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DEAL OVER NEW AWA’S Written by Les Rochester

EXCLUSIVE

ore than 850 shift and trades workers at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam operations have just been offered individual Australian Workplace Agreements (AWA’s) to sign.

to remain in force, without variation, until their nominal expiry dates unless they are terminated or replaced,” Mr Dalla Valle said.

“This clear and unequivocal commitment from the ALP provides the company and its employees an opportunity to preserve the way we currently work — through direct relationships — for at least the next five years, regardless of which party wins the next Federal election.”

This newspaper understands that for those who signed the AWA’s they can expect an increase in shift allowances up to $4,000 a year.

Mr Dalla Valle said the company made the offer of a new and improved AWA to be sure that it preserved the way it works at Olympic Dam—where all employees have control of their safety and have the ability, and are motivated, to improve their part of the business.

Some of the clauses in the AWA’s make for interesting reading.

For example under section 5 covering Leave, the employee can elect to cash out up to two weeks annual leave per year of service for any accrual that the employee may have been credited over a 12 month period.

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The Monitor newspaper understands that the agreements had to be signed by close of business yesterday.

The agreements are effective for five years.

The President and Chief Operating Officer for BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam project Dean Dalla Valle said the company made the offer to employees now because it is seeking certainty about employment arrangements on the site for the long term, and it wants to preserve the way the company works — through direct relationships.

“As you know, the Federal Coalition Government’s industrial relations policy is centred on Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs).

“Until 28 August, 2007 the Australian Labor Party’s attitude to AWAs was uncertain.

“The ALP has now clearly stated that, if it wins Government, all AWAs in force at the end of December 2007 will be allowed

Above: Nissa Gordon, 11, dressed as Rain (her partner dressed as Bow) at St Barbara’s Mission Day.

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Children all over town celebrated “Children’s Week last week.

For more photos from events held, turn to Page 9.

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Above: Yellow-footed rock wallaby.

Rock Wallabies bouncing back

The plug and play clothing

Vulnerable Yellow-footed rock wallaby colonies in the rugged ranges of outback South Australia are bouncing back.

Early indications from this year’s annual survey of Yellow-footed rock wallabies has revealed their numbers are up on previous years.

The positive initial findings coming from this year’s survey conducted by the Department for Environment and Heritage as part of its ‘Operation Bounceback’ program are quite unexpected due to the very dry conditions in the ranges, particularly in the

period leading up to the survey.

Of particular interest has been the increase in numbers observed as some of the most ‘at risk’ colonies, including those in the Mount Remarkable National Park in the Flinders Ranges and the Bimbowrie Conservation park in the Olary Ranges.

Estimated numbers in Bimbowrie have almost doubled from about 190 wallabies in 2006 to about 370 this year and in Mount Remarkable they’ve increased from around 40 animals last year to about 100 this year.

Imagine being able to use electronic devices by simply plugging them in to your clothing.

CSIRO has just received funding of $4.4 million to help bring this possibility a step closer.

CSIRO’s Flexible Integrated Energy Device (pictured) was one of eight proposals selected as part of the latest round of Defence Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program funding.

Principal Research Scientist with CSIRO’s Energy Technology Division, Dr Adam Best, said it was envisaged that the technology would be incorporated into a piece of clothing.

It would comprise three components: advanced, conductive fabrics as part of the battery, vibration energy harvesting device and a rectifier/power management system to power soldiers’ electronic equipment.

“It will look like an ordinary garment but have extraordinary capabilities,” Dr Best said.

“As the person wearing the garment moves, the vibrations they create can be harvested and channelled into recharging the battery or powering plug-in electronic device or devices.

“CSIRO has combined its significant capabilities in the areas of energy harvesting, energy storage and advanced fibre development to create the integrated battery technology.”

The device will be used to store and provide energy over a continuous period of time and can be charged by plugging into an electrical power point or through vibration energy harvesting.

“This kind of technology has important applications for soldiers in the field and could mean they no longer need to carry heavy batteries,” Dr Best said.

“Essentially, they’d be wearing the battery, not carrying it. We’re excited about this funding because it means we’re a step closer to making the FIED a reality.

“We’ll use the funds to further develop the various components of this technology and look at how we bring them together into a wearable garment.

“It’s a real motivator to know this technology could one day be used by the men and women who serve in Australia’s Defence Force to protect our country.”

There are a range of other civilian applications for the Above: Iceman - Ötzi, a neolithic man, estimated to have lived between 3350 and 3100BC. FIED, including communication devices such as radios and mobile phones, medical devices such as vital sign monitoring systems, small electronic devices including MP3 players, and sports wear.

From the frozen landscape of the Italian Alps objects and clothing found with Ötzi together comes a story 5,300 years in the making….it’s with original Copper-Age objects, photographs, the story of Ötzi, a neolithic man discovered and interactive stations to shed light on how Ötzi lived... and died. in a melting glacier 16 years ago. Ötzi has been viewed by many as the ultimate Iceman – the story of Ötzi opens at the ‘cold case’…was he murdered, and if so, why?

Australian National Maritime Museum next The exhibition will review the forensic invesweek and offers visitors a rare but detailed tigations into his death… investigations which glimpse of life in the Copper Age. continue today and offer some answers. Ötzi is the oldest known wet mummy in the The results of x-rays, CT scans and endoworld, having lived between 3350 and 3100 scopic examinations will be featured in the BC. exhibition, providing detailed information on Discovered by hikers in 1991, he was nick- what his diet was like, where he lived, how old named ‘Ötzi’ after the Ötztal Alps where he he was when he died and what injuries caused his death. was found.

The exhibition has been assembled by Iceman will also give visitors a fascinating the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology at glimpse of life 5,300 years ago.

Bolzano in northern Italy, where the mummy Original Copper Age objects lent by archaeois now permanently conserved in a special logical institutions in Italy and Switzerland will refrigeration chamber. travel to Australia for the first time.

It combines video footage, reproductions of On display will be flint arrowheads, copper

The state’s environment minister Gail Gago said the increase in wallaby numbers at some sites appears to be largely due to habitat restoration efforts such as fox and goat control, both of which have significantly improved the habitat quality for the wallabies.

“On the ground inspections of colonies by department officers support their aerial survey findings with many young individuals sighted, along with females carrying pouch young”.

The ‘Cold Case’ of the Iceman

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based axes, and flint daggers, all similar to objects found with Ötzi.

The selection of everyday objects including original neolithic jewellery, fish hooks, sewing tools and ceramic pots, show that life in the Copper Age was quite sophisticated.

Reproductions of clothing and weaponry found with Ötzi such as his longbow, arrows, dagger and sheath all reveal amazing details of technology in neolithic Italy and the skills and craftsmanship of people at that time.

While the mummy is too fragile to travel, it is represented in the exhibition by a full-scale replica half encased in ice, as it was found. A life-size figure, fully dressed, shows how Ötzi appeared as he walked in the Alps prior to his death.

Iceman – the story of Ötzi, the travelling exhibition of the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology will remain on view until 17 February.

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RFDS salutes Roxby The Royal Flying Doctor Service Roxby to The Monitor about the value of Roxby Downs Auxiliary sent a magnificent Downs to the RFDS. $100,000 cheque to Adelaide recently.

“These donations are absolutely critical

Drivers beware!

Drivers beware! There are and bask on the road to warm up around the perimeter of the Roxby lizards out there! their bodies, they just sit there and Downs township, where they are That’s the message Arid Recovery is sending to the Roxby Downs community as the weather warms up and the region’s reptiles become more active.

“As the days get warmer we need to be more aware of lizards and snakes,” Arid Recovery Manager Adam Bester said.

“We have quite a lot of lizards in the area, probably the most common are Central Bearded Dragons, Monitor Lizards, Sleepy Lizards and Dtella and Bynoes Geckos.

“Bearded Dragons love to go out

drivers need to be aware that they may not move out of the way of a car.

“We also see a lot of Monitor Lizards around, it is important for parents to make sure their children do not chase these lizards as they may bite or scratch if cornered, and they can grow quite large.

“Sleepy Lizards are another species quite often killed on our roads.

“They are very slow and just can not get out of the way of a car fast enough.

“They can also be preyed upon by dogs, which can be a problem

quite common, especially where the new developments are going up.

“The death of a Sleepy Lizard is a particularly tragic thing, they are long-lived and monogamous, so if you kill one, they are going to have a very unhappy partner,” he said.

Dr Bester said that if a lizard is found on your property there is no need for alarm, some of the smaller ones are great for eating insects and the larger ones will move on by themselves.

“If you see a lizard just leave it be, restrain dogs and cats so they do not hurt or kill it and wait until it moves on,” he said.

Photo courtesy Arid Recovery.

in terms of providing us with the resources The money was the proceeds of fund- needed to purchase vital medical equipraising efforts from September 2006 to ment and our next aircraft, which we are September 2007, and it wasn’t the only now saving for,” Mr Tobin said. donation made to the organisation from “It is an incredible show of generosity Roxby Downs. from all involved.

“The Roxby Downs community has Contractors and BHP Billiton employees made $43,000 for the RFDS earlier always been a wonderful supporter of the this year during a smelter shutdown at RFDS. Olympic Dam. “I would like to pay special tribute to “Money raised by the Roxby Downs the tireless work of the Roxby Downs community goes towards aircraft Auxiliary, which was once again the replacement,” Auxiliary President Marie highest revenue earner of all 22 RFDS McCormack said. support groups and Auxiliaries across “The RFDS has always been a passion South Australia,” he said. of mine.

“It has saved the lives of several members of my family.

“When we first came here there was no Roxby Downs, no Olympic Dam, so we relied heavily on the RFDS for medical treatment.

“Across Australia they assist 250,000 people a year, last year there were 91 flights to Roxby alone.

“I think they are amazINJURY LAW All injury claims ing,” she said.

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Olympic Dam – A major hazard facility A Major Hazard Facility, that is what Olympic Dam will become under new state government legislation.

The Bill, which is known as the Dangerous Substances and Major Hazard Facilities Bill, would classify complex workplaces that store or process large quantities of dangerous substances and require the highest levels of risk management as Major Hazard Facilities.

Olympic Dam, the smelter at Port Pirie, Origin’s LPG Distribution Centre and the Moomba gas plant would all fall under this classification.

Coinciding with the tabling of the Bill was the formation of SafeWork SA’s Mines and Major Hazard Facilities Team.

The team deals with safety issues in the mining industry and also oversees the safety of facilities such as those in the oil, gas and chemical industries.

Members are currently conducting a

series of regional seminars on mining safety.

They were in Roxby Downs earlier this week.

Team leader, Simon Ridge, spoke exclusively to The Monitor about their visit.

“Under the Dangerous Substances and Major Hazard Facilities Bill, which is before parliament right now, Roxby Downs will become a Major Hazard Facility.

“This seminar explains what a major hazard is and why this bill has been put forward.

“It explains how SafeWork SA is regulating itself and how things will be done as we move forward into the 21st century.

“We spoke about the history of facilities around the world, why this legislation is so important and the impacts it will have on communities,” he said.

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Above: Roxby Downs Area School Counsellor, Rebecca Fisher.

Teachers – an essential resource

H

ere in Roxby Downs we are realise that education is an important varied,” Ms Houston said. blessed with two excellent aspect in children’s lives and I wanted “Every day is different, every class schools and a host of to be a part of that. is different. wonderful teachers.

“I have a lot of skills and ideas that “It can help to shape children into Friday was World Teachers’ Day, a chance to honour these most essential community members.

Roxby Downs Area School Counsellor Rebecca Fischer took on the mantle of honorary investigative journalist for The Monitor to find out what motivates our teachers to take up their profession.

“I chose to become a teacher because it is fun and I enjoy working with children, listening to their stories and being part of their lives,” Year 1 - 2 teacher Zane Petty told Ms Fischer.

“It’s great to see children grow, develop, learn skills, and watch them follow through with their interests as they get older.

“It is an important profession because we are shaping the future.

“Children need to learn how to be lifetime learners and good decision makers, teachers help them do this,” he said.

Reception teacher Julie Greenfield agreed.

“Teaching is an important profession because children grow up to be adults,” Mrs Greenfield said.

“We want them to be happy, responsible and skilled to do whatever interests them.

“Having my own children made me

I wanted to offer to children and most of all I like children and I like to have fun,” she said.

Year 5 - 6 teacher, Amanda Partington said she was inspired by her own primary teachers to take up teaching.

“The satisfaction of seeing children improving their skills, learning different things and achieving success in their lives is what I get out of being a teacher,” Ms Partington said.

“It is important that teachers show children how to be independent thinkers and learners that are ready for the workforce.

“Teachers have the opportunity to be a positive role model in children’s lives,” she said.

Special Education teacher Nina Andrews said she had always wanted to work with children.

“I am making a difference in children’s lives and I get excited when things work and children have a breakthrough in their learning.

“We are dealing with the youth of tomorrow, so we need to teach them life skills and help them grow into fantastic people,” Ms Andrews said.

R – 12 relief teacher Tash Houston said she wanted to help children learn in a better way than she did at school.

“Teaching is challenging and it is

the adults they’ll become.

“It’s the only profession that everyone has experienced which means everyone has an opinion and expectation of it, it’s a profession that is constantly evolving,” she said.

George Moreitis, specialist maths Years 9 – 12, said teaching is a way for him to give something back to the community.

“I get personal satisfaction out of seeing students develop over the years, and it is a job where my brain is constantly challenged, I enjoy that.

“It is an important profession as it helps contribute to a better society, helping people become educated gives them choices,” Mr Moreitis said.

Seeing students develop and gain new skills gives Year 7 teacher Chris Jones a buzz.

“Seeing ‘light bulbs’ go on over student’s heads when they ‘get’ something they have been struggling with makes it worthwhile for me,” Mr Jones said.

“What could be more important than helping the next generation to become active, contributing and thinking citizens?” he said.

South Australia has more than 36,000 registered teachers.

World Teachers’ Day is a day to honour them.

to undertake such medical tests as it “This is an attractive provision for our considers appropriate including, without employees as it enables them to decide if limitation, random drug and alcohol they would like to cash out their annual testing, annual health screenings and any leave or take it as leave,” Mr Dalla Valle other tests it deems appropriate. said.

Mr Dalla Valle said both sections “It is entirely up to them to decide their outline the company’s policy and have preference.” been implemented in the AWA’s and the In an attempt to prevent strike action or company doesn’t feel it has breached the work bans being used by those who signed employees right to privacy. an AWA the company has this covered in “New terms and conditions have not section 7 under the heading of ‘Obligations been introduced into the AWA’s for the to BHP Billiton’. purpose of the current offer.

It demands of the employee to work in a “These are standard provisions and have manner commensurate with their position been contained in AWA’s since they were and skills and as directed by their Manager introduced in the mid nineties. without bans, limitations or stoppages.

“With regard to medical testing the comIt stipulates that any ban, limitation or pany has a statutory obligation to ensure stoppage (other than for genuine safety that employees are fit to perform the job reasons) will be grounds for disciplinary for which they have been employed,” Mr action which may result in termination of Dalla Valle said. employment.

BHP Billiton can also immediately Mr Dalla Valle reinforced this aspect of terminate the AWA for any conduct by the the AWAs by stating that given employees employee which would justify summary are not legally permitted to take any indus- dismissal. trial action (such as bans, limitations and In such circumstances payment shall be stoppages) during the life of their AWA up to the time of dismissal only. (other than for genuine safety reasons), any In support of this section of the AWA such action will appropriately be treated Mr Dalla Valle said this is a common as conduct which warrants disciplinary ‘industrial provision’ as well as being action. company policy.

Under se ction 8 of OPEN 7 DAYS ‘Environment , Health, Safety, Medical Security and Community Issues’ the company is forthright in its ability to inspect personal Post Ofce property. & Motel When the employee signs the AWA they give the company the absolute right to inspect their personal property on company Behind the Famous Bottle House premises, the work area Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment or accommodation rooms at any time for security Ph: (08) 8672 7007 Fax: (08) 8672 7062 reasons. www.andamookaopal.com.au The employee also gives Email: peter@andamooka.au.com the right to the company

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2008 Nominations are now invited for the 2008 Australia Day Awards

These Awards are provided by the National Australia Day Council through the Australia Day Council of South Australia Inc. and are administered by Local Government Authorities throughout Australia.

Award Categories are

x x x

Citizen of the Year (to be eligible, the person must be 25 years or older on January 26 next) Young Citizen of the Year (To be eligible, the person must be under 25 years of age on January 26) and; Community Event of the Year (Presented to the person/group who has staged the most outstanding community event during the year).

Roxby Downs is a unique and wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Council believes this to be a direct result of ordinary people within our community accomplishing and achieving extraordinary things.

Now is your opportunity to identify those people within our community who, over the past twelve months have made an outstanding contribution, and/or have given outstanding service to the Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam communities over a number of years.

Community events are those that galvanise the entire community and showcase Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam as the positive place that we all cherish may also be recognised.

Nominations forms are available from the Council Ofce, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs or by Fax on 8671 0452 or email roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au Nominations Close at 5.00 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 and will be received and considered in strictest condence.

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Hot time for hot rocks driller Geodynamics, a hot rocks miner near Innamincka, has suspended drilling of its Habanero 3 well because of equipment problems.

Drilling of Habanero 3 has progressed with the 311mm (12 ¼”) diameter section of the well now at 2,968m (9,734ft).

The company has told the Stock Exchange that it suspended drilling for a short period to address some downhole equipment issues.

Following the problem with vibrations and failures in the bottom hole assembly as advised previously, the design of the BHA was revised so that drilling could be resumed while investigations also continued.

These investigations have now concluded, and led to a recognition that a number of the drill collars (heavy sections of drill pipe that provide weight to the bit) were damaged (bent or showing cracks).

These issues are considered to be the cause of a second failure over the weekend.

The drill string was readily recovered and has been laid out and inspected.

The inspection has confirmed that additional drill collars were damaged and showed signs of cracking in their connections.

The root cause of the problem, the case of inadvertently re-setting the weight-on-bit (done by computer touch screen), has been addressed successfully with the rig manufacturer.

All the drill collars and other items likely to have been damaged have now been sent for repair, ranging from straightening to re-cutting threads.

This is expected to take around 5 days.

The Company is also taking the opportunity with this down time to conduct normal adjustments to the rig structure under the direction of the manufacturer.

While the Company regrets any delay, it believes that it is prudent to resolve these issues before proceeding.

Geodynamics expects to have recommenced drilling by the time of the next update in two weeks.

Prominent Hill could be a ‘Gem’ Oxiana claims that it is continuing to find significant copper and gold mineralisation at its Prominent Hill mine just north of Roxby Downs.

In its quarterly report just released the company says it is continuing to identify this mineralisation below its currently outlined open-pit mine which includes results such as 87 metres at 1.2% copper and 21 metres at 3.7% copper.

The company says following on from significant exploration success, studies to expand the Prominent Hill op eration via underground mining has commenced.

Mining was ahead of schedule with more overburden being removed which means the main Prominent Hill ore body will now be reached within days, two months ahead of schedule.

Early work on expansion studies has suggested that development of the underground mine could commence as early as the last

quarter of 2008 with a 1-2 million tonnes per annum underground operation producing from late 2011.

This material will supplement the 8 million tonnes per annum open pit operation and add to copper and gold production.

Process Plant and Infrastructure Development The company says construction activity on its process plant and infrastructure development increased throughout the quarter with more than 500 people on site by the end of September.

During the September quarter work started on construction of the tailings dam.

Concrete construction for the processing plant proceeded well with major pours completed for the mill pedestals, crusher, stockpile reclaim tunnel, slabs in the concentrate storage area and foundations for the flotation area.

Oxiana told the Stock Exchange that drilling beneath the western

end of the currently planned open pit has now reached depths of approximately 1200m below the surface.

This early stage drilling has identified an extensive zone of predominantly gold mineralisation, with copper, which appears to thicken with depth.

These results have indicated the potential for a bulk caving operation which could extend mine life out to 2030.

Drilling in the second half of 2007 on Program Two is designed to identify an Inferred Resource over a vertical extent of 500m and a strike length of 600m.

These early estimates are based on drilling to the western end of the currently planned pit. Drilling beneath the eastern end of the pit is the focus for the second half of 2007.

As far as further exploration is concerned the company says four holes have tested areas several hundred metres immediately west of the Prominent Hill

deposit beneath broad intervals of anomalous copper and narrow high grade gold intersected in previous drilling.

Development drilling programs focussed on improved definition of the resource below the current open pit to support studies into concurrent underground mining at Prominent Hill.

Phase one of the definition drilling is complete and the results are currently being used to re-estimate the resource for underground mining evaluation Deep extensions of thick, mineralised hematite breccias characteristic of the Prominent Hill Shear Zone mineralisation and adjacent ore domains have continued to produce significant results throughout the quarter.

Grade continuity has been demonstrated within these domains.

Mineralisation has been confirmed over a vertical extent greater than 1km.

Olympic Dam production down again Copper production at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine was impacted in the last quarter to the end of September by unplanned smelter maintenance and lower grade ore.

Uranium production was lower than the June 2007 quarter mainly due to a decline in grade and tonnes milled.

The figures were recently released in the company’s quarterly report on its operations.

Overall Copper production was significantly higher than the September 2006 quarter due to the continuing ramp up of Escondida Sulphide Leach and Spence mines in Chile.

However production was lower than the June 2007 quarter as Spence commenced production from ores with a higher mix of sulphide which have a longer leaching time compared to oxide ore.

Uranium production increased versus

the September 2006 quarter due to higher ore hoisted and improved recoveries but the September 2006 quarter was also affected by scheduled maintenance at the Olympic Dam smelter which impacted uranium production.

In the three months to the end of September this year the Olympic Dam mine produced 933 tonnes of Uranium oxide concentrate compared with 988 tonnes in the previous quarter.

The mine produced 307,800 tonnes of copper compared with 342,100 tonnes in the June quarter.

The Olympic Dam mine produced 40,313 ounces of gold, down more than 12,000 ounces on the previous June quarter when 52,443 ounces were produced.

Silver production was also down to the end of September to 11,124 ounces compared with the 11,625 ounces produced in the June quarter.

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t was refreshing to get some straight answers from BHP Billiton this week on a major issue.

Th e AWA’s o r Au s t r a l i a n Workplace Agreements that were offered to 850 employees involved in shift work and the trades had to be signed by yesterday.

The company’s straight answer to the question of why now? Was right on the money.

Firstly it had to secure its workforce for the next 5 years because in the current climate of skills shortages right around the country and other mining projects gearing up there will be the propensity to lure good skilled tradesmen away from Olympic Dam. But the answer that made my day was, and let me quote it again from our front page story…. “Until 28 August, 2007 the Australian Labor Party’s attitude to AWAs was uncertain. The ALP has now clearly stated that, if it wins Government, all AWAs

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in force at the end of December 2007 will be allowed to remain in force, without variation, until their nominal expiry dates unless they are terminated or replaced.”….(end of quote) In the case of the company this expiry date is in 5 years time. There’ll be another federal election after this one within that period. So that strategy has been stitched up tightly.

But I’m a little confused as AWA’s have to be offered without any threat or inducement for an employee to sign an AWA. For those who sign the AWA at BHP Billiton Olympic Dam they’ll notice a $4,000 increase in shift allowance each year.

One other area of concern, even though it might be acceptable practice elsewhere in some working environments, is the ability of the company to search personal belongings in accommodation rooms that it owns at any time for security reasons.

This mightn’t seem an issue of concern, but under the right to privacy in

this country I think the AWA treads on the employees rights even though they might sign them over.

What is the definition of accommodation rooms? Is it rooms at the Camps that the company owns?

Is it rooms in the houses that the company owns? What rights do the spouse and children of the employees have against an unannounced search of private possessions in accommodation rooms?

I know the reason behind such a clause. But it has been, in my opinion, poorly drafted.

Given that the company produces valuable metals such as gold and silver, it has a right to ensure this material doesn’t go walk about.

The other sensitive material is uranium. Already this year a jar of uranium chips was found outside the fence at Camp One which indicated a breach of security.

Then there is the equipment and tools that may make their way past the ‘Pizza Hut’.

But there must be protections for employees from unannounced searches of private possessions in accommodation rooms.

Living in a democracy one has to fight to keep George Orwell’s 1984 from becoming a reality, even though we’re almost there.

But our right to privacy must be preserved otherwise the pure fabric of society starts to crumble.

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Being the Labor candidate for Grey I have welcomed the announcement that a Rudd Labor Government will invest $6 million in supporting obstetricians in rural and regional areas and $2.5 million in additional rural scholarships for medical students.

Federal Labor is strongly committed to improving rural health and to delivering the better health services that rural communities deserve.

These latest commitments will see an investment of $6 million to support the Specialist Obstetrician Locum Scheme on a continuing basis, and expand it to provide support to GP proceduralists, including generalist obstetricians and anaesthetists.

This investment will significantly expand the support provided to obstetricians and other doctors undertaking specialist support in Grey.

It will mean that obstetricians working in the Grey community can be relieved by a locum service, so that they can take a much deserved breaks for rest and to undertake professional development.

Karin Bolton Labor’s announcement that it will provide an additional $2.5 million to the John Mullaquana Rd, Whyalla Flynn Scholarship program, run by the (Authorised by M Brown Gillies St, Australian College of Rural and Remote Adelaide)

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Medicine, means that the number of annual scholarships will double from 150 to 300 scholarships per year, starting in the 2009 academic year.

The John Flynn Scholarship program provides support for undergraduate medical students to undertake placements in rural and remote communities for at least two weeks each year.

We know that if young medical students have positive work experiences in a rural and regional areas, they are more likely to return to work there in the future.

These commitments form part of Federal Labor’s $2.5 billion plan to improve health and hospital services around the country, and add to Labor’s existing commitments to improve health services for rural communities.

Federal Labor would also explore the possibility of including a specific rural health service commitment in the next Australian Health Care Agreements.

Labor’s initiatives are great news for this community, and will assist not just the doctors working in the bush now, but our rural health workforce for the future.

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Above: 2007 Sports Person of the Year Award recipient, Rebecca Schutz.

Above: Shane Foster was Roxby Downs Citizen of the year for 2007.

Community gongs The Roxby Downs Council is seeking nominations for the 2008 Australia Day Awards and anyone who knows of a resident who has made an outstanding contribution to the community is being asked to put forward their name.

“The Australia Day Awards are provided by the National Australia Day Council and are administered

by Local Government Authorities throughout Australia,” Council Administrator Bill Boehm said.

“Roxby Downs is a unique and wonderful place to live, work and

raise a family.

“Council believes this to be a direct result of ordinary people within our community accomplishing and achieving extraordinary things.

“Now is your opportunity to identify those people within our community who, over the past twelve months have made an outstanding contribution, or given outstanding service to the Roxby and Olympic Dam communities over a number of years,” he said.

Three awards will be handed out

this year, Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year.

“Community events are those that galvanise the entire community and showcase Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam as a positive place that we all cherish,” Mr Boehm said.

Nominations close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 19.

Nomination forms are available at the council office on Richardson Place or email roxby@roxbycouncil. com.au.

A boost for local mothers

Above: Roxby’s newest breastfeeding counsellor, Jen Weckert.

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Breastfeeding is natural, breastfeeding is easy, breastfeeding is a wonderful experience for mother and baby, right? Well, not always.

Sometimes breastfeeding can be difficult, exasperating and even painful, especially for first time mothers who may give up prematurely if not given adequate support.

It has been more than two years since Roxby Downs had a qualified breastfeeding counsellor, but now our very own Jen Weckert has completed her training, passing with high commendations.

“It is so exciting,” Australian Breastfeeding Association representative Mel Allen said.

“Roxby is very lucky to have her as a wonderful resource and support to all mothers.

“Jen has completed an arduous and extensive training course to become a qualified counsellor, and she is the perfect person to do it.

“She has wonderful understanding and empathy and can really relate to new, and not so new, mothers.

“It has been a very long time since Roxby had its own trained counsellor, and now we do.

“Jen is an inspiration to us all,” she said.

In addition to her new role as counsellor, Ms Weckert is the ABA Roxby Downs Group Leader and chairs the monthly meetings.

“Jen will now be able to present at ante-natal classes and run community talks, she will also be a valuable resource for health professionals,” Ms Allen said.

“Breastfeeding is so important, for the mother it decreases the risk of breast cancer and osteoporosis and breast fed babies are significantly less likely to suffer gastrointestinal troubles, upper respiratory tract infections or ear infections.

“It is also environmentally friendly, easy, clean and convenient.

“We would all like to congratulate Jen, we are so proud of her,” she said.

The ABA Roxby Downs group meet once a month at the Dunes Café.

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Bats, balls and biros

Nominations for the Roxby Downs Sports Person of the Year are open again and this year, a junior and senior title will be handed out.

“As the peak community body representing all sports in Roxby Downs the Sports and Recreation Forum has again decided on behalf of the community to formally recognise individual sporting achievements by expanding the inaugural Sports Person of the Year Award that was established in 2007 to include both a senior and junior category,” Chairperson of the Sports and Recreation Forum Reinhardt Viljoen said.

“The Sports and Recreation Forum believes that each year wonderful sporting and sporting administrative achievements are undertaken by ordinary people within our community extending themselves with

personal effort or by providing outstanding sporting administrative support to allow others to achieve their sporting potential.

“Those nominated do not necessarily have to be outstanding athletes.

“Those outstanding ‘team players’ or sporting administrators are equally worthy.

“Now is your opportunity to identify those people within our sporting community who, over the past twelve months are considered worthy of recognition.

“Please do not miss this opportunity to recognise and reward those within our community who deserve our appreciation and thanks,” he said.

Nominations for the Roxby Downs Sports Person of the Year are available at the council offices.

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Explaining the unexplainable A few of the mysteries of the universe were explained last week, when the Questacon Science Circus came to town.

Students from the Roxby Downs Area School and St Barbara’s Parish School enjoyed an entertaining and informative exhibition by the crew, followed by an open evening for all Roxby residents.

The circus boasted something for everyone, from a rotating platform where people could spin themselves dizzy, to the bed of nails, liquid nitrogen ice cream and bubbles of fire.

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Kick up your heels Aspiring dancers shook the mothballs out of their leotards and turned out in droves last week for the first dance lessons held in Roxby Downs in almost twelve months.

Roxby’s very own Fairy Belle (aka Sarah Sanders) decided earlier this year to offer dancing classes to children aged between two and eight.

“I just felt there was a need in the community for this sort of service,” Ms Sanders said.

“I want to give the kids something they can look forward to going to, where they will be able to have fun, interact with other children and be themselves,” she said.

The classes began last Friday and will run for four weeks as an introductory course.

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“We will be running a short introductory course as the fairies and pirates will be flying home for Christmas soon, we also want to make sure everyone is happy before they enrol for a full term,” Ms Sanders said.

“We will be teaching jazz, hip hop, ballet and movements actions.

“It will be lots of fun and very energetic.

“Students will be encouraged to have fun and just be themselves,” she said.

The dance classes will take place at the Christian Community Church, on the corner of Tutop and Burgoyne Streets.

For more information, or to register your child, contact Sarah on 0411 073 100 or Kirstie on 0409 537 871.

Easy listening music Easy listening music NOT QUITE COUNTRY with Wendy Easy listening music Easy listening music ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS DRIVE TIME KIWI SHOW with Lyn

Tuesday 8 - 9am 11.30 - 12pm 12 - 1pm 2 - 3pm 3 - 5pm 5 - 6pm 6 - 7pm 7 - 8pm

FINS WORLD with Fin BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette Easy listening music ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS Easy listening music NEWS & MUSIC with Ray BLUES SHOW with Murray

Wednesday 7 - 9.30am 10-12pm 1 - 2pm 2 - 3pm 3 - 5pm 5 - 6pm 7 - 8pm

THE CRACK with Crusty Easy listening music NEW COUNTRY with Wendy WHAT’S COOKING AT THE CLUB ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS NEW ANNOUNCERS with Ben LATIN ROCK with Jariel and Jarvier

St. Barbara’s Parish School is deep into rehearsals for their play. It is sure to be a hit with parents and friends.

The Leisure Centre, through Council’s partnership with Country Arts SA, and through its own resources, is providing technical assistance to St. Barb’s in our own auditorium.

We have a great sound and lights system. It needs constant servicing and we need to constantly train new users so we always operate safely.

The system was installed quite a few years ago by Ron Hay from Whyalla. Ron has been associated with Middleback Theatre in Whyalla for a good many years.

His career has spanned rock and roll production, fine music concerts and theatre. He designed a sound system for us that is world class. Although limited by the all purpose design of the auditorium itself, Ron also managed to install a programmable lighting computer and lighting bars across the stage.

Ron claims to have learnt most about lighting through his work in theatre. We had a training session with Ron back about six weeks ago. That one day intensive session skilled up five people on the basic safe operation of the sound system and the lighting system.

Two were Leisure Centre events management staff, one was an arts development officer, one was a student and one was a teacher.

The bio box is what theatre people call the control room perched high inside the back wall of the auditorium. Moves are afoot to bring the operation of sound and lights to floor level. It is safer there because it avoids people having to climb a steep ladder into the bio box.

If we are to open up the technical side of theatre production to as many trainees as possible we need to overcome this problem of access to the gear. That’s one of the things we are working on as part of the current renovations at the Leisure Centre.

We now have students who have had a great introduction to multi media. If we can make it possible for these students, and the ones that will join them, to play with the auditorium as a sound and light space and not just a traditional proscenium arch theatre we might see some interesting results.

If we can get Ron back to train more of us in the technology and bring the equipment up to 100%, if we can somehow get Cindi Drennan or someone with her skills to keep up the momentum on our technical/creative training, we will hit the ground running next year with an increased capacity to stage interesting theatre in our existing theatres. I am including the cinema in that equation.

As this edition hits the streets the Arts and Culture Forum will be meeting at Dunes Café.

We have a regular Wednesday 7:30 PM meeting there every month and we encourage new members to come along and contribute your wisdom to the group.

Tonight is dress up night in celebration of a milestone year for the Forum.

Thursday 7 - 10am 11.30 - 12pm 12 - 1pm 1 - 2pm 3 - 5pm 5 - 6pm 7 - 8pm 8 - 10pm

Easy listening music BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette ROXFM’S HEALTH SHOW ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS MAD COW & THE ABATTOIR with Ben & Art KALEIDOSCOPE with Teya RETROSPECT with Laura & Paul

Friday 7 - 10am 11 - 12pm 12 - 1pm 1 - 2pm 2pm 3 - 5pm 5 - 6pm 8 - 10pm

Easy listening music Easy listening music Easy listening music AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY with Wendy COUNCIL NEWS ROXFM’S YOUTH PRESENTERS DRIVE TIME COMFORTABLY NUMB with Geoff

Saturday 8am - 12pm GAUD-MORNING with Gordon 1 - 8pm Easy listening music 8pm - 12am Easy listening music Sunday 8 - 12pm 12 - 1pm 2 - 3pm 8 - 10pm

YOUR STANDING IN IT with Geoff NEW AUSSIE MUSIC with Fin & Murray SUNDAY with Fred SUNDAY MELTDOWN (Heavy) with Sam & Steve

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Above: Alexa and Jasmin discussing their next purchase!

Below: The soft drink stand was a hit at St Barbara’s on Friday!

Fun at the library Above: Balance those eggs! Students at RDAS having an egg and spoon race during Children’s Week.

Below: Jarred Arnold, 9, at St Barbara’s Mission Day to celebrate Children’s Week.

It was raining cats and dogs at the Roxby Downs Community Library last week, when almost thirty toddlers and their carers flocked to Toddler Story time.

The theme was cats and dogs, the children were able to enjoy stories, songs, craft activities and face painting.

“It is wonderful each week to see the children and carers enjoy the songs, stories and craft at Toddler Story Time,” organiser Karen Russell said.

“We welcome all families, especially those new to the Roxby community.

“It is a great way to meet other families in a fun environment,” she said.

Toddler Story Time is a free community service run by Roxby Downs Health Services and the library.

An average of 20 children and their carers attend each week.

For more information contact the library on 8671 0660 or Roxby Downs Health Services on 8671 9020.

Below: The Roxby Downs LIbrary also celebrated Children’s Week, with a cats and dogs theme!

Below: Careful not to drop those balloons...RDAS students practicing their skills with a water balloon throwing competition.

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Will an interest Humble grass makes rate rise hurt you? a comeback The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia is urging people with home loans to take time out and reassess their budgets ahead of the predicted rate rise this month.

“It is an ideal time for all borrowers to do a home-loan health check and consider what impact a possible rate hike will have on their family budget,” Phil Naylor, CEO of the MFAA said.

“No one likes increases in their home loan repayments.

“They can make life uncomfortable, especially in the lead up to the peak spending period of Christmas.

“There are a lot of competing priorities pulling at our purse strings at this time of year. And it is important for borrowers to take the time to make a household budget,” Mr Naylor said.

“If a person finds that this rate rise overextends their budget we urge them to seek mortgage advice.

“The worst thing a person struggling to repay their mortgage can do is stick their head in the sand and cross their fingers.

“There are options available which an MFAA member can canvass with borrowers – maybe the loan you currently have is no longer suitable to your circumstances,” he said.

“It is a competitive home loan market, and we encourage consumers to always consider their borrowing options”, Mr Naylor said.

No joy in construction figures The latest construction lending figures for South Australia give no cause to suggest that the residential construction industry has turned the corner.

Construction lending was up marginally by 2.7% seasonally adjusted in South Australia.

The Housing Industry Association says however this slight improvement when taken with the figures that the average vacant lot price has increased from $102,500 from March 2004 to $147,000 in March 2007 gives no cause for joy.

At the same time as the average lot price has risen, lot sizes are significantly lower in Adelaide than other capital cities and at an all time low of 409 square metres.

South Australian Regional Director Robert Harding said: “the figures demonstrate that we in Adelaide are paying much more for less land than the other States.

“The true increase in land price since 2004 indicates the difficulty young people face in entering the market.

“It is not hard to see why the demand for established houses has increased significantly during the period March 2004 to the present.”

Mr Harding further said that the latest figures indicated that vacant land sales have fallen from 956 in March 2004 to 641 in March 2007.

The lack of available land and the escalating price over the last 4 years has particularly affected the first home buyer and this is reflected in the decreasing numbers of this type of purchaser taking out residential construction loans.

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47 North Terrace, MAITLAND CONTEMPORARY VERVE

Bamboo, for years relegated to the role of cheap veranda furniture or used for an effect in tropical lounge bars, is having a resurgence as a high fashion statement, its versatility rediscovered at the same time as an increasingly concerned world is finding its green credentials to be impeccable.

It was once the material of the moment.

Victorians thought it to be delightfully exotic, a product of the empire over which the sun never set.

Its great popularity was its undoing as unscrupulous operators churned out sub-standard products to meet the demand, spoiling its image and associating it with the cheap and shoddy end of the market.

Today more and more environmentally-conscious people are finding that as a natural, sustainable product it has few rivals.

Bamboo is a type of grass rather than the lightweight wood it resembles.

It grows wild with very little

REISA gets new chief The Real Estate Institute of South Australia has appointed Robin Turner as the President for 2007/08.

Mr Turner has been on the REISA Board since 1999 and previously served as the President from 2003-05.

Upon his election, Mr Turner said that it was an honour to be elected to represent the membership.

“Real estate has always been my great passion and I will again enjoy working to represent the interests of all members,” Mr Turner said.

In welcoming the incoming President, Retiring President, Mark Sanderson, paid tribute to the Board of the past year saying that much had been achieved.

“The REISA Board has been extremely busy over the past year.

“The Institute has delivered a new

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Real Estate Code, we have worked with Government to achieve legislative change and we have progressed the introduction of additional member services,” Mr Sanderson said.

“It has been a great honour to serve as President of the Institute and I thank the membership for their support over the past two years.”

Mr Sanderson also paid particular tribute to the two retiring Board directors, Anthony Toop and Allen Smith.

“Anthony Toop was a dedicated member of the Board who gave a great deal of time and energy to progress legislative change and raise professional standards.

“Allen Smith has been a hard-working country representative for the past three years and his input has been greatly valued.”

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Global National Local You 1 Dutton St, JAMESTOWN This ¿ne home is located in the rapidly expanding town of Jamestown, with mining exploration taking place in the near area and new developments taking place in the town.

It’s a prime time to purchase a home that stands out from the rest.

It has 3 double sized bedrooms, hand-carved ¿re surrounds, ornate ceilings, original tiles on roof and verandah Àoor. Large country style kitchen, large bathroom with spa bath. All on a large block.

Call for more details and arrange a time to inspect. You’ll be pleasantly surprised. It doesn’t cost anything to look, but it may cost a lot Enq: Mark Vardy 0428 993 301 if you miss out. Price: by negotiation. Web IDSPA070505 www.brockharcourts.com.au 10 Victoria Parade, Port Augusta www.realestate.com.au Real Estate

YORKE PENINSULA

Bathing in Nothern light, this above average Sarah Home has everything to create a superb lifestyle opportunity.

Tasmanian Oak Àoors. 3 bdrms (main BIW). Stylish central bthrm. Generous laundry. Fully appointed kitchen (WIP).

Dining/casual living opens to nth facing deck & l/scaped gdn, outstanding views. Fully insulated, ducted evap a/c, c/fans, gas htr.

5 person Hydrotherapy Spa sits on encl, 3.6m wide, rear deck capturing views across the magni¿cent Yorke Valley.

Under house storage. Dble, auto roller doors, c/pt. Dble gge, conc. Àr, pwr. Mns + r/water. Low maint. l/scaped gdns.

Fastidious owners. Short drive to numerous great beaches and excellent ¿shing spots. Tree change/sea change!

Owners will consider rent back option.

Price: High $200,000’s Agent: Wendy Burman 0407708742

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encouragement – some species have been known to sprout at a metre a day – and quickly grows back after being harvested.

As framework for tables and chairs it is durable and hard-wearing.

It can be used for wallpaper, or for bowls and other ornaments, but perhaps its biggest impact is as a flooring material.

As the director of one distributor said: “bamboo is one of the most stable and hard-wearing flooring applications available. It is allergy-free, environmentally friendly and highly durable – it even repels termites.”

Another feature is its resistance to moisture, which makes it a possibility in kitchens and bathrooms.

It arrives as a pre-finished product and can be quickly and easily laid.

With leading designers and retailers now including bamboo in their itineraries, the once humble grass is reclaiming a place in the fashion pantheon.

Wilmington Cosy Retreat, 24 Maria Terrace, $155,000 A well presented home nestled at the foot of the majestic Mt Remarkable ranges. Situated in a quiet location, set on a large block among native gardens and gums.

The house features 3 bedrooms (main with WIR), lounge, kitchen/dining and bathroom with separate toilet and laundry.

Verandah‘s and patio leading to an enclosed gazebo, sets off an enchanting garden of space and tranquillity.

A car shed, double garage, workshop and a poultry run complete this cosy retreat.

For further information contact Barry Gent, Elders Orroroo on 08 8658 1002 / 0427 390 520, or Graeme Jones 0428863243 www.themonitor.com.au

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PORT CLINTON – YORKE PENINSULA 42 Cumberland Road MUST SEE INSIDE A lovely home with a surprising rear yard. Open plan living, 3 bdrm, new kit & bthm. Float timber Às, qual drapes, a/c. Shed/wkshp & c/port. Auto/water, pvd entertaining. Fruit/veg gdn, store rm. Close to beach.

Price Guide: Low $200,000’s (all offers presented) Agent: Wendy Burman 0407708742 PORT CLINTON – YORKE PENINSULA 10 & 12 Cooper Street SEASIDE HIDEAWAY Loved holiday home, same family for over 40 years. 4 Bdrms, spacious o/plan living, good sized kitchen. A/c, as new bthrm. Dble garage. Quiet stroll to waterfront & wide sandy beach.

Offers around $220,000 Adjacent block land also available (823 sqm approx). $75,000.

Agent: Wendy Burman 0407708742 PORT RICKABY – YORKE PENINSULA 8 Capella Court UNSPOILT PART OF YORKE PENINSULA COAST So close to good swimming beach. Solid 3 bdm log cabin. A/c, comb htr, c/fans. Stylish kit. Mns + r/water. Wide decks back/front.

40x20x12 Gge, conc À. Pwr, sink, wc. Land 1000 sqm approx.

Price Guide : Low $300,000’s Agent: Wendy Burman 0407 708 742

Cofn Bay 8685 4063 PRIVATE AND SECLUDED 6-10 Penny Lane, Cofn Bay

Greg Gibson Sales Manager 0419 473 703 61 Esplanade, Cofn Bay, SA 5607 $395,000

Three bedroom home situated on 5,000m2 of private native bushland. This home has an excellent layout with most rooms gaining views of the bushland. Features include air-cond, wood heater, gas app. and a large ent. area leading off the main living area.

Ideal coastal and rural living.

ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT - CONNEMARA COTTAGE Lot 10, Dolphin Dr, Dutton Bay West $435,000 Beautifully presented three bedroom furnished home overlooking the tranquil waters of Dutton Bay, with a beach out the front. Large bedrooms with new carpets, new bathroom, open plan kitchen/dining and lounge room. Also features split system, reverse air, solar hot water, bore and rainwater tanks, large fully enclosed entertaining and barbecue area. The grounds are landscaped and there is a deep and shallow mooring. This home is exceptionally well furnished with quality appliances throughout. Currently used as a successful holiday rental and owners.

No.1 Sarah Court, COFFIN BAY Offers over $890,000 New 3 bedroom home with bed & breakfast units.

A truly unique opportunity to purchase a magniÀcent home designed to offer a most Áexible, desirable lifestyle. The upper level consists of three bedrooms, living, dining and kitchen areas with absolute quality Àtting throughout, complimented by a large balcony with sweeping view of the Bay and National Parks. Downstairs has 2 self-contained units, designed for Bed & Breakfast accommodation, but could be used for parent accommodation or as a teenagers retreat. A formal entrance, ofÀce area separates the units with a staircase to the upper level. Unit One has been completed and is in use, the other can be Ànished or left for the purchasers own design. All quality furnishings, linen etc in Unit One are included in the sale. This brand new Bed & Breakfast business has been registered “Anchors” and is currently the only type within the Bay. With CofÀn Bays’ enormous popularity and growth, the possibilities of this new business are endless. This property is set on a large allotment and is close to all the Bay offers.

PRIME CENTRAL LOCATION HOLIDAY HOME Benson Ave, Cofn Bay $255,000 2 new two bedroom homes. You really cannot do any better than this.

Solid, brand new, brick home, ideal for the new home buyer or investor. Fantastic position, located adjacent to the famous CofÀn Bay Golf and Bowling club, with views into the sand hills of the National Park.

Home consists of 2 bathrooms (ensuite), superb kitchen Àttings including dishwasher and layout, reverse cycle air conditioning, ducted vacuuming system, solar hot water heater and a double garage under main roof.

Easy to maintain garden areas and a very secure property.

IT’S TIME TO BUY IN COFFIN BAY S.A. Land Allotments from $75,000 to $595,000 Currently we have over 35 Blocks of land available in CofÀn Bay. Land size is from 750m2 to massive land allotments of over 1.5 hectares. With CofÀn Bay being surrounded by National Parks, Waterways and its steady continual growth both from the Aquaculture industry and Tourism, land will become harder to secure. Don’t miss out. www.century21.com.au/cofnbay Email: cofnbay.sales@century21.com.au

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ROXBY DOWNS TOWN CENTRE AND LEISURE CENTRE SWIMMING POOL

10.00am - 4.00pm Featuring the official Olympic Dam launch of BHP Billiton’s sponsorship of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games FREE ENTRY TO THE TOWN POOL Ì ROCK CLIMBING WALL LIFE.BE IN IT ACTIVITIES Ì BBQ LUNCH Ì KIDS BAND FACE PAINTING Ì BALLOONS Ì GIVEAWAYS MEET OLYMPIC HURDLER KYLE VANDER KUYP MINI CHILDREN’S OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY MEET THE 2008 OLYMPIC MASCOTS ...AND MUCH MORE!

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Internal doors give a lift A recent column dealt with front doors and how it is possible for them to be the centrepiece of a ‘grand entrance’ to charm visitors through the rest of their stay. Today we look at how the clever use of doors internally can transform a home.

One of the most popular items currently on the new home and renovation market are bi-fold doors, now available in aluminium and timber and looking great in both.

Their most attractive feature is the ability to fold back and instantly boost the size of a space, making one room out of two, or extending a room into an external space, such as a courtyard, excellent for warm-weather entertaining.

Fold them out again and you return to the smaller, intimate spaces suitable for cold winter’s days or for separating off family activities.

Bi-folds are popular with renovators of properties that were built during periods when open plan was out of fashion.

They can be made to fit most spaces and are generally available in sizes ranging from two leaves to six hinged leaves.

Beyond that some suppliers will construct combinations as a custom job.

The weight of the doors is borne by the top beam – the bottom rail is there simply as a guide track.

With that in mind, homeowners should insure they have the right structural support in place to take the weight of these doors, which can be considerable, especially if there are multiple leaves.

Installation is crucial – a poor job and the quite delicate mechanism will not function properly, resulting in operating difficulties.

Bi-fold windows are also available and can usually be installed anywhere in the home where a traditional window exists.

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Cheap homes up for grabs Remember that old joke - what goes up, but never comes down? Your age.

Here in Australia we could change that punch line to property prices.

It seems that every time you turn around these days house prices have climbed a little bit more, and with interest rates tipped to rise again this month buying your own home will become that much harder.

To combat this the South Australian government has launched the Affordable Home Ownership Initiative.

Under the initiative affordable homes built in new Housing SA developments are being offered exclusively to low and moderate income earners for 90 days and former Housing SA rental properties offered for 30 days.

For more information visit www.affordablehomes. sa.gov.au.

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Building needs government commitment Building activity continues to improve and optimism about the future remains strong despite the recent rate rise and pre-election uncertainty, according to the latest Master Builders Australia National Survey of Building and Construction.

The September quarter survey reinforces Master Builders Australia’s recent call for sound national economic policy to be front of mind for all political parties to assist in delivering the estimated $1.7 trillion of investment required to build Australia’s economic and social infrastructure over the next decade.

Its says the challenge for an Australian Government regardless of which party takes government, is to maintain a conducive policy environment that builds on the past 16 years of economic growth and prosperity without

adding to inflationary pressures. This will require an integrated and multi-faceted policy response including policies and programs to deal with skill shortages and infrastructure bottlenecks and labour market reform.

Master Builders Australia’s Chief Economist, Peter Jones, said: “The September quarter survey reveals builders becoming more positive about the outlook for residential activity with conditions in the non-residential sector expected to remain strong.

“Builders now expect residential activity to improve over the next six months despite lingering concerns about housing affordability and other constraints on business activity.”

He said despite this positive sentiment, momentum gathering force in the residential sector would be set back if interest rates, cur-

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rently on hold, were to move higher.

“There is a critical need to boost supply, not hold it back, given that Australia is currently under building by around 20 per cent or 30,000 dwellings per annum,” he said.

“After a lengthy residential downturn, further constraints on supply will simply result in an escalation of pent-up demand as housing needs stemming from population growth and household formation will be unable to be satisfied.

“Paradoxically, if the Reserve Bank does lift interest rates in an attempt to counter inflationary pressures, the housing market will tighten further and rents will move higher which, in turn, would feed into higher inflation via the CPI with the potential for a vicious cycle to develop,” Mr Jones concluded.

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New tool for child Diabetics

A new tool to encourage children to manage their diabetes has been developed by a Brisbane schoolgirl with type 1 diabetes, 13 year old Amy Leverington.

Amy has designed two versions of her especially adapted “Diabetes Diary” – one for girls and one for boys.

Amy has had type 1 diabetes for 3 years and has learnt to not let diabetes control her life.

Rather Amy manages her diabetes around her life and what she wants to do, the reason why Amy created her own diary to record her daily insulin doses, blood glucose readings and physical activity including sport.

“I’m amazed how far my simple idea has gone!” says Amy. “Hopefully the diary will help encourage kids living with diabetes to keep accurate records because it is so important.”

Amy says she wanted the diaries to be colourful and interesting and different from the clinical looking types only available now to help encourage other kids and teenagers with diabetes to be responsible and learn to manage their diabetes themselves.

“I wanted to design a book that would not look out of place in a teenager’s bedroom or school bag,” says Amy. Diabetes has a significant impact on children and their families.

However with the proper education and tools in diabetes management, the effects can be greatly reduced.

Associate Professor Fergus Cameron, Paediatric Endocrinologist from the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne says “living with type 1 diabetes imposes a huge burden on children and their families.

“It’s an ongoing burden and it can be difficult for children and adolescents to stay motivated day in and day out.

“Creative resources and strategies that promote healthy lifestyle choices and help kids to stick with their diabetes treatment regime are very helpful”.

2007 is the International Year of Children and Adolescents, empowering children and young people like Amy to take control and not let their condition get them down.

“Finding out you have diabetes and all the things that go with it is the worst and scariest day of your life,” Amy said.

“If I can take some of that fright away then I have done a good thing and that is what life is all about, helping one another.”

Above: Graduate Nurse, Amanda Price, enjoyed her time in Roxby Downs.

Three down, one to go

The Roxby Downs Health Services will welcome its final Graduate Registered Nurse for 2007 in coming weeks.

The program, run in conjunction with Port Augusta Hospital, saw four Graduate Registered Nurses completing a three month placement in Roxby Downs.

“It has been a great success,” RDHS Executive Officer/Director of Nursing Janine Connell said.

“Our first three graduates really enjoyed the experience, we are looking forward to the arrival of number four.

“Within their placement they work as part of our nursing staff on the wards and in Accident and Emergency, they also get some exposure to Community Health, go

out to Andamooka to work with the Frontier Services Nurses and visit Olympic Dam to work with the Occupational Health Nurses.

“The graduates have really enjoyed the diversity offered in Roxby Downs, it is quite different from what they experience in Port Augusta.

“The experience gives them a really good taste of remote nursing.

“We are hopeful that some of them will seek permanent employment once they finish their graduate program.

“The placement in Roxby Downs contributes to the development of a well skilled, beginning Registered Nurse,” she said.

Roxby’s current graduate, Adele Maule said she is enjoying her time in Roxby Downs.

Women get Hope for more colds adolescents In the battle of the sexes, there is one area where women (unfortunately) come out on top.

When it comes to catching a cold, it appears that women catch more common colds.

On average women have slightly more viral respiratory infections (including common colds) than men, especially women of child bearing age.

And mothers experience more acute respiratory infections than fathers and adults without children.

Judith Mackson from the National Prescribing Service (NPS) said while it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly why this is so, researchers hypothesise that it is because women are more likely to be in close contact with children.

“For women, especially mothers of young children, careful attention to hand washing is important to help stop the spread of colds,” she said.

“Children get more common colds than both men and women.

“This is because adults have previously been exposed to certain cold viruses and have developed some immunity to future infection from them.”

Stress can also be a factor in catching more colds.

“Increased psychological stress is also thought to make one more susceptible to common cold infections such as those caused by rhinoviruses,” Ms Mackson said.

And while common colds usually get better in 5-7 days, smoking may worsen your cold.

“Smokers tend to cop worse colds than non-smokers so winter is a good time to give up! Stay clear of other smokers; inhaling second hand smoke will further irritate your throat and can make you cough even more,” she said.

And while over a quarter of the general population believe that antibiotics are appropriate for treating colds, just over half (52%) of young adults, aged 18-24 years, believed the same.

The truth is that antibiotics have absolutely no effect on the viruses that cause common colds.

Antibiotics only work on bacteria.

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fter transport accidents and suicide, cancer is the leading killer of adolescents and young adults in this country.

Whilst cancer survival rates in children and older adults have improved by 50% or more over the past 20 years, survival rates for adolescents and young adults have not improved at all.

A new model of healthcare is needed to address this situation.

This new model of healthcare will see adolescents and young adults treated as a distinct patient group in their own right, and not on either children’s or adult cancer wards, which is currently the case.

On behalf of young people with cancer in Australia, CanTeen is seeking the establishment of Adolescent & Young Adult cancer networks servicing in each state and territory in Australia, headed by age-specific multidisciplinary AYA cancer centres of excellence.

CanTeen is supported by other leading charities through the Australian Children’s Charities Leadership Forum, including Camp Quality, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Starlight Children’s Foundation and Redkite.

To achieve this, CanTeen is seeking a $15m contribution from the Federal Government over the next three years ($5m per annum) and to that end the CEO of CanTeen has held meetings with the Health Ministers office and the Prime Minister’s office.

It has also made representation to the office of the Shadow Health Minister, Nicola Roxon.

CanTeen is hopeful of achieving its aim.

This Federal Government funding will be matched by $15m in private contributions and service commitments from State Governments worth in excess of $10m per annum. www.themonitor.com.au

“It’s brilliant,” Ms Maule said.

“I have learned lots and really enjoyed myself.

“You get exposed to a greater variety of things here than you do in Port Augusta, it is very hands on.

“I would definitely consider a permanent placement in Roxby.

“I am studying midwifery next year and that would be a great qualification to return to Roxby with.

“Doing the placement here has been great, I have learned skills I will keep forever.

“It also makes you more employable, city hospitals like country nurses because they have more skills,” she said.

Heart problems in babies Researchers at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) have made a breakthrough in heart research that addresses the origin of heart defects in babies, by discovering that certain types of congenital heart problems occur at a much earlier stage in the development of a baby than ever expected.

The work, which has just been published in the prestigious biomedical journal, “Cell”, shows that the heart problems occur not during the development of the heart, as was previously thought, but instead at an earlier time in very immature cells that are still only destined to become the heart, “progenitor cells”.

“Previously it was believed that heart defects such as a hole in the heart originated as the heart was forming,” explained Professor Richard Harvey, Head, Developmental Biology Program, VCCRI who led the research team.

“The work we conducted has shown that these problems can actually result from much earlier defects in the heart progenitor cells that only later develop into the heart”.

The team of researchers at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute discovered a new genetic pathway in heart progenitor cells involving a gene called Nkx2-5.

Nkx2-5 is an important regulator gene in heart development and it is the

most common single gene altered or mutated in congenital heart disease, accounting for 1-4% of heart problems, such as a hole in the heart.

Congenital heart defects are responsible for more deaths in the first year of life than any other birth defect, yet for most there are still no therapies to treat these problems apart from major open-heart surgery.

“The result of defects in the Nkx2-5 gene is that this genetic pathway fails, which slows the production rate of new heart cells from the progenitor cells.

“This leads to problems such as a hole in the heart, incorrect positioning of major vessels such as the aorta, and heart valve problems,” said Dr Owen Prall, the lead author of the paper.

While this work has advanced the understanding of how certain heart defects occur, it may be some time before therapies can be developed to stop children developing these problems.

Therapies for adults are also likely to be advanced by this discovery.

“It is now known that adult hearts also contain small numbers of heart progenitor cells, and the findings from the Nkx2-5 study suggest that in the near future we may be able to aid people who have experienced heart failure, by boosting the number of these cells so that damaged muscle can be repaired,” Dr Prall said.

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call the crisis care line on 13 16 11.

Friday November 2nd Roxby Downs Bowls Club Night Owls 8pm

Nippy Gym - Auditorium 9.30am - 11.30am

For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7

Saturday November 3rd Roxby and Districts Cricket Association Olympic Dam v Woomera at Roxby Downs 9.30am

HEALTH EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Roxby Downs Family Practice Phone 8671 3231 Roxby Downs Medical Practice Normal hours 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday morning by appointment only. Phone 8671 1900

Sunday November 4th Wanderers v Rogues at Roxby Downs 8.30am

Every Week Visitor Information Centre 8.30 - 5.00 Mon-Fri 9.00am - 3.00pm Sat 9.00am - 2.00pm Sun Phone 8671 2001

Eyebus Woomera November 14th Andamooka November 15th Roxby Downs November 15th

Monday, November 5th Karate Auditorium Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429 Indoor soccer 6 -7pm Volleyball 7pm - 9pm

Child Adolescent Mental Health Services For appointments phone 1800 819089

Tuesday, November 6th Squash 7pm - 10pm Come-n-try soccer 3.30pm -5.30pm

Hearing Services November 15th - 9.00am - 2.30pm For an appointment call 1800 006 303

indoor soccer 6pm - 7pm

Roxby Downs Community Health Swimming Group for Mums With Prams every Friday morning Swimming pool 9am - 10am

ladies Social Basketball 8.45am - 10am Wednesday, November 7th Karate Auditorium

Australian Breastfeeding Association Roxby Downs Branch 9.30am - 11am coffee morning Dunes Cafe

Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429

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

Women’s & Mixed netball 6pm - 9.30pm

Weight Loss Support Group Tuesday Nights.

Weigh in 6pm Group Time 6:30pm – 7pm In the Roxby Downs Hospital Seminar Room.

8671 9020

Thursday, November 8th Indoor Soccer Leisure Centre Social matches from 6pm All welcome Contact Kenton Maloney 0408 797 158

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

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

November 26th - 9.30am- 11:00am Normal weight gains Roxby Downs Health Seminar Room

Roxby Downs Community Library Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm Saturday 9.00-12pm.

Phone 8671 0660 for more information.

Sport & Recreation Forum November 13th 7pm at the Community Club

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

Community Board November 26th - 7.30pm Council boardroom

Environment Forum November 14th 7.30pm Volunteering Partnerships November 19th 7.30pm Alcohol & Substance Abuse December 4th 6pm

Roxby Downs Health Services Coffee Mornings, Thursdays 9.30am to 11.am at the Dunes Café.

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

Coffee Mornings for Families Meet and chat for all families.

New comers especially welcome.

Outback Multicultural Group Meeting Monday 5 November, 9.30am Dunes Cafe Guest Speaker from Roxby Downs Health Enquiries - Anne 8671 1610

Every Friday Playgroup

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

School Terms 2007 October 15-December 14 2007 Art Gallery Exhibitions November RDAS Year 12 Art Exhibition RDAS Year 12 Students November 23 - December 14 Festival of Xmas Trees RD Library December 14 – Jan 20 Collectanea Various artists from the Clay Collective January 4 - 25 Burning South (Photographs) St Barbara’s Parish “Man of Steel” performance Friday November 2nd, 7.00pm Tickets from St Barabara’s Parish School RFDS 4wd Mystery Tag Along Tour Sunday November 18th Contact Cherie Gaskin 86712924 Royal Flying Doctor Service Roxby Downs Auxiliary Melbourne Cup Lunch Tuesday November 6th 11am Roxby Downs Community Club

Family & Youth Forum November 13th 7.30pm

Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School Phone Jakki 86712323

Crisis Care Counselling Uniting Care Wesley Port Augusta Regional Women’s and Children’s Support Services call 1800 655 716 or

Karate 6pm -8.30pm Squash

GENERAL INFORMATION Every Sunday Raptors Cycling Club Social Bike riding group from 8am Contact Daryl Wake 0408 118 685 Roxby Downs Market Days November 17th 2008 February 16th March 15th May 17th June 21st August 16th September 20th October 18th November 15th

Cultural & Leisure Precinct Movies Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday (see schedule below) Phone 8671 2001

Visiting Allied Health Service Occupational Therapist Speech Pathologist Dietician Podiatrist

Roxby Downs Kindergarten Phone 86710455

Woolbalers B&S Ball 2007 Glendambo Racecourse 8pm Saturday November 24th Recovery 10am Sunday Roxby’s Local Toy Run Sunday November 18th Assemble Richardson Place at 1pm Soul Food A unique combination of quiet live music and inspirational readings from different faiths and deeper wisdom from all over the world Sunday November 11th 11am Cultural complex Art Gallery

ROXBY DOWNS CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT REGULAR SCHEDULE Cultural Precinct Visitors Information centre Dunes café Art Gallery Open Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pm Sat - 9.00am - 3.00pm Sun - 9.00am – 2.00pm Leisure Centre Gymnasium Mon – Fri 6am – 12pm 4pm - 9pm Saturday 8am - 12pm Sunday 11am - 2pm Creche for patrons of the centre Mon –Fri 8.45am-12pm Women’s only sessions Mon, Wed and Fri 12:30pm - 3pm

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Phone: 8671 2001 Fax: 8671 2021 EVENTS OUTBACK CINEMA

SPORTS CALENDAR Monday Volleyball 7pm - 9pm Karate - 6pm - 8:30pm Tuesday Ladies Social Basketball 8.45am - 10am Come-n-try Soccer 3.30 - 5.30pm Squash 7pm - 10pm Indoor Soccer 6pm - 7pm Wednesday Women’s & Mixed Netball 6-9:30pm Karate 7pm - 8:30pm Thursday Nippy Gym – Auditorium 9.30am - 11.30am Squash 7pm-9pm Indoor Soccer 6pm - 8pm Karate 6pm – 8.30pm Friday Indoor Hockey 5pm - 9.30pm

Sunday Touch Football 5pm (town oval)

Now Showing RDAS Yr 12 Art Exhibition Coming Soon Festival of the Trees (collated by Roxby Downs Library)

Pool Opening Hours General Public Mon - Fri: 3pm - 6pm Weekends: 10am - 7pm Lap Swimming Mon, Wed & Fri: 6am - 8am Mon - Thurs: 6pm - 7pm Weekends: 9am - 10am

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More help for aboriginal apprentices

Apprentices must be the focus Australia’s peak building and construction industry association, Master Builders Australia, said the federal Government and Opposition must offer urgent solutions to the impact of national skills shortages on the building and construction industry during the current election campaign.

Master Builders Chief Executive, Wilhelm Harnisch, said investment in building and construction was expected to reach $1.7 trillion over the next 10 years and at least 200,000 more skilled workers were needed.

“Building and construction already employs some 950,000 people and generates turnover of $150 billion a year.

“We need a national strategy in place to tackle the skills crisis,” Mr Harnisch said.

“The skills shortage is a crucial constraint on the capacity of the building and construction industry to deliver its promise of $1.7 trillion in future social and economic infrastructure.

“This work is vital to the building of our nation.”

Mr Harnisch said that this Federal election is an opportunity to reform the vocational education and training system to achieve greater levels of entry and earlier completion by competent apprentices.

“Master Builders has laid the groundwork for a skills-based recovery in its Training Blueprint 2006-2010, released in December

2006.

“The Blueprint emphasises the need to reform the level of employer incentives, provide intermediate qualifications leading to full trade qualifications, and encouragement for early completion of apprenticeships through more flexible delivery,” Mr Harnisch said.

Master Builders welcomed moves by the Minister for Vocational and Further Education Andrew Robb, to extend the coverage of the Incentives Program, provide additional support for school-based apprentices living away from home, and to ensure the payment of tax free Commonwealth Trade Learning Scholarships to those completing apprenticeships before the end of their first or second year.

South Australia’s Aboriginal Apprenticeship program will be expanded following its increasing popularity with employers.

State Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education, Paul Caica says the State Government will boost the number of Aboriginal people it’s placing into apprenticeships through the program from 50 to 55 per year.

“This $1.1 million program provides each participant with mentoring support for 4 years and once they graduate, they are continually monitored and supported in their employment through a postplacement program”, he said.

“This program is producing great results for the participants and this is highly valued by employers.

“Its reputation is growing each year to the point that employers are lining up to take on Aboriginal apprentices through this program, either as their own staff or through Group Apprenticeship Schemes.

“Those employers that missed out last year were quick off the mark to snap up new apprentices this year from the latest intake and this has allowed us to further expand the program.”

More than 300 Aboriginal people have entered the program since in began in 2000, all commencing contracts of training with employers as apprentices.

This is the second time that the state Government has expanded the program, with the announcement at the first graduation ceremony in 2004 that the program would be doubled in size.

“The reputation of this $1.1 million program, funded through the highly successful South Australia Works program, is growing each year to the point where it now has a waiting list of employers to take on Aboriginal apprentices at the end of each year”, Mr Caica said.

“The 11 young South Australian’s who recently graduated will leave the program with nationally recognised qualifications and valuable work skills that lead to good, solid careers.”

The boost to the program will see apprenticeships expanded into new areas including veterinary nursing, sign writing and childcare.

“This is the main program for the employment of Aboriginal people into trade based apprentices in the private sector and plays an important role in realising the State Government’s goal to expand learning and work opportunities for Aboriginal people across the State,” the minister said.

Of this year’s 11 graduates, 8 are from regional South Australia including Leigh Creek, Port Augusta, Coober Pedy, Whyalla, Port Lincoln and Murray Bridge.

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CLINICAL NURSE Roxby Downs Health Service/Woomera Hospital, Country Health Services – Northern $59,004 - $62,283 – Perm F/T, P/T – RN/M2 In consultation with the Unit Nurse Manager, you’ll participate with other nursing staff in the provision of quality nursing care to patients admitted or serviced by the Roxby Downs Health Service and Woomera Community Hospital. You’ll be registered as a General Nurse with the Nurses Board of South Australia and hold a current practising certificate. Confident in working independently, you’ll bring emergency nursing skills essential to this role. Job Ref: 8261.

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exist in the future.

“But we now have a workplace system that can meet future challenges and won’t hold us and our kids back.

“Our system is good for the workplaces of today and responds to the workplaces of the future,” he said.

“The best opportunity you can give a young person is a job – our system is providing amazing opportunities for young people and they are getting better wages than ever before.

“Young people also have stronger protections than ever before to ensure they get a fair go at work – the Workplace Infoline and new website provide helpful advice, the Fairness Test protects conditions like penalty rates and the watchdog, the Workplace Ombudsman, will take action against employers who do the wrong thing.

“We now have a workplace relations system that will continue to deliver more jobs and higher wages for working families into the future,” Mr Hockey said.

‘What’s the deal with workplace agreements?’ can be accessed via the Workplace Authority’s website workplaceauthority.gov.au or workplace. gov.au.

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Position Vacant Day mother required to look after 4 year old and 2 year old, ve days a week for 1 hour in morning and 3.5 to 4 hours in the afternoon.

Preferably in my home, which is equipped for children or in day mum’s home if suitable.

Terms and salary are negotiable.

Some driving required to and from kindy etc.

Please contact Tonja on: 0408 159 600

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FOR SALE CARAVAN with hard annex, in the RD Caravan Park site 64. Extra’s include; microwave, TV, video, lounge, toaster oven, cutlery & dinner set, pots & pans, fridge (12 months old), 2 near new air conditioners and provisions to fit 2 double beds.

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ENTERTAINMENT ST BARBARA’S Parish presents their “Man of Steel” school production. Friday, November 2nd at the Auditorium. Tickets available from the school. Ph: 8671 3207.

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

Dog Registration Dog Registrations for 2007/08 financial year are now overdue. Grace period for registration expired on 31 August 2007. Therefore an $80 expiation fee can apply, plus an expiation fee of $80 for every14 days the dog remains unregistered.

Rates The second Instalment notices for rates will be issued in November and the Due Date will be 17/12/2007 Water: Accounts for September 2007 quarterly billing have now been issued and are due for payment on 15th November, 2007.

Electricity: Accounts for September 2007, Council Office Hours – General quarterly billing have now been issued and are Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm due for payment 5th November 2007.

Parking For all after hours Emergency’s please contact Please be aware that there has been an increase the Emergency Phone on 0419 892 870

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in the expiation fee for parking in a bus zone, it has gone up to $73 from $47.

Justice of the Peace Justice of the Peace services are available at the Council offices by appointment only. The Justice of the Peace is registered for South Australia only; therefore proof of residency is required.

Please contact Council front desk for further details.

Local Website Visit your local website. Read what’s new at www.roxbycouncil.com.au Service SA On Wednesday and Thursdays only between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm Council provides Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations and Licencing Transactions Australia Day Australia Day nominations for 2008 are now open. For nomination Forms please call into the Council Office.

Nominations are now called for 2008 Roxby Downs Sports Person of the Year. Nominations Forms are available at the Council Office.

Rubbish Collection Residents are reminded that there is a limit of one bin per household for weekly rubbish collection and that it is the resident’s responsibility to ensure that bins are in serviceable condition with closable lids that prevent flies and birds from accessing rubbish. Please be diligent as littering attracts an Expiation Penalty Fee of $315.00 – ie over flowing bins.

Waste Oil Disposal Council operates a waste oil collection facility at the Roxby Downs Landfill site. Disposal of all used motor oil at this facility is free. For Further information contact Council 8671 0010 or BSH Waste Solutions on 8671 1154. No cooking oils, coolants, diesel, or diesel blended fuels (bio Diesel) are to be deposited into the unit. This Facility is open 1pm -6pm seven days.

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

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Above: RDAS welcomed a new class of students into their HeadStart Class this term. Tegwen Beswick, Bella Borlase, Millicent Cordy, Joshua Cradock, Sam Crilly, Tyson Daly, Shae-Lee Griggs, Hayden Hooper, Nickolas Martin, Liam Robertson, Georga Seery and teacher Bev Zeptner, SSO Julie Golding.

Above: Horticulture TAFE students working on the admin lawn.

New look admin lawn

The school is lucky enough to have They are all doing a Horticulture They are under the watchful eye the assistance of Horticultural course through TAFE and are of TAFE Lecturer Peter Le Riche TAFE students working on our currently working on their Turf from Urrbrae.

School Admin lawn.

They will learn skills needed for Renovation and Monitoring Module.

The students consist of memThey are using the Admin lawn as bers from the council, Stevens their practical subject by scarifying, Resources, ESS, school groundsman coring, rotary hoeing, top dressing, and Woomera. fertilizing and turf planting.

use in their own areas. As part of the course the Admin lawn, the School oval and areas in Woomera will be renovated and monitored to the benefit

The Questacon Science Circus On Monday, October 22nd, the Shell Questacon Science Circus rolled into town.

They performed for the Receptions up to the Year 8’s.

The young presenters were full of enthusiasm and keen to show and share their insights into science and it did not take them long to hook the students.

They had Bubble mania where they used a solution to produce some interesting looking bubbles that floated around.

The Balloon show where a skewer was pushed through a balloon with out bursting it.

Bouncing super balls where they bounced back at you instead of going away from you.

The unusual coat hanger, which showed the students how sound travels differently through solids and air and at the same time makes music.

One Year 3 class said it was cool and they really enjoyed it.

RDAS particpated in Bandana day on Thursday, October 25.

Student Voice sold Bandanas for CANTEEN $3 for a bandana.

Thursday was also casual clothes day. Gold coin donation for Student Voice to go towards needed equipment for the school.

Below left: Sean Clarke and Daniel Ross and Below: Shanice Buss.

From the Principal Welcome back to a very busy Term 4 and a very special welcome to our new Headstart students.

As you are aware, Mr Steve Marshall, our Principal, has accepted the position District Director for the Flinders Region for Term 4.

We congratulate Steve on this promotion and look forward to his return in 2008.

Throughout the term Mr Marshall will continue to have strong links to the school.

He will attend the school on a regular basis and use these opportunities to touch base with students and staff.

Term 4 is our shortest and busiest term of the year.

There are many activities for students and staff to look forward to.

A professional training day on Friday 26th of October saw all staff training with the new DECS Child Protection Curriculum.

Child Protection has always been a learning area within the curriculum but with technological changes and research there was a need to upgrade and refine our program.

Ms Heather Fels provided the training to educators at Roxby, Andamooka and Woomera.

Later this term students in Years 5&6 and 9&10 will have opportunities to work with the Reach SA team on leadership and resilience.

Three staff members; Mr Steve Bice, Ms Cassie Dorsett and Ms Natalie Jones attended a training workshop delivered by Reach SA and promoted by BHP Billiton.

Reach runs programs to encourage self-confidence, goal setting and self-belief. An encouraging, supportive and stimulating environment is created for young people to discover that they can do anything that they set their minds to.

Thanks to Alan Noske who has done a wonderful job to pave the area at the back of the school. This will compliment the great work that has been done in the gardens

by Steve Marsh and students.

The area will provide another play surface and sheltered places for students to use. It has tidied up the area immensely.

Paving has also been extended to include the area beside OSHC and the netball court. The area will provide another hard play space and reduce the sand drift from the oval.

Industrious Horticulture Students from TAFE have been busily practicing their craft on the Administration Lawn. A huge thanks goes to this wonderful group who are working hard to provide us with a lush, strong lawn.

Last week we celebrated Childrens Week.

Student Voice worked very hard at involving our young people in activities at lunch time.

We had egg and spoon races, a water balloon throwing competition, obstacle courses and basketball shoot out competitions.

Congratulations to all who were involved in organising the celebration.

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Weekend cricket results Wanderers received a bit of a scare on Saturday morning when the Woomera batting line up refused to give in and came tantalisingly close to causing an upset.

The contest was marred by a dust storm that lasted the entire match and it is a testament to the players of both sides that all seventy overs were bowled.

The Swaggies compiled 7/186 batting first with opener Damien Smith making 82, skipper Jason Carroll 30, Ryan Selkirk 20 and Matthew Watkins 16 in his first outing for the season.

They then had to pull out all stops to hold off the Redbacks in the closing overs after looking to have a stranglehold on the contest when their opponents score stood at 8/101 with nine over to go.

A rearguard action by opener Trevor Staines who finished on 94 not out and an unbeaten 28 from Joey Blatchford nearly stole the points but fell just short on 8/179 after an unbroken 8th wicket partnership of 78.

In very trying conditions for the bowling attacks Chris Pillar (3/45) and Mick Ingold (2/19) were the best for the visitors while Selkirk, Smith and Carroll all claimed 2 wickets for Wanderers.

SCORES Wanderers 7/186 Smith 82, Carroll 30, Selkirk 20, Watkins 16, Grimston 13 no, Bennett 13 Pillar 3/45, Ingold 2/19, Payne 1/17, Searle 1/31 Catches: Budden, Cousins 2 Searle, Pillar, Staines defeated Woomera 8/179 Staines 94 no, Blatchford 28 no Wides 23 Selkirk 2/20, Smith 2/32, Carroll 2/35, Freeman 1/1, Ryan Paxton 1/46 Catches: Freeman, Grimston, Rob

The swing scene

Paxton, Smith, Bennett Olympic Dam were easy victors over the previously undefeated Roxby Rogues by ten wickets at Roxby Downs oval on Sunday morning in perfect conditions for cricket - a stark contrast to the previous day.

In a near faultless display in the field the Devils brought their opponents back to earth with a thud by dismissing them for a mere 80 runs and then reaching the winning target without loss.

Supported by their fielders the Olympic Dam attack ran through the batting line up, wrapping up the innings that lasted just 24.4overs with two run outs by sub fielder Saumil Kothari.

All bowlers for Olympic Dam were successful with Joel Nicholson’s 3/46 with the new ball the best figures ahead of Charl Botes (2/3) Alan Woolford (2/15) and Mick Hoffmann 1/15.

Wayne Moroney 40 in his debut and Craig Nichols 28 made sure of their side’s first win for the season with a patient unbeaten opening stand of 81 in 27 overs.

SCORES Olympic Dam 0/80 Moroney 40 no, Nichols 28no. defeated Roxby Rogues 80 Wyatt 22, Clafton 19, Ness 10 Nicholson 3/46, Botes 2/3, Woolford 2/15, Hoffmann 1/15 Catches: Botes, Nicholson, D McEvoy, Prior Run Outs: Kothari 2 Next Week: Olympic Dam v Woomera 930am Saturday Wanderers v Roxby Rogues 830am Sunday

Into the teeth of a howling gale ventured the intrepid golfers from the Roxby Downs Golf Club last weekend, turning out for the Merlot Investments Stableford competition.

The Overall Winner was Robin Passmore, Craig Nichols won Division 1, Damien Flavel took out Division 2 and Sally Benn was the best of the ladies.

The longest drives were struck by Robin Passmore and Damien Condon and Brenton Waye was nearest the pin.

The RDGC AGM will be held next Sunday at 10am in the Clubrooms, all members are urged to attend.

Next Saturday there will be a four person ambrose competition. Nominate on the day between 7.45 - 8.15am or contact Robin on 0437 613 344.

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Above: Wanderer’s Brad Bennet about to defend this ball from Woomera’s Mick Payne.

Below: Taylor Lindner driving past the Devil’s player at basketball on the weekend.

The Snapper ban in SA runs from November 1st - November 30th. Cape Jervis is starting to fire up.

Recent charters have been returning with bag limit rugger Snapper mixed into bag limit 60cm+ Snapper. To top it off, Callamari and Cuttlefish captures are going great guns as well.

Picking a good tide at this location goes a long way to ensuring sucess.

The rule of thumb tends to be - fish on the new make after a dodge tide with squid baits.

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Below: Cuttlefish & Squid are firing up on the Fleurieau Peninsula.

The Magazine grounds near Wallaroo have Whiting and rugger Snapper at the moment.

The whiting are a little hesitant but running to the top of the tide, a feed is easily accessible. Port Broughton Channel has Salmon Trout and Tommies about 1NM from the mouth.

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Basketballers take to the courts

The summer basketball competition is in full swing in Roxby Downs.

The various age games are held on Friday nights and throughout Saturday with the seniors on Saturday nights.

The juniors competition faced an uncer-

tain future earlier in the year when the AGM had to be rescheduled a number of times because of a lack of a quorum.

However, judging by the numbers of children taking part this season, it is really a booming sport.

Above: The Savings and Loans team is taking part in the World Future Cycle Challenge

Future cycle challenge on its way The World Future Cycle Challenge is taking place over eight-days and will travel from Ceduna to Adelaide showcasing some of South Australia’s most beautiful scenery and challenging teams with the terrain.

ciency and incorporates established and cutting edge Solar Powered Cycle categories and requires a lot of teamwork.

The event has two international teams coming from New Zealand and Malaysia to compete.

The technology that will be seen The challenge is organized by will range from pure pedal power Bicycle SA. from pedal prix vehicles and the It is a point-to-point competition Savings and Loans racing team, to over 6 stages on the open road. hybrid vehicles, which use solar techThe challenge explores energy effi- nology to produce bursts of motor

power to aid the driver.

The World Future Cycle Challenge travels from Ceduna, through Elliston, Port Lincoln, Cummins, Tumby Bay, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Jamestown, Burra, Kapunda and finishes in Adelaide on November 4 at Karrunga Park with the Big City Ride.

Towns and communities are looking forward to the event with breakfasts and events being held around the show.

2008 ROXBY DOWNS SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARDS Applications are now open for the inaugural Roxby Downs Sports Person of the Year Award The Roxby Downs Sports & Recreation Forum has decided on behalf of the community to formally recognise individual sporting achievements by expanding the inaugural Sports Person of the Year Award that was established in 2007 to include both a senior and junior category.

The Sports and Recreation Forum believes that each year, wonderful sporting and sporting administrative achievements are undertaken by ordinary people within our community. Extending themselves with personal effort or by providing outstanding sporting administrative support to allow others to achieve their sporting potential.

Those nominated do not necessarily have to be outstanding athletes. Those outstanding “team players” or sporting administrators are equally worthy.

Now is your opportunity to publicly recognise those people within our sporting community who, over the past 12 months are considered worthy of recognition.

The Award will be announced on Australia Day 2008 Nomination forms are available from the Roxby Downs Sports and Recreation Forum c/o the Council Ofce Richardson Place, Roxby Downs.

Nominations Close at 5.00 pm on Monday, January 7, 2008 and will be received and considered in strictest condence by the Sport and Recreation Forum

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