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Local youth face trial on drug-related charges...

Four Roxby Downs youth who pleaded “not guilty” to a series of drug – related charges in the local Court of Summary Jurisdiction on February 1 have been remanded to appear for trial in Port Augusta on April 3.

Magistrate Clive Kitchin told the court he was satisfied that a Roxby Downs man aged 19 had a case to answer on charges of taking part in the sale of the controlled substance methamphetamine with another man also aged 19 on August 5 2005 at Roxby Downs.

He was also charged with conspiring in the sale and supply of ecstacy on August 17, 2005, at Roxby Downs, and with conspiring to sell methamphetamine in the town on August 27 last year.

It was then charged, that alone at Roxby Downs on August 11, 2005, he po s s e s s e d and sold methamphetamine and was charged with the sale of amphetamine on the same day.

He was remanded on bail to appear at the Northern District Circuit Court in Port Augusta on April 3 at 10am for trial.

Another Roxby Downs man aged 19 was charged with failing to comply with bail agreement, which Magistrate Kitchin deferred for negotiation to March 29, 2006.

He was also charged together with another man aged 19 he sold methamphetamine on August 5, 2005. Once again Magistrate Kitchin said he was satisfied that there was a case to answer on the drug-related charge and set the matter for trial at the Northern District Circuit Court in Port Augusta on April 3 at 10am.

A third Roxby Downs man, aged 23 was charged that together with another man he conspired in a drug-related matter on August 17 2005 at Roxby Downs. He also pleaded not guilty and was remanded with a continuation of his bail conditions to appear for trial in Port Augusta on April 3.

A fourth local youth, whose identity was suppressed by the court because he was under 18 at the time of the alleged offence, was also committed for trial on the same day.

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New program to assist young offenders The State Government has injected funding of $3.5 million into a scheme to rehabilitate young offenders.

The Breaking Cycle program, designed for repeat offenders aged 16 to 20 is a national first, designed by the Social Inclusion Unit and the Departments for Families, Communities and Correctional Services.

The concept aims to link “at risk” young people with a youth worker to help address the reasons behind the behaviour that leads to the crime.

The program teams youth workers with young people after their court sentencing.

The worker then devises a tailored program to target any problems the young person faces and helps to create opportunities for them.

The Department for Correctional Services estimates that of all the people imprisoned in South Australia almost 65 per cent have a mental disorder, three in five have not completed Year 10 and 65 per cent of men and 75 per cent of women coming into the prison system have a problem with drugs.

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“With the help of the case worker, the young person at risk can also tap into important wellbeing and social support services in the Government and nonGovernment sector, such as housing, health, income support, education, employment and training – factors vital to helping them turn their lives around,” explained Minister for Families and Communities, Jay Weatherill.

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Providing a warm welcome to Roxby Downs During the community consultation process to develop the Roxby Downs Community Plan, a number of community aspirations emerged. One of these was the desire to be recognised as a “Welcoming Town”.

As a result the concept for a Welcome Program was developed with two main purposes in mind. Firstly to put steps in place that help newcomers and their families feel welcome from the day they arrive. Secondly (and equally as important) to prevent feelings of loneliness and isolation which develop due to the absence of extended family and not knowing anyone in town. People who feel part of the community are more likely to stay longer and set down roots. The Welcome Program is about showing that Roxby Downs is a place that cares for its community and always puts out a welcoming hand that says we value who you are and what you offer our community.

Roxby Downs Council has formed a Welcome Team to move the strategy from concept to reality. When planning is completed and the process is finetuned, the Welcome Team will recruit a team of volunteer Welcomers to cater for the large number of new arrivals each year.

The role of Welcomers will be to contact people intending to move to Roxby Downs prior to arrival and help them with any questions. Upon arrival Welcomers will meet

newcomers and provide a welcome kit of information about Roxby Downs. They will also spend time with newcomers to identify their areas of interest and link them into sporting clubs, churches, social groups and any other areas of interest. They will be a point of contact should any problems arise during the settling in period.

The Welcome Team comprises Margaret Anchor, Tom Beever, Michelle Hales and Ray Goldie. Both Margaret and Tom have lived in Roxby Downs for several years and have extensive community experience. Michelle Hales brings a range of skills in strategic planning, policy development, community liaison and volunteer management. Having only just recently arrived herself Michelle has first hand experience of the challenges of moving to a remote community. Ray Goldie caps off the team with extensive strategic and community planning experience.

According to Michelle Hales “It’s not just about giving a friendly greeting and handing over a goodies bag. It is a longer term strategy that encourages people to have the confidence to make their own community connections and integrate quickly into community life.”

“Relocating to a remote community can be a daunting prospect for all family members and our role will be to make the transition as easy as possible,” Ms Hales said.

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help get my daughter to school every morning and keep the household going when all I really wanted to do was pull the doona over my head!

So thanks especially to Peter, Ray, Stuart, Mandie, Stacy, Vienessa and Jamie Lee. We all need support networks and one of the greatest challenges facing many young families in outback towns such as Roxby Downs is the lack of extended family. We as a community owe it to ourselves and one another to help out when we can. You never know when you’ll be the one in need.

Most Aussies want career mentors Given the opportunity, most Australian workers would prefer to have a mentor steering their careers.

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They are also a great vehicle for venting and offloading.

Of the 506 people who participated in the survey, 56 per cent said they would love to have a mentor, while only 11 per cent believed that they alone could foster their careers.

Mentors provide general business training, leadership, coaching, advice and networking guidance. They also motivate and encourage workers and advise them on overcoming gender bias in the workplace.

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Beer prices take a hike...again Like a certain mythical bird, the price of beer has risen again.

As of midnight, February 1, the price of a schooner of beer became 10 cents more expensive.

The increase is inline with the Federal Government’s regular six month rise in the excise on beer – which is dictated by the Consumer Price Index – and the costs will be passed onto consumers by wholesalers and producers.

And if you think you’ll avoid the latest price rise by drinking spirits or already mixed drinks, you are mistaken because they have also risen in price.

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REX chief slams new airport terminal The facilities for regional travellers at Adelaide’s new airport terminal have been described as “totally unacceptable and demeaning” by regional airline Regional Express (Rex) managing director, Geoff Breust.

As South Australia’s and Australia’s largest independent airline Rex has called on the management of Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) to fix the problems regional a i r t r a v e ll e r s a r e experiencing at the new terminal.

“Regional passengers not only face long distances to walk to and from their aircraft, the covered walkways are so hot and claustrophobic that we believe they will cause stress and injury to passengers. S o m e passengers have commented that it felt like walking through a cattle crush,” said Mr Breust.

“After a month of operations in the new terminal and a flood of complaints from passengers, our appeals to Adelaide Airport to fix the problems have produced no concrete action from AAL. Therefore Rex has no alternative but to bring the issues into the public arena in the hope that our regional passengers get a fair deal,” he said.

Rex has written to AAL’s Managing Director,

clearly setting out the issues and offering practical and affordable solutions. These are listed below and are based on direct experience in the new terminal and feedback from its customers.

Very long distances to walk from check-in to the gate lounge (in excess of 400 metres) with only one moving walkway installed mainly for domestic passengers (provision

has been made in the building structure for a second but AAL has not considered it warranted for regional passengers).

Need to descend two floors via stairs (one lift is available) to the departure area and then along a narrow, fully enclosed metal walkway up to another 300 metres in length, which has extremely poor ventilation and no cooling – recent

temperatures have exceeded 50 degrees Celsius in the walkways.

Hot weather causes passenger-control doors in the walkways to expand jamming them shut and locking passengers inside confined, claustrophobic and unacceptably hot conditions.

The walkways have no drainage and are subject to large run-off from the northern tarmac – we

expect the walkways will flood during a downpour.

Passengers arriving in Adelaide from a regional airport are required to also walk similar distances through the walkways to the terminal, undertake security screening, mount two floors via 42, 170mm stairs (or lift), then walk a further 400 metres to the central area of the terminal and then down two floor levels by

escalator to collect their baggage and exit the terminal.

Passengers are finding the inwards security screening overly aggressive and intrusive.

“I find it disappointing that I haven’t heard an explanation from the management of Adelaide Airport,” said Roxby Downs Council CEO, Bill Boehm.

“There seems to have been a lack of forethought for regional customers

and it is too much to go through,” Mr Boehm said.

“And it is hoped that the Adelaide Airport can address these matters raised by Rex Airlines for the benefit of rural and regional passengers,” said Mr Boehm.

“After all, it is what we deserve,” he added.

Gawler Craton survey gets immediate start A gravity survey to improve mineral exploration data in part of the highly prospective Gawler Craton region will begin immediately.

South Australian Mineral Resources Development Minister Paul Holloway said the $500,000 project would cover 20,000 square kilometres within a ‘golden arc’ across the northern Eyre Peninsula.

“The new survey will comprise some 6,000 gravity stations and will be ground-based, as opposed to other survey techniques which involve flying”, said Mr Holloway.

The project is being funded through the Plan for Accelerating Exploration (PACE), which has already seen annual exploration in SA rise from less than $40 million in 2003 to $77 million in the 12 months to September 2005.

“There is existing data covering the area but it is coarse in nature. The new work, when it is completed in May, will give three times the resolution making it much more valuable to explorers,” he said.

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“The improved resolution on the new maps will help identify drilling targets and reduce exploration risk.

It is likely to be particularly useful for gold and copper exploration.”

Mr Holloway said that the Gawler Craton was one of the most prospective provinces in the world for mineral exploration, and the work to be undertaken this month builds on a long history of State Government initiative in providing data for explorers.

“In fact, South Australia is recognised as the best place in the world for making this information available.

“The groundwork for the survey will be completed toward the end of May, and after the data has been quality checked by geologists within Primary Industries and Resources SA it will be available free of charge to explorers around the world on the PIRSA website,” said the Minister.

Explanatory letters have been sent to all landholders whose properties are within the survey area.

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Far North and Outback regional police report In the early hours of Saturday, January 28, police arrested a 54-year-old man for failing to cease loitering. A number of young adults were reported for the same offence. These people were in Richardson place, where a fight had just occurred, and failed to leave the area when directed by police.

A 20-year-old man was arrested for failing to cease loitering earlier in the same evening.

Police arrested a 25-year-old male for allegedly stealing a motor cycle last year.

On January 27 an 18-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported by police for driving without due care in relation to an incident that occurred earlier in the month.

“Scrapbags” have all the fun...

Art is a very subjective and controversial topic.

Some people find art in creating and manipulating sound, some in creating highperformance motor vehicles, some in carving and shaping wood and some people make art from household items – like quilts.

Welcome to the colourful and varied world of quilting.

A local organisation, the Scrapbags quilting group, has been getting together to make quilts for nearly 15 years and had their first meeting for the year on Saturday, January 28.

The Scrapbags put together an exhibition of the work done every two years and the members relish the opportunity to display their works.

“It takes a lot of effort of put a quilt together, to make a masterpiece and our members are proud to show their work at the exhibitions,” co-ordinator Helen Edwards said.

Mrs Edwards was also quick to point out some other benefits of the club.

“It’s a child free afternoon for mums or dads, where they can play around with scrap fabric to their heart’s content making their works of art,” said Mrs Edwards.

The group meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Saturday, from 1-5pm at either the Roxby Downs Library or the Bowls Club, depending on the heat.

FAR NORTH… Health Minister John Hill has presented long service medals to 11 country doctors who have worked for 30 years in rural and remote Australia.

Minister Hill said their years of service were an exceptional contribution to regional South Australia.

“Country doctors have such an important role in their local district, not just at the local hospital and consulting rooms, but as a valued member of the community,” he said.

Among the doctors awarded medals for their 30 years of service were Dr Ramdyal Bhola, and Dr Devinder Grewal, both of Port Augusta.

Locum doctors who covered regional areas from Ceduna to Coober Pedy were also awarded including Dr Lloyd Evans, Dr Christopher Moten, Dr Stephanie Partridge, Dr Ian Partridge and Dr Robert Cooter.

STATEWIDE…Farmers and the environment will benefit from changes to South Australia’s native vegetation regulations announced recently by the Government.

Environment and Conservation Minister John Hill said the changes set up a system so that where the land was actively farmed, farmers could clear native revegetation growth less frequently as part of a pasture renovation program, if they chose to enter a farm

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management plan arrangement.

“This new system will provide farmers with increased security for their long-term planning,” Minister Hill said. “The changes will also benefit the environment because more native vegetation will be retained in the landscape at any one time.”

KIMBA…Local broadacre farmer Heather Baldock was recently announced the winner of this year’s South Australian Rural Woman of the Year.

Ms Baldock planned to use the $10,000 bursary she was awarded to conduct at least four forums in rural areas around the State to provide farmers, people employed in agribusiness, rural industry leaders and consumers the opportunity to gain more information about GM technology.

Heather was born and raised on a farm and has been farming on about 4,000 hectares of land at Kimba with her husband, Graeme, for almost 29 years.

As broadacre farmers in a marginal area, they crop mainly wheat, some barley and oats and smaller crops of peas or lupins.

The RIRDC Rural Woman of the Year is now in its seventh year.

Heather will represent SA at the national awards in Canberra in May.

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Police arrested a 19-year old man from Roxby Downs driving unlicensed, without due care and exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol following a minor collision in a car park off Richardson Place on Friday, January 27. Police allege the man recorded a blood alcohol level of 0.108.

Two men were reported by police for driving an unregistered motor vehicle on Thursday, January 26.

One of the men was also reported for driving an uninsured motor vehicle.

Police received a report of an assault on Wednesday, January 25 – where the victim reportedly received minor injuries which did not require medical treatment. Police enquiries are continuing in this matter.

Several items were stolen from a vehicle parked in Mulgaria Crescent overnight on Tuesday, January 24. Police say no damage was caused to the vehicle.

A 41-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported by police for driving whilst disqualified as a result of an incident at Mt Gunson in December, 2005.

A blue BMX bike was found on Quandong Street on Monday, January 23, anyone who has lost such a bike should contact the police station and provide details to identify the bike.

A 20-year-old man from Two Wells failed to stop for police in Richardson Place during the early hours of the morning on Sunday, February 5 when he was driving without lights. He was arrested the next day by Two Wells police and was charged with driving dangerously, driving while disqualified and breaching his bail conditions.

On the same day in an unrelated incident, a 34-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for misusing a motor vehicle and had his motor bike seized after being observed doing a burn out in Richardson Place.

A 41-year-old Andamooka woman and a 27-year-old man from Semaphore South were arrested for aggravated serious criminal trespass, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and theft following an incident at a Wangianna Street

address during the afternoon of Sunday, February 5.

A 20-year-old Crystal Brook man was arrested for driving whilst disqualified on Saturday, February 4.

Police received two reports of property damage to a Burgoyne Street residence on Tuesday, January 31. Police estimate the repair bill at $500.

A 26-year-old Olympic Dam man was arrested by police on Monday, January 30, for firearms offences, driving offences and a number of serious assaults as a result of an incident which occurred on January 28.

Police would also like to warn anyone speaking to a plain clothes police officer to ask to see identification following an incident at the Roxby Downs Community Library where a man in plain clothes claimed to be the be a police officer.

The man told witnesses he was the new Chief Inspector of police for the Far North and was waiting for his uniform to arrive.

Police wish to advise the public that anyone speaking to a plain clothes police officer should request to see appropriate police identification, which every serving officer carries.

Police would like to remind people the speed limit in a school zone is 25km per hour when children are present. A total of two speeding fines were issued by police to local drivers on the first day of school.

On February 8 a Serious Criminal Trespass on business premises at Charlton Rd, Olympic Dam was reported to Police. As a result of the offence which occurred overnight on February 3 to 4 a cash tin and a small amount of money was stolen.

A crib bag belonging to a worker at the Olympic Dam Mine was stolen on February 10 from the surface workshop area.

Although it was later located a quantity of cash and x-lotto tickets were stolen.

A male 59 from Roxby Downs was issued with an expiation notice for exceeding the .05 PCA after he was stopped at a RBT Station.

At the same RBT Station, a female aged 35 from Roxby Downs was reported for driving whilst unlicenced.

Two men aged 35 and 36, both from Indulkana were arrested by Woomera & Roxby Downs Police after they broke into the Spuds Roadhouse at Pimba.

They were later charged with Serious Criminal Tresspass, Theft and Illegal Interference to a motor vehicle. Both men were refused bail and will appear in the Port Augusta Magistrates Court on February 13.

The Roxby Downs Police Station is again collecting bikes after two more bikes were found on Aquila Blvd on February 11. Anyone missing a bike is asked to contact the Police Station as we attempt to return them to their owners.

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Magistrate chastises and fines drink drivers, uninsured and unlicensed drivers court if he breached a 12 month good behavior bond.

In sentencing Magistrate Kitchin said he took into consideration that the victim fortunately did not sustain any serious injury. “In this State the Court takes a dim view of any assault matter,” said Magistrate Kitchin.

The 21 year old was also convicted for “breaking practically every rule in the book” by driving in a dangerous manner, unaccompanied, while on his learner’s permit and recording a BAC of .091.

“Instead of a .091 reading, your blood alcohol content should have been zero, “said the Magistrate.

“The driving offences are serious matters,” he said and recorded convictions against the man who was fined $1200 and disqualified from driving for 15 months.

A Roxby Downs man aged 26, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence along Olympic Way at Roxby Downs at 2.10am on November 12, 2005, without the headlights or taillights of his vehicle switched on.

He had refused to submit to a police request to undergo a breath test and was “grossly affected by alcohol” according to police prosecutor Mr Eugene Wasilenia.

In sentencing Magistrate Kitchin said “this sort of offence is serious…

“I find people who drive in Roxby Downs while intoxicated have very little excuse, when you can walk from one side of town to the other in 15 minutes.

“Your livelihood and social contacts very much depend on your license,” he said.

The man was convicted, fined $800 and disqualified from driving for 16 months.

Another Roxby Downs man, aged 21, was convicted for recording a blood alcohol reading of .138 while driving on a P Permit at Salisbury on June 2, 2005. He was fined $800 and disqualified from driving for 15 months.

A Roxby Downs man aged 27 was convicted for driving with a BAC of .120 on Melbourne Cup Day November 3, 2005. He had told police he had consumed 10 pints of beer and “some” whiskey.

Magistrate Kitchin fined him $650 and disqualified him from driving for eight months.

An 18 year old Roxby Downs man was convicted and fined $250 for driving without due care at Olympic Dam on September 13, 2005, while holding a provisional license, but not carrying the license with him and not displaying p-plates on his vehicle, as required by law.

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Government Guidelines set for Olympic Dam Expansion EIS The Commonwealth and State Governments have agreed to guidelines for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for BHP Billiton’s proposed major expansion of its Olympic Dam mining operation.

The final guidelines for the EIS follow comprehensive consultation – including public comment - on draft guidelines released by the Commonwealth and State Governments last November.

A total of 59 submissions (56 public/private submissions and 3 from Government agencies) were received during the consultation period, raising several issues including the scale of the proposed expansion, water supply options, and power requirements for the expanded operation.

A majority of comments and issues raised in the submissions had already been identified in the draft guidelines.

Mineral Resources Minister Paul Holloway says the purpose of the guidelines is to identify the matters that must be examined in detail during the EIS process.

“The guidelines cover a range of issues in relation to the proposed expansion of the Olympic Dam mine, including key topics such as water use, power requirements, tailings stockpiles, waste disposal, and handling and transportation issues,” says Mr Holloway.

“Water use – in particular – is very important. It is a high priority for the Rann Government, and we are on the public record as wanting to make sure the water resources of the Great Artesian Basin and the River Murray are protected.”

The guidelines also require the EIS process to investigate issues including the expanded mine’s impact on climate change and surface water runoff.”

“Accommodation for the increased workforce, the provision of health services and services for families, the impact of the enlarged population and expanded town, and opportunities for indigenous employment are all among the issues the EIS must examine.”

“Now that the final guidelines have been released, the next stage of the process is the preparation of the EIS. When completed, it will be released for public consultation.”

Members of the public are encouraged to obtain a copy of the final guidelines for the EIS. Copies will be available at Planing SA, the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Heritage, the Conservation Council, and at the Port Augusta, Roxby Downs and Whyalla Council offices.

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ROXBY DOWNS…Magistrate Clive Kitchin presided over the Roxby Downs Court of Summary Jurisdiction on Wednesday February 1 in the Roxby Downs Council Chambers.

A Roxby Downs man aged 47, was fined $600 and disqualified from driving for six months from February 10, 2006, for driving along Richardson Place at Roxby Downs on September 11, 2005, with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .106.

In sentencing Magistrate Clive Kitchin said;”In this country it always surprises me the number of people who recklessly deal with their licenses and livelihoods .106 is quite above .08.”

He warned the man that if he was caught driving while disqualified, he could go to prison.

Assault charges against a Roxby Downs woman were listed for pre trial conference at the next sitting of the circuit court in Roxby Downs on March 29, 2006, at 2.15pm.

A Roxby Downs man, aged 34, was fined $100 plus court fees for driving an unregistered vehicle at Roxby Downs on November 1, 2005.

Another local man aged 22 was fined $75 plus court fees for driving an unregistered vehicle at Whyalla October 20, 2005.

A 44 year old Roxby Downs man was fined $200 plus court fees and disqualified from driving for 48 hours for driving an unregistered motor vehicle along Olympic Way on September 7, 2005.

A 51 year old Roxby Downs woman was also fined $200 plus court fees and disqualified from driving for 48 hours for driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle on Olympic Way on September 30, 2005.

A Roxby Downs man aged 34, was fined $900 plus court fees and disqualified from driving for 12 months from February 10, 2006, for refusing to submit to a blood alcohol test at Roxby Downs on June 4, 2005.

An 18 year old Roxby Downs man was fined $75 plus court fees for disorderly behavior in the Roxby Downs Tavern car park at 2.30am on November 5, 2005.

He pleaded guilty to exposing his buttocks to police officers in a patrol vehicle along with an accomplice, who did the same.

“It sounds like a bit too much to drink and being egged on a bit by your mate,’ said Magistrate Kitchin in sentencing.

He said he took the man’s age into consideration and recorded no conviction against him.

A Roxby Downs man, 25, was fined $300 plus court fees for the theft of four DVDs from the Roxby Downs Woolworths store on September 1, 2005.

A 21 year old Roxby Downs man was convicted of assaulting a security guard at the Roxby Downs Club at 11.40pm on November 6, 2004. He was fined $100 and ordered to reappear in

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BHP Billiton Olympic Dam has doubled its apprentice numbers on site, with a 100 per cent increase in positions available in 2006.

Asset Leader Dean Dalla Valle says Olympic Dam is thrilled to have an additional 15 positions this year, taking the total number of apprentices on-site to 30. Sixteen of those positions are currently filled, with 14 remaining available.

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the overall program and made the decision to double the available places for 2006,” Mr Dala Valle explained.

“BHP Billiton Olympic Dam certainly considers apprenticeships a fantastic pathway into many of the roles that are vital both here at our site and in the mining industry as a whole.”

Mr Dalla Valle, who began his career as an electrical apprentice with BHP Billiton in NSW, said the Olympic Dam apprentice program was a good opportunity for local people.

“We will be targeting relatives of BHP Billiton Olympic Dam employees, as well as Roxby Downs residents, to gain a trade and ongoing employment with the company,” he said.

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“The apprentice program at OD is going well, with Trent Giles our Apprentice Diesel Mechanic recently awarded the Apprentice of the Year Award and Wayne Tipping, Maintenance Supervisor Concentrator, won the Supervisor of the Year Award.”

Olympic Dam apprenticeships generally take three to four years to complete, with an increasing number of dualtrades apprenticeships now being undertaken. Of the 16 people currently in the OD program, there are five first year, seven second year, two third year and two final year apprentices across disciplines including electrical, instrumentation, fitting, boiler making, diesel fitting, communications and brick laying.

Training is on-the-job with BHP Billiton mentors/ supervisors as well as through TAFE at various regional locations.

Olympic Dam apprentices benefit from a rotating program that gives them the chance to work across the site with a range of different teams, equipment and issues.

There are prerequisites for Olympic Dam apprenticeships; applicants must have successfully completed a prevocational course such as the one currently run at TAFE Roxby Downs, while matureaged people who have worked in technical assistant roles are also encouraged to apply.

The local prevocational training, delivered at TAFE’s Roxby Downs campus, is a 12-month program that prepares candidates for an apprenticeship at OD. Although preference will be given to applicants who have completed this training, negotiations are underway with TAFE to

conduct additional fasttrack readiness programs for enthusiastic and committed youth. This will ensure they are prepared for working safely before they start an apprenticeship.

“We have had tremendous success with students who completed prevocational training and were subsequently offered apprenticeships at Olympic Dam,” Mr Dalla Valle said.

“In fact, we employed all five graduates of the 2005 course.”

For further information about Olympic Dam’s apprentice program, contact Mel Teterin via email melanie.teterin @bhpbilliton.com or call 0437 719 344.

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State Election - the contest for Giles...

Liberal Candidate Tina Wakelin

Family First Candidate Cheryl Kaminsky With the issue of preferences tipped to be a strong determinant in the outcome of the March 18 State Government Election, Family First candidate Cheryl Kaminski said her party’s preferences for Giles would not be decided until one week prior to the election.

“Our preferences in Giles will go to the party that backs us,” she said.

Married with two daughters, Cheryl, 45, has always lived in rural South Australia where she was educated in Millicent primary, Streaky Bay Area School, Cowell Area School and completed her schooling in Eyre High School at Whyalla.

Having good customer service skills she has worked in the ANZ bank for seven years. Cheryl is currently employed by the South Australian Education Dept. as a swimming instructor. Cheryl is also a life guard and swim school coordinator for Whyalla Leisure centre.

She decided to become the Family First candidate for Giles after someone phoned her and suggested she consider going into politics.

With the March 18 State “I have a reputation for getting things done at work. Government election looming for the seat of “Basically if I think something is right, I’ll fight until Giles, The Monitor takes we reach an agreement,” she said. a look at the history of the Through her work as a swimming instructor Cheryl largest geographical says she sees a lot of underprivileged and abused electorate being children. contested in the 2006 “Families are not just the nuclear family of two kids, election. a mum and a dad, they can also be young people History: William Ernest raising children on their own, who need some Giles (1835-1897) arrived guidance. in Adelaide in 1850, and “I want more funding for hospitals in all of the Giles in later life explored much area and more funding from the government for the of the hinterland of this rural district. He led the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the region.

“I want to make it a lot easier for people who can’t 1872 and 1873 expeditions into Central Australia to afford health services, so that they can get help. find a practicable route to “I want to listen to peoples ideas in country towns. Western Australia, The disabled and abused children and the elderly discovering Lake need a lot more help, and access to counselors and Amadeus and Mount carers,” she said.

Olga. His third major

All about Giles expedition in 1875 crossed the Great Victoria Desert to WA, returning across the Gibson Desert. This won him a gold medal from the Royal Geographical Society, London, in 1880. He also explored the Musgrave Ranges in 1882.

The area covered by Giles is approximately.

50 0738.0km2 The district extends from the Iron Triangle City of Whyalla, on the Spencer Gulf, west and north-west to the borders with Western

Australia and the Northern Territory and encompasses pastoral leases, Pitjantjatjara Aboriginal Land and Crown Land.

Giles was contested for the first time at the 1993 elections, following its creation under the 1991 boundaries redistribution.

The 2003 redistribution made changes to the southern and northern boundaries.

Labor member Frank Blevins held the seat from 1993 to 1997. The current sitting member Lyn Breuer has held the seat since the 1997 State Government election.

Tina Wakelin is a small business owner, a registered nurse and an electorate officer and she will be contesting the seat of Giles for the Liberal Party.

She is no stranger to politics. During the past 13 years, Tina has worked closely with the local Federal Member for Grey, (a seat which covers 90 per cent of South Australia), her husband Barry.

She said her decision to enter politics was motivated by a desire to help her community.

“I have always been interested in community affairs and this is just an extension of what I’ve done in the past. I have travelled the electorate a lot and feel that I know the people,” she added.

“My first priorities are education and training. I want to keep a strong TAFE and continue to give people the opportunity to use the Australian Technical Colleges.”

“There is a backlog of road maintenance in our area which is disadvantaging regional people,” she said.

Water management is another key infrastructure concern.

“I think we have a responsibility to avoid draining the Great Artesian Basin any more than we have to,” she said.

“Water is a huge concern for regional areas like Hawker, Quorn, Andamooka, Coober Pedy and Roxby Downs.”

As a registered nurse, Tina has first-hand experience in the areas of healthcare and mental health.

Many of the businesses in the Giles electorate are small, family run organisations, which Tina is able to understand because she owns and runs a small business of her own.

“I feel I understand what it means to be part of a small business community which adds to my experience,” she said.

Tina is also the mother of four children and currently resides in the Kimba District in the Upper Eyre Peninsula.

She has been an active community member in a wide range of activities in schools, health support organizations, sporting clubs, parliamentary partners and other various groups.

Giles water supply of major concern A recent move by the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) to try and stop BHP Billiton from further dipping into the Great Artesian Basin (GAB) has highlighted how important water is in our region.

The ACF delivered thousands of postcards from concerned Australians to BHP Billiton on Thursday, February 2, asking Chairman Don Argus AO to protect the GAB Springs water system.

The ACF also asked South Australian Premier

Mike Rann to make the same commitment to the public before the State election in March.

“The Big Australian has a chance to deliver on its claim of an ‘overriding commitment to environmental responsibility’,” said ACF anti-nuclear campaigner, David Noonan.

Planning for the proposed expansion of the Olympic Dam Mine site shows daily water consumption could rise from 33 megalitres a day to as high as 150

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megalitres – which is nearly a five-fold increase.

If BHP Billiton is allowed to draw the water from the GAB, there is a significant possibility of irreparable damage being inflicted on the system.

“The proposed water demand for BHP Billiton’s expansion is unprecedented for the Great Artesian Basin and presents a major longterm threat to the viability of flows to the unique GAB springs,” said hydrogeologist Dr Gavin Mudd.

Other alternative water sources are the River Murray – an already threatened river system or a possible desalination plant situated on the Spencer Gulf.

State Member for Giles, Lyn Breuer, said a desalination plant in Whyalla would not only provide water for the Olympic Dam Mine but also benefit the entire region.

“My preference is for a desalination plant in Whyalla because I

believe the conditions would be ideal and it would take pressure off the GAB and the Murray River,” said Mrs Breuer.

She also said that a power station would have to be built to supply the plant with sufficient power.

When The Monitor contacted BHP Billiton on the matter, the response from spokesman Richard Yeeles was that it was too early for the company to have made a decision on where the water would be drawn from.

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YOUTH

Changing faces at Roxby Downs Youth Service Change has come to the face of Roxby Downs’ youth services.

Roxby Downs Council CEO Bill Boehm said the change in direction was required following a report on the towns’ youth services by an Adelaide based consultant, Jack Wade, which was undertaken in early 2005.

“A total re-evaluation was required, feedback told us that the services focussed on the Youth Centre itself on Friday nights and we decided it would be better to look beyond this,” Mr Boehm said.

Mr Boehm said the re-evaluation of the Youth Services contract had been undertaken because the situation had significantly evolved since the time it had been started.

“What we have now is due to the hard work of Laurence Duggan, Beck Penglase and her mother Sue Penglase, whom Beck took over from,” Mr Boehm added.

When contacted on the matter, Mr Duggan said he was in favour of the council’s change of direction, even though he would no longer be part of the picture.

“The council needs to have a bigger involvement in how the youth services are run and I honestly believe it’s for the better and there

really will need a plan to be put in place right now to cope for what will happen in the future,” Mr Duggan said.

“I can’t do what they (the council) want done,” he added.

At the same time, Mr Duggan was full of praise for his former employee, Rebecca Penglase.

“Beck Penglase did an excellent job and her dedication and commitment to the position were just awesome,” said Mr Duggan.

However, Rebecca said she was not happy with the way the council’s reevaluation was conducted and declined to take a new position offered to her.

“I loved working with all the kids and it kills me not to be there for them,” she said.

Ms Penglase said it would be too frustrating to work for the council because in the time she had worked with Youth Services, nearly every request she and Mr Duggan had made to the council for funding had been denied.

Roxby Downs Youth and Family Officer, Tom Beever, will continue in his role and will work directly with whomever fills the new youth worker position, which Mr Beever said would hopefully be filled by the start of March.

Success for RDAS 2005 Year 12s With school back on and a new batch of Year 12 students at the Roxby Downs Area School, it is time to have a look and see what happened to last year’s students.

Some excellent scores were achieved by the class of 2005 and several of the students, including Christina Esthymiou, Renay Adams, Alexandria Nedelkovic and Jessica McKinnon have all gone off to university.

Several others have chosen to do TAFE courses or traineeships, including Paige Aldenhoven and Kaleb Gigney.

Finally, there are those students who have chosen to remain in Roxby Downs for work,

including Cody Gaiter, Rachel Williams, Jae Grimston and James Bott. Several of this bunch are working to save money and travel…

So, for all of those beginning year 12 this semester, there are plenty of reasons to strive for good results.

Pictured above front L to R:James Bott, Jessica McKinnon, Jae Grimston, Alexandria Nedelkovic Rear: Renay Adams, Kaleb Gigney, Cody Gaiter, Rachel Williams and Paige Aldenhoven.

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2006 Outback Fringe Festival getting a stomp closer...

The Outback Festival will be held from 6th April -9th April 2006.

The Outback Fringe Festival is a celebration of the diversity of the arts in the Far North region of South Australia, primarily the communities of Roxby Downs, Woomera and Andamooka. It showcases an eclectic collection of visual art, performance, writing, music and dance drawn predominantly from the wealth of talent that exists in the region. Through creative workshops and interactive performances people of all ages in the community are given an opportunity to participate and take ownership of their festival.

The 2006 Outback Fringe Festival will build on the successes of the 2004 and 2005 festivals and continue with the regular features of the program. These include photography, drumming, quilting, belly dancing and caricature workshops, community jam sessions, Indigenous performances, children’s entertainment, a youth disco, street performers, a twilight street party and musical entertainment from a variety of genres

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ROXBY DOWNS… Contemporary dancecompany Stompin’ Youth will be in the area for the Outback Fringe Festival and teaching young people how to use dance to communicate.

The Tasmania-based company has been operating since 1992 and has toured all over Australia.

Co-ordinators Emma Porteus and Adam Wheeler will be running an exhausting schedule of workshops over Woomera, Andamooka and Roxby Downs.

Luckily both Emma and Adam are fit and healthy – which could be expected from

professional dancers.

“It’s about young people making contemporary dances on topics and issues which are specific to them,” explained Emma.

“One of the company’s mottos is ‘youth leading youth’,” she said.

The process of constructing a dance routine began with Adam and Emma meeting with groups of interested young people and talking with them about issues

which affect their lives and sharing their own experiences.

Adam and Emma then asked a question of their students – “what do you want to say to your community?”

Having decided on a message, the students work with Adam and Emma to choreograph a routine by trialling different ideas and movements.

Flexibility is one of the key aspects of Stompin Youth and the group is able to work with numbers of student

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dancers and different styles, so nearly anyone is able to participate and contribute to the production.

So, what do the youths of Roxby Downs, Andamooka and

Woomera want to say to their communities?

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Saturday, February 18 – Tuesday, February 21 Cheaper by the Dozen – Rated: PG. Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt return as heads of the Baker family who, while on vacation, find themselves in competition with a rival family of eight children, headed by Eugene Levy.

Starring: Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt & Hilary Duff.

Saturday 12:00pm; Sunday 3:00pm; Tuesday 8:00pm Friday, February 24 – Sunday, February 26 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang – Rated: M. A petty thief (Downey) posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who’s training him for his upcoming role.

Starring Robert Downey Jr, Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan, Corbin Bernsen & Larry Miller.

Friday 8:00pm; Saturday 3pm; Sunday 8pm Saturday, February 25 - Tuesday, February 28 Nanny McPhee - Rated: PG. Mr Cedric Brown has just lost his wife and is now left with his seven children who misbehave so much that all the nannies have run away. Now he is told that he should get Nanny McPhee who is a magical woman with special powers.

Starring: Emma Thompson, Colin Firth & Angela Lansbury.

Saturday 12:00pm; Sunday 12:00pm & 3:00pm; Tuesday 8:00pm

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Welcome...

Welcome to the 2006 school year. Staff and students have had a smooth beginning to the year with classes moving quickly into learning programs. We are looking forward to a year of active learning and interesting programs, with a variety of projects occurring throughout the year. The Year 5-12 production in Term 3 will be something to look forward to with many of the older students being involved through the Clubs program. The Canberra Trip, visits by Performing Artists and the Investigative Science Centre, and community members prepared to share their interests are just a few of the activities that are being planned.

The Year 8s and 9s have been busy beautifying and repairing the wooden tables and chairs that are placed around the schoolyard and the Fairy Garden and Wishing Well continue to add colour to the school grounds. Congratulations must also go to the Year 12 students from 2005. The students produced excellent results and we wish them well on their chosen career paths.

I am looking forward to my new role as Deputy Principal at Roxby Downs Area School. I have been part of the school for a number of years, taking on different roles, and have seen it grow into a wonderful educational facility.

Helen Bennie Deputy Principal

Bikes/Skateboards – A reminder that students riding bikes to school should enter and exit via the track from Arcoona Street. It is unsafe to walk or ride bikes or skateboards through the breezeway or Staff Car Park.

Student Data Reports/Contact/Medical/Consent Information: Last week students took home a Student Data Report generated from our school records with regards to Parent/Caregiver Contact details and Student Medical information. Please return this to your child’s class teacher as soon as possible so that student records can be updated.

Dance and Drama – This week in Dance and Drama we have the opportunity to work with some Dance specialists, Emma Porteous and Adam Wheeler who are part of the Outback Fringe Festival. They will be running a workshop with each Yr 3-6 class. We are really looking forward to this.

Hot Weather Protection - Students are reminded that a broad-brimmed hat is a requirement for play times and any movement around the school. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle into class to drink regularly. Sunscreen should also be applied before leaving home and is also available in each class.

Early Closure Days 2006 - The next Early School Closure will be on Tuesday 21st February.

P&F Meeting – Parents & Friends will be holding their Annual General Meeting this Wednesday February 8th at 7.30pm in the school staff room. Everyone welcome – especially if you are new to the school. Please come and support your school and your children. Meetings held monthly.

End of Day Student dismissal –When picking up children at 3pm please wait outside the block to allow teachers to pack up at the end of the day with minimal disruption. If you need to speak to your child’s teacher please allow 5 minutes for all children to leave the block. It was unfortunate last week that teachers were verbally confronted when parents were asked politely to wait outside the blocks School Production – Students from Years 5-12 will have the opportunity to be involved in a school production in 2006. Entitled “I Love The Knightlife” it will include singing and acting roles with a performance to be held in Term 3. Nominations will open tomorrow with auditions held after school next week.

Upcoming Ev ents Events Feb 18 Feb 21 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 27 March 3 March 6 March 10

R-6 Assembly R-2 Splash Day Market Day Early Closure 2.10pm Governing Council AGM 7.30pm 7-12 Asembly 12pm - Auditiorium Headstart Information Night Student Voice & School Capt. Induction 3-7 Term time swimming Early Closure 2.10pm Pupil Free Day

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ROXBY DOWNS AREA SCHOOL Is seeking a

Canteen Assistant Manager Job Description and Person Specification is available from: Bev McKenna at Roxby Downs Area School or Phone: 8671 0011 Closing date for applications Monday February 20, 2006

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Uniform Shop – The Uniform Shop will be open as usual on Tuesdays at 8.30 – 9.00am and again on Thursdays at 3.00 – 3.30pm.

Healthy Snacks – R-6 Students have “healthy snack” time at approximately 10am each day. Students are encouraged to have fruit and vegetable snacks at this time.

Welcome back to all students and families and we hope that you had a restful and enjoyable Christmas break. 2006 began with approximately 385 students in the R-6 section of the school. 17 students began in Mrs Zeptner’s Headstart Reception class and 33 new students began or were returning to the school in other classes from places including Darwin, Tasmania, Mt Isa and Brazil!

We also welcomed new teachers Ms Deb Halligan (Year 4) and Miss Carmen Larwood. Congratulations also to Mrs Perkins (Miss CC) on her recent marriage.

Teachers and students have settled in extremely well and it is shaping up to be another busy and exciting year.

The year began with the following classes: Headstart Mrs Zeptner Reception Mrs Cormack/Mrs Ramsey Year 1 Mr Petty Year 1 Ms Lownsborough/Mrs Van Laar Hoven Year 1/2 Miss Underwood Year 2 Miss Steele/Mrs Christall Year 2 Miss Orchard R-2 Special Class Miss Bennett Year 3 Miss Arthur Year 3 Miss Van der Hucht Year 4 Mr Gera Year 4 Ms Halligan Year 5 Mrs Partington/Mrs Haddock Year 5 Mr Bice Year 5/6 Mr Wyskamp/ Ms Andrews Year 6 Miss Berryman Year 6 Miss Hollitt 3-6 Special Class Miss Andrews Programs such as the Year 1 Early Years Literacy Program (Leapfrog Learners), Stretch and SHIP will continue in the next few weeks.

Term 1 Activities Events to look forward to this term includeTerm Time swimming R-2 Splash Day 3-6 Swimming Carnival Parent/Teacher Interviews Assemblies in Weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9 It has been tremendous to see the amount of parent help being offered already in classrooms to teachers and students with reading, art, swimming lessons etc. The support from parents and caregivers enables us to provide an even better quality of education for your child. If interested in helping out in any way please speak to your child’s teacher.

Lyn Ferenci R-6 Assistant Principal

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7-12 News I would like to welcome everybody back to the start of a new year. We have started off on a really positive note with the best Year 12 results ever seen by Roxby Downs Area School. Five students received one or more A grades in a variety of subjects, and all but one student gained their first university or TAFE preference.

One of the advantages of living in a remote area is that we get bonus university points which makes us very competitive with the metropolitan area. Because of this two of our Year 12 students from last year gained TERs in the 90s. Congratulations must go to both Renay Adams and Christina Efthymiou.

Christina also received the SSABSA Dux award with the highest Year 12 grades. We wish her well as she takes up a university placement in Western Australia.

Our numbers in Years 7-12 have shown a slight increase this year, and as a result we have several classes at each year level. Our Year 11 and 12 numbers have remained constant which is pleasing to see.

This term seems to have a strong focus on the performing Arts, with a variety of activities planned.

Students in years 7-12 have had the opportunity to enrol in a series of dance workshops with the Stompin’ Dance Company. These workshops will culminate in a performance at the Outback Festival Fringe in April. We are also about to begin rehearsals for our school production this year I Love The Knightlife. This will take place in Term 3. Students in Year 7 also have the opportunity to be part of the school choir led by Mrs Cheryl Boothey.

Our Year 7-12 Acquaintance Night will be held on Wednesday February 15th in Feldspar Block. Starting at 7pm, Year 7-10 parents are invited to attend a short information session followed by an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers. This is particularly valuable to parents whose children are new to this end of the school. A senior school session for parents of Year 11 and 12 students will be held at 8pm in the Gold Block Senior Room. Parents who have children studying Open Access subjects are invited to stay on for a Question and Answer session at 8.30pm.

It would be great to see parents continue to support our school uniform policy this year. Black or navy pants and a white or navy polo top form the basis of our summer uniform. Please note that short shorts, singlets, black T-shirts and thongs are not acceptable. These students will be sent home to change. A broad-brimmed hat is also essential at break times.

If you have any concerns or questions about your child’s education this year please feel free to contact the school at any time. We look forward to another successful year at RDAS. Joslyn Fox Assistant Principal R - 7 THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

A message from the Principal

The Headstart class with Mrs Bev Zeptner (teacher) and Mrs Julie Golding (SSO)

New librarian Roxby Downs Community Library has a new librarian and her name is Marie Trezise.

Miss Trezise has assumed the role of Community Library Manager and she now runs the facility in conjunction with the Roxby Downs Area School’s librarian.

A job as a chief librarian is quite specific and one for which Miss Trezise studied at the University of South Australia. “Being a librarian really appealed to me and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” she said.

Moving into a new community and finding friends is not usually an easy process but Miss Trezise is comfortably handling the transition into Roxby Downs.

“Roxby Downs is a very nice place and all the people in it seem to be very nice,” she said.

Of course, one of the hardest aspects of the town to come to terms with is the irrepressible heat – even

Marie Trezise though Marie’s last job was in the Riverland town of Berri, where she worked as a TAFE services librarian.

“I’m not used to seeing so many hot days in a row,” she said.

With the re-start of school following the holidays, Miss Trezise would like to update the ageing fiction section and resume several community projects, including the “Toddler Story Time” program which was created to encourage parents to read to their children.

Toddler story time is being held in the library on Tuesdays at 9:30am for about an hour. It will involve a story and a craft activity and is for children 0-3.

Parents and Friends news...

Welcome to a new year from all of us at the Parents and Friends.

Firstly for the year 2005 our small P&F group donated a total of $10,950.00 for the children of RDAS, $9,249.00 of which was raised last year. Of course we have funds from past years’ fundraising to enable us to give back more than what was raised in 2005.

Some of the donations to the school last year included: Radio Infrastructure Development Program - $1626 Library Shelving - $2043 Wish Well Garden - $619 Rave Dance Group - $500 Garden Project - $126 H Block Curtains - $228 Presentation Night Awards - $150 Fairy Garden - $665 Photography Equipment - $3006 Refrigerator and Digital Camera - $945 We would like to thank Mrs Liz Sutherland, a P&F volunteer for many years, all the best in the future.

Liz will be missed by all of us at P&F. We would also like to thank Mrs Sheila Culf, our past President of P&F, for her great contributions.

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Our 2006 Committee was elected at our AGM on Wednesday 8th February: President – Avril Luke, Vice President – Lorraine Tyler, Treasurer – Bronwyn Udy, Secretary – Louie Forrest, Correspondence Secretary & Publicity Rep– Annette Jackson, Market Day Coordinators – Avril Luke, Lorraine Tyler, Louie Forrest, Coffee Corner Coordinators – Helen Bennie, Bronwyn Udy, Sheila Culf, Governing Council Rep – Steffany Woolford, School Rep – Helen Bennie, Committee Members – Sheila Culf, Jill Koening, Sister Pat, Jodie Bowden, Karen Russell, Vicki Hamblin.

We wish all our past and new members of P&F a great 2006. It was wonderful to see so many new parents join and we look forward to working with you and making 2006 a profitable and rewarding year for our children at RDAS. If you would like to be part of P&F our next meeting is on Wednesday March 1st at 7.30pm in the school staffroom. Everyone welcome – more hands makes less work and helps raise more funds for the school.

Our first Market Day is Saturday February 18th – don’t forget to grab yourself a cold drink or cuppa at P&F Coffee Corner. Hope to see you there.

Thanks, Annette Jackson For the P&F Committee

Dear Parents and Friends Welcome back to 2006! We have had a very positive start to our school year with learning programmes in full swing.

We are particularly fortunate to have a relatively stable staff this year however there have been some additions to our staff.

Special Congratulations – Year 12 Results Well done and congratulations to our Year 12s for their wonderful results.

Five of our students recorded at least one ‘A’. Two students achieved a TER (Tertiary Entrance Ranking) in the mid to high 90’s. Well done and congratulations to all Year 12 students and teachers. Please see Mrs Fox’s column for further information.

Staffing News We welcome: Mr Arthur Schultz who will teach Art Yr 7-11, Mr Hassan Bhatti – Science Years 8-11, Mrs Ann O’Sullivan – Year 11 English, some Year 5 and overview our Vocational Education and Training programme, Ms Debra Halligan – Year 4 teacher, Ms Marie Trezise - Community Librarian, Ms Cassie Dorsett – Year 7 and SOSE and English, Mr Steve Marsh – Groundsperson.

Staff changes: Mrs Helen Belen – (Acting) Deputy Principal Terms 1 & 2 Mrs Vicki Bourlioufas – increase to full time, Maths Years 8-12 Ms Natalie Delsar – transfer to Port Augusta Ms Carmen Lockwood – currently replacing Mr Gera in Year 4 Mr Chris Jones – taken a position in Andamooka.

We will also welcome Ms Tania Pethrick to our staff as a new Year 7 teacher. She will begin duty here on Monday 20th February. Due to our large student numbers in Year 7 we have arranged for a 3rd class. As is often the case we cannot commit ourselves to an extra class until we are sure of our student numbers. As you could well appreciate Roxby Downs has one of the highest transience rates in the state and we need to be conservative in case we over commit ourselves.

Hot Weather We have been inundated with some extremely high temperatures. So much so that we have welcomed a “cool change” of 36o! Every effort is made to ensure our students are housed in airconditioned classrooms. However any airconditioner struggles when the temperature is in the 40s. We have made application for an upgrade from evaporative to refrigerated units to be in line with Australian Standards. The Governing Council has been active in promoting the seriousness of our need.

This year we will also be focussing on greater provision of shade and seating.

Governing Council Annual General Meeting - Tuesday February 21 2006 Are you keen on helping your child and the children of this community have the best possible education?

The best way to assist your child to do well at school is to show an active interest in their education and be involved.

Please consider nominating for election to the Governing Council.

Nomination forms should have been forwarded home this week. If not,

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they are accessible on the night of the AGM – Tuesday 21st February in the school staffroom. All welcome to attend to hear the 2005 Annual Report.

Headstart Programme A special welcome to all of our new students and families to our school. We hope your association with us is both positive and fruitful for many years to come.

We especially welcome our new Headstart Reception Students in Mrs Zeptner’s class: Callum Adamson, Harmony-Shae, Zac Attwood, Jaiden Bryant, Tasma Doherty, Lachlan Fitzsimons, Ethan Foggo, Kane Goldsworthy-Spiers, Amelia Johnson, Jaspar Jordan, Jessica Leecroft, Jai Lewis, Maalachy Lynch, Demi McKay, Emily O’Sullivan, Daniel Thomson, Chloe Wild.

Students generally learn more in this one term than many others do in a traditional Reception class for a whole year. Our Headstart programme is recognised in educational circles as an excellent beginning to education in the early years.

Computers We have had installed 46 new computers into our network replacing the “old” 700s. Any computers that are obsolete for our current network and unwanted are to be donated to a school in need. Currently we are negotiating for a rather large High School in Zambia in Africa to be the recipients. This school has over 2,000 students all of whom are studying Information Technology with the benefit of only a handful of computers.

We hope that this will be the beginning of a sister school relationship with many lasting benefits for both schools.

Senior School Canberra and Snow Trip – Once in a Lifetime Opportunity This is an exciting year for students with the prospect of being involved in a Senior School major trip to Canberra and the snow at the end of Term 2. All Year 10, 11 and 12 students are able to attend depending on their eligibility according to their behaviour at school during the year.

We plan to take between 20 and 30 Senior Students supervised by 4 staff.

Part of the itinerary will include a guided tour of Parliament House, the War Memorial, Questacon Science Centre, Institute of Sport, National Art Gallery, The Mint etc, plus one day skiing at Perisher Ski Resort.

Further information will be sent home sometime this week. Be first in to reserve a place.

Whole School Production Mrs Fox will be overseeing a whole school (Year 5-12) musical production late in Term 3. Plans for auditions and support parts are well under way. We hope to involve as many students as possible but participants will be chosen for key roles on their musical merit and ability.

Congratulations Congratulations to newlyweds Mrs Fiona Perkins (nee CampbellColquhoun) and Mrs Sarah Tello (nee Van Dyke). Both were dazzling brides and we wish them all the very best in their future married lives.

We look forward to another busy, yet productive year with lots of challenges ahead. By all working together in partnership we will surely have another wonderfully successful year.

Jim Michalanney, Principal

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Above...Mel and Joel Vanzati, 10, preparing for Valentine’s Day.

A bush valentine...

Roxby Downs nurse Belinda King

Accolade for rural nurse Breast Care Nurse Linda King of Roxby Downs Health Service has been awarded a Polo Ralph Lauren Rural Training Scholarship to further develop her skills in caring for patients with breast cancer.

She is one of 17 nurses and community health workers throughout Australia to be awarded the scholarship and will use her grant to attend the eighth National Breast Cancer Nurses Conference in Sydney this March.

Rural nurses provide information and support to breast cancer patients, with 30 per cent of victims living in rural and remote areas. The nurses also maintain the links between the woman’s surgeon, oncologist and general practitioner.

Ms King is currently setting up a breast cancer

resource centre for the women of Roxby Downs and Woomera.

She hopes to broaden her knowledge and learn from the experiences of colleagues at the upcoming conference in Sydney.

Since their introduction in 2002, more than 120 nurses and health workers throughout Australia have been awarded the scholarships funded by Polo Ralph Lauren’s “Pink Pony” campaign and administered by the National Breast Cancer Centre.

The scholarships enable rural nurses and health workers to improve their skills and capacity to support and care for women with breast cancer in their communities.

How does a florist manage to get her flowers all the way from Adelaide to Roxby Downs and still be able to send them out in top condition?

Easily it seems.

Local business owner Mel Vanzati of Flowers in the Bush gets them sent up on Premier Stateliner buses and stores them in a cool room outside her house in Roxby Downs, which is a little anti-climactic.

Flowers in the Bush operates from the Vanzati house in Roxby Downs and in addition to her flower selling, Mel also stocks teddy bears, lingerie and adult toys - which has lead to some interesting moments in the past.

One incident was particularly awkward for Mel. “I had this Asian gentleman ring me up and ask what kind of toys I stocked and I thought he meant adult toys, so I started running through the products and it took a while before I realised he actually wanted to buy a teddy bear, I was very embarrassed,” Mel said.

Mel’s son Joel (pictured), 10, is also involved with the business and could be seen dashing around and selling flowers on the evening of Tuesday February 14.

4WD research on track Scrapbooking at the Dunes

Local business – Red Dunes Scrapbooking – celebrated it’s first birthday on February 2 with week long specials and a party attended by friends and scrapbooking enthusiasts.

Red Dunes Scrapbooking is a family-run business which operates out of owner Jane Southon’s house.

Jane explained what scrapbooking is and why people are drawn to it. “Scrapbooking is the art of preserving precious memories of loved ones, friends and culture in a creative way. Through journalling and photos, you can create a special history for your family,” she said.

The business stocks a wide variety of papercraft materials, as well as some stamping & quilling products and Jane is more than willing to order additional items not found in her store.

Jane began her ‘addiction’ to scrapbooking in 1998 and she opened her first business, The Happy Stamper, soon after. However, family commitments forced Jane to put her business on hold between 2000 and 2005 and during this time her interests moved closer to scrapbooking instead of stamping.

So, when the time came to re-open her business, she changed the name to represent her shift in focus.

“Red Dunes Scrapbooking and Papercrafts is a name that celebrates the fantastic surrounds of Roxby and lets people know what I sell,” Jane said.

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Charles Darwin University has commissioned a world first research project into four-wheel-drive desert tourism.

Dr Dean Carson, of the university’s Tourism Research Group, said the study aims to explore the world of 4WD tourism because demand is soaring in the area and very little research has been done in the field.

A key concern of the

study is to improve the capacity of desert settlements to provide viable 4WD tourism products while protecting cultural, social and natural values and improving safety.

The study will be titled “On Track” and will include researchers from Desert Knowledge CRC partners CSIRO, Charles Darwin, Murdoch, James Cook and Curtin Universities.

Volunteers recognised The Port Augusta Volunteer Resource Centre (VRC) has been granted $70,000 by the State Government to continue its work supporting local people who volunteer.

The funding comprises a $50,000 grant from the Home and Community Care program and $20,000 from the Premier’s Department to assist in meeting the training needs of volunteers.

The HACC program is jointly funded by the Federal and State Governments to provide services such as delivered meals, personal care, home maintenance, and domestic assistance to older people, those with a disability and their carers, in their own homes.

The Port Augusta Volunteer Resource Centre will continue to provide a referral point for volunteers in the region and also assist with training volunteers.

“On Track will help 4WD enthusiasts to make informed choices about what they’re getting into and promote and more responsible driving and better management practices”, says Dr Carson.

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OUT & ABOUT

Above...Local Nurses welcome new staff members with a dinner at the Tavern. Front: Alicia Kerr (new Registered Nurse), Gaye Smith (new Registered Nurse), Melissa Condon (new Clinical Nurse) & Jess, Maria Battaglia & Eliza. Back: Deb Harper, Kerry Simon, Louise Reid, Janelle Whelan and Erilee Rogers.

Right...Gaylene & Andy Crane

Right...David Griffiths, Damien Condon and Brent Harper.

Above...Ben Jamieson at Ngaire Clements’ farewell ‘wig party’ at the Tavern. ♦ Kids Kits Available CELEBRA TING CELEBRATING ♦ Outback Scrappers 1 YEAR IN B USINESS BUSINESS ♦ Scrap Togethers ♦ Discount Groups ♦ Workshops ♦ Join our friendly

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Below...Stompin Youth dancing instructor Emma Porteus leads the way during some exercises at the Roxby Downs auditorium.

Above...Ngaire Clements (front, third from the right) held her farewell at the Tavern with a Wig Party.

Right...Maree Dunn and Left...Chris Lorraine Kaminski and Meissner Karen enjoy the Grantham were scrapbooking at Red Dunes fun at Red Scrapbooking Dunes to celebrate the Scrapbooking’s businesses’ first first birthday birthday celebration.

IVS Office Administrator BHP Billiton Olympic Dam

Above...It’s Sunday night and since it’s the boys turn to cook, they decide to pack up and head off to the Tavern. This particular bunch is Tony Jordan, Brian Robinson, Nigel Toombes and Zali (2).

IVS is one of Australia’s leading Industrial Services companies. We pride ourselves on safe delivery of quality services in the areas of Vacuum Recovery, High-Pressure Water Blasting, Catalyst Handling, Refractory Demolition and Installation and a host of related services.

We are currently seeking an office administrator to assist with clerical functions to support our Site Manager, Site Supervisors and Operation Crew.

Duties will include: ♦ Maintaining & updating our training & induction records ♦ Travel arrangements ♦ Checking timesheets ♦ Maintaining and updating our roster system ♦ Filing, answering phones and general office administration Requirements Ideally, you would have the following skills and qualifications: ♦ Strong computer skills, particularly MS Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint. ♦ Accurate data entry ♦ Ability to make decisions ♦ Prioritise tasks ♦ Work on multiple tasks at once ♦ Work unsupervised To apply for this exciting opportunity, please e-mail your expression of interest and resume to slawson@ivsgroup.biz.

Applications close Wednesday February 22, 2006.

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MINI-MONITORS

Right...Anneke and Kholeho Botes, who was born on November 24, 2005.

Below...Brendan Gale had his first birthday on February 8, 2006.

Above...Kim Leonard and Jasmine Paige Bailey, born on October 20, 2005, at the Port Augusta Hospital.

Left...Lewis Wilson had his second birthday on February 3, 2006.

Left...ReneĂŤ Crompton holds her daughter Kasey Wilson, who was born on January 7, 2006.

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Flow Yoga Classes will be Monday nights - 7.30pm - 8.30pm Upstairs at the Leisure Centre $6.00 per class On the following days

February 13 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 11, 18

Right...Ella Ramsey had her second birthday on January 5, 2006.

Unless changes are needed.

Due to the work commitments we will have classes 6 weeks in a row then two off. I encourage all yogis to do Yoga at home on extra days plus to go through a simple routine at home on the Monday nights we don’t come together as a group.

Classes are suited to all fitness levels. Yogis always honour their bodies by doing only what they can without causing injury to themselves.

for more information please call Michelle Kittel on 0419 859 545

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NEWS

Trend towards joint home loans High property prices may be deterring some potential Australian property owners but increasingly there are those who are finding their way around the price barriers by taking out joint home loans with family members, friends and even work colleagues.

Australia’s leading mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice, recently surveyed its nationwide franchisees to find that over one third (36.4 percent) are seeing an increase in categories of joint borrowers other than couples.

Mortgage Choice National Corporate Affairs Manager, Warren O’Rourke said many of the company’s loan consultants are seeing these situations on an increasingly regular basis.

“This trend is gradually increasing and is especially prevalent in areas of dense housing, such as the capital cities or popular coastal areas.

These areas bring in the majority of joint loans due to their high property prices and living costs,” he said.

“Home loan affordability is difficult for many Australians wanting to buy in these areas, and it is occurring in other areas with those on lower incomes. It is leading to an increase in joint borrowers other than the traditional couple –

parents and children, extended family, siblings, friends and even work colleagues.

“Our franchisees are finding a significant number of borrowers willing to buy property through non-traditional means and for many that means shouldering the benefit, and the burden, of paying off property with others they are close to”.

The Mortgage Choice survey found that in terms of joint borrowers, parents and children came in first at 56.9 percent, extended family second at 13.5 percent, friends third at 12.9 percent and siblings fourth in terms of prevalence at 11.4 percent.

Many Australians don’t realise how simple it is to combine incomes with another family member, friend or workmate in order to achieve the great dream of property ownership. Applying for a joint home loan, what used to be an out-of-theordinary applicant situation, is just as easy as completing an application for an individual or couple.

“I believe the main reason we are not yet seeing a larger number of these instances is that potential borrowers simply don’t know they are able to take out a joint home loan with someone other than their

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partner,” Mr O’Rourke stated.

A mortgage broker can ease the stress of applying for a joint property loan simply by noting all applicants’ details plus documentary evidence and then taking the application and follow up process out of their hands.

With the myriad of lender and home loan options now in the marketplace, all it takes for an applicant (or three) to have their application approved is the ability to meet home loan repayment requirements.

Just as married couples put both names on a home loan, so can people of the same family background, social group or workplace. The most important consideration is whether or not both, or all, parties can afford to pay off the loan.

It is of no consequence if one party earns more, or has greater liabilities, than the other party/ parties – the home loan can still be paid off by all involved with the only difference seen at the end of the loan term when the property may not be owned in equal parts.

Once a joint loan is approved, a quick visit to the solicitor will result in a contract that outlines who pays what and how much of the property each applicant will own after paying off the mortgage.

As with other reputable mortgage brokers, Mortgage Choice does not charge customers for home loan advice so potential borrowers should look into the options available to them - just in case home ownership is merely a matter of using the resources around them, be it family, friends and/ or work colleagues.

ABOVE...King brown snake

Experts warn us to beware during snake season Summer is a beautiful time of year but brings with it an often unforseen danger, snakes.

Snakes like the warmer weather and their search for food often brings them into close proximity to humans and they can often be found near homes and workplaces where mice and other prey sometimes live.

Warm summer nights are particularly good times for snakes to hunt and people need to be know how to minimise potential encounters with snakes and lessen the danger.

“Temperatures during the day are often too hot for snakes and to avoid this they come

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out during the early evening or at night when temperatures are lower,” said BHP Billiton Olympic Dam environmental scientist, Kelli-Jo Kovac.

However, the snakes found throughout this region are generally not aggressive and will usually only attack a human when cornered or threatened.

The two most dangerous snakes found in this area – due to toxicity of their venom – are the King Brown Snake (or Mulga Snake) and Western Brown (pictured).

Both snakes can both grow to more than 1.5 metres in length, while the King Brown Snake

can exceed 2m in length.

When angry, both snakes will flare their necks out, similar to a cobra, a sure sign the snake is ready to strike.

The best way to deal with snakes is to leave them alone because they are dangerous and a vital part of the local ecology.

“People should be mindful that all native reptiles are protected by state legislation,” said Mrs Kovac.

However, if a snake poses a threat to people because it has entered a workplace or residence it is best call Olympic Dam while someone watches the snake.

“If people discover a

snake and it is posing a threat they can call BHP Billiton Main Gate on 8671 8262. If available, a snake handler will relocate the snake,” said Mrs Kovac.

Caution must be exercised at all times during the warmer months and above the ankle boots and long pants should be worn at all times when walking in grass or bush areas. Torches should be carried when walking at night.

“People should familiarise themselves with current first-aid practices for snake bite and always keep an eye out for snakes during the warmer months,” said Mrs Kovac.

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Housing activity expected to slow in 2006 HIA Australia’s most comprehensive report card on the future of the housing and renovation industry shows that the year ahead will be a slower one for the residential sector, but not to the extent seen in previous cycles.

Commenting today on the release of the December 2005 quarter HIA South Australia State Outlook publication, HIA’s Acting Executive Director, South Australia, Mr Robert Harding, said that after a sustained period of strong growth, housing activity in SA was set to cool, but not to an alarming extent.

“Housing starts in SA surged by 60 per cent in the four years to 2004/05 and the amount of money South Australians spent on housing shot up by nearly 40 per cent,” Mr Harding said.

“We’re seeing some softening in the housing sector following that great run, but the pull-back in housing should be mild compared to many instances in the past,” Mr Harding added.

“House prices are stabilising but haven’t, and won’t, fall away sharply, and rental markets are tight. Add to this a still strong labour market and stable interest rates, and you have a recipe for a slower time not a dire time for housing over the next year or two,” he added.

The HIA is forecasting a decline in housing starts of 7 per cent in 2005/06 and a further 5 per cent in 2006/07.

“Housing starts are forecast to reach a

bottom of around 9,250 in 2006/ 07,” Mr Harding said.

A peaking in the house price cycle is expected to curb spending on renovations activity, which flattened out in 2004/05, with expenditure forecast to fall by 4 per cent in 2005/06 any by a further 1 per cent in 2006/07.

“The renovations market enjoyed a strong boom in the first half of the decade, growing by nearly 50 per cent over 2000/01 – 2003/04, before steadying last year. While spending on this segment of the housing industry is easing, it is expected to bottom at a value of around $1.7 billion, which is still a very healthy level of expenditure,” Mr Harding said.

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CLASSIFIEDS POSITIONS VACANT

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Site Supervisor Vacancy

Veterinary Nurse Casual Roxby Downs

SDS AUSMINCO - OLYMPIC DAM Due to our expanding operations at Olympic Dam, we urgently require a Site Supervisor to assist with supervision of project maintenance work on the Olympic Dam Mine Site.

Position Requirements include: • A strong commitment to safety.

• Good communication and organisational skills.

• A strong trade background in maintenance work.

• Current drivers licence.

• Previous supervision experience and knowledge of the Olympic Dam Mine Site would be an advantage.

The Position Offers: • Opportunity to work 50-60+ hours per week.

• Generous accommodation allowance, company vehicle and mobile phone.

• Opportunity for a long term and rewarding career.

2 Casual Positions Job Description: • • • • • •

Site Services Manager SDS Ausminco PO Box 249 ROXBY DOWNS, SA, 5725

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Gunson Street, OLYMPIC DAM Phone 08 8671 0015 Fax 08 8671 0115 email: olympicdam@sdscorp.com.au

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Aircraft/baggage handling Freight Check in duties Aircraft Refueling Hire Vehicles Computer skills required

Person must be confident, friendly, work unsupervised as well as being a team worker.

Hours are 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday Flight times only – Weekends Send Resumes to: PO Box 21 Olympic Dam SA 5725

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A casual position has become available at the Roxby Downs Veterinary Clinic for a fourth veterinary nurse. We are looking for a cheerful outgoing person who is enthusiastic and motivated. Good client skills and a love of animals are important. Hours are predominantly weekdays, however some Saturday mornings and after hours are involved. If you have the personality, we have the time and patience to help with further skills training. The successful applicant will be required to undertake significant training including a TAFE veterinary nursing certificate to level 4. Mature age applicants are encouraged to apply. Closing date Sunday February 26. Interested applicants should leave an application letter and resume with the nurses at the Roxby Downs Veterinary Clinic. Or alternatively they can be emailed to: roxbyvet@whyallavet.com.au

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Woomera & Districts Football League are seeking expressions of interest for the following 1. An umpire’s co-ordinator and umpires (field, boundary and goal). These are paid positions.

2. Score board attendants (paid position) 3. A commissioner for the tribunal.

4. Tenders for the bar and canteen.

Expression of interest to Secretary of W&DFL PO Box 330 Roxby Downs, SA, 5725 Closing Date: Monday April 3, 2006.

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STOREMAN The successful applicant will: Work at least 40 hours per week Have a valid licence Be fit for work Multi-skilled Flexible Energetic and Able to work unsupervised

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Applications in writing to PO Box 113, Olympic Dam, SA, 5725

the Roxby Downs office on 8671 2683

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEARN TO FLY Roxby Downs Aero Club, phone Ben Hammond 0407 974 002, Jim Spring 0417 867 812 or Phil Goldsworthy 0417 810 494.

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Church Times St Barbara’s Catholic Church Roxby Downs Saturday evening 6pm Sunday morning 9am Andamooka Catholic Church Sunday 11am first and third Sunday of every month St Michael’s Catholic Church, Woomera Sunday 5pm All denominations welcome

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Doc Vis Carpet Cleaner:

15% discount on all work. Phone 0437 423 123

Dunes Cafe:

10% off all meals excluding coffee’s, drinks and cakes.

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Roxby Downs Newsagency: Spend $20.00 and receive a free engraved pen.

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Tandales:

Free eyebrow wax with every half leg wax with the 2K’s, Kelly or Kylie by appointment.

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Spend $10.00 or more and receive a free coffee.

Mitre 10:

72 piece dinner set combo with blue band normally $39.95. For Copper Card holders it’s $19.95..

Outback Cinema:

Adults go to the movies at kids prices excluding movie marathons and girls night out.

Outback Landscaping & Supplies:

20% off all chemicals and 10% off all pots.

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Email: manager@roxfm.com.au or info@roxfm.com.au Don’t be the only one without one!

New 2006 COPPER CARD ON SALE NOW, available from Roxfm studios in Richardson Place, Desert Decor, Outback Landscape & Supplies and Dunes Cafe. Cost $25.00 and you will receive hundreds of dollars of savings throughout the year. Current cards expire December 31st 2005. Community sponsor of Roxfm.

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ROXBY DOWNS COUNCIL NEWS Roxby Downs Council News page is a paid community information service

COUNCIL SNIPPETS

Incorporating ROXBY WATER ROXBY POWER (Water & Sewerage (Electricity Supply) Services)

Richardson Place PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Ph - 08 8671 0010 Fx - 08 8671 0452 Email - roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au After Hours Emergency Contact Ph - 0418 892 870

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website for bushfire prevention. For more information log onto www.afac.com.au Permits can be obtained from the Council office during this period. Fire Regulations and booklets are on display at the Council office.

Fireworks...Fireworks are only allowed to be set off by a pyro-technician with the appropriate permits. Fines are applicable if not adhered to.

Local Website...Visit your local updated website.

New Forums have now been added. Read what’s new and have your say in the Forums at www.roxbydowns.com Street Lighting...Is there a street light not working near your home? Please include the exact location (street, house number) when reporting to assist in easy identification for repair.

Rubbish Collection...Residents are reminded that there is a limit of one bin per household for weekly rubbish collection.

Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours...Tuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Thursdays 1pm to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154.

Council Office Hours – General...

Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm.

VISIT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY WEBSITEAT: www.roxbydowns.com ROXBY DOWNS COUNCIL is a proud sponsor of ROXFM Community Radio YOUTH WORKER - ROXBY DOWNS Roxby Downs Council’s funded Youth Services provides information, programs, events and assistance for young people aged from 10 years old to 20 years old. An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, innovative and selfmotivated person to develop and provide these services to young people within this community.

Experience in dealing with a diverse range of people, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. A major part of this role during 2006 is to develop programs and services, events and awareness to the young people of Roxby Downs.

Ideally you will possess a relevant tertiary qualification and/or substantial experience in youth program planning and delivery. Previous experience working from a Youth Centre base is highly desirable. This role does have out of hours and weekend work.

UPCOMING MAINTENANCE POWER OUTAGES

For a copy of the position description or for more information contact Alan Male on 0438 010 088.

Council will be undertaking bi-annual inspections of all high voltage equipment with the assistance of ETSA Utilities.

Inspections will occur between 30 March 2006 and 3 April 2006. Council will be undertaking a large number of power outages so the inspection work can be undertaken safely. A schedule of the outages including locations and times will be distributed in The Monitor Newspaper prior to commencement.

Applicants must forward applications to Alan Male, 606 Shady Creek Rd, Darnum, Victoria, 3822, via facsimile to 03 5627 8577 or via email to alanmale@dcsi.net.au Written applications close on Friday February 17, 2006.

RoxFM will be announcing scheduled outage times for customers during this time. Council regrets the need for these outages but unfortunately they are required to ensure the safety and reliability of the town’s power distribution.

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Works in Progress...Upgrade of drainage system at oval.

Continual maintenance of Pump Stations due to inappropriate items (clothing, rags, sanitary items, mops and oil/fat) being disposed of incorrectly into sinks, drains and toilets.

Pumping of storage dam water into the final lagoon of the sewer for irrigation purposes.

The repair to significant vandalism that has occurred in the last month.

Council has purchased a security camera system.

This portable system will be able to be located to areas of high vandalism and will be operated in conjunction with SAPOL. In light of the recent increase in vandalism, this camera will be displayed throughout the township.

Upcoming Works...Infrastructure audits at the Cultural Precinct.

Consultants to review the building and air conditioning at the Cultural Precinct.

New water meters will be ordered shortly for a section of the town.

“Take the Heat out of Home Cooling”...

Watch for the Energy Wise Brochure “Take the Heat out of Home Cooling” by Energy SA, soon to be included in The Monitor. This brochure will help you with using your heating and cooling appliances much more efficiently. Brochures are also available at the Council Office.

Parking...Parking audit has been carried out to vehicles parked on Council verges. Active parking control program will be administered. To avoid an expiation fine, please do not park vehicles on Council road verges or in the bus lane in Richardson Place.

Vandalism...Council urges all residents to report instances of vandalism to the Police and Council.

This is your community and your rates are being wasted by these types of action so your help is essential.

Rates...Rates for the third quarter will be sent out from February 16 2006 and will be due for payment on March 16 2006. Fines will apply to all arrears.

Please contact Bronnie Warren at the Council on 8671 0010 for payment arrangements.

Water and Electricity Accounts...Electricity Reminder Notices have been issued for the December 31 2005 quarterly billing. Please pay by the due date to avoid a late payment fee and disconnection pending notice. Water accounts have now been issued and were due for payment on February 15 2006.

Please also note new electricity, water and sewerage prices apply from January 1 2006 and will be included in the March billing run.

Dog Registrations...Dog Registrations for the 2005/06 financial year became due and payable from July 1 2005. Grace period for registrations expired on August 31 2005. Thereafter an $80 expiation fee applies.

There has been an increase in the numbers of wandering dogs in the township. Residents are reminded to keep gates closed or locked to avoid dogs wandering.

Bushfire Prevention...Some total fire ban days for our area have been declared recently. Now is a timely reminder to residents of the importance of taking adequate fire prevention actions of premises and being generally careful with potential fire sources such as cigarette butts, motor bikes and other mechanical equipment in our hot arid climate. Residents are requested to keep areas surrounding their homes free from litter, dry leaves and any other combustible materials.

Bushfire season commences November 1 2005 – March 31 2006. The CFS have updated their

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South Australia Term Dates for 2006 Term 1 Begins - Monday January 30, 2006 Ends - Thursday April 13l, 2006 Term 2 Begins - Monday May 1, 2006 Ends Friday July 7, 2006 Term 3 Begins - Monday July 24, 2006 Ends Friday September 29, 2006 Term 4 Begins - Monday October 16, 2006 Ends Friday December 15, 2006

February 2006 Ante Natal Classes Tuesday February 7 at 7.30am to 9.30am Tuesday February 14 at 7.30am to 9.30am Tuesday February 21 at 7.30am to 9.30am Roxby Downs Comm. Health Centre Service Building $10.00 for all classes Contact Rachel on 8671 9020 for any queries

Friday February 17 to Sunday February 19, 2006 “You’re Kidding” (Clothing Store) will be in town Market Day Saturday February 18, 2006 ABBA Concert Monday February 20, 2006 Tickets are Adults $30, Children $20 under 15 years of age.

Show starts 8.00pm Roxby Downs Community Library & Roxby Downs Health Service Present “Toddler Story Time” Fun, stories, rhymes, craft & activities for toddlers aged 1-3 & their adult caregivers.

Where : Roxby Downs Community Library When : Tuesdays beginning Tuesday February 14 Time : 9:30 - 10am Cost : FREE

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COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE The Roxby Downs Community Plan Update page is a paid community service, provided by the Roxby Downs Council.

HAVE A SAY! Do you have an issue that you want raised at any of the Board meetings or Forums?

UPDATE The second meeting of the Board was held on January 30. Topics discussed were varied and included an update on the e-board, training needs, and the terms of reference.

The e-board will be an internet based website that the community can use to access the latest news and reports from the Forums, Partnerships and the Board. There will be opportunities to provide feedback and communicate with committee members.

There will be a public announcement as soon as the website goes live.

Board members have been appointed to each of the Forums and Partnerships and at each Board meeting they will present a report on the key points raised at each meeting.

Executive Officer Michelle Hales provided an update on the projects that have emerged from the Forum meetings and on the proposed Welcome Program Pilot. A number of policy documents are to be written and presented for discussion at the next meeting.

They will cover processes such as who is authorised to speak to the media on behalf of the Board, systems for reporting on Forums and Partnerships, meeting protocols, confidentiality, transparency and sharing of information.

ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERTSHIP _________________ The first meeting of the Environmental Partnership will be held on Tuesday February 21. The original date of the meeting was changed because it coincided with Arid Recovery’s annual trapping survey. The agenda of the meeting will concentrate on the Implementation Framework and people attending have been asked to bring along their ideas, suggestions and feedback. If you have an interest in environmental issues and would like to nominate for the Partnership please contact Michelle Hales telephone 8671 0010or by email at community@roxbycouncil.com.au.

ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE ________________________________ Steps have been taken to convene the first meeting of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership. It is important that a number of key stakeholders be involved in this Partnership and invitations to participate have been sent to Roxby Downs Police, Health Services, Managers of Licensed Premises, Family and Youth and BHP Billiton. The meeting will be held on Monday February 20.

ARTS AND CULTURE ___________________ A meeting of the Forum was held on February 1. Ray Goldie was invited to give a presentation on regional branding. His talk stressed the importance of planning. Before any brand is developed some fundamental questions need to be answered. These include: what are the geographic boundaries?, what is the purpose of the brand?, what is the product?, who is the customer and what is the customer geographic reach. Some suggestions were put forward to encourage creative thinking: Outback Arts, Desert Arts, Red Dirt, Red Sand, Outback Lakes.

Regional branding will not only provide a focus for the arts it creates opportunities for artists and craftspeople to tap into the marketing power of a brand and share resources. Ray’s presentation raised many questions for Forum members to ponder in

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Do you have suggestions, ideas or feedback that you want passed on for consideration at any of the meetings?

If so please send an email to Michelle Hales Executive Officer of the Community Board community@roxbycouncil.com.au or send a letter to PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725

DATES OF MEETINGS Family and Youth Forum Alcohol & Substance Abuse Part.

Environmental Partnership Community Board Education & Workplace Training Arts and Culture Sport and Recreation Forum Health Forum Business

February 20 10.00am February 20 7.30pm February 21 7.30pm February 27 7.30pm February 28 12.30pm March 1 8.30am March 6 8.00pm March 8 7.30pm March date to be advised

readiness for the next meeting which will include a brainstorming session.

Once the brand has been developed a marketing/business plan will be written as a supporting document to attract funding. The Forum is also looking forward to input from the soon to be appointed, regional arts officer.

Another interesting point of discussion was the concept of artist’s villages or streets providing workshops for artists and retail space for sale of art.

To start the process of compiling a health calendar, health and wellbeing guide and the 4 page health liftout in The Monitor Forum members will gather as much information as possible to create a definitive database of services. At the next meeting the Forum will workshop an annual calendar of events from the information gathered and develop a annual promotional campaign..

HEALTH FORUM _______________________________ Members of the Forum met on Wednesday 8th February. Tina Foster from RoxFM talked about the linkages between the Health Forum and the weekly one hour radio health show.

The Health show covers all aspects of health including fitness, safe storage of medicines, exercise, ambulance, Flying Doctor, local and visiting health services, alternative therapies, physical and mental wellbeing. The Forum agreed that this is fantastic way of promoting health messages and will work together with the radio, papers, library and leisure centre to create a coordinated approach.

This multifaceted line of attack will ensure health messages are constantly reinforced and reach as many people as possible.

FAMILY AND YOUTH FORUM ___________________ Flexibility is the key to the success of the Family and Youth Forum. The Forum has recognised the importance of making meetings accessible to all and as a result has introduced a family friendly approach. Meeting times have been changed from evening to mornings and the meeting room will include a space for young children to play. It is hoped that this will encourage parents of young children to participate in the Forum. The next meeting will be held on February 20 and at that meeting plans for a community brainstorming session will be discussed. Forum members have already studied the Implementation Framework and added new strategies.

They now feel further input from the

community is required to establish priorities. Details of the community brainstorming day will be advised in the next issue.

SPORT AND RECREATION FORUM_______________ A meeting of the Forum was held on 6 February.

Dave Watson Municipal Works Manager for the Council provided a comprehensive update on the current status of facilities maintenance. Using photographs Dave explained the reasons for the drainage problems at the Oval and advised that Council is installing an innovative new drainage product and work should be completed by the end of the month. It took several months to complete the assessment because it was essential to monitor and observe the impact of normal weather conditions and the watering cycle. He stressed that the problems at the oval stem from the poor design, the mixture of clay and sandy soils and location of the problem upslope from the drain. A turf recovery program is also in place but requires a 12 months cut cycle.

Dave also brought the Forum up to date with Council’s plans for the northern toilet block at the oval. These toilets are frequently vandalised making them unattractive for patrons. Plans include a skillion verandah, sturdier internal fittings, external paving and three of the walls painted in all the club’s colours.

The toilets will no longer be designated public toilets and only user groups will have key access. Dave’s report was well received particularly because of the time spent explaining technical matters. Interim Chair Reinhardt Viljoen stressed that the role of the Forum is not to use meetings to focus on maintenance issues but for the Forum to bring them to the attention of the relevant body. It is important that all complaints and feedback be submitted in writing. Regular progress reports from Council will keep the Forum up to date.

Reinhardt then invited each of the reps. to provide an update on their particular sports. The Forum was pleased to hear about the Swim Club’s success in receiving a grant for $6,000 which will assist with the purchase of lane ropes, equipment and training of coaches. The Tennis Club has also recently been successful with a grant of $50,000 to resurface the tennis courts.

An idea for a Sporting Walk of Fame was tabled at the meeting. The Walk of Fame is a tangible way to recognise local (senior and junior) sporting achievements both on the field (through play and officiating) and off the field (through coaching, volunteering and club management). Photographs of a similar Walk in the town of Warrigul in Victoria were shown as an example. It was suggested that the Forum become Trustees for the awards and decide on eligibility criteria, judging process and presentation. The awards could be presented and unveiled on Australia Day each year. The idea was enthusiastically embraced at the meeting and the finer points will be discussed and assessed at the next meeting.

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Housing industry association advises consumers who are rennovating...

Doors: Seeing double

By Robert Harding Acting Executive Director SA/NT Visitors walking up the drive to the modern home are increasingly seeing double…the trend to large doubledoor entrances is unmistakable.

It makes a lot of sense, and will be hailed by removalists regularly faced with the problem of easing grand pianos through impossibly inconvenient entrances.

American studies claim that a large, dramatic entrance actually adds to the value of the home. “It’s often the first thing potential buyers pick up on, and if they see a grand entrance than subconsciously, they are disposed to seeing a grand home beyond,” one retailer claims.

‘Grand’ no longer means the heavy wooden door with an ornate handle.

The current look is sleek and minimalist with bold colours.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES Lot 622, Andamooka

Two bedroom home fitted with ceiling fan in both bedrooms & lounge. Open plan kitchen & dining with gas stove. Laundry, bathroom & toilet area. Two sheds. $55,000

Lot 696, Andamooka

Currently presented as 2 bedrooms, c/w air conditioners, large formal lounge (possible 3rd bedroom), large nearly complete dine and lounge, comfortable kitchen with air con. Laundry & bathroom under main roof. Storage room, undercover parking for 4 cars, entertaining area, 24,000 lt water storage, 6x6m x 4.3m shed wtih concrete floor all situated on a large block. $115,000

ATTENTION INVESTORS 22 Irrapatana Street, Roxby Downs

Lots 2 & 3 Clipper Court

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Can you handle this?

Choice of 2 blocks (over 900m2 each) Want a holiday getaway or to build your dream home?

Underground power available. Sea & rural views, build amongst quality homes Make an offer.

Price: $70,000 neg.

Phone Kelly Porter on 0438 534 275 L.J. Hooker Yorketown - 8852 1800

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Sea Change Yorke Peninsula

Ideal investment property located on a corner allotment. Boasting four good size bedrooms (all with BIR’s and a main with en-suite).

Kitchen/dine which leads to the lounge room. Other features include gas heating, ducted air-con. gas stove, dishwasher, carport & tool shed. We have tenants waiting to move in. $299,000

4 Mulgaria, Roxby Downs

Well presented 4 bdrm home all with BIR’s, main with en-suite.

New kitchen & gas stove, separate dine. Ducted air-con., gas heating. Single garage, car-port. Well worth inspection. $296,000

33 Aquila Boulevard, Roxby Downs

Well presented and located six year old home. This property offers four bedrooms, main with en-suite and WIR’s, open plan lounge/dining/kitchen with gas stove and split system air-con. along with ducted evap air-con. All wet areas well complete. The home is complimented by a spacious BBQ area leading to the enclosed pool, established garden, carport and large tool shed.Currently tenanted at $400.00 per week. $340,000

1 Grevillea Close, Roxby Downs

This very neat three bedroom home is positioned in a quiet court close to the town centre. All bdrms have tinted windows, BIR’s & two have ceiling fans. There is a large dining/updated kitchen, lounge with reverse cycle air-con, ducted evap. air-con throughout & gas heating. Other features include storage room, 6mx4m shed with concrete floor & vehicle access, garden shed, undercover entertainment area & rear verandah. Good lease returns.$280,000

Open Inspections Saturday, February 18, 2006 22 Irrapatana Street 4 Mulgaria 33 Aquila Boulevard 1 Grevillea Close

Located in this pretty coastal town an easy 95 min drive from Adelaide are 3-4 fantastic allotments perfect for a 2 story seaside home.

Picturesque views of the bay, await the builder of your choice on these serviced blocks. Act today and plan for the future.

Damien Page 0410 334 833 Ray White Y/P 21 Graves Street, Kadina 8821 4955

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Don’t trust just anyone with your valuable investment.

Property Consultant Martin Stringer or Geoff Chick knows the local market and can help you get results!

3 or 4 bedroom brick home offered for urgent sale. Open plan living areas, spacious outdoor entertaining and many extras.

Home recently upgraded and is just near new.

Offers around $200,000 For more information contact Rodney Atkinson, all hours on

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Darker shades have presented a problem in the past, especially if the door receives full sunlight and its internal side is painted in a lighter colour. The different heat absorption rates can result in twisting and surface damage, although some designs claim to have solved this problem through technological advances.

Internally, doors can provide practical as well as aesthetic service: shutting off areas to save on energy bills; reducing noise or, alternatively opening up to produce inviting outdoor-indoor spaces.

These days the traditional wood has been joined by aluminium, fibreglass and steel, which allows the flexibility to meet changing weather patterns or security concerns.

Hold that sledgehammer…

By Robert Harding Acting Executive Director SA/NT Open plan living is which may include favoured by the inserting extra studs or overwhelming number of bracing in adjoining new home buyers these walls. days, but what if your Other work you are house belongs to an planning may assist with earlier era, when rooms assuring your home’s were boxed in and structural integrity, such cramped? as the installation of a The obvious answer is kitchen counter or to knock down walls to external ceiling beam. allow different parts of Another stumbling block the home to flow into to the removal of a wall each other, but beware; could be the presence of it’s far more complicated power points and than an afternoon’s fun electrical cabling. An with a sledgehammer. electrician will be needed There’s a process which to remove these before must be followed if the demolition work can project is not going to start. end in an expensive If you live in a unit, disaster. apartment, or adjoin Firstly, you must have an another property and accurate plan of your wish to remove a loadhouse. If there’s not one bearing wall you will in your possession your have to consult strata local council or planning management or authority will be able to neighbours before help for a fee. The plan proceeding. There is a will provide a clear possibility that picture of the property’s reinforcement measures structural history and, may require work in most importantly, show adjoining structures, so whether the wall you you will need the want to demolish is permission of outsiders. simply a partition or has in most load-bearing properties. Finally, jurisdictions any A load-bearing wall does structural alterations not preclude its removal, require a formal but it will certainly approval. The certifier require an expert – an cannot approve the HIA builder or maybe application until all even a structural necessary permits and engineer – to assess the approvals have been problem and advise on obtained from the local adequate substitutions, authority.

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Owner occupiers take note - here’s one with the lot!

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rh.com.au (08) 8395 2233 Wayne Lawson David Murley Penny Coleman Rachel Longden 0421 636 338 0412 050 200 0434 124 719 0434 124 720 40 Bopeechee Street - Units 1, 2 and 3. - “Investment Opportunity - RARE AS”.

Group of 3 units, all on single title.

Each unit with 2 good size bedrooms and built-in-robes, spacious lounge and dining area adjacent to serviceable kitchen. Bathroom including laundry area. Ducted evap. airconditioning. Single carports to each unit, with easy care garden. Currently leased at $200 each per week (total $600 p/w). Invest now and prepare for your future. $430,000. neg.

Lot 211 Government Road Andamooka –“The Opal Palace, Nest or Invest.”

Spacious family home of 3 bdrms (large master), huge tiled lounge with feature double doors to front and hallway, good size dining, updated timber kitchen with heaps of cupboards, island bench and utensil drawers, gas stove and range hood, large updated bathroom, large enclosed rear verandah area, huge shaded pergola area with crazy stone retaining walls, another side pergola area.

Parking x 2 in carport, workshop, storage area and aviary.

Several rock gardens and local stone retaining walls, excellent views from front verandah, air conditioning and more.

Inspection a must. $140,000-$147,500. Web ID 795213.

Rent potential. $150.00 p/w.

ROXBY DOWNS...5 Pioneer Drive

38A & 38B FINNISS STREET

ADD THIS TO YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO TWO 3-BEDROOM FAMILY HOMES ON THE SAME TITLE 38A offers 3 bdrm’s all with BIR’s, generous open plan living with timber feature exposed beams adjacent to modern kitchendining area. Heritage feel bathroom with separate toilet.

All areas have airconditioning.

Outdoor offers entertaining area and large shed with single carport.

33 Gregory Street– “Nest or Invest!” Handily located family home offering four good size bedrooms all with built-in-robes, master with en-suite . Large lounge and spacious dining area. Kitchen with new gas stove, ample cupboards including pantry T cupboard, AC TRand Nbath bathroom inlcudes showerR cubicle, vanity. Ducted O C E UND evap. air conditioner and gas heating. Double carport under main roof, good size rear verandah with pergola area and 6x4 shed. Garden and lawned areas to front and rear. Auto irrigated. Double driveway. $320,000.

38B has 3 bedrooms, master and 2nd with BIR’s, open plan living with compact kitchen-pantry.

Tastefully tiled bathroom with separate toilet.

Master bedroom and living area service by aircon. Small outdoor entertaining area and garden shed with single carport.Both currently rented until December 2006 with a combined rental income of $605 p/w.

Be quick as an investment opportunity does not arise in Roxby like this every $450,000 for both day!

Lot 600, Government Rd, Andamooka –“Solid Brick Investment.”

Solid brick, 2 bedrooms, both carpeted, lounge, kitchen and dining all tiled, r/c air con. Garage, car port and partially furnished on 2091m2 lot. Web ID. 802865.

Reduced $89, 950. OWNER SAYS SELL!

LOT 114 GOVERNMENT RD, ANDAMOOKA

158A Aquila Boulevard - The Killa Villa. Lovely bluestone fronted family home offering 3 bedrooms all with BIR’s, spacious lounge, family & dining. Bathroom (2 way ensuite to master). Ducted evap & 2 R/C split system aircons. C/Port UMR with auto roller door & drivethrough gate. Large verandah & adjacent pergola area. Double garage, tool shed & lots more. $255,000.

“IT’LL BE A LONG WAIT IF YOU’RE WAITING FOR THIS LONG BUS” Back on the market due to failed contract. The first thing you notice about this property is the long bus parked at the bottom of the driveway which is completely set up to be a showroom for opals etc. The house is located at the top of the driveway and is a split level/partial dugout and features 2 bdrms, both with birs, master bedroom includes a new s/s a/c and leads to the bathroom, fully equipped kitchen including an upright gas stove and range hood, tiled throughout, open dining room and large living room with feature stone walls, new window treatments, down lights and ceiling fans.

The exterior of the property features a long under cover carport, 3 large water tanks, access to a workshop UMR and another toilet. $85,000

8 Hermit Street - Investment Opportunity. Well located family home of 3 good size bedrooms all with BIR’s, Seperate entry. Large lounge with floating timber floor. Good size kitchen with gas stove. Adjacent dining area, front & rear verandahs. Fully fenced pool, C/Bond tool shed & more.

Currently tenanted at $310.00 per week. $264,950.

Lot 508, Government Rd, Andamooka. Spacious 2 bedroom home. Large lounge, study & kitchen with gas & electric stoves. Bathroom with toilet, huge laundry, ducted evap & wall mounted air cons. Large front & rear verandahs. C/port (parking x2). RW Tanks, lean-to storage or workshop. Fully fenced & all on allotment of 1448 sqm. $89,950.

We are continually needing properties to sell so as to meet the many demands of prospective purchasers. If you are thinking of selling, why not approach or team to talk about your real estate needs? For the second consecutive year our Roxby Downs sales team were awarded the No 1 Sales Team in South Australia for Lin Andrews Real Estate.

Lot 502, Government Rd, Andamooka. Potential abounds with this fully fenced property. Includes home of 1 bedroom, lounge, kitchen & large bathroom, aircon & heating. Many sheds & heaps more. $79,950.

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Offering absolutely stacks of features is this 3 bedroom home + 1-2bedroom self-contained flat. With a larger than “normal” double carport to the left hand side, there is ample parking for the family and visitors and there is also driveway access to the shed at the rear. You enter the home through the lounge, there is also a separate dining area that then leads to the kitchen which has a new stove, dishwasher, benchtops, tiles and flooring and includes a pantry, there is sliding door access to the outdoor areas of the home from the dining area, a passage way leads to 3 br’s, including built-in robes, central bathroom and new toilet. Bathroom includes a new vanity and basin, large laundry with external access.

Ducted evap air-con, gas heating to the lounge area. The rear yard is low maintenance, massive pool with included maintenance items ie creepy crawly, covered pergola area with shade cloth, paving and a shed with 2x roller doors. The self-contained flat includes a big living/dining/kitchen area, to the right as you walk in the door is the master bedroom, bathroom includes a toilet, there is also another area off of the lounge that is separated by a curtain that could be used as a second bedroom - you choose, the unit also includes an air-conditioner.

LORRAINE AUBREY 8671 2000 or www.linandrews.com.au

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SPORTS

Sports facilities funding boost

Above...Ron Perry leans into a forehand during a leisurely game of tennis at the Roxby Downs tennis courts.

Port Augusta, Whyalla, Coober Pedy and Burra are among the regional centres to receive a State Government funding boost for community sporting facilities.

Recreation, Sport and Racing Minister, Michael Wright, announced grants totaling $500,000 for sporting clubs and community facilities around the State.

“Sporting clubs are a central part of every community and the grants recognise the importance of ensuring these clubs are funded to best service our suburbs and regions,” said Mr Wright.

“Young people in our regional areas will benefit significantly from these grants through projects including two new playgrounds in Whyalla and Port Augusta and a skate park in Coober Pedy,” he said.

“The Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program is a fantastic grants program providing our local sporting clubs with the funding they need to upgrade and develop their facilities for the benefit of local communities around the State.

The Corporation of the City of Whyalla received $23,000 for the installation of a playground for people with a disability.

The Augusta Park Childhood Services Centre received $20,000 for the construction of a new playground including sunshaded facilities.

The Coober Pedy Youth Sector Network was allocated $60,000 for the construction of a skate park, while the Burra Tennis Club received $50,000 for the resurfacing of six tennis courts.

Senior Tennis Results Friday 3rd Feb Flatheads 11 sets def Crafters 7 sets Doubles Men S Green & S Rodda 7 def N Hombsch & B Harper 6 S Casey & D McInnis 6 def T Hombsch & S Ryan 2 Doubles Ladies S Weston & L Evans 6 def S Crafter & G Casey 0 C Cooper & D Harper 6 def C Munyard & R White 4 A Hawdon & M Griffiths 7 def T Ryan & T Hill 6 Singles Men S Green 6 def N Hombsch 4 S Rodda 6 def B Harper 3 S Casey 6 def T Hombsch 2 D McInnis 6 def S Ryan 2 Singles Ladies S Weston 6 def S Crafter 1 L Evans 6 def G Casey 1 C Cooper 6 def C Munyard 1 D Harper 6 def R White 3 T Ryan 6 def A Hawdon 3 T Hill 6 def M Griffiths 3 Squids 12 sets def Ballhogs 6 sets Mens Doubles S Thomson & M LeCons 6 def C Walker & S Fraser 3 M Butterworth & S Daly 6 def J Nelson & J Hombsch 5 T Reynolds & R Hamblin 6 def S Milhinch & P Jansen 0 Ladies Doubles V Hombsch & M Thomson 6 def J Petherick & T Fraser 4 J Greenfield & A Daly 7 def N Edmonds & C Bradford 5 M Allen & K LeCons 6 def M Crawford & T Crawford 2 Mens Singles C Walker 6 def S Thomson 0 S Fraser 6 def M LeCons 4 J Nelson 6 def M Butterworth 0 S Daly 6 def J Hombsch 3 T Reynolds 6 def S Milhinch 2 R Hamblin 6 def P Jansen 1 Ladies Singles V Hombsch 6 def J Petherick 4 K Bullock 6 def T Fraser 2 N Edmonds 6 def J Greenfield 2 C Bradford 6 def M Allen 0 M Crawford 6 def A Daly 3 K LeCons 6 def T Crawford 0

Roxby Downs cricket match reports Saturday February 11, 2006 Olympic Dam 6/155 defeated Wanderers 8/145.

Olympic Dam stands well clear at the top of the points table after soundly defeating Wanderers at Roxby Downs oval on Saturday morning.

Wanderers won the toss and batted. They set a challenging total of 156 for the “Devils” to chase.

The “Devils” lost six wickets during their chase but were able to overhaul the total in the end.

Fielding for both sides was poor but especially so for Olympic Dam, who dropped no less than 10 catches, which probably contributed another 30 runs to the Wanderers score.

Olympic Dam batsman Scott Prior hit 49 runs and Andy Wellington made 44 but it was a crushing 32 from Charl Botes that attracted the most attention. Mr Botes allegedly hit one massive six over mid-on and onto the road.

Paul Kemp, Charl Botes and Mick Hoffman all took two wickets apiece while wicket keeper Craig Nicols took four catches behind the stumps.

Wanderers captain Brent Harper top scored with 41 for his side while Craig Smith made a belligerent 34 late in the innings. Brett Thompson and Craig Smith both took two Olympic Dam wickets.

Rogues 3/76 defeated Woomera all-out 75.

In the second match in Woomera on Saturday night, Rogues recorded their second win of the season with a comprehensive 7-wicket win over Woomera.

The win keeps the Rogues’ slim chances of playing finals cricket alive.

Woomera won the toss and confidently elected to bat but were cleaned-up 75 runs by a fired-up Rogues attack which included Paul Trotta and Nathan Promnitz - who returned from a 12-month absence.

An unlikely destroyer for Rogues was Barry Dadleh, who delighted his players by taking four wickets with his wily offspin deliveries, including the prized wicket of opener Chris Pillar.

Rogues started their batting chase confidently and openers Nigel Altmann (29) and Randall Wyatt (11) both hit the boundary.

Rogues batsmen Stuart Deed and Ben Crosby finished closed the match out in just under 20 overs to post a morale boosting win.

Table: Olympic Dam 45 points (8 wins), Woomera 35 (6), Wanderers 33 (5) and Rogues 19 (2).

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Junior basketball results February 3 and 4

Above...S. Reiss (MPR Magpies no 00) takes the hard road to the basket.

U/12 Girls Rangers 18 defeated Flames 13 (Z Male 8 & M Rhodes 8) ( C Lange 7) Capitals 36 defeated Lightning 13 (J Langdon-Oates 16) (M Evans 6) U/12 Boys Kings 28 defeated Tigers 15 (J Thomson 20) (J Katzorke 7) Bullets 34 defeated Crocs 13 (E Zeptner 14) (T Hill 10) Razorbacks 34 defeated Pirates 13 (C Rontuanay 12) (C Haugham 13) U/14 Girls Suns 20 drew Lightning 20 (A Rasheed 10) (T Mansell 10) Rangers 28 defeated Capitals 24 (A Roberts 16) (R Rohrlach 10) Flames 30 defeated Breakers 19 (C Lange 7) ( D Orr 12) U/14 Boys Razorbacks 44 defeated Pirates 35 (J Hombsch 24) (J Kenny 16) Hawks 30 defeated Kings 21 (J Haugham 10) (K Lynch 6) U/16 Girls Breakers 38 defeated Flames 31 (K McGarry 12 & A Roberts 12) ( R Shephard 12) U/16 Boys Lakers 52 defeated Wizards 36 (T Paull 37) (M Barrand 20) Bullets 47 defeated Raptors 40 (T Chesson 20) (K Zeptner 21) NIGHT OWLS SCORES Round 2 Team Total % Beenham’s Bungups Crowless 30 Better Halves 29 Norms 26 53.33 PBW & Assoc 18 NFI 17 75.00 Enterprise 17 Carefactor 16 Yorkes 16 57.08 Mitre10 16 38.33 Bowling Stones 4 Rebels 2 32.50 Balls’N’All 2 Mackturns 0 Safety Biased 0

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Above..L. McAskill (Flames no.4) and B. Penglase (Bulls no.13) contest for a ball.

Game 2 results for Friday February 3.

13 of the 15 nominated teams turned up to play and one team was made up of fill ins. Two of the games were fairly close with Crowless defeating Mitre10 66 to 54 and the Norms defeating the Bowling Stones 64 to 56. Carefactor had a large win over Enterprise 75 to 45, Enterprise stayed with Carefactor for three quarters of the game but lost concentration and fell away at the end. Better Halves started out too strong for PBW & Associates and hung onto win 71 to 49. Yorkes defeated Balls”N”All 81 to 39, Yorkes were just too steady for the whole game for their big win. Safety Biased just did not have the experience to match it with last season’s winners, Beenham’s Bungups, and lost 39 to 81. The big winners for the night was NFI defeating Rebes 90 to 30.

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March 25, Saturday Mid Feb - Touch Football Grand Final 1st vs winner of preliminary Sunday afternoons final (1st choice of 4.30pm (date to be venue) Time to be advised) announced.

It will be held on the School Field (near the April cricket nets) April 1, Saturday Ladies & men welcome Roxby Downs Junior Register your interest Tennis Grand Final. now. Email your April 22 - 23, Beltana contact details to Mike Gymkhana and Picnic galem@hypermax.net.au Races. or phone 0429 920 020 April 22 - 23, Roxby Milo Have A Go Cricket Downs Gymkhana and Picnic Races 2006 season starts Thursday February 2 April 1 - 8, Port Pirie and ends Thursday Pura Light Start State March 30.

Masters Games 2006.

Where: At the Town June Oval Time : Thursday June 10 & 11, Maree evenings 5pm to 6pm Gymkhana.

For : kids 5..10 yrs old.

New players & parent June 24 & 25, Birdsville helpers welcome. For Gymkhana and Picnic Races. more info contact Dave Boyle 0427 001 743 July March March 4, Saturday Roxby Downs Cricket Assoc. 8.30am Olympic Dam vs Wanderers Roxby.

5.30pm Woomera vs Rogues. Woomera March 11, Saturday Roxby Downs Cricket Assoc. 9.30am Wanderers vs Woomera. Roxby

July15 & 16, William Creek Gymkhana and Picnic Races.

August August 26 & 27, Innaminka Gymkhana and Picnic Races.

August 5 & 6, Cooper Pedy Gymkhana and Picnic Races.

September September 23 & 24, Oodnadatta Bronco Branding.

March 12, Saturday Roxby Downs Cricket November Assoc. 8.30am Rogues November 25 & 26, vs Olympic Dam. Carrienton & Camp Roxby Draught.

March 18, Preliminary Final, 2nd vs 3rd (2nd December choice of venue). Time December 30, Carrienton Rodeo. to be announced

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This is your chance to tell us what you are interested in and assist in planning and scheduling for the next year.

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Wanderers soundly defeat Rogues

Above...Rogues batsman Ben Crosby moves back and across his stumps to hit a cut shot on his way to a well made 42, top scoring for the Rogues side.

Wanderers played Rogues at the Roxby Downs oval on Saturday, February 4, and eventually won by five wickets.

Rogues won the toss and elected to bat with a cool southerly breeze making conditions excellent for the players on the field.

The opening combination of Steve Westlake and Randall Wyatt was broken early and both batsmen were removed cheaply. However, Rogues recovered when Ben Crosby and Damien Flavel put together a strong, 79-run third-wicket stand to give Rogues a shot at posting a strong score.

The Wanderers bowlers proved to be

too good and managed to hold the score to a manageable 143, for the loss of eight wickets.

Crosby top scored with a great innings of 42 while Flavel added a useful 23 and Barry Dadleh 20.

Wanderers captain, Brent Harper and Ryan Briggs both took three wickets and both were well supported by some good fielding.

A crushing opening stand of 75 between Garry Briggs and Des Taylor in only 12 overs made victory a certainty for Wanderers but Rogues fielding once again left plenty to be desired.

Rogues will almost certainly miss the finals now but can still have plenty of say in where the other teams finish.

Olympic Dam extends lead at top of the table In the other match, played at Woomera on Saturday evening, between Olympic Dam and Woomera, Olympic Dam was able to scrape in a tough 16-run win and extend their lead at the top of the table.

Olympic Dam skipper, Alan Woolford, won the toss and chose to bat in the warm conditions.

The decision looked disastrous midway through the 27 over with the score standing at 6/88. However,

Woolford dug deep to play an excellent captains knock and made 68 runs in just over an hour to lift the final score to 6/ 174. Craig Nichols ably assisted with an unbeaten 23.

Woomera worked very hard, but was always behind the run-rate and eventually fell short by 17 runs, despite a gallant 81 from opener Wally Broome.

Woolford also starred with the ball and took three wickets for 18 runs, while Kemp grabbed three for 35.

Above...Wanderers bowler Brent Harper sends a ball down to Rogues batsman, Damian Flavel, while Ben Crosby (batsman) and Gerard Secker (umpire) watch on.

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