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MP HITS TOWN PAR Written by Michelle Thomas

With a public hearing scheduled this week, the community is still divided on the Roxby Downs Plan Amendment Report. In town to speak about local issues, State Member for Giles, Lyn Breuer, added her concerns to Roxby’s Community Board, residents and local business people over the way the highly controversial PAR has been handled. “I’m concerned that due process has not been followed,” Ms Breuer, who polices PARs for the State Government, said. “As Chair of The Environment Resources and Development Committee, which is responsible for checking PARS, I have some understanding of what is involved. “If necessary I will absent myself from the Chair in this case, while this PAR is being considered. “There are some issues that may have to be addressed,” she said. Ms Breuer said she had received a number of submissions and comments from community members regarding the lack of consultation prior to the PAR. “Decisions appear to have been made without consulting the community and the parties involved,” Ms Breuer said. “I’m concerned about the lack of information going into the community, it’s extremely important in these situa-

tions that full consultation is given to all sectors,” she said. An opinion shared by the Roxby Downs Community Board. “In regard to community consultation, it would have been preferable that Planning SA had communicated with the Community Board, or more directly with the community of Roxby Downs prior to and during the development of this PAR,” Chairperson Chris Schultz said in a submission to Planning SA on behalf of the Board and Forums. The submission cited a lack of effective community space, a lack of car parking, especially near the schools, a lack of environmental focus, the rezoning of several key community areas as ‘Educational’ and the rezoning of Tutop Street to exclude small retail shops as key concerns. It also strenuously objected to the proposed relocation of the Community Club. “We object to the rezoning of the area currently occupied by the Roxby Downs Community Club,” Mr Schultz said. “The Community Club is a non profit, community owned facility which invests all profits back into the community. “The competing facility, the Roxby Downs Tavern, located in the centre of town and not affected by the PAR, is owned by a non-local corporation and its profits all flow out of Roxby Downs,” Continued on Page 4 he said.

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Above: Sturt Desert Pea’s flowering in the local area.

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Milhinch moves on One of Roxby’s oldest businesses changed hands on the weekend. Milhinch Hourglass Jewellers has a new owner, and a new name, Roxby Hourglass Jewellers. Leigh Malcolm, a Gemmologist with experience in both retail and jewellery manufacture, snapped up the thriving business and said he is looking forward to getting started. “Being from Penola originally, I really wanted to get back to the country,” Mr Malcolm said. “I thought I’d come up here and breathe the clean air and get away from traﬃc snarls. “I enjoy the country lifestyle, I feel more relaxed already,” he said. Mr Malcolm said Roxby Downs is a vibrant town with lots of growth potential. “I’m planning to maintain the business to its high standard and provide the same friendly service and perhaps implement some new ideas,” he said. But Roxby will not lose the Milhinch family right away, Rowly and Simon Milhinch will be sticking around for a while to help out. Rowly Milhinch told The Monitor the town has changed a lot since the family arrived. CSSPB/C9

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“We came to Roxby Downs 19 years ago, seeking the bank’s support to commence business here,” Mr Milhinch said. “It was a 45 degree day, with a northerly wind and not one car on the street. “There were roly poly bushes rolling down the road and the bank manager took one look and said he didn’t think so. “It took quite a few drinks at the Tavern, then an ATCO building, before he agreed. “We commenced business sharing a space with the credit union, where the vet is currently. “A lot has changed, but the one thing that has remained constant is the enjoyment we have derived from the customers and community of Roxby, compared to elsewhere. “We’ve been very fortunate with the staﬀ we’ve had and it has been an absolute pleasure to be here. “We congratulate Leigh on his farsighted decision to take the business over and feel that the culture of the business will not change. “I’m sure it will still be great fun and a welcoming, professional business, we wish Leigh every success,” he said.

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It is that time of the year again when all the desert wild flowers come out. After heavy rains in January the Sturt’s Desert Pea is out and blooming at the reserve. The Sturt’s Desert Pea became the floral emblem of South Australia in 1961. It was discovered in 1688 by explorer William Dampier off the coast of Western Australia. In 1844 explorer Charles Sturt found and described it while he was crossing the desert between Adelaide and Central Australia. In his journal he wrote “we saw that beautiful flower the Clianthus formosa [sic] in splendid blossom on the plains. It was growing amid barrenness and decay, but its long runners were covered with flowers that gave a crimson tint to the ground”. Its common name comes from Sturt for his exploration of inland Australia, the habitat in which it is found and its family. The scientific name Swainsona formosa honours English botanist Isaac Swainson and formosa is Latin for beautiful. The scientific name has gone through several changes since its discovery, originally called Clianthus formosus. It is also known as Willdampia formosa, after William Dampier. Despite its many name changes the Sturt’s Desert Pea is one of the most recognised plants in Australia. Sturt’s Desert Pea is a short lived plant which often flowers after heavy rains. The silky grey-green leaves and stems are covered with downy hairs. The flowers are about 9 cm long and arranged in clusters of six to eight on fleshy stalks. The petals are usually blood red or scarlet with a glossy black swelling or ‘boss’ at the base of the uppermost petal, the standard. Other colour forms range from white to deep pink, either with or without a black boss. The fruit is a legume about 5 cm long which splits at maturity releasing several flat kidney-shaped seeds. It can be cultivated from seed, although the seed and the plant is not allowed to be taken or cultivated from the wild without a permit. The hard seed coat of Sturt’s Desert Pea inhibits germination. This effect can be overcome by filing or nicking the seed coat away from the ‘eye’ of the seed; alternatively, the seed may be rubbed gently between sheets of sandpaper. Soaking the seed in warm water gives variable results, boiling water should not be used as it destroys beneficial bacteria on the seed coat. The seedlings develop a long tap root and do not tolerate root disturbance. Treated seeds should be planted directly into the chosen garden site or container, or alternatively into small pots for transplanting soon after germination. Full sun, perfect drainage and protection from snails are essential. Supplementary watering may not be necessary once the seedlings are established. Under ideal conditions flowering commences about four months after germination. Sturt’s Desert Pea is usually treated as an annual but vigorous flowering may result if root crowns survive from one season to the next. Otherwise, it can be grown in large drums, tubs and upright terracotta drainpipes which allow adequate root development. The flower of the plant can be eaten and looks great in salads or as a decoration on a plate but most of the time it looks best in the garden. THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper

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Draft council Rann backflip business a win for plan RDAS opens for

10% rate hike likely Roxby Downs home owners are bracing for an expected rate hike of almost 10 percent for the next financial year plus significant increases in electricity, water and sewerage charges. In the council’s Draft Annual Business Plan, Administrator Bill Boehm said an increase in the total revenue raised through general rates will be required. “As a result council has foreshadowed to continue to increase rates by similar levels to the previous 4 years,” he said. “This will mean the average residential rate, including garbage charge will increase by 9.8% above the existing amount of $1143.” The domestic rubbish collection will continue to be provided to residential properties on a part cost recovery basis, with an increase in the current charge of $145 a year along with an increase in the current fixed charge of $250 per property. In another blow for residents they can expect a significant rate increase for the provision of electricity, water and sewerage. For electricity, residents can expect an increase of 4%, double the increase of last year. There’s expected to be another major increase of at least 10% in the cost of water, and a massive 12% increase in sewerage charges. Mr Boehm said the council has no alternative but to significantly increase rates

above inflation because of the expected large increases in the labour components of providing electricity, water and sewerage services. Each year the council also adopts a range of user pay charges on a range of services. Those organisations and groups using the facilities at Roxby Leisure are expected to face an increase around the CPI with some rationalisation. Statutory charges as determined by the State Government such as the Development Act are also expected to be increased as with Dog registration which will go up $2 per category. As is the protocol with other councils around the state, a draft budget is normally attached to the Annual Business Plan, but Roxby Downs is different. Mr Boehm said the council can’t make any detailed financial projections at this stage because both BHP Billiton and the State Government need to approve the budget with BHP Billiton also required to approve any municipal rate increases. However as a guide the council expects to run at a deficit of almost $1.5 million dollars next year. Its planning for total revenues of $9.8 million but expenditures of $11.3 million. Residents are urged to make written submissions on the Annual Business Plan including the proposed rate increases by 6pm on Thursday July 19th.

The hatchet hanging over public schools, reported in last week’s Monitor, has been partially lifted, with a back down by the state government on the imposition of a WorkCover levy that would have cost the state’s schools many millions of dollars. Receiving the news just in time to call off a teacher’s strike, Principal of the Roxby Downs Area School, Steve Marshall said he was delighted. “I’m really pleased that the government has changed its mind about the WorkCover impost. “We will continue to work as an organisation to minimise our workers compensation costs to the government,” Mr Marshall said. Speaking about the back down, Premier Mike Rann said the government had got it wrong. “We have reversed that decision,” Mr Rann said. “We make mistakes, we are just the same as you, sometimes people in their lives make mistakes,” he said. The Australian Education Union said the decision was a massive victory, but warned the ﬁght isn’t over yet. “While the government has pledged to abandon its entire WorkCover strategy and promised not to seek to recoup the costs through other avenues, there remain other signiﬁcant budget measures that will impact on schools and preschools,” AEU State President Andrew Gohl said. “Premier Rann stated that the state has a budget surplus. “As such, he should not be seeking to tax children and their families,” he said. Still on the table for all South Australian public schools is a 25 per cent cut to electricity use, which will cost RDAS around $17,000 a year, and the loss of interest from investments. “We’re hoping the investment issues will be resolved, which will just leave us with the energy savings component,” Mr Marshall said. “But like all members of the community, we need to look at our energy usage and we will try to minimise the impact on our school,” he said.

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The Roxby Downs Council has released its draft Annual Business Plan for public comment. The Plan outlines proposed council charges for rates and utility services for the coming financial year as well as proposed services, programs and projects. Council Administrator Bill Boehm said it aims to maintain efficient services for the community and continue progress towards the longer term objectives for Roxby Downs. Unlike most Local Government Authorities in South Australia the council operates the utilities, Roxby Power and Roxby Water as well as the municipal Council functions. Significantly under the Roxby Downs Indenture, Roxby Power is not permitted to make a “profit”, instead directing any excess income into its Asset Replacement Fund. Roxby Water profits are permitted to support the municipality. The State Government and BHP Billiton are required to approve the Council budget and equally meet the operating and capital deficit on municipal operations. Mr Boehm said there’s a need to ensure that Roxby Water’s income from the provision of water supply and sewerage services can be used to replace assets as well as return “commercial dividends” to the municipal operation. Among the project priorities listed for the year is the consolidation of operations of Roxby Leisure as a Business Unit of council under one overall management structure. To finalise concept plans for the upgrade of the Cultural Centre and undertake Stage 1 refurbishment of the Visitor Information Centre, Foyer and Dunes Café. To develop costs and funding options for Stage 2 redevelopment of the Leisure Centre anticipated for a 2008-09 start. The plans for this Stage of Development are unknown. There’ll also be the preparation of concept plans and funding options for a new indoor swimming pool, the replacement of a section of the infill wall and resurfacing the floor in Stadium 1. Under the council’s indicative expenditure profile, Sport and Recreation accounts for just over 13% of the council’s entire expenditure for the next financial year, representing almost $1.5 million dollars which is equivalent to the council’s planned deficit for the year. And as for youth services in town, the council will integrate and improve operation of Youth Services within Roxby Leisure’s operations including employment of a Youth Activities Officer. It will also review and expand the function of the Youth Centre. Residents are invited to make comment and submissions on the Draft Annual Business Plan up until 6pm on July 19th.

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he Roxby Downs Junior children who normally take part lack of parental support for their years, and some of the members Basketball League has in the League on Friday nights and children’s sport. don’t even have children, but had an eleventh hour Saturdays. “I personally appeal to them to they’re supporting it. reprieve. The crisis has drawn strong contact the League and put their “Some parents just drop off At its third attempt to hold its annual general meeting, the League just had enough people attend to raise a quorum and ﬁll the committee positions. Last month it appeared the League was doomed and that there would not be a season this summer to cater for the more than 340

criticism from the League’s patron of more than 15 years, Graham Warren. “We have 340 kids play every weekend during the season, this represents on average 600 parents, so it shouldn’t take three attempts to get a quorum for the AGM,” he said. “I’m so disappointed at the

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hand up to fill in roles such as scorers, umpires, even coaches. “We won’t throw them into the deep end. We’ll train them up first, give them confidence. Look it’s not the NBA, it’s a League that provides opportunities for local Roxby Downs kids,” Mr Warren said. He said the current committee has been the same for the past 10

their kids to the centre and use the League as a child minding facility, what message does that send to those children. “They could be in there helping young “Tommy” out by scoring or umpiring. How proud would young “Tommy” be seeing his parents helping out,” Mr Warren concluded.

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Above: SA Great’s Judy Potter with 2006 winners Ray Goldie and Adam Bester.

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A boost for the RFDS The Roxby Downs branch of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Auxiliary was a big winner in the recent Shop and Win Promotion held by Woolworths. Certain lines within the perishables department were chosen for promotion, in an attempt to raise sales. To encourage customers to buy the selected lines, Woolworths oﬀered six Mercedes cars, 25 Panasonic TVs, 15 holidays to Queensland and 60 $500 Wish Gift cards as incentive.

To the other half of the equation, the stores themselves, $5,000 was up for grabs. “After we won we decided at a group meeting that since the local community helped us win this promotion it would be fantastic to give them something back,” Roxby Downs Store Manager Kate Ogilvy said. “Being so isolated, any one of us could one day need the RFDS, so that is why we decided to give this money to the Auxiliary,” she said.

RFDS Auxiliary President, Marie McCormack said the Auxiliary would like to thank Woolworths from the bottom of its heart. “To raise $5000 takes a lot of time and eﬀort,” Mrs McCormack said. “To be handed a cheque from Woolworths is just fantastic. “The RFDS is dear to all of our hearts and the support from Woolworths proves that is true, not only for individuals, but for big organisations too,” she said.

Roxby Downs was inundated with ‘foreigners’ recently, when the people from SA Great brought a group of interstate media and business people on an outback mining tour. “We are here as part of our ‘Around Our State’ program,” SA Great Chief Executive Judy Potter said. “This visit to Roxby Downs gives the travelling party a chance to see what the Olympic Dam project is and the potential it has,” she said. The people accompanying Ms Potter were a diverse mix and included representatives from radio stations MMM and 5AA, Paydirt mining magazine, Channel 9, Telstra Country Wide and Flinders Power. The whirlwind day tour kicked oﬀ before dawn at the Adelaide Airport with an address by Department of Primary Industries and Resources of South Australia Director, Dr Ted Tyne. A charter ﬂight to Olympic Dam followed, where the party met with BHP

Billiton Corporate Affairs Manager, Richard Yeeles to hear about the current operations at Olympic Dam and the plans for expansion. The party then enjoyed a site tour, lunch with local council members, community leaders and OD senior managers, a wander through town, then back on the plane to do it all again at Prominent Hill. “It’s been very busy,” Ms Potter said. “But it’s important for us to let people from interstate know we are a dynamic state with a strong future and lots of opportunities. “Often the people we see from other states have a false perception of South Australia. “We are known as a ‘rust bucket’ state, that is changing, but one of the best and fastest ways to change that perception is to bring people here and so often they are pleasantly surprised by what they see,” she said.

Gym for Mums, play for kids “I’m bored, Mum!” It’s a common cry on the school holidays, but not this winter, the Leisure Centre has just released its school holiday program and kids in the 5 – 11 year age bracket are the big winners! “We want to cater for children who are too old to go to crèche, so their parents can still go to the gym,” Leisure Centre Sport and Recreation Coordinator, Bridget Fenoughty said.

Above: Local member, Lyn Breuer in town last week, spoke to The Monitor about the PAR.

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Raine and Horne Managing Director and part owner of Tutop Plaza, Wayne Lawson put in a submission on behalf of the owners and retailers in Tutop Plaza stating the potential rezoning of the Tutop area to Retail Showroom would restrict competition and devalue all properties in Tutop Street. “If the Tutop area goes to showroom only, it may cause a lack of business conﬁdence in Roxby Downs,” Mr Lawson told The Monitor. “We are managing property here and have an interest in the way the town develops, especially in Tutop Street. “I think at this stage the community and business people need to put their suggestions forward to ensure we are going in the right direction,” he said. The Roxby Districts Sporting Club said the PAR focuses heavily on retail zones and gives little consideration to sporting groups. “It is of great concern that the oval and surrounding land which is currently zoned for community use is planned to be rezoned education, Page 4 – Thursday, July 5, 2007

business and retail,” Vice President Steven Owens said. “The oval is a great asset and is utilised by many sporting groups and it would be detrimental to the community should control of its use be given to the Education Department,” he said. The Leasecorp Group, which has had an interest in retail development in Roxby Downs for over three years, said the PAR does not allow suﬃcient new land for retail development. “It appears the rezoning is not making anywhere near sufficient available land to cater for the future retail needs of the future residents of Roxby Downs,” Leasecorp Director, Steve Palyga said. “We consider the new ‘retail core’ policy area to be inadequate to cater to the new retail facilities which should be established in Roxby Downs to meet both the burgeoning retailer interest, and the retail needs of the likely increased population of over 10,000. “It appears to us that the town centre is already congested.

“Alternative locations must be explored if the retail needs of the town’s future inhabitants are to be met,” he said. In contrast, BHP Billiton has thrown its support behind the PAR. “The proposed expansion of Olympic Dam could lead to a predicted population growth for the township of Roxby Downs from the current 4,000 people, up to a population in the order of 10,000,” BHP Billiton Group Manager of Corporate Aﬀairs, Richard Yeeles said. “There are already development pressures on the town centre and proper and orderly planning is considered essential to ensure long term objectives for the town centre are achieved. “The draft Roxby Downs Town Centre PAR responds to the development pressures currently facing the existing Town Centre and positions Roxby Downs for the potential significant expansion should the expansion of the Olympic Dam mining and processing operations proceed,” he said. www.themonitor.com.au

“Activities will be run by the crèche staﬀ and include cooking, arts and craft, sports, mini Olympics and many other things. “But parents need to get in quick as bookings are essential,” she said. The school holiday program at the Leisure Centre will run from 10.30am to 12pm, Monday to Friday. Enrolment forms are available at the kiosk.

To keep our Doctors, we must support them The key to ensuring rural South Australia has enough doctors into the future is providing flexible, attractive packages that suit the changing profile of doctors, according to the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency. A unique survey of rural GPs, undertaken by the Agency throughout the state including Roxby Downs, indicates that more effort must be directed into the recruitment of Australian-trained doctors as well as International Medical Graduates. The Rural General Practitioner Survey 2006, was completed by 80% of the State’s 422 rural GPs doctors, allowing the RDWA to speak with authority on the issues canvassed. Key findings of the survey include GPs in rural and remote South Australia work incredibly hard, on average 12 hours more per week than rural GPs across Australia. In 2006, 38% of rural GPs provided the procedural services of anaesthetics, obstetrics and surgery to rural communities, down from 47% in 2001. 40% of the current GP workforce has worked in rural practice for less than five years. 26% of rural GPs report that they will cease working as a rural GP in South Australia within the next five years

reporting children’s education, pressure of work, social and family issues as their main reasons for departure. 46% of practices report an impending or current GP vacancy. “Some of these statistics are confronting, but not unexpected and we, the RDWA have a plan designed to combat the doctor shortage,” RDWA Chief Executive Officer, Lyn Poole said. The State Governments “New Plan for Country Health”, some of which was outlined in the recent budget, is pushing for more services to be provided in country areas. “To meet this need we are going to have to provide more suitable and flexible working packages to attract doctors to rural areas,” Ms Poole said. “Government support, both state and federal, will be crucial to ensuring we have the ability to attract more doctors to practicing in country SA. “During the past five years, we have recruited more than 170 Australian and International medical graduates to rural South Australia. “With the rich information the survey provides, we can continue to be more responsive to doctors needs, and more able to tailor the incentives and supports that attract doctors to rural medicine,” she concluded.

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lympic Dam Airport welcomed its first Alliance Airlines aircraft onto the tarmac on Sunday, kicking off a new aviation era in Roxby Downs. Due to a delay in the regulatory process, the first flights carrying paying passengers had to land in Woomera, where a bus was waiting to transfer them to Olympic Dam Airport. “We were all ready to rock and roll on Friday, but the Civil Aviation Authority has been unable to complete the oversight of the proving flight, so we won’t get our certificate to operate flights from Adelaide to Olympic Dam until Wednesday,” Alliance Airlines Managing Director Scott McMillan said. “We were slightly disappointed about

the three day delay, but we have to make sure all the boxes are ticked. “Our passengers were advised of the change of plans and all still chose to travel with us,” he said. Mr McMillan said the Fokker 50 aeroplane, which landed at OD Airport on Sunday, was a test flight. “The purpose of that flight was to do some training with our agents on the ground and to run through all the ground procedures. “With it being a different type of aircraft we needed to make sure every one was up to speed and it went very well. “We are looking forward to providing the community of Roxby Downs and surrounding areas with air services of high quality, as we do elsewhere in Australia,” Mr McMillan said.

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Debate over the PAR continues unabated with some barbs pointed at Planning SA for the way it has handled the process. The Planning Amendment Report for Roxby Downs is an instrument under which future planning of the town can proceed with some regulatory controls determining zones, such as residential, commercial, industrial and the like. A new planning regime for Roxby Downs is urgently needed to cater for the future rapid expansion in population from 4,000 to 12,000. That’s tripling the current size of the town within the next 6 years. Normally, PARS are debated within the communities affected before they come into force. But in Roxby Downs, the interim enforceability of the new zones came into effect when the PAR was first announced back on April 19th. Some community groups made submissions to Planning SA as did businesses and private individuals, the majority of whom agreed the process was flawed. This has forced local MP, Lyn Bruer to consider stepping aside from her role as chair of the state government group which polices PARS, in order for her to direct criticism and seek changes to the

process. So all doesn’t appear well with the PAR. One thing is definite and that is there will be significant changes made to the original document with some re-zoning expected. We would not have been in this predicament if Planning SA had sought public comment prior to it releasing the PAR with its controversial re-zoning of some sections of the Roxby Downs business district. The incorporation of much of the Leisure Centre into an Educational zone seems very flawed. It takes a community owned asset and places it within an educational use sphere, a major concern which will be one of the first changes made to the PAR. It may be indicative of the lack of understanding and foresight shown by Planning SA when nit originally drew up the document. We’ll have to wait with bated breath to see how this state government department reacts to the mounting criticism from the public and business sectors of our community.

Letters to the Editor What an absolute disgrace it was to read the Editorial in the Monitor on June 28th. Not only was it just a vehicle for an attack on one of our most prominent and diligent local community workers but it was entirely incorrect in its content. Having had the good fortune of association with the individual in question for a number of years now it is a ‘no brainer’ to see very clearly that the Monitor is obviously way off target with the details as they had been reported. Firstly I believe there has never been a Youth Affairs Officer in this town. Secondly the young man performing the artwork was under the supervision and direction of another individual.

Even if there was the slightest hint that the details in the editorial were true, how about looking at the greater picture and the multitude of success stories this individual has been a catalyst to and not the few hiccups. At the very least, the individual in question over the Skate Park art work should be given an opportunity to respond as well as a public retraction and apology from the monitor. There has been an obvious shift over the past 12 months on how the Monitor presents itself and in a Journalistic style that is more akin to a “trashy” publication. We can only hope that this temporary straying from what was the initial vision of the monitor to become a constructive, informative and enjoyable community mouth-

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or school, Dad is on break, or like me, on the wrong side of 50, why not take up the challenge? The hours are perfect for the slow starters, and the men have kindly given us some private space. Meg & Vicki, the experienced gym assistants are there to help & all for $49.00 a month or $1.70 per day? Meet new people, have a giggle,

The Roxby Downs Gym is open on a trial basis for women only from 12.30-3p.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday Why not come and enjoy some non-you threatening, definitely non-sweaty, quality time. If the children are at kindergarten

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piece can be turned back. Remember that we are a tight knit resolute community that was here long before you arrived and will be long before you depart. Scott Sauerwald 44 Pine Crescent Roxby Downs EDITORS NOTE:The Editor stands by the editorial for its content and accuracy. The Monitor has changed in its look and content to provide relevant, informative and well researched stories that directly impact upon the community. We do not shy away from controversial subjects. The public has a right to know what is happening within its community. & just maybe, get ﬁt?! If we don,t take advantage of the programme it will be cancelled, & we can sit back once again & complain that there is nothing to do in Roxby Downs! Come on girls, why not give it a go, exercise can be fun?! Colleen Dingwall Olympic Dam

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By Rodney Mitchell That’s the good thing about Roxby Downs and the Outback Lakes region, there are new people turning up on your doorstep everyday. It makes our fledgling art scene quite exciting. Rather than being at the Fringe of something, we often find ourselves right in the middle of things. Some of Australia’s best and brightest are tempted to have a go at resettling here. We benefit from their diverse talents. They add to the pool of talent we can draw on as we maximise the amount of local content in this years’ Red eARTh Festival. Last weekend we had a meeting for musical people with talent who are willing to put their hand up for Red eARTh and beyond. We are especially targeting busy family people with often unpredictable and demanding work routines. One or other of the family might be keen on committing to a musical collaboration only to find it difficult to maintain the commitment. Enter the Arts and Culture Forum with the Red eARTh: Raw Music workshop. By holding regular rehearsals, by working with musicians starting from where they are, by keeping records of what has been attempted and in what combinations, we are hoping to build a safe place for musicians to develop at their own pace. It’s no longer necessary to feel frustrated by shift work making rehearsals sporadic. We can talk to you about your needs as a musician. Trombone players, flute players, singers, lyricists and violin players are especially encouraged, alongside the guitarists and bass players and drummers. I had a great weekend recently jamming with Chris who has recently arrived from Melbourne. He is a very tidy drummer and can play in a variety of styles. I also had a visitor from Alice Springs who had a portable studio in his car. It was a cold day in the well lit Andamoo Gallery Studio and we were warm inside. The Festivals Working Party of the Arts and Culture Forum are putting together a program for the Red eARTh Festival that relies on local talent. There will be blackboard concerts and casual afternoons of music at Dunes. There will also be a final concert on August 18th that will feature local musicians alongside visiting musicians and much dancing. So for you musicians, still learning or otherwise, the ball is in your court now. Everyone will be able to get involved at a level they feel comfortable with. If you have very little time available, don’t be discouraged, we will find a way for you to showcase what you can do in a way that will make you look good and, more importantly, give you access to a unique learning opportunity and a unique network of people. Call 0427 800157 to register your interest. Today we are hosting a technical workshop at the Leisure Centre. We have some major performances coming up. Watch out for the TV ads for Metaphor. They will be on fire in the auditorium on July 25 courtesy of Country Arts SA and the Arts and Culture Forum.

Metaphor rocks the classics The sand dunes will be vibrating later this month, when all girl band, Metaphor rolls into town to treat the community to their unique blend of classical rock. The band, made up of Australian pianist Ali Wood on the piano and keyboard/bass synthesizer, Anna Staﬀord (USA) on the electric violin, Tina Guo (China) on the electric cello and Meytal Cohen (Israel) on the drums, brings a hard edge to classical music and also performs modern work by artists like Queen and the Beatles. Country Arts SA’s Rodney Mitchell said the show, which has been sponsored by Country Arts SA and the Arts and Culture Forum, is going to be incredible. “It’s been a while since we’ve had anything from the Country Arts Touring Program,” Mr Mitchell said. “The last show we did was the sell out Melbourne Comedy Festival last July. “This year we have sexy, ﬁne music. “These artists have worked with some of the best performers in the world, including Christina Aguilera and Josh Groban. “The Arts and Culture Forum would like this to be a rallying call for our Red Earth Festival and its volunteers,” he said. Metaphor will be performing for one night only at the family friendly time of 7.30pm, Wednesday July 25.

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U Space for arts to grow ‘Space’, no, I’m not putting on my pointy ears and waffling about the final frontier, I’m talking about room to grow, to explore and to develop, something our local artists are short of in Roxby Downs. In his recent submission to Planning SA regarding the Roxby Downs Plan Amendment Report, Community Board Chairperson Chris Schultz highlighted the lack of effective community space for various activities, including dance classes and theatre productions. “Roxby Down’s arts and cultural community has identified an urgent need for more suitable arts/cultural spaces in Roxby Downs to be used for the creation, rehearsal, exhibition and performance of arts,” Mr Schultz said. “The current Cultural Precinct facility is not appropriate, with no studio space, no backstage, wings or dressing space in the auditorium or theatrette. “In addition the town’s current community space shortage has led to arts being ‘squeezed out’ of the auditorium through constant bookings by sporting groups, out of town retailers and other

non arts related use,” he said. In fact, ‘space’ is something the Arts and Culture Forum has been calling for for quite some time. “With the current rezoning arts has a real problem as there is no provision for space for the arts,” Arts and Culture Forum Chairperson Yvette Mooney said. “In an ideal world we would have some community space which would be suitable for as wide a range of uses as possible, with the inclusion of speciﬁc features required for the arts. “These would include an appropriately ﬁtted out theatre with all the features required for a performance and a music rehearsal space, which could double as a dance space and an arts studio. “At the size Roxby is at the moment I don’t think it is fair to other community groups if arts has its own dedicated space. “But it would be very easy to create a multipurpose space that has the features that artists need which would also meet the needs of the wider community,” she said.

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Pyjamas, wigs and dreams You’d be forgiven for thinking there had been a blackout last Friday morning, with hundreds of children from the Roxby Downs Area School, shuﬄing to school in their pyjamas. But no, they hadn’t all slept in, the school held a pyjama/casual clothes day to raise money for the Cardiovascular Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The resulting colourful display

raised $500 and was enjoyed by all who participated. Not to be outdone, St Barbara’s Parish School held crazy hair day earlier this week to celebrate the survival of indigenous culture and the indigenous contribution to modern Australia. Proceeds from the $1 donation went to the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.

Above: Thomas, Nyah and Ben at “Crazy Hair Day” at St Barbara’s on Monday.

Have stalls, need people The Roxby Downs Education and Workplace Training Forum is calling for stall holders and sponsors for its Outback Career and Employment Expo, which will be held early next month. “This will be the second year of the event and builds on the success of last year’s expo,” Executive Oﬃcer of the Community Board, Michelle Hales said.

“The aim is to provide students and adults with a range of information on career options, training pathways, further education and job vacancies. “The Expo is regionally focused with schools and people from across the far north region invited to attend. “For people who have not yet settled on a career path, the Expo

may provide clearer direction by opening up opportunities not previously considered,” she said. A stall at the Expo will cost $100 and will include a table, two chairs and a free listing in the exhibitor guide. For further information, or to register as a sponsor or a stall holder, contact Alex Barker or Michelle Hales on 8671 0010.

Big boost for special athletes

he recent visit by members of Australia’s Special Olympics team touched the community’s heart. In Roxby Downs in May on a fundraising visit, athletes Peter Kerin, Paula Morrissy, Lachlan Woollett and Laura Hester asked for help so their team could make it to the World Summer Games in Shanghai. And Roxby Downs responded, forking out almost $3,500 to help their dreams come true. Encouraged by the fundraising eﬀorts of the Special Olympians in towns such as Roxby Downs,

the Australian Government has now decided to pledge $130,000 to help meet the costs of sending the Australian team to Shanghai. “Special Olympics Australia expects to send 130 athletes and 38 coaches to the Games in Shanghai,” Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator George Brandis said. “The Australian Government’s $130,000 contribution to travel costs compliments the organisation’s fundraising eﬀorts. “The announcement brings the total Australian Government support for the Special Olympics Australia in 2007/08 to $255,000,” he said.

Roxby resident, Marsha Nottle, whose brother Peter Kerin is a special Olympian, was delighted to hear the news. “It’s fantastic,” Mrs Nottle said. “Those extra funds will make all the diﬀerence. “The Special Olympics is so important to these athletes. “This is great news,” she said. Even with this pledge from the government, the special Olympians still need funds to make it to Shanghai. For more information, or to make a donation, contact Jason or Marsha Nottle on 8671 1474 or 0438 701 474.

MEETING DATES Business Forum (date to be conﬁrmed)

October

6.30pm

Environment Forum

18 July

7.30pm

Health Forum

24 July

7.30pm

Education & Workplace Training Forum

24 July

12.30pm

Community Board

30 July

7.30pm

Dates and times of meetings were correct at time of publication. For further information and check venue locations please contact Michelle Hales on 0438 871 153

Above: Michaela and Alex at “PJ Day” at RDAS last Friday!

Learning through play The importance of childhood play was the focus of a number of workshops held at the Roxby Downs Health Services recently. Developed by speech pathologist, Rosemary Box, occupational therapist, Alison White and physiotherapist, Kelly Kopcheﬀ, the ‘Play and Learn Workshops’ were designed to teach families the importance of play in fostering early childhood development. Workshops were held in March, May and earlier this month, with a large number of local families choosing to take part. “The workshops were well attended

and the feedback from the community indicated the material provided, especially the practical activities that could be used in the home, were useful and easy to understand,” Allied Health Assistant, Karen Russell said. “Further workshops will be provided throughout the year. “If there are any particular topics the community would be interested in, they can contact me at the health services,” she said. For more information, or to suggest a topic you would like addressed at the next Play and Learn Workshop, contact Karen Russell on 8671 9020.

Ways to have your say Do you have an issue that you want raised at any of the meetings? Do you have suggestions, ideas or feedback that you want passed on for consideration and action? Would you like to come along to a meeting and speak about a topic? Would you like to join a forum or partnership? Page 8 – Thursday, July 5, 2007

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With access to over 30 lenders and 800 products - Mortgage Busters will be able to taylor a ﬁnancial solution to “reduce your debt not your lifestyle”. This Adelaide company intends to continue to build a presence in Roxby Downs by regular visits to market days throughout the year. Their 10 years of success has been largely built from a personalised service and an ability to source the best deal for clients, as well as an excellent post settlement service and follow up processes. “Our core business is debt reduc-

tion. We have assisted clients to reduce their mortgages through developing a budget,” Director Gina Beacom said. “Our success has been largely due to our ability to build a relationship with our clients, resulting in repeat business from existing clients and new referrals,” she said. There are some added bonuses to dealing with the team from Mortgage Busters - every client we see receives a “Welcome Pack”, and an entry into the latest competition, of which there are two per year.

At the moment Mortgage Busters is offering clients who refer their services the change to win a JVC Everio Video Camera, or one of two HP iPAQ Travel Companions. Go to the new Mortgage Busters website at www.mortgagebusters. com.au to find out more information about what they can do to help you better manage your finances. To make an appointment or find out when Mortgage Busters will be visiting Roxby Downs, phone their Adelaide office on 8388 5888.

Compliance focus This year the Tax Office will again focus on deductions for workrelated expenses, rental property expenses and capital gains from the sale of property and other assets. The Tax Office will focus particularly on the following occupations for work-related expenses: tourism, travel consultants and tour guides, ﬁtness and sporting industry employees, construction tradespeople who are employees, guards and security employees, and

a continued focus on mining site employees. Commissioner of the ATO Mr D’Ascenzo said it has also embarked on a project focusing on the compliance behaviour of high income earning executives. “We cross-check tax returns against a range of data including ﬁnancial institution data, state and territory revenue and property sales information and Australian stock exchange data.

“In particular, we’ll be looking for capital gains from assets sold to contribute to superannuation before the new super changes came into affect on 1 July,” Mr D’Ascenzo said. If people have questions or need assistance, they should visit the Tax Office website www.ato.gov.au anytime, or phone the Tax Office on 13 28 61 between 8.00am and 6.00pm weekdays. “reduce your debt not your lifestyle”

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Tax office web-based tools The Tax Office has released three new web-based tools to help employers understand and meet their tax and super obligations. Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo said that a priority for the Tax Office was to help business people meet their obligations easily and cheaply. “Different tax and super obligations apply to workers depending on whether they are an employee or an independent contractor”, Mr D’Ascenzo said. The tools are: • an employee/contractor decision tool, to help people work out whether their new or existing workers are contractors or employees for tax and super purposes • a superannuation guarantee eligibility decision tool, to help employers work out if they have an obligation to make super contributions for their workers, and • a superannuation guarantee contributions calculator that calculates how much super employers should be contributing for their eligible workers. Each tool takes less than 15 minutes and guides people through a series of questions. Employers will receive an online report at the end of each session. People who are not sure whether their workers are employees or contractors should use the employee/contractor decision tool first, before using the super tools. The tools are available on the Tax Office website at no cost, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To use web-based decision tools and calculators, visit www.ato.gov.au and select: For Business – Employer essentials – Tax rates, calculators and tools – Other calculators and tools.

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Time to TAX up With the end of the ﬁnancial year here the Tax Oﬃce is reminding Australia’s 11 million taxpayers to start thinking about preparing and lodging their tax return. “From 1 July, people can prepare and lodge their return online using e-tax, which is a secure, easy to use system which, in most cases, processes your return within 14 days,” Mr D’Ascenzo said. “As well as the calculators, help screens and links to rulings in e-tax, this year you will be able to download more information from third parties including Centrelink payment data, net medical expenses from Medicare and interest earned from 20

banks and ﬁnancial institutions. People can still use a paper return and those who did so last year will receive TaxPack 2007 or the short tax return shortly. People can also get a TaxPack from most newsagents or Tax Oﬃce shopfronts from 1 July or by phoning 1300 720 092. “Only registered tax agents can charge a fee to prepare and lodge a tax return. “Make sure your agent is registered by visiting the Tax Agents’ Board website at www.tabd.gov.au or by phoning them on 1300 362 829,” he said.

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most newsagents, the Tax Office website www.ato.gov.au or by calling 13 72 26. To further assist employers the Tax Oﬃce has updated its online tool, the Tax Withheld Calculator, which enables employers to quickly work out how much tax to withhold from their employees. The Tax Withheld Calculator can be downloaded from the Tax Oﬃce website at www.ato.gov.au

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Get the maximum return on your 2006/07 tax

Speak to CA Darren Yates during tax time this year and explore as many opportunities as possible to minimise your income tax. Darren can help to ensure the best result for you including making sure all work related deductions are claimed and appropriate substantiation is maintained, zone tax offset is received, child care tax offset and family tax benefits are received (where applicable), and deductions are claimed on negatively geared properties (where applicable).

“We will also be spending time reviewing our clients aﬀairs so they are set up to take full advantage of other tax concessions available in the future (which it may be too late to claim this tax year) such as remote area housing concessions, living away from home allowances, and salary sacriﬁcing opportunities. To make an appointment during his next visit to Roxby Downs phone Darren on 0409 226 570 or e-mail him at dyates5@ bigpond.com.

Tax office warning on education or scholarship trust schemes The Tax Office today warned taxpayers to be cautious of arrangements that seek to reduce tax through ‘education or scholarship trusts’ for a student who may be a family member of the person contributing to the trust. Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo said he is concerned about whether taxpayers who enter into these arrangements are entitled to claim scholarship and bursary payments as tax free. Under the arrangements tax-

payers apply to the marketer of the scheme for the student to be accepted into an ‘education funding program’. Once the student is accepted into the program, the taxpayer who is usually a relative contributes money indirectly to an ‘individual scholarship trust’ and these funds are distributed to the student tax free. “Under the law these types of payments are only tax free if they are received by a student who has

won an award or been selected through an open process,” Mr D’Ascenzo said. “The Tax Office is looking at arrangements that do not appear to meet these requirements and whether tax should be paid on any distributions,” Mr D’Ascenzo said. Further information about these arrangements can be found in Taxpayer Alert2007/6 which is available from the Tax Office website: www.ato.gov.au/atp.

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REAL ESTATEeview Super scheme for housing? Labor’s plan for a superannuation like home savings account for first home buyers has won support from the Housing Industry Association. Labor’s plan borrows heavily from a proposal by HIA to help thousands of lower and moderate income earners to bridge the deposit gap. HIA’s Managing Director, Ron Silberberg, said superannuation should play a greater role in providing Australians with greater ﬁnancial security. Through a Home Super Saver HIA is proposing that employees who do not already own property would be able to make additional voluntary contributions, which would be deposited into a Home Super Saver account linked to their superannuation fund. “Savings in the Home Super Saver account would remain untouched for a minimum period of three years which could be withdrawn to peg the mortgage deposit gap,” he said. Employees could contribute as little as an additional two per cent of earnings to their Home Super Saver Account. For parents wanting to provide some support for their children battling to

save a deposit, a direct deposit could also be made to the account. Ron Silberberg said a 17-year-old apprentice builder on a starting wage of $20,000 and saving four per cent of their wage each year, would have more than $23,000 utilising a Home Super Saver account and the First Home Owners Grant by the age of 26. Under the scheme a person earning $45,000 a year and saving four per cent would have more than $12,000 after five years which, together with the First Home Owners Grant, would produce a healthy deposit of $19,000. A couple with a combined income of $100,000 a year and contributing four per cent would, with the First Home Owners Grant, have $33,000 available after just five years. “Australians should have more of a say and greater flexibility in how their superannuation contributions are invested,” Ron Silberberg said. “As a nation we should be looking to provide those entering the workforce with real incentives to save and this is a practical measure that will provide some fantastic rewards.”

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Courtyards are the most personal of places, where the mind and imagination can run free. They are also havens - retreats from everyday life when time can be spent in contemplation, tranquillity and seclusion. By definition they are enclosed places, surrounded by walls or the wings of buildings. Within this area you have the power to work your own magic - to transform it into a piece of Tuscany, Darjeeling or Marrakech. Light is probably the most essential ingredient, followed by plantings and water. The more natural light that can penetrate the better, given there will probably always be parts in shade. Plants and trees need to be chosen with regard to their need for sunlight. Special attention should be paid to scent, which is likely to linger longer and stronger in the enclosed space and will affect the ambiance. Given the drought in many parts of Australia, pools, fountains or waterfalls need to be considered in the light of local restrictions. Water can be continually recycled through an enclosed system, providing movement and sound. Take care any major feature is in proportion to the space available. It needs to be big enough so as not to be insignificant, but not so large that it will dominate the surroundings. The final touches often come from sculptures and other ornaments, either as a theme or a main feature. If the latter make sure your object is large and interesting enough to carry the effect. Sundials or bird baths create interest, especially if they are blended with plantings The various features of your courtyard should be accessible. Many of the plants will be depending on you for water and fertiliser, the water features need to be kept clean and if you have fish, they must be fed. Making sure you can do all these things easily turns them from a chore into a pleasant pastime. With these elements in place you will have created a sanctuary and a respite from the busy world, a place of reflection and inspiration. THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper

Roxby Downs Area School Newsletter Our School Vision: A community working in partnership to pursue success, academically, socially, culturally and emotionally.

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7 - 12 Information by Shane Hodgson Alcohol Information night

On Monday the 18th June Roxby Downs Area School hosted a parent, student alcohol night as part of an innovative program to reduce alcohol related harm among young people. The night involved students, parents and local GP, Dr Wendy Strachan and was based on research showing that families are an important inﬂuence over teenagers use of alcohol. By involving parents in the night we hoped to help families deal with the challenging and complex issues that arise

when teenagers start drinking alcohol. While many young people will not consume alcohol at all, research has shown that the majority of young people regularly drink alcohol with 60% of 15 – 16 year olds and 85% of 17 – 18 year olds reporting that they have consumed alcohol in the past month. Through working together, schools, parents and GPs can help young people make safe alcohol choices and reduce the harm of alcohol misuse to themselves, their families and the community.

Dear Parents and Community members,

Above: Teacher, Sally Cormack with students at the Woomera Marine Centre.

Exploring ocean life

Uniform

tops and polo shirts earlier in the term and can be seen wearing them proudly.

It is great to see many of our students wearing school uniform. With the cool mornings a number of older students are wearing hooded tops which are not a part of our uniform. A reminder that we do have school jumpers available in the uniform shop. Due to the OHWS regulations, students must wear to school enclosed shoes at all times and Ugg boots are not permitted. We request that all students wear their uniform while attending school. The Year 12 students received their new

Senior exams

On a very cold Wednesday morning last week a large group of anxious Year 11 students waited to start their first mid year exam, Mathematics. Over the next 2 days the year 11 and 12 students filed into various rooms and sweated and toiled over their exam papers that marked the end of the first semester. This week is the start of Semester 2 and with it a change of timetables, rooms and subjects for the Year 11 students.

Far out far north music workshop On Sunday June 24th, 2007, 8 music students set off for a night of fun and frivolity at Port Augusta High. The trip down was fairly uneventful, with much excitement amongst the students, many of whom had never had the opportunity to perform in a group before. After arriving at Port Augusta the students spent some time getting to know the 40 or so other students who had come from schools such as Leigh Creek, Hawker, Woomera, Quorn, Marree, Port Augusta, Stirling North and even a couple from the School of the Air. Sunday night was spent practising the 5 band pieces, followed by a trip to Maccas and KFC for tea. After some gentle persuasion, the kids settled down and most were asleep by 11pm (almost a miracle!). After a wake up call that would have been more suited to an army barracks, (thanks for that, Mr Curnow!), we trudged

back to Maccas for breakfast. A bit of a novelty for our kids, with D’Arcy deciding that a green sludge McFlurry was a healthy breakfast choice. Another hour or so of rehearsals, and we were ready to perform. Many parents and friends, along with other members of the community came along to enjoy an enthusiastic performance by the kids. A great time was had by all. It was great to see so many of our kids inspired by the talent of many young musicians from around the Far North. Well done to our kids for having a go- D’Arcy Gotch, Catalina Moraga, Keren Luke, Alex Jansen, Amy Passmore, Matthew Helm, Luke Partington and Mitch Steer. A big thankyou to Mrs Grantham for driving the bus, and to Mrs Jansen for providing some parental support! We look forward to another great camp next year! Jayne Orchard Music Teacher

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R-12 Assembly Reports go home Last day Term 2 2:00 dismissal First day Term 3 Westpac Maths Competition Open Basketball RAVE Community Performance Year 8 Immunizations Year 8 – 12 Girls Immunizations Early Closure 2:10pm

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On Friday the 22nd of June, Mrs Greenfield’s and Mrs Cormack’s Reception classes went on an excursion to Woomera. There were approximately 44 children on the bus and several parent helpers. On arrival we stopped at Rocket Park for our fruit snack. Then we headed on to the Woomera Marine Centre, where we viewed a spectacular display of marine animals. After reluctantly leaving the Marine Centre, the day was completed by a wonderful lunch at Breen Park. A brilliant time was had by all. Here are some of the comments made by children in writing after the excursion: The school bus was my favourite part. It was fantastic. - Harvey I liked the lionfish. I liked the fins. My Mum had fun. I had fun too. - Hayley My favourite part was Breen Park with the playground and the birds. - Sasha I liked the seahorses and the green eel. It was brilliant. - Eirian The best part of the excursion was the fish. - Taylah The best part was that my dad came too. - Emma The bus ride was fun. It went slow up the hill. - Olivia Breen Park was very green and lovely. - Jarrad Fruit snack by the rockets ‘rocked’. - Kirsty I saw Nemo, Dory, Bubbles and a lionfish. The lionfish has poisonous spikes. - Hannah

Here we are at the end of what has been a very busy Term Two. We have had very successful Sports Day events as well as camps excursions and performances. All of which have been well organised and well attended. Come Out was also a huge success with a terrific number of parents and community members attending the colourful street parade. Staff have also been very busy with their ongoing professional learning. The early closure Tuesdays have been well utilised through sessions on Student Well Being, Curriculum and Moderation activities for accurate Assessment and Reporting. Other professional learning opportunities this term have included two modules of the Success for Boys Program run after hours as well as Information Technology and Running Records training. Many of the general public are unaware that teachers are required to complete 37.5 hours of Training and Development in their own time during each school year and this requirement is very easily met by all staff here at Roxby Downs Area School with some staff members completing more than double this amount. Every staff member at our school values the need to be continuous learners and strives to keep up to date with contemporary practices and be at the forefront of teaching and learning. This week we farewell Col Mc Coll. Col has been with us this year in his capacity as permanent relief teacher taking our Technical Studies classes. Col is a valued member of the Roxby Downs Area School staff and we wish him all the best in his next posting. We also say farewell to Jill Harvey who has been a member of staff for a three and a half years and very well respected in her teacher librarian role. Jill retires with her husband Bob to travel and enjoy many other relaxing pursuits. Both Jill and Bob have had a positive and significant impact on education here in Roxby Downs during their stay. I am sure you will join me in wishing them all the best in their retirement. We welcome Kate Cooper who will be taking our new Reception Class, Norm Evans who will be our full time Tech Studies teacher and George Norbert who will take over the role of Teacher Librarian. Many families still have outstanding school fees. These are payable at the front office and EFTPOS facilities are available. School concludes for the July holidays on Friday July 6th. This will be an early dismissal occasion with students going home at 2:00pm on this last day of term. Kind Regards, Steve Marshall

As always we value the support we receive from parents and recognize the fact that these opportunities are only possible with the help of parents. Thank you to Angela Lamb, Mandy Masters, Mark Thomas, Di Gardiner, Sharyn McGuire, Karena Scott, Nicole Miller, Nick Briggs and Belinda Flood. We would also like to take the opportunity to extend our appreciation to the wonderful bus driver Mrs Paula McEvoy. Julie Greenﬁeld and Sally Cormack

RDAS SCHOOL HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES The Front Office will be open from Monday July 9th – Wednesday July 11th 8:30-4:00pm daily during the school holidays. Closed 12th – 27th July.

Here is a photo of Angela Gu playing V Cricket with Year 3 and 4 students. Members from the South Australian Redback Cricket team held a clinic at the school It was part of their bike ride and other activities held within the community.

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This week we had a football clinic run by the Sturt Football Club from the SANFL. The clinic was run by the legendary former Sturt player Colin Casey. Thursday, July 5, 2007 – Page 13

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RFDS redevelopment at Port Augusta

Above: Staff from Zealous Hair and Beauty farewelled their colleague and long-time local, Kelly Baker last weekend. Pictured from back: Sharron, Linda, Chantal, Linda, Kelly and Janine. Front: Mel and Kirby.

he Royal Flying Doctor Service Australia for the next 20 years.” Base at Port Augusta is to undergo Mr Wakelin congratulated the local a major redevelopment. community for working together to access

Member for Grey Barry Wakelin said the Australian Government has approved up to $550,000 under the Regional Partnerships programme for the work. “The money will help the Royal Flying Doctor Service cover the costs of new infrastructure including a new hanger, furniture and ﬁttings at the base. “This project will improve facilities at Port Augusta airport to accommodate all Royal Flying Doctor Service’s core functions of health, aviation, communications and engineering within the one location,” Mr Wakelin said. “This project will ensure that the RFDS can provide timely, quality health services, greater patient care and comfort to the North and Far West region of South

Regional Partnerships programme funding, particularly the Flinders Region Area Consultative Committee for helping to bring this project to fruition. The Regional Partnerships programme continues the Australian Government’s approach of working with local communities to support their ideas. A total of $271.2 million is available under the Regional Partnerships programme from 2006–07 to 2009–10. Mr Wakelin said the Regional Partnerships programme would deliver benefits to communities well into the future, not only from programme funding, but from the higher levels of economic activity and improved social amenity which the programme was generating.

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Above: Mersade Fraser celebrated her 4th birthday on June 10 and Ethan Fitzsimons turned 4 on May 25.

It’s gloom for a remote RAN

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The Australian Democrats claim nurses working alone in remote indigenous communities are suffering escalating stress disorders in silence as they are routinely expected to perform the functions and medical decision-making of more specialised doctors whilst battling crushing workloads, fatigue, loneliness and isolation. A new report finds that governments, health service managers, nursing and medical authorities maintain a stoic silence about the illegal practice of nurses who must daily make diagnoses, perform complex procedures and prescribe powerful medications without supervision or legal protection. “Nurses are recruited in ignorance of the illegality of their work and many depart in shock within weeks suffering exhaustion and stress disorders”, author of the report, former remote area nurse (RAN) on the WA / NT border Sue Currie said. “Patient care outcomes go unaudited and nurses themselves are wide open to abuse and exploitation”. “The nurses are expected to perform the role of ‘substitute doctors’ delivering appropriate responses lurching from extreme medical emergencies to pregnancy to psychological traumas, disease and broken bones,” she claims. In some cases where there is a death, the nurses must cope with violent responses. Nonetheless, most nurses still can’t access orientation programmes and education courses to prepare them for what lies ahead prior to starting their employment. “The intolerable pressures on these nurses has been hidden for a long time”, Democrats leader Senator Lyn Allison said. “No-one wants to talk about it. The nurses feel victimised and damaged. Enough is enough” Senator Allison received the report by Sue Currie, who is now writing a book exposing the alleged scandal, and who argues that the high levels of indigenous morbidity and mortality ought surprise no-one. “The attitude of the authorities is out of sight out of mind”, Senator Allison said. “It’s a Herculean job which has become soul destroying for the nurses and a damning indictment on the low priority given to aboriginal communities”. Senator Allison has called for the report’s recommendations to be implemented including a re-examination of RAN workloads, single nurses immediately replaced by at least two per community, the provision of comprehensive pre-service education in indigenous specific clinical care, as well as nurses personal safety protected and their practices made lawful. Senator Allison will lead a summit of government officials and community leaders to highlight the issue in Alice Springs at the end of July. THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper

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May - October Sports Centre Roxby Downs Netball Saturday’s Juniors Under 9 play at 9am Under 11 play at 10am Under 13 play at 11am Under 16 play at 12.15pm

Friday July 6th Roxby Downs Bowls Club Night Owls 8pm Monday, July 9th Karate Auditorium Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429

Seniors play at 1.30pm & 12.15pm All participants are asked to be at the courts 15 min before their scheduled start

11.am at the Dunes Café. Coﬀee Mornings for Families Meet and chat for all families. New comers especially welcome.

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

Roxby Downs Kindergarten Phone 86710455

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Indoor soccer 6 -7pm

Environmental Forum July 18th 7.30pm Education and Workplace Training Forum July 24th 12.30pm

Every Friday Playgroup

Weight Loss Support Group Tuesday Nights. Weigh in 6pm Group Time 6:30pm – 7pm In the Roxby Downs Hospital Seminar Room. 8671 9020

October 6.30pm

Every Sunday Tour De Desert Cycling Social Bike riding group from 8am Contact Daryl Wake 0408 188 685

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

HEALTH Tae KwonDo - Auditorium from 6.30pm Contact Andrew Murdy 0418 804 398

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

Volleyball 7pm - 9pm Tuesday, July 10th Squash 7pm - 9pm

Eyebus Woomera August 1st Andamooka August 2nd Roxby Downs August 2nd

Wednesday, July 11th Karate Auditorium Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429

Visiting Allied Health Service Occupational Therapist Speech Pathologist Dietician Podiatrist

Thursday, July 12th Tae KwonDo Auditorium From 6:30pm Contact Andrew Murdy 0418 804 398

Child Adolescent Mental Health Services For appointments phone 8648 5800

Indoor Soccer Leisure Centre Social matches from 6pm All welcome Contact Kenton Maloney 0408 797 158

Hearing Services July 19th - 9.00am - 2.30pm For an appointment call 1800 006 303

Woomera & Districts Football League Saturday July 7th 12pm Olympic Dam v Hornridge 2pm Coober Pedy v Roxby Districts

Roxby Downs Community Health Walking Group for Mums With Prams every Friday morning Meet outisde the Dunes Cafe at 9.30am

Roxby Downs Softball League Sunday July 22nd 11.30am Rebels 2 v Shakers 1.30pm Rebels 1 v Devil Cats

Roxby Downs Breastfeeding Association July 9th 9.30am-11am Coﬀee Morning - Dunes Cafe

Roxby Downs Mens and Womens Basketball Winter Competition

July 20th 9.30am - 11am “Baby and Toddler Foods” Dunes Cafe

August 18 September 15th October 20th November 17th

Visitor Information Centre 8.30 - 5.00 Mon-Fri Phone 8671 2001

Oodnadatta National Bronco Branding Championships July 14th

Roxby Downs Library School Holiday program July 10th 10-11am Make a Penguin July 17th 10-11am Make Snowﬂake Mobile

Cultural &Leisure Precint Movies Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (see schedule below) Phone 8671 2001 Roxby Downs Childcare Monday - Friday 6.30am-5.30pm Phone 8671 0911 for details Gym Cultural & Leisure Precinct Monday to Friday 6 am-12pm & 4pm - 9 pm Saturday 8-12pm Sunday 11-2pm Phone 86710500 Roxby Downs Community Library Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm Saturday 9.00-12pm. Phone 8671 0660 for more information. Toddlers Story Time Fun for young children and mums Roxby Downs Library Richardson Place Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am

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

School Terms 2007 April 30 - July 6 2007 July 23-September 28 2007 October 15-December 14 2007

Andamooka Bible Church July 16th - 19th 9.30am - noon Crafts, Songs, morning tea

Art Gallery Exhibitions

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

The A&CForum present Metaphor July 25 7:30 PM Auditorium Exciting girl group who play like demons Tickets on sale soon.

Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board. July 9th - 9.30am- 11:00am Normal weight gains Roxby Downs Helath Seminar Room

June 15 – July 29 Art Quilts Heather Carey

Red eARTh Festival August 4-17. Featuring world premiere of Alex Downunderland August 10 Red eARTh Raw Dance August 16/17

Community Board July 30th - 7.30pm Council boardroom

Cirkidz August 11/12

Alcohol & Substance Abuse Partnership July 12th - 7.30pm Council Boardroom

Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School Phone Jakki 86712323

Health Forum July 24th - 7.30pm

Roxby Downs Health Services Coﬀee Mornings, Thursdays 9.30am to

Business Forum (To be conﬁrmed)

Port Augusta Motorcycle Club Hosts 3rd round State Titles July 7th & 8th Yorkey’s Crossing Track racing starts at 10am One Steel Roxby Downs Outback Cup racing carnival August 4th at Roxby Downs Racecourse

ROXBY DOWNS CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT REGULAR SCHEDULE Cultural Precinct Visitors Information centre Dunes café Art Gallery Open Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pm Sat & Sun - 8.30am – 5pm Leisure Centre Gymnasium Mon – Fri 6am – 12pm 4pm - 9pm Saturday 8am - 12pm Sunday 11am - 2pm Creche for patrons of the centre Mon –Fri 8.45am-12pm Women’s only sessions Mon, Wed and Fri 12:30pm - 3pm Aerobics Sessions Mon, Wed and Fri 9am CODE PINK (Post Natal Sessions) Mon, Wed 12.45pm

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SPORTS CALENDAR Monday Volleyball 7pm - 9pm Nippy Gym 9:30am - 10:30am Karate - 6pm - 8:30pm Tuesday Squash 7pm - 9pm Indoor Soccer 6pm - 7pm Taekwondo 6:30pm – 8:30pm 12 years and over Basketball 7pm - 9pm Soccer on Tuesday 6pm – 7pm Wednesday Women’s & Mixed Netball 6-9:30pm Karate 6pm - 8:30pm Thursday Nippy Gym – Auditorium 9.30am - 11.00am Squash 7pm-9pm Indoor Soccer 6pm -7pm Taekwondo 6.30pm – 8.30pm 12 years and over Basketball 7pm - 9pm Soccer 6pm – 8pm Netball training 6pm – 7:30pm Friday Indoor Hockey 5pm - 9.30pm

Sunday Touch Football 5pm (town oval)

Art Gallery Program Now Showing 15 June -29 July Sew She MUST -Textile Art Heather Carey & Liz Schultz Coming Soon Red eARTh Collaborative

NEW SCREENING TIMES AT ROXBY CINEMA Saturday nights - 7.30pm Come and take advantage of our Tuesday night specials ALL tickets $6.00

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JULY BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA Rated: PG Duration: 95 min Fifth grader Jesse Aaron’s hopes of becoming the fastest runner in his class are dashed when new girl Leslie Burke outruns everybody, including him. However, Jess and Leslie soon begin a friendship and create a magical kingdom in the forest, where the two of them reign together as king and queen. Fri 6th 7.30pm Sun 8th 12.00 pm Sat 7th 3.00pm Tues 10th 1.00pm Wed 11th 3.00pm SHREK THE THIRD Rated: PG Duration: 93 min When his new father-in-law, King Harold falls ill, Shrek is looked at as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away. Not one to give up his beloved swamp, Shrek recruits his friends Donkey and Puss in boots to install the rebellious Artie as the new king. Princess Fiona however, rallies a band of royal girlfriends to fend oﬀ a coup d’etat by the jilted Prince Charming. Sat 7th Tues 10th

12pm & 7.00pm 4.00pm & 7.00pm

Wed 11th 12.00pm Fri 13th 7.30pm

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Help to retain rural leaders

The success of rural industries and communities depends on the participation of women and young people and Australia’s rural leaders need to act now to ensure these groups are provided with leadership opportunities. This was the take-home message from the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Sussan Ley, at the recent 2007 Leadership Forum. Ms Ley stressed that clear action was needed now to ensure rural Australia attracts and retains upand-coming talent. “More needs to be done to encourage leadership and cultural change in Australia’s rural industries and communities. And we need to be on the lookout all the time for new ways to encourage leadership diversity,” Ms Ley said. “ Women, young p e ople and Indigenous leaders continue to be under-represented on boards and committees and in executive officer

positions. “So we are evolving the concept of rural leadership and helping rural leaders to institute cultural change,” she said. “Through the Australian Government’s Pathways for Participation Strategy we are investing in mechanisms to enhance women’s, young people’s, and Indigenous people’s participation in rural industries, by linking rural industry and communities with the needs of people in rural areas. “With low unemployment, and greater educational opportunities, rural industries and communities are in real competition for leadership talent,” Ms Ley said. “I urge rural leaders to consider what they can to do diﬀerently to ensure that rural Australia promotes a culture which encourages leadership from all people, and at all levels.”

Senior Consultant Position vacant • $60k base with company vehicle supplied • Major HR Services Provider • Supplier to a major mining & minerals operation Chandler Macleod Limited are one of our nations largest Recruitment & HR Services organisation that operates the supply contract for the provision of temporary skilled & unskilled labour to all BHP Billiton at Olympic Dam. Supported by a network of 75 ofces across Australia and New Zealand. Living in Roxby Downs which is a fully equiped township boasting a population of 4500, it has rst class recreational, civic & educational services. The position of Senior Consultant has become available within our Chandler Macleod Olympic Dam branch. We are seeking an individual with heavy industrial experience or similar type role where relationship building has been a priority. Some exposure in account management of clients would be advantageous. The successful applicant will strategically assign and account manage industrial labour to BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam Mine Site. Working closely with our Whyalla branch for assistance in recruiting suitably qualied labour. The ideal applicant will have been in a similar role responsible for allocation of resources. Exposure to OH&S systems or an understanding of BHP Billiton operations would be highly regarded. A strong work ethic, good interpersonal skills and a customer-service focus is required. A full kit of skills will be developed through our comprehensive training programmes delivered by Chandler Macleod. Don’t miss this chance to join a national organisation and market leader with excellent career prospects and opportunities for personal & professional growth. For further information please contact Sue Napper. Ph: (08) 8671 2733 Fax: (08) 8671 1839 email: sue.napper@chandlermacleaod.com.

Contract win for Prominent Hill jobs

A State Government program has helped South Australian suppliers win $47 million worth of construction and other contracts bringing employment and subcontract spin-oﬀs to the state.

to expand its workforce by 20 people and have approximately 75 people on site. There will be flow-on benefits to the State through sub contracts and the provision of staff amenities and sub contracts undertaken locally. “The Network promoted CATCON’s capability as a leadingedge provider of holistic engineering and construction services, helping CATCON win a contract with the project,” Mr Foley said. “With the Network’s assistance, local contractors and manufacturers have shown they are capable and have been able to win contracts worth millions of dollars. “Contracts such as these enable local businesses and manufacturers to plan for expansion and employ more South Australian skilled workers,” he said. The Network – under the auspices of SA’s Department of Trade and

Minister for Industry and Trade Kevin Foley says the Industry Capability Network of SA – the State Government’s arm of a national industry linkage network – has promoted the participation of local companies in major projects, helping the State to further exploit its economic boom times. As a result of the Network’s support, one of SA’s civil engineering companies, Civil and Allied Technical Construction (CATCON), will have a pivotal role in Oxiana’s massive Prominent Hill mining project, after winning a contract worth $25 million. The works will require CATCON

Economic Development – promotes and develops opportunities for SA businesses and assist contractors through tendering and sub-contracting processes to ensure contractors find a match with suppliers in their sectors. “The State needs to continue to emulate achievements like this to lock in gains from SA’s mining boom,” Mr Foley said. “In the last financial year more than 9,000 people were employed across SA’s mining sector, and those figures are expected to double by 2013. “We want to ensure that the whole of SA shares in the benefits that flow from major projects like Prominent Hill. “The successes of ICNSA in 2006/07 ensured that the recent 2007-08 budget funded $2.5 million to continue the program,” Mr Foley said.

Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator Position Vacant • • •

Administration Assistant United Group Services is Australia’s market leader in the provision of facilities management

Chandler Macleod Limited are one of our nations largest Recruitment & HR Services organisation that operates the supply contract for the provision of temporary skilled & unskilled labour to all BHP Billiton at Olympic Dam. Supported by a network of 75 ofces across Australia and New Zealand. Living in Roxby Downs which is a fully equiped township boasting a population of 4500, it has rst class recreational, civic & educational services. Business progression has created an opportunity to bring a new person into our Olympic Dam branch as a Health & Safety Coordinator. We are seeking an individual with industry experience and preferably in the mining sector but not essential.

and outsourced corporate real estate services to a broad range of Government and blue chip private sector clients. We have recently been successful in winning a major tender with a highly recognised and reputable client located in Roxby Downs. We currently have an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join the team. This position will report to the Administration Ofﬁcer. Your responsibilities will include but not

Key areas the Health & Safety coordinator will be responsible for are; • Risk Assessing • Supervisor Task Auditing of Candidates • Accident / Incident Investigation • OHS Statistical Reporting • Developing Site Specic Safety Systems • Job Safety Analysis / Permit reviewing • Safety Training • Assisting resource coordinators during peak periods

be limited to processing of accounts and maintaining registers as required, compile weekly and monthly reports as required, answer telephone enquiries, data entry, ordering and stocktaking of stationery supplies and coordinating inductions. To be considered for this role, you will be a reliable self-starter with excellent communication skills, a professional telephone manner and sound computer skills. Time management skills, the ability to

All expected tasks would be trained as part of our comprehensive training programmes delivered in-house by Chandler Macleod. Any exposure to OH&S systems or an understanding of BHP Billiton operations would be highly regarded. A strong work ethic, good interpersonal skills and a customer-service focus is required. Don’t miss this chance to join a national organisation and market leader with excellent career prospects and opportunities for personal & professional growth.

work unsupervised and a strong customer service focus are required. For further information please contact Vera Veljanovski on 03 9631 7889 or email your application

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RARE FORD Mustang 71 model $175,000 ONO call 0407 756 683

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Andamooka Catholic Church Sunday 11am first and third Sunday of every month St Barbara’s Catholic Church Roxby Downs Saturday evening 6pm Sunday morning 9am Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Sunday 10.30am and Sunday School – 9.30am St Michael’s Catholic Church, Woomera, Sunday 5pm All denominations welcome Faithworks Church Sunday 10.00am at the Roxby Downs TAFE College. Andamooka Community Church. Sunday 2pm Roxby Downs Christian Community Church Sunday 10am

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Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours The Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours are 1pm – 6pm, seven days a week. Residents are encouraged to utilise this FREE service as the dumping of litter in reserves or lands surrounding the town attract an expiation penalty fee of $315.00 as per the Local Government Act. Advertising on Council Infrastructure Advertising on Council infrastructure such as light poles can attract expiation notices under the Local Government Act. If you spot any such advertising please notify the Council.

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“After six or more years of continuing dry conditions, pasture growth has been severely limited. Farmers have been forced to oﬄoad livestock and, as a result, farm incomes have been severely reduced,” Mr Wakelin said “This interim declaration will allow farmers and farm dependent small businesses to apply through Centrelink for up to six months income support. “A range of other assistance measures is also available, including financial, social and emotional counselling

services.” Mr Wakelin said the North West Rangelands application had now been referred to the National Rural Advisory Council (NRAC) – an independent group of farmers and agribusiness professionals. “I urge farmers and small business operators not to selfassess, but to contact Centrelink or the Drought Assistance Hotline on 13 23 16 to discuss their eligibility for assistance as soon as possible,” Mr Wakelin said.

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Service SA O n We d n e s d a y a n d Thursdays only between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm Council provides Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registration and Water & Electricity Quarterly meter readings Licensing Transactions. for Water and Electricity have Rubbish Collection commenced on 25 June 2007. Residents are reminded Please ensure your meters are accessible. Accounts for the that there is a limit of one 31 June, 2007 Quarter will bin per household for weekly be issued approximately mid rubbish collection and that it July. is the resident’s responsibility to ensure that bins are in Parking serviceable condition with Please be aware that there closable lids that prevent has been an increase in the flies and birds from accessing expiation fee for parking in a rubbish. Please be diligent as bus zone, it has gone up to $73 littering attracts an Expiation from $47. Penalty Fee of $315.00 – i.e. over flowing bins. Justice of the Peace Opal Road Landfill Justice of the Peace services are available at the Council Opening Hours offices by appointment only. 1pm – 6pm seven days a The Justice of the Peace is registered for South Australia week. only ; therefore proof of Council Office Hours residency is required. Please – General contact Council front desk for Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm. further details.

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Farmers and farm-dependent small businesses in the North West Rangelands can now apply for income support following the Australian Government’s announcement of interim Exceptional Circumstances assistance for the region. The EC application covers pastoral leases in the area to the north of the existing Central North and Central North East Exceptional Circumstances declared areas and across to the th MATTHEW Happy 18 Birthday, the World Queensland border and up to is Yours! Go get it Son. We Love You. the border with the Northern Mum, John and Michael XXX Territory.

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Rates The ﬁnal instalment notices have been issued and the due date for payment was 18/06/2007. Please contact Bronnie Warren at the Council on 8671 0010 for any payment arrangements or enquiries. Fines will apply to all overdue accounts.

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While some junior players this winter may catch the flu – some spectators are likely to be struck down by a much more dangerous affliction – ugly parents’ syndrome! With junior sports in this country taking part in another winter of activity, the Australian Sports Commission reminds parents and spectators alike that poor behaviour, often coined ugly parents’ syndrome, and the abuse of match officials such as umpires and referees is not acceptable. The vast majority of parents and spectators are supportive and provide positive encouragement to all participants but it only takes one person to make children’s sport an unpleasant experience for everyone – children, officials, coaches, parents and other spectators. The Australian Government, through the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), and state governments are working hard to help sports eradicate poor spectator and player behaviour from their games and provide sporting experiences for young Australians that are safe, fun and rewarding. The ASC, state governments and sports themselves have a number of excellent programs and initiatives in the community to help sports manage the issue of poor spectator behaviour. This sort of behaviour and negative experience is often cited as one of the reasons children drop out of sport. Everyone has a role in acting as good role models for children playing sport but the role of parents is particularly crucial. Children model their behaviour on that of their parents. There are a number of unique and successful initiatives already making a difference to spectator behaviour at community level, including, junior referees and umpires wearing brightly coloured vests to make it clear they are learning and often only children themselves And in a novel first, nominated officials are handing out yellow and red cards to spectators not behaving appropriately. Now that’s one for the books.

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SCOREBOARD Roxby Districts Andamooka

15 goals 7 goals

8 points 10 points

98 points 52 points

Best players for Roxby Districts: S Kaminski, R Cunneen, J Boerts, R Prosser and S Bauestrin. Goal scorers: T Paull and D Kaminski 3 goals each, J Owens and D Sims 2 goals each, M Howard, R Cunneen, B Chesson, R Prosser and D May 1 goal each.

Best players for Andamooka: L Sanders, C JOHnston, M Uhlik, K Williams and J Bowden.

Goal scorers: K Williams 5 goals, J Oldﬁeld and B Penfold 1 goal each. Olympic Dam Coober Pedy

25 goals 5 goals

17 points 6 points

167 points 36 points

Best players for Olympic Dam: D Smith, A Sullivan, C Kenny, D Rogers and L Copeland. Goal scorers: A Sullivan and N Shinnick 6 goals each, C Kenny 4 goals, T Morriss 3 goals, D Rogers, L Copeland, R Sarranceno, S Kruger, D Moyse and D Smith 1 goal each.

Best players for Coober Pedy: 1B Bullen, R Carbine and D Barnes. Goal scorers: Z McKenzie 4 goals and M Bell 1 goal.

Junior Colts Under 12’s Hawks 7 goals Bulldogs

5 points 47 points 5 goals 14 points 44 points

Best players for Hawks: R White, L Whittaker, S Caputo, S Orr and J Katzorke. Goal scorers: J Katzorke 5 goals and S Caputo 2 goals.

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Local Hotspot Locks Well is producing excellent Salmon for those willing to trudge down the ﬂights of stairs. Fish are striking both pilchards and metal lures with both early morning and late afternoon sessions rewarding anglers. Care should be taken at this location as surging waves have been known to ﬂood the beach without warning - so keep your tackle on high ground.

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Whiting are spasmodic at The Ledge in Coffin Bay - returns should start improving as we move into winter. The Power Station in Port Adelaide is home to a nice school of Garfish. Burley Blobs with gent baits will attract bites early in the morning. Port Turton Jetty has small squid at night. Salt Creek is still firing with Salmon available to the keen angler on a dropping tide. Port Broughton Jetty has tommies filing through early most mornings.

Sugars Beach again reported good salmon trout activity. Port MacDonnell is stil productive for Blueﬁn Tuna. The ﬁsh are not as thick as earlier in the season but trolling the 40M depths should produce some action. Chinamens Well boaties are scoring nice whiting out near North Reef. This location is accessable to the car toppers in good conditions only and a few ruggers should also be attainable.

Best players for Bulldogs: J Collins, C Rontanay, M Hanson, L Partington and D Kenny. Goal scorers: C Lynch and J Lawrence 2 goals each, L Partington 1 goal. Above: The SA Bluefin Tuna season has been one of the best!

Junior Colts Under 16’s Bulldogs Hawks 3 goals

14 goals 3 points 92 points 3 points 21 points

Best players for Bulldogs: J Hombsch, J Kenny, J Elliot, J Bowden and V Buza. Goal scorers: J Bowden 5 goals, N Hombsch, V Buza and D Male 2 goals each, T Hombsch and J Hombsch 1 goal each.

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Best players for Hawks: T Chesson, W Robertse, B Morris and E Sach. Goal scorers: T Schott 2 goals, T Chesson, D Male and K Lynch 1 goal each.

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Daytime basketball A new daytime activity is being offered to local ladies at the Leisure Centre - daytime basketball. “ We are tr y ing to get unstructured social basketball going for ladies one morning a week,” Leisure Centre Sport and Recreation Coordinator, Bridget Fenoughty said. “There will be no set teams, so whoever wants to come can just roll up and they will be split into teams.

“The session will coincide with crèche opening times. “We decided to try this for those ladies who would be happier playing sport than training at the gym,” she said. For more information about women’s daytime basketball contact Bridget Fenoughty at the Leisure Centre. Play will commence as soon as numbers allow.

Netball Preliminary finals A Grade Cruisers 31 defeated Tangos 26 B Grade Miners B 21 defeated Blue Jays 18 Mixed Hornridge 30 defeated Alle Katz 27

A hard fought win

The world’s greatest game

occer, it’s known as the world’s greatest game, and since so many countries of the world are represented in Roxby Downs, it seems only ﬁtting that our young people should have a chance to play it. From the beginning of term three, the Leisure Centre will be running junior soccer for children aged 5 – 14 years. “We are calling it ‘come and try soccer’,” Manager of Roxby Leisure, Alan Male said. “It was run last year and was very successful, with over 80 participants in the ﬁrst round run. “The kids will be divided into three age groups and have skill drills and scratch matches in each session, and we are looking for parents to assist. “We at the centre are actively promoting new sports for the diverse nature of our community,” Mr Male said. Junior soccer will run one afternoon a week between 3.30 and 6pm. For more information or to pick up an enrolment form, drop into the Leisure Centre kiosk.

Above: The fast and the furious, Dave Kovac lines up the ball.

An action packed adult’s soccer grand final in the auditorium last Thursday night saw High Voltage triumph over the Buﬀalo Soldiers in a resounding victory. “It was a great match,” High Voltage player, Dave Kovac said. “It was played in good spirit and was a very hard fought contest,” he said. Adult soccer is held at the Leisure Centre on Tuesday evenings from 6 – 7pm and Thursday evenings from 6 – 8pm. New members are welcome, with progressive scratch matches starting this week. “Anyone who wants to come down for a run should just turn up,” Mr Kovac said. “It’s all about fun and having a kick,” he said.

Friday Night Hockey Team 5 (8 goals) defeated Team 6 (4 goals) Team 2 (12 goals) defeated Team 4 (4 goals) Team 3 and Team 1 drew (9 goals each)

Body for Life Challenge Roxby Leisure is running its annual Body for Life Chalenge and wants you to be involved! Your 12 week body transformation will start on the 30th July and runs right through until October 23rd. A number of business and organisations have dontated prizes as an incentive and will be given throughout the challenge based on attendance, attitude, effort and consistency. Major prizes will be won by the top 3 achievers. There will be a variety of prizes awarded to the winners of each category: 3rd place: Greatest reduction in body size. 2nd place: Greatest change in body composition 1st place: Total transformation champion A cost of $199.00 applies for non members and $99 for members. Nomination forms will be available from the Leisure Centre Reception on Friday July 6th. Be sure to get in quick as there are only 60 places available. For more information, go to the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre, or contact Gaylene on 8671 0500.

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Above: Zoey Male, Hannah Wurfel, Shauni Tiller, Mel Katzorke (coach), Kirianna Allen, Meg Rasheed, Erin Jacobs, Sarah Van Laar Hoven, Hannah Rigden and Olivia Janson

Roxby netball carnival success Roxby Downs 13 and under team won the Division 2 Grand Final against Port Lincoln, 20 goals to 5, at the Spencer Gulf Netball Carnival played in Whyalla at the weekend. The Roxby Downs 11 and under team

won the Division 2 Grand Final against Port Augusta, 13 goals to 1, at the same carnival. The girls only lost one game on the road to the ﬁnal.

Cats score a thriller

I Above: Some close-up action during the Hawk v Bulldogs Under 16 game on the weekend.

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