindness, frostbite and hypothermia can occur.

Sports Physician and SMA President, Dr Bruce Mitchell says wintry conditions should not be a barrier to exercising. All that is needed is good preparation.

“Exercising in cold weather no doubt places extra demands on the body, which can lead to reduced sporting performance and injuries.

“However this doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising in winter.

Most cold-related injuries can be prevented with good preparation and the correct equipment,” Dr Mitchell said.

To help prepare for winter sports, Sports Medicine Australia offers these timely tips: Acclimatise yourself to exercising in colder weather. For example, train outdoors instead of inside.

Cold muscles, tendons and ligaments are at greater risk of injury.

Warm up, stretch and cool down for longer than usual.

Be aware that sunburn can occur even on cold and cloudy days. Apply broad-spectrum 30+ sunscreen to exposed skin. Also wear eyewear with UV protection.

Drink water before, during and after activity.

Don’t drink alcohol. While an

alcoholic drink seems to warm you up, it actually dilates your blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the skin thereby increasing heat loss by exchange to cold air.

Dress in layers to trap heat and prevent heat loss. Add or remove layers of clothing as necessary according to exercise level/conditions.

Make sure footwear fits you properly. Footwear that is too tight or too loose will affect skin circulation and cause blisters.

Those with a pre-existing medical condition affecting the feet, such as diabetes, should see a doctor before taking part in winter sports.

“By following these preparation tips your risk of injury will be decreased – to keep you enjoying being active throughout the whole of winter,” Dr Mitchell said.

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Salt Creek anglers again reported excellent captures of Salmon up to 3kgs in size.

The fish seem to be in good numbers at many gutters from The Granites to The Wreck.

Best days are when winds are down.

Half pilchard baits are the go with grapnell sinkers required most times to kep the baits in position.

Run off tides have been most productive.

Pt Riley has a few rugger snapper from the northern exposed reef.

Calm days after a blow with dirty water is needed at this location for the snaps to fire.

St Kilda has a few bream and salmon trout.

The Onkaparinga near Commercial Rd Bridge has bream.

Night anglers are putting themselves in with a show of landing the odd mulloway at this time of year.

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Port Augusta has a few mullet and salmon trout around.

Whyalla has some snapper banging around at The Leeton.

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The Roxby Downs Town Oval appears to be the breeding ground for future football champions if recent events are any indication.

The Sturt Football Club in Adelaide came to town just over a month ago to run some clinics but to put and eye over some of the local up and coming talent on the footy field.

The first under the club’s gaze was 14 year old Jack Hombsch who was invited to play in an Under 15’s intra-state competition in Adelaide during the July long weekend.

According to Sturt’s Football Operations Manager, Dwayne Massie, Jack showed all of the promise that his parents and the recruiters had noticed.

“We came up with some of our seniors list to run clinics at the Saint Barbara’s school and then the Roxby Downs Area School.

“I took a combined training session that night with the seniors from the local clubs such as Olympic Dam and Roxby Districts and we were impressed with the level of talent,” Dwayne said.

“At Sturt, we are a progressive club and because Roxby Downs is not in a dedicated recruiting area for any specific SANFL football club we decided to make the connection.

“We’re glad we did, because we’ve met Jack and will watch his development over the coming years with interest.

“We also offered a young 15 year old half forward player with Coober Pedy Saints senior team, Jamahl McKenzie the chance to play with the double blue’s Under 17 team,” Dwayne said.

The Sturt Football Club flew Jamahl down last weekend for the club’s clash with West Adelaide.

“It was an inspiring debut by the youngster with him having 4 goals on the board before half time and finishing in the team’s best players,” Dwayne said.

“He trained with our senior list on the Friday night and didn’t look out of place, he’s got the talent and the flair.”

The club plans to offer Jamahl, through his father, Zed McKenzie a Policeman in Coober Pedy and current coach of the Saints, the chance to play for Sturt on a regular basis.

“We’ll definitely pursue him offer him the support he’ll need as well as find him a job down in Adelaide,” Dwayne said.

“But he might not want to do that. He might want to stay and play in Coober Pedy and work out on the cattle station, it is purely up to him and his family.

“What we saw of him and how he goes about his football was really super, so of course we’d love Jamahl to come and play with Sturt.

Just for interest the scores from that clash saw Sturt take the points.

Sturt :- 20.5 (125) d West Adelaide 11.16 (82).

Photo: Jack Dalgleish. More Moto-X photos on Page 18

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