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Volume 9, Wednesday, July 4, 2012www.themonitor.com.au Phone (08) 8671 2683 Fax (08) 8671 2843

By Vanessa Switala

L ast week SAPOL launched a trial of community Facebook pages to help fi nd local solu-

tions to policing problems.

Th e aim of the Facebook pages is to combat crime and engage with the community at a local level.

Th e three month trial was former-ly launched in Port Augusta by In-spector Ian Humby. Th e Far North Local Service Area (LSA) includes Port Augusta, Coober Pedy, Roxby Downs and surrounding commu-nities including the Anangu Pit-jantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, Hawker, Leigh Creek, Marla, Woomera, Oodnadatta, the Flinders Ranges and policing districts along the Barrier Highway.

Th e Far North LSA will have fi ve established Facebook pages for Port Augusta, North-East Pastoral, Rox-by Downs, Coober Pedy and APY

Lands.The Facebook pages will allow

police and their communities to ex-change information using Facebook.

Inspector Humby said the trial is about expanding the success SAPOL has achieved in the social media en-vironment.

“More than a year ago SAPOL launched into the social media world with its own dedicated news website, www.sapolicenews.com.au, Facebook and Twitter accounts as well as estab-lishing a YouTube channel,” he said.

“Since then we’ve built commu-nity of more than 50,000 people. As our ‘fan’ and ‘followers’ share our information to their networks, we routinely talk directly to more than 10,000 people each week,” Inspector Humby explained.

“It’s now time to take communi-ty engagement to a very local level, because as police know we can’t do our job without community support,”

he added. Th e project hopes to provide the

community with greater access to po-lice and off er real time engagement, facilitate forums to fi nd solutions, create an ability to provide feedback to police and develop a highly valued community network.

Inspector Humby stated, “The local Facebook initiative will help provide a rapid fl ow of information, allowing the public to be heard at a local policing level.”

“In return, the community can im-mediately provide positive feedback, voice their concerns or provide police with insights about local problems such as graffi ti, thefts and anti-social behaviour,” he added.

Th e Far North is the only rural LSA chosen for the trial. Elizabeth LSA has been chosen as the metropolitan LSA for the trial.

“We were very keen to be able to be selected for the trial,” said Inspec-

tor Humby.“We saw the need to have fi ve sep-

arate Facebook pages across our LSA to allow police to work with these lo-cal communities on very specifi c and very local issues.

“Whether it is a discussion around a car break-in in Port Augusta or stock theft around hawker this pro-vides another avenue for information to be passed on,” he said.

Communicating via Facebook with police does not and never will replace one-on-one personal contact with the public and victims of crime. Face-book is another channel of communi-cation which enable police to engage with more people, more quickly.

“Posting information quickly of crimes, or asking for public assis-tance in local investigations is impor-tant for SAPOL as it allows us to fi nd local solutions to local problems with the end result of driving down crime and making the community safer for

all,” Inspector Humby concluded. Police stress if it is an emergency

or urgent to call triple zero (000) or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to provide anonymous information and the Police Assistance Line 131 444 to report non-urgent crime.

For more information on the trial sites log on to:

• http://www.facebook.com/pages/Roxby-Downs-Police-SA-Police/236767096438885.

• http://www.facebook.com/pages/Port-Augusta-SA-Po-lice/281917565236800.

• http://www.facebook.com/NorthEastPastoralPolice-SaPolice.

• http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coober-Pedy-Police-SA-Police/115851271885929.

• http://www.facebook.com/pages/APY-Lands-SA-Po-lice/363623453693584.

SAPOL launches Facebook trial

NAIDOC successNAIDOC successBy Vanessa Switala

The fi rst NAIDOC Week event for Roxby Downs was held on Sunday down Richardson Place featuring

live music, traditional food stalls, work-shops and much more.

NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Is-landers Day Observance Committee) is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fi elds.

Th e event featured the Iwantja Band, Warren Milera Band, Mimili Mob Dancers, woodcarving and emu feather workshops.

Australia’s only Australian owned and operated radio station Umeewarra Media broadcasted live on the day.

Business and Cultural Development Consultant for Roxby Downs, Vivienne Holloway said, “Roxby’s first NAIDOC event was a great success with some 600 people attending through the day.”

“Artefacts from a recent archaeologi-cal dig were on display, as was NAIDOC Week inspired artwork from St Barbara’s Parish School and RDAS (Roxby Downs

Area School).“A standout favourite was the tradition-

ally cooked kangaroo tails.“Th e event also marked RoxFM’s fi rst si-

mulcast with the festivities being broadcast live through RoxFM and also Umeewarra Media (Port Augusta, Port Pirie and sur-rounds).

“Some 35 volunteers contributed their time on the day, without their help the event would not have occurred,” Ms Hol-loway said.

“Th anks also must go to the sponsors who gave so generously including major sponsors BHP Billiton, Roxby Council, Th e Federal Government via the NAIDOC grants scheme, MPS Buliding and Electri-cal, Exact Mining Services, Heading Con-tractors, Sodexo, Coates Hire, Roxby Fab, Red Mulga, RoxFM and HEH Archaeology.”

Workshops on traditional skills in paint-ing and woodcarving were also held on Monday for Roxby Downs’ youth.

Activities take place across the nation during NAIDOC Week in the fi rst full week of July. All Australians are encouraged to participate.

Danisha had fun at the fi rst NAIDOC Week event for Roxby Downs.

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By Millie Thomas

A fter working in various facets of the media industry, journalist and fi lm buff Jason Munn has

joined Th e Monitor team.

Jason brings with him a wealth of knowledge about the industry, and a keen interest in telling peoples’ stories, after working in media for the past 17 years.

Jason started as a camera man in 1995, shooting and editing news in re-gional television.

From there, he worked freelance for three years before securing a position with Channel Nine.

Among his other accolades, feature work with Channel Seven, shooting material for the Lifestyle Food Channel and shooting and editing segments for Fishing and Boating SA.

He also spent three weeks as a camera assistant for the Australian fi lm, Wolf Creek.

Ten years into his career, Jason stud-ied screen writing, and wrote a docu-mentary on Vietnam veterans, a project which really stirred his desire to tell the stories of others.

He currently has seven feature fi lm scripts which are in a development stage.

“So yeah, it’s been diverse,” Jason re-fl ected last week. “Writing has been involved in the production work that I’ve done anyway so the photography and the writing sort of have been my background,” he said.

Before gaining employment at Th e Monitor, Jason worked as the journalist for another local publication.

“So I haven’t been working in print in this capacity for a long time, but I have done a lot of other print related stuff , just on personal projects and some

online magazines I worked on just as a volunteer,” he said.

Jason shows an intense interest in each person he interviews, and can appreciate and relate to much of what people say.

“I love telling stories, and I love telling people’s stories, getting to the heart of what people are trying to say and giving them a voice. Th at was one of the rea-sons why I did that documentary (on Vietnam),” he told Th e Monitor.

“And I also have a love for regional areas and smaller, tight-knit commu-nities.”

He said he strived to educate and make people more aware, while also letting the general community express their feelings on certain subjects.

“Th is is the sort of thing that drives me and I guess once I’ve been work-ing in visuals and writing then the two kind of merged together and I thought I might try my hand at photo journal-ism, so that’s what brought me to Roxby Downs.

“I’m just enjoying where I am at the moment. My ultimate goal is telling sto-ries to people so I guess in that way I’ve kind of met my goal, now it’s just to try and be better at it,” he said.

Jason, who lives in Roxby Downs with his partner Nikole (who has a back-ground in marketing and communica-tions) said he’d like to use his position at Th e Monitor to entertain, inform and off er articles of interest.

“And what motivates the people, what kind of things they like, because there’s such a diverse range of interests and types of people, there’s people from all over the place.

“It’s as much me learning about the community as it is me helping to pro-vide them a voice.”

Jason joins our local teameam

New security at Olympic Dam airport

P assengers at Olympic Dam Airport will undergo new security screenings as part of recent changes to airport security

regulations.

Th e new security screening measures, which include x-ray for carry on and checked baggage and metal detector screenings, are part of new regulations introduced by the Offi ce of Transport

Se curity.Th e new measures came in on July 1, and trav-

ellers are advised to check in at least 45 minutes before normal departure times to allow for any delays.

Th e Olympic Dam airport bus schedule has also been changed to allow for the extended check-in

time.

Jason Munn has recently joined

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By Vanessa Switala

Roxby Downs has the wealthiest households in the State, according

to the latest fi gures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The median weekly house-hold income for Roxby Downs topped the list at $2756, eight times higher than the lowest in-come earners.

Th e poorest suburbs include Green Fields, Garden Island and Elizabeth West where the average weekly income is $350 per week, as opposed to the wealthier suburbs of Adelaide including Medindie, Springfi eld ad Unley Park. Mt Osmond in the Adelaide Hills scrapes into

the top fi ve with a median week-ly income of $2374.

South Australian Council of Social Services executive direc-tor Ross Womersly told Adelaide Now last week that the results reinforce the ‘extraordinary di-vide between those who can af-ford and those who get by.’

“We’re talking, in the worst postcodes, about people living on an income of approximately one-eighth of richest incomes,” he said.

“Looking at the poorest com-munities, there is a large number of rural and regional communi-ties listed there and that proba-bly refl ects the level of opportu-nity available.

Mr Womersly added the high

income suburbs could be attrib-uted to perpetual income.

“It reinforces how income is often multigenerational, so when you look at the list of the rich 10 suburbs, it’s highly likely that, other than for Roxby Downs and Leigh Creek, that those suburbs have been wealthy for decades.

Real Estate Institute of South Australia president Greg Moulton also told Adelaide Now household incomes refl ected the demand for property in the ar-eas.

“Medindie, Springfield and Unley Park have traditional-ly been our blue chip suburbs for many years and in Roxby Downs you can’t build houses fast enough,” he stated.

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A new era for Roxby library services

ABOVE: Kath Macalister and Bill Boehm are excited about the separation of the community and school libraries.

A fter 25 years of sharing the same library building Roxby Council and Roxby Downs Area School

(RDAS) have decided it is time to separate the community and school library services.

Th is decision has been prompted by a need for both organizations to have more space and the Roxby Council has decided to relocate the Community Li-brary Service to the Cultural Precinct building.

Th e move will occur in two stages. Initially the community library will be housed in the art gallery and adjacent foyer areas which will become a shared space of art and books. Th is move will begin during the July school holidays.

Later the Community Library will move into a larger space in another part of the Cultural Precinct, a move that will meet the needs of community until the town signifi cantly expands.

Roxby Downs Council Administra-tor Bill Boehm said there was a natural synergy between the function of the Cultural Precinct as a community hub for social, recreational and learning op-portunities and the 21st century role of public libraries.

Mr Boehm explained, “In the early days of the town’s development the pop-ulation was not large enough to justify a standalone community library. Th rough

working in partnership with the school

we were able to share resources and

costs and provide a public library ser-

vice.”

“Since that time the population has

grown considerably. New programs,

activities and resources are required

to cater to the diverse needs of all age

groups. Th e move to the Cultural Pre-

cinct fi ts in with Roxby Council’s strate-

gic direction to integrate and centralise

cultural, leisure and recreational facili-

ties and services,” Mr Boehm said.

RDAS Principal Kath Macalister sup-

ports the change.

“Th is decision benefi ts both of our

organizations. School space is at a pre-

mium and we will be able to open up

rooms previously used for storage as

functional workspaces,” she said.

“Th e school is also looking to change

some of the traditional functions of the

library by looking at the implementa-

tion of technology based resources

(electronic books), more access to

information through technology and

a stronger library service to support

classroom learning.

Community Library Programs such

as Toddler Story Time will also be relo-

cated to the Cultural Precinct.

P eaceful and trouble-free is the environment that police are looking for during the

forthcoming protest planned against BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam expansion.

A group is planning a protest at the mine from around July 14.

Police are aware the vast major-ity of people who live and work in Roxby Downs support the mine’s expansion, however stress that protesters have a lawful right to express their views.

“Police take the view that pro-testers are able to demonstrate, as long as they do it lawfully,” Offi cer in Charge of Roxby Downs Terry Boylan said.

“However, BHP Billiton is also entitled to carry out its business and should expect for production, as well as its workers and contrac-tors, not to be impacted,” he said.

A spokesperson for BHP Billiton said, “We’re aware of the planned event and are working with the au-thorities to ensure the safety of our personnel through this period.”

Senior Sergeant Boylan said police will “not take sides in this protest but will act to prevent any unlawful behaviour”.

“Th e fi rst priority for police is the safety of everyone – protest-ers, employees of BHP Billiton and others who work and live in Roxby Downs.

“I’m asking everyone in the town not to engage the protesters in de-bate or argument.”

“Naturally within the town there is widespread support for the ex-pansion, but we have to recognise that in some sections of the com-munity uranium mining in general can be an emotive topic.

“I know that emotions may be running high, with people in Roxby feeling concerned that their live-lihoods may be under threat, but please do not provoke any unnec-essary debate, it’s just not worth it.”

“Neither side will be swayed from their views – so let’s not go down that track.”

“Th e protesters have a right to protest peacefully and lawfully, but if action is needed by police, and we sincerely hope that will not be the case, we will have suffi cient re-sources in town to deal it,” he said.

Police will be talking with both the protest group and key stake-holders within the town with the aim of ensuring a peaceful and

trouble-free protest with minimal disruption to the community and businesses.

Senior Sergeant Boylan warned that police action will be propor-tionate in response to the protest-er’s behaviour.

“To help police with their role of keeping the peace I’m asking that you don’t go to the mine site unless you absolutely need to.

“Also be aware that there may be a lot of media attention around the protest and the town so please keep this in mind and think care-fully about a considered response - if you choose to make one.”

“I’m sure everyone involved wants the protest to be trou-ble-free.

“We’ll be giving the same mes-sages to the protesters. Police will be talking with the protest organ-isers and with key stakeholders at BHP Billiton and in town.

“We’ll keep everyone informed and be very clear on what our ex-pectations are.

“I’m asking that everyone help police out on this issue,” Senior Ser-geant Boylan said.

Police prepared for protesters at Roxby Downs

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By Jason Munn

Last week Carclew Youth Arts’ regional artist residency

program Cargo worked with students at both Andamooka and Roxby Downs.

Adelaide based writ-er and illustrator Rob-in Tatlow-Lord worked with Reception to Year 5 students at Andamooka Primary School, explor-ing the process of creating artist made books.

Th e workshops covered story boarding through to fi nal production, printing and discussions about publishing.

“It was a narrative based project with a sto-ry book outcome that the school and I could co-operate on together,” Ms Tatlow-Lord said.

“I’m an illustrator and also do some writing, the objective was to work col-laboratively on a new sto-ry with all students having input into the storyline, and then learn some il-lustration processes that culminates in a book that students can take home with them.”

Ms Tatlow-Lord main-ly focused on introducing the students to watercol-our, doing a lot of sketch-ing and drawing up drafts that evolved into a fi nal piece.

“We have a light-box that students could use to help design and pre-pare their work, with op-tions to enlarge certain elements of their work if needed.”

Students approached the challenge with gusto, creating a morality tale about a girl from Bute named Alex visiting the Gold Coast Zoo with her pet bunny.

“The bunny is stolen by Crab Man, the villain, who then wreaks hav-oc on the town, setting fi res and things like that.” Apparently with lasers! However, Crab Man’s decidedly inappropriate deeds are quickly ended when the little girl, Alex, takes control of the situ-ation and sets a trap for the wayward crustacean.

Ms Tatlow-Lord said she really enjoyed her time in Andamooka with the students and was pleased by the quality of the students’ creativity.

“Andamooka is a really interesting place with lots of character, and this is refl ected by the students’

imaginations.”Meanwhile Gus Clut-

terbuck, a ceramic artist also based in Adelaide, visited the Roxby Downs Area School teaching Year 5 to 6 students the processes involved with ceramics, resulting in the creation of decorative, sculptural tiles.

“Th e workshops went really well and the stu-dents have created some really terrifi c pieces,” Mr Clutterbuck said.

“It was much more about the journey, rather than the destination.”

“We have looked at some great methods using diff erent coloured clays, and plaster moulding items that the students’ have brought in from home.”

Each student was able to create a plaster mould from their own items, creating a clay replica, ul-timately composing those items into a design on a fl at clay tile.

“It becomes a sculptur-al tile, like a 3D (three di-mensional) drawing - the students’ have two tiles each, and after the fi ring process they can be hung on the wall at home.”

Carclew Youth Arts Project officer Bethany Ashley said Cargo off ers students in regional are-as a range of unique and creative educational and artistic experiences.

“What makes the Cargo program so special is that it provides many of these students with their first contact with these types of creative workshops,” Ms Ashley said.

“The feedback we re-ceive from teachers and students is always very positive.”

Cargo is made possible by the generous support of BHP Billiton who of-fered the largest spon-sorship of youth arts ever made in Australia - with a commitment of $1 million across four years.

Designed to contribute significantly to the cre-ative life of South Aus-tralia and to have a direct impact on thousands of young people, BHP Bil-liton Youth Arts Fund’s activities encompass Ad-elaide and key regional ar-eas such as Roxby Downs and the Upper Spencer Gulf Region.

Cargo in town

ABOVE: Carclew ceramic artist Gus Clutterbuck helps students

Caleb and Tex with their clay tiles.

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Roxby World Food and Music Festival receives funding

On Monday it was announced the Roxby World Food and Music Festival will be funded $15,000.

Th e funding will be awarded as part of the latest round of the highly competitive Regional Arts Fund, an Australian Government pro-gram delivered by Country Arts SA.

Th e Roxby Festival aims to provide the cul-turally diverse community with the opportuni-ty to engage in a week of workshops with knee HIGH puppeteers.

Th e event would also include food and craft, performances and workshops by professional world musicians.

The Honourable Simon Crean MP an-nounced a total of $226,710 to fund 25 pro-jects across South Australia to be delivered by Country Arts SA.

Mr Steve Safell, Chief Exective Offi cer for Country Arts SA said “as an organisation we will be assisting more community arts initi-aves than ever before as a result of this latest funding round.

“We believe in the ability of the arts to en-rich local communities and with many of the successful projects led by some of our state’s younger artists the future is bright for the arts in our State.

“It’s great to see a range of art forms rep-resented in the round, including music, pho-tography, ceramics and dance along with ini-tiatives engaging Indegenous musicians...” he said.

“Th e Regional Arts Fun is fantastic for our communities in regional and remote South Australia as it ensures we can continue to off er support to artists working across a wide range of mediums.”

Th e Regional Arts Fund supports sustain-able cultural development in communities across regional, remote and isolated areas of Australia. Th e fund aims to assist professional development and encourage productive part-nerships.

To fi nd out more read next week’s edition of Th e Monitor.

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W ell-known local family Darren, Susie, Jessica, Th omas and Lily Smith are setting up home in

Adelaide and saying goodbye to Roxby Downs.

Seven-year-old Jessica, four-year-old Th omas and one-and-a-half-year-old Lily have spent the majority of their lives growing up in Roxby Downs after Darren and Susie moved here nearly fi ve years ago.

Darren is originally from Adelaide and Susie was born in Kambalda, a small nickel mining town in Western Australia.

Th e couple originally moved to Roxby so Darren could pursue his career in the mining industry and to ‘get out of Adelaide and do something diff erent.’

Th e family has now decided to move back to Adelaide as Darren is starting a career with BHP Billiton based in the city. Susie said they were also moving back to the city to be closer to health care for Th omas who has cerebral palsy.

While living in Roxby Downs Darren was the successful manager of GHD and Susie is a highly talented graphic designer. She will-ingly donated her services to the community to provide logos and promotional services

to many community groups and businesses throughout Roxby.

Susie has an Advanced Diploma in Graph-ic Design and some of her designs include: Roxby Leisure, Roxby Early Learning Com-munity Group (RELCG), Roxby Council, Big Warm Welcome, Roxby Academy of Dance, Fliipsyde, Royal Flying Doctors Auxiliary, Rebecca Eli Personal Training, and the Roxby Downs Remote Control Car Club.

She also recently completed the new logos for the Community Board Forums and has designed many posters for various events and some work for BHP Billiton.

Susie was awarded Community Person of the Month in November last year for her dedication and community involvement. She was also a devoted member of the RELCG and raised money for Novita Children’s Ser-vices by completing the City to Bay fun run last year with her family.

Susie told The Monitor she ran the 12 kilometre race while Darren and their chil-dren walked the three kilometre track, even though Darren had a hip replacement earlier that year.

She said it was her most memorable mo-ment when the family completed the race.

“Within 24 hours we had donations of over $1000, mostly from Roxby people and the to-tal money raised was $6500,” she exclaimed.

“Even the Andamooka CWA donated $500. It just really highlighted a community that is so behind each other and willing to help anyone in need.”

Darren said the family’s connection to Roxby stems from Susie’s father being in-volved in setting-up the town.

Susie explained, “We’ll miss everything that’s brilliant about living in a tight knit community. Amazing people from so many diff erent places, everything is close; we’ll miss the spectacular Kindy (Roxby Downs Kindergarten) that has just done so much for our son.

She continued, “We’ll miss all the kids in our street playing together every day, the feeling of belonging to a community who cares so much for each other and is willing to help with anything and everything.

“We’ll miss that it takes half an hour in ‘Woolies ’ (Woolworths) to buy milk because you always see and chat with a bunch of peo-ple you know.”

Susie told Th e Monitor it was the best de-cision the family made to move to Roxby and the hardest decision to leave.

“What a great and unique experience - amazing for the kids and very special for us all as a family. We are very, very sad to be going and cherish every second of our time here,” she concluded.

Well-known local family farewells RoxbyPhoto taken by Simone Hanckel Photography

www.simonehanckel.com.au.Jessica, Darren, Thomas, Lily and Susie Smith will be missed.

Sidewalk Sale

successS idewalk Sales will become regular occa-

sions following the success of the inaugural event at Market Day last month.

Roxby Downs Central Traders Association Chair-man Leigh Malcolm said the new initiative, which involved central traders taking sale items outside of their stores and onto the sidewalk, had been a great success and more were planned in the future.

“All the traders that participated had an increase in trade that day,” Mr Malcolm said.

“Th ere were noticeably more people hanging around the mall and the street,” he said.

“Th e idea was to off er a diff erent shopping expe-rience to consumers, and for retailers to try some-thing to be more proactive and to increase business.”

Mitre 10, Tandales, Roxby Downs Pharmacy, Sportspower, Roxby Downs Hourglass Jewellers, Nextra Roxby Newsagency, Desert Décor, Mens-land, and Blockbuster Video were part of the event.

“All the traders that participated were happy and said it was a good concept and one that we would follow up and do again,” Mr Malcolm said.

“Th e whole town had a good vibe about it. It was good to see us do something diff erent and there was just a good positive feel around … the town was bustling,” Mr Malcolm said.

He said there were now plans to hold a quarter-ly Sidewalk Sale that could also include other at-tractions such as bands, face painters, and special giveaways.

Market Day stall owners were also pleased with the event.

Frank Fictoor, a stall owner from Clare, regularly visits Roxby Downs and surrounding regions and was keen to comment about the hustle of activity in Richardson Place.

“I set up a stall about six Market Days a year; this is the fi rst time I’ve seen [the sidewalk sale] and I thought it’s good for the town.

“Everyone is competing for a dollar, but if every-one is competing for it, you’re going to have more people coming in, including people from other towns.

“A couple of stall owners might whinge that others have set up shop against them, but if there’s more bargains for the people, more people will turn up in the long term – I’ve seen it happen many times.”

Th e next Sidewalk Sale will be held for Christmas in conjunction with the November 17 Market Day.

How well did you think the side-

walk sale went?What was the best

thing about it?

Have your say ...

Ayrton Koning“Excellent, 10/10! I

think it should be done every month!

- Discounts! We liked the energy, and atmos-phere. And that so many positive people were around.

Leigh Malcolm“Very well, everyone

participated. There were a lot more people around. We should do it three times a year.

- Positive feedback from the customers, something that every-one really liked.

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A thriving and sustainable local business community is essential to a vibrant and sustainable community.

This weekly column shares some of the issues facing local business and some of the strategies they are using to gear up for the exciting times that lay ahead for Roxby Downs. Got an idea for a story or some feedback on a story in the Roxby InBusiness Column? Email vholloway@

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Lizards Revenge LosersWe are lucky to live in a free and democratic society

and everyone has a right to their own opinion, but no-one has a right to force those opinions on others – so why ram it down people’s throats? Th ese protes-tors would do themselves a lot more favours if they presented a respectable, well-researched, intelligent perspective instead of their past intimidating tactics. Having a bath would also help your approach – maybe I won’t run away when downwind and actually listen to what you have to say!

Hairy Armpit Hater

More Rave…Less RantPity so many people use Roxby Rant and Rave for

so many pointless rants! If you wouldn’t say it to someone’s face, why would you put it out there on the world’s largest social network, using  the world’s largest informa-tion platform … the internet! If you wouldn’t say it out loud then don’t write it online.

Anti Ranter

The ShedTo Power-on (June 27) - you have

no idea where the Roxby Crows Shed is and it’s NOT a garden shed. We have more than enough Crows fans here and room for up to 30 of us at any time.

From the bigger and original Rox-by Crows Shed

Rudderless on boat peopleWhen are the Feds going to get

this asylum seeker business right. A little co-operation could save hun-dreds of lives as these desperate people risk drowning to get here. Th ere has to be a better solution. If an election was held tomorrow I wouldn’t vote for any of these self centred politicians.

JR

Get ready for more chargesJulia’s carbon tax is here – now

watch the prices skyrocket.No Carbs

Great eventCongratulations Roxby on the

fi rst NAIDOC Week event. It was fantastic to see everybody out cele-brating such a special event.

Anon.

Condoms better than mutilationNJ, condoms are a much more ef-

fective method of preventing STDs than the routine sexual mutilation of newborn baby boys. Female cir-cumcision is illegal- why isn’t male circumcision? Let the boy make the decision when he is old enough to be informed AND have pain relief!

Mother of unmutilated boys.

We still don’t learnWhat a shame to see a car in the

creek near BP last week. Just a week before we had a tragic accident here and still people don’t learn!!

Th e Observer

Enter the MRRT

The minerals resources rent tax (MRRT) came into force on Sunday July 1, 2012.

Th e current tax will be levied on 30% of the “super profi ts” from the mining of iron ore and coal only and a company will only have to pay the tax when its annual profi ts reach $75 million.

Neither iron ore nor coal are mined at Olympic Dam, however, the MRRT, along with the carbon tax (which also came in on July, 1) as well as labor costs and portability are key to the cited “rising costs of doing business” for mining companies.

Just two weeks ago Fortescue Metals Group launched a High Court challenge to the MRRT, days before it came into eff ect. Fortescue will argue their case on several constitutional grounds, including that it discriminates between the states, curtails state sov-ereignty and restricts a state’s ability to encourage mining.

It seems the stoush relates to these two sections of the constitution …

Section 114 of the Constitution provides:A State shall not, without the consent of the Par-

liament of the Commonwealth, raise or maintain any naval or military force, or impose any tax on property of any kind belonging to the Commonwealth, nor shall the Commonwealth impose any tax on property of any kind belonging to a State [emphasis added].

Section 91 of the Constitution, ‘Exceptions as to bounties’, provides:

Nothing in this Constitution prohibits a State from granting any aid to or bounty on mining for gold, silver, or other metals, nor from granting, with the consent of both Houses of the Parliament of the Commonwealth expressed by resolution, any aid to or bounty on the production or export of goods.

… and the discussion on who owns the minerals and hence the right to tax or is it who has the right to tax the profi ts. Th e Commonwealth believes it to be the latter.Th e expected proceeds from both the carbon tax and the MRRT are key to funding the tax cuts and house-hold and family benefi ts in the new Federal budget.Meanwhile, there is speculation the Greens Party will continue to push for the MRRT to be expanded to include all non-renewable resources.

A fortnight ago Opposition leader Tony Abbott sought, on behalf of BHP Billiton, a written assurance from Prime Minister Julia Gillard, that the mining tax would never be imposed on copper, gold and uranium, citing that this was hold ing back the BHPB board’s approval of the Olympic Dam expansion.

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BED E BUYS

By Vanessa Switala

Former local woman and inspirational winner of the Telstra Business Women’s Awards, Th eressa Hines recently held a presentation in Roxby Downs regarding

the WHS (Work, Health and Safety) legislation.

Ms Hines is also Managing Director of Employer Global Solutions, which is a Human Resources and Work Health and safety specialist company.

Th e session was attended by various contractors and busi-nesses from the local area.

WHS legislation is changing nationally to bring all legislation into line, however it will continue to be state based. New South Wales and Queensland have adopted the legislation already and Western Australia and South Australia are well underway. Victoria is still being debated regarding the legislation.

Th e changes are likely to come into play as of January 1, 2013 even though they were meant to be eff ective as of January 1, 2012. Th eressa said this is because ‘the bill has been hotly debated in the Senate.’

Th eressa explained to Th e Monitor the new legislation brings a stronger focus on the proactive measures employers must undertake to ensure workers are not injured. Th e legislation is based on the ‘proactive management of risk.’

“Th e Person Conducting the Business Undertaking (Employ-er, Owners, CEO’s and Directors) are required to ensure ap-propriate training, consultation, risk and hazard management, auditing, policies and procedures, training, work instructions and SOP’s are in place and actively being used/supported,” she said. “Further, these measures must be demonstrated to have been fulfi lled.”

Ms Hines also explained changes to the Union Right of Entry – where a union permit holder, with appropriate training, can enter an organisation if they suspect a breach of health and safety and where there are potential members.

She said, “Union permit holders are required to advise com-panies of their attendance as soon as practical (which can be after they are already on site) – this is a sticking point for many companies as the Fair Work Act stipulates a union must give an organisation 24 hours-notice of their intention to enter an organisation. Hence, the WHS Act in its current form gives

Theressa Hines discusses WHS

legislation in Roxby Downs

unions more fl exible ‘right of entry’ powers than the Federal Industrial Fairwork Act.”

Ms Hines also explained there were signifi cant changes to the penalties for breaches ranging from $50,000 for individuals to $3 million for companies in addition to incarceration periods based on culpability and risk.

“A critical note is that: Th e legislation no longer refers to employees – but rather ‘workers’ and workers are made up of employees, contractors and subcontractors and their employ-ees, visitors, graduate and vacation students, work experience students,” Ms Hines explained.

“Th erefore companies need to ensure that they are fully en-gaging and factoring in these groups when managing health and safety,” she added.

Employer Global Solutions has provided information sessions regarding the changes to the WHS legislation in Adelaide, Mel-bourne, Barossa Valley and Roxby Downs. Ms Hines said the company had provided many in-house sessions with companies

such as Yalumba and Aveo. “We are available to meet with companies, talk them through

the changes, how to prepare and any gaps they may currently have,” she added.

Ms Hines stated the session highlights the changes for busi-ness and the importance to proactively manage.

“We are Human Resources, Industrial Relations and OHS professionals with extensive experience, particularly in mining, manufacturing and construction, and we would like to support more businesses in Roxby and surrounding districts. Th erefore we would welcome the ability to meet with companies and provide support where possible.”

Ms Hines was a local resident in Roxby Downs while she was the Senior Human Resources Advisor at Western Mining Cor-poration (WMC) from 2000 until the end of 2004. While in this role Ms Hines provided strategic, industrial, workers compen-sation and human resources advice in a challenging, dynamic environment, with 1,200 personnel and 1,500 contractors.

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1. Income tax cut Hooray! For the fi rst time

in two years we are getting a tax cut from July 1. But don’t go popping the champagne corks just yet, as the maxi-mum tax cut of $600 (mostly going to low income earners) will barely off set the expected price rises expected with the

introduction of the new car-bon tax. Th ose earning above $80,000 wil l get a paltry $3 tax cut for the whole year!

2. Immediate write-off for small business assets

Small busi-n e s s e s w i l l be eligible to immediately write-off new business assets that cost less than $6,500. Businesses will also be able to claim the first $5,000 on any new vehicles purchased after July 1.

3. Super con-tribu on limits halved for those over 50

The conces-sional contri-bution l imit for those over age 50 w i l l be halved to $25,000 in line with everyone else. The Gov-ernment has also deferred th e i n d ex a -tion of the cap until at least 2014–15, when it is expected to rise to $30,000. In that finan-cial year the concessional contributions cap increases to $55,000 for those over 50 who have less than $500,000

in super. 4. Super contribution tax

double for high income earn-ers

Th e tax on concessional su-perannuation contributions doubles - from 15 per cent to 30 per cent – on contributions made by individuals who earn more than $300,000.

5. Super co-contribution halved

Th e Government is halving the super co-contribution by only matching 50 per cent of personal super contribu-tions, up to a further $500. The upper threshold is also being reduced from $61,920 to $46,920.

6. $500 superannua on bo-nus

Th e Government will pro-vide a contribution of up to $500 annually into the super-annuation account of workers on adjusted taxable incomes of up to $37,000.

Th is will ensure that no tax is paid on superannuation guarantee contributions and is to be off ered in addition to the co-contribution scheme. From July 1, 2012, employers must include the date that they intend on paying accrued superannuation on payslips provided to employees.

From July 1, 2013, employ-ers must also advise of the date that they last paid contribu-tions on behalf of employees.

7. Means test for private health insurance rebates

From July 1, the 30 per cent rebate on private health in-surance premiums is going to gradually phase out for those who earn over $84,000 (sin-gles) or $168,000 (couples).

It will be eliminated alto-gether for those earning above $130,000 (singles) or $260,000 (couples).

8. Medicare levy surcharge increasing for high income earners

If you earn above $130,000 (singles) or $260,000 (couples) and do not have adequate pri-vate hospital cover then the medicare levy surcharge will rise by 50 per cent to 1.5 per cent of your taxable income in 2012/13.

9. Carry back tax losses Companies will be allowed

to carry-back tax losses up to $1 million (subject to its franking account balance) against tax paid in the 2011/12 tax year. Th is will increase to two years from 2013–14.

10. Reporting contractor payments

From July 1, 2012, busi-nesses in the building and construction industry need to report the total payments they make to each contractor for building and construction services each year.

11. Medical expenses tax off set means test

The 2012 Federal Budget announced that for taxpayers with adjusted taxable income above the Medicare levy sur-charge thresholds ($84,000 for singles and $168,000 for couples), the threshold above which a taxpayer may claim the medical expenses offset will be increased from $2000 to $5000.

The rebate will also be halved to 10 per cent for eli-gible out-of-pocket expenses incurred.

12. Dependent spouse and mature age rebates phased out

Th ose taxpayers with spous-es born on or after July 1, 1952 will no longer be eligible for the dependent spouse rebate. Th e mature age off set will also be phased out for taxpayers born on or after July 1, 1957.

Eight dependency tax off -sets (including invalid relative and parent or parent-in-law tax off sets) will be consolidat-ed into a single, streamlined and non-refundable off set that is only available to taxpayers who maintain a dependant who is genuinely unable to work due to carer obligation or disability.

Th is information is of a gen-eral nature only and does not constitute professional advice. You must seek professional advice in relation to your par-ticular circumstances before acting.

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By Vanessa Switala

The Roxby Downs community will once again band together for a live music night in support

of local Edward Sach and his fi ght against cancer.

As previously reported in Th e Moni-tor, Edward was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer.

Due to the tumour being located in his pelvis, conventional treatment is too disruptive and debilitating.

Th e 17-year-old grew up in Anda-mooka and attended St Barbara’s Parish School before moving to high school in Adelaide at Rostrevor College.

Local music lover, Sian Daniel decid-ed to hold a live music night to raise funds for Ed. She told Th e Monitor she chose to hold a live music night because it is a great way for local musicians to ‘show off their talent.’

“It gives local music students an op-portunity to show what they’ve learnt at school,” Sian added. “It’s also just a great way to have a good night out while raising funds for a good cause.”

Sian explained when she found out about Ed she wanted to help him and his family as much as possible.

“I personally don’t know him, but I have heard nothing but kind things about him, so it upset me when I found out he had cancer at such a young age,” she said.

“In my eyes it doesn’t matter whether you know a person or not, if someone is in need of help I will always do what I can to help others.

“I think it’s always important for a community to come together when someone is in need, especially in a case

like Ed’s,” Sian said.“Even more so when it’s a small town,

simply because it’s really hard at times to get help outside of your community when you’re as isolated as we are here in Roxby.

“It never hurts to lend a helping hand to those in need, because one day it could be you that need a hand.

Th e live music night for Ed will be held on Friday, July 27 at the Roxby Community Club. Music begins at 6pm and an auction will be held from 7pm. Th e evening will conclude approximate-ly 10.30pm.

A door fee of $10 will apply and un-der 12-year-olds are able to attend for a donation.

So far, Ty Hancock, Bryce Gates, Mel-ody Titter and friend Mel, Linda Write and Gaynor Renz will be performing on the evening.

Sian concluded, “I’d love to see every-one who can come there on the night to help me to help Ed and his family, there will be a mini auction on the night starting at 7pm the prizes up for grabs include jewellery set, health and beauty package and mystery boxes that are full of all sorts of goodies.

“I would also like to say a huge than-kyou to everyone and all the business-es that have helped me I’m extremely grateful for everyone’s help, I simply could not have done it without their help.”

Anyone interested in assisting on the night or donating items for the auction or raffl e can contact Sian Daniel on 0421 756 776 or email her at sian_saniel@hotmail.com.

Live music to support Ed

Ed Sach with his mother Deb and sister Nikita.

By Jason Munn

In a town that only seems to off er summer and winter, it was a nice change to have four seasons in Roxby Downs - even for one

afternoon.

Jersey Boys, a hugely successful broadway mu-sical based on the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, is showing at the Adelaide Festival Centre in October 2012 and the boys visited Roxby Downs to engage with the residents.

“We thought it would be a good idea to see some of the local South Australian towns that may be interested in coming down and seeing the show on October 26,” said Glaston Toft, who has played Nick Massi since the production began in 2009.

Th e boys were keen to get their photo taken among the red hills under the massive blue sky and were enamoured by the town’s uniqueness.

Jersey Boys publicity manager Neil Ward said the town was really well laid out and very sophis-ticated considering its remoteness.

Declan Egan plays Bob Gaudio, member and principal songwriter for the Four Seasons.

“We just fi nished our season in Auckland, New Zealand, two weeks ago and we’ve been going down the coast of Queensland - we started in Mackay then moved to Gladstone, Bundaberg and then Brisbane,” Mr Egan said.

“We were in Port Lincoln the other day, and now we’re in Roxby Downs – we have a week’s break and then we’re back to Brisbane for a season.”

Th e guys were excited to be performing in South Australia but also looking forward to their week’s break.

Roxby Downs, a town predominantly fi lled with male miners, had special meaning to the boys.

“It’s a guy’s show, really, about mateship,” said Dion Bilios, who plays Frankie Valli.

“Th ese are blue collar guys who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, with nothing really, who had some hard times with petty crime and the mafi a, but it’s about the guys ultimately banding together and fi nding their way out of the darkness.

“Th ey say in the show there were three ways out - you can join the mob, you can join the army or you can be a star, and somehow they managed

to become stars.”Tommy De Vito is the fourth member of the

Four Seasons and is played by Anthony Harkin, who said there was about 30 years of jail time be-tween Nick Massi and Tommy De Vito over the span of their lives.

“Growing up in a dirt poor part of the world, they did it tough and music and singing is what took them out of that.”

Tommy De Vito faced a gambling addiction that caused him to rack up a million dollars of debt.

“Back then a million dollars of debt was an ex-traordinary amount of money and it dropped the guys into a lot of trouble.”

Tommy De Vito had to leave the group and move to Las Vegas where he lived under the watchful eyes of the mafi a.

“He still lives there today,” Mr Harkin said.Th e Four Seasons were a breath of fresh air for

audiences back in the mid-60s at a time when most popular artists were manufactured in a squeaky clean, studio image.

“All of a sudden there were four guys who seemed like the guys you grew up with and sing-ing about the stuff you grew up with – the songs weren’t about ‘let’s go down to the beach and par-ty’, they were about ‘I’m a poor guy and you’re too good for me’ – real working class stuff .”

Mr Toft said the demographic their songs ap-pealed to was quite interesting.

“Th ere were songs written for the guys to sing to girls, when at the time there were a lot of groups writing pop songs targeted towards the girls only.”

Th e Four Seasons had remained largely unrec-ognised for their talent and it wasn’t until 1990 when the group was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame that the original members were acknowledged for their input in music history.

Mr Harkin said it’s an amazing true story based on a gentleman’s handshake agreement and genu-ine loyalty between friends.

“It’s a reminder that that kind of loyalty can and does happen.

“Th e fact that there’s never been a lawyer in-volved on the back of those huge transactions is gobsmacking.”

Four Seasons in Roxby

The Jersey Boys in Roxby Downs, from left, Declan Egan (Bob Gaudio), Dion Bilios (Frankie Valli), Anthony Harkin (Tommy De Vito) and Glaston Toft (Nick Massi).

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaperwww.themonitor.com.auPage 10 – Wednesday, May 23, 2012

TUTU BA OUTand

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Hayden had a great time

with the Scouts at the Postie Bash.

Ashley Draper, Marisa Abrantes, Tara Cockshell

and Scott Lewis at the recent Oasis

Wine Dinner.

Ash Curtis, Jess Daw, Stacey

Johnson and Corey Martin enjoyed themselves at the Oasis Wine Dinner recently.

Sally Fuller and Ebony

Norton at the football on Saturday.

Simon Backs, Kingsley Smith

and Adrian Fiocchini at the

recent Oasis Wine Dinner.

Chloe, Cheleigh

and Kaitlyn watched

the Saturday afternoon football.

Bron Bennett and Janice

Lyons enjoyed the football on Saturday afternoon.

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NEWSMonitorThe

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

F ifteen volunteers turned out recently to make the fi rst working bee of the Roxby Buff el Action Group a major

success.

Th e group dug out several hundred Buff el Grass plants from along the roadside and nearby sand dunes near the Lake Mary turn-off on the Woomera Road.

Th e newly formed group has the invasive weed Buff el Grass fi rmly in their sights and aims to prevent it from establishing in the Roxby area. Organiser Reece Pedler said the group has been formed recently after several new infestations of the weed were discovered.

“We want to stop Buff el in its tracks. A number of us are really concerned about this

invasive grass and what it will do to our local landscape.”

“It was really fantastic to have such a great turn-out to our fi rst working bee – we were able to wipe out one of the large patches that was recently discovered - a big thanks to all those who came along and also Arid Recov-ery and BHP Billiton Environment Section for their support,” Reece said.

Buff el Grass was originally introduced into northern Australia to improve pastures for cattle.

Although its feed value is well recognised in the sub-tropical north, its potential to out-compete almost all other plant species and to increase the frequency and intensity of bush fi res has recently led to it being nomi-nated as a Key Th reatening Process for arid

ecosystems. In other areas of inland Australia where it

has become established nothing else grows and thick stands of Buff el Grass have become known for fuelling intense wildfi res in places where fi re didn’t previously occur.

“Around Alice Springs Buffel is now everywhere and the fi res it causes are kill-ing centuries-old Ghost Gums and Desert Oaks,” said Reece.

“If we allow it to become established here we will very likely lose our Myall and Na-tive Pine trees from hot fi res in the years to come.”

Th e group hopes to ramp up eff orts against Buff el, with more working bees to tackle cur-rent infestations and to detect new ones.

Buffel Busters are go!

ABOVE: Reece Pedlardigs deep while

little helpers Sam and Jack hold the bag ready for disposal of the pest weed

Buffel Grass recently. Several hundred plants were removed.

LEFT: Anni Walsh puts her back into it.

RIGHT: Little Jacktakes a break from

the hard slog.

Newarrival

Ryan and Tara Briggs welcome Zoey Pearl Briggs. Born in Whyalla on May 21,

2012, proud Nanna and Pop Mandie and Don Crawford and proud Granny and Grumpa, Cindy and Garry Briggs.

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Where are bilbies found?Bilbies are now only found in a few deserts across Western Australia and grasslands in Queensland. Before this they could be found all over Australia, from the desert all the way to the coast near the ocean!

What do bilbies look like?Bilbies are small mammals, with soft grey coloured fur on their back and a white belly. They have furry black tails with a white tip on the end, which has a spur on the end. Females usually weigh about 1 kilogram but males are much bigger sometimes weighing as much as 2.5 kilograms. Female bilbies have a pouch,

their life.

What do bilbies eat?Bilbies like to eat seeds, insects, bulbs, fruit and fungi. They use their pointy nose and excellent sense of smell to search for food and long tongue to lick up insects. The wings and bodies of insects make the poo of bilbies look sparkly.They don’t need to drink water because they get all the moisture they need from their food. Bilbies sense of smell is so powerful they can

the ground! Can you smell a grain of rice from that far away?

Where do bilbies live?Bilbies have very strong paws and claws and like to dig burrows. They make their burrows

metres deep.

Why do bilbies have big ears?Bilbies cannot see very well, so their long thin ears help them to listen out for predator. Their ears also work as an air conditioner! When

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our events will be advertised in The Monitor

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com/maccabilby.

I hope you can join me and all my friends at

Arid Recovery out at the reserve in 2012.

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THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – Page 13www.themonitor.com.au Wednesday, July 4, 2012

The brittle cold night gave a sharp edge to the recent State Emergency

Service (SES) road crash training held at the SES building.

SES offi cer Keri Moss said it had been quite a while since they had previously trained for road crash assistance in Roxby Downs, however some mem-bers recently spent a weekend in Port Pirie participating in a road crash course. Ms Moss was also heading to Port Pirie the following weekend to par-ticipate with a small group of fellow SES members.

“We have to do the course every three years, even if some of us have done it before, we need to get a reaccreditation,” Ms Moss said.

Th e SES has a very strict set of protocols in place about what to do at a crash site.

“Usually the Country Fire Service (CFS) would be with us if we were going to a real car crash; we need to look for things like fuel, wheth-er they’ve hit power lines, if there are animals that might have been in the car and are not very happy, anyone that might have been fl ung out of the car, any children that may have slid under dashes, there’s a whole process for looking for things like that.

“Once we’ve established there are no hazards the next thing we need to do is stabi-lise the car to make sure that

SES road crash training in Roxby Downswhoever is inside it is as safe as we can make them – we don’t want that car to move for them and for us as well.

“Th e car is not always nice and straight like it is tonight.”

Th e training night in Rox-by Downs began with a group briefi ng in which training of-fi cer Steve Moss described the situation the SES team was about to handle.

A car was located on one side of the SES yard with a dummy victim seated be-hind the wheel who was, for all practical purposes, to be treated as a living, breathing human being.

Th e team leapt into action – lights were placed at strategic locations, tools were carefully arranged and the SES truck engaged the generator that powered the hydraulic rescue tools including the ‘jaws of life’.

Ms Moss approached the car and called to the crash vic-tim, advising of the progress and situation.

The car was immediately stabilised with steel braces and chocks then the team be-gan the process of using the hydraulic cutters in defi ned locations until they were able to wrench the doors and roof from the vehicle.

Th roughout the entire pro-cess a team member was al-ways close to the driver, in this case, seated in the passenger seat and monitoring the driv-er’s condition.

Th e SES team was impressive to watch; the team leader, Nev Armstrong, called out instructions, effi ciently performed by the team with enthusiasm and care.

By the end of the rescue, the driver had been placed on a stretcher and carefully lifted from the rear of the vehicle.

Ms Moss was pleased with the eff orts of the team who performed the task in 47 minutes.

“As we’re training it’s good to stop and observe what we’re doing just so we know what our strengths and weaknesses are, but we have a really good team and I’m really proud of them.

“Th e pressure is on right from the word go, for obvious reasons – you don’t want to spend two hours trying to get some-body out of the car if they’re injured and bleeding.”

Ms Moss said the SES would like to car-ry out road crash training more often but are limited by a lack of space.

“We’re going to try and have one here regularly because we need the hands on practice, but we really need a proper con-trolled space to do it.”

SES team member and training offi cer Steve Moss suggested extending the rear of the SES yard and is appealing to the Council for assistance.

Are you a nominee for the Advantage SA Awards?

Advantage SA is now calling for all nominees to register their entry as part of the 2012 Regional Awards.

Advantage SA has received 72 nominations from the Far North region for the 13th Annual Regional Awards and CEO Karen Raff en is now encouraging nominees to enter the awards to showcase their achievements.

“Th e Regional Awards provide a unique opportunity for inspirational South Australians to be recognized for their excellence. We have received a huge number of nomina-tions for the Far North region, however these nominees need to enter to be eligible for the awards,” Ms Raff en said.

“Entering the Regional Awards gives us the opportunity to recognise those high achievers within the region and allows them to receive the recognition they deserve.

Nominees need to complete their entry by Friday, July 13 by going to www.advantagesa.com.au.

“We are looking forward to celebrating all the fi nalists and winners at the highly-anticipated award ceremony on Tuesday, 16 October,” Ms Raff en said.

Disasterchef

This school holidays get the children involved in Roxby Disasterchef.

Th e holiday kids club will be held in the second week of school holidays from July 9 to 13 from 9.30am until 12pm in the Roxby Leisure Auditorium.

Disasterchef involves games, bible stories, snacks, crafts, prizes and lots of fun!

All children from six years old and up are welcome to attend. Donations are accepted.

Th e program is presented by OCA and sponsored by the Andamooka Roxby Bible Church. For more information call 8672 7213 or 0458 532 123. Alternatively check out the Facebook page at Roxby Disaster Chef 2012.

Roxby news in brief

Ryan Worby uses the hydraulic cutters while Kyle Armstrong

shields the driver.

By Jason Munn

It was the fi shing trip of a lifetime for Roxby local, John Laird and his young cousin, Todd Patterson.

On June 6, Mr Laird and Mr Patterson spent six days fi shing in Th ailand from Cha-am to Bungsamran Lake. Two sore arms and a dozen species later, Mr Laird had not only caught more fi sh than he expected, but had also caught the biggest fi sh of his life.

“I still can’t believe it,” Mr Laird said, shaking his head.After a very successful three days of fi shing in Th ailand’s

Greenfi eld Lakes, Cha-am and Palm Tree Lagoon, Mr Laird arrived at Bungsamran Lake with the giant Arapaima well in mind.

“Bungsanram is known as the mecca of fi shing in Th ailand - it’s huge.”

Bait hit the water at 10am.“We used a very basic rig with a small dead mackerel about

six inches long – casted out, free-lined it, sat and waited.” At 12pm the bait was struck by a 164 kilogram Arapaima.“It hit with the typical ‘bang’ of an implosion feeder and took

three or four sharp yanks of the rod to set the hook properly, because Arapaima have a bony mouth and the hook can easily fall out.”

John had already caught some impressive Arapaima in Greenfi eld Lakes, but nothing compared to the monster at Bungsamran.

“Th e fi sh came up close to the pontoon and breached the water with a massive head shake and splash which drew a gasp from the Th ai fi shing guides – Arapaima don’t fi ght like

a Baramundi so it was a real surprise when we saw it.“When it shook its head it threw the bait and for a split

second I thought I’d lost the fi sh.”Th e Arapaima gave Mr Laird a few runs, eventually tiring

and moving underneath the pontoon, causing the guides to dive in and feed the rod through to Mr Laird, and as a guide attempted to net the beast, “the fi sh took off in a hurry with the net pushed over its head, so the guide jumped into the water and chased it,” John said, laughing.

“Th e fi sh gave quite an amusing run.”

Mr Laird used a 7 foot rod with a Shimano baitrunner reel carrying 80 pound braided line with monofi lament leader.

“You need something like a broomstick to really set that hook – you’ll lose 20 to 30 per cent of all your runs because setting that hook is quite a task.”

Arapaima are an introduced species from South America and the world’s largest scaled freshwater fi sh with a variety of colourings, from iridescent olive-green, to orange-blue, charcoal blacks and bright silver, and as the fi sh matures it develops striking scarlet red markings between the large, ar-mour-like scales.

“Th e guides knew at the time it was defi nitely in the top fi ve of the world’s largest arapaima caught, but since I’ve been back in Australia it’s now been estimated in the top three.”

It took four men to hold the monster up for a photo, after which it was quickly released and Mr Laird watched it grace-fully swim back into the lake.

“It’s such a beautiful fi sh, to have something like that in your arms, it’s a moment I’ll never forget.”

GotGotcha!cha!LEFT: John Laird, right, with his massive 164 kilogram

Arapaima at Bungsanram Lake, Thailand.

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaperwww.themonitor.com.auPage 14 – Wednesday, May 23, 2012Wednesday, July 4, 2012

By Jason Munn

For the people of Andamooka, speculation on the first week’s agenda for the Town

Management Committee is no longer necessary.

Community Administrator Deb-orah Allen has described a list of important tasks for her fi rst week in town.

Th is includes establishing the new ATMC (Andamooka Town Manage-ment Committee) offi ce, developing new and building existing methods of communication with the Andamoo-ka and wider communities, and en-gaging with the local and surround-ing governing agencies and relevant stakeholders.

The first week will also see the transition of the Andamooka Pro-gress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) historical municipal re-cords, and will identify and imple-ment management solutions for the delivery of municipal services includ-ing parks, gardens, roads, etc.

Ms Allen described her feelings for returning to Andamooka as one of familiarity, but with a renewed sense of how one sees the surrounds.

“I am very much enjoying the beauty of the desert which is some-thing that I didn’t really have time to take in when I lived here previously since I had three young children to look after,” Ms Allen said.

“Th ree of my four children also reside in Andamooka and Roxby Downs so being able to see them on a regular basis again is wonderful.

“Andamooka is unique, as is the case with most frontier type towns, and it is this uniqueness that brings certain challenges but also fosters a great sense of community.

Ms Allen said a person can live in the most pristine environment, but if they don’t have a sense of belonging and a community spirit around them, then it is a fairly empty existence.

Th is is where Ms Allen believes Andamooka really shines.

“People look out for each other while respecting each other’s indi-viduality.

“Th ere is a strong culture of help-

ing others and volunteering and it is this culture that has been pivotal in running and continually improving the town.”

Putting in place maintenance con-tracts for all of the municipal services that have previously been managed by APOMA is one of the immediate challenges Ms Allen is faced with go-ing into the position.

“Th is will alleviate the sometimes considerable workload on volunteers and establish public tendered infra-structure maintenance contracts.”

Th ere is a commitment to balancing the approach between the grass roots level and the day to day management of the town, Ms Allen believes the col-laboration between APOMA and the ATMC will be crucial.

“From a strategic level, the Anda-mooka Community Plan has been developed in consultation with the community and in accordance with the Outback Communities Authority (OCA) Public Consultation Policy.

“At a grass roots level, APOMA is still the voice piece for the town’s people since it has two members on the ATMC. Th e ATMC will deter-mine my strategic direction  with the day to day management of the town being my responsibility and I will be required to report back to the ATMC on issues and status of works under progress.”

Ms Allen has worked for the Aus-tralian Defence Force (ADF) as a uniformed Royal Australian Navy (RAN) member in several profes-sional capacities  over the  last 11 years. 

“I joined as a sailor during which time I gained a trade certifi cate in Avionics, working on the electronics of helicopters, and I then changed over to Naval Officer where  I re-ceived accreditations in Business, Government, Warehousing, Aviation and Public Safety.

“Prior to my time in the RAN, I was self-employed in the boating in-dustry and also lived in Andamooka working for Mines and Energy SA.”

Ms Allen called Andamooka home from 1991 to 1996 where she raised a young family.

“We purchased a Woomera house

for $750, cut it in two, relocated it,

moved in whilst it still had holes all

over the place and made a home out

of it.”

Th e family then sold that property

and built a semi dugout.

“[We were] living on a work site

and raising the kids.

“The times were  tough but  the

rewards came  when these major

projects were completed. Th is time

around, I return to Andamooka and

am living in an established home

with all of my children independ-

ent except for the youngest who is

completing his senior high school.”

Ms Allen believes she is extremely

fortunate in being selected for the

position of Community Adminis-

trator and the challenges it brings.

“I am enthusiastic and excited

about the opportunity to carry on

and develop further the successes

achieved by APOMA and the many

volunteers who have been the care

takers of this community. I feel very

fortunate and I’m optimistic about

my life with my return to Andamoo-

ka being a signifi cant factor.”

Welcome Deborah Welcome Deborah Allen, Andamooka Allen, Andamooka AdministratorAdministrator

Happy Birthday!Teresa

Baddeley is celebrating

her 40th Birthday today on

July 4, 2012.

Bace

hBto

Jul

Chelsea Crack

celebrated her 5th

Birthday on June 15, 2012.

Jody Gow-Smith celebrated her

33rd Birthday on June 26, 2012.

Happy Birthday to John Pick who turned 64 on June 26, 2012.

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – Page 15

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ROXBY COUNCILWEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATEWEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATE

Opening hours Monday to Friday9 am to 4.30 pm

Council provides transport services including:

• Vehicle registration • Boat registrations

• Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4 pm)

All enquiries 131 084.

Opal Road Landfi llOpening hours

1 pm to 6 pm every dayDisposal of household rubbish is FREE

Levies apply for businessesRecycling can be taken either

to the Opal Landfi ll orBSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street

All enquiries: 8671 1154

Opening hours 8.30 to 5 pm weekdays

9.30 am to 12 noon SaturdaysTelephone 8671 0660 • Fax 8671 1418

Email: roxbydowns.library@plain.net.auLibrary membership is free. Wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities

Toddler Story Time 9.30 am Tuesday and Thursday

Opening hours

9 am to 5 pm weekdays

Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452

Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au

After hours emergency

Mobile 0418 892 870

Web www.roxbycouncil.com

SERVICE SAWASTE MANAGEMENTLIBRARYCOUNCIL OFFICE

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

By Millie Thomas

Recent planned power outages used to perform

maintenance on Roxby’s ETSA Utilities power supply revealed general issues expected by Roxby Power.

In a simultaneous op-eration, ETSA workers performed mandatory checks on zoned areas of Roxby Downs while Rox-by Council used the out-ages to perform section pillar maintenance also.

Electrical Services Manager Dave Hallett said Roxby Council were happy with the operation, despite some scheduling issues.

According to Mr Hal-lett, late changes to out-age schedules and zoning sizes meant some areas were too large to com-plete in their prescribed times.

“If you fi nish late in the morning, you’re going to

By Millie Thomas

Ro x b y D o w n s ’ newest housing development,

S u b d i v i s i o n C i s progressing steadily, according to an update from Roxby Council employees.

Many stakeholders are involved in the de-velopment of the area for eventual occupancy, with Roxby Council be-ing responsible for fi nal sewerage and electricity approvals.

Roxby Council Water and Sewerage Officer Damien Condon has been orchestrating sewer inspections, under fl oor drain and general water inspections to ensure they meet SA Water standards.

“We usually check all of them to make sure they meet all the regulations and all the drains are not leaking and are properly sealed,” Mr Condon ex-plained.

Each house inspection takes between 10 and 20 minutes, with each house being checked twice. Of the approximate 50 hous-

es that have been checked so far, Mr Condon said Roxby Council had run into no problems.

“Th e plumbers up here are pretty good. MPS is doing the work out there, so they’ve been great, and their plumbers have been excellent. No problems at all!” he exclaimed.

Mr Condon anticipat-ed the subdivision should be finished by Decem-ber, with separate stages opening up throughout the year. “So we’ve got a lot of work,” he said. “Some days I’m out there three or four times a day.”

Roxby Council Elec-trical Services Manag-er Dave Hallett said he wouldn’t be surprised if Kennedia Crescent in Subdivision C was fin-ished shortly.

“Basically we’ve almost completed Kennedia Crescent and I wouldn’t be surprised if that was finished very shortly, I wouldn’t be surprised if they actually had that open for occupancy say late September,” Mr Hal-lett told Th e Monitor.

Electricity meters have

SE AERVICE SAERVICE SA

Subdivision C progressing steadilySubdivision C progressing steadilybeen installed periodi-cally as the transporta-ble houses have arrived, and Mr Hallett estimated they were about half way through the subdivision.

Once the meter has been installed, Roxby Council allocates elec-tricity to the meter, and once a Notice of Connec-tion (NOC) has been ap-proved for the house, the house’s power is switched on.

“When they do the NOC that’s basically when they’re ready for someone to move in,” Mr Hallett explained.

Electricity works start-ed in March with the arrival of housing, and since approximately four to fi ve meters have been installed weekly.

“It has been pretty good, there is always go-ing to be technical things that come up but nothing that can’t be overcome.

“It’s moving along at probably the predicta-ble rate they suggested it would, I think they’re on track with their aims there, so it’s good!”

No surprises during outagestart late in the afternoon. Things like that hap-pened, so we’re review-ing the whole schedule,” explained Mr Hallett.

Issues found during the ETSA maintenance in-spection included failed circuit breakers, of which numbers were consistent with previous inspec-tions.

“ We had three of those fail, but we sort of expect-ed to have some of those so we had some on hand and changed them out which was good, while the power was off ,” said Mr Hallett.

Two Roxby Council workers performed main-tenance on the green sec-tion pillars that connect transformers and main power mains.

Th ey found a number of them to have broken switches from a rust build up.

“When they sit in the ground they can develop high levels of condensa-

tion, the moisture causes rust and away it goes,” explained Mr Hallett. “So when you go to do some-thing, it all falls apart! So this is the result of rusted bolts.”

Roxby Power also in-stalled a number of Vin-idex section pillar rings, which enable easier ac-cess to the pillars, should they become inaccessible due to personal property developments.

“People do landscaping and they build up the land so we can’t actually get to it, we can’t get to the bolts to lift the lid off ,” said Mr Hallett.

Th e rings also al-low the pillars to ‘breathe’, reducing condensation and rust.

“The idea of these little rings is that we can dig a hole around the pillar, put the ring in and then we have an area to work so we can actually get to the

bolts. We probably put in a dozen of those rings for buried pillars.”

Roxby Power also re-placed a number of faulty model circuit breakers.

“So everything went well, there were things we had to fi x, and we fi xed pretty well everything that way.

“Quite pleased with it all.”

Mr Hallett fi nished by saying improvements to future scheduling should further improve the suc-cess of the next main-

tenance out-

age.

School holiday program at the Library

Continue the NAIDOC Week celebrations by exploring amazing Australian animals

today, Wednesday, July 4 from 2pm til 3pm.

Next Week: unveil your inner su-

perhero with ‘Sensational Superhe-roes’ on Wednesday, July 11 from 2pm til 3pm.

For children aged 5 to 12 years.Book now on 8671 0660 or visit

the library to avoid disappointment!

Roxby Downs Community Library School Holiday Program: ‘Amazing Australian Animals’ and ‘Sensational Superheroes’

According to locals, the newest area of Subdivision C is progressing on time.

ABOVE LEFT: A broken section pillar Panel.

Local refuse collection contractor BSH Waste Solutions would like to

further remind residents that overfull bins will no longer be emptied.

Overfull bins attract wildlife,

who have a habit of distributing rubbish over the road. Any rub-bish that does not fi t in a standard sized bin must be disposed of at the town dump by the household-er.

BSH Manager Jason Rhyan said

BSH has put stickers on several

bins advising this but no action

has been taken by the residents.

Complaints have also been made

to head offi ce about overfl owing

bins by local residents.

Overfull bins will no longer be collected

ABOVE RIGHT: A new Vinidex section pillar ring.

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaperwww.themonitor.com.auPage 16 – Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The Board The Board that provides that provides a community a community voicevoice locallylocally

BOARD MEETINGS WHO’S ON THE BOARD CONTACTING THE BOARD

Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe.

If you would like to make a pres-entation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Offi cer on 0418 833 818 so that you can be

included on the agenda.

Confi dential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

For further information, advice or general questions please contact:

Michelle Hales,Executive Offi cer

Roxby Downs Community Board Inc.

PO Box 85Roxby Downs SA 5725Mobile: 0418 833 818

Email: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au

Teresa Baddeley • Darren Smith

Michelle Davis • George Giakoumis

Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane

Mary Lewis • Liz Rogers • Cindy

Harrichund • Bill Boehm

Chad Menzies • Heath Murry

• Michael Esposito •

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JOINING FORUMSIf you would like to join a forum and would like more information please

contact the following people. New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUMRachel Young 0428 671 000

BUSINESS FORUM Laura Trotta 0412 734 964

COMMUNITY BOARDMichelle Hales 0418 833 818

EDUCATION and WORKPLACE TRAININGMichelle Hales 0418 833 818

SPORTS and RECREATION FORUM

Michael Wall 0439 862 784

COMMUNITY GARDENPatrik Ibele 8671 0168

HEALTH FORUMKaren Russell 8671 9020

WOMEN’S NETWORKKath Messner 0438 871 153

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

By Millie Thomas

The Roxby Downs Community Board is currently seeking expressions of interest to fi ll a casual board vacancy.

Th e position has become available since the departure of long serving member Dar-ren Smith recently.

Th e Board was established in 2005, be-coming incorporated as a non profi t or-ganisation at the end of 2006. It has nine subcommittees, referred to as forums and partnerships that target particular areas of interest amongst the community.

Th e Board’s vision is that Roxby Downs is a young and vibrant town with a caring, tolerant, diverse community that aims for strong interdependent business and social partnerships to provide a safe, healthy and fi nancially secure lifestyle.

It is this vision the Board works contin-ually towards.

Board Chairperson Teresa Baddeley said being able to work on behalf of the commu-nity to continue building Roxby Downs is a major benefi t of being involved.

“Probably the most fulfi lling thing is being able to give something back to the commu-nity and being a voice for the community

on a level that you can work as a group to hopefully make it a better place to live and continue to build on what we already have,” she said.

She also said the various forums and sub-committees of the Board are an important part of the community.

Ms Baddeley has been part of the Board for four years and said dedication and pas-sion would be key attributes of a new board member.

“Th e person who needs to be on there, needs to be dedicated and have a passion for their town,” she said.

She also indicated an active interest in the environment would help fi ll Mr Smith’s void.

A potential Community Board member should hold skills and experience in work and or the community maintain active com-munity involvement and have the ability to listen, think through and deliver a balanced point of view.

To nominate for this position, contact the Roxby Downs Community Board Executive Offi cer, Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 or email communityboard@roxbydowns.com.

Nominations close July 25.

By Millie Thomas

R esults released from a recent census of population and housing have shown a number of changes since it

was last conducted in 2006.

While much of the fi ndings may just con-firm a preconceived notion about life in Roxby Downs, the offi cial statistics will help future generations piece together today’s de-mographics.

“Statistics aren’t the most exciting of top-ics but for people working in local govern-ment, health, education and business they are a valuable resource,” explained Roxby Council Manager Community Development, Governance and Strategic Support, Michelle Hales.

Roxby Downs’ residential population in 2011 was recorded at 4,702, an increase of 700 people over fi ve years, and on the night Census was undertaken, there were 5,792 in town.

Th is statistic is indicative of the growth of permanent residents within Roxby, and it is highly possible the almost 1,100 extra people in town are stationed in Roxby as fl y-in-fl y-out or drive-in-drive-out employees.

Th ere were a number of changes to the mean ages of Roxby residents since 2006. 27 per cent of Roxby population is aged 19 and under compared to 32.9 per cent in 2006 and two per cent are aged 60 and over, compared to 1.3 per cent in 2006.

Th ese fi ndings could indicate that while many still live in Roxby Downs to work be-

fore moving on, more residents are inclined to stay here closer to retirement.

While most of the State believes there are ‘four men to every woman’ in Roxby, the odds aren’t that stacked according to the Census, with 59 per cent of the population male and 41 per cent female compared to 56 per cent male and 43 per cent female in 2006.

However, the median age of the popu-lation is still 29, compared to 39 for South Australia, with 43 per cent of the population being aged between 25 and 44 years old. Th e greatest growth has been in the 25 – 29 age group.

Roxby Downs’ wealth in economy has been captured somewhat in a statistic that states the average number of cars per dwelling is 2.2, but also, there are 125 dwellings with four or more motor ve-hicles.

It is widely recognised the Roxby Downs community plays host to an abun-dance of diff erent nationalities. Th ese ideals are cemented in the statistics that state; 350 people speak a language other than English at home, the most common countries of birth outside of Australia are South Africa 2.2 per cent, New Zealand 2.1 per cent and England two per cent. Also, in that 1.6 per cent of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

Th ere are 1,035 family households, 220 single person households and 66 group households, with 666 families with children at an average of 1.9 children

per family.There are 877 properties being rented

compared to 424 owner occupied, indicating the frequency of real estate investors in town. 90 per cent of these dwellings are connected to the internet.

“The recently released 2011 Census of Population and Housing paints a picture of our country, our state and our community. For Roxby Downs it tells us who we are, what we do and how we live,” fi nished Ms Hales.

Census results paint a picture

Rare opportunity to join the Community Board

Women’s Forum High Women’s Forum High Tea tickets went on sale Tea tickets went on sale as of Monday July 2. $30 as of Monday July 2. $30 each. To be bought at the each. To be bought at the Visitor Information Centre Visitor Information Centre and Roxby Hourglass and Roxby Hourglass Jewellers. Secure your Jewellers. Secure your seats, limited number of seats, limited number of

seats available.seats available.

COMMUNITY BOARD VACANCYThe Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. is seeking nominations from interested members of the community

to fi ll a casual board vacancy. Board members are selected based on a variety of

criteria including:• Skills and experience in work and/or community

• Active community involvement• Ability to listen, think through and deliver a balanced

point of viewExperiences outside of Roxby Downs are also

considered.If you are passionate about Roxby Downs and wish to become more actively involved in community life please obtain a nomination form and information pack from:

Michelle Hales - Executive Offi cerTelephone: 0418 833 818

Email: communityboard@roxbydowns.comNominations close 25 July 2012

BELOW: Grace Morokai’s local Roxby family.

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – Page 17

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Schools Ministry Group and the Roxby Downs Christian Ministry Association invite applicants for this 14-15 hour per week position commencing Term 4, 2012. The position exists to offer support to students, staff and the school community. A

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THE Members and Committee of the Roxby Downs Andamooka RSL, would like to acknowledge the sad passing of it`s Oldest Member, Richard (Dick) Clark of Andamooka, aged 93 years. Condolences to Kevin and Family.

Served in the 2/3 Machine Gun Battalion June 1940, Dec 1945 Changi POW. Thanks for your sacrifi ce, Rest In Peace Dick, Lest We Forget. Burial will be at the Andamooka Cemetry 2:00 pm Sat 7 July.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Netball Grand FinalsNetball Grand Finals

Belinda Ramsey from GHD Gems tied for Runner Up MVP with Elyse Weir for

Women’s Netball Grand Final.

Craig Hall for TMNT.Lone Ranger Kate Delty defends.

Teenage Mutant Netball Turtles were the premiers for Mixed Netball after a close game with Lone Rangers which resulted in overtime. ABOVE: Craig Hall (Best Player), Kristina Toole, Olivia Spadavecchia, Cassie Norton, Heath Mynhart, Joel Ortner, Kelly Western, Georgia Pally and Britt Norsworthy. Britt Norsworthy tied for MVP with Graham Nielsen.

Teenage Mutant Nietball Turtles’ Joel Ortner jumps for the ball.

Women’s Netball Premiers The Tangos. ABOVE: Meg Elliott, Meg Prior, Naomi Bowley, Kelly Western, Sam Corneliusen, Kylie Ingram and

Cassie Norton. Cassie Norton was awarded both MVP and Best Player.

Lone Rangers’ Todd Bishop takes advantage of his height during the grandfi nal.

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ODT Australis Pty LtdOlympic Dam

Employment Opportunities

ODT Australis is a major contracts provider to the Olympic Dam mine site with a number of employment opportunities available for experienced personnel to join their team.

If you have experience in one of the following areas, have a high regard for safety in the workplace and prepared to undergo a full medical and drug screen, we would like to hear from you!

Civil Engineer / Project Manager

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Strong OH&S Background Fly in Fly out position departing Adelaide

Civil SupervisorMinimum 5 years experienceStrong OH&S BackgroundOversee, train, and coordinate all site trades personnel and staff. Assist project managers with information, reporting, scheduling and procurementFly in Fly out position departing Adelaide

Plant OperatorsFront End LoaderExcavator, BackhoeHeavy Rigid TruckResidential

LabourersLabouring experienceMust be reliable and hardworkingForklift Licence (highly desirable)Valid drivers licence Residential

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Far North Far North Football LeagueFootball League

ROUND 9 June 30, 2012

ROUND 9 June 29-30, 2012

A GRADERoxby Districts 10.10 (70) defeated Olympic Dam 8.7 (55)Roxby Districts best players: J. Rose, J. Mandemaker, S. Kan-gars, J. Telfer, J. Danis.Olympic Dam best players: M. Shaw, N. Gregor, D. Moysee, J. Neindorf, D. McKenna.Roxby Districts Goal scorers: J. Watson 3, R. Prosser 2, J. Mandemaker 2, A. Stone, J. Sarai, E. Zeptner.Olympic Dam goal scorers: D. Summerton 3, T. Swanbury 2, Jason Neindorf, M. Shaw, A. Homer.

Andamooka 4.3 (27) lost to Hornridge 19.14 (128)Andamooka best players: B. Abela, B. Harris, D. Vanzati, M. Tuohy, L. Brind.Hornridge best players: L. Munro, B. Casey, N. Thomas, N. Tuthill, S. Finey.Andamooka goal scorers: K. Adams, T. Paull, R. Testro, B. Harris.Hornrridge goal scorers: J. Dawson 5, N. Tuthill 4, N. Thomas 3, C. Jurek 2, L. Munro 2, B. Kelly, B. Grimston, T. Price,

Roxby Downs Junior Roxby Downs Junior Football LeagueFootball League

PREMIERSHIP TABLE

PREMIERSHIP TABLE

P W L D F A % Roxby Districts 7 6 1 0 736 286 257.34Hornridge 8 5 3 0 740 526 140.68Olympic Dam 7 4 3 0 775 410 189.02Andamooka 7 2 5 0 481 710 67.75Coober Pedy 7 1 6 0 332 1132 29.33

Senior Colts P W L D F A %Giants 7 5 2 0 502 404 124.26Suns 7 5 2 0 420 365 115.07Hawks 7 3 4 0 337 415 81.20Bulldogs 7 1 6 0 336 411 81.75

Junior Colts P W L D F A %Suns 6 5 1 0 209 113 184.96Giants 7 4 3 0 295 220 134.09Hawks 6 2 3 1 154 157 98.09Bulldogs 7 1 5 1 123 291 42.27

JUNIOR COLTSHawks 2.6 (18) defeated Suns 2.2 (14)Hawks best players: S. Nhamussua, B. Caden, B. Daddow, T. Harrison, F. Buys.Suns best players: B. Moss, M. Lowe, B. French, G. Claeke, L. Duns.Hawks goal scorers: B. Daddow, S. Thompson 1 goal each.Suns goal scorers: B. French 2 goals.

Bulldogs 11.6 (72) defeated Giants 1.3 (9)Bulldogs best players: T. Spartalis, F. Arbon, L. Elliot, J. Gotch, C. Kemenyuary.Giants best players: L. Lloyd, J. Cook, M. Lamb, H. Paull.Bulldogs goal scorers: L. Elliot 6 goals, B. Cooper 2 goals, B. Chamberlain, C. Seery, K. Kendall 1 goal each.Giants goal scorers: H. Paull 1 goal.

SENIOR COLTSHawks 10.11 (71) defeated Suns 5.2 (32)Hawks best players: J. Mason, S. Kerrish, B. Caden, C. Trussler, J. Secker.Suns best players: S. Bacon, A. Barnes, J. Brind, N. Duns, K. McCarthy.Hawks goal scorers: J. Christall 2 goals, J. Mason, C. Trussler, M. Hanson 1 goal each.Suns goal scorers: J. Brind 6 goals, S. Bacon K. McCarthy, N. Duns, A. Barnes 1 goal each.

Giants 12.9 (81) defeated Bulldogs 7.5 (47)Giants best players: K. Gates, D. Kenny, E. Taylor, J. Emmerson Sellar, J. Male.Bulldogs best players: K. Dadleh, L. Rawlins, J. Anderson, R. Weetra, L. Hancock.Giants goal scorers: J. Emmerson Sellars, K. Gates 3 goals, each, D. Kenny 2 goals, M. Steers, E. Taylor, J. Dalgleish, J. Rigden 1 goal each.Bulldogs goal scorers: E. Zeptner 4 goals, H. Jacka, J. Christall 1 goal each.

Saturday, 29 June 2012Miners White C (40) def Hornridge Green C (14)Miners Red C (35) def Olympic Dam Green C (25)

Hornridge Black C (53) def Olympic Dam Yellow C (21)Roxby Miners A (58) def OD Devils A (39)

Hornridge Pink B (64) def Olympic Dam Yellow B (44)Miners B (39) def Olympic Dam Green B ( 38)

Hornridge Black B (70) def Zodiacs (30)

Next Seniors Game following school holidays 20th July 2012

Another cold Friday night netball was warmed up by

some tight contests. Th e only A grade game

for the week turned into an upset as the top team, the Olympic Dam Devils, let the Roxby Miners side run away with the win.

Th e Miners team made full use of their shooter Joice Tadzeidza and her dominating height in the goal circle.

Some confi dent feeding of the ball from the Miners centre court players plus some fancy ball work and pass off s, made Tadzeidza a major force to be reckoned with.

At the other end of the court, Kelly Th ompson for the Devils did her best to create space in the goal cir-cle and get the Devils back in the game but defender, Sally Fuller of the Miners, was not off ering Th ompson any easy goals

In the end the Roxby Miners easily defeated the Olympic Dam Devils 58 to 39. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the sea-son pans out with all three A grade teams now with a couple of good wins under their belts.

The B grade top of the ladder, Miners B, had an-other great battle with the Olympic Dam Green B side. Last time these teams met it was a fantastically close contest with the Miners just claiming the win by two points.

Th is week’s match was just as close and just as ex-citing. Th e Miners centre court, Kahli Connor and Emma Killeen were work-ing over time, feeding the ball beautifully to their young shooters Jess Has-sett and Erika Syvertsen. However, defender, Fiona Hooper of OD, made sure it was not too easy to get the goals into the ring and made some impressive de-fl ections and rebounds.

There was little sepa-rating the two teams right up to the fi nal quarter, and some confident shooting from Sam Corneliisen of OD almost got the OD side back in front but at the sound of the fi nal whistle, the Miners were in front by one goal. Th e fi nal score was Miners 39 to OD 38.

In another B grade game, Hornridge Pink B took on Olympic Dam Yellow B and the final score was not a true refl ection of the tough battle fought out on the court.

Th e Hornridge shooters Amanda Giles and Belinda Ramsey were on fi re on the night, and they needed to be as once again the night temperatures were drop-ping to sub six degrees.

Th e pair moved around the circle beautifully whilst the Hornridge fill-in de-fender Nicole Norse made it hard work for the OD cen-tre court Georgie Arthur to feed the ball into the shoot-ers cleanly.

Whilst it was tough going for the OD shooters, once again, Jessica Reid had an-other great shooting game with some fantastic shots from far. The final score was Hornridge 64 to OD 44.

In the C grade competi-

tion, there were some very one sided matches and some matches won with major upsets.

Miners Red C took on OD Green C in a game that was set to be a tight battle, however the Miners side came out firing and took off with the early lead. Some fantastic defensive work from Jill Pade and fi ll-in Kerry Wilde for the Miners made it diffi cult for OD to get the ball to their shooters.

However, in the second half of the game, some im-pressive long bomb shoot-ing from Michelle Sparrow (OD) saw the Devils come back at the Miners. Unfor-tunately, it was too little too late for the Devils, as they went down to the Miners, 35 to 25.

Senior netball will break for two weeks for school holidays and re-commence on Friday July 20.

Miners upset table leaders

A good crowd and cool conditions watched a very

physical encounter with both sides not giving an inch in the fi rst encoun-ter between Miners and the Devils on Saturday.

Quarter time finished with tight scores at Roxby Miners 2.2 and Olympic Dam 2.1.

Th e second quarter start-ed like the fi rst, with play-ers from both sides giving their all. Goals were hard to come by with both de-fensives giving no latitude to their forward opponents.

Both sides scored five goals each in the fi rst half. Players who were having an infl uence for their respec-tive sides were Mander-maker, Rose, Kenny, Hall and Watson for Miners. OD players playing well were Gregor, Neindorf, Shaw, Spinks and McKen-na.

Both teams returned to the fi eld after the half time orange break with the same intensity as the fi rst half. Again goals were hard to come by.

At three quarter time Miners were at 7.9, OD 7.5. Th e large crowd wait-ed in anticipation of a great last quarter of football and no one was disappoint-ed. Both sides were still crashing in at each other, no players giving an inch. Finally late in the quarter miners started to breaka-way due to superior fi tness level. Final scores Roxby 10.10.70 to OD 8.7.

There were plenty of highlights from each team. Roxby Miners’ “hair prod-uct Watson” kicked three very classy goals.

Other great performanc-es came from Mandemak-er’s ability to run and chase all night, Rose for his head down bum up approach to the game, Telfer’s running ability, Hall for hardness

at ball, Penny for hard line running and attack on ball carry.

For OD Shaw showed his ability to run hard all night and deliver the ball to his forwards and Nathan Gre-gor at fullback didn’t allow any of his opponents an easy ball.

Jason Neindorf present-ed the highlights with the two marks of the night and a long goal. Moyse de-serves a mention for his hard ball gets and continual running, as well as Spinks for his ability to control the rucks all night. Roxby again proved it was the team to beat.

Hornridge thrash Anda-mooka by 101 points

Game two at 8pm was played in very, very cold conditions with the crowd anticipating a very close game with Andamooka featuring St Kilda and Haw-thorn star Joel Smith.

Th e game turned out to be a real fi zzer. Game over

at fi rst quarter, Hornridge 5.4. and Andamooka 0.0.

Half time scores were 10.7 to 1.1, three quarter time 16.11 to 4.2. Final scores Hornridge 19.14 (128) Andamooka 4.3 (27).

Players who performed well for Hornridge were Robinson, Munro, Casey, Tuthill, Dawson (fi ve goals).

Andamooka – Abela, Har-ris, L. Brind and D. Vanzati.

Andamooka’s Joel Smith found it hard to have im-pact on the game, as did Hornridge’s Tyrone Price. Tyrone, a twice Mail Med-allist also a twice Madigan Medallist.

Good luck to all teams next week.

Saturday night football at its best

Roxby Downs Netball AssociationRoxby Downs Netball Association

FOOTBALLER of the Year

Ben AbelaMatt TuohyJaydn Brind

Nyani ThomasC Jurek

J Dawson

Justin WatsonA Stone

Craig HallBYE

Dale SummertonNathan Gregor

M Shaw

Craig Hall 11

Nyani Thomas 11

C Jurek 10

Matt Tuohy 10

Goal Kicker of the Year

Round 9 results...

ROUND NINE HIGHLIGHTS

J Dawson 5

Nigel Tuthill 4

Tally after Round 9Dale Summerton 28J Harman 25Ricky Prosser 20

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Sandvik Desert ClassicSandvik Desert Classic

Overall winners for the Sanvik Desert Classic which was held last weekend were Brenton Huntley and Jason Hable pictured here with

Darren Male and Matt Richards. See next week’s edition of The Monitor for full results.