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The principal employer in Roxby Downs and the surrounding region, BHP Billiton, has achieved a record profit for the financial year. Annual profits this year jumped to $13.7 billion – an increase of more than 58 per cent over last year and mark the third consecutive year of record profits for BHP Billiton. It is the largest profit ever seen on the Australian Stock Exchange. BHP Billiton CEO, Chip Goodyear, told ABC’s Lateline the results reflected the consistent and successful execution of company strategy. Also setting records this year for the giant resource company were production figures for aluminium, copper, iron ore, nickel and natural gas. Overall, base metals recorded the strongest growth for the company, showing nearly a 150 per cent jump. There was also good news for investors and dividend payouts. Shareholders’ dividends were paid out at 24.2 cents per share (Aus), which is an increase of 27 per cent from last year. Four major projects were completed during the financial year, with the incorporation of Western Mining Corporation (WMC) most affecting residents of the region.

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Oxiana’s Prominent Hill copper and gold mining operation will go ahead, after the company’s board of directors formally agreed to proceed last week. The site is located 130km northwest of Roxby Downs within the Gawler Craton region and the Woomera Prohibited Area. The site is expected to employ at least 800 workers during the construction stage alone and will help to cement the far northern region of South Australia as one of Australia’s foremost mineral deposits. Pit pre-stripping and site construction has already begun, with South Australian Premier, Mike Rann, excavating the ﬁrst bucket of material on Monday. Minister for Mineral Resources, Paul Holloway accompanied Premier Rann on his trip to the Prominent Hill site. “The Prominent Hill project will create hundred of

jobs during the construction and operational phases, which will generate major economic benefits for the region and the entire state.” “Oxiana Limited’s go-ahead for its multi-billion dollar Prominent Hill mine is a significant vote of confidence in South Australia’s minerals and resources sector, and the strength of the State’s economy,” Minister Holloway said. “It’s also further concrete evidence that our State’s record breaking exploration growth is on the verge of being translated into a mining boom,” he said. The mine will be open-pit and the labour force will be employed by Thiess Pty Ltd for fly-in and fly-out shifts from Adelaide. Northern Regional Development Board’s Far North Economic Development Officer, Stephen Staines, said the mine would certainly boost employ-

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that affects everything in your life,” she said. Rebecca Taylor is another woman who works in an office full of men. Ms Taylor is a surveyor and first learned of her job at a high school course in vocational mining. “I knew I wanted to work outside and I love the mining industry,” Ms Taylor said. “You don’t get this sort of atmosphere anywhere else. The more I heard about surveying, the more I realised it was the job for me.” The only drawback in Ms Taylor’s mind to working in a male dominated position is the lack of female company. “Moving so far away from family and friends can be hard when you have no women to work with.” “It can be difficult to make friends because the people we meet first when we arrive in a new town are the people we work with,” she said. Ms Taylor said she loved her job and would encourage women to think outside the square when

considering a career path. At Olympic Dam, BHP Billiton estimate around 15 per cent of their workforce is female. “As per the BHP Billiton Charter values, at Olympic Dam we encourage a shared respect among all workers, and embrace a diverse workforce that is enriched by openness, sharing, trust, teamwork and involvement,” Vice President of Human Resources, Paul Walters said. “About 15 per cent of our workforce is female. This number includes women working in a vast and diverse range of areas across the entire site, from metallurgy to electrical engineering, geology to safety, and everywhere in between.” “At Olympic Dam our focus is always on attracting the right person for the job, regardless of whether they are male or female, and then empowering them to do their job safely and eﬀectively.”

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Continued from Page 1 To power the site and processor, a new 132kV overhead power-line connecting to the state grid will be built to either Pimba or Olympic Dam. Meanwhile, water for the project will be sourced from a well ﬁeld in the Arckaringa Basin, located approximately 35 - 50km southeast of the main project area. A supply of up to 16ML per day is expected to be required. The first commission of ore to the

mill is planned for July 1, 2008, with commercial production in September that year. After processing, the ore will be transported by 140t road trains to a rail siding at Wirrida, which will be upgraded to accommodate concentrate loading. From there it will be transported by rail to Port Adelaide or Darwin for shipment in 10 - 20,000 tonne lots and onto smelters in Asia or Australia.

The Roxby Downs Auxiliary Royal Flying Doctor Service Auction’s and Golf Day is one of Roxby Downs’s premier events. The ongoing success of the Auction held at this event has been the generosity of the hundreds of individuals, families and businesses who have donated goods over the years. Once again the goods are rolling in and we are running out of time. Whatever the item The Roxby Downs Auxiliary of the Royal Flying Doctor Services can get it freighted from Adelaide or picked up locally. But be quick, there’s still a lot of work to be done and only 16 sleeps to go. If you are able to make a donation please contact either • Bronwyn Warren – Phone 08 8671 0010 email warrenb@roxbycouncil.com.au • Marie McCormack – Phone 08 8671 0228 email roxbydownsstation@bigpond.com • Wendy Osborne- Phone 0438 447 278 email antique@ senet.com.au Cheques can be sent payable to Royal Flying Doctor Service to RFDS Auction and Golf Day PO Box 120Roxby Downs SA 5725. Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible Freight Services are available through BSH Transport and can be arranged when you arrange your donation as can local pick ups.

Register for the Golf Day NOW Early Bird Registration save time on the day - contact Robin Passmore on Phone: 8671 0992 or e-mail; robin. p1@bigpond.net.au The tournament will be a 9 Hole 4 Person Ambrose $15 per golfer (includes evening meal) Auction for holes begins at 8.30am 9am Shotgun start.

Arid Recovery Open Day The annual Arid Recovery Open Day will throw open the gates of one of Roxby Downs’ most unique tourist attractions. The open day takes place on September 9 and is run by the Friends of Arid Recovery. It will provide an opportunity for residents and tourists alike to come in and look at the exciting Arid Recovery initiative. President of the Friends of Arid Recovery, Bree Galbraith, said the objective of the open day was to both educate and involve the community. “Our aim with the open day is to let the community experience the reserve, learn about the local environment and hopefully understand why it is so important to preserve it,” she said. Ms Galbraith said she had high hopes for the day. “Last year was a huge success and we had 200 people turn up. We’re hoping for a similar turnout this year,” she said. “All of the visitors last year were impressed with the work that’s going on and some of them volunteered for the Friends of Arid Recovery,” she said. No open day would be complete without a barbeque and on this, Ms Galbraith said the Friends of Arid Recovery would deliver – with a barbeque ‘sampler’ featuring a variety of meats. Educational entertainment will also be provided. “There will be lots of fun activities for both children and adults, including ﬂora and fauna walks through the reserve,” Ms Galbraith said. For more information on the open day, please contact the Arid Recovery oﬃce on 8671 8282.

The South Australian Government is preparing to introduce tough new legislation into parliament targeting smokers. Passengers under the age of 16 would be protected from the harmful effects of passive smoking under the proposed changes which have now been sent for community consultation. If the laws are passed they will be the toughest antismoking laws in the country. The Minister for Substance Abuse, Gail Gago, said the laws would incorporate a range of on-the-spot fines for people who smoke inside a car with children on-board. “The fact is that 1500 South Australians are dying each year from tobacco smoking which is the biggest cause of premature deaths in our state,” she said. “South Australia now plans to be one of the first places in the world to legislate against smoking in cars when children are present.” “We’ve already banned smoking in work vehicles and the government believes there is strong community support to extend that ban to those times when children are travelling in private cars,” she said. Minister Gago said the Harvard School of Public Health presented research at the recent World Conference on Tobacco or Health that second-hand smoke in cars could be 20 times more toxic than in a house. “Under this proposal police will have the power to enforce this ban in much the same way as they do with mobile phone use in cars, with an on-the-spot fine of $75, ranging up to a maximum penalty of $200.

Hot air balloon rides in region Residents will be able to ride in a hot air balloon on September 7 as part of a bike riding fundraiser to pass through the region. The balloon will land on the Roxby Downs Race Course and is part of a bike riding effort to raise funds for Legacy and the Neurosurgical Research Foundation. A bunch of enterprising bike riders from Aerospace Operations Support Group will ride their push bikes from Alice Springs to Adelaide to help raise funds for the charities. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has arranged for the hot air balloon to be used at several stops along the way for promotional ‘flights’. The bike riders will ride through Woomera and Roxby Downs September 6 – 8. The hot air balloon will be at a soon-to-beannounced venue within Roxby Downs on Thursday, September 7, from 11am until dusk and will be accompanied by a sausage sizzle on the ground. Flights in the balloon – which will be tethered to the ground – will offer a rare chance to get above the town and get a unique view of the landscape. Tickets will set adults back $20, while children’s flights will be $5. AOSG is seeking sponsorship for each of the riders – which will include the company’s name and logo on cyclists backs. Anyone interested in helping out a worthy cause should contact Alex Barker at the Roxby Downs Council on 8671 0010.

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The State Government has approved a Mineral Lease – with a range of conditions – for Terramin Australia’s proposed Angas zinc, lead and silver mine near Strathalbyn. Mineral Resources Development Minister Paul Holloway has accepted a recommendation that the company be offered a Mineral Lease following a comprehensive assessment of Terramin’s application conducted by Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA). The company has accepted the lease offer. The mining lease is subject to 83 conditions covering a range of issues including groundwater, erosion, vegetation, waste disposal, tailings, noise, traffic, public safety and public complaints. The conditions also require Terramin to measure - within 3 months of the start-up of the ore processing plant - the odour emission rates, and demonstrate that it hasn’t exceeded emission limits. Mr Holloway said the Government’s offer of a Mineral Lease is a major step towards the proposed mine receiving all the necessary approvals.

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August 28 – September 3 In 1999 the Australian Government founded National Literacy Week. Oﬀering a prize pool of $160,000 it was intended to award Australian primary schools that were achieving outstanding results in developing effective literacy skills. In 2001 it was extended to include numeracy, becoming National Literacy and Numeracy Week (NLNW), and then in 2002 the awards were opened up to secondary schools as well. Now with a prize pool of $345,000 the Australian Government intend to award 57 prizes this year. “The Awards recognise school communities for the outstanding work they have undertaken to improve students’ literacy and/or numeracy outcomes,” the Literary and Numeracy Government website said. “They represent a great opportunity for teachers to showcase their work and for schools to become role models for other Australian schools.” Children’s Book Buyer for Angus and Robertson, Helen O’Dare suggests parents read to their children for a half an hour every day. “Strong literacy skills are crucial to a child’s successful development,” Ms O’Dare said. “They allow children to achieve their potential intellectually, ﬁnancially and socially.” National Literacy and Numeracy Week. An ideal time to visit the library and borrow a book.

A costly date with disaster The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs (OCDA)have just released details of a new scam. The scam involves an SMS dating service whereby consumers receive unsolicited text messages on their mobile telephones stating that they have subscribed to a dating service and will be charged $2 per day unless they contact a website and unsubscribe. People have expressed genuine concern that they may have unwittingly subscribed to this dating service and attempt to deregister by following instructions on the Irreal Host website www.irrealhost.com. As soon as consumers place their details on the website, their computer appears to be infected with a virus. Consumers who have “unsubscribed” via the website may be left with a Trojan virus, putting them at risk that personal information including banking details stored on the computer may be forwarded to the fraudsters. Watch for this one it sounds deadly. To save you from further disasters contact the Oﬃce of Consumer and Business Aﬀairs who have just released a new brochure describing all of the latest scams alternatively log onto www.ocba.sa.gov.au to download the brochure or a web audio version.

Above: Taylor Bone and Cayla-Raye Riley “having a go” at recent Soccer trainings The Come-n-Try Soccer program to encourage young people to play soccer has proven successful with a healthy number of interested players. Organiser Fiona Pillar said she would now look at how structured matches could be started. “The aim of this year was to get enough children, parents and helpers together to see if we could build a small league so we play some games in April or May next year,” she said. “At the moment we probably just have enough people to ﬁll two teams in each age group for the 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12 age groups. Ms Pillar explained why she started the Come-n-Try program. “I commented to my son that I’d love to see outdoor soccer in Roxby Downs for the children in town and my son asked me “why don’t you make it happen?” “From there on I made a commitment and started by asking a couple of the younger indoor soccer players if they would help out, which Nick and Lee both agreed to do,” she said. At a personal cost of $320, Ms Pillar bought 10 soccer balls and a set of goals and then started advertising through St Barbara’s Parish School, put some ﬂiers up around town and relied on good old word of mouth.

The first meeting saw 10 players and 10 helpers attend but after the next round of advertising – which included RoxFM and The Monitor and the Roxby Downs Area School, numbers had grown to about 70 players and five helpers. Ms Pillar said two more helpers were required on the field, as she is nursing a sporting injury and is awaiting surgery on her knee. Long term if the township wants soccer for their children then they will need to come together and help out. Volunteers do not need to know the game but simply turn up and show enthusiasm. Ms Pillar said she would like to loosely grade the players depending on their skills and confidence and split them up into different teams each week. “Hopefully we’d have different teams every week and the players would get a chance to play in different positions and with other friends every week,” she said. The Roxby Downs Council and Leisure Centre have also begun contributing to the program and the $10 registration fee being charged of the players covers insurance. National Science Week took place from August 12 “Basically this term is about building to 20. confidence in the players, re-establishing Teachers and students from around the nation celsoccer in the town again and finding out ebrated by organising and taking part in science based who is interested in putting some time activities and events. into starting a proper season next year.” “National Science Week aims to raise the profile and increase the public’s understanding and appreciation of the role of science, technology and innovation in maintaining and improving our society, economy and the environment,” the Science Week website said. Every year a theme is chosen for schools to explore. This year the theme was ‘Australia: Our Dry continent’. The Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) held a colouring competition for the reception to year 3 students, the year 4 - 6 students designed their own desert animals and the year 7 - 12’s designed rain gauges. “The kids were really enthusiastic,” RDAS Middle School Co-ordinator, Shane Hodgson said. “They came up with lots of great ideas.” More information about the Roxby Downs Area School Science Week competitions and the names of the winners can be found on the Roxby Downs Area School pages.

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The week just passed has been very quiet with nothing of substance to report. Due to the quiet times, local Police have been able to focus on traffic matters in and around Roxby Downs. The month of August has seen Police state wide focusing on inattentive driving and during September the state wide focus will be on Drink Driving. The Rural Highway Saturation program is also again in operation. The program involves a heightened presence of Traffic patrols on our major highways, of which the Stuart Highway is one. As a friendly reminder from your local Police, we ask all motorists to keep safe and sensible on the Highway, keep the speed down and take a rest if tired. Throughout the week a number of drivers were detected in breach of the Australian Road Rules. Of note, were two drivers on Olympic Way, detected at speeds of 148 and 139 km/h. Also a number of drivers were fined for speeding in school zones and failing to wear seatbelts.

Proof lower speed limits reduce road casualties Road Safety Minister Carmel Zollo has said an independent study had re-enforced the State Government’s view that a drop in speed limits leads to a drop in road casualties. The Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR), at the University of Adelaide, had just completed an evaluation that examined the effects on casualty crashes and speeds on roads where the speed limit was lowered from 110 km/h to 100 km/h, compared to roads that remained at 110 km/h. The key finding of the CASR report was a reduction in casualty crashes of about 20 percent on the road sections where the speed limit was lowered, above and beyond a smaller general reduction on roads that remained at 110 km/h. The speed limit reductions were put into place in July 2003 on 73 mostly regional sections of road, covering 1100 kilometres, most notably the Yorke Peninsula, where 18 sections of road were rezoned to the default 100km/h speed limit. “Quite clearly, the reduced speed limits appear to have led to a large reduction in road trauma,” Minister Zollo said. “The Director of CASR, Professor Jack McLean, said once again we are seeing how small reductions in travelling speed result in large reductions in deaths and injuries on our roads. “Rural residents can feel much safer knowing that the risk of crashes on their roads is now much lower. “I would like to urge all those who drive in country areas to identify other roads that would benefit from a reduction in speed limit and to bring those roads to the attention of the local councils. “It is now clear that further reductions in speed limits can have an even wider influence in reducing road crashes and casualties.” “The benefits of reducing speed limits are felt not only by all who travel on the roads but also by the emergency service workers and police who are called out too often to scenes of personal tragedy on the roads. “The Centre for Automotive Safety Research estimates that the reduction in speed limits has reduced the injury cost for the South Australian community by $9 million per year”.

Chance of road death higher in regional areas Speed is a contributing factor in too many road fatalities in country areas. Minister Zollo said Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure ﬁgures show in 2005: • 63 per cent of fatal crashes and 46 per cent of serious injury crashes occurred in rural SA. This compares to the ﬁve-year average of 60 per cent of fatal crashes and 50 per cent of serious injury crashes in rural areas. • Of the drivers and riders killed in rural areas in 2005 - 63 per cent (two thirds) were rural residents.

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under the influence of an illicit drug. In Victoria, police figures show that one driver in 46 tested is under the influence of cannabis or methamphetamines or both, which is worse than the drink driving statistic of one driver in 54 being over the legal blood alcohol limit of .05. Drugs that are of particular concern to road safety authorities are those that could impact on driver performance such as cannabis, methadone, heroin, speed, cocaine, ecstasy and ice. Another survey in Western Australia in 2001 estimated that 17 per cent of drivers aged 20 -29 had driven a vehicle under the influence of drugs whilst a Sydney survey showed 88 per cent of injecting drug users had drug-driven a vehicle in the previous 12 months. Scaring stuff isn’t it? Getting closer to home, in South Australia from 2003 to 2005 there were 281 drivers or riders killed on our roads, 230 of them had samples tested for the drug Methamphetamine or THC. (THC = tetra-hydro-cannibol which is one of over 400 cannibols present in the cannabis plant and is responsible for the “high” associated with smoking cannabis) Just over 22 per cent (51) of these drivers and riders tested showed levels of either THC or amphetamines. Tragically, 15 per cent (43) of these fatalities the driver or rider were deemed responsible for the fatal crash. According to the experts, the THC in cannabis effects a number of skills required for safe driving such as alertness, the ability to concentrate, coordination, reaction time and judging distances. What makes matters worse is that cannabis remains the most commonly used illegal drug in South Australia and when users combine cannabis with alcohol, (as they often do) the risk of driving becomes even greater. I don’t know about you, but I’m surprised so many people see the need to put illegal drugs in their system, let alone get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of them. Surely we all know by now how stupid and irresponsible it is to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after a few Above: Simon Green, project manager for York Civil at Olympic Dam and Trevor Kenny, Olympic Dam drinks…but hopefully the message will Engineering displaying the entrance to the restricted area. get out to those who desire to contaminate their body of illicit drugs, that drug-driving is just as stupid irresponsible and Most Roxby Downs residents would now be aware using a spotter after school hours, from 4pm onward. immature. that construction work has begun on the new South East BHB Billiton Olympic Dam and York Civil would subdivision, which will provide 120 new house blocks. greatly appreciate assistance in overcoming this problem The construction work is being carried out by York and would be pleased if all residents, especially those Civil. adjoining the work site, could do the following: The safety of both local residents and the construction • Advise each of their children of the necessary access workers is the biggest consideration for the project and a restrictions to the work site and more importantly number of pressing safety issues have been identified. make each child aware of the very real dangers of being In an effort to demarcate the site and to prevent in close vicinity to heavy earthmoving equipment. unintended entry by members of the public, York Civil • Inspect the existing bunting along the back of their has erected continuous bunting between the work site respective blocks and also at the nearest access road for and the existing housing. any damage or deterioration and immediately advise IDT, IDC Technologies will be exhibiting Despite this measure, some members of the public, the York Civil site manager (Martin Cook - mobile especially children, are still crossing (and in some occaat the events. 0414 828 185). Organiser Geoff Hird commented, sions damaging) the bunting and entering the work site. ‘This event will bring the latest training This can be quite distressing to the drivers of the heavy • Keep a look-out for other persons who may have wrongly or inadvertently accessed the work site and and technology to regional centres that earthmoving equipment, who must concentrate on their advise them of both the dangers and the restrictions. often miss out when it comes to exhibi- work and also need to be on the look-out for non workOnce again BHP Billiton thanks you for your tions and conferences. These centres related persons, especially children. In an effort to minimise this risk, York Civil has been assistance. represent a major section of Australia’s manufacturing and resources operations, so it makes sense to bring an event like this to them.’ Attendance is FREE and includes entry to the training sessions, exhibition, technical keynotes, plus lunch and end-of-day drinks. Every attendee receives a show bag including a training CD, manual and sponsor gifts – valued at over $200. A number of prize draws HYDRAULIC TORQUE WRENCHES including a Navman Satnav iCN 320 are 30mm to 150mm bolts also scheduled for each event and open to attendees only. The training sessions will provide excellent seminar style education for • PLUMBING management level professionals and their staff. Topics are Loop Tuning – Tips & • ELECTRICAL Tricks, Lightning & Surge Protection, Machinery Vibration Analysis and • AIR-CONDITIONING Maintenance and Industrial Ethernet & TCP/IP. • GAS FITTING Booking for the event is essential due to limited availability and can be done Olympic Dam 6 Eton Rd, Keswick online at www.ProcessOnline.com.au. Cnr Gunson & Kanyaka Streets For further information and the event timetable see the enclosed invitations or PO Box 64 the above website. 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Family Matters Question: What’s a drug-driver? Answer: Someone who is driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs other than alcohol. Or, someone who is driving a motor vehicle with the presence of drugs other than alcohol in their system. (I say that because technically, alcohol is a drug) I raise the issue of ‘Drug-Drivers’ because, (as we should all know) on July 1st this year, new legislative measures to reduce the incidence of drug-driving on South Australian roads came into force. For years we in Australia have been educated about the grave dangers of drink driving, education that has no-doubt prevented many people dying unnecessarily from drink related road accidents. Now we are being educated about the dangers of drug-driving. Why? Well the obvious answer is that no one should be driving a motor vehicle under the influence of anything that can affect their driving ability! The other reason is, in South Australia alone, crash statistics and research indicate that drug use is a contributing factor to many crashes and driving fatalities. In fact, drug driving is fast becoming prevalent in Australia. For instance, a 2003 survey of 19-23 year olds in Victoria found that more than half had used illegal drugs in their life time, while 28 per cent of surveyed males and 17 per cent of females admitted to driving a motor vehicle while

Process Technology Regional Roadshow Industrial Roadshow visiting Regional South Australia Engineering, mining and operations workers will beneﬁt from free training workshops and an exhibition of the latest trends in instrumentation, automation and process technology when the Process Technology Regional Roadshow visits the following regional centres in South Australia during September, 2006; • Roxby Downs – Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct – Monday 4th Sep • Whyalla – Westland Hotel – Tuesday 5th Sep • Port Augusta – Cooinda Hall – Wednesday 6th Sep • Mount Gambier – The Barn Palais – Friday 8th Sep The regional roadshow is a joint venture between What’s New in Process Technology magazine and industrial training experts IDC Technologies. Each Roadshow event comprises • training workshops, • technical keynote presentations, and • an exhibition featuring leading vendors displaying their latest products and technology The event is an excellent opportunity for plant managers, engineers, maintenance managers, automation specialists and mine management staﬀ to keep up to date with the latest industry trends, techniques and news. Senior representatives from vendors including Yokogawa, Endress + Hauser, Dwyer Instruments / Trismartcal, EATON, ABB, Pilz – Safe Automation, MTL Instruments, Control Techniques – Australia, Tecsound SA /

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Buddy of the week awards R-2 Winner – Natasha Woodall 3-6 Winner – Sarah Vanlaahoven Miss Greenfield Reception – Caitlin Borgan, Millie Young Ms Rowe Reception – Jasmine Vears, Hayley Hambleton Mrs Cormack/Mrs Ramsey Reception – Dylan Jeffrey, Isaac Smith Ms Lownsborough/Mrs Van Laarhoven Year 1 – Jhy McCarthy, Hailey Crowhurst Mr Petty Year 1 – Matthew Lamb, Brock Court Miss Steele/Mrs Christall Year 2 – Ryan McCann, Richard Lambert Miss Orchard Year 2 – Angus Harrison, Clancy Crafter-King Miss Underwood Year1/2 – Skye EmmersonSellar, Mitch Ryan Dance/Drama– Kiahna Sim, Malachy Lynch Year 3-6 Miss Arthur Year 3 – Luiza Monken, Kieran Dempsey Ms Van Der Hucht Year 3 – Nicole Sandford, Billy trench Miss Halligan Year 4 – Caroline Wissell, Brady McCann Miss Larwood Year 4 – Jessie Emmerson Sellar, Jaiden Roberts Mr Bice Year 5 – Anthony Borgas, Jarrad Katzorke Mrs Partington/Mrs Trager Year5 – Tiffanie Austen, Andre Stokes Mr Wyskamp Year 5/6 – Jessie Talbot-Adams, Stuart Orr Miss Hollitt Year 6 – Emily Symons, Jaimee Langdon-Oats Miss Berryman Year 6 – Luke Robinson, Slayde Coombes Dance /Drama – Adam Ryan, Isabella King Special Ed - Victor Tkatchenko

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‘Book Week’ fun and excitement Jill Harvey Teacher Librarian.

If you visited the Roxby library last week, you would have noticed a wonderful transformation, and if you were there at recess or lunch time, you would have been lucky to fit inside. The library was alive with school students enjoying the various Book Week displays, games and activities. I’m sure the members of the public who were trying to work at the time will forgive the noise level. The enthusiasm and delight of the children was wonderful to see, and this is what Book Week is all about - a celebration of books and associated themes. It’s the highlight of the year on the library calendar for the school students. Book Week is an annual event celebrated by libraries around Australia. It is the time when we learn which Australian authors and illustrators have been recognised for their children’s picture books, novels and information books, and who are considered to have written the best books in the last 12 months. All the picture books that were short-listed for prizes were shown or read to the students from Reception to Year 7, in weeks 4 and 5, by Karen Grantham and myself. We have explained that picture books are enjoyed by all age levels, and everyone gets different enjoyment and humour from a book, appreciating it on a different level, according to their age. The theme this year was “Book Now!”, and as happens each year, the classes made displays for the library. Most of them were about places or events for which people need to make a book-

ing, and many teachers tied this in with a unit of work they were studying in the curriculum. The enthusiasm, creative ideas and hard work on the part of the students and teachers, and the SSOs who support them, helped make Book Week the success it has been. I was extremely pleased to see more displays this year done by the high school students, whose teachers used this as an opportunity for the students to show what they had been learning. As well as playing in, on or under the displays, or filling out competitions, the children had a variety of activities to do each lunchtime. Each activity was associated with the theme of “Book Now!”, or with one of the short-listed picture books. A very popular activity was “Book Now for the Book Week Movies”. Having booked their ticket early in the day at our special “Ticket Office”, the children came to the library at lunchtime to collect their ticket and then they watched some cartoons, with a cup of popcorn as well - freshly made each day in the library. “Pin the Tail on the Rocking Horse”, and finding Riley the Rat with a different coloured tail each day was also a huge attraction, and the children were always keen to see what craft activity we had planned for them each day. There was always plenty to see and do. I’m sure that we had more students visit the library at recess and lunchtime this year than in previous years. This was due partly to the variety and ingenuity of the displays, some of

which the children could actively play with, and partly due to the enthusiasm and hard work of all the library staff. I was ably assisted by the School Library Staff - Helen Edwards, Karen Grantham and Tracey Michels - as well as by the Community Library Staff - Marie Trezise, Rebecca Haines and Marissa Stokes. It was a great team effort of hours of planning and preparation beforehand, as well as giving up most of their lunchtimes to work with the children and supervise the various activities during Book Week. Although Book Week and its activities was aimed mainly at the school students, the youngest members of our community have had an opportunity to join in as well. Many pre-schoolers have been to the library with their parents or kindy teachers, and have been able to see the books and displays. This week, with Book Week over, the library has returned to its normal functioning. Some of the students’ displays have remained, but those that were taking up table space or blocking the access areas, have been returned to the classrooms. Now it’s been the time to judge the colourful colouring-in competitions that still decorate the library, and the various competitions that were held during Book Week. Prizes will be announced and given to the classes or students who’ve won them. I’d like to give a big “thankyou” to all those who participated in any way with our Book Week celebration.

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Above: Ali Lane with a Book Week display during the Open Day

Above: the RDAS open day student guides

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Friday September 15th 2006 Roxby Downs Auditorium 7:30pm Written By Greg Berry – Principal

I Love The Knight Life is a very funny musical set in the Court of Camelot. Cursed by the evil Morgan Le Fey, Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table must ﬁnd the six stolen CDs or suﬀer an eternity of the King’s obsession with Elvis Presley songs. Directed by Mrs Joslyn Fox and Mr Stephen Bice Above: Julie Golding, Sister Patricia Hogan, Lorraine Pike, Michelle Kemp, Ursula Dolphin, Donna Haugum, Yvonne Pattenden, Lorraine McEvoy, Gay Darling, Kirsty McIntee, Annette Speck, Juliette Demaine, Bev McKenna, Helen Edwards, Belinda Reynolds, Elissa Farr, Denise Hobbs, Deb Steinhauser, Anne Rathjen, Emma Gigney, Tracey Michels Absent: Steve Marsh, Jane Johnston, Kerrilee Frunks, Annie Uhlik

Joslyn Fox Assistant Principal 7-12

At Roxby Downs Area School our SSO’s and other support staff were recognised and thanked for their fantastic contributions and for the commitment they show to supporting the school community and student learning. On the Friday, the staff had a shared morning tea in recognition of SSO week and David Craig, the District Director of DECS, spoke at the morning tea, acknowledging the importance of the roles that the SSO’s and support staff with certificates and chocolates. Many classes also had personal celebrations to say thank you to those they work closely with. Thank you again to these members of our staff and school community. We hope you enjoyed the celebrations throughout the week.

As you are aware our school is participating in the School Drug Education and Road Aware (SDERA) evaluation. The evaluation is being conducted by the Child Health Promotion Research Centre (CHPRC) at Edith Cowan University, in Western Australia. The aim of our involvement in this project is to examine your Year 1 child’s behaviour, attitudes towards road safety and resilience and their age-appropriate drug knowledge. Last week a questionnaire pack was sent home to all parents of Year 1 students in the school. The staﬀ of the CHPRC would like to thank all the parents who have returned their questionnaire using the reply-paid envelope. All returned surveys will go into a draw to win a $50 Coles Myer voucher. Thank you once again for your support and participation in this very important study.

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someone they have chatted with • Take the time to guide, assist The internet has brought the and supervise your children in the use of the internet. world into the living room, and in doing so has provided access to vast information resources and the opportunity to meet and communicate with people from all over In my last newsletter I thanked the world. the team who supported our school However, advances in technol- in setting up our new garden beds ogy have also been embraced by and I inadvertently left out one sex offenders who have proven signiﬁcant acknowledgement. I would therefore like to belatedly exceptionally skilled at utilising new modes of communication to thank Chris and Bryan Nayda of exploit and harm children. Port Augusta, who sent us cuttings While the internet is fundamen- and seeds for the propagation of a tally a great place for children, there variety of Australian native plants are some areas of cyberspace that and shrubs. Thanks Bryan and Chris for your contribution to the are not appropriate. beautiﬁcation and presentation of For example; our school site.

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This week schools across the state celebrated SSO (School Services Oﬃcers) Week.

Attention ALL parents of Year 1 students

WHO’S CHATTING TO YOUR KIDS?

ONLINE CHAT ROOMS

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Online chat rooms have proven to be a dangerous destination for children who are unsupervised, or who have not been provided with sufficient information and guidance to ward oﬀ approaches by sexual predators. Above: Jamie-Lee Oldfield, Emily Perry and James Russell receiving their English awards at a recent school assembly

Science Week Science week ran from August 12 - 20, with the theme ‘Our Dry Continent’. Its main task was to focus our attention on how we depend on science in the running of our daily lives and how many career paths involve some ﬁeld of science. We ran competitions for the R to 12’s, the R to 3’s had a Bilby drawing to colour in while the 4 to 6’s designed their own desert animal with special features to adapt to semi arid conditions and the 7 to 12’s designed a simple rain gauge. Winners Reception Zac Attwood Ms Rowe Year 1 Natasha Woodall Ms Underwood Year 2 Joel David Smith Ms Steele Year 3 Shannon Crowhurst Miss Van Der Hucht Year 4 Toby Smith Mrs Halligan Year 5 Madelyn Carthew Mrs Partington Year 6 James Perry Mr Wyscamp Year 7 Rheece Lambert Mrs Pethick Year 9 Jason Hunter Ms Dorsett

English Competition Results

The results for the Roxby Downs Area School students who sat English in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools have come in. The competition is run by the University of New South Wales. We had 25 students enter and the following students gained credits or distinctions for their eﬀorts. Year 3 Alexandra Lowe Distinction Evan Beswick Distinction Year 5 Artem Chebotenko Credit Jacinta Gallpen Credit Year 6 Patrick Steinhauser Credit Thomas Russell Distinction Year 7 Emily Perry Credit Year 9 James Russell Credit Year 12 Jamie-Lee Oldﬁeld Distinction

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What a huge success! Congratulations to both staff and students for the magnificent way they prepared their rooms and also for the extra time and effort put into displays. The organisation team for the day worked tirelessly to make it go smoothly and they produced a smooth and professional presentation of our school site by highlighting some of the exciting achievements we have to showcase. I have randomly selected a few parent and visitor feedback comments to best illustrate how the day was received by our guests. “Had a great time in the classroom. The spread of food was beautiful. I was made to feel very welcome. Thankyou.” “Great day, great food. Awesome tour. Very informative, well done everyone.” “I learnt a lot of new things listening in the Stretch class.” “The school is a credit to you ALL.” “Great to see that all the kids are learning so much. GREAT SCHOOL.” “FANTASTIC. Great to see all kids and teachers in action.” “ The tour guides were excellent.” “It was great spending time with the kids and teachers. Well done by all.” “Thanks very much for Open Day, it was very interesting and informative.” “Love the bright displays.” “Well prepared hands on lessons! Well done.” “Very impressive, can’t wait for my daughter to start school at RDAS.” “ We loved Miss Arthur ’s Rainforest A special thanks goes to our student tour guides who spent considerable extra time to make sure their presentations were accurate and well researched. They were even able to use this activity as an assessment process in their studies.

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News in brief Family friendly Walking trails needed

It seems that even with the ever expanding range of shops and services available in Roxby Downs, many locals are still choosing to shop outside of town. The issue was raised at the Business Forum on Monday August 21. Community Board Member and Manager of Outback Landscaping and Supplies, Vicki Mason is a passionate advocate of local business. “If you buy locally, you have local support if something goes wrong,” Mrs Mason said. “If people are confused about how to use something or the goods they buy are faulty, that business is on hand to help sort out any problems. People also need to realise that local businesses support local sporting groups, events and charities.” Owner of the Roxby Newsagency, Ian Johnson, feels that there is a common misconception that shop owners in Roxby mark up their prices. “Many of our goods have set prices,’ Mr Johnson said. “You would pay the same price whether you buy here or in Adelaide.” People not choosing to shop locally is proving to be an ongoing problem for local businesses. The Business Forum hopes that increasing community awareness about the services provided in Roxby Downs Pharmacist Nick Backhouse said the and surrounding areas will help change that. toys have proven to be a great distraction for the children, enabling their parents to relax and take care of their health issues. “Not all of the kids play with them, but a lot of them do,” Mr Backhouse said. “We have had some concerns about people tripping over the toys when they’re left lying about, but the positives far outweigh the negatives. Parents seem more relaxed when their children are occupied.” The Family and Youth and Business Forums hope that by raising community awareness about these issues will prompt action on the part of local businesses to Visit rectify them.

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At the last Health Forum meeting held on August 22, the topic of walking/cycling trails was raised. Work is nearing completion of the Andamooka walking track. The benefits this will have for the Andamooka community highlighted a need for walking/cycling track from Roxby Downs to the Olympic Dam mine. Many members expressed the feeling that many employees working out at the mine would cycle to work if the opportunity to do so existed in a safe environment. Cycling on the road is considered unsafe particularly due to the large number of trucks travelling along the route and there have been accidents in the past. Cycling to work would have tremendous health benefits for employees. A walking/jogging/cycling track could also be used by everyone and be an incentive to get fit. It would also reflect one of the many characteristics that constitute a healthy town. The idea still needs further discussion and factors such as night lighting would need to be considered as well as funding and logistics. The Health Forum will raise this suggestion with A lack of family friendly businesses the Olympic Dam EIS team for consideration in the in Roxby Downs was discussed at the Masterplan for Roxby Downs. Business Forum on Monday August 21. Raised originally at the Family and Youth Forum on July 18, and then passed on to the Business Forum, a lack of family friendly restaurants in Roxby Downs, unhealthy children’s menus and shop doors that prams and pushers do not fit through were cited as major problems for families in the area. One Roxby business that is bucking the trend is the Roxby Downs Pharmacy, Members of the Family and Youth Forum gathered who believe in providing for the whole at the Dunes Café for a morning tea and a meeting on family. They have set up a box of toys in August 23. one of their corners for children to play The meeting included a discussion on pokies and with while their parents are making their purchases. gambling and the impacts of an expanded town. The question was raised whether there will be an increase in poker machines with the anticipated increase in licensed premises. Members expressed concern about the social impacts and decided to write to the Olympic Dam EIS team to Alcohol & Substance Abuse Part. 7 September 7.30pm share these concerns. Volunteering Partnership 11 September 7.30pm Sport and Recreation Forum 12 September 7.30pm Members also decided that there is a need to work Environment Partnership 13 September 7.00pm closely with the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership Family and Youth Forum 18 September 7.30pm to ensure that issues affecting families are included in the Health Forum 31 October 7.30pm discussions and planning and requested that a Family and Youth Forum representative joins the Partnership. Dates and times of meetings were correct at time of publication. For further information and check venue locations please contact Michelle Hales on 0438871153

Gambling and alcohol abuse continuing concern for families

MEETING DATES

Business forum promotes training opportunity

The Department of Trade and Economic Development through the Small Business Answers program has organised a workshop to be held in Roxby Downs. The workshop, which will be held on October 16, will focus on Customer Relations Management. It will show you how to strategically manage your customer relationships. This is not a customer service workshop. It deals with the age old principle that 80% of your business comes from 20% of your customers. How do you look after the 20% in a strategic manner that generates customer loyalty, more proﬁtability and new business. This is a popular workshop and positions will ﬁll fast. For further information contact Alex Barker on 8671 0010 For further details visit: www.community.roxbydowns. com

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WAYS TO HAVE YOUR SAY! Do you have an issue that you want raised at any of the meetings? Do you have suggestions, ideas or feedback that you want passed on for consideration and action? Would you like to come along to a meeting and speak about a topic? Would you like to join a Forum or Partnership? The answer begins here. Log a question at:

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Lounge, small family room, well cons, sep site ensuite, tool shed (with plumbing, equipped gas kitchen with w.i.p, ducted shade sail, room for 3 vehicles and all on a good evaporative air conditioning, gas heating, size site. (Potential rent upwards of $260 per paved pergola, fully fenced a/g inground week.). $58,500. Web ID. 836580. pool, tool shed & garden shed, single carport umr with drive through gates & 36 Hermit Street extra parking, easy care gardens with front lawn area. Currently leased at 3 Bedroom family home all with bir’s, large $325 p/w. $329,950. Web ID. 826365. lounge, dining, gas kitchen with dishwasher, rangehood, ample cupboards (incl o/heads), 9 Arcoona Street - The Family Entertainer (floating timber floors to kitch/dine & entry), Superbly located close to all facilities, 3 large heat/cool, single c/port UMR & adj garden bedrooms all include built in robes, main covered area, fully fenced IG fibreglass pool, bedroom includes R/C slpit system A/C, well good size all weather entertain area & lawned area to rear yard area, equipped gas kitchen, separate dining, large easycare gardens & leased to BHP Biliton @ $1260 per month. $355,000. lounge with 21/2 HP R/C air cond + ducted Web ID. 838107 evap A/C throughout. Approx 12m x 3.5m outdoor entertaining area includes built in bar and 48 Hermit Street BBQ, plus the pool table. Fully fenced swimming pool. Low maintenance, Well located family home of 3 good size bedrooms well maintained garden. A very attractive home. $359,950. Web ID. 838055. (all with bir”s), large lounge, good size dining with sliding door to rear, heating & cooling, 1 Blanche Court inground fibreglass pool fully fenced, c/b tool For the investor looking for the security of a long term lease. shed, carport UMR, good size paved pergola Good size family home on corner allotment. area and adj easy care gardens including 4 b/rooms, master with ensuite, BIR’s to lawned area & Bi brick BBQ. Long lease @ mast & b/rooms 2 & 4. Spacious lounge, $350 per week. $349,950. Web ID. 837210 small family room with sliding door to rear. 16 Irrapatana Street - The Price Is Right Formal dining room, galley style kitchen Family home offering 3 good size brms all with gas stove, range hood, breakfast bar with bir’s, lounge, spacious dine with slid& ample cupboards. Ducted evap cooler, gas space heating. Singe carport UMR, front & rear verandahs. Easy ing door to rear, kitchen with gas cooker and care auto irrigated front garden. Conveniently located close to shops & ample cupboards, laundry with 4 door linen schools. Leased to BHP Billiton at $350 p/w. Immaculately kept & cared cupboard, ducted evap cooling and gas wall furnace heating, single carport UMR, full for by excellent tenants. $349,950. Web. ID. 831260. length rear verandah & small front, large 10 Bopeechee - Prosper Now - Not Later. paved areas to rear & permapine sleeper retained gardens, large colourFamily home of 4 good size bedrooms, built in bond powered tool shed & more on corner allotment,. Potential rent $330 robes to 3. Two bathrooms, large lounge plus to $350 per week. $329,950 Web ID: 839427 spacious dining, gas heating, ducted evap. 8 Nyaroo Court - Easy Living Starts Here cooling, single carport UMR, small front Well cared for family home 3 good size verandah & full length rear verandah,single bedrooms, spacious family area, large garage, large garden shed & easy care garformal dine, fabulous American Oak dens. Leased to BHP Billiton at $350 p/w. timber kitchen with gas cooktop, elec$345,000. Web. ID. 831913. tric wall oven, rangehood, WI pantry, extensive slate tiling, ducted evap. cooling, 35 Bopeechee Street - Entertainers Delight combustion heating. Fully fenced IG fibreglass Fabulous home offering 3 good size bedrooms saltwater chlorinated pool. $360,000+. Web. ID. 833873. all with BIR’s, separate entry, large lounge & spacious dining room, good size kitchen 6B Morethia Court - Neat, Sweet Secure Investment with gas stove, rangehood, ample cupboards 1999 built family home offering 3 brms all with & bench space, gas wall furnace heating & bir’s large lounge, spacious dining with sliding ducted evap cooling. C/port UMR & drive thru glass door to rear, gas kitchen with rangehood, to attached c/port, full length rear verandah & dual sink & ample cupboards including pantry huge all weather, pattern paved pergola with sleeper retained flower boxes cupboard, bathroom with shower cubicle, bath & BI brick BBQ, fully fenced pool with paving & decking. Separate fenced & & vanity unit, ducted evaporative aircon, gas concreted basketball area, tool shed & more. $374,950. Web ID. 838106. wall furnace heating, bull nosed front verandah, carport UMR, good size pergola area, c/b tool shed, easy care gardens with 37 Bopeechee Street - Impressive Executive Residence lawned area. Currently leased by BHP Billiton. $289,950 Web ID: 841327 “WOW” 4 bedrooms, ensuite, walk in robe & 4 Phibbs Court - Another Roxby Nest Egg Built in robes. Separate lounge, magnificent Family home of 4 good size brms all with BIR’s gas kitchen, dual sink, rangehood, dishwashmaster with ensuite, spacious lounge & dine with er, ample cupboards, open plan dine/family sliding door to rear, gas kitchen with range hood room. Ducted evap. cooling throughout, gas and ample cupboards, bathroom with bath, vanity heating. Magnificent outdoor entertaining & shower cubicle, ducted evap. cooling gas heatarea including built in BBQ, garden shed & ing, single carport UMR, front & rear, verandahs & fernery. Fully fenced in ground salt water pool. Rent potential $375 - $400 large pergola area and all on huge lot of 1493sqm p/week, or just move in.$380,000 Web ID: 834657 currently leased at $330 per week. $349,950. Web. ID. 831937.

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41 Pioneer Drive - Secure Investment Well poitioned family home 3 good size brms all with bir’s, separate entry, large lounge, spacious dine, gas kitchen, wi pantry. Large rumpus & storage room, ducted evap cooling, gas heating, ceiling fans, roller shutters, IG fibreglass pool. Leased to BHP @ $1303p/month. $374,950 Web ID: 840870 6 Rowe Court - Impressive Family Home An impressive family home on approx 977m2 of and,consisting of 3 brms with BIR’s. A large extension used as rumpus or 4th bedroom. Gas heated lounge, large study room, spacious gas kitchen/meals including rangehood. pantry. Ducted cooling throughout. inground, fully fenced fibreglass saltwater pool, cubby house, 3 garden sheds, carport UMR. Currently leased @ $350 p/w. $379,950. Web I.D. 832637 10/11 Pine Crescent - What A Little Beauty 1998 built spacious home of 2 brms both with bir’s, good size lounge/dining, family room with sliding door to rear, compact kitchen with gas cooker, range hood, & breakfast bar, bathroom with shower cubicle, bath & vanity unit, ducted evap A/C & gas wall furnace, carport UMR, front side verandahs, large undercover entertaining area with bar , ceiling fan & lighting, extensive paving, tool shed & good size rear yard, front & rear easy care gardens with watering system & well located in quiet cul-de-sac. Potential rent around $300 p/w. $276,950. Web ID. 839743.

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66 Stuart Road - Start Your Investment Portfolio Now Well located family home of 3 good size bedrooms all with BIR’s. Cosy lounge with gas wall furnace, spacious dining, gas kitchen, ducted cooling, full length rear verandah. Double colourbond garage. Leased to BHP till 26/01/07. $359,000 Web ID: 834362 75 Stuart Road Roxby Downs - Fabulous Investment Opportunity Family home of 3 bedrooms with bir’s, master with wall mtd air con, good size lounge, dining with sliding door to rear, practical kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher & ample cupboards, ducted evap aircon & gas space heating, single c/port UMR & extra off drive parking 7.5m x 6m x 2.4m high c/bond double garage with power large rear verandah & good size pergola with fernery. C/B tool shed, large rear yard with easy care gardens & auto irrigation. Currently tenated @ $315 per week & increasing to $350 p/w. $329,950. Web. ID. 833885. 7B Willaroo Street - Quality Maisonette 3 bedroom family home with bullnose verandah, master with walk in robe, bay window to front, large lounge room, dining room with sliding door access to outdoors, compact kitchen with electric cooker, rangehood & overhead cupboards. Lovely 3 way bathroom with heritage tiling. Carport UMR, rear verandah with lockable gates. Ducted evap cooling. Currently tenanted until 5/08/07. Fabulous opportunity. $269,950 Web ID: 837409.

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16 Wirrda Street - Another Great Investment Well presented & located 4 bedroom home, ensuite & bir’s throughout. Spacious lounge, dine & gas kitchen with rangehood, dual sink. Timber Venetian blinds. Lovely outdoor paved entertaining area. Currently leased to BHP until 8 August 2007. $369,950 Web ID. 834921. 69 Pioneer Road - Priced Just Right 3 Bedroom home offering bir’s, good size lounge, dining with sliding door to rear, kitchen with gas stove, range hood & ample cupboards bathroom with shower, bath & vanity large rear pergola, adj. fully fenced pool with paving & imitation lawn. C/bond tool shed & GI garden shed, single c/port UMR & drive thru sales gates to paved shaded extra c/port. Currently leased @ $320p/w $327,000.

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9 Arcoona Street - The Family Entertainer Superbly located close to all facilities, 3 large bedrooms all include built in robes, main bedroom includes R/C slpit system A/C, well equipped gas kitchen, separate dining, large lounge with 21/2 HP R/C air cond + ducted evap A/C throughout. Approx 12m x 3.5m outdoor entertaining area includes built in bar and BBQ, plus the pool table. Fully fenced swimming pool. Low maintenance, well maintained garden. A very attractive home. $359,950. Web ID. 838055.

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f you are on a quest for the best, look There is a combustion heater that would ture walls, timber Venetian blinds, down lights no further this home will amaze you warm this area quite comfortably. and beautiful ﬂoor coverings throughout. and is a builders masterpiece. The games room opens out onto an enterIt is serviced by evaporative cooling and

It has been made from bricks & mortar & has a sandstone appearance. It has 2 bay windows, one that is the formal lounge area with timber ﬂoor boards and the other being the main bedroom with en-suite and walk in robe. The leadlight entrance door leads to a passage that takes you to the elegant kitchen which has marble appearance bench tops, electric cook top and oven, fully plumbed 2 door fridge with water dispenser, dishwasher and splashbacks all in stainless steel. Not to mention the walk in pantry that will be handy for storage. The kitchen then ﬂows into a large open plan living area that consists of family, dining and games room – with plenty of room for the pool table!

tainment area with sandstone pavers and garden beds that have been rendered. The 64 jet therapeutic spa is also located in this area, along with a reasonable size patch of lawn and a large shed. The size of the backyard will surprise you. Upstairs is a loft and again of great size for a parents retreat or spare bedroom. It has 2 windows that overlook the township of Roxby Downs – the view is simply beautiful in the evening to watch the sun setting. The other 2 bedrooms both have BIR’s and also have there own bathroom and toilet and are located in a separate passage way that isolates them from the main bedroom. There is another room that could be used as a home oﬃce or study. This home has great character with the fea-

reverse cycle air-conditioning and is made complete with its double garage with roller doors. Don’t miss this opportunity; contact Ali Webber from Wardle Co Real Estate to arrange a private inspection 0417 816 738. $500,000

FOR SALE - BRAND NEW INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY or NEW UNIT FOR OCCUPANCY

Roxby Downs Myall Grove Caravan Park in the

Book Now for one of our Real Estate Features in October Phone Heather Carey on 8671 2683

ANDAMOOKA PROPERTY FOR SALE

2 BEDROOM VILLA STYLE UNITS

● large, solid 3 bedroom house ● on large freehold block ● on quite bitumen road ● close to town centre with ● Separate Self-contained 2 bedroom at

$210,000

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HOUSE and LAND AUCTION Napperby Southern Flinders Ranges Lot 98 Scenic Drive, Napperby Saturday 9th September, 2006 11AM On the Property This property to be sold as a whole. Presenting value added with 3 newly created Torrens Titled Allotments of Approx 2.5 acres plus Home block of 14.9 acres. Solid construction home with 3 bedrooms, in good condition. Shedding, poultry runs, fruit trees. Established olive trees – 20years old. Great views in sought after area. Further subdivision potential. Peter Axon 0427 332 435 36brockharcourt310806

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Expression of Interest

Lot 1 Lot 232 Lot 233 Lot 1 Lot 235 Lot 236 Lot 242 Lot 243 Lot 1

1,829 sq.m 4,131 sq.m 1,904 sq.m 1,954 sq.m 1,167 sq.m 2,149 sq.m 2,131 sq.m 1,462 sq.m 1,541 sq.m

17 NYAROO COURT - king size comfort

$438,750

Large 4 bdrm home, ensuite, access to private spa room from main bdrm, walk in robe, BIR’s to all other bdrms, timber ﬂoating floor boards, timber kitchen, family room & formal lounge, 2 entertianment areas, large shed, 2 carports.

36 TILIQUA CRESCENT if depreciation is what you’re after

New 4 bdrm transportable home with ensuite and walk in robe, reverse cycle A/C, timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 2 way bathroom, dbl garage, entertainment area. Currently rented until 22/03/07.

1 CACATUA CLOSE words won’t do, you really must veiw!

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98 STUART ROAD a real mans shed that will impress 3 bdrm + fourth bdrm or large oﬃce in shed. Dble roller doors on shed with plumbing for an ensuite-french doors open entertainment area. Large backyard, roller shutters to front of home Dishwasher, evap. & refrigerated A/C. Leased until April $365,000 2007 @ $395 p/w, rent increases to $418 p/w on 20/09/06.

$380,000

Lot 236 has a large three bedroom house with tiled and carpeted floors, ceiling fans, air conditioning, glass blocks and marble tiling in bathroom, free standing bath, walk-in pantry, solar hot water service with electric booster, gas hotplate. Timber venetians on most windows. The other blocks have buildings/sheds of varying sizes and repair. An open inspection of Lot 236 will be held over the weekend of the 16th and 17th of September at 11.00am to 12 midday each day. The first eight blocks run consecutively, with the ninth nearby. Offers will close on the 29th of September at 5pm and can be submitted to:

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Offers are invited for the following freehold blocks which are being sold either as one lot or individually in Andamooka on and near the area known as Hard Hill.

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4 bdrm executive modern brick home only 2 years old! Formal lounge & family room as well as a games room. Upstairs has an inviting parents retreat. Kitchen has stainless steel fridge that is fully plumbed into home also included is a 64 jet therapeutic spa. Large shed at rear of property. 34wardlerd310806

Contact Ali Webber Phone 0417 816 738 Fax 8671 1774 Email wardle_roxby@westnet.com.au

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students New footpaths for Roxby residents St Barbara’s raise $4500 Roxby residents may have noticed the establishment of new footpaths around town recently. The foot path project is a collaboration between BHP Billiton and the Roxby Downs Council, and brings the southern subdivision of the township to completion. Residents in the area will now have footpaths and horticultural maintenance can be undertaken. “Council is more than pleased with the quality and standard of work that has been provided by York Civil in respect to completing the outstanding works,” Municipal Works Manager of the Roxby Downs Council, Dave Watson, said. BHP Billiton, who initiated the contract for the new footpaths, has also provided funding for the project. “BHP Billiton Olympic Dam is pleased to support the footpath works in and around Roxby Downs,” Olympic Dam Vice President, Growth, Jason Schell said. “Completion of the footpaths is a part of BHP Billiton’s commitment to the Roxby Downs indenture, as well as a good step in improving pedestrian safety around town,” he said. “BHP Billiton Olympic Dam funded the project with $400,000 and was pleased to work with York Civil and the Roxby Downs Council to see the work completed.”

Council snippets Works in Progress A bus zone will be installed at Camp 3 due to increased bus traﬃc for BHP Billiton maintenance shut down in the coming weeks. Parking The bus zone on Richardson Place is being actively policed, as bus owners and drivers have become increasingly concerned about the large number of people who take it for granted that they can park in this area. Please be aware that there has been an increase in the expiation fee, which has gone up from $47 to $73, and remember that this is a bus zone at all times.

Citizenship ceremonies Citizenship ceremonies were held at the Council chambers on Friday, August 24, 2006 for Stephen Moss, James, Hermogena and Hannah Manalang. Pictured below: Stephen Moss, Bottom: James, Hermogena and Hannah Manalang

The students at St Barbara’s Parish School have been enjoying a book fest in recent weeks. They held a Read-a-Thon and raised over $4500, with one student raising over $1200 alone. Students also celebrated Book Week, following the theme ‘Book Now – The Journey Begins’. Each class put on a performance which other classes could book in to see. ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ and ‘Sam I am’ were both big hits. Another activity called ‘Journey by Postcard’ was based on the book ‘Are we there yet?’ by Alison Lester. Students made sandwich board postcards and wrote them from diﬀerent places in Australia. ‘Books open up the World’ was a collection of large dioramas that were created by the students and based on topics or books. “The dioramas were amazing,” teacher, Denise Trewartha said. “And the performances were very unique.” “The activities they were involved in were highly engaging and supported student outcomes in various ways.” To wrap up Book Week St Barbara’s held a Book Fair. Over $2000 of merchandise was sold and the proceeds will go towards purchasing new books for the school library. St Barbara’s Parish School would also like to thank BHP Billiton, the Cultural Precinct and Sports Power for their support in sponsoring prizes for the Read-a-Thon.

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Rates Rates notices were due on the 16th of June. Fines will apply to all overdue accounts. Please contact Bronnie Warren at the Council on 8671 0010 for any payment arrangements or enquiries.

on 8671 2683 and get your photo today!

Electricity Accounts Disconnection pending notices have been issued by Registered Mail. Please pay by the due date to avoid disconnection of your power supply.

Above: Jo Gordon, Denise Trewartha (coordinator) and Waaheda Da Silva volunteering at the recent “Book Fair” at St Barbaras Parish School.

Water Accounts Water Accounts are now overdue, and reminder notices have been issued. Please pay by the due date to avoid further action Dog Registrations Dog Registrations for the 2006/07 ﬁnancial year became due and payable from the 1 July 2006. Grace period for registrations expires on 31 August 2006. Thereafter an $80 expiation fee applies, plus an expiation fee of $80 for every 14 days the dog remains unregistered. There has been an increase in the number of wandering dogs in the township. Residents are reminded to keep gates closed or locked to avoid dogs wandering. The number of complaints about barking dogs has also increased; there are free pamphlets available at the Council Oﬃce for anyone with a barking dog.

Community Builders Program 2006-07 www.southaustralia.biz

Registration of Interest Become a part of this exciting community economic development initiative for regional communities in South Australia.

Rubbish Collection Residents are reminded that there is a limit of one bin per household for weekly rubbish collection and that it is the resident’s responsibility to ensure that bins are in serviceable condition with closable lids that prevent ﬂies and birds from accessing rubbish.

What is Community Builders? • A grassroots leadership and community capacity development program supporting regional residents to better understand and build their communities How does it work?

Opal Road Landﬁll Opening Hours Tuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Thursdays 1pm to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm. Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154. Council Oﬃce Hours – General Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm.

Community Builders is a unique action learning program that: • Stimulates collaboration between communities; • Develops and strengthens networks within a region; • Helps encourage and empower local people by providing the opportunity to access information, skills, tools, confidence and passion to manage change in their own communities;

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• Encourages thinking about ways to support and nurture economic and employment development at the local and regional levels; and

Cancer Centre information launched The Cancer Council of South Australia announced the opening of a new Cancer Information Centre at the Royal Adelaide Hospital to mark Daﬀodil Day on August 25. According to The Cancer Council’s chief executive, Associate Professor Brenda Wilson, addressing the psychological needs of people with cancer, their families and carers is an integral part of cancer care, yet is an area of unmet need. “Cancer patients can spend a considerable amount of time in waiting

rooms at treatment centres,” Assoc Prof Wilson said. “Evidence suggests that this experience could be enhanced by oﬀering ready access to information and support when needed,” she said. Trained volunteers will be on hand to guide people to information tailored to their speciﬁc needs, including cancer support and counselling services, subsidised accommodation and community services.

The centre offers a free telephone link to The Cancer Helpline enabling people to speak to a nurse counsellor, together with internet access and other current resources. “This initiative is a tangible example of how funds raised through Daffodil Day contribute to services that aim to reduce the significant distress that a cancer diagnosis brings,” Royal Adelaide Hospital general manager Ms Virginia Deegan said.

• A host organisation is funded to employ a local, part time facilitator to support participants to achieve their goals over a six month program How do communities register their interest? The Office of Regional Affairs is now calling for registrations of interest from regional communities and groups to act as host organisations. Respondents will receive a Community Builders grant application package, outlining the requirements of the host organisation and the facilitators. Your Registration of Interest can be made by phone, fax or email. Please include the name and details of a designated contact person within your organisation. For further information contact: Jonathon Dyer Project Manager, Community Builders Ph: 8303 2179 Fax 8303 2350 Email: ora@state.sa.gov.au

Closing date for Registrations of Interest is Wednesday, 6th September 2006.

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Reverse Mortgages By Oracle Lending Solutions If you fall into the categor y o f ‘a s s e t r i c h , c a s h p o o r ’, th e n a reverse mortgage may be the answer to help you tap into your lo cke daw ay we alth. But b e w are the f ine print. With the rise in property prices over the la st de c ade, it ’s b e come more popular to put home equity to use rather than leave it sitting idle. This has contributed to the growth in reverse mortgage products, which allows people to unlock the value in their home by b orrowing against its value. While reverse mortgages are still r e l at i v e l y n e w t o t h e Au s t r a l i a n mortgage market , the y ’ve b e come a more popular product among mainstream lenders . How they work A reverse mor tg age b a sic ally allows you to b or row ag ainst the v alue of your home. You’ll receive either a lump sum or a regular monthly payment. Your obligation to repay the loan kicks in when one of the following happ ens : you die, s ell your home or leave it (to go into aged care, for example). Then, you or your estate h a s to re p ay th e d eb t ( i n c l u d i n g i nte re s t ) , u s u a l l y o u t o f th e s a l e proceeds of your home. W h o’s e l i g i b l e I f y o u ’r e 6 0 o r over and own your own home, you

should be able to borrow between 1 5 a n d 4 0 % o f i t v a l u e . I f y o u’re p a r t o f a co u p l e , h o w mu c h y o u can borrow will depend on the age of the younger of you. The older you are, the more you’ll be able to borrow. The Pros and cons Reverse mortgages can be great for retirees who have a limited income but have seen the value of their homes sk y ro cket . It’s also a go o d w ay to free up money for urgent expenses or otherwise unaffordable purchases – w h e t h e r a n e w h o l i d a y, a n operation or home improvements . B e a r i n m i n d , h o w e v e r, t h a t a reverse mortgage is still a mortgage = ie a lo an. You’ll b e p ay ing fe e s and intere st s over the lo an ter m. Th at m e a n s th e l o n g e r y o u h av e th e l o a n , th e l a rg e r y o u r d eb t at th e e n d . Acco rd i n g to co n s u m e r w e b s i t e w w w. c h o i c e . c i m . a u , a t current interest rates it’s likely the amount owed on an average reverse mortgage will double in less than 10 years. There’s also the risk of falling into ‘negative e quity ’: where your lo an amount ends up b eing more than what your home is worth. You also need to be careful if you’re on a pension, as the loan may be treated as an asset.

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Shop at the Rox by D ow ns Ne wsagenc y and you could w in a push bike e ver y month until Christmas! Ne wsagenc y ow ners Ian and Kylie Johns on have extended the promotion to their customers a f te r th e d o n at i o n o f a p u s h b i k e to R ox Fm recently. Any customer spending over $50 in the store in a single transaction will go into the draw to win. Around five months ago the Roxby Newsagency change d hands and ne w owners Ian and Kylie Johnson have wasted no time putting their own stamp on the place. Magazines , office supplies , stationar y, toys , books, bikes and mobile phones are all amongst the merchandise they stock. They are also a Bank SA outlet, sell lotteries, and act as agents for Bill Express, Western Union Transfers and Telstra Pre-paid. The Johnsons moved to town in 1997 and before purchasing the newsagency early this year they owned the milk distribution service. Ian Johnson said he really enjoys running his own business in Roxby Downs . “I like working for myself,” Mr Johnson said. “A n d t h e c u s t o m e r s a r e g r e a t , r e a l l y friendly.” Mr Johnson believes in supplying quality go o d s and in employ ing lo c als s o the mone y goes back into the community. He is philo s ophic al ab out p e ople sp ending money out of town. “We are here to provide a ser vice to the people in town that want to use it,” Mr Johnson said. He does however challenge the common misconception that Rox by shopke ep ers mark up their prices . “A lot of our stock has set prices ,” he said. “ You would pay the same price whether you buy here or in Adelaide.” The Roxby Newsagenc y is located at Shop 20 -21 Richardson Place. Business hours are 8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Fr iday, w ith extende d hours on Thurs day. 8.30am to 12.30pm Saturday and 9am to 12.30pm Sunday.

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QUESTION: My wife and I have been retired for a few years and don’t have a lot of investments to help supplement our part-pension, which is reduced because of a beach house we have owned for more than 25 years. Centrelink assesses its value at $220,000 but I’m sure it’s worth more. We want to sell it but our children love it and don’t want us to. What should we do? ANSWER: Yo u r s i s a d i f f i c u l t d i l e m m a . Pe o p l e i n retirement are often concerned more for their children than for themselves. Whatever action you take, you do not want to affect your pension more than already. You could sell it to your children. That way they keep the holiday house and you have the proceeds. It is usually unlikely children will want to do that when they have use of it anyway. Perhaps selling a share may work . In other words, Specialist in all clases of general insurance: you jointly own it but you re alis e a p ar t of business, trades persons, transport, rural, the value. You could consider taking out a home & contents, motor vehicle, caravan city rural re v e r s e m o r t g a g e o n and pleasure craft. insurance brokers your residence: that is, b orrowing against it s value and no repayments Andrew Benda will be at Rodda Communications Shop, need to be made, with the debt accumulating. Richardson Place, Roxby Downs on the 26th September and However, before doing the morning of 27th September 2006 please contact him on so you would need to consider the impact on (08) 8100 . 0800 for an appointment or just call in your Centrelink benefits and the estate planning consequences. If none of these options AFS Licence no. 237491 www.cityrural.net.au suits then perhaps think 04crib310806 of yourselves first and sell it. This information is of a general nature only and has been provided without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of this, we recommend you consider, with or without the assistance of a ﬁnanCredit Impaired Loans cial adviser, whether the information is appropriate in light of your particular Investment Loans needs and circumstances. Home Loans The above answers are all based on existing rules and Commercial Loans do not take into account the Business Loans proposed budget changes from 1 July 2007 We are not authorised by Leasing Securitor to provide advice Low Doc Loans in relation to taxation. Due Car Loans to its complexity and the speed and frequency with Hire Purchase which taxation laws and Angelo Benedetti Dip FP CFP regulations may change, Phone: 8231 6471 we recommend you seek Mobile: 0415 979 908 more detailed advice from your taxation adviser on Email: admin@oraclelend.com.au any taxation issues.

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Men’s Business with John Ashfield

The Marlboro Man on his horse has got to be one of the best-known advertising images in the world. But the Marlboro man didn’t get to ride off into the sunset, he died of lung c ancer! Well, to be more exact, two of them did (a variety of men did the ads). Of the two that did die (that we know of ), both b e c ame antismoking campaigners. Smoking is one of the leading preventable causes of death in Australian men: -Smok ing c aus e s at least 11 types of cancer in men, with lung cancer topping the list -Smoking is associated with impotence, h e a r t at t a c k , s t r o k e , h i g h b l o o d p re s s u re , emphysema , chronic bronchitis, diabetes, eye deterioration, dental and gum problems -Middle aged men who are long-term heavy smokers , have double the risk of aggressive prostate cancer Th e M a rl b o ro m a n d i d n’ t r i d e o f f i n t o the sunset because he wa s bushwhacke d, by the more than 400 toxic killers hiding in his smokes . “Smoking makes you a man” was the message; neglecting to a d d : v e r y l i k el y a dead man. If the horse i s n’t b e r e a v e d , s u r e as … smoking leads to c a n c e r, t h e g r i e v i n g families left behind are. It’s a depressing stor y. But yours doesn’t have to be. If you’re a smoker,

you can do to improve your health is to quit. And you might just save your life as well. The benefits of quitting are almost immediate. With nicotine cleared from your system, your blood pressure w ill star t to return to normal. Within a few days your lungs w i l l f u n c t i o n b e t t e r, and exercise will become e a sier. Your s ens e of taste and smell will start to normalize. Within a year, your risk of lung cancer will reduce, and your risk of heart disease will be almost half that of someone who keeps smoking. You will also stop putting those around you at risk. There’s no ‘right’ way to quit smoking . And no matter what you do, you’ll still need to be determined and to work at it . The majority of smokers still try to throw the habit ‘cold turkey ’, without any help. But getting some support, and maybe medication, can definitely improve your odds of success . Your doctor may suggest Zy b an or Nicotine Replacement Therapy – which can help with physical addiction, and re-establishing abstinence after a ‘slipup’. But physical cravings are only half of the equation; psychological attachment must also be tackled. That’s why, for most people, a stop smoking program, which provides personal support and follow-up, is best. A great option is the free 7 day 24 hour QUITLINE on 131848 offering a 12-week program. No matter how long you have been smoking, it is well worth quitting. Do it for yourself. Do it for the people who care about you and need you. Dr John Ashfield is the Men’s Health Project Officer, with Lower Eyre Health Services. Comments and feedback can be forwarded to: ashfield.john@saugov. sa.gov.au. For men’s health information in your area, contact Jim Herbert (Men’s Health Project Officer, Country Health SA – Port Augusta: herbert.jim@saugov. sa.gov.au ). This Column is supported by Building Health Communities (Woomera, Andamooka & Roxby Downs).

Being pregnant, staying well Pharmacy self care health facts, By John Bell Without a doubt, birth is the most significant event in our life. Nonetheless, the previous nine months or so is also pretty important, both for mother and child. For most women being pregnant is full of joy and free of serious complications. Even so, there are often times when being pregnant can be uncomfortable at best and occasionally quite distressing. Nausea and vomiting – so-called morning sickness – occurs in about 80 per cent of pregnant women. Constipation is also a common complaint. Conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure sometimes occur for the first time during pregnancy and need special management. And of course, there are pre-existing medical conditions where management strategies may need to be modified to protect the health of the unborn baby. The term “morning sickness” is somewhat misleading as many women suffer in the evenings, or even all day. The nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (it is known medically as NVP) generally begins between weeks four and seven and clears by week 14. In very severe cases hospital admission may be necessary to treat dehydration and electrolyte disturbances, but usually NVP can be well controlled with dietary measures such as eating smaller, more frequent meals or dry, salty biscuits as snacks. Folic acid, a B group vitamin, is essential for the prevention of neural tube defects (NTDs) – conditions affecting the skull and spinal cord. As NTDs occur very early in pregnancy, even before many women realise they are pregnant, adequate intake of folic acid is essential for all women of child bearing age. Good sources of folic acid are spinach, broccoli, lentils, kidney beans and grains. Iron deficiency anaemia is relatively common in pregnancy – a likely cause of pre-term delivery and low birth weight. Supplements of iron and folic acid are

available from pharmacies. Dr Maggie Blott, a consultant obstetrician at London’s King’s College Hospital, said it was important to avoid alcohol, smoking and drugs. Smoking is never a good option, and it’s a particularly dangerous past-time when pregnant. The reality is that you are poisoning your baby with highly toxic chemicals – it’s that simple. Far better to stop smoking, therefore, before you become pregnant. Pharmacies providing the Pharmaceutical Society’s Self Care health information can also provide you with some eﬀective quit strategies. During pregnancy, if you need something for the inevitable aches and pains, maybe a cold remedy or a treatment for the all too common constipation, get some advice first from your Self Care pharmacy. Phone the Pharmaceutical Society on 1300 369 772 for the nearest location. Regarding Your Privacy: While it is required by law that we ask certain questions when providing your medicines, we understand that you may not feel comfortable answering these questions in front of other people. For this reason, we stress the availability of the following alternatives: You can ask to speak to someone in private, for example in our counselling area (behind the green divider near the dispensary). You can ring us when you get home – we have a portable phone to enable us to speak to you from a private area of the dispensary. The Medicines and Drug Information Centre at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pharmacy in Adelaide provide advice on the use of medicines in pregnancy and breastfeeding, to both health professionals and directly to the general public. They can be contacted on 8161 7222. Brought to you by the Roxby Downs Pharmacy, phone 8671 1322.

Pharmacist visits outback The communities of Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera are now being serviced by a visiting pharmacist. Rochelle Baillie visits the three communities once a month for one to two days and provides pharmaceutical advice to health staﬀ and the community. “I’m trying to increase the education levels of the nursing staff and the community on medicine use and working with the other health services operating in the area,” she said. Based at the Port Augusta Hospital, Ms Baillie said her position as visiting pharmacist gave her the chance to see remote areas of South Australia. “I have a ball working out here because I’m originally from the bush and in my position I also get the chance to go into the

outback and visit places like Oodnadatta,” she said. “The health promotion work going on in South Australia is excellent and lots of the people living out here are very switched on,” she said. While Ms Baillie will not be back in the region until September 7, she said there were a number of initiatives being planned. “At the moment we’re trying to link up the health services and provide a free morning tea in Woomera, Roxby Downs and Andamooka where we will discuss medicine and its uses.” “So people living in those communities should keep their eyes open for posters advertising those events,” she said.

BHP Biliton support for strengthening families co-ordinator BHP Billiton has renewed support for the Strengthening Families Program. This program was initially run with the support of WMC a few years ago, and with declining volunteer numbers, was no longer able to function from late 2003. BHP Billiton will be the primary sponsor of Strengthening Families, while the Roxby Downs Health Service will handle the overall direction of the program via a steering committee. Serving on the steering committee will be representatives of BHP Billiton, the Roxby Downs Council, Roxby Downs Health Services, Child, Youth and Women’s Health Service, Northern and Far Western Health Service. Jane Coshutt was appointed in early August to coordinate the program. Ms Coshutt said her role would be to make the area a better place for families to live. “My role is to enhance community support structures for families of young children in the 0 – 5 age range in Roxby Downs, Woomera and Andamooka,” she said. The ﬁrst objective is to develop a parent

volunteer program which will provide support to new and existing families with children. “The community has identified a need for more family support programs, especially with so many partners working long hours and there is currently very little support for those families,” Ms Coshutt said. “We really need to have more facilities and programs made available for families who are new to town,” she said. Full and appropriate training will be provided for volunteers to the program, with funding provided by the numerous stakeholders. Based in the offices of the Roxby Downs Health Service, Ms Coshutt will be working part-time toward the project in a highly flexible role, probably two days a week. “I would like to make this a healthier and happier community but particularly for those families with small children,” she said. If you would like to meet Jane or enquire about volunteering opportunities, Jane can be contacted at Roxby Downs Health Service on 86 719 020.

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“Parenting SA has this message for local parents this month!” Being a Parent Parents grow into their role, and should not expect to be perfect and have all the answers all the time. Parenting styles differ, and as long as children’s well-being is ensured, the style that works best for parents is likely to make them feel more condent in their role. Life with children is never still and parenting is constantly evolving as children grow and their needs change at each stage of their development. For many adults balancing the day-today practical demands can be exhausting and a struggle. Being able to be exible and adapt to the changes can be a bonus. Having support is a must. Information from everywhere! Parents can feel overwhelmed by the amount of information around. Suggestions from others who think their parenting practices are best and may have had more experience, (however wellmeaning) can add to parents feeling under-condent or a failure. • Be open to suggestions, read, watch others and listen. Thank people for their interest and ideas, reect on what they say (rather than getting defensive) and maybe try something that sounds as if it might work for you and your family. • For the most part, the law allows parents to bring up their children according to their own values and beliefs without interference, unless there are very good reasons and a child’s safety and well-being is at risk. It is so important to be able to ask for what you want from others and be condent in being yourself. Working parents Work is now such a big part of our lives, that many parents feel they are in a constant juggling act, trying to balance work and family life - and doing neither as well as they’d like. Many parents: • feel guilty about not being able to ‘be there’ or have the time to do the things they’d like to do with their children • worry about what to do when their children are sick • worry about what others think of them when things go wrong • can become stressed when faced with the unexpected that can throw the daily routine out before the workplace day even begins • feel pulled in both directions with competing pressures from work and meeting children’s needs. . What might help Work out in advance how to manage time, tasks and ourselves and our children. Some things to think about: • what is the rst priority? • who does what tasks? • what arrangements are agreed to for sick children/school events (who takes time off)? • when is special time with partner/friends? • when is time for self/leisure activity? • when is time for family being together? • when to make special time for each child? Look at ways to balance the family load while taking into account the workplace load (often one parent can feel it’s unfair and lop-sided). Take time if you choose alternative care so that your children have experiences and people that they enjoy. (If you feel your children’s needs are being met, you are less likely to feel anxious and guilty.) Children have an ongoing need for ‘connection’ with parents. There is often a danger that children nd they have to compete for your time and attention. Children equate ‘love’ with the ‘time and connection’ with parents – not just being told they are loved or being given material things. The more positive experiences parents share with children, the better the relationship is likely to be. If we are serious about our parenting, then we need to give as much time as we can. In a nutshell • Find out about child development so your expectations are realistic. • Mistakes matter only if you keep repeating them. • If your family is hurt by your anger or violence, get help. • You are the most inuential person in your child’s life. Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service incorporates Parenting SA which is a state government strategy to raise awareness about the importance of parenting and to provide information that may assist parents. Parenting SA is funded from gambling revenue.

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A history of stitches

If you are old enough to remember the era when the Drifters first became international recording artists the songs and the style will bring fond memories. No matter what your age you will remember these hits - they have remained classics for over five decades and have been re-released by a multitude of singers and bands. On Sunday, September 3 you can hear these legends live at the Roxby Downs Community Club. The Drifters are an institution…very few vocal groups have remained popular for over forty years and in an industry noted for its lack of consistency The Drifters longevity is almost without parallel. The Drifters ‘sound’ evolved from the groups that put close harmony to the songs of Tin Pan Alley before and during the Second World War. The Drifters made a radical improvement to this style by introducing gospel to popular music. The group helped create the beginnings of rock ‘n’ roll, and in the early fifties rapidly became the most popular act among black recording groups. The Drifters provided the soundtrack for a generation with more than a decade of successful record releases with classics like “On Broadway”, “Save the Last Dance for me” and “Saturday Night at the Movies”. Over the years several famous singers drifted in and out of the group including Clyde McPhatter and Ben E. King. The Drifters pay tribute to Ben in their show with a very special rendition of “Spanish Harlem”. In the history of popular music there are few vocal groups who qualify as legendary members of the Hall of Fame…The Drifters are such a group!!! If your mind is reaching back to recall all those songs this list may help, and remember you will hear them all ‘live’ at the Roxby Downs Community Club. Look forward to songs such as On Broadway, Under the Board Walk, Saturday Night at the Movies, Save the Last Dance for Me, Kissing in the Back Row, Like Sister and Brother, Up on the Roof, This magic Moment, There Goes My Baby…….the list of hits is endless.

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The first machine ever milestones this year. French tailor Barthelemy to be found in the home The ﬁrst working sewing Thimonnier. celebrates some major machine was built by Thimonnier built around 80 of his chain stitching machines, but none still exist today. They were destroyed 165 years ago when a mob of angry tailors, fearing his invention would put them out of business, stormed his factory and burned it to the ground. The first American patent was issued 160 years ago to Elias Howe, who also invented the safety pin. It worked very well, but Howe had trouble protecting his invention from rivals and Isaac Singer released a similar machine in 1851. Howe decided to sue Singer for patent infringement and the courts www.roxbydowns.com awarded Howe $5 for every Singer Sewing Machine ...for up-to-date movie guides every time! sold. Saturday, August 26 - Sunday, August 27 Howe died in 1867, by that time his invention Over the Hedge - Rated: G. Sat 12:00pm; Sun 12:00pm & 7:00pm had earned him nearly $2,000,000. Friday August 25 - Tuesday August 29 By 1856 the future of the Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift - Rated: M. Singer Sewing Machine was Fri 7:30pm; Sat 3:00pm; Sun 3:00pm; Tues 7:00pm assured, but on the home front things were not so Saturday September 2 - Tuesday September 5 rosy for its inventor. The Sentinel - Rated: M. Public outrage forced Sat 3:00pm; Sun 12:00 & 7:00pm; Tues 7:00pm Isaac Singer to flee from America when it became Friday, September 1 - Sunday, September 8 known that he had four The Lake House - Rated: PG. wives and 24 children. Fri 7:00pm *GIRLS NIGHT OUT* 8:00pm Movie. Tickets $20 So when you sit down *Book now, Seats Limited* at your sewing machine at Sat 12:00pm; Sat 3:00pm; Sun 12:00pm & 7:00pm home, spare a thought for Friday, September 8 - Tuesday, September 12 those wonderful pioneers, Thimonnier, Howe and You, Me and Dupree - Rated: M. Fri 7:30pm; Sat 12:00pm; Sun 3:00pm; Tues 7:00pm Singer, creators of the ﬁrst machine ever to make its 24movies310806 way into the home.

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Arts influx

By Rodney Mitchell Wasn’t it great to see the media reaction to Annemarie Beukes’ show at the Precinct Gallery? Both papers ran stories on it and The Monitor even sponsored an advertisement. Thanks go out to the Cultural Precinct which routinely waives exhibition fees for local artists. It’s called in-kind sponsorship, and it can be vital in demonstrating community support for our arts projects during those important times when our projects are being scrutinised. We have a gallery policy that is oversighted by the Arts and Culture Forum (A &CF). This is not some neo-Stalinist cache of Platonist Engineers. It is, in fact, an interesting group of community volunteers working alongside paid staff, who, in theory, do the routine work of administration, and nothing more. These volunteers are parents, activists, neo-conservatives, green radicals, hard rock miners, creatives, all types and all ages. These members give the Forum direct access to a huge network of occasional arts workers. Democracy is hard work and it inevitably involves conflict, which is not the problem because every problem is an opportunity, and I’m not the first to say that. But back to Annemarie and her art. “If I stay with one medium too long I get bored. I might start another work in the same medium, but I will lose momentum, I’ll get bored…when I move on and take up another way of working, I get inspired again and move forward,” she said. Sounds like the sort of skills corporations are looking for these days. People who can be adaptable. People that can multi-skill. Combine that with the ability to think outside the box, to improvise and solve problems, and you have the profile of the perfect employee for the global labour marketplace. I’m sounding like a CV. So we, the Arts and Culture Forum (A&CF) underwrite Annemarie Beukes. People who, like many of us, are new to this. We are all, in our own ways, getting used to living in Boom Town. We have a tremendous legacy in the people, men and women, who have done the hard yards out here on the sand dunes. I’m singling out those among us, who have been here the longest. With all due respect, I’m talking about the people who started the Golf Club, Social Club, schools, CFS and the SES. Many of these pioneering institutions are celebrating their twentieth birthdays’ this year. All power to you I say! The Official proclamation of the Town and the Mine was on November 7 or 8, 1988. They had an official reception out at the mine and the sulphur plant exploded performed an impromptu fireworks display by blowing itself apart. Everyone came back to town and had a party on the oval but correct me if I’m wrong. That’s the sort of spirit we can be bringing into our Festival program. And what about the Jim Shaw Wheel Barrow Race? Commemorating an epic wheelbarrow push from Tarcoola to Coober Pedy by the aforementioned Jim Shaw of Andamooka. There are all sorts of ideas coming through the Events Working Party of the A&CF. Membership of the Arts and Culture Forum is open to all interested people, no qualifications are required. THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper

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Above: Sarah Weston (Cruisers) catches the ball in front of Meg Elliot (Tangos) Above: Lee Hunter (Buffalo Soldiers) jumps high to flick on a header against Reds

Indoor Soccer Submitted by Kenton Maloney

With round 5 complete, Buffalo Soldiers remain undefeated on 15 points followed by the Reds and Fobar. To start round 5 was a tight match between Buffalo Soldiers and Reds going goal for goal until the second half where Buffalo Soldiers converted in front of goal to win 4-2. The 5 Cs picked up their biggest win by 12 goals against PIPers with Gavin scoring five goals. In the last match of the round Fobar completed a great comeback to win 6-4 against Loco, thanks to Joe and Simon finding their range at long last.

In round 4 there was a spiteful encounter between Fobar and Buﬀalo soldiers played in a way I would not like to see again. Although the competition is played in a spirited manner it is a social league and we all don’t want to see players injured unnecessarily due to careless or rough play. The two main problems were tackling from behind and over-zealous physical tackling and obstructing which needs to be removed from play. All players MUST respect the referee and don’t backchat or swear.

Netball Results Ladies Miners 43 defeated IVS - Phoenix Flames 21 Gecko Girls 55 defeated Pink Ladies 7 Tangos 36 defeated Cruisers 22

B Grade:

Phoenix defeated Benders 2 - 1, 77 – 62; Best player Simon Parker Prophets defeated Volleyroos 3 - 0, 95 – 62; Best player Seb Tello

Hornridge defeated Apprentices 2 - 1, 90 – 92; Best player Ryan Briggs Tigers defeated Block It, 3 - 0, 92 – 79; Best player Ryan Freeman

Junior Colts under 12s In Saturday’s match the Bulldogs did it again against the Hawks. Nick Hombsch led the way for the Doggies with three goals, while goals-sneak Dylan Male managed another two great goals. Ethan Zeptner who has filled-in all year from Auskick got in the best which is always great to see. But never rule out the Hawks who also played an awesome game. Young Tim Harbridge put in a top effort and I think he was best on ground for both teams. A lot of talent was displayed by Tom Schott, who received third best for the Hawks. Under 16s What a cracking game for the Bulldogs! Jake Bowden has played two brilliant games in a row best to pick up best on ground both times, which is a pretty fair effort for this league. Also Jack Hombsch, who got second best for the Bulldogs, took a wonderful hanger at the end of the second quarter. In the third quarter Jack took another spectacular overhead grab just next to the goals but missed the goal from a 45-degree angle. All of the Bulldogs played excellent matches. At half time Ryan Paxton and James Beenham swapped teams after Nick Fernandez, Troy Gumm and Brad Haliman had to leave for the softball Grand final. The match looked over until James

and Ryan swapped teams, but these lads made a huge difference and the Hawks went on the attack. Unfortunately for them it was too little too late and the Bulldogs eventually took the honours. Preliminary Final: Roxby Districts vs Hornridge In the Preliminary final Roxby Districts met Hornridge. It was the fourth time these two teams have met this season and Hornridge, who had finished second in the minor premiership, looked on paper to be the stronger team on the day. However, nobody told the boys in red and white, who were celebrating Dave Kaminski’s 50-match milestone. Roxby Districts came out firing in the first quarter and stayed in control the entire match by playing pack football and consistently outrunning their opponents. Todd Paul seemed to be the star for Roxby booting five goals, as well as Kain Zeptner who played an awesome game. Kain and Todd were the two youngest Roxby players on the field. Spencer Crafter-King also played a great game. For Hornridge, Dennis Quackerwoot played an outstanding game in a losing team, staying strong in the backlines and giving plenty of rebound down to the wing. The in-form Ryan Briggs also kicked three goals. Hornridge played well but Roxby Districts came out on top in the end by 27 points.

September September 2 and 30 Coober Pedy races

10:00am U12 Jnr Colts

Sat November 4 Presidents Cup Night Meet 6PM start. Sat November 18 Night Meeting. Start Time 6PM No Points Meeting October October 7 - Glendambo Gymnkhana October 21 - Coober Pedy races November November 25 - Coober Pedy races

12:00pm U16 Snr Colts 2:00pm WDFL Grand Final Desert Go Kart Club 2006 Sat September 2 – Sun September 3, Working Bee, At Track. Sat September 16 Go Kart Night Race Meeting Start Time 6.00PM Points Meeting. Sat October 14 Night Meeting. Start Time 6.00PM 125CC Trophy Day Points Meeting. Sun October 15 Education Day/Practice Day Start Time 12PM

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Football column Adam “Boof” Warren

August Sunday 26 Prelim Final 2:00pm Winner of 3rd & 4th versus loser of 1st and 2nd

Roxby Downs Junior Football Sat September 2 8:00am U10 Auskick

Mixed Destroyers 33 defeated Wanderers 23 Alle Katz 23 defeated Bowheelers 18 Dudes ‘n’ Divas defeated Roxilla by forfeit Hillbillies defeated Rescue Rats by forfeit

Volleyball results August 21 A Grade:

Rubgy Union Anyone interested in playing Rubgy Union please contact Stuart Deed at the Monitor Offices on 8671 2622.

Above: Don concentrates on his putt during Saturday’s round. More golf results to be published next week

Tennis results Round 8 Tennis results, August 27 In round 8 tennis action, both the Skinks and Snakes recorded big wins over the Dragons and the Lizards respectively, leaving the Skinks on top of the ladder and qualiﬁed for Grand Final with two rounds to play. The Snakes head the chase for second position in the ﬁnal but as they still have another bye to come, they could be yet undone by a late charge from one of the other teams. Snakes 7 sets 46 games defeated Lizards 1 set 20 games Skinks 7 sets 45 games defeated Dragons 1 set 21 games

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Roxby Downs Softball Grand Final Black Cats prevail in Grand Final showdown Black Cats played Rebels 1 in the 2006 softball Grand Final. In a high scoring and long encounter, Black Cats were able to put more runs on the board and restrict Rebels 1 when they were fielding. The final score was 22 - 11 in favour of the Black Cats. However, both sides displayed great skills and sportsmanship. One highlight was Kerri Stuckey’s great catch at right field for Rebels 1, which was easily the play of the match. Marko Neldekovic also took a good catch out at left field for Rebels 1 Chris Walker, Shana Forrest and George Holland all pitched well for Black Cats, while Adrian Harris hit a great home run out to right field for Black Cats. Simon James played well for Rebels 1 pitching and fielding well. A big thank you to Shakers for supplying umpires for the match.

Presentations Most Valuable Players: Who Cares – Nick Hollobone Rebels 2 – Russell Marks Shakers – Glenn Bassett Black Cats – Chris Walker Rebels 1 – John Maynard

Seniors

Most Conscientious – Geoﬀ Haugum (Rebels 1) Most Improved – Lindy McAskill (Shakers) Most Outstanding – George Holland (Black Cats) Most Catches (12) – Daniel Seidel (Rebels 2) Most Runs (22) – Nick Fernandez (Black Cats) Most Home Runs (7) – Adrian Harris (Black Cats) B est and Fairest – Neil Ryan I would like to thank all players and (Shakers) helpers for the 2006 season especially the following people who helped out weekly Most Conscientious – Adam Blake to organise matches: Bibby – for scoring each week; Adrian (Rebels 2) Harris – for calculating the stats each Most Improved – Troy Gum (Black week; Glenn Bassett, Adrian Harris, Cats) Geoﬀ Haugum, and Simon James for chief Most Outstanding – Nick Fernandez umpiring throughout the season, without (Black Cats) these key people the games would not be Best and Fairest – Kerri Stuckey played; Kate Seidel – for being our treas- (Rebels 2) urer for the season; Leanne Stuckey and Player of the year – Daniel Seidel Lol Wilton for helping out throughout the (Rebels 2) season in the background.

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Next season we will be looking for more people to take over some of these key positions but more details will come out early next year. Thanks, Nat Jones

Above: The Black Cats 2006 Premiers. Back: Sam Keightley, Nick Fernandez, Chris Walker, Shana Forrest, George Holland. Front: Brad Haliman, Troy Gum, Adrian Harris, Carly Cunningham.

Far right: Marko Nedelkovic (Rebels 1) makes strong contact with the pitch and hefts the ball into the outfield. Right: Kerri Stuckey (Rebels 1) played a great game but is brilliantly struck out on this occasion.

WDFL Preliminary Finals Roxby too strong for Hornridge Roxby Districts 12 - 10 - 82 defeated Hornridge 8 - 7 - 55 Best players for Roxby: S Crafter-King, K Zeptner, B Chesson; Goals: T Paull 5, J Owens, T Wheetra 2, J Orr, K Zeptner, M Howard 1. Best players for Hornridge: J Moyle, T Price, D Quackerwoot; Goals: R Briggs 3, M Gow 2, G Wood, J Smith, C Gow-Smith 1. Senior Colts Under 16 Bulldogs 12 - 16 - 88 defeated Hawks 6 - 3 - 39 Best players for Bulldogs: J Bowden, J Hombsch, B Farnham, T Hombsch, S Traeger; Goals: J Bowden ,T Chesson 3, R Paxton, N Thursday August 31, 2006 – Page 20

Hombsch, M Barrand 2. Best players for Hawks: S Murray, A Wissel, B Bannister, C Hocking; Goals: A Wissel 2, B Bannister, B Haliman, J Beenham, S Murray 1. Junior Colts Under 12 Bulldogs 7 - 7 - 49 defeated Hawks 5 - 2 - 32 Best players for Bulldogs: N Hombsch, D Male, B Kelly, E Zeptner, S Clarke; Goal scorers: N Hombsch 3, D Male 2, J Elliot, B Munn 1. Best players for Hawks: E Sach, T Harbridge, T Schott, J Vanzatti, S Smith.

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Far left: Dave Kaminski (Roxby) celebrated 50 league matches with a solid win over Hornridge. Above: the Hornridge ruckman wins the tap but is surrounded by Roxby Districts players. Right: Ricky Prosser (Roxby) under pressure from Hornridge’s Craig Hancock. THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper