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The new Copper Sands residential subdivision which was launched at the weekend has come in for

criticism because of the perceived high cost of the house and land pack-ages being off ered.

The house and land package prices range from $200,000 to $400,000 (ex-gst) with the average price for a 200 plus square metre, four bedroom house on land costing $311,000.

BHP Billiton’s Vice President of Human Resources at Olympic Dam, Paul Walters said within this price range are a series of homes of varying sizes (ie. 2,3,4,5 bed-room) and styles to suit varying budgets and requirements.

“We believe this pricing is very competitive when compared with other remote area housing around Australia,” Mr. Walters said.

The price does not include State Government Stamp Duty, which is about 8% of the purchase price, resulting in an additional payment of several thousand dollars on the average price that buyers need to factor in.

Concerns expressed to Th e Monitor are basically of a comparison nature where prospective buyers can’t understand that a 4 bedroom brick home on land with a double lock up garage can cost $180,000

or even cheaper in outer Adelaide, but a similar home in Copper Sands will cost $311,000.

BHP Billiton has stated on numer-ous occasions that the house and land packages will be discounted and sold to prospective purchasers at cost.

Mr. Walters said each of the four builders , Alpine Constructions , Hickinbotham/Statesman Homes, Keith Daniels Building and McCracken Homes were successful in a competitive tender situation.

“So we are confident that we have chosen four builders who can provide the most competitive prices in the marketplace.

“In addition, the fact that each builder has a contract to build at least 30 houses has allowed BHP Billiton to secure the construction of the houses at very com-petitive prices.

“Finally, the buyer can expect further savings through BHP Billiton project managing the construction of the houses,” Mr. Walters said.

As an example of the diff erence in price, Statesman Homes advertises its ‘Adelaide’ design covering a large 280 square metres for $125,400 including a double garage, huge gourmet kitchen, rumpus room and other luxuries. The State Treasurer commits at least $200 million plus to Roxby

Downs as part of the BHP Billiton expansion. Full story on page 3.

Above: Deputy Premier, Kevin Foley reading The Monitor during his visit to Roxby Downs last week.

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Projects identifying sustainable new uses for state heritage places will be given priority in this year’s round of funding under the Heritage Grants Program.

Projects to repair and restore the state’s heritage places would still make up the majority of funding allocations under the Program.

“Although we will continue to allo-cate funds for urgent conservation work, looking after heritage is not just about repair and maintenance,” Environment and Conservation Minister, Gail Gago said.

“Contrary to popular myth, keep-ing heritage buildings does not mean they have to be ‘frozen in time’.

“Encouraging changes that respect

the historic signifi cance of a place, while allowing new uses is the best way of making sure these places will be around for a long time.

“We are keen to support projects that look at innovative and sustain-able uses for our unique heritage places.

Th ese places are not limited to the city, they can be as far fl ung across the state including the rich heritage values in the Outback.

“A place’s character and sense of history can be preserved even with really contemporary modifi cations, and it’s often possible to have the best of the old and the new,” Ms Gago said.

“Grants are usually made available for between 25%-75% of the cost of

conservation work, generally up to a limit of $5,000.

“However, the latest round of fund-ing allows for grants of $25,000 for up to four outstanding projects that refl ect current conservation practices and include professional heritage advice,” she said.

54 projects around the state received funding of more than $244,000 under the Heritage Grants Program last year.

Applications for grants close June 30.

More information about the grants and how to get heritage advice is available from the Department for Environment and Heritage website www.environment.sa.gov.au

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Th e Roxby Downs Area School celebrated its ‘Come Out’ festival last week.

Local artists ran workshops, there was an exhibition at the art gallery and a grand street parade which completely shut down Richardson Place.

Th e theme for 2007 was ‘A Universal Story – Once Upon A Time’ and the students wore silver, black and purple.

“Th e festival is a celebration of youth, arts, drama and music and a state wide event,” Head of the ‘Come Out’ committee, Jayne Orchard said.

“It gives the kids the chance to share what they have been doing with the community,” she said.

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Aboriginal people are being sup-ported to make family links through a collection of photographs at the South Australian Museum.

More than 8000 pictures, slides and negatives have been transferred to the Museum from the Aboriginal Aff airs and Reconciliation Division of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

Th e photographs will be now stored and managed by the Museum.

Aboriginal Aff airs and Reconciliation Minister Jay Weatherill said the collec-tion enabled Aboriginal people to make connections to their family and culture and uphold their heritage.

“Knowing who our ancestors, grand-parents and parents are and about their life is important for our identity,” he said.

“But it ’s a luxury that many Aboriginal people don’t have. Using the photographic records in this collection to remember peers and relatives, and to recall places and events, may help people discover parts of their life’s story and who they are as individuals.”

The Collection consists of photo-graphs of Aboriginal people – some dating back to the early years of European settlement in the State.

Th ey have been donated over many

years to the former Department of State Aboriginal Aff airs (DOSAA) and Department for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation (DAARE) by both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

Access to these photographs will enhance the Aboriginal Family History service that has been operated by the Museum for more than 20 years.

Th at service, off ered in partnership with SA Link-up; Births, Deaths and Marriages and State Records, helps Aboriginal people to establish their identity through research.

“Th e Museum has the resources and state-of-the-art storage facilities to ensure the collection is professionally stored and preserved,” Mr Weatherill said.

“Museum staff also have signifi cant experience in working with Aboriginal communities – which will be extremely valuable in presenting and maintaining the collection and managing appropri-ate viewing.”

Restrictions marked on a few indi-vidual photographs will be respected.

Th is often relates to material con-taining sensitive cultural information including ceremonies, initiation and secret or sacred information.

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The State Government expects more than 80% of the wealth generated by the increased royal-ties from the expanded Olympic Dam mining

operation to go to other state’s.

Deputy Premier and Treasurer Kevin Foley said under the complicated distribution process of the Federal Government’s Grants Commission, South Australia will have to share at least 80% of the wealth creation from the BHP Billiton mine with the state’s.

Mr. Foley, who spent two days in Roxby Downs with the government’s chairman of its BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Task Force, Bruce Carter, said for a minerals project, the expansion represents the biggest development under-taken anywhere in the world.

“Th ere’s signifi cant activity already and as far as South Australia’s strong economy is at the moment, it is hard to determine whether this is attributed to the Olympic Dam expansion.

“But I’m in the process already of determining the government’s commitment to Roxby Downs as part of that expansion in the provision of police, education and health facilities.

“I’m looking at least to a commitment of $200 mil-lion plus over the course of the expansion,” the Deputy Premier said.

“We have to carefully work through the impacts of the expansion on the town and how it will adjust to the increase in population.

“Th at includes revamping the Indenture agreement so it is a modern document that provides long term certainty to the mine and the town,” he said.

“Th e dollar cost to the government is quite signifi cant and will exceed the royalty revenue earnt from the expanded mine for many years.”

“Th e review of the Indenture Agreement will not look at a fully elected council for Roxby Downs, that will be left to other forums such as the Local Government Association.

“As far as off ering any relief to Roxby Downs residents in regard to State Government Stamp Duty when buying houses in new subdivisions, the answer is quite simply no.

“Th ey’ll have to pay the stamp duty just as every other citizen in South Australia has to,” Mr. Foley said.

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Hickinbotham advertises its Regal Mk2 of over 240 square metres for $113,300 and includes a number of free appointments such as double carport, roller doors and bay windows.

Th ere is an argument for the cost to be higher in Roxby Downs because it is a remote location, but it’s the size of that extra cost that has concerned prospective buyers.

Mr. Walters said the houses, which will be either steel or wooden framed, will be built from two types of materials - brick veneer and cement fi bre cladding.

“These are not pre-fabricated kit homes or transportables, rather they are constructed on concrete slabs to design specifi cations.

“We believe the houses on offer provide a good mix in terms of house sizes, features and aff ordability - there is something for everyone, from a small two bedroom duplex through

to a large fi ve bedroom family home,” he said.

Timeframes are still being final-ised, but at this stage BHP Billiton is set to commence the building process in July, subject to Executive Committee approval.

Mr. Walters said as part of the company’s commitment to Zero Harm including the environment, BHP Billiton has ensured all the houses feature a number of innovations.

“Firstly, as part of the contract award, all houses must have a minimum fi ve star energy effi ciency rating.

“The house designs all take into account passive solar design, use of eaves, window placements, insulation, materials, etc, to reduce their energy use.

“In addition, BHP Billiton is funding at its own cost solar hot water systems to every house,” Mr. Walters said.

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The weekend open day at Copper Sands attracted a big crowd as the marketing

push to sell the house and land packages began in earnest.

Th at also has raised some ques-tions from local business owners on why an outside company from interstate was contracted to help market the subdivision ahead of real estate agents in Roxby Downs who have the local knowledge and skill in selling homes in remote areas.

In reply to a question on whether BHP Billiton had advertised a tender for the marketing of Copper Sands Mr. Walters replied: “We hired additional resources with suitable experience and capability to work as part of the

HR team to assist with the sales and marketing delivery.

When asked whether the company considered looking locally to appoint such a marketing team Mr. Walters said: “Th is work has been handled in-house with the additional resource support.

But one of the directors of the Melbourne based company contracted by BHP Billiton, as the “additional resource support”, told the Monitor she was asked by Mr. Walters to pitch her company’s marketing approach to him.

Ms. Pru Murphy of the company 2 Birds Talking which operates out of Parahan in Melbourne said Mr.Walters asked her to make the pitch to him about marketing the

subdivision.When asked by the Monitor if her

company, 2 Birds Talking had ten-dered for the process, Ms. Murphy said: “You’ll have to speak to Paul Walters about that.”

When asked about how long her company had been in business Ms. Murphy initially refused to answer.

But when pressed to answer the question about her own company, Ms. Murphy admitted the business had only been operating for less than a year.

Mr. Walters was then asked whether the business appointed to manage this campaign has a solid track record in this field, he replied: “The sales and marketing was conducted within the HR team.

Who’s talking to ‘2 Birds Talking’

Above: 2 Birds Talking director, Pru Murphy.


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MEETING DATESCommunity Board 28 May 7.30pm

Environment Forum 30 May 6.00pm

Sport and Recreation Forum 5 June 7.30pm

Arts and Culture Forum 6 June 7.30pm

Family and Youth Forum 6 June 6.30pm

Business Forum 18 June

Health Forum 19 June 7.30pm

Education & Workplace Training Forum 26 June 12.30pm

Volunteering Partnership 2 July 7.30pm

Dates and times of meetings were correct at time of publication.

For further information and check venue locat ions p lease contact Michelle Hales on 0438 871 153

Th e ladies of the Roxby Downs Golf Club are hoping the fairer half of the com-munity will be joining them on the links for their ‘Th ink Pink’ day this Sunday.

With all proceeds going to the local Cancer Council branch, Th e Red Sands Foundation, and some great prizes on off er, there has never been a better time to dig out the clubs and head to the golf course.

“It’s a fun day and a chance to raise

money for a worthy cause,” RDGC Secretary, Julie Darling said.

“We are hoping to get lots of competi-tors and if you don’t usually play or don’t have a team, don’t worry, contact us and we’ll look after you.”

Cost to enter is $10 per player, lunch included and teams tee off at 9.30am.

To fi nd out more about Ladies Golf Day, or to register to play, email Julie Darling on [email protected].

Think pink golf day

Above: Limbering up for the “Think Pink” day this weekend.

The Community B oard welcomes members of the com-munity and the media to attend monthly meetings.

Th e Board has adopted a formal meeting structure to ensure meet-ings run smoothly and effi ciently.

Members of the public and the media are welcome to attend as observers and listen to proceedings from a ‘gallery’ area which is located adjacent to the main table.

People sitting in the gallery are not able to comment or participate in the discussions unless invited to do so.

People wishing to speak to the Board or do a presentation must

contact the Executive Offi cer and ask to be added to the agenda.

Th is must be done with at least two days notice of the next meet-ing so that ample time can be allocated.

On some occasions parts of the meeting may not be open to the public so the Board can discuss items of a confi dential or sensitive nature.

“Th e agendas are organized well in advance and are usually jam packed, taking up the entire two hours,” Executive Officer of the Community Board, Michelle Hales said.

“Unexpected guest speakers will take time away from the agenda

allocated to other matters.“We want to give speakers ample

time to talk and Board members enough time to ask and answer questions,” she said.

Chairperson of the Community Board, Chris Schultz said it is important that meetings are kept open to members of the general public and media.

“People are encouraged to attend Forum and Partnership meetings to raise issues.

“People are also invited to attend the Community Board meetings to see what issues are being raised by the community and what is being done to address them,” Mr Schultz said.

The voice of the people

Nominations for the Community Board close this week, so get your skates on Roxby Downs and register your interest in becoming a member.

Formed in 2003, the Community Board is made up of local residents who work towards the implementation of the Community Plan.

Following the surprise resignation of Phillipa Weltner last month the Community Board is seeking a new member.

“Th e Board represents the views of

the broader community,” Executive Officer of the Community Board, Michelle Hales said.

“It is a chance for people to infl uence future direction and an opportunity to become more actively involved in com-munity matters,” she said.

To register your interest in becoming a member of the Community Board email [email protected] or pick up a form from Michelle Hales at the council offi ces.

Community board nominations close

One in four South Australian children are overweight or obese, according to the state government.

Television, mobile phones, video games, computers…all play their part in reducing the activity of our children, but the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is hoping to help change that with their Active After-school Communities (AASC) program.

Th e AASC program brings volun-teers to schools and Out of School Hours Care (OSCH) to deliver fun, structured physical activities to children who might not otherwise enjoy physical play.

In Roxby Downs, RDAS’s OSHC is one of 16 schools and OSCH’s in the Spencer Gulf area to benefi t from the nation wide program, to the delight

of Director, Diane Stanton.“Active after school care allows

children the opportunity to partici-pate in sports they wouldn’t usually have a chance to play,” Ms Stanton said.

“We have a volunteer who comes once a week for an hour, and the kids really enjoy it.

“I wish we could do it every day,” she said.

A common wish amongst the almost 3000 organisations lucky enough to have secured a place in the program, with more than ninety percent reporting satisfaction.

In fact, fi gures released by the ASC indicate children taking part have almost doubled their weekly level of structured physical activity, and it’s no wonder with the range of activities

available.Archery, karate, belly dancing,

gymnastics, roller hockey, golf, basketball, football, kids circuit, the AASC coordinators are constantly working to identify new activities for the children to enjoy.

Spencer Gulf and Far North AASC Regional Coordinator, Richard Bruce said the program is designed to engage traditionally non-active children.

“It’s all about having fun while being active,” Mr Bruce said.

“The diverse range of activities being delivered is very appealing to the participating children and the look of excitement on their faces is a clear indication of what great things the AASC program is achieving,” he said.

Active kids are healthy kids

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What is the cost of a brick? Th e average clear face brick for house building costs 65 cents. But you need to buy them in thousands. So 1,000 bricks cost $650.

However you need more than that to build a house.Th e average 200 square metre four bedroom house

takes about 12,000 bricks.So therefore the cost of bricks for that home will cost

$7,800.Now, I don’t want to get too technical here, but you

can actually put the entire cost of building the house, including site works, plumbing, roofi ng and fi tout as well as the land onto the bricks.

Let’s take the example of the $180,000 house and land package in outer Adelaide, add the conveyancing and state government stamp duty of say $20,000, that gives the rounded up fi gure of $200,000.

Knowing that fi nal cost we just divide the $200,000 into the 12,000 bricks and we get $16.67 per brick as the entire unit cost of the house and land ready for you to move into.

Now that’s outer Adelaide. But what about Roxby Downs?

Let’s take the average price for the 200 square metre houses being built of $311,000 plus the conveyancing and the state government stamp duty of say $20,000 and we get an average price of $331,000.

Now, let’s divide the $331,000 by our 12,000 bricks to fi nd out the unit cost.

Answer is $27.58.If you stand the bricks side by side, they look the same,

they feel the same, they weigh the same, they are the same, except where they get built together with other bricks.

I can hear the arguments now, that Roxby Downs is a remote, isolated, far fl ung, out in the donga location, so you’d expect to pay more. I totally agree. But to be very generous indeed lets add 30% to the cost of building that same house in Roxby Downs.

Our unit brick cost becomes $21.47 with the 30% remote building loading. Let’s multiply that by our 12,000 bricks to get the fi nal cost of $257,640, still $73,360 cheaper than that average house about to be built in Roxby Downs.

I just can’t see it. I just can’t see why that diff erence should be so large.

I do need to ask the question, what discount was negotiated through the company bulk buying lots of 30 houses from each of the four building consortia?

What has this done to the explosive house prices in Roxby Downs? It’s kept them the same if not given a little bit more fuel to the fi re. So much for guarantees.

Each week, The Monitor will run a com-parison of petrol and gas prices between Mobil and BP service stations in Adelaide and Roxby Downs, taken on the same day, so we can see the disparity.

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The Monitor has broken down the average prices for each of the houses/land packages as advertised in BHP Billiton’s Copper Sands development brochure just to make it easy for you to realistically compare.

The average price of the 8 two bedroom houses/land is

$243,400.59.Th e average price for the 53

three bedroom houses/land is $316,433.12

Th e average price for the 52 four bedroom houses/land is $350,364.47

And fi nally, the average price for the 12 fi ve bedroom houses/land is $399,274.77

Copper Sands average house prices


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As the Joint Venturers required a number of changes in state legislation as well as numerous guarantees and commitments from the state they produced the fi rst draft which was then threshed out at the regular meetings between the three parties.

Despite the wide range of issues discussed the most diffi cult related to the administration and fi nancing of the town.

Although the future council was not expected to contribute signifi cant capital expenditure it was necessary to ensure rates were kept in tolerable limits and the cost of water, sewerage and electricity facilities did not exceed those paid elsewhere.

Special provision was included to ensure the State or Joint Venturers absorbed excessive costs so that resi-dents would not be disadvantaged as a result of their isolated location at least in the early years.

Th ere was also the vexed question of whether the Joint Venturers should pay rates for the mine area where few services were being provided by the council.

At the time the BHP shipyards at Whyalla were exempted by special legislation from paying rates to the Whyalla Council and the ratepayers were strenuously objecting.

Hugh Morgan took the view that the Joint Venturers were already contribut-ing above the norm to state and federal coff ers and adding the Council to the list was also adding insult to injury.

Th e State argued that if council rates became excessive mine employees would become disgruntled.

Officers from both sides were

instructed to independ-ently prepare a draft budget for the Council’s first year of operation without consulting each other and present them the following week.

Despite the fact that only the location of the future town was known the estimates were within a few percent and indi-cated the Council would be in the red and remain so for many years until the population reached 9000.

The result was that the indenture included a provision in Clause 29 (4) that the Joint Venturers would make a contribution based on population once the fully elected council took offi ce.

In the meantime the State Government and Joint Venturers share equally any Council expenditure not funded by rates if the budget had been approved by them.

Also included in the Indenture was the earlier agreement that the Administrator would be appointed for fi ve years unless the State and Joint Venturers both agreed to a longer period.

Th e State Government reviewed the situation in 1994 but no administrative changes were made.

No doubt the issue will be raised again with the imminent town expansion.

The Indenture also included the provision that it would lapse if the copper production from the mine

exceeded 150,000 tonnes annually as the estimated town population would be 9000.

‘The main purpose of the Indenture

was to be the basis under which the mine would be established’.

Th ese fi gures indicate how techno-logical changes in the interim have resulted in significant reduction in labour requirements as copper produc-tion is in excess of 200,000 tonnes and permanent population about 4000.

To become legally binding the agree-ment had to be ratifi ed by an Act of

Parliament and by the end of 1981 the negotiations were complete and the document ready to go to Parliament.

T h e L i b e r a l government which had negotiated the Indenture did not have a clear majority in parliament and the Labor opposition together with other anti-nuclear groups rejected the Bill in the Legislative Council.

Fortunately Norm Forster a L ab or member recognised

the development was essential if the State was to recover from its recession, and indicated that if the Bill was resub-mitted he would vote for it by crossing the fl oor of the House.

Th is duly happened the next day and the Indenture fi nally became law on the 21st of June 1982.

It readily became apparent when the Labor Party won government shortly after that the new Labor ministers were equally supportive and State Government support for the project continued unabated.

Th e main purpose of the Indenture was to be the basis under which the mine would be established.

It also provided for a number of other matters related to the town including the Council (referred to as the Municipality) being established on the day that the Joint Venturers com-mitted themselves to proceeding with

the project.Th is commitment was not actually

made until May 1986 but during the fi ve years after the initial agreement in 1981 planning and design work went ahead regardless of the possibility that the fi nal commitment might never be given.

Th e co-operation between the State and Joint Venturers was outstanding and the facilities in the town received careful consideration.

Th ere were several visits to interstate mining towns to identify and avoid potential problems and numerous working groups established between interested parties including govern-ment agencies, church leaders and other community organisations.

It also became essential to diff eren-tiate between Olympic Dam and the new proposed town which was being referred to as Roxby.

When this name was suggested to Hugh Morgan he readily agreed but remarked that now we had a name he hoped we would eventually get a town to go with it.

Th e name was not however accept-able to the State Labor Government which had initiated its uranium mine policy which named Roxby Downs as one they would support.

Although the name Roxby Downs was already on the map as the home-stead the Government insisted on Roxby Downs for the town and there are now two places with the same name a few kilometres apart which is confus-ing for visitors.

Next week we look at the impact of the project by anti-nuclear campaigners.

Roxby’s 21st (Part 2)The formulation of the Indenture Agreement

By Roxby Downs fi rst Administrator John Harris

I was doing the venue bookings for the Arts and Culture Forum the other day. We meet regularly on Wednesdays in the Dunes Bistro.

New members are always wel-come. By the end of June we will have logged nearly 60 hours of meeting time per volunteer in the current fi nancial year. We average considerably more than 6 people per meeting.

I worked it out that we will have collectively logged 360 volunteer hours attending meetings in that particular venue.

Th at’s not counting any of the volunteer hours we spend actually

making art or running around on errands for the Red eARTh Festival.

Th ese 360 hours are an invest-ment by people who care about our quality of life here in Roxby to the extent that they will give up a fair whack of their precious family time to work towards planning for, and stimulating arts activity in our town. It’s an in-kind sponsorship from the community, to the community.

Does that show up on someone’s balance sheet? Yes. It shows up on the BHPB Matched Giving Program.

We have two BHPB employees on the Forum. But it doesn’t show up anywhere else. We are not even allowed to claim those hours as sponsorship when we apply for funds from Government instrumen-talities to support our programs.

What does end up on a balance sheet is the charge that the Leisure Centre/Cultural Precinct (LC&CP) apportions to the hire of the bistro for meetings after hours. To the LC&CP’s credit they have a policy of charging not-for-profit com-munity organisations nothing for meetings in the bistro between 5:00 and 9:00 PM.

We log the hours so we can keep track of how much this subsidy is. It’s a different matter hiring the auditorium. It’s well discounted for not-for-profi ts, but the rate doesn’t

disappear. None of this translates into

profi ts for the LC&CP in the short term. In the longer term, if we can make the place busier, it will. Th e LC&CP get kudos as a business unit of Roxby Council for generat-ing new business, for making new connections in the community, for being a welcoming place for new arrivals and tourists and for improving the sense of well being in the community.

It’s all written down in the Community Plan. But achievement against a Community Plan has to stack up against the competing demands of the business bottom line. Th e LC&CP will always oper-ate in defi cit. Th e question is: how much of a defi cit is reasonable?

Last week Kevin Foley came to town. We at the LC&CP were instructed by the top brass not to talk about the impending visit. Apparently it would give too much time for the opposition to form. Who knows what could have hap-pened? He could have been mobbed by voters.

It displaced our regular Festivals Working Party meeting. Treasurers have to eat too. I tried to book the Council boardroom for the 5:30 PM meeting but it wasn’t available after hours. Th at’s not going to put us off . We are resilient. We can meet in a hole in the road if we need to.

Above: Looking east along Pioneer Drive.

By Rodney Mitchell

arts matters

National Australia Bank’s (NAB) Roxby Downs branch has been a part of the local community since before the town was built.

In February 1987 a NAB branch was established out of a temporary building at Olympic Dam, and was relocated to Roxby Downs in August that year.

Th is August the branch will celebrate its 20th birthday with Branch Manager Joanne Dillon and Customer Service Manager Chris Kaminski celebrating 14 years at the branch.

Joanne and Chris work with Personal Banker Jane Rigg, Sales and Service Adviser Leanne Kenny, Service Adviser Karen Williams and tellers Vicki Kraljev and Elizabeth Stevens.

Joanne said she was proud to lead the local NAB team to help customers achieve their fi nancial goals.

“Customers in Roxby Downs are very special people – they make it a pleasure to come to work every day. Th e local community is really supportive of the branch and I’m proud that our team can return the favour by working with them towards the town’s bright future,” she said.

NAB has put decision-making capac-

ity back into branches, which, Joanne said, created an important level of trust for customers.

“In my experience, it really is reas-suring that lending approval is given in the branch. It means our customers know that it’s local staff making lending decisions for local people.”

Customers at NAB’s Roxby Downs branch can receive in-principle approval for personal, home and business lend-ing on-the-spot, with draw-down on personal loans available same-day.

Th e Roxby Downs branch team has supported local initiatives including the New Year’s Eve Roxby Street Party, the Australian Special Olympics Team, and the Roxby Downs Christmas Party.

David Boemia, Regional Executive for Retail Banking in SA’s Northern Rural region, said the branch’s anniversary reinforced NAB’s commitment to the local community.

“NAB understands the pressures facing rural communities and our local staff provide every-day support to local residents through good times and bad. Our Roxby Downs team is an important part of the local community.”

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THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday May 24 2007 –

On Monday 7th May seven year 12 students ventured off to Adelaide for the annual Curriculum Camp.

On Tuesday we visited the Art Gallery to view an exquisite ancient Egyptian Art show, consisting of artefacts sent over from the Louvre.

After the exhibit we made our way to the JAM factory where we saw a range of contemporary art works being constructed. Th is included glass blow-ing to make jogs and bowls, as well as sculptures, furniture making with weird and wonderful designs, plus beautiful ceramic and metal works.

Continuing with the art theme, we then made our way to the SSABSA Art Show. Here we got a feel of how hard previous year twelve art students worked, seeing pieces that looked like they were done by a professionals but were, however, by students our age.

Th at night we went down to see the Come Out performance ‘VIN’ down Hindley Street. Th e performance was an eye-opening experience, dealing with issues certain youths may or have experienced.

Day three began early. Th is time we were off into the city by tram. We were met at Adelaide Uni by a psychology lecturer who took us on a quick tour of the campus and then into her lecture,

where we learned Jung’s theory. After that we made our way to the

Adelaide Zoo, where photography students took photographs’ and the others viewed the animals. Th is was particularly interesting as it gave us a chance to see creatures we had not before and for some a chance to visit a zoo for the fi rst time.

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Day four saw us visiting the Magistrates court and Flinders University. Th is was fantastic not to mention huge and we got a fi rst hand feel of Uni life. Th is was concluded with a trip into Uni Hall where we saw dor-mitories of Uni students, their common rooms and dining hall.

Th is provided great insight for the students considering entry into Uni next year.

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Upcoming Events 28th May R-6 Performance - ‘Dance around the World’

29th May – 1st June Year 7 Errapa Camp

1st June R-6 Assembly 11:20am

5th June Early Closure 2:10pm

6th June Parents and Friends Meeting 7:30pm

7th June 7-12 Sports Day

8th June 3-6 Sports Day

11th June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

12th June R-12 Performance – ‘Train of Th oughts’

16th June Market Day

Year 12 curriculum camp

Mothers DayFor Mothers Day the headstart and reception classes

made a morning tea and invited mothers and grandma’s in to share.

Th e children made biscuits during the week and the mums were treated to the biscuits, drinks, some cakes and entertainment.

Above: Mother, Adele Wallace with daughter Georgia Barr and Grandmother, Sharon Wallace.

Above: Mrs Cormack with students and mums and some of the food

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• Establish realistic expectations and don’t be critical of mistakes. Mistakes are an integral part of learning and improving.

• Talk with your children about career aspirations and the pathways required.

Ask your child’s teacher how you can assist your child and others to learn at school.

Positive parent involvement and support of school goes a long way to improve learning outcomes.

Teachers have many ways in which parents can help out with learning in the classroom and parents are most welcome in our Th inking and Learning Community.

Congratulations to all involved in ‘Come Out’ last week. It was a huge success culminating in a fantastic street parade.

Kind regards,

Steve Marshall

Year 10 found poemsTh e Year 10 English class ‘found’ these poems in

newspaper articles. Rather than re-tell the stories, they used phrases and words that gave a strong feel-ing for what the original story was about.

TRUE OR FAIR

Weapons supplied by Iranian agentsHave killed 170 soldiers

“It’s not true, it’s not fair”Five Iranians arrested

Shaving heads to disguise appearanceU.S. reading air strike

“It’s not true, it’s not fair”Iraqi and Western journalists’, timing with caution

Refusing to be namedSupplied a CD-ROM, weapons involved

“It’s not true, it’s not fair”Addition 620 wounded

Iranian with gun, standing over AmericanUS troops arresting diplomatsA student of sciences arrested

“It’s not true, it’s not fair”By Tristan Warneke

INFERNO

Remarkable tales of survivalInfernoMissing

Feared DeadFlames fl ashed through the smoke

Filled cabinInfernoMissing

Feared DeadSurvivors leapt from the burning

PlaneInfernoMissing

Feared DeadBy Jesse Dansie

Above: Teacher, Julie Greenfi eld with her class during the “Come Out” parade.


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WHAT’S NWHAT’S NACROSS THE REGION

SPORT

Friday May 25thRoxby Downs Bowls Club

Night Owls 8pm

Monday, May 28thKarate Auditorium

Colts (Age 5-12) 6pmJuniors/Adults 6:45pmContact Tracey Fouet

0400 894 429

Indoor soccer 6 -7pm

Tae KwonDo - Auditoriumfrom 6.30pm

Contact Andrew Murdy0418 804 398

Volleyball7pm - 9pm

Tuesday, May 29thSquash 7pm - 9pm

Wednesday, May 30thKarate

Auditorium

Colts (Age 5-12) 6pmJuniors/Adults 6:45pmContact Tracey Fouet

0400 894 429

Th ursday, May 31stTae KwonDo

Auditorium From 6:30pmContact Andrew Murdy

0418 804 398

Indoor SoccerLeisure Centre

Social matches from 6pm All welcome

Contact Kenton Maloney0408 797 158

Woomera & Districts Football League

Saturday May 26th2pm Olympic Dam v Hornridge

1pm Coober Pedy v Roxby Districts

Roxby Downs Softball LeagueSunday May 27th

11.30am Rebels 2 v Who Cares1.30pm Rebels 1 v Shakers

Roxby Downs Mens and WomensBasketball Winter Competition

May - OctoberSports Centre

Roxby Downs NetballSaturday’s

JuniorsUnder 9 play at 9am

Under 11 play at 10amUnder 13 play at 11am

Under 16 play at 12.15pmSeniors play at 1.30pm & 12.15pm

All participants are asked to be at the courts 15 min before their

scheduled start

HEALTH

Roxby Downs Family Practice Phone 8671 3231

Roxby Downs Medical Practice Normal hours 9:00am-5:00pm

Saturday morning by appointment only. Phone 8671 1900

EyebusWoomera June 20th

Andamooka June 21stRoxby Downs June 21st

Visiting Allied Health ServiceOccupational Th erapist

Speech PathologistDieticianPodiatrist

Child Adolescent Mental HealthServices

For appointments phone8648 5800

Hearing ServicesJune 21st - 9.00am - 2.30pm

For an appointment call 1800 006 303

Roxby Downs Community HealthWalking Group for Mums With

Prams every Friday morningMeet outisde the Dunes Cafe

at 9.30am

Roxby Downs Breastfeeding Association

May 31st 9.30am-11amCoff ee morning - Dunes Cafe

June 18th 9.30am- 11am“Lets talk about sex (post) baby”

Roxby Downs Health Seminar Room

June 28th 9.30am-11amCoff ee Morning - Dunes Cafe

July 9th 9.30am-11amCoff ee Morning - Dunes Cafe

July 20th 9.30am - 11am“Baby and Toddler Foods” -

Dunes Cafe

Doctors’ New Specialised Drug Telephone Number for

Medicare Use.1800 700 270

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Every Week

Visitor Information Centre8.30 - 5.00 Mon-Fri

Phone 8671 2001

Cultural &Leisure PrecintMovies

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

(see schedule below)Phone 8671 2001

Roxby Downs ChildcareMonday - Friday6.30am-5.30pm

Phone 8671 0911 for details

GymCultural & Leisure Precinct

Monday to Friday 6 am-12pm & 4pm - 9 pm

Saturday 8-12pmSunday 11-2pmPhone 86710500

Roxby Downs Community LibraryMonday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm

Saturday 9.00-12pm.Phone 8671 0660

for more information.

Toddlers Story Time Fun for young children and mums

Roxby Downs LibraryRichardson Place

Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School

Phone Jakki 86712323

Coff ee Mornings for Families Meet and chat for all families.

New comers especially welcome.Dunes Café

9:30am – 11am

Every Friday Playgroup

Roxby Downs KindergartenPhone 86710455

Every SundayTour De Desert Cycling

Social Bike riding group from 8amContact Daryl Wake

0408 188 685

Roxby Downs Market Days

June 16thAugust 18

September 15thOctober 20th

November 17th

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby

Downs Community Board.

June 11th - 9.30am- 11:00amNormal weight gains

Roxby Downs Helath Seminar Room

Community BoardMay 28th - 7.30pmCouncil boardroom

Family & Youth ForumJune 6th - 7.30pm

Council Boardroom

Sport & Recreation ForumJune 5th - 7.30pm

Foyer Cultural & Leisure Precinct

Arts & Cultural ForumJune 6th - 7.30pm


Alcohol & Substance Abuse Partnership

June 14th - 7.30pmCouncil Boardroom

Education & Workplace Training Forum

June 26th - 12.30pmCouncil Boardroom

Environment ForumMay 30th 6pm


Volunteering PartnershipJuly 2nd 7.30pm

Health Forum

June 19th - 7.30pm

Business ForumJune 18th

For further details on Community matters call Michelle Hales on 8671

0010

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

7 days.

RFDS Roxby Downs AuxillaryIrish Christmas June 23rd at the Roxby Downs Community Club

School Terms 2007

April 30 - July 6 2007July 23-September 28 2007

October 15-December 14 2007

Art Gallery Exhibitions

17 May – 12 Jun 2007A Tribute to Iris Frame

Iris Frame

June 15 – July 29Art Quilts

Heather Carey

Performing ArtsJune 2007

Comedy FestivalCountry Arts

Submissions on the PAR processfor Roxby Downs Town Plan

call for submissions.Close :- June 19thTo:- Planning SAGPO Box 1815

Adelaide SA 5001

GARAGE SALE

ANDAMOOKA- HUGE GARAGE SALE

(Opposite Caravan Park) FRIDAY/SATURDAY

AND SUNDAY

Cultural Precinct

Visitors Information centreDunes café Art GalleryOpen Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pmSaturday & Sunday

8.30am – 5pm

Leisure Centre

GymnasiumMon – Fri 6am – 12pm4pm - 9pmSaturday 8am - 12pmSunday 11am - 2pmCreche for patrons of the centreMon –Fri 8.45am-12pm

ROXBY DOWNS CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCTPhone: 8671 2001 Fax: 8671 2021

REGULAR SCHEDULE SPORTS CALENDAR EVENTS OUTBACK CINEMAMondayVolleyball 7pm - 9pmNippy Gym – Auditorium9:30am - 10:30amKarate - 6pm - 8.30pmTuesdaySquash 7pm - 9pmIndoor Soccer 6pm - 7pmTaekwondo 6.30pm – 8.30pm12 years and overBasketball 7pm - 9pmSoccer on Tuesday 6pm – 7pmWednesdayWomen’s & Mixed Netball 7-9pmKarate 6pm - 8.30pmvvThursdayNippy Gym – Auditorium9.30am - 11.00amSquash 7pm-9pmIndoor Soccer 6pm -7pmTaekwondo 6.30pm – 8.30pm12 years and overBasketball 7pm - 9pmSoccer on Thursday 6pm – 8pmNetball training on the outdoor courts 6pm – 7:30pm

MayArt Gallery ProgramNow Showing21 May - 12 Jun A tribute to Iris Frame

Coming Soon Sew She MUST -Textile ArtHeather Carey & Liz Schultz

Touch Footy: Sundays

5pm at town oval. Contact

Bridget for more info on

8671 0500.

Indoor Hockey: Friday

nights mixed competition.

Interested players please

contact Bridget on

8671 0500.

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Smith, Patrick Stewart and Laurence Fishburne.

Sat 26th 12pmSun 27th 12 & 7pmTues 29th 4pm

COMING SOON: Spiderman 3 (M) Shooter (MA) Stomp Th e Yard (M).

DISTURBIARated: M Duration: 100 minKale Brecht is a teen living under house arrest. He occupies his time by spying on his neighbors. But one night, he witnesses what appears to be a murder going on in his neighbour, Mr. Turner’s house. Kale becomes obsessed with

uncovering the truth behind these murders but, after a few unsettling run-ins it becomes a matter of life and death. Th e question is: Who is watching who? Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Carrie Anne Moss and David Morse.

8pm 3pm 3pm1pm & 7pm

Fri 25th Sat 26th Sun 27th Tues 29th

Property Sold - eveything must go. SUZUKI 4 WD STOCKMAN UTE

Phone number: 0427 042 667


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Offers open to Private and Bronze Fleet buyers only at participating Toyota Dealers for vehicles purchased and delivered between 1 May to 30 June 2007, while stocks last. Toyota reserves the right to extend any offer. (a) Recommended Driveaway Prices include 12 months rego, 12 months compulsory Third Party Insurance, Dealer Delivery and Stamp Duty. (b) Recommended Retail Price (RRP) and Recommended Sale Prices (RSP) unless otherwise stated exclude dealer delivery and statutory charges. (c) Standard scheduled service eligible under the Toyota advantage service plan are as per ‘maintenance for normal operation conditions’ outlined in the warranty andservice schedule, for fi rst 3 years or 60,000 km, which ever occurs fi rst (up to the fi rst four scheduled services). Service plan eligibility excludes Government and Rental vehicles and certain other exclusions apply. Contact your dealer for eligibility. (d) Roadside Assist expires 3 years from date of vehicle delivery. (e) A free 12 month Toyota Insurance comprehensive motor vehicle policy will be offered to all eligible Private & Bronze Fleet customers who purchase and take delivery of a new Camry Altise or a new Aurion AT-X via participating Toyota dealers between 1 May to 30 June 2007. Other terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the Product Disclosure Statement at www.toyotainsurance.com.au before making a decision about this product. Toyota Insurance is a division of Aioi Insurance Co. Ltd. ABN 39 096 302 466, AFSL number 254489 (“Aioi”). The insurer is Aioi. Aioi is the underwriter of the Toyota Insurance Motor Vehicle policy and a member of the Toyota Group of companies. VALID 1782 RET2702/SA

HILUX 4x2 SINGLE CAB, CAB CHASSIS WORKMATEDUAL FRONT SRS AIRBAGS, CD PLAYER, POWER STEERING

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INC. AIR CONDITIONING Metallic Paint $300 Extra. Tray and front marker lamps not included.

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With its revolutionary 100kW Dual VVT-I engine paired with a choice of a six-speed manual or a four-speed automatic with a sporty gated shirt, the All New Corolla has the performance, fuel effi ciency and environmental credentials to match its outstanding aesthetics.

Hands-free mobile phone use is made possible in the Corolla Hatch (excluding Ascent) through Bluetooth tm technology in the audio system

which can also store your six most frequently dialled numbers for speed dialling. An external Audio input allows you to listen to your Ipod® or other portable MP3 player’s music library through the new Corolla’s sound system.

Smart Entry and Smart Start technology in the Levin ZR allows you to enter and start the vehicle without having to remove the key from your pocket.

A state-of-the-art “fl ying buttress” centre console, slim seats and spare effi cient instrument panel profi le, the interior of the Corolla Hatch breaks

away from the traditional car design.

Tilt and telescopic steering improves driver comfort and enhances driving posture, resulting in reduced driver fatigue. Cruise Control is also available on all grades as either an optional extra or as standard.

A leather-bound steering wheel with audio controls and sports gearshift is also available on all models (optional on Ascent)

Inside the cabin, the new Corolla Hatch has been designed for maximum space. With an impressive 26 storage recesses and a 283 litre capacity, luggage space is generous.

60:40 split fold seats allow you to carry long objects while still carrying two passengers in the rear of the car.

Th e Sedan elegant styling details such as body coloured door handles, colour matched mudguards (Ultima model only) and an understated rear spoiler (Conquest model only) add to the Sedan’s elegant appeal.

Th e Sedan’s aesthetics are matched by its considerable practicality. With up to 29 internal storage areas, palatial rear seating with a large boot for increased cargo space and generous 450 litre capacity, luggage space is generous

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EASY FINDBUSINESS INFO

YOUR BUSINESSDIRECTORY

Pt Pirie& Adelaide

Depots

Roxby Downs Pt Augusta Pt PiriePh: 0427 716 173

Antique &Household Removals

Local, Interstate & CountryStorage & Delivery Specialists

TRANSPORT & REMOVALS

REAL ESTATE

MINER’S Cottage. Freehold block 30 x40 m. Power, concrete slab 8x12 m, rainwater tank, shed, reverse cycle aircon, gas stove. $105,000. ONO. Phone 0429 672 215.

LAVRICK ENGINEERING

• All Mechanical Repairs• New Car Servicing• Electronic Diagnostics• Tilt Tray Vehicle Recovery• Spare Parts and Batteries

Complete Ute & Van Hire Agent Olympic Way OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Ph 8671 0404 Fax 8671 0418

REPAIRS AND PAINTINGTIN, TILES & COLOUR BOND

HIGH UV PROTECTIONALL WORK GUARANTEED

GUTTERS & TANKS ALSO FITTEDFOR GARDEN UP KEEP

PHONE IVAN CONLEY 0429 679 705

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•General Repairs •Fencing •Carpentry •Cabinet-making •Plumbing •Gas-fi tting •Electrical •Carpet/Vinyl •Painting •Refrigeration

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PROVIDING A COMPLETE SERVICE

Ph 8671 1234 Fax 8671 2823 Mob 0407 711 234 Shop 5/14 Tutop Street Roxby Downs SA

For all your lending, investment, insurance, nancial planning &

everyday banking needs.Visit us in Tutop Street

call 8671 2555

www.bigsky.net.au

ROXBY CHRISTIANCOMMUNITYCHURCH

Phone 8671 0270 and 0417 858 295Adult and all age activities sponsored by theAnglican and Uniting Churches of Australia

Meeting Every Sunday at 10 am and 7.30 pm Corner Tutop & Burgoyne Streets, Roxby Downs

Creative Trims & CraftFor all your Quilting needs •

Embroidery • Ribbons •Beads • Laces • Haberdashery

•PFAFF Machines & accessories

Phone 8671 0153 24 Curdimurka Street

Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday & Saturday 9.30am to 2.30pm. Closed Wednesday

or phone for an appointment.Please note: if the sign is OUT, shop is OPEN.

CARAVANS

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

AGM’s

ROXBY Downs Swimming Club Inc. AGM. Tuesday 29th May 7.30pmROXBY Downs Cultural Precinct. We wel-come all existing members and new mem-bers and encourage your attendance.

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE SECTION 33 ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1961NOTICE

Is hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on 16th of April 2007 made the following orders;

That the Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Administrator under the Roxby Downs (Indenture 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 2 PM on the 16th of June 2007.

ROAD: Richardson Place Roxby Downs

EVENT: Tour De Heart street party

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: Crossing the roadRule 234: Crossing the road on or near a crossing for PedestriansRule 238: Pedestrians travelling along the road

W. J. Boehm Administrator 16th April 2007

CALL FOR VACANCY

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ARID LANDS

NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

BOARDThe South Australian Arid Lands Natural Resources Management Board was established in December 2004 under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004.

A suitably skilled person is being sought to serve on the board. The person being sought to fill the vacancy will have knowledge, skills and experience in water resources management and/or Aboriginal interest in the land and water and Aboriginal heritage.

The boards have up to nine members, including a Presiding Member and are responsible for preparing and implementing a regional natural resources management plan for the region.

Board members are appointed by the Governor on the nomination of the Minister for Environment and Conservation and the position is remunerated. Members should be willing to provide an average of two days per month for their service on the board. The successful applicant will be appointed for a term ending in April 2010.

Applications must be in writing on the application form provided and must include a current curriculum vitae.

The State Government's policies with regard to gender balance, cultural diversity and representation of Indigenous Australians will be adhered to in the selection process. Women are particularly encouraged to consider nominating for membership.

Nominations close at 5:00pm on Friday, 1 June 2007.

Requests for Nominee Information Packs and completed nominations should be addressed to:Ms Alison McInerneyNRM Support DivisionDepartment of Water, Land and Biodiversity ConservationGPO Box 2834ADELAIDE SA 5001Telephone: (08) 8463 6877Email: [email protected]

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ANDAMOOKA Progress and Opal Miners Association Inc. seek expressions of interest to re-sheet 1500 metres of road in Andamooka. For work specifi cations phone Stefan Bilka (0427 181 752) or Mike Freeman (0427 713 155). Please address your written tenders to The Secretary, Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association Inc , PO Box 1, Andamooka, 5722 by May 28, 2007.

Expressions of Interest

WELL established Cleaning Company seeking potential cleaning staff. Must be fully trained and reliable. Above awards rates and good working conditions to the suitable dedicated and loyal appli-cant. ONLY genuine experienced and self motivated cleaners need to apply. Written Applications to-The State Manager 2-20 Magill Rd NORWOOD SA 5067.

FITTER / MACHINIST VACANCIES OLYMPIC DAM

Sandvik Mining and Construction Adelaide Ltd manufactures rigs for surface and underground drilling, loaders and trucks for mines, hydraulic hammers for breaking and demolition, hard metal tools, consumables and spare parts and provides a wide range of customer service for the drilling and exploration industries.Sandvik Mining and Construction Adelaide Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Due to our expanding operations at Olympic Dam, we urgently require tter / machinists to carry out tting and machining work at our Gunson Street workshop.Essential Requirements:• A strong commitment to safety.• Current drivers licence.• Machining experience.• Trade certi cate.• Knowledge of Olympic Dam mine site or similar operations.Position Offers:• Opportunity to work approximately 55-60 hours per week.• Excellent wages and conditions.• Generous accommodation allowance.• Long term positions available.

Send resumes to: Machine Shop Manager Sandvik Mining & Construction Adelaide Ltd

PO Box 249 ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725 Or deliver to Gunson St, OLYMPIC DAM Phone 08 8671 0015 Fax 08 8671 0115 Email: [email protected]


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Post Of ce

Roxby Districts 15 goals 16 points 106 points Andamooka 6 goals 9 points 45 points

Best players for Roxby: B Chesson, R Cunneen, D Sims, J Rose and R Prosser.

Goal scorers: M Daddow P Clark T Paull 3 goals each D Sims 2 goals B Chesson R Proser K Zeptner J Chisslett R Cunneen M Howard 1 goal each.

Best players for Andamooka: W Monfries, L Scobie, T Pycroft, T Clancy, D McDonald.

Goal scorers: M Fracus 3 goals, K Williams 2 goals and L Scobie 1 goal.

Coober Pedy 11 goals 10 points 76 points Olympic Dam 6 goals 5 points 41 points

Best players for Coober Pedy: J McKenzie, B Buller, D Barnes, K Henry, J Burns.

Goal scorers: J McKenzie 3 goals, J Lennon, W Boland and K Henry 2 goals each, J Burns and B Buller 1 goal each.

Best players for Olympic Dam: Unavailable

Goal scorers: Unavailable

Junior Colts Under 12’sHawks 6 goals 2 points 38 pointsBulldogs 5 goals 6 points 36 points

Bulldogs 6 goals 4 point 40 points defeated Hawks 4 goals 2 points 26 points

Best players for Hawks: A Harley, L Ryan, J Vanzati, J Whittaker and M McIntee.Goal scorers: L Ryan and L Weston 2 goals each, J Christall and J Katzorke 1 goal each.

Best players for Bulldogs: P Steinhauser, J Laurence, E Zeptner, C Haugham and J Collins.Goal scorers: J Laurence 3 goals and E Zeptner 2 goals

Junior Colts Under 17’sHawks 15 goals 8 points 98 points Bulldogs 7 goals 4 points 46 points

Best players for Hawks: D May, T Chesson, W Robertse, K Reynolds and K LynchGoal scorers: K Reynolds 5 goals, T Schott, D May and L Grantham 2 goals, S Reynolds, T Chesson and E Sach1 goal each.

Best players for Bulldogs: J Homsch, K Zeptner, M Black, S Traeger and J Bowden. Goal scorers: K Zeptner 2 goals, J Bowden, J Beenham, J Elliot, V Buza and D May 1 goal each.

Woomera and Districts Football League

SCOREBOARD

FishWatch 1800 065 023

South Australian Illegal Fishing Hot Line

Monitoring the SA fi shing sceneCompiled by Peter Medhurst

Local HotspotNildottie anglers have

reported nice Calop captures. Fish to 36cms have recently been landed from both trolling and bait fi shing. Shrimp baits are becoming scarce as winter approaches however, any caught should recieve an enquiry when live baited near most snags. Quite a few fi sh are just under the 33cm size limit - so remem-ber to bring a tape measure. Lures that have worked well include an old Minn Minn red and black variety and the ever reliable Attack Lures in fl uro pink and yellow.

BoatiesWhiting catches in American

River are on the improve. Recent strong winds have stirred King George Whiting schools into action.

Local Adelaide grounds should improve as winter arrives in ernest. Cape Jaff a snapper fishermen reported a few nice specimens being boated recently. Bluefi n tuna are still present from Th e Hummocks to Western Kangaroo ISland but big vessels and local knowl-edge are paramount for safety and success at these remote locations.

Land BasedPt Lincoln wharf has

tommies. Late afternoons are producing the goods when gent baits are fl oated near the pylons. Th e break-water at St Kilda is still producing salmon trout with lures attracting hits throughout last week.

Venus Bay jetty has tom-mies and the odd whiting available for those fi shing just after dark. A burley bag dangled into the water has attracted the tommie schools and then cockle baits are producing the results.

Semaphore jetty has a few undersize bream and mullet between the shore break pylons. Very few are size - so light lines with catch and release is the go.

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Email pete@fi shingcharterbrokersaustralia.com

Blue Fin Tuna are falling to skirted lures, poppers

and smiths jigs.

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A fter a stellar performance last week against league leaders Olympic Dam, Andamooka

started as favourites against a team yet to really gel properly in Roxby Districts.

Th e Roxby side came out hard in the fi rst quarter completely out-muscling their opponents but such as Andamooka’s game last week, they failed to fully convert their movement forward into goals.

Roxby’s midfi eld of Sims, Canneen and Prosser were on top of the Andamooka boys dominating the clearances out the middle.

Josh Rose in the backline stood up well repelling Andamooka’s attacks forward.

The second was much the same, Andamooka were struggling to find a decent player over the ground, Monfries in the backline worked hard but had no support whatsoever. Daddow and Coach Clark in the Roxby forward line were working well together bringing other players into the game with their footy smarts.

Chesson started to work into it out of the midfi eld with Canneen still picking up possessions at will.

After the main break the situation didn’t really get much better for Andamooka, although it wasn’t shown on the score-

board Roxby were dominating around the ground.

Chislet on the wing was continuing his good form and Dave Kaminski off the half back line pushed Roxby forward at will.

Scotty Veers, given the job on the dan-gerous Kit Williams who was celebrating his 150th game milestone was more than holding his own, running off and providing the link up option when needed.

Roxby’s last quarter proved the diff er-ence between the two sides, although both teams missing valuable players, Roxby’s speed, fi tness and will to win got them across the line. Canneen, Sims and Prosser just dominated all day in the midfi eld, Chesson worked hard as well especially in the last quarter, Rose off the half back fl ank used his skills to produce forward movement and Kev Stacey in the ruck gave the onballers fi rst option out the middle.

For Andamooka Monfries tried hard but as mentioned earlier had no support, from the opening bounce.

Roxby will now go to the top of the table after Coach Woody for Olympic Dam had a little addition problem on Saturday, handing Coober Pedy the points with having too many players on the fi eld.

Roxby will head up there next week to battle against the Saints while OD will look to get back on the winners list against bottom of the ladder team Hornridge.

Roxby now heads the table

Written byThe Onballer

Above: Junior Colts Under 17 team Hawks

receiving some tips during the quarter time break on the weekend.

Left: Coober Pedy making the most of their break during a recent game in Roxby Downs.

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Softball results Game one - Rebels 1 versus Rebels 2 Rebels 1 won – 19 to 6Luke Rudiger was a strong pitcher for Rebels 1.Jacob Haugum took a remarkable catch at left fi eld

and got a runner out at second base, making an excellent double play.

Matthew Plant was a fi erce batter for Rebels 2, opening the game with a home run.

Chris Jones was an asset to Rebels 2, taking a fantastic catch at fi rst base.

Game two – Devil Cats versus Who CaresWho Cares didn’t have enough players, giving the win

to Devil Cats, however a great fun match was played.George Holland fi elded nicely for Devil Cats taking

three catches out on the fi eldAdrian Harris also fi elded well for Devil Cats taking

an impressive catch out in centrefi eld.Raelene Wallis was a strong player for Who Cares with

good fi elding and solid batting.Debra Liney an asset to Who Cares with consistent

fi elding and batting.

Round Four DrawGame One – Rebels 2 versus Who Cares 11:30amGame Two – Rebels 1 versus Shakers 1:30pm

Roxby Downs was favoured by a visit by some of the superstars of Australian sport last week when four members of the Special Olympics team visited town.

In Roxby Downs to raise funds to help them make it to the World Summer Games in Shanghai, Peter Kerin, Paula Morrissy, Lachlan Woollett and Laura Hester spoke at the St Barbara’s Parish School and Roxby Downs Area School assemblies and attended a fundraising barbecue on market day.

And Roxby Downs certainly rose to the challenge, donating almost $3,500 to help the Special Olympians on their way.

Mr Kerin, Ms Morrissy, Mr Woollett and Ms Hester would like to thank the Roxby Downs community, the National Australia Bank, RoxFM and Sandvik Mining and Construction Adelaide Ltd for their support.

To make a donation to help the Special Olympians make it to the World Summer Games, contact Jason or Marsha Nottle on 8671 1474 or 0438 701 474.

Netball resultsA GradeOD Devils 59 def Tangos 19Miners 43 def Hornridge 26

B GradeOD Devils 40 def Rockets 36Roos 53 def Redbacks 46Opals 22 def Misfi ts 14Miners 68 def Woomera 18

Special call for special olympics

Above: The special olympians receiving a cheque from the local branch of the National Australia Bank.

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