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ENVIROS SLAM WATER WASTE Written by Michelle Thomas

Roxby’s Environment Forum is calling for water restrictions to be implemented in Roxby Downs.

In recent letters to the Roxby Downs Council and BHP Billiton, the Forum cited wasteful water practices by residents and businesses and the need to conserve water in the Great Artesian Basin as reasons for the need for mandatory restrictions.

Environment Forum Chairperson Chris Schultz told The Monitor a number of community members have approached the Forum expressing concern about the lack of restrictions in town.

“A lot of Roxby residents are concerned that in our arid environment we don’t have any water restrictions,” Mr Schultz said.

“Just because we can turn on a tap without seeing a river or dam drying up, doesn’t mean we can be blasé about using water wisely.

“Our water comes from the Great Artesian Basin, there are springs around the fringe which contain endangered plants and animals, it is important that we protect those ecosystems and one of the ways we can do that is to minimise our water usage,” he said.

In a letter to the council the Forum suggested Roxby adopt the same conservation measures that have been implemented in Adelaide.

That would allow watering of gardens,

grounds and nurseries by hand, through drip feed irrigation systems or by sprinkler between 5pm and 10am.

No hosing down of external paved areas would be allowed, except under specific circumstances.

Motor vehicles and boats could only be washed using a bucket, watering can, high pressure low volume water cleaner, hand held hose (fitted with trigger nozzle) or at a commercial car wash.

Construction sites would also need to watch their water usage, with water banned for dust control use unless applied by hand held hose with trigger nozzle or from a motor vehicle designed to carry and deposit water.

“It’s about responsible water use, not watering gardens during the day, not washing the car on the driveway and setting up your sprinkler system effectively,” Mr Schultz said.

“People should not feel that water running down the road from car washing or sprinklers is acceptable,” he said.

Council Administrator, Bill Boehm agreed the community should be conscious of water use, but said that it was not appropriate to apply mandatory water conservation measures.

“Under the Roxby Downs Indenture Ratification Act 1982 BHP Billiton must supply a minimum allowance of potable water of 650 litres per head, plus a reasonable allowance for parks, gardens and community parks,” Mr Boehm said.

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Above: Long-time resident and employee of the National Australia Bank, Chris Kaminski.

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Our plums are just plum good Twelve native Australian fruits that are exceptional sources of antioxidants have been identified in research published in the journal Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies.

The fruits: Kakadu plum, Illawarra plum, Burdekin plum, Davidson’s plum, riberry, red and yellow finger limes, Tasmanian pepper, brush cherry, Cedar Bay cherry, muntries and Molucca raspberry; were compared with blueberries – a fruit renowned for its high antioxidant properties.

“Finding unique food ingredients and flavours with health-promoting properties is a key market requirement these days,” says research team leader, Food Science Australia’s Izabela Konczak.

“And, by encouraging growers to cultivate native fruits, we are also contributing to the growing need to ensure agriculture becomes more sustainable.”

Co-author Dr Michael Netzel – a post-doctoral researcher at Food Science Australia supported by Germany’s Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – says the native fruits were shown to be rich sources of antioxidants, with stronger radical scavenging activities than blueberries.

“Compared to blueberries’ TEAC value of 39.45 trolox equivalents per gram, Kakadu plum and Burdekin plum had TEAC values of 204.8 and 192.0 trolox equivalents per gram,” Dr Netzel said.

“Using native Australian fruits as a source of phytochemicals for use in foods could offer enormous opportunities for the food and functional food industries.

“Studies to identify additional antioxidant compounds as well as clinical trials for testing the fruits’ bioactivity in vivo, are in progress.” he said.

While Australian native fruits have been eaten by indigenous people for thousands of years, this is the first scientific study of the fruits as a source of antioxidants and confirms preliminary results published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry in 2006.

This research supports CSIRO efforts to realise the potential of Australia’s fledgling native food industry which is currently estimated to be worth $A14 million annually.

Antioxidants are thought to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, autoimmune and cardiovascular disease, cancer, cataractogenesis, diabetes, macular regeneration, MS, muscular dystrophy and pancreatitis.

Introducing Mel Hi everyone, My name’s Mel, I’m Mick Monitor’s new wife.

Let me tell you a bit about myself.

I’m a monitor lizard (obviously) and as yet, without children, though, fingers crossed, that may soon change.

For the last five years I’ve been working as a home economist, an old fashioned profession I know, but one that is very relevant in our modern times.

Let me tell you how it all began, I went through my childhood in a kind of pink fog and when I left home I realised I didn’t know how to cook, shop, bank, any of those things that are so essential when you are looking after yourself.

Looking at my mother, I realised she was just as bad.

The daughter of a champion baker, my mother started work

at the age of fourteen and had no time for cooking or any of those other ‘feminine’ skills, a common tale amongst women of her generation.

A lot of people believed mass produced was better and there was a very real sense of ‘why should I do it myself when I can buy it or pay someone to do it for me?’

So a lot of the skills our grandmothers and great grandmothers had died with them.

I decided to go back to school and become a home economist, learn the things that fifty years ago I would have absorbed at my mother’s knee.

I learned about cooking, keeping house, balancing a budget, things like that, and to my astonishment I found I really enjoyed it.

I’ve been teaching ever since.

Mick and I met at a line dancing revival, you know one of those dance

meets where everyone shuffles around in cowboy boots shouting ‘hee haw’ with their thumbs in their pockets (not the safest way to spend a Saturday night when you have a tail, let me tell you), anyway, we were the only two lizards there, so we started talking, shared a grasshopper or two and the rest, as they say, is history.

We got married, I finished up at the school I was at in Adelaide and just last week followed Mick to Roxby, a story I am told is very common up here.

I still want to teach though, so I was delighted when Les offered me this job at The Monitor.

Every now and then I’ll be putting in some tips or a recipe, something to help those Roxby households run a little more smoothly.

I look forward to getting to know you all.

Mel Monitor

Secret life of elephant seals not secret anymore!

Miniature oceanographic sensors attached to southern elephant seals have provided scientists with an unprecedented peek into the secret lives of seals.

The measurements reveal in detail where the seals go on their winter feeding trips, where they find food and where they don’t, and help explain why some populations have remained stable since 1950 while others have declined.

The results are the subject of a paper published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in the USA with the work carried out by prominent scientists in the field including the CSIRO.

Until recently, the response of large marine predators to environmental variability has been almost impossible to observe directly.

Sensors were deployed on 85 elephant seals from key colonies in January and February 2003 and lasted throughout most of the Antarctic winter season.

The longest track was 326 days and up to 30,000 profiles of temperature and salinity were obtained.

By simultaneously recording movements, dive behaviour and oceanographic conditions, the new sensors allow researchers to examine in detail how elephant seals respond to changes in ocean

conditions.

“Most of what we know about these seals has been based on observations made when the seals haul out on sub Antarctic islands to breed, such as the number and physical condition of the animals,” Professor Mark Hindell from the University of Tasmania’s Animal Wildlife Research Unit said.

“In particular, we have had no way to study how the seals interact with their environment and the prey within it.”

By monitoring changes in the rate at which seals drift up or down during passive “drift dives,” the scientists could determine where the seals were gaining fat (and becoming more buoyant) and

where food was harder to find and the animals lost fat.

The Atlantic seals preferred the open ocean waters of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current.

The Kerguelen and Macquarie seals spent the winter feeding season in the sea ice pack, near the Antarctic continent.

By providing detailed information on how animals at the top of the Southern Ocean food chain respond to variability in the ocean, this study will guide development of effective strategies for management of living resources in the Southern Ocean and predictions of how animals will respond to climate change.

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Industrial estate faces criticism

Farewell ferals

Roxby residents are being urged to keep their pets contained as Arid Recovery begins baiting for feral cats and foxes next month.

“We are baiting to control feral animal numbers,” Arid Recovery Pest Management Officer Melissa Farrelly said.

“We have decided to hand bait instead of aerial bait, as aerial baiting is quite expensive so we are doing a cost effectiveness study.

“Hand baiting is more labour

intensive, but we can selectively target where the baits will go and also put them under vegetation to decrease non-target uptake.

“We have a 10km buffer zone around Roxby Downs, but if people are taking dogs outside of that zone we urge them to keep them on leads or muzzled, and avoid touching any small meat bait on the ground.

“Baits are poisonous to domestic pets and remain poisonous for prolonged periods of time,” she said.

Baiting will commence next week and be ongoing.

1080 poisons will be placed within a 10 – 15 km radius of the Arid Recovery fence.

Baits will not be distributed within 10km of the Roxby Downs township, 2km of Olympic Dam village, 10km of the Andamooka township or 20km of Olympic Way, Andamooka Rd or the Borefield Rd. For more information contact Arid Recovery on 8671 8282.

Concern has been expressed by local businesses about the allocation process for new blocks being established in the Industrial park just north of the Roxby Downs CBD. BHP Billiton expects to have the first 12 blocks available by October this year.

However its criteria for distributing the blocks has come in for criticism.

Under the company’s terms for leasing the blocks companies must either be working for BHP Billiton, the Olympic Dam expansion or a related company.

They also must be a traditional light industrial area business, be of benefit to the town and be a long term sustainable registered business.

Roxby Downs Business Forum spokesperson, Alex Barker said it’s good to see the company listening to the concerns of the local business community.

“However we don’t think the company has gone far enough in the way it is handling this development,” Mr Barker said.

“Our first concern is the blocks are only offered for lease which has left a lot of local businesses confused.

“They’d be in there very quickly if the land was offered freehold so they could make a long term commitment to Roxby Downs,” he said.

“Another problem faced by our local businesses is that if they do not work for BHP Billiton or companies associated

with it then they have no access to the blocks which is a bit discriminatory.”

BHP Billiton has stressed that those businesses making application for the blocks must have their own accommodation for their workers who’ll be employed in the Light Industrial Area.

Mr Barker said so if you wanted to start a small business in the Estate you’d have to find your own workers accommodation before you could open the doors.

“Not only that, but the other requirement about being a long term sustainable business is quite open ended.

“How many years equates to ‘long term’, what is meant by sustainable business, do they mean financially viable, it looks like a provision of land for the company’s own good.

“What about the community. What about the town,” he said.

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

Mr Barker said in Light Industrial Areas around the state business must put in a development application and the business is then assessed on meeting regulations.

“However it appears the allocation process in this case will be handled by a committee, how rigorous is that going to be?” he posed.

2007 Arid Recovery Handbaiting Map - Baiting will be ongoing from September 3 and will take place within the shaded zone

Above: Small meat baits that will be used in this year’s Arid Recovery baiting programme.

WARNING To all cat and dog owners

Arid Recovery will again be conducting baiting for feral cats and foxes. Hand baiting will be conducted from September 3 and is oingoing with replicate baiting taking place.

1080 poison baits will be placed within a 10-15km radius of the Arid Recovery fence to reduce feral cat and fox numbers in the area surrounding the reserve.

Baits will be distributed: • Within 10km of Roxby Downs township

• Within 2km of Olympic Dam Village • Within 10km of Andamooka township • Within 20m of OLympic Way, Andamooka Rd and the Borefield Rd Baits will be distributed by hand: • Within the Olympic Dam Mine Lease • Within surrounding pastoral properties. **Baiting will be carried out from

White Pea desecration

Roxby’s recent rains have turned the desert into a vista of fire and ice, with Sturt’s Desert Peas in red, pink and white carpeting the landscape.

But it seems that people are not respecting this protected species, flocking to the area where the rare pink and white peas have been seen and trampling the desert blooms.

BHP Billiton Environmental Scientist Phil Barron contacted The Monitor to express concern over the increased traffic to the location following publication of the article ‘Sturt’s Albino Pea’.

“As a testament to the level of your paper’s circulation, the traffic to and around the location identified in the article has been relatively enormous,” Mr Barron said.

“It should be noted however, that the location where those white ones are is actually on Andamooka Station Pastoral Lease and technically not for public access without express permission of the BHP Billiton Land Manager.

“As a consequence of this extra traffic, considerable and unsatisfactory levels of trampling and damage of the general local soil and vegetation has been occurring, with picking of the protected wildflowers.

“If you want a closer look, please remember these plants are protected, you can’t pick or trample them, park safely out of harms way, drive on designated tracks and remember, if they are away from the edge of a main road, they may be on a Pastoral Lease or private property.

“Remember the slogan, ‘Take only pictures and memories- leave only (small) footprints,” he said.

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September 3, 2007** Baits are poisonous to domestic pets, so please restrain your dos/cats or ensure they wear muzzles when in these areas. do not touch any small, dried meat you may find lying on the ground within baiting zone.

Baits remain poisonous to pets for prolonged periods of time.

For further information please contact Arid Recovery on 8671 8282, or email: arid.recovery@bhpbilliton. com.

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Enviro’s slam water waste

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“Over the past two years our consumption, including parks and gardens, has been respectively 415 and 425 litres per head per day, well under this allowance.

“This compares favourably with other areas of the state, notwithstanding our high temperatures, young population, high private pool ownership, high use of evaporative air-conditioning and lack of mandated water restrictions.

“Council’s water price is currently high, over twice SA Water’s state wide price, and unlike the balance of South Australia, has a stepped user pays system with higher costs for those that do not use water wisely.

“Council has introduced more stringent planning restrictions than most in relation to the size and requirements for domestic swimming pools and unlike many other areas, water consumption has been reduced significantly through extensive use of recycled effluent for ovals and the golf course.

“In Roxby Downs significant policy changes, that do not apply elsewhere, have already occurred, at this stage it is not considered appropriate to apply mandatory conservation measures.

“Nevertheless, voluntary behavioural measures such as undertaking water audits and promoting water conservation in the home have been recognised as a key role of the Environment Forum and one that, along with BHP Billiton and Council, we can continue to work towards,” he said.

Mr Schultz said the Environment Forum would like to see greater commitment from the council on this issue.

“The council’s response to the implementation of water conservation measures has not been as proactive as we would have liked,” he said.

“The Environment Forum hopes that regardless of the lack of mandatory restrictions people are conserving water, planting drought tolerant plants and generally being water wise.”

As yet no response has been made to the Environment Forum’s letter to BHP Billiton.

Police news

A 55-year-old Roxby Downs man was arrested on August 25 for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol and was issued with a 12 month immediate loss of license.

A Roxby Downs man received an expiation notice for driving whilst unlicensed on August 23.

A 46-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol and was issued with a 12 month immediate loss of license on August 23.

A 26-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported on August 23 for driving an Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

Also on August 23, in an unrelated incident, a 27-yearold Roxby Downs man received an expiation notice for exceeding the prescribed concentration for his driver’s license class.

A 39-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported on August 22 for aggravated assault as a result of investigations in relation to an incident reported earlier in the month.

Roxby Downs has recently seen visits by out of town Police Officers and the Speed Detection Camera.

The Speed Detection Camera visit will see 39 Expiation Notices issued as a result of the visit with the highest speed in one of our 110km/hr zones of 140km/hr.

The recent visit by Traffic Police from Adelaide resulted in 4 drivers being reported for offences and some number of Expiation Notices being issued in relation to traffic offences.

Visit to Roxby Downs by Traffic Police, Far North Traffic and the Speed Camera will continue with regular trips being planned.

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A focus on school bullies

Parents consider a school’s attitude to the wellbeing and safety of students more important than its academic record, according to a new study by the Australian Schools Directory.

A survey conducted by the company found almost 75 per cent of parents said it is important that schools have an anti-bullying policy, while less than half said a good academic record was essential.

Roxby Downs Area School counsellor, Rebecca Fischer, was unsurprised by these results, stating that if a child is unhappy, it is difficult for them to learn.

“At RDAS our school curriculum is very much based on social skilling and understanding what bullying is in all its forms and developing positive relationships with others,” Ms Fischer said.

“Kids need to be equipped with the skills to deal with bullying and to develop the resilience that will help them avoid slipping into a ‘victim’ cycle,” she said.

RDAS’ anti-bullying policy covers physical, verbal and indirect forms of bullying.

The school is now focussing on cyber-bullying.

“With an increase in the use of technology, we are now looking to target cyber-bullying,” Ms Fischer said.

“We have filtering and protection on all our computers, but we do occasionally hear of cyber-bullying that occurs at home.”

The school has a dedicated ‘stop bullying’ email address to which students or parents can send their concerns.

Deputy Principal, Helen Bennie said the email address is checked regularly and that it provides one more way for students to report bullying behaviour.

“We encourage the kids to report bullying straight away, but the email is a way they can report it privately.

“On a needs basis we also get the police in to speak to students about bullying,” she said.

RDAS’ newest project, the SMILE program, aims to teach children social skills.

“SMILE stands for ‘Smiling Makes It a Little Easier’,” Ms Fischer explained.

“Some students need support to develop appropriate skills to function successfully in a community setting.

“With some, no matter how much you try to teach those skills, it just doesn’t click, they require more practice.

“It’s a very hands on program and so far the feedback from the kids has been that they are really enjoying it,” she said.

Australian Schools Directory Managing Director, Christina Landis said an anti-bullying policy was considered essential by the greatest number of parents surveyed.

“Qualities to do with a child’s wellbeing were described as essential by parents much more often than academic standards,” Ms Landis said.

“They also put five other social and learning aspects of schooling ahead of academic qualities,” she said.

Seventy per cent of parents said it was essential that a school teaches good values.

Other essential attributes were a nurturing and caring environment, an emphasis on rules and discipline, catering to a child’s individual learning needs and having neatly attired, well behaved students. www.themonitor.com.au

Australia’s pastoralists tackling water with technology Australian pastoralists have an opportunity to increase their profitability and reduce their carbon footprint as a result of new technology trialled at Heytesbury Beef ’s Pigeon Hole Station in the Victoria River Downs region of the Northern Territory.

The solar-powered Observant remote management system trialled at Pigeon Hole over the past five years as part of a $6.4million research project has validated a new approach to water management.

Scientist Project leader, Dr Steve Petty initiated the inclusion of remote management systems at Pigeon Hole in conjunction with Simon Holmes à Court in an attempt to reduce the high costs of monitoring water infrastructure on pastoral properties and farms.

“What we have seen during the trial is the potential for a significant reduction in the amount of travel associated with checking bores, nests and troughs by monitoring water remotely using telemetry,” Dr Petty said.

“With increasing staff shortages in agriculture, not only are remote systems saving fuel costs, but the staff aren’t always available to be constantly in vehicles checking waters,” he said.

The research project has been investigating ways to increase grazing in order to improve pasture utilisation and cattle production, while assessing potential impacts on long-term sustainability and biodiversity.

Observant’s Simon Holmes à Court said the trial at Pigeon Hole has been invaluable for the refinement of the remote management system.

“We set out at the beginning of the trial to assess the viability of remote management technology.

“The trial has demonstrated that it can provide considerable cost savings and efficiencies to pastoralists. As a direct result of the lessons learned from the trial, the Observant solution has been adopted by producers in pastoral regions across the country.”

Dr Petty said that Observant’s approach to remote management was carefully thought out with less focus on the technology and more focus on the robustness and reliability of the information measured.

“The trial has demonstrated the Observant system is delivering more than exciting technology, it’s delivering commercial value in many ways,” Dr Petty said.

One of the main project aims is to investigate the possibility of using remote management to reduce the need for bore visits, and therefore reduce station operating costs.

As cattle stations develop additional waters and infrastructure within their business, the cost of managing and monitoring the bores is significantly increasing.

On a ‘typical’ station a boreman will check every stock water point two to three times a week to ensure cattle have sufficient water.

This requires the boreman to drive over 50 hours each week over rough station tracks, in many cases to just confirm there are no problems at the water points.

Saint Barbaras getting healthy A recent report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics of children aged 5 to 14 years showed 27% took part in no organised sport but instead spent 15 hours a week outside of school on passive entertainment like watching television, playing computer games and using the internet.

This year Saint Barbara’s Parish School in Roxby Downs is fighting back by doing a fitness fundraiser instead of traditional chocolate or lamington drive.

The idea is to get students outside and active and make it fun for them along the way.

St Barbara’s Parish School is organising one of Australia’s healthiest fundraisers, The Golden Circle School Fun Run and need your support to make it a success.

Students will be busy seeking sponsorship from family, friends and members of the local Roxby Downs community over the next few weeks in a bid to raise the funds required.

There are fantastic prizes on offer to reward students for their hard work, from

sporting and music equipment to art sets and more.

The healthy theme is further strengthened by prizes supplied by Spartan Sports and Mongoose Bikes.

Fun Run organiser at St Barbara’s, Damien Smith is extremely proud of the way the students are getting behind the school to fundraise and thanks Golden Circle for giving every student support.

Rachel Kennedy from the Golden Circle School Fun Run office said: “We are seeing more and more schools looking for innovative ways to raise extra funding and also promote healthy messages to the school community, St Barbara’s Parish School should be proud they are one of them.

Every year over a thousand schools across Australia use the Fun Run program to raise money and at the same time encourage students to participate in healthy outdoor activities, so if a student asks you for sponsorship, please give generously to their worthy cause.

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Above: Marree - the start of the Oodnadatta Track.

APY lands get $34 million

A $34 million package to improve the well-being of Aboriginal people in remote communities has been announced following the Ministerial Council for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs meeting in Adelaide.

Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Minister Jay Weatherill chaired the meeting at Parliament House, which discussed the Federal Government’s emergency response to violence and abuse in remote Aboriginal communities.

After the meeting, Mr Weatherill said Federal Minister Mal Brough had agreed on a package of measures proposed by South Australia including: $25 million from the Federal Government to build new houses and upgrade existing houses. $7.5 million for police stations, police housing and associated infrastructure at Amata and Pukatja. These will include court facilities and cells.

“For the past 12 months SA has been negotiating with the Commonwealth over the provision of housing in the APY Lands,” Mr Weatherill said.

“We are pleased that the Commonwealth has agreed to set aside the condition on the $25 million housing package that long-term leases be provided to non-Anangu.

“The Commonwealth also has agreed that discussions on the permit system will continue but will no longer be a condition of the $25 million package.”

The housing package will provide for 99-year leases for Anangu to pursue home ownership.

The funding is subject to an extensive consultation process with the APY communities over the coming months.

“This strategic intervention will help reduce overcrowding in housing in regional and metropolitan areas, lessen anti-social behaviour and make significant improvements to the long-term safety, health and wellbeing of Aboriginal South Australians,” Mr Weatherill said.

“Under the package, sustainable housing will be constructed and existing houses upgraded.

“These initiatives will improve opportunities for Anangu, including training and employment in the construction and maintenance of houses.”

The $34 million package includes the $1.6 million extension of the Children in State Care Commission of Inquiry to the APY Lands

Drink spiking in Roxby Drink spiking is not prevalent in Roxby Downs but is present and nationally on the rise.

There have been enough reported incidences locally to make us aware of what is happening with our drinks.

On the weekend of September 7 - 9 all of Roxby Downs’ licensed venues will provide special drink coasters which allow patrons to test their drinks for some of the most popular common substances used in spiking.

Ray Goldie Co - Chairperson of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership said “the aim of the partnership is to highlight the presence of drink spiking on our community.”

“There are a number of precautions all of us need to take when drinking socially.

“All licensed venues in Roxby have agreed to participate in the campaign.

“Drinkers can simply place a few drops of their drink onto the coaster which will change colour if their drink has been tampered with.

“The drugs the test will identify are GBH (nickenamed grievous bodily harm) and ketamine (know as special k) which are the two most popular illicit drugs used in drink spiking,” he said.

Incidents of spiking are mostly reported as happening in pubs, clubs and entertainment venues but in no way is it restricted to these venues or just alcohol. People have been known to be drugged in their own homes and it is as easy to spike a coffee or an orange juice as a beer or a cocktail.

“The main message is for people to take responsibility for their drinks and that includes watching it being poured, don’t leave it unattended and do not accept drinks from people you don’t know or trust,” Mr Goldie said.

The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum would like to thank Outback Health Screening as the major supporter of this initiative with the Building Healthy Communities project and the Roxby Downs Council.

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Listen to the track as you drive it

Visitors to South Australia’s Oodnadatta Track can now discover the real life stories of the people and places along one of Australia’s most significant heritage routes with the release of The Living Oodnadatta Track CD. Offering insight into the heritage, culture and ecology of the places and country along the Oodnadatta Track, The Living Oodnadatta Track CD is a collection of stories from people who live and work along the track and from others who have undertaken studies of the social and natural history of the area.

South Australian Tourism Commission Chief Executive Andrew McEvoy says the Oodnadatta Track is one of South Australia’s iconic drive routes with many links to the State’s past.

“This CD is designed to be listened to as visitors drive along the Oodnadatta Track, enriching their experiences and understanding of the track’s rich history and significance,“ Mr McEvoy said.

The 600-kilometre Oodnadatta Track travels from Marree to Marla in the State’s far north.

The track follows an ancient Aboriginal trade route, the Overland Telegraph Line, the original track taken by explorer John McDouall Stuart and the Old Ghan Railway Line.

“Visitors on the Oodnadatta Track will come across some fantastic Outback experiences including mound springs fed from the Great Artesian Basin, Australia’s largest lake, Lake Eyre, and the world’s biggest cattle station, Anna Creek Station,” Mr McEvoy said.

“The Oodnadatta Track was also chosen as the site of this year’s Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive, during which visitors rode with drovers to herd 500 head of cattle along this evocative desert trail.”

Northern Regional Development Board Economic Development Officer Mark Bell from Coober Pedy said the CD is an important tool for visitors to gain a deeper historical knowledge of the Oodnadatta Track.

“Visitors will also be able to get an understanding of how people in this remote region have lived and worked and opened this area up for modern day travel,” he said.

The Living Oodnadatta Track CD is a joint initiative between the South Australian Tourism Commission and the Northern Regional Development Board.

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Following a review of the company’s first months of operation in the area, Alliance Airlines has decided to release additional discounted promotional air fares.

“The review has identified a series of flights over Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday where additional $79 air fares can be released,” Managing Director Scott McMillan said.

“The overall availability of promotional fares will increase by 63 per cent.

The company will also be offering three new early morning services from Adelaide to Olympic Dam and back on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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Andamooka sparks statewide planning revamp T he rapid expansion in Andamooka has sparked the state government into action to try and control runaway development in areas of the state not governed by a local council.

The State Government is proposing to update the planning arrangements for areas of the State’s Far North, West Coast and Riverland which do not fall within council boundaries.

The proposed changes will see four existing Land Not Within a Council Area Development Plans consolidated into one document, with policy updated to best practice and mapping updated using latest technologies.

The proposed changes will also address waste-water treatment issues associated with development in the region, including in Andamooka, and adopt coastal conservation policies to protect the sensitive coastal areas which are not situated within council boundaries along the Eyre Peninsula coastline.

The proposed changes are contained in a Ministerial Plan Amendment Report (PAR), which has been released for two months of public consultation.

“Given the significant development pressure being experienced in Andamooka, we are introducing controls to ensure new development has the capacity to accommodate suitable on-site wastewater disposal facilities,” State Planning Minister Paul Holloway said.

“This will include minimum site area

requirements for dwellings and minimum allotment sizes.

“We are also making sure that sensitive coastal land on the Eyre Peninsula, which is not situated within council boundaries, has appropriate planning controls.”

The period for written submissions on the PAR opened on Tuesday 14 August and will close on Monday 15 October.

Three formal public hearings are scheduled to be held after the close of written submissions.

The public consultation process on the PAR will be conducted by the Development Policy Advisory Committee an independent statutory body which advises the Minister for Urban Development and Planning on planning matters.

The PAR will be on ‘Interim Operation’ from the start of the public consultation period, giving it temporary effect for a period of 12 months.

The main objective of the PAR is to consolidate four Land Not Within a Council Area Development Plans into one document, and to adopt the best-practice mapping, policy and format of the Better Development Plans initiative.

Some of the current rules have not been reviewed in 30 years.

This importantly is the first stage of bringing these rules into the 21st century.

The Government through a subsequent PAR intends to undertake a more comprehensive review of the detail and relevance of the planning rules following this PAR.

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This week we have the Environment Forum pushing for mandatory water restrictions, the council is against the idea, but having looked at what the Forum is asking for, surely it is just for people to use their common sense. moment, so much so that I I grew up on a little farm in have probably worn the ‘c’, rural Victoria. ‘s’ and ‘w’ off my keyboard Our house was one of the first built in the area, this might by now.

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It took hours and then went cold incredibly quickly, not much fun for a family of five.

Just after our ten year anniversary in the house, my father came up with the ingenious plan of building a tall wooden platform outside the bathroom window, mounting a small corrugated iron tank on it and using a gravity fed system to fill the toilet tank.

Wha la! A flushing toilet. At the time it seemed the height of luxury.

Finally, after a few more years, the house was connected to the rainwater tank by a series of mysterious pipes that conveyed water to the taps.

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At last, running water, cold only, but after years and years of dragging a hose through the hallways and humping buckets, we weren’t complaining.

And so it was that my siblings and I grew up with the sure knowledge that water was precious and finite, something much of Australia is just coming to appreciate.

It came as an immense shock to me to find that people don’t turn off the tap while they are brushing their teeth, stand in the shower until the hot water runs out and crank up the washing machine to wash a shirt, a hankie and three odd socks.

Good old-fashioned common sense, that is all the Environment Forum is asking Roxby residents to use.

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Wow. That was bright. Did you see Mars in the sky on Monday night? It was the closest Mars has been to the earth since Neanderthal times.

It reminded me of our Red eARTh Festival. It was like a fast moving planet too. Two weeks and it was over. Just like that. The Alex play, the Circus and the Queensland dancers. All been and gone.

Let’s look at what we have got left. Rachel Young is committed to continuing her jewellery making workshops into the summer and beyond.

Chris McGoldrick has started a new part time business as the town’s new drum teacher.

We have renewed enthusiasm for a young person’s dance/drama class to be held regularly, on a user pays basis, in the auditorium.

We have a community music project that we didn’t have six weeks ago and we are going to get a chance to see them again on Sept 29 at the fabulous Andamooka Oktopal Fest.

We have our resident Oil Painting teacher back from the US of A any time now and we have Marla on the phone asking when we can send our people to them. They want to share the skills our Roxby artists have to give.

Hotshots Photography Club has picked up new members and a new enthusiasm for holding photography workshops in the field at, what seems to the uninitiated, to be bizarre times of day.

We are all hoping that Karen Hayward’s excellent sketching workshops can continue. She was swamped with keen drawers during the Festival.

There is nothing other than the limited number of days in the week to stop that workshop continuing.

The mosaic workshop was a great success and I can see that uniquely appropriate arts skill becoming very popular in Roxby and the Outback Lakes Region. Its here where we have the rocks.

Now it’s back to business. The Arts and Culture Forum sets to meticulously writing the reports and financial acquittals required by our government and private sponsors.

The Presenters Groups starts scanning the field again, looking for appropriate acts of entertainment that could be brought to town.

The Youth Arts Working Party seeks to set up dance/ drama workshops run by volunteers for all age groups.

This must be done with all the appropriate processes in place to ensure child safety and access to a professional and stimulating choice of programs.

This is highly ambitious. Not easy to do properly. I’m sure we have the collective wisdom to do all this and more, given what we saw during the Red eARth Festival.

The key word is sustainability. If our programs are sustainable they will attract on-going funding.

When that happens we will be able to build capacity in our fledgling arts community. There you have it. The two buzz words in arts development today. Capacity building and sustainability.

We all want to live in a clever community. A community that has capacity to do stuff. We also want it to go on as long as our kids live here. I had kids. I can imagine that.

Most Saturday nights you can hear Gordon Begg on RoxFM playing great party music, rock ‘n’ Roll, past hits and plenty of requests.

Last Saturday Night Gordon had one of those instant good ideas!

He started a competition challenging listeners to guess the name of the artists singing selected songs.

Gordon offered a prize of $10 cash to the winner.

“It was just for a bit of fun and to see if there was any response“ Gordon said.

The first winner was Kerri Lee who offered to donate her $10 winnings to the RFDS. Sure that he could outwit the listeners Gordon continued challenging and often doubling the prize money. Every time the listeners led, by Kerri lee and her friends, guessed the artists names and they all continued to donate their winnings to the RFDS. As the night wore on Gordon received support from presenter Ray and Rod Potter (a visitor from Victor Harbors Community Radio Station) as they all delved into RoxFM’s library to find the most obscure artist singing popular songs.

To no avail, the listeners guessed right every time and value of the donation kept rising. In the end $150.00 was raised for RDS until a phone call was received by Kerri Lee and her friends offered to equal the prize money doubling the donation to the RDFS to $300.00 Special thanks to Kerri Lee, Tony, Sam Ellie and the dog Oke for your generosity.

Will Gordon repeat it next week? You will have to listen in on Saturday night!

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rts & Culture Forum members are celebrating the success of their first major event, the Red Earth Festival, which ran from August 4 - 18.

The festival featured music, dance and theatre performances as well as workshops in many different art forms.

Festival committee member, Yvette Mooney said the aim of the festival was to support and encourage arts in Roxby Downs.

“We set our goals very early in the planning process,” Ms Mooney said.

“We wanted to raise the profile of local artists, and give them the experience of teaching, exhibiting and performing without having to leave their home town.

“We also wanted to develop the arts in Roxby, by giving locals the chance to see, learn and try different kinds of art and by creating opportunities which don’t normally exist here,” she said.

Local artist Rachel Young was a member of the organising committee and ran the popular jewellery making workshops during the festival.

Mrs Young said one of the highlights of the festival was watching some artists use creative skills they may not have used in a long time.

“Some of our workshop leaders are not currently working as artists, even though they have such talent, and it was great to see them doing what they are born to do,” Mrs Young said.

“It was also good to see people getting involved who I would not have expected

to be involved in the arts,” she said.

Rachel’s own schedule is now a lot busier, as her festival workshops booked out very quickly and she has a long waiting list of participants keen to learn to make jewellery.

“Teaching the workshops really helped to reinforce the skills I have and gave me confidence as an artist,” she said.

“I’ve had really good feedback and lots of requests for more workshops.”

Local theatre production Alex Down Underland was another big success for the festival, with almost 70 locals of all ages taking part either on stage or behind the scenes.

Director and producer Sheila Culf was inspired by the festival to rewrite the script of an Alice in Wonderland production she created 25 years ago.

“I wanted to give the younger people in town the chance to experience the theatre, and this script was almost perfect, I just needed to give it a local twist,” Ms Culf said.

Alice in Wonderland was transformed to the very Australian “Alex Down Underland” including a feral cat and a bilby, and the final production was enjoyed by around 300 people over the two nights.

The forum members are now looking at future arts events in Roxby Downs.

“We’re hoping to keep the momentum going in town and are looking at future workshops and other kinds of events, but for the moment, the forum members and all the volunteers are having a well earned rest,” Ms Mooney said.

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Hope shines on daffodil day Daffodil Day was a blooming success for the local Cancer Council branch, the Red Sands Foundation, with 900 daffodils selling in less than half an hour.

“It was wonderful to see so much support from the community for such a worthy cause,” Foundation secretary Mandie Arnold said.

“We will be on the spot same time next

Following up on the article ‘Green Power Black Out’ in last week’s Monitor, journalist Michelle Thomas contacted the Chairperson of the Environment Forum, Chris Schultz for his take on Roxby’s exclusion from the solar feed in scheme announced recently by the state government.

Mr Schultz, who is well known around town as an advocate for solar power, said it was a shame with our climate that Roxby residents could not take up the offer.

“This is a bit of a difficult one,” Mr Schultz said.

“Obviously we would like to see this scheme implemented in Roxby Downs, but if it is, residents who don’t install solar panels will have to pay more for their electricity.

“It is really disappointing, the state government has set really ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets, but seem to be looking only at Adelaide, not the whole state.

“We are in the ideal location to take advantage of solar energy.

“Solar power in Roxby for street lighting, hot water and electricity generation should be supported.

“Installing these units is not cheap and the payoff can take a long time.

“It is great that under this scheme people who are making the choice to put in solar power are being rewarded for it, but those who choose not to take up the option should not be paying for it,” he said.

year with three times as many bunches.”

The Red Sands Foundation would like to thank the Roxby Downs community for their generous support and the RDAS reception students for creating the daffodils for the ‘hope’ display.

Almost $550 was raised for The Cancer Council, which will go towards cancer research, education and patient support.

Above: District Commissioner Ray Blackshaws hands out the awards earlier this month.

Local Scout Leaders recognised Above: Tracey Warneke adds daffodils made by kindy kids to the display.

Local business goes green We are all being encouraged to be power grid during the warmer months, environmentally friendly these days. that is why the Rann government should In the words of local businessman, Chad Oldfield, “People go on and on about what we should do to help the environment, we should just get on and get it done.”

And get it done he is, Roxby Milk Distributors is going green.

Not the building, or the fresh produce they stock, it is the roof that will be ‘greening’, sprouting a host of solar panels.

“It is something my business partner Lachlan Scamel and I believe in very strongly,” Mr Oldfield said.

“Because we have an abundance of sunlight in the area, all Roxby residents should be considering utilising solar power.

“If every person in Roxby had solar it would take a lot of strain off the state’s

reconsider its decision to exclude small towns in Northern Areas from its solar feed-in scheme.

“Over the next two years we will be converting the business to full solar power to make it self sufficient.

“The company installing the system is Far Northern Solar, which we chose because it is a new company which is prepared to invest in Roxby’s future, something that is very important to us,” he said.

So community members purchasing produce from Roxby Milk Distributors will be able to feel doubly virtuous, not only will they be supporting a local business, but an environmentally friendly one as well.

To become a customer of Roxby Milk Distributors contact Jason Lee on 0418 488 899.

The Roxby Downs Scouts got a boost last week, with leaders Claire Horsley and Scott Martin awarded State Volunteer Awards for services to scouting.

The awards were handed out

by District Commissioner Ray Blackshaws at the recent Cub Scout Camp held at the Roxby Downs Racecourse.

“I am really proud that two of our leaders have been awarded this honour,” Group Leader Trent Burton

said.

“Only two are awarded per area each year.

“All the leaders and the committee people with the Roxby Scouts really need a pat on the back for their commitment and hard work.

“I would like to thank the new leaders, parent assistant leaders and committee people who have recently joined the group.

“I seriously hope they get as much enjoyment as I have received, but we

still need a couple of more people to join us in Scouts at Roxby Downs.

“We are coming up to nearly one year of operation in Roxby and I am hoping to have a bit of party to celebrate 100yrs of Scouting and our 1st birthday,” he said.

Mr Martin said he was stoked to receive the award.

“I love doing the Scouts, I began because I wanted my kids to enjoy the same things I had when I was young, and it’s going very well”, he said.

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Over the weekend forty delegates of the South Australian Community Broadcasting Association descended on Roxby Downs for their Annual Conference hosted by RoxFM. Everything radio was discussed, training, marketing, interview techniques, the coming digital age and the presentation of the prestigious Bilby Awards Above: Delegates networking during the breaks. for excellence.

Community Radio is volunteer based and what was most noticeable throughout the conference was the enthusiasm and dedication of the delegates, many of whom travelled long distances to be here.

The Monitor spoke with outgoing President Anne Burnell and incoming President Rod Potter and asked them about recent highlights and the future of community radio in South Australia. ”Since 2002 when I first joined community radio what I have noticed most has been a sense of renewal that has pervaded all areas of community radio making it more popular than ever,” Ms Burnell said.

“The future of community radio will be both exciting and challenging” Rod Potter said.

“The Association’s most important tasks over the next few years will be to create a stronger bond and sense of togetherness between our networks of stations who Above: Casey and Wendy from RoxFM talking virtually work in isolation of each other. with James from 5GTRFM, Mt Gambier, “Our other key task is to attract more young people to Below: Delegates take a sneak participate in community radio. peak at RoxFM studios.

“It offers great opportunities for all people, in particular young people, to develop skills in a number of different areas,” he said.

Enthusiastic and skilled volunteers, high listener numbers and visionary management augers a bright future for community radio.

The Association’s Industry prestigious Bilby Awards were presented at the Conference Dinner held at the Club Saturday night.

RoxFM was again (winner of two awards in 2006) a recipient of an award for best Station.

RoxFM was highly acclaimed for its role as hosts and logistics organisers.

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Above: Jasmine Jury “READiscovers” Winnie the Pooh during book week.

Above: Spiderman Sam during the book week parade last week.

READiscovering reading The Roxby Downs Community Library came alive last week, encour- plays, and the students really enjoyed the aging Roxby’s youngest generation to activities held at lunch time.

“Book Week is a great way to encourage READiscover books during Children’s kids to read,” she said.

Book Week.

St Barbara’s Parish School celebrated Decked out with scenes from classic children’s novels like ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ and Dr Seuss’ ‘The Grinch’, the library was transformed into a literary playground.

“Book week was lots of fun,” Community Library Manager, Marie Trezise said.

“The classes from the Roxby Downs Area School made some wonderful dis-

Book Week by holding a dress up parade.

Students went as their favourite storybook character.

Costume standards were sky high, with some brilliantly dressed fictional characters on parade, including Puss in Boots, Snow White and Lightning McQueen.

Above: Eirian Beswick enjoying activities at the Library during book week.

Right: Blake as Lightning McQueen for the book week parade.

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Below: Alysha as Puss in Boots for the book week parade.

Below: Natassja McCann and Nicole Henderson fly to the moon during the RDAS book week celebrations.

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Above: Chris Kaminski, “Safety Dog” and Jo Dillon at the NAB birthday celebrations last week.

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One of Roxby’s oldest businesses chalked up a milestone last week.

The local branch of the National Australia Bank celebrated 20 years of operation in town.

The celebrations spilled out onto the street, with a barbeque, giveaways and an appearance by ‘Safety Dog’ for the children.

Students at the Roxby Downs Area School were treated to balloons and goodie bags handed out by Branch Manager Joanne Dillon, staff and Safety Dog. Congratulations to the Roxby Downs NAB on its 20th anniversary, may the staff and customers enjoy many more.

Above: Leanne Kenny with some of the NAB merchandise given away to community members during their birthday celebrations last week.

Above: Jon Thomas turned eight last week.

Above: Emma Thomas celebrated her sixth birthday last week with a vist from Fairy Belle!

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5 Hakea Way - Another “Prized” Investment Large caravan & annexe complex on double site offering 3 brs, dining area & kitchen, large family/dine area, r/c air cons, site ensuite bathroom with shower, hand basin & toilet, outdoor paved uncovered entertaining area, tool shed, 2 car parking in driveway, easy care gardens. Site fees $147 per week; rent potential $300 per week. Offers over $65,000 Web ID: 103818205.

49 Pioneer Drive - Excellent Opportunities

Lot 414 Government Road, Andamooka - Invest In Your Future

ANDAMOOKA Lot 79 Andamooka - Renovate or Develop An opportunity to purchase and move forward.

This home is in need of renovation but is livable, consists of large open plan gas kitchen, dine, lounge, separate bathroom and one large bedroom, front verandah/pergola, front and rear carport, 3 rain water tanks all on approx 978 metres of land with front and rear access.

May be sub-dividable with consents.

Bargain at $95,000 WEB ID 104222873.

Lot 730 Government Road Andamooka - Another one of the Best This is just like buying brand new. Fully renovated, 3 bedroom transportable home includes new wiring, new kitchen, new bathroom, Àoating Àoors throughout, 2 reverse cycle split system air conditioners, ceiling fans. Freshly painted inside and out, full length front and rear verandahs. New septic system, 13500litre rain water tank, also included is approx 6m x 6m iron garage with carport $225,000 - $250,000.

Opal Field Caravan Park, Government Rd, Andamooka Appealing spacious three bedroom home all A total of approx 6379m2 of land consisting with built in robes. Ducted evaporative air of 4 bedroom home and currently known as conditioning plus reverse cycle air conditioner Opal Fields Caravan Park. to lounge and main bedroom. Roller shutters All located off bitumen main road. to front windows, floating timber floors.

Ideal to develop with consents.

Gas heated lounge, gas kitchen, duel sink, Approval for 23 powered sites - and lots of range-hood and ample cupboards, double room for improvement. carport, pergola. Approx 3m x 4m iron Room for 2 more homes or expand the caravan park. Ideal for the person garage plus garden shed. Manicured gardens and Auto irrigation. Land who is prepared to have a go and turn this into a very valuable asset. approx 744m2 Consider a joint venture with partners. $385,000 Neg WEB ID 104242857. $1,000,000 Web ID: 104101339

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Tidy two dedroom on huge allotment of approximately 1490m2. Home consists of updated bathroom, toilet and laundry in quiet location. Reverse cycle air conditioning, rain water tanks. Leased at $100 per week. Good buying. $125,000. We Id: 104121731 Lot 433 Government Road, Andamooka - The Surpise Is Inside The home offers one good size bedroom with feature timber walls, large lounge with reverse cycle air conditioner, spacious kitchen, good size dining area with servery window to lounge, heat/ cool plus ceiling fans, carport, large verandah, easy care gardens with local stone retaining wall and more. $145,000. Web ID: 103818188 Lot 500 Government Road, Andamooka - Here’s an Opportunity

Two Bedroom transportable self contained includes gas kitchen, reverse cycle split system air conditioned to lounge/dine. Air conditioner in bedroom 1, pantry cupboard, electric hot water system, iron garage Approx 3m x 4m, 2000 gallon rain water tank. All on Approx 1215 square meteres of land leased at $100 per week till 20-02-08.

Only $130,000. Web ID: 103963999

Lot 642 Government Road, Andamooka - “Owner Says Sell Sell Sell” Compact home offering 3 good size bdrms all with air conditioners, spacious lounge with air conditioner & ceiling fan, separate dining area and adjacent kitchen, return verandah (2 sides can be used as carports – parking x 4), two rain water tanks & more all on 1040 sqm allotment. $179,950.

Web ID: 103818195 Lot 26 Main Street, MIRANDA Located 36kms south of Port Augusta, great location for Roxby commuters or a holiday home.

Lovely 3 bedroom home consists of open plan lounge, dine, electric kitchen, polished Àoorboards throughout, separate laundry, front verandah, separate large rumpus, approx 9mx6m iron C/B garage & double carport. Separte iron garage, 3500 galloon and 2500 gallon rain water tanks, sit on the deck, enjoy the view of the beach and Flinders Ranges. $225,000 - $235,000.

Web ID: 104089958.

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For lease 49 Pioneer Drive - excellent opportunities Appealing spacious three conditioner to lounge and main bedroom home all with built in bedroom. robes.

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duel sink, range-hood and ample gardens and Auto irrigation. Land cupboards, double carport, approx 744m2 $385,000 Neg. pergola.

For more information, phone Approx 3m x 4m iron garage plus garden shed. Manicured Wayne Lawson on 0421 636 338. www.themonitor.com.au

Zoned light industrial all on approx 1500m2 of land in an ideal location with easy access.

Includes 6 bay 3 phase powered workshop with air conditioned office and cellar.

Approx 10m x 10m shed with industrial air conditioning, bathroom, toilet, also separate & comfortable 3 bedroom living quarters that consists of large walk in robe, large living room with slow combustion heater, separate kitchen, large storage room, 5 air conditioners, front verandah, double carport and pergola.

For further details, contact Kate Bastian on 86713355.

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Top 10 tips on acne Acne occurs in 85 per cent of Australians aged 15-24 years old so it’s quite likely this skin disease will affect your child in some way.

During the teen years especially, acne can make ‘fitting in’ more difficult.

As a parent, do you know how you can help?

All About Acne co-chair, dermatologist Dr JoAnn See said parents can play a vital role in helping their child manage their acne.

“The following practical tips have been developed to assist parents to do this,” Dr See said.

Take acne seriously. Acne is a real medical condition and more than ‘just a part of growing up’. For some young people, acne can last for years if not treated properly. It can also have a devastating physical and psychological impact so always take your child’s acne concerns seriously.

Watch out for depressive signs. There are several studies linking acne and depression. A survey of 9570 high school students aged 12 to 18 years found 24 per cent of those with problem acne reported depressive symptoms.

Withdrawing from close friends and family, loss of interest in activities usually enjoyed, hiding the face or avoiding eye contact are just some signs of depression.

“Young males are at an increased risk of depression. They are also the group most commonly affected by acne, particularly severe scarring acne,” Dr See said.

Healthy eating doesn’t work for everyone. Despite the recent publicity regarding the impact of diet (low GI foods, dairy products) on acne, the fact remains that a

healthy diet alone will not cure everyone’s acne. A lot more research is needed before any of these foods can be linked towards a definite cause or cure for acne.

Science, not celebrities. “There appears to be a growing trend for teenagers to ‘selftreat’ with celebrity endorsed products,” Dr See said.

Research found the average amount spent by Australians on products to help with acne was approximately $530 per year and almost one in five spend more than $1,000.

“Paying a lot of money for products to help with acne does not mean they’re the right products. Decisions need to be tailored to the individual’s needs and that’s something that requires a healthcare professional, not a celebrity,” she added.

Give treatments time. There is no such thing as a ‘quick fix’ for acne. Any treatment option may take up to eight weeks to have a noticeable effect. Remind your child to use the treatment exactly as directed and if the acne doesn’t start to improve within eight weeks, let your healthcare professional know.”

Skin care may be the culprit. Using the right skin care products can make a big difference in acne control.

There are hundreds of products to choose from so start by getting information from someone who is trained in this area – GP, pharmacist or dermatologist.

“The best skin care routine for acneprone skin is cleanse, treat and protect.

Forget the toner as it will make it more difficult for your child to tolerate more effective acne treatments,” Dr See concluded.

Men have more crashes than women

Statistics from the Motor Accident C o m m i s s i o n ( M A C ) , S A’s Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurer, show that men cause about twice as many road crashes as women.

MAC provides compensation to people injured in road crashes and of all the insurance claims overseen by MAC, some 64% of claims lodged list a male driver as being at fault.

“Even if you take into account the fact that men spend more time on the road than women, a gender imbalance in crashes still remains,” MAC’s CEO Geoff Vogt said.

“Our figures show that if you do a comparison by kilometres driven then for every two claims against women there are three against men - that’s a 50% difference.”

The difference between men and women is further reinforced when road crash injuries are considered.

There are approximately 9,000 people injured on South Australian roads every year – or 24 injuries every 24 hours – and these are evenly divided between men and women. However, 56% of CTP claimants are women and only 44% are men.

“This makes sense when you remember that drivers who are at fault cannot claim for their own injuries,” Mr Vogt said.

MAC estimates that every year up to 600 men can’t access CTP compensation for their injuries because they caused the crash.

“While most people know that more than 100 people are killed on our roads every year, hardly anyone is aware that another 9,000 people are injured in crashes. That’s 24 injuries every 24 hours,” Mr Vogt said.

“While all road users need to behave safely at all times, these figures show that men in particular need to take notice - and take responsibility for their own safety, the safety of their passengers and other road users.”

The Motor Accident Commission (MAC) is South Australia’s Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurer and provides $360 million each year in compensation to road crash victims.

MAC manages the State Government’s road safety communications program and provides sponsorship funding for projects that aim to reduce the number and impact of road injuries and deaths.

Bush counsellors

Above: Regional Mental Health Advisory Group Chairperson, Colleen Palmer in Roxby Downs recently.

Recent rains, though ver y welcome, have failed to break the drought in many parts of South Australia.

The state’s farmers and station managers are still doing it tough.

With this in mind, the state government is employing six new rural community counsellors, who will take up posts at various regions around the state, including one in our Flinders and Far North area.

“Farming is a tough business at the best of times, but in a drought the financial and emotional demands placed on rural families can be overwhelming,” Mental Health and Substance Abuse Minister Gail Gago said.

“Rural Community Counsellors recognise that people need support and advice which is locally based and easy to access.

“The new counsellors will offer a mobile service and their work will be all about getting out and meeting people in the district to ensure that services are available to those that need them.

“This service is also flexible, allowing people to organise visits by the counsellors at home, or on the farm, to fit in with the busy schedules that people often have in rural communities.

“Distance should not be a barrier to all South Australians accessing quality mental health service, and these new counsellors, as well as other measures announced recently, go a way to addressing that issue,” she said.

R o x b y ’s H e a l t h F o r u m Chairperson Sue Houlson said this is great news for people living in isolated communities.

“Life is hard enough without having extraordinary issues like drought to deal with,” Mrs Houlson said.

“It is difficult to ask for help, especially if you have no access to it.

“Having someone with the right skills who will come to you, what more could you ask for?

“More rain?

“Demand for mental health services is ever increasing, particularly in rural and remote areas, let’s hope this new service can reach the people who really need it,” she said.

For more information, contact Health Communications on 8226 6488.

If you are in need of immediate assistance, the Drought Hotline can be accessed on 180 20 20.

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“We want every school and preschool in the state to promote the healthy eating message to their students and set the example by selling healthy food in their canteens,” Dr Lomax-Smith said.

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If you’re not talking with your kids about drugs, how do you know what they’re hearing?

To help them make the right decisions, it’s vital that you talk with your children about why they shouldn’t experiment with drugs.

Research has shown how effective discussions with parents can be in influencing young people not to use drugs.

A special booklet has been produced to give parents a range of practical, up-to-date information

to help you with these discussions.

The booklet is part of the Australian Government’s National Drugs Campaign.

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All participants are asked to be at the courts 15 min before their scheduled start

Friday September 7th Roxby Downs Bowls Club Night Owls 8pm

HEALTH

Monday, September 3rd 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

In the Roxby Downs Hospital Seminar Room.

8671 9020

Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School Phone Jakki 86712323

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.

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

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

Coffee Mornings for Families Meet and chat for all families.

New comers especially welcome.

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

Wednesday, September 5th Karate Auditorium Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429 Thursday, September 6th Indoor Soccer Leisure Centre Social matches from 6pm All welcome Contact Kenton Maloney 0408 797 158 Woomera & Districts Football League Saturday September 1st Preliminary Final Olympic Dam v Roxby Districts

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

Every Week 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

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

Roxby Downs Softball League Grand Final September 1st Rebels 1 v Shakers

Roxby Downs Kindergarten Phone 86710455

Visiting Allied Health Service Occupational Therapist Speech Pathologist Dietician Podiatrist

Hearing Services September 20th - 9.00am - 2.30pm For an appointment call 1800 006 303

Australian Breastfeeding Association Roxby Downs Branch September 7th 10.30am - 12 noon What is normal weight gain for babies Dunes Cafe Doctors’ New Specialised Drug Telephone Number for Medicare Use. 1800 700 270

Seniors play at 1.30pm & 12.15pm

Weight Loss Support Group Tuesday Nights.

Weigh in 6pm Group Time 6:30pm – 7pm

Volunteering Partnership October 15th 7.30pm For further details on Community matters call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010

GENERAL INFORMATION

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Tuesday, September 4th Squash 7pm - 9pm

Community Conversations September 20th 7.30pm

Every Friday Playgroup

Indoor soccer 6 -7pm Volleyball 7pm - 9pm

Alcohol & Substance Abuse September 19th 7.00pm

Roxby Downs Childcare Monday - Friday 6.30am-5.30pm Phone 8671 0911 for details Gym Cultural & Leisure Precinct Monday to Friday 6 am-12pm & 4pm - 9 pm Saturday 8-12pm Sunday 11-2pm Phone 86710500 Roxby Downs Community Library Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm Saturday 9.00-12pm.

Phone 8671 0660 for more information.

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

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

Roxby Downs Market Days

Art Gallery Exhibitions

September 15th October 20th November 17th

August 26 – Sept 26 The view from Woomera Sharon Wasley

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

September 28th – Oct 31st Africa and Beyond Roy Fryer

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

September 10th - 9.30am- 11:00am Normal weight gains Roxby Downs Helath Seminar Room Community Board September 24th - 7.30pm Council boardroom Health Forum September 4th 7.30pm Business Forum (To be confirmed) October 6.30pm

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

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

Family and Youth Forum September 4th 7.30pm Environment Forum September 13th 7.30pm

School Terms 2007

November RDAS Year 12 Art Exhibition RDAS Year 12 Students November 30 – Jan 6 Collectanea Various artists from the Clay Collective December Festival of Xmas Trees RD Library

The William Creek Campdraft and Bronco Branding carnival will be held on Saturday 15th September at the William Creek Gymkhana Grounds

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 30, 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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SEPTEMBER HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX Rated: M Duration: 138 min With their warning about Lord Voldermort’s return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts.

Sat 1st 12pm & 7.30pm Tues 4th 7.00pm

NANCY DREW Rated: PG Duration: 99 min Smal Town Girl. Big Time Adventure.

Teen detective Nancy Drew (Roberts) accompanies her father on a business trip to Los Angeles, where she happens upon clues to a murder mystery involving a movie star.

Fri 31st 7.30pm Sun 2nd 12 noon

Sat 1st Sep 3.00pm

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Record year for BHP Billiton The announcement last week of BHP Billiton’s record profit of $16.7 billion led to a sharp increase in the global miners share prices.

BHP Billiton identified a booming Asian demand and rising commodities prices as boosting profits 28.4 percent in the quarter.

In its Annual Report BHP Billiton stated that the “consistent execution of our strategy has once again allowed the Company to deliver outstanding financial and operational results.

“Our strategy is simple. We create long term value by focusing on owning and operating large, long-life, low-cost, expandable assets diversified by geography and commodity and pursuing growth opportunities consistent with our core skills.”

The company achieved record production for eight major commodities and increased annual production for three further commodities.

Production records were set by 17 assets.

“This reflects our key operating objective of delivering consistent, predictable and sustainable operating performance across all of our businesses providing a stable platform for growth.”

Exploration continues to be an important focus for the company with their minerals businesses undertaking exploration in 28 countries, while Petroleum exploration is underway in eight countries.

In a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange, the mining giant gave a positive outlook for the coming fiscal year, saying commodities prices are likely to remain high relative to historical levels, “albeit with increased volatility.”

Housing “Beyond Reach” for average workers The Australian dream of home ownership is unattainable for many essential workers and low to middle income earners, according to a new report by the Residential Development Council – “Beyond Reach.”

The report examines the housing options of owning or renting a house or unit for six different household types in sixteen different metropolitan locations around the country.

“Beyond Reach” finds that owning a median price home in almost any metropolitan location in Australia now requires a combined household income of almost $100,000. The situation is marginally better for households buying a home unit, although this type of housing does not suit many younger families with children.

One of the household types profiled is a young couple with a single income earner – a police officer in his late twenties. Not including overtime or other allowances, this family’s gross income is typically around $45,000 to $55,000 per annum, depending on the state. $55,000 per annum is also roughly the current average annual wage for all workers.

On this level of income, not one of the 16 locations studied offered a median priced home that was affordable.

Only two of the sixteen offered a home unit that was affordable (both in Hobart) and in ten of the locations studied, even renting a house was unaffordable.

Residential Development Council Executive Director, Ross Elliott, said the research provided a more human angle on the affordability crisis.

“If key workers necessary for society and the economy to function are being denied entry to the housing market, or if the option of a single income family is now completely shattered by the price of housing, we are faced with obvious long term social and economic consequences,” he said.

Mr Elliott said there were three factors to blame for the state of the housing market: a lack of supply of land which had created artificial pressure on land prices; a rapid escalation of upfront homebuyer taxes, fees, levies and charges; and excessive delays and costs in town planning decisions.

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A short term contract is available for a person to gather information of interest to residents and businesses of Roxby Downs and the Far North Region.

The information will be used in a number of publications and on-line services designed to make relevant, accurate information available to the community.

The job entails updating current data bases, sourcing additional information and collating all of the work into a series of new data bases.

The hours are flexible and a portion of the work can be undertaken at home. The task is expected to be completed by October 31, 2007.

The successful applicant will be experienced at using the internet, telephone and personal interviews to gather the information and be competent in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Access would be desirable but not essential.

Send a brief letter of interest stating your previous relevant experience to: r.goldie@goldiestrategic.com or PO Box 672, Roxby Downs SA 5725.

This is a community development initiative of the Roxby Downs Council.

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We have a position available for a sales representative to liaise with local businesses and our regional customers to ascertain their promotional and advertising needs.

The role includes telephone and direct sales working with a small, dedicated team.

The position is for 25 to 30 hours per week from Monday to Friday with Àexible working hours.

The successful candidate will have experience in sales, promotions, public or customer relations, or similar.

Above all, you will have a passion for Roxby Downs and the Far North.

Send a brief letter of interest stating your previous, relevant experience to: ray@themonitor.com.au or PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725 or Fax: (08) 8671 2843 www.themonitor.com.au

Above: David Fawcett, Adam Bester, Frank Harris and Greg Kammernann.

Trophy shelf no longer arid

Champagne corks would have been popping at the Arid Recovery last week, following the news the partnership had won a Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships.

“We were chuffed, very excited, it’s a great honour,” Arid Recovery Manager and member of the Friends of Arid Recovery, Adam Bester said.

“It is great to be recognised for the achievements the partnership has made and its contributions to the community and the environment.

“It was a huge thrill to get up and receive the award and speak on behalf of the partnership.

“The Arid Recovery partnership is quite unique in that it brings together government, industry, education and the community.

“The link has been highly successful to date and this is clearly evident through its conservation outcomes,” he said.

Arid Recover y is a partnership between BHP Billiton, the Friends of Arid Recovery, the University of Adelaide and the Department of Environment and Heritage.

Since it was established in 1997, Arid Recovery has established the largest fenced reserve in Australia, reintroduced a number of locally extinct species and increased public and industry awareness of arid conservation issues.

“Our aim is to show others that you can have mining, pastoralism, government, conservation groups, education departments and tourism all working together to provide mutually beneficial conservation outcomes,” Mr Bester said.

Slight lift in home sales New home sales increased in South Australia in June but were down sharply over the financial year.

HIA’s New Home Sales figures just released show a 5.5 per cent increase for June in the sale of new homes among South Australia’s largest builders and developers.

HIA Executive Director, South Australia, Mr Robert Harding, said that sales had increased for three consecutive months to June.

“The last few months have looked healthier for new home sales in South Australia.

“The recovery is, however, occurring from very low levels. This is readily apparent in the fact that over the 2006/07 financial year sales were down by a sharp 18.9 per cent,” Mr Harding said.

“The result for 2006/07 is a telling indictment of the impact record low housing affordability is having on South Australia’s home building industry.

“Addressing the shortfall in supply is critical to alleviating the housing affordability crisis. Investment support from the Federal Government is critical in achieving this.”

Super’s best kept secret Industry super funds are one of advisers.

Australia’s best kept secrets, accord“New research by Rainmaker found not ing to the Industry Super Network. one of the 30 largest financial advisory New research by SuperRatings has revealed that industry super funds could deliver more retirement dollars to members than retail master trusts, but that many financial advisory groups do not recommend them.

“The structure of the financial advice industry is having a detrimental effect on individual and national savings,” Industry Super Network Executive Manager David Whitely said.

“Independent research consistently shows that industry super funds on average deliver superior investment returns at a lower cost.

“Part of the reason members can be better off in an industry super fund is that they don’t pay commissions to financial

groups in Australia, who represent two thirds of all financial planners, has an industry super fund on their approved product list.

“The only conclusion that can be drawn is that sales commissions stand in the way of consumers being directed into the better performing super funds.

“With superannuation exceeding $1.2 trillion, directing people into underperforming super funds is holding back national savings.

“It is time the financial advice industry ensured all advice given is in the client’s best interest,” he said.

Nine out of the ten top performing funds in the balanced option for the 2007 financial year were industry super funds, according to SuperRatings.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Stevens Resources will be commencing Road and Street Verge weed spraying throughout the township of Roxby Downs, from Monday 3/9/2007 until Monday 17/9/2007.

Should you have any queries regarding this matter please contact Paul Smith on 0419 850 623.

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Above: Gerard “Yogi” Secker presenting departing treasurer, Andrew Bennet with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Benno moves on

By Gerard Secker, President Roxby Districts Cricket Association

and is leaving BHP Billiton and Roxby Downs to take up employment in Adelaide.

Andre w B ennett ha s b e en Andrew, his wife Rochelle and chilTreasurer of the Roxby Districts dren Sachi and Ethan have relocated Cricket Association for several years to Mt Barker.

‘Benno’ has been a valuable player for the Wanderers Cricket Club during his time here and both his club and the association will miss his contributions to cricket in the district.

Sports injuries greatest in remote areas

Stirrups and spurs Oodnadatta was bulging at the seams last month, when people came from far and wide to witness the Australian National Bronco Branding Championships.

Competitors from all over South Australia and interstate flocked to the outback town to vie for a slice of the $18,000 prize money, but it was local teams that took out the titles.

Oodnadatta Bronco Branding Committee spokesperson, Helen Williams said it was a great event, with some excellent displays of horsemanship and rope work.

“We are very proud and excited that the local team ‘Macumba’, consisting of Eddie Nunn, Justin Nunn, Derek Rowe, Tom Curnow and Greg Warren, was victorious in the Singles and Doubles division,” Ms Williams said.

“The Altona Resources Novice competition was also won by a local team, with Arnold Warren as catcher and Eddie Nunn, Justin Nunn and Greg Warren doing the ground work.

“The committee would like to

thank everyone who sponsored the events and all who worked tirelessly to make the day so successful,” she said.

Ms Williams would also like to invite The Monitor’s readership to journey to William Creek for the William Creek campdraft and bronco branding on Saturday, September 15.

“There will be lots of action during the day, followed by a performance by Adelaide band ‘Acoustic Juice’, a weber tea under the stars and a dance.

“Free camping facilities will be available at the grounds, come along and have some fun,” Ms Williams said.

3rd (Draw) Daniel Williams, Nick Williams, Tim Williams, David May, Rebecca Bichsel, Peter Kleinschmidt, Tim Williams, Naomi Bichsel Oxiana Singles 1st Eddie Nunn, Justin Nunn, Tom Curnow, Derek Rowe 6.26.73 2nd Peter Kleinschmidt, Mick Bichsel, Tricia Bichsel, Carolyn Doyle. 7.10.06 3rd Alan Fennell, Jake, Matthew and Michael Fennell 7.38.99 4th David Morton, Lester Cain, Don Rayment, David Brook 9.17.72 Patsie Williams Memorial Doubles 1st Eddie Nunn, Greg Warren, Justin Nunn, Tom Curnow, Derek Oodnadatta Bronco Rowe 8.39.78 Branding National 2nd Arnold Warren, Ian Lennie, Championships results Col Greenfield, Nick Williams, Jason Jones 8.44.34 Altona Resources Novice 3rd Don Rayment, David Morton, 1st Arnold Warren, Eddie Nunn, Lester Cain, Ken Griffith, David Justin Nunn, Greg Warren 4.15.25 Brook 8.56.68 2nd Kev Monaghan, Bully Booth, 4th Shane Oldfield, Clayton Shane Oldfield, Tony Williams Oldfield, Matthew Clarke, Paul 4.56.69 Martin, Patrick Oldfield.

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The devotees of the Roxby Downs Golf Club were out in force again on the weekend for the RDGC Stableford competition and the BOC/Dixon Two Person Pinehurst.

Rick Russell took out Saturday’s Stableford competition, with Andrew Wellington winning Division 1 and Craig Smith the best in Division 2.

The longest drives were struck by Bernie Reid in Division 1, Damien Flavel in Division 2 and Sally Benn in the Ladies Division.

Sunday’s Pinehurst competition was won by Robert Gray and Vaughan Petherick, with Rick Russell and Robin Passmore the Runners Up. Tom and Fiona Bilney took out the mixed competition and Sally Benn and Adele Wallace won the Ladies Division. www.themonitor.com.au

Sports injury prevention and treatment in regional and remote areas of Australia may need a significant upgrade, according to Dr Bruce Mitchell, President of Sports Medicine Australia (SMA).

Commenting on a new report into rates and causes of sports injury Dr Mitchell said the Report provides those people working in sports injury prevention with some valuable information where previously this had been scarce or completely lacking.

“What the Report shows is that the rates and risk of injury are greatest in remote areas and that there is a clear gradient of risk that increases the further you move away from large population centres.

“This information has only become known as the result of detailed coding of injury presentations to hospital.

“What is even more disturbing is that hospitalisations represent only about

30 per cent of actual sports injuries,” he said.

“Therefore we know that there are many other injuries occurring.

“These figures are also disturbing because of the negative impact injury – and fear of injury – can have on efforts to get people to be more active.

“These efforts must succeed if we are to counter the rising trend of obesitydriven ill-health,” Dr Mitchell said.

“The Report recommends that Sports Medicine Australia review the availability and delivery of sports injury prevention and treatment services.”

Dr Mitchell pledged that SMA would follow up on this recommendation and was already looking at increasing the provision of sports injury prevention services by the national roll-out of the Federally-funded “Smartplay” injury prevention program currently operating in Victoria and South Australia.

The race that stops the outback Recent outbreaks of Equine Influenza in NSW and Queensland have resulted in movement restrictions of horses Australia wide, but that will not stop the party in Birdsville.

Even if the iconic Birdsville Cup scheduled for Saturday is cancelled, the carnival will still go ahead.

“Current lockdown restrictions end tomorrow, so we are reasonably hopeful that the meeting will go ahead,” Birdsville Racing Club President David Brook said on Monday.

“We have been told to plan to go ahead with the meeting, it is possible we will become a restricted area, which will allow us to hold our carnival.

“Even if we are forced to cancel the races, the event will still go ahead anyway,” he said.

Equine Influenza is a highly contagious virus never before seen in Australia.

It is spread by direct contact between infected and susceptible horses, contact with contaminated tack or equipment, occupation by susceptible horses of building or vehicles recently occupied by infected horses and contact between contaminated handlers and healthy horses.

Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Peter McGauran said the outbreak was the most serious

threat Australia’s horseracing industry had ever faced.

“Australia has never before had an exotic disease outbreak in horses and our highest priority is to contain the disease,” Mr McGauran said.

“The outbreak has meant that race meetings in NSW have been cancelled.

“However, the impact of the disease outbreak has far wider implications, with horses playing a huge role in rural Australia, from on-farm use to agricultural shows and pony clubs.

“The NSW Government and racing industries have responded swiftly and resolutely to the diagnosis and are doing everything humanly possible to contain the disease,” he said.

The Birdsville Cup is Australia’s most famous outback racing carnival.

Officials are expecting more than 6000 visitors to converge on the town for the $25,000 XXXX Gold Birdsville Cup. The Birdsville Hotel has stocked up on provisions, trucking in more than 100,000 cans of beer and soft drink for the week long carnival and the ‘Trackside’ marquee will make its second appearance, offering fine dining and easy access to the bookies.

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WEEK 3 – COMMENCING 3/10/2007 Goals: Build on previous workouts, what you are trying to do with your training is to get your body comfortable covering the race time/distance.

SENIORS MON STRENGTH TRAINING** TUE REST WED BIKE 30MIN THU RUN 20MIN FRI STRENGTH TRAINING SAT REST SUN BIKE 30MIN / RUN 20MIN (consecutive “brick” session)

Above: Julia and Kaylee battle for the ball in the goal circle, while Nicki watches on.

Wednesday Netball results

Above: Junior footballers, Jesse and Connor fight it out on the weekend.

Woomera and Districts Football League

SCOREBOARD Roxby Districts Coober Pedy

23 goals 10 goals

13 points 7 points

152 points 67 points

Best players for Roxby Districts: R Cuneens, B Chesson, D Sims, S CrafterKing, T Roberts.

Goal scorers: R Cuneen 6 goals, R Prosser 4 goals, D Sims 3 goals, S Doyle, M Daddo and J Roberts 2 goal each, T Roberts, B Chesson and K Zeptner 1 goal each.

Best players for Coober Pedy: T Williams, J Lennon, T Walker, L Mundy.

Goal scorers: L Boland 2 goals, B Buller 2 goals, T Walker, J McKenzie, Z McKenzie, J Lennon and C Jelly 1 goal eac.

Andamooka Olympic Dam

9 goals 2 goals

8 points 5 points

62 points 17 points

Best players for Andamooka: L Snaders, B Pennifold, M Nayda, T Prycroft, R Kraack.

Goal scorers: K Williams 3 goals, B Pennifold and M Nayda 2 goals each, R Burns and M Fracus 1 goal each Best players for Olympic Dam: Not supplied Goal scorers: Not supplied

Junior Colts - Under 12’s Bulldogs Hawks

9 goals 7 goals

5 points 7 points

59 points 49 points

Best players for Bulldogs: L Partington, D J, M Steer, C Haugum, H Harrison.

Goal scorers: L Partington 4 goals, D J 2 goals, M Hason, E Zeptner and Z Ingles 1 goal each.

Best players for Hawks: B Crawford, A Borgas, L Ryan, B Jacobs, J Christall.

Goal scorers: J Vanzati and L Ryan 2 goals, J Christall, B Crawford and J Katzorke 1 goal each.

Senior Colts - Under 16’s Hawks Bulldogs

16 goals 4 goal

18 points 6 points

119 points 30 points

B Grade Andamooka Roos 36 defeated Pink Ladies 33 Miners B 34 defeated Jaffas 15 A Grade Tangos 33 defeated Gecko Girls 32 Cruisers 30 defeated Miners A 24 Mixed Nana’s 37 defeated Destroyers 19 Alle Katz 35 defeated One-ders 20

A brick session is designed to simulate your “race day” transition from the bike leg to the run leg.

Aim for a quick, smooth changeover.

JUNIORS MON BIKE 12MIN TUE RUN 7MIN WED REST THU BIKE 12MIN FRI RUN 7MIN SAT REST SUN REST TRAINING TIP: Drink up & hydrate – the sweat you lose during training must be replaced. Drink before, during and after your training session.

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Monitoring the SA fishing scene Compiled by Peter Medhurst

Land Based

Local Hotspot Venus Bay Jetty has nice tommies available just on dusk. A little burley mix of curry, bread crumbs, fish skeletons and tuna oiled berley pellets will entice the school to bite.

Baits of cockles or gents are both working well with small 10-20gram halco twister also getting hits.

The odd whiting is also venturing close to the jetty and baits need to be on the bottom if you’re targeting a nice King George or two.

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West Lakes soft plastic enthusiasts are still reporting bream in the southern stretches. Early mornings is always a prime time with stealthy approaches giving best results.

Edithburg has squid from the jetty.

Pt MacDonnell break water has tommies, salmon trout and squid about halfway down it.

Fluro orange jags have produced great results on windless days over the past fortnight.

Boaties Cape Donnington near Pt Lincoln has a few nice Snapper being boated.

The fish are being landed at the botom of the tide on squid and whiting heads.

Wallaroo boaties are sitll doing well for ruggers on the inner grounds near Pt Riley and The Magazines.

Freds grounds out from Adelaide also has a few ruggers and whiting on the chew.

The whiting are smallish and size limits should always be measured.

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Best players for Bulldogs: J Hombsch, V Buza, T Wilson, J Kenny and M Blackie.

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Softball results Shakers vs Devil Cats Shakers won 12 to 9 Shakers started off the match with strong batting and tight fielding. Devil Cats worked hard to come back in the second half of the match but ended up losing by 2 runs.

Highlights • Karen Bingley took two great catches for Devil Cats • Rebecca Penglase was a strong fielder for Devil Cats taking two magnificent catches at right field • Ashley Hicks took at great catch at left field for Devil Cats • Nick Fernandez came into the match during the third innings and kept the Devil Cats alive through his accurate

pitching and string batting.

• James Sinclar took a fantastic catch at centre field for Shakers • Rob Kinnaird was a string batter for Shakers • Siobhann took the catch of the match at third base, sealing the match, with Shakers winning by two runs!

Grand final Rebels 1 vs Shakers at 1:30pm A fun match will be played at 11:30am for all interested players! If you haven’t played throughout the season you are most welcome to join!

Presentation night will be held at the bowls club, staring at 6pm with a cost of $5 per head. If you have any questions please call Nat on 0412 782 018

Above: Jess Hamilton takes a pass out from goals.

New hockey season under way Indoor hockey has commenced it’s second season for the year, with games last Friday night.

If anyone is interested in joining a team, please contact Bridget

Fenoughty at the Leisure Centre on Senior games commence at 6.30pm.

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Results from last Friday are: Juniors commence at 5.00pm with Devils forfeited against Team 1 a skills training session followed by a Skilled (15 goals) Bilbies (4 goals) scratch match.

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