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Ten new reception students started this term at Saint Barbara’s Parish School along with another eight which started at Roxby Downs Area School.

Next week’s edition of The Monitor will feature each new reception student.

Pictured here are new St Barb’s students. Back; Chelsea, Tiago, Nicholas and Sebastian. Middle; Charlotte, Lachl an and Jonty. Front; Brooklyn, Emmanuel and Karman.

Olympic Dam’s million dollar protest

By Vanessa Switala utgoing South Australia Police Commissioner Mal Hyde told ABC Radio on Friday the cost of sending 400 police officers to cover the Lizard’s Revenge protest at Olympic Dam cost $1 million.

the right to protest and to freedom of speech and police have a role to ‘maintain the balance’.

On Saturday, Roxby Downs Police Senior Constable Darren Mackenzie broke his leg in an accident involving the protestors ‘lizard’ car as it was being loaded onto a tow truck to be returned to protestors.

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At the time of print 19 protestors had been arrested for various reasons.

On Thursday, July 19 six people were arrested. Two men were arrested for illegal interference after they ‘locked on’ to the underside of a truck.

The truck was forced to stop on Olympic Way after the protestors pushed their vehicle decorated as a lizard onto the road, locking the

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steering and letting down the tires.

A tow truck was used to move the vehicle.

The protestors chained themselves to the truck’s axels and hung banners from the front and back of the vehicle.

Truck driver Peter Levy of Northern House Transport said protestors had the right to make their point but their actions were unexpected.

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Ayla Paulauskas celebrated her third birthday on Sunday, July 22.

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By Vanessa Switala

ocal 18-year-old Ayrton Koning has been successful in the Clubs SA Youth Leadership Program and will trek the Kokoda Trail in late September.

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Through his volunteer work with Operation Flinders, Ayrton was nominated and successful for the Clubs South Aaustralia (SA) Youth Leadership Program. The Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge is an annual program started and administered by the RSL (Reserved Services League) and Services Clubs Association, and offers young people between the age of 16 and 22 the opportunity to walk the Kokoda Track.

Ayrton said he first became involved with Operation Flinders by being nominated by Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) to help with a lack of confidence and direction. He has now participated with Operation Flinders for three years as and is now a Peer Group Mentor (PGM).

Operation Flinders is an SA based charity organisation which takes youth participants on an eight day trek through the Flinders Ranges. The programs aims to assist them in breaking away and growing as valued members of the community.

Ayrton went on Operation Flinders with a group of ten other students from Roxby Downs, and was offered the opportunity to continue with them and participate in training weekends which lead him to become a PGM. Ayrton has now walked with other groups from all over South Australia through the Flinders Ranges, and also travelled to Adelaide to complete various training in navigational skills, team work development, mandatory reporting and abseiling.

“The Operation Flinders team monitored my development with these tasks and eventually they deemed me ready to put these skills to use and walk with another group as a PGM,” Ayrton explained to The Monitor.

Ayrton explained Operation Flinders provided him with confidence to take on new challenges.

“Previously, I’d tend to stand back and not participate,” he said. “It has helped me enhance my apprecia-

tion of all things such as the town we live in, the quality of life I have and everything that is readily available to us as a society.”

“It has given me motivation to really absorb knowledge and to understand and learn as much as I can.”

Ayrton added, “It opened my eyes to how hard some others have it in life, which in turn has given me the drive to make a career choice to make a difference in other people’s lives.”

“I have developed a love of the outdoors and a true understanding of tolerance and respect to others.

Ayrton told The Monitor he volunteers for Operation Flinders whenever he has the chance.

“Operation Flinders has five exercises for PGMs throughout the year,” he said. “These involve learning how to keep team morale high, monitoring individual performance, being the bridge point between participants and team leaders, support the team leaders and the participants with all challenges such as if any of the kids are having a hard time cooking or making camp and basically just being a sounding board if they need someone to talk to.

“On some exercises, there can be divisions in groups, it is my responsibility to find common ground and try and bring the groups together, however, I can only show them the path… they have to walk it,” Ayrton explained.

Ayrton said the opportunity means a great deal to him. “It’s a great feeling to be honoured by others for the volunteering I have done,” he explained. “Even better that I have loved every minute of all the time I have put towards a wonderful program such as Operation Flinders.”

Ayrton added, “There really is no greater satisfaction for me than when I am walking in the Flinders Ranges with other young people, and to watch firsthand how it can affect some on them.

“To see them when they start out and then to see the difference at the end is inspiring and heart-warming.

“So, to be chosen for such an amazing experience as walking Kokoda for something I get great satisfaction out of doing is just fantastic,” Ayrton said.

Ayrton told The Monitor when he thinks of walking the mighty Kokoda Trail courage, mateship, endur-

ance and sacrifice come to mind.

“These are engraved in the stone in the Isurava War Memorial in Kokoda,” he explained. “I know walking the Kokoda will help me have a greater understanding of all four of these things.”

In preparation for the trek Ayrton is undertaking aerobic fitness, abdominal, core and leg strength exercises. He is in the process of obtaining a specific program at the local gym and hiking, walking carrying his backpack and also bike riding.

Aryton will fly to Sydney on September 23, 2012 then onto Port Moresby the following day. He will begin the 155 kilometre trek on September 25 concluding at the Isurava war Memorial on October 4 at Kokoda.

Ayrton stated he decided to turn the event into a fundraiser for Operation Flinders because the organisation had done so much for him.

“I felt that this was the least I could do for Operation Flinders,” he explained.

“They are a charity that relies on donations and for one youth to participate it costs $1,500,” he said.

“It is my way of giving back to others the same opportunities that I have been lucky enough to have.

Ayrton believes the mental aspects of the track will be the most challenging. He added, “However, the physical side of the trek will be very tough because of the terrain and nd humidity.”

Ayrton would d like to nton the thank Kylie Ponton New Directions Manager at Operation Flinders. linders.

“Kylie has had faith in me and supported ted me the whole way through, hrough,” explained Ayrton. n.

He would also so like to thank Scott Sauerwald rwald who was instrumentall in organising RDAS with Operation Flinders, his family mily including Jill, Chris, s, Adrian and Scarlett and nd his partner India who rted have all supported ent. him 100 per cent. ave “I could not have got this far without out the support from om all of them,” he explained.

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I have to thank those that have donated to my fundraising so far.

“Every bit helps, no matter what amount. A huge thank you goes to Ahrens Group (Precision Engineering) for their very generous donation of $2,000,” Ayrton concluded.

Ayrton is aiming to raise $10,000 for Operation Flinders.

Anyone can contribute to Ayrton’s fundraiser by donating to his Everyday Hero Account at www. everydayhero.com.au/ayrton_koning or by sharing his Facebook page Kokoda Trek-Operation Flinders Fundraiser. A donation tin can also be found at the counter of Sportspower.

“I’ll be very grateful for any support given,” said Ayrton.

The Clubs SA Youth Leadership Program chose two South Australians to trek the Kokoda Trail.

Ayrton and other winner, seventeen-year-old Hackham West resident Erin Bobyk, will trek Kokoda on the 70th anniversary of the Kokoda campaign.

The program was originally developed to allow RSL clubs to send young people from their local community to walk the track. It serves to develop and refine leadership skills as well as provide young people with a vivid retelling of what our soldiers endured along the track.

More than 30 young people nationwide are expected to be selected to walk the track this year.

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Ms Boothey said, “SAPOL is now using social media (as) a tool for community engagement at a local level, because as police we know we can’t do our job without community support.”

The project aims to provide the community with greater access to police, offer real time engagement with police, facilitate forums to find solutions, create an ability to provide feedback to police and develop a highly valued community network.

SAPOL state communicating via Facebook with police does not and will never replace one-to-one personal contact with the public and victims of crime; using Facebook is another channel of communication which enables police to engage with more people quickly.

Police stress if there is an emergency call triple zero (000) or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to provide anonymous information and the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 to report non-urgent crime.

Ms Boothey stated, “Posting information quickly of crimes or asking for public assistance in local investigations is important for SAPOL as it allows us to find local solutions to local problems with the end result of driving down crime and making the community safer for all.”

Visit the SAPOL Facebook Roxby Downs page at http:// www.facebook.com.pages/ Roxby-Downs-Police-SA-Police/236767096438885.

he South Australian Police (SAPOL) News Facebook page boosted its popularity as it reached 50,000 fans recently.

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HP Billiton acquired nine tenements from Copper Range Limited in the Olympic Domain area of South Australia recently.

Copper Range Limited sold four Exploration Licences (ELs) and five Exploration Licence Applications (ELAs) to BHP Billiton for $3 million.

The sales are subject to several conditions including satisfactory completion of due diligence by BHP Billiton, completion of documentation and receipt of Ministerial Consent to the licence transfers within 12 months.

A spokesperson from BHP Billiton told The Monitor, “BHP Billiton’s position is that we believe there is potential for additional IOCG (Iron Oxide Copper Gold deposits containing valuable concentrations of copper, gold and uranium ores) discoveries in the Stuart Shelf region of South Australia and our prelimi-

nary investigation into the prospectivity of these licenses suggest there are anomalies worthy of drill testing.

“By taking the initial steps of securing the exploration rights, we are making a relatively low-cost investment in potential future options that will form part of BHP Billiton’s longer-term exploration strategy.

Copper Range Limited stated the sale will enable the company to focus on its Madagascan Oil Project, Phosphate interests in the Northern Territory and Adelaide Fold Belt base metals and iron ore prospects.

Copper Range has been reviewing its position in the region following the withdrawal of its Joint Venture partner Barrick Gold of Australia Limited.

Director of Copper Range Limited Brian McMaster said, “A detailed review of previous exploration completed by Copper Range and others on the Olympic Domain Project revealed a number

of gravity and/or magnetic targets that were either untested or not definitively tested.

“Following this review the company concluded that although the tenements contain several targets they are believed to be deep and relatively high risk.”

Mr McMaster added, “As such the company concluded that the offer from BHP Billiton represents fair market value.”

Tag Along for RFDS The Royal Flying Doctor Service will host its next Four-Wheel Drive Mystery Tag-Along-Tour overnight trip on August 11 -12.

The tour will cost $60 per vehicle, plus $15 per adult and $5 per child and will include overnight bush camping, Saturday night dinner and Sunday hot breakfast.

All funds raised will go to the RFDS. For more information call Cherie or Scott Gaskin on 8671 2924.

The online community page was launched in February 2011, and members of the SAPOL Facebook page have since assisted police to locate missing people and identify suspects involved in a range of crimes including assaults, trespass, break-ins and property damage.

SAPOL Media Director, Shelaye Boothey said, “Facebook is a great way to relay important police news in real time.

We’re rapt with the results and the constant positive feedback provided by our community.”

“Our posts on Facebook are read and shared by more than 100,000 people each week.”

Ms Boothey added, “We know that what police do attracts great public attention, whether it’s high drama, unexplained events, crimes (or) murders.”

SAPOL now have a dedicated news website, www. sapolnews.com.au, Facebook page and Twitter so the public can obtain information and SAPOL at the same time can share information to journalists.

The success of the SA Police News Facebook page prompted the recent launch of the local SAPOL Facebook pages which enable police to communicate directly with communities across the state.

Proposed as a three-month trial the local SAPOL Facebook pages are for the following communities; Roxby Downs, Port Augusta, Coober

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n Saturday SA Ambulance celebrated their 25th anniversary in Roxby Downs with a reunion of past and present volunteers.

The SA Ambulance Retired Officers Service Association provided a spectacular display of old equipment and photographs. The Association are a volunteer group that travel the state and put on displays of old stretchers, resuscitation devices, hard boxes, restraining devices and photographs of old ambulance vehicles.

Recently the Association restored a vehicle from the original ambulance fleet - a 1971 Holden. The vehicle was discovered in Murray Bridge and was being used as an electricians van.

A barbecue lunch was also supplied along with a historical photo display.

Earlier this year Dawn Kroemer celebrated 25 years service to SA Ambulance, formerly St John’s Ambulance.

Mrs Kroemer reminisced of how far SA Ambulance has come in

Roxby Downs with the ambulance station originally in the shed out the back of the Roxby Council office. Roxby Downs now has 25 volunteer ambulance officers, two ambulance vehicles and they treat and transport approximately 170 patients a year. The oldest volunteer is 72-years-old and the youngest is 23.

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Pitching in for Angus

Michael Jackson makes a match

People who participated in the Pichi Richi Marathon in support of Angus Dunn and his family.

By Vanessa Switala he Pichi Richi Marathon held last month raised much needed funds for little Angus Dunn.

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Angus was diagnosed with congenital condition Hirschprung’s Disease, a blockage of the large intestine due to improper muscle movement in the bowel. As a result, Angus battles renal failure and faces a kidney transplant in coming months from his mother Kerry.

The two year old will remain dependant on many medications to prevent organ rejection and will have numerous other operations to help provide him with a better quality of life.

More than $6,000 has been raised through many small fundraisers and generous donations, and the Roxby Downs Community Club has kindly supported the cause as a Charity of the Month.

Over 70 people registered for the Pichi Richi Marathon in the State’s mid north in support of Angus and his family. People travelled from all over South Australia for the event held between Port Augusta and Quorn.

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ot the celebrity entertainer posthumously looking for a matching glove, rather the namesake is an aable sommelier who arrived in Roxby Downs last Wednesday to introduce the matching of beer to gourmet food at the Oasis Restaurant.

In collaboration with Oasis Chef Todd Sheridan, Michael Jackson from Malt Shovel Brewery created a ďŹ ve-course degustation for about 50 diners, celebrating the James Squire award-winning craft beer, and their anticipation was evident. “These are a range of delicious beers from Jack Squire, a convict transported to Australia who founded Australia’s ďŹ rst commercial brewery over 200 years ago,â€? Mr Jackson said.

The James Squire website revealed, “when he wasn’t stealing chickens or fathering 11 children, James Squire spent his time creating avour-ďŹ lled beers.â€?

Bubbling over with contagious enthusiasm, Mr Jackson took The Monitor through the stages of contemplating the rich colour and texture of the James Squire Jack of Spades Porter, swirling the beer around and taking in the richer nose, and ďŹ nally caressing it on the palate before swallowing.

With the widespread culture of pairing food and wine, the new connotation of appreciating beer the same way, albeit in a wine glass, seems poised to take hop to the top end of the culinary curve.

As each course was being served, Mr Jackson regaled diners with the personality of the particular accompaniment beer.

Without quoting in verbatim the sumptuous ďŹ vecourse menu, it appears smoked salmon goes down well with the James Squire Sundown Lager; prawns with 150 Lashes Pale Ale; braised pork belly and seared scallop with Chancer Golden Ale; beef tenderloin with Nine Tales Amber Ale; and for dessert, chocolate with Jack of Spades Porter that has top notes of coee.

Mr Jackson said the main concept behind matching is that the elements of texture and avour in both food and beer react dierently to each other, and ďŹ nding the right combination of these elements will make the entire dining experience more satisfying.

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“Sea surface temperatures through the central tropical PaciďŹ c Ocean have gradually warmed during the past few months and are now more than 0.5 degrees Celcius above average, passing the threshold for El NiĂąo conditions,â€? says Tom Saunders, Senior Meteorologist at The Weather Channel.  “Extensive warming through the PaciďŹ c Ocean causes a major shift in weather patterns throughout the world and for Australia, causes below average rain and drought like conditions,â€? he continues.

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warming trend will continue over the coming months,â€? Saunders continues. “El NiĂąo conditions typically bring below average rain and above average temperatures to the eastern half of Australia during winter and spring, and this is already being reected in seasonal outlooks which forecast dry weather for most of the country,â€? says Saunders. “Following Australia’s wettest two year period on record, much of the country has seen substantial vegetation growth. Dry, hot weather associated with El NiĂąo could therefore not only bring drought but also lead to a devastating bushďŹ re season due to the increased fuel load,â€? he concludes.

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ormer Andamooka resident Deanne Allen has spent the last few years fixing Black Hawks for the Australian Defence Force, and is now determined to fly them.

Ms Allen recently returned to Andamooka, where she spent five years of her childhood, to visit her parents and three brothers.

Ms Allen is the daughter of Andamooka Town Management Committee (ATMC) Community Administrator Deborah Allen and APOMA Chairperson/ATMC Committee member, Peter Allen.

The young chopper mechanic began her career early by spending every spare hour of her childhood fiddling with engines and gadgets.

“I’d always liked fixing things, which probably came from my Dad, and he sort of guided me to say that aeronautical maintenance would offer a long term, stable career,” Ms Allen said.

After deciding to fix choppers instead of cars, it was then a matter of deciding which service to go with - Army, Navy or Air Force.

“I chose the Army because there was more of a bush nature.”

Ms Allen joined the Army in 2005 and spent four years training as an Aeronautical Maintenance Engineer.

Over the last seven years it became a real passion, and now her attention has moved from maintenance to the pilot seat.

“After years in helicopters you don’t want to be a passenger anymore – you want to fly them.”

Ms Allen’s experiences with aircraft have taken her from New Zealand and East Timor to Papua New Guinea.

In 2010 a charter plane flying tourists to

the Kokoda track crashed into the dense Papua New Guinean jungle - an area so remote the Australian Defence Force was called in to assist.

“We moved two Black Hawk helicopters in the belly of a C17 aircraft.

“We helped with recovering the bodies and taking out the investigation team to work at the crash site.”

The Terrain was quite mountainous near the Kokoda track, requiring careful manoeuvres, and it gave Ms Allen a drive to become a pilot.

In order to achieve this, Ms Allen has to commission as an officer, which requires 18 months of intensive training at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in Canberra which she is now in the final six months of completing. After successfully graduating in December this year she hopes to be allocated to the Aviation Corps.

“The officer training is to teach me how to be a platoon commander - all officers, regardless of what Corps they serve, must be capable of commanding and leading soldiers in conflict.”

Ms Allen recently spent two weeks in Tamworth passing the flight screening program.

“You fly about ten hours in a CT/4 Airtrainer, which is a small fixed wing plane.”

The CT/4, manufactured in New Zealand, is an agile and capable military training aircraft with a bubble canopy and maximum flight speed of 426 km/h. It seats two personnel side by side - an instructor and a student.

“I basically did about 1.3 hours most days with an instructor teaching a new manoeuvre which you then have to replicate,” Ms Allen said.

“It mostly tests your ability to adapt and take on information really quickly – a bit of

hand-eye coordination and things like that.”

Ms Allen, if successful in completing her last six months in officer training and is selected for aviation corps, will spend nine months in basic flight training at Tamworth flying the CT/4, then progress to basic and operational helicopter training.

“If I pass the basic flight training then I go to the Army Aviation Training Centre at Oakey, Queensland, where I’ll be starting on the helicopters – from the Kiowa training helicopter, then ultimately a transition course to the specific airframe you’re going to fly, which is a choice between the Black Hawk, the MRH-90, the Chinook or the ARH Tiger.”

The Black Hawk is Ms Allen’s favourite aircraft and she is excited about her chance to fly them.

“It’s the chopper I’ve worked on and I’ve got a pretty big soft spot for it.

“Pilots definitely develop an affinity with the aircraft – I know the pilots I’ve worked with have had favourites, and the higher they are in rank, the more they get to choose which tail number [aircraft] they use.”

Ms Allen said a great pilot will know the capability of the aircraft, which shows in the rescue pilots and the conditions they fly in.

“There is a large sensory aspect to the experience, you can feel it when an aircraft is skidding in the air, similar to how racing drivers get to a point when they know they’ve pushed the vehicle beyond its limits – the aircraft really becomes an extension of the pilot’s body.”

Severe flu season hits hard A ustralians are being urged to take necessary precautions to avoid contracting influenza this year after statistics from the Department of Health and Aging highlighted a rise in diagnosis of the virus almost double compared to this time last year.

The statistics show more than 5000 cases of the H3N2 and Type B strains have already been diagnosed across Australia, with experts warning there is worse to come.

The Influenza Specialist Group (ISG), an organisation consisting of medical and scientific specialists from around Australia and New Zealand with an interest in influenza, said this is only the tip of the iceberg as thousands more cases go undiagnosed.

Hospital admissions for flu-like illnesses are steadily rising and emergency department visits are higher in most states than at this time last year.

Children under nine years have been the hardest hit and there has also been a rise in the number of elderly people and those aged 35 – 44 years who are contracting the virus.

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Hampson said the fact that the H3N2 and the Type B strains hadn’t been prominent in the community for the past few years could increase this season’s severity.

“When we see high levels of H3N2, which is the predominant strain this season, there is significant impact, especially in high risk groups.

“Given the prospect of it being a severe flu season, it’s important people protect themselves by regularly washing their hands, avoiding crowds, ensuring frequently touched household surfaces are kept clean, as well as practicing good flu etiquette by covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when they sneeze or cough,” Dr Hampson said.

Dr Hampson stressed that if people do know someone who is infected, they should try to minimise contact with them.

“If you’re nursing a sick family member, avoid being in close proximity as much as possible and be mindful of hand hygiene,” he said.

According to Dr Hampson, if people, especially those in high risk groups, aren’t feeling

better after a few days of illness, or if symptoms get worse or change, they should seek medical attention immediately.

As the flu is highly contagious, the Influenza Specialist Group is encouraging anyone experiencing flu symptoms to minimise contact with others to prevent the virus spreading.

“Our latest research revealed 90 per cent of Australians are soldiering on when sick, risking the health and potentially lives of those around them.

“If you have flu symptoms, we strongly advise you stay home from work or social situations to prevent your colleagues, friends and family from catching the virus and to also aid your recovery,” said Dr Hampson.

He stressed that over-the-counter medications only masked the effects of infection and did nothing to aid recovery.

“Bed rest is the best way to recover. It can be very dangerous if people try to press on with their normal activities by taking overthe-counter medications to help them soldier on,” he said.

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This represents the largest investment in vocational training the State Government has ever made.

“Skills for All will transform South Australia’s training system and equip it to deliver the breadth and depth of skills necessary to support an evolving economy. It will give South Australians access to world class skills through Government-funded training and additional support for those who need it along their path to successful completion.”

Skills in the Workplace Program Guidelines The program is a co-investment between the State Government and South Australian industry to develop the skills through funding accredited training.

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The following Applicants are eligible to apply for the Skills in the Workplace program: • Individual employer/enterprise in a priority SA industry sector with employees working in SA. Current priority industry sectors are: • Resources • Infrastructure (public and private investment) • Community services • Advanced manufacturing • Agrifoods • Clean technology and green skills • Defence • Health • Water resources • Nominated employers on behalf of a cluster of employers/enterprises in priority SA industry sector(s); • Organisations or associations representing small business, regional or sectoral interests; • Registered training organisations are only eligible to apply for funding to train their own workforce.

What training can be funded?

The program aims to increase skills of existing employees. Funding priority will be given to accredited training leading to: • The completion of a full nationally endorsed qualification at Certificate IV to Advanced Diploma level or • Specific skill set training is available to workers with an existing full qualification of at least Certificate III level.

Some qualifications at Certificate III level may be funded where a strong business case is made for government funding.

How much funding?

Training costs will be shared between the South Australian Government and the employer/enterprise.

The co-contribution required for the project depends on the number of full time employees (FTE) employed by the enterprise(s) identified in the proposal. Employers will be funded: • Up to 90 per cent if they have fewer than 100 FTEs; • Up to 75 per cent if they have between 100 and 199 FTEs; • Up to 50 per cent if they have 200 FTEs or more.

Jeremy Phillips, Manager, Major Projects and Industry Engagement, Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (DFEEST) will be in town on Tuesday, July 31 presenting on this program at the Business Forum Networking Breakfast, to be held at the Dunes Café. Tickets are just $30 and include a hot breakfast. Bookings essential. Tickets available from the Visitor Information Centre 8671 2001, Raine and Horne - Tutop St, Bianco – Frome St, Arid Recovery – Charlton Rd. Page 6 – Wednesday, Wednesday, July May25, 23,2012 2012

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How dare these protesters prevent me from working for a week? How would they like it if I blocked their entry to work? Oh, forgot, most don’t work.

How would they like it if I blocked them getting to a Centrelink office for the dole I help pay for them. They may not be able to go and protest somewhere else.

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I can’t believe some parents have not been sending their children to school because of the Lizard’s Revenge protest! Honestly, kids are probably safer in school than wandering around.

They have just had two weeks holiday, if there was a protest on in Adelaide kids would still be going to school!

What a joke How come Buzzacot gets off paying the court costs for his last lost attempt to stop the OD expansion? Anyone else would be facing massive costs. Is Stop uranium mining in Australia? Keep dreaming. Supply meets demand. this discrimination in reverse?

Dream beleiver Just asking Really impressed with the police being What a waste of police resources. stationed outside the school this week What other stations in other country giving mums peace of mind with the towns had to be short staffed for the protestors here. week.

Happy mum PC When are these protestors going to find something better to do. I want Frustrated with the amounts of bad to go back to work! I have a family to support. They should stop wasting comments going around about kids in tax payers money and go find a job. the Dunes Café. Love the new library!

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study of rural workers has found ne arly half of those surveyed were substantially increasing the risks to their health through excessive alcohol consumption.

The research, coordinated by the Rural Industries R and D Corporation, studied participants who worked in the grain, cotton, mixed farming, sugar and fishing industries. Interviews were conducted with more than 150 casual, seasonal and mobile workers along with family members and employers.

The study’s lead researcher, Dr Julaine Allan from Charles Sturt University’s Centre for Inland Health said 43 per cent of those taking part in the study were identified as risky drinkers who consumed large amounts of alcohol frequently.

“Risky drinkers are those who consume more than the two standard drinks a day with two alcohol free days per week, recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council. Around half of those in the study drinking at risky levels had five or six drinks every day, putting them at risk of long term harm,” Dr Allan said.

The study found that the use of illicit drugs

was at much lower levels amongst rural workers when compared to excessive alcohol consumption.

Of those studied, 13.7 per cent reported using cannabis and nine per cent admitted to using amphetamines.

Younger participants reported binge drinking (10 or more drinks once or twice a week) at social gatherings whereas older participants reported drinking between five and eight drinks regularly, often daily, at home.

The study found some employers ignored drug and alcohol use by employees because of labour shortages, particularly during harvest season.

The research also found very limited use of health care among those surveyed and no knowledge of drug and alcohol services.

“People don’t want to talk about their alcohol consumption to health care providers or their mates and they don’t want to stop the social events and community get togethers that revolve around alcohol,” Dr Allan said.

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Globally recognised filmmaker in Roxby “

By Jason Munn

I guess when you’ve been around the planet 35 to 40 years as a filmmaker and journo you tend to see a lot of the human condition in its best and worst forms,” said filmmaker Dav id Bradbury as he spoke with The Monitor last week.

The twice Oscar nominated documentarian, who’s travelled around the world documenting stories from Argentina to Cuba and Chile, was shooting in Roxby Downs last week for his latest film about the nuclear industry in Australia.

Mr Bradbury said he experienced a generally quiet response from the Roxby Downs community, and found they were very proud and protective of their own.

Mr Bradbury started his career from high school through to university working part

from the Australian National University in 1972 and then working with the ABC for a year. He said his time in the States showed him the nation’s scars after losing the Vietnam conflict.

“I saw the Americans angst over their first experience losing a war, and I think that formed the seeds for what was to become Front Line.”

Front Line, a 1979 documentary based on Australian news cameraman Neil Davis and his experiences during the South Vietnam conflict, was nominated for an Academy Award and screened on television worldwide.

Mr Bradbury said he was keen on going to places where history was being made at such a dramatic level – places experiencing war and civil unrest.

“But I needed a mentor who could tell me how to survive when going into war zones,” Mr Bradbury said, “and I

driver was shot through “ The the cheek and in his back,

but he managed to keep on driving which saved our lives.

time as a journalist for a country newspapers in Canberra.

“I love the country and that’s why I can relate to people living in the country because I know exactly what it’s like to feel forgotten, with decisions made in capital cities that affect our lives - I love the honesty of country people, a black sense of humour and a sense of just getting on with it.”

Mr Bradbury spent time in America after graduating

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think, serendipitously but not consciously, that need moved me to meet Neil Davis and then subsequently Wilfred Burchett.”

Wilfred Burchett, an Australian journalist who courted controversy during the 1950s to 1970s by daring to present the counter perspective to the West’s conflicts in Asia, became the subject of Mr Bradbury’s second documentary project, Public Enemy Num-

Filmmaker David Bradbury composes a shot for his latest film with cameraman Trevor Avedissian. ber One. “He was written off as being a ‘Commy’ just as I’m written off as being a Greeny propagandist,” Mr Bradbury mused.

Both Wilfred Burchett and Neil Davis experienced some close calls.

Mr Davis escaped death multiple times which led many to believe he was somehow charmed, but his luck ultimately ran out in Bangkok in 1985 while filming a Thai coup

attempt.

“He was hit in the stomach by shrapnel, but he kept rolling, dropped in front his camera and was dragged out of shot – he died shortly afterwards.”

Mr Bradbury said he too had come under fire on occasions, including an incident in Cambodia while filming Public Enemy Number One. “There were rockets fired and six bullets hit our van

which was full of petrol, the driver was shot through the cheek and in his back, but he managed to keep on driving which saved our lives. If he didn’t keep driving, we would have been finished – that taught me that luck, destiny and fate is a big part of it.”

He doesn’t see himself as a journalist, but rather a chronicler of his times from a particular point of view.

“I’m not going to pretend

to trivialise the audience by saying it’s 50 per cent of the argument this way, and 50 per cent the other way – I might give the other side a perspective in my film and give them a chance to express it, but I often find the side that I wish to tell is not given a chance to express the complexities of their point of view in a finished film.”

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Lizard’s Revenge A protestor in costume last week.

The Lizard’s Revenge car that police suspected was for hiding chains so the protestors could ‘lock in’.

Protestors marching from their camp to the BHP Billiton lease gate.

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Four other protestors, three men and one woman, were arrested for failing to cease loitering after failing to follow police instruction to move from blocking the road.

One protestor was also charged for resisting arrest.

Also last Thursday, 30-year-old Teresa Cover from Victoria went missing from the Lizard’s Revenge protestor camp on Olympic Way near Roxby Downs.

She was found just before 5am Friday, June 20

by BHP Billiton security, wandering and lost at Hiltaba near the BHP Billiton accommodation village.

She sustained minor

scratches but overall was in good health.

Police also arrested another 13 protestors in two other incidents which occurred on Tuesday, July 17.

A group of 27 protestors held a ‘sit-down’ demonstration on the roadway near the intersection of Olympic Way and Bypass Road.

Police stopped and diverted traffic with the protestors allowed to remain on the road for a considerable amount of time. When police directed the protestors to clear the road six refused and were arrested.

A 22-year-old Victorian woman was arrested and charged with failing to comply with reasonable direction, a 23-yearold Western Australian woman was also arrested and charged with failing to cease loitering, a 24-year-old New South Wales man was charged with failing to comply with reasonable direction, a 36-year-old Victorian man was charged with failing to cease loitering, a 66-year-old New South Wales man was charged with failing to comply with reasonable direction and a 38-year-old man of no fixed address was also charged with failing to cease loitering.

Later that day, a group of demonstrators held a cricket match on Olympic Way adjacent to the Olympic Dam oval in the police protected area.

Approximately 100 protestors chanted, “Uranium is un-Australian. It’s just not cricket, that’s why we picket!”

Police again diverted and stopped traffic for a reasonable time then asked protestors to move from the roadway, but protestors refused. Seven

people were then arrested for offences under the Protective Security Act including failing to obey direction. Police brought in six horses to direct the protestors.

Protestors arrested included four Victorian men aged 29, 38, 54 and 55 years old, a 27-yearold Tasmanian man, a 31-year-old Tasmanian woman and a 25-year-old Western Australian man.

SAPOL told the media police liaised with the protestors and asked them several times to move on from the area, but they continually refused to follow police direction.

“The aim of police is to ensure a peaceful and lawful protest; however, demonstrators have continually refused to comply with instructions, which has resulted in police having to take action.”

SA Police Northern Operations Assistant Commissioner Neil Smith said the protestors had no respect for authority.

Last Wednesday anti-nuclear campaigner and paediatrician Dr Helen Caldicott and David Bradbury, an Australian filmmaker who has produced 21 documentaries which usually tackle difficult political issues, held a public meeting speaking to local families about the health impacts of uranium mining.

Dr Caldicott said living near the mine will greatly increase the risk of getting cancer, particularly for children.

Police also extended road blocks on Olympic Way and Borefield Road.

A protestor listens attentively to Mr Buzzacott’s address to the media.

Benny Zable, a participant in the Lizard’s Revenge protest, has travelled the world asking for answers to difficult questions.

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oxby Race Day is just around the corner and promises not to disappoint eager racegoers.

The MRC Piping Systems (formerly OneSteel) Roxby Downs Outback Cup will be held on Saturday, August 4 and will celebrate the 20th year of racing at Roxby Downs.

The weekend will begin with the Bradken Calcutta held at the Roxby Downs Community Club on Friday, August 3 at 7pm which will include the Outback Cup Field Review and Form Guide.

The Roxby Downs Outback Cup will kick-off at 11am on the Saturday, and will be the final leg of the Adelaide Galvanising Outback Cups Championship.

The Cup is South Australia’s northern most registered race meeting with $60,000 stakes and prize money up for grabs.

Admission for the day is $15, with concession prices for seniors, and children under 18-years-old free.

Punters will be able to bet on local, metropolitan and interstate races with SKY, Bookmakers and the Transmission Australia TOTE available.

President of the Roxby Downs and Dis-

trict Racing Club, Stu Cormack said the club is hoping crowd numbers are as strong as they have been in previous years with approximately 2,000 people attending the event.

He told The Monitor last year there were some issues with obtaining jockeys for the event but this year the club is flying jockeys from Adelaide on Alliance airlines and are “expecting a full contingent of jockeys.”

Mr Cormack said this year has been one of the healthiest years for horse nominations and may be close to a record.

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By Jason Munn

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acing legend John Letts will attend the 2012 MRC Piping Systems Roxby Downs Outback Cup. The 5AA announcer and Channel 7 race interviewer is the Roxby Downs Racing Club’s number one ticket holder, and will attend the Calcutta on Friday night at

the Roxby Downs Community Club as well as the cup on Saturday.

Mr Letts has a total of 97 cup wins, including 30 in metropolitan races and 67 in country areas.

His record has never been broken.

Letts rode 2,350 winning horses in a career of more than 30 years. Although he put away the jockey uniform in 1988, he

has maintained a strong connection to the sport via his television interviews with race winners at the Melbourne Spring Carnival and various popular race meetings.

Born in Adelaide in 1943, Mr Letts began his career at 13, exercising horses for Semaphore trainer Jack Canavan.

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and had already ridden his first winning horse.

In 1961, when he was 18, he claimed first place in the Goodwood Handicap riding Mikadis.

Mr Letts won the Adelaide Apprentices’ Premiership in 1962, and was a successful senior South Australian jockey throughout the 60s, taking first place in the 1968 Adelaide Cup on Rain Lover, and another Goodwood Handicap on Tango Miss.

In 1972 he rode to first place in his first Melbourne Cup on the back of George Hanlon trained Piping Lane.

Mr Letts took a serious fall in 1974 that injured his spine and appeared to end his career, however, after wearing a neck brace for a period of time, and being accidentally knocked over by a stranger, he began to regain movement in his neck and was soon back in the saddle.

Mr Letts has since become a patron of Spinal Cure Australia, an organisation dedicated to helping victims of spinal trauma.

Over the subsequent years of his riding career, Mr Letts became a huge

Racing Legend John Letts will visit for the Outback Cup this year.

success throughout the country, winning eight Adelaide Jockeys’ Premierships, a second Melbourne Cup on Belldale Ball, three Adelaide Cups and an Australian Cup amongst many others.

Mr Letts also held an impressive record in feature races, winning 124 including the South Australian Jockey Club (SAJC) Epsom Handicap and AJC Australasian Champion Stakes, five

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ore than $50,000 in prize money will be awarded across several races as part of the Roxby Downs Outback Cup this year.

MRC Piping Systems has taken the major sponsorship for the main race with the winner to take home $15,000 for first place.

Prize money will be: $15,000 – MRC Piping Systems Outback Cup 1800 metres $10,000 - BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Copper Shield – 0-74, 1000m Handicap $7500 – SKF 1000 metre Maiden Handicap $7500 – Toshiba 0-68, 1400m Handicap $7500 – Linfox 0-59, 1600m Handicap $7500 – AEM Consolidated 0-58, 1200m Handicap Schneider Electric/ Roxby Earthmoving Float Rebates - $150 per starter (winners excepted) Orica Mining Services – Leading Trainer $1000 Hercus Australia – Leading Jockey $1000.

Winner of the OneSteel Outback Cup in 2011 ‘Young Tearaway’ with rider Glen Davis and trainer Nicole Bruggeman.

Thanks to volunteers and sponsors he Roxby Downs and District Racing Club would like to thank all of its sponsors.

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ne of the biggest drawcards of country racing events is the chance to spend a day with friends in a marquee.

Hospitality packages are selling fast for the South East Conveyors Punters Marquee, which includes entry to the racecourse plus a banquet lunch, beer and wine.

Tickets are $150 and must be purchased prior to the event.

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No need to drink and drive

Long-time sponsor Greyhound Australia has again stepped forward to offer trackside travel to merry racegoers.

The bus will operate between Richardson Place from 11.30am until 2.00pm, and will then leave the race course between 4.30 to 6.00pm.

Race goers can expect an increased police presence for the cup weekend and are advised to take advantage of the free service.

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Fillies, frocks and fun!

F a shions on the Field has always been a big part of country racing and the 2012 event will be no exception.

Local 2011 Fashions on the Field winners Katica Cockshell, Kimberley Teare and Meg Elliott. made it Katica Cockshell te finals of Sta e through to th ld this year.

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Last year saw dozens of decked out locals take to the stage over several heats to compete for the title of Ms and Mr Outback.

This year the Exact Services Ms Outback will receive $800 and the Kempe Mr Outback will receive $250. Second and third Ms Outback place getters will also be awarded.

Several other novelty categories have also been set and include the Most Elegant Lady, Most Snazziest Couple, Best Male and Female Hats and Best Fascinator.

Fifteen finalists are then chosen from major race days across South Australia for the State final at the Schweppes Oaks Day at Morphettvile Racecourse in 2013.

This year the winners will compete for a first prize of a new Mini Ray – valued at $29,350 – or a $3000 Perri Cutten wardrobe for second place.

Fourteen regional finalists will also receive two nights luxury accommodation at the Oaks Plaza Pier at Glenelg as well as two VIP tickets to attend the final.

Competitors will be judged on; • Appropriateness of the outfit for the particular event.

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Library reopens in new space!

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he dust has settled, the tradies have left, and the books have been stacked in the Library’s new location in the Cultural and Leisure Precinct.

After a tumultuous week of sorting and moving, negotiations and compromises, the library team are happy to have finally moved into their new premise.

The recent separation of the community and school library services after 25 years will enable expanded opportunities for both parties.

The librar y has been moved to the ‘Art Gallery’ space in the Cultural and Leisure Precinct in the interim, before moving to a larger space within the centre in the future.

The culmination of social services offered by Roxby Leisure and the social capacity of the Library has excited those involved.

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Community Librarian Kimberley Hargrave pictured here with Library staff Trish Fazekas, Grace Morokai and Elisabeth Gill in the new library.

Administrator Bill Boehm explained, “In the early days of the town’s development the population was not large enough to justify a standalone community library.

Through working in partnership with the school we were able to share resources and costs and provide a public library service.”

Community Librarian, Kimberley Hargrave is excited about the new facilities and resources which the new public library service will offer, particularly the new computers and IT services.

Due to the new service, and in preparation for joining the statewide OneCard system later this year all community members will need to join the library, so when you come to visit please bring your current ID with you. We look forward to welcoming you to our new library soon!

Community library programs such as Toddler Story Time will also be relocated to the Cultural Precinct.

Rates reminders June 2012 quarterly water accounts have been issued and • are due for payment by August 15, 2012.

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June 2012 quarterly electricity accounts have been issued and are due for payment by August 10, 2012.

Roxby Council offers a range of direct debit and autopay options, through monthly or quarterly, debit or credit card agreements.

Call Roxby Council on (08) 8671 0010 for more information.

SAVE THE DATE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR STEPHEN ORR VISITS ROXBY DOWNS TUESDAY, AUGUST 14

Franchiette, Matthew and Malcolm Bantjles pictured here with their citizenship certificates.

The Bantjes become Australian citizens

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he Bantje family were awarded Australian security the country provides my family and myself citizenships last week, after living in Australia with,” Mr Bantjes told The Monitor. for four and a half years.

Mr and Mrs Bantjes son Matthew was born in Aus-

Malcolm, Franchiette and Matthew Bantjes said they moved to Australia from South Africa for the opportunities the country presented to them as a family, and have lived in Roxby Downs for four years.

Mr Bantjes works as an Application Engineer for BHP Billiton, and Mrs Bantjes works as an Administrative Assistant for ODT Australis.

“The best thing about Australia is the safety and

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tralia. “My son Matthew was born here and is a true blue Aussie so we won’t be leaving Australia any time soon!” he said. “(We are) happy to be an Australian and very fortunate to be part of the Roxby Downs community.”

Mr Bantjes thanked Roxby Downs Council and The Monitor for making their citizenship a special day.

LIBRARY Opening hours 8.30 to 5 pm weekdays 9.30 am to 12 noon Saturdays Telephone 8671 0660 • Fax 8671 1418 Email: roxbydowns.library@plain.net.au Library membership is free. Wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities Toddler Story Time 9.30 am Tuesday and Thursday

Stay tuned for more information

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SERVICE SA

Opal Road Landfill Opening hours 1 pm to 6 pm every day Disposal of household rubbish is FREE Levies apply for businesses Recycling can be taken either to the Opal Landfill or BSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street All enquiries: 8671 1154

Opening hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 4.30 pm Council provides transport services including: • Vehicle registration • Boat registrations • Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4 pm) All enquiries 131 084.

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The Board that provides a community voice locally Poetry Comp still open

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rug Action Week’s community poetry competition is still open for submissions.

The Community Board in conjunction with the Health Forum, Roxby Council and Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum launched the competition during Drug Action Week (June 17 – 23) in their support for the week.

Drug Action Week is held nationally annually to raise awareness about alcohol and other drug issues in Australia.

The week also highlights the achievements of the dedicated individuals who work within the Alcohol and Other Drug sector to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm.

The theme for this year’s event is ‘Looking after your mind’ and an estimated 850 different activities are taking place in communities across Australia.

A number of startling statistics were highlighted in The Monitor recently, taken from the 2012 Heywire Regional Youth Summit, about drug and alcohol abuse in Australia.

- Four Australians under 25 die due to alcohol related injuries in an average week.

- One in two Australians aged 15 to 17 who get drunk will do something they regret.

- Seventy Australians under 25 will be hospitalised due to alcohol related assaults in an average week.

- 1 in 4 hospitalisations of people aged 15 to 24 happen because of alcohol.

The competition is open to all ages, and has four categories; Under 9’s, Under 12’s, Youth (12 – 17) and 18 and over.

Entry forms and information flyers are available from the Library, the Roxby Council office or downloaded from roxbydowns. com.

Submissions can be sent to the Community Library or by post to PO Box 85 Roxby Downs, SA 5725.

JOINING FORUMS If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people.

New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM Rachel Young 0428 671 000

BUSINESS FORUM Laura Trotta 0412 734 964

COMMUNITY BOARD

Women’s Forum member Karen Russell sampling cakes, presented by Roxby Leisure employee Luke Scrivens.

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ime is fast running out to secure tickets to Roxby’s most renowned ladies event – the Women’s Forum’s annual High Tea. The prestigious event will be held at the ‘Outback Tea Rooms’ (also known as the Dunes Café) on Saturday, July 28, with doors opening at 1.30pm.

Women’s Forum Chairperson Kaye Doyle said the upcoming event is riding on the success of

last year’s inaugural event, which saw almost 60 local women indulging in exotic teas and homemade cakes and sandwiches.

“We held our first High Tea in September 2011 and from the feedback we received we are now holding our second!” she exclaimed.

“The home made cakes (like our mums used to make!) were an absolute winner so it’s on again but a little earlier than last year.

“The message was loud and clear that the home made goodies

will bring them back a second time so a small band of volunteer ‘ch efs’ will again ensure that we are well catered for!”

A High Tea is known in Australia today as a refined social gathering where seemingly endless pots of tea are served, complimented by an abundance of finger sandwiches and pastries.

Tickets can be bought at the Visitor Information Centre or Hourglass Jewellers for $30 each.

Business Breakfast speaker announced

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he second Business Forum Networking training is always a key expense for local businesses, Breakfast is fast approaching, with limited and access to this sort of funding is unprecedented,” she said. seats still available.

Guest speaker for the Breakfast has been revealed as Jeremy Phillips, Manager, Major Projects and Industry Engagement for Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (DFEEST).

Mr Phillips will address the new ‘Skills for All’ program and highlight opportunities for businesses and employees.

The South Australian Government has committed $194 million additional funding to help support an additional 100,000 training places from July 2010.

Business and Cultural Development Consultant to Roxby Community Vivienne Holloway said events such as this are important for Roxby’s future.

“It’s important for local businesses to work together to ensure a sustainable future for industry in Roxby as well as a sustainable future for their own businesses.

And this is what the Business Forum is all about.

“The Skills for All program is also really exciting,

The Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, July 31 in the Dunes Café at 7am for a 730am start. Tickets are available from the Visitor Information Centre, Raine and Horne, Bianco Construction Supplies and Arid Recovery, for just $30 (breakfast included).

Trees for Towns

Michelle Hales 0418 833 818

EDUCATION and WORKPLACE TRAINING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818

SPORTS and RECREATION FORUM Michael Wall 0447 888 337

COMMUNITY GARDEN Patrik Ibele 8671 0168

HEALTH FORUM Karen Russell 8671 9020

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING

Meet at Burgoyne street, bring your trowels and wear boots and long pants.

WOMEN’S NETWORK

9am – 11am.. your seedlings will be waiting for you!

Kath Messner 0438 871 153

BOARD MEETINGS

WHO’S ON THE BOARD

CONTACTING THE BOARD

Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month.

Teresa Baddeley • Michelle Davis •

For further information, advice or general questions please contact:

Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe.

If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Officer on 0418 833 818 so that you can be included on the agenda.

Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

• George Giakoumis • Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane Mary Lewis • Liz Rogers • Cindy Harrichund • Bill Boehm Chad Menzies • Heath Murry • Michael Esposito •

Michelle Hales, Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. PO Box 85 Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818 Email: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au

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PUBLIC NOTICES DUBLIN Gerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meat Store. Top quality, grain fed meat at affordable prices. New $230 Freezer pack (mix and match) 2kg lamb roast, 1kg beef schnitzel, 2kg pork roast, 1kg chicken schnitzel, 2kg beef roast, 1kg budget bacon, 2kg roast chicken, 2kg marinated wings, 1kg BBQ steak, 2kg beef sausages, 1kg beef mince, 20 gourmet patties, 1kg BBQ lamb chops, 1 large mettwurst, 1kg pork leg chops, 1 bottle marinade, 1kg diced steak. Phone: 8529 2229.

Olympic Dam Precision Engineering (ODPE) is a mid-sized engineering business based in Roxby Downs and part of the Ahrens Group. ODPE provides a range of specialised maintenance services to BHP Billiton as well as other mining and support companies in the region. ODPEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operates from a well-resourced workshop and its capabilities include precision engineering, machining and steel fabrication.

K AT E â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S P s y c h i c Connections from Adelaide will be visiting Roxby soon. Psychometry Clairvoyant Medium.

Appointments essential. Ph. 0429 406 975.

FOR SALE 07 HONDA TRX 450R RACE QUAD ALL RACE ADD ONS, IMMACULATE COND. REGRETFUL SALE $10,000.ONO PH. 0457 641 990.

WANTED to buy: Baby Bassinet for a girl. If you can assist, please call Jody Zschorn on 0449 058 194.

OZ MINERALSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CARRAPATEENA PROJECT INFORMATION SESSIONS

(Previously known as School Chaplain)

ANDAMOOKA PRIMARY SCHOOL Andamooka SA 5722 Phone: 8672 7018 Schools Ministry Group and the Roxby Downs Christian Ministry Association invite applicants for this 10-11 hour per week position commencing Term 4, 2012. The position exists to offer support to students, staff and the school community. A -RE DQG 3HUVRQ 6SHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ ZLWK GHWDLOV RI KRZ to apply is available from Schools Ministry Group phone 8378 6800 or go to mail@smg.asn.au Closing date Friday August 10th at 5pm

Employment Opportunities ODT Australis is a major contracts provider to the Olympic Dam mine site with a number of employment opportunities available for experienced personnel to join their team.

If you have experience in one of the following areas, have a high regard for safety in the workplace and prepared to undergo a full medical and drug screen, we would like to hear from you!

HSEC Advisor +6(& 2+ 6 TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV H[SHULHQFH - Construction/mining background - Min 2-5 yrs supervisory role - Work autonomously and as part of team - Quality systems management - Writing safe work procedures - Incident investigation and reporting - Risk assessment - ICAM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Incident Cause Analysis Method - Up to date with current legislation - No FIFO or accommodation provided

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Department Defence

Plant Operators - Front End Loader - Excavator, Backhoe - Heavy Rigid Truck

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Please email your resume to Heather Smith: hsmith@odtaustralis.com

RANGE ACTIVITY WARNING NOTICE Defence is scheduled to conduct Demolition Activities in the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) during the months of August, September and October 2012. The predicted outcome is minimal for the public however if certain weather conditions exist at time of activity, noise and effects from sound wave propagation may be heard or felt in the vicinity of Woomera, Roxby Downs and Glendambo.

The WPA is declared under Defence Force Regulation 35 as a prohibited area for the purposes of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the testing of war materialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. From time to time other Defence approved activities, such as sounding rocket launches, are also conducted.

SITUATIONS VACANT

The WPA is located in the North West of the State of South Australia and is approximately 127,000 square kilometres (12.7 million hectares) in area. Its South Eastern corner is located approximately 450 kilometres North West of Adelaide.

OUTBACK COMMUNITIES AUTHORITY Expression of Interest Town Maintenance, Andamooka, SA.

Notice of Group Meeting #19

The Outback Communities Authority (OCA), in partnership with the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) Incorporated, established the Andamooka Town Management Committee (ATMC) on 1 January 2012 to manage municipal service delivery in Andamooka. The OCA is seeking an expression of interest from suitably experienced and skilled persons and/ or companies to enter into a contract to provide a town maintenance service for the Andamooka Town Management Committee (ATMC) on behalf of the Andamooka Community.

Kingoonya NRM District Group

Work will include emptying town public bins, maintaining town parks and gardens and assisting the community manager in the ongoing maintenance of the town public facilities and services. Work will also include cleaning RI RIĂ&#x20AC;FHV SXEOLF IDFLOLWLHV DQG LQIUDVWUXFWXUH PDQDJHG by the ATMC.

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All vehicles, equipment and tools will be provided by the contractor. Consumables will be reimbursed on receipt of invoices.

Board on ph: (08) 8648 5977 or visit the

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Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

Expressions of interest should include an itemized breakdown of duties including a schedule of work expected to ensure the objective of the contract is achieved.

The closing date for acceptance of expression of interest will be Friday August 10, 2010.

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Members of the public traversing the WPA via the Stuart Highway are reminded that these roads are part of a prohibited area and that they are not to deviate from them.

Other roads and tracks entering the WPA are signposted to the effect that the WPA is a prohibited area and no person shall enter, be or remain therein without proper authorisation. Penalty for unauthorised entry is $2200 fine and/or six months imprisonment under Defence Force Regulation 35.

Under Section 82(1) and 82(2) of the Defence Act 1903, it is illegal to photograph, draw, sketch or paint any part of a Defence Installation or enter a defence installation with materials or apparatus for carrying out such activities, without lawful authority.

Members of the public traversing the Anne Beadell Highway from Coober Pedy to Emu Junction are reminded that in addition to a permit being required from the Range Operations Woomera, a permit is also required from: Maralinga Tjarutja Lands & Mamungari Conservation Park Office Manager Maralinga Tjarutja Lands PO Box 435 CEDUNA SA 5690 Phone (08) 8625 2946 Tallaringa Conservation Park The Department of Environment & Natural Resources 9 Mackay Street PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700 Phone 1800 816 078 There may be some items such as cylindrical rocket motor cases and nozzles, flat rectangular pieces of metal, spherical tanks, military projectiles or unexploded ammunition encountered in the WPA. If any unusual item is encountered it must not be handled as it may be extremely dangerous and could cause serious injury or death. Note the description and location of the item and report it to the Pastoral Station Manager or Range Operations Woomera â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Telephone (08) 8674 3370.

Within the WPA there are sites of significance to indigenous people. These sites are protected under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 with penalties of up to $50,000.00 for causing damage to or removing items from these sites.

Inquires in relation to the use of or entry into the WPA should be directed to: Range Operations Woomera Aerospace Operational Support Group Defence Centre PO Box 157 WOOMERA SA 5720 Phone (08) 8674 3370

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Comfortable win for OD

Friday, July 19, 2012 OD Devils A (64) defeated Hornridge Pink B B (37) Miners White C (49) defeated Andamooka (33) Miners Red C (38) defeated OD Yellow C (22) Hornridge Black C (39) defeated Hornridge Green C (30) OD Yellow B (55) defeated Hornridge Black B (43) OD Green B fofeited against Hornridge A Zodiacs forfeited against Roxby Miners A

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Businesses that can also provide these services will also be considered.

The Electrical Works Officer will directly assist the Electrical Manager in the operation and maintenance of Council’s electrical distribution and street lighting system including high and low voltage plant and equipment, meter installation reading and replacement and installing electrical wiring for both commercial and domestic installations and supervision of contractors.

For a specification please contact the Council Office on (08) 8671 0010 or email roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au.

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By Kelly Thomson t was a slow return to netball last week after a couple of weeks off over the school holidays, with two games forfeited and many teams short on players. However, there were still good games in the mix.

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In the only A grade game of the week, Olympic Dam A had a number of fill-in players helping out as they took on Hornridge Pink B. While the Olympic Dam side won the match comfortably, acknowledgment should go to the quality of play displayed by both teams during the game. The Hornridge shooting combination of Belinda Ramsey and Amanda Giles moved beautifully around the goal circle to find great positions for some good shots at goal. Alternatively, the Olympic Dam shooters performed just as well with fill-in shooter Ali Knights regularly hitting the target.

In the B grade competition, Olympic Dam Yellow B battled it out with Hornridge Black B. The game started off one-sided with the OD side running away with an early lead, but the resilient Hornridge team fought back hard.

With many of the Hornridge players in unfamiliar positions, they were unable to take down the Olympic Dam team. As usual, the dominating young Olympic Dam shooter, Jess Reid, was on song; whilst Claire Munyard (OD) made the Hornridge shooters work for every goal they scored. Elizabeth Rangi and Zoe Male were stand out performers and worked One of Andamooka C Grade’s strongest players Karen Williams hard through the centre and holds strong possession over the ball against Miners’ Hannah Wurfel. in defence to ensure the OD

shooters didn’t get the ball too easily, but the Devils were just too strong on the night, winning the match, 55 to 43.

The battle of the Hornridge teams was on in the C grade competition with Hornridge Black C and Hornridge Green C going head to head. The black team took off with an early lead at the end of half time. Both team’s centre court players, Katherine Folland (Black) and Jess Richards (Green) were playing well, moving the ball around nicely and getting it to the shooters. Hornridge Black side’s Sam Thompson worked hard in goal defence to make sure the Green team’s shooter never got an easy goal. In the second half of the match, the Green side was able to slightly hold back the Black team but in the end the Hornridge Black side took the win, 39 to 30.

As the season starts to culminate towards finals, it’s time that all teams start to think about ensuring all their players are qualified or will be qualified for finals in September. All players need to have played five matches for the team to qualify; so start checking now. The games to watch next week will be the Miners showdown with Miners A taking on the young Miners B side, whilst in C grade the Olympic Dam Yellow will need to work hard to get up and over their other C grade counterpart, Olympic Dam Green.

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Harman kicks thirteen

Far North Football League ROUND 12 July 21, 2012 A GRADE Hornridge 35.23 (233) defeated Coober Pedy 4.2 (26) Hornridge best players: C. Jurek, J. Harmon, T. Grosser, P. Watkinson, J. Elliott.

Coober Pedy best players: M. Grava, A. Wooden, D. Cameron, T. Stewart, P. Larkins.

Horniridge goal scorers: J. Harman 13 goals, C. Jurek 5 goals, J. Beenham 4 goals, B. Johnson 3 goals, J. McCarthy, A. Rigden, S. Mansell 2 goals, L. Munro, J. Elliott, L. Donnelly, T. Grosser 1 goal.

Coober Pedy goal scorers T. Stewart, D. Cameron, K. Aitken, M. Grava 1 goal.

Roxby Downs Junior Football League PREMIERSHIP TABLE Senior Colts Players from Hornirdge and Coober Pedy contest the ruck.

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Giants Suns Hawks Bulldogs

P 9 9 9 9

W 6 5 4 3

L 3 4 5 6

D 0 0 0 0

F 592 522 428 502

A 529 523 513 479

% 111.91 99.81 83.43 104.80

ranked Andamooka conThe Hornridge versus vincingly 13 goals, 20 Miners match next week behinds (98) to Anda- will be the game of the Junior Colts mooka’s three goals, zero round at 12.30pm, as the P W L D F A % behinds (18) on Saturday. two top sides battle it out Giants 9 6 3 0 394 276 142.75 Best players for the for the top spot.

Suns 9 6 3 0 298 231 129.00 Third and fifth ranked Hornridge easily took Miners were 1st D. PledgHawks 9 3 5 1 235 272 86.40 er, 2nd C. Kenny, 3rd J. Olympic Dam and Coocontrol of the game from Bulldogs 9 2 6 1 178 326 54.60 the first bounce to win by Kenny, 4th S. Kaminski ber Pedy will clash in the later game at 2.30pm. and 5th J. Rose.

207 points.

Hornridge kicked 11 goals in the first quarter to firmly take the lead and never looked back, kicking another seven in the second, eight in the third, and nine before the final siren.

Hornridge had a number of key performers, with Harmon leading the way with the massive 13 goals followed by Jurek (5) and J. Beenham (4).

Harman now leads the way as leading goal kicker for the 2012 season Justin Watson Dale Summerton Nyani Thomas Ben Abela with 44 goals, surpassBYE A Stone Nathan Gregor C Jurek Matt Tuohy ing Olympic Dam’s Dale Craig Hall M Shaw J Dawson Jaydn Brind Summerton’s 32 goals.

Harman has kicked Goal Kicker of the Year an outstanding 44 goals so far this season, taking ROUND TWELVE HIGHLIGHTS Tally after Round 12 his game average to 6.29 Joel Harman 13 goals per game. SummerJoel Harman 44 ton is Harman’s nearest C Jurek 5 Dale Summerton 32 rival with 32 goals, with James Beenham 4 an average of 3.56 goals Justin Watson 22 Ethan Zeptner 4 per game.

Best players for Horn #$ ridge were 1st C. Jurek, 2nd J. Harman, 3rd T. Craig Hall 11 Grosser, 4th P. Watkinson and 5th J. Elliott.

Best Players for Coober Nyani Thomas 11 Pedy were 1st M. Grava, 2nd A. Wooden, 3rd D. C Jurek 10 Cameron and 4th T. Stewart.

Roxby Districts conMatt Tuohy 10 tinue to strive for minor premiers beating fourth

ornridge Football C l u b’s J o e l Harman kicked a blistering 13 goals in the easy win against Coober Pedy on Saturday.

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Roxby Districts 13.20 (98) defeated Andamooka 3.0 (18) Roxby best players: D. Pegler, C. Kenny, J. Kenny, S. Kaminsk, J. Rose.

Andamooka best players: J. Oldfield, W. Monfries, C. Rainsford ,T. Pycroft, B. Harris.

Roxby Districts goal scorers: E. Zeptner 4 goals, J. Watson, 3 goals, J. Chislett, D. Pegler, J. Kenny, J.Malcolm, J. Rose, B. Baldey 1.

Andamooka goal scorers: R. Weetra, T. Mulders, W. Monfries 1 goal each.

PREMIERSHIP TABLE Roxby Districts Hornridge Olympic Dam Andamooka Coober Pedy

P 9 10 9 10 10

W 8 7 5 3 1

L 1 3 4 7 9

D F A 0 960 367 0 1099 620 0 1012 582 0 673 1037 0 481 1619

% 261.58 177.26 173.88 64.90 29.71

Roxby Downs Junior Football League ROUND 12 July 21, 2012 JUNIOR COLTS Bulldogs 8.5 (53) defeated Suns 1.2 (8) Bulldogs best players: L. Johnson, S. Crilly, F. Arbon, J. Gotch, T. Spartalis.

Suns best players: B. DÁrrigo, R. Holder, G. Clarke.

Bulldogs goal scorers: L. Elliot 4 goals, C. Seery 2 goals, L. Johnson, J. Gotch 1 goal each.

Suns goal scorers: B. D’Arrigo 1 goal.

Giants 9.8 (58) defeated Hawks 4.2 (26) Giants best players: M. Lamb, L. Lloyd, J. Dalgleish, M. Steer, H. Paull.

Giants goal scorers: J. Dalgleish 5 goals, L. Lloyd 2 goals, B. Ryan, M. Lamb 1 goal each.

Hawks best players: B. Caden, L. Herrin, T. Schell, B. Daddow, T. Harrison.

Hawks goal scorers: B. Caden 2. goals, B. Daddow, L. Young 1 goal each.

SENIOR COLTS Bulldogs 14.10 (94) defeated Suns 6.4 (40) Bulldogs best players: H. Jacka, N. Wyatt, L. Rawlins, N. Rainford, L. Holder.

Suns best players: K. McCarthy, T. Whitlock, L. Binder, J. McCarthy, L. Weston.

Bulldogs goal scorers: L. Rawlins 3 goals, D. D’Arrigo, B. Glasspool, N. Wyatt, H. Jacka 2 goals each, N. Rainsford, R. Weetra, J. Zeptner 1 goal each.

Suns goal scorers: S. Bacon 2 goals, L. Weston, T. Odgers, L. Binder, L. Elliot 1 goal each.

Hawks 9.9 (63) defeated Giants 4.2 (26) Hawks best players: J. Mason, A. Ryan, C. Trussler, J. Secker, S. Caputo.

Giants best players: B. Davis, J. Emmerson Sellars, J. Male, M. Lynch, M. Steer.

Hawks goal scorers: J. Mason, C. Fennwick 2 goals each, S. Caputo, M. Harrison, T. Darling, J. Pillar, M. Ryan 1 goal each.

Giants goal scorers: D. Cameron, M. Holtham, J. Emmerson Sellars, M. Steer 1 goal each.

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Jaydn Brind playing for Andamooka in the Far North Football League.

By Vanessa Switala oxby Downs local Jaydn Brind has made the School Sport Australia SA Under 15 boys football championship team after being originally chosen as one of five reserves.

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The 14-year-old was also recently chosen for the West Adelaide Football Club (WAFC) Elite Development Program (EDP).

Jaydn currently plays for both the Far North Football League (FNFL) and the Roxby Downs Junior Football Association (RDJFA). Last year he was selected as the RDJFL 2011 Best and Fairest and at the time of print had kicked 10 goals in the FNFL 2012 season.

Jaydn was originally chosen as one of five reserves for the State Under 15 side but, after a player broke his wrist in a recent trial match against Port Adelaide, Jaydn was picked from the reserves to join the team.

Jayden’s father Russell said he played a great

game against Port Adelaide which led to him being chosen for the side from the other four reserves.

Russell said both he and Jaydn’s mother Joanne are very proud their son has progressed to such a high level of football by the age of 14.

Jayden has been travelling to Adelaide for training once a fortnight since April this year.

“He is pretty dedicated, especially with all the trips to Adelaide,” explained Russell. “West Adelaide footy club initially chose Jaydn to train for them. There is a great relationship between West Adelaide and the Roxby Downs Junior Football League,” he added.

Jaydn said he has been playing football for approximately 10 years and definitely wants to pursue football professionally.

“It’s an honour to play for the State,” explained Jaydn. “It really means a lot.”

Jaydn played his first game as part of the State team on Sunday against Australian Capital Territory and won by 98 points. On Monday

the team played New South Wales and in a very close last quarter SA won by only two points.

Russell said Jaydn played really well and had plenty of the ball. “He played the whole time on the field for both games,” he added.

President of RDJFL Mathew Daddow said Jaydn has worked hard over the past few years to get to where he is today.

“Jadyn first caught the eye of West Adelaide’s Development Talent Manager Andrew Marks at the age of 13 years,” he explained.

“Jadyn has attended the past two WAFC Elite Development Programmes where he excelled in his age group.

“Jaydn has been an integral member of the Under 16 RDJFA combined team during the past two years where this year he was voted as the best player on the ground by the GWS Giants Broken Hill Academy Coach at this years combined game.

“His recent participation in the Under 15 SA State Championships in Adelaide once again

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showed his talent with his coach quoting that Jaydn was one of the standout players for the team and competition in general.

Mr Daddow added, “Jaydn’s commitment and the dedication shown by his parents has been magnificent which is one of the reasons he will go further.

“Now is the time for the football community to assist where possible. Raffles will be run over the next few weeks by the RDJFA to assist with the costs associated with attending the state carnival. Please show your support,” concluded Mr Daddow.

The National Schoolboy Championships were inaugurated in Melbourne in 1923. Victoria were the first carnival winners with New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia the other foundation participants. Western Australia and Tasmania joined the carnival in 1925 with Australian Capital Territory has played numerous short periods since the early 1950s.

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