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ROXBY DOWNS NEEDS JPs Written by Michelle Thomas

Roxby Downs is crying out for new Justices of the Peace (JPs), with community members complaining they are having difficulty getting crucial paperwork witnessed. “Roxby Downs is in great need of more JPs,” overworked local JP Margie Anchor said. “The three JPs in Roxby Downs are trying to fulfil their duties, alongside their working obligations, which can be very difficult. “We have people at the mine who are working a lot of shift work and odd hours and although their needs may be quite urgent, if their leisure hours don’t coincide with the hours of operation of a JP it can be difficult for them to get an appointment. “A town like Roxby would benefit from the services of six or seven JPs,” she said. In fact , the South Australian Government’s Justice Portfolio website lists eight JPs in Roxby Downs, six in Woomera and two in Andamooka, but due to the transient nature of these communities, many of these JPs have left the area. “Because we are such a transient community in Roxby we are constantly losing skilled community members, like JPs, when they move on to take up employ-

ment elsewhere,” Mrs Anchor said. “We have a high turnover of people and a lot of visitors and contractors, so we require more JPs. “In times of shutdown there may be an extra 500 people in town, suddenly our population has increased greatly overnight, and those people require a range of services, including the services of a JP. “With our town set to expand, hopefully we will have current registered JPs moving to the area,” she said. Mrs Anchor gets up to three requests for JP services a day. Fellow local JP Mark Jarvis has also noticed an increase in demand for his services. “It has cranked up a bit lately,” Mr Jarvis said. “I get three or four witness requests a week. “People are welcome to drop into the Coates office on Charlton Rd if they need to see me, but will need to call first to make sure I am there,” he said. Manager, Justice of the Peace Services, Attorney-General’s Department, Melana Virgo said the Attorney-General’s Department is aware of the need for JPs in remote areas. “The need for applicants in widely dispersed communities is an issue we have been aware of since the new Justices of the Peace Act came into effect on July 1, 2006,” Ms Virgo said. Continued on Page 4

Above: The screeching Little Corella’s are back in town. Some are worse for wear like the one pictured above. Read full story on Page 2.

Charity cocktail function being planned for Roxby Downs during February. Find out more in the story on Page 3

Alliance says ... ‘No rate rise for us’ In a significant announcement for home borrowers especially in Roxby Downs, Alliance One Credit Union is bucking the trend of major banks announcing that it will not be increasing its variable rates independently of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for at least the remainder of the financial year. In the wake of rate rises by all major banks and similar announcements by some of the larger Credit Unions over the past weeks, this is a market leading move that will result in further questioning of major banks’ decisions and a potential shift for home lending finance to Credit Unions that are absorbing increased costs. “As a mutual organisation, Alliance One is owned by its customers (members) which requires our focus to be on returning the benefits to our members and the community, including better interest rates,” Phil Lynch, Chief Executive of Alliance One Credit Union said. “Increases in interest rates need to be considered at an individual and community level, and not just to recoup lost shareholder profits.

“For this reason, Alliance One has decided not to increase our interest rates independently of the RBA at least until June 30,” confirmed Mr Lynch. Alliance One’s current standard variable rate will remain at 8.55%, with linked discount rates also remaining unchanged. This is a full 0.27% lower than the standard variable rate at some other financial institutions. “In most situations, major banks that have increased interest rates above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) official adjustments have only applied this increase to ‘current’ loans and still offer large ‘discount’ rates to ‘new’ customers. “Is this fair that existing customers are paying for the Banks’ ‘new business’?” Mr Lynch posed. Although Alliance One funds the majority of its loans through member deposits and does not have a reliance on international money markets, a rise in the cost of funds has still been experienced. “We fund nearly 90% of our loans from

member deposits,” explained Mr Lynch. “However, the cost of retaining and attracting deposits has increased substantially due to the extremely high demand for liquid (cash) assets in Australia. “That being said, we are willing to absorb this increase in cost for the benefit of our members and other people in the community who want a home loan at a competitive interest rate and with fairer fees,” Mr Lynch said. With the attention on major banks increasing interest rates, the focus is now poised to shift towards financial institutions such as Alliance One when considering home loan finance. “Alliance One remains a safe, competitive and fully regulated financial institution offering a full range of banking services for all people,” Mr Lynch said. Alliance One Credit Union is the only regionally based financial institution in South Australia with a membership base of over 20,000. Alliance One has established branches in Whyalla, Port Lincoln, Roxby Downs and Clare, with a current asset base of $142 million and a loan book in excess of $121m.

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Screeching Corellas Little Corellas (Scientific name: Cacatua sanguinea) have been creating havoc with our trees and shrubs in Roxby Downs over the past couple of months so we thought we’d have a closer look at this noisy species. They are mostly white, with a fleshy blue eye-ring and a pale rose-pink patch between the eye and bill. In flight, a bright sulphur-yellow wash can be seen on the underwing and under the tail. The sexes are similar in plumage, and young birds look like the adults, but are slightly smaller. In Australia there are two other species of corella. Both are similar in plumage to the Little Corella, but are larger. The Long-billed Corella, measures 38 cm - 41 cm. It also differs by having an orange-scarlet band across the throat, and the upper part of the bill being longer than the lower part. The Western Corella, measures 38 cm - 42 cm. It too has a longer upper bill (slightly smaller than that of the Long-billed Corella), but also has a larger white crest. Little Corellas are widespread throughout Australia, although large gaps separate some populations. The Little Corella is the most widely distributed of the three corella species found in Australia. The Western Corella is confined to the extreme south-west of Western Australia, and the Long-billed Corella is found in the south-east.

Little Corellas often form large ﬂocks, especially along watercourses and where seeding grasses are found. They feed in large noisy ﬂocks and strip bark and foliage from trees, particularly in Richardson Place when feeding in Roxby Downs. The birds feed mainly on the ground, and have to drink on a daily basis. The most common foods are grains and grass seeds. Some bulbs and fruits may also be eaten. Little Corellas are thought to pair for life and will start breeding at the start of a long period of rain. The nest site is a suitable tree hollow, lined with shavings of wood. This is normally used for several years in row. Both sexes incubate the eggs and both care for the young chicks. The chicks hatch naked and totally dependent on their parents. Breeding pairs nest in large colonies, and several nests may be found in the same tree. Where their ranges overlap, different corella species may nest together, but they are not thought to breed with each other. The Little Corella’s range is expanding with land clearing and increased sources of water. The increase in agricultural crops has so increased the birds’ numbers in some areas they may become pests. Escaped or deliberately released cage birds have also helped numbers in the east of Australia.

An hour that goes down in history!

ormer Prime Minister Gough Whitlam has presented the National Archives of Australia with a handwritten notice of motion drafted in the hour following his dismissal in 1975 by then Governor-General Sir John Kerr. “This is an important document from a time that still inspires heated debates among Australians,” DirectorGeneral Ross Gibbs said. “It will help future generations understand the timeline of events on 11 November 1975 and also the passions that the day aroused within the community.” In an attempt to overturn his dismissal, Mr Whitlam drafted the motion to read to the House of Representatives that afternoon. At the time he didn’t realise that the Governor-General had already sworn in the leader of the opposition Page 2 – Thursday, February 7, 2007

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Malcolm Fraser as caretaker prime minister. “Auspiciously, this handwritten document is part of the 100th series of Whitlam’s personal records held by the National Archives,” Mr Gibbs said. “It has such significance that it has inspired us to develop a new online feature 100 Great Stories in the National Archives, launching this year.” The document, on prime ministerial letterhead, was written at the Lodge by Mr Whitlam at 1.50pm on 11 November 1975, according to notes on the back made by speechwriter Graham Freudenberg. His notes also indicate those present during the drafting included Frank Crean, Fred Daly, Kep Enderby, John Menadue, John Mant, Graham Freudenberg and David Combe. Still creased where Mr Whitlam folded it to ﬁt in his breast pocket,

the motion reads: “that this House declares that it has confidence in the Whitlam govt and that this House informs HM the Queen that, if HE the G-G purports to commission the hon member for Wannon as PM, the House does not have confidence in him or in any govt he forms…..” “Because Mr Fraser had already been sworn in as caretaker prime minister, Mr Whitlam’s actual speech to the House varied slightly,” Mr Gibbs who accepted the document said. “That makes this original such a treasure. We can see how the events of the day were changing hour by hour.” The National Archives of Australia has published the first of its ‘100 great stories’ based on Mr Whitlam’s notice of motion. The document itself and the background to its drafting can be seen at naa.gov.au.

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Above: Roxby Downs’ Michelle Watson surrounded by AIDS orphans in Bwindi, Uganda.

Our women open up their hearts to those less fortunate

Diamonds, women and escaping the poverty cycle will be the agenda at a special event in Roxby Downs on February the 15th.

Above: RDAS Acting Principal, Helen Bennie with school counsellor, Rebecca Fisher.

School’s back, but where’s Mr Marshall? Roxby Downs Area School students looking out for the smiling face and colourful ties of Principal Steve Marshall last week would have been disappointed, with the Principal purloined once again by DECS to ﬁll in elsewhere. Mr Marshall stunned the Roxby Downs community last year when he left unexpectedly, three terms into his RDAS tenure, to take up the role of District Director in the Flinders District, based in Pt Pirie. Now Mr Marshall, who was expected to return for the start of the school year, has been called on again, this time to temporarily ﬁll the role of District Director in the Northern District, based in Pt Augusta. Acting Principal Helen Bennie, who stepped up so capably last year, said she

is expecting Mr Marshall to return in April. “Mr Marshall took on this new role when our District Director David Craig took on a diﬀerent role,” Mrs Helen Bennie said. “Mr Marshall will be ﬁlling this role temporarily. “We look forward to Mr Marshall’s return in Term 2,” she said. According to the Department of Education and Children’s Services (DECS), Principals are selected through external advertising and then appointed based on merit. If the role of School Principal becomes temporarily vacant the Deputy Principal will act in that position for the short term, as has occurred at the RDAS.

Dunes’ Cafe Opens Soon The Dunes’ Cafe opened earlier this week to test the new alterations and make-over. Roxby Leisure is planning an oﬃcial opening of the new revamped centre to showcase the renovations. The slick interior design and fittings will add to the new character of the centre. Along with the new style comes a new menu based on the latest healthy choice foods. The complete re-work of the interior is the ﬁrst major upgrade in 20 years.

A group of professional women working at Olympic Dam have formed a network group, which is hoping to create opportunities for women in less fortunate circumstances. To this end the group aims to raise awareness and funds at a special cocktail function on the 15th where a stunning Aurias diamond worth about $2000 will be raﬄed. “We are so fortunate living in Australia, as women in general have

the opportunity to excel in whatever capacity they wish,” Women’s Network Coordinator Gina Casey said. “Unfortunately in developing nations women are frequently trapped in a cycle of poverty but through Opportunity International, these women can receive a helping hand which will last forever.” Opportunity International is a not for profit organisation which establishes Trust Banks specifically for women in developing nations. Trust Banks provide microcredit to women, which then empowers them to establish their own small businesses and become self-sufficient.

The average loan costs $240 and the income earned through these small businesses gives women the opportunity to provide for their families and enrich their local community. All proceeds from the raffle of the Aurias Diamond at the women’s network event will be sent to Opportunities International. A limited number of raffle and event tickets will be available for sale, and all women from both BHP Billiton Olympic Dam and the wider community are welcome to attend. To purchase tickets, please contact the Town Office on 8671 0555.

The YAC is born Nominations are being sought from Roxby Downs youth to set up a Youth Advisory Council to determine the direction of issues facing the town’s young people. The state’s Oﬃce for Youth has given Roxby Youth Services $3,000 to help establish the YAC. Nominations close on February 15th with the ﬁrst meeting planned for Tuesday March 11th. Roxby Downs Youth Officer Perdita Cooper said the YAC will be fully autonomous. “The young people will determine the direction the YAC will take. They will run their own meetings, discuss whatever topics they feel are important, prepare their own submissions and get action without

the red tape,” she said. “They will have a direct link into the Roxby Downs Council as the YAC will be a formal committee under the Local Government Act. “Once they make a decision at their meetings their proposal will go straight to the Administrator Bill Boehm for consideration,” Ms Cooper said. The YAC will consist of at least 12 members aged between 12-25 who will constantly work to improve the quality of life for young people within the region. There’ll be at least 2 nominations from each of the schools, as well as two each from the scouts and guides. “The committee will identify and

address the needs of local young people,” Ms Cooper said. “Any young person can submit an application to join the YAC and help entertain, inform and advocate for young people.” Ms Cooper works with the local youth, schools and agencies to develop youth initiatives and raise the proﬁle of youth issues with the region. She will also coordinate the YAC, working together to review and develop appropriate policies and procedures. For application forms and information about how you can be involved, contact Perdita on 0448882186 or email perditac@ roxbyleisure.com

AMWU of¿cials will be in Roxby Downs

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February 14, 15 and 16 If you would like to meet with an of¿cial or have membership enquiries, please call or txt Stuart 0410 809 160

AMWU Helpdesk 1300 732 698 Join our union on the web: www.amwu.asn.au Or visit the AMWU stall at Market Day on February 16 If you have worked with more than one company you may have lost superannuation. Ask Stuart to start checking for your lost superannuation. Authorised by John Camillo State Secretary AMWU

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“The Attorney-General is conscious of the need for JPs that fall into a certain criteria, such as those who speak and read a language other than English, those who are of a particular cultural or religious background, those who work in an area where there is high demand for JP services, such as councils, electorate oﬃces or courts, and those that live in widely dispersed communities. “Applicants that meet any of these criteria will be treated as priority applicants. “People that are interested in becoming a JP should contact JP Services and we will go through the eligibility criteria with them. “It is a big responsibility that people take on on a voluntary basis, so it is important that people understand the role and responsibilities of JPs before they apply,” she said. One such applicant is Roxby Downs bank manager Joanne Dillon, who told The Monitor it is not so easy to become a JP as people might think. “I applied to the Attorney-General’s Department in 2006 when I was notiﬁed that the Proclaimed Bank Manager Status (which gave bank managers the same signing authority as a JP) was being revoked,” Ms Dillon said. “I was advised that the AttorneyGeneral’s Department was not taking new applications until January 2008 because of the large number of outstanding applications. “Even now to get my application processed in January instead of the second half of the year I had to apply in writing, stating my previous proclaimed status and the extreme need in town, to get priority application. “I want to become a JP because there is a real need for them in Roxby Downs

and it will simplify the banking process for my clients. “I am happy to step into the role, knowing it will not be restricted to my bank clients but that I will need to be accessible to everyone, in and out of working hours. “To apply I had to provide a written application, list my community involvement, pass a full police check, declare any previous infringements, including traﬃc infringements, write a letter detailing examples of behaviours dealing with issues such as privacy, ethics and interacting with people of various religious and cultural beliefs, and have two unrelated referees submit written references. “It takes quite a lot of time to go through all this, it is an involved process, and at the end of it you are still not guaranteed JP status. “If my application is accepted I will then have interviews with the AttorneyGeneral’s Department to determine my suitability,” she said. Ms Dillon is one of three community members who have applied to become JPs. In the meantime if Roxby residents are struggling to secure the services of a JP, they can contact Andamooka JP Margaret Buza. “I’ve been a JP for many years and it has been very quiet lately,” Mrs Buza said. “I thought people must have been getting their documents signed in Roxby Downs. “If people are having trouble getting an appointment in Roxby they can call me,” she said. Mrs Buza’s contact details, along with those of the other JPs in the area are listed on the Attorney-General’s Department website at www.justice.sa.gov.au.

Dangerous driving tourist gets jail A German tourist who claimed he mistakenly drove on the wrong side of Olympic Way in Roxby Downs and crashed has been given a suspended jail term. Ralf Franz Voss, 39, arrived in Australia in October 2006 and ﬁve days later on Friday the 13th he drove in the wrong lane of Olympic Way. After about a kilometre, his car crashed head-on into another, driven by Kym Ainslie, who now suffers from severe disabilities and remains traumatised. SA District Court Judge Kevin Nicholson last week jailed Voss for a year but suspended the sentence. The judge says he accepts that the German man is sorry, but says the crash was due to gross inattention. Voss has been banned from driving for 10 years.

He was initially charged for causing serious harm by dangerous driving, driving without due care and failing to keep left. The vehicles involved were a Toyota Van and a Holden Station Wagon. As a result Kym Ainslie was trapped in the vehicle for over three-and-a-halfhours before being successfully freed. Both drivers were taken to the Roxby Downs Hospital. Members from the SA Police Major Crash Investigation Section attended Roxby Downs to assist local police with investigations into the accident. More than 20 Emergency Service personnel from the SA Ambulance, CFS, SES and Olympic Dam Mine Emergency Services worked in diﬃcult conditions for almost four hours to free the driver.

JOHNSTON WITHERS LAWYERS are now visiting Roxby Downs each month Offering professional legal advice and representation in most areas of law including: Industrial Employment Law Workers Compensation Wills Discrimination Law &

Criminal & Trafc Law Estates & Trusts Personal Injury

Medical Negligence Family & DeFacto Conveyancing

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Nic Kernahan and Emma Wilkinson will next be in attendance at the ofces of Lin Andrews Real Estate, 3 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs on 12 March, 2008. For appointments, contact us at:

17 Sturt Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Telephone: 8231 1110 (Adelaide) 8642 5122 (Pt Augusta) Fax: 8231 1230 Email: mail@johnstonwithers.com.au Web: www.johnstonwithers.com.au Regional ofces at Clare and Port Augusta (also visiting Whyalla)

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Above: RDAS Acting Principal Helen Bennie with some of the new teaching staff for 2008.

The most important job of all The 2008 school year has kicked off and the region is rich with new teachers. Roxby’s largest school, the Roxby Downs Area School has seven new teachers, Tiffany Wendland, Year 1, Mellissa Tucker, Year 3 – 4, Emelia Mitchell, Year 5 – 6, Wade Ball, Year 7, Alicia Knights, Year 7, Natasha Houston, Year 8 – 12, and Jessica Horne, Year 8 – 10. The RDAS has also welcomed back Sharon Fuss, Renee Methofer, Sue-Ann S cobie and Fiona Perkins. “2008 will be an exciting year for us at the RDAS,” Acting Principal Helen Bennie said. “We look forward to working with our new staff, families and students to make RDAS a wonderful learning

environment,” she said. St Barbara’s Parish School have three new staff members, Nicole Schulze, Sally Hoffmann and Kylie Johnson. “We wish our new staff members every success for the year ahead,” Principal Bernadette Lacey said. “I trust it will be educationally rewarding, that we grow and learn together and that we have a bit of fun along the way. “Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best,” she said. The Booleroo Centre District School has three new staff members, Principal Jennie Dicker, Deputy Principal Ben Paech and Middle School teacher Mark Greep. “I am delighted to be joining such

a successful group of educators,” Principal Dicker said. “We look forward to undertaking our mission - strive to excel,” she said. The Oodnadatta Aboriginal School welcomed Year 3 – 7 teacher Deb Duncan. “We welcome Deb and her family to the school and look forward to a great year,” Principal Ned Loades said. The Woomera Area School has two new teachers, Cornelia van Rooyen, music Reception – Year 7, and Carol Strawbridge. “These new teachers will be an asset to the team, we look forward to another great year at Woomera Area School,” Principal Stuart Knox said.

Our youth get a boost Young people in Roxby Downs will be able to develop their le adership p otential and improve their health through two new programs supported by the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Community Development program. The Roxby Downs Family and Youth Forum will use $16,000 to form a local chapter of Operation Flinders and the Roxby Youth Service has received $14,000 to bring the Red Cross Save-a-Mate program to local youth. “We are committed to giving young people in the area more opportunities and believe that these two programs,

which have been very successful in other areas, will give local youth the chance to learn new skills and extend themselves,” Olympic Dam Vice President of Government and Community Relations Kym WinterDewhirst said. Operation Flinders is a well respected youth leadership program that sends a team of young people into the Flinders Ranges for an intensive eight day wilderness adventure. On their return, participants are mentored by local community members for one year. “It has been very successful in other regions, and has been shown to help kids who might be having trouble at school or in the community

bring about positive changes in their lives. “We are also very pleased to help Youth Services bring the Red Cross Save-a Mate program to Roxby Downs,” Mr Winter-Dewhirst said. This program will educate young people about the harm associated with drug and alcohol abuse and teach them basic ﬁrst aid so they can help their mates in a drug or alcohol emergency. “These programs, combined with other BHP Billiton supported programs such as Reach and the Power Community Youth Program demonstrate our commitment to young people living in the Olympic Dam region,” he said.

Baker wants his dough back (Courtesy news24.com South Africa) Kimberley (South Africa) - A baker is suing the municipality for R907.12 - what an Eskom blackout cost him when he had to throw away 92kg of unbaked biscuits. Johann van der Walt of Sol Plaatje municipality says the dough had already risen and the pans were ready for the oven, but there was a power cut. In his claim, which he has already submitted to the municipal claims section, Van der Walt also says the municipality is paid for electricity consumption. “We have a contract with the municipality and not with Eskom.” In addition, the municipality also is paid a monthly rental for the electricity meter. That is why he is claiming against the municipality. The cost of the ingredients for the www.themonitor.com.au

dough alone at wholesale price is R9.86 a kg. Van der Walt says he is claiming only for the loss of the ingredients and not even for the overtime pay to the baker and his two assistants. He also has not included the proﬁt he would have made on the biscuits. He says that at 17:05 on January 15, the power was turned oﬀ without any notice. The claim is being lodged because the municipality cannot supply the service as agreed in the contract between the two parties (Van der Walt and the municipality). Furthermore, the municipality’s rental for the meter should also be adjusted, as the full service is not being rendered. Van der Walt says the municipality sells the electricity it receives

from Eskom at a big profit, as it is the only registered distributor and has the monopoly on selling the electricity. He believes that everyone who suffers losses as a result of the power cuts can claim damages from the municipality. The Sol Plaatje municipality has its own short-term insurance portfolio from which such claims can be paid, says Van der Walt. He says residents are losing millions because of the power cuts and have no place from which to recover their losses and just have to be satisfied. However, the municipality can recover any losses or misspending simply by raising tariffs, rates and taxes to suit its operating capital account.

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In a stark revelation last June, Roxby Downs Area School Principal Steve Marshall reported that more than one quarter of families with students at the RDAS had outstanding school fees, adding up to a signiﬁcant $43,824. Speaking to The Monitor in an attempt to encourage those families to come forward with their payments, Mr Marshall also revealed that the school had ended 2006 with more than $10,000 owing in outstanding fees.

“For under $1 a day for primary students and $1.27 a day for secondary students, we provide high quality equipment and facilities,” Mr Marshall said. “It’s disappointing when schools have to take court action to recover outstanding fees. “If you don’t pay your electricity bill the power goes oﬀ, but if you don’t pay your school fees we still provide your children with quality education and materials, but it makes it so much harder from a ﬁnancial point of view,” he said. RDAS school fee accounts were

sent out to parents late last month and are due now. Students in Years R – 7 incur fees of $195 a year, Years 8 – 12, $255, a very reasonable fee according to Acting Principal Helen Bennie. “The fees are used to provide resources for classes,” Mrs Bennie said. “If we don’t get those fees we are operating on a reduced budget. “Parents can support their children’s education by paying their school fees promptly,” she said. School fees can be paid to Annie at the RDAS front oﬃce.

Above: Former police sergeant, Scott Cheers embarks on a new career.

Roxby loses its Police OIC A sense of community spirit at a young age was behind the decision of one of Roxby Downs most popular police officers to join the South Australian Police Force. Sergeant Scott Cheers, the outgoing Officer in Charge at Roxby Downs, has left the force after nearly 11 years of service mainly based in the north of the state. Scott this week started in his new job as Security Co-ordinator with BHP Billiton at its Olympic Dam operations. The company has now employed both former OIC’s from Roxby Downs Police within the past year, the other being Richard Hobbs. “I was driven by a sense of community spirit to take the step and join SAPOL’s academy,” Scott said. “It is a great career for young people with excellent rewards both personally and in a developmental sense. “I recommend it as a pathway for young people because of the community spirit and the professional fulfillment especially in the remote regions where you become a real part of the community.” Scott spent most of his 11 years in the force alternating between Port Augusta

and Roxby Downs. However there are some challenges policing in the remote areas of the state. “It’s the distances involved,” Scott said. “It places challenges in front of you especially for call-outs and training and the response time to incidents. “But it is very rewarding policing in a small community because it helps you relate to people,” he said. The Canadian born Scott Cheers says it is an exciting time for Roxby Downs and the broader South Australian community with the proposed expansion of the Olympic Dam mine. “It was one of the reasons I accepted the position with BHP Billiton,” he said. “I wanted a lifestyle change to spend more time with my family and to be a part of a changing dynamic. “There is great potential for good career opportunities within such a large international company. “I thoroughly enjoyed my time with SAPOL and have made some lifelong friends within the police force. “But the time had come for a change,” he concluded.

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Above: TAFE’s Michelle Parker about to embark on the South Australian Regional Leadership Program.

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Two Roxby community members will have a chance to hone their leadership skills this year when they take part in the South Australian Regional Community Leadership Program. Local ladies Kaye Doyle and Michelle Parker were chosen to take part in the program, the ﬁrst of its type in rural South Australia, which provides a forum for existing and future leaders to share their knowledge, skills and experience. “Because I am new to the area I wasn’t sure I would get into the program,” Ms Parker said. “Being the manager of TAFE in Roxby I need to have a good understanding of business, industry and the people of the area. “This course will give me the opportunity to build understanding of health, social issues and the economic development of the area. “It will also give me networks that will help me respond to those

issues,” she said. The Roxby Downs Council considers it a worthy exercise, choosing to sponsor the program, which will involve meetings throughout the region, including two in Roxby Downs. “Strong inclusive leadership development is one of the most important factors in any successful community,” Council Administrator Bill Boehm said. “Council’s sponsorship of the SARCLP program is part of an annual action under our Strategic Plan to provide opportunities for leadership development in Roxby Downs. “It would not be appropriate to comment on SARCLP’s decisions regarding appointments but I have seen a list of all those that were successful and it appears to be impressive, as does the program proposed which is intense, requiring signiﬁcant personal time and ﬁnancial commitments.

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“Participants will also gain an insight into regional and state relationships and how we in Roxby fit in,” Mr Boehm said. “In addition Roxby will benefit as it will have community members in it that eventually form part of a wider graduate network that will develop over time. “This potentially means that Roxby will have greater regional influence long term, and that others will gain a better understanding of how we in Roxby operate. “On a personal note I have had first hand experience of a program of this type as a past graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program and have seen the positive outcomes that can result. “Although Council is a very minor player in sponsorship terms we do have regional responsibilities and increasing community partnerships within the region has significant potential long term benefits,” he said. www.themonitor.com.au

The Community Board would like to encourage all Roxby residents to become involved with the Forums and Partnerships. These groups have been set up to provide a voice at a grass roots level as a mechanism to discuss issues and find solutions. With the diverse range of Forums and Partnerships, there is something for everyone and they are always seeking fresh ideas and new perspectives. For more information contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818.

Meetings held Community Board Arts and Culture Forum Family and Youth Forum Community members wishing to have input to discussions at Community Board meetings must notify Executive Oﬃcer, Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 prior to the meeting date. Please note: Forums (Excluding Health and the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership) are open to the general public. The Community Board encourage all members of the community to attend and participate. For further information on any of the Forums or Partnerships please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818.

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AG’s department they’re still listed as a JP for Roxby. Now that has occurred in this instance. The AG’s database shows there are eight JP’s in town when in actual fact there are only three because the other five have left town. This is important because when the AG’s department gets an inquiry from a resident of Roxby Downs who wants to become a JP then one of the criteria the department looks at is the current availability. So they have found through our inquiries that the information and database they’re using is out of date and doesn’t reflect the true position in Roxby Downs. It is a flaw that no doubt will now be fixed, and probably just in time. With the large number of workers

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The Attorney General’s department is thankful for the story on the front page of The Monitor this week, highlighting the shortage of JP’s in Roxby Downs and other remote regions in South Australia. It shows up the break down between technology and human input. Let me explain. The AG’s department runs a database of registered JP’s in South Australia. That list is accessible on the Net. However it doesn’t keep track of JP’s movements. So when they leave Roxby Downs and don’t notify the

coming into Roxby Downs from interstate and overseas there is a mountain of paper work that needs to be signed by a JP. Things such as authentication of Visas, Passports, driving licences, birth certiﬁcate extracts and many other legal identiﬁcation documents. The mounting paper work is taking its toll on the JP’s that currently operate in town because they do it in their spare time on a voluntary basis. JP’s don’t get paid for the work they do. They undertake it as a service to their communities which shows you what sort of community spirit they have. It is a thankless task. But think about the hoops they have to go through to become a JP. Most people going into high salary jobs don’t get put through the grinder like

a prospective JP does. Maybe the state government should re-visit the process and lighten up the requirements and the red-tape involved in becoming a JP in country South Australia. We hear from the state government all of the time about the mining boom and what it means to the state, but hey, lets get prepared for it, don’t just sit on our thumbs and look at it from the sidelines. Get involved, look at all of the processes the government can change to make things more streamlined for the boom to run smoothly without the hiccups and brickwalls that prospective employees face because they can’t get a JP to sign a piece of paper. Remember the law of the six P’s. Prior Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance.

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Roxby Downs youth finally have a home away from home. Located across from Lions Park, the Roxby Downs Youth Centre is a development from the recently formed Roxby Leisure’s ‘Kids Club’. Aimed at the region’s teenagers, the centre boasts an air-conditioned facility with air hockey table, pool table, Dvd’s, Playstation 3, computers with internet access, music and an area to socialize in a safe environment. With a dedicated centre team consisting of Youth Affairs Officer Perdita Cooper and Youth Support Worker Lisa Kerehi it offers a safe, fully supervised, drug and alcohol free environment for the young people to meet. The centre will be open weekdays from 3pm – 6pm and Fridays until 8pm. A pool competition is planned for Friday’s between 6 – 8pm. Membership to the centre is free, however some organized events throughout the year will incorporate a cost. Membership also includes access to the centre during opening hours and a chance to win monthly membership draws.

Written by Rodney Mitchell The Presenters’ Group of the Arts and Culture Forum have some interesting travelling shows to contemplate at their first meeting of 2008. March is a big time for performing arts in the city. The Adelaide Fringe draws performers from all over the world. I have been in touch with the Fringe people and they have been talking to their registered artists about the possibility of travelling that little bit further to Roxby Downs to play for us. We have received expressions of interest from a couple of directions. Sean Choolburra is a Townsville based dancer and story teller. He uses elements of his own aboriginal culture and combines them with stand up comedy and hip hop to devise engaging and educational shows for young people and adults. His media profile claims :- “Sean Choolburra is a vibrant, dynamic, captivating performer. He has worked professionally as a dancer, didgeridoo player, story teller, cultural ambassador and most recently as a stand up comedian. He trained and toured internationally with the Bangarra Dance Company and was leader of the Naroo Dancers. His recent comedy appearances include the Footy Show on Channel 9, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and his one man show at the Opera House “Oil Of My Land”. He has toured schools throughout Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand for the past thirteen years with his unique cultural program. He is available on Thursday March 13 just prior to his performances all weekend at the Port Augusta Regional Centre of Culture Fringe satellite event on the weekend of March 14-16. Another performer coming to Port Augusta on that weekend that could go the extra yard is Pandora Pink. She is a street performer with vast experience both in Australia and abroad. She does rock ‘n roll dancing, hat routines, cigar box tricks, juggling, balancing, belly dancing and puts it over with gusto. She is available on March 13 too. The Amazing Drumming Monkeys are available only on March 17 which is the Monday directly after the big weekend in the Port. Their publicity describes them as, “An adorable little variety show aimed at 2 - 8 yr olds …great entertainment for all ages. The 2 monkey puppets (Bongo & Congo) play African drums, lead audiences in songs & dances, perform magic tricks and do (low tech) special effects gags... The show also features beautiful positive messages.” These shows cost money to bring in. There are travel and accommodation costs plus the normal artists’ fees. The Event Management team at Roxby Leisure is looking at the proposals. So will the Presenters’ Group when they meet next week. If we could cobble together an alliance between those two groups and our schools we may well be able to taste some of the flavour of the Adelaide Fringe here. The planning cycle for these artists is short. We asked for and got the heads up from Fringe management as soon as the information became available. Now it is our turn to act decisively.

Above: Some of the jewellery that is proving popular in Adelaide.

Roxby artists take on the world Roxby’s very own Mark and Rachel Young of Ironworks in the Desert are making a splash in the big city pool, with items from their exhibition ‘An Outback Experience’ selling before the exhibition even opened at the New Land Gallery. As reported last year in The Monitor, the Young’s were invited to exhibit in the foyer of the home of Country Arts SA in Port Adelaide, but the artists themselves did not see the exhibition until last week. “Once I saw it done I was relieved and happy,” Mrs Young said. “I think it looks really good, but I could be biased as it is my work. “It has been spread all around the foyer of the New Land Gallery and the emu and bird sculptures have been

surrounded with red sand to heighten the outback experience. “It has been exciting, hard and scary, but worth it, you go through a whole process of emotions as you are preparing for an exhibition,” she said. And it seems the angst was worth it, with the city folk as appreciative of Rachel and Mark’s work as the Roxby Downs community has been. “The staﬀ in the Country Arts building got in before the exhibition was even set up and purchased a number of items,” Mrs Young said. “I was told that everyone in the oﬃce with a skirt had been out to try on my jewellery, so that was complimentary,” she said. The exhibition will run at the New Land Gallery until the end of February.

Above: Rachel Young, hard at work in Roxby Downs.

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Call for Be brave and shave Friends to for Leukaemia help trap A The Leukaemia Foundation is asking South Australians to be brave and shave as part of its major national fundraising event, the World’s Greatest Shave being held from March 13-15th. It s aim is to raise much needed funds for the 30,000 Australians living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. T h e Wo r l d ’s Greatest Shave, celebrating its 10th year in 2008, is one of Australia’s biggest fundraising events. O ver 100,000 people are expected to participate this year with the aim of raising a record $13 million nationally, with $850,000 of this to come from South Australia. People pledge to shave or colour their hair, then collect sponsorship from family, friends and colleagues to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. “It’s great fun and anyone can take part – people can go it alone or get together with friends, workmates or club members to form a group,” Simon Matthias, Leukaemia Foundation General Manager in South Australia said. “Public shave events will be held right across Australia and eight South Australian events are already listed on the World’s Greatest Shave website.” Leukaemia’s, lymphomas and myeloma

rid Recovery is undertaking its annual trapping for small mammals and reptiles from February the 18th - 22nd.

Above: Arid Recovery are asking people to volunteer to assist with their annual trapping for small mammals and reptiles this February.

The Friends of Arid Recovery say this is one of the most rewarding activities for its members to get involved in as you get to see lots of animals and even have the chance of assisting with weighing and processing the animals. Arid Recovery is seeking assistance from local Friends to come out and help trap animals in the mornings (has to be early mind you to keep the animals out of the heat i.e. 6am), process them in the lab and also release animals in the late afternoon. If you are keen to do all or some of the activities please contact Adam at the Arid Recovery oﬃce on 86718282 or on 0438867440. A public invitation has been extended to the community of Roxby Downs to see the mammals and reptiles up close and learn about some of the animals that call AR home. As part of AR’s Annual Trapping, FOAR will be hosting a look and learn session at the laboratory with some of the critters captured during trapping. Just go to the AR Oﬃce building on the corner of Charlton Rd on Wed 20th and/or Thurs 21st of Feb between 3.30pm-4.30pm. For more information call Bree on 86710878. The FOAR quiz night is fast approaching and will be held on Friday February 22nd at the Roxby Downs Community Club, doors open at 8pm. Cost is $120 per table of 8, including nibbles. Come and test your general knowledge and be in the chance to win some great prizes. The Friends Quiz Committee are in need of some Friends who would like to assist on the night. Some jobs include manning the door, collecting answer sheets, scoring and distributing prizes. If you are interested and can volunteer your time for the duration of the evening please contact Tanya on 0417097607.

are devastating blood cancers. Every hour of every day, someone in Australia is diagnosed with one of these blood cancers, and every two hours, someone loses their life to these diseases. Over the last ten years, more than 90,000 Australians have been diagnosed w ith a blo o d cancer such as leukaemia and more than 40,000 have lost their lives. “By taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave people make a diﬀerence to the quality of life of those affected and fund vital rese arch into better treatment and cures,” Mr Matthias said. The Leukaemia Foundation improves patients’ quality of life through personalised and practical care. This includes providing a ‘home away from home’ near major treatment centres, information and emotional support, education and support programs, transport to and from hospital and practical assistance free of charge. The Leukaemia Foundation is the only national not-for-proﬁt organisation dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.

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Above: Ruby Kay Crettenden celebrated her first birthday on January 17.

Above: Alex Hoffmann celebrated her third birthday on January 21.

The Roxby Downs Area School Parents and Friends group is looking for new members, so President Jenny Longmire and Principal Helen Bennie are putting out the call. “I’ve been on the committee for two years now and they are an amazing group,” Mrs Bennie said. “Working primarily as a fundraising body through market days, quiz nights, raﬄes and the like, they provide extra resources to the school”, she said. Ms Longmire said that membership in the group has dwindled recently, with many families leaving town. “We don’t have many members at the moment, so if there is anyone out there with fundraising ideas or who would like to help out at market day, we want to hear from them,” Mrs Longmire said. “Our meetings are conducted in a very relaxed atmosphere and we always have a lot of fun,” she said. The Parents and Friends have raised money for the purchase of school seating, science and maths equipment and, more recently, electronic whiteboards or ‘smartboards’. “The smartboards are fantastic,” Mrs Longmire said. “Our goal is to get one into every block in the school, so this year we are going to try to raise as much money as we can to fund their purchase. “We are considering running a fashion parade, we will continue to have a drink stall at market day and we will host another quiz night later in the year, the one last year was a great success, one of our best fundraisers for the year,” she said. The Parents and Friends meet once a month during school terms. Contact the school for more information.

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Above: Helping Lilliana Crettenden celebrate her third birthday on January 27 are Elsie, Ethan and Lochie Fitzsimons,Alana Bain, Lilliana Crettenden, Alex Hoffmann and Amali Scobie.

Above: Deputy Chairperson Phil Hartley with Travis Halliday who accepted the award on behalf of the RSL & Bowling Club

Above: CFS cadets Riley Martin, Andrew Dempsey and Amelia Bannerman with Graeme Austin and Deputy Chairperson Phil Hartley

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One of Roxbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful businesses has new owners, Raine and Horne Roxby Downs has just changed hands. New owners, Craig and Sandy Sumsion, who have taken up permanent residence in Roxby, said they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more pleased at the prospect of joining such a vibrant outback community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking forward to our sea change in the desert,â&#x20AC;? Mrs Sumsion said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My father worked for WMC in the procurement area and actually purchased the ďŹ rst gear for the Olympic Dam mine site and the ďŹ rst six houses for the township. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of my childhood was spent in mining communities in Western Australia, so coming to Roxby is like coming home to me,â&#x20AC;? she said. Mr Sumsion, who will act as Raine and Horneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Director, has been working in real estate for six years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before my real estate career I worked as a printerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engineer, I was looking for a change and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always got along well with people, if you can do that you will do well in real estate,â&#x20AC;? Mr Sumsion said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been working with David and Wayne (the previous owners) for about three years, so I had seen what was happening in Roxby Downs as far as real estate was concerned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the opportunity came to purchase the business Sandy and I decided to give it a go. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We like the town, it is very neat and tidy, and the infrastructure is great, the business has enormous potential. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone you speak to in Adelaide knows someone in Roxby Downs,â&#x20AC;? he said. The Sumsions said they were fortunate to have inherited some very good staďŹ&#x20AC; and that the business will go from strength to strength as they take up a permanent presence in the oďŹ&#x192;ce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also like to become involved in the community,â&#x20AC;? Mr Sumsion said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sandy and I are heavily involved in Rotary in Adelaide and look forward to continuing that involvement in Roxby Downs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Service organisations like that can do a lot of good in any community,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Thursday, February 14th Indoor Soccer Leisure Centre Social matches from 6pm All welcome Contact Kenton Maloney 0408 797 158

Friday February 8th Roxby Downs Bowls Club Night Owls 8pm

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

Roxby and Districts Cricket Association

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

Saturday February 9th 8.30am Rogues v Olympic Dam at Roxby Downs Saturday night February 9th 5.30pm Wanderers v Woomera at Woomera

Nippy Gym - Auditorium 9.30am - 11.30am

HEALTH

Monday, February 11th 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

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

Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School Phone Jakki 86712323 Roxby Downs Health Services Coﬀee Mornings, Thursdays 9.30am to 11.am at the Dunes Café.

Andamooka Thursday 7th February Roxby Downs Thursday 7th February

Tuesday,February 12th Squash 7pm - 10pm

Visiting Allied Health Service Occupational Therapist Speech Pathologist Dietician Podiatrist

Come-n-try soccer 3.30pm -5.30pm

Child Adolescent Mental Health Services For appointments phone 1800 819089

indoor soccer 6pm - 7pm ladies Social Basketball 8.45am - 10am

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

Wednesday, February 13th 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

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

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Every Sunday Raptors Cycling Club Social Bike riding group from 8am at the Stuart Road roundabout

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

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Art Gallery Exhibitions TBA Events in the Far North: William Creek Bronco Branding – 15th March 2008 Oodnadatta Races May 17th 2008

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board. February 14th - 9.30am- 11:00am Normal weight gains Roxby Downs Health Seminar Room

Marla Bronco Branding April 26th Oodnadatta Bronco Branding 12th July Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Sunday school 9.30am every sunday during school terms Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Do Your feel there is no one who understands your problems? Help is available for families and friends 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 Bingo every Sunday 1.30pm Tuckerbox in Andamooka. All proceeds go to the community

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Macmahon Holdings Limited has won a long term mining contract for its existing Olympic Dam underground development contract for BHP Billiton. It also won an extension to the new Sinclair Nickel Project owned by Jubilee Mines. The two contracts have a combined value of $200 million. The extension at Olympic Dam in South Australia adds 18 months to the existing underground development contract which commenced in January 2004. With 250 employees at the mine, Macmahon will deliver 18,000 metres of lateral development, install over 100,000 metres of cable bolts and apply some 72,000 cubic metres of shotcrete during this next phase of the contract. Chief Executive Oﬃcer, Nick Bowen,

reinforced the importance of this significant additional work in maintaining the momentum generated by the Group’s growth strategy. “The Olympic Dam underground work demonstrates the advantages of maintaining a close working relationship with our major customers. Each time BHP Billiton has asked Macmahon to step up and provide additional capacity, we have been able to deliver,” he said. “Both the Sinclair and Olympic Dam contracts reflect the value, in terms of both safety and efficiency, which our experienced teams are able to bring to complex mining projects. “With these new contracts we now have $1.2 billion or 95 per cent of our forecast revenue locked away for the 2008 year, which positions us well to deliver on our growth targets,” Mr Bowen said.

Skills shortage is biting Builders are becoming increasingly concerned about skills shortages and rising input costs, according to the latest Master Builders Australia national survey of building and construction. Master Builders Australia Chief Economist, Peter Jones said the December quarter survey reveals that finding labour has become more difficult again, after some moderation in the recent past associated with the housing slowdown. “Builders reported increasing difficulty in finding labour in virtually all 15 categories surveyed, with project managers, site managers and foremen/supervisors in chronic shortage,” he said. “Carpenters, bricklayers and tilers have become much more difficult to find over the past 12 months and there has been a worsening in all categories of building industry labour surveyed. “The Government’s policy priority in curbing inflation with a focus on tackling chronic skills shortages is on the mark, particularly in light of the latest building industry survey. “The creation of a new body, Skills Australia, to drive the early allocation of additional training places in the vocational

education and training sector will also greatly assist in addressing skills shortages that are constraining productivity in the building and construction industry,” he said. “It will also help in delivering the estimated $1.7 trillion of investment required to build Australia’s economic and social infrastructure over the next decade.” The December 2007 survey also worryingly reveals the prospect of likely input cost increases in both labour and materials. “The anticipated input cost increases over the next six months can only worsen housing affordability and add to inflationary pressures in the Australian economy unless offsetting productivity enhancements can be realised,” Mr Jones said. “Builders’ perceptions about their own business activity dipped in the December quarter 2007 – as did other indicators of building activity. “These included sales, profits, investment and employment – however activity remains at a very healthy level, there is a large backlog of work yet to be done and forward indicators such as display centre traffic and enquiries remain solid.”

Central Economic Development OfÀcer Andamooka Pimba Roxby Downs & Woomera If you have the skills and desire to help drive the growth of the economy of the engine room of the state economy in the heart of the mining boom and would love to live and work in one of the most fascinating regions of our State, then read on.

You will play a major role in supporting the growth of industries and businesses in the resource processing, defence and aerospace, tourism and general service industries in the Central Northern part of South Australia. You will be a major catalyst in supporting sustainable communities by helping to provide essential economic development outcomes. You will help in the delivery of a range of programs aimed at supporting economic development across the region including skills training and capacity building. You will assist with the provision of information services, development of infrastructure priorities and implementation of economic development plans, business plans, marketing activities, and action plans associated with the growth of industry and business in the Central Northern part of South Australia. Based in Roxby Downs in a professional supportive of¿ce environment you will travel extensively throughout the region. Reporting directly to the CEO, of the Northern Regional Development Board and have a close working relationship with the Administrator of Roxby Downs Council.

The new division to be named ‘Kookaburra Homes’, has already secured orders for sixty, two bedroom cabins and intends to use this contract to set up a production line operation in Port Lincoln. Company spokesman Keith

Daniels said as the company already has a strong relationship and great reputation with BHP Billiton in Roxby Downs, there was scope to secure further contracts in that area also. The company will provide high quality, aﬀordable homes to combat property price rises and having proven building systems and procedures in place, aims to reduce construction times. This is especially exciting for local youth, school leavers and mature aged job seekers as the company is

about to advertise to employ 30 new apprentices in varying trades. These people in conjunction with established tradesmen will form the nucleus of the production team. With this new intake of employees the combined operations will increase the company’s employee numbers up to around 100 full time people, along with hundreds more subcontractors. The 30 new Apprenticeship positions are to be advertised this month.

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SKILLED are urgently seeking quali¿ed Painters to work for 6 month period for a high pro¿le client at Olympic Dam.

The successful applicants will need to posses the following attributes:• Experience in the Building trade, essential • Safety orientated • Current Drivers Licence • Ability to prioritise and multi task • Able to work well in a team and autonomously • Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen

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If this sounds like you, please contact (08) 8671 2566 for further information.

Applications close: Friday 15th February, 2008

THINK AHEAD BHP Billiton is all about smart technology, innovation and great talent. If you want a challenging career and a chance to explore resource opportunities as well as your ambitions, we’re the company for you. Think Ahead. Think BHP Billiton. OLYMPIC DAM – A copper/uranium mine, Olympic Dam processes ore and reﬁnes products of international standing - all on the one site. Nearby Roxby Downs is a modern, fully equipped township of around 4,500 people, boasting top-class recreational, civic and educational facilities. This is a great place for families and professionals to live and work.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TRAINEESHIP/S OLYMPIC DAM SITE 12 MONTH CONTRACT Want to kick-start your Administration career at Australia’s largest mine and minerals processing operation? BHP Billiton is seeking expressions of interest from people looking to join Olympic Dam as an Administration Trainee. This is your chance to join the world’s largest diversified minerals company and spend 12 months working at our exciting site, while receiving all the training you will need to begin your administration career. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, sound time management skills, willingness to work and basic computer skills/experience. As part of your Traineeship you will attend Roxby Downs TAFE to achieve a range of relevant competencies through the Certificate III Business Administration course. This training will develop skills and knowledge to enable you to seek employment in a variety of areas including clerical, reception, secretarial, personal assistance, Word Processor Operators, and payroll (depending on selected competencies). At the conclusion of your Traineeship, having successfully completed the training and met our performance requirements, you will be well paced to obtain permanent employment at Olympic Dam Site. To find out more, please direct your enquiry to Sameka West on 08 8671 8608. Internal applicants should advise their immediate line manager of their application. This position is eligible for the BHP Billiton Employee Referral Program. Indigenous applicants strongly encouraged to apply. Ref No: TMO406487. Applications close Friday, 15 February 2008. BHP Billiton has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

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Keith Daniels Homes is about to launch a transportable home manufacturing division in Port Lincoln to capitalise on the huge demand for cabins, homes and mining type accommodation in South Australia’s regional areas.

This position is initially offered as a one-year contract appointment with strong potential for further extension. A Àexible attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Like to know more? Then contact Jerry Johnson on 08 8641 1444, email jjohnson@nrdb.com.au, for a Job and Person Speci¿cation or to discuss the position. The Job and Person Speci¿cation can also be downloaded from www.nrdb.com.au

APPLY ONLINE AT JOBS.BHPBILLITON.COM

Applications should be sent to: Jerry Johnson, Chief Executive Of¿cer Northern Regional Development Board PO Box 1762 PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700 Closing date for applications is close of business – Friday 15th February 2008

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ACCOMMODATION SEASIDE lifestyle at Coffin Bay permanent rental - new 3 bedroom home, 2 bathrooms, double lockup carport, next to golf course. Phone Megan/David 8671 3179 FOR SALE NEW transportable modular buildings in stock in Roxby. Modules can be interconnected to increase floor area and to give flexible design options. Contact 0438 099 496 PUBLIC NOTICE

Roxby Downs Blue Light Committee Meeting Anyone interested please come along or advise the Roxby Downs Police Station of your apology. Sunday, February 17th, 2008 At the Roxby Downs Police Station, 4.00 p.m.

(Courtesy news24.com South Africa) New Delhi - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown supported India’s bid to take a greater place on the world stage during a visit aimed at strengthening trade and economic ties with the emerging superpower. Brown said India’s rapid growth means it should play a greater role in international aﬀairs and have a permanent seat on an expanded UN Security Council. “We can and must do more to make our global institutions more representative,” Brown said in a speech to the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce. Brown visited New Delhi with a large delegation of British business leaders after spending two days in China, on his ﬁrst trip to Asia as prime minister. His whirlwind tour has focused

on expanding trade and investment and on cooperation in controlling climate change. While India is at least 10 years behind China in terms of its development profile, many Western business leaders believe that its growth opportunities are potentially much bigger. The two countries both have populations in excess of one billion, but India’s burgeoning middle class among which English is more widely spoken than in China - is bolstering foreign interest amid potential market reform. “It is amazing to see first hand the astonishing pace of change in India,” Brown said. “There is a prize for all of us in a confident 21st century India, working with a confident 21st century Britain in a partnership of equals.”

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Council snippets Opal Road Landﬁll Opening Hours The Opal Road Landﬁll Opening Hours are 1pm – 6pm, seven days a week. Residents are encouraged to utilise this FREE service as the dumping of litter in reserves or lands surrounding the town attract an expiation penalty fee of $315.00 as per the Local Government Act.

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. Dog Registration Please be diligent as littering D o g R e g i s t r a t i o n s f o r attracts an Expiation Penalty Fee 2007/08 financial year are now of $315.00 – ie over flowing bins. overdue. Grace period for regisWaste Oil Disposal tration expired on 31 August 2007. Therefore an $80 expiation fee can Council operates a waste oil apply, plus an expiation fee of $80 collection facility at the Roxby for every14 days the dog remains Downs Landfill site. Disposal of unregistered. all used motor oil at this facility is free. Rates For Further information contact Th e s e c o n d I n s t a l m e n t Council 8671 0010 or BSH Waste notices for rates were issued Solutions on 8671 1154. No cooking oils, coolants, diesel, on 16/11/2007. The due date was 17/12/2007. Please contact or diesel blended fuels (bio Diesel) Bronnie Warren at the Council on are to be deposited into the unit. 86710010 with any enquiries. This Facility is open 1pm -6pm seven days. Water Accounts for December 2007 Opal Road Landfill Opening Quarter have now been issued Hours and are due for payment on 15th Open days and hours on a of February 2008 magnet are available at the front counter upon request. Hours are Electricity as follow 1pm – 6pm seven days Accounts for the December a week. - see www.roxbycouncil. 2007 Quarterly Billing are now com.au overdue. Please pay immediately to avoid further action. C ouncil Office Hours – General Parking Monday to Friday – 9am to Please be aware that there has 5pm been an increase in the expiation For all after hours Emergency’s fee for parking in a bus zone, it has please contact the Emergency gone up to $73 from $47. Phone on 0419 892 870

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Above: The OD slips cordon waiting in anticipation.

Above: Charl Botes sends one down.

Weekend cricket action The old protagonists Olympic Dam and Wanderers did battle again at the weekend in a very tight contest. OD prevailed in a low scoring contest thanks to the spongy outﬁeld at the Roxby Downs Town oval which helps take at least 100 runs from any score. Unless the ball is hit into the air there’s not much chance of scoring a boundary because of the slow surface. Wanderers went into bat first and OD struck almost immediately having opener Wilson clean bowled by Charl Botes. Ryan Selkirk at ﬁrst drop took time to settle in before Smith was bowled

by Maroney for 17. It was then a game of inches as the bowlers put the screws on the normally free flowing Wanderers line-up and kept the scoring rate to a trickle. The only resistance came from Selkirk who batted through the innings before being last man out for a sterling 51. The only other Wanderers batsman to get to double ﬁgures was middle order batsman Gow-Smith who made a brisk 16 before being stumped by Nicholls after charging down the pitch to a Hoﬀman spinner. Wanderers could only manage 102 runs but with the slow surface it

looked to be competitive. OD started its batting innings off slow thanks to some tight bowling by the Wanderers openers Carroll and Selkirk. Selkirk finished his eight overs for just 13 runs whilst Carroll who is having a magnificent second half of the season with the ball finished his spell with 3 for 14. Opener Nicholls was steadfast in his defence and was not out 34 after OD finally got the winning runs in the 33rd over. Others to give Nicholls a hand were D. McEvoy on 24 and Charl Botes with a traditional quick fire 19.

Monitoring the SA fishing scene Above: The Macumba team. Justin Nunn, Greg Warren, Tom Curnow, Eddie Nunn and Derek Rowe.

Bronco Branding Championships SA In May 2005, a group of people interested in keeping the sport of bronco branding alive met with the O utb ack Are a s Community Development Trust to initiate ways to further progress the sport through the formation of a circuit within South Australia. By early 2006 a formal set of rules and guidelines had been agreed upon and a committee headed by Tony Williams, Mt Barry Station as President and Gerry Nunn, Macumba Station , as Secretary,was formed. The Marla Bronco Branding in April 2007 was the first event held for championship points. Oodnadatta in July and William Creek in September followed with different teams being successful at each event. The last round of the Bronco Branding SA circuit for 2007 was held at Carrieton on December the 29th, prior to their annual rodeo. A large number of teams from northern parts of the state gathered to participate in the final event to gain points for 2007. The National Champions, the Macumba Team from

Oodnadatta and Coober Pedy lived up to their reputation, and with a great display of skill in catching. Eddie Nunn was able to rope calves in good time, and his crew of son Justin, Port Augusta and Tom Curnow and Derek Rowe from Coober Pedy completed the ground work in a time which gave them enough points to take out the ﬁrst Bronco Branding SA Championship, in the Singles division. They then teamed up with second catcher Greg Warren, Oodnadatta, and won the Doubles event - a great achievement. Second in the Singles competition was Tony Williams, Mt. Barry and Third was Roxby local

resident Phantom Speirs. In the Doubles competition, Bully Booth from Murnpeowie was second and Tony Williams and D av i d Hu nte r, A l i ce Springs, took out third place. The trophy for the Championship was kindly made and donated by Jim Nunn Jnr, Leigh Creek. Indeed it is congratulations and well done to everyone involved in the Bronco Branding SA concept, and to all those who travel many miles to attend events and showcase their skills, your commitment and dedication to the sport will ensure that this unique style of cattle branding will be showcased for many years to come.

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Ardrossan Jetty again dominates reports. The end of the school holidays did not stop the blue swimmers from being bagged out along the jetty. A few whiting were also landed with plenty of tommies after dark supplying all with a great feed. The ﬁsh went oﬀ the bite as the sun rose - night time adventures are the go down there at the moment.

Beachport Jetty has tommies and a few squid patrolling the shallows at dawn. The squid are only going for a teaser - so catch a fresh tommy and you’ll be in business. Morgans Beach has a school of salmon trout visiting it on most mornings. Locks Well has a few nice salmon in the gutters. Sugars Beach has a few salmon trout and mullet.

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Roxby Raptor flies away One of Roxby’s most prominent personalities is leaving town this month, Daryl Wake is moving to the United Kingdom to be closer to the lady who has stolen his heart. “I went to Kenya last year and met this young lady on my first night on safari, we found out later that we had flown into the country on the same plane and were booked on the same flight out and things went from there,” Mr Wake said. And so began the romance that led to Mr Wake’s resignation from his job at Olympic Dam and the pulling up of stumps to move to England. “At this stage I don’t have a job, but I have put out feelers and contacts are being made. “I’ve loved Roxby, and I have a great life, great friends and a very supportive family, the only thing missing has been a companion, and now, hopefully, that role has been filled as well,” he said. Mr Wake moved to Roxby Downs eight years ago and has been something of a mover and shaker in the community. “I started as a process technician at the refinery, moved into a supervisor’s position and then took up the role of Isolations Implementation Leader on site. “That was a great role, I got to work in a lot of different areas and it really raised my profile. “Then, last year I took on the Systems Superintendent’s job at the Concentrator/Hydromet. “Olympic Dam has been great to me, I’ve been exposed to a lot of different types of work, undertaken heaps of different training and development, I’ve had great opportunities,” he said. Mr Wake has been involved in a number of community events and improvements. “I’m a horticulturalist by trade and as soon as I got to Roxby I contacted council about beautifying the town. “I designed the arboretum on Stuart Rd and landscaped several areas, including the Stuart Rd roundabout,” he said. Mr Wake has also been heavily involved in sports in Roxby Downs, playing football for Roxby Districts, acting as Development Officer for the Woomera Districts Football League and umpiring the junior and senior football. Former President of the local cycling group, the Roxby Raptors, Mr Wake also helped organise last year’s hugely successful triathlon. “The Roxby Raptors started up two years ago, and have been a great group,” Mr Wake said. “We’ve been able to raise money for some worthy causes, and it gets people off their backsides. “I’d say we’ve had 60 or 70 cyclists take part in the time the group has been running,” he said. Mr Wake said he hopes to return to Roxby one day to see how the town has developed. “I’d like to come back in five years or so and see what has changed. “I’d like to see things like recycling in town, a six squad football team and 60 cyclists riding out every week with the Roxby Raptors. “Roxby has been my home for eight years, I’d like to come back and hear more people saying ‘Roxby is my home’, rather than ‘Roxby is a place I work at away from home,” he said.

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