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‘The bearer has ceased resistance...’ ‘propaganda leaflet, 1945’

Ants spinning silk!

Moths and butterflies, particu- light weight, very tough silk. the larvae and by the same glands, larly silkworms, are well known “We had already identified the they use them differently. producers of silk. honeybee silk genes,” Dr Sutherland Honeybee larvae produce silk And we all know spiders use it for their webs.

But they are not the only invertebrates who make use of the strength and versatility of silk.

Dr Tara Sutherland and her group from CSIRO Entomology are looking at silks produced by other insects and the results of their recent work have been published in Molecular Biology and Evolution, in the paper Conservation of Essential Design Features in Coiled Coil Silks.

“Most people are unaware that bees and ants produce silk but they do and its molecular structure is very different to that of the large protein, sheet structure of moth and spider silk,” she said.

“The cocoon and nest silks we looked at consist of coiled coils - a protein structural arrangement where multiple helices wind around each other. This structure produces a

said, “and now we have identified and sequenced the silk genes of bumblebees, bulldog ants and weaver ants, and compared these to honeybee silk genes.

“This let us identify the essential design elements for the assembly and function of coiled coil silks,” she said.

“The cocoon and nest silks we looked at consist of coiled coils - a protein structural arrangement where multiple helices wind around each other.

“This structure produces a light weight, very tough silk.

“To do this, we identified and compared the coiled coil proteins from cocoon and nest silks from species which span the evolutionary tree of the social Hymenoptera (bees, ants and wasps),” she said.

Bees and ants produce high-performance silk and, although the silks in all these species are produced by

to reinforce the wax cells in which they pupate, bulldog ant larvae spin solitary cocoons for protection during pupation, bumblebee larvae spin cocoons within wax hives (the cocoons are reused to store pollen and honey), and weaver ants use their larvae as ‘tools’ to fasten fresh plant leaves together to form large communal nests..

These groups of insects have evolved silks that are very tough and stable in comparison to the classical sheet silks and it is probable that the evolution of this remarkable material has underpinned the success of the social Hymenoptera.

Coiled coil silks are common in aculeate social insects i.e. those that have stings but not in aculeate parasitic wasps.

These social insects are higher up the evolutionary tree and the coiled coil silks appear to have evolved about 155 million years ago.

The World War II instrument of surrender of Japan to the Allies in New Guinea was signed at Rabaul on 6 September 1945 – four days after the official end of the war.

The Allied forces in New Guinea and Bougainville had used all available means to try to persuade Japanese troops to surrender in the months prior to September.

This 1945 World War II surrender leaflet (pictured) is one of many that were loaded into 25-pounder shells and fired by the Allies towards Japanese positions to persuade them that is was safe for the soldiers to give themselves up.

On one side, the message in English reads: “The bearer has ceased resistance.

Treat him well in accordance with international law. Take him to the nearest commanding officer. C-in-C Allied Forces.”

On the other side of the leaflet is a message in Japanese, aimed at reassuring soldiers that they would be treated with respect and would receive medical treatment under the provisions of the Geneva Convention.

This leaflet, now on show at the National Gallery, survived due to the actions of an Australian soldier who collected souvenirs of the war in New Guinea.

Unwittingly, he broke wartime censorship laws by posting them home, wrapped up in brown paper, to his fiancée’s address in Victoria.

His intention had been to lighten his load before going on leave.

At his court martial in August 1945, he was described by his defence lawyer as a ‘bowerbird’ type of soldier who liked to collect mementos.

The soldier was fined five pounds after his original sentence, detention and a larger fine was commuted.

New ‘Bulldog’ on the block

Mack is making history with the largest product launch ever undertaken by the brand here on home soil.

From 2008 an entirely new product range will be available to customers across Australia and the line-up of next generation Bulldogs have sparked intense excitement and interest from all corners of the industry.

A fleet of five New Breed Mack trucks hit the road recently as part of a nation wide Cavalcade providing customers with the opportunity to meet the latest kennel members one on one.

With major events in each state the trucks travelled more than 15,000km over a two month period.

Each event included a gala launch dinner followed by a drive day with customers taking the wheel behind the newest generation Mack trucks.

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Light up safely this Christmas

History of the Christmas cards

During the festive season, many Roxby Downs residents decorate their homes and businesses with a Christmas tree, tinsel and bauble decorations as well as Christmas lights.

But in our zeal and enthusiasm to add a little sparkle to the festive season, a word of caution from the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure’s Energy division.

“We strongly recommended that Christmas lights are plugged into a power point protected by a Safety Switch.

“Extra care and attention is required when you start stringing Christmas lights around the home or office especially when using extension cords, double adaptors or power boards,” the unit spokesman said Christmas lights labelled for indoor use are only safe to use indoors as they will not provide sufficient protection from physical damage or wet weather that is likely with outdoor use.

Lights designed for outdoor use can be safely used indoors.

The majority of Christmas lights are supplied with a transformer, but you can also buy lights which plug directly into a 240 volt power point.

Decorative light sets must be labelled with an Electrical Approval number.

Always check Christmas lights completely before using them.

Take the light set out of its box and lay it out to check that bulbs are not loose, or parts damaged or missing.

Never turn the lights on while they are in the box as if left on they can over heat causing a fire.

Once the lights are installed and operating, remember to always replace failed, burnt out, defective or damaged bulbs with new bulbs of the same type and wattage.

Never remove or insert bulbs while the set is turned on, turn it off and unplug it at the power point first.

Never use lights on or near metal foil parts of Christmas trees or decorations.

Always keep combustible (paper or cardboard) or soft plastic decorations away from the bulbs.

Never mount or support lights in a way that can cut or damage the wire insulation.

If required use tape, string, cable ties, cup hooks or similar to avoid damaging the insulation, not pins, drawing pins or nails.

There are four main types of decorative lighting that you might safely use for Christmas decorations.

Rope Lighting, is comprised of tiny globes on a single insulated wire encased in a flexible plastic tube.

Fairy Lighting, is made up of strands of tiny globe holders (sometimes encapsulated).

Festoon Lighting, also called party lighting, operates at 240volts and is made up of normal, coloured globes of 15 to 40 watts, connected on ‘double insulated’ wiring.

Light Sculptures/Novelty Items, can be fairy lights or rope lighting, but they are sold in pre-formed shapes such as stars, reindeer, sleighs and bells.

While it is safe to leave lights turned on overnight, make sure that curtains or other combustible materials are not near by.

To save energy, put the lights on a timer and sit back and enjoy the spectacle.

The sending of Christmas cards is one of our favourite holiday traditions.

Hundreds of years ago many ancient religions celebrated Winter Solstice, a pagan holiday that fell on December 21, by exchanging small charms and good luck tokens.

In ancient Egypt, people exchanged gifts bearing the inscription ‘Au ab nab’, meaning ‘all good luck’, which were supposed to bring good fortune in the coming year.

By the fifteenth century, the Germans, who founded many of our modern Christmas traditions, were creating greeting cards called ‘Andachtsbilder’.

These cards were often decorated with a picture of the Christ child bearing a cross and bore the words ‘Ein gut selig jar’, ‘a good and blessed year’.

Three hundred years later, English tradesmen began to send wood block printed New Years cards to their customers, hoping to promote goodwill and secure their loyalty, but it wasn’t until 1843 that the first Christmas card was created.

Sir Henry Cole, the director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, asked painter John Callcott Horsley, to design him a card with a Christmas theme that he could send out to family and friends.

The card Horsley created depicted a family party in progress and bore the inscription ‘A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You’.

One thousand were printed on stiff cardboard

by Jobbins of Warwick Court and coloured by a professional ‘colourer’ named Mason.

Those that Sir Henry did not use were sold for one shilling each, and the Christmas card was born.

In 1552 Christmas was banned by the Puritans in Britain and some parts of America as a pagan holiday.

It wasn’t until Queen Victoria took the throne that its traditions were revived.

Christmas cards were an instant success in Victorian England, soon there were frosted cards, perfumed cards, cards adorned with silk, satin, ribbons and lace.

There were even mechanical cards that contained secret ‘windows’, pop ups or pull tabs that revealed hidden messages or images.

Queen Mary, who collected unusual cards, was particularly fond of these novelty cards. Her collection is now on display at the British Museum.

The first true American Christmas card was produced in 1875 by Louis Prang, a young German man who set up a printing press in Boston.

By 1881 he was producing almost five million a year.

By the end of the nineteenth century, the market was flooded with cheap Christmas cards and the public began to lose interest.

Christmas postcards became fashionable instead.

A young man named Joyce C. Hall decided to get in on the action.

Setting up shop in a room at the Kansas City YMCA, he sent out sample packs of Christmas postcards to dealers throughout Midwestern America.

Some were returned, some kept without paying, but about one third of the cards were purchased.

Within two months Hall had made two hundred dollars and laid the foundations on which the Hallmark Cards Empire was built.

These days, Hallmark prints cards in thirty different languages and sells them all over the world.

Have yourself a healthy little Christmas

New holiday accommodation facility Service SA, in partnership with the South Australian Tourism Commission, is now a distributor for South Australian holiday accommodation bookings.

A new online booking facility has been created on the Service SA website.

Simply visit www.service.sa.gov.au and select Holiday Accommodation from the Services menu on the home page.

For simplicity, South Australia has been split into 12 regions; Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Clare Valley, Eyre Peninsula, Fleurieu Peninsula, Flinders Ranges and Outback, Kangaroo Island, Limestone Coast, Murraylands, Riverland and Yorke Peninsula.

Customers can select a region in South Australia and browse through the many types of accommodation available in that area.

A description of each property, complete with photographs and a list of facilities are displayed.

The Book Now symbol provides price,

availability and booking facility.

Customers can search by inserting the preferred commencement date of their holiday, the number of nights for the stay and the number of rooms required.

This search function also allows customers to enter the configuration of guests for each room required, that is detailing the number of adults, children or concession card holders per room.

Results that match the customers search criteria are listed, including alternate options.

Payment can be made on-line with a Visa or MasterCard.

With new operators registering daily, accommodation at our state’s favourite destinations with a variety of deals and options will always be available, satisfying every holiday maker’s needs.

Add www.service.sa.gov.au to your favourites menu and enjoy your Christmas or new year holiday in South Australia.

Christmas and New Year garbage collection times Garbage collection for Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 will all be collected on Monday December 24, 2007.

Garbage collection for Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January

1, will all be collected on Monday December 31, 2007 Please note that the Opal Road Landfill will also be closed on December 25 and 26, 2007 and January 1, 2008.

Café work underway Work has started on the renovations to the Dunes Café.

The $50,000 project will see a complete revamp of the interior of the Café and Tourist Visitor Information Centre.

The work is expected to be completed during the Christmas break and be ready

for its clientele in January.

There’ll be upgraded seating, a change in the food and beverage servery area as well as different styles of floor coverings.

New seating and table services have been incorporated to maximise the existing space and new layout.

“Enjoy Christmas without looking like Santa,” that’s the message the Dietitians Association of Australia is trying to promote this silly season, with some tips on healthy feasting so we can all start the New Year on the right foot.

“Christmas is a time to eat, drink and be merry,” DAA spokesperson Laura Sutherland said.

“But celebrations often start as early as November which can mean there is the temptation to overindulge for weeks, not just on Christmas day.

The DAA recommends eating something healthy before attending Christmas parties or functions, choosing foods that are lower in fat options like sushi or seafood, avoiding deep fried foods and limiting your alcohol intake as a good way to avoid stacking on those festive season pounds.

“Eat a healthy breakfast on Christmas day,” Ms Sutherland said.

“If hosting Christmas choose lower fat nibbles like crackers or vegetable sticks, low fat dips, pretzels, pop corn and fresh fruit platters for dessert.

“Avoid too much alcohol, this will help your head as well as your waist, and going for a walk after lunch will help burn off some of that pudding.

“These may help keep you on track during the festive seasons so you don’t start the New Year looking like Santa,” she said.

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Your actions can cost you

T

he Motor Accident Commission is urging South Australian motorists to take care on the road and be aware that dangerous drivers aren’t just risking life and limb – their life savings are at risk as well.

MAC’s Chief Executive Officer Geoff Vogt said 1.2 million brochures will be delivered with licence and registration renewals to South Australian motorists, urging them to reconsider taking risks on the road as it may cost them more than they think.

“Research conducted by MAC

revealed that many drivers are unaware of their responsibilities when it comes to Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance.

“Too many people don’t understand that funds can be recovered directly from the person at fault if they are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving with reckless indifference such as excessive speeding and driving an unroadworthy vehicle,” he said.

“They could be left with a huge compensation bill if they drive recklessly.”

If you cause a crash and injure someone, the money paid to the injured person may be recovered

from you if, for example, you’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you drive recklessly, including if you drive at an excessive speed, you intentionally cause injury, you drive a vehicle without the owner’s permission and you don’t hold a current driver’s licence.

An excess of up to $300 may also apply.

The money recovered from you may include injury compensation and claims management costs.

This can amount to many thousands of dollars – the average claim cost in 2005/06 was $69,300.

If you are injured in a crash, even if it wasn’t your fault, your Compulsory Third Party claim may be reduced if you weren’t wearing a seatbelt, you weren’t wearing a helmet whilst riding a bicycle or motorbike, you were riding in the back of a van, utility etc, or you (as a driver, pedestrian or cyclist) had consumed alcohol or drugs.

“It is important that all road users are aware of the impact that their unsafe behaviour can have on others and themselves – people must take responsibility for their actions,” Mr Vogt said.

“It pays to be safe on the road.”

Many country towns are struggling to address their primary health care needs with a shortage of over 900 General Practitioners in rural and remote areas according to Rural Health Workforce Australia.

It says reflecting the overall shortage of doctors across Australia, there is likely to be an inadequate supply of health professionals in rural and remote areas for at least 15 years.

RHWA has developed innovative strategies to attract more GPs to rural and remote areas and contribute towards a reversal of this trend.

One of these strategies is the development of a series of seven documentaries entitled ‘Seachange, Treechange, Lifestyle Change…’ which is being launched on a new website.

This series of short documentaries provides the opportunity for urban GPs to hear directly from Australian trained GPs who have made the shift from the city to rural or remote practice.

They and their partners share their motivations, challenges and rewards in candid portrayals.

As Dr Paul Collett expresses in his documentary: “Remote practice is both challenging and enriching.

“It offers the opportunity to stretch your boundaries, get your own rewards and feel you’re achieving something.

“And you don’t have to be superhuman to do it.”

The GPs and their partners also explore the perceived barriers associated with working in the bush - barriers such as a heavier workload and lower remuneration.

Indeed, these rural GPs have generally found a good work/life balance and remuneration.

The rural health sector is actively working to further reduce many of the barriers and significant levels of funding and services are now being offered to rural and remote health practitioners.

Dr Kim Webber the CEO of RHWA said much of the political debate in recent weeks has focused on the crisis in our hospitals but if we adequately addressed the key shortages within primary health care, our hospitals would not be under such strain.

“When we review statistics of poor health and avoidable mortality, we find consistently higher rates across rural and remote areas - which can be associated with a failure to access primary health care and prevention services.”

In ‘Australia’s Health 2006’ report, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare states that from 1997 – 1999, there were about 3,300 additional deaths annually in rural and remote areas in comparison with mortality rates in major cities.

At 23 per cent, coronary heart disease was the highest contributing cause of these ‘excess’ deaths.

This disparity in mortality rates can be partly explained by higher levels of risk factors, the higher proportion of Indigenous Australians and reduced access to health services.

Rural and remote areas also experience higher levels of disadvantage across a range of socio-economic indicators.

Drug users more likely to drive than drinkers

Illegal and pharmaceutical drug users men were more likely to use drugs and are far more likely to drive after taking then drive, than women. drugs than those who drink alcohol, “Of alcohol users, for example, men were almost twice as likely as women new research shows.

The Australian Drug Foundation, in conjunction with Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre, announced the findings of their comprehensive year-long study into the drug driving habits of Australian motorists.

The major component of the project was a confidential and anonymous online survey of 6801 Australian drivers about their attitudes toward, and experiences of, drugs and driving.

Among the major findings 51.3 per cent of respondents who used cannabis reported driving within three hours of drug use, 52.7 per cent of respondents who used methamphetamine reported driving within three hours of drug use whilst 37.5 per cent of respondents who used ecstasy reported driving within three hours of drug use.

This compares to 13.8 per cent of alcohol users who admitted driving with a Blood Alcohol Content greater than .05.

Who are our drug drivers?

ADF principal researcher Jane Mallick said an analysis of the survey respondents’ age and gender showed

to get behind the wheel after drinking, with almost one in five (18.6 per cent) having driven with a BAC of more than .05 in the previous year, compared to 10.8 per cent of women,” Dr Mallick said.

When it came to cannabis, more than half the male respondents who used the drug (61.8 per cent), admitted driving within three hours, compared to 41.5 per cent of women.

Male users of pharmaceutical drugs such as benzodiazepines were also more likely to drive following use, than female users – with 37.5 per cent admitting doing so, compared to 25.3 per cent of women.

“However, when it came to methamphetamine users and driving, women were as likely as men to drive within three hours of taking the drug (50.8 per cent compared to 54.8 per cent),” she said.

The research showed young people were more likely to drive under the influence of alcohol and ecstasy.

However, driving after using cannabis and benzodiazepines was equally prevalent across all ages.

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A time for feasting Christmas dinner in Australia can mean just about anything, from a full traditional spread of roast goose, glazed ham and mince pies to a seafood barbeque on the beach.

Here in Roxby it is a bit hot in December to have the oven on all day, so most families opt for a cold collation, but many still try to include at least one traditional dish.

Feasting has always been a big part of Christmas celebrations.

Godey’s Lady’s Book, a popular periodical in Victorian England recommended a Christmas dinner menu featuring raw oysters, clear soup, fried smelts, sautéed potatoes, sweet breads, peas, turkey, cranberry sauce, roman punch, croquettes, www.themonitor.com.au

salad, crackers, cheese, pudding, macaroons, fruit and coffee.

Presumably, after eating all that the Victorian reveller fell asleep with their head on the table, or was rushed off to hospital.

Plum pudding, a dish synonymous with Christmas began as a thin porridge called frumenty.

It was made out of corn which was wrapped in a cloth and boiled.

Over the years eggs, fruit, spices, breadcrumbs, dried plums and lumps of meat were added, until it finally became the plum pudding we know today.

Mince pies were first seen in Tudor times and known as ‘coffins’ because of their rectangular shape.

It was believed that every one you ate would guarantee one month of good luck in the coming year.

Buche de Noel, the log shaped French Christmas cake, recalls pagan days when people believed that trees had magical powers and that by burning the wood and retaining the ashes they could access those powers.

Specially harvested logs were lit on Christmas Eve and slowly burned to ash, which was spread on the fields to ensure a good harvest the following year.

Barbeque or banquet, Christmas dinner is a time of celebration, so fill up that plate, top up that glass, and have another mince pie for luck.

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Our kids are suffering emotionally!

The results of one of the most extensive research projects ever undertaken into the social and emotional health of Australian students have been released.

Based on a survey of more than 10,000 students from 81 schools across Australia and spanning 13 years of schooling from Prep through to Year 12, the ASG Student Social and Emotional Health Report, commissioned and funded by the Australian Scholarships Group reveals that a large percentage of students are experiencing social and emotional difficulties.

The Report reveals new insights into social and emotional health and shows four in 10 students worry too much, three in 10 students are very nervous/stressed whilst two in 10 students have felt very hopeless and depressed for a week and have stopped regular activities.

It also showed that a third of students lose their temper a lot and are sometimes quite mean to others (bully), two-thirds of students are not doing as well in their schoolwork as they could and four in 10 students have difficulty calming down (poor resilience).

The ASG Student Social and

Emotional Health Report is the culmination of six years of development and research of its lead author, Professor Michael E Bernard, Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne.

ASG’s Managing Director, Terry O’Connell said the Report makes a valuable contribution to the expansion of collective knowledge on the topic of student social and emotional health and shows the critical importance of parents, teachers and members of the community in affecting and changing student social and emotional health.

“We know that the years of schooling, in particular the early childhood years are of critical importance to the development of our young people,” he said.

“Statistics show that there are large numbers of young people not being fully engaged in education or in work, and the ramifications of unfulfilled education potential can be seen at the individual, family, community and national levels.

“Children and young people with higher levels of social and emotional health are more likely to successfully meet the physical, intellectual and social changes required through childhood and adolescence,” Mr O’Connell said.

A great way to look after family and friends this Christmas

The Breast Cancer Institute of Australia is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its Australian Women’s Health Diary.

Since 1999, the diary has raised $3.6 million to support research for the prevention and cure of breast cancer.

The 2008 Australian Women’s Health Diary makes a thoughtful gift for mums, girlfriends, sisters, aunts and friends.

Plus, with every purchase you will be supporting breast cancer research and helping women everywhere.

The diary is produced by the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia and contains information on health and lifestyle issues for women of all ages.

In addition, it has all of the essential diary features to help organise your busy life – and the rest of the family as well.

The 2008 Australian Women’s Health Diary is just $12.95 and is available nationally from newsagents, and selected Woolworths supermarkets.

Cancer numbers

Greenhill Lodge – 08 8291 4200 The Cancer Council Helpline – 8.30am – 8pm Monday to Friday – 131120 Red Sands Foundation – Helen The Cancer Council South Australia Edwards, Roxby Downs Community – 08 8291 4111 Library – 8671 0660

Resist the urge to splurge With the approach of Christmas, the lure of Boxing Day sales, and the prospect of another interest rate rise, leading non-bank lender Resi Mortgage Corporation says households should resist the urge to splurge on credit cards this festive season.

Resi’s Head of Consumer Advocacy, Lisa Montgomery, says in the current economic climate families need to give serious consideration to their current financial commitments, before splashing out on lavish Christmas gifts and post Christmas sales.

“Christmas is a time of celebration, but it can also be a difficult time for many families, trying to juggle the competing financial demands of buying gifts and managing credit card and mortgage repayments,” Ms Montgomery said.

“It’s not uncommon for credit cards to get a real workout during

this time of the year, and credit card debt can easily spiral out of control if not kept under check.”

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s statistics show credit card debt in Australia now sits at a staggering $41 billion (as at August 2007).

“This year, I would urge people to take responsibility for their finances and resist overspending on impulse presents or goods that will inevitably place increased pressure on household budgets,” Ms Montgomery said.

“What people need to remember is that credit cards are the most expensive way to borrow money, with interest rates often double that of a home loan.”

Montgomery suggests before being swept up by Christmas and the subsequent “sale mania”, people should set a budget on how much they can realistically afford to spend, and stick to it.

They should also determine before making any purchase, if the item is something they need, or something they want and they should also consider introducing a Kris Kringle style Christmas.

The emphasis is then on spending time together, rather than simply spending money.

You can also reduce the Christmas food and drink bill by planning ahead, buying in bulk or asking people to bring a ‘plate’ and if you receive your annual bonus at Christmas – rather than blowing it, use it to pay something off.

Other strategies include avoiding the pitfalls of using multiple credit cards, including retailer’s credit cards, in order to ‘spread the debt’, and ensure you always have enough money to meet your regular financial obligations including mortgage repayments and other household utilities.

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Council closure

The Roxby Downs Council will close on December 21 and tomers a safe and happy Christmas be closing its doors tomorrow, will“We reopen for business on January and New Year. allowing staff and management 2,” Administration Manager Bronnie “We look forward to serving our to recharge their batteries ahead Warren said. community again in 2008,” she said. of the New Year.

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All of the staff at The Monitor wish our readers a Merry Xmas and a happy New Year and hope that you have a safe holiday period.

Our first newspaper back in 2008 will be published on January 24th.

Looking back over the year it has been a great one not only for your community newspaper but for you, the community as well.

We’ve rocked the boat a little and frayed

the nerves of some of the decision makers, but the community has been well informed on all of the major issues affecting Roxby Downs.

We make no apologies for that.

It is what you should expect from your community

Newspaper.

Next year promises to be bigger and better especially with the future planning of the town in conjunction with the expected expansion of the Olympic Dam mine.

No doubt there’ll be many issues of interest to us as a community.

We’ll continue to strive to keep the decision

makers accountable on your behalf.

Just a little reminder.

We’re going to celebrate our milestone birthday next year (Roxby’s coming of age) and The Monitor will be there to bring you all of the fun and coverage of those special events.

We hope the festive season brings you all joy and the wonderful experience that the season offers.

If you’re going away enjoy your break but please be careful on the roads.

For all of those leaving the town to pursue lives outside of Roxby Downs, we as a community thankyou for your contribution and hope you enjoyed your time here.

It’s a great place to live.

Seasons Greetings.

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Safe play for farm safe Drowning is a major cause of unintentional death in Australia, with over 250 people drowning each year.

Almost one third of all drowning deaths occur in rural areas, and many of these are on farms.

Dams, ponds, rivers, and water troughs and tanks can all present drowning risks, particularly for young children.

The 6th National Farm Health and Safety Conference recently highlighted achievements and challenges associated with improving health and safety for farming communities.

Strategies for promoting water safety and reducing the risk of drowning in rural areas, including on farms were amongst the issues considered.

“Rural properties require different strategies to keep children safe,” Richard Franklin, National Manager, Research and Health Promotion, Royal Life Saving said.

“You can’t fence off large areas in the same way you would a backyard pool.

“There are a range of water hazards on farms from dams to irrigation channels, creeks to water troughs, where children can and have drowned.

“Creating a safe play area keeps children safe from all of these dangers”.

Farmsafe Australia and Royal Life Saving recommend that farms include safe play areas for children.

This is a secure fenced area near the home where children can safely play whilst under the supervision of adults.

Whilst a safe play area is strongly recommended, it is also necessary to maintain rules with all family members.

Establishing ‘Out of bounds’ areas on the farm along with closing the gates is just a start.

“Through a cooperative approach that involves all agencies involved in keeping children safe on farms working together, we will hopefully achieve our dream of zero child deaths on farms” Julie Depczynski, of Farmsafe Australia said.

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Arts & Youth News Arts Matters Desert art Town and city lights –

in the big smoke

By Rodney Mitchell I wish all my readers a Happy Xmas season. It has been a boomer of a year.

The Red eARTh Festival was a bold plan to re-label and re-schedule the Outback Fringe Festival. It worked very well.

We had most of winter to properly prepare the workshop program and to give the Alex Downunderland cast and crew enough time to get their play exactly right.

We also gave workers more of a chance to participate.

By having the Festival over two weeks we were able to offer something for everyone.

Working with the Arts and Culture Forum has provided handsome rewards for all the volunteer members in 2007.

As secretary of the group I was close to the action.

From our first strategic planning meetings in November 2006 through the February 07 grant hunting season, to the build up to the August Festival, I watched this group perform small miracles.

We dared to dream that we could get a dance group from Queensland to come and work with our young people here. We wrote an application to open an opportunity and, low and behold, our ship came in. It seemed to develop into a pattern.

Next year is shaping up to be even busier. BHPB has stepped up to the plate and has announced ambitious plans to bring more shows for young people to Roxby Downs.

The Arts and Culture Forum’s Presenters’ Group is considering applying to Country Arts SA for a Guarantee Against Loss (a GAL) to help us bring Slingsby and The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy here mid year.

Windmill Theatre are chaffing at the bit to bring their show for toddlers called CAT here in May. Even as we head into the holiday season there is pressure for us to take action.

We have the Melbourne Comedy Festival coming to town in June and Raw Dance will be back in on Feb 20 for performances and workshops.

This will be the third time they have visited Roxby since they came first in March 07. On that occasion two of their number conducted two full days of dance workshops.

They were able to support the Rave Dance group as they focussed on the Port Pirie dance competition.

Roxby Downs is now definitely on the arts map. We have had interest from some acts that are playing Adelaide during the Adelaide Festival Fringe 08.

We will be continuing to talk with Christie Anthoney as artistic director of the Adelaide Fringe about the possibility of securing some of these acts for Roxby in March/April.

The Red eARTh Festival will be back for round two in the spring of 2009.

In the meantime the Arts and Culture Forum will continue to provide strategic oversight of arts activity in Roxby and Region.

After the first twenty months as Arts Development Officer your ADO has now stepped out of the secretary’s position with the Arts Forum and I look forward to being an active member into 2008 and beyond.

As reported in last week’s The Monitor, two of Roxby’s finest artists are exhibiting in the big smoke over the holidays.

The New Land Gallery in Port Adelaide will feature a range of work from Mark and Rachel Young of Ironworks in the Desert.

“My work is inspired by the Australian Outback, my home,” Mrs Young said.

“This magnificent environment never ceases to amaze me.

“At first glance you could be fooled into thinking that you are surrounded by a whole lot of nothing, but take a closer look.

“I see magnificent colours, shapes and textures.

“The Outback is free of clutter and truly beautiful,” she said.

The exhibition opens on January 16 and runs right through to the end of February.

New national missing persons framework

Australian police officers will be better able to respond to missing person reports with the launch by the Australian Federal Police of a new national support framework and training package for professionals working with families of the missing.

The national missing persons support framework – Supporting those who are left behind – provides counsellors with new skills in understanding the trauma and impact experienced by the families of missing persons.

AFP National Manager Economic and Special Operations Peter Drennan said the framework provides counsellors and health professionals with tools they need to better support the needs of families.

“The framework was established in response to an overwhelming need for this kind of support and training,” Assistant Commissioner Drennan said.

“Each year in Australia, 30,000 people are reported missing to police - one person every 18 minutes.

“For every missing person reported to police, at least 12 other people are affected emotionally, financially, physically or psychologically.

“That’s a significant number of people who experience the trauma of unresolved loss,” he said.

National Missing Persons Coordination Centre Coordinator Leonie Jacques said until today there had been no model of counselling that addressed the specific needs of people who are left behind when a loved one goes missing.

“As well as providing an understanding of the trauma experienced by families who are left behind, providing such a framework to counsellors will allow law enforcement agencies to focus on and better respond to their main objective of locating missing persons,” Ms Jacques said.

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where are the stars?

I was excited when I knew I was coming to live in Roxby Downs.

Not quite the middle of the outback, but far enough away from cities that I would get a clear view of the night sky.

What a disappointment. Even in a small town like Roxby Downs street lighting; lights along the pathways through the residential areas and extra lights where electrical and sewage services are located, shine out so brightly that the view of the sky is muted.

What about out of town, you ask?

Driving 40ks out of town the sky looks full of stars and the Milky Way is much clearer. However, even from this distance the glow of the city lights are a distraction. How much electrical power, and therefore, what is the environmental impact of having so many lights on during the night.

We live in a world where artificial lighting has becoming a problem, call it light pollution, where the effects of keeping our nights lit up at bright as day are now being recognised.

Studies overseas, in USA and Europe, have shown that living with such bright lighting through the night creates numerous health problems, lack of a good night’s sleep is one, suppression of melatonin is another. Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps regulate our day and night biological clock. In research trials melatonin was shown to put breast cancer cells to sleep, slowing their growth. Prolonged exposure to lights at night may reduce the production of melatonin and allow cancer cells to grow faster than they normally would. More research is being done on this subject.

If we don’t light up the city won’t there be more crime?

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Not necessarily. Having the city lit up brightly may make us feel safer, but criminals could use the lights to their advantage.

How much energy is expended to keep the night like day? How much pollution is the by-product of our need to have night like day; for shops, service stations, to be open 24 hours? In the United State, approximately $10 billion is wasted annually shining light when and where it is not needed and by using inefficient lights.

Coming back to Roxby Downs, the area where I live is bathed in light from dusk to dawn, bright orange lights beam down keeping birds away, they twitter away at odd hours of the night, their natural nocturnal habits disrupted by the constant light. I don’t know about you, but I am a light sleeper (no pun intended) and wake at the smallest noise, and then the light keeps me awake even longer. So I suffer sleep deprivation symptoms, which means I am less effective during the day.

What are the solutions?

Solutions do not include getting rid of the lights, it does mean though, having smarter lighting options. Lights which are full shielded and shine downward, use less energy; turn off when not required; minimise glare and light trespass into our homes, and do not over illuminate. There are companies which supply lighting that fits these criteria.

If you have problems during the day from not sleeping well due to bad lighting, then talk to your local council and suggest they look into the style, position, and illumination of the lighting in your street and surrounding area.

Your roving reporter, Marilyn

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Contact Dave on 0409 726 252 Thursday 11.30 - 12pm 12 - 1pm 3 - 5pm 4pm 5 - 6pm 7 - 8pm 8 - 10pm

BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS CRICKET REPORT MAD COW & THE ABATTOIR with Ben & Art KALEIDOSCOPE with Teya RETROSPECT with Laura & Paul

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

Easy listening music Easy listening music Easy listening music AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY with Wendy COUNCIL NEWS ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS DRIVE TIME COMFORTABLY NUMB with Geoff

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

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

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Desert Ironworks light up Adelaide This page showcases some of the art by Roxby’s own Mark and Rachel Young of Ironworks in the Desert that will be exhibited next month at the New Land Gallery in Port Adelaide.

Get along and show your support for two of Roxby’s most versatile artists.

Carols by Woomeralight Christmas came early to Woomera this year, with a spectacular seasonal celebration put on for the community.

“Our Christmas show and Carols by Candlelight went really well,” Woomera Board Secretary Nadia Mienie said.

“Santa came to entertain the kids, we had a jumping castle, a dunking machine, a barbeque and the carolling started as the sun went down.

“The kids sang up a storm, and the new Board members also had their turn,” she said.

The Woomera Board would like to wish all community members a happy and safe Christmas.

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Mel’s Xmas meanderings When I look at those lanterns I sent Mick out for a tree last balance the commercial aspect of night, he came home with a Christmas, which can be very dif- do not wince at the globs of glue or ficult, especially now that Mick and the ragged scissor work, I smile at fallen Sheoak branch.

Decorated with Christmas finery it has added a festive air to our home.

I have always loved Christmas, every year I design an ornament, make up a heap and give them to friends and family.

So my tree is a glory of soldiers made from clothes pegs, beaded wreaths (much like the one featured on this page), wire angels and spangly paper stars.

This might sound like a lot of work to you, but I find it helps me

I have young ones of our own.

Having my own babies has made me re-evaluate what Christmas is all about.

Last year I had the best tree in Adelaide, filled with original hand made ornaments, each one placed equidistant from the others.

This year my precious ornaments are hung from the lowest branches, the only ones Maddy and Matt can reach, the house is strung with coloured popcorn the kids threaded onto long strings and wonky paper lanterns hang from the roof.

the recollection of the faces of my children as they put their masterpieces together.

When I am old and I think back on Christmas it will not be the perfection of my tree or the party I co-hosted last year that was the talk of the town for weeks that I recall most fondly, it will be this first Christmas with a family of my own that springs to mind.

At last I know the true meaning of Christmas, Christmas is about family.

Christmas Ornament

Materials 6 x 10mm red facetted beads 6 x 10mm clear facetted beads 1 x red pipe cleaner 1 x Christmas charm Gold beading wire Gold thread for hanging Small pliers

Method

Thread the beads onto the pipe cleaner, alternating red and clear beads, bend the pipe cleaner into a circle, wrap one end over the other, pull tight to secure the circle and then cut off any sharp ends.

Secure the charm to the bottom of the beaded circlet with a small length of beading wire.

Tie a length of gold thread through the centre of the wreath, hang.

Tropical Christmas Cocktail Ingredients 250ml unsweetened pineapple juice ½ teaspoon castor sugar 20ml Cointreau 60 ml Midori 20ml Malibu 30ml cream Ice

Method Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker, shake vigorously, decant into chilled glasses, serve immediately.

Makes 2

Chocy Nut Cookies Ingredients 150g softened butter ½ teaspoon salt 175g castor sugar 2 eggs 250g plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 125g toasted peanuts 250g dark cooking chocolate

Method Beat the butter, sugar and salt with an electric mixer until light and creamy, add eggs, beat well.

Sift flour and baking powder, chop chocolate and nuts, add to butter mixture, beat until just combined.

Spoon onto a floured board, roll into a 30cm long log, wrap in cling film and refrigerate until firm.

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Cut log into 1cm thick slices, bake on a lined tray for 15 mins or until lightly browned.

Cool slightly before transferring to a rack.

Store in an airtight container.

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Hidden danger of Asbestos

Moonta Bay Holiday Home – Income Earner

ice of the Royal Australian thousands of renovations the lungs.

it poses, asbestos has been

Asbestos dust from Institute of Architects has taking place each year in “Au s t r a l i a h a s t h e banned.” b u i l d i n g w o rk s c a n warned.

Australia it is important to highest incidence of asbesThe Asbestos Diseases become a deadly side effect General Manager of highlight the dangers facing tos-related cancer in the Foundation of Australia of renovations, Archicentre, Archicentre, David Hallett people who can breathe in world. ” Mr Hallett said.

Inc state “….the asbestos the building advisory serv- said with hundreds of asbestos dust which attacks “Due to the danger that fibres can become airborne because they are very fine.

Once in the air, the FOR SALE fibres are easily inhaled or Wilmington rural living lifestyle & acres swallowed.

180 Ha / 446 acres If they are inhaled, they Held in the Daly family for 108 years can cause mesothelioma, Situated on the gum lined beautiful Valley Creek asbestosis, lung cancer and pleural diseases.

These effects can take up to 40 years to develop.

207-213 Alford Rd. The Asbestos Diseases P.O.A Foundation of Australia IMPRESSIVE 108 ACRE FARMLET estimates the number of people diagnosed with • Quality farming property, reliable rainfall Located in popular fast growing area The Copper asbestos related diseases • Comfortable homestead with recently renewed kitchen, on will not peak until 2020. rainwater with ample storage Coast.

Mr Hallett said that • Close proximity to amenities of Wilmington 4 kms away, school Main road frontage, 7 sections with future thousands of houses built bus passing front gate • Excellent hobby farm with income potential in Australia before the subdivision potential (subject to consents).

• Shearing shed, cattle yards, large machinery shed, workshops 1990’s may contain some Renovated 3 bedroom home with guest quarters. and others asbestos.

• Very good fencing majority “one hot wire” divided into 3 main Large shedding, new electric fencing, holding Because of its attributes paddocks with mains water supplying both homestead and to resist heat, flexibility and yards, crush and loading ramp. paddock troughs adhesiveness, it was used as Remarks: an opportunity like this rarely comes available. The ideal Currently partly leased. Inspection invited, a form of insulation around hobby farm or land build -up with the ablity to graze both sheep and the pipes behind radiators motivated vendor. cattle or crop the fertile soil. or wood-burning stoves, Priced $545,000 ID: 300185, Enquires: Elders Port Augusta used for roofing, eaves, (08) 8642 2512, Graeme Jones 0428 863 243 Contact: Michael Window 8821 3666 shingles, wall cladding and in some plaster and paint.

KADINA

A true landmark property with 3 levels and eye catching cedar timber work, overlooking stunning Moonta Bay. You will be impressed by the sheer size of this 400sqm property and the quality ¿ttings and ¿xtures through out.

A lifestyle investment with stunning kitchen with stainless steel bench tops and servery to rear balcony, offering 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and large open plan living and dining.

Guests can enjoy their choice of 3 balconies or rear yard entertaining area. A blue chip investment with beach access, storage for 2 cars and a boat and established holiday rental income – secure this unique opportunity today!

Price: $740,000 Web: SCC070711 - Ph: 8821 2066 Craig Costello 0448 212 066

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NO STRESS NO FUSS Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

Kate Bastian 0434 124 719

Completed in 2006, 5 bedrooms, main bedroom included ensuite, walk-in robe, other 4 include built-in robes, large open plan family, dining & kitchen. Kitchen includes large walk-in pantry, six burner Smeg stove, dishwasher and ample bench space, separate children’s play room & separate home theatre room. Large laundry with ample bench & cupboards space, ducted evaporative air conditioning with ceiling fans throughout. Double garage under main roof with storage attic. Entertain outside under the modern electric solar pergola, low maintenance gardens, auto reticulation. $550,000 Neg. Web ID: 104426846 Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

23A Aquila Boulevard, Roxby Downs - Top Quality Investment Built in 1999, top quality investment home comprising of 3 good size bedrooms, all with built in robes. Large walk-in linen/storage room, separae gas heated lounge, ducted evaporative cooling throughout. Large open plan family/ meals, kitchen includes dual sink, rangehood, breakfast bar and dual pantry cupboard. Outdoor entertaining area consists of 8m x 1.5m rear verandah and approx 6m x 2.5m pergola. Single carport under main roof, garden shed. Currently leased to BHP until 30/6/2008 at $310 per week.

WEB ID: 104459832. Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

13 Curdimurka Street, Roxby Downs - Invest & Grow With Roxby All located on a good size block of approx 811sqm. Three large bedrooms all with builtin robes, large rumpus room that can be used as a 4th bedroom, good size open plan lounge, dine & gas kitchen with dishwasher, ducted air conditioning throughout. Good size paved pergola, fully fenced swimming pool, 2 large garden sheds, double carport leased at $400 per week. $440,000 Neg. WEB ID: 104439169.

Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

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14 Tutop Street, Roxby Downs - Unique Investment, Rare Opportunity Prime location in the District Business Zone of Roxby Downs with excellent access.

Less than 2 years old.

Combination of 6 fully leased Retail and Of¿ces with quality tenants. All Of¿ces/shops include kitchens and reverse cycle 3 phase air conditioners. Land size approximately 2000m2. Leased Area = 418m2. Nett income $145,000. Priced to sell. Offers over $2,000,000. Web ID: 5344238 Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

23, 27, 28, & 46 Myall Grove Caravan Park, Roxby Downs Excellent Investment with Excellent Returns Villas 23, 27, 28 & 46. Four Villas located in the Myall Grove Caravan Park, Roxby Downs. Villas 23, 27 and 28 are 2 bedroom Villas and Villa 46 is a 4 bedroom. All are fully furnished, serviced and maintained by caravan park owners. Villas 23 & 46 booked out by BHP with approx 2 years to run. Villas 27 & 28 on normal overnight bookings.

Net return this ¿nancial year July 07 - 14 Oct 07 $22,891.56. This equates to a Net of $91,563.99 per year or $440.22 per villa per week. Owners prefer to sell all as a group an new owners of Caravan Park request to continue bookings with BHP. Priced at $850,000 neg for all four Villas. WEB ID: 104448032.

Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

32, 42, 43, 44 & 45 Myall Grove Caravan Park, Roxby Downs Excellent Investment with Excellent Returns Villa 32, 42, 43, 44 & 45. Villas located in the Myall Grove Caravan Park, Roxby Downs, 4 two bedroom Villas and 1 four bedroom Villa. All are fully furnished, serviced and maintained by the Caravan Park owners. Villas 42, 43 and 44 booked out by BHP with approx 2 years to run. Villas 32 & 45 on normal overnight bookings. Gross income July 07 - 14thOctober 07 = $54,104.32. Nett return = $27,052.17 to owner, this equates to $108,208.67 per year or $416.18 per Villa per week. Owner prefers to sell as a group & new owner of the Caravan Park requests to continue bookings. 5 Priced at $1,050,000 neg. WEB ID: 104450505.

Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

65 Pioneer Drive, Roxby Downs - Move In or Lease Out Spacious 3 bedroom home, all with built-in robes, large gas heated lounge, open plan dining to kitchen, dishwasher, duel sink, range hood and new gas stove, Àoor tiling to dine, kitchen and passage ways. Good size bathroom with heat lamps, timber venetian blinds throughout, ducted evaporative air conditioning and ceiling fans to bedrooms. Front and rear verandahs, large outdoor entertaining area with ceiling fans, low maintenance gardens. L o w $400,000’s. Web ID: 104417793 Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

Lot 584 Government Rd, Andamooka - Excellent Development Opportunity Land size of 2557m2 with development proposal to subdivide into 2 blocks of 1347m2 and 1214m2. Consists of existing 2 bedroom weather board home built in 1999.

Gas kitchen, split system air conditioner.

Leased at $140 per week. A great opportunity to invest in your future. Web ID: 104496783. $175,000 - $195,000.

Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

19 & 19A Gregory Street, Roxby Downs - Another great Roxby Investment Leased at a total of $650.00 per week combination of $450.00 for 4 bedroom home and $200 per week for 1 bedroom unit, all under same roof.

4 bedroom home known as 19 Gregory Street consists of ensuite and built-in robes to all bedrooms, r/c air conditioner to bedroom 1. Gas kitchen with dual sink, range hood and ample cupboards, gas heating and ducted evaporative cooling throughout. Above ground swimming pool, paved entertaining area, garden shed and double carport. The unit, known as 19A Grogory Street, consists of laundrette, kitchen, shower, toilet, r/c split system air conditoiner & 1 bedroom. The house and unit are all under one roof and on one title. A great place to invest your money. Web ID: 104505906.

High $400,000’s. Wayne Lawson, 0421 636 338.

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Lot 700 Government Road, Andamooka - Land! Land! Land!

Approx 1099m2 of land consisting only of 12 month old shed approx size 3m x 6m. Ideal location to build or install a transportable home. Great opportunity and bargain. Priced to sell at $85,000.

Web ID: 2461288 Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

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Contact Kenton Maloney 0408 797 158

Friday January 11th Roxby Downs Bowls Club Night Owls 8pm

Richardson Place Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am Weight Loss Support Group Tuesday Nights.

Weigh in 6pm Group Time 6:30pm – 7pm In the Roxby Downs Hospital Seminar Room.

8671 9020

Karate 6pm -8.30pm Squash 7pm - 9pm

Roxby and Districts Cricket Association Nippy Gym - Auditorium 9.30am - 11.30am

resumes January 12th

HEALTH

Monday, January 7th Karate Auditorium Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429

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

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

Indoor soccer 6 -7pm

Tuesday, January 8th Squash 7pm - 10pm

Visiting Allied Health Service Occupational Therapist Speech Pathologist Dietician Podiatrist

Come-n-try soccer 3.30pm -5.30pm

ladies Social Basketball 8.45am - 10am

Hearing Services January 17th - 9.00am - 2.30pm For an appointment call 1800 006 303

Wednesday, January 9th Karate Auditorium

Roxby Downs Community Health Swimming Group for Mums With Prams every Friday morning Swimming pool 9am - 10am

Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429 Women’s & Mixed netball 6pm - 9.30pm

Australian Breastfeeding Association Roxby Downs Branch Friday’s 9.30am - 11am coffee morning Dunes Cafe

Thursday, January 10th Indoor Soccer Leisure Centre Social matches from 6pm All welcome

Doctors’ New Specialised Drug Telephone Number for Medicare Use. 1800 700 270

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

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

Coffee Mornings for Families Meet and chat for all families.

New comers especially welcome.

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

School Terms 2008

Every Friday Playgroup

Term 1 starts January 29th

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Roxby Downs Kindergarten Phone 86710455

Art Gallery Exhibitions

Every Week Visitor Information Centre 8.30 - 5.00 Mon-Fri 9.00am - 3.00pm Sat 9.00am - 2.00pm Sun Phone 8671 2001

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

December 14 – Jan 20 Collectanea Various artists from the Clay Collective January 4 - 25 Burning South (Photographs)

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

Child Adolescent Mental Health Services For appointments phone 1800 819089

indoor soccer 6pm - 7pm

Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School Phone Jakki 86712323

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

Eyebus Woomera tba for 2008 Andamooka tba for 2008 Roxby Downs tba 2008

Volleyball 7pm - 9pm

Community Board January 29th 7.30pm Council Board room

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

Phone 8671 0660 for more information.

Toddlers Story Time Fun for young children and mums Roxby Downs Library

Roxby Downs Market Days 2008 February 16th March 15th May 17th June 21st August 16th September 20th October 18th November 15th

Soul Food A unique combination of quiet live music and inspirational readings from different faiths and deeper wisdom from all over the world Sundays 11am Cultural complex Art Gallery Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Sunday school 9.30am every sunday during school terms

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

January 14th - 9.30am- 11:00am Normal weight gains Roxby Downs Health Seminar Room Education and Workplace Training Forum Jan/early Feb 2008

23rd December 7.30pm Holy Communion Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Do Your feel there is no one who understands your problems?

Help is available for families and frienmds of problem drinkers.

Visit our website on alanon.cjb.net or contact Al-Anon Family Groups on (08) 82312959 or email on sa_alanon@ hotmail.com

ROXBY DOWNS CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT REGULAR SCHEDULE Cultural Precinct Visitors Information centre Dunes café Art Gallery Open Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pm Sat - 9.00am - 3.00pm Sun - 9.00am – 2.00pm Leisure Centre Gymnasium Mon – Fri 6am – 12pm 4pm - 9pm Saturday 8am - 12pm Sunday 11am - 2pm Creche for patrons of the centre Mon –Fri 8.45am-12pm Women’s only sessions Mon, Wed and Fri 12:30pm - 3pm

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Monday Volleyball 7pm - 9pm Karate - 6pm - 8:30pm

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Tuesday Ladies Social Basketball 8.45am - 10am Come-n-try Soccer 4.00 - 6.00pm Squash 7pm - 10pm Indoor Soccer 6pm - 7pm

2008 Events to be advised in the New Year

Wednesday Women’s & Mixed Netball 6-9:30pm Karate 7pm - 8:30pm Thursday Nippy Gym – Auditorium 9.30am - 11.30am Squash 7pm-9pm Indoor Soccer 6pm - 8pm Karate 6pm – 8.30pm

Rated: PG Duration 115 mins Santa’s brother is coming to town.

Fred Claus, Santa’s bitter older brother is forced to move to the North Pole.

Starring Vince Vaughn, Kevin Spacey,Paul Giamitti, Rachel Weis, Kathy Bates and Ludacris.

Fri 21st - 7.30pm Sat 22nd - 12pm & 3pm Sun 23rd - 12pm Mon 24th - 2pm ELIZABETH - THE GOLDEN AGE Rated: PG Duration 114 mins

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Woman. Warrior. Queen.

An exploration of the relationship between Elizabeth I and the adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh.

Sat 22nd - 3pm

Touch Football 7.30pm (town oval) Friday Indoor Hockey 5pm - 9.30pm

General Public Mon - Fri: 3pm - 6pm Weekends: 10am - 7pm Lap Swimming Mon, Wed & Fri: 6am - 8am Mon - Thurs: 6pm - 7pm Weekends: 9am - 10am

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Due to the Dunes Cafe redevelopment, from Dec 17 - Jan 25 Cinema Candy Bar and Ticket Sales will be available from the Leisure Centre Kiosk. Access to the Cinema will be from the rear door next door next to the Child Care Centre. This is accessible via the driveway adjacent to the Swimming Pool.

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Farmers no longer in the sticks Farmers who think living out in the sticks means not being able to do training should think again.

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Mistakes of the super rich ast month SmartCompany The rich have an uncanny knack for brought you ten secrets of the knowing exactly what the market is going stinking rich. to do. But they don’t always get it right.

Now it’s time to take a look at the other Many traditionally conservative entrepreneurs, including Kerry Packer and the side of the coin.

Believe it not, occasionally Australia’s Smorgon and Liberman families, misread richest men and women do make mistakes the “tech wreck” of 2000 and lost money.

–here are some of their worst.

Perth resources industry veteran Gordon Martin thought the market would love oil company Coogee Resources, but was forced to pull the float earlier this year.

Arguments between business partners, John Kinghorn floated his company family and friends can have huge personal RAMS Home Loans at exactly the wrong and financial costs. time this year, as the United States subCo-founders of industrial and construc- prime crisis hit. tion group Transfield, Carlo Salteri and The value of his 25% stake has more Franco Belgiorno-Nettis, went their sepa- than halved, although he did pocket $650 rate ways after falling out over succession million in the float. issues in 1997.

This also led to a further falling-out between Franco and his eldest son Marco Belgiorno-Zegna.

Rich people can afford to indulge their The net wealth of the Belgiorno-Nettis family fell as a result of the spats, and it passions, but sometimes it can be very was forced to sell parts of its empire to costly indeed. Kerry Stokes spent about repay debts arising from the settlement $200 million fighting News Corporation, with Belgiorno-Zenga.

Publishing & Broadcasting Limited and The family’s wealth has since recovered Telstra over the collapse of his C7 payto about $800 million. television channel, only to lose his case in the Federal Court.

Now he is reportedly considering an appeal. Stokes is worth $2.7 billion, so the legal action is hardly likely make him Borrowing too much money at the broke, but spending 10% of your fortune wrong time has bought many of our most on what to many looks like a lost cause successful entrepreneurs undone. shows how expensive pride can be.

In the 1980s, debt claimed scores of business people who had borrowed big when asset prices were high, only to see It’s a common business mistake. A asset prices collapse and interest rates company is growing quickly through rising rise. sales and acquisitions when suddenly John Elliott, Bob Ansett and Alan the problems start – the infrastructure Bond were among the most high-profile (usually people, IT or accounting systems) victims. can’t cope.

With interest rates currently on the Rupert Murdoch’s acquisition spree way up after a golden economic period, in the 1980s drove News Corporation it will be interesting to see if any modern into trouble. The Roberts family, which entrepreneurs will find themselves in a founded construction giant Multiplex, similar position. took on too many projects and its share price collapsed.

Food retailer John David is another While most of Australia’s richest whose empire crashed after too much business people start with one business, growth. they are clever enough to safeguard their fortunes by diversifying.

Australia’s great family fortunes, such as Nothing shrinks a fortune like divorce. those of the Smorgon, Myer and Liberman One year you’re worth $300 million and families, have spread their money across a on top of the world. A year (and a lot of number of industries and investments. lawyers later) you’ve got a new spouse Rag traders the Gazal family and Daniel and a $100 million hole in your bank Chen have seen their fortune shrink in account. recent years as the Australian clothing Greg Norman’s former wife Laura sector has contracted. demanded half of his $270 million fortune They have few other assets to fall back during their recent divorce; the Great White Shark is reported to have settled on. for about $110 million. Money may not buy love, but unhappiness is definitely expensive.

Falling out with business partners

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Taking on too much debt

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Laura Fell, FarmBis State Planning Chair says the idea of up-skilling for farmers no longer means spending a lot of money travelling great distances with very little rewards.

“There are so many flexible options now available, such as on-line learning, open access learning and small local courses that offer a good mix of new knowledge and expertise,” Ms Fell said.

“And given demand, many training providers are prepared to come to you.

“We’ve spent a lot of time listening to producers and determining what training they want and how to make it more accessible,” she said.

“That is why we provide participants with child care support while they attend training sessions, options of on-line training and flexible training options.

“These options have proven to maximise farmer’s learning outcomes, budgets, time constraints and provide on farm benefits.”

Ms Fell says if producers can’t find a course near them, then they should contact FarmBis who will take the time to try and make it happen.

“We have a great team of Networkers who work with all our training providers to offer participants the best training possible,” she said.

Want an exciting career in SECURITY? Enrol in the Roxby Downs combined Security / Crowd Control and RSA course (Responsible Service of Alcohol) To be held on Friday 8th Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th of February 2008 PH: 1300 1 SECURITY 73287489

Apprentice wages too low A new national study has highlighted the financial difficulty facing apprentices, with wage levels for many first year apprentices below the poverty line and barely above the level of unemployment benefits.

The report, Living Standards of Apprentices, released

by Group Training Australia compares the earnings of apprentices across a range of industries with a variety of community benchmarks.

These benchmarks include the Henderson Poverty Line and the Federal Government’s own ‘Indicative Budget Standards for Australia’, which is calculated at two levels, a modest but adequate standard and a low cost standard.

The Report was prepared by the Centre of Applied Research in Social Science (CARSS) at the University of New England.

“At a time of national skills shortages, and with a need for more young people to take up a trade, it is disturbing that many apprentice wages, particularly in the first and second year, remain below a standard generally acceptable to the community,” Chief Executive Officer of Group Training Australia (GTA), Jim Barron said.

The report finds that a sample of six representative occupations shows that in all cases, awards for minimum pay for first year apprentices are below the Henderson Poverty Line.

Based on the ‘Indicative Budget Standards’, the modest but adequate living standard is unattainable for first year apprentices unless they receive large allowances as part of their award.

Allowances can substantially augment income in some industries.

Olympic Dam Precision Engineering is seeking a qualied Fitter/Machinist to work at their Charlton Road branch.

Attractive wages will be offered to the right applicant.

Must be self motivated and be able to work unsupervised.

Experience in line boring would be an advantage, but not essential.

Must be able to work in a team environment and must be able to adhere to strict tness for work policy.

All interested parties should phone Stephen Bell on 8671 0177 or drop your resume to Lot 4 Charlton Road, Olympic Dam. This position is for an immediate start.

Field Service Agent Bytecraft Systems is a market leader service company, offering specialised ¿eld repair and maintenance services to a high pro¿le client group nationally.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Tattersall’s Group, Bytecraft Systems has shared in the success and vision of this much loved Australian Brand and is enjoying a signi¿cant period of growth and development in its own right.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Field Service Agent in the Roxby Downs area.

Duties will include: • Product Maintenance • Breakdowns • Installations • Sales Support Ideally the successful company/person will possess the following skills: • A practical knowledge of electronics • Experience in a similar role • Current drivers license • Ability to analyse/trouble shoot problems in the ¿eld • Strong customer service skills • The ability to obtain company/individual gaming licences.

The agent will be responsible for the operation within the area.

This is a 7 day/week business with response time to service calls tailored to the Hotel/Club industry and retail environment.

A comprehensive training program will be provided, and payments made monthly to your bank account.

To register your interest or for more information on this agency please contact Andy Robson at arobson@bytecraft. com.au or phone 08 8275 9700.

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Experienced Heavy Equipment Fitters, Servicemen, Operators and Auto Electricians • Heavy Equipment Experience • Must have minimum HR license • $48.85 / h (Trades), $44.50 / h (Servicemen), $36-$43 / h (DT operators, Allrounders and Digger ops) + Allowances / Incentives • 3 weeks on 1 week off • FIFO to your nearest Capital City each swing We have an upcoming project with the above conditions needing a large number of personnel, both immediate start and in the New Year.

The tenures are of a longer term and the solidarity of the contracts affords a bright future for those that prove themselves.

Essential requirements prior to start: Mine workers Health, a full medical, DTEC 4wd Certicate, Pilbara Iron HSE, Isolation Lock holder.

If you do not hold these, all training will be provided and paid for in Perth, accommodation paid and travel expenses reimbursed during training.

This is an excellent project to become a part of. Only those with relevant experience will be considered, contact Clements in the rst instance.

To apply please email or fax your resume, giving a minimum of three contactable referees, copies of tickets and HR license directed to rwewzow@clements.com.au.

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Healthy stocking fillers It’s Christmas time again, and in an effort to promote healthy habits and fight obesity the Dietitians Association of Australia has put out a Christmas ‘wish list’ for anyone wanting a healthy start to the new year.

“Christmas is often a time when people struggle to maintain their weight and health,” Spokesperson for the DAA Melanie McGrice said.

“So why not spoil those around you with a healthy and fun gift to help them start the New Year on the right foot?”

The DAA recommends dressing up gift baskets of seasonal fruits, herbal teas, gourmet dried pasta, wild rice, exotic legumes and gourmet condiments.

Flavoured vinegars and oils are also recommended, as are cooking classes for those who would like to learn more about preparing healthy meals.

For those that like to spend a little time in the garden the DAA recommends planters with seeds for summer fruits like strawberries or tomatoes, pots of herbs or a mushroom farm.

To encourage everyone to exercise the DAA suggests gifts like pedometers, hand weights, beach volleyball sets or introductory sessions at the gym.

For something a little more fun, gift vouchers for roller skating, ice skating, swimming pool entry, horse riding or dance classes are suggested.

And for the young ones the DAA advocates the purchase of backyard games like cricket sets, football, skipping ropes or hula hoops to encourage kids to be more active.

Health benefits through new cereal grains New cereal grains with high levels of resistant starch could improve bowel health and prevent large bowel disease, according to research by CSIRO scientist Dr David Topping.

Resistant starch is the fraction of starch that escapes digestion in the small intestine and is ultimately digested in the large bowel.

Why is that important?

Dr Topping, a Senior Scientist with CSIRO Food Futures and Preventative Health National Research Flagships, says many westernised populations have low fibre intakes, which not only affect ‘regularity’ but also can heighten risk for several serious non-infectious large bowel diseases.

Dr Topping said resistant starch intakes appear to be low in most

affluent industrialised countries.

“This is a matter of concern and increasing its consumption by modifying the resistant starch content in consumer foods is an important strategy to improve public health,” he said.

Dr Topping said the new high resistant starch, or amylose, cereals being developed by the Food Futures Flagship and its partners have the potential to provide benefits in the areas of bowel health, diabetes and obesity.

“Cereals with high amylose have the potential to be important components of foods with a low glycaemic index, and with favourable attributes that promote bowel health and potentially reduce the risk of colorectal cancer,” he said.

Mushrooms a weight loss weapon Research highlighting that we are conditioned to eat the same amount of solid food each day has prompted leading diet expert, Glenn Cardwell to issue a timely reminder to choose lower energy dense (low kilojoule) foods to help with weight control.

Mr Cardwell, who is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, said summer serves to prompt people to consider their eating habits and lose weight to get back into the same outfit they wore last year.

He said researcher Dr Barbara Rolls from the Pennsylvania State University found people appear to be conditioned to eat around the same amount of solid food each day.

“It is too easy to gain weight because we all like to eat until we are full.

“Unless we are burning up kilojoules through physical activity it is sometimes a losing battle,” he said.

“One way to help is by choosing lower energy dense foods that have fewer kilojoules per weight such as mushrooms, fruits and vegetables.”

Mr Cardwell said mushrooms were one of the lowest energy dense foods on the market with 103 kJ per 100 grams.

In comparison, potato crisps

has 20 times the kJ, bread has almost nine times the kJ and even an apple almost twice the kJ. “The great thing about mushrooms is they seem to offer additional health benefits such as being a ready source of B vitamins and minerals and are also one of the highest antioxidant foods in nature.”

Mr Cardwell said low energy dense foods help with weight management by making us feel full.

“Re cent re s e arch by Dr Cheskin from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, revealed that substituting meat with button mushrooms increased the satiety – or feeling of fullness - of the meal.”

“The interesting thing is that although the mushroom meal was about 100 calories (420 kJs) less than the meat meal, consumers actually ate 379 fewer calories (1590 kJs) a day over four days.

“This suggests that mushrooms have a powerful ability to make a meal more filling.”

Mr Cardwell said the mushroom was ideally suited for weight control because it is low in fat, low in kilojoules and low in energy density - making mushrooms suitable for everyone, including those who have heart disease or diabetes.

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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.

Please be diligent as littering Dog Registration attracts an Expiation Penalty Fee D o g R e g i s t r a t i o n s f o r of $315.00 – ie over flowing bins.

2007/08 financial year are now Waste Oil Disposal overdue. Grace period for registration expired on 31 August 2007.

Council operates a waste oil Therefore an $80 expiation fee can collection facility at the Roxby apply, plus an expiation fee of $80 Downs Landfill site. Disposal of for every14 days the dog remains all used motor oil at this facility is free. For Further information unregistered. contact Council 8671 0010 or BSH Waste Solutions on 8671 1154. No Rates Th e s e c o n d I n s t a l m e n t cooking oils, coolants, diesel, or notices for rates were issued on diesel blended fuels (bio Diesel) 16/11/2007. The due date was are to be deposited into the unit.

17/12/2007 This Facility is open 1pm -6pm seven days.

Electricity & Water Quarterly meter readings for Opal Road Landfill Opening December 2007 will commence Hours approximately 24 December 2007.

Open days and hours on a Please ensure that your meters are magnet are available at the front accessible. counter upon request. Hours are as follow 1pm – 6pm seven days Parking a week. - see www.roxbycouncil.

Please be aware that there has com.au been an increase in the expiation fee for parking in a bus zone, it has C ouncil Office Hours gone up to $73 from $47.

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Service SA On Wednesday and Thursdays only between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm Council provides Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations and Licencing Transactions

Christmas Closure The Council Office will close at 5.00pm on Friday 21 December 2007 and re-open at 9.00am on Wednesday 2 January 2008. The Staff would like to wish all our customers a Safe and Happy Christmas and New Year.

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Australia Day Australia Day nominations for 2008 are now open. For nomination Forms please call into the Council Office.

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Above: First past the post!

Above: Triathlon action.

Above: Andamooka take home the premiership.

Monitoring the SA fishing scene Compiled by Peter Medhurst

Land Based

Local Hotspot

Above: What a swing! Below: Georgia Greenfield during the under 11 Netball grandfinal.

Coorong four wheel drive fisherman have reported nice Mulloway captures over the past fortnight.

One specimen topped 13kgs.

The 32 mile crossing was popular with nice gutters running north along ‘the moguls track’.

Small trout were also available early mornings.

These trout make an excellent Mulloway bait.

Boaties

Vacswim The Roxby Downs Leisure Centre is once again hosting the Vacswim program over the Christmas holidays.

Enrolments will be made on Saturday, January 5 between 10am and noon at the Leisure Centre foyer.

Enrolment forms are available at the Leisure Centre kiosk.

Holiday makers are making hay while the sun shines down at Pt MacDonnell.

The breakwater has served Have a Photo or Fabulous Fishy Tale up King George Whiting, Salmon and tommies in good Email numbers. pete@fishingcharterbrokersaustralia.com Coobowie Jetty has good squid early mornings.

FishWatch Ardrossan crabs are in good 1800 065 023 numbers with a solid meat content within them.

Ponde River fisho’s landed a 1kg Callop in amongst a few South Australian Illegal Fishing fat carp.

Hot Line

Wallaroo Charter Fisherman bagged out on 10kg Snapper in 6 minutes last week.

Fishing grounds 10 nautical miles plus out from Pt Riley the action was fast and furious.

A good season is in hand.

Cape Jaffa tinny launchers scored on nice Snook.

Lead lines worked a treat and a few rugger snapper were also boated.

Pt Stanvac produced a massive 11kg Snapper for one lucky novice angler.

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These young children could be the Pontings of the future.

The recently formed Roxby Downs Junior Cricket Association has held a number of clinics recently to try and get young people interested in cricket.

They’ve turned out in droves and have

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had a ‘ball’ (sorry the pun).

What’s 2008 hold for them.

Knowing Alan ‘Kanga’ Woolford the skipper of the Olympic Dam senior team is at the helm of the juniors, they’re in good hands.

APY Lands get footy support

The state government and the South Australian National Football League have joined forces to fight substance abuse and get people more active in the State’s Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands.

Recreation and Sport Minister Michael Wright has provided the SANFL with $35,000 in funding through the Government’s Statewide Enhancement Program.

The funding will assist in the delivery of two projects across the APY Lands.

A regular program of home and away football and softball competitions and the expansion of multi-sport after school programs.

Mr Wright has congratulated the SANFL for its efforts to increase physical activity levels in the State’s remote north.

“This is an excellent example of the State Government working in partnership with organisations like the SANFL to get more South Australians more active, more often.

“We are delighted to join the SANFL in delivering programs and services that will significantly boost participation levels in sport and recreation activities.

“This is not just about getting kids active in the APY Lands, it’s also about teaching them necessary life skills such as leadership, teamwork and goal setting.

“While Aussie Rules football

is central to the initiative, we are keen to see a range of other sports introduced to communities in the APY Lands.

“I am pleased the State Government has played a pivotal role in helping the SANFL and various Federal agencies develop a wider indigenous sporting program for the APY Lands,” Mr Wright said.

SANFL General Manager of Game Development, James Fantasia said the APY Lands is an area filled with kids who have potential but often lack opportunities. “ With the supp or t of the Government and the AFL we can now initiate programs that give them a wonderful, positive and healthy social outlet,” he said.

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