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mall business operators in Roxby Downs are angry and fearful the Roxby Cultural and Leisure Precinct is about to go into direct competition with them.

Operator of The Lunch On The Run, Kellie Visser said the centre is about to spend up to $50,000 to remodel the eating areas of the complex to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner services.

“It’s really quite concerning. They’ll be in direct competition with other eating venues in town, and in my opinion it’s a total conflict of interest, because it’ll be a ratepayer subsidised venture” he said.

“Councils shouldn’t get involved in commercial enterprises that already exist in town.

“It’s as though we’re all paying rates to the council, then the council uses those rates to put us out of business. It’s quite alarming,” he said.

Mr. Visser’s partner, Vic, said: “I don’t think they’ll be a direct threat to us because our business is mainly with the tradies, but it’s the principle of the thing.

“I haven’t seen any plans advertised. I haven’t seen any public displays. I haven’t heard of any community consultation. Just what is going on,” she asked.

“There doesn’t seem to be any transparency even in the appointment of a new consultant to the centre. It’s not a good look.

“Just on 50% of us small business operators are making a go of it, but the others are doing it hard, and they don’t need this sort of subsidised competition.

“The overheads are already killing us.

High rents, increased power bills, the doubling in rubbish removal costs. It’s very disheartening to learn about this latest development,” she said.

The centre’s management consultant, Alan Male said the remodelling is due to the doubling of tourist numbers to the town in the past 12 months.

“We’re not going into competition with anyone,” he said.

“In order to fulfil our requirements and keep our Category One certification as a Visitor Information Centre we have to keep the centre’s facilities open 365 days of the year, because of the increased tourist numbers. “ It is a requirement for the VIC to provide refreshment facilities to those tourists, so we have to remodel and expand.

“We’re currently in the early stages of planning and it’s only going to be cosmetic.”

Mr. Male said small business operators should see it as an opportunity to exploit the increased numbers of people coming to the town.

“The Visitor Information Centre is providing a service to the tourists, and I appeal to small businesses to get brochures or flyers printed so I can put them in the centre to promote their business.

Continued on Page 4

Above: Looking North from Stuart Road in 1989. The Southern side of the road was undeveloped.

Read all about the history of Roxby Downs on Page 10 in the first of our four-part series.

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Move to lift the school leaving age Plans to lift the school leaving age from 16 to 17 in 2009 and open the first of 10 new Trade Schools for the Future are part of the state government’s wide ranging measures to ensure all young South Australians are in school, training or work.

The $79.3 million ‘school to work’ reform includes new ‘learning or earning’ school leaving age legislation to ensure all young people are in school, training or work until they turn 17, to be introduced into State Parliament next month.

Three high-tech trade schools, delivering high-end, practical trade skills in the Eyre and Upper Spencer Gulf, Northern Adelaide and Western Adelaide regions starting from July this year, the first of a planned 10 trade schools across the State.

A new high school certificate to enable more students to learn at school and beyond the school gate through TAFE, university or community work from

Above: School captains, Zak Zeptner and Sophie Wissel with Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer during his visit to Roxby Downs last week.

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Planning for reforms to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is now underway.

“Dropping out of school to do nothing is no longer an option,” Premier Mike Rann said.

“We want every young South Australian to be in school, training or meaningful work, not sitting at home on the couch, causing mischief or drifting without any real goals. “Leaving school early increases their chances of failure and many go on to regret their decision later in life.

“The reforms are our next steps as part of South Australia’s Strategic Plan to engage more young people in school, training or jobs,” the Premier said.

“Our plan to lift the leaving age to 17 is a critical next step in our $79.3m ‘school to work’ package of education reforms to give every young South Australian the best chance of success in life,” Education Minister Jane Lomax-Smith said.

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The Roxby Downs Scouts have been busy, dreaming up a host of new plans for the future.

Now numbering over 80 members, the Roxby Downs Scout group has one of the highest numbers of scouts per population in South Australia.

“I wouldn’t say we’re the biggest troop, but we’re definitely up there,” Scout Leader, Trent Burton said.

“And we have some big ideas for the future.

“Ultimately, when we get a permanent base with a bit of land around it I would love to hold a big meeting and have scouts from all over Australia come to Roxby.

“There is a lot to be done before this can be achieved, but it is a long term goal and we’ve already had expressions of interest from interstate,” he said.

Having recently returned from training in Adelaide, Mr Burton said there is a lot of talk around the state about the scouts in Roxby Downs.

“Basically all of South Australia knows about the Roxby troop,” he said.

“A group from Salisbury North is organising a camp at Woomera in the very near future and has invited our scout troop to participate in activities.

“They would also like to visit Roxby while they are in this area,” he said.

Another idea the scouts have come up with is the holding of a billy-cart/push-cart race.

“Again there is a lot of work to be done before this could be attempted, but if it goes ahead we’ll be inviting other groups in town to participate,” Mr Burton said.

Looking even further into the future, Mr Burton has received an open invitation for the Joeys and Cubs to go to a combined hoppery and cubbery at Woodhouse in the Adelaide Hills in August 2008.

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Andamooka may soon get more autonomy in Local Government decision making following the pressures being placed on the Opal mining town by the expansion of nearby Roxby Downs.

At a recent meeting with the state Minister for Local Government Relations, Jennifer Rankine, the Chairman of the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association Mike Freeman said the town is facing big challenges. “We need government assistance because there’s pressure on our waste management, housing and roads, and hopefully we can work it out. “The people of Andamooka will even contribute towards that cost with a rate on their blocks,� he told the Minister.

Ms. Rankine has returned to Adelaide and commissioned a comprehensive review of governance structures across 36 outback communities. “The outback is facing many changes, such as the mining and tourism boom, hence we have to ensure that communities have suďŹƒcient governance structures in place to manage themselves, whilst upholding a strong sense of community spirit,â€? she said.

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The minister spent 3 days on the road to various outback communities to ďŹ nd out what they needed and how they were coping with the increased demands being placed on them. “We’re eectively on the cusp of one of the biggest changes we’ve seen in those areas and its imperative that we’re on the front foot in ensuring we have a structure that adequately caters for those communities,â€? Ms. Rankine said.

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Sensory impairment children get help

Don’t call us, we won’t call you A ‘Do Not Call Register’, was launched last week by the federal government, following a large number of complaints by people receiving unwanted telemarketing calls at home.

“From today, Australians can register their personal home and mobile numbers, making it illegal for telemarketers to call these numbers,” Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan said.

“The Do Not Call Register allows families to re-claim their evenings as their own, to once again enjoy uninterrupted dinner times.

“Even if the call is being made from a foreign country, if the call is made on behalf of an Australian company, it will be illegal.

“While a very limited amount of calls will be allowed, including those from charities and market research companies, evidence shows the Register will greatly reduce the number of unsolicited calls,” she said.

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Café outcry Continued from Page 1

“Dunes Café and other outlets we have had in the centre since at least 2001, provide a much needed service to those who use the centre,” Mr. Male said.

“The Dunes Café is an important community resource, used by mums with children as a community meeting place.

“Our facilities are also used free-of-charge by sporting and community groups to hold meetings.

“Roxby Leisure is a business unit of council which allows the council to be pro-active in the provision of services to the community.

“It’s just like Roxby Water or Roxby Power,” he said.

“As for the staffing and hiring of consultants, that is done independently of council by Outback Leisure Pty Ltd, which has the labour hire contract.”

Manager of the Saltbush Café, Kylie Skinner said businesses such as hers need the support of the community because the overheads are so high, and we have direct competition with the Leisure Centre.

“The Saltbush is closing its doors in June, because of the costs and the competition.

“I just think the Leisure centre has an unfair advantage because the council pays their wages, whilst wages for our staff comes out of our own pocket,” Ms. Skinner said.

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A discussion paper has been developed and the community are invited to provide feedback on this paper.

This determination effectively stops the sale of the breastplate without the Minister’s permission.

The plate was one of three presented to the Yandruwandha people of Coopers’ Creek centred on Innamincka by the Royal Society of Victoria in 1862 for the help given to explorers Robert O’Hara Burke, William Wills and John King during their 1860-61 expedition.

“This was at a time when the two groups would have been unknown and a potential threat to each other’s safety. As such, I believe it to be one of the first tangible symbols of reconciliation,” Mr. Weatherill said.

The 20cm plate was destined for auction before Mr Weatherill stepped in under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 to request the plate be surrendered to determine whether it was an Aboriginal object.

As an ‘Aboriginal object’, it is considered significant according to Aboriginal tradition or is of significance to Aboriginal archaeology, anthropology or history.

Mr Weatherill has ordered an urgent inquiry into the ownership of the breastplate.

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The community is also welcome to suggest any issues they believe need to be addressed through the review.

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“The Australian Government has committed almost $1.9 million, over four years, to assist the RIDBC in delivering its Teleschool program, which is assisting around 70 children across Australia,” Senator Scullion said.

“This is a far-reaching program which is being rolled out and operating in South Australia, NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory, ACT, Victoria and Western Australia.

“With the expansion of the program and the refurbishment of the new facility, the program is expected to provide services to a greater number of children and families in need.

“Following the opening of these new facilities, families and local service providers will be better informed, confident and better skilled to care for, and meet the needs of children with sensory impairment,” Senator Scullion said.

Innamincka breastplate centre of controversy

boriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Minister Jay Weatherill has used his powers under the Aboriginal Heritage Act to determine if a breastplate found in the far north-east of South Australia is an Aboriginal object of significance.

A state-wide review into bushfire prevention management is underway.

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Hearing and vision impaired children in regional Australia are already benefiting from the brand new Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) Teleschool program, recently opened.

The new state-of-the-art Teleschool in Sydney has far reaching implications for children in remote South Australia.

The Minister for Community Services, Senator Nigel Scullion said the new facilities and improved technologies will have a great impact on the lives of children and families who live far from a metropolitan centre and use the services on a day to day basis.

Funded under the Invest to Grow initiative of Stronger Families and Communities Strategy, the program has been assisting children aged 0-5, who live in rural and regional areas and have a sensory impairment.

The recently expanded program has evolved with new technologies and will now also be available to children with a hearing impairment, right through their schooling years .

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of the breastplate is essential before any further steps can be taken,” Mr Weatherill said.

“This breastplate is a significant piece of our shared Australian history.

“It is one of the earliest symbols of reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians “As such it has enormous historical value to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

“While some say acts of symbolic reconciliation are not important, I think the enormous interest in this breastplate shows how wrong this is.”

Burke and Wills died of starvation during the trip but King survived through the care and compassion of the local Yandruwandha people.

The breastplate was located in 2001 near Innaminka by Strathalbyn brothers Eric and Klaus Ganzert.

“Over the past few weeks, the breastplate has undergone testing and analysis including an assessment by the Australian National Museum,” Mr Weatherill said.

“The relevant Aboriginal community, their Native Title Committee and the State’s Aboriginal Heritage Committee have also been consulted.

“Consultations have largely concluded that the breastplate is an Aboriginal object of significance to Aboriginal history.

Evidence from the Museum also supports the view that the breastplate was one of the three specifically made in recognition of the humanity shown by the Yandruwandha people to Burke Wills and King.”

Police report Police and emergency services attended a single vehicle rollover on Olympic Way in the early hours of the morning on May 10. The single occupant of the vehicle was taken to the Roxby Downs Hospital for treatment to injuries sustained as a result of the rollover.

Police received two reports of abandoned vehicles in the Roxby Downs, Olympic Dam area on May 8, 2007. People are reminded to report sightings of these suspect vehicles to Police, supplying a registration number if possible.

A report was taken on May 6,

regarding the theft of a phone from an unlocked motor vehicle.

Police have been called to numerous noisy parties over recent weeks.

Please understand that if noise of any kind eminating from a property at any time of the day if of an unacceptable level will be subject to laws under the Environmental Protection Act. If you have information that may assist in the investigation of any of the reported offences, please contact the Roxby Downs Police Station on 86710370 or alternatively you may contact Bank SA Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Different energy for Olympic Dam? Green Rock Energy has taken a major step forward to becoming Australia’s first commercial geothermal energy producer following its recently completed exploration evaluation of the Hot Dry Rocks near Olympic Dam. The evaluation has highlighted the potential for a vast resource of geothermal energy in the Olympic Dam region.

With the agreement and co-operation of BHP Billiton, Green Rock measured the temperature in several deep mineral holes drilled during the last March quarter by BHP Billiton to around 2,300 metres depth at the Olympic Dam mine, only a few kilometres away from Green Rock’s Blanche No 1 well.

Temperatures and the geothermal gradient were marginally higher than Blanche No 1 well confirming the heat anomaly of the Olympic Dam area.

Having drilled Blanche No 1 to nearly two kilometres Green Rock has proven the granites are hot.

The drilling by BHP Billiton confirms the heat anomaly should also extend over the wider geothermal leases also held by Green Rock.

The Company is now at the next step which is to establish the water circulation system capable of producing enough geothermal energy to power an electricity generation plant.

Since the end of the quarter Green Rock has entered into a contract with Australia’s premier scientific and industrial research organisation, the CSIRO, to carry out the mini-fracture stimulation of the granite at various depths in its Blanche No.1 well. This is now scheduled for around September this year when the designated high pressure pump becomes available.

The mini-fracture stimulation program will involve pumping water into the hot granites already drilled in Blanche No 1 to generate fractures in the hot granite at various depths.

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design the two deeper production and injection wells and the associated fracture stimulation program to establish a water circulation system between the two wells to recover heat from the hot granites.

It will be the first mini-fracture stimulation program for geothermal energy carried out anywhere in Australia.

This innovative approach to geothermal exploration in Australia has the potential to significantly lower costs and risks for Green Rock by providing key input information which will be used for the optimal design and conduct of the subsequent deeper drilling and fracture stimulation program.

This will enable more accurate design and costing of the deep wells and fracture stimulation program than has been possible for others who have had to drill to much greater depths before intersecting the top of their targeted hot reservoir rocks.

the existing Farmin Agreement with Tasman.

An option fee of $50,000 has already been paid to WCP under this Agreement and WCP will be entitled to one director on the board and 25% of the shares in the Company.

Once the Company has fully funded the $6.5 million expenditure requirement, WCP will grant the Company an option to increase its interest to a 51% interest in the Lake Project by paying to WCP either $70 million in cash or $20 million in cash and sole funding of its obligations under the Tasman JV Agreement until commercial production is achieved.

WCP’s Executive Director, Greg Martyr, said “This is a very attractive and innovative transaction that has the capacity to fund all of WCP’s obligations in the Lake Torrens Project.

“This project represents a high cost but extremely high reward proposition for WCP. “We believe this transaction with a renowned Canadian resources merchant banker gives us the right exposure to a significant interest to the enormous upside potential evidenced by the numerous world class IOCGU deposits in the immediate region of Lake Torrens,” he said.

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once again.

Our look back at the early development of Roxby Downs through the eyes of the town’s first administrator, John Harris, tells a great story of the growth of our town.

Out of the red desert sands sprung a thriving community to serve no other purpose than to provide support services and accommodation for the Olympic Dam mine operated by the Western Mining Corporation.

Now we as a community are facing another growth pain.

The possible expansion of the original mine to huge proportions on a world scale.

The main thrust is to turn the underground mining operation

into an Open Pit mine.

To do this BHP Billiton as new owners of the mine have undertaken exhaustive studies to determine the bottom line.

That is. Is the planned expansion worth the investment of $7 billion? If the answer is yes, then it will be full steam ahead.

In so doing, the company needs to plan ahead for its expanded workforce and therefore the facilities the town will require to service them.

Already there have been mooted planning changes that will be required to provide for that expanded population of 12,000. That’s three times the current population, which will become the stable population once all work on the expansion has been completed.

In the interim, the workforce will see-saw up to a predicted maximum of 17,000 workers.

It is interesting to note that with the Roxby Downs Council seeking Planning SA to institute a PAR on rezoning in the town, there’s been a dramatic shift in the retail zoning aspects.

For example Tutop Plaza has been rezoned for showrooms. That means there’s to be no future retail development up there. The land can only be used to provide showrooms

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for say furniture or whitegoods, but there’s a limitation on the space required. Which means, little shops can no longer be developed there.

But I’ve had a look at the BHP Billiton website for the expansion and the Tutop Plaza site is still zoned Retail. So will it be or wont it be? I guess we’ll have to wait for the process to take its course.

But where there is endeavour, there’s always progress, and I can’t think of any progress anywhere in the world where it’s been made without the development of a nation’s resources.

Be that as it may, that development must be undertaken in a sensitive manner with the interests of the support agencies and contractors as well as the community taken into account, as a high priority.

Did John Harris know what would emerge from the red sands all those years ago. I bet he’s smiling at his handiwork.

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Use it or lose it There has been a lot of talk about curb side recycling in Roxby Downs in recent months.

‘Will we? Won’t we? What would be the best system to use and what would it cost?’

The questions are endless and until they are answered, the Environment Forum is urging residents to utilise the recycling services already available in town.

“There are a lot of recycling opportunities that people may not be aware of,” spokesperson for the Environment Forum, Chris Schultz said.

“We can recycle a lot of everyday household items right here in Roxby, but it seems a lot of people may not know that.

“The Environment Forum would like to encourage all residents to take advantage of the services which are available.

“Every little bit helps,” he said.

BSH Waste Solutions in Gosse Street recycles cardboard, paper, all glass containers (preferably rinsed), all five cent deposit drink containers, milk containers, both carton and plastic, and batteries.

“If Roxby Downs had curb side recycling a lot more people would recycle,” BSH Waste Solutions’ Brenton Smith said.

“Because we are a working town and there are a lot of families where both parents work, it can be difficult for them to make it down to the yard.

“If we had curb side recycling we’d probably see around a 30 per cent increase in recycling in Roxby Downs,” he said.

BSH Waste Solutions in Gosse Street is open from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

Above: Playgroup representatives, Sr Pat Hogan, Theresa Tidy and former Alliance One Branch Manager, Liz Rogers presenting the cheque.

St Barb’s Playgroup scoops the pool St Barb’s Playgroup will be smiling all the way to the bank after being presented with a $1000 cheque from Alliance One Credit Union.

The cheque was the fulfilment of a grant bestowed by Alliance One’s Community Partnerships Program, which provides funding to community

groups and non-profit organisations which are seeking to continue or upgrade existing services.

“Our aim for the program is to support vital community services in the region,” Alliance One Credit Union Chief Executive, Phil Lynch said.

“Funding provided to St Barbara’s Playgroup will assist in ensuring that young children in Roxby Downs will

continue to play and learn in a fun and safe environment.”

Former Alliance One Credit Union Manager, Liz Rogers presented the cheque to Sister Pat and the Playgroup Coordinators.

“The St Barbara’s Playgroup would like to thank Alliance One for their support,” Playgroup Coordinator, Jakkie McArdle said.

Speaking in tongues The Volunteering Partnership is desperately seeking foreign speakers to act on the community’s behalf when people move to Roxby Downs from overseas.

“There is a growing number of people settling in Roxby Downs from foreign countries, for whom English is a second language,” Volunteering Partnership spokesperson Michelle Hales said.

“When a person is recruited from overseas any language barrier can affect not only themselves, but

their entire family, which may mean they experience difficulty settling into a new community and school system.

“We urgently need foreign language speakers to act as interpreters for these people and their families,” she said.

The Volunteering Partnership is compiling a list of people who speak a foreign language and would be willing to volunteer their time for this service.

In particular they are urgently

seeking a Spanish speaker.

“We want to establish a register of people who speak a second language who are willing to volunteer on a needs basis to help these people integrate into the Roxby Downs community,” Ms Hales said.

“We’re not asking for a lot of time, just a bit of help to make the transition for these families that little bit easier.”

To find out more, or to place your name on the register, contact Michelle Hales on 0438 871 153.

MEETING DATES Community Board Environment Forum Sport and Recreation Forum Arts and Culture Forum Health Forum

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Above: Local project offier for Building Healthy Communities, Sue Houlson.

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Building Healthy Communities officers, government officials and support staff converged on Adelaide earlier this month for a national workshop.

More than 30 BHC representatives from all over Australia, including local Project Officer, Sue Houlson, met to discuss projects, problems, challenges and ideas.

“Each project had a display which showcased its objectives and activities,” Ms Houlson said.

“There were discussions about sustainability and health promotion and a guest speaker to talk about men’s health.

“The state coordinators were there and it was a great chance to discuss funding, day to day management and just to see what is working and what isn’t in different communities around Australia,” she said.

Member of the BHC steering committee, Michelle Hales, who accompanied Ms Houlson to Adelaide, said the initiative has generated some amazing projects in remote areas of Australia.

“It was wonderful to see the resourcefulness and creativity demonstrated in these inspiring communities,” Ms Hales said.

“Kids are learning to cook to help them with nutrition and are even learn-

ing to belly dance to encourage physical activity.

“One group of kids had poor literacy skills but wanted to learn Hip Hop, in the fun of learning Hip Hop they improved their reading, writing and social skills.

“It’s all about thinking laterally and finding a point of connection which is not always obvious.

“In many places community gardens are being established because the local residents simply don’t have access to fresh fruit and vegetables.

“We don’t realize how lucky we are in Roxby Downs, I came away with a greater understanding of the difference between traditional and modern methods of health promotion.

“It’s important for me to be part of the BHC steering committee as it provides important linkages to the Community Plan and some of its health strategies,” she said.

The BHC project is a federal government initiative which focuses on helping individuals and communities promote healthy lifestyles, prevent illness and manage their health.

National workshops are held twice a year, with the next one planned for Alice Springs in November.

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Lots to Country singer gets do at the behind landcare P library eople in Roxby Downs and Remote northern South Australia are being urged to enter the prestigious Landcare Awards – which are on again.

Next week is National Library and Information Week (NLIW) and the Roxby Downs Community Library is planning to kick up its heels and celebrate.

“We’ll be starting the week with a stall at market day selling some of our old stock to raise funds to purchase some new stock,” Community Library Manager, Marie Trezise said.

“Throughout the week any community member who borrows a book will go into a draw to win a hamper, on Thursday morning we will host Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and there will be a colouring in competition for the kids.

“We will also have lots of information about the services the library has to offer, so if there is anyone out there who is studying and would like to know what the library can do for them, it would be a great time to come in,” she said.

NLIW aims to communicate and promote the contribution libraries, information services and information professionals make to educate, inform and entertain all Australians.

The week combines activities, events, contests, product launches and presentations at libraries all over Australia.

This year the theme for NLIW is ‘linking people with ideas @ your library’.

To find out more, or to check out the great services community libraries have to offer, drop in to the Roxby Downs Community Library on Richardson Place or call Marie on 86710660.

Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath and country music star Adam Brand are backing the awards and urging people in SA to enter the state Landcare Awards which will recognise outstanding achievements in Landcare.

Other stars supporting the Awards include Graeme Connors, Tania Kernaghan and Melinda Schneider.

Landcare says it’s vital to salute dedicated people in SA who give up time to care for the state’s precious land and water resources.

Landcare Australia says it’s thrilled to celebrate the amazing work being done

by SA landcarers.

With awards to recognise individuals, schools, universities, local councils, primary producers, indigenous groups and many others, this is an invaluable opportunity for all types of Landcarers to celebrate their remarkable work in tackling environmental issues from the ground up.

Winners will be recognised throughout national and local media, among the Landcare network and in their community.

Landcare Australia Chief Executive Brian Scarsbrick said: “Landcare is all

about people with sleeves rolled up and making it happen.

“The winners will receive state-wide recognition and be flown to a huge national ceremony held in Canberra in 2008, where our national winners will receive $1,000. Award winners go on to receive greater acknowledgement, and some end up getting extra funds to help them continue with their projects.

Country music star Adam Brand – who has won numerous Golden Guitars for his successful albums – said: “I travel across Australia constantly and Landcare is part of the backbone of our nation.

“We are facing many environmental issues. What’s so remarkable about Landcare is it’s all about people doing something practical.

“That’s what we’re saluting with these awards.”

Each Landcare Awards category is judged by specialists including people from the farming, environmental, science and education areas.

The Awards are open to anyone in Australia and you don’t have to be a Landcare group to take part.

There’s a simple checklist people who enter can use as part of their application.

All information on entering the Landcare Awards is available through www.landcareonline.com SA nominations close on 16th July.

Arts abound in Roxby Downs It has been a busy couple of months at the Roxby Downs Art Gallery, with four exhibitions running back to back.

The Youth Week exhibition in April showcased some of the best talent our local young people have to offer, followed by an exhibition by local artists Alisa Teletovic, Alex Mendelson and Dave Kovac, which coincided with the visit by the foreign ambassadors earlier this month.

“A lot of people have told us they’d like to see more work by young people, and we’ve responded to that,” Country Arts SA’s Rodney Mitchell said.

“A great deal of the early part of this year has been dedicated to featuring work by that target group, many thanks to Art Schultz and Kristen Bence at the

Roxby Downs Area School for their help and support,” he said.

Next cab off the rank will be the ‘Come Out’ art exhibition, featuring work by RDAS students which will run from May 12 – 20.

Immediately after, an exhibition of the work of deceased South Australian artist, Iris Frame will be put on show.

“This Iris Frame exhibition has travelled widely and been a great success,” Mr Mitchell said.

“The work may seem simple on the surface, but I think when we get them all up in the gallery it will be pretty impressive,” he said.

The Iris Frame exhibition will run at the art gallery from May 21 until June 12.

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By Rodney Mitchell It looks like the people of Andamooka are planning an Octopal Fest this year. It will be a cross between a German beer fest and a good old Aussie bash.

On the Friday night there will be a welcome BBQ at the old cottages with live music. Saturday will start with a revival of the Jim Shaw wheelbarrow race.

Brave teams of contestants will wheel their barrows from Roxby Downs to Andamooka in memory of Jim Shaw.

He was a local legend remembered for crossing the outback pushing a wheelbarrow. Jean Lawrie is on the organising committee and she has been instrumental in reviving this wheelbarrow race tradition. A tradition that fell by the wayside about ten years ago.

After a well earned breakfast at the Opal Hotel, punters will be kept busy with keg rolling, stein holding, beer drinking, keg tossing and drinks carrying competitions until dinner, all to the sound of an Ommpah band.

Those people needing a little time out will be able to take a short Tai Chi Class during the afternoon. After dinner patrons will be encouraged to sing their favourite songs for the DJ man or to avail themselves of the night markets at the old cottages.

Sunday will see the judging of the baking competition and the beer art competition. If you are wondering what beer art is then you should visit the Opal Hotel and ask Karl, the manager. Karl is on the organising committee and, along with Chrissy and Bill has been doing a great job of getting this thing moving.

Some people are saying that old Andamooka is finished. People don’t get out any more. Plasma screen myopia is all very comforting, but plasma screens and air conditioning can never substitute for an alive and kicking community, especially in these times of accelerated change.

During the Festival there will be a showcase of Andamooka’s finest artists and craftspeople in the Community Hall. Also in the Hall will be a display of historical photographs and memorabilia from the early days. There will be theatre in the creek.

Organisers are keen to get the Roxby Show and Shine to linger in Andamooka a little longer than usual this year.

After their traditional run to Andamooka they can stay on and enjoy some good food and rock ‘n roll. The committee is very keen on an opal mining race. The race will take in the whole of Government Road.

The golf chipping, the fly fishing, the pick tossing and dirt shifting competitions will provide plenty of home grown entertainment until the Lady-killers take to the stage after dinner.

Congratulations to the Come Out Committee in Roxby Downs and all the volunteers and young people who made Come Out go off.

There were some excellent workshops at school directly sponsored by BHPB and a great costume parade today. Go and see the Come Out Art Exhibition in the Gallery. Show the kids we care.

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RFDS celebrates 79 years of service From humble beginnings back in 1928 when it leased its first aircraft from Qantas, the Royal Flying Doctor Service celebrated 79 years of service to the Australian community on Tuesday.

Today the Service has a fleet of 50 aircraft, operating from 22 bases around Australia. This year its crews will fly a total of 20 million kilometres and make close to 250,000 patient contacts, or around one new patient every three minutes.

RFDS General Manager, Public Relations and Marketing, John Tobin said: “The RFDS truly is one of this country’s great icons.

“It has been instrumental in the development of regional Australia, supporting farming, mining and other communities across a huge land expanse.

“Our role has certainly evolved over the years. Whilst we continue to assist thousands of people each year

in emergency type situations, we also play a far greater role than ever before in taking preventative health out to rural and remote communities.”

Core services provided by the RFDS include emergency evacuations, air ambulance services, primary health clinics to remote communities, a Rural Women’s GP Service and radio and telephone consultations for isolated patients.

More recently the RFDS has also conducted First Aid Training and First Response Emergency Training courses in remote communities across South Australia, whilst it now employs a Community Mental Health Nurse from its Port Augusta base.

“One of the great myths that we are keen to dispel is that the RFDS is only for people in the bush,” Mr Tobin said.

“Whilst our origins are in the Outback, today we assist people from rural, remote and even the

metropolitan area.

“For instance last year our crews made 835 landings in the South East region, 833 on the Eyre Peninsula and 468 in the Riverland.

“As for more remote locations, we landed at Olympic Dam on 92 occasions, 145 times in Coober Pedy and made 62 touchdowns in Marla.”

Whilst receiving funding support from the Commonwealth and State Governments, the RFDS continues to rely heavily on fundraising to support the purchase of new aircraft and medical equipment.

It also uses proceeds from donations and corporate sponsorship to underpin an expanding range of vital health programs.

The RFDS is about to launch its May Appeal and all South Australian are invited to support the organisation’s life saving work by phoning 08 8238 3333 or by going to www. flyingdoctor.net/central.

The Roxby Downs Community Club has had to dramatically scale back its charitable donations following a massive hike in its electricity bill for the last quarter.

“We understand that the tariff has gone up, as have all utilities,” Club Manager, Stev Ellard said.

“But when your electricity bill jumps by thousands of dollars in a quarter, it gives you cause for concern.

“This has affected our ability to support the community in the way we have in the past,” he said.

Mr Ellard is now having to seriously consider which requests for donations and sponsorship the Club can afford to fulfil.

“We are still supporting the community, but now unfortunately, some clubs and charities will have to miss out,” he said.

Plans to extend the Club are underway and Mr Ellard is wondering how much their bills will rise after developments are completed.

“We don’t have reverse cycle air conditioning, just evaporative, and we have not been using it more than usual.

“It will be interesting to see what our bill will be when our improvements are complete.

“In an effort to be as environmentally friendly as possible we have sourced the most economical forms of heating and cooling, including super efficient reverse cycle air conditioners for use after the renovations are complete, and heaters from Switzerland, but how are we going to afford to run them when it is costing us so much to run evaporative?” he said.

When asked about the hike in electricity rates, Electrical Services Manager for the Roxby Downs Council, David Hallett said we are still paying less than we would in Adelaide.

“The power went up on the first of January in line with general inflation, as it always does, but it wasn’t a huge

rise, just half a cent a kilowatt,” Mr Hallett said.

“Roxby residents are now paying a flat rate of 18 cents a kilowatt, in Adelaide they are charging between 17.8 cents and almost 22 cents per kilowatt, on a stepped tariff.

“Our tariffs are comparable to Adelaide’s and in the summer we are cheaper over all.

“It is all charged on consumption, you pay for what you use.

“People with reverse cycle air conditioning, particularly the large three phase type, must expect large electricity bills, particularly in summer.

“This sort of air conditioner can cost more than four times as much money to run than an evaporative system.

“If people have worries about their power use they can monitor their meter or lease a centimetre monitoring unit from council, which will allow them to view their power consumption as it happens,” he said.

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The importance of research to underpin Australia’s challenge to remain competitive in the global minerals market, has been recognised by new funding to establish a new National Research Flagship, Minerals Down Under.

CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Geoff Garrett said: “The Minerals Down Under Flagship, in collaboration with partners such as Geoscience Australia, will enable the Australian minerals industry to realise up to $A1 trillion worth of new resources.”

Dr Garrett said many of the deposits that underpin Australia’s success in the mineral industry are now rapidly depleting or experiencing declining grades and new discoveries are in decline.

“Research will focus on discovery through the development of advanced exploration systems, drilling and development of future mining systems, processing technologies for resources, and development of solutions for sustainable processing.”

“Research investment now will help provide sufficient lead time to develop new technologies to reach deposits yet to be accessed,” Dr Garrett said.

“The Flagship will aim to more than double the size of the existing related services and technology sector.”

The Flagship will receive $A34.6 million from the Australian Government over four years, and will enable CSIRO to work with Geoscience Australia and industry to achieve its goals.

Research will focus on discovery through the development of advanced exploration systems, drilling and development of future mining systems, processing technologies for resources, and development of solutions for sustainable processing.

CSIRO’s National Research Flagships were launched in 2003 to address major national challenges in areas such as energy, water and health and also opportunities for industry development and job creation.

Last year’s independent review of the Flagships Program, chaired by former Government Chief Scientist, Dr Robin Batterham, highlighted the fact that the Flagships are delivering powerful scientific solutions to national problems, successfully driving large-scale activity addressing Australia’s National Research Priorities in a collaborative, cooperative, and intensively managed manner.

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Roxby 21 this month

A look back by the town’s first Administrator John Harris During the next few weeks The Monitor will publish a series of articles gleaned from the diaries of the first Administrator to be appointed in Roxby Downs, John Harris.

Our tribute is in recognition of the 21st Birthday of the declaration of the Roxby Downs Council on May 26th 1986. ………….. “At Olympic Dam in 1975 there was only a small camp consisting of a mess hut and other essential amenities for a few drilling personnel.

Access was by four wheel drive vehicle only as the site was located in one of the most isolated parts of South Australia.

The shortest route from Adelaide was via Port Augusta, Pimba, Aroona, Andamooka Station and Andamooka township.

Woomera itself and much of the route was within the Woomera Prohibited Area and a permit required by all vehicles using the road. Despite much agitation by the State Government it was over 20 years before the restrictions were finally removed although their policing was virtually non-existent except when rocket testing was actually in progress.

North of Port Augusta the state government still retained underlying ownership of all land other than a few isolated townships. Temporary Mining Leases, Mineral Exploration Licences and Pastoral Leases were the most common tenure.

The indigenous peoples had not yet been given freehold tenure and Coober Pedy was still negotiating for Local Government status.

The state therefore owned all of the land affected by the proposed development at Olympic Dam despite some graziers having pastoral leases and the commonwealth over-riding control over access to the Prohibited Area.

Negotiating a satisfactory basis for a mining company to have sufficient safeguards to invest millions of dollars in a mining venture was therefore, of critical importance. A second concern related to the political issues arising from the mining of uranium.

The Labor Party was basically opposed to it whereas the Liberals supported it. As state approval was required for the Mining Lease and Commonwealth approval to export minerals, a very rocky road lay ahead.

I n 1 9 7 9 We s t e r n M i n i n g Corporation formed a joint venture with B.P Australia and B.P Petroleum (UK) leading to the term Joint Venturers being used to refer to the mining company. Roxby Management Services was also established to develop the Olympic Dam project.

‘The joint venturers insisted from the outset that the new town would be an “Open Town” with freehold tenure and not a “Company Town.”

in turn taken over by BHP Billiton.

Later in May 1979 Hugh Morgan the Executive Director of WMC sought from the Labor Premier of South Australia, Des Corcoran, an undertaking that the company would have on-going exploration rights if it carried out further exploratory drilling in the area over the next three years as a cost of $15 million.

This undertaking was given although there was no guarantee that the mining of uranium would be permitted.

Shortly afterwards the Liberal Party gained government and the undertaking was reiterated by the new Premier, David Tonkin in 1980. The Minister for Mines and Energy Roger Goldsworthy and Hugh Morgan then discussed the basis of an agreement between the state and Joint Venturers for developing the project if and when it went ahead.

This involved changes in state legislation, land tenure, the establishment of the mine and accommodation for the work force. The joint venturers insisted from the outset that the new town would be an “Open Town” with freehold tenure and not a “Company Town.”

This would involve state owned infrastructure and establishment of Local Government. It was also suggested that en elected council not be put in place until at least five years after commercial production commenced It was not until recently WMC at the mine with an Administrator bought out it’s B.P partners and was responsible to the Minister being

appointed in the meantime.

This agreement ensured that the state had a big financial and administrative stake in the proposed town thus guaranteeing it’s permanency even under a government opposed to uranium mining.

The state government was asked to finance the construction of all state and local government buildings which could be recouped from royalties in due course. (Royalties is the term used to define the money paid by the mining companies to the state as a purchase price for the mined materials and is usually about 2% of their sale value).

‘Meetings were usually on Sunday mornings when senior government officers were available.’

The Joint Venturers offered to increase this percentage if the state agreed to commit $50 million for public facilities in the town and related works. Under this proposal the state would be reimbursed by the Joint Venturers for it’s investment in infrastructure. In these preliminary talks it was also agreed that the state would appoint a Township Development Officer to protect the interests of the future of town residents in ongoing negotiations and administer the council prior to an elected council being established.

Proposals for the town were, therefore, the first issues to be negotiated and reflect the political priorities at the time.

This agreement became part of

the Olympic Dam and Stuart Shelf Indenture which was then negotiated in detail during 1981 and covered a wide range of issues relating to the mine, town and infrastructure.

Meetings were usually on Sunday mornings when senior government officers were available.

The main negotiator for the state government was Peter Hill who was a director in the Department of Mines and Energy and a very skilled and respected officer well known to WMC officers having held a similar position with the West Australian government.

The Joint Venturers leader was Geoff Witham who was the lawyer drafting the Indenture.

As Township Development Officer I represented the future residents.

The meetings were outstanding for their co-operative approach with all parties recognising the others point of view and assisting to reconcile it. They also had a common aim to get the project off the ground and overcome opposition from the anti-nuclear lobby and the Labor Party in particular.

The period was one in which the economy was at a low ebb and unemployment high so the government saw the Olympic Dam project essential to the future of the state. When officers could not agree the issue was referred to “The Gods” and deferred to the next meeting by which time Hugh Morgan and Roger Goldsworthy as Minister of Mines had usually resolved it.

(To be continued next week in Part 2)

Above: Roxby Downs shopping centre under construction during the 1980’s notice the unsealed road that is now Richardson place Above right: Corner of Axehead Road and Bopeechee Street one of the first major residential developments to take place in Roxby Downs.

Right: The Roxby Downs Community Club, notice how small the current shades trees were.

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NEW LOCATION & TIMES FOR REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE AND OTHER TRANSPORT SERVICES Vehicle/boat registration and licensing services are now available

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at the Roxby Downs Council offices. Services include: • learner’s theory tests (bookings essential) • new SA vehicle registrations • temporary licences Above: Monique Belsey celebrated her first birthday on April 28, 2007.

• transfer of currently registered SA vehicles • renewal of expired vehicle registrations • change of ownership • out of areas concessions • other popular vehicle and boat services These services are now provided on a weekly basis. Please note services are no longer provided on Tuesday afternoons and ‘number plates’ are still surrendered at Police Station.

Roxby Downs Council Offices Richardson Place, Roxby Downs For more information or to book a learner’s theory test, call the Roxby Downs Council on 8671 0010.

Above: Charlotte Thompson celebrated her second birthday on May 2, 2007.

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ROXBY DOWNS 41 Arcoona Street, Roxby Downs - Just Move In

Great location close to town centre a very attractive and tidy home. Consists of 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, ceiling fans and with roller shutters on front bedroom including lounge. New curtains to lounge, dine and bedrooms, Ducted evaporative air conditioning, gas space heater in lounge.

Gas kitchen, range hood, duel sink, pantry cupboard. Freshly painted inside and outside. Large outdoor veranda of approx 6m x 6m plus pergola and inground swimming pool with shade sail, 2 garden sheds, freshly landscaped front gardens, vacant possession buy and move in. $364,950 Web ID: 103995008.

5 Hakea Way - Another “Prized” Investment

Large caravan & annexe complex on double site offering 3 brs, dining area & kitchen, large family/dine area, r/c air cons, site ensuite bathroom with shower, hand basin & toilet, outdoor paved uncovered entertaining area, tool shed, 2 car parking in driveway, easy care gardens. Site fees $147 per week; rent potential $300 per week. $83,000 Web ID: 103818205.

10 Hamilton Court, Roxby Downs - Truly An Oasis In The Desert

Well located family home offering 4 good size bedrooms all with built in robes and 14 Axehead Road, Roxby Downs - Smart Investment master with ensuite, separate entry, large Family home offering 3 good size bedrooms all with BIR’S, separate lounge and spacious dining with feature entry, good size lounge, kitchen with gas pelmet & sliding door to entertaining area, stove, rangehood & ample cupboards, lovely updated kitchen with gas cook top bathroom with bath, shower recess & van& under-bench oven, dishwasher, walk in ity unit, good size laundry with BI cupboard, pantry & ample cupboards incl overheads. Family or bar room with ducted evaporative cooling & gas heating, sliding glass door to outdoors, bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, single carport UMR, full length rear veranvanity unit & shaving cabinet, good size laundry with built in cupboard, dah, two pergola areas, c/bond tool shed, ducted evaporative air conditioning, gas space heating and r/c split garden areas to front & rear, located opposite reserve area, leased system air conditioner. Double carport with under cover parking for to BHP Billiton @ $300 per week until 31/10/07. Buy now to prosper four vehicles, good size front verandah, large pergola area with all later. $325,000 Web ID: 103918013 weather section offering a fabulous entertaining aspect with adjacent fernery. Sparkling solar heated large inground salt chlorinated pool 14 Blanche Court - Top Home, Top Location with shade sail, completely paved & surrounded by tropical gardens 4 good size brs, ensuite & wir to master, brs including large palms, colourbond shed with power, lighting & concret2 & 3 with birs, bi cupboards & desk to bed ed Àoor, easy care gardens with auto irrigation, dog enclosure, shaded 4. Good size lounge, large formal dining & storage area and more. $465,000 Web ID: 103874550 adj casual meals, spacious family area, large sparkling main bathroom, duct evap cooling 41 Pioneer Drive - Secure Investment & two gas space heater, fully fenced a/g in Well positioned family home 3 good size brms ground pool salt chlorinated with approx 6m x 4m u/cover area, lge dble carport & lovely gardens. $395,000-$425,000. all with bir’s, separate entry, large lounge, 4 Bopeechee Street, Roxby Downs - Nest & Enjoy or Invest

Nice family home offering 3 good size bedrooms, master with ensuite & wir, bir to brm 3, separate entry, large lounge & good size family, small of¿ce, bathroom with bath, shower recess & vanity, timber galley style kitchen with garden window, gas cook top & wall oven plus dishwasher, heating & cooling, adjacent spacious dining, single carport with dual driveway & large paved front area, rear verandah & good size paved entertaining area with fully fenced ig ¿breglass heated pool, c/bond sheds & more. Rent potential around $400 per week. $385,000 Web ID: 103907401 35 Bopeechee Street - Entertainers Delight

Fabulous home offering 3 good size bedrooms all with BIR’s, separate entry, large lounge & spacious dining room, good size kitchen with gas stove, rangehood, ample cupboards & bench space, gas wall furnace heating & ducted evap cooling. C/port UMR & drive thru to attached c/port, full length rear verandah & huge all weather, pattern paved pergola with sleeper retained Àower boxes & BI brick BBQ. Separate fenced & concreted basketball area, tool shed & more. Vacant possession buy & move in now. $349,950. Web ID. 103818202 21/30 Burgoyne Street, Roxby Downs - Neat,Sweet,Compact Investment

Appealing cottage style villa offering 3 good size bedrooms, large WIR to master, Spacious lounge with sliding door to rear kitchen with gas stove, rangehood & ample cupboards (including pantry) adjacent good size dining, 3 way bathroom (2 way ensuite to master bedroom) with heritage tiling, ducted evaporative cooling & gas heating, bull nosed front verandah, attached carport, colourbond tool shed & easy care gardens, currently tenanted @ $300 per week $295,000 Web ID: 103936089 5 Emeroo Court, Roxby Downs - Stunning Family Home

With quality ¿ttings & ¿xtures throughout consists of 4 large bedrooms with Àoating Àoors, built-in robes, His & Hers Blackwood timber robes to main, tiled to ceiling 3-way bathroom, 2 linen cupboards, open plan kitchen, dine, family, separate lounge, quality Àoor tiling throughout. Ducted evaporative cooling, gas heating, in-ground fully fenced salt water pool, 2 car single carport plus approx 10m x 4m garage, large outback style rear verandah with water feature, large bird aviaries, landscaped front gardens with retainer walls, lawned and paved area. Located in quiet cul-de-sac, currently leased at $480 pw. 2 + 2 year lease Great opportunity to purchase one of the best! Low $400,000’s Web ID: 103873219

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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.

ANDAMOOKA Lot 13 Government Road, Andamooka - Located In Elevated Position

Family home of 2 bedrooms with timber panelling, cosy lounge with panelled walls, kitchen/dining with gas stove & wood stove, laundry/bathroom with bath, shower & toilet, air cond, carport, verandah & tool shed, rain water tanks & more. $159,950. Web ID. 103818081

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.

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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 180 Government Road, Andamooka - Commercial Potential

Single bedroom home ideal for the single man and located adjacent to the Hotel, giving this property potential for commercial development. Also on offer is a lounge, good size kitchen with gas cooker, spacious dining, laundry, shower recess and Àush type toilet. The home is equipped with an 80 amp power source, split system reverse cycle air con & pot belly stove, 3 poly RW tanks. The home is also furnished and comes with front verandah with bar & slate Àoor and all on allotment of 1363sqm and with views. $160,000 neg Web ID: 103878862 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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A nice cuppa tea Tea, it is one of the world’s favourite beverages, and by drinking a cup of it in May you can help fight one of the world’s biggest killers – cancer.

May is the month The Cancer Council holds Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and Roxby residents will be able to enjoy a cup with a number of community spirited organisations and individuals.

Autopro Roxby Downs held their biggest morning tea at their store in Richardson Place on May 16.

Annarien Robbertse’s morning tea will be at the Christian Community Church in Burgoyne St on Thursday, May 24.

Ms Robbertse will be putting the kettle on at 11.30 am and offering tea and cakes until 1.30 pm.

“I do not just want to organize it for a few people, I want Roxby Downs to participate,” Ms Robbertse said.

“I am also inviting Andamooka and Woomera, to join us.

“Not everyone can come because of work commitments, but we can bring the day to them and therefore, we are willing to make platters for businesses at the cost of the platter plus a donation,” she said.

The Roxby Downs Community

Library will also be holding a biggest morning tea on the 24th, with tea, coffee and nibbles available for a gold coin donation.

“All proceeds will go to the Cancer Council,” Community Library Manager, Marie Trezise said.

“We’d love to see people come along and support such a worthy cause,” she said.

Since Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea began in 1994, almost $40 million dollars has been raised for cancer research, education and support services.

Last year in South Australia $574,000 was raised.

This year The Cancer Council South Australia (TCCSA) is hoping to make it to $635,000.

“One of the reasons Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is so successful is that it is so easy to take part in,” TCCSA Event Manager, Linda Wride said.

“People simply register as morning tea hosts, set a date anytime in May and start inviting work colleagues, friends and family, even the whole community,” she said.

To find out more about Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, or to host an event call 1300 65 65 85.

Disaster looms in the bush

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) has welcomed the AMA’s support of key initiatives to get and keep more doctors in remote Australia and improve access to rural healthcare.

But it has urged the AMA to go one step further and publicly support the introduction through Medicare of rural-specific fee for service items that would more adequately compensate rural doctors for the isolation and complexity of working in rural and remote practice, saying these items are “the major ingredient” in getting more doctors to the bush.

RDAA immediate past-President, Dr Ross Maxwell, said: “RDAA has been highlighting the lack of access to local health services in rural and remote Australia, and the need to

get more doctors to the bush, since RDAA was formed in 1991 and, before that, through the state and territory Rural Doctors Associations.

“We estimate that at least 900 more doctors currently are needed to ensure even basic medical coverage in rural and remote Australia.

“Governments—particularly the Federal Government—have implemented some useful measures in response to RDAA’s consistent advocacy, but ensuring more adequate remuneration for rural doctors has not been tackled and remains the major measure required to really give a boost to rural doctor numbers,” he said.

Accessing local health services continues to be extremely difficult in many rural communities and rural doctors are being stretched to

the limits in providing care for their communities.

“There are many cases where rural doctors are working more than 21 days in a row where they are on-call 24 hours a day 7 days a week, without any respite.

“At the same time, many hospitals and health facilities in rural communities are being closed or downgraded, with rural patients being forced to travel to major centres for even basic healthcare and to give birth,” Dr Maxwell said.

“Not only are rural doctors under immense, ongoing pressure due to a lack of resources, but when you consider that rural patients are more likely to have much poorer health to begin with, you have a recipe for an unprecedented healthcare disaster in the bush.

St John black and white ball Australia needs S

The gap between the number of blood donors and the number of Australians who need blood is set to widen, according to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS), unless Australians step up their efforts as blood donors.

Recent government forecasts suggest that demand for blood is expected to more than double in the next ten years.

In a national first the ARCBS will release a ‘state of the nation’ report, which demonstrates the magnitude of the challenge for Australia.

“The forecast increase in demand means that Australia will need around 2 million individual blood donations each year to ensure that people, young and old, have the lifesaving products they need to survive,” according to National Operations Manager, Dr Philippa Hetzel.

Currently, a little more than half a million Australian blood donors give just over 1.2 million donations.

Dr Hetzel said that the half a million donors represent around 3.5% of the eligible donor population, compared with an average of 4.4% for other comparable nations.

“Four is the magic number here,” Dr Hetzel said.

“If the proportion of blood donors in Australia was equivalent to the international average, and if all those donors gave blood four times a year, then we

would have sufficient donations to meet forecast demand.”

“We’re calling this our 4 Seasons campaign, because we’re trying to educate Australians to give blood four times a year.

“This is not just a challenge for the Blood Service, but for the entire country and for all Australians.

“Together, as a community, we need to ensure there are sufficient blood and blood products, voluntarily given by Australia’s donors, to meet the medical needs of our community,” she added.

Dr Hetzel said that to help remind Australians of the need to give blood, the Blood Service would publish updated data in each of the four seasons.

“By giving blood in each of autumn, winter, spring and summer, you will help to save up to 12 lives in one year.”

Dr Hetzel emphasised that the Blood Service is not currently short of blood.

“This is a long term educational message and call to action,” she said.

“If we care enough about our community to give something back to it, being a blood donor, or becoming a blood donor, is a very practical way to show it.

“You can be sure that someone needs you, and Australia needs you.”

To become a blood donor visit www. donateblood.com.au or call 13 14 95, and make the commitment to give blood four times a year. Australia needs you.

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The prestigious fundraising event will be held at the spectacular National Wine Centre of Australia on Saturday, in Adelaide.

With the ‘Big Band’ sounds of the Band of the South Australia Police, enjoy wonderful food, wine and entertainment.

The St John Black & White Ball

will be an exhilarating assault of the senses as it celebrates the long history of St John Ambulance, from the days of its Black and White Volunteer Brigades of 1893, through to the modern day First Aid Services you see at community events today.

“The role of St John Volunteers at all major events, whether it be saving lives or being there just in case, is vital to all South Australians. It is only fitting that such a prestigious theme be adopted for this fundraising gala, to highlight and pay tribute to the work they do” said Renae

Montaniero, Event Coordinator.

Tickets are $125 per person, and include pre-dinner drinks, followed by a delicious three-course meal, and there will be many great prizes to be won throughout the night, including a stunning piece of jewellery of diamonds and pearls, created especially for this event by Karrans of Hyde Park.

The St John Black & White Ball is the most high profile event within the St John SA calendar.

All proceeds from the evening go directly back to St John.

The Do Not Call Register is now open The Australian Government has established the Do Not Call Register for people wishing to reduce the number of telemarketing calls they receive*. The register is available for private home use and mobile telephone numbers.

To register your numbers, visit www.donotcall.gov.au, collect a form from your local Australia Post Office, or call 1300 792 958.

If registering by phone, you must call from the telephone number you are registering.

M011818

your blood

tep back in time to the 1920s Jazz Age at the inaugural St John Black and White Ball - an evening of art deco inspired elegance.

*Exemptions apply, see website for details.

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ACROSS THE REGION SPORT

Roxby Downs Softball League Sunday May 20th 11.30am Rebels 2 v Rebels 1 1.30pm Who Cares v Devil Cats

Friday May 18th Roxby Downs Bowls Club Night Owls 8pm

Roxby Downs Mens and Womens Basketball Winter Competition May - October Sports Centre

Monday, May 21st Karate Auditorium Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429

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

HEALTH

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, May 22nd Squash 7pm - 9pm Wednesday, May 23rd Karate Auditorium

Eyebus Woomera May 23rd Andamooka May 24th Roxby Downs May 24th

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, May 24th Tae KwonDo Auditorium From 6:30pm Contact Andrew Murdy 0418 804 398

Child Adolescent Mental Health Services For appointments phone 8648 5800

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

Hearing Services May 24th - 9.00am - 2.30pm For an appointment call 1800 006 303 Roxby Downs Community Health Walking Group for Mums With Prams every Monday morning Meet outisde the Dunes Cafe at 9.30am

Woomera & Districts Football League Saturday May 19th 12 noon Andamooka v Roxby Districts 2pm Olympic Dam v Coober Pedy

Doctors’ New Specialised Drug Telephone Number for

Medicare Use. 1800 700 270

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

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

Roxby Downs Market Days May 19th June 16th August 18 September 15th October 20th November 17th

GENERAL INFORMATION

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Every Week 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

School Terms 2007 Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board.

Gym Cultural & Leisure Precinct Monday to Friday 6 am-12pm & 4pm - 9 pm Saturday 8-12pm Sunday 11-2pm Phone 86710500 Roxby Downs Community Library Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm Saturday 9.00-12pm.

Phone 8671 0660 for more information.

Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School Phone Jakki 86712323 Coffee Mornings for Families Meet and chat for all families.

New comers especially welcome.

Dunes Café 9:30am – 11am

RFDS Roxby Downs Auxillary Irish Christmas June 23rd at the Roxby Downs Community Club

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Roxby Downs Childcare Monday - Friday 6.30am-5.30pm Phone 8671 0911 for details

Toddlers Story Time Fun for young children and mums Roxby Downs Library Richardson Place Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am

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

June 11th - 9.30am- 11:00am Normal weight gains Roxby Downs Helath Seminar Room Community Board May 28th - 7.30pm Council boardroom

Sport & Recreation Forum June 5th - 7.30pm Foyer Cultural & Leisure Precinct Arts & Cultural Forum June 6th - 7.30pm Foyer Cultural & Leisure Precinct Alcohol & Substance Abuse Partnership June 14th - 7.30pm Council Boardroom Education & Workplace Training Forum June 19th - 12.30pm Council Boardroom Environment Forum May 30th 6pm Foyer Cultural & Leisure Precinct Volunteering Partnership June 11th 7.30pm

Roxby Downs Kindergarten Phone 86710455

Health Forum June 19th - 7.30pm

Every Sunday

Art Gallery Exhibitions 17 May – 12 Jun 2007 A Tribute to Iris Frame Iris Frame June 15 – July 29 Art Quilts Heather Carey

Family & Youth Forum June 12th - 7.30pm Council Boardroom

Every Friday Playgroup

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

Performing Arts June 2007 Comedy Festival Country Arts

Arid Recovery Baiting Program Starts May 14th 1080 Baits to be laid on an ongoing basis within 10km of the Arid Recovery fence within the Olympic Dam Mine Lease and surrounding pastoral properties.

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

SOUL FOOD

A meeting of many faith traditions around the theme of Unity of Religion 2:00pm Cultural Centre Gallery Sunday 20th May

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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Phone: 8671 2001 Fax: 8671 2021 EVENTS OUTBACK CINEMA

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 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

Art Gallery Program Now Showing 7 - 19 May Come Out Youth Festival Art Exhibition.

Coming Soon 21 May - 12 Jun A tribute to Iris Frame Touch Footy: Sundays 5pm at town oval. Contact Bridget for more info on 8671 0500.

Indoor Hockey: Friday nights mixed competition.

Interested players please contact Bridget on 8671 0500.

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May 300

Rated: MA Duration: 116 min Based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel, “300” depicts the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world’s first democracy.Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham and Dominic West.

Fri 18th 8pm Sat 19th MARKET DAY 3pm Sun 20th 3pm Tues 22nd 1 & 7pm

TMNT Rated: PG Duration: 84 min The continued adventures of the four adolescent mutated turtles gifted in the art of the ninja, as they attempt to stop a mysterious evil that threatens to end the world. Starring the voices of: Chris Evans, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Kevin Smith, Patrick Stewart and Laurence Fishburne.

Sat 19th MARKET DAY 12pm Sun 20th 3pm 12 & 7pm Tues 22nd 4pm Sat 26th 12pm Sun 27th 12 & 7pm Tues 29th 4pm THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper

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Monitor CLASSIFIEDS TRANSPORT & REMOVALS

ANDAMOOKA. ALL MUST BE SOLD. 1 x 2 Bedroom House $115,000. 1 x 1 Bedroom House $60,000. 1982 Suzuki Ute Rego UWD 360. Ford Backhoe Rego ASP 880 $6000.

Phone 0429 011 043

Pt Pirie & Adelaide Depots Antique & Household Removals Local, Interstate & Country Storage & Delivery Specialists

Ph: 0427 716 173

CARAVANS FOR Sale. Caravan & Hard Annex. Roxby Downs Caravan Park, Site 64. Air Con in van and room. Fridge, TV, Microwave, Small Oven, Cutlery, Kettle & toaster, Lounge. $25,000 ONO. Call Michael 0429 694 930.

Roxby Downs À Pt Augusta À Pt Pirie

REAL ESTATE CLEARANCE

MINER’S Cottage. Freehold block 30 x40 m. Power, concrete slab 8x12 m, ranwater A ONE OFF opportunity to buy original tank, shed, reverse cycle aircon, gas stove. artworks by local award wining artist Alisa $105,000. ONO. Phone 0429 672 215.

Teletovic. Only at Market Day, and ONLY on 19th May (8 - 1pm).

Notice of Road Closure

Section 33 Road Traffic Act 1961

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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.

Andamooka Community Church. Sunday 2pm Roxby Downs Christian Community Church Sunday 10am

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FOR SALE

Is hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on 14th of April 2007 made the following orders; That the Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Administrator under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and clause F of the instrument of General Approval of the Minister 28 November 1999.

Pursuant to section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 declare that the event described below is to take place on the road described below is an event to which section 33 of the road traffic act 1961 applies; and Pursuant to section 33(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, make an order directing that the road on which the event is to be held and any adjacent or adjoining roads specified below can be closed to all traffic except police and emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in the event for the period commencing 10:00 AM Saturday the 19th of May 2007 until 8.00 PM Saturday the 19th of May 2007.

ROAD: Wattle Drive Roxby Downs EVENT: BHP Billiton New Subdivision Open Day Pursuant to section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 make an order directing that persons taking part in the event be exempted in relation to the road from duty, to observe the Australian Road Rules specified below subject to any conditions described below and attached to the exemption.

Australian Road rules Exemption and Conditions Rule 230: Crossing the road Rule 234: Crossing the road on or near a crossing for Pedestrians Rule 238: Pedestrians travelling along the road.

W. J. Boehm - Administrator

O p a l R o a d L a n d f i l l to comply can again result in Opening Hours an $80.00 Expiation Notice being issued.

The Opal Road Landfill Rates Opening Hours are 1pm – 6pm, seven days a week.

The third quarterly instalResidents are encouraged to utilise this FREE service as the ments are now overdue for dumping of litter in reserves payment; please pay immedior lands surrounding the town ately to avoid late fees. Please attract an expiation penalty contact Bronnie Warren at fee of $315.00 as per the Local the Council on 8671 0010 for Government Act. any payment arrangements or enquiries. Fines will apply to Fire Prevention all overdue accounts.

Water Please contact the Roxby Downs Council for any questions relating to the fire danger 31 March, 2007 Quarterly accounts are now overdue. season, fire bans or permits.

Please pay to avoid the late Advertising on Council payment fees.

Infrastructure Electricity Advertising on Council infrastructure such as light Electricity Billing Notices for poles can attract expiation the 31st March, 2007 Quarter notices under the Local are now overdue. Reminder Government Act. If you spot Notices have been issued. any such advertising please Please pay by the due date to notify the Council. avoid late payment fees. All electricity billing enquiries to Dog Registration Sarah Janout on 8671 0010.

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Failure to notify the Council of any of these changes can attract an $80.00 Expiation Notice. Please also ensure that all dogs over the age of three months are registered, failure

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Producers are up-skilling One of South Australia’s most comprehensive research projects has found training is helping primary producers up-skill and maintain the viability of the state’s industries.

FarmBis says its ‘Training Industry Initiatives Program’ reveals what the future training needs of producers are and how the training industry can help tailor training to make it more accessible.

Laura Fell, FarmBis State Planning Group Chair says the study involved more than 800 primary producers from across six industry sectors, and looked at identifying their existing knowledge, skills and future training

needs. “The reality is farmers and producers can no longer aord not to undertake training, with technology, market forces, and the environment constantly changing,â€? Ms Fell said. “If we are to compete on a national and international scale then we need to ensure that our producers are getting the training they need and the support necessary for them to be the best in the business. “It is hoped that this study will help pave a way forward for our industries and training providers to work together and provide producers with the skills necessary to face future challenges.â€?

Remote nurses get a lift up

Eligible individuals in rural and remote areas are encouraged to apply for the Nurse Scholarship Program’s Rural and Remote Undergraduate Scheme which opened this month.

The Executive Director of Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) Rosemary Bryant is encouraging people living in rural and remote areas who are currently undertaking or intending to enrol in an undergraduate or graduate entry nursing course at an Australian University to apply for a scholarship for the 2008 academic year. “The scheme, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and administered by RCNA, provides ďŹ nancial assistance for people who would like to study nursing but ďŹ nd the cost too high.â€?

By applying for this scheme applicants have the potential to receive $10,000 a year for full time nursing studies and enrolled nurses studying part-time could potentially receive $5,000 a year.

RCNA is seeking applications from eligible people wishing to undertake an accredited undergraduate or graduate entry, pre-registration (entry to practice) nursing course.

For further information about the scheme or to download the application and guidelines document visit the RCNA website at www.rcna. org.au, or email scholarships@rcna.org.au or call toll free 1800 11 72 62. outcome for an injured worker, Applications close at 5pm on Friday 13 July. but also to advise them and assist them in managing their claim from the date of their injury through to the time the claim is ďŹ nalised. “We have found that the way in which employment is structured at Roxby Downs, the speciďŹ c nature of the injuries sustained in the mining and Phone: (08) 8671 1991 associated industries and the Fax: (08) 8671 1099 isolation of Roxby Downs means that workers employed Email:myallgr@bigpond.com there who suffer injury have a number of quite specific problems that need to be dealt with. “We already have extensive Person required for Casual experience in acting for miners and workers from Roxby Cleaning position Downs, with a number of signiďŹ cant successful claims,â€?

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Starting at 8.00am-12 noon Mr Nicholson or a senior solicitor will be visiting Roxby Applications available from Downs on a regular basis and as required.

Myall Grove Caravan Park To discuss legal representation by Palios, Meegan and Ph: 8671 1991 Nicholson Lawyers, contact their oďŹƒce on 8212 3566.

The little man’s champion Accident victims in Roxby Downs can breathe a sigh of relief, Palios, Meegan and Nicholson Lawyers are on hand to make sure the man in the street gets his due.

Consisting of three partners, Peter Palios, Julia Palios and Andrew Nicholson, three senior solicitors, six sta solicitors and more than 20 support staff, Palios, Meegan and Nicholson Lawyers have been in business for more than 20 years and specialise in all forms of injury law.

WorkCover claims, Common Law Industrial accident claims, Occupier’s Liability, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Accident claims all fall into their area of expertise and they pride themselves on the fact that they have never acted for a defendant, insurance company or large corporation. “We have only ever acted for injured workers and injured people generally,â€? Mr Nicholson said. “We see it as our job to not only insure the best ďŹ nancial

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OD snatch the points but have been put on notice Written by The ‘Onballer’ The two top teams from the first couple of rounds matched up to fight for bragging rights as the best team in the competition. Olympic Dam had been super impressive, giving last year’s grand finalist Roxby Districts a football lesson two weeks ago, while Andamooka had been just as good putting in a great team display to knock off Hornridge and Coober Pedy.

The scene was set for a great game and it did not disappoint.

Bodies flew in the first five minutes with Andamooka more than matching their rivals in the strength and skills stakes. Cheyne Johnston, Michael Uhlik and Luke Sanders were getting their hands on the ball early pumping the ball into the forward line to the dangerous Williams.

Despite this, Chapman, Saraceno and Green started to work together with Lalham up forward giving OD some drive.

Johnston and Uhlik continued to work hard in the second quarter but were matched by their midfield opponents, Chapman and Saraceno.

Kenny for Olympic Dam started to get his hands on the ball and Burton was looking dangerous in the forward line, it seemed OD were getting the upper hand only for Williams to slot through a couple late and even the match up again.

Special Olympians visit The Roxby Downs community will be playing host to a group of elite athletes this week, when four members of the Australian Special Olympics team arrive on Friday.

Roxby resident, Marsha Nottle, whose brother Peter Kerin is a special Olympian, is hoping the visit will help raise funds to send the South Australian contingent to the World Summer Games.

“We need to raise $4,500 per athlete to cover the cost of flights and accommodation,” Ms Nottle said.

“These are some of our brightest sporting stars, but they need support and funds to get to the World Summer Games.

“We are hoping the Roxby Downs community will help them realize their dream of competing at the top of their chosen sports at the Special Olympics in Shanghai. “Donations over $2 are tax deductible and donations from BHP Billiton employees over $20 are eligible for BHP Billiton’s matched giving program, as are all funds raised,” she said.

The visiting athletes, Peter Kerin, Paula Morrissy, Lachlan Woollett and Laura Hester will speak at both local schools on Friday and the public is invited to attend.

The meeting at St Barbara’s Parish School will commence at 9am, followed by an address at Roxby

Downs Area School in the basketball stadium at the Recreation Centre at 11.20am.

On Saturday, Ms Nottle and her celebrity guests will be hosting a fundraising BBQ at Market Day. Ms Nottle would like to thank St Barbara’s Parish School and Roxby Downs Area School for their support and David Boemia, NAB Area Manager, the staff at the National Bank Roxby Downs and Sandvik Mining and Construction Adelaide Ltd for their generous donations.

For further information, or to make a donation, contact Jason or Marsha Nottle on 8671 1474 or 0438 701 474.

OD went into the long break just one point clear in a low scoring match.

Finally a team who could match up against a very strong Olympic Dam outfit had been found and the second half would prove who would head away with the points.

Andamooka, now without midfielder Sanders with an injury, continued to impress, Uhlik and Johnston stepped up in his absence and Fracas started to present causing headaches for the OD coaching staff.

Although the scoreboard didn’t show it Andamooka were all over their opponents, continually pumping the ball into their forward line without getting any great result.

Typical of the contest though, Olympic Dam went forward late to steal a couple and even the game up again.

Both coaches urged their players on for one final effort, pleading for their players to push hard for the points.

They didn’t disappoint with both teams throwing everything at their opponents, Andamooka seemed to have the legs pushing to contests and again putting the OD players under pressure with numerous forays into the forward line.

Williams, a handful for OD all game, seemed to be destined to be the game breaker. Johnston, best on

ground in my book, continued to work hard punishing Olympic Dam with his precision skills.

But the last quarter went the same as the third, although Andamooka dominated general field play they weren’t able to put it on the scoreboard.

Whenever OD went forward they were able to goal, Lalham was marking everything that came toward him and Chapman was providing the ‘go through’ option in the midfield. With minutes left Williams had a chance to put the Roos’ in front but hit the post.

Unfortunately that was the state of their game, missed opportunities in their forward line cost them dearly but they can be more than happy with their performance controlling the game for two and a half quarters.

Turner and the OD coaching staff have a lot to worry about, Andamooka pushed them hard and they were lucky to steal a victory in the end, with a trip up to Coober Pedy next week they could very well be pushed to the limit again. Andamooka take on Roxby next week to sort out who really is the team most likely to challenge Olympic Dam come September.

In the second game, it was another whitewash for Hornridge who are destined for a rather long and frustrating season, after getting thumped by and aggressive Coober Pedy.

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Netball results A Grade OD Devils 53 defeated Hornridge 29.

Miners 48 defeated Tangs 37.

B Grade OD Devils 88 defeated Misfits 2.

Roos 68 defeated Woomera 14.

Rockets 48 defeated Opals 21.

Miners 37 defeated Redbacks 36.

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The Roxby Downs Golf Club enjoyed blue skies and a good turnout for the John Crane Ambrose Competition last weekend.

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Mixed winners were Vaughan Petherick, Neville Petherick, Sue Petherick and Trevor Futerieal.

The sun kept shining for the ladies on Sunday, when Overall winners were Andrea Freeth took out the Brenton Waye, David honours as overall winner Pattenden, Brian Sharam and longest drive.

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More than 3,000 projects are already under way around Australia. As part of the $2 billion Australian Government Water Fund, Community Water Grants is providing $200 million over five years for projects that save, reuse or improve the health of our water resources.

Registrations close 5pm EST 22 June 2007 Applications close 11am EST 4 July 2007 For an application form and details of current projects visit www.australia.gov.au/communitywatergrants or phone 1800 780 730.

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Rebels 2 take last dig honours The senior’s softball clash of the titans at the weekend lived up to expectations with the result going down to the last innings.

Rebels 2 won the toss and elected to field first, putting last year’s Premiers, Devil Cats into bat.

The game was a tight affair, neck and neck as the pitchers kept the batters honest on both sides.

The fielding was of high standard especially from the junior players who are starting to revel in the senior competition.

When these two teams meet it is always close and exciting.

In their last batting dig, the Devil Cats scored 3 runs to take the lead 9-7 but it was short lived.

The Rebels recovered and with strong hitting, which included a home run by their lead off hitter, they put on three runs to take the lead 10-9.

With about five minutes still to play the Devil Cats went for broke with the bat, scoring at will, but time was against them and the umpire called time and game with the result reverting back to the previous innings, giving Rebels 2 the points.

Last year’s Premiers have a lot of work ahead of them after losing their first two games of the season.

Above: Hawks taking on the Bulldogs in junior football.

Above: Auskick teams battling it out on the weekend.

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SCOREBOARD Olympic Dam Andamooka

9 goals 8 goals

7 points 8 points

61 points 56 points

Best players for OD: S Chapman, M Freeth, C Green and T Hornhardt Goal scorers: M McShane, D Rogers and C Kenny 2 goals, G Latham, S Montgomerie and R Sarraceno 1 goal each.

Best players for Andamooka: B Penifold, M Uhlik, W Ashton, D McDonald and M Nayda.

Goal scorers: K Williams 4 goals, M Fracas, J Bowden, W Ashton and B Penifold 1 goal each.

Coober Pedy Hornridge

26 goals 5 goals

12 points 2 points

168 points 32 points

Best players for Coober Pedy: L Boland, R Carbine, J Lennon, A Ware, K Henrd.

Goal scorers: L Boland 8 goals, J Lennon 6 goals, T Walker and J McKenzie 3 goals, B Buller 2 goals, R Carbine, J Burns, B Atkins and K Henry 1 goal each.

Best players for Hornridge: T McCarthy, N Rains, J Moyle, D Lacey, T Gum.

Goal scorers: N Rains 2 goals, J Moyle, B Haliman and B Bennett 1 goal each.

Junior Colts Under 12’s Bulldogs Hawks

6 goals 4 goals

4 points 2 points

40 points 26 points

Bulldogs 6 goals 4 point 40 points defeated Hawks 4 goals 2 points 26 points Best players for Bulldogs: C Rontenay, E Zeptner, M Steer, C Haugum and M Hanson.

Goal scorers: M Steer, M Hanson C Haugum 1 goal each

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Cape Jervis is producing some great tommie action.

The fish are hungry for most baits with cockles and gents being the pick.

Dusk is the time to catch a feed. The school seems to be stationed near the ferry and up against the rocks on most occasions.

However, don’t forget to have a shot on the jetty where a few nice southern calamari have recently been landed. One lucky angler required the gaff to land his 2kg specimen.

Gunyah Beach on the Eyre Peninsula has medium Salmon avaiable.

Access is by four wheel drive only.

Fu r th e r n o r th a n d Smooth Pool fired up with Salmon earlier in the week.

The fish struck half pilchard aits off the rocks in fron of the shacks.

The St Kilda breakwater is still producing salmon trout and the kiosk has the odd bream for patient fishermen.

Sugars beach is reliable for salmon trout. Wading into knee deep water and casting light line float rigs with gents as the baits will stir up a few bites.

Late afternoons have been productive and if the gents aren’t working, throw a few cockles at the school

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Althorpe Island action has been keeping boaties active. Plenty of rugger snapper and nannygai have filled the fish bin from these waters through to Marion Bay. Tinny launchers at Nene Valley in the south-east reported nice whiting within 1km off shore.

Small vessels with minimal drafts have also ben catching nice mullet and garfish in close.

A very hapy young angler with his Blue Morwong.

Best players Hawks: M McIntee, S May, J Vanzati, S Smith, J Katzorke Goal scorers: J Katzorke 2 goals, B Crawford and S Smith 1 goal each.

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15 goals 4 goals

10 points 7 points

Best players Bulldogs: J Bowden, K Zeptner, J Homsch, J Kenny and T Homsch.

Goal scorers: J Beenham 4 goals, J Bowden and J Homsch 3 goals, J Elliot, M Black, D Male, T Homsch and N Homsch 1 goal each.

Hawks Best players: K Lynch, T Chesson and D May. Goal scorers: T Paull 2 goals, T Chesson and T Schott 1 goal each.

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HAVE BIKE WILL TRAVEL â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Slamming whoopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;carving bermsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ďŹ&#x201A;ying highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, sound like American wrestling moves, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they?

Well, as champion motocross rider, Tyson Whillas could tell you, they have more to do with motor bikes and freestyle jumps than fat men in tights.

Tyson, who moved to Roxby Downs with his family last year, has been racing on the state motocross circuit for quite some time, and enjoyed a phenomenal amount of success.

With many wins under his belt and the mantle of Junior State Champion in 2004 and 2005, Tyson, now 16, has stepped up to the senior ranks and is competing in the 250cc and 450cc classes.

At the end of this month he will begin his assault on the South Australian Motocross State Titles, where he is hoping to do well enough to secure himself a spot on a professional racing team.

Currently sponsored by Kawasaki Australia and Cowleys Motorcycles, Tyson has already had a very successful year, with four ďŹ rst placings and a third at various events around the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my ďŹ rst year in the seniors, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping to do well, a top ďŹ ve placing at least,â&#x20AC;? Tyson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I go all right in the state championships Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a real chance at getting a spot on the Kawasaki Australia Race Team, which would be greatâ&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very passionate about his racing,â&#x20AC;? guardian Diane Stanton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He always wants to win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If he can get number one in the state 250 class and move up to the Kawasaki Australia Team, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a dream come true. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a professional rider,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The state titles are made up of ďŹ ve races.

The ďŹ rst will be held at Mt Gambier at the end of May, the second at Tea Tree Gully, then on to Port Augusta, South Coast and Gillman.

The Roxby Desert Motor Cross Club would like to wish Tyson the best of luck in the upcoming State Titles.

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