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The current re-zoning proposals for Roxby Downs have been blasted by local business owners.

The owner of Tutop Plaza Wayne Lawson said the proposed re-zoning of the Tutop shopping centre is a backward step for the future of Roxby Downs.

“Th e whole area, Stuart Road and Tutop should remain retail or at least a combina-tion of both.

“Th ere were plans in the pipeline for another supermarket and bank on the site, but they’ve since withdrawn,” Mr. Lawson said.

“With the stroke of a pen they’ve deval-ued our land.”

Under the PAR, Tutop has been changed from retail to showroom. Th at is, only outlets with showroom ability can set up in that precinct.

Th is limits the ability for innovation and change at Tutop Plaza.

As an example if the hairdressers were to move or sell, that unit could only be used again as a hairdressers, otherwise it would have to revert to showroom.

“Th ere’s not enough space in that shop to put a showroom anyway,” one local business owner said.

Mr. Lawson said the re-zoning is a backward step because the plan focuses on putting the entire retail strip into a small little block.

“We’ll be putting in a submission to

Planning SA and will be calling for public hearings so we can put our case.

“We’re not going to cop it.“It has frightened people away because

they’re not prepared to invest in the town with this closed minded zoning,” he said.

Another businessman, Chad Oldfi eld echoed Mr. Lawson’s sentiments.

“By this re-zoning of Tutop into show-rooms the council has eff ectively taken competition out of town.

“It was the worst kept secret in town that I owned the land next to the Plaza and was preparing to develop it into 14 specialty shops,” Mr. Oldfi eld said.

“I was planning to put in a greengrocer, another bank, restaurant and other serv-ices, but now I’m left high and dry.

“People have been complaining about rents being too high, now they have no choice.

“I was looking at giving them the chance to buy their own retail place rather than have them pay rent,” he said.

“I was bringing businessmen into town and showing them what Roxby had to off er, but now they’ve all walked away because I can’t put retail in there.

“Overnight the value of my property was slashed in half.

“I’ll be putting in a submission because it’s wrong that a council can take away your zoning just like that,” Mr. Oldfi eld said.

Other submissions are expected from more local businesses and community groups including the Roxby Downs Community Board.

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This i s the re velat ion about to be unveiled in the opal mining town of

Andamooka.

As the town’s famous Bottle House and Post Office undergo a major refurbishment and upgrade.

H a v i n g t r o u b l e w i t h Nabuchadnezzar?

Well it’s the name given to the biggest bottle of Champagne that holds 20 normal bottles or 15 litres of champagne.

Nebuchadnezzar, originally nabu-kudurri-usur meaning “Nabu protect the boundary,” became King of the Chaldean Empire in 604 BC.

He was actually the second Nebuchadnezzar; a less celebrated Nebuchadnezzar I preceded him by 500 years.

But back to Andamooka.Peter Duke says plans for the

expansion of the property have been in the wings for a long time, but it’s now nearing completion.

Th e Post Offi ce will be expanded by doubling its size into a showroom that will contain more opal displays and fl oor space.

Th ere’ll be a new entrance foyer that will lead to a community compu-ter room with internet access.

“It will be a modern building pro-viding the latest in disability access,” Mr. Duke said.

“Th ere’ll be outside dining with views across the opal fi elds and sup-ported by a modern café restaurant.

“Th ere’s big, bold open windows, so you feel a part of the mining town and diggings whilst eating in comfort,” he said.

“Th ere’s also undercover seating and over head fans for authenticity.”

As you come into the new entrance foyer with its water feature, a side ramp takes you below ground into a simulated opal mine that will contain raw opal specimens and Dvd’s that play through motion detectors that explain the history of the town and its opal.

It winds its way through to an underground convention centre which will be available for private and corporate functions.

“Th e building work has taken more than 18 months so far, but the con-cept has been 10 years in the making,” Mr. Duke said.

“I hope the new facilities will be offi cially opened later in the year, but I’m not putting a defi nite timeline on that yet.”

It seems that every time you turn around in Roxby Downs these days you see another stolen car crashed on the side of the road or hear about items going missing from parked vehicles.

So what’s going on?Is Roxby Downs in the

middle of a motor vehicle related crime spree?

Not according to Roxby Downs Police Sergeant Scott Cheers.

“There has been an increase in the number of motor vehicle related off ences reported to Roxby Downs Police in the last few months, however experience has shown that there is a cycle with this type of off ending in Roxby Downs,” he said.

“Where it is known who has commit-ted the off ences the suspects have been interviewed and dealt with according to the law.

“A number of vehicles have been fi nger-

printed and it is hoped this will provide evidence in relation to these vehicles and enable further suspects to be identifi ed

and dealt with,” he said.In a statement released

last month the Roxby Downs Police said the rise in motor vehicle crime was very concerning.

“In the majority of instances it would appear opportunistic targeting of unlocked vehicles,” Sergeant Cheers said.

“And in the cases where the vehicle has been stolen a set of keys has been in the vehicle.”

To minimise the risk of theft of items from your

car, or the car itself, Sergeant Cheers urges all Roxby residents to lock vehicle doors, close windows and not leave spare keys hidden in or on your car, conceal or remove valuables, fi t an immobiliser, steering lock or kill switch and park in well lit areas or off the road, in a locked garage if possible.

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Woomera is the site next week for the launch of the HyCAUSE Sounding Rocket.

Last week The Monitor witnessed the unloading procedure at the Woomera Airstrip. ( see photo)

Th e predicted impact point is in a remote area of the WPA west of the Tarcoola to Alice Springs railway line.

Th e WPA is declared under Defence Force Regulation 35 as a prohibited area for the purposes of ‘the testing of war material’.

From time to time other Defence approved activities, such as sounding rocket launches, are also conducted.

Members of the public traversing the WPA via the Stuart Highway and Coober Pedy to William Creek road are reminded that these roads are part of a prohibited area and that they are not to deviate.

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Woomera residents tu r n e d o u t i n force to receive an

award from the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) last week.

One of 35 locations to be named as a historic aerospace site, the award acknowledged Woomera’s past achievements and recognised its current and future importance as an active test and evaluation facility.

Special guests, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Peter Lindsay, Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd and AIAA Executive Director Major General Robert Dickman spoke about the integral part Woomera has played in the development of aerospace technology.

Major General Dickman, now retired from the United States Air Force, said the unsung heroes who had come to Woomera with their families to toil in the desert had not been forgotten and told the assembled crowd how important Woomera had been to the United States.

Mr Lindsay, who accepted the award on behalf of the Department of Defence, told Th e Monitor it was a magnifi -cent and truly great honour to Woomera.

“It’s about recognising the work Woomera has done for so many years and thanking Major General Dickman for that recognition,” Mr Lindsay said.

“Today was a landmark day for Woomera.

“Th is range has had many landmark days in its life, but today was truly special.

“Th e range has a very signifi -cant role and not only in the technical things it does, we’ll see increasing partnerships with the mining industry and the surrounding community in the future.

“Th e government encour-ages these partnerships as it secures everybody’s future,” he said.

Air Marshall Shepherd said he is looking forward to better equipment and infrastructure taking Woomera into the future.

“Woomera is the largest land based range in the world.

“We are committed to ensuring Woomera remains a strategic asset,” he said.

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On September 11, 2001 the world changed forever.

Aeroplanes were transformed into terrorist missiles and used to destroy New York’s World Trade Centre, and the war on terror began.

New York and the Middle East seem a long way from Roxby Downs, but the shadows cast by the ghosts of the twin towers fall even here, a fact the federal government and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) are all too aware of.

‘Securing our Regional Skies’ is a $48 million package aimed at strengthening aviation security in Australia’s regional airports.

South Australia has been awarded $90,000 to undertake regional aviation security initiatives.

Th e program began a month ago and involved personnel from the Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS), the AFP, South Australia Police (SAPOL), airport managers and operators, emergency services, local government, council and the protective security coordina-tion centre.

It will continue throughout the year, taking in nine regional airports, with training at the Roxby Downs/Olympic Dam airport slated for June 2.

SAPOL Training Coordinator Emergency and Major Event Section, Senior Sergeant Pat Lycett said the program is about improving security at regional airports.

“We go to each of these airports and conduct a discus-

sion session followed by a fi eld exercise,” Senior Sergeant Lycett said.

“Th e session is based around a security scenario at each airport and each airport is diff erent.

“It’s all about improving secu-rity and public safety,” he said.

“State and territory police are usually amongst the first agencies to respond to a threat or potential threat to regional aviation,” DOTARS said.

“Counter terrorism responses require prompt action.

“Th e aim of committing this funding is to support local police in airport and airline policing at a regional level, which will complement their existing com-munity policing responsibilities,” the department said.

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The Directorate of Trials, Australian Defence Headquarters is managing on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation, the HyCAUSE Sounding Rocket Launch program. A single launch is scheduled to be conducted in the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) during the period 3-9 June 2007. The predicted impact point is in a remote area of the WPA West of the Tarcoola to Alice Springs railway line.The WPA is declared under Defence Force Regulation 35 as a prohibited area for the purposes of ‘the testing of war material’. From time to time other Defence approved activities, such as sounding rocket launches, are also conducted. The WPA is located in the North West of the State of South Australia and is approximately 127,000 square kilometres (12.7 million hectares) in area. Its South Eastern corner is located approximately 450 kilometres North West of Adelaide. Members of the public traversing the WPA via the Stuart Highway and Coober Pedy to William Creek road are reminded that these roads are part of a prohibited area and that they are not to deviate.Other roads and tracks entering the WPA are signposted to the effect that the WPA is a prohibited area and no person shall enter, be or remain therein without proper authorisation. Penalty for unauthorised entry is $2200 fine and/or six months imprisonment under Defence Force Regulation 35. Members of the public traversing the Anne Beadell Highway from Coober Pedy to Emu Junction are reminded that in addition to a permit being required from the Area Control Officer - Woomera, a permit is required from:Unnamed Conservation ParkDepartment for Environment Heritage and Aboriginal AffairsPO Box 569CEDUNA SA 5690Phone (08) 8625 3144

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Department for Environment Heritage and Aboriginal Affairs9 Mackay StreetPORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Phone (08) 8648 5300Permits to traverse the Anne Beadell Highway during the period 4-9 June 2007 may be issued with conditions. Road Blocks and other Area Warning Signs will be in place when necessary.There may be some items such as cylindrical rocket motor cases and nozzles, flat rectangular pieces of metal, spherical tanks, military projectiles or unexploded ammunition encountered in the WPA. If any unusual item is encountered it must not be handled as it may be extremely dangerous and could cause serious injury or death. Note the description and location of the item and report it to the Pastoral Station Manager or the Area Control Officer Woomera – Telephone (08) 8674 3370.Within the WPA there are sites of significance to indigenous people. These sites are protected under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 with penalties of up to $50,000.00 for causing damage to or removing items from these sites.Inquires in relation to the use of or entry into the WPA should be directed to:Area Control Officer – WoomeraAerospace Operational Support GroupDefence CentrePO Box 157WOOMERA SA 5720Phone (08) 8674 3370

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Havilah Resources has announced that it plans to progressively distrib-ute a substantial portion of its more than $100 million investment port-folio in its subsidiary mining and energy companies to shareholders over the next two years.

Th is includes 29 million shares in listed uranium explorer Curnamona Energy Limited currently valued at approximately $65 million, and 21 million shares in listed hot rock energy developer, Geothermal Resources Limited currently valued at approximately $29 million.

Th e company’s chairman Dr. Bob Johnson said Havilah has taken this decision having regard to the advanced stage of the current global commodities cycle, and the fact that these investments currently make up more than 60% of Havilah’s pres-ent market capitalization.

“The opportunity has only recently become available to Havilah with the release from April this year of its holding of

29 million Curnamona Energy shares previously subject to escrow provisions.

It is planned that the benefits will be progressively returned to shareholders either via an in-specie distribution of shares, or as cash dividends raised by placement of shares, or a combination of both.

Some of the funds raised by placing shares may also be used to expand the planned fl agship mine development activities of Havilah at its Portia (gold) and Kalkaroo (copper, gold, molybdenum) projects west of Broken Hill, and where the Company considers that its main long-term value adding focus lies.

Th e exact details and dates have not been determined at this stage, and there are various taxation issues that await resolution.

Mr. Johnson said the distribu-tions will be managed in such a way as to maximize the benefi t to all Havilah shareholders, while at the

same time maintaining control and supporting the growth of subsidiary companies.

“For example, it is expected that some of Havilah’s Curnamona Energy stock will be placed to long term investors who understand the growth potential and who may have the ability to assist Curnamona Energy with future uranium pro-duction and marketing.

“This represents an impor-tant strategic step for Havilah that will progressively deliver significant wealth directly back to our shareholders ahead of any mining operation. “We do not see any downside in this strategy for shareholders because Havilah has an impressive pipeline of develop-ment projects that it is working on that will more than compensate for its reduced investment portfolio.

“Our objective is to maximize shareholder wealth and we think this is the best way to achieve it at this time.”

One of the nation’s iconic transport routes, the Strzelecki Track is about to be signifi cantly upgraded.

A total of $6.9 million will be spent to build 6 sealed overtaking opportunities, resurfacing of 54 kilometres of the Track, stabilisation of 30 minor fl oodways and building concrete fl oodways at three major crossings to improve safety and visibility.

It’s part of the federal government’s $250 million spend under its AusLink Strategic Regional Program.

Federal Member for Grey Barry Wakelin said today the proposed additional road funding would boost the regional economy, promote tourism and better connect the area to the national road network.

“Better, more effi cient transport operations provided through improved infrastructure improves safety and accessibility in remote areas, so this latest announcement is welcome news,” Mr Wakelin said.

Under the AusLink program the Maree-Lyndhurst Road will get $1.9 million to construct and seal 8.2km of the road, construct a concrete causeway through Paradise Creek and seal a further 7.8km between Maree and Mundowdna Station to address fl ooding problems and provide road safety for all users.

As well the Blinman- Wilpena Road has been allocated $2.4 million to seal 38kms between Wilpena and Blinman in the northern Flinders Ranges to improve road safety and accessibility for tourist and pastoral industries.

“Th e Australian Government contribution will be paid to participating councils by 30 June, so it will be available immediately,” Mr Wakelin said.

“Th e Australian Government has announced it will invest an extra $300 million in the AusLink Strategic

Regional Programme under AusLink 2, which will enable councils to submit new applications. Th e extra funding will be allocated in two $150 million funding rounds held in 2009–10 and 2011–12.

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A 21-year-old man was arrested for failing to cease loiter, a 20-year-old man was arrested for hinder po-lice, and a 25-year-old man was arrested for hinder and resist police during the ear-ly hours of the morning on May 27 out the front of lo-cal licensed premises.

A 23-year-old Waterloo Corner man and a 22-year-old Toorak Gardens man were arrested for property damage after they ripped the spoiler from the rear of a car parked off Richardson Place in the early hours of the morning on May 26. About $500 damage was caused to the vehicle.

An expiation notice was issued to a 46-year-old Roxby Downs man for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol.

A 20-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for breaching a condition of a bail agreement on May 25.

A 19-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported on May 24 for exceeding the prescribed concen-tration of alcohol, having no licensed driver in the vehicle, not displaying “L” plates and breaching the conditions of his learners drivers permit.

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Th e Spotlight is on Coober Pedy today at the annual Far North SA Economic Development forum being held in the town.

Th e forum will be discussing what the Far North of the state can expect from major developments underway in the mining industry centred near Coober Pedy.

Oxiana’s Prominent Hill develop-ment (95km SE of Coober Pedy) is underway and Goldstream’s Cairn Hill (45km SE of Coober Pedy) feasibility study is nearing completion.

Western Plains Resources’ Peculiar Knob iron ore project (80km SE of Coober Pedy) is progressing through feasibility study stage and their Hawks Nest project (100km SSE of Coober Pedy) is on the horizon.

Drilling has commenced on Altona Resources’ Arckaringa Coal Project (100km N of Coober Pedy).

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Officer for the Northern Regional Development Board, Steve Staines said as the region is poised to benefi t from unparalleled expansion in the mining sector, Coober Pedy is bracing itself for a period of potentially unprecedented growth in the town’s 92 year history.

“Expansion in Coober Pedy will likely be in the mining services sector.

“Th e purpose of this forum is to demon-strate the opportunities arising in the coming years for local businesses and the broader region,” he said.

Th e Forum has attracted high-powered speakers from all mining companies plan-ning to operate in close proximity to Coober Pedy.

“Many are blinded by the massive expan-sion of Olympic Dam however the low to mid tier mining companies will potentially bring signifi cant economic development also,” Mr Staines said.

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Letters to the EditorFollowing the unexpected

closure of the Message Board at roxbydowns.com, I have created a new Message Forum at roxby-downschat.forumer.com

Th e features are similar to the ones that readers and posters are accustomed to – particularly the ability to be completely anonymous.

I invite everyone to create an email address with yahoo or hotmail, visit the website, register, and participate with complete anonymity.

I particularly invite members of the various community boards and forums and the management of BHP Billiton to take advantage of this unique opportunity to keep in touch with the views, opinions, suggestions and concerns of the people.

I appreciate that you people have many demands on your time so, as Forum Administrator, I plan to make it as easy as possible for you by creating ‘sticky, locked threads’ just for Th e Community Board and BHP Billiton.

I will be the only person able to post in these threads and my posts will be summaries of any discussions which I think you

might fi nd relevant. If you register anonymously,

you will have the choice of either checking these threads from time to time, or receiving posts made to these threads by email.

As the summaries will refer-ence the original posts, you may also choose to post in the original threads and join in the discussions with complete anonymity.

It’s obvious that the people of this area are uncomfortable with the idea of fully identifying themselves before they have their say.

However it must be equally dif-fi cult for those in offi cial positions (paid or voluntary) to have their say too.

Yet it is impossible to achieve progress and improvement without fearless, open and con-structive communication.

As Administrator of this new Message Board, I will do my utmost to provide a venue for constructive communication.

I hope everyone will take advantage of the opportunity.

Aunty BevRoxby Downs

Th e community’s vision is celebrating its 4th birthday.

Th at’s right, your vision in wanting your own Community Newspaper is 4 years old.

Th e paper is built on local stories, your stories.

While Th e Monitor strives to bring all the news that is relevant to our region it is what is happening in your backyard, club or businesses that make up the core of our paper.

I bet when you fi lled out that Community Response form back in 2002 you didn’t expect your views to be taken seriously.

Well as you know they were. You should pat yourself on the back for that vision and response, and I hope we have put that dream of yours into practise.

What you wanted was a locally based, community owned, newspaper that refl ected the views and mood of the community.

As The Monitor has grown from its infancy under your guidance, we have become stronger, more professional and more community focussed over those years.

Th is newspaper is here to express your views. It has a strong bond with you, and its future depends on the growth of that

bond.As we boldly look to the future together

there will be hurdles and growth pains as Roxby Downs expands over the next 5 years to a level where it will triple in size compared to today.

Th e importance of your vision just a few years back will become even more

important during this next growth phase.Th e Monitor will play an integral role

in the development of our community, it will be a platform for well researched and informative stories that will be of relevance to you, the community we serve.

We appreciate and welcome your involve-ment in the stories we cover. We appreciate and respect your anonymity in delivering information to us that impact on stories that must be published.

The Monitor exists to serve you the community. So it is an open and accessible newspaper that will give your sporting group, community organisation or business coverage of your events. Sometimes, all you have to do is let us know they’re on.

The newspaper is a conduit for your activities and strives to give your event as broad a coverage as possible.

We also want to hear your feedback. If we’re doing something wrong, tell us, but also if we’re doing it right let us know as well.

That way we can continue to grow together.

We do hope you like the way we look after 4 years, and by the way.

Happy Birthday.


COMMUNITY MATTERSMonitorThe

Ways to have your sayDo you have an issue that you want raised at any

of the meetings?Do you have suggestions, ideas or feedback

that you want passed on for consideration and action?

Would you like to come along to a meeting and speak about a topic?

Would you like to join a forum or partnership?

Web Email Mail TelephoneLog a question,

comment, suggestion atcommunity.

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orcommunitygarden@

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Michelle HalesExecutive Offi cer

Community BoardPO Box 124

Roxby Downs SA 5725

Mobile:0438 871 153Michelle Hales

MEETING DATESSport and Recreation Forum 5 June 7.30pm

Arts and Culture Forum 6 June 7.30pm

Family and Youth Forum 6 June 6.30pm

Business Forum 18 June

Health Forum 19 June 7.30pm

Education & Workplace Training Forum 26 June 12.30pm

Volunteering Partnership 2 July 7.30pm

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

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

Volunteers are the lifeblood of small communities.

They fight fires, help the sick and the disadvantaged, raise funds for essential services and take on a thousand other tasks there are not the funds to provide paid workers to do.

National Volunteering Week was celebrated earlier this month and here in Roxby Downs some big wigs from the SA Ambulance Service arrived to treat its volunteers and their partners to a night on the town.

Metropol i tan Operat ions Manager, Keith Driscoll and Operations Manager for the Eastern Region, Lorraine Amos used the occasion to thank the Roxby Downs Volunteer Ambulance Service and

highlight the part volunteer’s fami-lies play in providing these essential services.

“It was lovely, they looked after us really well,” Roxby Downs Volunteer Ambulance Team Leader, Dawn Kroemer said.

“The ambos are very good at showing their appreciation of what we do.

“They are a very supportive organisation and really appreciate the support the families of their volunteers show, after all, without family support there would be no volunteers,” she said.

“SA Ambulance Service has over 1500 volunteers who provide lifesaving ambulance services and administrative support from 70 locations across SA,” Acting Country Operations Business Unit

Manager, Paul Wiese said.“In fact , there are 45 SA

Ambulance Service volunteers in the Roxby Downs area.

“Th ey don’t receive any pay, so their only thanks is the satisfaction they get from helping others and the thanks from patients and other community members.

“Our volunteer ambulance offi c-ers give a lot to smaller country communities so that in an emer-gency there is someone there to care,” he said.

In closing Mrs Kroemer would like to remind the community that the ambulance service is no longer St John’s Ambulance, but SA Ambulance Service.

To subscribe for ambulance cover, visit your local post offi ce for a form.

Th e Roxby Downs Community Health Pram Walking Group ‘Parents with Prams’ is changing days.

“Traditionally we’ve walked on Mondays, but that seems to clash with nippy gym, so we’ve decided to move to Fridays,” group organiser, Linda Johnston said.

“We are hoping to join The Heart Foundation’s ‘just walk it’, but we need

more people to walk more often.“A lot of people think we are fanatical

pram joggers, we’re not, you don’t have to be a superman or woman to join us.

“We walk at the rate of whoever had the latest baby can manage, have a chat and it’s just lovely,” she said.

‘Parents with Prams’ meet outside the Dunes Café at 9.30am each Friday.

Ambos get down

Are you ready to “wheelie” walk?

The Dunes Café was packed to the rafters with mums and bubs for the Australian Breastfeeding Association’s (ABA) Pamper Day last week.

The brainchild of ABA Roxby Downs branch representatives Jen Weckett and Mel Allen, Pamper Day provided some of Roxby’s hardest working mums with the chance to put up their feet, have a coff ee and a

massage and let someone look after them for a change.

“Th ere are huge demands on moth-ers these days and Pamper Day is a way to show them they are appreci-ated,” Ms Weckett said.

“Th rough the incredible generosity of local business we have been able to provide a little pampering for our own dedicated local mums.

“It is particularly important here

in Roxby that community support is strong to help compensate for the lack of family support,” she said.

Ms Weckett and Ms Allen would like to thank Karen Russell, Fiona Pillar, Milhinch Jewellers, Roxby Downs Pharmacy, Woolworths, Tandales, Roxby Downs Newsagency, Desert Décor, Blockbuster, Wendy’s, Dunes Café and the Leisure Centre for their support.

Mum’s pamper dayIt’s a new code, it’s Code-Pink.Th is is the acronym given to a new

vital women’s gym class in Roxby Downs.

It was spawned from coff ee morning chats around the tables in Dunes Café with women looking out for the needs of each other and the things they need in town.

Code-Pink is the name given to the women’s only gym classes that will start at the Roxby Downs Gym on June the 4th and will then run every Monday and Wednesday from 12.30pm until 3pm.

Code-Pink came about because women felt uncomfortable going to the gym at normal times that really weren’t suitable to them.

There’ll be specialised classes for post-natal women as well.

The Roxby Downs Leisure Centre

threw its support behind the project and the town’s health services, through the BHP Billiton sponsored “Strengthening Our Families”, and the federal govern-ment funded “Building Healthy Communities” organisations also stepped up to the plate with support.

Th e community driven initiative will include a crèche staff ed by a qualifi ed child care worker as well as volunteers from the health services.

Bookings can be made through the Leisure Centre and the crèche will accept a gold coin donation.

On June 13th an aerobics session will also start.

Organisers are excited about Code-Pink and are expecting more than 24 women to take part in the opening session.

Code pink – ?

Above: Parents with prams meet every Friday at the Dunes Cafe.

Building Healthy Communities invites you to attend an information night with Julian Krieg - a well known

national speaker and Women’s Health Nurse. Tonight (May 31), 7pm - 10pm at Dunes Cafe.

Light supper provided, so please register your attendance by phoning 8671 9020.

Get the girls together and have a fun night!

Above: Kate Underwood receiving a massage from Life Changing Massage’s Fiona Pillar at Pamper Day.


From 1 July 2007, the Australian

Government is introducing the biggest

reform to our superannuation system ever.

Now, anyone retiring over the age of

60 who has taxed super (that’s almost

everybody) will pay absolutely no tax on

their super payout.

Which is only fair, because they’ve

worked hard for it.

And it means that tipping a little more

money into your super is now one of the

best investments you can make. Especially

with the government’s co-contribution

of up to $1.50 for every $1 of after tax

contributions you make (to a maximum of

$1,500 a year for incomes up to $28,000

and phasing out at $58,000).

Take a look at the examples to see how

this change is going to benefit a couple of

average Australians.

As you’ll see, these sweeping reforms

now ensure that every Australian is given the

opportunity to enjoy a better retirement.

Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear

more about the ways we’ve made super an

even better reward for all your hard work.

And every household will receive a

Australia’s worked hard for it.

BetterSuper.

booklet which is a guide to the changes and

how they will affect different Australians.

PAUL, 40 YEARS OLD.

Paul is a chef who earns $55,000 a

year. And, like most Australians, Paul has

taxed super.

As a result of the changes, he’ll receive

an extra $76 a week to spend during his

retirement if he retires at 65. That’s in

today’s dollars. And without contributing

any extra to his super.

Guide only. Personal circumstances and superannuation fund returns vary. Seek professional advice before making decisions.

australia.gov.au/bettersuper Call 13 10 20

No tax on superpayouts.

MARGRET, 22 YEARS OLD.

Margret, a vet’s assistant, has just

started full-time work and takes home

$455 a week. Like most Australians, she

has taxed super. Tipping just a little into

her super, with the Government’s co-

contribution, can make a big difference to

her future.

She starts tipping in just $25 a week and

increases it at the same rate her wages go

up. She’ll then end up with over $235,000

extra, tax free, in her lump sum if she retires

at 60. And this is in today’s dollars.


NEWSMonitorThe

Private Health Cover. It’s your right to know if there’s a gap.

The main concern that people have with

private health insurance is the gap.

That’s the difference between what a

fund pays and what a particular medical

service costs.

The Australian Government has been

working hard to close the gap, and now

over 82% of all medical services in hospital

have no gap at all.

But that’s still not good enough.

Everyone should know before they start

any treatment if there’s a gap and exactly

how much it will cost you and your family.

Helping you fi nd out about gaps.

The Australian Government has

produced a simple checklist to help you

fi nd out about any gaps, from your

doctor, health fund and hospital.

So before you

commence your

treatment you can feel

confi dent in knowing

whether there will be

a gap, and if so, how

much it will be.

You can collect the checklist from your

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download a copy from our website.

It’s part of the Australian Government’s

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FOR RENTFOR RENTAbove: Charlotte Johnson celebrated

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The Diamantina Shire Council cov-ering the channel country north east of Roxby Downs is fi ghting a

push by the Queensland Government to set up “Super Councils’ across the state.

Th e Shire’s Mayor Rob Dare told Th e Monitor the threat of amalgamating all shires was launched 2 years ago under the banner of Size, Shape and Sustainability.

However on the 17th of April, the Queensland Minister for Local Government squashed the SSS review because he said it was taking too long and needed to be addressed so that the new elections on the 15th of March 2008, would be held with the new boundaries in place.

“We now have to put in an individual shire submission to explain the benefi ts of a stand alone council, the service that we

provide out side the normal framework of a council e.g. medical, and our input into state roads,” Mr Dare said.

The Diamantina Shire has given $25,000.00 to the Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPID) which is coordinating the fi ght for an Alliance of outback councils including Cloncurry, Flinders, McKinley and Richmond.

Mr Dare said there will be between $300,000 and $400,000 in the fi ghting fund to run media segments to try and convince the city folk of the stupidity of amalgamat-ing geographically large shires like ours which is almost 6% of Queensland.

“I would like to thank all the people who went to Barcaldine and represented the Diamantina Shire on the 8th May, it was a great eff ort by all involved, including the organising by administration staff .

All’s not well in the channel country

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ROXBY 21MonitorThe

The greatest threat to the project other than its viability came from environmental considerations associ-ated with the use of nuclear energy.

It was fortunate for the project that during the negotiating period a Liberal State Government was in power with the Labor Party opposed to uranium mining.

From 1982 onwards The Campaign Against Nuclear Energy (C.A.N.E) established itself on Andamooka Station Pastoral lease at the intersection of the Andamooka and Woomera Roads.

Th ey retained a presence for several years although their numbers varied.

Th e frequently visited the Olympic Dam canteen and one of the early residents was a baby known as “Nuke” who was born to two of the permanent protesters.

On some occasions their numbers increased particularly at Easter.

They also became unpopular in Andamooka where they marched down the main street chanting slogans.

An inspection after Easter 1984 reported that a three week demonstration was being planned and three huts already built with 1200 litres of water storage.

It foretold a substantial camp by August “taking on the proportions of other long term protest camps throughout the world.”

The report led to the police being authorised to evict the demonstrators on the grounds they had been illegally occupying a portion of the Andamooka pastoral Lease.

To ensure the appropriate notices could be served the police convoy of six vehicles travelled to Olympic Dam via Marree and the Borefi eld Road.

Th ey were accommodated overnight at Olympic Dam which was put off limits to non-residents so that the protesters were unaware of the police presence.

Next morning they were served with a notice under the Crown Lands Act and three large tip trucks were provided to assist them to remove their possessions.

After discussion they requested transfer to an aboriginal home on the outskirts of Andamooka and a convoy of police escorted the protesters to Andamooka followed shortly after by the trucks.

Th ey and their possessions were then deposited at the new location to the fury of the Andamooka residents.

Unfortunately for the protesters they were still technically within the Andamooka Pastoral Lease and were shortly after removed from the area com-pletely to avoid the situation becoming out of hand.

As one of the demonstrators intimidated me with an open knife I was as glad as the Andamooka residents to see them go.

One of the most important issues for the Joint Venturers to solve prior to commit-ting to the project was to ensure they could separate the minerals economically.

To this end they spent $15 million to construct a pilot plant which proved satisfactory.

The Whenan Shaft was sunk from which it was possible to drive adits into the deposit and no longer depend on drilling samples.

Exploratory drilling continued includ-ing some under the proposed townsite to ensure the town was not located over another mineral deposit.

Th is followed earlier drilling which had

found the Acropolis deposit near Roxby Downs homestead.

The proposed townsite was located where it could service the Acropolis deposit if required. It was also closer to other settlements in the State and less likely to be aff ected by prevailing winds from the mine.

Th e Olympic Dam village had by this time expanded including relocation of the core farm and the establishment of more industrial premises. (Laverick Engineering had been operating since 1980).

A temporary kindergarten was opened together with a post offi ce, store and a greatly enlarged camp and offi ces.

Andamooka provided schooling, accommodation and recreational facilities for Olympic Dam residents. Beth Jacques managed the kindergarten and the fi rst headmaster of the temporary school was Kevin Faye.

Th e layout of the town was prepared by consultants employed by the Joint Venturers particularly Hugh Mason and Brian Mackay in conju8nction with State Government offi cers.

Brian has been responsible for the detailed design of the town as it has continued to expand over the past twenty years.

Th e State also played it’s part and moved from sketch plans to detailed construction plans for the school library, recreation facilities and police station as the plan for the town was fi nalised.

Advantage was taken of the opportu-nity to locate facilities where they could be jointly used by the school and other residents.

Th is particularly related to the recrea-tion centre, ovals, library and community rooms.

Th e Joint Venturers whilst responsible for the plan of the town worked closely with the State before submitting it for appro0val under the relevant planning legislation.

Th e swimming centre design was based on a design commonly used in the U.K.

Th e recreational centre was designed to include a community meeting area and coff ee shop on the fi rst fl oor.

During this period the Joint Venturers prepared and had had approved an Environmental Impact Statement for both the mine and the town.

At the same time the State and Joint Venturer offi cers agreed on guidelines for the development of the town so that we knew we were on common ground.

In retrospect these make interesting reading as they set out a whole range of issues most of which were observed whilst others failed to eventuate.

Th e most important day in the history of the town was on May 26th 1986 when the Joint Venturers made their offi cial commit-ment to the project and the Municipality of Roxby Downs was established.

Concurrently I was appointed the fi rst Administrator.

For the next six months the land was being cleared, roads cut, houses built and contracts let for the public buildings.

All this work was the responsibility of the Joint Venturers who were simultane-ously developing the mine and processing plant as well as fi nalising contracts for the sale of minerals from the mine.

Next week our fi nal instalment on the history of Roxby Downs as it celebrated its 21st birthday on May 26th. Th at’s the day the Municipality was born.

The ether crackled then sprang to life.

The voice carried from thousands of kilometres away.

It had come from deep space and members of the Roxby Downs Scout troop sat on the edge of their chairs.

They were listening to a radio conversation that had been taped by Scouts at Lyndon in country Victoria earlier this year with members of the International Space Station.

The questions were precise as you’d expect from a group of teen-

agers, thrilled at the opportunity to talk with astronauts who were going about their daily duties in zero gravity.

Scout Leader Michael Wright had opened his Roxby Downs home to those scouts interested in electron-ics and radio to give them a glimpse of what they could achieve.

Th ey took notes, listened intently and quietly nodded approval of the answers the astronauts were giving.

“I want them to experiment with electronics, to learn how it all works so that they can take those steps towards their Scouting

Communications badge,” Michael said.

“Later we had a live link up through my ‘Ham Radio’ with the radio electronics school in Queensland.

Michael’s call sign, VK5 MCW was obtained because of his fascina-tion with electronics and radio.

“I want these scouts to experience the thrill of opening the microphone and then talking with someone, not only from around the world, but out in space.

“It’s a sense of achievement that I want them to feel.”

Woomera Area School students will be growing fish in the desert soon, with a new aquaculture lab completed last week.

Following the destruction of their old lab, which burned down late last year, the school’s aquaculture students have had to cope without a practical element to their studies, but all that is about to change.

The new lab has nine tanks, so students will be able to run diff er-ent species of fi sh and grade them

according to size.“We’ve already lost almost two

terms, but with any luck we’ll have plate sized fi sh by the end of the year,” Aquaculture Studies teacher, Andrew Hudson said.

Refi tting the new lab cost around $50,000, an investment Mr Hudson considers well worth paying.

“Th is facility is very important,” he said.

“It brings to the students a sense of ownership and responsibility.

“Some of the kids were very upset last year at the loss of the fi sh.

“Th is class gives them something diff erent that is more hands on than some other curriculums, but it is still science based.

“Th e kids are very excited to have concrete material to work with again,” he said.

Th e fi rst fi sh to hit the tanks will be barramundi and rainbow trout, which the school is hoping to take possession of in the next few weeks.

Like a fi sh out of water

Roxby’s space talkin’ scouts

Roxby 21st (Part 3) The Birth of “Nuke”

Above: Aerial photo of the Roxby Downs Area School under construction.


OODNADATTA RACESMonitorThe

The Andamooka Community Support Service hosted a bbq recently to support Volunteer Week.

More than 25 people attended to pay recognition to local volunteers. The volunteers assist in areas such as Meals on Wheels, friendly

visiting, driving the community bus and taking clients to medical appointments both locally and to Port Augusta.

Here’s a photo montage of the recent successful

Oodnadatta Racing Carnival.

Left: Todd Williams (Mt Barry) won Leading Gymkhana Rider and his horse Sully, won Leading Horse.

Above: Matty Curnow, Eddie Rankin, Anna, Rachael Hilder, Chloe and Hayley Nunn, Nick Williams, Todd and Woody Williams.

Right: Chloe Nunn (Macumba) won Leading Junior Rider.

Below right: Gerry and Hayley Nunn, chatting to Eddie Rankin.

Below: The wheelbarrow race starts!Bottom: Anna Greenfi eld (Billa Kalina) and Lachlan

Clarke (Allandale) tied for Sub Junior Champion.


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4 Bopeechee Street, Roxby Downs - Nest & Enjoy or InvestNice family home offering 3 good size bed-rooms, master with ensuite & wir, bir to brm 3, separate entry, large lounge & good size fam-ily, small of ce, bathroom with bath, shower recess & vanity, timber galley style kitchen with garden window, gas cook top & wall oven plus dishwasher, heating & cooling, adjacent spa-cious dining, single carport with dual driveway & large paved front area, rear verandah & good size paved entertaining area with fully fenced ig breglass heated pool, c/bond sheds & more. Rent potential around $400 per week. $385,000 Web ID: 103907401

14 Blanche Court - Top Home, Top Location4 good size brs, ensuite & wir to master, brs 2 & 3 with birs, bi cupboards & desk to bed 4. Good size lounge, large formal dining & adj casual meals, spacious family area, large sparkling main bathroom, duct evap cooling & two gas space heater, fully fenced a/g in ground pool salt chlorinated with approx 6m x 4m u/cover area, lge dble carport & lovely gardens. $395,000

21/30 Burgoyne Street, Roxby Downs - Neat,Sweet,Compact InvestmentAppealing cottage style villa offering 3 good size bedrooms, large WIR to master, Spacious lounge with sliding door to rear kitchen with gas stove, rangehood & ample cupboards (includ-ing pantry) adjacent good size dining, 3 way bathroom (2 way ensuite to master bedroom) with heritage tiling, ducted evaporative cooling & gas heating, bull nosed front verandah, attached carport, colourbond tool shed & easy care gardens, currently tenanted @ $300 per week $295,000 Web ID: 103936089

41 Arcoona Street, Roxby Downs - Just Move InGreat location close to town centre a very attractive and tidy home. Consists of 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, ceiling fans and with roller shutters on front bedroom including lounge. New curtains to lounge, dine and bedrooms, Ducted evaporative air conditioning, gas space heater in lounge. Gas kitchen, range hood, duel sink, pantry cupboard. Freshly painted inside and outside. Large outdoor veranda of approx 6m x 6m plus pergola and inground swimming pool with shade sail, 2 garden sheds, freshly landscaped front gardens, vacant possession buy and move in. $364,950 Web ID: 103995008.

10 Hamilton Court, Roxby Downs - Truly An Oasis In The DesertHome offering 4 good size brms all with BIR’s & mstr with ensuite, separate entry, large lounge & spacious dining with feature pelmet. lovely up-dated kitchen, Family or bar, bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, vanity unit & shaving cabinet, good size laundry, ducted evap aircon, gas space heating and r/c air con. Dble c/port with parking for four vehicles, front verandah, large pergola area with all weather section & adjacent fernery. Large solar heated in ground salt chlorinated pool with shade sail, completely paved & surrounded by tropical gardens, c/bond shed with power, lighting & concreted oor, easy care gardens with auto irrigation, dog enclosure, shaded storage area etc. $465,000 Web ID: 103874550

ROXBY DOWNSLot 35 Government Rd, Andamooka - A Real Gem In Andmooka

A fantastic package including 4 large bed-rooms (bed 4 could be teenager’s retreat). Large dining featuring local stone wall, lounge with skylight and timber panelled walls, kitchen with gas stove & range hood & plenty of cupboards, large bathroom with large shower cubicle & handrail, toilet & washbasin and incorporating laundry area, heating cooling, large rear verandah with surrounding garden beds & gardens. Pergola area & adjacent large aviary, shade house area with plants, 30ft x 20ft gi ga-rage, powered & with storage shelving, double carport with workshop & pit, rear lobby with wash stand. $249,950. Web ID. 103818185.

Lot 13 Government Road, Andamooka - Located In Elevated PositionFamily home of 2 bedrooms with timber panelling, cosy lounge with panelled walls, kitchen/dining with gas stove & wood stove, laundry/bathroom with bath, shower & toilet, air cond, carport, verandah & tool shed, rain water tanks & more. $159,950. Web ID. 103818081

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Lot 689 Government Road, Andamooka - A Sound InvestmentHome of 3 bedrooms, 2 with built-in robes, open plan living area offering good size lounge, dining area & large kitchen with gas cooker, ample cupboards & breakfast bar, bathroom with shower, good size laundry, r/c air cond & pot belly stove, large front shade cloth enclosed front verandah, large garage, carport (under construction), large poly rainwater tank and more all on an allotment of 1120sqm. $219,950 Web ID: 103818196.

Lot 161 Government Road, Andamooka - Nice Family Home3 good size bedrooms, kitchen with gas stove, spacious family/dine, bathroom with shower cubicle & wash basin, good size laundry, sep toilet, storage room, carport, gi tool shed, 1 x 2000 gallon, 1 x 1000 gallon poly RW tanks & 1 x 500 gi & more. All furniture included.Located with views over town. $167,500. Web ID 103818083.

Lot 642 Government Road, Andamooka - “Owner Says Sell Sell Sell”Compact home offering 3 good size bdrms all with air conditioners, spacious lounge with air conditioner & ceiling fan, separate dining area and adjacent kitchen, return verandah (2 sides can be used as carports – parking x 4), two rain water tanks & more all on 1040 sqm allotment. $179,950. Web ID: 103818195

Lot 500 Government Road, Andamooka - Here’s an OpportunityTwo Bedroom transportable self contained includes gas kitchen, reverse cycle split system air conditioned to lounge/dine. Air conditioner in bedroom 1, pantry cupboard, electric hot water system, iron garage Approx 3m x 4m, 2000 gallon rain water tank. All on Approx 1215 square meteres of land leased at $100 per week till 20-02-08. Only $130,000. Web ID: 103963999

Home of 2 good sized bedrooms, (ward-robe in bed 2) formal lounge, spacious games room, entertaining area, good sized family/dine area with BI bar, kitchen with new gas stove, pantry, small study, large bathroom incorporating laundry area with large shower cubicle + toilet. R/C + refrig aircons, approx 30FT x 15ft gge with lean to, 6 car carport,pergola area with waterfall, external toilet, 3 poly rainwater tanks (3000, 2000, 1000 gallon) all pumped to home, paved BBQ area, mineshaft in yard. Buy now. Reduced to $149,000 Web ID: 103821306

Lot 696 Government Road, Andamooka - Elevated home with view

Lot 433 Government Road, Andamooka - The Surpise Is InsideThe home offers one good size bedroom with feature timber walls, large lounge with reverse cycle air conditioner, spacious kitchen, good size dining area with servery window to lounge, heat/cool plus ceiling fans, carport, large verandah, easy care gardens with local stone retaining wall and more. $145,000. Web ID: 103818188

4 Anna Court Excellent OpportunityFamily home of 3 good size bedrooms all with built in robes, gas kitchen, rangehood, dishwasher, ducted evap cooling, gas heating, colourbond workshop with bench, large sarlon cloth covered entertaining area, easy care gardens, auto irrigation, vacant possession – Just move in or lease out with rent potential at $375.00 per week. $345,000 Web ID: 104009184

7 Bluebush Street - Ideal InvestmentLocated in the Myall Grove Caravan Park. 1 Double bedroom caravan, ample cupboards, electric kitchen with microwave, large hard annex to caravan, 3 airconditioners, single car-port, aprox 3m x 4m garden shed, external en-suite. Rent Potential $250 per week. $60,000Web ID: 104029773

Three bedroom Maisonette, 2 with built in robes, gas kitchen, duel sink, range hood, gas wall furnace, ducted evaporative cooling, spa-cious lounge & dine, Approx 6m x 3m paved outdoor entertaining area, garden shed, sin-gle carport umr, Leased @ $350 per week. $269,950 Web ID: 104029772

16/30 Burgoyne Street - A Good Investment

7A Wilaroo Street - Compact 4 Bedroom MaisonetteOn offer is 3 bedrooms & study (or 4th bed-room) with bay window, master with walk in robe & 2 way ensuite, large open plan in-cluding lounge, dining & casual meals area. Compact kitchen with electric stove range-hood & ample cupboards, 3 way bathroom with heritage tiling, vanity unit, bath shower & heatlamp, ducted evaporative cooling & refrigerated wall unit to study, gas space heating carport under main roof with drive through lockable gates, large rear verandah, front bullnose verandah with awnings, small rear yard with colourbond tool shed. Potential rent $350 per week. LOW $300,000’s Web ID:104015294

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Th e end of the fi nancial year is a time when govern-ment instrumentalities fi nd budget lines that are in defi cit and sometimes they fi nd budget lines that haven’t been drawn on fully.

Th is can tell the astute management team a couple of things. Let’s say they found some money left in an arts budget line. It’s best to look back at the planning that put that budget line in place. Was it based on a previous year’s performance? It often is. Or, it could be a new budget line, put in place to fund an important initiative.

By looking back at our own planning we can fi nd out.

I’ve been in Arts Development in Roxby and the Out-back Lakes Region now for about fi fteen months.

It’s a great job, and I enjoy doing it. It’s made for some-one who lives in the region who rates job satisfaction high, above fi nancial reward. I get access to a car and a laptop and a mobile phone and I work a fl exible sched-ule.

I work for a Trust established under its own Act of Parliament to ensure that regional Australian families get to be part of the nation’s artistic life.

If we’re looking for an explanation of what that means, we can go to the Country Arts SA strategic plan. I haven’t been there for a while, but I know where it is. It’s right there on the CASA (No, not the Civil Aviation Safety Authority) web site.

Roxby Downs also has a Community Plan. You can’t get to it from roxbydowns.com, you need to go to http://community.roxbydowns.com/.

Th e community plan was the result of many hours of consultation and discussion with over 450 people.

It was launched in April 2005. I’ve read the plan and I’ve discussed it as part of the Arts and Culture Forum (A&CForum) during their most current round of strate-gic planning. Planning documents die if you don’t revisit them.

Let me quote from the plan, “Performers need a prac-tice venue as the facilities of the Cultural Precinct are not always available which restricts the development of young musicians and performers.”

It seems to imply that the Cultural Precinct was put there for a reason. I’ve started doing music workshops at the Youth Centre. It’s free there, I don’t have to charge admission, and walking to the skate park if you need to go to the toilet isn’t so bad.

Last Wednesday night’s extra-ordinary meeting of the A&CForum grappled with the new. Apparently the State government has a Community Plan too.

We took the opportunity to look at the Barossa Re-gion’s plan for an arts hub, based around an existing heritage building. It will service the community’s need for a multi function space that allows for studio workshops, rehearsal facilities and a top class, fl exible performance space.

We don’t have the heritage buildings that they have in the Barossa. We’ll start from scratch with our Commu-nity Plan under our arm. Th at’s our heritage. It is rooted in asking people what they want.

You don’t need to travel to Europe to feed the geese, wander amongst the vines, try some fantastic local cheeses and drink the world’s best wine!

Simply travel to the Barossa Valley and stay at Seppeltsfi eld Vineyard Cottage, Winner for Excel-lence in the 2006 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards and Winner of the 2005 & 2006 South Australian Tourism Awards.

For one couple and in a vineyard setting, this stun-ningly restored 1860s cottage seamlessly combines heritage features with modern luxuries.

Careful attention to detail has been essential in the restoration process, including unique, quality furnishings and restoration of many of the cottage’s original features, including original polished doors and old German door fi ttings.

Th e cottage underwent extensive renovations by its owners, Peter Milhinch and Sharyn Rogers, over a two year period after many years of neglect, and opened as a self-contained Bed and Breakfast in March 2004.

It is a current SA Tourism Award Winner, having won the awards in both 2005 & 2006, as well as the Australian Tourism Awards in 2005.

Located in historic Seppeltsfi eld, only one hours drive from Adelaide, the cottage is the perfect set-ting for a special occasion, or to simply discover and enjoy the Barossa Valley. Barossa towns are all within 10 minutes of the cottage. Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, Seppelt Winery, Two Hands Wines, Appellation restaurant and other iconic Barossa destinations are all within a 5 minutes drive.

Th e property’s 10 acre vineyard produces wines under the Milhinch Wines label and includes a Ca-bernet Rosé, winner of the 2006 Hyatt/Advertiser wine of the year - Rosé class. Th e 2005 Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, made by winemaker Troy Ka-lleske, have just been released and are all you would expect from big fruit driven Barossa wines.

Th e owners recommend guests step away from the world for a few days, listen to some music, read a good book, or venture out for a few hours to ex-perience some fantastic food and get to know some Barossa world class wineries.

Packages which include wining, dining, pamper-ing and adventure are all available and can be viewed on the website. www.seppeltsfi eldvineyardcottage.com.au

Your Monitor Newspaper is celebrating its 4th Birthday.

So who would have thought that in this day and age a small com-munity owned newspaper would rise above the odds and be successful.

The decade prior to The Monitor opening its doors in 2003, regional newspapers had been either closing down or merging.

Now celebrating its 4th Birthday, The Monitor newspaper has more than earnt its stripes both within the newspaper industry and with its loyal readers to whom we distribute across three state borders, not to mention our on line readers who log on from across Australia and the world.

“Th e Monitor’s ability to continue to lift the bar on its already high standards never ceases to amaze me,” Ray Goldie Executive Manager of the Monitor said.

“Again this year the Monitor’s team have achieved new heights in their standards of journalism and presentation.

“It is a tribute to the staff ’s skill and their commitment to make their com-munities paper the best it can be”.

Our fourth year has been one of chal-lenge and recognition.

First we took the step to go weekly, a decision that was months in the plan-ning and a calculated risk that was not taken lightly.

“We doubled our output while only adding one part time employee and we have never looked back and the paper has grown into a worthy and important community asset,” Mr Goldie said.

“Th e biggest surprise was the Regional SA Great Award.

“To be recognised at this level was a well deserved honour for the paper and its staff , not to mention the community which has so strongly supported it” Mr Goldie said.

“We are not done yet, there are still some more surprises to come from Th e Monitor as it establishes itself as a signifi cant publisher for regional com-munities and businesses.”

Toddler Story Time at the Roxby Downs Community Library has been so successful it has gone regional!

“It’s wonderful that it has been so well received,” Allied Health Assistant Roxby Downs Health Services and Toddler Story Time Coordinator, Karen Russell said.

“Th e aim of the project was to pro-duce a package which focused on early literacy and language of children aged 0 – 6 years.

“Manda Hollins, a speech pathologist, was employed to develop it in such a form that it could be passed on to other outreach communities,” she said.

Roxby mother of three, Mel Allen said her children really enjoy Toddler Story Time.

“Brianna likes to eat the books and

Owen enjoys it too.“It is sensational for both parents and

children,” she said.Funding has now been provided to

extend the program to remote com-munities throughout the North West operations area of Country Health SA.

In February it was presented to the Woomera community and earlier this month it was Andamooka’s turn.

“We need more things for the younger children in our community,” Andamooka Coordinator, Brooke Speight said.

“And Toddler Story Time is great.“Our fi rst week went really well, we

had 7 – 8 children and we made fairy wands, sang songs, read books, every-one loved it,” she said.

Th e Toddler Story Time package will be presented to Leigh Creek, Coober Pedy and Port Augusta later this year.

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INTEREST RATE SUBSIDY EXTENDEDAgricultural dependent small businesses and farmers are both eligible for the EC interest rate subsidy. The assistance cap has been extended over five years and increased to up to $500,000. Apply through your state rural assistance authority. Visit www.daff.gov.au/droughtassist

DROUGHT FORCEDrought Force helps drought affected farming properties with their workforce needs. People receiving income support who work 30 hours or more a week on a Drought Force activity do not have to look for work. Eligible Drought Force participants may receive an extra $20.80 a fortnight and access up to $1600 in training credits. Call 1800 004 226 or visit www.workplace.gov.au/droughtforce

MORE RURAL FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL COUNSELLINGThere are now more Rural Financial Counsellors available in areas of greatest need. Call 1800 026 222 or visit www.rfcs.gov.au. There’s also extra funding for the Family and Relationship Services Program for more face-to-face counselling. Call the Hotline on 13 23 16.

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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), an umbrella term used to describe autism

and Asperger syndrome.

People with ASD don’t need a wheelchair, don’t require a guide dog or a cane, but they live every day with a very real disability, an invisible disability.

Earlier this month was National Autism Awareness Week, a chance for Roxby residents to think about how we can support those living with ASD within our community.

Local parents, John and Leonie Darling, know what it is like to live with a child with ASD.

Th eir son Tyson (12) has Asperger syndrome.

“Tyson was 32 months old when we realised he was diff erent,” Mrs Darling said.

“But people just said it was our parenting skills.

“We were sent off to special parenting courses and everything, the fi nger was pointed at us, we were supposedly bad parents.

“It had been suggested that maybe Tyson had Aspergers, but he was diagnosed instead with oppositional defi ance disorder until we took him to see a child psychologist, who fi nally diagnosed him with Aspergers in 2004,” she said.

“It was so hard,” Mr Darling said.“Th ey just wouldn’t admit there

was a problem, they kept saying he was just a naughty kid.

“And because these kids don’t look different from anyone else, people don’t understand when they misbehave,” he said.

The Darlings said there are a number of people in the same situation in Roxby Downs, but little support for them outside of school.

“We need help, there are mothers and babies groups in Roxby, breast feeding groups, but no Aspergers and autism groups,” Mrs Darling said.

“In Adelaide there are groups for these kids, they get to go away for camps and long weekends, but there is nothing like that here, so you never get a break.

“This puts stress on the whole

family.“We’d like to see more community

support and awareness for people with autism and Asperger syndrome in Roxby Downs,” she said.

A three year study by the Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders concluded that one in 160 Australian children between the age of six and 12 have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

“Th e report reveals that in some parts of Australia, diagnosis and intervention can take up to two years, this is far too long,” Advisory Board Spokesperson, Mick Clark said.

“We should act promptly as a com-munity to tackle ASD after diagnosis, to give those who have an ASD the best chance in life.

“In most cases early intervention followed by schooling that uses autism-specific interventions can bring real improvement,” he said.

For more information, or to express your interest in being part of a local autism and Aspergers Support Group, contact Tom Beever on 8671 2892.

ASD the invisible disabilities

Written byCommunity Health Nurse Petra Noble

Having a baby is a life altering event.

Getting the nursery ready, last minute shopping, hopefully getting rest before the big arrival, the list is endless.

Unfortunately for residents of Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera, expectant mothers must to leave their home and reside somewhere closer to the hospital their baby will be born at some weeks before their due date.

Why, you may ask. The answer is simple, everyone, including the health professionals of your community, wants the safe delivery of a healthy baby and unfortunately, there are times when things go wrong.

Roxby Downs does not have an Obstetrician, Surgeon or Anaesthetist should an emergency caesarean be needed and it can sometimes be a long wait for the RFDS to come and fl y mum to the nearest facility.

Th at wait can be anything up to 12 hours.

Can you imagine if the plane was

already at another emergency? What about an epidural, I hear you

ask.Sorry, need an Anaesthetist for that. What if your baby arrives and has

problems breathing and needs some artifi cial assistance?

The RFDS need to wait for the retrieval staff from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital or Flinders Medical Centre to be on their way.

It can take from 30 minutes to 1 hour to get the team assembled before they even leave for the airport.

Th e list of reasons why you can’t have your baby here is endless.

Delivery or neonatal emergencies cannot be safely handled in Roxby Downs at present.

We are able to provide extensive support to your family during your pregnancy and you can return to Roxby as soon as you and your baby are ready, but delivering your baby here is just not an option at the present time.

So next time when you or your friends talk about the inconvenience of leaving town at 36 weeks gestation, give a thought to what is really important, a happy healthy baby and mum.

Why can’t I have my baby in Roxby?

The health system in rural, remote and regional Australia is inequitable for patients and GPs according to the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN).

AGPN Chair Dr Tony Hobbs said the signifi cant defi ciencies in health services for rural Australians can no longer be justifi ed nor can the additional work loads for the already strained medical workforce.

“Th ere is little doubt that patient outcomes in rural and regional areas are worse than that of their urban counterparts.

“The Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile recently stated patients in rural areas who are diagnosed

with cervical or prostate cancer are more likely to die than their urban counterparts.

“Th is is clearly not acceptable.“Rural Australia is doing it tough.

Th e drought has caused signifi cant reductions in income which has exacerbated many health issues such as depression,” Dr Hobbs said.

A study released by the Chronic Illness Alliance indicated rural and regional Australians with chronic illnesses were spending almost a third of their household budget on medication and 40 per cent of these people were living below the poverty line.

“Along with the lack of doctors these pressures are taking their toll on rural and regional Australia.

“What we need is a greater focus on primary health care. We need to turn our focus to team based care and more effectively utilise the appropriate skills of the available health care professionals essentially using the limited workforce more productively.

“For this approach to work in rural Australia what is needed is signifi cant amounts of investment in medical infrastructure. We need practices to be able to house students, nurses and allied health professionals,” Dr Hobbs said.

Remote health system in crisis


WHAT’S NWHAT’S NACROSS THE REGION

SPORT

Friday June 1stRoxby Downs Bowls Club

Night Owls 8pm

Monday, June 4thKarate Auditorium

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

0400 894 429

Indoor soccer 6 -7pm

Tae KwonDo - Auditoriumfrom 6.30pm

Contact Andrew Murdy0418 804 398

Volleyball7pm - 9pm

Tuesday, June 5thSquash 7pm - 9pm

Wednesday, June 6thKarate

Auditorium

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

0400 894 429

Th ursday, June 7thTae KwonDo

Auditorium From 6:30pmContact Andrew Murdy

0418 804 398

Indoor SoccerLeisure Centre

Social matches from 6pm All welcome

Contact Kenton Maloney0408 797 158

Woomera & Districts Football League

Saturday June 2nd12pm Hornridge v Andamooka

2pm Roxby Districts v Olympic Dam

Roxby Downs Softball LeagueSunday June 3rd

11.30am Shakers v Devil Cats1.30pm Who Cares v Rebels 1

Roxby Downs Mens and WomensBasketball Winter Competition

May - OctoberSports Centre

Roxby Downs NetballSaturday’s

JuniorsUnder 9 play at 9am

Under 11 play at 10amUnder 13 play at 11am

Under 16 play at 12.15pm

Seniors play at 1.30pm & 12.15pmAll participants are asked to be

at the courts 15 min before their scheduled start

HEALTH

Roxby Downs Family Practice Phone 8671 3231

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

Saturday morning by appointment only. Phone 8671 1900

EyebusWoomera June 20th

Andamooka June 21stRoxby Downs June 21st

Visiting Allied Health ServiceOccupational Th erapist

Speech PathologistDieticianPodiatrist

Child Adolescent Mental HealthServices

For appointments phone8648 5800

Hearing ServicesJune 21st - 9.00am - 2.30pm

For an appointment call 1800 006 303

Roxby Downs Community HealthWalking Group for Mums With

Prams every Friday morningMeet outisde the Dunes Cafe

at 9.30am

Roxby Downs Breastfeeding Association

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

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

Roxby Downs Health Seminar Room

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

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

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

Dunes Cafe

Doctors’ New Specialised Drug Telephone Number for

Medicare Use.1800 700 270

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Every Week

Visitor Information Centre8.30 - 5.00 Mon-Fri

Phone 8671 2001

Cultural &Leisure PrecintMovies

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

(see schedule below)Phone 8671 2001

Roxby Downs ChildcareMonday - Friday6.30am-5.30pm

Phone 8671 0911 for details

GymCultural & Leisure Precinct

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

Saturday 8-12pmSunday 11-2pmPhone 86710500

Roxby Downs Community LibraryMonday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm

Saturday 9.00-12pm.Phone 8671 0660

for more information.

Toddlers Story Time Fun for young children and mums

Roxby Downs LibraryRichardson Place

Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School

Phone Jakki 86712323

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

New comers especially welcome.Dunes Café

9:30am – 11am

Every Friday Playgroup

Roxby Downs KindergartenPhone 86710455

Every SundayTour De Desert Cycling

Social Bike riding group from 8amContact Daryl Wake

0408 188 685

Roxby Downs Market Days

June 16thAugust 18

September 15thOctober 20th

November 17th

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby

Downs Community Board.

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

Roxby Downs Helath Seminar Room

Community BoardJune 25th - 7.30pmCouncil boardroom

Family & Youth ForumJune 6th - 7.30pm

Council Boardroom

Sport & Recreation ForumJune 5th - 7.30pm

Foyer Cultural & Leisure Precinct

Arts & Cultural ForumJune 6th - 7.30pm


Alcohol & Substance Abuse Partnership

June 14th - 7.30pmCouncil Boardroom

Education & Workplace Training Forum

June 26th - 12.30pmCouncil Boardroom

Environment ForumMay 30th 6pm


Volunteering PartnershipJuly 2nd 7.30pm

Health ForumJune 19th - 7.30pm

Business ForumJune 18th

For further details on Community matters call Michelle Hales on 8671

0010

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

7 days.

Oodnadatta National Bronco Branding Championships

July 14th

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

School Terms 2007

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

October 15-December 14 2007

Art Gallery Exhibitions

17 May – 12 Jun 2007A Tribute to Iris Frame

Iris Frame

June 15 – July 29Art Quilts

Heather Carey

Performing ArtsJune 2007

Comedy FestivalCountry Arts

Submissions on the PAR processfor Roxby Downs Town Plan

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

Adelaide SA 5001

Cultural Precinct

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

8.30am – 5pm

Leisure Centre

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

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

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

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

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

Touch Footy: Sundays

5pm at town oval. Contact

Bridget for more info on

8671 0500.

Indoor Hockey: Friday

nights mixed competition.

Interested players please

contact Bridget on

8671 0500.

SPIDER-MAN 3 Rated: M Duration: 139 minHaving fi nally achieved balance between his regular life with Mary Jane and his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, Peter Parker thinks he fi nally has it made. But dark changes are on the horizon. His former friend Harry has become

the New Goblin to hunt Peter down. Worse yet, a mysterious alien substance attaches itself to Peter, enhancing his powers and changing his personality for the worst. Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church &Topher Grace.

SHOOTERRated: MA Duration: 125 minA marksman (Wahlberg) living in exile is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the president. Ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, he goes on the run to track the real killer and fi nd out who exactly

set him up, and why. Starring: Mark Whalberg, Michael Pena, Danny Glover and Kate Mara.

Fri 1st 8pmSat 2nd 12pmSun 3rd 12 & 7pmTues 5th 4pm

Sat 9th 3pmSun 10th 3pmTues 12th 1 & 7pm

Sat 2nd 3pmSun 3rd 3pmTues 5th 1pm & 7pm


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TRANSPORT & REMOVALS

CARAVANS

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

AGM’s

ROXBY Downs Junior Basketball AGM. Due to lack of attendance the Meeting has been rescheduled for SUNDAY 3rd June at Roxby Downs Golf Club. PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT OUR JUNIOR SPORTS.

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

everyday banking needs.Visit us in Tutop Street

call 8671 2555

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

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

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

1 Bill Rivers Avenue William Creek South Australia 5710

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Aboriginal Art Full Day TourPainted Hills & Lake Eyre 2 hour Scenic Flight

Lake Eyre 60 Minute Scenic Flight

Address 6 Richardson Place Roxby DownsWrite PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725Of ce (08) 8671 2683 Fax (08) 8671 2843

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Due to our continued success and growth, we now have a full time Mobile Phone Champion position available in Roxby Downs.If the world of Telecommunications is attractive to you and you are not afraid of a fast changing industry then we have a position available.

You need to be: Self Motivated Enthusiastic Able to handle regular change Work with a dedicated team Reliable

If this is you, then forward your resume and application in writing to: The General Manager,Rodda Communications, 28 Taylor Street,Kadina SA, 5554

Mobile PhoneChampion

Applications close June 7.

FOR RENT

LOOKING to work in Roxby Downs but can’t fi nd accommodation? Caravan in Myall Grove Caravan Park available for rent. Fully furnished, new r/c a/con, on-site ensuite plus shed for washing machine. All on private, fully fenced site with shade sail. Suit single men or couple STRICTLY NO PETS. $260 per week. Phone 8671 3355

CC h u r c h T i m e s

Andamooka Community Church. Sunday 2pm

St Barbara’s Catholic ChurchRoxby DownsSaturday evening 6pmSunday morning 9am

Roxby Downs Christian Community ChurchSunday 10am

Andamooka Catholic ChurchSunday 11amfi rst and third Sunday of every month

St Michael’s Catholic Church, Woomera, Sunday 5pmAll denominations welcome

Roxby Downs Lutheran ChurchSunday 10.30amand Sunday School – 9.30am

Faithworks ChurchSunday 10.00am at theRoxby Downs TAFE College.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Chandler Macleod Limited is one of our nations largest Recruitment & HR Services organisations that operates the supply contract for the provision of temporary skilled & unskilled labour to BHP Billiton at Olympic Dam. Supported by a network of 75 offi ces across Australia and New Zealand. Living in Roxby Downs which is a fully equipped township boasting a population of 4500, it has fi rst class recreational, civic & educational services.

The role of Offi ce Administrator has been recently vacated due to promotion which has created the opportunity to bring a new person into our Chandler Macleod Olympic Dam branch.

We are seeking an individual with administration, data-entry and good people skills. The successful candidate will complete data-entry of timesheets, answering phones and support the current team. The successful candidate will also work and be networked with Whyalla branch for assistance.

The ideal applicant will have been in a similar role. A full kit of skills will be developed through our comprehensive training programmes delivered by Chandler Macleod.Don’t miss this chance to join a national organisation and market leader with excellent career prospects and opportunities for personal & professional growth.

All Applications or for further information please contact Sue Napper. Ph: (08) 8671 2733 Fax: (08) 8671 1839 e: [email protected]

Permanent Part-time Major HR Services Provider Career Progression Opportunities

Permanent Part -Time OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

POSITIONVACANT

Very solid 3 brm home with extensive garaging area including workshop & pit area. Suitable for tradesman etc.

Call Kate Bastian on 8671 3355 for further details.

FOR LEASE AT ANDAMOOKA

IMPORTANT NOTICEPOWER SUPPLY OUTAGE

Olympic Dam Village Industrial Estate, Th e Desalination Plant and the Roxby Downs Township

Sunday June 3, 20071.00am - 9.00am (approximately 8 hours)

BHP Billiton Growth Department has installed a new power line to provide power to the new housing developments.

To connect the new line to the substation, a power outage will be required on the line that supplies these aff ected areas. Th e line will be isolated at 1.00am Sunday morning and be re energized at approximately 9.00am.

Th is work is necessary for the completion of the project. Th e work will be conducted so as to minimise any inconvenience to customers.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Dave HalletElectricity Manager

GARAGE SALE

EVERYTHING MUST SELL Sat - Sun 2-3 June 7 - 1pm 16 Mulgaria Cres

– Thursday May 31, 2007 THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaperwww.themonitor.com.au

SPORTMonitorThe

Th e Career Employment Group Roxby Downs offi ce is about to change location.

For the past 18 months CEG has occu-pied an offi ce located at the back of the Roxby Downs Club but because of upcom-ing renovations CEG will be required to vacate this location and so will be setting up offi ce at St. Barbara’s Catholic school sometime soon.

CEG is grateful for the opportunity pre-sented by the school, as the new premises will be more spacious and conducive to providing our excellent service.

Access to the new offi ces will be gained off Pioneer Drive, separate to the rest of the school.

As part of the ongoing commitment to workplace safety, CEG provide an incentive allowance to any apprentice(s) who are able to demonstrate a commit-ment to safety or are able to contribute to safe work practices within their work environment.

This month 2 apprentices, Adam VanLaatum and Cody Kenney , have been awarded this incentive.

Both of these apprentices, currently hosted to BHP Billiton, are working towards an electrical trade.

We congratulate them for their initiative and eff orts and encourage all our appren-tices to take a proactive role this area.

We also congratulate Scott Montgomerie for successfully completing his apprentice-ship as an Electrician.

He has completed all requirements for his trade and is now fully qualifi ed.

During his time as a CEG apprentice Scott was hosted to BHP Billiton and we thank BHP Billiton for providing Scott this opportunity to follow his chosen career path. CEG also wishes to thank the supervisors, who put much time in mentoring and providing valuable training experiences.

As a new initiative, this month we are introducing the ‘Apprentice of the Month ’ award.

Th is incentive is intended to challenge our apprentices to continually strive for their best and will be based on their ongo-ing performance reviews.

FishWatch 1800 065 023

South Australian Illegal Fishing Hot Line

Monitoring the SA fi shing sceneCompiled by Peter Medhurst

Local HotspotBrighton Jetty has plenty of

tommies and garfi sh.Regular anglers are catching

a good feed through the past few weeks and reports suggest early mornings are the time to get stuck into them.

Floated burley rigs with long shank hooks will acount for the gar.

Th e tommies are schooling and both baits and small halco slices have returned good results.

With the onset of winter, mullet should also be avail-able from the shallows on calm mornings.

BoatiesPort Augusta Kingfish are

on the chew. Recent reports indicate that form late in May, decent fi sh of 40lb+ are available at the new power station.

Live bait is the go and morn-ings are tending to be more productive than the afternoon - however, every day is diff erent.

Big kings are powerful beasts and a minimum of 30lb braid with 80lb trace on a decent rod and reel set up is recommended.

Local Adelaide grounds ‘freds’ delivered a surprise school of 6kg+ fi sh to two lucky novice anglers.

Land BasedTh e Onkaparinga river has

showed signs of a nice silver bream run with a few cap-turesbeing reported recently. Fish have been caught high up the river on hardbodied lures. Th ose with a soft plastic fascination should be into them very shortly.

Mawson Lakes has carp for the light line fishing enthusiasts.

Port Hughes jetty has large tommies just past the shore break.

Th e fi sh are thickest on sunset and burley will help keep them around.

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‘Taming the Territory’ in our 57ft Vessel ex Darwin August 22 - 27 - Live Aboard - 2 spots ONLY left

‘NT remote 5 Days & 5 Nights’ – Normally $2810 Now $2000

CEG on the move!

Indoor HockeyTeam 6 (7 goals) defeated Team 5 (6 goals)Team 2 (12 goals) defeated Team 4 (5 goals)Team 1 (10 goals) defeated Team 3 (1 goal)

Wednesday Netball A Grade Womens:Cruisers 39 defeated Tangos 27Gecko Girls 41 defeated IVS Phoenix Flames 25B Grade Womens:Pink Ladies 29 defeated Blue Jays 25Miners 30 defeated Schoolies 6Mixed:Alle Katz 34 defeated Hornridge 20Nana’s 25 defeated One-ders 11Th e Roos 30 defeated Destroyers 29Tu-Meke forfeited against Th e Mob.

Softball Results Game One – Who Cares v Rebels 2 – Who Cares forfeitedGame Two – Rebels 1 versus Shakers – Rebels 1 won 15 to 10 after trailing the whole match. At the bottom of the third innings the score was 8 to 2 in favour of the Shakers way. Shakers only scored two runs in their fourth at bat and Rebels mounted an amazing comeback scoring 13 runs in their last dig to take the points.

Round Five DrawDevil Cats versus Shakers at 11:30amRebels 1 versus Who Cares at 1:30pmRebels 2 Bye

Who Cares are seeking more players for their team, if you are interested in playing please ring Nat Jones on 0412782018 or come along to the match this Sunday at the school oval.


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OPEN 7 DAYS

Behind the Famous Bottle HouseBehind the Famous Bottle HouseOpal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment

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Woomera and Districts Football League

SCOREBOARD

Th e Roxby Downs Junior Football Association took 12 under 14’s boys to the Orroroo Football Carnival recently.

It was a 9 aside comp. Th ey played 4 games each then a grand fi nal

between the 2 teams that won all the games. Roxby played BMW but lost that game in a close fi nish.

All played well. Each team had a best player and Roxby’s best

were Nick Homsch and Kyle Forrest as they tied in votes.

Th e team was coached by Darren Male. It was a great carnival and the Roxby Downs

Junior Football Association would like to thank everyone involved in making the event a great success and for the parental support because without these people our young footballers would not have a chance to participate in such carnivals.

Roxby goes well in Junior Carnival

Above: Under 14 boys team from back: Callan Haugum, Josh Elliot, Tom Bennet, Bowde Kelly, Lewis Grantham and Ryan White. Front: Ed Sach, Kyle Forrest, Nick Hombsch, Cameron Macleod and Ethan Zeptner.

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By The Onballer

Coober Pedy welcomed Roxby Districts up north for the top of the table clash on Saturday.

After default wins against Andamooka and Olympic Dam, Coober Pedy faced a team full of confi dence after good wins against Andamooka and Hornridge.

After the long trek by bus the Roxby boys were keen to impress the Saints faithful, coming out with a solid fi rst quarter against a four to fi ve goal breeze.

Canneen and Prosser both worked hard giving forwards Clark and Howard opportu-nities. Coober Pedy were wasteful in front of goal, Boland, Walker and Henry all missing very ‘getable’ goals to let Roxby off the hook leading into the second.

With the use of the wind in the second quar-ter Roxby began to show their class against a team unwilling to chase their men.

Sims and Chesson started to work in the midfi eld combining well with ruckman Rodda to give the Roxby forwards fi rst use of the ball out of the ruck.

After producing a stellar opening to the second quarter though, they let Coober Pedy back in the game, struggling to keep up with their fl eet of foot opponents.

Th e Saints came back to only be a goal down at half time.

Th e run continued in the third quarter for Coober Pedy, Bell in the ruck was winning the taps around the ground and providing an option up forward whenever necessary.

Coober Pedy kicked ahead though and would’ve just about had the game in the bag if it wasn’t for some poor kicking in front of goal.

For Roxby, Ricky Prosser worked his hardest to keep his team in the game, making second and third eff orts inspiring his team to kick a late goal and gain a little bit of momentum.

All momentum Roxby may have had was lost in the opening couple of minutes of the last quarter with two Coober Pedy goals.

With the aid of the breeze though, the Roxby players started to move the ball properly, linking by hand through the middle and giving options up forward.

When Prosser kicked his fourth suddenly the gap between the two teams was only nine points.

With everything working for the Miners, Chesson kicked another and the Coober boys started to become a little shaky, but as a great fi ghtback loomed the siren went leaving Roxby three points behind.

The saints are now a game clear of their nearest rivals on top of the ladder.

All round a really good game and a great advertisement for football in the outback.

Th e second game between Olympic Dam and Hornridge was a one sided affair with OD stamping their authority on the game and sending the other teams a message.

After their technical hiccup last week OD were brutal in attack and around the ground.

Th ey ran in packs forward of the ball using the half back line as a springboard into the forwards. Th ey had too much speed and desire for Hornridge.

Coober Pedy take out Roxby

Above: Bulldogs take on the hawks in an exciting game on the weekend.

A tough touchRoxby Downs’ keen rugby fanatics are

tired of sitting on the sidelines watching the Wallaby’s go close to Wales so they’re now in the process of setting up their own local competition.

On Sunday afternoons at 5pm they converge on the town oval for a series of scratch matches.

Th ey’re trying to entice other members of the community to take up the sport of touch rugby and when they have enough players for a serious competition, they will put it in motion.

So those of you who like to keep fi t, head out to the town oval on Sunday af-ternoons and scrum down with the rest of them.


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The Eldo Desert Classic Golf Challenge gets under way this weekend.

It’s a 36 hole 2 person ambrose event starting with 18 holes on the Roxby Downs Golf Course on Saturday then 18 holes on the Woomera Golf Course on Sunday.

Th e event is open to all golfers both male and female and provisional handi-caps will be accepted.

The $80 entry fee includes Green fees for both days, a meal at the Roxby Downs Golf Club on Saturday night and a 3 course dinner at the Woomera Golf Club on Sunday night.

Th ere’ll be a number of prizes such as overall challenge champion, gross and net runners-up and best mixed team.

To nominate contact Robin Passmore on 0473 613344.

Eldo Classic tee’s off

PINK FIT GIVES

CANCER HIT

Th e ladies of the Roxby Downs Golf Club took a whack at cancer on Sunday, raising almost $2,000 for local cancer council branch, Th e Red Sands Foundation.

Dressing up for the occasion in all shades of pink, the fi eld of 64 enjoyed seven holes of golf followed by lunch at the club house.

“It was a great day, enjoyed by all,” RDGC Secretary, Julie Darling said.

“We hope to do it all again next year,” she said.

In fi rst place were ‘Charlie’s Girls’ on the front seven, with ‘Th e Poodles’ taking out the back seven holes.

Th e ‘Happy Hookers’ and the ‘Pearly Pink Putters’ came second and the ‘Native Debs’ and ‘Long Shots’ came third.

The longest drive was hit by Grace Hollitt and Emily Francis and Julie Tovo landed nearest the pin.

‘Olympic Dam’ won the netball team challenge and ‘Th e Filly NAGA’s’ won the Encouragement Award.

“It was a brilliant day and a wonder-ful atmosphere,” Red Sands Foundation representative, Bronnie Warren said.

“Spotless had sourced outstanding prizes.

“Th anks to Julie Darling and the RDGC committee for organising the day,” she said.

Not to be outdone, the RDGC men also had a big weekend, with local golfer, Dougal MacLeod setting a new course record in the Blackwoods Stroke Competition.

With a score of 75 off the stick, Mr MacLeod was named overall winner and took out the monthly medal.

“Congratulations to Dougal MacLeod for his new course record,” Ms Darling said.

“He has jointly held the course record before, but it is the fi rst time he has held it in his own right.”

Th e A Grade competition was won by Robin Passmore, Brenton Waye was the B Grade Winner and Matt Baker took out the C Grade competition.

The longest drive in the A Grade competition was hit by Nic Teare, in the B Grade competition by Damien Condon and in the C Grade competition by Collin Kasisi.

Th e golfer to hit nearest the pin was John Freeman, with best putter honours being taken by Dougal McLeod.

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