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nother complaint about the gency of the situation and the need for ineffectiveness of afterhours direct Police Intervention, don’t just policing was made last leave it at the one call, accepting the

non-attendance.”

Tom Beever, Family and Youth Officer, said, “Sadly I’m not surprised because over a period of too many years in Roxby Downs people have rang up the police station here after hours, got hold of Port Augusta and too many have been told that it is not serious enough to call the local police.

“I think if it is serious enough for a resident to call the police, then it is a serious enough issue to be addressed.”

It seems there are several factors that antagonise these situations, ranging from the policing experience of the officer handling the calls, the accessibility at any given moment of a senior officer to that officer’s senior officer, to an understanding of local communities and funds available from budgets for after hours policing.

Whatever the causes it is not good enough, says the friend who went to the aid of the distressed couple.

“It’s not fair that members of the public and friends should feel obligated to deal with a situation we are obviously not trained or equiped to handle. I felt helpless .

“I am making this report in the hope that anyone who has issues with the policing in Roxby Downs will speak up.

“If we as a community must rely on the Port Augusta police to relay our emergencies to Roxby Downs, then we would hope they work out a system to communicate and get it right.

“Port Augusta need to be responsible when manning our communications at night.”

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The incident has revealed an ongoing issue with the handling of afterhour’s requests for police assistance and a community who clearly have lost faith in the current system that has emergency calls being handled through Port Augusta which, in the community’s view, is simply is not good enough.

The current complaint was ignited by a domestic incident which had become violent and prompted a call to the police with the intention of asking them to intervene in what was potentially a dangerous situation. The call was made by a mutual friend at the request of one of the couple.

Being after hours the call was diverted to Port Augusta, the caller told The Monitor “I explained the situation to them, and then I was told that no one was on staff in Roxby Downs, and that they could not help me.

“I felt helpless, like what will happen if I leave this couple alone, could someone get seriously hurt?”

The friend spoke to Roxby Police Sergeant Stuart Paxton the next day and was told that there are always two local police members on call at all times. The station may be closed but the decision to call the police into duty is made by Port Augusta Police officers that man the communications room.

“This is a recurring issue, with complaints in relation to Roxby Downs and Andamooka and I have an ongoing dialogue with the Port Augusta Operations Senior Sergeant on these issues.

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GIFT OF THE GAB - Being water wise at home

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iving on the world’s driest inhabited continent in Australia’s driest state requires us to take water conservation very seriously.

Australians are still one of the largest consumers of water per capita.

Sadly, water is hugely undervalued even though our human existence depends on it!

The Roxby Downs region receives its water from an ancient groundwater source known as the Great Artesian Basin (GAB).

The GAB has cultural significance and also supports rare flora and fauna species.

By reducing personal water consumption, starting in our own homes, we can make a positive impact on our environment and therefore our own lives.

Did you know that a whopping 50% of Roxby Downs household water use is applied to the garden and pool?

This is a good reason to start with the outdoor area in reducing water consumption.

Saving water doesn’t have to be an expensive and time consuming venture and the following tips prove just that.

• Plant drought tolerant native species in your garden.

• Install a dripper system for watering and only use during periods of low evaporation such as early morning and

late evening.

• If lawn is important to you, use an artificial or drought resistant variety that can cope with the arid climate in our area.

• Mulching your garden inhibits evaporation and the growth of weeds.

• Keep your pool covered when not in use. A huge amount of water is lost by evaporation from uncovered pools.

• Only wash your car when absolutely necessary and when doing so park on the lawn so runoff is utilised. Alternatively use a carwash that uses recycled water.

A $50 rebate is available for purchases over $150 on various water saving garden products.

See the SA Water website for further details.

ROAD condition SPECIAL NOTICES • Birdsville Inside Track - Closed due to flooding of Goyders Lagoon

PUBLIC ACCESS ROUTE INFORMATION • Halligan Bay Track - PAR into Lake Eyre North is open to WD vehicles with caution at creek crossings and washouts. Be aware of bulldust holes and corrugations.

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

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

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

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• Install aerators on taps to reduce water wastage and never leave the tap running when brushing teeth, washing hands or shaving.

• Leaking toilets can waste up to 60,000 litres of water per year. Check your toilet for leaks by putting a few drops of food colouring in the cistern.

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Family Focus with Tom Beever

The Agony Of Addiction

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The bathroom is the home’s second largest water consumer using around 20% of household water. Did you know a shower can use 10-20 litres of water per minute?

By making small changes in the bathroom such as installing an inexpensive water efficient shower head you can save up to 11 litres of water per minute!

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We laugh when we hear people say they are addicted to chocolate but I wouldn’t think too many of us would laugh if our spouse, child, family member, friend or work mate told us they had an addiction to something else.

Not being able to say no to a piece of chocolate is one thing but we all know how serious addiction can be.

Anything that causes people to become desperately reliant on something that denies them their health, wealth or happiness is addiction and unless something is done about it there is a potential to lose everything, or worse.

I know I’ve made mention of this poem in a previous article but I felt the need to do so again because the author of the poem reminds us just how tragic addiction can be.

The poem was written by a 20 year old American girl in a telephone box just before she committed suicide.

The words of the poem are tragic enough but to know a young girl stood broken and alone because of an addiction paints a tragic picture.

The poem the girl wrote is a parody of Psalm 23 and although some of you have read it before I’m sure it will speak volumes to you again.

“King Heroin is my shepherd, I shall always want.

He maketh me to lie down in the gutters.

He leadeth me beside the trouble waters.

He destroyeth my soul.

He leadeth me in the paths of wickedness for his efforts’ sake.

Yea shall I walk through the valley of poverty and fear all evil, for though Heroin art with me.

The needle and capsule they do comfort me.

Thou strippeth the table of grocer-

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ies in the presence of my family.

Thou robbest my head of reason.

My cup of sorrow runneth over.

Surely Heroin addiction shall stalk me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the dammed forever.”

Tragic words and a tragic situation a young girl found herself in when the battle to live became too great for her. But what is also tragic is that most people don’t realise they have an addiction until they begin to realise what they have lost or what they are about to lose.

When we think of addiction we usually think of alcohol, illicit drugs or perhaps gambling. We may also think of such things as addiction to cigarettes, medication, petrol or glue sniffing.

But addiction is a lot more complex than naming what people can become addicted to because addiction can be physical, psychological, or both.

One thing to remember about addiction is that no one ever wakes up in the morning and decides to become addicted to something, instead there are reasons that lead to addiction.

The reasons are wide-ranging but loneliness and a feeling of abandonment have been mentioned by a number of people who have come to speak with me over the years and so too has guilt or past abuse.

The starting point in helping people with an addiction is to listen to what they have to say. Try to identify the reasons that led to the addiction and show interest in what is being said because who wants to talk to someone who isn’t interested or has no understanding?

I have no idea what led the 20 year old American girl to take heroin just once let alone back up for more and more that led to her addiction. But

it’s obvious the agony of her addiction became too great.

The initial reason behind the start of her drug use had tragically been overtaken for a complete dependency of it. The girl’s addiction gave her no choice but to keep taking the drug.

Consequently her life, health and happiness began to subside and were replaced with torment and pain. If you think you have an addiction to something, recognizing that you have a problem is the first step in getting help.

The next step is to seek help because the 20 year old American girl is a reminder of just how difficult the road can be when we walk it alone.

Talking with those whom you trust is of vital importance because it helps build support and helps share the load.

Speak with your doctor about your addiction because a doctor’s role is of vital importance to a successful recovery. That especially applies to those who have drug, alcohol or medication addiction.

The road to recovery from addiction may be long and hard but it can be done. In fact I know there are people who live in Roxby or have lived in Roxby who have successfully overcome their addiction.

Fortunately each of them are wise enough to say that they will never be totally free of their addiction, but each of them were able to say, ‘I need help.’

They were also able to work on the issues that caused them to reach for the wrong thing that led to their addiction and have been successful in changing their focus from what led them to addiction to enjoying life, love, good health and happiness.

More on addiction in next week’s article.

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Do you have to do anything to keep your pet safe and well?

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(The target line is the average use over the past 2 years for this month)

All domestic water in Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Olympic Dam is supplied from the Great Artesian Basin.

The water is desalinated and chlorinated.

Use water wisely in an arid climate.

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BHP/RIO: a deal 10 years in the making M

ining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have struck a joint-venture deal over all of their Western Australian iron ore assets after the collapse of Rio’s proposed tie-up with Chinalco last Thursday (June 4).

An announcement by BHP Billiton last week stated Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton had signed a non-binding agreement to establish a production joint venture covering the entirety of both companies’ Western Australian iron ore assets.

The joint venture will encompass all current and future Western Australian iron ore assets and liabilities and will be owned 50:50 by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.

BHP Billiton will pay $7.2 Billion dollars to raise their stake in the venture

to 50 per cent.

It will see their adjacent mines merged into single operations and more efficient use of rail and port infrastructure.

BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers says they have been investigating ways to combine their operations for more than a decade.

“The synergies in this combination are so substantial that both companies have been investigating ways to combine these operations for more than a decade. I am delighted that we have found a solution that works for both companies,” he said.

Rio’s chairman Jan du Plessis says the combined businesses will serve growing international markets with unparalleled efficiency.

“The joint venture will establish an unrivalled iron ore business with

world class assets and infrastructure,” he said.

“We beleive it represents great value fir shareholders.”

The joint venture is expected to unlock significant value from the companies’ overlapping world-class resources.

Both companies believe the net present value of these unique production and development synergies will be in excess of US$10 billion (100 per cent basis).

These substantial synergies are anticipated to come from: • Combining adjacent mines into single operations; • Reducing costs through shorter rail hauls and more efficient allocations of port capacity; • Blending opportunities which will maximise product recovery and pro-

EIS lies?

By Zak Zeptner

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he Australian Conservation Foundation has slammed BHP Billiton, claiming the company has applied to extract 250,000 more tonnes from Olympic Dam than stated in the Environmental Impact Statement.

According to the ACF, BHP Billiton is seeking approval from the State Government to mine up to 1 million tonnes of copper product a year, even though the EIS only examines an expansion of up to 750,000 tonnes a year.

“BHP has failed to advise the public of the full extent of the proposed mine expansion and is seeking approval for the right to operate a much larger

project than the studies in its EIS suggest,” said ACF nuclear campaigner David Noonan.

“Radioactive waste from the mine, damage to the marine environment from desalination and greenhouse pollution from additional energy demand may all be one third worse than envisaged by the company’s EIS.” Mr Richard Yeeles, BHP Billiton Manager Corporate Affairs, however said this was not the case.

“The Draft EIS makes it very clear that the approval sought is for an operation to produce up to 750,000 tonnes per annum of copper, not 1 million tonnes.”

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“The EIS shows BHP is cost cutting on environmental protection by designing its ‘tailings storage facility’ to leak an average of 3 million litres of radioactive liquid waste a day, every day, over decades of proposed mining,” he said.

“BHP plans to line only 15 per cent of the proposed 44km² tailings facility that will be up to 65 metres high – half the height of the State Bank Building in Adelaide’s CBD. “This could be leaking 8 million litres of liquid waste by 2020.”

While BHP Billiton was reluctant to offer a detailed comment, Mr Yeeles stated the EIS addresses these issues.

“The Draft EIS also provides comprehensive information to demonstrate safe management of tailings, including minimizing and seepage.”

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sis of the ’best person for the job‘ with broadly equal participation from Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.

The initial Chairman of the nonexecutive owners’ council will be Sam Walsh, currently Rio Tinto Chief Executive Iron Ore, and the initial CEO of the production joint venture will be BHP Billiton Iron Ore President, Ian Ashby. Future CEOs will be appointed by mutual consent.

BHP’s shares have surged more than 8 per cent, while Rio remains on a trading halt.

The deal comes after Rio walked away from its partnership with Chinalco, which faced shareholder and regulatory hurdles and became less attractive as the miner’s share price rebounded.

the Draft EIS Executive Summary.

“Seepage from the existing tailings storage facility was the subject of an inquiry by a South Australian parliamentary committee in 1995. The inquiry found that the original tailings system did not sufficiently provide for the decanting of excess liquor, although there had been no adverse environmental impact nor risk to occupational or public health and safety. Evaporation ponds were established as a remedial measure.”

While the EIS does make mention to the failings of the tailings storage facilities in the past, page 25 of the Executive Summary states the tailings would be deposited into up to nine storage cells that “would take advantage, and build

on, 20 years’ experience operating the existing tailings storage facility at Olympic Dam”.

Despite the experience of the staff at BHP Billiton, there are still those with concerns over the proposed expansion and to those people, Mr Yeeles advises they make their views known to the government through the current EIS public exhibition process.

Mr Noonan, however, feels the government should act now.

“The State Government should insist on BHP withdrawing its application to extract a million tonnes, as all the company’s environmental claims are based on it taking 750,000 tonnes per year,” he said.

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vide further operating efficiencies; • Optimising future growth opportunities through the development of consolidated, larger and more capital efficient expansion projects; and • Combining the management, procurement and general overhead activities into a single entity.

The joint venture will operate as a cost centre and deliver iron ore, in equal volumes, to ships designated by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to sell independently through their own marketing groups.

In order to equalise the contribution value of the two companies, BHP Billiton will pay Rio Tinto US$5.8 billion for equity type interests at financial close to take its interest in the joint venture from 45 per cent to 50 per cent.

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Teachers Technology of the future strengthen networks

By Zak Zeptner

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ll schools surrounding the Roxby Downs community were closed last Friday to offer professional training sessions to teachers.

These schools, including RDAS, Woomera Area School, Andamooka Primary School and Saint Barbara’s Parish School, ran a collection of workshops for staff, ranging from leadership training to literacy sessions.

Guest speakers were brought in from the Department of Education to aid in the sessions which will help address the education needs of people within the community.

“This was done to provide relevant training to all teachers in our area and a variety of sessions that offer people the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge,” said RDAS Deputy Principal Helen Bennie.

Mrs Bennie says the staff were looking forward to developing not only their skills but forming social networks with teachers from the surrounding schools.

“We often invite surrounding schools to participate in things we do and vice versa and when the schools are invited to work together, it broadens the friendship networks and educational opportunities for teachers and students alike.”

Kaitlyn Gilby French, Chelsea James, Tiffany Talbrook and Ben Bowditch with Professors Martin Westwell, Debra Panizzon and Mark Ward.

By Zak Zeptner

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tudents at Roxby Downs Area School last week took part in scientific discussions with Flinders University Science 21 staff.

Professors Martin Westwell, Debra Panizzon and Mark Ward presented a series of presentations to students from Years 8 to 12 concerning technology and the potential for the future.

The discussions focused on neuroscience, particularly the

potential for brain-machine interface.

Learning of electrodes that essentially “turn off ” Parkinson’s Disease, robotics controlled by simple willpower and gaming systems where the player controls the character with the mind were all topics that held the students captivated.

“There have been some really good questions discussed about science and the implications of what it presents,” Professor Westwell told The Monitor.

Some of the questions students asked concerned the mo-

rality behind human integration Professor Westwell admitted with robotics and the repercus- he did not have the answers to sions it could have on human these questions however he did state it was an exciting subject behaviour. with endless possibilities.

For example, one student The professors were also enquestioned whether it would be healthy for people to oper- tertained by the students who ate a gaming system using only presented a collection of retheir mind, stating there could search projects with the theme be serious physical and mental ‘technology and the future’ concerns arising from the expe“It’s been really great,” said rience.

Professor Westwell.

Another student likened the “The discussions have been human-robotic interface to that very two-way with me sharing of The Terminator and asked if the research and the students the scenario from the popular presenting their projects and films could in fact occur. future thinking.”

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Fun music for students

By Zak Zeptner

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rms waved from side to side, smiles filled the room and excitement was high as the Reception to Year 7 students at RDAS were entertained by visiting band Music Is Fun. Originally called the Magill Band and formed during the mid 80s, creator Andre Oosterbann has developed a fun and interactive 70 minute show for young people.

The students at RDAS were wowed with fantastic songs and comical and creative performances that had them up on their feet for most of the show.

“It’s been really great with some really vibrant kids and it’s lovely to be out here away from home,” Music Is Fun member

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Katie Kowald told The Monitor.

The band consists of six musical professionals, most of whom are members of other bands, who certainly know how to perform to a crowd of children.

Singing famous songs such as Green Day’s “Good Riddance” and High School Musical’s “We’re All In This Together” the kids were cheering and singing at the top of their lungs.

As an interactive band, students were also called to join in on stage, dressing up and dancing some very groovy moves.

Even the teachers were getting involved as the singers moved through the crowd, dancing with everyone.

The Music Is Fun performance was certainly a great way for the students at RDAS to end the day, leaving them screaming for more.

The students of RDAS were sung to by The Green Pea during the Music Is Fun performance.

NAB introduces new staff

oxby’s National Australia Bank (NAB) established in in 1985 has been restructured and is excited to introduce a brilliant team to the Roxby Downs community.

The NAB has recently appointed Karen Williams as their new Branch Manager while newest member Verity Jaensch was appointed to the role of Personal Banker.

Karen says her team is dynamic and professional and able to assist community members and visitors with any banking and finance needs.

“We strive to achieve excellent customer service and encourage customers

to come in regularly and discuss their financial needs to ensure they have the products that work best for them.”

Karen said although the NAB is already involved in sponsoring programs and events, the staff at the Roxby Downs Branch intend to get involved in more local programs this year.

NAB currently sponsors Auskick and the Schools First program, whereby NAB distributes grants, encouraging schools and local businesses to form a partnership that will develop and benefit the students.

Rotary Raw The Rotary Club of Roxby District is having its first birthday and they are offering their fellow Rotarians and friends a truly RAW (Roxby-Andamooka-Woomera) experience which will include events in each of these unique desert towns.

Around 180 people will attend the three day celebrations which starts off on Saturday June 13 with a Picnic Lunch from 12.30 pm at the historic cottages in Andamooka and include a visit to an Opal Mine.

In the evening the Rotarians will stage their Changeover ceremony, which in-

cludes honouring the current inaugural Rotary President, Kaye Doyle, and incoming President Sandy Sumsion.

Those attending will enjoy a camp oven cooked meal in a desert environment.

Sunday will be the final session of the weekend which will be a 1st Birthday Luncheon from 12 pm – 3 pm at The Eldo Hotel in Woomera.

Since its inception on June 13, 2008 the local club has continued to grow and has been involved in assisting in an ever increasing number of community activities.

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BHP to brief local Business on EIS

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n Monday June 15 Roxby businesses w ill have the opportunity for a briefing on BHP Billiton’s EIS and to discuss its potential issues and opportunities for local business perspective.

The purpose of the meeting, organised by the Regional Development Board (NRDB), is to formulate a business response to the EIS and to talk about a Business Forum and its

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role in supporting local business.

Claire Wiseman, Central Economic Development Officer of the NRDB, said, “This is an excellent opportunity for a local business perspective on the proposed expansion. A group of business representatives have been pulled together to look at the EIS and provide a business response to the document.”

A representative of the group will give an overview of what they have come up with to act as stimulus to

further discussions.

The final document will be given to Roxby Downs Community Coard to be collated into their response to the EIS. “The formation of a Business Forum and how it can support local business, both mine and nom-mine related is a key discussion point,” said business consultant Ray Goldie.

“The proposed expansion in whatever form it finally takes will be an enormous task and once started will happen rapidly.

“It will be important that there is a body looking out for the collective interest of our local business community.

“Just what form that could be and what the role should entail is what needs to be discussed.”

The meeting is being held at the Auditorium in the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre at 2.30 pm on Monday June 15. All businesses are welcome. Please RSVP to Shari Dodd at NRDB on 8671 1444 or sdodd@nrdb. com.au.

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Editors Comment: Why Port Augusta?

Bilbies and Bettongs restore desert A study by Arid Recovery has revealed that bilbies and bettongs help to revive degraded desert landscape.

Over a number of years the marsupials have been reintroduced at the Arid Recovery reserve, near Roxby Downs and have been the subject of ongoing studies.

“The animals create nutrient-rich hotspots when they dig for food, resulting in areas of renewed greenery,” said Researcher Alex James from the University of New South Wales Mr James says the diggings contain up to twice the levels of nitrogen and carbon nutrients in the surrounding soil, and more than three times the number of seedlings.

“It’s really striking straight away that the soil looks to-

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hy do emergency calls go to Port Augusta? In the past, after hours calls would go to which ever local police officers were on call. Very sensible, the local police officer has much better local intelligence on which to base a decision to act or not.

This sensible, safer, faster option would still be in place if it wasn’t for a few idiots who decided it was funny to call the police after hours number every 10 to 15 minutes. With every call needing to be answered,

officers were too often not getting any sleep.

Multiply this as an issue that was happening across the whole state for many years.

The inevitable solution was to redirect all calls to stations that had 24 hour service.

Hence calls for Roxby Downs and Andamooka now go direct to Port Augusta.

That is no excuse for a system that’s not working and the current issue needs to be rectified. Unfortunately this situation has its roots in the activity of the idiot few who now potentially put people’s lives at greater risk than need be every night.

tally different to the soil outside the reserve, there’s a lot more little pits in the ground and so a lot more soil’s getting turned over, whereas if you look outside, it’s relatively flat and bare,” he said.

“Leaves and seeds blow across the whole landscape and get trapped in these little diggings that the bilbies and bettongs create and over time this leaf litter breaks down and produces nutrients that are really important for plant growth, such as nitrogen and carbon.

“They used to occur all around Australia so it’s really interesting to see what effect they might have had before their disappearance.”

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Parent’s role critical

It’s that time again: middle and senior year high school students are being asked to consider their career options.

For parents it’s one of those key times in your parenting role when you really need to stand up and play a strong supportive role.

At fourteen to sixteen years of age it’s not about choosing the career path for the rest of your life but it is the beginning of the journey.

For most students it’s the first time they have seriously had to consider their future career options.

Most definitely it is a time that your children need your presence and support.

Past research has shown that parents generally have the greatest influence in relation to the careers their children use.

Not that parents are expected to know all there is about every career option in which their child shows an interest.

One of the most valuable things parents can do to help a student with career planning is listening: Parents must be open to ideas, help your child find information, and be nonjudgmental.

Ultimately, your son or daughter needs to determine their career paths This is a mentoring approach where

a parent uses their wider life experience and more honed cognitive skills to assist the student to logically think through all their choices.

Roxby’s own Career Speak program offers parents an invaluable opportunity to support their children through the process.

From Monday June 22 to Thursday 25 June there will be a series of speakers talking about careers over a diverse range of traditional and non traditional areas. Check the list on page 12 in this edition.

Parents are strongly encouraged to attend these free sessions with their children.

The speakers will include professionals and practitioners giving first hand information of what it is like to work in their industry..

The real benefit is that parents who attend will hear the same facts and information as their children, creating the perfect platform for further discussion.

It is rare for so many speakers from so many different careers to be so accessible at any school or township let alone in an isolated community like ours.

Parents this is one of those moments to put all else aside and be there for your children.

Ray Goldie

State News In Brief Garden Museum upgraded

Budget to increase funding for bushfires

The Museum of Economic Botany in the Adelaide Botanic Garden was officially re-opened in Adelaide last week returning it to its former glory.

The building was first opened in 1881 and has been a museum for all its 128 years and is one of the few purpose-built museums of its type still in existence.

Premier Mike Rann said, “Over the past year, specialize teams have been working to restore the interior of this historic building to ensure the Garden maintains its reputation as one of Adelaide’s premier attractions.”

The Adelaide Botanic Garden recently entered into a five year $2 million partnership with South Australian based energy company Santos that will provide benefits for conservation programs and will further support the museum and the exhibition program as part of the company’s community support program.

This week’s State Budget is tipped to announce a $4.5 million increase in spending on bushfire preparedness and fire fighting.

The Government has already let it slip that 10 extra DEH fire management officers will be deployed across the State, increasing the capacity to fight fires in national parks and public land. It will also help to plan and implement bushfire management, including significant increases in burn-offs to reduce fuel hazard.

The extra money in the Budget over the next four years follows significant increases to the prescribed burns for national parks and reserves in recent years as well as the success of SAPOL’s Operation Nomad.

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chance to learn and understand is just around the corner as Positive Partnerships plan to bring an Autism Workshop to Roxby Downs.

The Workshop will be held at the Roxby Leisure Centre on June 17 and 18 between 9am and 4.30pm.

The two day workshop and information sessions for parents and carers of school aged students on the autism spectrum are part of the Positive Partnerships: supporting school aged students on the autism spectrum initiatives.

These initiatives are funded by the Department of Education and Workplace Relations (DEWR) through the Australian Government’s Helping Children with Autism package, and also includes a national professional development program for teachers and other school staff.

The Positive Partnerships initiatives are being developed and delivered by the Australian Autism Education and Training Consortium (AAETC).

As a result of participating in the workshops and information sessions as parents and carers you will gain comprehension and experience on the most

up to date information about ASD and how this directly impacts on your child’s learning at school.

You will also gain an understanding about the processes and strategies for effective parent, school and teacher partnerships.

You will also be taught specific methods and strategies on how to advocate to support your child’s participation and ongoing learning needs, as well as receive information about your local school system’s processes to support learning at all stages of the educational pathway; and have the opportunity for you to network with other parents and carers and local support personnel.

Expressions of interest can be forwarded to: Positive Partnerships hotline number 1300 881 971 or online at www.autismtraining.com.au.

Community Person of the Month

Doing his part to help the community Kane Honner - the Community Person of the Month.

Kane Honner is a respected member of the Roxby Downs community who is doing his part to help out.

Volunteering more than 20 hours a week to various organisations, it is no wonder Kane was nominated Community Person of the month.

Kane has been actively involved

in the Roxby Downs community, as a member of Country Fire Service, State Emergency Service and Ambulance Service, and is considered a valuable asset.

“His contribution to the emergency services in Roxby Downs is enormous yet he is still willing to give as much time as it takes to help with training, vehicle maintenance

and shed improvements,” said his nominee.

In addition to being awarded the Community Person of the Month for March, Kane also was presented with the Premier’s Certificate of Appreciation for Local Young Volunteers personally by Premier Mike Rann during his recent trip to Roxby Downs.

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JOINING FORUMS Members of the community are encouraged to join any of the forums or partnerships. If you would like to join the Arts and Culture Forum, Education and Workplace Training Forum, Family and Youth Forum, Environment Forum, Sport and Recreation Forum or Volunteering Partnership you are welcome to attend any of the meetings. Meeting times appear in the Monitor on a regular basis.

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Set to be held at 7pm on Saturday, June 20 at the Roxby Downs Community Club, the event is expected to draw a large crowd.

The Irish Christmas Dinner is an annual fundraiser for the RFDS, and the Auction during the night is one of the highlights of the evening.

Roxby Downs RFDS Branch Committee President Marie McCormack said the event had always gone well.

“We have had great success in the past; last year we raised $12,000 and it would be nice to do that again,” she said.

“We all rely so heavily on the Royal Flying Doctor Service, especially in emergencies.”

Father Christmas will also be making a visit for the adults on the evening with a few goodies to share.

“Father Christmas is one of the event highlights,” Marie said.

“It is a really great night; just good fun, and altogether a happy atmosphere.”

The committee is encouraging community members to purchase a ticket and go along for a good time to help raise funds for the local branch of the RFDS. Tickets are $30 and are to be purchased directly from the Roxby Downs Community Club.

Tickets for the raffle are $2 each and are generally available Saturday mornings in the mall, or you can purchase yours at the Irish Christmas Dinner on the night.

The raffle will be drawn on the night and the prize is a $1,000 Gift Voucher kindly donated by Mitre 10.

Thanks goes to Mitre 10 for the donation of all of goods, and the Roxby Downs Community Club for all of their support.

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he staff at the Lyndhurst Hotel invite all past, present and new friends to help celebrate the Hotel’s 21st birthday.

The crowd turned out in numbers at the opening of the original hotel in 1986.

Travel destinations

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eekends are a great time to get out of town and see South Australia.

With several great destinations throughout the state, travellers are sure to find a range of exciting and interesting places to stay the night.

Remember, a trip in to the outback can be dangerous so please stock up on the essentials like food, water, fuel spare tyres and let someone know where you are going.

There are a number of destinations along the Stuart Highway for travellers to visit with Glendambo being a hot spot.

This friendly outback town provides essential services for travellers, considering it is the last fuel station before reaching Coober Pedy.

June is a great month to visit Glendambo as it hosts a four-wheeldrive Outback Challenge and Field Day. The Bachelor and Spinster Ball is also another hot reason to stop into this small town.

The Glendambo Hotel has excellent bar and dinning facilities, a swimming pool, fauna park, laundry facilities and a gaming room.

Coober Pedy is another hot spot to stop in to.

Dubbed the opal capital of the world, travellers can visit the famous opal mines in a friendly and relaxed town consisting of 3,500 people and 45 different nationalities.

Best known for its unique underground living, there is a range of underground accommodation and authentic underground homes to

explore as well as museums, potteries, opal shops and an art gallery.

If you really want to know what outback life is all about then William Creek is a must.

Approximately two hours from Coober Pedy on the Oodnadatta Track, the town has a population of 16 and is the smallest town in Australia.

The William Creek Hotel stands out like an oasis in the desert and was originally built to service the Ghan railway line The Hotel is a great place to stop for a cold drink or a meal and provides accommodation for those wishing to stay longer.

In the opposite direction lies the rocket town of Woomera.

Woomera is home to a collection of fun activities for the whole family and is only a stones throw away from Roxby.

Breen Park is a popular attraction for a picnic BBQ where the kids have plenty of room to run around on the fully enclosed laws and playground.

The Eldo Hotel is a great place to stop for a drink or a meal, offering fully air-conditioned rooms to relax in.

The Aircraft and Missile Display Park will give a full account of the history of the town the swimming pool, caravan parks, picture theatre and shopping centre make for a great place to visit.

Lyndhurst is another great place to visit with a fantastic hotel and accommodation at the crossroads of the Strzelecki and Oodnadatta Tracks.

5 km north of the town there is a

tyre beside the road with the words ‘Ochre Cliffs’ crudely written on it.

A road heads off the main track to the west for a couple of kilometres before reaching a remarkable quarry which is a feast of harsh desert colours - reds, and yellows and browns.

It was an important site for the local Aborigines and it is believed that ochre quarried here was traded with other groups of Aborigines who lived hundreds of kilometres away.

28 km north of Lyndhurst is the ghost town of Farina which is now nothing more than a fascinating collection of ruins with the surrounding countryside littered with old drays, wheels and rusting pieces of equipment.

It is strange, while wandering around the ruins, to think that in 1891 the famous French novelist, Jules Verne, wrote a novel titled Mistress Branican in which he depicted a futuristic Farina with broad boulevards and gracious squares.

Let’s not forget the big cities for those who do not wish to spend your weekends in the bush.

Port Augusta is the closest City to Roxby Downs and offers a collection of shopping facilities, accommodation the ocean.

Port Augusta and Whyalla are popular cities for Roxby residents to go shopping, providing a far greater range than anything on offer in town.

And of course, there is Adelaide, where the real city lies.

There are a great many places one can visit for a weekend period that can proved a range of excitement for travelers.

On July 9, 2009, the Hotel will reach its milestone and with a day long celebration on July 18, it is sure to be a birthday to remember.

First licensed on December 8, 1986 and opened on December 31, the building for the Hotel was moved from Mount Freeling Station to Lyndhurst by donkey drays by the first licensee, John Henry Edwards.

Since that day, many colourful characters have passed through the hotel, both as publicans and patrons.

One such publican, considered one of the most memorable, was Allen “Dunny” Dunn, who was made famous by a nude photograph of himself lying on the bar.

But it is Rowdy and Del MacDonald who are best remembered for their stint as publicans.

At 4.05pm on Wednesday January 13, 1988, tragedy struck when fire tore through the Hotel, destroying everything in its path.

Both Rowdy and Del were both determined to rebuild the burned down premises and with a band of merry helpers, did just that in record time.

A new building was purchased from Moomba and transported by road train to

Lyndhurst where it was transformed into the new hotel.

Rowdy and Del continued to operate the hotel from the Lyndhurst community hall and after months of planning and construction, the new Lyndhurst Hotel was opened at 4.05pm on July 9, 1988.

In true outback style, the opening was met by an enormous crowd of people from all over the country to help celebrate the rebirth of the hotel.

Since that day, many additions have been made to the hotel including additional accommodation buildings, a caravan park and, most recently, the Lyndhurst Tyre Service.

Today the Lyndhurst Hotel remains one of the outback’s iconic hotels, popular with locals, tourists and truckies.

Current publican Adrian Kellow extends an invitation to all to help celebrate the 21 years of Lyndhurst Hotel history on July 18.

Beginning at 12pm, the day will see a modified cricket game played, as well as a BBQ and music to dance the night away.

Special guest of the day will be Rowdy MacDonald as well as plenty more past and present patrons.

So come along for what promises to be another memorable night at the Lyndhurst Hotel.

For more information, contact the Hotel on 08 8675 7781.

ABOVE: The original Lyndhurst Hotel, as it was built in 1986.

BELOW: The Lyndhurst Hotel as it stands today, rebuilt after destructive fire tore through the pub.

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Out and About Batman in Roxby

Music is fun singers Katie Kowald and Paul Smith are swarmed by the students of RDAS as they perform.

bat suit and proceeded to parade around town in an attempt to bring a smile to the community.

The Dark Knight, Local Cameron who is currently out Weber donned the of work, has been

Roxby Downs was last week under the protection of The Dark Knight himself, Batman.

Nick Russell of Music is Fun performs an enjoyable opera to the students.

prowling the town searching for his good deeds, however has only managed to pull kittens out of tree and help old ladies cross the road.

Blue for the planet

RDAS teacher Nina Andrews and Lazy Pirate Katie Kowald.

Even the teachers got involved as the performers from Music is Fun serenade them.

Jean-Pierre, Lauren, Connor, Tom, Matthew, Eloise, Owen and Rose.

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A gold coin donation was made with This year’s theme all funds going to

aint Barbara’s Parish School last week helped raise money for World Environment Day.

Landcare Australia, a not-for-proďŹ t organisation, to support the ground work done by Landcare and Coastcare volunteer groups around Australia.

RDAS students help out with the Music Is Fun show, dressing up as pirates for the Lazy Pirates song.

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Out and About

Olympic Dam Coach Les Myles wishes Trent Ormond-Allen the best of luck as he prepares for the long run to Adelaide.

The freezing cold weather was warmed up a bit with a BBQ breakfast for those who turned up to see Trent Ormond-Allen off.

The crowd turned out in numbers to wish Trent Ormond-Allen luck with his run to Adelaide.

Friends and family gathered at the Tavern last Tuesday to wish Ari Nucifora farewell.

Aryton Koening, Kyle Armstron and Ryan Worby explain their science project to Professors Westwell, Panizzon and Ward during their science visit to Roxby Downs Area School.

The children all wave goodbye to Ari at the Tavern last Tuesday.

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Roxby Downs Career Speak

Featuring sixteen different sessions it is an opportunity to listen to and ask questions of people actually working in areas of career interest to students.

Chairperson of the Education and Workplace Training Forum Juliette Demaine said ”this is a great opportunity for parents and students to gather first hand information and get a real feel for what it is like to work in different types of employment, Importantly these sessions also maps out the pathways to gain entry to further education and to hear about the expectations of employers when recruiting school leavers or graduates.”

Parents are strong-

ly encouraged to attend these sessions so that they are fully informed when talking through options with their children.

“The release of the program gives families the opportunity to organise which sessions they which to attend. “ said Mrs Demaine.

Every Year 12 student attending will receive a copy of a DVD and book by world renowned author Dr Michael Carr-Gregg on the psychology of studying. Every year 11 student will receive Dr Carr-Gregg’s book.

Careerspeak Guide MONDAY JUNE 22: CULTURAL PRECINCT THEATRETTE 6.00 - 9.00 pm Adelaide University, Flinders University & Uni SA All your questions about University answered!

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TAFESA - What sort of courses do TAFESA offer, how do you apply, where are the TAFESA campuses and so much more ONE ON ONE TIME W I T H O U R G U E ST SPEAKERS – an opportunity to speak personally with the experts.

TUESDAY JUNE 23: Roxby Downs Leisure Centre 5.00 pm FITNESS & LEISURE - The opportunity to hear from our local experts – all about careers in the fitness and leisure industry TUESDAY JUNE 23RD - Roxby Downs Tavern all welcome (Not just for parents) 6.00 - 8.30 pm HOSPITALITY - Hear from 2 experts – The Manager of Kings Bar & Dining (Adelaide) and our local expert – Simon - Manager, Roxby Downs Tavern.

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THURSDAY JUNE 25: CULTURAL PRECINCT THEATRETTE 6.00 9.00pm CEG – CAREER EMPLOYMENT GROUP A widely respected Apprenticeship and Traineeship Group Training and Australian Apprenticeships centre. Tony Place, our local expert, will fill you in on the facts BHP BILLITON Hear from a range of speakers from BHP Biilliton.

Human Resource experts speak about future career possibilities with BHP Billiton, skill shortages, training and employment with BHP Billiton.

ONE ON ONE TIME W I T H O U R G U E ST SPEAKERS – an opportunity to speak personally with the experts.

Also—a range of career experts will speak about their career pathways.

C AREER SPE AK FINALE: Thank you to all of our guests and the CareerSpeak attendance prize.

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Keynote speaker from Career Speak 2008, Derrick McManus, with students who attened his session.

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Where’s the mining boom?

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he States budget revealed the Rann Government’s much-vaunted South Australian mining boom is still not what the public perceives.

In handing down the Foley budget rather incredulously it showed the state expects to earn less in mining royalties this year than last year – $144 million compared with more than $150 mil-

lion in 2008-9 and $143 million the year before.

The BHP Billiton copper uranium gold mine at Olympic Dam near Roxby Downs is the States biggest investment BHP Billiton giving every indication of going ahead with this massive expansion.

The Government will spend an extra $1 million per year for the Olympic Dam Taskforce, which negotiates between it and BHP, as

well as helping the development.

The Australian Conservation Foundation claimed BHP plans to expand the mine further than outlined in its EIS. Mr Noonan said BHP would also beneďŹ t from State Government diesel fuel rebates which outweighed its proposed royalty payments. “BHP is dipping into public purse strings to dig the world’s largest open pit mine by taking

more than $350 million in diesel fuel rebates over ďŹ ve years - more than is proposed to be paid to the state in royalties from the existing underground mine over the same period,â€? he said.

Mining royalties in SA are only 3.5 per cent, compared to 7.5 per cent in Western Australia for bauxite and iron ore and up to 10 per cent in Queensland.

Rann Government pulls commitment to desal plant The State Government has withdrawn its commitment to jointly build a second desalination plant near Whyalla.

BHP Billiton plans to build its 280 gigalitre plant near Whyalla to feed its Olympic Dam expansion, and had been in talks with SA Water to boost the size of the plant to provide drinking water for residents of the upper Spencer Gulf.

When deliver ing his budget Treasurer Kevin Foley yesterday conďŹ rmed the Government had backed down from its $160 million

contribution toward the project. Foley said the Government was considering “other options� to boost drinking water for people on the Eyre Peninsula.

Mr Foley said the decision was made to walk away from the project to focus on Adelaide’s 100 gigalitre plant at Port Stanvac, which will cost the Government $832 million in next year’s Budget toward a total cost of $1.8 billion.

He foreshadowed the backdown last June after revealing it would cost the Government another $50 million to add further ďŹ ltration to the plant to make the water drinkable.

Olympic Dam gets new power deal

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The offer, available only until 30 June 2009, enables Australian home owners who meet the eligibility criteria to generate free electricity in their homes with the installation of top-of-the-range solar panels (photovoltaic cells) to the roof of their home at no cost to them. The solar cells packages have a retail value of up to $10,000 and can add signiďŹ cant capital value to the home going forward.

To take advantage of the oer, keen home owners, new or old, must contact their local Mortgage Choice oďŹƒce. They do not need to have a loan through Mortgage Choice or commit to anything other than the solar energy oer. To be eligible, they must own their own roof and have a combined household income less than $100,000 p.a. for the 07/08 ďŹ nancial year. Those with solar panels already ďŹ tted to their home’s roof are not eligible.

Mortgage Choice senior corporate aairs manager, Kristy Sheppard said, “In these challenging economic times Mortgage Choice is thrilled to be involved in such a positive step for Australian families, homes and our environment.

With reduced energy bills thanks to a top-of-the-range solar panel system, borrowers can put the extra savings into their mortgage and pay it o sooner while adding value to their home.â€? “We are really excited to oer these units, supplied to us by Diamond Energy, which is supported

by Lend Lease Ventures, at no cost to home owners until 30 June this year.â€? “There is no catch. Diamond Energy makes $8,000 back from each installation and approximately $1,000 from program participants signing over their renewable energy certiďŹ cates, thanks to the Federal Government’s ‘Solar Homes and Communities Plan’ cash rebate for grid connect solar power. Home owners enjoy the savings beneďŹ t of greatly reduced energy bills, as well as taking a positive step towards “greeningâ€? their lifestyles for the beneďŹ t of all.â€?

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If you need to pay a Council account, and are unable to come into the council office during work hours, we do offer payment via 2 ways, either by credit card facility via the Internet, or, by phoning us at the Council in work hours.

Please call the Council office on 8671 0010 for details of payment

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

PARKING

Please familiarise yourself with parking restrictions around the school and obey the parking signs and restrictions e.g. the “drop off zone”.

These restrictions are specifically designed to improve the safety of pedestrians and minimise traffic congestion.

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

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

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

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

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

Web: www.roxbycouncil.com e-mail: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au Office hours: Mon to Frid – 9am to 5pm.

After hours Emergencies, please phone 0419 892 870.

DOG REGISTRATION Dog registrations are for 12 months in the financial year calendar. (July 08 – June 09), NOT 12 month calendar year. Dog Registrations will be due on 1st July and that residents have until 31st August to register, after that expiation will be charged.

Please also ensure that all dogs over the age of three months are registered, failure to comply can again result in an $80.00 Expiation Notice being issued. Cheaper registration fees shall apply for proof of desexed, micro chipped or trained dogs.

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

Council would like to advise that due to a new Council bylaw; only two dogs are allowed per property. Written permission to the council for approval for more dogs is required.

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

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

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

Council would like to advise that due to a new Council bylaw; only two cats are allowed per property. Written permission to the council for approval for more cats is required.

If you are having problems with stray cats, the council do hire out cat traps for a refundable bond, just come into the council office.

Once caught, council will collect both the trap and the animal.

RATES

Fourth quarter of rates for financial year 08/09, have now been issued.

The due date for payment is 16th June, 2009. If you have any enquiries please contact Bronnie Warren on 8671 0010 during office hours.

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Disconnection notices have now been issued. Please pay accounts by the due date to avoid disconnection of power supply.

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

Phone: 8671 1900 VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICE DIABETES EDUCATOR 19th June Phone: 86485706 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 19th June Phone: 86485800 SPEECH PATHOLOGIST 19th June Phone: 86485800 PHYSIOTHERAPIST 9th & 10th July Phone: 86485800 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER 19th June Phone: 86485800 DIETITICIAN 19th June Phone: 86485800 PODIATRIST 19th June Phone: 86485500 CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE 9th & 10th July Confidential counselling for children up to 18 years.

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

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

At the Roxby Downs Public Library.

GENERAL INFORMATION SCHOOL TERMS 2009 Term 2: 27 Apr – 3 Jul Term 3: 20 Jul – 25 Sep Term 4: 12 Oct – 11Dec MT DARE HOTEL 8am – 9pm Open every day OUTBACK COMMUNITY GARDENS Phone: 8671 2892 ROXBY ROAD SAFE Phone: 8671 2892

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

For other events & activities phone Alison 8671 1032

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

Phone: 8672 7018 Meet at Andamooka Community Library PLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish School Call Jakki: 8671 2323 PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten 9:30am - 11:00am Friday Contact Kylie 8671 2447 ROXBY DOWNS’ HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE MORNING 9:30am - 11:00am Thusrday Meet at the Dunes Café RAPTORS CYCLING CLUB 8:00am Sunday Social bike riding group Meet at Stuart Road roundabout ROXBY DOWNS’ CHILDCARE 6:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday Phone: 8671 0911 MARKET DAY - June 20th - August 15th - September 19th THINK PINK LADIES GOLF DAY 2009 ROXBY DOWNS GOLF CLUB Saturday 13th June - 10am brunch / 11:30am tee-off ROXBY DOWNS KINDERGARTEN ‘ART SHOW’ CELEBRATING 20 YEARS 1988 - 2008 12th September 2009 RFDS ROXBY DOWNS AUXILIARY IRISH CHRISTMAS on the 20th of June

COMMUNITY MEETINGS Community members are welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board, Forums and Partnerships - see schedule on the Community Matters page. For more information call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010 ROXBY DOWNS’ ROTARY CLUB 1st and 3rd Monday of the month Meet at the Dunes Café For more information contact Kaye Doyle ANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDES Andamooka Community Hall Mondays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Phone: 0427072710 OUTBACK MULTI-CULTURAL GROUP Phone: 8671 2892

FAR NORTH EVENTS “INTHEBIN 2009” - SHORT FILM FESTIVAL - Saturday 13th June PORT AUGUSTA PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION CURDNATTA ART GALLERY - Monday 1st - Tuesday 30th June. Phone 8641 0195 PORT AUGUSTA FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE LEA THEATRE - Thursday 11th June PORT AUGUSTA QUILTING EXHIBITION - Friday 12th - Sunday 14th OODNADATTA BRONCO BRANDING - July 11th LYNDHURST HOTEL CELEBRATES ITS 21ST BIRTHDAY on July 18.

ROXBY DOWNS ONE STEEL OUT BACK CUP - 1st August

What’s On s p o rt s

MONDAY KARATE - Auditorium * - 6:00pm - 8:30pm VOLLEYBALL - Leisure Centre - 6:30pm - 9:30pm SPIN - Pulse Gym 7:00pm

TUESDAY COME-N-TRY-SOCCER (JUNIORS) - School Oval 3:30pm - 6:00pm SENIOR INDOOR SOCCER - Indoor Courts ** 6:00- 8:00pm SENIOR BASKETBALL - Indoor Courts - 7-10pm SQUASH - Leisure Centre - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

WEDNESDAY SPIN - Pulse Gym - 6:00am KARATE - Auditorium * - 6:00pm - 8:30pm WOMEN & MIXED NETBALL - 6:00pm - 10:00pm

THURSDAY NIPPY GYM - Auditorium - 9:30am - 11:30 am SENIOR INDOOR SOCCER - Indoor Courts ** 6:00pm Social matches SENIOR BASKETBALL - Indoor Courts - 7-10pm

FRIDAY INDOOR HOCKEY Juniors 5:00pm - 6:30pm Seniors 6:30pm - 8:30pm ASSOCIATION NETBALL Netball Courts 6.30pm and 8pm Friday 22nd May SOFTBALL town oval 6:30pm - 8:30pm Training/practice sessions

SATURDAY JUNIOR NETBALL - Outdoor Courts - 9am - 2pm FOOTBALL - Town Oval AUZKICK FOOTBALL

SUNDAY SOFTBALL - School Oval

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

West Adelaide Football Club visiting Roxby Downs

14th – 17th June 2009

SQUASH - Leisure Centre - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

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A Grade

Redbacks Forfeited against Zodiacs Cruiser 32 Defeated Gecko Girls 31

B Grade

Tango 37 defeated HSB 23 Roxby Milkshakes 47 defeated Miners B 16 Pink Ladies 36 Defeated Zodiacs 34

Mixed:

Goal Diggers 43 defeated Redbacks 40 NPCC Guns 30 defeated Leed 16 Black Cats 27 defeated Wedgies 22

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Big plans for future

By Zak Zeptner

T

he Roxby Downs Radio Control Car Club recently held its AGM to select its first committee and has big plans for the future.

Trent Burton was elected President, with Mike Worby as his second, Phil Lacey took the spot of Club Facilities Officer and junior members Alex Burton and Ryan Worby were elected as Junior Liaison Officers.

The positions of Treasurer and Secretary are still vacant and anyone wishing to apply for these should contact Trent on 0417 235 779 or visit the website www.rdrccc.info.

Trent told The Monitor the club has a strong desire to see female

members join as well as junior members.

“We’re trying to get the young ones to come to the club and get on the committee so they have a say in how the club runs because they are going to be the future of the club,” he said.

The RDRCCC is in the process of registering as a non profit organisation and fundraising will soon begin to raise money for a permanent race track.

The club is in talks with the Desert Dirt Kart Club and Sporting Car Club to build on their land and are hoping to have this up and running in the coming months.

Sponsors are also sought for the club “We’re in the process of looking for local businesses who may be interest-

ed in becoming sponsors of probably one of the most exciting and competitive clubs in Roxby Downs.”

The club is working hard to form ties with the Whyalla Radio Control Car Club, travelling down to race in competitions and once the Roxby track is completed will be inviting their members up for competitions.

The RDRCCC currently has 19 registered members, with approximately 15 other racers who are still to register who can be found racing on Sundays with up to 40 cars.

“In the next couple of weeks we are looking at having proper 10 to 15 lap races in Junior and Open divisions,” said Trent.

“We’ve had some big crashes and very tight racing which has been pretty spectacular.”

ABOVE: Zoey Male, Tahlia Bishop, Meg Rasheed and Hannah Rigden representing Roxby Downs in the SAPSASSA carnival.

BELOW: Hannah Wurfel, Sarah Vanlahoven, Kirri Allen, Hannah Rigden, Erica, Alex Lowe, Meg Rasheed, Danni Weir, Zoey Male at the Spencer Gulf Netball Carnival.

Football Action shots

Todd Paull races with the ball as Hornridge move in to intercept.

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OD’s Shaun Freeth flies high for the ball.

Ben Grimston races to get to the ball before Andamooka.

Junior Football Results

3 Course Meal Door Prize Visit from Santa Auction

Junior Colts Senior Colts Bulldogs 11goals 14 Bulldogs 9 goals 9 points (80 points) de- points (63points) defeated Hawks 3 goals 2 feated Hawks 6 goals 10 points (20points) points (46points) Bulldogs Best Players: 1st J. Mason, 2nd L. Hancock , 3rd A .

Hambleton, 4th D. Lloyd, 5th C. Lynch G o a l S co r e r s : A Hambleton - 5 goals, J Mason – 2 goals, M Hanson, C Lynch, L Weston, L Hancock - 1 goal Hawks Best Players: 1st J. Brind, 2nd D. Buhlman, 3rd C. Trussler, 4th A. Harrison, 5th T. Bland Goal Scorers: J. McCarthy - 2 goals, J. Brind - 1 goal

Bulldogs Best Players: 1st V. Buza, 2nd D. Male, 3rd K. Lynch, 4th J. Steinhauser, 5th J. James Goal Scorers: V. Buza - 3 goals, J. Steinhauser - 2 goals, L. Munro, J. Walker - 1 goal Hawks Best Players: 1st J. Haugum, 2nd J. Mason, 3rd D. Reid, 4th S. Orr, 5th J. Kenny G oal Scorers : M. Netherington, J. Kenny 2 goals each, C. Haugum, A. Warren - 1 goal

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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 – Page 19

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No contest

By Zak Zeptner

T

he atmosphere was set for what should have been a competitive game against the top two sides of the Woomera and Districts Football League. Sadly this was not the case.

Brothers at War: Warwick and Austin Monfries go head to head for possession of the ball.

As Olympic Dam and Roxby Districts took the f i el d , n o o n e would have predicted the massacre the Miners were about to receive.

The game began with some strong playing from both teams, with quick kicks and handballs keeping the spectators on their feet.

Back and forth went the ball as both teams put in a strong defence from their backlines but it was OD who managed to surge forward, breaking Roxby’s line to score the first goal of the match.

This goal was quickly followed by a point from the Miners and a free kick in Roxby’s favour saw this point change into a goal.

The ball stayed within Roxby’s forward lines for a time, allowing them to kick another point, however OD soon took control, surging to their goals.

The passes were quick as the Devils fought to keep control, breaking through again to score the second goal of the game.

The Devils took the ball straight to their forward lines again, however Roxby held strong, forcing the ball back and scoring another two points for the Miners.

The Devils picked up the pace and with a series of strong tackles, managed to take the ball down for another goal and quickly following it up with a point to end the first quarter in their favour with 3-2 20 to Roxby’s 1-3 9.

The second quarter saw the Miners take a turn for the worse as the Devils dominated without opposition.

OD was strong out of the ruck, beginning the quarter with a point and following it up with another goal.

The Miners seemed to have lost their fight as the quarter continued, letting the Devils score goal after goal with little resistance.

Roxby struggled to take the ball beyond centre half forward as the Devils quickly swooped in to bring it back for goal.

The Devils ended the second quarter with a massive lead over the Miners, who did not even manage a single point.

Half time sounded with OD sitting on 16-10 106 to Roxby’s unchanged 1-3 9.

The Miners did little better as the third quarter commenced.

Try as they might, the ball remained firmly in the hands of OD as they continued to increase their score, taking advantage of Roxby’s apparent apathy.

The accuracy of Roxby was all but diminished as the game progressed, with almost every kick falling into enemy hands.

The Miners scored a measly three points throughout the quarter putting them at 1-6 12, staying well over 100 points behind OD, who sat happily on 19-13 127.

If there was any hope for the Miners by the fourth quarter, it was long gone.

The complete lack of accuracy from Roxby allowed Olympic Dam to increase their lead, sending the ball through the goals over and over until the merciful siren sounded, signalling the end of this annihilation.

Olympic Dam remain comfortably atop the ladder with their win against Roxby with a shattering 22-21 153 to a pathetic 1-6 12.

One-sided

The second game of the day saw Hornridge take on Andamooka in what the spectators hoped would hold more competition than the previous match.

The match got underway with a quick point for the Roos, which was matched almost instantly by one from the Magpies.

It was a quarter of points as Hornridge missed several goals, and although they took the lead for the quarter, the competition appeared evenly matched.

The Roos fought hard against the Magpies, managing to score a goal but Hornridge was too quick

for Andamooka, scoring another two goals to lead the first quarter with 3-9 27 to 1-1 7.

The second quarter saw Andamooka put up a fight, taking the ball to their forward lines and keeping it there.

The Roos had to work for their score however as Hornridge held strong on the back lines.

Finally, after several intercepts, the Roos managed to score their second goal for the game.

Hoping to gain the lead, Andamooka surged forward again to score another goal, quickly following it up with a point.

In keeping with their abundance of points, Hornridge kicked several behinds throughout the quarter, managing only two goals.

The Roos scored the final goal for the quarter, seeing them fighting to close the gap with 4-3 27 to Hornridge’s 5-13 43.

The third quarter saw the Roos begin to lose their previous conviction as the Magpies began to regain control, kicking the first gaol of the quarter after an intense struggle on the field.

It was areal ping pong as the Roos took the ball to their end and the Magpies stole it back to theirs.

Andamooka’s backline was strong as they prevented the Magpies from scoring, allowing the Roos to kick two uninterrupted points until Hornridge regained control.

The Magpies picked up, kicking a series of goals and behinds to dramatically increase their lead at the conclusion of the third quarter with 11-16 82 to Andamooka’s 5-5 35.

The Roos began to fumble considerably throughout the fourth quarter.

The Magpies began with a quick goal and soon followed it up with a series of points. Andamooka managed to kick a single point in the final quarter, proving to be no match against Hornridge’s abundance of goals.

The Magpies emerged victorious as the siren sounded, winning with an awesome 15-20 110 to Andamooka’s 5-6 36.

What’s happening at the Roxby Downs Cultural & Leisure Precinct

WEDNESDAY NETBALL A Grade, B Grade & mixed games

roxbyleisure phone 8671 2001

Finals begin June 17 See stadium notice board for game times Come down and support all players!

INDOOR HOCKEY Semi Finals held Friday June 12 Blues v Scorpions 6:45pm Hot Shots v Pythons 7:30pm See you there!

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