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Camels await the action at Saturday’s Marree Australian Camel Cup. PHOTOS: Adrian Scroop
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he Camel Cup may have been the star attraction, but there were also donkey and dog races, novelty events and even a tug-o-war to delight attendees at the 25th Marree Australian Camel Cup at the weekend. Visitors and locals flocked to the Marree Racecourse for the event, held on Saturday, which saw the small town’s population swell with tourists and people from surrounding areas. The event featured a quirky and entertaining line-up of events as the Marree and District Progress Association Incorporated (MDPAI) gave visitors the opportunity to experience their unique brand of outback culture. The day’s fun-filled program provided visitors with a range of events where everyone could experience
the uniqueness of the outback. Highlights included many camel races including the Camel Cup and Afghan Memorial Race, as well as a Calcutta, Fashions of the Field, licensed bar and catering, Sky Chanel and on-course bookmakers. “The crowd clamoured four deep along fence rails and balanced precariously from wooden benches to get the best view of donkey and dog races, tug of war and hole in one,” said MDPAI’s June Andrews. “Children scampered hurriedly to catch as many lollies in their hats as they were tossed from the judge’s box. “The entire organisation of the Camel Cup truly reflects the authenticity of the lifestyle and history of Marree.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
The tug-o-war was hotly contested.
Emu Walk, playground upgrades funded R oxby Downs’ Emu Walk is headed for an upgrade, after the State Government announced $200,000 in funding this week.
The funding will match Roxby Council’s contribution, also of $200,000, as outlined in its 2017/18 Draft Annual Business Plan. Although the draft plan is currently awaiting final approval by the government, Roxby Council Administrator Geoff Whitbread said the Emu Walk upgrade an-
nouncement was good news. “We are still waiting for final approval for the overall 2017/18 budget, which includes a $200,000 allocation for the Emu Walk project, but the fact that the government has approved its half of the funding is a very positive sign,” he said. “The Emu Walk is a great way of linking together many of the various recreational spaces throughout Roxby Downs, and once upgraded will encourage residents and their families to get outside,
get some exercise and lead a more active lifestyle.” The Emu Walk is a three-kilometre recreation trail which travels through a number of reserves and playgrounds throughout the town, and includes walking tracks, native plantings and interpretive signage. The upgrade, worth $400,000 in total, will include the installation of seating, more lighting, directional and interpretive signage, and improving shade through landscaping.
Roxby Downs’ Hermit Street playground will also receive a facelift as part of the project, and will be transformed into a nature play-based, fenced space incorporating boulders, logs and earth mounds. The local project is one of 27 across South Australia to share in $7 million funding from the State Government’s Open Space and Places for People grants under the Planning and Development Fund. Member for Giles Eddie Hughes also welcomed the news, saying
it was “pleasing to see the muchloved Emu Walk trail and Hermit Street playground will both receive a rejuvenation.” “Thanks to these funds, locals will be able to access newer and more modern facilities – which will increase the appeal of the area.” More than $4.9 million of funding will support other regional areas including Kapunda, Laura, Waikerie, Berri, Kangaroo Island, Port MacDonnell, Victor Harbor, Port Pirie and Whyalla.
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isitors to Arid Recovery went ‘wild’ at the ‘Go Wild’ photography workshop on Friday.
The workshop was hosted by local landscape photographer Travis Hague who taught participants how to take high quality photos with their smartphones. Arid Recovery’s Nathan Beerkens co-ordinated the event, which was attended by 14 people. “The workshop involved learning what smartphone cameras are capable of and how you can use applications (apps) to improve the quality and realism of your photos,” he said. “We played with settings such as panorama and macro and learnt some other tricks to improve them, such as taking photos through magnifying glasses. “Travis also taught people how to take better photos of objects by using a softbox.” Mr Beerkens said the Arid Recovery reserve provided the ideal backdrop for the session. “The open landscape of Arid Recovery gave people plenty of inspiration, as well as lots of interesting subject to take photos of,” he said. “As night fell we were treated to some close encounters with wild bilbies and burrowing bettongs. “The response from the night was very positive, everyone really enjoyed learning new ways to use their phone and also loved experiencing nature up close at Arid Recovery.”
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oxby Downs residents can finally enjoy access to the National Broadband Network (NBN), after it went live on Friday.
he Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre will host the inaugural instalment of RoxbyVision this Saturday night.
The contest – modelled on the Eurovision competition - is a chance for local cultures to come together and perform a song in their own language. The Roxby Downs Multicultural Forum has been busily preparing the event, which promises to be a great family night out. Organising committee member Sasha Yantewo encouraged all willing participants to get involved. “We’ve extended the entry closing date to this Friday at 5pm,” she said. “We’ve got great prizes to be won and it is sure to be a fun filled night.” The contest is open to any willing applicants (under-18 year olds must have the consent of a guardian), and performers must also provide their own backing track. The audience will vote for the winners, who will be awarded prizes at the conclusion of the contest, which will be followed by a karaoke session open to all attendees. Registration forms are available at the Roxby Downs community youth centre, visitor information centre or by contacting Mrs Yantewo via email at sasha.yantewo@roxbycouncil.com.au.
The go-live followed information sessions held on Wednesday and Thursday for key stakeholders and
the general community. With 2,600 residences across Roxby Downs now able to be connected, NBN Corporate Affairs Manager for South Australia and the Northern Territory, Jill Bottrall said that there was ample time for people to make the change. “People will have 18 months (from last Friday) to make the switch,” she said.
“They’ve got plenty of time to consider what they want to do in terms of the type of internet they want from here on in. “The best way to do it is to go to nbnco.com.au where people can type in their address and check if they are ready to connect.” The website provides access links to service providers for residents to contact and consider the plans they
have available. “The other thing our website can do is that people can choose their choice of speed,” Ms Bottrall said. “The speeds people are able to achieve depend on how close they are to the node. If you are quite close you should be able to get up to 100 megabits per second.” Existing services currently utilised in local homes will continue
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o you have a special musical talent that’s just waiting to be discovered? Is it time to bring your singing out of the shower, or your band out of the garage?
While Lisbon might be hosting next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Roxby Downs’ Multicultural Forum will host the first ever instalment of the RoxbyVision Song Contest on Saturday, 15 July – and it’s time to nominate, Roxby Downs! RoxbyVision – to be held at the Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre - will showcase the talents of local people in what will be a fun night to participate in song, act or music instrumental in any language or genre. The competition is open to all willing performers, with entrants under 18 needing parental permission to apply. Entries can be either a vocal solo, vocal group, instrumental solo, band or others. The voting will be based on the traditional Eurovision style where the audience will cast their votes to determine the winner of the contest. “We’re very excited to be hosting RoxbyVision,” Roxby Downs Multicultural Forum chairperson Theresa Bunyon said. “Get your entry in and we’ll see you there.” RoxbyVision entry forms are available at the Roxby Downs community youth and visitor information centres, or via email from sasha.yantewo@roxbycouncil. com.au. Entries must be submitted by 7 July. LEFT: Local multicultural forum members Emma Zirkel, Sasha Yantewo, Lonnie Wray and Theresa Bunyon are looking forward to RoxbyVision on Saturday, July 15.
Cost is $5 per person or $20 for a family pass (two adults and two children) with nibbles also available for purchase on the night. BY EMMA ZIRKEL
Exhibition on, but Red eARTh on hold
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he highly-anticipated Red eARTh Festival has been held off this year.
The biennial art festival, encompassing exhibitions and workshops, was planned to kick off on July 17 and run until July 25. However, a lack of volunteers has meant the event has struggled to get off the ground. Member of the Roxby Down’s Arts and Culture Forum, Rachel
Young, said that while the committee was in the process of putting together a smaller festival, a number of artists have fallen through. “Unfortunately we didn’t attain the required amount of help to hold the festival this year,” she said. “However, the ‘Shades of Red’ community exhibition is still open. “We encourage any willing par-
ticipants to submit artworks in 2D or 3D styles that tie in with the ‘Shades of Red’ theme.” Entry forms are available at the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and will be on display from July 18 to August 24. Artworks are to be completed prior to the event and delivered to the VIC by July 16. For further information, contact Mrs Young on 0428 671 000.
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Roxby Downs Wooloworths staff Kat Collis, Sarah King and Luke Howard (Manager) display some of the items that can be bought to support Foodbank’s campaign.
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Verity and Ryan Hollobone headed off on the Road Boss Rally last week.
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This month, while doing their weekly grocery shop, residents in Roxby Downs can help more than 84,800 recipients of hunger relief across South Australia. The annual Foodbank ‘Shop & Share’ campaign has kicked off which will see donations of products matched with customer purchases at Woolworths. Foodbank’s biggest annual public food appeal will help provide meals for the one in six people who are in crisis at some point each year. An estimated 92,000 people across South Australia seek assistance for food relief each month, however to meet this need, an additional 59, 542 meals are required above what is currently being provided. To help support the campaign customers can purchase a participating brand product at Woolworths Roxby Downs to trigger a one-for-one donation. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the support from brands participating in the campaign and we’re now relying on local Roxby Downs shoppers for their support,” Foodbank Australia’s Chief Executive Officer Brianna Casey said. Roxby Downs Woolworths Store Manager Luke Howard has also expressed his support of the supermarket’s involvement in the campaign. “We’re proud once again to be supporting Foodbank’s annual campaign,” he said. “All customers need to do to play their part is purchase one of the many participating products across our stores when they shop with us in July. “And know that by supporting the brands that support Foodbank, they will be helping families in need across the region.” Participating brands include the Woolworths food range, Ardoma, Devondale, John West, Chicken Tonight, Old El Paso, Vetta, McCain, Helga’s, SunRice, SPC, Primo, Mount Franklin, Continental and Sanitarium.
erity and Ryan Hollobone waved goodbye to Roxby Downs last week and headed off on their Road Boss Rally adventure.
The couple – in their Jurassic Parkthemed car - travelled to Gladstone in Queensland for the start of the rally on Monday, which will see them head to Tamworth by 20 July. “We’re feeling good, it’s getting exciting,” Mrs Hollobone said. The couple set themselves a fundraising target of $1000 and was thrilled to exceed that in time for the start of the rally. “We’ve raised over $1,340 through holding barbecues and through our Facebook
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The Hollobones thanked their sponsors Roxby Fab, Auto Pro Roxby Downs and LMG at Warnertown, and also thanked everyone who had donated, with funds raised going to Givit, a charity that helps struggling Australians. With “a lot of late nights” spent recently on final preparations to get the car ready for the rally, Mrs Hollobone said the couple planned to keep the car once they returned to Roxby Downs. “We’ll keep it afterwards, everything is removable,” she said. To make a donation visit Team Jurrassic Park Car 18 on Facebook, and follow the link to their My Cause fundraising page.
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page,” Mrs Hollobone said. “People can also still donate while we’re on the rally through our Facebook page.” For ten days, the Hollobones will travel through Queensland and into New South Wales, stopping at nine towns along the way including two nights at the Boulia Camel Races. In all, it’s an almost three-week trip. “It will take us three to four days to get to Gladstone, and the same to get back, so we should be back in Roxby in about three weeks,” Mrs Hollobone said. “Because of the extra weight of things we’ve had to put in the car, it only goes 100 (kilometres an hour), we can’t go faster than that.”
Mr Wilson and partner Karen are the new owners of a bakery at Aldinga, in Adelaide’s south, and are so far loving the change in career direction. “The shop is going very nicely, life in Adelaide is great,” he said. And while a bakery might seem a world away from radio, it has really been an opportunity to return to one of Mr Wilson’s long-held dreams. “A bakery has actually been an underlying thing for many, many years – I was always either going to be a baker or a radio man, but the radio won out and took over,” he said. “This was an excellent opportunity and because of the expertise around me I’ve been able to do what I wanted to do.” Admitting he was sad to leave Roxby Downs, Mr Wilson said he would remember his time with RoxFM fondly. “Before I came to Roxby I was contemplating setting up a radio school in Brisbane and passing on some of the knowledge I’ve gleaned over 40 years or so in radio,” he said. “So one of the things that initially really attracted me to the job at RoxFM was the fact that there were school-based traineeships. “I thought I could always go on and do a radio school after I’d finished at Roxby Downs, but that didn’t eventuate because I’ve ended up with a bakery instead!” The opportunity to run RoxFM enabled Mr Wilson to utilize all of his skills developed across all areas of radio. “I’ve done everything in radio that you can think of which is why RoxFM was such a really good fit for me,” he said. “Every day I could use all of the skills that I had gleaned over a long period of time.
“It was never boring – one day you would be doing some production, then the next you’d be copywriting, then announcing, then maybe some sports calling, and then looking out for the technical side of things, and working on sponsorships. “The role had a lot to it and that’s one of the things I’m going to miss most about the job - it was such a good fit. I hadn’t really envisaged myself ever wanting to do anything else except RoxFM, but opportunities do come up and you have to make a decision about where you’re going to be in five years’ time.” With volunteer presenters at the core of RoxFM, Mr Wilson paid tribute to the dedicated band of presenters he’d worked with during his time with the station. “I’m really happy with the way that has come along, many of the presenters I’ve trained are actually almost able to walk into a commercial radio job, guys like Adrian Freidel and also Patrick Glover are very, very slick with their presentation and are very good,” he said. “The VIBE team, Deb and Els in the mornings – I will miss them all.” Mr Wilson was also proud of his work improving RoxFM including introducing regular news segments, the American Top 40, coverage of local football matches, and improving the station’s financial viability. RoxFM has also been successful in receiving a number of grants to assist with equipment, transmissions and a new outdoor broadcast van. Outside of the station, Mr Wilson was also involved with the Roxby Races committee, the Far North Football League executive committee, the community carols, the Sport and Recreation Steering Committee, and recently joined the local Rotary club. “I love Roxby Downs, what a great town - I love it,” he said. “Everyone from the footy clubs, the Club, all of the people who make the town and all the characters and people coming
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in and going, the town has always been friendly. “And everyone has always been co-operative with what I’ve achieved, they have helped me immensely in that regard.” This is not the last Roxby Downs will see of Mr Wilson, as he will return to handover to the new RoxFM manager once appointed, as well as make trips back for the Roxby Races, to call the FNFL football final series and for the community carols at the end of the year. And his advice for the new manager? “My advice is to make the radio station their own,” he said. “(To) put their own mark on it and to put music on air that people want to hear and get involved in, and to really push the volunteer side of things. “(Also) to really love the radio station, I think it’s the best radio station around it’s probably been over 40 years the most enjoyable job in radio that I’ve had. “Learn everything that you need to, get involved with the community and the community will get involved with you.” THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
TAX & FINANCE Honesty important factor at tax time WRITTEN BY EMMA ZIRKEL
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he 2016-17 financial year has come to a close which means it is time to start thinking about the tax return you are entitled to claim.
This can be confusing as receipts, log books, group certificates and other tax claiming items pile up. Tony Dutton of Concept Accountants, formerly known as Southern Vales/Roxby Downs Accounting, can help make the process of negotiating
your finances easier. Mr Dutton said his tips include honesty when claiming your tax. “Claim what you are entitled to,” he said. “But at the same time if you do retain receipts and records you should claim what you are entitled to.” Mr Dutton also recommends that people considering investing in a rental property seek financial advice as a number of changes have occurred. “It is really disappointing for us when we have to explain to someone after the fact that the rules have
changed,” Mr Dutton said. “There are now a huge range of apps available to assist you with your tax. “Personally I’m using one called ATO logbook to keep track of my car usage.” When sorting your finances it is important not to forget to look at your entitlement to family tax benefit, Mr Dutton added. “It may just be that you are eligible. “We often point clients towards claiming and they are surprised that they have funds due to them.” Mr Dutton is very familiar with
items claimed in mining towns having accrued more work from other mining towns all over Australia through his work in Roxby Downs. Some of the more common items he has seen claimed in Roxby Downs included tools of the trade, sun protection and car travel expenses, with general travel one of the things people were often unsuccessful in claiming. Mr Dutton’s tips for people to remember when doing their tax: • Keep your receipts • Keep a log book of work related car usage.
• Check your phone bill for work usage • If you have income protection insurance, you can claim on tax which is a good idea for people with high-risk hobbies like motorbike riding. • Use your professional tax agent, they know what you can and can’t claim and the cost is tax deductible the next year. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has advised they will target motor vehicle claims deductions this year so you must have the substantiation.
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what you’re eligible to claim before lodging your tax return and to make sure you don’t claim more than you’re entitled to,” she said. Deductions for work uniforms are also a common trap for employees at tax time. “To legitimately claim your uniform, it needs be unique and distinctive, such as a uniform with your employer’s logo, or be specific to your occupation and not for everyday use, like chef’s pants or coloured safety vests,” Ms Anderson added. “It sounds like a small thing,
but we aren’t talking about small sums of money here. There are 13 million taxpayers, so if everyone over claims even $100 that adds up to a lot. “The ATO scrutinises every return. We have the technology and experience to detect non-compliance and we are continuing to catch taxpayers who are deliberately doing the wrong thing.” The ATO also publishes a range of information on its website to help taxpayers figure out which of their expenses are deductible. “If you are using an agent,
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think it’s fair to say much of our region breathed a sigh of relief when news of Arrium’s sale was announced last week. The company, which runs the steelworks at Whyalla, will be bought by London-based GFG Alliance in news that should signal a much more stable future going forward. This is great news for the region following 15 months of uncertainty and I think will contribute to a growing feeling of optimism in the far north generally. There’s no doubt it’s been a rough few years for all of the communities, including here in Roxby Downs, Andamooka and
Woomera. We’ve watched the decline that began with the downturn at BHP’s Olympic Dam operation and then flowed into town. Jobs were lost, businesses closed, people left town and houses were vacant. Neighbouring communities like Andamooka felt it too. In the last 12-18 months though, things have started to change and there’s definitely an air of optimism back in Roxby Downs again. It’s fantastic to hear recent announcements from BHP like their recruitment of 350 new Olympic Dam and Adelaide-based roles, along with their call for businesses to register on the Industry Capability Network for upcoming construction works. Hopefully they will both result in more
people moving up – or back – to Roxby Downs, bringing their families with them which will have a flow-on effect for our local schools and businesses. I believe that even little things like the local Woolworths giving their store a facelift shows a renewed confidence in our town. Yes there are still a number of vacant shops in Roxby Downs but we can only hope that they too will soon experience a turn for the better … how great would it be to have a bustling Roxby Central mall again, and some new shops back in Richardson Place again? Last week’s Arrium announcement was really positive news for Whyalla and I think will continue to build a growing wave of optimism in the entire far north of South Australia – and this is good for everyone.
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JULY 15 - RoxbyVision song contest, 6-9pm, Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre 22 - John Schumann in Concert & Conversation, 8pm Roxbylink Auditorium. AUGUST 5 - Roxby Downs Race Day, from 11am, Roxby Downs Race Track 19 - Roxby Downs Area School Parents & Friends Market Day To add your event to the calendar, email editor@themonitor.com.au or phone 8671 2683. The Community Calendar is restricted to the basic details of an event (what, where, when).
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CWA State president visits Andamooka
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ast Thursday the South Australia Country Women’s Association (SAC WA) Myall-Flinders Group held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Andamooka.
The Myall-Flinders group is comprised of the Andamooka, Leigh Creek, Port Augusta, Branch of the Air and Whyalla Norrie CWA groups. Secretary of the Andamooka CWA, Therese Schofield said it was an honour for Andamooka to host this year’s AGM. “When hosting such a special event I’d like to take the time to mention our matriarch Hazel Gillings,” she said. “While she was unable to be here today we are thinking of her and wish she could be here. “Today is particularly exciting for us as it’s been 13 years since Andamooka hosted the last AGM.” The women of the Andamooka CWA put on an abundant luncheon which was attended by the newly-appointed SA CWA State President Roslyn Schuman, who has taken over from Linda Ber-
tram (also in attendance). The work of the Andamooka CWA involves the running of the Andamooka “Boo-teek” opportunity shop (op-shop). “Our aim is to raise money which we donate to the community,” Mrs Schofield said. “Various community organisations come to us for assistance like the school, the hospital, Country Fire Service, State Emergency Service and government organisations like the Andamooka Progress Opal Miners Association (APOMA). “We also help women and children in need.” Val Harrison, who manages the op-shop, said they give an annual donation to people in need in Ghana. “We donate a collection of clothes and toys to Ghana as well as communities in Coober Pedy and the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands.” After travelling from all over the State, the CWA women were hosted by Margot Duke at the Andamooka Bottle Shop Hotel.
Andamooka CWA members in attendance at the AGM last week included Therese Schofield (secretary), Andrea Lippasaar (president), Val Harrison, Deb Mundy, Bev Hansson and Lisa Norman with Maria Dil-Grande and Anne Budau (front). The women are standing outside the newly refurbished CWA shed which was upgraded by Complete Personnel in Andamooka.
Students’ rocket lauching fun
Andamooka staff Owen Lamb, Anna Gubbin, Mel Kemenyvary and Nancy Bode on their bikes for hair raiser and wheels day.
Hair raiser and wheels day
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he recent Hair Raiser and Wheels Day was an opportunity for Andamooka Primary School students to raise some money for their chosen charity/organisation. On this occasion the Student Leadership Team decided to consider cancer research, and as a result chose the Garvan Institute and $38 raised from Andamooka’s very small school is heading their way. “In return for the students’ efforts they had the opportunity to make
their hair crazy, jump on not one, but two, huge jumpy castles and get around on their chosen wheels for the day,” principal Trish Williams said. “Truth be told, it appears the teachers may have had the most fun of all, on the kids’ equipment! “While there is lots of fun out here at Andamooka Primary School, the students know they have to work for it, and they do. Hair Raiser and Wheels Day was a much deserved break.”
Lily Kemenyvary (front) and Daniela Staba enjoyed the jumping castle.
Mr Lamb shows the students how to launch water rockets as part of Wellbeing Week activities.
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here’s been lots happening at Andamooka Primary School recently, from some cool learning with friends from Roxby Downs Area School friends during Wellbeing Week in late June, to some Hair Raiser antics last week. “During Wellbeing Week we hosted two classes of year four/ five students from Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) to share in
“For the record, some rockets went very high thanks to something called aero-dynamics and the different shapes of the nose cones that students had produced,” Ms Williams said. “Not to mention the need for me to get on the classroom roof for retrieval at one stage. “But, all in the name of ‘good fun’, we mean….er….education…. right!”
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ndamooka will host its annual camp-oven cookout on August 12 at 6pm at the Andamooka historic cottages.
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our coding knowledge of Sphero robots and aero-dynamics of water rockets,” principal Tricia Williams said. “The winner of the day was ‘fun learning engagement’ by all.” Andamooka teacher Mr Lamb showed the students how to launch the water rockets, and then with the chance to launch their own, the squeals of delight gave the best indication of how high some of the rockets launched.
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said Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners’ Association’s Gill Rowley. “The cookout is a much-loved event about the flavours of Andamooka. “We’re made up of such a culturally diverse group of people and this really showcases that.” The evening is catered by members of the Andamooka hospital auxiliary and local volunteers who cook a variety of sweet and savoury dishes.
“For pudding we’ve made jam roly poly, chocolate self-saucing and a lot of the other traditional deserts loved by all generations,” Mrs Rowley said. “And of course we have the camp oven dishes like goulash and other delicious lamb stews. “Last year I made some Moroccan lamb meatballs which were well received.” All proceeds from the evening will go to the Andamooka hospital auxiliary. Wednesday, July 12, 2017 -- Page 7
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Andamooka CWA Secretary Therese Schofield, President Andrea Lippasaar, SA CWA State President Roslyn Schumann and Andamooka Boo-Teek’s Val Harrison.
CWA State President Roslyn Schumann received a gift from Andamooka CWA President Andrea Lippasaar last week.
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June Phillips-Smith and Myrna Manley caught up in Andamooka last week.
Kaye Fels and Val Harrison were at the CWA Myall-Flinders Group AGM in Andamooka.
Bev Watts and Joan Warby (Whyalla) attended the SA CWA Myall-Flinders Group AGM at Andamooka last week.
Jasmine Marcelo on her rollerskates forAndamooka Primary School’s hair raiser and wheels day.
Pacey, Brock and Ben (back) Vandeleur at the Roxby Downs Club.
St Barbara’s Parish School students Jett, Lucy and Henry with the portraits they created as part of art studies recently.
Annabelle Bridge was at the Andamooka Yacht Club last week.
Jade Papastamatis and Mitch Spear caught up at the Andamooka Yacht Club.
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Annabelle Porter, Judy Shields and Fiona Porter enjoyed the Roxby Downs Golf Club Open Championship action on Sunday.
Graham Warren and Bec Nichols in the sunshine at the Roxby Downs Golf Club.
Brittany Syvertsen played disc hockey at the community youth centre during the first week of school holidays.
Mary Blieschae, Venessa Seidel, Paula Sard, Fiona Bilney and Erica Johnson at the Roxby Downs Golf Club on Sunday.
Kathy Neate and Annabelle Bridge were at Arid Recovery’s ‘Go Wild’ photography workshop last Friday.
Bianca Caden, Kaylee Toogood and Heidi Zeptner.
Harlow and Don Shields.
Tyson Nelson, Isaac Freeman, Liam Johnson and Harry Kemp watching netball at the weekend.
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Lachlan Burton was at the community youth centre during the school holidays.
Kayleigh Smith and Lilly Grimston at the football on Saturday afternoon.
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roxby downs community board & forums Richard honored with award
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ichard Gloster has been named July’s Volunteer of the Month.
Mr Gloster, an active member of the Roxby Districts Rotary Club, often helps out at various community events and also volunteers as a member of the community garden. “I’ve been a member of Rotary for a bit over five years,” He said.
“It’s a great group and I always enjoy helping out with the things they’re involved in.” Mr Gloster believes that volunteering is an important part of a close-knit community like Roxby Downs to strengthen ties and create a sense of closeness and belonging. “Helping out where work is required is a good way to get out and about and meet people, all
while giving back to the community,” he said. “It’s great to get involved and I encourage people if they’re looking for something to do to get out there and join a club or a forum. “Both of the clubs I’m involved with are looking for members and we always encourage new people to get on board.”
Ben Vandeleur will keep the water flowing this month while he takes part in Dry July.
Dry July profile
Ines Badman presented Richard Gloster with July’s Volunteer of the Month award.
Ben Vandeleur
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en Vandeleur is taking part in Dry July as part of the Roxby Sober Mates team.
In an impressive effort, Mr Vandeleur has raised close to $2,000 towards the cause so far. “I’m lucky to have a good platform to interact with people here at the Roxby Club,” Mr Vandeleur said. “A lot of people have donated money without being prompted simply because they heard I was taking part in Dry July. “It really just blows me away how much people help out. Roxby really just gets it when it comes to rallying around each other.”
Mr Vandeleur said his involvement in Dry July was inspired by a close personal connection with cancer. “My wife Bev’s mum is suffering from a rare form of blood cancer,” he said. “She is receiving treatment at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and has been for some time.” Throughout the month of July Mr Vandeleur will be hosting various fundraisers at the Roxby Club, including a barbeque spit roast, to help raise money for the cause. “For more fundraisers and events to raise money for the cause people can check out the Club’s Facebook page to see what’s going on.”
Red eARTh Festival 2017 invites you to submit works in the:
Create works addressing the theme ‘Shades of Red’ Works can be 2D or 3D, but must be suitably framed for hanging or freestanding Entry forms to be completed and works dropped off by the 16th of July to the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre, and to be picked up by the 27th of August
Exhibition will be on display from the 18th of July until the 24th of August
Artist can chose for works to be for sale, but this is not a requirement
Entry forms available at the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre. Call us on (08) 8671 5941 for further information!
JOINING FORUMS
If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people. New members are always welcome.
ARTS and CULTURE FORUM TBA
BUSINESS FORUM
Sandy Sumsion 0400 366 619 Tuesday, August 8 @ 6.15pm Community Youth Centre
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Vicki Mason 0418 526 608 Thursday, July 13 @ 5.30pm
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ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Giles 0448 168 167 Thursday, August 3 @ 4.30pm Council Boardroom
ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, August 8 @ 7pm Council Boardroom
WOMEN’S NETWORK
Hayley Scrivens 0459 824 026 Saturday, August 5 @ 1pm, Roxby Downs Club
MULTICULTURAL FORUM
Theresa Bunyon 0413 609 102 Wednesday, July 19 @ 5.30pm Community Youth Centre
SPORT & REC FORUM Mel O’Donnell 0412 019 841 Tuesday, July 25 @ 7pm Library Meeting Space
FAMILY FORUM
SASHA YANTEWO 0428 727 583 Thursday, August 3 @ 4.45pm, Community Youth Centre
CONTACTING THE BOARD For further information, advice or general questions please contact: Michelle Hales, Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc., PO Box 85, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818 Email: communityboard@roxbydowns.com WHO’S ON THE BOARD Sandy Sumsion • Dr. Simon Lockwood • Vicki Mason • Angela Thompson Theresa Bunyon • Mel O’Donnell • Jennah Laister • Hayley Scrivens • Geoff Whitbread • Chad Menzies
BOARD MEETINGS Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe. If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Officer on 0418 833 818 to be included on the agenda. Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required. Page 10 -- Wednesday, July 12, 2017
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Roxby Council The next ordinary meeting of Roxby Council is on July 26, 2017 at 4pm in the Council Boardroom.
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hen paying your rates , electricity or water bill online, please ensure you have the reference nu m b e r o f y o u r invoice/account. Currently Roxby Council receives online bank payments saying ‘bank transfer’, ‘internet transfer’ or generic names like ‘roxby water’ making it difficult to be reconciled against your account.
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Pet fines set to rise
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oxby Downs residents should be aware that on July 1, the Dog and Cat Management Board (a statutory board in South Australia) significantly increased the fines and expiations for dogs and cats.
Fines and expiations issued will have the new rates applied, mean-
ing that a wandering dog could cost more than double what it used to. The key message from the Roxby Council Dog Registrar, who enforces these new fees on behalf of the Dog and Cat Management Board, is to know that you need to “keep them in or you’re going
to be fined”. The fees have changed across the board and are higher for five prescribed breeds -American Pit Bull Terrier, Fila Braziliero, Japanese Tosa, Dog Argentina, and Presa Canario - with the maximum penalty now up to as much as $5,000.
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oxby Council provides an after-hours emergenc y response service for urgent matters that cannot wait until the next business day.
Incidents can occur at any time and council staff are on standby to respond if required. Emergency incidents may include vehicle accidents that have damaged electrical pillars and street lights, or dogs and cats that have gone missing or are found wandering, particularly during thunderstorms. Storm damage, water and irriga-
tion leaks and power outages are just some of the other events that can occur unexpectedly. If you are concerned and/or impacted by an event relating to council infrastructure and services and the office is closed, call the after-hours emergency number 0418 892 870. The after-hours number is for council-related emergencies only and should not be used for general council enquiries that can be handled during office hours. If you require assistance from the police, ambulance or other emergency services dial 000.
An example of some of the changes: Act & Section
Old Fee Old Fee Prescribed Breed Other
Old Maximum *New Fee *New Fee *New Maximum Penalty Prescribed Breed Other Penalty
Dog & Cat Management Act 43(1) – Wandering
$210
$80
$250 ($2500 prescribed breed)
$750
$210
$2500 ($5000 prescribed breed)
Dog & Cat Management Act 44(2) – Attack/Harass/endanger
Court
$210
$2500
$750
$315
$2500 ($5000 prescribed breed)
Dog & Cat Management Act 45A(2) – Dog on School/Kindy without permission
$210
$80
$250 ($2500 prescribed breed)
$750
$210
$2500 ($5000 prescribed breed)
Dog & Cat Management Act 45A(5) – Disturb by barking
$105
$105
$750
$315
$315
$1250
Dog & Cat Management Act 45A(6) – Failure to remove faeces
$55
$55
$210
$210
$210
$1250
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LIBRARY Opening hours Monday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 6.30pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Toddler Story time – Tuesday and Friday (repeat) 9.30am start Telephone 8671 0500 Email: library@roxbycouncil.com.au Library membership is free. A wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities.
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Opal Road Landfill now CLOSED to the public.
Opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm Council provides transport services including: • Vehicle registration • Boat registrations • Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 3.30pm) All inquiries 131 084.
Waste unsuitable for the red, green or yellow domestic collection can now be deposited at BSH Waste Solutions’ Resource Recovery Centre, 10 Gosse Street, Roxby Downs (in the light industrial area). Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 8am – 12 noon Sunday 1pm – 5pm All inquiries 8671 1154
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CHURCH NOTICES NEW Life Church Roxby Downs is a family friendly Multicultural Pentecostal church with a heart for the community. Our Sunday Worship Service is at 3pm meeting at the Christian Community Church Hall located on the corner of Burgoyne St. & Stuart Rd. We would love to have you join us, you are very welcome! New Life is a member of the Australian Christian Churches Association and have sister churches of the same name in Port Augusta and in Port Pirie. For more details don’t hesitate to call Ps Dave Bunyon on mobile No. 0403 058 050 or Theresa Bunyon on 0413 609 102 and leave a message. Email: roxbydowns@newlifeccc.org.au SAINT BARBARA’S PARISH. Mass 6.00pm Saturday, Lutheran Church, Pioneer Drive. For information or emergency please contact Sr Pat 8671 0499. Please leave a message if not answered.
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PUBLIC NOTICES DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1993 MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF ROXBY DOWNS
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993 Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for a development assessment.
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We would also like to extend our gratitude to Dr Lockwood and his staff for their many years of care, and to Dr N Bezrukova and Dr Millar for your care and consideration in her final days. On behalf of Michelle, Butch, Verity, Centaine and Logan Casserly.
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We are seeking to employ a highly reliable and experienced carpenter, with a proven track record and employment history of five years minimum in the trade. The skills and experience required for this role include; ability to read and interpret plans, competent in both first and second fix carpentry, and general building work. You must hold a current Driver’s Licence. You must be able to work well in a team environment and have a can do attitude, along with a proven and demonstrated commitment to workplace safety. We strive to be an employer of choice and offer an attractive remuneration, inclusive of allowances. The successful applicant will be subjected to a full pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening. Applications can be sent to Emma at emcfarlane@cowellelectric.com.au, or dropped in to the Cowell Electric Mining Services office on Charlton Road. Applications close: August 6th 2017
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We would like to extend our sincere Thank you and gratitude to all the staff at the Roxby Downs Hospital for your care during Mum’s last admission and for all the care throughout the years, of our mother and nana Thelma Sayers, who sadly passed away on 3/7/17.
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NATURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT Extension of existing Doctor’s Consulting Rooms to create 1 additional Consulting Room SUBJECT LAND
24 Gregory Street, Roxby Downs
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The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, during normal business hours and any person who desires to do so may make relevant representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Administrator, PO Box 124 Roxby Downs, South Australia, 5725 no later than 26 July 2017 Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Council in support of that submission. Please note that, pursuant to Section 38(8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response. Dated 12 July 2017 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
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Griggs takes out golf championship CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A grade open champion Seb Griggs (centre) with sponsor Vinnie Esposito and club captains Glen Mungur (far left) and Michael Paul (far right). B grade champion Luke Brind (centre) with sponsor Vinnie Esposito and club captain Michael Paul. Ladies championship Paula Sard with club captains Michael Paul and Glen Mungur, and sponsor Vinnie Esposito. C grade champion Jun Maroma with sponsor Vinnie Esposito and club champion Michael Paul.
Roxby Downs Golf Association AUSTRALIAN SUPPLY GROUP OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS, Saturday July 8, 2017
Damien Sinkinson.
Andrea Freeth out on the green on Sunday.
Butch Casserly lines up a shot.
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NAME RESULT HCAP RESULT Seb GRIGGS 156 7 OPEN CHAMPION Luke BRIND 165 18 B GRADE CHAMPION Jun MAROMA 198 28 C GRADE CHAMPION Paula SARD 99 17 LADIES CHAMPION Don BARWICK 162 9 A Grade Runer Up Russell BRIND 172 17 B Grade Runner Up Mark BEENHAM 202 28 C GradeRunner Up Vanessa SEIDEL 99 19 Ladies Runner Up Craig NICHOLS 139 11 A Grade Nett Winner Michael PAUL 136 18 B Grade Nett Winer Graham WARREN 141 36 C Grade Nett Winner Anne GRAY 72 27 Ladies Nett Winner Neville PETHERICK 141 13 A Grade Nett Runner Up Michael HOFFMAN 136 18 B Grade Nett Runner Up Damien SINKINSON 142 31 C Grade Nett Runner Up Ann SHIELDS 73 33 Ladies Nett Runner Up Ryan SHIELDS 65 15 A Grade Best Sat Net. Luke BRIND 60 18 B Grade Best Sat Net. Graham WARREN 69 36 C Grade Best Sat Net. Craig NICHOLS 68 11 A Grade Best Sun Net. Luke BRIND 70 18 B Grade Best Sun Net. Jun MAROMA 66 28 C Grade Best Sun Net. SAT. NTP (14) SAT. LONG DRIVE (18) SAT. NTP (4) SUN. LONG DRIVE (8) A Neville Petherick Seb Griggs Don Barwick Seb Griggs B Pete Davies Luke Brind Michael Paul Barry Dadleh C Miss Jun Maroma Miss Chad Oldfield Ladies Nadine Lewis Vanessa Seidel Progressive HOLE 11 Barry Dadleh
Innaugural volleyball carnival this weekend I n a boost for the sport locally, Roxby Downs will host its first ever regional volleyball carnival this weekend.
Teams from Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Lincoln and potentially Port Pirie will join two Roxby Downs team for the inaugural Roxby Downs Volleyball Open on Saturday and Sunday. According to coach Scott Phillips, it promises to be a great weekend for the players and any volleyball enthusiasts keen to head along for a look. “There will be at least five other teams coming up as well as two from Roxby Downs, so it should be great,” he said. “Port Pirie might send a team which is
pretty exciting because they haven’t played a regional competition for a number of years.” Matches will be played in the Roxbylink stadiums and start at 8am on Saturday, finishing at around 6pm that day and 4pm on Sunday. Teams will play each other over the weekend for a chance to play off in the grand final at 1.30pm on Sunday afternoon. Phillips hopes the carnival will help promote volleyball in Roxby Downs and boost numbers in the local competition, which has suffered a decline in numbers recently. “We have just finished our first season for the year with the grand final played last week – and the next season starts in a few weeks,” he said.
“This year we have just played one division with six teams … this is the first year we’ve only had the one division. “Volleyball has been a big sport in Roxby Downs (before) but has dropped off in the last couple of years … we have had up to 12 teams playing previously. “We are hoping the carnival will help generate some more players in the competition.” BHP is the major sponsor of the carnival, which has also been supported by Spotless, Olympic Dam Football and Sodexo. If the carnival goes well, Phillips is hopeful Roxby Downs may be able to secure a permanent fixture on the regional volleyball tournament calendar.
Notorious DIG, volleyball grand final winners last week. THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
“We’re hoping to establish ourselves as a third tournament for the region,” he said. Phillips welcomed any potential new volleyball players to head along to the tournament this weekend for a look, and to follow the Roxby Downs Volleyball Association Facebook page for news and updates on their competition. And if you’re new to the sport or haven’t played for a while, don’t let it put you off joining in the fun. “We are a really diverse group of players, there are some with lots of experience and then some ‘newbies’ or people who haven’t played before,” he said.
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Feature Match A grade East Roxby vs Hornridge
ornridge were convincing winners over East Roxby in Roxby Downs Netball Association A grade competition on Friday night.
The game got off to a fast start, with both teams moving the ball through the court with lightning speed. Defenders Cerys Kirkwood (East Roxby) and Kylie Burns (Hornridge) were lively early, using their height and reach to flick off passes into their opposing goal circles. There were good match-ups in many positions, including between Hornridge’s Elyshiah McCarthy and East Roxby’s Kelly Blackwell on the wing, neither of whom gave the other any room for error. The East Roxby goalers struggled with accuracy and Hornridge took a 7-2 lead into the first quarter break. East Roxby had the first pass of the second quarter but it was Hornridge who converted to secure the first goal and set the pace
for the rest of the quarter. Naomi Bowley (East Roxby) was working hard to restrict Hornridge wing attack Bonnie Moroney, with Moroney and centre Riley Evans keeping the ball flowing into their goal circle. For East Roxby, Ruby Haeata moved well around the goal circle, but was under pressure from Hornridge’s Kylie Burns and Georgia Sleep, who replaced the injured Terressa Hann. Accuracy under the goal ring was telling this quarter, with Hornridge goal attack Madison Evans ever-calm and goal shooter Sarah Edwards both nailing some great shots to continue to build their side’s lead. At half time, Hornridge lead 21-7. Hornridge made some major changes for the third quarter, bringing Anneka Farnham on in goal attack, moving McCarthy into goal keeper, changing Riley Evans from centre to wing defence and putting Madison Evans into centre. East Roxby also changed things up, bringing on Melissa Mulders into wing attack and resting Jasmine Tovakuta. The changes seemed to suit Hornridge, who continued to play a fast-paced game to stretch their lead further, although East Roxby
also continued to fight for every pass. Blackwell looked so strong in centre for East Roxby, but the Hornridge centre-court of Madison Evans, Bonnie Moroney and Farnham looked slick and confident. Faulkner and Kirkwood stuck close to Edwards and Farnham, with the four all fairly well matched for height which provided an interesting contest under the goal ring. The third was Hornridge’s strongest quarter, as they laid on 12 goals and held East Roxby to eight to take a 33-15 lead at three-quarter time. Both teams looked desperate for the ball at the start of the fourth quarter, with East Roxby tipping off a Hornridge centre pass to send it straight down to Haeata. The East Roxby players all continued to fight hard, but Hornridge were patient and were boosted by stunning accuracy for goal by Edwards and Farnham. The last quarter was probably the most even of the entire match, with play going goal-for-goal for much of the quarter. Some long bombs by Haeata lifted East Roxby, but Hornridge was always there with a reply to hold on to their lead and finish the game 40-22 victors.
Ruby Haeata puts up a shot as Kylie Burns jumps to defend and Ellie O’Dea and Georgia Sleep set up for the outcome.
East Roxby’s Cerys Kirkwood leans in to defend Madison Evans’ shot for goal.
Elyshiah McCarthy defends Kelly Blackwell in Friday night’s A grade match. PHOTOS: Mick Nelson
East Roxby’s Jasmine Tovakuta searches for a pass as Hornridge’s Elyshiah McCarthy applies pressue.
The Devils’ Tara Briggs is defended by Miners’ Jessica Hancock in B grade netball on Friday night.
Sam Corneliusen (OD) takes control of the ball despite the efforts of Abby Telfer (Miners).
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Miners’ B grade player Millie Cordy looks for a pass as OD’s Claire Ziebarth defends.
Rhij notches up 100 games for Hornridge
Friday, July 7, 2017 A GRADE Hornridge 40 def East Roxby 22 Roxby Miners 76 def Olympic Dam 26 B GRADE Roxby Miners 50 def Olympic Dam 38 East Roxby 35 def Hornridge 33 C GRADE OD Green 32 def Hornridge Pink 23 Roxby Miners 41 def Hornridge Green 38 East Roxby 39 def OD Yellow 38 D GRADE Olympic Dam 49 def Roxby Miners 30 Hornridge 32 def East Roxby 22
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Hornridge’s Kylie Burns grabs a rebound.
Hornridge Sporting Club celebrated netballer Rhij Paulauskas’ (pictured left) 100th game with the club on Friday night.
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LEFT: John Forsyth (OD) tries to evade a tackle by Hornridge’s Ash Baxter, as Darren Wilton closes in and Keenan Gates watches on.
Far North Football League ROUND 10 Saturday, July 8, 2017 A GRADE Hornridge Sporting 5.2 7.6 7.11 10.13 (73) Olympic Dam 1.1 2.5 3.8 8.8 (56) Hornridge best players: B. Grimston, B. Lehmann, L. Munro, K. Lynch, K. Dadleh. Olympic Dam best players: S. Clark, T. Corneliusen, I. McBey, K. Gates, L. Herring. Hornridge goal scorers: A. Baxter 3, M. Hanson 2, B. Lehmann, S. Vanek, W. Feltus, N. Tutthill, D. Wilton 1 goal each. Olympic Dam goal scorers: T. Corneliusen 2, B. Smith, T. Wait, L. Hewett, I. McBey, J. W van Kruyssen, A. Parsloe 1 goal each. Roxby Districts 4.1 8.3 9.10 15.15(105) East Roxby 0.1 0.1 2.2 2.2 (14) Roxby Districts best players: T. Cribb, R. Prosser, L. Godfrey, H. Vrbovac, J. Telfer. East Roxby best players: S. Orr, B. Caden, C. Faulkner, E. Walker, B. Caden. Roxby Districts goal scorers: T. Cribb 2, R. Prosser 2, C. Turley 2, S. Mcivor 2, J. Ford 1, J. Mandemaker 1, H. Vrbovac 1, T. Paull 1, J. Telfer 1, V. Esposito 1, D. Sykes 1 goal each. East Roxby goal scorers: B. Caden 2 goals.
Magpies over lacklustre OD
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lacklustre first half for Olympic Dam made catching Hornridge an impossible task in round ten of Far North Football League competition on Saturday. Hornridge got off to a flying start, kicking 5.2 (32) in the first quarter and holding the Devils to just 1.1 (7) at the first break. By half-time, there was a five-goal difference between the two and it wasn’t until the final quarter when Olympic Dam rallied, going on a five-
goal kicking spree, but it was too late. Hornridge had set up a solid lead and they held on to take the match 10.13 (73) to 8.8 (56). Best for the Devils were Stuart Clark, Tim Corneliusen (two goals), Ian McBey, Keenen Gates and Lachlan Herring. Hornridge’s best were Ben Grimston, Brendan Lehmann, Lachie Munro, K Lynch and Kieron Dadleh B. Grimston, B. Lehmann, L. Munro, K. Lynch and Kiaran Dadleh.
Solid win for Miners
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n the second match for the day, the Roxby Districts Miners had a solid win over East Roxby.
The ground was fairly quiet with low spectator numbers - maybe because it was of the first weekend of the school holidays, or maybe because the likelihood of yet another Miners win seemed imminent? Whatever the reason, the Miners didn’t seem to mind and weren’t trou-
bled by the Roos, dominating to take a 8.3 (51) to just 0.1 (1) lead at half-time and seal the match 15.15 (105) to 2.2 (14) at the final siren. Tyron Cribb (two goals) was the Miners’ best, along with Ricky Prosser, Luke Godfrey, Haris Vrbovac and James Telfer, while the Roos Stuart Orr, Ben Caden, Cameron Faulkner, Ernest Walker Brodie Caden best served East Roxby.
PREMIERSHIP TABLE Roxby Districts Hornridge Olympic Dam East Roxby
P 10 10 10 10
W 10 7 2 1
L 0 3 8 9
D 0 0 0 0
F 1355 669 490 487
A 325 773 925 978
% Pts 416.92 40 86.55 28 52.97 8 49.80 4
TOP 12 GOAL KICKERS Name Todd Blacksell Ashley Baxter Michael McArthur Jordan Mandemaker Jared Greenbank Tyron Cribb Ben Scott Sean Mcivor Ricky Prosser Dylan Gamble Ian McBey Kain Zeptner
Hornridge player Sean Vanek lines up a kick as Olympic Dam’s Dan McGuire (left) runs in and team-mate Simon Henke (back) looks on.
Club This round Total Roxby Districts 0 24 Hornridge 0 18 Hornridge 0 16 Roxby Districts 1 16 Roxby Districts 0 15 Roxby Districts 2 14 Roxby Districts 0 14 Roxby Districts 2 14 Roxby Districts 2 13 Roxby Districts 0 11 Olympic Dam 1 11 Roxby Districts 0 11
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Tyron Cribb (Miners) and Lewis Grantham (East Roxby) contest the ball on Saturday, watched by Brodie Caden.
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ABOVE: Roxby Races committee members Dwayne Gum, Gaylene Crane and Daryl Ablett are preparing for the event in August. LEFT: Jockey Brandon Griffiths rides horse Devon towards the finish line in last year’s BHP Billiton Roxby Downs Outback Cup race.
he race that stops Roxby Downs is just around the corner.
The Outback Cup is an annual highlight on the Roxby Downs social calendar and will be kicking off on August 5 at the Roxby Downs Racecourse with gates opening at 11am. Roxby Downs Race Club President Cornelius Castle said that while some of the race’s major sponsors have pulled out, it was still guaranteed to be a big day. “We will still manage to put up a very successful race day,” he said. “The committee would like to acknowledge the hard work of Tom Hannigan and Mitch Evans who have virtually spent every spare hour out here preparing the track. “We would like to invite any community members who are willing and able to come down on a Saturday and help out.”
Mr Castle said one of the highlights this year will be the VIP marquee which will feature some exciting new additions. “It’s going to be the flashiest it’s ever been,” he said. “It’s going to feature some really cool modern and retro furniture and a smorgasbord lunch, drinks package and unobstructed views of the course.” The race club recently launched a brand new website – www.roxbydownsracingclub.com - from which tickets can be ordered, including the 250 marquee tickets. For those unable to buy tickets online a pop up-store will be open in the Roxby Central mall from July 19 - August 4. Mr Castle thanked the sponsors confirmed so far; BHP, AEM Consolidated, Roxby Hydraulics, Roxby Travel and Cruise, SA Power Networks, Red Mulga, BSH Waste Solutions, Outback Landscaping, 57 Films, Review, Alliance Airlines, Greyhound, The Monitor, Mine Tech, Raine & Horne, Coates Hire and Roxby Earthmoving.
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