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UNION BOSS OFFERS HELP The Australian Workers Union has called on BHP Billiton to provide internet and telephone access to its workers staying at camps in Roxby Downs. The National Secretary of the AWU, Bill Shorten in a flying visit to Roxby Downs told The Monitor the union wants to work with the company to provide services that will enhance the quality of life for its Olympic Dam workforce. “The AWU and the face of unionism is changing, and our union is leading the way in that regard,” Mr. Shorten said. “We’re not zealots and don’t use old fashioned strategies to assist our members. We work with their employers, in this case BHP Billiton, to ensure they’re not alone in the big planning challenges that lay ahead. “We believe that we can work hand in hand with the company to ensure there is provision of good lifestyle choices to our members and its workforce,” he said. “Look, the company can’t be the Mum and Dad for its workers, but we can provide a high range of skills and expertise to effect change in the future planning of Roxby Downs and its workforce. “The company should think about providing free telephone connection and internet services to its employees at its camps. “Its not going to be a big cost, probably about $100 per new employee, but the benefits to the company are immeasurable in terms of employee loyalty,” he said.
Mr. Shorten was in town to discuss with workers and the community about how to improve their conditions at work. The meeting at the Olympic Dam Football Club attracted a big audience. “We’re going to talk to BHP Billiton about the plans they have for the expansion especially in the provision of more health services in Roxby Downs, childcare facilities and a bigger, improved hospital to cater for that expanded population. “We’re also going to talk about the way in which the company plans to source its proposed workforce especially in regard to the use of visas to employ overseas workers,” Mr. Shorten said. “With the planned ability to fly in 747 aircraft direct into the new airport we don’t want a situation where Australian workers jobs are put at risk. “It would be old style strategy to have guest workers living in barrack style accommodation, rather than having the expansion workforce integrated into the wider community. “But these are the topics we need to discuss with the company to ensure the workers lifestyle and amenities are adequate to cater for their needs whilst they undertake their work,” Mr. Shorten said. The AWU National Secretary sprang to prominence during his compassionate control of the Beaconsfield Mine Disaster Recovery effort on behalf of his trapped miners. Above: National Secretary of the AWU, Bill Shorten in Roxby Downs recently.
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at owners continually have to defend their pets against tags of fauna killers and destructors of native animal habitats, especially in remote areas such as Roxby Downs. However they now have a chance to turn that all around and actually help in the sustainability of a threatened species…the Greater Bilby. Arid Recovery wants cat owners to collect their pets pee to help in the sustainability and training of the Bilby in an Australian research first. The organisation is currently training Bilbies to avoid cats, one of their major predators in the wild, by using cat scent. Once the Bilbies have been trained Arid Recovery will be releasing them outside the reserve with the aim of establishing a predator aware Bilby population. For this to be a success however, Arid Recovery needs cat owners to collect their pets pee and send it into them. Ecologist with Arid Recovery, Helen Crisp, said it is a unique research program. “What we plan to do is go Bilby spotting at night, then run them down and net them. “Once we have them captured we’ll spray cat pee on them which they’ll hopefully associate the cat’s scent with being caught,” Ms Crisp said. Arid Recovery is centred around an 86km2 reserve of arid land that is fenced to exclude all feral animals including cats, foxes and rabbits. The organisation has successfully reintroduced 4 locally extinct mammals into the reserve and one of these is the greater Bilby. Ms Crisp said preliminary research has shown that Bilbies that have been treated in this way behave significantly different in the presence of a cat than a Bilby that has not undergone the training. “Bilbies normally are pretty easy targets for cats because they don’t associate the cat as a predator or threat. “But once they’ve been training through association of capture with cat scent, then they become an extremely hard target for the cat,” she said. Ms Crisp has appealed for all cats owners in Roxby Downs to help out by contacting her on 8671 9675 or on the mobile 0429 093 108 or email at helen.crisp@ bhpbilliton.com.
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Mine collapse comms in sight The ability for trapped miners underground to communicate with rescuers topside is closer to reality. One of the major problems found through the Moura Coal Mine disaster in Queensland in 1985, and more recently at both the Beaconsfield, Tasmania and Sago, West Virginia mine collapses, was the need for miners to communicate immediately with rescuers. Both power and communications are typically lost as a result of collapses or explosions, but decisions taken in the initial stages of a rescue can have a major bearing on a successful rescue. “Miners are increasingly wearing Personal Emergency Devices (PEDs) which allow one-way communication from the surface to the miner,” Dr Jay Guo of the CSIRO ICT Centre said. PED is a product developed by Mine Site
Technologies of Australia, an established company in the field of mine safety. The PED is an addition to the cap lamp/battery worn by miners. The technology is based on magnetic fields. These are generated by antennas similar to those in AM radios but operating at audio frequencies which can easily penetrate rock. “By utilising CSIRO’s research, Mine Site Technologies will develop a bi-directional PED which for the first time will allow miners across the world to communicate from underground in the event of a mine disaster,” Dr Guo said. CSIRO developed the technology with the support of the Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) and has recently registered a patent for the invention. Gary Zamel the Chairman and founder of Mine Site Technologies says that Australia is a leader in mine safety, and this product
will set an industry benchmark for safe mine operations. “The benefits of instant communications with miners involved in an incident such as a collapse are immeasurable. “Rescuers will be much better informed about conditions underground and will be able to direct operations to provide unprecedented efficiencies in mine rescue operations,” Mr Zamel said. “We expect there to be a very large international market for the device”. Under the arrangement, the terms of which remain confidential, CSIRO will be retained as a research consultant for product development, and will share license fees on product sales with ACARP. The 10 year licensing deal for the product once available will generate significant export revenue, estimated to surpass $A100 million in services and product.
Move to stem child sex abuse The State Government will introduce legislation for the Children in State Care Commission of Inquiry to be extended to help tackle child sexual abuse in some of the most remote communities in South Australia. Undertaken by the CISC Commission - but separate from the existing inquiry - the initiative will invite people from communities on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunyjatjara (APY) Lands who were abused as children on the Lands to come forward and tell their stories. Premier Mike Rann and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jay Weatherill have also announced additional resources of four extra police, two social workers and two counsellors to be stationed in the APY Lands to improve community safety and well-being on the lands. Mr Rann said the inquiry, jointly funded by the State and Commonwealth Governments, would examine allegations of child sexual abuse and report to the State Government on the nature, extent and impact of abuse and how it can be prevented. Where appropri-
ate, the inquiry would refer allegations for investigation and prosecution. “Rather than set up a separate inquiry into allegations of the sexual abuse of children on the APY Lands, we are proposing that the CISC be expanded,” Mr Rann said. “This will mean that the existing structures and expertise in the Commission would be used to undertake the inquiry.” Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Minister Jay Weatherill said in recent years there had been a number of reports suggesting high levels of child sexual abuse and family violence in Aboriginal communities but the rates of reporting of such instances were low. “If the indications in the reports of the level of child sexual abuse are true, we need to find ways of getting victims and witnesses to come forward,” Mr Weatherill said. “We are concerned that Aboriginal people and children – especially in remote communities – won’t report abuse. “They may be frightened. They may be
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worried about what an investigation and prosecution process might mean for themselves and their families. They may have no confidence in the response governments provide. “We need to find a way to break that silence,” he said. “The CISC Commission has been able to break that silence for children in State care who have been victims of sexual abuse and we are hoping it can do the same for victims of child abuse in the APY Lands. “Through a confidential and supportive setting such as that provided by the inquiry, victims are more likely to come forward and speak about their experiences. “The inquiry also will help with the healing process by providing an outlet for people who need to talk about what happened to them. “Abuse increases a person or family’s vulnerability, which can create a vicious circle of disadvantage, crime and in some cases, further abuse, Mr Weatherill said. THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper
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The South Australian Arid Lands Natural Resources Management held a combined induction session at Woomera recently to officially welcome those groups serving the remote areas of the state. The NRM Groups, each consisting of up to 7 community members, have been created by the Board to help it manage the region’s natural resources at a local level. The group members will provide a vital link in communicating community and district issues to the SAAL NRM Board and will provide a local perspective on implementing projects and the development of relevant priorities for the Arid Lands region. “The majority of NRM group members live and are involved in the Arid Lands region and have been selected based on their expertise in a range of knowledge areas, such as primary production, soil conservation, animal and plant control, salinity, indigenous culture, biodiversity or the management of water resources. “This means that the groups can help the Board better understand and
respond to the community’s needs,” the Board’s Presiding Member, Chris Reed said. Examples of projects that NRM Groups are helping the Board to facilitate within the districts, include the Natural Heritage Trust funded Pastoral Land Rehabilitation project. This involves assisting landholders with on-ground rehabilitation activities such as contour furrowing, water ponding, revegetation, water point management and habitat protection. These activities are aimed at dealing with erosion, scalding and other land degradation issues faced by landholders in the region. “The Board will match each dollar contributed by land managers for approved on-ground works” Mr Reed said. Landholder contributions can include cash, fuel, machinery, labour or materials. The NRM Groups cover five districts within the region including MarlaOodnadatta, Marree-Innamincka, Kingoonya, Gawler Ranges and North Flinders.
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Federal Labor Leader Kevin Rudd and Shadow Environment and Climate Change Minister Peter Garrett have announced a Federal Labor Government would provide up to $50 million to help companies developing “hot rocks” technology to drill geothermal production wells. Mr Rann says as South Australia
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Small Equipment Grants (VSEG) program. The program has been given a $66 million boost as part of the federal government’s recent budget. In the 2006 VSEG round
many organisations in the Grey electorate received funding to assist them to purchase equipment as diverse as whipper-snippers and wheelbarrows to laptop computers.
Invitation to Apply for Funding Mental Health Community Based Program The Australian Government Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA) is calling for applications from eligible non-government organisations to deliver local mental health projects under the Mental Health Community Based Program initiative. The Mental Health Community Based Program forms part of the Australian Government’s commitment to the Council of Australian Governments National Action Plan on Mental Health 2006-2011. The program will provide services to assist families, carers, children and young people (16-24 yrs) affected by
Anti nuke campaigner gets a gong Veteran Aboriginal activist Kevin Buzzacott has been awarded the Australian Conservation Foundation’s 2007 Peter Rawlinson Award for two decades of work highlighting the impacts of uranium mining and promoting a nuclear free Australia. An Arabanna man with traditional custodial responsibilities for the area around Lake Eyre in northern South Australia, Kevin Buzzacott has drawn attention to the environmental, social and cultural impacts of the massive Olympic Dam uranium mine. Taking on the world’s largest mining company as it moves to develop the world’s largest uranium mine is tough work – but Kevin Buzzacott has never been afraid to think big or to take a strong stand. ACF Executive Director Don Henry welcomed the recognition of Mr Buzzacott’s work, describing him as “a passionate and effective advocate for sustainable water management and for responsibility, respect and recognition of the rights, aspirations and traditional knowledge of Australia’s Indigenous peoples”. “Kevin is a cultural practitioner, an activist, an advocate and an educator. “He has travelled tirelessly, talking to groups large and small about the impacts of uranium mining and the Above: State Member for Giles, Lyn Breuer. threats posed by the nuclear industry. “Kevin has had a profound impact on the lives of many people – especially young people – with his many tours and ‘on-country’ events. “For many young activists ‘Uncle Kev’ is truly an unsung hero and, against the current pro-nuclear tide, his is a very important struggle and story,” Mr Henry said.
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Multiple Sclerosis, Spina Bifida, Autism, Aspergers syndrome, all are illnesses and disabilities represented within the Roxby Downs community. So, what services are we offering to community members who need some assistance? What are we doing about it? Not much, and very few seem to have the answers to those questions. As reported in The Monitor last month, the Health Forum has been addressing the lack of disability services in Roxby Downs for some time. “Most services in our region go to Andamooka as they have an aged population,” Health Forum Chairperson, Sue Houlson said. “We have a very real need for services in Roxby which are not available. “There are kids in town with disabilities and people who need home care within the community,” she said. Now, thanks to the article run in this newspaper, it seems that someone is listening. State Member for Giles, Lyn Breuer, will be visiting Roxby Downs at the end of this month and is asking concerned community members to meet with her
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In response to the immense contribution that volunteers make in our community, on 25 May 2007 the Australian Government Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs opened the Volunteer Small Equipment Grants (VSEG) 2007 round. Not for profit community organisations are invited to apply for funding to support their volunteers. VSEG Organisations can apply for up to $3,000 to purchase small equipment that supports the valuable contribution of volunteers in their local communities.
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to discuss this issue. “I understand that a number of concerns have been expressed by members of the Roxby Downs community around services for people with disabilities, including children and the aged,” Ms Breuer said. “I am aware there is limited funding at present in Roxby Downs for both disability services and Home and Community Care Funding for the aged and younger people with a disability,” she said. A representative of Ms Breuer’s office said the MP will be looking at what funds may be available to Roxby Downs for services, and is hoping to consult with the community when she is in town on Monday, June 25. A far cr y from the response from state treasurer, Kevin Foley when asked about the same issue during his recent visit to town. “I would assume our department of families and communities are providing services to Roxby Downs,” was all the treasurer had to say. Andamooka Community Support Service C o o r d i n a t o r, M a r y Sherlock, who received a call from Ms Breuer’s office last week, said it is great that the awareness of the need for disability services is finally being raised in Roxby Downs. “I told them there is a lack of provision for disability services in Roxby Downs,” Ms Sherlock said. “Roxby is getting bigger and bigger and not to have services for people with disabilities is pretty shocking. “It’s well known that disability and mental health is not adequately funded across the board. “ When it comes to services in a small, remote, rural community it is less than adequate,” she said. Ms Sherlock said she will definitely be visiting with Ms Breuer to discuss raising funds to identify specific needs within the community. To add your voice to Ms Sherlock’s and the Health Forum’s contact Ms Breuer’s office on 8645 7800 to arrange an appointment.
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New gold mine for Gawler Craton The Minotaur-Helix joint venture will investigate development options for a new Gawler Craton gold mine in South Australia following latest drill results at its Tunkillia deposit, 700
kilometres north west of Adelaide. Minotaur Exploration said expanded drilling campaigns during 2006 and 2007 had led to an upgraded resource of 800,000 ounces of gold and
1.6 million ounces of silver. The new mineralisation inventory is to a depth of 200 metres below ground level within the Tunkillia project.
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Hot rocks a right gusher The Geothermal Energy Company, Geodynamics says its new drilling rig, has passed its acceptance testing and is now on its way to the company’s site near Innamincka. It is due to arrive into Brisbane late June and be delivered to the Habanero 3 well site around 10 days later. The acceptance testing consisted of operating all drilling systems to check proper function and integrity so that the rig (Pictured) could be moved directly to the Habanero 3 well-site and put to work immediately without delay. Testing was carried out over a period of three weeks during the rig’s final assembly stages and was attended by drilling engineers from both Geodynamics and its contractor, Easternwell Drilling Services. Full commissioning of the rig will be done by LeTourneau technicians when it is re assembled and powered up on the Habanero 3 site. Payment of $32 million for the drilling rig has been made and Geodynamics now has title to this significant asset. Key drilling staff from Easternwell Drilling Services are currently in Houston completing a comprehensive training program on rig operations using the LeTourneau drilling simulator. After customs and quarantine processes, around 40 heavy truck loads will move the rig and its associated equipment to site. It will have a total weight of around 960 tonnes. The Habanero 3 well site has been prepared with the 26 inch conductor cemented in place to a depth of 30 feet
(starter section of pipe to avoid surface soil erosion). Following the placement of matting (the timber base that the rig sits on) it will be ready to receive the rig. The Company anticipates spudding Habanero 3 in the second half of July. Under the company’s plans for its Innamincka interests, Stage 1 is the Underground Heat Exchanger Development Stage. It involves drilling the first deep well and the development of a subterranean, engineered, heat exchanger in hot granites with a temperature of >250oC. This will be followed by the drilling of a production well and proving the output of the underground heat exchanger through circulation. This stage should be completed in 2007. Stage 2 is the Demonstration Plant Development Stage and includes drilling of a second production well, and construction of a geothermal power plant (13 MWe). Stage 3 involves the scaling up to a commercial plant in the order of hundreds of megawatts. A study of a 300MWe development requires a total of 37 wells (16 injection and 21 production) and constructing a power line from Innamincka to the national grid. The total cost of the station, including both underground and surface development is estimated at $770 million, total electricity costs are estimated to be between 4 and 5 cents/kWh, whilst operating costs are estimated at less than 1 cent.
More than one quarter of South Australians live in our regions and provide an enormous contribution towards a viable state economy. So this year’s State Budget provides new spending to ensure we maintain sustainable communities – where business can prosper and young families can settle. Here are some of the vital areas we are supporting: •
$9m over two years to update government employee housing to support the recruitment of staff for rural and regional South Australia, including $6m for the construction of additional government housing in Roxby Downs to support the Olympic Dam expansion.
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$12.4m over four years to expand the Roxby Downs police station and associated housing to accommodate additional police officers to support the proposed expansion of Olympic Dam.
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$8.4m over the next four years to extend the Plan for Accelerated Exploration (PACE) program top support mineral discoveries and export earnings.
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Major police boost for Roxby Downs Policing in the Roxby Downs region has received a shot in the arm with two key funding initiatives announced in the state budget. It’s all part of the projected expansion of the town because of BHP Billiton plans to expand its mining operations at Olympic Dam. $8m has been allocated to expand the Roxby Downs Police station to relocate it and accommodate an extra 23 officers, taking its staff to 28. A further $4.4m has been allocated to meet the housing, transport and location costs for
the extra officers. Under the proposed new Town Plan to be released as part of BHP Billiton’s Environmental impact Statement in August, it’s envisaged the new police station will be built near the corner of the extended Richardson Place and Olympic Way. Police Minister Paul Holloway said the budget funding recognised the expected rapid expansion of the town due to the state’s mining boom. “The Roxby Downs community will be one
of the most important beneficiaries of the proposed multi-billion dollar expansion by BHP Billiton,” Mr Holloway said. “With that massive mine expansion will come a huge increase in the population of the town, both during the expanded mine’s construction phase and when it’s fully operational,” he said. “The government and SAPOL have recognised that population explosion will require greater Police resources and services – and the budget delivers on both.”
Are we ready? Are we forward planning for the major changes Roxby Downs is about to face. BHP Billiton is ahead of their game on the requirements they’ll need to complete for its planned expansion of Olympic Dam and the infrastructure that’ll be put in place. The State Government is planning for the major turn around in population that will see the town triple in size from 4,000 people to 12,000 by 2013. They’ve just poured in $12.4m from the state budget to provide expanded police facilities in Roxby Downs to accommodate more than 28 police officers. But all of this expansion is in infrastructure. What about the planning for the community, the soft tissue areas such as, Counselors, Youth Service Managers, Community workers and Health workers. You get the idea. Let’s have a look at one area that definitely needs beefing up right now, not in five years time. It is our Youth. There are a number of programs and initiatives already in place, but are they working? Are they what the Youth want? Do they stop the high level of vandalism in town? What is the cause of that vandalism and can it be attributed to our Youth? How do you get to the core of Youth issues? And how many Youth Support officers do we need? Currently, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than 30%, or one third of the population of Roxby Downs is under 18 years of age. With our population of 4,000 that represents more than 1,300 teenagers! If that same example runs true when we triple in size that means there’ll be 4,000 teenagers in town after the expansion. That’s the same number as our current population. Quite mind boggling really! So, are we ready? What planning is being put in place to have the right people in place to service this demand? Currently there are some indicators that we’re not servicing the needs of the teenagers we have in town right now. The off again, on again Youth Centre is not attracting the numbers of teenagers to be effective? Why? Is it the services offered? Is it the facilities? Is it the programs? We really do need to have the answers now in order to provide for the future. The main function of a Youth Services Officer is to develop a communities plan and to develop and deliver effective responses to the needs of young people. The target age group is young people between the ages of 12 and 18 years, particularly those experiencing limited opportunities for participation in the social, cultural or economic life of the community. The Officers would facilitate and co-ordinate Youth Networks, as well as generate ideas through consultation with the Youth and organizations within Roxby Downs. They no doubt would have as their objectives to give young people a sense of belonging and a “stake” in the place they live, give them input into planning, developing and delivering effective responses to the needs of other young people and help young people develop social and personal skills for independent and successful community living. So what does our future Youth Services Officer bring to the position? Firstly they must hold a relevant post secondary qualification in Social Work/Youth Services or related area. Have a current Police check. Experience working with young people. Well developed conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation skills. Experience and Understanding of Case Management procedures and an ability to respond to young people in a crisis situation. Youth work is about helping young people make positive changes in their lives and developing their skills to maintain positive decisions in the future. We as a community need to take that leadership on now and show our youth that we do care, that we do have them in mind as we take this town forward into the future.
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Last chance for say in Roxby’s future The deadline for submissions for proposed changes to the Plan Amendment Report (PAR) released in April is fast approaching, so if you want to have a say on how Roxby Downs develops, better get in fast. The Community Board will be submitting a letter on behalf of itself and its Forums. “The Board’s submission is very comprehensive and includes the views of a number of forums,” Executive Officer of the Community Board, Michelle Hales said. “It was great that members of the community took time out to read the PAR document and reflect on its potential impacts. “It is important that people take an active interest in what happens in this community,” she said. Under the PAR, the auditorium and art gallery will be rezoned ‘educational’, so the Arts and Culture Forum are hoping space will be set aside for the development of arts in Roxby Downs. “The Arts and Culture Forum are hoping for community space to enable the development of local arts and artists,” Forum Chairperson, Yvette Mooney said. The Environment Forum has focused on
energy efficiency and recycling. According to the PAR, energy efficient lighting will be preferred. The Environment Forum is proposing the use of solar lighting instead, as well as an enhanced focus on recycling. The Sport and Recreation Forum has issues with the rezoning of the cultural precinct to ‘educational use’ and would like that facility given back to the community. It has also cited the zoning of the town oval, also earmarked for ‘educational use’, as acceptable only if replacement facilities were being planned for the expansion. The Family and Youth Forum also raised some salient points. “We’d like to see much better parking and drop off at both public and catholic schools,” Family and Youth Chairperson, Scott Sauerwald said. “We are also concerned about the Tutop part of town being rezoned ‘showroom’. “The Family and Youth Forum would like to see facilities for both Richardson and Tutop shopping centres to be a mix of showroom and retail,” he said. Submissions for proposed amendments to the PAR must be in by June 19. For more information contact Michelle Hales on 0438 871 153.
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Those irrepressible optimists from the Family and Youth Forum are at it again, with their second car boot sale planned for the end of June. The first car boot sale, held in May, raised funds to help Andamooka teenager Will Granger get his motorcycle, this time the proceeds from the hire of a parking space will go to support the Roxby Downs Youth Arts Workshop. “We were very pleased with the way the last car boot sale went,” Family and Youth Chairperson, Scott Sauerwald said.
“We had an excellent response. “This time we have 20 spots available. “We are hoping to get at least six more sellers than we had last time,” he said. The Family and Youth Forum’s second car boot sale will be held on Saturday, June 30 at the Tutop Plaza car park from 9am to 1pm. A parking space will cost $10 and prebookings are essential. To book a space, or for more information, contact Scott Sauerwald on 0437 816 903.
Above: Dawn Kroemer to receive 20 year service award from SA Ambulance Services.
Twenty years and going strong
A special spring can be seen in the step of Volunteering Partnership member Dawn Kroemer at the moment, she is about to receive an award for 20 years of service to the ‘ambos’. As indicated by the award, Mrs Kroemer’s association with the SA Ambulance Service began two decades ago at the Elliston branch, where the sudden loss of five members created a void which sparked the beginning of a beautiful friendship. “I was an enrolled nurse at the Port Lincoln Hospital at the time and the ambulance service was rather strapped for volunteers, so I decided to give it a go,” Mrs Kroemer, who now holds the post of Volunteer Team Leader of the Roxby Downs branch, said. “I had a medical background, which made the transition easier. “Having the skills and the equipment to help someone when they are in need is very rewarding. “I ran into an ex-patient down the street the other day and it was great to see him vertical again, that’s what it’s all about, getting people back on their feet and back into their normal lives. “I also enjoy working as a member of a team, training up new recruits and seeing them evolve. “Usually when people start with us they are a bit tentative, but then they gain confidence, which is great and gives the whole team a boost,” she said. This latest award, which Mrs Kroemer will receive at the Northwest Regional Conference in Whyalla, is just the latest in what has been a highly decorated
volunteer career. “I was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2005, which was nice,” Mrs Kroemer said. “And I got an Ambulance Service Life Membership last year, which was a very big deal as it came from my peers in the Ambulance service, people who do the same thing I do, so it meant a lot to be appreciated and recognised by them,” she said. Mrs Kroemer’s husband Trevor said being married to an ‘ambo’ hasn’t always been easy, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. “Dawn is so caring, she really likes helping people,” Mr Kroemer said. “She believes you get out of a community what you put into it and she always looks for the best in people. “She’s a superwoman, I’m very proud of her and her accomplishments,” he said. Executive Officer of the Community Board and Volunteering Partnership spokesperson, Michelle Hales congratulated Mrs Kroemer on her upcoming award. “Long standing volunteers like Dawn are the backbone of emergency services organisations, promoting stability and continuity and acting as a role model for new recruits. “On behalf of the Volunteering Partnership I would like to congratulate Dawn for her outstanding achievement in reaching this significant milestone,” Ms Hales said.
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We packed up Iris Frame last week. We didn’t have her up on the walls for long. Her paintings are still as alive now as they were when she painted them in Penola and on the Murray during the twenties. Thanks to those people who stopped by and gave the exhibition a look. It wasn’t quite as popular as the Youth Week and the Come Out Exhibitions, but there is something very child-like in Iris’s work. I thought the transition from the kid’s beautiful work to the extraordinary mature vision of Iris said something about the life outside the driven years. We must remember to thank Country Arts SA for making Iris’s tribute exhibition available to us. Our next outing with Country Arts SA will be Collectanea in November. The focus then will be on ceramics. That will help with the school program. There have been some progressive developments in ceramics in the school lately. A few problems with a dodgy kiln, but hopefully those problems are now overcome. In November we will see the new work by the Senior Art students That’s always a treat. Liz Schultz has been making quilts for many years. She and Heather Carey are launching a shared exhibition of their fine textile work at 6:30 pm on Friday June 15. They have called the show Sew she MUST. They have instructed me to invite as many people as possible to the Gallery on Friday to share the cocktail hour in celebration of their achievement. The work is for sale. This is going
to be one exhibition where you will be able to buy something of real quality for your family. Something crafted by local artists. Come and see the show. You will see what I mean. We are getting very close to the launch of Roxby’s Red eARTh Festival’s program. The Arts and Culture Forum are poised to go public just as soon as we get word from a couple of funding bodies. We have some project funding in place. I’m instructed not to say too much, but I can say that I think this Festival has the potential to start a new trend in the way we think about art here in this unique place. Art is something we do together. From Race Day on the 4th of August to Market Day on the 17th we are going to have lots of opportunity to make art together. We have marshalled a surprisingly comprehensive array of local practitioners who will lead groups through a variety of skills acquisition workshops. The workshop facilitators will do this as volunteers. I am humbled by these people’s willingness to commit time and energy to an Arts Festival. The Queen’s birthday was Volunteer Recognition Day in Australia. On that day I tipped my hat to the many volunteers that work in the arts here. I also genuflect in the general direction of the exemplary professional artists we have in the community. They are a down to earth select group, and they provide us with inspirational leadership.
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Above: Local residents Richard and Mandy Kerby recently welcomed the birth of their first son, Caleb Miles.
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Joseph said. rika Carter-Randall spent is a great way for students to realise He enjoys doing groceries and the past 3 weeks doing her what working is really all about. getting trolleys. He would have RITE placement at The Emily Baiton, 15 – Roxby Downs really liked to serve customers but Monitor.
Area School During her time, she was sent out Roxby Downs RITE student, Emily, to catch up with other RITE students is working at the Roxby Downs Area to talk to them about their place- School. ments. Here’s what they had to say. Emily was confused at first about where she wanted to do her work Caitlin McKinnon, 15 – Far experience, but then decided to do it North Photographics at the school with Mr Arthur Shultz, Caitlin is a RITE program student who is the RDAS art teacher. “I really liked working at the school at Roxby Downs Area School. She is one of many RITE students but can’t see myself pursuing this that have the opportunity to go out career in the future,” Emily said. into the workplace of their choice for “I enjoyed working with students one day a week and gain experience and helping them out.” in their preferred profession. Emily also said being a teacher for Caitlin is doing her work experi- that one day a week is a lot different ence at Far North Photographics and to being a student. is really enjoying the experience! Emily believes the RITE program Caitlin said it is a laid back career gives you first hand experience on and she enjoys the longer lunch what the working life is about. breaks. She has learned new abilities and J o s e p h S t e i n h a u s e r, 1 5 enjoys working with people. – Woolworths “If what I am working towards Joseph chose to do his RITE placedoesn’t turn out right I would ment at Roxby Downs Woolworths. consider working in this area,” said He chose that because he thought it Caitlin. sounded interesting. “I love working at Woolys and She also said she felt a little nervwould really like to get a part time ous on her first day. Caitlin believes the RITE program job there,”
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7 Pogona Court - Statement of Style & Elegance Absolutely one of the best homes in Roxby Downs, four bedroom brick home with quality ¿xtures & ¿ttings throughout, main bedroom includes WIR, ensuite, built in robes to 2 other bedrooms, ceiling fans, large lounge, formal dining & large rumpus room, kitchen includes ample cupboards, heritage tiling, gas wall oven, breakfast bar, walk in pantry, ducted R/C aircond throughout, double garage with auto doors under main roof, plus a separate coloubond double garage approx 12m x 6m, large outdoor pattern paved pergola, manicured gardens with auto irrigation, absolutely stunning property located in quiet cul-de-sac. Priced Low to Mid $500k’s Web id: 104062383 10 Hamilton Court, Roxby Downs - Truly An Oasis In The Desert Home offering 4 good size brms all with BIR’s & mstr with ensuite, separate entry, large lounge & spacious dining with feature pelmet. lovely updated kitchen, Family or bar, bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, vanity unit & shaving cabinet, good size laundry, ducted evap aircon, gas space heating and r/c air con. Dble c/port with parking for four vehicles, front verandah, large pergola area with all weather section & adjacent fernery. Large solar heated in ground salt chlorinated pool with shade sail, completely paved & surrounded by tropical gardens, c/bond shed with power, lighting & concreted Àoor, easy care gardens with auto irrigation, dog enclosure, shaded storage area etc. $465,000 Web ID: 103874550
41 Pioneer Drive - Secure Investment Well positioned family home 3 good size brms all with bir’s, separate entry, large lounge, spacious dine, gas kitchen, WI pantry. Large rumpus and storage room, ducted evap cooling, gas heating, ceiling fans, roller shutters, IG ¿breglass pool. Leased to BHP @ $1303p/month. $360,000 Web ID: 103818216 62 Pioneer Drive - Fabulous Home Offering Good Investment Lge 4 br home all with birs, lge lounge with fan assisted combustion heater, adj dining with sliding door to rear, spacious family rm with r/c split system air cond, 2 bathrooms, sep w.c, ducted evap cooling, well equipped updated kitchen, dble garage umr with roller doors, . Long lease to BHP Billiton @ $410 per week. Low-mid $400,000’s. Web ID: 103818219. 16/30 Burgoyne Street - A Good Investment Three bedroom Maisonette, 2 with built in robes, gas kitchen, duel sink, range hood, gas wall furnace, ducted evaporative cooling, spacious lounge & dine, Approx 6m x 3m paved outdoor entertaining area, garden shed, single carport umr, Leased @ $350 per week. $269,950 Web ID: 104029772
7A Wilaroo Street - Compact 4 Bedroom Maisonette On offer is 3 bedrooms & study (or 4th bedroom) with bay window, master with walk in robe & 2 way ensuite, large open plan including lounge, dining & casual meals area. Compact kitchen with electric stove rangehood & ample cupboards, 3 way bathroom with heritage tiling, vanity unit, bath shower & heatlamp, ducted evaporative cooling & refrigerated wall unit to study, gas space heating carport under main roof with drive through lockable gates, large rear verandah, front bullnose verandah with awnings, small rear yard with colourbond tool shed. Potential rent $350 per week. LOW $300,000’s Web ID:104015294 Site 13 Roxby Downs & Olympic Dam Caravan Park - Nest Or Invest 21/30 Burgoyne Street, Roxby Downs - Neat,Sweet,Compact Investment Dwelling consisting of a motor bus & completely updated hard annexe offering lounge Appealing cottage style villa offering 3 good & dining with Àoating timber Àoors, lovely tiled size bedrooms, large WIR to master, Spacious kitchen with gas cook top, range hood & Ample lounge with sliding door to rear kitchen with gas cupboards, 2 bedrooms, sparkling bathroom stove, rangehood & ample cupboards (includwith shower cubicle, vanity & toilet, R/C airing pantry) adjacent good size dining, 3 way conditioning, Sarlon covered pergola area & bathroom (2 way ensuite to master bedroom) more, potential rent around $280-$300 per week. Around $80,000 Web with heritage tiling, ducted evaporative cooling & gas heating, bull nosed front verandah, attached carport, colourbond tool ID: 104028581 shed & easy care gardens, currently tenanted @ $300 per week $295,000 ANDAMOOKA Web ID: 103936089 Lot 13 Government Road, Andamooka - Located In Elevated Position 5 Hakea Way - Another “Prized” Investment Family home of 2 bedrooms with timber Large caravan & annexe complex on double panelling, cosy lounge with panelled walls, site offering 3 brs, dining area & kitchen, large kitchen/dining with gas stove & wood stove, family/dine area, r/c air cons, site ensuite bathlaundry/bathroom with bath, shower & toilet, air room with shower, hand basin & toilet, outdoor cond, carport, verandah & tool shed, rain water paved uncovered entertaining area, tool shed, tanks & more. $159,950. Web ID. 103818081 2 car parking in driveway, easy care gardens. Site fees $147 per week; rent potential $300 per week. $83,000 Web ID: 103818205.
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Lot 35 Government Rd, Andamooka - A Real Gem In Andmooka
A fantastic package including 4 large bedrooms (bed 4 could be teenager’s retreat). Large dining featuring local stone wall, lounge with skylight and timber panelled walls, kitchen with gas stove & range hood & plenty of cupboards, large bathroom with large shower cubicle & handrail, toilet & washbasin and incorporating laundry area, heating cooling, large rear verandah with surrounding garden beds & gardens. Pergola area & adjacent large aviary, shade house area with plants, 30ft x 20ft gi garage, powered & with storage shelving, double carport with workshop & pit, rear lobby with wash stand. $249,950. Web ID. 103818185. Lot 161 Government Road, Andamooka - Nice Family Home
3 good size bedrooms, kitchen with gas stove, spacious family/dine, bathroom with shower cubicle & wash basin, good size laundry, sep toilet, storage room, carport, gi tool shed, 1 x 2000 gallon, 1 x 1000 gallon poly RW tanks & 1 x 500 gi & more. All furniture included. Located with views over town. $167,500. Web ID 103818083.
Lot 433 Government Road, Andamooka - The Surpise Is Inside
The home offers one good size bedroom with feature timber walls, large lounge with reverse cycle air conditioner, spacious kitchen, good size dining area with servery window to lounge, heat/cool plus ceiling fans, carport, large verandah, easy care gardens with local stone retaining wall and more. $145,000. Web ID: 103818188
Lot 500 Government Road, Andamooka - Here’s an Opportunity
Two Bedroom transportable self contained includes gas kitchen, reverse cycle split system air conditioned to lounge/dine. Air conditioner in bedroom 1, pantry cupboard, electric hot water system, iron garage Approx 3m x 4m, 2000 gallon rain water tank. All on Approx 1215 square meteres of land leased at $100 per week till 20-02-08. Only $130,000. Web ID: 103963999 Lot 642 Government Road, Andamooka - “Owner Says Sell Sell Sell”
Compact home offering 3 good size bdrms all with air conditioners, spacious lounge with air conditioner & ceiling fan, separate dining area and adjacent kitchen, return verandah (2 sides can be used as carports – parking x 4), two rain water tanks & more all on 1040 sqm allotment. $179,950. Web ID: 103818195
Lot 689 Government Road, Andamooka - A Sound Investment
Home of 3 bedrooms, 2 with built-in robes, open plan living area offering good size lounge, dining area & large kitchen with gas cooker, ample cupboards & breakfast bar, bathroom with shower, good size laundry, r/c air cond & pot belly stove, large front shade cloth enclosed front verandah, large garage, carport (under construction), large poly rainwater tank and more all on an allotment of 1120sqm. $219,950 Web ID: 103818196. Lot 690 Government Road, Andamooka - An Andamooka Rarity
Good size Àat allotment of 1103 sqm with 45 sqm Shack (3 rooms) and galvanised iron rainwater tank, concrete slab was put down to accommodate two storey dwelling. $100,000. Web ID: 103818197
Lot 696 Government Road, Andamooka - Elevated home with view
Home of 2 good sized bedrooms, (wardrobe in bed 2) formal lounge, spacious games room, entertaining area, good sized family/dine area with BI bar, kitchen with new gas stove, pantry, small study, large bathroom incorporating laundry area with large shower cubicle + toilet. R/C + refrig aircons, approx 30FT x 15ft gge with lean to, 6 car carport,pergola area with waterfall, external toilet, 3 poly rainwater tanks (3000, 2000, 1000 gallon) all pumped to home, paved BBQ area, mineshaft in yard. Buy now. Reduced to $149,000 Web ID: 103821306
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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 June 15th Roxby Downs Bowls Club Night Owls 8pm Monday, June 18th 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
Indoor soccer 6 -7pm
Coffee Morning - Dunes Cafe
July 9th 9.30am-11am Coffee Morning - Dunes Cafe July 20th 9.30am - 11am “Baby and Toddler Foods” Dunes Cafe
For further details on Community matters call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010
Every Friday Playgroup
GENERAL INFORMATION
Roxby Downs Kindergarten Phone 86710455
Doctors’ New Specialised Drug Telephone Number for Medicare Use. 1800 700 270
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT 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, June 19th Squash 7pm - 9pm Wednesday, June 20th Karate Auditorium
Eyebus Woomera June 20th Andamooka June 21st Roxby Downs June 21st
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, June 21st 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 Woomera & Districts Football League Saturday June 16th 1pm Coober Pedy v Andamooka 2pm Roxby Districts v Hornridge
Visitor Information Centre 8.30 - 5.00 Mon-Fri Phone 8671 2001 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
Roxby Downs Community Library Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm Saturday 9.00-12pm. Phone 8671 0660 for more information.
Roxby Downs Breastfeeding Association
Toddlers Story Time Fun for young children and mums Roxby Downs Library Richardson Place Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am
June 28th 9.30am-11am
School Terms 2007 April 30 - July 6 2007 July 23-September 28 2007 October 15-December 14 2007
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Roxby Downs Community Health Walking Group for Mums With Prams every Friday morning Meet outisde the Dunes Cafe at 9.30am
Roxby Downs Mens and Womens Basketball Winter Competition
RFDS Roxby Downs Auxillary Irish Christmas June 23rd at the Roxby Downs Community Club
June 16th August 18 September 15th October 20th November 17th
Hearing Services June 21st - 9.00am - 2.30pm For an appointment call 1800 006 303
June 18th 9.30am- 11am “Lets talk about sex (post) baby” Roxby Downs Health Seminar Room
Oodnadatta National Bronco Branding Championships July 14th
Roxby Downs Market Days
Every Week
Gym Cultural & Leisure Precinct Monday to Friday 6 am-12pm & 4pm - 9 pm Saturday 8-12pm Sunday 11-2pm Phone 86710500
Roxby Downs Softball League Sunday June 17th 11.30am Rebels 1 v Devil Cats 1.30pm Rebels 2 v Shakers
Mt Dare Hotel Open every day 8:00am -9:00pm, 7 days.
Every Sunday Tour De Desert Cycling Social Bike riding group from 8am Contact Daryl Wake 0408 188 685
HEALTH
Tae KwonDo - Auditorium from 6.30pm Contact Andrew Murdy 0418 804 398
Business Forum June 18th
Coffee Mornings for Families Meet and chat for all families. New comers especially welcome. Dunes Café 9:30am – 11am
Art Gallery Exhibitions
Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board.
June 15 – July 29 Art Quilts Heather Carey
July 9th - 9.30am- 11:00am Normal weight gains Roxby Downs Helath Seminar Room
Performing Arts June 2007 Comedy Festival Country Arts
Community Board June 25th - 7.30pm Council boardroom
Submissions on the PAR process for Roxby Downs Town Plan call for submissions. Close :- June 19th To:- Planning SA GPO Box 1815 Adelaide SA 5001
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Partnership June 14th - 7.30pm Council Boardroom Education & Workplace Training Forum June 26th - 12.30pm Council Boardroom
Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School Phone Jakki 86712323
Volunteering Partnership July 2nd 7.30pm Health Forum June 19th - 7.30pm
Roxby Downs Street Party June 16th 3.30pm - 12 midnight Featured guests include Guy Sebastian. There’ll be jumping castles, food and drink and plenty of entertainment. All funds raised to go to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation into heart disease. It’s in Richardson Place. Be There.
ROXBY DOWNS CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT REGULAR SCHEDULE Cultural Precinct Visitors Information centre Dunes café Art Gallery Open Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday 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
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SPORTS CALENDAR Monday Volleyball 7pm - 9pm Nippy Gym – Auditorium 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 7-9pm Karate 6pm - 8.30pmvv
Art Gallery Program Now Showing 15 June -29 July Sew She MUST -Textile Art Heather Carey & Liz Schultz
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 on Thursday 6pm – 8pm Netball training on the outdoor courts 6pm – 7:30pm
Touch Footy: Sundays 5pm
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JUNE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END Rated: M Duration: 168 min Captain Barbossa, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann must sail off the edge of the map, navigate treachery and betrayal, and make their final alliances for one last decisive battle. Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Chow Yun-Fat and Mackenzie Crook. Fri 15th June 7:30pm Sat 16th 12pm Sun 17th 3 & 7pm Tues 19th 7pm
Fri 22nd 7:30pm Sat 23rd 3pm Sun 24th 3 & 7pm Tues 26th 7pm
HAPPILY N’EVER AFTER Rated: G Duration: 87 min An alliance of evil-doers, led by Frieda (Weaver), looks to take over Fairy Tale Land. But when Ella (Gellar) realizes her stepmother is out to ruin her storybook existence, she takes a dramatic turn and blossoms into the leader of the resistance effort.Starring the voices of: George Carlin, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Andy Dick and Freddie Prinze Jr. Sat 30th Sun 1st July Tues 3rd
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Church Times 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.
Desert knowledge CRC goes for second life The D eser t Knowle dge “Desert Economies is about Cooperative Research Centre enterprise development in the has begun to work on its bush products, Aboriginal tourism, desert pastoralism, mine site reincarnation. The national research centre has embarked on consultations about the direction of the next CRC after the current Desert Knowledge CRC’s seven year term expires in 2010. “We’re creating a solid understanding about how to live well and sustainably in the desert and we’re keen to build on this unique and valuable knowledge,” the Chair of the Desert Knowledge CRC Board, Paul Wand said. “If our re-bid succeeds desert knowledge research will continue to be driven by desert people for desert people until 2017.” Mr Wand said the Board felt encouraged by the feedback from the centre’s partners across Australia and the excellent independent Commonwealth review of its work to date. Mr Wand said consultations so far indicated that the successor CRC should focus on two main research areas, Desert Resilience and Desert Economies. “Desert Resilience may look at the aspirations of desert communities and future scenarios for decision making, the mobility of desert people, how to find and keep good workers, transport and service delivery, desert communications and the application of new desert technologies.
rehabilitation and art industries,” he said. “It will also look at desert energy and resources, such as solar technology, water, waste and infrastructure.” He said Desert Economies would have a special focus on economic opportunities from combating climate change and carry out research into carbon credits, fire management and bio fuels in the desert. Mark Ashley, one of the Desert Knowledge CRC ’s research leaders, has been appointed to coordinate the re-bid from the centre’s new headquarters at the Alice Springs Desert Knowledge Precinct. “Mark has been an outstanding manager of our 21st Century Pastoralism research project,” Jan Ferguson, the Desert Knowledge CRC’s Managing Director said. “He has over 15 years experience in developing small enterprises, community based land management, conservation and Aboriginal pastoralism programs.” She said his task was to complete the re-bid submission by this time next year. The Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training plans to announce the winning bidders at the end of next year.
Results of the R.D.G.C Stableford competition 9th June Overall Winner Robert Paxton with 46 stableford points Division One Winner Andrew Wellington with 41 Stableford Points Division 2 Winner Damion Condon with 41 Stableford Points Longest Drive Div 1 Andrew Wellington Longest Drive Div 2 Robert Paxton Nearest Pin Div 1 Graham Neilson Nearest Pin Div 2 Damion Condon Next weeks competition is a Stroke Round and Monthly Medal sponsored by Klinge Tyres. Hit off between 11 and 11.30am
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Above: Division 1 winner, Andrew Wellington with Robin Passmore.
Above: Robin Passmore with sweepstakes winner, Fiona Bilney.
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Guy Sebastian will headline a family concert in Roxby Downs to raise money for the Savings & Loans Tour de Heart, a 1543 km bike ride from Alice Springs to Adelaide raising money for cardiac research.
The 16 June concert, supported by BHP Billiton and Savings & Loans Credit Union, will form part of a family fun evening, as well as give the Tour de Heart riders some much-needed time to rest. SA Redbacks vice captain Graham Manou is the driving force behind the cycling epic, and has convinced a group of his friends to come along for the ride. Born with a hole in his heart, Graham has not let his condition affect his quality of life but says many people aren’t so lucky. “Alarmingly, more than 24,000 Australians die every year from heart disease, and heart conditions can seriously affect how people live their lives,” Graham said. “I’ve been lucky that my condition hasn’t had a massive impact on my life and I’ve been able to do pretty much everything I’ve wanted to.”
Graham has had some great support in his efforts to help the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation, including Guy Sebastian, Darren Lehmann and Shaun Tait. Former Australian Idol Guy will be joined by Keep the Change and Painted Lady for the Roxby Downs concert, which runs from 3.30pm to midnight in Richardson Place. The family friendly concert will also have jumping castles, mini golf and side show games. Tickets for the concert are available from the Roxby Downs Cultural and Leisure Precinct $8 each, with family tickets available for $25. Children under five are free. A charity game of cricket is also planned for Roxby Oval at midday on Sunday, 17th June. The opposing teams, Roxby Heart and Roxby Soul will each contain their share of Redback and Australian Cricketers, BHP Billiton staff and some well known Roxby locals. Celebrity Guy Sebastian will also take part, showing the Roxby community he can also swing a cricket bat!
The swimming pool at the leisure centre had a facelift last week, continuing the upgrade of sporting facilities in Roxby Downs. “It was last fully resurfaced in 2000,” Manager of Roxby Leisure, Alan Male said. “And it was starting to look very tired and dull. “Normally you would resurface a pool every five years, so it was definitely time and as we have beach entry pools, the non slip, which had worn off, needed replacing,” he said. The resurfacing of the pool cost $40,000 and was completed by specialists brought in from interstate. “It’s a part of normal asset management to prolong the life of the facility,” Mr Male said. “And it is a magnificent asset, one of the nicest pools I’ve seen in a community in many years.” It will take around two days and 700,000 litres of water to fill the main pool
and the children’s play pool, which has also been resurfaced. Further improvements planned for the swimming centre this year include replacing the wet deck panels and addressing the shade issue, should the budget allow. Mr Male said the pool will be ready to go once the weather warms up again. “ We a r e c u r r e nt l y reviewing the swimming season, it is likely we will reopen earlier this year than we have in the past,” he said.
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Wallaroo is firing. Squid have been caught recently off the jetty which all goes well for a great Calamari Run this winter/spring. Calm weather as the water clears should produce the results. Mixed into the bags are re p or t s of snapp er and tommies. The Walaroo Marina has similar reports filtering through. The wharf at the Marina also is home to a school of salmon trout. Fishermen should remember a burley bomb will attract a feed - but don’t over burley or the trout will become finicky.
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The Guernseys are pulled on, there’s shouts and ego building as 22 men prepare for combat. It could be any football dressing room around Australia, but this one is the home of the Green and Gold, the Olympic Dam Devils. They’re on a count down to their coming of age, their 21st birthday. Coincidentally their lucky number is 7, so it’s appropriate they’ll celebrate that magniďŹ cent milestone on the 07.07.07. with a game against Hornridge. The Woomera Football League was ďŹ rst formed in 1948. It was then renamed the Woomera & Districts Football League in 1986 and this is when the Olympic Dam Football Team was initially founded. That year the W & DFL had only two teams, Olympic Dam and Roxby Districts. Roxby Districts players were all the local workers and the Olympic dam team consisted of all the contractors. That’s where the rivalry between the two clubs started. Originally Olympic Dam’s clubrooms were out at camp one until enough money was raised to build the big shed now known as the O.D. footy club. Everyone pitched in the eort required to make it all happen, so that the clubroom opening day was in 2001. Since then many people have come and gone. The O.D. football club has invited all past, present and future members, players, family and friends to join them on the 7th July to celebrate its 21st year and an expected win against Hornridge. Starting at 6.30pm dinner and entertainment will be supplied. Next day starting at 10 am, there’ll be a family brunch. For more information contact Lindy 0428711254.
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