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Business as usual for local candidate

espite all the turmoil surrounding the Liberal leadership in recent weeks, newly endorsed Liberal candidate for Giles, Chad Oldfield says it’s “business as usual”.

While Mr Oldfield was a strong advocate for Martin Hamilton-Smith, he told the Monitor in an exclusive interview last week prior to the leadership vote, he would support whoever the party elected.

He said the disunity in the party room has had some effect, more so in Adelaide but here in the electorate of Giles it hasn’t stopped him from doing what he needs to do.

“For me it’s business as usual. It’s me getting out meeting the people

and selling myself more than what’s going on in Adelaide.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s Labor or Liberal these things pop-up all the time, so I am just taking the positive line and moving forward.”

Mr Oldfield said the election of Isobel Redmond as the new Liberal leader is for those who are already voted into the parliament and not something for him to comment on.

He said he will support Ms Redmond and so should all the other members of the Party.

“It’s better we get it behind us and move forward and press the issues that are affecting the people in this state instead of what’s happening in the Party headquarters.”

The Liberal candidate has no illu-

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sions about the job ahead saying that each town in his huge electorate have their own issues.

“For the State, water has to be the number one issue. It doesn’t matter that we are getting our water from the artesian basin, not does it when the desal plant goes in. Water security across the state is the biggest issue. We have not really felt the affects in Roxby but in the rest of the State they certainly have.”

Mr Oldfield is concerned for the people of Giles who will be responsible to pay hefty increases in taxes because of the huge deficit the Rann Government is creating.

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Liberal candidate for the seat of Giles says the party has not lost sight of the important issues facing the state.

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ROAD conditions PUBLIC ACCESS ROUTE (PAR) INFORMATION • Halligan Bay Track - Public Access Route into Lake Eyre North is open to 4wd vehicles with caution .This Track is a declared P A R. It is a bush track not a road. The track is deteriating due to increased traffic - be aware of corrugations and bulldust holes. Please drive to track conditions. Driving on the lake surface is an offence and dangerous. Trailers and caravans are not recommended.

Level Post Bay Track - Open only to 4wd with caution. This track is a declared PAR. It is a bush track not a road. The track is deteriating due to increased traffic - be aware of corrugations and bulldust holes.

Please drive to track conditions. Driving on the lake surface is an offence and

dangerous. Trailers and caravans are not recommended. No camping available at Muloorina Campground.

K1- Warburton PAR into the Simpson Desert is flooded and closed to all traffic until further notice.

Walkers Crossing is open with extreme caution at the Innamincka end due to sand drifts.

NATIONAL PARKS INFORMATION

• Witjara National Park - Spring Creek Delta permanently closed - use bypass track located 5km east of Dalhousie Springs.

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•Birdsville Inside Track is closed due to flooding in Goyder’s Lagoon

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Family Focus with Tom Beever

Genuine Local Legends

It’s not often I use the word legend when I speak of someone special because to me legend is an expression that is used too generously these days.

I hope that doesn’t sound cynical but I’ve been called a legend for just doing a good turn for someone.

To me the word legend has a certain status about it. So too has the word hero.

I’ve been blessed to be in the presence of many outstanding people who have achieved incredible things but with all due respect, that doesn’t necessarily make them a legend or a hero.

I have also been called a hero and the person who called me that not only completely humbled me and reduced me to tears but they have actually inspired me to step beyond myself as a person and as a dad.

I know I’m not a legend and nor am I a hero (except to the one that really matters) but I have no problem about using the word legends when I speak of two people who recently left Roxby Downs.

To me John and Katherine Read are genuine local legends and if our environment and wildlife could

speak, they would be heroes.

No one has given as much to this region as John and Katherine Read.

For over 20 years they have loved, protected, nurtured and managed our environment and wildlife like no other.

In fact the present health of our environment and wildlife is largely due to the passionate commitment and leadership of John and Katherine.

I had the great pleasure and privilege to talk with John on the afternoon before he and his family left Roxby and I was utterly gobsmacked that he should give me a signed copy of his award winning book Red Sand Green Heart.

(Available locally) What a thrill to receive such a gift. But why should John Read give me a gift since he was the one leaving let alone write inside his book, ‘Tom thanks for everything you have done in Roxby, Cheers John.’

I love my work and I am 100% committed to it. But the contribution of my work falls into great insignificance compared to the monumental work and achievements of John and Katherine Read.

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he new Roxby Downs War Memorial is finished and is open to the community.

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According to the Roxby Leisure Centre manager, Alan Male, the date for the official opening hasn’t been confirmed but the War Memorial is finished. “We hope the community enjoys it,” Mr Male said.

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“We are very proud of what we have done. We’ve put lots of time and effort on that”, added Wayne Morris, from the Returned Services League (RSL) Roxby Downs.

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My brother in law would have to be John and Katherine’s greatest admirer.

Dave has read John’s award winning book and was completely blown away by it. In fact he loved it so much that he hasn’t stopped raving about it.

Not bad considering he read it a few years ago. In fact Dave loved John’s book so much he is planning to read it again and that is a massive complement because Dave and my sister are full on, ardent book readers.

It was a great shame that there was no community gift and HUGE thank you and farewell for our two genuine local legends and I can’t believe I didn’t think to initiate something before they left.

I don’t know why we humans wait until someone is no longer with us before we recognise their worth.

But that’s not the case for our environment and wildlife for they will continue to hold John and Katherine in hero status, especially the endangered western barred bandicoot.

The new memorial will stand as a monument to those who served Australia and to those who died in conflicts around the world.

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Kokoda Track inspires pride “

It was a good, solid, tough set of days and was very hard on the body – an excellent physical challenge.

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along the Kokoda Trail.

The 29 year old Andamooka football player had

oxby Downs local Travis Pycroft has long desired to tackle the trail to understand what braved the elements of the Papua New it was like for the soldiers who fought there in the Guinea jungle to walk in the steps of Second World War. “I basically wanted to see what the boys went the brave Australian soldiers who fought through over there fighting against the Japanese forces; to have a look around that part of the Kokoda track,” Travis told The Monitor.

The 96 kilometre trek took Travis and his group, consisting of former Crows players Mark Riccuito and Nathan Bassett, seven days to complete, with days of up to 12 hours walking.

“We were only usually doing nine hour days, starting early at 6am and finishing about 3:30pm but one of our biggest days was 12 hours,” said Travis.

“We started at sun-up and finished the last half hour of the walk in darkness, walking with head lights and we only covered about 18 kilometres.

“It was a good, solid, tough set of days and was very hard on the body – an excellent physical challenge.”

Travis trained vigorously to prepare himself for the task at hand, using his football training sessions to up his fitness levels as well as running through the hills carrying a heavy backpack.

While a cramp was the only injury Travis sustained on the trek, there were others in the group who suffered difficulties, including one member

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who received trench foot, which is an infection in the feet.

“The biggest issue that people have out there is keeping their feet dry, which is the hardest thing.

“If you end up getting blisters on your feet they get in a bad way and you struggle a bit.”

Despite the major physical challenge of the trek, Travis believes the majority of the walk was a mental battle.

“When you’re walking along you help each other out through the day, always Travis displays his Andamooka pride in the villiage of talking to take your mind off stuff because Kokoda after a seven day trek. it’s pretty hard just walking continuously for that period of time without your mind something there…pride.” wandering, because then you start slipping up Pride was certainly abundant throughout the and losing focus. entirety of the trek, though Travis decided to dis“When you’re walking you have to be pretty play his pride not just for the soldiers but for his focused on the path; it’s muddy and there are lots football team, Andamooka, as well. of tree roots to slip up on.

For the final hour of the trek, Travis donned “You think it’s only walking but you pretty his Roos guernsey and proudly strode into the much have to watch every step you take.”

Simply walking through the jungle was enough village of Kokoda in his beloved blue and white to renew Travis’s respect for the Australian sol- team colours.

“It was just something I wanted to do; I have a diers who fought there during the war.

“What they went through was very tough; it similar pride in the guernsey,” he said.

Seven days of trudging through the jungles of was raining a lot of the time and they were going Papua New Guinea took its toll on Travis and it places where there weren’t any tracks.

“Walking the track, I wouldn’t say it was emo- was an experience he thoroughly enjoyed and tional but it was definitely…yeah you felt a little would recommend to anyone.

Travis Pycroft holding a collection of grenades on the Kokoda Trail.

EIS Positive response says submissions Premier Rann reaching deadline S

The consultation period for the Olympic Dam Environmental Impact Statement released earlier this year by BHP Billiton is drawing to a close.

5pm August 7 is the deadline for public comments and all are urged to submit their thoughts as soon as possible.

The Roxby Downs Community Board is also preparing a submission to BHP Billiton detailing its concerns over the EIS and is inviting public opinion to help with the submission.

Roxby Downs Administrator Bill Boehm said it was important for the public to review the EIS and submit their concerns to BHP Billiton.

“It’s very important for community members both individually and as a group to have a look at the document and I encourage anyone to prepare a submission and put their points to BHP,” he said.

“It is very important and it is a great opportunity.”

If you have a concern about the EIS, send your comments to Olympic Dam EIS Submissions, GPO Box 1815, Adelaide, SA, 5001 or email OlympicDamEIS@state.sa.gov.au.

Uranium demand set to rise

Australian uranium companies are set for a new era of growth as a deficit builds up in the global uranium market, Citigroup analysts said in a report on the sector on Wednesday.

The firm’s Australian mining analysts said a deficit was likely after 2012 due to delays in starting new mines and expanding existing projects, while less uranium was coming onto the market from secondary sources.

The report said the spot price for uranium oxide, or yellowcake, could edge up to $60 a pound (lb) in

2010/11 from a current spot price of $52/lb, although the price could move higher if there was further supply disruptions.

Prices above $50/lb were likely to encourage new mine development and the expansion of existing mines, they said.

The firm’s analysts said demand growth through to 2015 was largely predetermined as new nuclear reactors came on-stream, tough demand from China might be stronger than anticipated.

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outh Australian Premier Mike Rann says the Roxby Downs community is reacting positively to plans to transform the outback town to accommodate BHP Billiton’s proposed expansion of its Olympic Dam mine.

that will be part of the process of shifting a million tonnes of rock a day,” he said.

The main objective of the mine expansion is to unlock the full potential of the copper and uranium deposits to meet the growing world demand, lifting ore production demand six-fold and expand the mineral processing facilities at Olympic Dam. With only weeks to go before the end of the EIS consultation the South Australian Government has shown its commitment for the project albeit with some concerns about carbon emissions.

State Treasurer and Deputy Premier, Kevin Foley says the project would have a large environmental impact, with carbon emissions to peak at nearly five million tonnes a year.

Mr Foley says the Government will keep a close watch on BHP’s energy use to make sure it complies with the Government’s targets.

“We’ve got a very aggressive program to ensure that we have as much renewable energy in South Australia as possible and the Pre-

The company’s environmental impact statement for the planned expansion outlines a new airport and residential accommodation for another 10,000 people and the four month community consultation period ends on August 5, 2009.

Mr Rann says the SA Government has already given a go-ahead for a $10 million police station for an extra 30 officers.

The station will be operational

by September next year.

The SA Premier says the mining expansion would have big flow-on effects for the Roxby Downs community.

“From the childcare to the local school, to a big increase in the size of the police station, particularly to do with the construction camp

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mier will be making some further announcements on that in the not too distant future,” he said.

“With regards to BHP, they will be under enormous pressure to ensure that it is as greenhouse-compliant as it should be, as it needs to be.”

Mr Foley says the Government might relax some of its previously non-negotiable demands on BHP over the expansion.

He says Adelaide’s desalination plant means a BHP Billiton-owned desalination facility at the mine no longer needed to supply water for domestic use around upper Spencer Gulf and on Eyre Peninsula.

He also says BHP will not be required to process all of its ore at the mine site.

“The reality is that when we’ve been fully briefed by BHP, the sheer volume, and we are talking about a massive volume, it’s impractical to see that it could all be done here in Australia,” he said.

“Having said that, they will be doubling the current processing at the plant, but they simply can’t do all of the processing at that physi-

cal site,” Mr. Foley concluded.

The original custodians of the land in and around Roxby Downs have rejected BHP Billiton’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) into the expansion and have spoken up against any move to increase the mine.

The Maduwonga say the 17,000 hectares of land that will need to be cleared to make way for the mine will desecrate the most sacred sites in their family’s history.

The 4,000 page EIS outlines native title payments and employment for Maduwonga people.

A Maduwonga elder, Isabel Dingaman, says developing the open cut mine would be going against the wishes of her ancestors.

“All the old men, they said ‘no destruction of sacred sites’, the old people loved the land, we still love it and we still carrying on the tradition,” she said.

Ms Dingaman says the expansion may create jobs and profits, but people need to consider the health and environmental impacts of mining uranium.

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Life is a funny thing

By Jody Luscombe

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ife throws at us many things, and doesn’t always prime us so we can handle it.

We are given many tasks and obstacles in our life that we have to cross, once again, not always promised that we can handle it.

Most of the time, we do handle it, sometimes on our own, other times with the help from friends, family and every so often the people you would never have expected.

And other times, we can’t. Or can we?

How many times have we been given a task or obstacle and before considering trying it, we have automatically labelled is as a “Can’t” or a “Won’t”?

And how much have we missed out on?

How many times have those fatal words entered our minds and we have taken them

you count them!”

That being said, imagine every new day is a new canvas to paint on.

At the end of the day never look back on the canvas and wish you had painted something different.

You can’t change yesterday, no matter what you do, so remember that today is your last chance to change tomorrow!

These are the good old days that we will be sharing with our grandchildren in 50 years’ time, so make them count.

Don’t be so quick to judge people or the challenges that you come across in your life.

Don’t be so quick to say “I can’t” or “I won’t” because how do you know that you can’t or won’t unless you at least try?

It is the best reward in the world to look back at something that you were so sure you could not achieve and say, “Hey, I did that, and I feel excellent about it.”

Life is a funny thing that only comes around once.

Make it count, make it yours and make it great!

over with an “I can” or an “I will”?

I say not enough.

Life is a funny thing. It will throw at us many wanted and unwanted tasks and obstacles, some of which we will achieve and some we won’t.

But life is also a big thing. The years we are living now are so trivial and insignificant, most of us aren’t even a quarter into what we are supposed to live to.

But ask someone who has lived through these trivial years, and ask them what they think.

A lot of the time, their answers will be, “Back in my day, the good old days, I wish I had…” and after they finish telling you what they wish they had done, they will tell you with such passion in their hearts, “Live your life to the fullest, do what you want to do, be what you want to be, don’t follow the crowd, be yourself, be hated for what you are rather than being loved for what you are not, don’t worry about people in your past, there is a reason that they didn’t make it to your future!

It is the little things that count so make sure

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hildren in Roxby Downs are having great fun at the Library during the holidays as they create paper machete Meerkats for Book Week.

Every weekday morning between 10am and 11am, children over five years are invited to come along and get messy with glue and paper.

Marie Purdie of the Community Library says the mornings have

been good with several children taking part in the activity.

The Meerkats will be on display in Week Six (August 22-28) of the new school term during Book Week.

Georgia G, Caroline and Georgia W show off the paper machete Meerkats they have been making at the Community Library over the school holidays.

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Business as usual for local candidate

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I don’t think the party has ever lost focus on the issues we are chasing down...

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You can’t keep spending and be wasteful with money without building assets in the state, thinking it’s not going to affect you one way or another.”

Asked what the new Liberal leadership group must do the get the Party back on track and be a strong opposition, Mr. Oldfield said they have not lost sight of the important issues.

“I don’t think the party has ever lost focus on the issues we are chasing down.

“There were things said that maybe shouldn’t have been said and that’s where the focus has been lost.

“Unfortunately it sent the media into a frenzy and it’s really taken the pressure off the Government.”

He said Mike Rann and Kevin Foley believe the state ends at Port Wakefield because there haven’t been any substantial infrastructure projects in the country, citing roads and housing as some of the big losers.

“These are the more pressing issues for us in Roxby.

“We’ve got a new police station coming and that’s great they’ve got the foresight to do that, but has it been confirmed the expansion (Olympic Dam Mine) is going ahead yet.

“We know it will at some stage but

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is it going to one year, two years or more?”

When pressed about the Liberal Party stance on the mine expansion, Mr Oldfield said, “No-one is going to turn around and say we do not want $20 billion spent in the state, we are happy with the way it is.

“It is something that will happen but the question is when?”

He said the biggest issues are the environmental impact and suggested the experts will make comment on that and it is better to wait and see what they come back with rather than him speculate on those issues.

As the new Liberal Party Candidate for the seat of Giles, Mr Oldfield has had only a few people comment on the EIS released for public comment and he urges anyone with comments to put them in writing so he can submit them on their behalf.

While time has been limited for the new candidate due to business commitments, he said his campaign is off and running having visited Hawker and Whyalla.

Undaunted by the big job ahead to displace sitting Member Lyn Breuer, Mr Oldfield said he wants to get around the huge electorate and meet as many people as possible.

Whyalla holds the key to his suc-

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cess which represents 75 per cent of the vote in Giles, but he sees chincks in the Labor armour there.

“I think a lot of the change in thinking has come about because of the inaction – we’ve just gone through the best seven years the state has ever had, and now people are asking the big question where all that money has gone.”

Mr Oldfield believes the refurbishing of the present Royal Adelaide Hospital is a better concept financially than building a brand new hospital.

“Labor are saying the present hospital is in such a bad state, why hasn’t this been actioned a lot earlier and why hasn’t something been done with the old one a lot earlier and bring it up to standard,” he said.

While he doesn’t believe there will be any health/hospital cutbacks for Roxby he has a real concern for hospitals services at Coober Pedy, Hawker, Oodnadatta and Quorn.

Mr Oldfield is keen to see a birthing facility established at Roxby Hospital and if successful he will be pushing for that service because it is one of the highest child birth rates in the state.

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...the biggest issues are the environmental impact...

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Police news

Damaged fence

At 11 a.m. on Wednesday the 8th of July 2009, a 33yr old male handed himself in to the Roxby Downs Police Station for two outstanding warrants.

He was bailed to attend the Roxby Downs Magistrates Court at a later date.

Assault at Tavern

At about 1 a.m. on Saturday the 11th of July 2009, a security officer working at The Tavern was assaulted by being punched a number of times to the head.

An intoxicated male person was ejected and reported for basic assault and property damage.

He will be attending court in relation to this matter at a later date.

About 11.30 p.m. on Friday the 10th of July 2009, an unknown person or persons damaged the fencing of the Roxby Downs Caravan Park.

The damage was extensive along both Olympic Way and Pioneer Drive.

Panels were pushed in and others damaged with a weapon.

This mindless damage will now be a costly exercise replacing and repairing the sheets of iron.

Any witnesses, suspects or information regarding this damage can be forwarded to the Roxby Downs Police on 8671 0370.

Breaching curfew

At about 7.30 p.m. on Saturday the 11th of July 2009, a 27yr old male person from Andamooka was reported for breaching his bail time curfew on two occasions.

He will be attending court at a later date.

The same male is also a suspect for damaging The Opal Hotel, by breaking into the fire extinguisher cupboard and spraying the doors of the pub with white powder.

Over the weekend, Police attended numerous noisy parties in residential areas. All occupants were cooperative and complied with requests to turn down or off.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA

Make a Difference in your Region Expressions of Interest are sought from people who are interested in joining the Regional Development Australia (RDA) network of boards in South Australia.

The RDA network will enable improved communication between the people of South Australia and all levels of government. RDA replaces the Australian Government’s Area Consultative Committees and the State’s Regional Development Boards. In addition to delivering programs and services, RDA will have a broader, more strategic role to facilitate effective engagement between government and regional communities, and responsiveness to local needs.

RDA boards will represent the broad interests of their region and act as a conduit for local community views to be provided to Local Government, the South Australian Government and the Australian Government. Previous board or committee experience is not essential. If you have the commitment and drive to make a contribution to your region, and are able to participate in board meetings and related activities, this is for you.

RDA needs people with leadership, vision and the ability to champion regional interests and to work with all spheres of government. Applications are sought from enthusiastic people who are committed to the future of their regions. Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: • economic development; • business or management; • industry; • community services; • local government; or • social inclusion.

Applications are encouraged from the community including women, young people, people with disabilities, people of Indigenous descent, and people with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Applications from persons with a background and experience in local government will be managed by Local Government, and applicants should contact their local Council CEO. Appointments to RDA will be for periods of two or four years.

Information packages, including a nomination form, are available from www.rda.gov.au and www.southaustralia.biz If you require any additional information, please contact Stephen Whittaker on phone 02 6274 6883 or email stephen.whittaker@infrastructure.gov.au

Stunning tapestries and woven drawings by Grazyna Tranda are a must see

Expressions of interest close Sunday, 9 August 2009.

Entitled ‘My Sacrum’ and designed by Polish artist Grazyna Tranda, this exhibit features a collection of woven drawings and wall hanging tapestries displaying almost 30 years of artistic output.

Arts Coordinator Jack McGuire.

“This work is a mixture of a lot of things: reflections of the artist’s life and the environment she grew up in, hence the tapestries that represent famous building in her

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The exhibit opened Friday, July 10 and closes Sunday August 9.

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A new exhibition in the Tranda has developed symbols Cultural Precinct Art Gallery tries, it’s an education in how an is on display for the enjoyment artist takes a concept from the that have grown from her percepmind to paper to the tapestry,” said tion of the rules that govern the of the public.

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Farewell for Sylvia

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fter nearly two years in Roxby it’s time for 23 year old Sylvia Syta to move on in life and forge a career in graphic design.

But to do that the young mum of 18 month old Tequila, has to embark on a three year course based in Adelaide, at the end of which she hopes to realise her dream of finding work in the field.

“I’ve always been an arty type person and love working on computers, so this is where I will be heading in my career,” she told The Monitor.

Sylvia was only recently was named Community Person of the Month and will be sadly missed around Roxby where she has become a highly respected volunteer passionate about helping others and being active within the community.

Many of her friends gathered at the Dunes for a coffee morning last Tuesday and Sylvia left for her next challenge on Thursday.

While she may be away from Roxby her heart will remain here, a place she says holds very special memories.

RoxFM recycles mobile phones RoxFM is continuing its environmental aid by providing mobile phone recycling at the station.

In conjunction with Mobile Muster, RoxFM is now collecting old mobile phones, mobile batteries, chargers and accessories to be recycled.

All mobile phones collected through the program will be sent to Mobile Muster to be dismantled, sorted and separated into circuit boards, batteries, handsets and accessories.

RoxFM currently collects household batteries and printer cartridges for recycling and station manager Kristina Meredith says recycling mobile phones is the next logical step.

“RoxFM is very enthusiastic about encouraging people to do something good for the environment, as it spreads a positive message throughout the community, as well as promotes sustainable practices in Roxby Downs,” said Kristina.

“Our current recycling programs have been running for some time now and have really been embraced by the Roxby Downs community.

Kristina says that while residents were dropping off their old batteries and cartridges, there were questions raised about mobile phone recycling.

“There really seemed to be a big call for it, so supporting this program seemed like a natural step forward,” she said.

More than 90 per cent of the materials in mobile phones can be recovered and used to make batteries, fence posts, jewellery, plastic pallets and stainless steel.

All mobile phones collected are recycled by Mobile Muster, not resold or refurbished.

For more information visit www.mobilemuster. com.au.

FAREWELL: Sylvia and her daughter Teliqua and Jo Culf and her daughter Charleze at a morning tea to say farewell.

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If you would like to join the Health Forum and/or Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 or via email to: halesm@roxbycouncil.com. au to express your interest.

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Fielding slams ANZ for offshoring more Australian jobs ANZ’s announcement that it would boot more Australian jobs offshore is a slap in the face to its workers and to all Australians, Family First Leader Senator Steve Fielding said.

“It’s appalling that tax payers should be asked to help prop up ANZ with the government’s bank guarantee and sit by idly while the company sends another 248 workers to the dole queue.

“Banks need to understand that government assistance comes with responsibility.

“The local economy is already under enough pressure without the ANZ shipping these jobs overseas.

Even if the current workers find another job through re-skilling, it still means fewer jobs for all Australians.

“Australians have had enough of seeing their hardearned tax payers dollars go towards a company which is using these funds to support its operations in Bangalore,” said the Senator.

Liberal Party elects new leader Newly elected State Liberal Party Leader, Isobel Redmond has committed her party to a united future following weeks of turmoil since the “dodgy documents” affair saw the demise of former leader Martin Hamilton-Smith.

“I am delighted to be the new leader of the Parliamentary Liberal Party, “ Ms. Redmond said.

The single mother of three said after her election the disarray of the past has come to an end.

“As the new leader I intend to lead a united group which fully utilises all of its talents, which genuinely listens to the whole community and focuses on the failings of an old and tired Rann Government.

“I intend to lead an Opposition that is open, honest and accountable and puts the interests of ordinary South Australians as its first priority,” she said.

Armed man stabbed police officer near Yunta Last Thursday Police put an air-exclusion zone in place near a station in South Australia’s north, where a man was armed with high-powered rifles.

Earlier the man allegedly stabbed a police officer and stole his car on the Barrier Highway, about 18 kilometres west of Yunta.

The Manna Hill police officer, in his 40s, was stabbed in the shoulder just before 7:00am, and was admitted to the Peterborough Hospital.

A pedestrian was later run down by the stolen car on a road near Yunta.

Nine hours after barricading himself in a house with 16 guns on a remote South Australian property police have found the body of a 32-year-old man who’d left a trail of destruction in the state’s north.

It’s the grisly end to a bizarre saga.

After stabbing the policeman and stealing his patrol car following a routine traffic stop the man hit a pedestrian then took a woman hostage at the house south of Yunta.

It’s believed he tied her up, sexually assaulted her and forced her to open a gun safe.

The man’s known to police and they say drugs were found in his car.

EDITORIAL The recent revelation that the Hiltaba camp proposed between Roxby and Andamooka will be a “virtual” prison to the 8,000 residents has sent alarm bells throughout the retail sector in Roxby Downs.

Instead of BHP Billiton encouraging camp residents to be involved in the day to day activities and shopping in the town, they will be discouraged from venturing into either town.

Being a fully self contained village of sorts, it deprives the local businesses of sharing in any of the additional benefits offered in any mine expansion.

Retailers big and small have spent considerable amounts establishing their businesses to provide services to the towns and in recent times have weathered the storm of the economic downturn just like everyone else.

While they may not be big business or on international scale – everything is relative

Time for towns to stand as one and they hurt just like anyone else in the business world. Some are on the verge of closure while others are just hanging on for better times ahead.

Now to be told they will miss out on a potential “gold mine” in additional business activity is hitting them when they are hurting most.

If Roxby’s retail sector is going to expand as envisaged, then opening the market to those in the Hiltaba camp is a must.

Admittedly, shift workers based at the camp will have little spare time, but it is imperative to the success of the retail sector they at least be given the opportunity to visit Roxby or Andamooka.

Retailers would do well to make strong submissions to the BHP Billiton before community consultation ceases in August. They would also do well to look at the prospects of running a small bus of their own to and from

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Dear Sir, We as the Retail Traders within Roxby Downs strongly support the fact that any workers house at the proposed Hiltaba Village during the initial construction phase of the proposed expansion be given every opportunity to come into Roxby for shopping and recreation facilities.

The EIS stated that BHP Billiton is going to actively discourage this due to behavioural issues that occurred during the last expansion program.

Whilst this may have been the case back then, now with our increase police presence in town and the building of a new police station plus the fitness for work

the camp on a regular basis to capture some of the trade that would otherwise be lost to the self contained village.

But the benefits of having camp residents part of the town go much wider and could help bolster community organisations and sporting clubs in the future.

It seems the advantages of “opening the gates” of Hiltaba far outweigh the disadvantages and for BHP to cite reducing crime as part of the rationale behind the move is unacceptable.

Already the South Australian Government has committed to increasing police numbers to 40 and the building of a multi-million dollar police station. So any crime rate increase as suggested seems to be a feeble excuse for blocking open trade locally.

by John Pick

Re: Hiltaba Village Residents EIS Response programs that run extensively throughout Olympic Dam and Roxby Downs, this should help contain any of these problems.

Believe me, none of our businesses can afford not to tap into a workforce of 4.5 thousand people for their discretionary spending whilst they are within our community.

The Retail Traders would like to see a regular bus run in and out of these facilities so workers can access goods and services in Roxby Downs.

Leigh Malcolm President Retail Traders Association

Reduce population growth: educate girls Educating girls is a critical means of reducing fertility and in turn cutting population growth, according to Sustainable Population Australia Inc. (SPA).

National President of SPA, Ms Sandra Kanck, says population growth is having a devastating impact on the environment and is impeding the fight against poverty in poorer countries.

“Every year, there are nearly 80 million more mouths to feed,” says Ms Kanck. “In a world where over a billion people are now hungry , we must get global population growth down to zero as soon as possible. We must reduce fertility to a maximum average of two children per woman in all countries.”

Ms Kanck notes that the World Bank recognises that women with formal education are much more likely to use reliable family planning methods, delay marriage and childbearing, and have fewer and healthier babies than women with no formal education.

“It estimates that one year of female schooling reduces fertility by 10 percent. The effect is particularly pronounced for secondary schooling,” says Ms Kanck.

Unemployment up to 5.8pc Australia’s unemployment rate has jumped to 5.8 per cent - the highest level in six years.

The number of people in jobs fell by 21,400 in June as the economic downturn continued to bite.

However, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there has been an even bigger fall in fulltime employment amid signs that people are giving up the hunt for jobs.

The increase is in line with economic forecasts rising from 5.7 per cent in June, fuelling expectations that official interest rates will still need to be cut further.

Full-time jobs, which usually offer better pay and security, fell by 21,900 while part time jobs increased by 400.

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Stephen Webber of SMW Building will professionally lay any domestic synthetic turf for clients, while Mitre 10 will be the local display centre of the huge range of products.

No-Mow Synthetic Grass is the state-wide distributor for the huge range of turfs made right here in Australia by Synthetic Turf Products based in Dandenong.

The high quality range of turf prod-

ucts covers all domestic uses as well as long life, hard wearing surfaces for sports fields, tennis courts, bowling greens, hockey fields, putting greens and netball to mention a few.

John and Maureen Sullivan the proprietors of No-Mow Synthetic Grass were in Roxby last week to quote on some local jobs and to establish their agency here.

Mrs. Sullivan said apart from the range of synthetic grasses they can also offer a product called Plexipave used widely now in tennis, basketball and indoor recreation areas, as well as rubber based soft fall product for playgrounds.

During their visit to the area the Sullivans recognised a number of ar-

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Being from a Riverland town where water restrictions have seen the local council replace all median strip natural grasses with synthetic turf they are sure the same concept could benefit Roxby in any future expansions.

They said the maintenance factor alone is a big advantage and the initial cost is recouped in only a few short years.

Anyone requiring further information can contact the Mitre 10 Garden Centre in Roxby and see the samples of the different types of domestic turf.

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“As well as calculators, help screens Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo and links to rulings, you can also downsaid the Tax Office has a range of inload information from third parties diformation and assistance available to rectly into your tax return, including help people meet the 31 October 2009 payment summaries, government paydeadline. ments such as pensions and allowances, “From 1 July, people can prepare and bank interest and private health insurlodge their return online using e-tax, ance details.

“E-tax can be accessed free of charge 24 hours a day, seven days a week from our website at www.ato.gov.au,” Mr D’Ascenzo said.

Government and third party information will be available to download progressively from 1 July. You can subscribe to an alert service within e-tax which will let you know when the information becomes available.

People can still lodge using TaxPack

2009 or the short tax return for individuals 2009.

If you used the short tax return last year you’ll receive a copy in the mail shortly.

Mr D’Ascenzo also reminded people to contact their tax agent as soon as possible.

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ocated in the Silvern Guardian offices on Essington Lewis Avenue, Grant Walden has been in the tax and accounting industry for the last ten years.

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“The tax office will be looking at industries including truck drivers, sales and marketing managers, electricians and sales representatives this year – the key reason is that motor vehicle expenses are being targeted,” Mr. Walden says.

“Each year, the Tax Office

looks at people who claim motor vehicle expenses, as well as those claiming home office and rental property expenses,” he adds.

It is strongly advised that you keep receipts about costs incurred from rental investment properties, and says that it’s wise to talk to your agent about these potential claims before completing a return.

“The new education tax offset for parents means that while you can claim the cost of a computing item for your children, you can’t claim that same item on your home office depreciation as well,” he warns.

“Before you claim that offset, you must also be

receiving family tax benefit part A,” he explains.

It is this kind of advice and knowledge of the tax system that makes Mr. Walden an asset to your own financial security during tax time.

“Negatively geared rental properties are also a favourite for cutting your costs – you record a loss in a current return, so that in future you can be eligible to pay a reduced rate on your capital gains at tax time for the investment that is initially recorded as a loss,” he explains.

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“Don’t be too quick to assume you’re getting a good deal – do your homework first, and get information about where you’re investing your money, particularly from people with different points of view about the investment itself,” he advises.

It pays to get professional tax advice about any investment – not only from a financial advisor, but from your tax agent as well.

Just five minutes on the phone can save you a lot of money, and prevent regret about poor decisions.

Drop in for an explanation of your tax status, and your eligibility for the government’s superannuation co-contribution.

Mr. Walden’s fees will not change from last year – lowincome earners can still have their tax return completed by a professional for just $80 (including GST).

Donations to charitable organisations maybe tax deductable.

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Once you have your income together you can start to think about what work related expenses you have incurred during the year and where might those receipts be. The following may help: • Have you used your motor vehicle for work related purposes?

• Have your incurred any costs traveling for work?

• Uniform expenses or protective clothes are often deductible • Costs of study are usually claimable if they are work related.

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Claiming work-related expenses W ork-related expense claims are the most common deductions in tax returns, with 7.5 million people claiming one or more deductions last year.

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claiming more than $300.

This year, seven new work-related expenses guides will be available for: concreters, construction workers and plumbers’ assistants, electricians, sales representatives, sales and marketing managers, truck drivers, university lecturers and tutors.

The Tax Office also has guides which summarise what you can and can’t claim by occupation.

• Cost of doing last years tax return.

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Some of the other items that you may need to bring include: • Income and expenses of a rental property if you own one • Medical costs if these are greater than $1,500 for the year • Your spouses income and date of birth • Your bank account details for us to pay your refund into • Private health insurance details • Costs for school children ie books and internet or computers.

Roxby Downs Accounting look forward to helping you untangle the knot that is often a part of your taxes.

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WHAT’S ON across the region

Movie Review: W.

Presidential Power

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espite the fact this film is a biopic of George W Bush, Director Oliver Stone has crafted an engrossing film depicting the man who fought back after the tragedy of 9/11.

The mixture of American politics and the themes of growing up are tremendously woven together to capture audiences of all types.

The film begins in 2002 with a Presidential meeting to discuss the “Axis of Evil” concept, which provides a captivating insight into the goings on in the Oval Office and introduces the main key players of the film.

In true Oliver Stone fashion, W. is told through a series of flashbacks, jumping from Bush’s first term in office back to his college days.

Contrary to what people would normally think of a President’s past, Bush was not a political figure in his younger days. He was, surprisingly, an alcoholic frat boy with interests only in partying, womanising and bludging. This persona seems to call to several young people and ultimately acts to strengthen the notion “anyone can do anything”.

As the years progress, we are invited into the private life of George W Bush, learning of his father’s disappointment in him, the competition he faced against his brother and the

need to find his purpose in life. After passing through job after job, Bush finally decides he would enter the family business of politics, running for Congress and Governor of Texas.

The battle for Bush is long and arduous and with an obvious stupidity in front of the media, he is often ridiculed and voted against. But his determination is strong and we all know where that led him.

It wasn’t until Bush finally gave up alcohol, attending AA meetings and turning to Christianity that he was able to pull his life together to become the leader of the free world.

The film progresses through the timeline, back to Bush’s presidency, focusing on the politics of the Iraq war and what it took to convince the public that an invasion was the right course of action.

The scenes between Bush and his advisors, despite being about politics, are truly amazing to watch.

The filmmakers delve into the driving forces behind Bush’s desire for war, with oil surprisingly being a secondary motive.

It is all about revenge.

We follow Bush’s quest to destroy Saddam Hussein, the man his father failed to eliminate during his presidency, a quest which proved to be a fiasco, as the filmmakers state.

As the film reaches its conclusion, we learn of Bush’s doubts over the war as he begins to question his actions and with

the people in uproar over the loss of life, he wonders if it was all worth it.

The only negative about this film is its lack of an ending. The film simply finishes without offering any such conclusions, begging the question: was this masterpiece created too early? We don’t even get to the end of Bush’s presidency, merely his first term in office and the audience is sadly left wondering what Bush’s thoughts and feelings were during his final years as President.

The ending is all I can find flaw with in this film.

The script is tightly written, the direction is spectacular and the acting is, without a doubt, perfect.

Josh Brolin plays George W Bush with such conviction the audience truly believes he is the President.

His demeanour changes dramatically as the film progresses, adding layers of humanity to his character: from the drunken frat boy to the born again Christian, from the loving husband to the arrogant President of the United States, Brolin proves his talent in W. Oliver Stone has created a masterpiece that sadly was released before its time. Perhaps in years to come we will be able to craft a complete ending for the story but until then, W is still a captivating and engaging biopic of US President George W Bush.

The Verdict: 7.5/10

HEALTH

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY PRACTICE Phone: 8671 3231 ROXBY DOWNS’ MEDICAL PRACTICE 9:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday Saturday morning by appointment.

Phone: 8671 1900 VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICE DIABETES EDUCATOR - 6th & 7th August Phone: 86485706 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - 24th July, 6th & 7th August Phone: 86485800 SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - 24th July, 6th & 7th August Phone: 86485800 PHYSIOTHERAPIST - 6th & 7th August Phone: 86485800 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER - 24th July, 6th & 7th August Phone: 86485800 DIETICIAN - 24th July & 21st August Phone: 86485800 PODIATRIST - 21st August Phone: 86485500 CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE - 6th & 7th August Confidential counselling for children up to 18 years.

Phone: 1800819089 HEARING SERVICES 9:00am-2:30pm Monday to Friday Phone:1800 006 303 DOCTOR’S NEW SPECIALISED DRUG Phone: 1800 700 270 (Number for Medicare Use) ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY AND YOUTH OFFICER Crisis and relationship counselling, mediation and support.

Phone: 8671 2892 CRISIS CARE COUNSELLING Uniting Care Wesley Port Augusta Regional Women’s and Children’s Support Services: 1800 655 716 Crisis care line:13 16 11 For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7 BREASTFEEDING ROXBY DOWNS’ GROUP 1:30pm - 3:00pm Third Tuesday of the month.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm Saturday and Sunday Phone: 8671 2001 CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT - MOVIES Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Phone: 8671 2001 ROXBY DOWNS TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 9:30am - 11:00am Tuesday & Thursday (repeated) Meet at Roxby Downs Library during school Terms Only ANDAMOOKA TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 10:30am Monday - Fun for 1-4 years.

Phone: 8672 7018 Meet at Andamooka Community Library PLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish School 9:30 Call Jakki: 8671 2323 PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten 9:30am - 11:00am Friday Contact Kylie 8671 2447 ANDAMOOKA PLAYGROUP 9:00am - 10:00am Tuesday ROXBY DOWNS’ HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE MORNING 9:30am - 11:00am Thursday Meet at the Dunes Café RAPTORS CYCLING CLUB 8:00am Sunday Social bike riding group. Meet at Stuart Road roundabout ROXBY DOWNS CHILDCARE 6:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday Phone: 8671 0911 ANDAMOOKA CHILDCARE 7:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday MARKET DAY - August 15th - September 19th ROXBY DOWNS KINDERGARTEN 20TH ANNIVERSARY WINE TASTING - 24th & 25th August ROXBY DOWNS KINDERGARTEN ‘ART SHOW’ CELEBRATING 20 YEARS 1988 - 2008 12th September 2009

GENERAL INFORMATION

Community members are welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board, Forums and Partnerships - see schedule on the Community Matters page. For more information call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010 ROTARY CLUB - ROXBY DISTRICT 1st and 3rd Monday of the month For more information contact Sandy Sumsion ph: 0400 366 619 ANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDES Andamooka Community Hall Mondays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Phone: 0427072710 OUTBACK MULTI-CULTURAL GROUP Phone: 8671 2892 ROXBY DOWNS CFS AGM 7:30pm 6th August 2009 at the Roxby Downs Fire Station All positions are to be vacated as this is a full election year. Nominations to be sent to Karen Atkins Email roxbydownscfs@bigpond.com or phone 0418857261.

SCHOOL TERMS 2009 Term 3: 20 Jul – 25 Sep Term 4: 12 Oct – 11Dec MT DARE HOTEL - 8am – 9pm Open every day OUTBACK COMMUNITY GARDENS - Phone: 8671 2892 ROXBY ROAD SAFE - Phone: 8671 2892

CHURCH ROXBY DOWNS’ LUTHERAN CHURCH 10:30am 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month 5:30pm 3rd Sunday of each month 9:30am every Sunday during school terms FAITHWORKS’ CHRISTIAN CHURCH An Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 9.30 am at Roxby Downs Catholic School Library ST. BARBARA’S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday 6:00pm & Sunday 9:00am 78 Pioneer Drive, Roxby Downs ANDAMOOKA/ROXBY BIBLE CHURCH 10:00am Sundays, Worship Service 6.30pm Fridays, Kids Club, 7 years + Phone: 8672 7213 ROXBY DOWNS COMMUNITY CHURCH 10am Sunday Worship.

For other events & activities phone Alison 8671 1032

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

FAR NORTH EVENTS LYNDHURST HOTEL’S 21ST BIRTHDAY - July 18th.

BMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - July 23rd-26th ROXBY DOWNS ONE STEEL OUT BACK CUP - August 1st ROXBY DOWNS RFDS GOLF &AUCTION DAY - 19th September BELTANA MEMORIAL WEEKEND - 26th September

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ast Friday the Andamooka Opal girl guides went to Douglas Scrub (near Adelaide) for a guide camp.

The girls had lots of fun unlocking the secrets of the myste-

rious E.M and earning keys to unlock different boxes.

They went on several nature walks, did lots of fun activities and learnt how to save the earth we live in.

The girls now have to earn their other two keys and to complete level one of their training.

All of the girls and leaders had lots of fun and was exhausted by the end of it.

Sandy Sumsion chairs her first night as the new President of the Rotary Club of Roxby District.

Now in its 2nd year Sandy invites new members to join this vibrant club.

ABOVE: All the way from America are Alycia and Andrew getting messy making Meerkats at the Library.

BELOW: Jack and Ryan making Meerkats.

ABOVE are Corina and Thomas enjoying activities at the Roxby Downs Library.

Hayley, Makayla, Talana and Angie colouring in a mural.

Maddie with a magnifying glass.

Angie (Gum nut), Talana and fire

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After hours Emergencies, please phone 0419 892 870.

COUNCIL SNIPPETS UNABLE TO GET INTO THE COUNCIL OFFICE?

If you need to pay a Council account, and are unable to come into the council office during work hours, we do offer payment via 2 ways, either by credit card facility via the Internet, or, by phoning us at the Council in work hours. To avoid additional bank fees, please include your account number when making payments by internet. Please call the Council office on 8671 0010 for details of payment by Internet.

HAVING DIFFICULTY PAYING YOUR ACCOUNT? Council are aware that some people may, upon receiving any of their Council accounts, experience difficulty with payment of them by the due date. Please feel free to visit the Council office and complete a Payment Arrangement Form as early as possible or phone and advise us.

RATES

Fourth quarter of rates for financial year 08/09, have now been issued. The due date for payment was 16th June, 2009. If you have any enquiries please contact Bronnie Warren on 8671 0010 during office hours.

WATER Meter readings for 30th June 2009 quarter will commence Tuesday 30th June. Please ensure your meter is accessible and gates are not locked. Accounts will be issued on approximately the 15th of July.

ELECTRICITY

Accounts for 30th June 2009 quarter have been issued, please pay by due date to avoid late fee been added to your account.

SERVICE SA Service SA operates at the Council Office on Wednesday and Thursdays ONLY, between the hours of 9.00am and 4.30pm.

Council provides Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations and Licensing Transactions. No learner written theory tests will commence after 4.00pm.

PARKING Please familiarise yourself with parking restrictions around both the schools and obey the parking signs and restrictions e.g. the “drop off zones”. These restrictions are specifically designed to improve the safety of pedestrians and minimise traffic congestion.

Familiarise yourself with the location of all signage, e.g. Disabled Parking areas and Loading Zones.

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DOG REGISTRATION Dog registrations renewals are due and payable from 1st July 2009. Registrations are for a 12 month period, in the financial calendar year. (July 09 – June 2010), NOT 12 months calendar year.

You will have until 31st August to register; failure to pay on time will incur an expiation fee.

Please also ensure that all dogs over the age of three months are registered, failure to comply can again result in an $80.00 Expiation Notice being issued.

Cheaper registration fees shall apply for proof of desexed, micro chipped or trained dogs.

WARNING: Dogs registered with another Council are NOT considered to be registered within our Council area. An Expiation Notice will be issued if not registered with us. Proof of registration with another council is required and only incurs a minimal transfer fee.

Council would like to advise that due to a new Council by-law; only two dogs are allowed per property. Written application to the council for approval of more dogs is required.

Council are receiving many complaints about barking dogs. If you have a complaint, please come into the council and collect the relevant complaint form. If you would like a booklet on ways to stop your dog barking, please come into the council and ask for your copy.

CAT REGISTRATION Council is offering FREE cat registration until June 2010 providing you can supply proof that your cat is desexed and microchipped.

You must register it with us by 31st August 2009. After this date normal registration fees will be incurred.

Council would like to advise that due to a new Council by-law; only two cats are allowed per property. Written application to the council for approval of more cats is required.

If you are having problems with stray cats, the council do hire out cat traps for a refundable bond, just come into the council office. Once caught, council will collect both the trap and the animal.

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1st Place

1

Dish Dash Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate

Osama Owner: Jim Talbot

Trevor Owner: Jim Talbot

39.21

2

Ben Owner: Jim Talbot

Black Betty Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate

43.58

3

Trigger Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate

Roxy Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate Daisy Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate Perenti Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate

Wangianna Lass Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate

41.13

Perenti Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate Daisy Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate

Arnold Owner: Jim Talbot

43.19

Arnold Owner: Jim Talbot

39.62

Trigger Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate

Ben Owner: Jim Talbot

40.92

Daisy Owner: Southern Cross Synd.

Black Betty Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate Rider: Amy Toms Daisy Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate Osama Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate

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Panda Owner: Jim Talbot

5

Cancelled

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Cancelled

7 8 9 Cup

WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPOSITING OF RUBBISH IS A FINEABLE OFFENCE IF: It is disposed of on the side of the road or in a public place.

Depositing of goods, materials, earth, stone, gravel or any other substance on a public road or public place.

Over - filling your house green garbage bin. The lid must be fully closed, otherwise the crows can get into the garbage. These offences can attract a $315 fine.

OPAL ROAD LANDFILL (THE DUMP) AND RECYCLING: The Opal Road Landfill is open from 1pm – 6pm, seven days a week. This is a FREE service. Recycling can be taken to either the dump or BSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street, or phone them on 8671 1154.

3rd Place

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Arnold Owner: Jim Talbot Rider: Robert Khan

12

Arnold Owner: Jim Talbot

Osama Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate Trevor Owner: Jim Talbot Rider: Shantelle Moosha Perenti Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate

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Perenti Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate

Ben Owner: Jim Talbot

10 Plate

Arnold Owner: Jim Talbot

Time

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40.67

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PUBLIC NOTICES Please note it is an offence to place public notices on trees, verandah posts etc. Penalties may be incurred.

Osama Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate Roxy Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate Dish Dash – Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate Rider: Grace Chantler Perenti Owner: Southern Cross Syndicate

2nd Place

FRIDAY

MONDAY SPIN - Pulse Gym 7:00pm TUESDAY COME-N-TRY-SOCCER (JUNIORS) - School Oval 3:30pm - 6:00pm SENIOR BASKETBALL - Indoor Courts - 7-10pm SQUASH - Leisure Centre - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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ASSOCIATION NETBALL Reasumes 25th of July SOFTBALL town oval 6:30pm - 8:30pm Training/practice sessions

SATURDAY FOOTBALL - Town Oval

SPIN - Pulse Gym - 6:00am

THURSDAY NIPPY GYM - Auditorium - 9:30am - 11:30 am SENIOR BASKETBALL - Indoor Courts - 7-10pm SQUASH - Leisure Centre - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

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SUNDAY SOFTBALL - School Oval 10am Junior learn and play sessions TOUCH FOOTBALL - Town Oval 6.30pm - 8.30pm

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By Zak Zeptner

or mer Wo omera and Districts Football League President, Peter Linder, has stepped up in the world of country football, taking a position on the SANFL Community Football Board.

Having campaigned considerably for the W&DFL over the past years, he used his experience to earn himself his new position as board member and is now helping all South Australian football clubs to develop for the future. “The Community Football Board is about giving guidance to all South Australia football clubs and all amateur league clubs,â€? Peter told The Monitor. “The Board plans to grab all those clubs and provide a uniďŹ ed direction in which we can take football in South Australia.â€?

The Board is currently devising a strategic plan to unify and promote all SA football clubs, with ideas of helping clubs with sponsorship, infrastructure and IT and communications equipment. “It’s good to be involved at this level because you can see at a strategic level what needs to happen to bring all the clubs together,â€? said Peter. “There’s no dierence between a club in the Hills League and a club in our (W&DFL) league – you realise all footy clubs have similar problems and it’s all about getting them together and trying to provide a clear, uniďŹ ed direction for them all.â€?

The board is also overseeing and organising the development of young footballers by aďŹƒliating SANFL clubs with football leagues and ensuring they are responsible for providing pathways for young people.

Roxby Downs has currently been re-zoned with the West Adelaide Football Club, who have already been in town several times provid-

28 players contest stableford

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he Roxby Downs Golf Course was busy on Saturday when 28 players contested the Bray Controls/Perry Co. Stableford event with the course rating set at 69.

Peter Linder will be great advocate for northern areas football as SANFL level.

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Association Netball Results

A Grade 1. Miners 1 (A1) 2. Hornridge 1 (A1) 3. Olympic Dam 1 (A1) 4. Zodiacs (A2) 5. Olympic Dam 2 (A2) 6. Hornridge 2 (A2) 7. Miners 2 (A2)

B Grade 1. Miners Red 2. Miners White 3. Hornridge 3 4. Olympic Dam 3 5. Andamooka Roos

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Damien Condon was the overall winner with 43 stableford points, while Division One winner was Tony Richter with 41.

The Division Two contest was a tight one with four players returning to the clubhouse on 41 points. But it was Jarrod Burdett who was named the eventual winner on a countback.

Ladies’ winner was Adele Wallace with 31 stableford points.

Winners of the sweepstakes competition were Seb Holbrook, Robin Passmore, Dave Turnbull, Tom Bilney and Je Barrand.

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ing training clinics and information sessions.

In fact, already there are several young players involved in state teams and football carnivals thanks to the support of West Adelaide.

Earlier this year, SANFL Commission and Chairman of the Community Football Board, David Shipway, spoke to Roxby locals concerning the Board. “We’re keen to set up scholarship programs so kids in the area get the opportunity to live up their dreams,� said Mr Shipway. “Roxby Downs is part of a growing area and full credit goes to West Adelaide Football Club for recognising the potential here.�

Thanks to the Community Football Board and the West Adelaide Football Club’s involvement with country footy, Roxby Downs is sure to beneďŹ t and will hopefully see several young players here drafted to the SANFL and AFL.

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Too easy for footy’s top teams!

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By Ray Goldie

he term “slaughter“ has already been over used in reporting this year’s football matches but the theme continued on Saturday with the two winning teams, Olympic Dam and Hornridge, kicking a combined 71 goals 38 behinds, 464 points to a meagre 6 goals 2 behinds, 38 points from the losers.

The Devils cook the Roos From the first bounce Olympic Dam Devils looked hungry.

It took only a few minutes for the reigning premiers to bag their first goal in what would be a 13 goal quarter.

Unfortunately it became obvious the Devils were going to feast all day on the fact that the undermanned Roos were never going to be competitive.

Conversely the Devils had good players all over the ground but none more industrious than Matthew Bunnett who was in everything taking marks, kicking goals and creating opportunities for others.

The goals were shared around by the Devils with scores coming from all over the ground including the scoreboard pocket, long bombs and off the ground.

The Roos hardly took the ball past their half forward line.

On the other hand the Roos fumbled the ball, delivered poorly and at times gave away unnecessary free kicks, one resulting a 50 metre penalty and goal.

During the quarter time break the Roos attempted to regroup with the captain calling on his team to lift their heads and have a go.

However, the demolition continued in the second quarter.

As hard as the Roos tried they could not match the intensity as the Devils who continued to kick goals from all over the ground.

The highlight for Andamooka was a goal from a free in front of goals, to which the Devils responded with a break from the centre bounce, two kicks, a goal!

Another highlight of the second quarter was a specky mark by Dale Summerton.

The game continued in the same vain and it did not get any easier for the Roos.

A highlight of the third quarter was a courageous mark

by the Devil’s best player Ryan Saracino which kicked goal number 23.

Although he did not show in the best players list, I was impressed with the Devils number 13, young Mark Burnett who showed dash and real talent with some hard work.

He could be a great asset to the team.

The Devils were just unstoppable.

What was impressive was the fact that did not relax the pressure at any point. Well drilled and disciplined they remained hungry until the last siren, by which time they had cooked the Roos to perfection.

No “marching in” for the Saints The Saints were not “marching in” on Saturday after Hornridge bounced back from last week’s big defeat to give the Coober Pedy visitors a 175 point thrashing.

Hornridge took immediate control of the game with 5 quick goals which turned into 8 for the quarter while the Saints only managed a point kicked off the ground.

The visitors showed more endeavour in the second quarter and after a dubious free kick in the forward lines worked it through for their first goal.

The Saints produced some good passages of play which produced another two goals during the quarter but simply did not have the match-ups or skills to really challenge Hornridge.

In the last half Hornridge turned on a bit of a show with some stylish play and goals while the Saints had become flat-footed and seemed to have given up the chase.

The Saints managed only one more goal for the game while Hornridge piled on 17 second half goals.

Monfries again starred for Hornridge who had a host of good players.

It was an impressive win for Hornridge who has a talented team but the question mark still remains can they produce that style of game while under pressure from the top teams?

For the Saints it’s a matter of continuing to build the team and the club. Their turn to ‘march in’ will come.

Hornridge had many good players, but none better than Monfries who starred.

Footy Scoreboard

ROUND 11 11th July 2009 Olympic Dam 41 goals 18 points 264 points defeated Andamooka 2 goals 1 points 13 points

Best players for OD 1st R Saracino, 2nd D Summerton, 3rd B Davis, 4th D Rogers, 5th D Vanzati.

Goal scorers D Summerton 11, B Davis 10, D Rogers 5, C Riley 4, D Vanzati, R Saracino, R Summerton 3 each, Scott Peek, A Bunnett 1 each.

The Devil’s tackling was great feature of their game as they demoralised a depleted Andamooka side on Saturday.

Just who will stop OD come finals is yet to be decided, but on present form only Hornridge offers any competition.

Best players for Andamooka 1st A Monfries, 2nd L Scobie, 3rd D Jedyn.

Goal scorers L Milera, P Grant 1 each.

Hornridge 30 goals 20 points, 200 points defeated Coober Pedy 4 goals 1 points 25 points Best players for Hornridge 1st M Blackie, 2nd R McDonald, 3rd T Price, 4th W Monfries, 5th K Gill.

Goal scorers B Grimston 5, P Watkinson, T Price 4 each, M Blackie 3, T Rigden, W Monfries, J Howe, R McDonald 2 each, K Gill, B Cooper, J Carroll 1 each.

CP Best players 1st A Dingaman, 2nd G Maxwell, 3rd L Ware.

Goal scorers A Dingaman 2, M Bell, J Burns 1 each.

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hile numbers may be down a little at the moment, softball in this area is a great social activity and is only going to get better with the start of a challenge series in September.

Until then, five teams are battling it out for the premiership title which will be completed in a couple of months. Being one team down in the competition, the organisers have relaxed the competitiveness and any new players trying the game will not face the fast pitchers.

“We’ll still play to win, but the pitchers won’t bowl at a 100 miles an hour for new starters,” said the captain of Rusty’s Rebels.

Games are played every Sunday afternoon with the exception of the Woomera home games when games are played there on Saturday afternoons.

Rusty told the Monitor there is a “Contractors’ Cup” competition starting in September and he is encouraging all businesses to get a team together for what should be a great competition, all in the name of charity.

“We are inviting all contractors to put a team in and have a go. It will cost them $300, $250 will go into the kitty (prize pool) and the winner donates it to a local charity.”

He said they are having the OD footy oval graded and the competition will play there.

Rusty is hoping to get at least 12 teams and run the competition over three weeks.

“We’ve got a challenge from a regional state champion team in Port Pirie and we are going to pull all the best players out of each team to make a composite and play against them.

RIGHT: Woomera pitcher, Andrew (“get hit”) Thompson sends down another pitch during a fun filled afternoon of softball in Roxby Downs recently.

BELOW: Miners’ Ronnie Martin gets the ball away during an early innings in the game.

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INDOOR HOCKEY Season starts July 31 Nominations available for Season 2 (close July 22)

Thursdays in the Auditorium Time: 9:30am – 11:30am

Nomination forms are available @ the Kiosk.

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