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TODAY/TONIGHT “MISINFORMATION” ONHYBRID ELECTRICITY PROJECT!

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On Wednesday 25th May 2016, the Council, inpartnership with the Department of State

Development and Energy Development Ltd. (EDL),hosted a community forum at the Greek Hall for the

Coober Pedy Renewable Hybrid Project......

[A]... hot topic from the community was whether or nothomeowners and businesses would be allowed to installsolar panels and feed excess power into the grid. This isnot currently permitted because too much power beingfed into the grid from too many sources destabilises it.

This is due partly to the limitations of Council’s distributionnetwork as well as EDL’s ability to balance thecontinuously varying loads.

Now that construction is completed, your serviceprovider will manage the final connection to yourhome or business. You will need to liaise with yourpreferred service provider to get connected.

The nbn™ network comes with a choice of wholesalespeeds – nbn™ 25*, nbn™ 50* and nbn™ 100*. Yourphone and internet service providers offer plans andpackages based on these speeds.

Speak to your service provider about the nbn™ networktechnology and other factors that will affect your speedbefore choosing a package. This will ensure you have agood online experience.

For households with basic phone or internet usage,consider a retail plan based on nbn™ 12. nbn™ 12 isnot considered a superfast broadband plan^ and may besimilar to what many households or businesses inAustralia may experience on ADSL2. Speak to yourphone and internet provider about the plan that best suitsyour needs.

Based on historical documents, EDL may allow a maximumof 0.5 MW to be fed into the grid, but how it is allocatedis up to the Council.

Council will need to consider a number of factors indeveloping a policy including, but not limited to:

• Allocation to commercial users vs domestic users;• Capacity of the existing distribution networkinfrastructure to cope with inconsistent voltages; and• Sufficient geographical distribution to balance the feedinsover the entire network.

However there is nothing stopping any household orbusiness from installing their own solar panels and batterystorage technology and disconnecting from the gridentirely.

Coober Pedy is now connected to NBN

http://www.nbnco.com.au/learn-about-the-nbn/rollout-map.html#Premises outside of the purple shaded area can be connected to Satellite

ARE WE ALLOWED TO FEED BACK INTO THE GRID? NO!

The report on the new renewable hybrid stand-alone powergeneration plant for Coober Pedy Council, that was telecastby Today Tonight (SA) on Monday 22 May, is misinformed

about many aspects of the benefits of the new power plant,the design brief and the tender process.

The plant’s builder, owner and operator, EnergyDevelopments, was not approached to provide anyinformation or response to the issues raised in the report.

In the interests of a fully informed understanding aboutthe tendering process, construction costs and powersupply reliability objectives of the new plant we providethe following information:

Important design and supply reliability criteria:1. Claims that EDL’s Coober Pedy Renewable HybridProject could be delivered for less than half the cost arebased on simplistic, desk-top research. This research,conducted by Resonant Consulting, ignores importantreliability and fuel cost containment specifications for thisremote area generation facility.

2. The fact is that EDL’s Coober Pedy Renewable HybridProject is fit for purpose as specified in the design brief.

It is built around the only proven technology in the worldthat will achieve at least 70% diesel displacement on anisolated mini-grid. It uses a variety of energy sources(wind, solar, battery, diesel) to minimise future fuel costrisk while also meeting the community’s expectations forreliable electricity supply.

3. The objective of the new renewable hybrid plant is todeliver lower, but more importantly, less volatile costs ofgeneration for Coober Pedy over the longer term thanwould be likely if the community continued to rely solelyon diesel fuel generation as it does today.

Independent cost / value assessment:Statements made in the Today Tonight report regardingthe contract with EDL assert that there was an absenceof competitive tendering for the project and therefore thecosts of the project are higher than they could otherwisehave been. This is simplistic and misrepresents the effortsby EDL to deliver the project to the rigorous performanceand reliability specifications outlined above AND in linewith prevailing market rates for supply of all corecomponentry and construction eg:

*EDL obtained competitive tenders from suppliers for thesupply and installation of the key plant and equipment for

the solar, wind and diesel generation components of the plant.

*EDL’s costs for coordination of construction werereviewed by the independent advisers to the SAGovernment

*The business case for the entire operation over twentyyears was also reviewed by the relevant authorities todemonstrate that over the twenty-year supply contract,the projected costs of supply and over-all supply reliabilityoffer a superior outcome for both Coober Pedyconsumers and the SA taxpayer, compared to continuingwith the current diesel only generation facility.

EDL is very proud of the Coober Pedy Renewable HybridProject as it has been delivered. We respect the right ofall citizens to voice their views about the challenges ofmaintaining highly reliable, 24/7 off-grid power supplyto a remote community such as Coober Pedy. That isexactly what the new plant will do over the next 20 years.

We note that no viable alternative for meeting CooberPedy’s current and future power supply, reliably on a24/7 basis, was proposed by any other party during thealmost 3 years of designing the project and negotiatingthe contract with the Coober Pedy Council.Statement by EDL Spokesperson.

If in doubt about feeding back into the electricitygrid, ask one of your councillors

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ComputComputComputComputComputererererer, Phone and Gadge, Phone and Gadge, Phone and Gadge, Phone and Gadge, Phone and Gadget Grt Grt Grt Grt Groupoupoupoupoup• Discovering how to use a computer, phone or tablet and getting the most out of them• Taking photos, transferring them to a computer/laptop, slide shows and power pointpresentations, scanning and retouching old photographs• Getting online with confidence• finding information• connecting to family, friends and community• filing in ‘forms’

English is My Second LanguageEnglish is My Second LanguageEnglish is My Second LanguageEnglish is My Second LanguageEnglish is My Second Language• Building stronger skills for community residents in reading, speaking and writing in English• Translating community information from English into the diverse cultural languages within thecommunity• Providing an pool of community members who are able to assist with interpreting for others• Sharing and celebrating your languages within community

Volunteers are needed to bring these groups alive. If you have:• Another spoken/written language other than English• Want to help others develop new skills• Support and help your community• IT and computer skills and know how to get around the internet• Enjoy sharing your time, skills, talents and stories with others

Please contact TracyAustralian Red Cross Office

Hutchison Street Coober Pedy; or call 8672 5380 or 0498 016 689

Volunteering can be for as little as an hour a week, a fortnight or a month.

The Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) 2016provides our most comprehensive picture yet of

Australians’ online participation.Condensed 2016 Key Findings

Digital inclusion is based on the premise that everyoneshould be able to make full use of digital technologies – tomanage their health and wellbeing, access education andservices, organise their finances, and connect with family,friends and the world beyond.

Overall, digital inclusion is growing in Australiabut many Australians are still missing out

In general, Australians with low levels of income,education and employment are significantly less digitallyincluded. There is a ‘digital divide’ between richer andpoorer Australians. Particular communities and socialgroups (see below) are also digitally excluded. Australia’sleast digitally included stateor territory is Tasmania (on 48.2, or 6.3 points below thenational average), followed by South Australia (on 51.6).

Access is improving overallInternet access was already high in 2014, and hasincreased. We see bigger improvements in the devicesand services people are using.

But Digital Ability is an area for furtherimprovement

Nationally, all three components of Digital Ability haveimproved considerably since 2014: Attitudes andConfidence, Basic Skills, and Activities. Digital Abilitymay therefore be an important focus area for policymakers, business, education and community groups.

Affordability is a challenge for some groups,although value has improved

The Affordability index number is the only key dimensionto decline since 2014. While the value of internet serviceshas improved, households are spending a growingproportion of their income on them (from 1 per cent in2014, to 1.17 per cent in 2016).

Thus, despite increasing value, the overall Affordabilityindex score fell. If this trend continues it may be causefor concern, particularly for people on low incomes.

The ‘age gap’ is substantial, but steadyPeople aged 65+ are Australia’s least digitally includeddemographic group (41.6, or 12.9 points below thenational average). This ‘age gap’ has remained relativelysteady over time.

For people with disability, digital inclusion is low,but improving steadily

People with disability have a low level of digital inclusion(44.4, or 10.1 points below the national average).However, nationally, their inclusion has improved steadily(by 2.6 points since 2014), outpacing the national averageincrease (1.8 points).

Indigenous digital inclusion is also low,but improving

Indigenous Australians also have low digital inclusion(46.6, or 7.9 points below the national average). Theirinclusion improved by 1.6 points nationally over three yearsWe note that our data collection did not extend to remoteIndigenous communities.

Nationally, the Index points to several groups whoare the most digitally excluded:

people aged 65+ (41.6),people with disability (44.4),people with less than secondary education (44.6),Indigenous Australians (46.6),people in the $10,000–$24,999) income bracket (47.6),people not in paid employment (48.1).

Affordability is a particular concern for thesegroups.

Community specific initiatives are required toaddress their digital exclusion.

Coober Pedy RED CROSS implementing community specificinitiatives to address digital exclusion

Local Red Cross to help bridgethe digital divide in Coober Pedy

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“The Jaws of Life is only a small part of a host of rescueequipment that is carried and used by your localemergency services,” he said.

“The opening pressure of Jaws of Life is now 90 tonnesand this pressure is constantly upgraded to keep ahead ofnew vehicles that are being manufactured. All of this iscostly,” said Andy.

“We are just about to take possession of a custom builtMine Rescue vehicle to suit Coober Pedy conditions. It isa brand new Izuzu 4 WD with special modifications tosuit local specialised mine rescue equipment.”

Andy explains that it is the SES policy to renew vehiclesafter 20 years of service to help ensure the safety of allrescuers.

SES complies with the ANCAP rating system. The morestars, the better the vehicle performed in ANCAP tests.To achieve the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating, avehicle must achieve the highest standards in all tests andfeature advanced safety assist technologies.

“Another part of the Levy is used to send trainers to ourlocation so we we can be reacredited in Road CrashRescue, First Aid, Search Techniques, Communications,and general rescue training,” he concluded.

The Emergency Services Levy (ESL) rate willdecrease in 2017-18, while funding new measures,including enhancements to the MFS and SES call

response systems and additional protectiveclothing for firefighters.

A total of $293.5 million is forecast to be raised throughthe ESL next year, which will represent a slight decreaseto bills of about 1.1 per cent for a metropolitan median-valued house.

The ESL will continue to fund South Australia’semergency services agencies, as well as new initiatives,including:

• $3.1 million for MFS and SES to improve processesfor calling 132 500 in an emergency and provide additionalcapacity for MFS Comcen, which also manages 000• $1.3 million for monitoring of chemicals at firefightingtraining sites• $1.5 million to deliver training to Volunteer MarineRescue members and SES volunteers• Almost $1 million for new protective clothing for theMFS

What will be the impact on bills?The prescribed rates applied to fixed property ESL billswill fall by 4.3 per cent in 2017-18, and the amountcollected from private fixed property owners will notincrease.

The bill for a median-valued house will decrease by 1.1per cent. The ESL bill for fixed property owners notreceiving remissions will only increase if the capital valueof their property has increased by more than 4.3 per cent.ESL discounts range from 20 per cent to 90 per cent inregional areas, with the amount of discount depending onwhere the land or homeowner’s property is located in theState.

Eligible pensioner and low-income earners will continueto receive remissions and pensioner concessions on theirESL invoices. In addition, eligible recipients receive a $46concession on their fixed property ESL invoices.

There will be no change in ESL rates paid by owners ofmobile property.

Every dollar raised by the ESL goes towards emergencyservices, including organisations such as the Country FireService (CFS), Metropolitan Fire Services (MFS), StateEmergency Service (SES) and Volunteer Marine RescueSA.

Next year the ESL will fund the following keyemergency services:

SA Country Fire Service - $87.5 millionSA Metropolitan Fire Service - $137.6 millionSA State Emergency Service - $20.1 millionSurf Life Saving SA Inc - $5.2 millionVolunteer Marine Rescue SA - $1.2 millionSA Police - $22.3 millionSA Ambulance - $1.4 millionDepartment of Environment, Water & NaturalResources - $3.3 millionShark Beach Patrol - $0.4 millionState Rescue Helicopter - $0.7 millionGovernment Radio Network education andcommunication - $0.4 millionSA Fire & Emergency Services Commission -$12.9 millionCollection and administration costs - $8.2 million

Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis said, “Each year the ESL isset according to the funding requirements of our emergencyservices, and every dollar raised goes towards the deliveryof those services.”

“Last year the ESL funded more than 85 new emergencyvehicles, pumps or trailers, fifteen station rebuilds orrenovations, 4,000 new tactical radios and over 1,923new sets of protective clothing for our emergencyservices.”

Reduced EMERGENCYSERVICES LEVY to fund newequipment and upgrades

for timely responses

“This year, the ESL will continue to deliver essentialfunding to our emergency services, and will deliver newprotective clothing for the MFS and enhancements to the132500 and 000 call response systems.”

The emergency services protect our communities in timesof need, and the State Government is committed toensuring these tireless workers and volunteers have thefunding, training and equipment they need to carry outthis important role.

AT Coober Pedy, the Mine Rescue and SES rely on anannual budget for the running cost of the two units. Thisfunding is derived from the Emergency Services Levy.

To give Coober Pedy residents an idea of how this worksfor us, Unit Manager Andy Sheils E.S.M. explains.

“The ESL enables us to have the sophisticated equipmentto react to accidents in a timely manner with all of thenecessary tools that may be needed at any time. For eachemergency a vast network of volunteers and paid servicesare called”, explained Andy.

“For example all volunteer services are called to allemergency callouts in case of fire, traffic control and theextraction of a casualty from a vehicle (entrapment). Thejaws of life alone cost $60K”, said Andy.

By Margaret Mackay

Russell Gartside with Joel Hendy using the Jaws of Life cutters to free a potentially trapped victim from a car

Photo: Margaret Mackay © 2012

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Most Coober Pedy residents would knowthat we have a fantastic community

orchid but do they know there's produceripe for the picking?

Grabbing a few friends to give a hand, ourLittle Miners took a trip to the orchid to stockup on some free olives!

The olive trees are in season with beautifulblack olives everywhere and ripe for thepicking. Black olives are actually the sameas green. Green olives are picked beforeripening and the black olives are the samefruit ripe. Being as the olives are at the endof their cycle Xavier, Xael, Ellie and Noah tooka few freezer bags to the orchid to load upon this great antioxidant.

Olives are high in vitamin E and are said tobe good for the heart. Some studies alsosuggest that they protect againstosteoporosis and cancer!

The Little Miners message this issue is: "A walkthrough our town orchid is a great way forthe family to exercise and you just might getsome healthy fresh produce to treat yourselfwith!”

“Maybe we'll see you there"?

Little Miners: "The olivesare black!"

Little Miner Xavier holds up his bag of olives, theopal miner’s staple diet

Parents had a day out with the Little Miners,and why not?

Xavier, Xael, Ellie and Noah with a freezer bagof olives

Little Miner Xavier, and Ellie showing us a beautiful,ripe black olive full of nature’s goodness

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Police Officer of the Yearnamed by Rotary

Brevet Sergeant Peter Phillips of MountGambier Police station is the 38th

recipient of the Rotary Club of Unley’sSouth Australian Police Officer of theYear Award being recognised for his

outstanding community policingperformance.

Brevet Sergeant Phillips joined SA Police in2005. His contribution to the local communitygoes beyond his police duties and includesworking in his own time to develop theBeachport Surf Lifesaving Club. He hasworked with club juniors on beach days,liaised with sponsors and various governmentdepartments as well as chairing the clubcommittee.

Brevet Sergeant Phillips has regularly attendedmeetings of the Beachport DistrictDevelopment Association, to promote policeand community relationships and cooperationwhen dealing with local issues.

Brevet Sergeant Phillips is married and hastwo young daughters. His former postingsinclude Officer in Charge, Beachport PoliceStation, Transit Police and Holden Hill Patrols,Intelligence Section and CIB.

Brevet Sergeant Peter Phillips being presentedwith the award by Ken Haines, Pres. of theRotary Club of Unley, at a ceremony in RundleMall

23 May 2017 2:41pm

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and SouthAustralia Police have arrested a 22-year-old South

Australian woman who will be charged with aterrorism offence, that being membership of the

terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS).

Members of the South Australia Joint Counter TerrorismTeam, comprising of the Australian Federal Police, SouthAustralia Police and the Australian Security and IntelligenceOrganisation commenced an investigation into thewoman’s alleged activities in 2016, which led to searchwarrants being conducted today on a property in Adelaide’swestern suburbs and her subsequent arrest.

It is expected that the woman will be charged with thefollowing:•Membership of a terrorist organisation, namely IslamicState, contrary to section 102.3 of the Criminal Code(Cth) being a Commonwealth offence that is punishableon conviction by a maximum term of imprisonment of10 years.

South Australian woman to be charged witha terrorism offence

“I would like to emphasis to the South Australiancommunity that the accused has been charged withmembership of a terrorism organisation, not withspecifically planning any attack. There is no knownongoing threat to the community.

“South Australia Police will continue to work with ourpartner agencies to ensure the safety of the public,including those from a range of faiths, and I would remindthe community that police will not tolerate acts of violenceor threats targeting any specific group within ourcommunity.

“Our community should feel reassured that thisinvestigation has been thorough and is being fullysupported by all responsible agencies.” Today’s activitiesdo not relate to any planned terrorist attack in Australia.

Anyone concerned that someone they know is beingradicalised or is preparing to travel to Syria or Iraq tofight is urged to come forward - no matter how small orinsignificant they think the information may be. TheNational Security Hotline number is 1800 123 400, andpeople providing information can remain anonymous.

Police will allege that she cultivated relationships withIslamic State members online, and that she pledged herallegiance to this terrorist organisation.

AFP Assistant Commissioner Counter Terrorism IanMcCartney said that the age demographic of peopleidentifying as supporting IS continues to be alarming forlaw enforcement.

“It is concerning that people so young remain susceptibleto extremist ideologies and are willing to engage incriminal activities that attract significant penalties,”Assistant Commissioner McCartney said.

“We target criminals and criminal activity, not ideologiesor backgrounds. The Joint Counter Terrorism Team willclosely examine any individual that supports an extremistgroup. ”

Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams said today’s arresthad been made as a result of excellent co-operativework being done by police and intelligence agenciesacross Australia.

POLICE & REGIONAL NEWS

Geoff Brock: Safety warning systemto be trialled at rural intersections

The Rotary Club of Unley’s South Australian PoliceOfficer of the Year Award commenced in 1978. TheAward recognizes an outstanding and committedpolice officer who, in serving the community,displays high standards of professionalism, orperforms significant acts of courtesy, kindness,understanding or courage, or handles a complex anddifficult situation with humanity.

This is an Australian First State of the ArtTechnology and is to warn vehicles to slow

down or be alert of intersection ahead.

This technology triggers safety measures whenvehicles are detected approaching intersectionswill be installed at four key rural locations. Thistechnology has been found to slow vehicles asmuch as 20 kilometres per hour.

The Frome Electorate intersection of the HorrocksHighway and Stradbrooke Road in Stanley Flatin one to be trialled.

This Rural Intersection Active Warning Systemis able to reduce the speed limit when it detectsvehicles approaching an intersection. It lowersthe speed limit on the major rural road by changingthe electronic speed limit sign on the major road.

The Rural Intersection Active Warning Signs havebeen proven to reduce fatal and serious crashesby slowing motorists and making them aware ofan approaching intersection.

I commend the government for the trial installationof this system. This investment will greatlyimprove the safety for all those travelling on ruralroads.

Locals are reminded of numbersto ring for police ASSISTANCE

EMERGENCY 000

POLICE ASSISTANCE

131 444

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Annual Report 2008/2009 Schedule of CommunityDonationsDuring the financial year the following communitydonations were allocated:Coober Pedy Miners Association $8,500Coober Pedy Shooters Club $4,500Coober Pedy Area School – Out of School Hours Care (4Projects) $3,705Coober Pedy Junior Football $3,000Coober Pedy Amateur Racing Club Inc. $1,570Coober Pedy Motor Club (in-kind) $1,500Carols By Candlelight $1,000Australia Day @ the Old Timers Mine $ 500Social Netball/Volleyball Competition $ 425Coober Pedy ‘Big Afternoon Tea’ $ 300TOTAL: $25,000

Annual Report 2007/2008 Schedule of CommunityDonationsDuring the financial year the following communitydonations were allocated:Coober Pedy Area School – Out of School Hours Care (5Projects) $5,400Coober Pedy Amateur Racing Club Inc. $1,590Dusty Radio $1,200Coober Pedy Motor Club (in-kind) $3,000Coober Pedy Miners Association $8,500Carols By Candlelight $1,000Coober Pedy Historical Society $ 550Coober Pedy Multi-Cultural Forum $ 500Coober Pedy Shooters Club $3,200TOTAL: $24,940

Annual Report 2006/2007 Schedule of CommunityDonationsDuring the financial year the following communitydonations were allocated:Coober Pedy Amateur Racing Club Inc. $2,150Coober Pedy Historical Society $ 550Dusty Radio $1,000Coober Pedy Area School – Out of School Hours Care$2,0002007 National Opal Symposium $5,000Coober Pedy Outback Open Air Cinema Inc $ 600Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club $5,000Coober Pedy Motor Club (in-kind) $ 900Coober Pedy Miners Association $8,500TOTAL: $25,700

Annual Report 2005/2006 Schedule of CommunityDonationsDuring the financial year the following communitydonations were allocated:Coober Pedy Amateur Racing Club Inc. $6,100Coober Pedy Shooters Club $5,500Tiny Peco Productions $1,000Umoona Aboriginal Aged Care $1,000Umoona Aboriginal Youth Advisory Committee $1,000Coober Pedy Miners Association $8,500St Vincent De Paul $ 900TOTAL: $24,000

Annual Report 2004-2005 Schedule of CommunityGrantsDuring the financial year the following community grantswere allocated:Coober Pedy Motor Club 2,500Coober Pedy Amateur Racing Club Inc 2,150Country Fire Service/Coober Pedy Brigade 2,100Coober Pedy Lions Club/Tiny Peco Productions 1,000MiniGems Child Care Centre 1,000Kidz Fun Tent/Table 800Coober Pedy Area School Out of School Hours Care 800Kupa Piti Kungka Tjuta 100________$ 10,450

Annual Report 2003-2004 Schedule of CommunityGrantsDuring the financial year the following community grantswere allocated:Coober Pedy Motor Club 2,500Coober Pedy Amateur Racing Club Inc 2,150Country Fire Service/Coober Pedy Brigade 2,100Coober Pedy Lions Club/Tiny Peco Productions 1,000MiniGems Child Care Centre 1,000Kidz Fun Tent/Table 800Coober Pedy Area School Out of School Hours Care 800

Annual Report 2014/15 NIL MENTION OFCOMMUNITY GRANTS

Annual Report 2013/2014 Community Grants- Goal 2 (Improve the social well-being of Coober Pedy)Community Grants were allocated to various communitygroups in Coober Pedy2013/14 Exp $28,550

Annual Report 2012/13 Community Grants -Goal 2 Improve the social well being of Coober PedyCommunity Grants were allocated to:-CP Miners AssocCP Amateur Racing ClubCP Australia DayCP RSL Sub BranchCP Shooters Club2012/13 Exp $14,350

Annual Report 2011/12 Community Grants- Goal 2 Improve the social well-being of Coober PedyCommunity Grants were allocated to:-CP Miners AssocCP Amateur Racing ClubCP Australia Day 2011Gem Trade ShowDusty RadioOutback Open Air Cinema Inc2011/12 Exp $19,150

Annual Report 2010/2011 Schedule of CommunityDonationsDuring the financial year the following community dona-tions were allocated:Coober Pedy Miners Association $8,500Coober Pedy Gem Trade Show $5,000Coober Pedy Amateur Racing Club $2,150Coober Pedy Football Club $1,300Coober Pedy Motor Club $1,000Coober Pedy International Women’s Day Event $1,000Coober Pedy RSL $ 750Coober Pedy Australia Day Event $ 750Coober Pedy Biggest Afternoon Tea $ 300TOTAL: $20,750

Annual Report 2009/10 Schedule of CommunityDonationsDue to financial implications resulting from determina-tion and subsequent payment of the Remote Area EnergySubsidy (RAES) quarterly payments, Council resolved thatits normal allocation of Community Donations would notapply during 2009/2010, with the exception of the annualdonation made to the Coober Pedy Miners Association.

Coober Pedy Miners Association $8,500TOTAL: $8,500

2015/16 NO ANNUAL REPORTGRANTS info taken from Business Plan at June 2016

EXPENDITURE Budget Inc/Dec 30/06/2016 30/06/2015

Community Grants 30,000 13,500Coober Pedy Miners Assoc Grant 80,000 71,500Youth Advisory Committee 0 0Community Sponsorships 12,000 0Community Forum 3,000 3,000Dakar Rally Style Event 15,000 15,000Skate Park Extension Plans 5,000 5,000Fca - Other Community 3,000 0Events Officer Wages 10,642 21,000Gem Trade Show 5,000 0Opal Sympsion 20,000 17,000

COULD COMMUNITY GRANTS ASSISTGROUPS WITH SECURITY LIGHTING COSTS?

In looking for a policy that applies tothe Coober Pedy District Council’s

Community Grant’s program - theredoesn’t appear to be one.

We wanted to see what the guidelines were if CommunityGrants might assist with security lighting cost for theirvenues in the current round of grants. Unfortunately theonly application form for Community Grants on Council’swebsite was from 2013/14.

Previous grants allocations were listed in the AnnualReports, where one existed, although details of how muchindividual groups were granted fizzled out after 2011. Asfor what groups were seeking funding for - this was notavailable. It is very likely that groups could have appliedfor funding to assist with lighting costs in the past, but noguidelines to advise them!

Volunteers on committees or community groups thatparticipate in weekend and annual events provide socialstimulation for the community. They also double as privatecitizens who have recently become part of a second incomestream for a council that did not manage to send out heftyaccounts for services over a long period of time.

Community grants (designed to help ease the burden onvolunteers) are listed in the District Council of CooberPedy Strategic Plan 2013/14 – 2017/18 as a Goal 2“Improve the social well being of Coober Pedy”

The six goals are:(1) Enhance the economic prosperity of Coober Pedy(2) Improve the social wellbeing of Coober Pedy(3) Upgrade the visual amenity of Coober Pedy withoutcompromising its character(4) Increase community participation in the leadership ofCoober Pedy(5) Sustain local government services

Goal (2) Improve the socialwellbeing of Coober Pedy

Strategy (2.1.1) Provide greater assistance to communityassociationsAction (2.1) Continue to foster town Council Ongoingpride and community spiritAction (2.1.2) Give greater recognition to the role ofvolunteersResponsibility: CouncilTarget Date: Ongoing

By Margaret Mackay

With all of that in mind, it looks as if there are NOCommunity Grants this year. So we are still looking athow as volunteers we can raise new funds to pay forsecurity lighting for our clubs and as residents pay offcouncil’s mis-managed security lighting scheme etc. Andat the same time try and maintain our community spirit!

Security lighting at Holly Street shining intowards the back of the Opal Cave

Volunteers must now raise funds for club security aswell as paying council’s bad debts

Page 8 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 1 June 2017

Last seen near the Coober PedyArea School & Police Station areas

REWARDMissing cat NamedOTA 0409 781 534New member appointed to Local

Government Grants Commission

The State Government will review the MintabieTownship Lease Agreement in partnership with

Anangu Pitjantatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY).

As part of the review, the Government will considerreturning ownership and management of Mintabie, whichis located on the APY Lands, to the traditional owners.

The review follows Federal Court findings Nobby’sMintabie General Store operator Lindsay Kobelt engagedin credit activity which contravened the NationalConsumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth) and theAustralian Securities and Investments Commission Act2001 (Cth).

Following the Federal Court findings, the StateGovernment has cancelled Mr Kobelt’s commerciallicense, meaning that his store can no longer trade.

His application for a residential license is also underconsideration by the State Government.

In conjunction with the review of the Mintabie TownshipLease Agreement, a $300,000 State Government granthas been given to MoneyMob Talkabout to increase theirability to provide Anangu with access to financialcounselling services and connect those seeking creditwith an accredited provider.

This funding announcement will enable MoneyMob todeliver more extensive financial literacy education tolocal Aboriginal people and increase the number of nointerest loans delivered on the APY Lands.

The program will be focussed on the APY Lands withoutreach extended to other communities, includingOodnadatta.

MoneyMob Talkabout is an accredited provider of nointerest loans through not-for-profit agency GoodShepherd Microfinance.

The agreement with MoneyMob means local people canaccess fair credit options. It will also allow them toaddress other financial issues such as superannuation,paying fines or dealing with Centrelink payment issues.

Mintabie is an opal mining town located 1000 kilometresnorth of Adelaide within the APY Lands.

Review of MintabieTownship leases!

In light of the judgment and penalties handed down, theState Government is reviewing Mintabie’s leasearrangements and will consider the transfer of thetownship to APY.

Right across the APY Lands, individuals, organisationsand services providers have told the Government thattrading practices detrimental to Anangu need to bechanged.

It is important that people living in remote communitieshave access to fair forms of credit and this is why wehave engaged MoneyMob Talkabout to provide No InterestLoans as well as financial counselling.

This funding will have flow on benefits to Aboriginalpeople living on the APY Lands, ensuring that families arenot locked into prolonged dependence on unlicensed creditproviders engaging in unconscionable business practices.

Local Government Minister, Geoff Brock this weekannounced the appointment of Mr Dave Burgess to theSouth Australian Local Government Grants Commissionfor a three year term.

Mr Burgess is the current Mayor of the Mid MurrayCouncil and the Immediate Past President of the LocalGovernment Association.

The Commission – an independent statutoryauthority – has three members and is responsible

for making recommendations on the distribution ofuntied Commonwealth Financial Assistance Grantsand Commonwealth road grants to local governing

authorities in South Australia.

Mr Burgess was selected from a panel of three candidatesas the member nominee of the Local GovernmentAssociation.

Local Government Minister Geoff Brock said, “ TheCommission plays an important role for local governmentin South Australia. It provides more than $150 million in

funding to 74 bodies, including all 68 councils, theOutback Communities Authority and five Aboriginalcommunities.”

“This funding enables councils that have a lower thanaverage capacity to raise revenue and greater thanaverage expenditure requirements to provide theservices needed by their communities.”

“Mr Burgess is widely respected and highly regardedthroughout the local government sector.”

“I welcome his appointment and I look forward to hiscontribution to the Commission’s work over the nextthree years.

LGA President, Lorraine Rosenberg,”As ImmediatePast President of the Local Government Association,Mayor Burgess has an excellent understanding of theneeds of both metropolitan and regional councils.”

“I’d also like to acknowledge and thank Councillor LukeHutchinson for his service and contributions to our sectorduring his time on the Grants Commission.”

Book up is an informal type of credit in remote andregional communities. In Mintabie, book up has includedshop owners taking and withholding credit and benefitcards from Anangu.

The Federal Court found Mr Kobelt’s behaviour wasunconscionable and that he withdrew almost $1m fromcustomers’ accounts over a period of around 18 months,including $56,944 in one 24 hour period. On April 13, MrKobelt was ordered to pay $167,500 in penalties.

Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Minister KyamMaher said, “The Federal Court’s findings against MrKobelt send a very clear message to any operators whoare engaging in unethical and predatory book uppractices that they may be penalised.”

The practices outlined in the Federal Court decision aredisgraceful and cannot be tolerated.

The Government has cancelled the commercial licenseof Nobby’s Mintabie General Store, which means it canno longer trade.

MINTABIE Photo: Margaret Mackay 1994

Aerial view at Mintabie 1994

Thursday 1 June 2017 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 9

June 3 - Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2! The sequel to one of the craziest super hero movies of all-time,GOTG2 introduces a whole new mixtape of big tunes and even

bigger action!

Tag your friends, and we'll see you all Saturday ...at the Drive-In!

COMING SOON June 10 - SFV1: The Osiris Child ***FILMED IN COOBER

PEDY***

June 17 - King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

June 22 - THURSDAY NIGHT PREMIERE: Transformers: The LastKnight

June 24 - Transformers The Last Knight and Baywatch - DoubleFeature ($30 per car for BOTH films!!)

July 1 - Wonder Woman

Tim suggested that the competition be held once a year, most probably in November/December to avoid the summer heat.

Tim said, “I would propose that there should be two categories,1) a vegetable garden and

2) a flower garden.

The vegetable or the flower garden can have flowers or vegetables growing in them with abonus to be given for LOCAL indigenous plants growing in the garden.

It is possible that one garden can win both categories.

Only private gardens are eligible to enter the contest. This competition is not going to behuge deal, a list of people entering the competition and a group of local gardeners

making the final decision. The final winner(s) to be published in the Coober Pedy Times.

If anybody has an idea on how to improve or run the competition please write to theCoober Pedy Times or contact me (Tim Webb) on 0886725787 or email:

tim_webb5@outlook.com. If the phone is not answered then please leave a message. ”

On the 4 May Coober Pedy Regional Timespublished an article by local native plant

enthusiast Tim Webb who is gathering interestin a local Gardening Competition

LOCALGARDENINGCOMPETITION Register your interest

“Now is a good time to put in plants and seeds to show the wonderful resultsfor that December date”, said Tim

Display of Sturt Desert Pea in local garden

COMMUNITY MATTERS

PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIESSee page 2 for Rates, Deadlines & Publishing Dates

Page 10 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 1June 2017

DEATH NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

2017 Coober Pedy Circuits

April Pipalyatjara 3 April RegistryFregon 4 April AJO –

Mimili 5 AprilIndulkana 6 April

May Coober Pedy 22 May 25 May

June Ernabella 5 Jun RegistryAmata 6 Jun AJO -

Mimili 7 JunIndulkana 8 Jun

July Coober Pedy 24 Jul 27 Jul

August Ernabella 7 Aug RegistryFregon 8 Aug AJO –

Mimili 9 AugIndulkana 10 Aug

September Coober Pedy 25 Sep 28 Sept

October Pipalyatjara 9 Oct RegistryAmata 10 Oct AJO –Mimili 11 OctIndulkana 12 Oct

November Coober Pedy 27 Nov 30 Nov

December Ernabella 11 Dec RegistryFregon 12 Dec AJO -Mimili 13 DecIndulkana 14 Dec

The Coober PedyCatholic Church

celebrates 50 years of the opening ofSs. Peter and Paul underground

church on Thursday the 29th of Junewith Bishop Greg O'Kelly and the

priests of the Diocese along with allwho wish to attend at the 5:30 pm

Mass.

Saturday the 1st July we will haveMass at 6:30pm with the Bishop andthen a dinner at the Croatian Club

for any and all who wish to celebratethe Anniversary.

Sunday morning Mass at 10:00 amwith Bishop Greg O'Kelly when we

will celebrate Confirmation and FirstEucharist (Holy Communion) with

the children followed by a lightbrunch at the Parish Dugout.

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North AdelaideSA 5006

PUBLIC NOTICEI hereby aplogise for my allegedbehaviour at a council meeting

[DCCP 28-06-16] which was said tohave given offence to Cr. Kyle Hay.

I offer this apology independently ofany prospective criminal

prosecution.

Sincerely BC Trueman

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email:cptimes@ozemail.com.auTel: 08 86725920

KLARA HELENE HARTL

Passed away peacefully on18th May, 2017

At the Coober Pedy HospitalAged 76

So sadly missed by her belovedhusband Herbert,

her loving family in Germany,step children and their families

and her many, many, dear friends

Special thanks to the Doctors andstaff of the Coober Pedy Hospital

for their loving care of Klara

A gracious lady, who will remainAlways in our hearts

2pm18 June 2017

GREEK COMMUNITY HALL

I am calling a meeting to discuss Ratesand Land Valuations as I believe the LandValuations are overstated and as to whatvalue we get from paying our Rates otherthan to pay for council Administrationsalaries.

It seems as though the Community hasno say in the affairs of CouncilAdministration nor any input into policydecisions of Council.

Any questioning of these matters is eithermet with stony silence or outrage.

The Council and the Administration arethere to serve the needs of theCommunity, not the other way around.

The Community has every right to expectto answer to their questions as to howtheir money is spent, indeed it is writtenin legislation.

It seems the reluctance of Council toprovide clear and concise statements offinancial records over a long period oftime, does not see this as one of theirprimary concerns.

At this meeting I will put forward myconcerns over the actions of the counciland it's effect on the future of our town.

Angelo Gountounas

COMMUNITY MEETING

PUBLIC NOTICES &CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Page 11 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 1June 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

GRANTS PUBLIC NOTICE

Westpac Foundation’s200 CommunityGrants now open

Applications for WestpacFoundation’s 200 Community

Grants are now open, until 9 June.

Community Grants are $10,000 eachand also include non-financial supportvia Westpac’s ‘More than Money’program, helping to maximise the socialimpact and sustainability of grantees.

If you are or know of a not-for-profitgrassroots community organisationgiving opportunities to those who needit most in our local community,nominate or apply today viawestpac.com.au/grants

Grants to boostinvestment in recyclingand waste infrastructure

Grant funding is available forinfrastructure projects that will boost

investment in South Australia’sresource recovery and recycling

industry.

Local councils and businesses in thewaste and resource recovery sector canapply for up to $150,000 towardinnovative projects that divert recyclablematerial from landfill; up to $300,000 willbe available for large-scale regionalprojects.

The funding, offered by Green IndustriesSA, is part of a three-year $12 millionprogramme aimed at increasing thecapacity of recycling systems andreprocessing infrastructure.

The grants will assist companies, localauthorities and organisations to installinfrastructure and provide innovativeapproaches to increase the recovery ofresources and reduce the amount of wastesent to landfill each year.

In the most recent round of recyclinginfrastructure grants, the Governmentawarded $2.88 million to 19 projectsexpected to generate 67 jobs.

Applications for infrastructurefunding are open until Friday 23

June 2017.The grant guidelines and application

form are atwww.greenindustries.sa.gov.au

(click on ‘Funding’).

The previous grants funding round helpedcreate 67 jobs across the State while alsoimproving waste infrastructure.

GRANTS

Generous GardenGrant$ for LittleGreen Thumbs

30 May 2017: Schools can buildtheir dream garden or outdoor

classroom with the help of the YatesJunior Landcare Grants for Gardens

program, which is now open forapplications.

15 grants valued at $2,000 each areavailable for schools, youth groups andchildcare centres, who will benefit from$1,500 in funding, $500 of Yates gardenproducts and a growing consultation witha Yates gardening expert. Yates is excitedto join groups for a consultation to helpthem uncover the joy of the garden, andwants to arm kids with the tips and tricksto help their garden thrive.

Interested groups are invited to submit adesign for their dream garden within theirschool grounds or communities. Yatesand Junior Landcare are looking for youngimaginations to run wild, and think aboutthe kind of garden they would love togrow. Veggie gardens, butterfly gardens,bush tucker and sensory gardens are justsome of the projects that have beenpreviously funded.

The Yates Junior Landcare Grants forGardens program is currently open forapplications via the Junior Landcarewebsite.

Applications close on Thursday 29June; stories from previous Junior

Landcare grant recipients are onlineto provide inspiration.

For more information, guidelinesand criteria, and to submit an

application, please visitwww.landcareaustralia.org.au/

grants-for-gardens.

GRANTS

New funding forMETS companies

(The Mining Equipment, Technology and Services)

The second round of the METS IgnitedProject Funds is now open.

The Project Funds is designed to supportprojects that will have significant benefitsfor Australia's METS sector.

Important facts•Projects must involve multiple METScompanies working closely with an end-user, such as a mining company, systemintegrator or OEM.•It is essential that projects are collabora-tive and industry-led with clear commer-cialisation applications.•It is an opportunity it secure matched fund-ing.•Proposed METS Ignited Project Fundsrequested must be greater than $100,000and less than $3m in any one financialyear.

Applications close on 31 July 2017. Visitthe METS Ignited website for the guide-lines and application form.

GRANTS

www.dpc.sa.gov.auPN1775

Mining Act 1971Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 28(5) of the Mining Act 1971 that the delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy intends to grant Exploration Licences over the areas described below.

Applicant: Cu-River Mining Australia Pty LimitedLocation: Warrina area - approx. 40 km northeast of Coober PedyPastoral Leases: Mount Barry, Anna CreekTerm: Two years Area in km2: 565Reference No: 2017/00003

Applicant: Southern Coal Holdings Pty LtdLocation: Lake Woorong area - approx. 80 km southwest of Coober Pedy Pastoral Leases: Mabel CreekTerm: Two years Area in km2: 493 Reference No: 2017/00045

Applicant: Southern Coal Holdings Pty LtdLocation: Wirrida Outstation area - approx. 80 km south-south-west of Coober Pedy Pastoral Leases: Ingomar, Commonwealth Hill Term: Two years Area in km2: 256Reference No: 2017/00046

Applicant: Trafford Resources Pty LtdLocation: Irria Outstation area - approx. 110 km southwest of Coober PedyPastoral Leases: Commonwealth Hill, Mobella, MulgathingTerm: Two years Area in km2: 711Reference No: 2017/00058

Applicant: Trafford Resources Pty LtdLocation: Garford Outstation West area - approx. 120 km southwest of Coober PedyPastoral Leases: Mobella, Commonwealth HillTerm: Two years Area in km2: 480Reference No: 2017/00059

Applicant: Trafford Resources Pty LtdLocation: Garford Outstation East area - approx. 110 km southwest of Coober PedyPastoral Leases: Commonwealth Hill, Mobella, Mabel CreekTerm: Two years Area in km2: 403Reference No: 2017/00060

Applicant: Trafford Resources Pty LtdLocation: Commonwealth Hill area - approx. 115 km southwest of Coober PedyPastoral Leases: Bulgunnia, Commonwealth Hill, MulgathingTerm: Two years Area in km2:: 624Reference No: 2017/00064

Applicant: Southern Exploration Pty LtdLocation: Commonwealth Hill area - approx. 100 km north of TarcoolaPastoral Leases: Commonwealth HillTerm: Two yearsArea in km2: 143Reference No: 2017/00066

Applicant: Challenger Gold Operations Pty LtdLocation: Blowout area - approx. 160 km northwest of TarcoolaPastoral Leases: MobellaTerm: Two years Area in km2:: 110Reference No: 2017/00071

Plans and co-ordinates can be found on the Department of the Premier and Cabinet website: http://www.minerals.dpc.sa.gov.au/exploration/public_notices or by contacting Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103.

Community information on mineral exploration licence processes and requirements under the Mining Act 1971 is available from: http://www.minerals.dpc.sa.gov.au/land_access/community_information or hard copy on request to Mineral Tenements.

J Martin Mining Registrar Department of the Premier and Cabinet Delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy

Face – Has the person’smouth drooped?

Arms – Can they lift botharms?

Speech – Is their speechslurred?

Do they understand you?

Use “FAST” to remember andrecognise the signs of stroke:

Page 12 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 1June 2017

FRIDAYSTUESDAY

Check that your entries are stillcurrent

Story timeLions club9:00 am till 10:00 amAny age welcome

Lions clubWater safety program11.30am till 12.30pmStory timeLions club9:00 am till 10:00 amAny age welcome

Lions clubWater safety program11.30am till 12.30pm24 months to 36 months

TWIGHLIGHT GOLF with asocial ambrose 3 – 6 holecompetition from 6pm

CP SHOOTERS CLUB7pm Friday night Clay TargetShotgun

SUNDAYSPlay GymWhen Pool closes

SUNDAY GOLF

What’s OnWhat’s OnWhat’s OnWhat’s OnWhat’s On in the COOBER PEDYCOMMUNITY? & Visiting Services

SCHOOL TERM DATES

CATACOMB Church Serviceand Sunday School 9:30amSunday. Bus pickup available.Ph 8672 5038

CP SHOOTERS CLUBNo shooting over the holidaysbut pre-arranged shooting willtake place.

Ring John DiDonna on0427649389 or Susy Chapmanon 0401092264 to book a time ..

TAX & FINANCIAL

20172017201720172017Term 1: 30 January - 13 April

Term 2: 1 May - 7 July

National Walk Safely toSchool - Friday 19 May 2017

Term 3: 24 July - 29 Sept

Term 4: 16 Oct - 8 Dec

Active Girls Group 3:15-5:00pm; Ages 8-17 (SophieReynolds)

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday-Links 11:00 –2:00pm Ages 17 and older(Sophie Reynolds)

GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30 pm

Coober Pedy Scrabble7.30pm United Club .All skill levels welcome

AA Meeting7 pm Catholic ChurchPh no. 1800222222

Late Night Fridays 6:00 –10:00pm; 11-17(SophieReynolds)

Active Boys Group 3:15-5:00pm; Ages 8-17 (SophieReynolds)

GREEK HALL - WINTERCharcoal BBQ & Salad7pm every FRIDAY night

The next State electionwill be held on 17

March 2018

STATE ELECTIONS

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

The next Local Councilelections will take placeduring November 2018

What’s OnEnquiries

Emailcptimes@ozemail.com.auor

telephone 86725920

IncorporatingWaters & Younger

Ph: 8291 2111 AdelaidePh: 8672 5979 Coober Pedy

Fax: 8291 2101

Mob: Richard 0422 428 850 richard.younger@360private.com.au

Mob: Kezia 0414 522 392kezia.manning@360private.com.au

2017 Visits to2017 Visits to2017 Visits to2017 Visits to2017 Visits toCoober PedyCoober PedyCoober PedyCoober PedyCoober Pedy

30 January - 8 February27 February - 3 March19 - 28 April29 May - 2 June

13 - 28 July14 - 18 August4 - 15 September16 - 28 October13 - 24 November4 - 8 December (to be confirmed)

Income tax returns lodged electronically for aprompt refund (within 14 days subject to ATO)

We also specialize in providing sound, practicalaccounting & taxation advice to individuals,families, businesses & SMSF’s

Other services provided –• preparation & lodgment of business activitystatements (BAS)• registration for ABN’s, GST and Tax FileNumbers• establishing new companies, superannuationfunds (SMSF) and trusts• superannuation advice• tax planning• preparation of budgets• general business advice• auditing• capital gains tax information, advice &record-keeping• estate planning (Wills etc)

CFS TRAINING Monday eachfortnight 7-9 pm. Call Wayne Borrett0439881049

Peer Support GroupYouth shed9:00 am till 10:00 amAny age welcome

Youth shedWater safety program10.30pm till 11.30pm36 months and up

MONDAY

Baby bounce10:00amlibrary

Contact the library staff on86724634Parent Education & SkillsGroup11:30 am till 1:30 pmAny ageWelcome

Lions clubLunch provided

THURSDAY

Little Musicians10:30 am till 11:15 amStarts term 2Any age welcomeCoober Pedy Area SchoolMeet at officeWater safety program11.45am till 12.45pm12 months to 24 months

Coober PedyArea SchoolSwimming Pool

Community playgroup9am till 10:30amLibrary board room thenterm 2 in new kindy

SATURDAYS

Drop in Centre; 11:00 – 2:00;Ages 8-17 (Sophie Reynolds)

MINE RESCUE/SES Training(Alternate Saturdays)0427725446

CP SHOOTERS CLUBNo shooting over the holidaysbut pre-arranged shooting willtake place.Ring John DiDonna on0427649389 or Susy Chapmanon 0401092264 to book a time .

CROATION CLUBHappy HourSaturdays 6-7pm

REMAIN PARTOF YOUR

COMMUNITYThe Coober Pedy Regional Times

will record a passing if we hearabout it, and particularly wherefamilies choose to have their

relative acknowledged

Page 13 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 1 June 2017

GUIDE TO SHOPS AND SERVICESIN COOBER PEDY

BOLAND BACKHOE SERVICESLocal family business with a Tip truck, backhoe and bobcatwith auger attachment for hire at reasonable rates. Availablefor hire to mining companies and pastoral properties

Contact Ken or NolaHome phone (08) 86723451Ken’s Mobile 0417828186

Located in IGA MALL

Affordable

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Souvenirs

- OUTBACK BAR & GRILL -

AccommodationOasis Tourist Park

RestaurantsOutback Bar & Grill

Opal ShopsJust OpalsSeven Stones Jewellers

Fuel OutletsOpal Miner’s EnterprisesBulls Garage

Other ServicesBridgestone TyresMik Lee @ BullsBoland Backhoe ServicesCoober Pedy Glass WorksMcArdle’s Freight

ClubsGreek Community 2St. Nicholas Street

Croation ClubRSL

EMERGENCY NUMBERS:Ambulance, Fire and Police - 000National Security Hotline: 1800123400

Police StationsCoober Pedy: 08 86725056Marla: 86707020Oodnadatta: 86707805

Coober Pedy Hospital 08 86725009

Coober Pedy School 08 86725077

District Council Coober Pedy: 86724600

Australia Post:Coober Pedy: 86725062Marla: 86707001Mintabie: 86705000Oodnadatta: 86707819

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OME OPENING HOURS:Mon - Fri 7.00am - 5.00pm

Sat 7.00am - 1.00pm; Sun Closed CHEAP FUEL

Searle Trading Pty Ltd/ Opal Miners' EnterprisesLot 1299 Old Water Tank Rd, Coober Pedy SA 5723

Phone: (08) 86725830 ABN: 44 761 266 367

The Opal Capital of the World

TTTTTourourourourourisisisisist Pt Pt Pt Pt ParararararkkkkkCoober Pedy 08 86 725 691

BULLS GARAGEOn-site Service Centre

*Phone: 86 725 036

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“As we move into winter, the cooler and wetterweather conditions create the ideal growing

environment for wild mushrooms,” SA Health’s ChiefMedical Officer Professor Paddy

Phillips said.

“Some wild mushrooms are harmless but others, oftenresembling the supermarket varieties, may contain poisonsthat if eaten can result in sickness or death.

“With the increasing popularity of foraging and cookingshows that use exotic ingredients including unusualmushrooms, I would remind everyone that there is noreliable way to determine if a mushroom is safe to eat.”

Given the toxicity of some wild mushrooms, ProfessorPhillips said it is extremely important to keep a close eyeon young children outdoors at this time of year.

“We know young children tend to put things in theirmouths, so at this time of year it is particularly importantthat parents and caregivers keep watch on what childrenare consuming,” Professor Phillips said.

“Some wild mushrooms such as the Yellow Stainer maycause severe abdominal pains, nausea, vomiting anddiarrhoea; others, including Death Caps, can cause liverdamage, kidney failure or even death, even if only a smallpiece is consumed.

“Anyone who becomes ill after ingesting a wild mushroomshould seek urgent medical attention and if possible, shouldtry to take a sample of the mushroom to help identify thevariety and provide the best treatment.”

Honorary Research Associate at the State Herbarium ofSA, Pam Catcheside, said the deadly Death Cap mushroomhad been sighted in the Adelaide Hills.

“There are recent reports of the deadly Death Cap Amanitaphalloides mushrooms in the Hills, as well as otherpoisonous species including the Yellow Stainer, or Agaricusxanthodermus, both of which resemble supermarketvarieties,” Ms Catcheside said.

PICKING WILD ‘MUSHROOMS’PICKING WILD ‘MUSHROOMS’PICKING WILD ‘MUSHROOMS’PICKING WILD ‘MUSHROOMS’PICKING WILD ‘MUSHROOMS’A POISONING RISKA POISONING RISKA POISONING RISKA POISONING RISKA POISONING RISK

South Australian calls received by the PoisonsInformation Centre hotline for suspected

mushroom exposure

“Other toxic species, including the Ghost FungusOmphalotus nidiformis and Poison Pie Hebelomacrustuliniforme, have also been spotted throughout theAdelaide Hills and it is likely that even more will appearfollowing the recent heavy rains.

For more informationCall the SA Health Media LineTelephone: 08 8226 6488

“Even the experts can have difficulty in identifying somespecies, so my advice would be to only eat mushroomsthat have been purchased from a reliable green-grocer orsupermarket.”

In some cases it can take several hours for symptoms toappear following ingestion of a wild mushroom.

If you suspect you or someone you know has eaten awild mushroom, do not wait for symptoms to occur,contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 andthey will advise if it is necessary to see medical attention.In an emergency, always call triple zero (000).

Death Cap Amanitaphalloides mushrooms

POISONOUS

Two Aboriginal Regional Authorities will be recognisedby the South Australian Government, bringing the totalnumber of Regional Authorities in the State to five.

Expressions of Interest will open this week for Aboriginalgroups to apply to be recognised under the StateGovernment’s Aboriginal Regional Authority Policy, whichseeks to establish a new relationship between governmentand Aboriginal South Australians.

Unique to South Australia, the policy formally recognisesAboriginal organisations responsible for representing andadvocating for their communities, driving regional prioritiesand economic growth, and working in partnership withgovernment on key issues.

Recognition agreements with the state’s first threeAboriginal Regional Authorities – the Ngarrindjeri RegionalAuthority, the Adnyamathanha Traditional LandsAssociation and the Far West Coast Aboriginal Corporation– were signed in the past year.

The announcement that two more Regional Authoritieswill be recognised comes during National ReconciliationWeek, National Reconciliation Week. This year’s themeis ‘Let’s Take the Next Steps’.

Two more Aboriginal RegionalAuthorities to be recognised

For more information go to: http://statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/aboriginal-affairs/aboriginal-affairs-and-reconciliation/initiatives/aboriginal-regional-authority-policy

National Reconciliation Week is bookended by twosignificant events in Australia’s Reconciliation journey –the 1967 referendum when more than 90 per cent of votersgave the Australian Government the power to make lawsfor Aboriginal people and for Aboriginal people to berecognised in the national census; and the Mabo decision,which legally recognised that Aboriginal people have aspecial and ongoing relationship to the land.

Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Minister Kyam Mahersaid, “Recognition of the enduring cultural authority ofAboriginal groups who represent and advocate for theircommunities is an important part of South Australia’s stepstowards Reconciliation with Aboriginal people.”

“It is one of the many steps we have taken towardsReconciliation in South Australia over the past year,including the implementation of the Stolen GenerationsReparations Scheme; appointing a Treaty Commissionerto undertake Treaty discussions.”

Year Total calls Calls (children <5 years)2016 79 512015 68 442014 85 502013 106 72

CUT CARBONMONOXIDE RISK

THIS WINTERIn 2015/16 a total of 29 people presented to emer-gency departments in SA with carbon monoxide

related poisoning conditions, the highest numberin the past five years.

SA Health Director Public Health Services Dr KevinBuckett said 14 people had already presented to EDs thisfinancial year and that number could rise as more peopleuse gas appliances, such as unflued gas heaters whichcan be a significant source of carbon monoxide.

“Carbon monoxide is a ‘silent killer’ because it has nosmell, taste or colour, meaning it is difficult to detect,” DrBuckett said.

“The gas can build up in unventilated rooms and peoplecan inhale it without realising, so it is important to makesure that there is adequate ventilation with fresh air.”

“That’s why people need to be aware of carbon dioxidepoisoning symptoms which can include persistenttiredness, shortness of breath, headaches, nausea, vomitingand loss of consciousness.

“Unflued gas heaters also emit other pollutants which cancause respiratory infections, exacerbate asthma symptomsand increase coughing and wheezing.

“Babies and young children, pregnant women, the elderlyand immobile and those with respiratory problems aremost vulnerable to carbon monoxide poisoning.”

Rob Faunt, Technical Regulator, Office of the TechnicalRegulator, said “People should ensure all gas appliancesare serviced by a licensed gasfitter at the manufacturerrecommended service intervals or at least once every twoyears.”

“It is recommended that the appliance is checked forcorrect installation and that it is not adversely affected byany mechanical air movement systems, such as ventilationor exhaust fans or air conditioning distribution systems.”

Anyone experiencing symptoms should seek medicalattention immediately by calling HealthDirect on 1800 022222 or visiting their GP or ring 000

WINTER HEALTH WARNINGS

Page 15 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 1 June 2017

COOBER PEDY SHOOTERS CLUB Inc

New firearms regulations toimprove community safety

RESULTS

Bracket Friday Air PistolSponsored Allan & Ngaere Dawson19th May WinnersCongratulations to

1st Allan Dawson Scored 5082nd Dale Price Scored 475Female Ngaere Dawson Scored 426Double Handed 1st Chris Warrior Scored 4482nd Tim Scored 427.1John Di Donna Scored 386

Bracket Friday Air PistolSponsored Allan & Ngaere Dawson26th MayWinners Congratulations to

1st Dale Price Scored 485.42nd Allan Dawson Scored 454.3Double Handed Harley Staines Scored 396.1Female Sandy Friend Scored 396.1

Results Standard Strong-armSponsoredSaturday 21st MayWinners Congratulation to:

1st James Michie Scored 4012nd Kosta Kapetanakis Scored 3163rd Charlie Hui Scored 283

Results Centre Fire 100m ShootSponsoredSunday 28th MayWinners Congratulation to:

1st Guy Foley (303-25) Scored 712nd Harley Staines (.22) Scored 473rd Tina Boyd (.22) Scored 30

Prone 25m/50mJimmy Nikoloudis Scored 90/60 Total 150

If you don’t have a firearm, come along & our memberswill assist you with all enquiries.

Minimum age for shooting at the club is 10 yrs (Rifles)& 14 yrs (Pistols).

• ALL SHOOTERS MUST HAVE ZERO ALCOHOLLEVEL ON THE SHOOTING RANGE• PENALTY APPLIES INCLUDES: LOSS OF FIREARMLICENCE & FINES• RANDOM BREATH TESTING IS ENFORCED AT THECLUB

Any Enquires regarding sponsorships, donations, orshooting, please contact

John Di Donna 0427 649 389Email. jdidonna@dodo.com.au

The Coober Pedy Shooters would like to welcomeall the new shooters to our club.

New regulations to improve community safety whileproviding clarity to gun owners on the possession, useand storage of firearms, will come into effect on 1 July2017

Since the passage of the Firearms Bill 2015, the StateGovernment has undertaken an extensive period ofconsultation with the firearms community on thedevelopment of the new Regulations.

Minister for Police Pete Malinauskas yesterday tabled theFirearms Regulations 2017 in Parliament.

The new Regulations include the following safeguards:

1. Firearm security• A Code of Practice has been developed for the security,storage and transport of firearms.• Mandatory reporting requirements have been created ifa person is suspected of suffering from mental illnessand having access to a firearm.2. Improvements to public safety through prevention ofcrime• Unlicensed persons will only be permitted to shoot afirearm at a commercial firing range if the firearm istethered and other security measures are in place• An aggravated offence has been created for anunlicensed person charged under the ControlledSubstances Act, while also in possession of a firearm3. Reduction of red tape• Extended maximum terms of firearms licenses• Reduced administrative burdens on firearms clubs inthe acceptance of new members4. Strengthened legislation• Review and clarification of imitation firearm legislationwhich has previously been contentious• Change of categorisation of sawn off firearms fromhandguns to prescribed firearms, therefore subject toincreased penalties.

A comprehensive education and awareness campaign willbe targeted at firearms owners.

Prior to this, the State Government will outline transitionperiods and grandfathering provisions for firearmslicensees.

In South Australia, there are 64,400 firearms licenseholders.

The development of the Firearms Regulations 2017 hastaken fifteen months, involved six industry specificroundtables, followed by opportunities for the broaderFirearms community to provide comment on theregulations via a further two roundtables.

This process follows the extensive consultationundertaken by former Police Minister Tony Piccolo, thatculminated in the passage of the amended Firearms Act in2015.

The full Regulations are available at https://w w w . l e g i s l a t i o n . s a . g o v . a u / L Z / C / R /FIREARMS%20REGULATIONS%202017.aspx

Police Minister Pete Malinauskas said, “The safeguardsthat will soon be in place such as tighter rules around thestorage, security and transport of firearms, willsignificantly improve community safety.”

“The new Regulations recognise the legitimate needs oflicensed and lawful owners and provide clarity, whilereducing the potential for crime. This result has beenachieved following a thorough period of consultation withthe Firearms Community and SA Police (SAPOL).”

Rob Kerin Chair of the Firearms Regulations Developmentsaid, “The process was very thorough and discussionoccurred on all issues included in the regulations. I wasimpressed with the input and debate from all participantson what can be a very emotional topic.”

“The Firearms branch listened to many reasonedarguments from the representatives of the variousstakeholder groups, and made many concessions withoutcompromising public safety.”

“These changes made common sense and were outcomesof a very open and mature process, which was credit tothe Minister, his staff, the Firearms branch and the manyvolunteers who gave up many evenings to represent theirinterest groups”, said Mr. Kerin. (Thursday, 1 June, 2017)

AT Coober Pedy Shooter’s Club: James Michie, Susy Chapman, Tina Boyd and Navneet Singh

Thursday 1 June 2017 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 16

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