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ootballers male and female, young and old…er laced up their boots for the Roxby Downs Junior Football Association’s Good Sports round on Saturday.
Good Sports is in initiative of the Alcohol and Drug Foundation which currently works with 7,800 clubs across the country and is Australia’s largest preventative health program. Saturday’s Good Sports round saw two special matches played; an all-girls game in the morning, and then a ‘Dads and Kids’ game in the afternoon. Interest in the first match was so high that although initially the association had planned to include women as well, it was able to be played solely with girls. “We had two full teams of players, we were going to maybe see if women would like to play but there wasn’t enough room in the end,” RDJFA President Warrick Giles said. “That’s something that myself and the Far North Football League will look into next year to see if we can get something happening there.” The two girls’ sides were coached by Lee Copeland and Tony Weir, and despite average conditions, Giles said a solid game of football was played. “It was pretty good, the girls were all a bit giggly for the first quarter or so but after that they
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settled down and got into it and certainly there were some girls that had some talent,” he said. “It was a pretty horrible day, it was really windy and warm, so for skills it was a little bit difficult, but they definitely got in and had a good go and showed a good understanding of the game.” The dads and kids game was played between the two Far North Football League matches in the afternoon. “It went really well too, the dads probably had more fun than the kids!” Giles said. “There were about 20 dads and 30 kids, there was good participation and everyone had a ball.” Alcohol and Drug Foundation South Australia Manager Margie Fahy commended many of the local clubs who had joined the Good Sports program. “Since the first Roxby Downs sporting club joined the Good Sports program back in April last year, nine more have been accredited,” she said. “It shows how committed the town’s sporting community is in building healthier, safer and more family friendly club environments.” Good Sports has been proven to reduce the likelihood of risky drinking in clubs by 37 per cent and alcohol-related harm by 42 per cent for members of the clubs involved. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
Scott and Shepherd Humphries played in the dads and kids match.
The dads and their children who played in the Good Sports round on Saturday.
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arents have been asked to discuss the dangers of picking up sharp objects after a local school student received a needle stick injury last week.
The Monitor understands the student found the syringe with a cover off school grounds last Monday morning, and asked another student to take it to school and give it to a teacher. The second student was later pricked by the syringe after putting it in his pocket and forgetting about it. “The boys both had the best intentions but unfortunately one was injured,” Roxby Downs Area School Acting Principal Ann O’Sullivan said. “Once we were made aware all protocols were followed to ensure both boys and their families received the required support.” Mrs O’Sullivan said the safety of students was the school’s priority, and staff had held discussions with their classes about what to do if they ever found items such as syringes.
“We also asked parents to have a conversation with their children about this,” she said. “Unfortunately there are dangerous things such as needles in our community, and parents and teachers need to educate their children on how to deal with these things.” Roxby Downs Police Officer in Charge, Acting Senior Sergeant Mel O’Donnell believed the incident was an isolated one, and that it did not necessarily reflect a growing drug problem in the town. “Certainly the incident with the child was the first one I’ve heard about of late, so if there are other incidents then they are not telling the police,” she said. “At the end of the day if there is drug use happening it would be nice for people to tell us because we can only deal with things if we know about them, but I certainly don’t see any cause for alarm based on this particular one issue. “There is drug use in every town and generally it is a hidden habit, so on occasion you’ll
get these sorts of things found in public areas, but I don’t think there is anything to be concerned about - as long as parents teach their kids about safety around needles and other sharp objects, then that’s the most important thing.” Acting Snr Sgt O’Donnell echoed Mrs O’Sullivan’s call for parents to talk to their children about the issue, and added that people could contact the police if they found syringes or other drug paraphernalia in public places. “If people were to ring us and tell us that they have found some, we can come and pick them up and dispose of them as we do have sharps containers in most of our police fleet,” she said. “I would always recommend that if people spot needles, they don’t touch them and they ring council or the police and we will dispose of them.” She added that it wasn’t just syringes of which people needed to be aware.
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Two on-the-spot fines were issued to drivers for mobile phone use, and local Acting Senior Sergeant Mel O’Donnell reminded members of the public that it is dangerous to use your phone whilst driving. “That includes all smart devices such as Apple watches – you can be fined for using those as well,” she said. “They are all a distraction of some sort … it’s a timely reminder for people to keep their concentration on the road.” It is still currently legal to make phone calls using “hands free” devices. “As long as you’re not touching your phone and are fully licenced, you can talk using hands-free, and that includes the ear phones that came with your device,” Acting Snr Sgt O’Donnell said. “However any learner or provisional drivers are not allowed to use their phones at all, they’re not even allowed to have them sitting on their seat or touching any part of their body – that’s to try and discourage them from touching them (while driving). “That’s an automatic loss of licence for learner and ‘P’ plate drivers, not on-the-spot but they will receive a suspension as a result.”
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Tricia Williams and Pip Stafford are delighted their proposals helped secure two seperate grants for projects set to enhance Andamooka.
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he Andamooka community is set to receive further “beautification” thanks to grants from the SA Arid Lands Natural Resources Management Board (NRM).
Announced by the NRM board last week, the grants are each worth $10,000 and have gone to projects for revegetation, pest plant and animal control, water resources management, soil erosion and conservation projects. The Andamooka grant money will be coupled with other funding recently acquired through the Time for Wellbeing initiative. To secure the funds, Andamooka Primary School Principal Tricia Williams and Pip Stafford from the Andamooka Yacht Club prepared separate proposals for projects designed to benefit their respective areas and the wider community. Following a consultation with Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA), the applications were submitted to the Arid Land NRM Board and met with success. “My proposal was focussed on greening the school and preventing erosion around strategic areas of the school grounds,” Ms Williams said. “It also identified other potential sites within the Andamooka township that also need further tree planting, erosion control and habitat reinstatement.” Ms Stafford approached APOMA with her idea and the association was happy to help get the project off the ground. “It’s good for the town, it’s good for the school and it’s great for tourism,” Ms Stafford said. “We needed APOMA to sign off on it and it worked really well with what they wanted to do for the town, which is to enhance Andamooka and create beautiful
spaces in town.” APOMA’s Gill Rowley said the funding would be used to get the community garden kick-started. “We had this idea of wanting to create a community garden for a number of years,” she said. “It’s been great having Pip’s idea and her enthusiasm has really helped to drive the project further. “It’s fallen together in the right places.” Ms Stafford’s background and experience in early childhood education helped inspire an idea for her proposal. “In my previous work, our curriculum focused on creating natural play spaces for children and letting them explore in a natural setting,” she said. “I saw first-hand with my former students how beneficial it is for their development to learn with natural resources. “So my proposal was focused on a community and bush garden initiative designed to educate in areas like botany, food plants, and native plant identification use.” Ms Williams said the benefit of these initiatives could not be overstated. “Not only will they go some way to improving the visual and practical amenity in the township, but the educational and ‘community spirit’ value will be significant,” she said. Andamooka Primary School recently signed up for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program and Ms Williams was delighted that it will be able to effectively link with the new community garden. The Andamooka community would have an opportunity to hear more about the funded projects and provide input and feedback at the town’s next community forum.
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Council Administrator Geoff Whitbread announced Mr Blight’s appointment at the monthly council meeting last Wednesday, saying he was an “experienced” Chief Executive Officer (CEO)”. “Mr Blight has a strong local government CEO history with experience in rural/regional and peri-urban councils,” he said. “He holds a bachelor degree in Management and a Diploma in Local Government Administration and has a particular interest in regional and economic development and sustainable environmental management systems.” More recently, Mr Blight was the CEO of Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council for ten years. He was also the CEO of the Barossa and Light Regional Development Board (five years), CEO (inaugural) of the Adelaide Hills Council, also for five years, and CEO of the Town of Gawler for two years. “This appointment is a result of the report of the Governance Review of the Municipality of Roxby Downs on the governance arrangements of the Council that recommended to the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy that the current Administrator role be replaced with an appointment of a council CEO and an Administrator as the Council,’ Mr Whitbread told the council meeting. “The Minister responded on 16 December 2016 supporting this recommendation.
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With the new maternity site wear for Olympic Dam are (from left) Troy Wilson, Jessica Jager, Maddie Mason and Isaac Hinton.
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HP female employees growing their families will now be a little more comfortable, with the company introducing a new range of maternity site wear at Olympic Dam.
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as a “big win” for Olympic Dam’s Inclusion and Diversity Council. “My hope is that this will allow expectant mothers to continue to work in their roles for as long as they choose to, and aims to be an improvement for pregnant women’s comfort and safety,” said Isaac Hinton, Supply Business Partner and inclu-
sion and diversity council member. “This improvement is an example of how something relatively small can make a big impact on someone’s life at Olympic Dam. “This is a step in the right direction to ensure everyone at Olympic Dam feels included.” The Olympic Dam Inclusion and Diversity Council is chaired by Troy Wilson, General Manager Mine and is made up of representatives from across the asset and function teams, who meet on a regular basis. The council aims to help create an inclusive workplace where all team members are empowered to reach their full potential and every team member’s unique contribution is valued and respected. Mr Hinton thanked Blackwoods for its support and funding on the sample uniforms, and urged anyone with feedback or suggestions to contact him. “Any feedback on the quality and functionality of the clothing so we can help the vendor (She’s Empowered) to continuously improve their products is welcome,” he said.
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HP staff taking time out of their careers to raise young children will now continue to be paid superannuation by the company, even when on unpaid leave.
Most employers only continue superannuation payments for the paid component of their employees’ parental leave, which is the legal minimum. However, in support of BHP’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, the company will pay employer contributions for the entire leave period for up to two years, for anyone on parental leave from 1 July this year. “There is a well-known gap in retirement savings balances at retirement between males and females,” a BHP spokesperson said. “For example, in Australia, the average female is currently retiring with $102,000, compared with $197,000 for the average male. “In addition to this, only one in ten females are expected to retire with adequate savings to support a comfortable lifestyle.” The move comes as BHP Olympic Dam currently works towards achieving a gender balance – equal representation of men and women – in its workforce by 2020.
Woolworths brings back Rex boosts ‘Earn & Learn’ rewards mid north flights
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egional Express (Rex) will provide more options for outback travellers, expanding its round-trip flights to Port Augusta.
Roxby Downs Child Care Centre is one of a number of local education and childcare facilities again participating in Woolworths’ Earn & Learn program.
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oolworths is encouraging Rox by D ow ns’ residents to nominate their local school or early learning centre for its inaugural Inspiring Schools Awards as the supermarket celebrates the return of Earn & Learn.
The popular Woolworths Earn & Learn program helps schools and early learning centres obtain a variety of educational resources, including sporting, mathematics, arts, science and technology equipment. “We are proud to bring Earn & Learn back to local schools in 2017,” Woolworths Roxby Downs Store Manager Luke Howard said. “At Woolworths Roxby Downs our aim is to be an active contributor to the local community and we know
from previous campaigns that Earn & Learn impacts schools and early learning centres in a positive way, by providing them with much needed equipment.” To support the program, Roxby Downs’ residents can earn a sticker for every $10* spent in store or online until stocks last over the next two months. The stickers can then be put onto a downloadable sticker sheet or simply placed in the Collection Box at the local school or Woolworths store. The Woolworths Earn & Learn program co-ordinator at the school can then redeem points for the equipment they need most. “We also love seeing the great work schools across the country undertake to inspire our future generation and we’ll be recognising www.themonitor.com.au
and celebrating their efforts also during the campaign with our very first Inspiring Schools Awards,” Mr Howard said. Education providers in the Roxby Downs region that register for Earn & Learn can be nominated for the Woolworths Inspiring Schools Awards. Nominators simply describe what’s inspiring about their school for the chance to win 1,000 additional Earn & Learn stickers, $10,000 towards creating an inspiring learning space for the students and $2,000 worth of Woolworths groceries for the school. To register for Earn & Learn or nominate a school for the Inspiring Schools Awards, visit www. woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn
From September, three new roundtrip flights will operate each week after Regional Express was awarded the route licence to operate passenger air services. The company says it will improve access for people travelling to Port Augusta for business, while opening up the region to more domestic and international visitors. Rex will also offer connections to Coober Pedy, linking the opal mining town and Port Augusta by air for the first time. “As the gateway to the Outback, these services to Port Augusta will make some of our major tourist destinations more accessible for domestic and international tourists seeking to explore some of the more remote parts of our State,” said South Australian Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Stephen Mulligan. “These services will make it easier to travel to Port Augusta and beyond for business and can also be critical for people who need to travel to Adelaide for medical treatments.” Regional Development Minister Geoff Brock welcomed the announcement. “It is particularly pleasing to see a new connection being offered linking Port Augusta with Coober Pedy by air for the first time.”
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he couple’s toddler son Parker was a special addition to the bridal party at Katherine and Cody Lee’s wedding ceremony earlier this year.
“He was 17 months old when we got married,” Mrs Lee told The Monitor. “We decorated a push walker and he donned a suit down the aisle - guess you could call him a page boy!” The date was a significant one for Katherine (nee Wright) and Cody, who were married on their tenth anniversary – 17 June. Katherine, the daughter of Christopher and Margaret Wright, and Cody, the son of Jason Lee and Wendy Hutchison, chose Seppeltsfield Winery in the Barossa Valley for both their ceremony and reception venue. “We wanted a rustic, vintage theme and the Vintage Cellar was the perfect room for our reception with large wine barrels, high ceiling and the “tin shed” feel,” Mrs Lee said. “Our ceremony was at the entrance to the Elm Walk, which had a nice lush green background.” The couple originally met through mutual friends in 2007, when they went out for coffee one night at Norwood Parade. Mr Lee has lived in Roxby
Downs for 12 years, while Mrs Lee moved to the town in 2013. “Cody proposed on my 25th birthday in September 2014, at home,” Mrs Lee said. “He decorated the hallway floor with rose petals and bought a dozen red roses and a box of chocolates. “He asked me to close my eyes while he got down on one knee – once I opened my eyes, he asked me to marry him.” The Lee’s bridal party included Matron of Honour Jana Freschi, Maid of Honour Katie Mack and bridesmaids Laura Wright, Sarah Wright and Sammy Sunners. Best Man was Lachlan Zupp, while Chad Nixon, Budda Nedelkovic, Tom Huxtable and Brad Spillman were the groomsmen. “The bridesmaids each wore a different style of burgundy floor length gown made by Jade Gowns Australia,” Mrs Lee said. “The groom and groomsmen hired suits from Ferrari Bridal & Formalwear.” Mrs Lee wore an Allure ball gown with a sweetheart neckline, rouching on the bodice, a diamanté detail on the waist with multiple layers of tulle to make the full skirt. Joylene Goldsworthy officiated the ceremony, which was attended by 120 guests, who then enjoyed a reception afterwards. On the menu was an entrée of South Australian blue swimmer crab bisque or pork belly, followed by a main course of a stuffed chicken breast or beef eye fillet.
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“Dessert was our wedding cake served with Baileys and vanilla cream,” Mrs Lee said. “Made by Natasha from The Sweet Tooth Factory, our cake was a rustic buttercream four-tier cake, decorated by burgundy and peach flowers and our customised cake topper – a gold mirror of the groom, bride and son. “The flavours we chose for our guests were cherry ripe and marble mudcake and we have saved the white chocolate and raspberry mudcake flavoured top tier for our first anniversary next year.” After the wedding, the Lees stayed at the Barossa Pavilions for three days, and then left for a honeymoon cruise to New Caledonia after that. Looking back on their special day, Mrs Lee said there were lots of great moments. “The reception was an absolute wow of a time thanks to our DJ/ MC Ben Ford, who has a unique and fun way of approaching his job – he hosted a few ‘games’ throughout the evening which the guests thoroughly enjoyed. “Our photographer, Hayley Scrivens, had her photo booth going as well. “When Cody and I did the bouquet and garter toss, the girl and the guy who caught the bouquet and garter are actually dating! “And the Seppeltsfield staff even let us bring the Harley Davidson that Cody arrived to the ceremony on inside later in the night.”
Illustrator visits Roxby for ‘hands on’ workshop T he Roxby Downs Community Library will host illustrator Marc McBride next Thursday, 10 August.
spiring experience for our local students,” team leader library services Alison Woodward said. “Marc has illustrated more than one hundred and fifty book covers, ten picture books, countless magazines, and has had work exhibited with the New York Society of Illustrators. “His most well-known work, the Deltora Quest series (written by Emily Rodda) and The World of Monsters won the Aurealis Award for Excellence.”
Mr McBride will conduct three workshops with students from Roxby Downs Area School and St Barbara’s Parish School, before continuing on his journey to Coober Pedy. “He will be conducting hands-on workshops with students from years five to eight from Roxby Downs Area School, and years three to nine from St Barbs, which is sure to be an in-
RIGHT: Katherine and Cody Lee, pictured with son Parker, were married at Seppeltsfield Winery on 17 June. The date was significant for the couple as it was their tenth anniversary. Katherine and Cody honeymooned on a cruise to New Caledonia. PHOTOS: Hayley Scrivens.
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Because of wonderful hosts and to th their guests, we will be able to continue these services. Thank you to all those who enjoyed a cuppa and a piece of cake while starting a conversation about cancer. This year thousands of people showed their generosity with 21 events being held throughout the Port Augusta and surrounding regions, raising over $9,616. We encourage the community to call us on 13 11 20 for support from a variety of services to make their lives a little easier when they need it most. On behalf of everyone affected and all those at Cancer Council SA – thank you.
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Community Calendar AUGUST 12 - Camp Oven Cookout, Andamooka Cottages, 6pm. 13 - RFDS Auxiliary Poker Run, 10.30am for 11am start from Roxby Tavern. 15 - FREE community snake awareness session, 7pm, Roxby Downs Area School hall. 17 - Roxby’s Mad Scientists for National Science Week, 3-6pm, Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre. 19 - Market Day, Roxby Downs Area School. 27 - Roxby Downs Horse & Pony Club Family Fun Day. SEPTEMBER 10 - Roxby Downs Golf Club championships. 24 - Andamooka Community Markets
To add your event to the calendar, email editor@themonitor.com.au or phone 8671 2683. The Community Calendar is restricted to the basic details of an event (what, where, when).
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BHP Roxby Downs Outback Cup
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t’s the annual event that’s the highlight of the Roxby Downs social calendar, and it’s on this weekend – the BHP Roxby Downs Outback Cup Race Weekend!
Known locally as “the races”, the weekend kicks off with the Roxby Travel and Cruise Calcutta on Friday night at the Roxby Downs Community Club at 7pm. This year’s Calcutta will be hosted by Graham Warren and MC’d by Ben Vandeluer, and is a two-part opportunity for people to get involved with a wager that could really pay off at the races on Saturday. “The Calcutta will be on either the cup or the sprint race, whichever has
more entries,” races spokesperson Cornelius Castle said. “The first part is a raffle for $5 a ticket, and at the end of the night the raffle is drawn and tickets matched up with horses. All of the funds in the raffle go to the winners, so if your horse comes first, second or third you will win money. “The second part is probably for more serious punters, where all of the horses in the race are auctioned off and the highest bidder “purchases” them for the day. “Again, all of the money raised goes into a pool and if your horse gets a placing, you win a percentage of the pool.” LEFT: Last years winning jockey and owners being presented with the BHP Billiton Outback Cup and flag.
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LEFT: The winning jockey crosses the finish line in an easy finish last year.
Saturday guaranteed to please racegoers
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he 2017 BHP Roxby Downs Outback Cup kicks off when the gates officially open at 11am, with hundreds of people expected to start streaming out to the Roxby Downs Race Course soon after.
This year’s races offers $60,000 in stake and prize money. Entry to the races is $30 for adults (children under 18 free), with the price discounted to $25 if purchased online from roxbydownsraceclub.com or at the popup shop in the Roxby Traders Mall before 5pm this Friday. A free bus service – a great option for people planning to have a few drinks and not wanting to worry about driving home at the end of the day - will again be available to transport racegoers to the racecourse, starting with an Andamooka pick up at 10am. It will then run all day from Richardson Place, Roxby Downs from 11.30am onwards (and returning afterwards). Alternatively, car parking is available at the venue for $5 per vehicle. The race club committee has been busily preparing for the meeting since early this year, with spokesperson Cornelius Castle saying it promises to be another fantastic day of racing. “Last year we didn’t expect a big turnout because of how things were in town, and it was actually massive, so this year we are ready for another big one,” he said.
“It will be a great day. “Something new this year is that we have invested in a new marquee which will be pretty flash! “It will have floating floors, fake turf, retro furniture – it’s going to be really cool. For people looking for a taste of luxury for their race day, the Festive Hire Gold Members Marquee is $140 a person including races entry, smorgasboard entrée and lunch and ten tickets for the purchase of beer, spirits, cider or wine. There are just 250 marquee tickets available, which can also be purchased at a special early bird price of $125 online or at the races pop-up shop before 5pm Friday. The races has always been a family-friendly event, and as always will this year include free face painting and jumping castle for children. A variety of catering – including waffles on a stick, burgers, sandwiches, tea, coffee and soft drink, and sushi – will be available for purchase. The first race is expected to begin around 12.45pm, with the races for the day being the $15,000 BHP Roxby Downs Outback Cup (open handicap, 1800m); the AEM Consolidated Benchmark 64 handicap, 1200m ($10,000); the Toxfree Benchmark 60 handicap, 1600m ($7,500); the BSH Benchmark 54 handicap, 1400m ($7,500); the Red Mulga/Outback Landscaping Benchmark 54 handicap, 1000m ($7,500) and the
$7,500 Quorn Cup 2 September 2017 – Maiden Plate, 1000m. The most successful jockey and trainer for the day will also receive $1000 each (sponsored by Raine & Horne Roxby Downs). For racegoers keen for a bet or two, there will be local, metropolitan and interstate racing with SKY broadcasting, and the Convatech Bookmakers Ring and UBet. The Roxby Races is strictly a non-BYO event, with a range of drinks (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for purchase through a drinks ticket system. Tickets are $5 each (one ticket for beer, soft drink or wine; two tickets for spirits). The 57 Films Wine Tent will also offer an array of sparking, red and white wine available on the day. Mr Castle thanked all of the businesses and organisations who had sponsored this year’s races. “Even though we have never been so low on cash sponsors, we would still like to thank all of the other sponsors on-board, including BHP, AEM, Convatech, SA Power, Roxby Travel and Cruise, Festive Hire, Roxby Hydraulics, Raine & Horne, Review, Woolworths, 57 Films, The Monitor, Alliance Airlines, Cowell Electric, BSH, Outback Landscaping, Red Mulga, Mine Tech, Coates Hire and Roxby Fabrications,” he said. “Special thanks also to the committee and volunteers who have helped us get ready for this year’s race day.”
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BHP Roxby Downs Outback Cup Fashions a highlight Roxby Downs
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SATURDAY 5th August 2017
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Roxby Hydraulics are proudly sponsoring the event, with categories and prizes this year including:
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or many racegoers, the fashions are just as big a part of the races – or sometimes even bigger!
The Fashion at the Races competition is always a highlight of the local race day, with many people carefully preparing an outfit that reflects their own style as well as our unique Roxby Downs racing environment. The 2017 Roxby Downs Races’ Fashion at the Races is part of Thoroughbred Racing SA (TRSA)’s State-wide fashions competition, which takes in 26 qualifying events around the State.
Since 2012, the Fashion at the Races competition has given racegoers their moment in the style spotlight from Kangaroo Island to Clare and everywhere in between. At each event, a panel of judges will crown the Best Dressed, the Runner-Up, the Best Millinery and the Best Dressed in Menswear. All of the winners will receive prizes, but the Best Dressed winner will continue on to qualify for the State final. All of the winners’ photos will be uploaded to the Winners Gallery at www.fashionattheraces.com.au/winners-gallery, with the Best Dressed win-
ner’s photo in the ‘vote’ section of the website. The State-wide Fashion at the Races competition finishes with the Quorn Cup on 2 September, after which an expert panel of judges will determine the overall winners from the pool of the year’s 26 Best Dressed winners. They will crown the Winner of the competition, the Runner-Up, and the Best Dressed in Menswear. Nominations for the 2017 BHP Roxby Downs Outback Cup Fashion at the Races will be open from 11am-1pm at the course on Saturday, with the heats starting soon after.
Ms Outback ($800 first place, $200 second, $100 third) Mr Outback ($250) • Best Dressed (5 and under 2017) Best Dressed (17 years and under) • Best Dressed (under 10 years). Novelty categories: Alliance Airlines Best Hat Female • Convatech Most Creative Male BSH Solutions Most Creative Female • Raine & Horne Best Hat Male Review Snazziest Couple • 57 Films Most Elegant Lady The Monitor Best Hair Style • Roxby Travel & Cruise Best Fascinator
Fashion at the Races - Regional heat criteria Appropriateness of the outfit for the particular event and conditions Entrants should dress with the weather in mind ie. if it’s a Winter Cup, they should dress in appropriate clothing, not in a summer dress A dirt track and surrounds should also be considered, as footwear should be tailored to the conditions Entrants should not be dressed as if they are going to a nightclub – appropriate daywear is essential Attention to detail with accessories Ladies appropriate headwear is essential Men’s accessories should be considered (but not essential) The overall picture must be considered in the judging – bag, shoes, jewellery and headwear The entire outfit must be complementary and fit together
Originality and confidence The entrant’s personality and willingness to think outside the square should be obvious in their outfit They should look confident and happy in their outfit and wear something that makes them stand out in a positive manner Appreciation of current fashion trends Entrants must show that they’re aware of current trends and interpret these trends in their own way Elements of their outfit should reflect current trends without losing the entrant’s personal flair Grooming and deportment Entrants will be judged according to not only their outfit, but also the way they carry themselves on stage Hair, makeup and behaviour on stage will also be considered by the judges
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Peter and Deb Price with Adrian Scroop’s artwork ‘Elephant in the Room’ at the Shades of Red exhibition opening on Thursday night.
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Els Scroop at the Shades of Red opening.
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long with your rates notice, you will have received the summary from the Annual Business Plan an Budget 2017/18.
It highlights the key initiatives being taken on in the coming year and details the ‘No Rate Revenue Rise’, the one per cent rise in utilities and the 1.93 per cent decrease for the domestic waste collection service charge.
The FY18 key initiatives include the Emu Walk upgrade with a grant of $200,000 and a budgeted $200,000, high voltage equipment and works of $341,000, road maintenance of $440,000 and water treatment plant works of $168,000. For your copy of the Annual Business Plan and Budget 2017/18, visit www.roxbydowns. sa.gov.au
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As part of this plan, community land is classified into the following categories: - Sports Grounds - Parks - General Community Use - Emergency Services - Cemetery - Waste Disposal - Effluent Disposal - Council Property/Utility. The “community land” subject to these Management Plans is either owned by the Council or owned by the Crown which has
The Community Land Management Plans have been prepared to meet the requirements of the South Australian Local Government Act 1999, and to further serve a purpose in providing sound management principles for land which has value to communities locally and regionally.
Richardson Place Open: 9am - 5pm Weekdays Ph: 8671 0010 roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au
FY18 Initiatives
Emu Walk $200k Grant $200k Budget
High Voltage Equipment $341k No Rate Revenue Rise
Water Plant $168k
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Road Maintenance $440k
Community Land Management Plan review
s part of the review for each of the local sporting club leases, the Community Land Management Plans have also been reviewed for Roxby Downs and are now open for community consultation.
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Budget at a Glance FY17 FY18 Net Rate Revenue $5.5m $5.5m Operating Revenues $12.0m vested theOther “care control and$11.9m management” Employee Costs $5.0m $5.0m of that land toContracts the&council in accordance $9.8m $9.4m Materials, Other Expenses with the Crown Lands Act 2009. Depreciation $2.5m $2.6m These plans were last reviewed by counOperating Balance $0.0m $-0.4m
cil in 2011.
Opening Info session: 7:30pm Tuesday, 22nd August Community Youth Centre
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Holli Hahn 0448 168 167 Thursday, August 3 @ 4.30pm Council Boardroom
ome join us for “Roxby’s Mad Scientists” to celebrate 2017 National Science Week!’
ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, August 8 @ 7pm Council Boardroom
Science is a massive part of our everyday lives, and it definitely does not get the recognition it deserves. The Roxby Downs Community Board has received funding to host some crazy, cool, exciting activities and experiments. We have everything from blasting rockets to creepy crawlies. These activities will be held in the Community Youth Centre between 3pm and 6pm on Thursday 17th of August. Everyone is welcome however we do request children under ten years has parent or guardian supervision. Come down and help us celebrate this fantastic week!
WOMEN’S NETWORK
Hayley Scrivens 0459 824 026 Saturday, August 15 @ 1pm Roxby Downs Club
BUSINESS
Sandy Sumsion 0400 366 619 Tuesday, August 8 @ 6.15pm Community Youth Centre
COMMUNITY GARDEN Vicki Mason 0418 526 608
Thursday, August 10 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom
MULTICURAL
Congratulations to the ‘Roxby Sober Mates’ As at 31 July, you have raised as a team $5138.94! Top Team Fundraisers: 1.
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Ben Vandeleur Tyler Sims Sasha Yantewo Katie Meadow
$3,051.72 (supporting Dry July Foundation SA) $1,253.60 (supporting Dry July Foundation SA) $ 497.50 (supporting Dry July Foundation SA) $ 336.12 (supporting Dry July Foundation SA)
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Theresa Bunyon 0413 609 102 Wednesday, July 19 @ 5.30pm Community Youth Centre
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Mel O’Donnell 0412 019 841 Tuesday, August 22 @ 6.30pm Library Conference Room
FAMILY
Sasha Yantewo 0428 727 583 Thursday, August 3 @ 4.45pm Community Youth Centre
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PUBLIC NOTICES DUBLIN-GERRY’S Meats. $100 pack$20 lamb roast, 2kg chicken, 1kg pork chops, 1kg lamb chops, 1kg beef sausages, 1kg beef mince, 1kg BBQ steak, 1kg PKT of bacon and 10 patties. Ph: 8529 2229.
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This meeting will be followed by a trip to Wirraminna to look at the telemetry system. Future meetings for this group will be held:
NOTICE is hereby given that at its meeting in June 2017, the Outback Communities Authority, for the financial year ending 30 June 2018 and in exercise of the powers contained in Division 2, Part 3 of the Outback Communities (Administration and Management) Act 2009, resolved as follows:
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lympic Dam Barbarians Rugby League Club’s female players were put through their paces with an internal match on Saturday afternoon. Although disappointed that a men’s game scheduled the same afternoon was cancelled when the visiting side forfeited, club president Jason Starkey said it was still a good opportunity for the women’s team to get a run out.
“It’s always disappointing when there is a forfeit, but we do go straight to the grand final on Saturday 12 August in Roxby Downs, which is the first time Roxby has hosted the grand final,” Starkey said. “Who we will play will depend on the winner of the semi-final which is being played this weekend.” Starkey said the Barbarbians’ women’s side played a seven-on-seven match on Saturday.
“We had good numbers (on Saturday) considering there’s been a long break since their last game,” he said. “Everyone played well, it was a pretty even match although one of the sides did manage to get slightly up (from a scoring perspective). “All the girls bought their enthusiasm and effort – they always do their best and they love being out there.” Standout performers were
Zara Daniel, Parawei Thomas and Hayley Hill. Starkey also paid tribute to three debutante players; Cody Alsford, Renee Anderson and Kelly Thomson. “Cody and Renee had actually never played before but they were great,” he said. The Barbarians ladies’ next match will be a curtain-raiser on grand final day, with starting times for both matches to be confirmed next week.
LEFT: Susan Kriel, Amber Baker and Lena Barrett try to get away from a tackle by an opponent in rugby action on Saturday. CENTRE: Hayley Hill was a standout performer in Saturday’s game. RIGHT: Lena Barrett tackles Kelly Thomson.
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CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE “They all played well and had big smiles on their faces, it looked like a lot of fun.” Neilson said that the Roxby Downs visit was part of an initiative to rebuild soccer back in the town after recent focus had been more on football. “My understanding is that this is a program they’re running under the health service there and they’re trying to get kids active and so have started introducing soccer,” she said. “They’re just in their early stages so they don’t yet necessarily get consistent numbers out, and I think they’re mainly a little older (than our Roxby players), probably 10-14 year olds and some 16 years olds as well. “They wanted us to be part of their NAIDOC celebrations, it was in the school holidays and we were all set to go, but then it fell through unfortunately … but we said they were more than welcome to come to Roxby. “So they got everything happening on their side and we got everything happening on our side and we played yesterday.” Neilson said she was keen to continue the association with Coober Pedy, and to take local players there for matches in the future. Local junior soccer competition continues this weekend, with the season continuing through until the end of the school term.
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Positions Vacant - ADMINISTRATOR Olympic Dam, SA - Full Time Our Mining Services operations provide a wide range of trade services to the mining, oil, gas and defence industries. Candidates for this position must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with general administration. Ideally you will have experience in job planning, action tracking, material procurement & job close out.
MC OPERATOR An opportunity exists to join our Roxby team. Highly experienced MC Operator required for general freight/oversize between Roxby Downs/Port Augusta/Adelaide to commence immediately. This is a casual role which will transition to permanency after a qualifying period. Some inter/intrastate work may be required.
Additionally, to be successful in this role you will need solid Excel and Word skills, coupled with personal confidence to facilitate action closeouts. A current drivers licence is essential.
Hook truck experience advantageous but not essential.
The successful applicant will have previous experience using accounting and inventory programs, and experience in accessing client online portals will be highly regarded.
Working in a regional environment, you will be the face of our business. Therefore, professionalism and pride in your work is a must.
The role will be rostered 5 days per week Monday to Friday. A mandatory pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, is required upon acceptance of the position. Cowell Electric strives to be an employer of choice and offers an attractive remuneration, inclusive of varied allowances. To apply, please send a current resume & cover letter to emcfarlane@cowellelectric.com.au or drop a copy in to 42C Charlton Road, Olympic Dam. Applications close: August 4th 2017
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We are seeking: • MC License with minimum 1 year MC driving experience • Must have a competent knowledge and application of restraints • Well groomed with a positive attitude and high level of customer service • Committed to upholding safe and responsible work practices • Willing to undergo Police Clearance and Medical including Drug & Alcohol screening • Committed to long term day or night shift employment commencing immediately
Sodexo Remote Sites is part of the Sodexo Group that boasts more than 420,000 employees working on 30,600 sites throughout 80 countries. In South Australia, our growing team of employees is dedicated to improving productivity, building meaningful client relationships, reducing on-site problems and improving quality of life for the thousands of Australians (and visitors) who call our remote sites home. Due to company growth we are seeking experienced hospitality personnel. Roles available include • House Keeping • Kitchen Hand • Bar Attendant (must have current RSA) • Dining Room Attendant All positions on sire require personnel to carry out cleaning duties. Requirements of the role: • Be resident in Roxby Downs • Strong communication and team building skills • Previous work experience in hospitality • Due to Safety requirements all Sodexo Remote Site employees are required to hold a current drivers licence. • Hold a National Police Clearance less than 6 months old for our sites. These can be obtained from and Australia Post office. Please submit your cover letter and resume to annette.crawford@sodexo.com
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Female footy on the agenda
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ostering female footballers – as well as its usual support for local junior male footballers – will be on the agenda when West Adelaide Football Club (WAFC) visits the region this week.
The annual trip, the club’s seventh to Roxby Downs, will see West Adelaide players joined by people from its female football program to visit schools, hold information sessions and coaching clinics. Andrew Marks, WAFC Football Manager, said he was excited to visit Roxby Downs once again. “I love going to Roxby, it’s so good to walk down the street and people come up to Jason (Porplyzia- Assistant League Coach) and I and say hello, it’s great. “I’ve been working at WAFC for seven years and we’ve been up to Roxby at least once every year.” Kicking off today (Wednesday, 2 August), the WAFC visit will include visits to local schools as part of its Building Better Bloods program, as well as holding training sessions for junior and senior players. Marks and Porplyzia will be accompanied by Glenys Killian, the
club’s Women’s Football Coordinator, and player Rebecca Owen. “Rebecca only just started football this year, she played in the SANFL team and the amateur league team as well, and comes to us with a hurdling and athletics background,” Killian said. While girls have always been welcomed to the sessions WAFC has held in Roxby Downs in the past, for the first time a ‘Female Football Information Evening’ will be held tonight. “Girls football will run just like boys footy does, so for Roxby Downs girls if they want to play SANFL they will have to play at West Adelaide,” Marks said. “As female football develops in South Australia, with more girls participating than ever before, the West Adelaide female pathways will be modeled on the successful male pathways already in existence at the club. “This is the first time the visit has had such a strong female focus. “The West Adelaide Football Club has had a women’s team associated with them since 2012, everyone goes on about it being new but West Adelaide has actually led the
The two all-girls teams which competed in the Good Sports game on Saturday.
way.” Killian said the club was wellplaced to provide advice and support to local girls interested in joining the sport. “What I see is that the education programs are in place, Westies run a great program for people new to the club and a responsible footballers day, and we do that for the women as well. “People talk about the challenges of getting a female team, but we’ve already started to integrate those programs.” The West Adelaide side in the
SANFL Women’s League is showing strong growth, Killian added. “Since our team has been at Westies, over six years, our team has played finals every year. So to be able to maintain that, to have teams in the finals, is a real achievement. “Eighty per cent of them are first year players, so I think that’s testament to being aligned to Westies and the philosophies we adopt, and while it’s not quite up at the same level as the men’s and boys’ programs are, we’ve moving that way and are probably more advanced than a lot of people realise.”
Marks said WAFC highly valued its strong relationship with local football clubs and associations. “West Adelaide really appreciate the work that Rein Geraghty does, and of course there’s Warrick Giles as well, and the work that Taita and Youngy have done previously, we just really value the work that they put into footy,” he said. “We might come along and find the next Matthew Hayball or Jaydn Brind or the next female footballer – who knows who we might discover next.”
Around the grounds Chloe Odgers and Millie Cordy contest the ball in junior netball on Saturday.
Zara Daniel in full flight in Saturday’s rugby match.
East Roxby‘s Louise Faulkner looks to pass over Hornridge’s Sarah Edwards in senior netball on Friday.
David Barrett lines up a kick in Sunday’s senior soccer match.
Kelly Thomson pushes past Susan Kriel in Saturday’s rugby match.
Miner’s Hayley Wurfel defends Olympic Dam’s Rebecca Eli in senior netball on Friday night.
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Ruby Nottle runs in to defend Shayarna Millar in Saturday’s junior netball.
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CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Being a Good Sports club means changing practices and adopting Good Sports policies, such as safe transport options, smoke-free club rooms, alcohol alternative fundraising and training in Responsible Service of Alcohol. The RDJFA received Level Three Good Sports accreditation this year and overall, Giles said Saturday’s round was a success. “It went really well, I was very pleased with the participation, the crowd numbers and the support – it was really good,” he said. For more information about Good Sports visit www.goodsports.com.au or find us on
Far North Football League ROUND 12 Saturday, July 29, 2017 A GRADE Roxby Districts 12.3 12.3 15.6 17.9 (111) Hornridge 1.2 1.2 2.6 2.6 (18) Roxby Districts best players: K. Zeptner, J. Greenbank, J. Mandemaker, D. Gamble, J. Telfer. Hornridge best players: M. McArthur, S. Jones, L. Munro, K. Dadleh, B. Farnham.Roxby Districts goal scorers: T. Blacksell 5, J. Greenbank 3, J. Telfer, S. Crafter-King, V. Buza, K. Zeptner, J. Mandemaker, R. Prosser, J. Roberts, L. Bayly, D. Gamble 1 goal each. Hornridge goal scorers: J. Jones, J. Rigden 1 goal each.
ABOVE: Wes Knights looks for a handball as Charley Copeland closes in.
Olympic Dam 2.8 3.11 5.17 6.20(56) East Roxby 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 (18) Olympic Dam best players: M. Shaw, I. McBey, K. Gates, D. McKenna, L. Hewett. East Roxby best players: E. Walker, C. Miller, C. Millard, T. Mulders, B. Durbidge.Olympic Dam goal scorers: I. McBey 3, S. Clark, M. Shaw, L. Hewett 1 goal each. East Roxby goal scorers: B. Durbidge 2, T. Mulders 1 goal each.
LEFT: Annabelle and Zac Van Kruyssen. RIGHT: Tyson, Cameron and Samuel Qualmann. Finn Giles chases his dad Warrick in Saturday’s match.
PREMIERSHIP TABLE Roxby Districts Hornridge Olympic Dam East Roxby
P 11 11 12 12
W 11 8 3 1
L 0 3 9 11
D 0 0 0 0
F A % Pts 1413 356 396.91 44 797 838 95.11 32 577 1001 57.64 12 570 1162 49.05 4
TOP 10 GOAL KICKERS Name Todd Blacksell Ashley Baxter Michael McArthur Jordan Mandemaker Jared Greenbank Ian McBey Tyron Cribb Ben Scott Sean Mcivor Ricky Prosser
Club This round Total Roxby Districts 5 29 Hornridge 0 22 Hornridge 0 18 Roxby Districts 1 17 Roxby Districts 3 16 Olympic Dam 3 14 Roxby Districts 0 14 Roxby Districts 0 14 Roxby Districts 0 14 Roxby Districts 1 13
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The opal-mining town sent junior and senior players to play against Roxby Downs teams on Sunday, and according to Roxby Downs Junior Soccer Association President Emma Neilson, it was a great day. “It was a big day – Coober Pedy bought
one junior team which played both of our under-13 teams (two games), with the adults match in the middle, and then they drove home after that,” she said. “We played the two junior games because we have two under-13 teams and Coober Pedy was pretty happy to get a few games under their belt.” In the first junior match against the local ‘City’ side, Coober Pedy were victorious 3-2. “They were pretty good, they seemed to be
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pretty keen and their goal keeper was quite strong,” Neilson said. “The second under-13 game was 6-3 Roxby’s way. “That was Coober Pedy’s second game, some of our team had played two games as well, but they probably didn’t have as much puff as they did in the first game. “It was still quite a good game, I think our kids just had more legs at that stage!” The adults’ game was another great contest.
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“They bought across 11 or so people to play and we had two of our guys join the team as well,” Neilson said. “They (Coober Pedy) were winning three-nil at half time and then it ended up a three-all draw by the end, it was exciting. “Everyone was all really keen, the Roxby boys had never played all together before but they all got out and had some fun. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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Book Week - Escape to Everywhere
The Roxby Downs Community Library will be celebrating Book Week from August 19-26 . We will be celebrating with displays, activities and competitions throughout the week. For information contact the Library on 8671 0500.