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TOWN HOUSE FIGHT LOOMS

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Written by Les Rochester

esidents along Stuart Road are up in arms about a proposed new development for 60 two storey townhouses that are planned to be built along their backyard fence line.

A development application was posted on the inside windows of the Roxby Downs Council office two weeks ago outlining the plans for the townhouse cluster in Grevillea Close, a street back from the southern side of that section of Stuart Road opposite the Tutop Plaza shops.

Public submissions objecting to the plan closed with the council yesterday.

The plans were de veloped by McCracken Homes on behalf of BHP Billiton.

The project includes 47 two storey 2 bedroom units, 10 two storey 3 bedroom units and 3 two storey 2 bedroom units for disabled residents.

One concerned resident Sue Penglase said residents along that section of Stuart road have met to discuss the problems the development will cause.

“They’re all outraged about it,” she said.

“We bought these homes because they

had scrub behind them with wildlife and they gave us a sense of privacy.

“Now that’s been blown away because the townhouses will have second floor north facing balconies that will look straight into our backyards.

“According to the plans I’ll have six balconies looking straight in to our swimming pool where our children play for most of the year,” Ms Penglase said.

“What makes my blood boil is that we only got the letter from the Administrator Bill Boehm about halfway through the process and we weren’t allowed to get copies of the plans so we could research them properly.

Another resident who did not want to be identified supported the comments of Ms Penglase.

“We’re all ropeable,” he said.

“I have young children who play in the backyard and once these things are built you wont know who’s looking at them.

“I’ve taken down as much detail as possible so I could take it down to my lawyer in Port Pirie who I’ll get to represent me at the public hearings,” he said.

The development application calls on those making a submission to indicate whether they wish to appear in person or have their representative appear at the public hearings.

No date has been set for those hearings.

Above: Scott Barber a mine contract worker at Olympic Dam for Boart Longyear about to leave the Roxby Downs Polling booths at last weekend’s historic ALP win.

Festival of Trees has opened at the local gallery. Some photos of the trees are on Page 10 of today’s paper.

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Boys get the dough

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he Duracell Australian Toy Survey just released reveals boys are receiving 25% more pocket money than girls.

Australian children are given pocket money from the age of six, giving rise to a monetary discrepancy between the sexes that follows them into the workplace where men, on average earn 11% more than their female counterparts.

40% of Australian kids aged between five and 10 are receiving pocket money on a weekly basis, with an average ‘income’ of $20-25 per month.

Encouragingly, saving the cash dolled out by their parents is a priority for almost half of the children surveyed, who manage to resist breaking into the piggy bank for more than two months.

When spending their modest income,

over a third of kids make toys their number one choice versus fast food or sweets which ranked fourth, making up only 13% of pocket money spend.

Surprisingly, mobile and phonecards were even lower at a mere 1%.

Flavio Palumbo, Duracell Group Business Manager said: “The results have revealed some interesting facts about the spending habits of Australian kids, who are choosing to spend their money on toys, unlike in Europe, where the survey revealed junk food ranked number one in many countries.

“They understand how to get the most enjoyment out of their leisure time with an increased awareness of what saving will deliver,” he said.

The Australian Toy Survey interviewed kids aged 5 to 10 years with an even balance of both boys and girls.

Photo courtesy of Arid Recovery

Bilbies with babies

“They are breeding like rabbits, not bilbies!”

That is what Arid Recovery Ecologist Helen Crisp had to say about the bilbies outside the Arid Recovery fence last week, with all 11 females sporting pouch young.

“All of the female bilbies we have recaptured had pouch young,” Ms Crisp said.

“Each had a single baby, except for one, which had twins, this is quite common for bilbies, who normally have only one or two young at a time,” she said.

The babies are all six to seven cm long, which, according to Ms Crisp, means they are around six weeks old.

“That is great news as it means they must have been breeding almost as soon as they were released,” Ms Crisp said.

“We are planning to remove the transmitters from the adult bilbies in December, they will eventually go onto the young so we can track them to see if there is any difference between the young of the trained and untrained bilbies.

“It will be interesting to see if the predator trained bilbies pass on those learned traits to their young,” she said.

Ms Crisp said all of the bilbies are in good to excellent condition, and all have put on weight.

“We still have 18 of the original 20 bilbies and they are doing very well.

“By December the young will be out of their pouches and at foot, but quite independent.

“It has been very exciting and an excellent result,” she said.

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Water quenches Andamooka Oxiana digging deep for the flying doctor Andamooka’s permanent water supply pipeline has officially been commissioned.

Volunteers and the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association celebrated the official opening this week and witnessed the first piped water into the town from the BHP Billiton Desalination plant at Olympic Dam. APOMA built a water dispensing unit on the left hand approach to the town which will be used by residents to get their water supplies.

Water is passed through an Ultraviolet treatment plant inside the container, and is then dispensed via an overhead pipe to fill up water trucks or small containers.

Residents are now using a type of credit card to access the water.

They can buy water credits then use the swipe card to draw down the amount of water they need.

The cost of the pipeline and associated facilities was $450,000 which came from a state government grant.

However APOMA estimates that its members have donated more than

$600,000 in time, effort and machinery to get the job done.

The pipeline is expected to have a lifetime of 30 years so APOMA needs to ensure it has enough money to replace the pipeline in the future.

APOMA will do that by adding in the costs to the water, but it is still expected to be cheaper than what it has been in the past.

APOMA thanked the government for their commitment to the project and to BHP Billiton for their help in getting the pipeline and the connections in place at the desalination plant.

APOMA overcame huge hurdles to get the water supply into Andamooka.

One of its biggest hurdles was the approach it made to the environment along the route.

Volunteers were extremely careful and slow so they didn’t harm the environment especially the sensitive sand dunes.

The town had been negotiating for more than 20 years to get a permanent water supply for Andamooka and now the taps are finally flowing.

Oxiana the operator of the Prominent Hill mine 130 kilometres north of Roxby Downs has flown to the aid of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

The company has entered into a major new partnership worth $280,000 with the iconic Service.

Oxiana’s financial package will be used by the RFDS to finance the purchase of new aircraft and vital medical equipment.

Each new medically equipped Pilatus PC-12 aircraft costs the RFDS $6 million and over the next 5 years RFDS Central Operations, which covers South Australia and the Northern Territory, will need to spend in the order of $40 million updating its fleet, purchasing new medical equipment and financing operating base upgrades.

Oxiana Chief Executive and Managing Director, Owen Hegarty said health and safety is of the utmost importance to Oxiana and the company sees its contribution as a direct means of supporting its own staff at Prominent Hill and the broader community at large, which will also

benefit.

RFDS General Manager, Public Relations and Marketing John Tobin said the RFDS is extremely grateful to Oxiana for its increased level of support for the RFDS. “Through its programs in Australia and Laos, where it also has a substantial operation, Oxiana has made a very demonstrable commitment to supporting important community initiatives.

“In the case of the RFDS, Oxiana’s contribution will help to ensure that our crews can continue to provide timely emergency evacuations whilst expanding the range of preventative health care services that we provide to rural and remote communities.”

This year the RFDS will make around 250,000 patient contacts across Australia, which equates to a new patient every 2 minutes.

The RFDS has a national fleet of 50 aircraft of which 7 are based in South Australia at Port Augusta and Adelaide.

Thriving business on the market One of Roxby’s most successful businesses is up for grabs, Lunch on the Run is for sale.

“I’m sad to be letting the business go,” owner Vicki Visser said.

“But I have to for family reasons.

“We have built this business up from nothing, to a thriving, growing enterprise, whoever buys it will be purchasing a really great business,” she said.

A month ago Lunch on the Run added another string to its bow, purchasing a mobile van to service the Olympic Dam mine.

“The food van has been a great success,” Ms Visser said.

“It has been very well received and supported, and the demand keeps on growing.

“We started this business because there

was a need in the town for it.

“I’ve been here for years and there was nowhere you could duck in to buy a pie and a donut before.

“The key to the success of Lunch on the Run has been dedication, hard work, value for money, prompt, friendly service and providing a good clean place, there is never any doubt about the food.

“Running a successful business is about giving a community what it needs, we have done that and that is why we have succeeded where others have not,” she said.

The sale of Lunch on the Run is being handled by Raine and Horne.

Prospective buyers will need to be quick, a lot of interest has been shown in the property after only a week on the market, wait another week and it may already be gone.

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JOHNSTON WITHERS LAWYERS are now visiting Roxby Downs each month Offering professional legal advice and representation in most areas of law including: Industrial Employment Law Workers Compensation Wills Discrimination Law & Workplace Harassment

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Ms Penglase said the panel hearing the submissions will consist of two men, the Administrator Bill Boehm and his planning consultant from Whyalla Stewart Payne.

“I called Mr Payne and asked him if there was an appeals process and he told me no,” Ms Penglase said.

“I was very disappointed with that call because he failed to answer any of my questions which left me in despair.

“So we’re going to band together down here in Stuart Road and if it takes lying in front of the bulldozers then we’re going to do it.

“What an unsuitable place for such a development. I mean its not as though BHP Billiton is short of land.

“We’re going to take it to them and shake some sense into them,” she said.

The reason the company has incorporated 3 two storey 2 bedroom units for the disabled is because it has to under a specific section of the South Australian Housing Code.

This section stipulates that when an application for grouped housing for more than 20 dwellings is submitted then 5% of those dwellings must be compliant for the physically disabled.

That represents 1 unit for every 20 to be built.

The Monitor has been told by a building inspector working for a Local government authority in South Australia that the proposed building plans for the disabled units

must strictly comply with the Australian Building Code section 1428.1.

The code sets out numerous regulations for the provision of external and internal facilities for the disabled.

On examination of the plans for the disabled units as proposed by BHP Billiton through McCracken homes they appear to be exactly the same as the 47 able bodied units planned except for an external chairlift along the stairwell.

The building inspector said the plans for the disabled units must include the installation of sliding doors in the place of hinged interior doors, lowering of light switches, the modification of kitchen cabinets to permit access of legs and front of wheelchair beneath the kitchen benches and the installation of bench-top ovens and hot plates at the appropriate height.

Also there should be the conversion of sash windows to windout or sliding windows, the lowering of wall cupboards and the removal of the bath from the Above: Contractor’s Apprentice of the Year, Luke Higgins and BHP Billiton Apprentice bathroom and installation of a shower of the Year, David Kaminski at the recent award presentations. recess large enough for a wheelchair.

There should also be provision of handrails near the shower and toilet, the installation of “telephone-shower nozzles” and the lowering of shaving cabinet, shower taps, and other bathroom The 2007 Career Employment prizes were: congratulate each of them on their fittings.

Group Apprentice Awards Night was BHP Apprentice of the Year: achievements.

All of the 60 two storey units will be held at the Roxby Tavern on Friday 16 David Kaminski, a 3rd year Electrical The invaluable contribution of built from hardiplank with a colorbond November 2007 at 6:30pm. apprentice; Contractor Community workplace mentors to the success of roof.

The annual CEG Awards night Apprentice of the Year: Luke Higgins, these budding tradespeople was also celebrates the achievements of the a 4th year Auto Electrical apprentice recognised on the night, with two apprentices who have been nomi- from Sandvik; BHP Merit Award: awards for Supervisor of the Year. nated for awards and recognised for Callan Miller, a 3rd year Fitter BHP Supervisor award: Andrew their hard work and outstanding apprentice; Contractor Community Stirratt (“Beast”); Contractor efforts in their chosen fields over the Merit Award: Alison Crompton, a Community award: David Ward of past year.

3rd year Chef apprentice at Roxby Sandvik.

The night was a great success, Tavern; First Year Apprentice of the CEG would like to congratulate and well-attended by apprentices, Year: Terry Clancy, a 1st year Fitter all nominees, runners up, winners, their supervisors from BHP and the apprentice at BHP. supervisors and host employers on contractor community, family and All of these apprentices have their accomplishments, and thank partners. shown tremendous talent and excel- everyone for attending and being part The winners of the awards and lence in their chosen fields, and we of an important evening.

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Roxby groups get awards

Above: First prize in the Mitre 10 Christmas lottery of chance.

Mitre 10 plays Santa Shop at Roxby Traders Mitre 10 in the next few weeks and go into a draw to win thousands of dollars worth of prizes.

That’s the offer the local store is extending to its customers this year, $30 will gain you an entry, and you can enter as often as you like.

1st prize will be a seven piece outdoor timber setting, valued at almost $1,200.

2nd prize will be a Fisher and Paykel Dishwasher, valued at around $800.

3rd prize will be Whirlpool Microwave, valued $490.

“The everyday, run-of-the-mill

customer doesn’t get many giveaways, and we appreciate every customer that comes through the door,” Manager Michelle Gillings said.

“Anyone who spends $30 at Mitre 10 before December 20 will be able to go in the draw,” she said.

Ms Gillings said she walked around the store and tried to imagine what people might like for Christmas.

“We really tried to choose things that people would use.

“We would like to extend Christmas wishes to the Roxby Downs community and thank everyone who supported us during the year,” she said.

The Strengthening Our Families group and Arid Recovery have picked up awards at the recent SA Great ceremony for the northern Flinders Ranges region.

Strengthening Our Families sponsored by BHP Billiton won an award in the social category whilst Arid Recovery, now a dual winner of the award, won the environment and science section.

Established in 2006 Strengthening Our Families provides support and assistance to new and existing families with young children who live without the usual family networks.

Roxby Downs Health Services Executive Officer Janine Connell said this is a fantastic local program which aims to address social isolation for young families in Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera and this award recognises the great work by everyone with the program.

“In this program parents can access pracitcal and emotional support, linking parents with health and support services and generally have a friendly and welcoming contact,” BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam Community Relations Manager, Vivienne Lambert said.

“With the local volunteers and caring we are able to create an environment where parents can manage the demands of their role in a self sufficiant way without intensive ongoing support,” Ms Lambert said.

“There is a great sense of pride within our community and the fantastic work of our volunteers makes young families, and in turn our local community stronger.”

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Alliance Airlines, which has the away from Virgin Blue to Qantas.

“It will be a seamless transition with contract to fly into Olympic Dam for its passenger service, has all of our computer information being changed the way it does business transferred over to Qantas,” he said.

“What I do ask is that passengers who at the Adelaide airport.

From Saturday all Alliance flights will fly into and out of the Qantas terminal at the Adelaide airport.

All reservations and ticketing will be handled by Qantas, including all online reservations and bookings.

General Manager Ken Crawford said it was purely a business decision to move

have booked flights on the old system from December the 1st onwards, they need to reconfirm their bookings by calling Qantas on 131313.

“We will guarantee all flights booked, no one will miss out, it’s just we’re changing our booking agent and the terminals from which we operate,” he said.

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Why you need a will

While it is always a good idea for any adult to have an up to date Will, it is even more important to do so should you own a home and/ or have children.

If you are married or have a defacto partner and have a child or children and pass away without having a current Will, your estate will pass as to the first $10,000 plus half of the remainder to your spouse with the remaining half to be divided amongst your children.

This division of assets rarely reflects the intentions of a deceased person. Indeed, if someone dies at a relatively young age, the passing of half of their estate to their infant children can impose considerable financial hardship upon their surviving spouse, potentially forcing the surviving spouse to sell the family home in order to satisfy the entitlements of the surviving children.

Accordingly, while it is important for all adults to have a Will, it is extremely important for those who own homes and have children or are likely to have children in the future to have an up to date Will.

It is also important to remember that even if you have a valid Will, that Will will be revoked should you marry (unless it is drafted in contemplation of marriage) and you will need to execute a new Will to reflect your current circumstances.

Another situation in which the failure to update your Will can have unintended consequences is where you are separated but not divorced from a lawful spouse. As it is not possible to obtain a legal divorce until 12 months have passed after a separation, it is important to re-draft your Will upon separation if you do not intend the spouse from whom you have separated to receive half of your estate. It is only upon a formal decree of divorce being made that any gifts in favour of your ex-spouse in your Will are automatically revoked.

Only a valid and up to date Will enables you to distribute your assets.

Nic Kernahan and Emma Wilkinson of Johnston Withers, Barristers & Solicitors, will next be in attendance at Roxby Downs on the 5th December 2007 and are available to assist with your Will and advise on estate planning.

After hours appointments available.

Telephone: 8231 1110 (Adelaide – Nic Kernahan) and Telephone: 8642 5122 (Port Augusta – Emma Wilkinson) for appointments.

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Fission gets into the uranium race

Regional South Australia is enjoying the benefits of a surging tide in major project investment.

Deputy Premier Kevin Foley says the booming resources sector, defence industry and infrastructure developments had taken the value of major developments in South Australia to almost $45 billion.

“The regions are not missing out in this investment and jobs bonanza,” Mr Foley said.

“Billions of dollars of resource exploration and infrastructure spending earmarked for the State’s north and far north would spell boom times for the Mid North and Upper Spencer Gulf region.

“There are huge new wind farm developments in the Mid North totalling well over a billion dollars.

“Further north, there is geothermal exploration and uranium mining and in the Far North, there

is large scale exploration for oil, gas and minerals,” he said.

“Regional cities will benefit from the mining boom and major urban infrastructure projects, such as the $43 million Whyalla Substation replacement project, the $10 million Centro Port Pirie expansion and the $6 million Eureka Estate Industrial Development in Port Augusta.

“In the past three years we have seen a trebling in the value of major projects across the State,” the deputy premier said.

“These and other projects across the state are creating employment and investment opportunities and are responsible for the strong levels of business confidence we now see in South Australia.

“It’s not just the big ticket defence and resource items driving the total, it is urban infrastructure projects that support economic expansion

and a growing population.

“We’ve got the lowest unemployment rate ever and the highest level of migration in 30 years.

“There will be a six fold increase in minerals exploration expenditure over four years to June 2007, assisted by the state’s Program for Accelerated Exploration (PACE),” Mr Foley said.

The value of this exploration in the last financial year reached $261 million - another record for the State The growth in capital expenditure in the mining sector increased by 107% from the June quarter 2006 to the June quarter 2007.

The SA Centre for Economic Studies expects mining investment to increase by a staggering 217% this year.

The Mining boom and landholder rights In response to strong community interest, the SA Arid Lands Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board held an information session on the rights and obligations of all parties involved and affected by mining and exploration activities in the region.

Interested community members attended the recent session in the Yunta Hall.

John Gavin, SA Arid Lands NRM General Manager, said the session’s purpose was to provide landholders with a clear understanding of their rights and the rights and responsibilities of exploration companies, with regard to property access notification, land rehabilitation, spread of weeds, safety concerns, courtesy issues and other natural resource management issues.

Presenters on the day included Primary Industry and Resources SA (PIRSA) Minerals, PIRSA Geothermal, Pastoral Board, Arid Lands NRM Board, Mining Exploration Companies and Mr Paul Lewis - Pastoralist and Geologist.

“Mineral and energy exploration is an industry booming in the SA Arid Lands region,” Mr Gavin said.

“There is the potential for a dramatic increase in mining development plus an increase in the numbers of exploration crews working across the region.

“These information days give the community an opportunity to better understand mining company activities and their rights.” Mr Gavin said.

of Fission’s exploration licence.

Results from a recent airborne electromagnetic geophysical survey suggest that the Wynbring palaeochannel continues northwards for at least 13km within Fission’s ground and has several east-west trending tributaries, possibly covering a further 30km.

Drilling will initially test the palaeochannel in the south of the tenement, where limited drilling in the 1980’s by a previous explorer located radiometric anomalies.

All holes in the forthcoming programme will be radiometrically logged and selected portions and ground water samples assayed for uranium.

Follow up drilling is planned for early 2008.

A 50 hole aircore/RC drilling programme is planned to test the Garford Project’s palaeochannel towards the end of the first quarter of 2008.

All permitting and heritage surveys have now been completed.

Interpretation of images from recent airborne electromagnetic surveys indicate that in excess of 80km of the Garford palaeochannel exists within Fission’s tenements to depths of around 40m to 50m.

This portion of the channel has never been explored for uranium.

Peak body for Geothermals A new peak industry body the Australian G e othermal Energ y Association (AGEA) has been launched in South Australia.

The Association to be Adelaide-based has been formed by geothermal companies to represent the interests of the geothermal industry across Australia.

In particular, it will provide a unified voice to key stakeholders, notably governments, on matters of policy affecting the industry.

Prior to the formation of AGEA, the industry was very active in advocating through the Renewable Energy Generators Australia (REGA) to the Federal Government and Opposition on industry policy.

The new Association will complement other major geothermal initiatives – Australian Geothermal Energy Group and the Australian Geothermal Industry Development Framework.

The AGEG formed early in 2007 now comprises over 60 parties, including some 25 geothermal energy companies, academic and research institutions, and Government departments State and Federal.

The Australian Geothermal Industry Development Framework is an initiative of the Federal Government – under the COAG technology roadmap process – that aims to “support the growth of Australia’s geothermal energy industry through strategies agreed by stakeholders from government, industry and the research community”.

SKM this month commenced a series of workshops that will continue over two months, ahead of the release of a major report – Australian Geothermal Industry Framework – by April 2008 that will contain a number of recommendations to assist the growth of the Industry.

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High tide on major projects

Fission Energy expects to start its aircore drilling program north west of Roxby Downs this week.

The company says that after considerable delays due to drill rig availability, a 2000m drilling programme of up to 40 holes is scheduled for the Wynbring Project 80km north west of Tarcoola.

This will be followed by drilling at the Garford project 80km south west of Coober Pedy in early 2008.

Fission is hopeful that, with all permitting now in place for Wynbring and Garford and drilling rigs booked for next year, the pace of exploration can be accelerated.

The Wynbring project is considered highly prospective for the discovery of palaeochannel-hosted roll front-style uranium deposits.

The area covers the northern portion of the Wynbring palaeovalley, a southerly draining valley in Precambrian granite terrane (representing excellent source rocks for uranium).

The uranium targets at Wynbring are chemically reduced and permeable river sands that can trap mobile oxidised uranium being transported by groundwater.

Such potentially uranium-hosting reduced sandstones have been identified in the palaeovalley in the southern portion

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Its apt that we run the story on the pregnant Bilbies on Page 2 this week with the knowledge that Arid Recovery has picked up its second consecutive award in the SA Great section for the Northern Flinders.

It won in the environment and science section for its vital work in reintroducing locally extinct species to the vast track of land that is Arid Recovery just north of Roxby Downs on the Borefield road.

I think it is astonishing and wonderful at the same time that the Bilbies released outside the Arid Recovery predator fence are all pregnant.

These are the Bilbies that underwent ‘Cat’ training earlier this year when you the public were asked to donate Cat urine to Arid Recovery so they could use it in an experiment to ‘predator proof ’ the local native species.

Following the experiment the Bilbies could relate the smell of cats to being caught and it appears, at least in this early stage to have worked.

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Now the intriguing aspect of the experiment will unfold over the next few months when the newborn will make their way in life outside of the fence.

Will they be predator proof? Will their mothers have passed on their ability to recognise entrapment with cat scent?

We will just have to wait and see and hope they have done just that.

Talking of awards, our hats are off to the Strengthening Our Families project run through the local health unit with major sponsorship from BHP Billiton.

They have grabbed an SA Great award as well in the community section.

It’s a very progressive project which provides great services for specific sections of our community.

This project must be applauded in the way it provides specialist services to those families in need for the short term whilst settling in.

But it does show that a town of 4,000 plus can bring home the bacon against larger competitors.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor I’d like to respond to Frank Harris’s attack on the credibility of my film – A Hard Rain (Letters to the Editor Nov 8th).

As the Radiation Safety Officer for BHP Billiton perhaps Frank should do a refresher course and bring himself up to speed on the latest safety standards overseas for uranium mine workers and the general public living near a mine.

By those international standards, the miners and residents of Roxby are being exposed to dangerously high levels of radiation far in excess of what scientists overseas are now saying is ‘safe’.

Scientists generally agree a double strand break of the cell’s DNA is the precursor to cancers and birth defects. The radiated cell does not have enough time to repair itself and that mutation is passed onto the daughter cell resulting in tumours in adults and genetic damage to the unborn child.

The latest research from Germany shows a double strand break of the DNA can occur at radiation levels as low as one milli -sievert (mSv).

See research done by two German scientists Kai Rothkamm and Markus Lobrich http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender. fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=154297 Workers at Olympic Dam wearing radiation measuring badges have returned readings as high as l0 and ll mSv in a year. That means they are giving themselves a tenfold increase in the opportunity for their DNA to mutate and for cancer to result.

It might take 10, 20 or 30 years to materialize, long after the miner and his family have moved on and BHPB’s legal and moral responsibility has been absolved. But with an average age of 29 for the good citizens of Roxby and 35% of the population under the age of l8, surely Frank, this is a drama down the track worth looking seriously into now.

Eminent scientists from Europe and North America are so concerned at the health affects of very low levels of internal radiation they have formed their own break away group called the European Committee on Radiation Risk (ECRR).

These scientists argue the International Commission of Radiological Protecton (ICRP), the body Frank quotes, has set the ‘safe’ levels of radiation exposure at dan-

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These scientists say residents of Roxby should not receive a radiation dose in excess of 0.5 mSv/year (half the current regulation) and the miners no more than 5mSv/year. Currently Australian miners can receive upto l00 mSv of radiation over five years.

Even by ICRP guidelines practiced in Europe and Japan, the level allowed in Australia is excessive.

My purpose in bringing A Hard Rain to Roxby was to open a dialogue with the locals on these important issues. It’s a shame Frank didn’t take advantage of my presence at the two screenings during the Q&A to openly challenge me and the film. What was BHP Billiton’s fear that they put word around to boycott the screenings and sent company reps to the screenings to keep an eye on things and who was there? What have they got to ‘protect’ the workers from? Another point of view?

Anyone from Roxby who wants a free copy of A Hard Rain in the mail, please email me on david@ frontlinefilms.com.au.

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Partnership shaken, but not stirred

Above: Julie Wright, Guides leader looking for volunteers.

Desperately seeking local ladies The Roxby Downs Guides are once again looking for volunteers, with two of their leaders due to leave at the end of the year.

“We are desperate for new leaders, for parents to form a parent’s committee and for sponsors,” Guide Leader Julie Wright said.

“Leaders must be female, over 18, enthusiastic, friendly and like children.

“No experience is necessary, as all training is provided, if you can spare a couple of hours each week, please contact us,” she said.

Ms Wright said she became a Guide Leader to give something to the girls of Roxby Downs and Andamooka.

“I became a Guide Leader earlier this year, I wanted to do something that would benefit the community and I wanted local girls to have a chance to experience Guides.

“They learn such a lot and it helps set them up for life, they make lots of new friends and it can really help boost confidence,” she said.

Local ladies who are interested in becoming a Guide Leader, or helping to form a parent’s committee can contact Julie Wright on 8671 0941, or Kristi Jackson on 0427 072 710.

The Volunteering Partnership is getting a revamp for 2008, with a number of changes set to take place.

The group has been suffering from dwindling attendance, so organizers felt a shake up was in order.

“At the last meeting we discussed the options for changing the format of meetings next year,” spokesperson Michelle Hales said.

“Many of our members have huge commitments to their volunteering organisations and expecting people to come to yet another meeting is a big ask.

“It is important that we meet the needs of our members, so it was suggested the meetings be changed from monthly to quarterly.

“We are going to incorporate guest speakers and perhaps even go out to volunteer premises like Arid Recovery, CFS, SES and Ambulance to find out what they are doing and to get an understanding of how each organisation operates.

“Hopefully this will help us support each other on common issues,” she said.

Board seeks new members The Roxby Downs Community Board is calling for nominations again, with several positions becoming vacant recently.

“The Community Board would like to encourage people to nominate for a position,” Executive Officer Michelle Hales said.

“Becoming a member provides an opportunity for people to have a say in the future development of Roxby Downs.

“If you are passionate about our community and wish to become more actively involved in community life, please consider nominating for the Community Board,” she said.

Board members are appointed for one or two years.

Nominations close on November 30, forms can be picked up from the council office, or call Michelle Hales on 0438 871 153.

Above: Former Community Board Chairperson, Chris Schultz.

An heir and a spare

An heir and a spare, that is what the Royal Family prefers to have in its line of succession, and it is a lesson that could benefit volunteering organisations in Roxby Downs.

The recent resignation of several key volunteers in town have left gaping holes in the leadership ranks of our volunteering organisations.

“We must implement succession planning within our volunteering groups to cope with the high population turnover in Roxby Downs,” Volunteering Partnership spokesperson Michelle Hales said.

“Too often volunteering groups rely heavily on one or two people to steer the group, which can be catastrophic if that person leaves or suffers burnout.

“The impending departure of key volunteering leaders in town like Lol Wilton of the SES and Chris Schultz of the Community Board highlights the need to have people waiting in the wings ready to step up into leadership roles.

“The lack of such people places unnecessary stress on volunteering organisations and could even result in the demise of the organisation.

“Some of these roles require lengthy training which can mean there is a lack of qualified volunteer personnel to take over in the event of a sudden departure or emergency.

“It is so important that our volunteering organisations do not rely too heavily on one or two people.

“Responsibility must be shared as much as possible to ensure the long term viability of our organisations, this will also create learning opportunities for leadership positions,” she said.

From sporting clubs to community groups, there is a volunteer organisation in Roxby Downs to suit everyone.

For more information, or to find out more about volunteering in Roxby Downs contact Michelle Hales at the council offices.

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ore than 40 Australians In a show of support the Roxby so a call was put in to Kidney Health die of kidney failure each Downs Council and the Health Australia and a mobile phone recyday, according to Kidney Forum have begun fundraising for cling collection box was sent to us.

Health Australia (KHA). the association.

“This box has been placed in the

Kidney disease is known as the silent killer as up to 90 per cent of kidney function can be lost before any symptoms are experienced.

Next year, with the support of BHP Billiton and the Federal Government, KHA will be visiting Roxby Downs to screen community members under the ‘Kidney Evaluation for You’ program.

“The need for fundraising for KHA was raised at a recent Health Forum meeting,” Executive Officer of the Community Board Michelle Hales said.

“A member mentioned that one of the ways the organisation raises funds is through a mobile phone recycling program.

“This was something the Health Forum considered a great initiative,

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To donate an old phone to KHA visit the council offices.

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Environment Forum

Volunteering Partnership

Sport & Recreation Forum

Arts and Culture Forum

Community members wishing to have input to discussions at Community Board meetings must notify Executive Officer, Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 prior to the meeting date.

Please note: Forums (Excluding Health and the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership) are open to the general public. The Community Board encourage all members of the community to attend and participate.

For further information on any of the Forums or Partnerships please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818.

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Arts & Youth News Arts Matters

Written by Rodney Mitchell

It’s festival time

The Festival of Trees opened this week, turning the gallery at the Cultural Precinct into a bower of colour and Christmas spirit.

“We are ecstatic with the result,” FOT committee spokesperson Helen Edwards said.

“The trees are so different from last year.

“I’m amazed that people came up with such fresh ideas, so much work has been put into each tree, they are just spectacular,” she said.

Almost 30 trees now grace the gallery, judging will be undertaken this week.

The winners will be announced next week.

Roxby juniors on their toes Roxby’s junior dance classes have been a huge hit, with dozens of children lining up to spend time with local twinkle toes Sarah Sanders (aka Fairy Belle).

“The dance lessons have gone extremely well,” Ms Sanders said.

“We have been so pleased with the outcome and the response from parents and students.

“All the children have been so excited and really enjoyed themselves.

“It has been a pleasure to teach and watch each child learn and grow in confidence.

“I’ve seen many of the children at birthday parties or down the street, and they love to show me their new moves and talk about dance,” she said.

Around 80 children took part in the introductory classes, with many more on the waiting list for next year.

“I tried to fit as many children into the classes as I could so no-one missed out.

“I’ll definitely be continuing next year.

“I’ve had so much fun teaching and interacting with all the children, it has

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been an amazing experience,” she said.

Ms Sanders’ dance lessons will kick off again early next year, she is also considering drama and exercise classes for boys.

“We would also like to encourage older girls from the High School to assist the classes and enable them the chance to excel in dance,” Ms Sanders said.

“We would like to increase our numbers by offering more classes in a variety of dance and be able to offer more dance teachers to cater for each class.

“We are hoping to start classes at the beginning of the first school term next year.

“I would like to thank all the parents, grandparents and students for all their support and enthusiasm during the past 4 weeks.

“I’d like to wish everyone a very magical Christmas and a safe new year,” she said.

Ms Sanders is looking for dance teachers to help her next year, qualifications are not essential, but enthusiasm and motivation is.

For more information contact Kirstie on 0409 535 871.

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Tonight we are having a special general meeting of the Arts and Culture Forum.

All leadership positions are open so here is your chance to have a say in how the arts in Roxby Downs are developed, encouraged, managed and enjoyed.

The Arts and Culture Forum deal with all art forms, in one way or another. Everyone is welcome. Come to Dunes Café at 7:30 PM and it may change your life.

In the region we have quite a few very talented people.

Dave Kovac continues to produce brilliant work and he sells very well at our local markets and beyond. He was a much valued part of the SE Sculpture Symposium in 2007.

Rachel Young is now a full time jewellery maker, as well as being a full time Mum. With her husband Mark, Rachel was a hit at Port Augusta’s ARID sculpture collaborative and her workshops during Red eARTh Festival were oversubscribed.

That’s why the Arts and Culture Forum asked her to continue the workshops right through to the end of the year.

Rachel has also been selected to be Artist of the Month at the New Land Gallery in Port Adelaide. The fact that this exhibition coincides with an international jeweller’s convention in Adelaide means people are going to see Rachel’s work in the best possible light.

Alex Mendelssohn from Andamooka is off to America again in January. They love his work over there. They love the flamboyant colour and they like his abstracts.

Alex has been on a knife edge for a while. He is poised to sell one hell of a job lot to an Australian themed restaurant chain in America. He has his work featured on artlifestyles.com which is a very influential art web page that sells giclee copies of his work all over the world.

Alisa Teletovic is an award wining artist whose figurative expressionist paintings deal with landscape scenery and memories.

She is well recognised in Melbourne and Sydney and we are very proud to have her living in Roxby Downs.

We are hoping for another ground breaking exhibition from her in 2008.

You can see, from this small sample of what we have to offer in this region, that a member or an office bearer in the Arts and Culture Forum gets to work with artists as they go about their business.

We like our people to have sympathy for the arts and artists. Sometimes that comes from being an artist oneself. It doesn’t have to.

The visual artists are fascinating enough, but wait to you get to the performing artists.

People like the good women of Metaphor. They had to be accommodated and looked after.

The Cirkidz Circus troupe had to be accommodated and helped in the theatre.

The Raw Dance Company from Brisbane had to be rescued occasionally. The theatre had to be run. The programs devised and the strategic planning taken care of.

It is a rich and varied life inside the makings of regional arts.

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Stunning Family Home Completed in 2006, 5 bedrooms, main bedroom included ensuite, walk-in robe, other 4 include builtin robes, large open plan family, dining & kitchen. Kitchen includes large walk-in pantry, six burner Smeg stove, dishwasher and ample bench space, separate children’s play room & separate home theatre room.

Large laundry with ample bench & cupboards space, ducted evaporative air conditioning with ceiling fans throughout. Double garage under main roof with storage attic. Entertain outside under the modern electric solar pergola, low maintenance gardens, auto reticulation. High $500,000’s Web ID: 104426846 Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338 23A Aquila Boulevard, Roxby Downs Top Quality Investment Built in 1999, top quality investment home comprising of 3 good size bedrooms, all with built in robes.

Large walk-in linen/storage room, separae gas heated lounge, ducted evaporative cooling throughout.

Large open plan family/meals, kitchen includes dual sink, rangehood, breakfast bar and dual pantry cupboard. Outdoor entertaining area consists of 8m x 1.5m rear verandah and approx 6m x 2.5m pergola.

Single carport under main roof, garden shed. Currently leased to BHP until 30/6/2008 at $310 per week. High $300,000’s. WEB ID: 104459832. Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338 10 Blanche Court, Roxby Downs - Excellent Investment in Elite Position Located very close to Town Centre.

Four bedroom home includes ensuite to main bedroom, builtin robes to all bedrooms, open plan kitchen, dine & lounge.

Kitchen includes gas stove, dual sink & ample cupboards. Ducted evaporative air conditioning throughout and gas heated lounge. Full length rear verandah plus approx 18m x 2.5m full length pergola, in ground swimming pool, fully fenced. 3m x 4m colorbond shed. Leased to BHP until 3/5/08 @ $1868 per mth ($431 per week). High $400,000’s WEB ID: 104441986. Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

13 Curdimurka Street, Roxby Downs - Invest & Grow With Roxby All located on a good size block of approx 811sqm. Three large bedrooms all with built-in robes, large rumpus room that can be used as a 4th bedroom, good size open plan lounge, dine & gas kitchen with dishwasher, ducted air conditioning throughout. Good size paved pergola, fully fenced swimming pool, 2 large garden sheds, double carport leased at $400 per week. High $400,000’s.

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32, 42, 43, 44 & 45 Myall Grove Caravan Park, Roxby Downs Excellent Investment with Excellent Returns Villa 32, 42, 43, 44 & 45. Villas located in the Myall Grove Caravan Park, Roxby Downs, 4 two bedroom Villas and 1 four bedroom Villa. All are fully furnished, serviced and maintained by the Caravan Park owners. Villas 42, 43 and 44 booked out by BHP with approx 2 years to run. Villas 32 & 45 on normal overnight bookings. Gross income July 07 - 14thOctober 07 = $54,104.32. Nett return = $27,052.17 to owner, this equates to $108,208.67 per year or $416.18 per Villa per week. Owner prefers to sell as a group & new owner of the Caravan Park requests to continue bookings. 5 Priced at $1,050,000 neg. WEB ID: 104450505. Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

ANDAMOOKA Lot 700 Government Road, Andamooka - Land! Land! Land!

Approx 1099m2 of land consisting only of 12 month old shed approx size 3m x 6m. Ideal location to build or install a transportable home. Great opportunity and bargain. Priced to sell at $85,000.

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Spacious family home of 3 large bedrooms, tiled lounge with feature double doors to front and hallway. Lovely updated timber kitchen, ample cupboards including island work bench and utensil drawers, gas stove & large updated bathroom. Reverse cycle air conditioners, enclosed rear verandah, 2 car carport, pergola. Leased at $175 per week increasing to $185 per week from 1/12/07. $240,000 neg Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

Site 22 Roxby Downs & Olympic Dam Caravan Park, Roxby Downs Cheap Starter This you can afford, 28ft caravan & hard annexe offering good size lounge, double bed in main bedroom with ample robes & cupboards, single bed area, small dining, kitchen with gas stove & oven, good size fridge/freezer, bathroom with shower & vanity unit, 2 reverse cycle air conditioners, sarlon covered carport and more including lounge chair, TV, electric heater, cupboard, electrical appliances and utensils & double bed all thrown in. Phone now. Site fees approx $405.00 per month. $47,500 Web Id: 104442742 David Murley 0412 050 200

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Villas 23, 27, 28 & 46. Four Villas located in the Myall Grove Caravan Park, Roxby Downs. Villas 23, 27 and 28 are 2 bedroom Villas and Villa 46 is a 4 bedroom. All are fully furnished, serviced and maintained by caravan park owners. Villas 23 & 46 booked out by BHP with approx 2 years to run.

Villas 27 & 28 on normal overnight bookings.

Net return this ¿nancial year July 07 - 14 Oct 07 $22,891.56. This equates to a Net of $91,563.99 per year or $440.22 per villa per week. Owners prefer to sell all as a group an new owners of Caravan Park request to continue bookings with BHP. Priced at $850,000 neg for all four Villas. WEB ID: 104448032. Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

Spacious 3 bedroom home, all with built-in robes, large gas heated lounge, open plan dining to kitchen, dishwasher, duel sink, range hood and new gas stove, Àoor tiling to dine, kitchen and passage ways.

Good size bathroom with heat lamps, timber venetian blinds throughout, ducted evaporative air conditioning and ceiling fans to bedrooms. Front and rear verandahs, large outdoor entertaining area with ceiling fans, low maintenance gardens. Low $400,000’s. Web ID: 104417793 Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

23/30 Burgoyne Street, Roxby Downs - The Killa Villa Lovely 3 bedroom Villa (built 1998) offering large wir to master, open plan living area consisting of spacious lounge/family room (area for study), dining with bay window, kitchen with gas cooker, range hood & ample cupboards, 3 way bathroom, ducted evaporative cooling, single carport umr, good size paved pergola area, bull-nosed front verandah, extra room for parking, easy care gardens. Currently tenanted until 28/5/08. INVEST NOW. $350,000 David Murley 0412 050 200 Web ID: 104410219

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FOR RENT - ANDAMOOKA 3 bedroom, partially furnished. Open plan kitchen, dine, lounge, gas heating and 1.5hp a/cond. Well equipped kitchen. Updated bathroom. Full length front verandah, 2 carports. Enclosed outdoor entertaining area. 2,000 gall and 1,000 gall water tanks. Pets negotiable. $300 p/week. Phone Kate Bastian on 8671 3355.

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Deposit bonds Deposit bonds are a bit like the secret agents of the investment world: they’re suave, sophisticated and very, very useful, yet many investors don’t know they exist.

The November issue of Australian Property Investor magazine unmasks this undercover agent and demonstrates how deposit bonds can help investors who might not have immediate access to a cash deposit.

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Building surveyor is the man!

If you want to build or renovate the first person you think about is probably the builder but there is another practitioner you should think about – the building surveyor.

Building surveyors play a bigger part in the building process than you think.

This is because the issuing of the building permit for a new home, an extension or a renovation is their responsibility.

There are two types of building surveyors, those who work for the private sector and those who work for councils.

Both hold the statutory function to issue building permits and to administer the Building Regulations 2006 under the Building Act. The building surveyor checks that your building’s plans comply with the Regulations the Act and Australian Standards.

If satisfied, they will issue a building permit to get your work underway.

Once building work starts, the building surveyor remains involved in each stage, carrying out inspections or having a building inspector inspect on their behalf, before giving the final work a stamp of approval.

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If building a new home, these inspections are carried out before placing the footings, at completion of the frame, and at final inspection before the occupancy permit is issued to the homeowner.

Along the way, if an inspection fails, the building surveyor will take action, where necessary, against the owner to ensure that the works are rectified and comply.

Building surveyors can also carry out inspections of established buildings to determine their existing condition and the level of compliance with safety standards.

If you are in doubt about the structural soundness of any aspect of your home or apartment, you should appoint a council or private building surveyor to carry out an inspection.

Another role that a building surveyor may play is that of consultant.

In this role, usually on large construction projects, the building surveyor will provide the design team with regulatory advice on construction issues.

Building surveyors need a tertiary qualification, must be insured and must be registered with the Building Practitioners Board.

Superannuation has become a great tool to manage the transition to retirement in the most tax effective way.

From 1st July 2007 the new rules mean that a taxpayer who is over the age of 60 and has retired will be able to access their super (some super paid by Governments is ineligible) tax free in retirement.

This leaves the way open for tax payers to manage their income particularly in those critical years leading up to retirement.

One of the biggest benefits of investing in superannuation is what is known as a salary sacrifice arrangement.

Under this arrangement an employer who is willing to assist you will reduce your wages and instead pay this amount to your superannuation fund.

In short you agree to have part of your salary directed to superannuation rather than taking it in cash.

The tax saving from this arrangement is that funds paid into superannuation (up to an aged based limit) are taxed at 15% rather than the amount of tax that you pay on your wages which could be as high as 46.5% if you include the Medicare levy.

In addition the income from your superannuation returns is also preferentially taxed.

In this sort of example it is easy to see how the benefits of salary sacrifice can help you to a better of retirement or perhaps an earlier retirement.

The tax savings that you benefit from a salary sacrifice arrangement earn you extra income and boost your superannuation balance, the only catch you can’t get it out tax free (usually) until you are 60 years old.

According to Deborah Wixted (Technical Services Manager with Colonial First State) super is usually the Are you a member of the bicycle home’s living space. most tax effective way to save for retirement. generation who are trying to shake As with most of these matters, situation can vary and Many home owners have converted their dependency on the motor car? their garages to workshops or offices professional advice should be sought relative to your from which to run a business, cutting their situation.

If so your numbers are increasing as you ‘commuting’ to a few seconds’ stroll down explore all the options, including bicycles, the garden path. but also public transport or movement Another possibility is accommodation back into the city centres to ensure you for an older relative or teenage child lookFor those of us who earn less than $58,000 per year are close to work. ing for more independence. there is the super co-contribution, this is also an excellent This may leave you with a redundant If you are planning to make a garage way to have your superannuation savings increased in a garage which can be used simply for extra habitable, then at the very least you will tax effective way. storage or maybe as an extension to your need to consider things like insulation and Broadly speaking the tax office will match contributions waterproofing. to super funds from after tax dollars (not salary sacrifice) Is it to be self contained? up to 150% for those contributing $1,000 to their super If so you will need to fund and earning less than $30,000 per annum.

Holiday Home – Income think about plumbing for Between incomes of $30,000 and $58,000 the amount a bathroom, toilet and topped up by the ATO reduces.

Earner kitchenette, as well as wall The superannuation co-contribution makes excellent dividers to ensure privacy. sense for many low income earners including in many Lighting will almost cer- cases stay at home mums who work part time. tainly have to be adjusted Put simply deposit $1,000 of your after tax money into and additional power superannuation and your superannuation will receive an points installed. additional $1,500.

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Bumps to the head are damaging

Above: Typical CFC-Free Ventolin inhaler.

CFC inhalers are out

The National Asthma Council Australia has welcomed the news that Australia’s last CFC asthma inhaler, Serevent Metered Dose Inhaler, will be discontinued from December 31, 2007.

According to the Council, which led the charge for the discontinuation of CFC containing inhalers, the phasing out of CFCs in asthma inhalers has been handled carefully and gradually to ensure that patients have ongoing access to their medications.

In the case of Serevent MDI, the greencoloured inhaler which is used to deliver symptom controller (or Long-Acting BetaAgonist) medication, patients will still be able to use the same medication delivered via the green-coloured Accuhaler, which is CFC-free.

“While CFC use in asthma inhalers was only a very small part of the overall environmental problem, and CFC use in asthma inhalers did not constitute a health risk, every effort to stop further damage to the world’s ozone layer and to promote

A Victoria University doctoral thesis shows that even a mild bump to the head of a child or teenager can cause life-long brain damage and symptoms similar to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The alarming discovery, which is already generating interest from the medical profession, sports officials and psychologists in Australia and abroad, was made by Dr Steve Saflekas in his PhD research at Victoria University.

The Taylors Lakes’ resident received his PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology for his thesis, ‘Working Memory Impairments in Children and Adolescents after Traumatic Brain Injury’.

The results of Dr Saflekas’ research are surprising because they challenge the common assumption that the brain recovers to its same level after a small injury.

However, his research found that children who suffered head bumps might score well in basic hospital and standard clinical neuropsychological screening tests, but up to six months later, they can continue to have difficulty concentrating,

especially with multiple visual and auditory sources of stimulation.

“A child with this type of head injury could listen to their teacher, but not write at the same time”, he said.

His thesis reports that around 40,000 children in Australia each year sustain brain injuries in accidents in the home, sporting fields, vehicles or playgrounds.

However, a large percentage of those with mild injuries who attend a hospital emergency department frequently go home after diagnosis without proper testing.

Dr Saflekas said the study is a warning for parents and urged hospitals to provide more thorough screening for head injuries.

“A large number of children are being wrongly diagnosed postinjury,” he said.

“Many are discharged without proper assessments and told there is no damage.

“Others are assumed to have learning disorders or ADHD when they show problems later, when in fact, it relates back to their bump on the head.”

Using innovative paper and pencil tests usually used on elderly dementia patients to test working memory, Dr Saflekas assessed 38 children and adolescents with varying degrees of head injuries against a control group of 60 healthy children.

He discovered the children with even mild bumps did not recover as well as expected when tested up to six months later.

Dr Saflekas said children and teenagers assessed with mild brain injuries should participate as soon as possible in rehabilitation programs.

Currently there are no specific rehabilitation programs available for these types of head injuries, but Dr Saflekas has recommended a range of strategies that could be developed.

“For example, some children post-injury may need a more structured environment with task lists and guidelines to help them learn more effectively,” he said.

Dr Saflekas expects his thesis’ findings to soon be published in international journals.

its recovery is critical,” explained Kristine Whorlow, National Asthma Council CEO. “Australia, as a signatory to the Montreal Protocol, an international agreement to phase out ozone-depleting substances, eliminated most CFC use a few years ago and I am extremely pleased that when it comes to asthma, Australia will be CFCfree in 2008.”

All asthma and COPD inhalers in Australia will now be either dry powder or will use a HFA propellant.

These inhalers provide the same health benefits as their CFC-containing predecessors without damaging the ozone layer.

Of course, a number of dry inhalers No one should have to risk their life for were available before the CFC phase-out work.” began.

People with asthma who want more More than 2,000 Australians are diagnosed with That’s the message The Cancer Council SA’s Chief information about the phase-out of this Executive Associate Professor Brenda Wilson was trying bladder cancer every year, according to the Clinical last CFC containing inhaler and the need to get across during last week’s National Skin Cancer Oncological Society of Australia. to change to another inhaler should seek Action Week.

Men are twice as likely to develop the disease, but information from their doctor Every year more than 380,000 Australians are diagwomen with the disease are significantly more likely nosed with skin cancer, according to TCCSA. to die than their male counterparts.

Here in Roxby Downs our extreme environment means In one of the most comprehensive studies of its UV levels can be very high for much of the year. kind the Cancer Institute NSW analysed bladder “An estimated 3,400 skin cancers and 20 deadly cancer cases from 1980 – 2003. melanomas caused by sun exposure in the workplace “When looking at the survival of patients with are diagnosed each year,” Professor Wilson said. bladder cancer, men had better five year survival $1.5 billion – and we’d all be healthier and “An estimated 120,000 South Australian employees and than women,” Senior Epidemiologist Elizabeth live longer,” he said. contractors work outdoors, and face an increased risk of Tracey said.

“And the answer is not as hard as people developing skin cancer.

“We tried to see why this was happening, but may think. when we controlled for age at diagnosis, extent of “UV radiation is a known carcinogen.

“A 15 minute walk to the bus or train, cancer at diagnosis, period of diagnosis, country of “We need workers and employers to understand that walking around the block at lunch time, the sun is potentially as deadly as toxic chemicals or birth and coding differences, women continued to or walking the kids to school every day, heavy machinery. have significantly poorer survival with a 16 per cent teamed with at least one hour of activity greater likelihood of dying compared to men.

“Outdoor workers have died from skin cancer caused “We couldn’t identify an obvious reason for the a week could quite literally lengthen your by their sun exposure at work.

“No one should have to risk their life for work,” she difference. life.

“Our study backs World Health said.

“More research is needed to investigate issues Professor Wilson recommended that people wear such as whether women are receiving the same Organisation estimates that physical inactivity causes 2 million deaths per year light weight, long sleeved tops and long pants, a hat and treatment as men and whether a history of urinary worldwide, doubles the risk of cardiovas- sunglasses when working outdoors. track infections, more common in women than in “Applying SPF 30+ broad spectrum sunscreen is also cular disease, type II diabetes, and obesity, men, is a factor,” she said. and increases the risk of some cancers, important, but workers often forget to reapply regularly depression and anxiety. simply because they are so “And it knocks off an average of two focussed on their jobs at Stephen Scott-Hoy B.Optom and half years of our life expectancy,” Mr hand,” she said.

TCCSA also recommends Need friendly, professional eyecare and Savvides said.

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A billion reasons to take a hike New research has revealed that physically inactive Australians are not only costing themselves in terms of health, but that they are costing our healthcare system $1.5 billion a year.

Released by Medibank Private, the research estimates that 54 per cent of Australian adults – close to nine million people – are not sufficiently physically active, leading to poor health and creating a massive financial burden to the healthcare system.

Medibank Private Managing Director, Mr George Savvides, said he hoped quantifying the cost of physical inactivity would shock people into getting off the couch and getting active.

“We all know that not doing enough physical activity increases health risks.

But now, for the first time, Medibank research has put a dollar figure on the cost of disease associated with a physically inactive lifestyle.

“In other words being physically inactive costs you in more ways than one, it costs you in health terms, and it costs your hip pocket.

“If more Australians got active the Australian healthcare system would save

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ACROSS THE REGION SPORT

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

Friday November 30th Roxby Downs Bowls Club Night Owls 8pm Saturday December 1st Roxby and Districts Cricket Association

Doctors’ New Specialised Drug Telephone Number for Medicare Use. 1800 700 270 Weight Loss Support Group Tuesday Nights.

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

8671 9020

Karate 6pm -8.30pm Squash 7pm - 9pm

Olympic Dam v Woomera at Roxby Downs 9.30am Sunday December 2nd Rogues v Wanderers at Roxby Downs 8.30am

Nippy Gym - Auditorium 9.30am - 11.30am

Monday, December 3rd Karate Auditorium Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429

HEALTH

Crisis Care Counselling Uniting Care Wesley Port Augusta Regional Women’s and Children’s Support Services call 1800 655 716 or call the crisis care line on 13 16 11.

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

Indoor soccer 6 -7pm

Tuesday, December 4th Squash 7pm - 10pm

Visiting Allied Health Service Occupational Therapist Speech Pathologist Dietician Podiatrist

Come-n-try soccer 3.30pm -5.30pm

Child Adolescent Mental Health Services For appointments phone 1800 819089

indoor soccer 6pm - 7pm ladies Social Basketball 8.45am - 10am

Hearing Services December 13th - 9.00am - 2.30pm For an appointment call 1800 006 303

Wednesday, December 5th Karate Auditorium

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

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

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

Women’s & Mixed netball 6pm - 9.30pm Thursday, December 6th

Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School Phone Jakki 86712323 Roxby Downs Health Services Coffee Mornings, Thursdays 9.30am to 11.am at the Dunes Café.

Coffee Mornings for Families Meet and chat for all families.

New comers especially welcome.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Roxby Downs Kindergarten Phone 86710455

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

Every Sunday Raptors Cycling Club Social Bike riding group from 8am Contact Daryl Wake 0408 118 685

Roxby Downs Childcare Monday - Friday 6.30am-5.30pm Phone 8671 0911 for details Gym Cultural & Leisure Precinct Monday to Friday 6 am-12pm & 4pm - 9 pm Saturday 8-12pm Sunday 11-2pm Phone 86710500 Roxby Downs Community Library Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm Saturday 9.00-12pm.

Phone 8671 0660 for more information.

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

School Terms 2007 October 15-December 14 2007 Art Gallery Exhibitions November 23 - December 14 Festival of Xmas Trees RD Library December 14 – Jan 20 Collectanea Various artists from the Clay Collective

Every Friday Playgroup

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

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Eyebus Woomera December 3rd Andamooka December 4th Roxby Downs December 4th

Volleyball 7pm - 9pm

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

Roxby Downs Market Days 2008 February 16th March 15th May 17th June 21st August 16th September 20th October 18th November 15th

COMMUNITY MEETINGS Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board.

December 10th - 9.30am- 11:00am Normal weight gains Roxby Downs Health Seminar Room Alcohol & Substance Abuse December 4th 6pm

January 4 - 25 Burning South (Photographs) Soul Food A unique combination of quiet live music and inspirational readings from different faiths and deeper wisdom from all over the world Sunday December 2nd 11am Cultural complex Art Gallery Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Sunday school 9.30am every sunday during school terms 2nd December 7.30pm Sunday School Christmas 9th December 10.30am Lay Reading Service 16th December 10.30am Lay Reading Service 23rd December 7.30pm Holy Communion KESAB This year’s tidy towns awards will be presented on Monday December 3rd Roxby Downs Christmas Pageant December 8th 4.30pm Expecting a record number of floats.

Father Christmas for the children will make his grand entrance to the town.

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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DECEMBER

Monday Volleyball 7pm - 9pm Karate - 6pm - 8:30pm Tuesday Ladies Social Basketball 8.45am - 10am Come-n-try Soccer 4.00 - 6.00pm 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

Opening this Weekend Festival of the Trees (collated by Roxby Downs Library)

RESIDENT EVIL EXTINCTION Rated: MA Experimentation....Evolution.....Extinction Survivors of the Raccoon City catastrophe travel across the Nevada desert, hoping to make it to Alaska.

Alice (Jovovich) joins the caravan and their fight against the evil Umbrella Corp.

Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter and Iain Glen.

Sat 1st - 12pm and 7.30pm Sun 2nd - 12pm

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Touch Football 7.30pm (town oval) Friday Indoor Hockey 5pm - 9.30pm

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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From director Frank Oz comes the story of a family that puts the F U into funeral.

Chaos ensues when a man tries to expose a dark secret regarding a recently deceased patriach of a dysfunctional British family.

Starring: Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, Alan Tudyk and Rupert Graves.

Fri 30th Nov - 7.30pm Sat 1st - 3pm Tues 4th - 7pm

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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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Parents and Friends news Dear Parents and Friends this is the last newsletter for the year.

P&F have donated $17,000 to the school this year towards school resources and projects. Thank you to everyone involved in fundraising activities to achieve this.

P&F first meeting for next year will be held Wednesday February 6th 2008 in school staffroom at 7.30pm.

The P&F AGM will be held Wednesday March 5th 2008 to elect a new P&F Committee. Come along and be part of a great team to help fundraise for your children’s school.

On a personal note, this is my last year with P&F. l have been part of the team for 5 years and would like to thank every person along the way for their participation in being part of a great team. l will miss you all and I’m sure we will have no problem getting new members to continue the fantastic work the P&F do for the children of Roxby Downs Area School.

On behalf of our President Jenny Longmire and the committee, l wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thankyou Annette Jackson (On behalf of the P&F Committee).

Principally speaking

Above: Kristen Worby, Tim West, Luke Ingham, Tegan Brusnahan in Adelaide for the National Young Leaders Day.

Young leaders of tomorrow

Year 3-6 concert extravaganza On Tuesday the 20th of December, the Years 3-6 students of Roxby Downs Area School presented their concert extravaganza for parents, friends and other members of the community.

The primary choir opened the concert with an impressive rendition of Breakaway.

Students presented a wide range of dramatic feats including a documentary on student behaviour, some wonderful Christmas songs with elves and Aussie Santa Clauses, a fashion show and an action-packed James Bond spy operation.

With the election happening in Australia this week, a class presented an entertaining policy debate for the Orange and Purple party.

There was also a creative mix of singing, acting and dancing from some Year 6 students and a Beatles megamix dance from the Year 5 students.

The concert was closed with the Year 4/5 class presenting the message that life is not about what’s ‘better than’.

Students and teachers should be commended for the standard of acts presented.

It was a highly entertaining evening and was a fantastic way to end our school year.

Thanks must go to the hard working committee for planning the evening.

Commitment

Writen by Kristen Worby and Tim West Four students and a teacher from Roxby Downs Area School travelled to Adelaide on Sunday the 11th of November for the National Young Leaders Day. The students were Luke Ingham, Tegan Brusnahan, Tim West and Kristen Worby. The teacher that went was Miss Jones.

We arrived in Adelaide Sunday evening where we picked up pizza for dinner from Dominoes before heading to where we were staying at the Adelaide Shores Caravan Park. We managed to find time to stretch our legs on the beach before sunset.

On Monday morning, we found a known stranger, Ms Steele, a former Roxby teacher who happened to be

taking the students to the conference from Quorn Area School.

The day was spent at the Adelaide Convention Centre, where we were lucky enough to partake in the Young Leader’s Day. We had a varied range of different guest speakers who inspired us in many ways and shared their own inspirational stories.

After spending a good day at the Convention Centre we headed home the same day back to Roxby where we arrived late that evening.

The majority of us enjoyed Geraldine Cox’s Speech. Geraldine Cox is an inspirational woman who opened up an orphanage in Cambodia to help the children who were affected by the war.

We really enjoyed learning about all the different people’s lives.

I write this report after a term in the position of Principal. I have found it to be a busy and rewarding role and have thrived on the challenges and opportunities.

I would especially like to thank the staff and student body who continue to work hard and support this wonderful school.

The term has been busy with the finalising and sharing with other staff members the Success for Boys projects.

The projects will continue in 2008 with activities ranging from the purchasing of appropriate software, curriculum development that will include Information Technology and Senior School induction and Success Workshops.

Congratulations to the Year 11’s and 12’s who this week completed their exams.

The Presentation Night will recognise their achievements and graduate them to the next phase in their life.

A Year 6 Graduation Assembly is also to be held during the traditional assembly time on Friday.

Throughout this short term students and staff have managed to cram in a number of amazing events and activities.

These range from the Questacon Science Event, celebrating Children’s Week, Quiz nights, SSASA Basketball Competitions, the RAAP event, performances, swimming lessons just to name a few.

This is on top of the usual curriculum expectations that continue throughout the school day.

Again, congratulations to all involved and well done for a supreme effort.

Unfortunately we say goodbye to staff at this time of the year.

It is with sadness we say farewell to long standing staff members who total 50 plus years of service to this school.

Carol Lindner, Amanda Partington, Vicki Bourlioufas, Karen Grantham and Lyndall Craker will be sadly missed but we do wish them well in their new endeavours.

What a wonderful team of community and school members these people have been.

As 2007 draws to a close, I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and fantastic New Year and look forward to seeing you again next year.

Helen Bennie

R-2 concert night On Thursday the 22nd of November, Roxby Downs Area School was on show again.

This time the Years R-2 students presented their End of Year Concert Spectacular.

Students and teachers danced and sang the night away, performing songs like the Aussie Jingle Bells, Boys from the Bush, Rock Around the Clock and the Jingle Bell Rock.

Year 2 students wowed the audience with a groovy dance from Men in Black and a fun filled performance to a well-known song in Dancing Trees.

Congratulations to staff, students and all other helpers who contributed to this wonderful evening.

The costumes and performances were outstanding.

Once again a huge thanks to the parents and friends who came along to support our students.

We would also like to thank the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre once again for allowing us to use their facilities for this special occasion.

We hope to see you all again next year!

Georgina Arthur R-6 Coordinator

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The recruitment company has launched the findings of its latest Workplace Barometer research - Succession Planning: Who

Macleod Consulting, said the long-term growth of Australian and global organisations hinges on their ability to ensure that critical roles at every level of their organisation are filled by talented individuals.

“Most people are surprised to know one of the most pivotal roles at Disneyland in the United States is, in fact, the street sweeper, who has the most direct contact with customers.

“So it’s not necessarily the traditionally ‘important’ roles that make or break a business.

“Companies continue to Ű Roxby Downs invest heavily in recruitment and development, We are seeking an experienced Storeperson to join our yet many aren’t taking the branch. In this position, you will be responsible for the necessary steps to protect receiving & storing of incoming goods, as well as the picking, and retain that investpacking & dispatching of customers orders. ment through succession You will need to be highly motivated, with a can do planning. attitude. You will have a strong customer focus, excellent “If a critical employee communication skills and the ability to interact with customers leaves an organisation due to lack of perceived career and suppliers. progression, that is money, Previous experience working within a stores/warehouse expertise and intellectual environment is desirable. Computer literacy and an property lost. understanding of logistics & transport issues will be an “Companies cannot advantage. sustain business growth th Please forward your application by Thursday 13 December without talented employees to: filling critical roles,” Mr Richard Smith Reynolds said.

Succession planning, 3 Gosse Street while seen as vital to busiRoxby Downs SA 5725 ness, is unstructured and richardg.smith@blackwoods.com.au lacks investment Wholly owned subsidiary of Westfarmers.

The research revealed www.blackwoods.com.au that for many organisations, current succession planning efforts are tokenistic or reactive.

Of the 49% of organisations that do not have a succession plan in place, 54% are planning to impleFull time position - 76 hrs p/fortnight ment one in the next 12 months.

Job Summary More tellingly, however, 58% of those surveyed did Responsible for till reconciliation, banking, mail, not have a succession plan debtors, creditors, reporting for end of month. in place that involved them Skills Required personally, a surprising To be self motivated, show initiative, be able to finding given the seniorwork unsupervised. ity and the role of those Knowledge of Word/Windows/Excel and general surveyed.

Succession planning also ofce duties. appears to be unstructured, Work Responsibilities with only 7% of respondTyping, data input, communication with manager, ents claiming theirs was a staff, customers etc. formal and well-established strategy with clear goals.

Apply in writing to: Mr Reynolds said if a The Manager succession plan isn’t well Roxby Traders structured, the ability Arcoona Street to align it with business strategy is limited.

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gets ahead? - conducted nationally among some 300 business leaders.

The research reveals that companies are realising that succession planning is no longer simply a ‘rescue plan’ to manage the exit of CEOs from an organisation.

Yet, although 94% of respondents said succession planning was important to their business, as

little as 5% of HR budgets were invested in this activity.

Astoundingly, succession planning is still in its infancy, with only 51% of companies currently implementing succession planning programs and 83% having only implemented the programs in the past five years.

Mr David Reynolds, Executive General Manager of Chandler

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Olympic Dam Precision Engineering is seeking a qualied Fitter/Machinist to work at their Charlton Road branch.

Big Sky…….We’re going places Big Sky is a community focused nancial institution which has grown rapidly since opening its doors in Roxby Downs, April 2006.

Not only does Big Sky offer the complete range of banking products, it is committed to providing excellent service to its valued members.

Member Service is a challenging and rewarding role, where you can display your excellent service and communication skills.

Big Sky provides extensive training and although previous banking experience is desirable, it is not essential.

Big Sky strongly believes in developing its people and expects its staff to have a positive ‘can do’ attitude that values loyalty and teamwork.

We offer a remuneration package that is above award rate with additional benets and exible, negotiable hours.

If Big Sky is a company that you would like to be part of, please forward your application to: Michael McIntosh, Recruitment Ofcer, by email mmcintosh@bigsky.net.au or post to GPO Box 1801 Melbourne 3000.

Attractive wages will be offered to the right applicant.

Must be self motivated and be able to work unsupervised.

Experience in line boring would be an advantage, but not essential.

Must be able to work in a team environment and must be able to adhere to strict tness for work policy.

All interested parties should phone Stephen Bell on 8671 0177 or drop your resume to Lot 4 Charlton Road, Olympic Dam. This position is for an immediate start.

Do you have a position that needs to be filled? Phone Regina or Erin on 8671 2683

Want more? Move to Mt. Isa! Incitec Pivot - Southern Cross Operations produces ammonium phosphate fertilisers for domestic and international use. Our plant at Mt Isa, the largest of its kind in the world, uses sulphur dioxide emissions from local smelting facilities to manufacture sulphuric acid. The acid is then railed to Phosphate Hill and used in the fertiliser production process. Will you be the newest member of our team?

Maintenance Team Leader (Mechanical) $120K + bonus You will display strong leadership skills and an ability to work closely with the maintenance team and production personnel. You will require Mechanical trade qualifications and be able to demonstrate leadership and maintenance experience. You will ensure your team follow the HSEC Management System and the regulations of the Mining and Quarrying Act through effective communication, coaching, development and performance management of your team to ensure that skills are developed and goals are achieved. You will be able to coordinate and supervise plant shutdowns and be actively involved in EHS and plant improvements.

Accounts Clerk

Applications close: December 14, 2007

Maintenance Planner $110K + bonus You will develop and manage maintenance plans, review work history, identify improvement opportunities, scheduling and performance. You will drive safety and statutory compliance, and support the development and implementation of maintenance plans. In addition, you will participate in risk assessments, incident investigations and safety committees as requested, and review spares requirements in line with the equipment maintenance strategies. Your proven experience as a Maintenance Planner is supported by a sound working knowledge of maintenance management systems (SAP preferable). You are also equipped with Mechanical or Electrical trade experience in a large plant and processing environment, and have a comprehensive understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance.

Electrical Instrumentation Technician $110K + bonus The E/I Technician forms an integral part of our highly motivated, multi discipline, technical team.

Your role will be to identify opportunities and implement changes to improve the integrity and reliability of assets. You will carry out planned maintenance activities to ensure all safety, environment, production quality and cost objectives are met. You will also attend to any breakdowns, keep accurate work history, maintain records and analyse data using the latest computerised maintenance and information management systems. You will require a dual trade qualification in Instrumentation and Electrical Fitting.

Working with Incitec Pivot offers great diversity, real opportunities to advance your career and an attractive remuneration and relocation package. For further information about these positions, please contact Rebecca Verzeletti (07) 4727 0005 or email Recruitment@scfertilisers.com.au

Incitec Pivot are committed to Zero Harm for everyone, everywhere.

Qualied Trades at Olympic Dam Excellent Wages & Allowances SKILLED is currently seeking the following positions for a high prole client at Olympic Dam. The positions are casual roles with on going work both on and off the mine site. You will be required to work on a rotating shift roster.

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Building Trade Supervisor A Class Electricians Carpenters Plumbers Emergency Call Out Tradesmen in above trades for the Christmas Period only The successful applicants will need to posses the following attributes:• Trade Qualied • Safety conscious • Current Drivers Licence • Mining Experience preferred • Ability to prioritise and multi task • Able to work well in a team and autonomously • Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen Accommodation is available upon request.

If this sounds like you, please forward your resume along with three work references to SKILLED via email: roxby@skilled.com.au or fax: (08) 8671 3082 or contact (08) 8671 2566 for further information.

Applications close: Thursday 13th December, 2007

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Roxby Downs and District Racing Club AGM Saturday, December 1st, 2007 2pm Racecourse Members Bar All Welcome Vacancies for Committee Members Absentee nomination forms Ph. 0407 779 272

FOR SALE CARAVAN For Sale – Lot 29 Roxby Downs Caravan Park Pioneer Road - $50,000 ONO A well set out caravan with a permanent annex and a large living area along with one main bedroom, which has a double bed and also a single bed in a smaller room.

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Notice of Road Closure Section 33 Road Traf¿c Act 1961 NOTICE Is hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on 31st October 2007 made the following orders; That the Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Administrator under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Rati¿cation) Act 1982 and section 33 of the Road Traf¿c Act 1961 and clause F of the instrument of General Approval of the Minister 28 November 1999.

Pursuant to section 33(1) of the Road Traf¿c Act 1961 declare that the event described below is to take place on the road described below is an event to which section 33 of the road traf¿c act 1961 applies; and Pursuant to section 33(1) (a) of the Road Traf¿c Act 1961, make an order directing that the road on which the event is to be held and any adjacent or adjoining roads speci¿ed below can be closed to all traf¿c except police and emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in the event for the period commencing 3pm Saturday 8th of December 2007 until 1am Sunday 9th December 2007.

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ADJACENT / ADJOINING ROADS: Burgoyne street, Arcoona street, Norman Place, Roxby Club car park entrance onto Richardson Place & Tavern Road, Roxby Downs.

Pursuant to section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traf¿c Act 1961 make an order directing that persons taking part in the event be exempted in relation to the road from duty, to observe the Australian Road Rules speci¿ed below subject to any conditions described below and attached to the exemption.

Australian Road rules Exemption and Conditions Rule 230: Rule 234: Rule 238:

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Crossing the road Crossing the road on or near a crossing for Pedestrians Pedestrians travelling along the road.

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The CEO of the National Health and Medical research Council Professor Warwick Anderson has congratulated the George Institute for International Health (Sydney) on the success of a worldwide clinical trial to cut deaths from type 2 diabetes.

The trial showed that a combination of blood-pressure-lowering drugs can cut deaths from complications of type 2 diabetes by almost one-fifth.

“The NHMRC awarded over $230,000 in research funds to this

world leading project, and it is very satisfying to see it yield such significant results,” Professor Anderson said.

The results of the trial, led by Professor Stephen MacMahon from the George Institute, were published recently in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet, and presented at the 2007 European Congress of Cardiology in Vienna.

Over 11,000 patients with type 2 diabetes in 20 countries participated in the project, with an average participation period of 4.3 years.

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. Adv erti sing on C ounc il 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.

DIRECTORY Roxby Pool Cleaning and Yard Maintenance For all your pool maintenance and advice.

Mowing, weeding, edging and general maintenance.

Able to supply all pool equipment at competitive prices.

Contact Wayne on 0447 839 635

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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.

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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.

Waste Oil Disposal Rates Council operates a waste oil Th e s e c o n d I n s t a l m e n t notices for rates were issued on collection facility at the Roxby 16/11/2007. The due date will be Downs Landfill site. Disposal of all used motor oil at this facility 17/12/2007 is free. For Further information contact Council 8671 0010 or BSH Water Accounts for September 2007 Waste Solutions on 8671 1154. No quarterly billing are now overdue. cooking oils, coolants, diesel, or Reminder notices have been issued diesel blended fuels (bio Diesel) and late fees applied. Please pay by are to be deposited into the unit. due date to avoid further action. This Facility is open 1pm -6pm seven days.

Electricity Opal Road Landfill Opening Disconnection Pending Notices have now been issued. Please pay Hours Open days and hours on a by the due date to avoid disconnection of Power Supply without magnet are available at the front counter upon request. Hours are further notice. as follow 1pm – 6pm seven days Parking a week. - see www.roxbycouncil.

Please be aware that there has com.au been an increase in the expiation C ouncil Office Hours fee for parking in a bus zone, it has – General gone up to $73 from $47.

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It’s the RITE career for students

Above: Jesse Dansie speaking out about youth issues.

Local youth speak out The Youth of Roxby Downs believe youth of Roxby wants, and that more there are not enough things in town could be done to support them.

Some other developments on the youth for them to do, and have some ideas of Roxby’s wish list is a proper shopping on what things they need.

Roxby Downs now has a skate park, but is it really enough?

Most young people say no.

“Its way too small, like, it’s kind of cramped,” local youth skater Jesse Dansie said.

Many young skaters agree, stating that the skate park needs an extension.

Young skaters also believe actual skate competitions will provide them with an outlet.

However they say that it will only work if the skate park is bigger.

“It probably wouldn’t do much good to have skate competitions with the skate park that we have now, it’s just too small,” Jesse said.

“Skate competitions would be good because it would be fun and you would get to show off your skills to the public and the rest of the Roxby Downs skating community.

“What would also be helpful is if we could get an actual skate shop in Roxby,” he said.

“I think there is a lot to do in Roxby, it’s just advertised poorly” RDAS student Angel Carling said.

However she agrees there is more the

mall, an arcade, a rock climbing wall, a photo booth, another basketball stadium, ice skating, more cricket pitches, a dance studio and a bigger slide at the pool.

The youth even have some ideas about where such facilities could be located, for example, one idea was to put the photo booth in the Cultural Precinct.

Things like the ice skating arena would take more thought.

The young people have a few good ideas, and would like them in place as soon as possible, but most are unsure on how to go about getting these things.

Most agree that getting them would have something to do with the council.

Some have suggested starting a petition, which would be submitted to the council.

Other have suggested simply talking to the council, or starting some sort of fundraising.

“One of our top priorities will be to set up a youth advisory committee, which will hopefully be ready next February,” Roxby’s new youth officer Perdita Cooper said “The youth advisory committee will basically be run by a group of young people, we want the youth to have a voice” Leisure Centre manager Alan Male said.

Is Student Voice effective?

Student Voice at RDAS is considered a great thing by teachers and parents and the general community of Roxby Downs and it also has the added bonus of looking good on a résumé.

However some students feel that Student Voice is not doing anything important.

Some students even say that it is too much talk, and not enough action, or the funds may not be going to the right places “We don’t listen to them anyway, and most things that we ask for, they cannot get for us, like going to the skate park at lunch time, and getting rid of the hat policy” Jesse Dansie said.

So why doesn’t Student Voice enact these ideas?

However, Student Voice has no authority to make sudden changes, they can only suggest ideas.

They have to go through the School Council and have to abide by the Department of Education and Children’s Services policies.

What has Student Voice done recently?

This month they had four young leaders travel to Adelaide to attend a young leader’s conference.

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more sport on the court.

Over three hundred dollars was raised for national bandana day, which raises money for kids with cancer.

There was children’s week, which had a range of activities from reception through to year nine.

What plans do Student Voice have for the future?

They are looking at re-shaping the mobile phone and IPod policies at school, they are looking to create a smaller basketball court on the hard play area and they are also looking at making changes to the school uniform.

But all of these ideas have to go through the formal process.

Other initiatives include looking at fundraisers for the future, the types of organisations or charities they could fundraise for, and what to do with the money they have at the moment.

Student Voice is basically a group of students, a representative or two from each class, who get together during Monday lunch times, and have a meeting to discuss issues that the students of the school have brought up.

The R-6 and the 7-12 Student Voice are there to make sure that the voices of students are heard in the corridors of power.

RITE stands for Roxby Industry Training and Education.

The RITE program is designed to help students and give them some work experience.

Many people who have completed the RITE program have received employment as a direct result of it.

“They offered me a job at Mensland, which I was pleased about” Britany Branch said.

“Some of the students that we took on went on to a school based apprenticeship,” Beenham Elite employee Michael Fuss said.

The RITE program is an excellent opportunity to gain first hand knowledge about what life is like in the work place.

Good reports come back from the student and the employer.

“It gives young school students good experience, it’s an opportunity for them to see how to work in a trade,” Mr. Fuss said.

And its not just trade work.

There are people working in all sorts of different places, from childcare, to Beenham elite to the Monitor Newspaper, to even the school itself!

These are all places that have taken on RITE students before, and most feedback is good from the employers and the students on the placements.

The students all get different things out of the RITE program, depending on where they do their placement.

Angel Carling is doing her placement at BHP Billiton in the Human Recourses department.

“Experience and knowledge of BHP’s positive influence on the town,” is what she personally gets out of the RITE program.

Tim West did half of his placement in Adelaide at the Raine and Horne branch, in Salisbury, doing Real estate, and another half working as a plumber out at Andamooka.

“The RITE program gives students a chance to experience what different jobs involve,” RDAS student Tim West said.

“I think that it’s a vital part of our schooling, because it helps students make decisions about their future.”

The RITE program boosts student confidence, it has been given good evaluations from both students and from the mentors.

Since the RITE program started, the number of students leaving in year ten has decreased.

The RITE program runs through a full week from September, 17-21, and then six more Fridays.

Students are required to do a workplace investigation, to gain more knowledge about the workplace, or a careers investigation, to give them more knowledge about a particular career.

They go through a formal mock interview, with a panel of community members and also have to write an application letter and a résumé.

The students also keep a journal, putting their feelings and their progression in writing as they go through the placement.

Above: Kristen Worby with her water rocket.

Roxby Downs’s youth set to emulate Woomera rockets

The idea started when a group of Venturers went on a trip to Woomera, toured the rocket range and looked at the museum.

Then Mike Worby, a group leader, got the idea while reading something on the internet, and he thought that it would be a good way to get their minds working, thinking creatively and it would be fun.

“It also has the added bonus that it ties in perfectly with the camp that they had just done,” Mr Worby said The challenge was the leaders of the group would compete against the venturers to build a rocket, which would run entirely on water and pressure, and get it to reach a height of 100 metre’s in the air, with a remote launch and have a parachute.

Impossible you say? 100 metre’s powered by water and pressure?

Well, the record is 550 metre’s!

The challenge was held around the 21st of November When asked, what do you hope to get out of the event, the reply was “the satisfaction of beating the venturers,” Venturer Leader Mike Worby said.

So as you can see, there was a lot of competition surrounding this event.

So when you hear people asking about what things are in Roxby Downs for the youth to do, tell them about Venturers, and how great it is.

And remember, they are always looking for more people to join and new leaders to lend a hand.

Why not join Venturers?

Venturers are a local scout group in Roxby Downs, named the Dune Raiders.

They started up in late February 2007, so they are fairly new.

Their motto is “Striving for Future and Community”.

Venturers are an enjoyable experience, and many of the people in venturers will tell you that.

They have two group leaders, Mike Worby and Kristen Bence, and it’s an enjoyable experience for them too.

But why should you join?

“Its loads of fun, we learn heaps of new skills, and it looks really good on your résumé” Local Venturer Josh Towler said.

Ventures means meeting new people, getting skills in leadership, having community involvement, having fun and adventurous activities and it promotes personal growth.

Is BHP Billiton having a negative impact on our senior school through its education support subsidies?

The Roxby Downs Area School is the largest area school in the state.

However, the difference in the number of students in various year levels is surprising.

This year, RDAS had 55-65 year seven students, and 10-20 year twelve students.

So what does this show?

It shows that a large number of students are leaving the school when they get to do their senior schooling.

Why is this?

BHP Billiton offers its workforce a schooling subsidy, which allows its employees to send their children to boarding school.

BHP subsidises the vast proportion of those fees.

One of the main reasons that parents claim they choose an Adelaide boarding school over the local area school, is simply because they believe that their children will be getting a better education in Adelaide.

However contrary opinion proves this not to be the case with studies showing that most private school students that go to university, actually drop out, because they are not used to the independent work that they are required to do.

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have a variety of subject choices, but schools in Adelaide have more.

Some examples are Robotics, Music , Drama , Studio Art , Languages and Philosophy.

These are all subjects that are not available to Roxby Downs’s students, but are available to some schools in Adelaide.

So why can’t RDAS offer these subjects?

“Put simply, we cannot teach subjects, without teachers to teach them,” school Principal Steve Marshall said.

“We can’t get additional teachers, because staffing is allocated through the number of students.”

This is a dilemma because parents keep sending the children away to boarding school.

“BHP Billiton Olympic Dam offers Education Assistance for employees’ children as part of a range of benefits available to our people.

For an employees’ child/ren to be eligible for Education Assistance, the employee must be a permanent employee, the family must reside with the employee at Olympic Dam, the child/ren must be under the age of 21 at the start of a full-time course and unmarried, and must be solely maintained by the employee

parent.

BHP Billiton Olympic Dam also supports children in our local community by providing assistance and support (both financial and inkind) to local schools.” BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Vice President of Human Resources, Paul Walters said.

So why should students stay at Roxby Downs Area School?

According to Steve Marshal, the school is expanding its range of subjects.

“We are actually looking at getting some robotics equipment next year and offer it as an elective,” Mr Marshall said.

“At Roxby Downs Area School, we offer open access to those students who wish to do some subjects that are not offered.

“Open access is basically a teaching program, over the telephone and through e-mails. “It is used to offer all curriculum areas and as a bonus, it boosts independence, which is something you may not get in an Adelaide school,” he said.

It is widely believed, by most students, teachers, and the principal, that face to face learning is better because of the relationship the student builds with the teacher.

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Book Olympic Dam through Qantas for all Åights from Saturday 1st December www.qantas.com.au

Telephone 13 13 13

Effective 1st December, Alliance departures from Adelaide Airport will be handled by Qantas including passenger check in and boarding.

This new approach to bookings enables the Roxby Downs community to access the Global Qantas network.

It also means access to the full range of Qantas products such as: • Qantas Frequent Flyer • Capital city airport kiosk check-in • Web check-in • Membership available to The Qantas Club (membership fees apply)

Alliance Åights will depart from Gate 50.

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Above: Tim Reynolds, waiting for the ball to return to his end of the court.

The summer season of Twilight tennis is well underway with games scheduled on Friday evenings.

Left: Kylie, Dietman and Gaylene Crane struggle over the ball during Friday night’s Preliminary Final while Troy Gum watches on.

Next Friday, the Hockey grand final will be played between OD and Skilled at 6.30pm, followed by presentations at the Tavern at 8.00pm.

Above and top: The Roxby Downs Swimming Carnival was held on Saturday, November 24. Many swimmers swam personal bests and all had an enjoyable day. Please see next week’s Monitor for more photos from the event.

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