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Volume 5, Wednesday April 1st, 2009

BHPB talks over Andamooka power supply

The Andamooka Powerhouse runs on natural gas.

Electricity from the SA grid could be on its way to Andamooka.

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BHP Billiton spokeswoman has confirmed that the company is currently in high level talks with the South Australian Government over the feasibility of bringing grid power in from Roxby Downs.

The managing director of the Andamooka Power House, Chris Lyons said the introduction of grid power into Andamooka was not only a good idea but probably inevitable for the continued growth of the town.

Mr Lyons said he was not party to any talks going on in Adelaide but as his company owned the poles and wires and held a licence to generate, distribute and retail electricity within Andamooka, he obviously had more than a passing interest in any negotiations about future power supplies in the town.

The Andamooka Power House began as an electricity retailer when Chris Lyons’ father

owned a shop in the town back in the 1960’s.

The family bought a generator with excess capacity and pretty soon a few neighbours had agreed to buy their power. Over the years they supplied all their friends and relations and kept adding to capacity, invested in distribution and fifty years on they own the entire generation and distribution infrastructure in Andamooka.

Mr Lyons said the SA Government Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI) had carried out a “back of the envelope” study about five years ago and at that time Western Mining had told them that supply into Andamooka was constrained by lack of capacity in a sub-station.

Contrary to local hearsay the local powerhouse burns gas which it acquires from Port Bonython and has done so since 2000 so as to avoid the regular diesel price hikes.

Mr Lyons confirmed that electricity con-

sumers were charged an average of $10,000 to connect to the Andamooka supply.

“When you buy a block of land at Copper Sands in Roxby – or one in Adelaide – the cost of the electricity supply to that point – along with the other infrastructure like water and gas - has been included in the price of the block – which he suggested was at least $30,000.

Mr Lyons said that he was looking forward to the time when Andamooka residents could get access to regular town services city people took for granted – reticulated water instead of water delivered by truck – garbage collection instead of burning it in the town dump and a formal council to ensure such amenities could be financed and maintained.

“With no council, there can be no contribution into basic services like electricity which are heavily subsidised by government in towns with a formal local government structure,” Mr Lyons said.

Olympic Dam expansion review extended

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he Rann Government has decided to extend the public consultation period for the environmental impact statement (eis) for the expansion of BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam project from eight to 14 weeks.

The Government’s move came in the wake of serious opposition from Greens MLC Mark Parnell and Liberal Mining Opposition leader, David Ridgway.

The eis contains more than 4000 pages – making it easily the largest document ever produced in the state.

Liberal leading light, David Ridgway said his party had always believed because of its size, it required a longer period of time for public scrutiny.

“The breadth and size of this report would have hampered the ability of many stakeholders to be able to analyse and develop detailed submissions in an eight week period,” Mr Ridgway said.

“This is a pivotal project for SA and deserves to have the consultation period extended to 14 weeks.”

APOMA president, Peter Allen was pleased to have more time in order for the Andamooka community to have more time to absorb the BHPB statement and to come up with an appropriate response.

“The fact that the proposed new camp for some 10,000 people will be on a location closer to Andamooka than Roxby Downs – just 13 km out of town – means that the potential effect of the expansion will be far greater on Andamooka than Roxby which already has the basic infrastructure.

“There are also likely to be issues of where do the 10,000 temporary workers go to enjoy themselves – probably it won’t be Roxby – they’ll probably head into Andamooka. We have to be prepared,” Mr Allen said.

Greens MLC Mark Parnell said the Government decision had come just hours before the Upper House was set to vote in favour of a Greens Bill forcing an extension of the public comment period.

“The Greens are very pleased that Mike Rann has recognised the original consultation period for the Roxby expansion was woefully inadequate, Mr Parnell said.

“Even with 14 weeks public comment period the community will still struggle to read and respond to the largest document ever printed in this State.

“The Greens are also pleased the Premier has responded to our call and ensured a longer time for the public to have a say in the Olympic dam expansion,” he said.

How Roxby Downs Council plans to review the EIS on Page 5.

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Wrong Decision Making Can Be Costly I don’t know if you feel sorry for former high profile Federal Court judge Marcus Einfeld but I do. You would have read about him in recent newspapers or heard about him on the news because it was Marcus Einfeld who claimed he wasn’t driving his car when it was clocked going 10 km/h over the speed limit in Sydney in 2006.

Why the retired judge decided not to admit his guilt first up is anyone’s guess but his decision led him to tell a concoction of lies that eventually led him to jail. It started when he signed a statutory declaration saying he had lent his car to a visiting friend from the United States.

The lies continued when he swore on oath in court that he wasn’t the driver of his car but that was later found to be a lie because the visiting US friend he was talking about had died three years earlier as a result of a hit and run accident.

Australia’s most senior judge continued to tell porkies but this time the former human rights lawyer of more than 30 years gave police an elaborate 20page written statement that set out another version of events as to why he was not the driver.

If the retired judge hadn’t decided to tell lies it would have cost him a $77 speeding fine plus the loss of three demerit points and he would have been embarrassed as we all are when we have been pinged.

But that would have been the end of things.

But the former Federal Court judge decided to lie his way out of things that not only led him to be found guilty of “deliberate, premeditated perjury” but he has now made legal history by becoming the first superior Australian court judge to be jailed.

His incorrect decision to tell lies could also lead him to be stripped of his QC (Queens Council) title plus his Order of Australia and he may also be struck off the roll as a legal practitioner.

So why do I feel sorry for the retired judge? Well it’s certainly not because of the concoction of lies he told nor is it because of his act of hypocrisy because as a judge he would not have tolerated people who told lies whilst under oath.

But I feel sorry for him because we have all made “decision blunders” that we wished we hadn’t. We may not have made such a serious decision blunder like the retired judge but we have all made a decision (or decisions) that we wished we hadn’t.

From the moment the retired judge made his decision to lie was the moment he found himself in serious trouble and he knew that himself because

in a television interview last week the fallen judge said, “I dug myself a hole and didn’t know how to get out off it.”

That’s where I feel kind of sorry for him because how many times have we dug a hole for ourselves and not known how to get out of it. Going to jail for his crime is more than appropriate but how many times have we wished we could reverse a decision.

There are many facets to correct decision making and there are those who are really good at it and there are those who aren’t. But correct decision making is like most things, we may not be the best in the world but we can sure as heck improve ourselves so that we can become so much better.

The first and logical place to start in regards to correct decision making is to think about what makes a correct decision before there is any decision to be made. Most people don’t think about decision making until there is a need which is why there is often confusion and incorrect decisions made.

Make time to think about what makes a good decision and the outcome of that will be of an enormous benefit when there are decisions to be made and it will also benefit us when we need to make a fast decision on the spur of the moment.

The other obvious aspect of correct decision making is to stop and think before we decide. The more we take time to ponder over something is the more likely we will not only make a better decision but correct decision making will become more automatic.

Marcus Einfeld obviously didn’t stop and think before he decided on his action and that may have been totally uncharacteristic of him or it may be a common fault of his. Sadly that is now irrelevant because the outcome is the same for he is now paying the penalty for his poor decision making and will probably do so for the rest of his life.

The fallen judge’s family and friends are also suffering because of the decision he made and the great tragedy is that it was all so avoidable.

Talking to those whom we trust when decisions need to be made is helpful because a broader picture of things can often be established but keep in mind there are many other helpful facets that can assist us in regards to decision making and the more we explore them the more skilful in correct decision making we will become.

Finally, if an incorrect decision has been made and it’s not too late to reverse it, change it right away because Australia’s most senior judge has shown us how it can come back and bite us.

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Principal for a day

Principal Kath Macalister spent a day acting as the grounds keeper for Steve Marsh, who was awarded the Principal for a day

By Zak Zeptner

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oxby Downs Area School Principal, Kath Macalister has shed her responsibility as school leader and taken up the jobs of her staff for a day.

Mrs Macalister held a draw for her staff earlier this term to win the principal for a day where she would work the job of the winning staff member in an attempt to better understand their jobs and boost morale.

“I heard of this idea from a principal in Britain who woke up one morning and realised he didn’t know what other people’s jobs were so he ran a draw for people to enter where he would do their job for a day,” explains Mrs Macalister.

“I ran two draws, one for teachers and one for auxiliary staff.”

Steve Marsh, grounds maintenance, and primary teacher Katie Higgins were the lucky winners of the draw.

Mrs Macalister has already fulfilled her end of the bargain to Mr Marsh, becoming his apprentice grounds keeper for the day.

“I’m loving it, it’s very different and I’m not being bothered by people every two

RoxFM encourages recycling

oxFM, in conjunction with the Environment Forum, is once again helping the environment by collecting used batteries for recycling.

Batteries contain many toxic chemicals which can be harmful to humans and the environment when not disposed of properly, so bring your used batteries into the station.

The Batteries will be stripped and

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made ready for re-use in a range of areas, such as battery production and stainless steel fabrication.

RoxFM is collecting all batteries, including standard household and mobile phone batteries.

“We encourage people to recycle in town by helping where we can,” said RoxFM Station Manager, Kristina Meredith, when asked why the station so readily partakes in

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RoxFM Manager Kristina Meredith accepts a battery donation from Melissa Metters.

Domestic Water, millions of litres

Roxby Downs Water Consumption

minutes. I can just go out and do my job,” said Mrs Macalister.

Sadly, Mr March and Mrs Higgins do not get to take up the mantle of Principal, however Mrs Macalister is not sure they would want it.

“They can come in and put on a brew and have a coffee with the front office staff but I don’t know if they’d want to do the rest of the job,” she joked.

Armed with a set of pink tools, Mrs Macalister spent the entire day with a smile on her face, gaining valuable insight into the occupation of a member of her staff.

“I think the staff enjoy what I’m doing and the kids definitely enjoy it,” she said.

“The kids have been waving to me out in the grounds saying ‘that’s Mrs Macalister’ and Katie Higgins’s class keep coming up to me saying ‘you’re going to be our teacher’.”

As Mrs Higgins is a primary teacher, Mrs Macalister says it will be a challenge for her to take her class as she is trained as a secondary teacher, however, she is ready to accept the role.

“Part of a principal’s job is to be a bit flexible,” she said.

“It boosts morale; everyone likes to see the boss make a fool of herself.”

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recycling initiatives.

“It’s great to see the community support this and to know that the town is behind us.”

R ox F M i s o p e n b e t w e e n 10am and 5pm weekdays so instead of throwing your old batteries away, bring them into the station and help protect their environment.

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She has a noisy toy that she drags around and plays with Are there any interesting thing about your pet?

She’s cute and jumps around everywhere Do you have to do anything to keep your pet safe and well? You have to keep her in a cage and keep away from unfamiliar animals.

(Shes OK with my dog because she knows him.)

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All domestic water in Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Olympic Dam is supplied from the Great Artesian Basin.

The water is desalinated and chlorinated.

Use water wisely in an arid climate.

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Free learning available to community T

he Roxby Downs Community Learning Places (CLP) Program is extending is application period to April 14 and all eligible community members are urged to apply.

one way of bridging this gap as well as building the skills and capacity of the community.

Two free training places are available in each course conducted at Roxby Downs TAFE and is supported by BHP Billiton, Olympic Dam.

The aim of the CLP is to provide support to community members to gain or build skills through vocational education.

The CLP was established in 2008 by the Education and Workplace Training Forum to address barriers for those wishing to pursue further workplace training.

The forum identified a gap in the availability of adult learning opportunities in the region, specifically skilled and unskilled as well as employees in the mining and related industries and those in the mainstream.

Provision of free training places was considered

The courses are: ●Senior First Aid ●Certificate III/IV in Training and Assessment ●Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management) To be eligible for the CLP Program, you must be a community member of Roxby Downs or its surrounding areas (Woomera, Pimba, Olympic Dam and Andamooka) and NOT employed fulltime at Olympic Dam with BHP Billiton employees or their contractors.

Priority places will be given to applicants who

face the greatest barriers to accessing training and/or demonstrate the greatest need for skills development.

people or pensioners in need of up-skilling Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders ●People with a Disability (temporary or permanent) ●Socio-economically disadvantaged Application forms are available from the Roxby Downs Council, TAFE SA Roxby Downs Campus.

Forms and further information is also available at http://www.roxbydowns.com/servlet/ Web?s=1902997&p=RD_Community_EducationForum.

These groups may include but are not limited to: ●Long term unemployed ● Part-time or casually employed ●Young people who have not transitioned to further education, training or employment ●Migrants, refugees and new arrivals from nonEnglish speaking backgrounds ●Sole parents ●Parents returning to the workforce ●Mature aged Section 33 Road Traffic Act 1961

Notice of Road Closure

School forum comes up with ideas for RDAS

NOTICE

Is hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on 3 March 2009 made the following orders; That the Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Administrator under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and Clause F of the instrument of General Approval of the Minister 28 November 1999.

Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 declare that the event described below is to take place on the road described below is an event to which Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 applies; and: Pursuant to Section 33(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, make an order directing that the road on which the event is to be held and any adjacent or adjoining roads specified below can be closed to all traffic except police and emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in the event for the period commencing 10.00am to 12 noon on Saturday 25 April 2009.

ROAD: Richardson Place Roxby Downs EVENT:

ANZAC DAY CEREMONY

ADJACENT / ADJOINING ROADS: Burgoyne Street, Arcoona Street, Norman Place Tavern Road Roxby Downs Pursuant to Section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 make an order directing that persons taking part in the event be exempted in relation to the road from duty, to observe the Australian Road Rules specified below subject to any conditions described below and attached to the exemption.

Australian Road rules Exemption and Conditions Rule 230: Crossing the road Rule 234: Crossing the road on or near a crossing for Pedestrians Rule 238: Pedestrians travelling along the road.

Parents Jenny Longmire and Petra Nobel discuss their ideas for RDAS with Principal Kath Macalister at the Education Forum last week.

By Zak Zeptner

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arket Day saw Roxby Downs Area School hold an education forum where parents could speak about their concerns and offer insight into directions the school could take.

Sadly, with the Clipsal 500 and the junior basketball semi-finals clashing with the date, there was not a large turnout to the event.

The idea to hold the forum was one of Principal, Kath Macalister’s, which she promised to hold if she was awarded the position of principal at RDAS. “Knowing there has been a swift change over in principals in the past years, I thought that it was time to start asking the main players what they wanted from education,” explained Mrs Macalister.

Staff, school captains, and governing council representatives were present at the forum, holding discussions with those who attended to determine what action the school should take in the future.

Issues such as attendance, behaviour, student management, bullying

and harassment were addressed during the forum with all suggestions being collated and placed on the RDAS website for further public consultation.

Mrs Macalister says all opinions are welcome and that the school is “not fazed about what people want to say”.

“This is a chance for us to really think clearly about where we want to put our dollars and emphasis, for example, parents may want a homework club for students.”

The idea for the forum came to Mrs Macalister from a former principal of RDAS, Doug Curtis, whose wife used to run similar forums for businesses.

In addition to this forum, RDAS is working with Woomera Area School, Andamooka Children’s Centre and The Roxby Downs Kindy to develop a ‘West of Lakes’ learning plan.

“Regardless of where our kids are within this ‘West of Lakes’ region, we’re going to have some clear understandings about what we want for them and it will also provide opportunities for staff to network together,” said Mrs Macalister.

“I think our professional development can only benefit by doing this.”

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New Roxby Downs branch NOW OPEN. The one-stop shop for trades, construction professionals & specialised building materials.

Structural Steel / Reinforcing / Tools / Hardware / Safety / Heavy Compaction and so much more!

OPENING HOURS:

Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Bianco Roxby Downs For any enquiries please contact Adrian Callisto, Bianco Mining Manager Phone: (08) 8671 5600 Fax: (08) 8671 5611 Mobile: 0437 388 433 Email: adrianc@bianco.com.au www.bianco.com.au

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Happy and Healthy Expo set for success

By Zak Zeptner

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he Happy Healthy Expo is on this weekend, Saturday April 4, and all are welcome for a day of fun and excitement.

Sarah Chamberlain and Karen Russell of the Roxby Health Services display the merchandise for the Happy Healthy Expo this Saturday.

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An initiative of the Building Healthy Communities Program, The Happy Healthy Expo will begin at 10am and go through to 4pm.

Richardson Place will be closed off during the Expo, with the Auditorium hosting a collection of information about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

With a collection of health services coming up, including QUIT SA and the Cancer Council to name a few, the day is sure to provide a fun way of promoting living healthily.

Sarah Chamberlain, Assistant Project Officer, told The Monitor she and the rest of the team were very excited about the upcoming event.

“It’s going to be awesome; it’s going to be a huge event to get the whole community involved in healthy living,” she said.

The auditorium will also host a feeding room for mothers to breast feed their children in a comfortable and friendly environment.

“There’ll be plenty of comfy chairs and breast feeding information there,” said Sarah.

The emergency services will also be attend-

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ing the event, set up in the main street, as well as bicycles for the public to ride.

A healthy skin focus will be featured in Richardson Place to provide information about skin care, such as sun protection and cancers.

There are plenty of giveaways available on the day, with a healthy trail for people to follow, beginning in the auditorium. This will provide information and giveaways to the public.

The event will spill over into the swimming pool, with free entry all day and a range of activities for the kids.

According to Sarah, there will be giant games such as naughts and crosses and Ludo and a giant basketball for games too.

Lunch time will see a healthy barbeque cooked, featuring foods such a yiros and pita bread instead of the traditional fattening sausages.

Considerable planning has gone into the organisation of this event, with the staff at Roxby Health Services working in overtime for months to provide a fun and enjoyable expo.

S p o n s o re d b y B u i l d i n g He a l thy Communities, Roxby Leisure, The Monitor and Alliance One Credit Union, the Happy Healthy Expo is sure to be an event to remember.

Veggie Man and Bendy Banana will also be in attendance so come along and enjoy the day.

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Board prepares for EIS Wear purple to work The Community Board with the Forums and Partnerships are preparing a significant community response to the EIS and the accompanying Roxby Downs Master Plan which is due for release on May1st 2009. The entire document is said to be 4,000 pages long covering every aspect of the expansion, including the large issues such as water, power, dust, roads, rail and a myriad of mine related reports.

Board member Ray Goldie said the Board was focusing on the aspects of the plan that directly impact on the community, its facilities and lifestyle.

“It is important that there is a carefully considered response to the parts of the EIS relevant to the community and that the response comes from the community’s “grass roots” - that is the people who live here and

the individuals who facilitate and manage the community groups,” Mr Goldie said.

To make the task manageable every Forum and Partnership will prepare a response to their area of interest. Each Forum is inviting any person who has a particular interest to join their task group in preparing a response.

Board Executive Officer, Michelle Hales said it was such an important opportunity that the e Forums and Partnerships were open to engaging with anybody with a strong interest in an issue, or who had local experience or expertise.

“The Roxby Downs Master Plan section of the report which will show the intended expansion of the town will be of the most interest to residents and will receive particular scrutiny from the Board, Forums and

Partnerships.” said Mr Goldie “ The scrutiny of the documents is equally to highlight the positives which will be in the report so we can emphasis community support for those areas, as well as highlight areas of concern. “ “This will be an opportunity for the community to take a careful and calculated look at the type of facilities they want in an expanded town and to form a well weighted response on behalf of the entire community. Now the review period has been extended we will have more time to review the report and formulate the responses.” said Ms Hales.

If you would like to have an input into the community response through the Board or any of the Forums or Partnership contact Michele Hales on 08 8671 0010.

Arid Lands Board wants community input The South Australian Arid Lands Natural Resources Management (SAAL NRM) Board is seeking public comment on its plans for natural resource management in the arid lands region over the next three years.

Each year the Board is required to undertake an annual review of its business plan. This review has taken into account the achievements of previous years and the activities and funds required to continue to effectively manage our natural resources in to the future.

This is a community opportunity to have a say about how NRM ismanaged in the Arid Lands of South Australia. The plan builds on existing management plans adopted by the Minister for Environment and Conservation for 2006/07 and identifies focus areas, forecasts spending and

outlines priorities for the Board’s activities until 2012.

Responses from the public are sought by April 14.

Chris Reed, Presiding Member, SAAL NRM Board, says he is excited about the on-ground projects proposed in the plan. “The NRM plan for the board will feature a number of significant projects that are critical to the region, including the third stage of the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative Program (GABSI 3); funding of a study to examine the feasibility and design of a Bore Assurance Program; and work to investigate the capacity of alternate water sources for mining and mineral development,” says Mr Reed.

The Board will also continue many of its existing activities such as control of pest animal and plants, water

conservation and community engagement. It is seeking State and national funding to support its programs and for town water supplies in the far North Wells Prescribed Area.

As in the past, licences classified for stock and domestic water will be exempt from the levy.

Copies of the proposed amendments are available from the General Manager, John Gavin of the SA Arid Lands NRM Board: tel08 8648 5977 or www.saalnrm.sa.gov.au.

Written submissions must be received by the General Manager at PO Box 2227, Port Augusta 5700.

All submissions will be forwarded to the Minister for Environment and Conservation for consideration before adoption of the proposed amendments.

tomorrow for autism

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f you see somebody wearing purple to work tomorrow (Thursday April 2) you can help them out by making a small donation to help kids with autism.

Tomorrow is World Autism Day and people across the globe are wearing purple to raise funds to help parents make their autistic kids’ lives as normal as possible.

May is autism month in Australia.

Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication. A closely related condition, Asperger syndrome, is named after Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger who, in 1944, described children

in his practice who lacked nonverbal communications kills, demonstrated limited empathy with their peers and were physically clumsy.

The money raised by this international day of recognition for these conditions will be used by Autism SA which visits Roxby Downs twice a year to advise parents and help the kids cope with any particular problems they might be experiencing.

The local Autism Day is being co-ordinated by Megan Dale of Far North Photographics, the parent of a child with autism.

Her contact phone number: 8671 0211.

JOHNSTON WITHERS LAWYERS are now visiting Roxby Downs each month Offering professional legal advice and representation in most areas of law including: Industrial Employment Law Workers Compensation Wills Discrimination Law & Workplace Harassment

Criminal & Traffic Law Estates & Trusts Personal Injury Commercial

Medical Negligence Family & DeFacto Conveyancing Defamation

Nic Kernahan and Emma Wilkinson will next be in attendance at our offices of 1A Tutop Centre, 20-22 Tutop St., Roxby Downs on

15th April 2009 For appointments, contact us at:

17 Sturt Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Telephone: 8231 1110 (Adelaide) 8642 5122 (Pt Augusta) Fax: 8231 1230 Email: mail@johnstonwithers.com.au Web: www.johnstonwithers.com.au Regional offices at Clare, Port Augusta and Whyalla

You can’t predict when a bushfire will strike, but you can reduce its impact on your home and your family.

There are several steps you can take right now to manage native vegetation (like grasses, shrubs and small trees) which will help you keep your house and property Bushfire Ready.

Cut down the impact of bushfires.

Clear any tree branches that overhang your house or other buildings on your property.

Clear up to 20 metres of native vegetation around your house. Make sure you exclude any big trees as they require clearance approval.

Clear up to 5 metres of native vegetation around other buildings on your property such as sheds and garages.

Clear the native vegetation from your property boundary to create a fire-break of 5 metres.

For other options to make your property Bushfire Ready or for more information on vegetation management and approvals visit the Country Fire Service website.

www.cfs.sa.gov.au

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This newsletter with The Monitor will feature once a month, so be sure not to miss your copy of the newspaper. It will appear on the first Wednesday of the month. If you wish to submit copy it will need to be sent to the APOMA office by the Wednesday – ONE WEEK BEFORE PUBLICATION.

Andamooka governance talks looking positive

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ecent talks between the people of Andamooka and the Outback Areas Community Development Trust board over the future governance of the town had been positive and constructive.

That is the view of Andamooka’s unofficial mayor and chief executive officer, Peter Allen, who said he was expecting that the town would have a new formal manager or municipal development officer appointed as a result of the ongoing talks.

Peter Allen is chief executive of the Andamooka Progress & Opal Miners Association (APOMA) and acts as the town’s chief executive in a voluntary capacity.

He suggests any new civic manager would be a public servant from out of town.

Seeking comment from the Outback Areas Community Trust in Port Augusta, its manager Mark Sutton said: “I’m a public servant. I’m not allowed

Andamooka Community Directory Frontier Services Andamooka

Community Health Service Clinic opening hours

- Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm & 2pm to

5pm.

- Wednesday closed from 2pm to 5pm.

- Closed at all other times except for 24 hour emergencies.

Phone: 8672 7087 (during work hours) or 0428 727 087 (after hours)

Country Womens Association

Andamooka Opal Fields Branch

Meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month in the CWA clubrooms.

Op Shop Hours - Open on 4th February

Wednesday 9.00am to 1.00pm Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm Saturday 9.00 am to 1.00pm

Andamooka Emergency Services

CFS

Anne Legg 0427 974 084

SES

Stefan Bilka 0427 181 752

POLICE

8672 7072

CLINIC

8672 7087 (work hours) 0428 727 087 (after hours)

Roxby Downs Health Services 8671 9020

Poisons Information Centre 131 126

Roxby Vet

0419 806 392

Port Augusta Vet 8642 0411

Apoma membership If you wish to become members of Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association, you can join at the office in the Community Hall. Fees are $55 Family, $33 Single and $16.50 for Pensioners.

Membership entitles you to vote at the Annual General Meeting in August and to attend, free of charge, the BBQ’s held throughout the year.

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to say anything.”

Directing the Monitor to the chairman, Bill McIntosh, a pastoralist, did not return calls about the future of Andamooka either.

Local sitting member, Lyn Breuer of Whyalla, who visits Andamooka regularly and who played a major role in getting government support for rebuilding the Andamooka primary school after it had been torched, said she was very happy with the progress of the talks between Andamooka and the OACDT. Peter Allen said it was important that the OACDT put a manager in place who he expected would work in a partnership arrangement with APOMA on an equal footing.

He outlined how the government has a two-tiered plan to generate rate revenue from Andamooka.

Lyn Breuer explained that the rating system to be introduced was a general levy across all properties across the outback area serviced by the Trust.

“People are generally happy about the levy because it would be used to maintain infrastructure and provide services that normal towns run by councils take for granted,” Ms Breuer said.

She said there was also a possibility that Andamooka residents could attract an additional levy for community infrastructure.

The Outback Areas Community Development Board in Andamooka for talks recently.

“I’m very happy about the commitment to appoint a manager for Andamooka who would be employed by Outback Areas – just as in the case of Trevor Peake about eight months ago – who was a project officer assisting APOMA in their duties.

“This is a sensible way to go in light of the expansion plan at Olympic Dam and in light of the fact that Anbdamooka needs extra support through the process,” Ms Breuer said.

Ms Breuer said Jane Gascoigne, an

Opal miners get funding boost for excavators

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ndamooka opal miners have been given a boost with the Department of Primary Industries (OIRSA) extending financial support for opal exploration.

PIRSA has been operating its Plan for Accelerated Exploration (PACE) scheme whereby exploration activities have been given subsidies to help cover the cost of drilling.

In the latest move, PIURSA has extended its PACE scheme to cover exploration activity carried out by oip0alo miners with excavators as well as drilling.

APOMA president, Peter Allen said not too many opal diggers use drilling and as a result not much of the $50,000 allotted to opal miners had been used.

APOMA is responsible for administering the scheme and authorising documents on which PIRSA makes payment.

Currently, PIRSA is paying two-thirds of the cost of the hourly rate of running an excavator.

Mr Allen said the incentive

would be of great benefit to the Andamooka opal diggers as there had not been any new discoveries for ages.

“Up until just a few says ago the government was saying no to paying the PACE subsidy to opal miners using excavators,” Mr Allen said.

“The out of the blue they allowed excavators into the program and authorised APOMA as the controlling authority.

“We will kick it off as soon as we can get it organised,” he said.

Mr Allen said the money could be used for prospecting on new areas and said that as most of the opal fields had been discovered in shallow grounds excavators were a better and more efficient way of exploring than drilling.

According to Mr Allen AOPOMA will peg a claim and monitor any work and log its location. If the work is successful, APOMA will pull its pegs and the explorer will take up the rights to the ground.

“It’s a big boost to the town,” Mr Allen said.

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officer with the SA Local Government Association now had a better understanding of Andamooka’s special needs following her meeting with APOMA representatives last week.

The Outback Areas Community Development Trust was established by the Dunstan Labor Government in 1978 to act as a third tier of government to receive and administer funding for 36 remote communities across 80 per cent of South Australia’s land area.

The communities range from Penong

active opal miners still operating within the district which includes those who come up for the winter season.

The opal miners around Andamooka are a little despondent because of the lack of exploration success in recent times. But Mr Allen explained it had always been a hard game. In the 1960’s when there was something like a thousand opal diggers on the ground at Andamooka, 20 of them would have been earning truckloads of money, about 120 would have been making wages and the rest would have been barely scraping a living PACE was designed by former gold mining entrepreneur and government advisor, Robert de Crespigny to help South Australia became a better destination for mining investment According to PIRSA, the exploration industry had the potential to make a significant contribution to regional development, by boosting economic activity and local employment opportunities and thus the quality of life for regional communities.

The PIRSA statement said “we are committed to building sustainable communities in outback and regional areas and resource development will help generate wealth and opportunities for these communities.’

MOVIE, GAMES AND BARBIE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT There will be a big movie and games night at the Andamooka community hall this Friday night (April 3) as part of Youth Week.The evening starts at 6pm and there will be a barbecue.

The event is being organised for Youth Week by Greg Franklin, Andamooka’s voluntary youth officer.

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on the west coast to Marla, across to Marree and Oodnadatta and covering 80 per cent of the South Australia’s land area.

The area has a population of around 5000, nearly all of whom are Indigenouse Australians, although several large pastoral leases exist in its area of operation.

The trust operates under the Outback Areas Community Development Trust Act (1978). The Government has a Bill to revamp the Trust which is expected to go before Parliament soon.

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News In Brief SA jobs disappearing Almost 8,000 jobs in South Australia’s mining and manufacturing sectors have been lost under Mike Rann in the past four months.

Australian Bureau of Statistics Labour Force figures released today reveal that 5,300 manufacturing jobs and 2,400 mining jobs have disappeared in South Australia since November 2008.

Manufacturing jobs lost 5,300

Mining jobs lost 2,400

Total 7,700 Australian Bureau of Statistics Labour Force, Australia, Quarterly, Feb 2009

Shadow Employment Minister, David Pisoni said the latest ABS figures are alarming and demonstrate that the Rann Government has failed to secure jobs and support business in South Australia.

“The Rann Government’s mismanagement and lack of investment in diversifying the economy has resulted in thousands of hard working SA’s now facing the uncertainty of unemployment,” Mr Pisoni said.

“Seven years of boom economic times have been wasted with the Rann Government having no vision for the future and no plans to create jobs in South Australia.”

From abc website An economic forecaster says Australia will not experience anything like the financial downturn occurring overseas.

But Dr Frank Gelber from BIS Shrapnel has told a business conference in Adelaide that Australian business investment will suffer because of a lack of finance.

He says this would be the result of a credit squeeze, not a fully-fledged financial crisis.

“We are not going to have the big recession they’re having overseas,” he said.

“We’re having a downturn here, it won’t rebound quickly, we’ve still got to see the fall in investment, again the result of the credit squeeze, feeding through to the rest of the economy.”

Dr Gelber says while Australia is unlikely to go into recession, businesses must brace for a fall in investment because of a lack of financing.

“Overseas they’ve got a fully-fledged financial crisis, and major recessions in the developed world,” he said.

“In Australia we haven’t got anything like the depth of downturn, we haven’t gone over the top on investment.”

Outback awards launch for regional and rural achievers

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new outback awards program with a regional environment and landcare category is about to be launched.

awards in the following five categories:

The Canberra Institute of Technology Business, Training and Employment Award The inaugural Australian ●The Farm Rural and Outback Awards Biosecurity Award is seeking nominations from all rural regions ● T h e T r a d i t i o n a l across the country, provid- Credit Union Regional, ing well-earned recognition E n v i r o n m e n t a n d for hard working farmers, Landcare Award community members , ●The Department of youth and organisations.

Defence Youth Leadership It is imperative that we Award stand up and show our gratitude to all those across ● The G olden Circle our country who are doing Health and Community their best to maintain the Services Award integrity and growth of out- ●The Australian Rural back and rural Australia. and Outback Awards will The launch of the awards acknowledge and reward will be at the Alice Springs the valuable achievements Crowne Plaza on April 16. and accomplishments of The launch will introduce our communities. the program and everyone is welcome to come along.

The winners will be Organisers say they would announced at a Gala like to see as many people Presentation in Canberra as possible at the Alice in September. The winners Springs and find out more will share $10,000 in prize information about the money. prestigious awards for local Nomination forms are available at participating communities.

People, groups and sponsors or by phoning organisations making valu- your local awards office on able contributions in their 1300 735 445 or through fields are eligible to nomi- the website on www. nate in these prestigious awardsaustralia.com

Letters to the Editor What’s happened to the boxes at Woolies?

To the Editor, Dear Sir, Since the changes at Woolworths Roxby Downs reducing the number of checkouts with plastic bags the store seems to have stopped its usual practice of putting out cardboard boxes for us shoppers.

The big box near the window used to contain lots of usefully sized and sturdy boxes for stacking up a trolley basket full of shopping.

Now, it only contains some large, shallow, flimsy-looking banana boxes that are too big and too useless for carrying groceries anywhere.

A cynical person might say that Woolies has taken away the boxes in order to maximise sales of its green shopping bags.

I asked one of the shopping assistants whether they had changed the story on giving away boxes but she said it was worth more than her job to comment on stuff like that.

I notice that Woolies flattens its boxes, bales them up and they’re taken away in the regular delivery trucks.

I wonder why they can’t leave a few behind for us?

Regular Woolies shopper, Roxby Downs

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The chairman of the Olympic Dam task force says the copper, gold and uranium mine’s expansion will go ahead despite delays.

BHP Billiton has cut 85 jobs from its Olympic Dam operation near Roxby Downs in South Australia because of the global economic downturn.

Task force chairman Bruce Carter says it will be a 100-year mine and has 35 per cent of the world’s known uranium.

“So it will be dug, it will occur, it’s just a matter of when,” he said.

“There may be some delays and that is something that the BHP board will decide but, you know, it is there for the legacy of my grandchildren.

“I can assure you, from a government and community point of view, we will be right there next to them, providing every catalyst for them to make the investment, but it’s a commoditydriven business.”

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Community Person of the Month

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he Big Sky Community Person of the Month is was the farmers struggling with debt but still full of hope,” Sister Pat said.

Sister Patricia Hogan.

Sister Pat, who lives in Roxby Downs where she been working for ten years, has been made community person of the month because of her involvement with: • staff and students at RDAS, Andamooka, Woomera and St Barbara’s Parish School • St Barbara’s Parish School Playgroup • Visiting the elderly in Andamooka • Visiting patients in Hospitals in Roxby Downs • Parents and Friends Committees for both RDAS and St Barbs • Andamooka Mothers and Childcare Sister Pat, 74, celebrated 50 years as nun back in 2003, having taken her vows as a sister of the order of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart as an 18 year old. She knew she wanted to be a nun at 13.

“I don’t feel as old as I should at my age,” she told the Monitor last week “as I don’t think about age in terms of numbers but rather in blocks of time – and also I’m pretty healthy.”

She attributes her robust health to walking at least three km a day – usually early in the morning to escape the flies – and because she is very happy doing what she does – talking to all sorts of people and helping out where she can.

She divides her life up not in years but according to where and what she was doing. She grew up in Bowral – in the highlands south of Sydney – and after becoming a nun she was a teacher in Melbourne.

The she moved into pastoral care in the back blocks of Queensland around Moonie and Tara. After that she had a decade as a primary teacher at Brompton in Adelaide where she taught at The Immaculate Heart of Mary primary school.

She moved to Roxby Downs in 1999 after a stint of three years in western Queensland where the resilience of the farmers of the “prime hard country” never failed to impress her. The region was named after the prime hard wheat which grew there if they got rain.

She enjoyed the different experiences. “In Queensland it

“In Adelaide it was the people from southern Europe and their wonderful sense of family.

“It’s great being here in Roxby Downs and to be part of the lives of so many wonderful people,” Sister Pat said.

In all the years I’ve served as a nun it’s the families and the way they have included me in their lives that has been the most rewarding aspect.

“God has always shown his love for me through the people that have loved me.”

Sister Pat now spends most of her time visiting people in hospitals and making visits to families just to have a friendly chat or giving encouragement to children and adults from all walks of life.

She remains on the Parents and Friends committees of both St Barbara’s and the Roxby Downs Area School, the patron of the Red Sands Cancer Foundation and on the Volunteering Partnership Forum of the council run by Michele Hales.

Classical music, gardening and walking are hobbies she enjoys but her most rewarding passion is her great interest in meeting people and helping them get through whatever hurdle life has thrown up.

Sister Pat is giving the $100 cash from Big Sky Credit Union to DOLSH Overseas Aid, an organisation that assists communities in Papua New Guinea, the Pacific Islands and Africa.

“Every cent to this charity is actually spent on the communities,” Sister Pat said. She has asked the $100 be given to help sick children in refugee camps in the Sudan.

Her religious order, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, with approximately 180 nuns scattered across the country, has sisters working in many countries.

Sister Pat gets her inspiration from the sisters who do wonderful work in assisting people and the men who fought on the Kokoda Trail in 1942.

MEETING DATES

Community Board - 27 April Sports and Recreation Forum - 7 April Family and Youth Forum - 6 April

GENERAL INFORMATION BOARD MEETINGS

If you would like to do a presentation to the Community Board please contact Michelle Hales to organise a date and time to be placed on the agenda. Requests close on the Wednesday prior to the Board meeting. Board meetings usually take place on the last Monday of the month.

JOINING FORUMS

Members of the community are encouraged to join any of the forums or partnerships. If you would like to join the Arts and Culture Forum, Education and Workplace Training Forum, Family and Youth Forum, Environment Forum, Sport and Recreation Forum or Volunteering Partnership you are welcome to attend any of the meetings. Meeting times appear in the Monitor on a regular basis.

If you would like to join the Health Forum and/or Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 or via email to: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au to express your interest.

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Out and About HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ABOVE: Fancy Drss competition winners Jessica Crane, Vaibhavi Lalwani, Julia Weltner and George Clark at RDAS’s Harmony Day celebrations.

ABOVE: Bailey Ryan, Clinton Atkins and Millie Clark during the Harmony Day celebrations.

Birthday boy Jett Giles celebrated his 4th birthday on March 23.

ABOVE: Students at Roxby Downs Area School and Andamooka Primary School gathered to make harmony and friendship bracelets for Harmony Day.

ABOVE: Tamica Trussler (left) and Bianca Broome at the cricketr final in Woomera.

BELOW: Sue and Stephen Brown from Ardrossan at the Woomera cricket final.

Stephen is president of the Country Cricket Carnival Association.

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ABOVE: Give me a G.A.I.R.D.N.E.R - Gairdner!

LEFT: Wade Ball takes aim, giving no second chance for false starty.

ABOVE: Thomas Wilson and Raigan Ohrneerg-Wilson waiting for their chance to race at the 7-12 Swimming Carnival.

ABOVE: Jarred Arnold, Daniel Bulman, Hayden Cross and James Crane enjoing school by the pool.

ABOVE: Jhy Mccarthy and Joel Longmire relax by the pool inbetween races at the 3-6 Swimming Carnival.

ABOVE: Emma Adama and Jess Sims at the 7-12 Swimming Carinvial.

ABOVE: Jack Luscombe, Art Schultz and Josh Baggs annjouncing for the 7-12 Swimming Carnival.

ABOVE: Patrick and Jaydn Brind and Julia weltner marshalling for their races.

ABOVE: Suzanne Crafter supporting Torrens at the Swimming Carnival.

ABOVE: Dani Helm, Nikki Pedler, Ayrton Koning and Renee Rohrlach relaxing at the 7-12 Swimming Carnival.

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BHP Billiton opens up on tailings

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ast week photographs of BHP Billiton’s tailings dam at Olympic Dam were published on the internet with allegations the tailings were leaking hazardous material.

The Monitor asked the company for an explanation. Here it is: Q: What are tailings dams, what are they used for and what material do they consist of?

A: ‘Tailings’ are the unwanted portion of a mineral mixture after a separation process has taken place.

At Olympic Dam, tailings are comprised of hematite, quartz, muscovite, fluorite, barite and chlorite minerals and a range of secondary sulphates.

The supernatant liquor (the liquid portion of the tailings) predominately consists of sulphuric acid, sulphate, iron and chloride.

As a consequence of the extraction of uranium, radioactivity is present within both the tailings solids and liquor but at levels less than the ore.

Q: What is your response to the allegations that tailings are leaking hazardous material into the environment?

A: The recent allegations relate to a specific incident in April 2008 when a small damp patch appeared on the western wall of cell 3 of the Olympic Dam TRS. It was immediately reported to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department for Primary Resources SA (PIRSA) in accordance with regulatory procedures.

Investigations revealed there was some surface expression of tailings liquor which was contained within the secondary containment area.

As a consequence a liquor interception system was successfully trialled.

The system was put into operation following approval by both the EPA and

PIRSA. Any surface expression is intercepted by the system and redirected back to the TRS in accordance with the approved standards.

The system captures around 40 cubic metres of liquor per day. The liquor is similar to that pumped on a daily basis into the TRS as part of the processing of copper, gold and uranium at Olympic Dam. Extensive monitoring and independent studies have concluded there are no stability issues with the TRS, and no environmental or radiological issues.

The TRS does not impact in any way on the Great Artesian Basin that is located 125km north of Olympic Dam and has no hydro-geological connection to the site or its operations.

Surface expression is very common with large scale tailings systems around the world and Olympic Dam is no exception.

Q: What are the risks to the environment and people if, hypothetically speaking, there were leaks with the tailings dams?

A: As above - extensive monitoring and independent studies have concluded there are no stability issues with the TRS, and no environmental or radiological issues.

Even if the surface expression did have an impact on groundwater, ground water at OD is characterised by high salinity, low mobility and no local extraction and use. As such there is no way the ground water can impact on local people or the general environment.

Q: What safety protocols are in place around the tailings dams to ensure major leakages do not occur?

cident in April 2008 – are immediately reported to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department for Primary Resources SA (PIRSA) in accordance with regulatory procedures.

All personnel working at the TRS are inducted and trained to work in the area.

Q: Are there any difficulties in managing the tailings dams and if so, what are they?

A: Due to the natural advantages of our location and climate, such as high evaporation, limited rainfall, deep saline aquifers and no local surface watercourses, tailings management at Olympic Dam is generally less difficult than in other uranium mining operations.

Q: Apparently there is a BHP Billiton employee who is supplying what he/she thinks is damaging material to an environmental group. Does this indicate a breach in security?

A: We are not aware of the source.

Q: If so, what is being done about this?

A: Disciplinary action would be undertaken if the owner of the photos was to be identified.

Q: If the photographer can be identified and does in fact work for BHP Billiton, what disciplinary action, if any, would be undertaken?

A: All breaches of discipline are dealt with appropriately.

Q: Is it okay for employees and non-employees to take photographs A: Construction and opera- around the Olympic tion of the TRS is subject to Dam site? government approvals.

Olympic Dam’s TRS A: Signs at the entrance to is continually monitored Olympic Dam Mine Lease and any changes in normal clearly state cameras are operations – such as the in- not to be brought on-site.

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Alliance One celebrates a decade in Roxby

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lliance One Credit Union is currently celebrating 10 years in Roxby Downs, but do you know who Alliance One really is and what they can offer?

Mr Phil Lynch, Chief Executive of Alliance One Credit Union explained the key differences and benefits that Alliance One provides to Members and residents of Roxby Downs.

“We are at we are a local organisation, having a presence in Roxby Downs for 10 years,” said Mr Lynch.

“We are a mutual, meaning that we are owned by our Members and we focus our efforts on returning benefits to members and the community.”

The mention as a mutual organisation doesn’t always mean much to the public, but its philosophy is strong.

As a mutual, all Members of Alliance One have a ‘share’ in the business and as such, the business is fully committed to returning benefit and value to its members through a wide range of products and services, competitive rates, a fairer approach to fees and reinvestment back into local communities.

“And we provide a high level of quality customer service, which includes the ability to make local decisions within the region,” added Mr Lynch.

“We are unique because we are the only regionally based credit union in South Australia, with our head office in Whyalla.”

“Many residents would have noticed Alliance One supporting local organisations through our community grants program, including assistance to local child care services, early learning programs and to RoxFM community radio.”

Alliance One offers a full range of financial products and services catering for: ● Residential and investment home lending, ● Personal and car finance, ● General insurance, ● Savings & investments ● Financial planning, ● Full account access facilities icluding internet banking, and ● Business solutions including EFTPOS merchant banking, business accounts and overdrafts, and an award winning business credit card.

Alliance One also provides hassle free access to your funds Australia wide. The existing ATM network has been expanded to include over 1,300 rediATMs nationwide

and this is likely to double in the next few years.

Mr Lynch said the establishment and success of the Community Partnerships Program has produced many benefits for the Roxby Downs community and provides clear evidence of Alliance One’s community banking focus.

“Alliance One to date has provided over $38,000 in funding to community projects throughout the region, funding that would not have otherwise been received by local organisations in support of the valuable services that they provide,” said Mr Lynch.

In addition to this program, Alliance One also contributes soundly to the local economy through employment of local staff, sponsorship and use of local businesses.

Become a Member of Alliance One and see for yourself.

Alliance One provides you with full assistance to help you switch your banking relationship quickly and easily.

The local branch is located at Richardson Place (next to Subway) or you can call 8671 1755 or visit the website at www.a1cu.com.au.

Ask Alliance One about the ‘remote package’ for Roxby Downs residents and the ‘loyalty rewards’.

By Zak Zeptner T he children at Toddler Story Time in Roxby Downs were treated to a different culture when a Polish poem was read to them.

The children looked a bit confused when they heard the poem about a locomotive and its components was read aloud. They were shocked and confused at the strange language.

While it was a different experience for them, the children sat captivated, engrossed in a story they could not understand.

“The kids were just fascinated,” said Toddler Story Time Coordinator, Karen Russell.

Sylvia Syta, who is a native of Poland, came in to read a story she learnt from childhood.

“I picked it for the rhythm,” she said.

The poem was originally to be read in Polish and then translated to English, however as Karen explained, it was not necessary to translate as the rhythm provided an adequate method of translation.

Toddler Story Time aims to provide a multicultural aspect to the children each year in order to broaden their experience of different cultures and languages, an action that seems appropriate considering the number of nationalities represented in town.

“It’s quite fascinating because at this age group, just to hear a voice in a different language is really fantastic and engaging,” said Karen.

Toddler Story Time is run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.30am at the Community Library with all parents and children welcome.

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ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY PRACTICE Phone: 8671 3231 ROXBY DOWNS’ MEDICAL PRACTICE 9:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday Saturday morning by appointment.

Phone: 8671 1900 VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICE DIABETES EDUCATOR - 9th & 24th Apr Phone: 86485706 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - 9th & 24th April Phone: 86485800 SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - 9th & 24th April Phone: 86485800 PHYSIOTHERAPIST - 9th April Phone: 86485800 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER 9th & 24th April Phone: 86485800 DIETITICIAN - 24th April Phone: 86485800 PODIATRIST - 24th April Phone: 86485500 CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE - 9th April Confidential counselling for children up to 18 years.

Phone: 1800819089 HEARING SERVICES 9:00am-2:30pm Monday to Friday Phone:1800 006 303 DOCTOR’S NEW SPECIALISED DRUG Phone: 1800 700 270 (Number for Medicare Use)

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm Sunday Phone: 8671 2001 CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT - MOVIES Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Phone: 8671 2001 ROXBY DOWNS TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 9:30am - 11:00am Tuesday & Thursday (repeated) Fun for young children and mums Meet at Roxby Downs Library ANDAMOOKA TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 10:30am Monday - Fun for 1-4 years.

Phone: 8672 7018 Meet at Andamooka Community Library PLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish School Call Jakki: 8671 2323 PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten 10:00am - 11:30am Friday ROXBY DOWNS’ HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE MORNING 9:30am - 11:00am Thusrday Meet at the Dunes Café RAPTORS CYCLING CLUB 8:00am Sunday Social bike riding group Meet at Stuart Road roundabout ROXBY DOWNS’ CHILDCARE 6:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday Phone: 8671 0911 MARKET DAY - May 16th - June 20th

ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY AND YOUTH OFFICER Crisis and relationship councelling, mediation and support.

Phone: 8671 2892 CRISIS CARE COUNSELLING Uniting Care Wesley Port Augusta Regional Women’s and Children’s Support Services: 1800 655 716 Crisis care line:13 16 11 For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7 BREASTFEEDING ROXBY DOWNS’ GROUP 1:30pm - 3:00pm Third Tuesday of the month.

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GENERAL INFORMATION SCHOOL TERMS 2009 Term 1: 27 Jan – 9 Apr Term 2: 27 Apr – 3 Jul Term 3: 20 Jul – 25 Sep Term 4: 12 Oct – 11Dec MT DARE HOTEL 8am – 9pm Open every day OUTBACK COMMUNITY GARDENS Phone: 8671 2892 ROXBY ROAD SAFE Phone: 8671 2892

COMMUNITY MEETINGS Community members are welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board, Forums and Partnerships - see schedule on the Community Matters page.

For more information call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010 ROXBY DOWNS’ ROTARY CLUB 1st and 3rd Monday of the month Meet at the Dunes Café For more information contact Kaye Doyle ANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDES Andamooka Community Hall Mondays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Phone: 0427072710 OUTBACK MULTI-CULTURAL GROUP Phone: 8671 2892

FAR NORTH EVENTS WILLIAM CREEK GYMKHANA - 4th April COOPER PEDY OPAL FEST - 11th April

CHURCH ROXBY DOWNS’ LUTHERAN CHURCH 10:30am 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month 5:30pm 3rd Sunday of each month 9:30am every Sunday during school terms FAITHWORKS’ CHRISTIAN CHURCH An Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 9.30 am at Roxby Downs Catholic School Library ST. BARBARA’S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday 6:00pm & Sunday 9:00am 78 Pioneer Drive, Roxby Downs ANDAMOOKA/ROXBY BIBLE CHURCH 10:00am Sundays, Worship Service 6.30pm Fridays, Kids Club, 7 years + Phone: 8672 7213 ROXBY DOWNS COMMUNITY CHURCH 10am Sunday Worship.

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ewby to the town, Jack McGuire, has found his niche within the community as a presenter on RoxFM. Formerly from Adelaide, Jack moved to Roxby at the conclusion of 2008 to support his partner in her transition to a new job.

Being a musician with a self confessed ability to “talk under wet cement”, Jack considered joining RoxFM as a volunteer to be the most logical step.

“My experience is in the entertainment industry, I’m a singer and MC and I DJ, so it seemed like a natural transition,” Jack told The Monitor.

“I thought instead to staying at home and waiting for gigs, I decided to be a bit proactive so I got into radio.

“I love it, it’s a good creative outlet for me and it’s also a way for me to – I know it sounds clichéd – but it’s a way to give a little back.”

Jack’s show, A Big Bowl of Muesli, will see listening hear a range of weird and wonderful types of music as well as fun anecdotes and crazy comments.

“The show predominantly deals with a mixture of different types of music but what I really want to focus on is Australian independent music that is not mainstream or hasn’t necessarily crossed over to that.

“I also tell my bizarre stories which I get from the internet. For example: Israel and Germany are DNA testing dog poop to catch up with the owners who don’t clean up after their dogs.

“It’s not terribly serious, just a new sort of breakfast format.”

Considerable preparation is put into the development of Jack’s show, with research and social networking constantly undertaken to provide an informative and interesting show to the community.

“Planning is very important, it’s not just 9am

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the two hours I’m on air that matters,” said Jack.

“I do my own promos at home and I also network with people in the community to provide information and segments. For example, I’ve been to the local police station because I want to start a regular sort of ‘neighbourhood watch’ interview with the police.

“Community radio is raw, non-pretentious and what you hear is what you get but that doesn’t mean it has to be sloppy or non-informative.

“Anybody can put on a record but are they being informative, are they being different and are they getting the messages about the community out to the community?”

For Jack, the best part about volunteering is the connections he is making with the community.

“I’m starting to meet new people and I’m finding out more about what’s happening in Roxby.”

Jack is also hoping to begin coordinating family-based community events for the people of Roxby Downs, such as putting on shows with live bands from Adelaide and putting the profits back into RoxFM and other non-profit organisations.

Volunteering on RoxFM is, according to Jack, a very rewarding experience that can help boost confidence levels for people who are not overly extraverted.

“I absolutely recommend volunteering to any as it gives you a sense of fulfilment.

“The controls are easy to learn; you look at the controls and think you need a science degree to operate it but once you get the hang of it, it’s very easy.

“It’s all fairly laid back and Kristina (Meredith) is pretty cool and will take very good care of you.”

Jack’s show, A Big Bowl of Muesli, can be heard on RoxFM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings between 7-9am.

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A BIG BOWL OF MUESLI with Jack JOB BOARD CHOOSE LIFE with Tracey HITS AND MEMORIES with Gordon WHAT’S COOKING AT THE CLUB? TLC with Casey JOB BOARD

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Zeppy’s reviews Movie Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Growing up backwards

The imagination of the viewer is unleashed in the Curious Case of Benjamin Button as a tale of mystery, love and life is revealed in the most brilliant of ways. To say this is a coming of age story, while correct, is not entirely accurate as it is more a coming to terms with age story.

Benjamin Button was born with a most curious ailment: he ages backwards as he grows. At birth, he bears the characteristics of a man with old age - severe arthritis, wrinkled skin and bone diseases – which causes him to bear the appearance of an 80 year old man. As he grows in years, his body ages backwards: the older he gets, the younger he looks. This places Benjamin in a strange position, as he is often mistaken for an older man, when in truth he is but a child.

A comparison between this ďŹ lm and that of ‘Jack’ staring Robin Williams is made, however while Jack is a comedy, Benjamin Button is an in depth drama of life. The story is simple. We follow the curious life of Benjamin as he and those around him learn to deal with his ailment. An entire lifetime is covered throughout this ďŹ lm, encompassing Benjamin’s early years as an old man and counting down to his youth as Benjamin travels the world, experience life in an almost backwards way.

All the elements of a coming of age story are seen in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Love, dealing with the struggles of growing up and exploring the wonders of the world are all present within the ďŹ lm, though the obvious dierence between this and all other coming of age stories is the misdirection of time. Benjamin Button would not have been nearly as good if not for the age aspect, which works to add life to an overused concept.

The acting in Benjamin Button is, without a doubt, superb. Brad Pitt plays the title character, outlining his ability to create a range of characters within one person. He is utterly convincing as a child trapped in an old man’s body, excellent as the teenage middle-aged man and very convincing as the elderly teenager.

Likewise, Cate Blanchet is, as always, perfect in her role as Daisy, Benjamin’s long time friend and love interest. She proves without a doubt that she too can portray a character spanning over many

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decades, from a youthful young lady to a dying grandmother.

Mention must also go to Tilda Swinton, who plays the role of a woman who captures the interest of Benjamin awlessly, marvellously displaying the feelings of lost youth and a wasted life. ‌., who plays Benjamin’s mother, also deserves mention for her skills as the caring mother who loves without fail.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will make you cry, laugh A film by David Fincher, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is shot won- and have you experiencing emotions you did not think you had. derfully, with excellent cinematography, stunning special eects This is deďŹ nitely a ďŹ lm for all to see. and awless direction. As the ďŹ lm drew to a close, I could not help wondering why it did not receive an Oscar for best picture, as it was one of the best ďŹ lms I have seen all year.

The Verdict: 9.5/10

Sick and twisted cannot begin to describe the novel that is Neuropath by Scott Bakker. Picture the sickest, most inhumane ways to murder a person, to utterly destroy their life, multiply it by ten and you may come close to the twisted and perverse scenes of torture and death presented in Neuropath. This is a psychological thriller with a dierence: it actually delves into the psychological aspect, causing the read to become almost clinical in parts as the reader is pulled into a world of frightening realism.

What if you went to work one morning to ďŹ nd the FBI waiting for you with a disc? On that disc is a recording of a murder, a murder committed by your best friend. This is exactly what happens to Professor Thomas Bible on a seemingly ordinary morning. Within minutes, Thomas’s world is turned upside-down as he is told his closest friend, one who he considered a brother, is abducting and destroying people’s lives.

It all began with an argument called the Semantic Apocalypse. I will not try to go into detail here as I am still slightly confused by aspects of the argument. In simple terms, the argument refers to Disney World, not the fun Florida play land we all know but a Disney World of the mind. Humans are, as the argument goes, living in an imaginary world, a world where they are controlled by the rules of society, becoming puppets. Nothing is real and everything is meaningless; we are simply machines without will, reason or purpose.

This is the argument Thomas’s friend Neil is trying to make to the world. He abducts people and ‘tweaks’ their brains, changing certain receptors to ultimately prove that humans can be controlled, and that they are. The disc Thomas

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say over the proposed expansion. e Monitor, in something have any Richard Yeeles told Th take your shares and invest People communities BHP Billiton spokesperson Dam Uranium mine or to to compensate all Aboriginal extensively with aboriginal and will Mr Buzzacott “BHP Billiton consults

By Zak Zeptner else‌ and are you prepared and the proposed expansion to rehabilitate that country?� about the existing operation activists seek the imme- around Roxby Downs boriginal and environmental Dam mine, reports from asked at the AGM. continue to do so.�

AGM. was obvious. statement at Thursday’s diate closure of the Olympic reveal.

Mr Kloppers ratiďŹ ed the The response to Mr Buzzacott to aected AGM but we are unable to agree with main aboriginal groups Thursday’s BHP Billiton has been the “We have an agreement Kloppers. “We appreciate your perspective Chief Executive Marius global resource company in violation The multi-billion dollar your request‌â€? said BHP impact by the mine,â€? he said. from aspects claiming its operations are arise not only from the alleged exempting the company the target of a series of attacks and Aboriginal heritage legislation. after its takeoThe indenture agreement Mr Buzzacott’s statements communities but also from inherited by BHP Billiton of environmental protection Elder Kevin the mine is having on Aboriginal has been able to avoid. of heritage legislation was company by respected Arabunna to voice his regulatory standards the The AGM was attended of the ver of WMC in 2005. “No agreement to exempt the original developers three hours for his chance stated to The Monitor: has been sought by BHP Buzzacott, who waited government Yeeles Western Mining Corporation, the Mr from agreement legislation opinion at the meeting. claiming the mine, applied for an indenture legislation in South Olympic Dam from heritage Parliament. Olympic Dam complies e SA the board of BHP Billiton, Dam mine, in 1982 to be exempt from Aboriginal heritageRatiďŹ cation Act was Billiton or passed by Th Mr Buzzacott addressed investmentâ€? in the Olympiccommunity) Australian and the Roxby Downs Indenture all applicable heritage legislation.â€? with excompany “bought a bad aboriginal appropriate (the an us to not accept this as passed by the government. campaigner stating it “should be listeningâ€?

Dr Green, however, does water. the Earth national nuclearto decide the about this land and the According to Friends of cuse.

In the past I’ve to ReconAct allows the mine didn’t consult with us. which has provided over $2 million from the � said Mr Dr Jim Green, the Indenture “You didn’t ask us, you heritage sites receive and “Ironically, BHP Billiton want them to continue mining, not relinquish its exemptions to be ‘do level of protection that Aboriginal told WMC that we didn’t appears ciliation Australia, yet will are recognised. mine Aboriginal Heritage Act. The company’s attitude Buzzacott. outside the sites the Olympic Dam uranium/copper mine as I say not as I do’,� he said. supported by 100 protesters expansion “The company operates Act which exempts the Mr Buzzacott, who was not relinquish an outdated Indenture they did not want the proposed laws that apply AGM the company would meeting’s venue, claimed company and shareholders to prevent in SA under and Aboriginal heritage Mr Kloppers said at the the by the agreement. from key environmental to proceed, pleading to said Dr Green. the legal privileges provided the certainty that everywhere else in SA,�

BHP the development. expansion of the mine requires as Jillian Marsh, believe they Uranium mine such proposed Dam e “Th activist, Olympic the Many Aboriginal Act can provide.� “Is it possible to close down opinions and rights, claiming soonest time poshas ignored indigenous and been left with no power to only an Indenture immediately when is the immediately, and if not mine down? Can you shareholders make Billiton been discriminated against sible that you can shut this right now to close down the Olympic have a decision in this meeting

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2024. any details of the Olympic Dam and by would be processed at The report did not mention on the open pit it will nium percent exported as concentrate.

Once digging commences a million tonnes twenty issue of where the ore will be processed town’s expansion. subject have spoken of an adThe which HP Billiton has set a date, digging then take 4 to 5 yearstoremoving Previous presentations reach the ore. school, upgraded sensitive in South Australia, jobs as a day of overburden as many to approvals, to commence ditional 1000 homes, expanded a 100-year project is politically the expansion to provide as early as and policing services to The open pit mine will have sporting facilities, health kilometres deep and wants for the state’s residents. an open-pit expansion month prior projects that possible and will create a hole 1.22 one that, 350,000 tonnes of name just few of the infrastructure to meet the February 2010 which is just The company also said 6.5 kilometres long. forward smeltthe uranium be processed in an expanded380,000 will be needed to be rushed to the next State election.timeline by the comBHP has already begun marketing sheets with copper will the remaining town’s fast growth to a population and has signed 10 term In a release of a proposed er at Olympic Dam and China in concentrate. demands of the and Asia. impact statement (EIS) production will be shipped to 8,000 residents. pany, the environmental Government before the customers in Europe, the US infrastructure is well in excess tonnes ultimate aim is to get a smelter in China,â€? of “The Two of the most immediate a construction be will be presented to the to the public in April “The aggregate market interest tonnage,â€? John Crofts, Peter Ogden. “It would be the building of will end of 2008 with a release stake of the ďŹ rst phase expansioncer of BHP’s uranium said BHP spokesman projects minority a have and the new airport commercial oďŹƒ a new smelter. We would or May 2009. camp for 8000 contractors, 737’ jets and night of the expansion the chief for in it.â€?

There are ďŹ ve planned stages the existing un- division, said yesterday. brieďŹ ngs the compa- which will have the capacity in place uranium sales Consistent with previous He said BHP would put expansion decision, of which the ďŹ rst is to optimise of the expansion ying. considerably costs would the an on which making lipped before timetable and the ny was tight derground operations capacity to 200,000 contracts to capture a fair market which some analysts say could cost up to $AUD The release of the proposed some comfort to with a pricing mechanism increase the mines production intentions will be of tonnes of uranium and price at the time of delivery. tonnes of copper, 4,500 been 30 billion dollars.is one of the richest mines in the company’s community groups and businesses contentious issues has Dam resident’s, Dam most local the of Olympic One will 120,000 ounces of gold. mine says the their own futures. at Olympic will not have to unthat also need to plan for world and a report by Deloitte The underground phasesapproval process for how much ore will be processed gross product by nine percent be exported as concentrate. dertake the same onerousof the existing under- and how much would eighty percent of the ura- increase the States The company has said the ďŹ rst-stage expansion ground mine.

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be raised locally. We The money will have to support and are conon the extent of do not have enough data have already received strong the the local issues that we eectiveness of current ďŹ dent of raising the balance of the funds over the issues, capacity and Partnership have been discussing been very concerned with services. the Alcohol and Other weeks.

A report just released by that 42 percent of all for some time and have is instigating a next fewbe contacting local businesses for ďŹ nandrinking, violence and family I will as a Accordingly the Partnership Treatment Services showed from 2006 to 2007 reports of under age gambling. can instigate the project and consultation to gathcomprehensive researchwe need and to have pro- cial support so we diďŹƒculties caused by people who sought treatment said “We are aware of abuse. matter of urgency.

Chairman Ray Goldie it is far broader than er the vital information formation of the plan. needed help for alcohol we need the type of of the Salvation To tackle these grave issues fessional input into the important segment of Substance the issues Roxby faces and Gerard Byrne, coordinator approach the Alcohol and treatment program said This plan is a vitally be crucial coordinated demonstrated�

Army drug and alcoholseeking treatment for al- just alcohol abuse. addiction to gamPartnership has already community plan and will It includes substance abuse, “the number of people had risen by 20 percent is a reection the wider how we as a community will handle Abuse Roxby . violence.

Goldie Mr to planning bling and domestic cohol related problems and Substance Abuse the country. population of 10,000 said The members of Alcohol SA Licensing Comis happening right around these issues in an expanded in the past 6 months� the an increase in the of what and more people are crying out for people.

More and Youth and we Partnership represents, He said there had also been help, and binge drink- help and we need to be in a position to support all licensed venues, Family of the work is $15,000 dollars cost e mission, Th Commucer, number of women seeking Goldie.

OďŹƒ early said Mr and Youth among those in the have already raised $9,000“Government funding, Forum, The Family Downs Health Services, SA them. ing was a phenomenon a holistic Alcohol and We are not eligible for the nity Board, Roxby Council and community We know the town needs to mid 20’s age group. look at the treatment Substance Abuse Plan to tackle the issues that Roxby was considered too well o to meet Police, Roxby Downs The report is a national criteria. users, but the issues and arise from the addictions and abuse. members. of alcoholics and drug in formu- funding bodies this. relevant to every city We are on our own for The challenge for the partnership numbers are proportionately set of issues is Roxby Downs. a plan for such a complex and town in Australia, including and Substance Abuse lating The Roxby Downs Alcohol

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Neuropath is written very well, ďŹ lled with factual evidence to support the ďŹ ctitious mind of the author. It is sickening, yet captivating, causing the reader to cringe while becoming engrossed in the pages. The very meaning of life in questioned in this book and will no doubt force the reader to wonder if any of it could in fact be true.

This is not a book for the squeamish and should deďŹ nitely be kept out of reach of children.

But for those who can stomach a little sickness and comprehend the psychology behind it, Neuropath is certainly a worthwhile read.

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is shown by the FBI displays a woman mutilating herself, her brain chemistry altered to turn pain into pleasure. With each slice of the knife, she is provided with ultimate pleasure until ďŹ nally she kills herself for the ďŹ nal climax.

Several other discs are sent to Thomas, all displaying a person who has been ‘tweaked’ to present the argument. With the aid of the FBI, Thomas is forced to track down his friend and bring him to justice. But how can you possibly bring down a man who is presenting an argument you believe? Thomas’s world is thrown out of balance as he searches for his friend, deals with his own personal issues and attempts to

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NT, and Queensland, Western Australia, the mining industries in charter serve between in a local mine at Loxton. the viability of an on demand ComOďŹƒcer with the Riverland regional to investigate Adelaide. Ms J Holland Arts, Tourism and Bay Theresa Anderson Development are we starting to achieve and a number of neighbouring and Streaky Corporation said “not only in every case the families industry to Streaky Bay Over the past few months cer with Country Arts SA to the Far North’s mining for our people, munity Development OďŹƒ early stages for the Air Services Planning Development “ centres have been looking our goal of obtaining work labour forces. “this is very in their traditional home.service beagricultural Council saidhave been given a mandate by council to investigate air place their skilled but underemployed have stayed in the Riverland of the drought on our who prospect of a chartered service. The ďŹ ndings of ’ at this As the forecasted impact regions are faced with real prospect Group When asked about the of an on demand charterconsideration. “ Dam Ms Anderson saidwho are in industries the possibility the Riverland and Olympic to council for industries becomes a reality move the ďŹ nd a new start the group will be referred proposed to be open to the whole com- tweenit is a matter of building a critical mass of workers of losing workers as they to stage a dedicated coach service and career prospects.

Such a service although and for workers from the region In the future it could mean that oer attractive employment of the lure of the employmentabout munity would provide the potentialpossible link with the Wudinna commuting. service.� have or towns The regions are well aware concerned charter ights  a are or initiatives some regional the mining sector and entire families as link with Olympic Dam career opportunities in In a reversal of the above workers and their families already workforce but also charter services direct. Riverland Development Corporation inlure mine not only losing their skilled out been attempting to to make a lifestyle change and move to their of the mining boom.

Earlier this year the force to commute in and Downs they migrate to take advantageare developing strategies that will to Olympic Dam to work. the potential for its work initiative living in Roxby of the mining vestigated destinations. While still in its early stages thethe region rural townships and commute back of small network of on deAs a consequence regions to drive or y in and out a network of mining success. Workers from encourage local workers to live in their home town.

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The scheme is intended to rid Australia of polluting, unsafe cars while providing a much-needed boost to the struggling car industry.

Similar projects are up and running in France, Germany and Brazil, where they have led to an immediate rise in car sales. Germany’s new car sales are up by 10 per cent.

Meanwhile, a Bill proposing a similar plan is being considered in the US congress.

The Motor Traders Association of NSW has written to Treasurer Wayne Swan explaining the benefits of the initiative, while the Motor Traders Association of Australia (MTAA) has commissioned think tank Access Economics to produce economic modelling on the costs.

The MTA NSW has asked the Government to pay up to $3000 to crush cars more than 10 years old.

Once the car was destroyed the owner would get a certificate to

be presented at a car dealership to receive $3000 off a new car.

“We are not specifying buy Australian or anything else,” MTA NSW’s James McCall said.

“We need to help the industry, including 103,000 small businesses that make a living from the car industry and 318,000 workers.”

The MTAA said there were 15 million vehicles in Australia, about half more than 10 years old.

About 2 million of those are worth less than $3000.

Once you remove vintage cars, there would be about 1.5 million vehicles eligible for the scheme.

“The key is the grant has to be at least equal to what the owner would get if they traded it,” Mr McCall said.

“Our submission asks the Government to set aside a maximum of $4.5 billion, spread over three years, which will be plenty to cover the cost.

“But it’s not just a one-way street. In addition to saving jobs, which is ultimately good for the economy, the Government will get 10 per cent GST on the new car sales.”

New vehicles sales slumped to a six-year low in February. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics data which reported new motor vehicle sales fell by a seasonally adjusted 3.5 per cent to 73,190 vehicles in February, down from 75,879 in January.

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ROAD CLOSURE

Council would like to advise that between the hours of 10.00am – 12 noon on 25th April, 2009 the following roads will be closed for the Anzac Day Service: - Burgoyne Street - Arcoona Street - Norman Place - Tavern Road

DOG REGISTRATION

- Dog registrations are for 12 months in the financial year calendar. (July 08 – June 09), NOT 12 month calendar year. Grace period for registration expired on 31 August 2008; thereafter an $80.00 expiation fee applies under Section 33 of the Dog and Cat Management Act. - Please also ensure that all dogs over the age of three months are registered, failure to comply can again result in an $80.00 Expiation Notice being issued. Cheaper fees shall apply for proof of desexed, micro chipped or trained dogs.

- Make sure when changing your address, you also change the address of your dog(s)

DEPOSIT OF RUBBISH Under Local Government Regulations it is an offence to dump any rubbish on a public road or place.

This will incur a fine.

Web: www.roxbycouncil.com e-mail: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au Office hours: Mon to Frid – 9am to 5pm.

After hours Emergencies, please phone 0419 892 870.

ANZAC DAY SERVICE

The Roxby Downs/ Andamooka Sub Branch of the RSL, are holding two Anzac Day Services: 1. The Dawn Service, which is being held at the Olympic Dam Memorial Site on Blinman Road, opposite Camp 1 on the 25th April, 2009.

2. A commemorative service will be held on 25th April, 2009 at the memorial site in Richardson place starting at 10.50.

New Council By-Law - Dogs and Cats Only two dogs and/or two cats allowed per property. Cats must be desexed, microchipped and registered by 31 st August 2009.

Council is offering FREE cat registration until June 2010 if your cat is registered, microchipped and desexed before 31st August 2009. After this date normal fees will apply. Expiations will apply for all cats and dogs wandering at large, and expiations will apply for all dogs and cats unregistered with the Council. Please contact council for further details on 8671 0010.

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INFRINGEMENTS If infringement notices, whether it be parking or dogs, are not paid by the due date, then a fine will apply and court action will be taken.

COUNCIL CLOSED Council will be closed on Friday 10th April and Monday 13th April 2009 due to the Easter break.

From all the staff at the Council, have a happy and safe Easter

RATES

Third quarter of rates for financial year 08/09, have now been issued.

The due date for payment is 17th March, 2009.

If you have any enquiries please contact Bronnie Warren on 8671 0010 during office hours.

PAYMENTS If you are unable to come into the council office during work hours, we do offer payment of any accounts via the Internet or credit card facility via the phone. Please call the office on 8671 0010 for details.

ELECTRICITY

Meter reads for March quarter will commence 30th March 2009. Please ensure your meters are accessible.

Accounts for 31st March will be issued approximately mid April.

Meter reads for March quarter will commence 30th March. Please ensure your meters are accessible. Accounts for 31st March will be issued mid-Arpil.

SERVICE SA

Service SA operates at the Council Office on Wednesday and Thursdays ONLY, between the hours of 9.00am and 4.30pm.

Council provides Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations and Licensing Transactions. No learner written theory tests will commence after 4.00pm.

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The h Opal Road Landfill iss open from 1pm – 6pm, seven days a week. This is a FREE w service. e For Further information o contact BSH Waste e Solutions on 8671 1154. Collect your free magnet when next in the Council office.

ILLEGAL PARKING

This is a friendly reminder from Council, that parking in the following zones is illegal: WITHIN THE ROXBY DOWNS TOWNSHIP: A loading zone - A drop off zone - A disabled park WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS: - A nature strip - Local Government land.

- Vehicle left on side of the road for greater than 24 hours - Parked in the opposite direction of oncoming traffic.

Under the Local Government Act, Council has the power to instigate Infringement Notices and/or impound the vehicle(s) for the noted offence. If infringement notices are not paid by the due date, then a fine will apply. Please make yourself aware of all the parking regulations and signage.

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MONDAY KARATE - Auditorium * 6:00pm - 8:30pm VOLLEYBALL - Leisure Centre 6:30pm - 9:30pm SPIN - Pulse Gym 7:00pm

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FRIDAY INDOOR HOCKEY Juniors 5:00pm - 6:30pm Seniors 6:30pm - 8:30pm ASSOCIATION NETBALL Season commences in May TENNIS 7:15pm - 10:00pm Finals - April 3

SATURDAY JUNIOR BASKETBALL April 4 Grand Final 9am-4pm SENIOR BASKETBALL April 4 Grand Final 6pm 10.30pm followed by prersentation at Golf Club FOOTBALL Season commences April 25 ASSOCIATION NETBALL Season commences in May

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Basketball Results Basketball Carnival March 27-29 Under 12 Girls Strathalbyn defeated Roxby 19 points to 8 points.

Great Southern defeated Roxby 17 points to 11 points.

Southern York Peninsula defeated Roxby 44 points to 18 points.

Roxby defeated Easter Hills 25 points to 7 points.

Under 12 Boys Roxby defeated Millicent 30 points to 29 points.

Naracoorte defeated Roxby 50 points to 34 points.

Roxby defeated Port Augusta 30 points to 27 points.

Roxby Defeated Willunga 34 points to 27 points.

Under 16 Girls Great Southern defeated Roxby 36 points to 28 points.

Roxby defeated Naracoorte 39 points to 37 points.

Roxby defeated Adelaide Plains 24 points to 18 points.

Roxby defeated Port Lincoln 53 points to 32 points.

Strathalbyn defeated Roxby 41 points to 35 points.

Under 16 Boys Roxby defeated Barossa 50 points to 32 points.

Roxby defeated Eastern Hills 50 points to 16 points.

Adelaide Plains defeated Roxby 33 points to 28 points.

Roxby defeated Strathalbyn 52 points to 17 points.

Roxby defeated Southern York Peninsula 45 points to 43 points.

Junior Cricket wraps up WednesdayNetball Results A Grade

Phoenix Flames 33 Defeated Cruises 30 Redbacks 48 defeated Gecko Girls 26

B Grade

Miners B 31 defeated Pink Ladies 28 Zodiacs 42 defeated HSB 20 Tangos 34 defeated Milkshakes 20

Mixed

Leeds 20 defeated Black Cats 19 Redbacks 32 defeated NPCC Guns 4 Wedgies 21 defeated Goal Diggers 20

The Milo Junior Cricket season wrapped up last weekend, with all participants receiving a medallion for participation.

Approximately 30 children attended the matches, coordinated by Darren Eckermann and Allan Woolford.

“It was a good season, the kids have had a real buzz playing and are keen to do it every week,” said Darren.

The Milo Junior Cricket players were in attendance at the

A Grade Cricket Grand Final last Saturday in an attempt to have them witness a real game, where Darren hopes they enjoyed themselves.

The medallions presented to the children were kindly donated by the Olympic Dam Cricket Club, with the Milo Junior Cricket Association thanking them for their support.

Touch Footy Results Safe As 10 defeated Black Cats 6 Noble Knights 8 defeated Samoa 5

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Wanderers Hail Country Cricket gallant in defeat Carnival Conquerors From Page 20...

Wanderers were gallant and gracious in defeat and although it is little consolation to them they have become the first losing grand finalist in Roxby Districts not to be bowled out.

The SA Country Cricket Carnival champions from Roxby Downs. From Left back row: Darren Leonard, Craig Wilson, Joel Nicholson, Jason carroll, Darren Eckermann, Sam Nethery, Paul Trotta, Mick Hoffmann, Wayne Moroney and Craig Nichols. Front row Adam Warren, Co-Captains Sharl Botes and Ryan Selkirk and team manager, Graham warren.

Allan Woolford was named Man of the Match by umpires Barry Dadleh and Kym McEvoy for his contribution of 75 runs and three wickets.

After the match the Milo cricketers received their participation medals and the Roxby Club Shield was presented to Olympic Dam captain Wayne Moroney who in turn handed out the winners medallions to his players.

SCORES Olympic Dam Moroney c Arthur b Price - 5 Mill b Briggs - 0 Nichols run out (Price/ Arthur) - 11 Woolford c Selkirk b Dunk - 75 Botes c Wilson b Price - 25 Leonard c Dunk b Carroll - 19 Shinnick c Briggs b Smith - 15 McEvoy D c Briggs b Carroll - 0 McEvoy B st Briggs b

Carroll - 0 Hoffmann not out - 3 Nicholson run out (Price) - 0 Extras (4 byes, 1 legbye, 7 wides) - 12 Total 165 FOW 5-6-46-127-133156-156-156-163-165 Bowling: Briggs 8-11/29 Price 7-2-2/25 Smith 7-0-1/21 Carroll 8-1-3/40 Wilson 1-0-0/5 Dunk 6-0-1/22 Kavanagh 2-0-0/18 Wanderers Selkirk st Nichols b Hoffmann - 47 Wilson c Nichols b Nicholson - 12 Smith c Nichols b Shinnick - 3 Arthur st Nichols b Hoffmann -14 Watkins c Nichols b Woolford - 26 Briggs lbw b Woolford -1 Thompson not out 28 Carroll c B McEvoy b Woolford - 4 Dunk run out (Nichols) -7 Kavanagh not out - 2 Extras (5 leg-byes, 8 wides, 3 no balls) - 16 Total - 8/160 FOW 47-74-76-99102-108-135-151 Bowling: Botes 8-10/45 Nicholson 8-0-1/36 Shinnick 8-3-1/14 Hoffmann 8-1-2/22 Woolford 8-0-3/38

Roxby Races Burn Rubber Trophy List March 2009

R Montgomerie - 28 S Gigney - 21 D Beenham - 17

Standards G Munro - 28 T Webber - 28 R Francis - 18

Championship Arnie - 19 M Flood - 42 Tony Webber -13

Modifieds S Bartlett - 23 S Warren - 19 P Davis - 16

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eyewear to be available for use by junior free of cost.

All coaches have undergone police checks and the he Roxby Districts Squash Club is seeking ‘Play by the Rules’ program, which teaches coaches the junior members to join up for a season of fun appropriate behaviour around children. and excitement.

Last year, coaches Jutta and Roger Scholefield organ-

Junior Squash will begin again on Monday April 27, which is the first day of school term two, between 5.30pm and 6.30pm for ages six and over.

“We’re based on having fun, promoting fitness and keeping the program varied,” said Head Coach Jutta Scholefield.

“It’s not about the best players, it’s about everyone having and go and doing their best.

“Our aim is to promote the love of the sport so kids continue playing into adulthood.”

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ised for the Junior Development Office of Squash SA, Des Panizza, to provide a workshop for Roxby children.

A total of 75 children enjoyed their introduction to squash and the coaches hope to continue this program in the future.

A Junior Squash camp is also in the planning stages for winter, with the coaches speaking to several clubs around the state.

All interested in joining should complete the attached nomination form and return it Jutta Scholefield, 32 Bopeechee Street, Roxby Downs. www.themonitor.com.au

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OD pips Wanderers in nail-biting finish

By Gerard Secker Olympic Dam defeated Wanderers in a nail biting finish at Roxby Downs oval to take out the 2008-09 Roxby Districts Cricket Association premiership.

The final margin of five runs was the closest result since cricket began in the 1988-89 season and ended an agonising run of five straight Grand Final losses for the Devils.

The Swaggies looked in control of the match at 1/62 after 14 overs chasing a total of 166 to win but lost momentum as the Olympic Dam bowling and fielding attack applied the brakes.

Wanderers needed 13 runs off the last over but Olympic Dam speedster Charl Botes held his nerve and the Devils prevailed to win their twelfth crown.

Olympic Dam skipper Wayne Moroney won the toss and elected to bat in warm conditons and his side was in early trouble at 2/6 after he edged Tyson Price to Tim Arthur and Ross Mill was bowled by Ryan Briggs.

Experienced finals campaigner Allan Woolford came to wicket and along with Craig Nichols and Charles Botes mounted a revival that saw 121 runs added to the score.

Nichols made eleven until a strong throw by Price to Arthur found him short of his ground at the keeper’s end with the tally standing at 46.

Woolford and Botes added 81 for the fourth wicket until Woolford great inning of 75 runs came to an end when he edged Luke Dunk to Ryan Selkirk at slip.

Botes followed soon after for 25 when he holed out to Craig Wilson off the bowling of Price with the scoreline at 5/133.

With five wickets in hand and seven overs to go, a score nearing the 180 mark looked possible but the Wanderers attack had other ideas and only 32 more runs were added and Olympic Dam were all out for 165 after 39 overs.

Jason Carroll who had Darren Leonard caught

by Dunk for 19 and the McEvoy brothers dismissed by good keeping from Briggs finished with three wickets.

Nigel Shinnick made 15 until he nicked Wanderer’s skipper Damien Smith through to Briggs and the classical lower order running between the wickets mix-up saw Joel Nicholson run out for a “diamond” duck.

Mick Hoffmann was three not out and an over of batting had been wasted but Olympic Dam had the runs on the John Crane scoreboard and

the Swaggies needed a shade over 4 runs per over to win.

Selkirk and Wilson faced Botes and Nicholson as the run chase began and 47 runs were in the book until the latter fell to a fantastic diving catch

by Nichols to be out for 12.

Nicholson was the successful bowler and Selkirk was joined by Smith with the run rate just above what was required after eleven overs.

As drinks approached Wanderers appeared to shut up shop against the steady bowling of Shinnick and the leg-spin of Hoffmann and at the break were 1/65.

Only three runs were added in seven overs up to the 21 over mark and the Continues Page 19 run required run rate had climbed to over five runs per over.

Olympic Dam’s patient approach was rewarded when Smith on 3 edged Shinnick behind and Selkirk was brilliantly stumped by Nichols off the bowling of Hoffmann for 47.

The contest remained in the balance as Arthur and Matt Watkins took the tally to 99 before Arthur on 14 departed to another stumping by Nichols off Hoffmann..

The Devil’s strengthened their grip on the shield when Woolford trapped Briggs in front for a soli-

tary run and Carroll (4) mistimed an off drive and was caught by Bradyn McEvoy.

The fielding side put down several chances as the pressure mounted while Wanderers threw the bat at everything in an attempt to lift the scoring rate.

Watkins and Brett Thompson took the score to 135 but 31 runs were needed from 23 balls after Watkins (26) skied Woolford and Nichols ran back for his fifth dismissal with the gloves.

Thompson was striking out well but Dunk was run out for seven by the ever alert Nichols when the batsmen attempted a cheeky single.

Wanderers needed 13 runs off the last over with two wickets in hand as Botes at the southern end prepared to bowl the last over of the of the match.

He sent down three dot balls to start the over and Thompson cracked a boundary off the fourth delivery to give his side a faint chance of victory but it was not to be.

Another dot ball and three off the final delivery gave the jubilant Olympic Dam players cause for celebration after along wait of six years.

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Pulse Combat: 6pm Tuesdays Step: 7pm Tuesdays Pulse Pump: 6pm Thursdays Stretch: 7pm Thursdays Spin: 6am Weds & 7pm Mondays

LAST CHANCE HARVEY Rated PG Duration 99 mins.

CHANGELING Rated MA Duration 141 mins.

It’s about first loves, last chances and everything in between.

In London for his daughters wedding, a rumpled man finds his romantic spirit lifted by a new woman in his life. Stars Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson and Kathy Baker. Screens: Friday 3 April @ 7:30pm, Saturday 4 April @ 3pm, Tuesday 7 April @ 7pm.

A mothers prayer for her kidnapped son to return home is answered, though it doesn’t take long for her to suspect the boy who comes back is not hers. Stars Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich and Gattlin Griffith.

Screens: Saturday 4 April @ 7:30pm, Sunday 5 April @ 12noon.

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