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70% vote for new roster at OD WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he introduction of a week on, week off roster at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine site will move into the consultation stage after receiving 70 per cent of employee votes in a recent poll.

The anonymous phone poll saw 85 per cent of affected employees casting a vote before it closed last week. BHP Billiton Olympic Dam’s Chad Menzies said the company would now commence a formal consultation process and have one-on-one communications with those employees who may be affected by the proposed roster change.

Mr Menzies said BHP Billiton would continue to keep local community representatives informed as its investigations progressed. “We continue to work with local community representatives to discuss potential impacts and identify opportunities to ensure Roxby Downs remains a location of choice,” he added.

Petition targets mobile coverage Roxby Downs woman Melissa Emery at Black Stump Cafe and Takeaways, where a petition for more funding towards mobile phone ‘blackspots’ had already attracted dozens of signatures after being provided to the business last week. The petition is available at a number of local businesses until April 30. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

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oxby Downs woman Melissa Emery is calling on locals to support a national campaign for increased funding to reduce mobile ‘blackspots’.

The petition has been available from a number of local businesses since last week and has already attracted dozens of signatures. Mrs Emery’s friend – Katrina Marsh, of Kojonup, Western Australia – started the petition after her fiance died during a motorcycle accident. The accident occurred in a mobile blackspot, meaning emergency assistance was delayed for more than

20 minutes because phoning Triple Zero was impossible. “I had previously taken it for granted that ‘000’ was available throughout Australia with or without mobile coverage,” Ms Marsh said in a statement. “(However) if you are faced with a life-threatening emergency and are in a mobile phone blackspot area, you will not be able to obtain emergency assistance. “This could be the difference between life and death.” Mrs Emery said she was supporting the campaign because she was concerned about how these blackspots could affect her friends and family after hearing about Ms Marsh’s experience. “I was shocked, really, because my knowledge was that even if you’re out of range you could still call Tri-

ple Zero, and that’s not the case,” she said. “If there’s no service then there’s no service – nothing is going to work.” The Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Programme committed $100 million in the first round towards 499 new or upgraded mobile base stations across Australia by June 2016. It announced the locations to benefit from this round in June last year and is currently investigating sites for its second round of the program, to which the Government is contributing $60 million. Ms Marsh’s petition calls on the House of Representatives to approve further funding to address mobile phone blackspots and set a deadline by which all identified areas will receive coverage.

Mrs Emery encouraged all Roxby Downs residents to add their signatures towards the cause. “This actually affects everyone here because we’re all from somewhere else, and everyone’s towns and everyone’s cities have blackspots,” she said. “We just wanted to get it out there and give everyone the opportunity to have their name down and stand up for their communities.” Mrs Emery said locals driving between Roxby Downs and Adelaide were among those at risk of being disadvantaged by mobile blackspots in an emergency. “They would have to get to the next town or wait for someone to come along before they could get help,” she said. The petition has been provided to the Roxby Downs Police Station

and local businesses including Dunes Cafe, the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre, Roxby Traders Mitre 10, Smokemart, Black Stump Cafe and Takeaways, Woolworths, Roxby Bakery and The Monitor. Mrs Emery has also sent it to the Marree and William Creek hotels, Coober Pedy Police Station and The Pink Roadhouse at Oodnadatta. She will need to collect signatures by April 30 so that they can be sent to the Parliament of Australia via the Standing Committee on Petitions. For more information about the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spots Programme, visit: https:// www.communications.gov.au/whatwe-do/phone/mobile-ser vicesand-coverage/mobile-blackspot-programme

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SES appoints new Far North ofﬁcer WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ational Emergency Medal winner Paul Dickson moved to Roxby Downs to begin his role as State Emergency Service (SES) district officer two weeks ago.

He moved here from Newman, where he was an emergency manager for the local government, to take over the position from Craig Brassington. Having originally worked with the SES from 1995 to 2002 in Murray Bridge, he has since gained experience in a number of other emergency service roles. Mr Dickson said these have put him in good stead for working with the SES in a country region.

the Country Fire Service, SES and SA Ambulance Service – in Roxby Downs. Mr Dickson said having all emergency service organisations working, training and setting out p lans together would make the community a safer place. “Even if nothing happens, it is better to have plans in place,” he said. “You never know what might happen, so it is better to be ready and have a service like us when bad things happen.” Mr Dickson’s district officer position spans across the Far North region and covers towns from Roxby Downs and Andamooka to Coober Pedy and as far up as Mintabie. He is based at the Roxby Downs Police Station and can be contacted on 8671 4230.

“I left the SES back in 2002 with the view of building a skill base around emergency managing,” he said. “I now have experience in emergencies from cyclones and bushfires to floods and major accidents. “I have also seen how other emergency service organisations do things.” Prior to Mr Dickson’s role in Newman he worked in Melbourne for five years. He was part of the emergency response to the Black Friday bushfires of 2009 and received a National Emergency Medal for his involvement. Mr Dickson then moved on to Broome, where he worked closely with other emergency service groups. He said he was hoping to use this knowledge to form an even closer bond between all emergency response teams –

New State Emergency Service district ofﬁcer Paul Dickson began his role in Roxby Downs a few weeks ago. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

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Mel O’Donnell is already settling into the community after earning her ﬁrst-ever sergeant position at the Roxby Downs Police Station recently. INSET: New police constables Julian Blackwell, Jason Starkey and Jamie Lloyde. MAIN PHOTO: Patrick Glover

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el O’Donnell recently moved to Roxby Downs to take up her first sergeant position after 18 years in the police force. Jason Starkey, Jaimie Lloyde and Julian Blackwell, who all

hold constable positions, join Ms O’Donnell as the new faces at Roxby Downs Police Station. Senior Sergeant Terr y Boylan told The Monitor he was pleased to see new additions to the local police force. “They will make a valuable contribution to the police de-

partment and the wider Roxby Downs community,” he said. Sergeant O’Donnell, whose previous position was at Port Adelaide, has been settling in well. She even participated in the Pink Stumps Day charity match within only a few days of arriving in town last month.

“It is a bit of a change, but I am looking forward to getting to know the town and doing things like joining the gym, playing darts and getting the golf clubs out for a bit of a hit,” she said. Sgt O’Donnell said was looking forward to getting to know the community, something she was unable to

do during her metropolitan postings. She said a brief stint at Roxby a number of years ago, along with postings at Whyalla and Ceduna, had helped prepare her for living in a remote location. “For the past four or five months I have been applying for a lot of different sergeant

spots,” she said. “Then I won this one, but it doesn’t bother me where I work.” Sgt O’Donnell has been posted to a number of different places throughout her 18-year career, including the Solomon Islands with the Australian Federal Police and five years at the Hindley Street Police Station in Adelaide.

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Libby Steer and Jo Gordon were recognised for more than 100 hours of volunteer work for the Roxby Downs Blue Light committee last week.

Blue Light volunteers thanked WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

wo Roxby Downs Blue Light committee members have been recognised for completing more than 100 hours of voluntary service to the group.

Libby Steer and Jo Gordon have completed 100 and 250 hours of volunteer work respectively across a number of Blue Light events, including discos for local children. They were presented with certificates at a committee meeting last Wednesday.

“We couldn’t hold the events we do without them,” said Blue Light committee president Kelly Wise. “They are a vital part in a community like Roxby Downs.” Mrs Wise said while the committee had dedicated members like Mrs Steer and Mrs Gordon, it was still in need of volunteers. She said anyone interested could sign up to join the group and would be able to choose which events they assisted with. The committee already has a jam-packed schedule planned for 2016. They kicked it off with a Blue Light Disco for students in

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reception to year 6 last Friday. A senior disco is also in the works and might be tied in with the official opening of the new Community Youth Centre. Cinema nights and a Halloween party are also on the cards, while a trip to the Errappa outdoor adventure camp is already booked for this year. Mrs Wise was also pleased to announce that DJ Abbott had come on board as part of the committee and would be its official DJ at events. PAGE 8 Blue Light Disco photos

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Scott Gaskin (back, left) and Anni Walsh (back, third from right) with fellow Clean Up Australia Day participants at Lions Park on the weekend. PHOTO: Julie Tovakuta

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espite warm conditions, 25 participants collected 25 and 30 bags of general and recyclable waste respectively as part of Clean Up Australia Day on the weekend. A wider area of Roxby Downs was covered on Sunday, when volunteers were tasked with a particular location to cover instead of spreading out from Lions Park as

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Second man arrested following brawl A second offender was arrested last Thursday in relation to an alleged brawl that took place at the Roxby Downs Tavern two weeks ago. The 24-year-old Roxby Downs man was charged with two counts of

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aggravated assault, aggravated affray, re-entering a licensed premises and breaching bail. He was refused police bail, remanded in custody and will have to appear in court at a later date.

per previous years. Common items found on the clean-up were cardboard, soft plastics, pieces of broken glass and beverage containers. Roxby Council community projects officer Anni Walsh said less common objects found included a wooden chair, a door, a motorbike helmet and items of clothing. Ms Walsh said out of the 25 who attended, 13 were adults and 12 were children who were mainly members of the local Scouts group and Youth Advisory Committee.

“Well done to everyone involved – they really did a fantastic job,” Ms Walsh said. “Especially in the weather, seeing as it was hot.” Most local Clean Up Australia Day participants began picking up rubbish at 9am on the day, when the Bureau of Meteorology recorded temperatures of about 32C at Roxby Downs. The heat had intensified to 37C by 12 noon before reaching its maximum of 39.2C at 3.30pm.

Green Army holds graduation

he second Green Army team recently graduated from Arid Recovery after spending the past six months working for the organisation.

Sam Fischer, Tegan Elms and Jessie Munro celebrated their graduation from the project on Tuesday, February 23. Also finishing up was supervisor Adrian Friedel, who will be moving back to Adelaide to study a Diploma of Education. Mr Friedel said he had enjoyed his time leading such a dedicated and hard-working team. “I have really enjoyed working with Arid Recovery to help them achieve their goals, including improving their knowledge of the local flora and fauna,” he said. “It has been a great experience to be working with this worldrenowned organisation. “And I have had an excellent team, with minimal complaining – even with some early starts.” The team has undertaken a number of different projects and tasks over the past six months – including repairing the Arid Recovery Reserve fences, helping with research and completing fauna surveys. Mr Friedel and his team also made a trip to Bon Bon Station, just south of Coober Pedy, to undertake work there. Sam Fischer said he had enjoyed his time with the Green Army and was now searching for more field work to undertake in a similar position. “The Green Army project has provided me with some knowledge I wouldn’t have gained anywhere else,” he said. “It has been really beneficial. “I have learned from so many different people in so many difwww.themonitor.com.au

Arid Recovery’s KJ Kovac and Kimberley Solly with graduating Green Army team supervisor Adrian Friedel and participant Sam Fischer. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

ferent fields. I have learned how to do trapping, tracking, vegetation survey methods, seed treatments – everyone has taught me something different.” Arid Recovery acting general manager KJ Kovac said she was thankful for the Green Army’s efforts over the past six months. “They have been a great assistance to the Arid Recovery team,” she said. “They have had limited resources but they have dedicated their time, which has been important to help us push some of our projects along – which has been a massive benefit.

“Adrian has been great in leading the group because he has exceptional skills and has helped out each day in the field.” Guy Nelson has been appointed as supervisor for the next Green Army project and will be arriving in Roxby Downs in the coming weeks. The project is set to begin on Monday, March 21. Applications are still open and can be made online (http:// conservationvolunteers.com.au/ green-army). BY PATRICK GLOVER

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Gill Rowley appointed Road repairs on their way as new Press editor T A h e A n d a m o o k a To w n Management Committee (ATMC) has received funding from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) towards road repairs and maintenance over the next two years.

ndamooka local Gill Rowley has been announced new editor of the Andamooka Press.

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The appointment was announced by the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) committee at a meeting on February 25. Ms Rowley has been a “half-time” resident of Andamooka for 11 years and said she was looking forward to settling down and promoting the town through her new role. “Although spending time working out on our opal mining claim, I now have time since retiring to dedicate to my passion of living and promoting the Andamooka lifestyle,” she said. “I am looking forward to working with the community and the APOMA committee as editor of our local newsletter. “The Andamooka Press has undergone various changes over its 44 years of publication but it has continued to be the sounding board and vital information source for residents of Andamooka. “It has also developed via the web into a valuable promotional tool for the township and its visitor attractions.” Ms Rowley said she was well qualified for the role and her skills, combined with her passion for the town, made her an ideal candidate for the role. In light of the Andamooka’s challenging economic climate, she said there would be a few variations in the newsletter. “A new integrated approach will serve to maintain up to date, clear and transparent communications to all members of the community,” she said. “Firstly and most importantly, the changes will ensure that the needs of the community are met in a more inclusive manner. “Secondly, and vitally, this media mix will more

dirt roads within the township would receive new sheeting in the hopes of reducing ongoing maintenance costs. Mr Hancock said the committee negotiated with DPTI for the funding as part of the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery program. However, a final figure for DPTI’s contribution is yet to be determined.

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broadly promote Andamooka as a unique and friendly visitor destination with great visitor facilities — in turn providing economic benefits and opportunities for our businesses and community.” Mrs Rowley said she would be working closely with APOMA, local clubs and organisations and members of the community to maintain a high-quality newsletter in various formats. A Facebook page is also being considered for the Andamooka Press to keep everyone updated on a daily basis and develop a following across visitor and business networks, potentially bringing economic benefits to the town.

EASTER MARKET Andamooka Community Hall Saturday 26th March

9am - 3pm Artisan Stalls Kids Activities Opal Sales Live Music Jumping Castle

Exhibition Car-Boot Sale Competitions Plaster Painting Food Stalls and Cafe

The Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association Would like to invite you to the Easter Weekend Friday 25th March – Monday 28th March We have things to do for the old and the New! Catch Up and reminisce about the good old times!

Easter Friday 25th March Andamooka Yacht Club owners Kurt Jury and Matilda Moylan-Blaikie are back in town and will reopen their business this Saturday. PHOTO: Supplied

Community buoyed by cafe’s return WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he Andamooka Yacht Club reopened its doors on Saturday after owners Matilda Moylan-Blaikie and Kurt Jury returned from their summer break recently. The pair visited their hometown of Newcastle, New South Wales, before taking the scenic route back to Andamooka over the past couple of weeks. “Taking a couple of weeks to travel back from Newcastle to Andamooka meant we got to travel to lots of small towns, which was an awesome experience,” said Ms Moylan-Blaikie.

“Outback Australia has such unique beauty. “We got to know South Australia better and realised that there are all these amazing small producers and farms that use their produce to make their own products which more often than not are preservative free. “This year we want to focus on tapping into the culinary talents of South Australia by bringing in jams, chutneys and other items direct from the farms.” Having been introduced to the Totally Locally campaign last year, the pair will be looking to take on board the ‘shop local’ message in 2016. “It’s a great message to send, and also an awesome way to get

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the freshest of the fresh,” Ms Moylan-Blaikie said. After nearly three months of city living, Ms Moylan-Blaikie said she and Mr Jury were glad to be back in Andamooka and were ready to serve the community once again. “It’s great to be back in the desert air,” she said. “There’s something addictive about the freedom of the South Australian outback, and we can’t get enough. “For us there’s nowhere as magical as Andamooka. It doesn’t suit everybody, but it’s quite amazing country. “We hope that we can continue to bring a service to the locals and help encourage more tourists to explore this area.” www.themonitor.com.au

APOMA Welcome BBQ 6pm to late at the Andamooka Historic Cottages BYO Drinks (Remember everything is shut Good Friday) Free for Members /$5 non-members

Easter Saturday 26th March Andamooka Market Day From 9am to 3pm Sausage Sizzle – Supporting Andamooka Youth Group Andamooka Yacht Club Jumping Castle/Easter Eggs/Toys ect. Face Painting/Plaster Painting/Healthy Products ect. CWA Clothing Sale/Opals/Skin Products ect. Market Day Enquiries please contact Donna 0484367629 or email: andamookayouthgroup@gmail.com Matilda 0478139188 or email: andamookayachtclub@gmail.com

Easter Sunday 27th March Easter Egg Hunt From 10am at the Andamooka Historic Cottages Plus Morning Tea hosted by Andamooka Hospital Auxiliary (To be announced)

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t’s sad to see that in this day and age, gender parity is still far from a reality in many parts of the world.

I’ve always felt strongly that the best places to work are those that foster an inclusive culture — one where differences are celebrated and our people can be themselves and feel at home. Here at Virgin, we recognise that a culture that brings together the right group of people who mirror the wonderful diversity of our world and who can promote diversity of thought is good for business. It’s a huge opportunity, not a challenge, and it’s great for the communities that we serve. We have the desire to make a positive difference to people’s

lives through changing business for good, so we create an environment where all people can thrive — because of who they are, not in spite of it. That’s why, on International Women’s Day, I support the Pledge for Parity. It’s an important reminder that all of us in business can and must do so much more to promote equality, respect and fairness. Richard Branson Virgin Group founder

ompanies that advance women into leadership roles are going to have the upper hand, with more engaged workforces, stronger cultures and improved economic performance.

We know TTERS that genderbalanced companies achieve to th better results. As business leaders we need to ask ourselves: Have we made enough progress? Are we helping enough women find their way into leadership roles in order to make our businesses better? Make the Pledge for Parity. For business, workplace equity is an imperative that no company can afford to neglect. And for all of us, it’s the right thing to do. Mark Weinberger EY global chairman and CEO

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However, one step forward doesn’t mean we’ve made it. It simply means we’re heading in the right direction. Women today continue to face barriers to success, and these barriers are more often the result of unconscious biases than overt sexism — even from those who believe in gender parity. In order to create a world where there’s equality in all sectors, we must fundamentally understand that strength as a team or company lies not in one’s similarities, but in leveraging differences in others. At Catalyst, we know that it will

take a significant movement to create this ‘new’ world of parity. That’s why we are working hard to use our years of research and consulting expertise to create actionable knowledge and tested solutions that help to accelerate progress for women through workplace inclusion. We believe that in order to create inclusive workplaces, organisations must encourage individuals across all levels to become inclusive leaders who understand and leverage the differences that exist on their teams and increase innovation in the process. I, along with the Catalyst team, pledge to be a champion of gender parity within my organisation and in the wider world. Deborah Gillis Catalyst president and CEO

nternational Women’s Day (March 8) is an important time to celebrate women and the great strides made with gender parity in recent decades.

Community Calendar MARCH 17th - Bilby Burrow, Roxby Central HQ, 3pm to 5pm. 18th - Women@ Life Mums Cuppa meeting, 10am to 11.30am. Topic: Parenting styles. Ph: 0413 609 102. 18th - Roxby Districts Cricket Association grand final, town oval, 6pm. 19th - Roxby Market Day, 9am to 12 noon. 19th - Bilby Burrow, Roxby Central HQ, 9am to 12 noon. 19th - Community Youth Centre Open Day, 11am to 2pm. 19th - Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club night meet inlcuding the Rick McPhee Memorial Trophy. 21st - Colourfest short film festival

at the roxbylink cinema, 6.45pm. Ph: 0428 727 583. 23rd - Bilby Burrow, Roxby Central HQ, 9.30am to 10.30am. 23rd - 26th - Queen of the Desert Festival from Marree to Coober Pedy. 25th - 28th Andamooka Easter Weekend. 26th - Andamooka Easter Market, 9am to 3pm in the Community Hall. Ph: 0484 367 629. 26th - Inaugural Copper 9s rugby league competition at Roxby Downs. Ph: 0426 829 243.

APRIL 9th - ‘Youth Fiesta’ at the community centre, 6pm, as part of National Youth Week. Ph: 8671 0500.

The Community Calendar is restricted to the basic details of an event (what, where, when). To add your event to the calendar, email editor@themonitor.com.au or phone 8671 2683. For more information about upcoming community events, visit: www.roxbydowns.com/Community/c-Whats-On.html

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THE MONITOR COLOURING COMPETITION Local children are being encouraged to colour in the image below for their chance to win a basket full of Easter goodies worth $100 (courtesy of the Roxby Central Traders Association and The Monitor). Entries will be split into two age categories (six and under, seven to 12 years) and displayed at the Bilby Burrow in Roxby Central HQ until entries close on Friday, March 18. Submissions must be made to the Monitor office on Richardson Place. Please write a contact number on the back of the entry.

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Kelly Wise with Michael and Lachlan at the Blue Light Disco held in the roxbylink auditorium on Friday night.

Katie Meadow with William.

Kyeesha (back, left), Tayah, Makayla, Tailee (front, left), Tamika and Adrein.

Cameron and Korbin.

Thy, Kimberly and Tiana.

Liam, Seth, John and Johnathan.

Maddi, Grace and Ruby.

Milly, Tessa, Georgia and Breanna.

Kyana and Aliyah.

Jack (back, left), Bodi, Max, Isaac (front, left), Nate and Judd.

Kobe (back, left), Ben, Jye, Logan (front, left), Tait and Rafe.

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At The Tavern on Sunday night were (back, from left) Geoff Thompson, Mark Killick and Shane and Amanda Mills. FRONT - Alex Bancroft, Andrea Thompson, Kimberley Killick and Lisa Doyle.

Alex, Aaron and Aleshia participated in Clean Up Australia Day on the weekend.

Kim Simmons and Anna Cook caught up at the Roxby Downs Tavern on Sunday night.

Matt Macleod and Grant Marshall at the Roxby Downs Community Club on Sunday night.

Luke Neil (centre) with Balthazar and Octavian during Clean Up Australia Day on the weekend.

Jocelyn and Brock helped pick up rubbish around town on Sunday.

Bailey Ryan (back, left), Peta, Craig and Tyler Berryman, Lianne Crowther (front, left), Olivia Fraser, Deb Price and Rachel Berryman at Mrs Price’s recent World’s Greatest Shave fundraiser at The Tavern.

Attendees of Tino’s seventh birthday party on Saturday.

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Tino (second from right) with his birthday cake.

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Roxby Council Transfer station completed

onstruction of a Waste Transfer Station at Roxby Council’s Opal Road landfill site has been completed and is now in operation.

The Opal Road Landfill, commonly known as ‘the dump’, was closed in midJune last year after the site neared its capacity under Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) guidelines. The new Waste Transfer Station heralds an innovative era of waste management for Roxby Council, and is being used by contractor BSH Waste Solutions to safely and efficiently store and prepare Roxby’s general and recyclable waste for transport to Adelaide. On average, between 14 to 15 tonnes of general rubbish are collected each week in Roxby. While residents would notice no change to their weekly (red), fortnightly (yellow) and monthly (green) bin collection, the new transfer station means significant changes to the way our township’s waste is handled. After doing its usual rounds of Roxby streets and once full with either general or recyclables, the garbage truck travels out to the Opal Road site. The former landfill has been sealed off

with a sand ‘cap’, on top of which Roxby’s green organic waste is currently being deposited to help stabilise the cap and encourage vegetation to eventually grow. Constructed on top of the former landfill, the new Waste Transfer Station features a large shed – for protection from the elements and to stop rubbish blowing around – as well as a two-tiered waste handling area. The garbage truck drives up on to the top level of the station, reverses up to a ledge and deposits the load of rubbish straight into a skip waiting below. Once full, the skip is lifted onto a semi-trailer and is sent to Adelaide, where general waste is disposed and recyclables are sorted and processed. “We are really happy with the new Waste Transfer Station,” said Community Projects Officer (Environment) Anni Walsh. “From a design perspective it is innovative in that the two-tiered approach removes the need for double handling seen at other sites where the waste is deposited by truck onto the floor of the station, then collected and loaded into skips or bins before being taken away.

“We have completely removed that middle step, which is a cost efficiency as well as reducing manual handling issues. “Secondly, from an environmental perspective, we have completely changed the way we handle the waste, which removes the opportunity for it to blow around and create litter or be picked up by crows and other wildlife. “Of course, we are conscious that Roxby’s general waste is still ultimately ending up in landfill – albeit 600km away – so it is still as important as ever that we maximise recycling and green waste disposal opportunities.” Council is currently planning an information/open day for May or June this year to enable the community to visit the Opal Road site and learn more about our new waste transfer process. Details will be confirmed closer to the date. Residents can still dispose of waste unsuitable for the red, green or yellow regular bin collection themselves at BSH Waste Solutions’ Gosse Street centre, which is open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, 8am to 12 noon on Saturdays and 1pm to 5pm on Sundays.

American Sniper is the next Big Library Read!

he votes have been tallied and the overwhelming winner for the next Big Library Read is American Sniper, the New York Times number one bestselling autobiography by Chris Kyle – and local readers can join the fun!

The Big Library Read is a global initiative where people read the same e-book and form part of a massive worldwide book club. From March 17-31, millions of readers from around the world can join by borrowing American Sniper from their library’s OverDrive website without any wait list or holds. American Sniper tells the true story of the most lethal sniper in US history as Chris Kyle recounts his time spent serving in the military overseas. It also includes sections written by his wife, Taya Kyle, sharing her experiences back home as her husband served multiple tours of duty in the Middle East. The Big Library Read is available through participating libraries (including the roxbylink library) and is free – all you need is a library card to get started. To download your e-book, you’ll need to download the free OverDrive application (via the app store). Once you’ve selected your library, entered your library card and PIN number and American Sniper will show on the front page – because it’s part of the Big Library Read, there is no limit on how many people can read it at once. A load of rubbish is deposited into a waiting skip at the new Waste Transfer Station.

Green waste collection NEXT WEEK!

on’t forget – the monthly township green waste collection is scheduled for next Tuesday, March 15.

All green bins for the entire town will be collected on the one day, and residents are reminded to put out their bins the night before to ensure they don’t miss out.

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Council is very pleased to report that the service was again well supported in February, with zero contamination reported and around 280 bins collected (which is on par with the 2015 average). You can download the 2016 collection calendar from www.roxbydowns.com or collect from the Council office during busi-

ness hours. Don’t forget – you can also dispose of your green waste (as well as other rubbish) outside of the monthly collection at BSH Waste Solutions, Gosse Street (in the industrial area), Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday 8am to 12 noon and Sunday 1pm to 5pm.

LIBRARY Opening hours Monday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 6.30pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Toddler Story time – Tuesday and Wednesday (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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Rates reminder

ates notices for the third quarter of the 2015-16 financial year have now been issued, with a due date of 18 March 2016. If you have not yet received your notice, or have a query about your account, contact Roxby Council on 8671 0010.

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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 4pm) 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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Autumn jobs in the garden

t may be hard to believe, but autumn has arrived.

Yes, the weather is still warm, but autumn is the perfect time to enjoy the garden. There are many jobs to do in the garden after a long and hot Roxby Downs summer. Be it pulling weeds, mulching beds, pruning shrubs or planting new plants, autumn is a great time to tend to your patch. Roxby Downs Community Garden volunteers will be getting grubby during autumn to spruce things up and give our next crops the best opportunity. The Community Garden committee has compiled a list of tips to encourage you to get you outside and give your garden some love. • Try cabbage, Asian greens, lettuce, rocket, spring onions, spinach, carrots and pumpkins. They don’t mind the warmer weather and will give you lots of tasty treats to cook in the kitchen. • Parsley, basil, coriander, rosemary, and thyme are great herbs to try. Mint also grows really well, but be careful to contain it as mint can take over! • Top up mulch on your veggie patches, herb gardens and ornamental beds. This is especially important for weed suppression. Mulch after watering to a depth of about 7cm and keep mulch clear of plant stems, especially young seedlings. • This time of year is great to feed plants, and a seaweed tea or low environmental impact liquid fertiliser is perfect, especially for seedlings. Apply to the soil early in the morning, and in the concentrations mentioned on the product packaging. • Weeding is great to cut down competition and tidy up your patch. • Water smarter with a deep water ﬁrst

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 Thursday, March 17 @ 7pm 38 Pioneer Drive

BUSINESS FORUM

John Wilby 0428 815 436 Tuesday, April 12 @ 6pm The Club Boardroom

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Vicki Mason 0418 526 608 Thursday, March 10 @ 6.30pm Community Garden (cnr Alberrie St, Pioneer Dr & Mulgaria Cres)

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Walsh 0448 168 167 Thursday, April 7 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 The Roxby Downs Community Garden is located at the corner of Alberrie Street, Mulgaria Crescent and Pioneer Drive.

thing in the morning a couple of times a week to provide greater benefit to your plants. So, why not embrace the change of season and give your patch some TLC? The Community Garden meets on the second Thursday of each month and

is a great opportunity to network with like-minded people to discuss the challenges and rewards of gardening in Roxby Downs. If you’re interested in joining the Community Garden and would like some more information, phone Anni on 0448 168 167.

Community Youth Centre Open Day supported by forums

Tuesday, April 12 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUM Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010 Wednesday, March 16 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre

FAMILY FORUM Joel Hill 0433 792 450 Thursday, March 17 @ 6.30pm Library Meeting Space

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

ith the launch of the Community Youth Centre and the Open Day happening later this month, key forums are supporting the event and have loads planned!

The YAC ( Youth Advisory Committee), Multicultural Forum and the Environment Forum are involved in the Open Day on Saturday, March 19, at the new centre. The Open Say will include healthy snacks, a kid’s kitchen activity,

George Giakoumis • Chad Menzies Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane Mary Lewis • Bill Boehm Sandy Sumsion • Angela Thompson

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helium balloons, character mascots, giant games, an Earth Hour activity, photo booth, official centre address and much more. Ensure you bring the entire family to the Open Day event on Saturday March 19, from 11am to 2pm. Pop in and check out the new Community Youth Centre – you will be impressed!

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.

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What’s happening at RDAS? New school leaders R meet up at summit

Inductions held at assembly

oxby Downs Area School (RDAS) held a reception to year 12 leaders induction assembly on Monday, February 29.

The day recognised the students who have been elected as house captains and vice captains (32 in total) for this year’s sporting events, along with the student leaders for 2016. The sports leaders are nominated and elected by their peers. Student leaders were selected on the basis of a written application and

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

tudent leaders and teachers from Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS), St Barbara’s Parish School, Woomera Area School and Andamooka Primary School gathered for a leaders summit recently.

The event, which was an RDAS initiative, was held at the Roxby Downs Bowling Club on Monday, February 22. With the help of the local Mining Minds program, the gathering aimed to build the leadership skills of those in attendance. “We usually do a camp down in Adelaide, so this is something different for us,” said RDAS student counsellor Beth Elliott. “All the kids got a lot out of it, though. You could see the change in them at the end of the day.” The day began with a team building exercise and games to help attendees get to know one another. Anthony Semann from Semann and Slattery addressed the students, who then discussed their thoughts on the Mining Minds program and set goals for themselves and their schools. Mrs Elliott said the students would be looking to implement what they had learned at the summit at school. Another session is set to be held next term to gauge what progress has been made. “It is great having Mining Minds on board to help

an interview before a panel of senior staff from the various sections of the school. BHP Billiton’s Chad Menzies was the invited guest speaker. Mr Menzies encouraged the appointed leaders to work hard to make a difference. He asked alll students to support the leaders in their roles and said everyone needed to take responsibility for making RDAS the best school it could be. “We are really looking forward to the respective roles that our sport-

ing leaders and student leaders are going to play at RDAS in 2016,” said RDAS principal Steve Bennett. STUDENT LEADERS 2016

Year 6: Ahoura Hosseini, Alexei Kraitor, Charlotte Miller and Madison Kelly. Ye a r 9 : S i e n n a Brougham, Aishah Bastian, Nikita Smith and Piers McKee. Year 12 captains: Michael Scarr and Tayla French. Year 12 vice captains: Kiaran Dadleh and Lachlan Baker.

School captain Michael Scarr (second from right) at the recent leadership summit.

drive student leadership,” Mrs Elliott said. “It means the students’ voices are being heard and that it does create change.” The day also gave students the opportunity to meet new people as they were split into teams that consisted of a mix of leaders from other schools. Mrs Elliott said all teams worked well together, and friendships were formed between students from different schools. “It was really great,” she said. “We have had really good feedback from all the students and the teachers.” Mrs Elliot said the schools were already in talks with each other and the Mining Minds program to run the summit again next year.

School captains (centre) and vice captains (left and right). PHOTOS: Jody Gow-Smith

Middle school student leaders and vice leaders. RDAS year 6 student leaders participated in a group discussion during last month’s gathering. PHOTOS: Supplied

Students take on school-based apprenticeships

concerted effort has seen eight RDAS students commence school-based apprenticeships (SBAs) at local businesses recently.

These include Baylie Dadleh (Rural Operations, Stuart’s Creek Station), Bethany Myatt (Hospitality, Roxby Downs Tavern/Oasis Restaurant), Kiaran Dadleh (Carpentry, Olympicon), Ines Badman (Community Service, Roxby

Council), Jordan Thompson (IT Systems, Roxby Council), Megan Herring (IT Systems, RDAS), Brodie Walsh (Media/Radio, RoxFM) and Jake Zeptner (Commercial Cookery, Roxby Downs Tavern). A further 11 students are studying a Certificate III in Fitness. “Being involved in an SBA allows a student to continue with their studies at school, while at the same time commencing

a certificate course in the workplace,” said RDAS principal Steve Bennett. “Many students get to an age where they struggle to see school as relevant, and so these types of programs can benefit the student significantly by re-engaging them with learning.” Mr Bennett thanked local businesses for providing work placements as part of the program.

Year 6 student leaders and vice leaders.

Secondary house captains.

CAREER PATHWAYS: A group of 10 local professionals shared their stories and answered questions from year 10-12 students as part of the recent senior school induction. PHOTO: Supplied Page 12 -- Wednesday, March 9, 2016

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Around the grounds

RDAS SWIM CARNIVAL

he Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association is set to enter six teams into the SA Country Championships in Adelaide this month.

This weekend will see the under 14 boys and girls teams take on other country basketball associations from across the state. The under 14 boys team is set to consist of Jye Evans, Angus Hewett, Owen Mulady, Zach Noll, Jayden Jones, Takunda Takaidza and Ashton Mussolino. Chosen to compete for Roxby in the under 14 girls competition were Yananai Chabayanzara, Grace Forrest, Abby Hardwick, Charlotte Johnson, Llewellyn Secker, Rachel Slusser, Chloe Turley and Jada Wellgreen. The following weekend will feature the under 12 and under 16 competitions, with Roxby entering boys and girls teams into both age groups. The under 16 boys team is set to include Bailey Chamberlain, George Clarke, Lachlaun Geraghty, Caleb Turley, Haze Wellgreen and Coby Seery. Riley Evans, Tasma French, Millie Cordy, Mikayla Kelly, Hayley Lamb, Mia Sobey, Jasmine Tovakuta and Hayley Wurfel were chosen to represent Roxby in the under 16 girls competition. Players set to compete in the under 12 boys competition are Bailey Anderson, Liam Burden, Judd Grillett, Ben Hewitt, Jack Johnson, Jett Giles, Decovan Walsh and Harley Wellgreen. Also the players who made the under 12 girls team are Lucy Chamberlain, Summah Cooke, Sam Lockwood, Charlie and Jasmine McDonald, Charlie Rigden and Molly Sobey.

Bailey took out the win for his team in this race last week.

Lucy powers down the pool in her breaststroke event.

Emily powers through her freestyle race. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover

Nate dives into the pool for his race.

Alistair to try out for US soccer program

Riley dives in for her 50m freestyle race.

Tate shows off his breaststroke skills.

he Foodball Federation of South Australia has invited Roxby Downs junior soccer player Alistair Williamson to try out for its American college recruitment program. NSR Australia will be hosting trials with the aim of identifying potential American College Soccer League players. As students do not enter the college system until they have completed year 12, the NSR Australia program is making a number of places available for student athletes who are currently in high school years 9, 10, 11 and 12, along TAFE and first-year university students and young people on gap years. Alistair is set to attend the trials in Adelaide on Monday, March 21.

Kyle at full stretch as he jumps into the water.

CARNIVAL RESULTS: Eyre 844, Frome 607, Gairdner 495, Torrens 404.

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Riders represent Roxby on EP

The 2016 motocross season is beginning to ramp up with an increased number of local junior riders taking part in races across the state. The Eyre Peninsula Motocross Series began recently and saw two Roxby Downs juniors and one senior rider place on the podium at the Port Lincoln meet. Bailey Anderson finished first in the seven to nine years 65cc category and placed second in the nine to 12 years 85cc event, which also saw Russell Feltus finish third. Zac Bradbery, the only senior rider competing from Roxby Downs, took out first place in the Senior Lites intermediate class. “It is really exciting to see these kids come through and now taking the next step and racing competitively,” said Roxby Desert Motocross Club president Clint GowSmith. “We have already seen two juniors and one senior rider compete in Port Lincoln with podium placings for all three riders. “This is a fantastic start for them individually and great exposure for our club.” Gow-Smith said off the track things were just as exciting, with some big plans for the club in 2016. As mentioned in last month’s column for The Monitor, the club is looking to sell donuts as an ongoing fundraiser. Gow-Smith encouraged locals to support the club’s donut stall when it appears at community events. Stubby coolers and fun race meets throughout the year are also on the agenda to help with fundraising before concluding the year with the annual Night Meet. “Our committee is reaching further and wider than years gone by, and already through the meetings we have had late in 2015 and early this year, there are some really exciting ideas coming through,” Gow-Smith said. “On top of all this, our club’s turning 21 this year, so the wheels are in motion to invite as many past and present members, sponsors and volunteers together for a really fun-filled night of reminiscing out at the club.” Gow-Smith said any new people to town interested in signing up for a membership should head to the Facebook page (‘Roxby Downs Motocross Club’) or contact him on 0437 546 758.

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ABOVE LEFT: Bailey Anderson (Raiders) tries to get the ball past Jack Johnson (Wildcats) during under 12 boys basketball on Saturday. ABOVE RIGHT: Under 12 boys basketballer Will Groke (Tigers) dribbles the ball down the court. Pictured behind him on the right is Darby Carstairs (Jets). PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

ABOVE: Emily Parker and Taylah Masters compete in the 50m breastroke on behalf of the Roxby Downs Swimming Club at the Booleroo Centre carnival on Sunday, February 28. LEFT: Carnival entrants Emily Parker, Taylah Masters, Alia Shaw and Alyssa Parker. Together they earned gold medals in the 100m medley relay, and Alia placed thrid in the 25m handicap freestyle. PHOTOS: Supplied www.themonitor.com.au

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Roxby Downs Cricket Association Friday, March 4, 2016 Andamooka v Olympic Dam 1st Innings Andamooka batting C. Rathnajake b P. Glover ................................................................0 J. Mandemaker c and b R. Geraghty ........................................ 25 S. Muthukumarana c A. Harris b R. Geraghty ........................ 11 C. Patterson b T. Krieg ................................................................... 46 S. Griggs c C. Nicholls b T. Krieg ...................................................13 T. Mulders not out ........................................................................... 22 M. Samarakoon b P. Glover ............................................................0 V. Thangavel c S. Holbrook b T. Krieg ..........................................2 N. Shrodkra c P. Glover b T. Krieg .................................................0 P. Meegasdeniya run out (T. Simms) ..........................................0 D. Schipper b. T. Krieg .......................................................................0 Extras (8w, 1nb, 1b, 2lb) ...................................................................12 Total ..................................................................all out 132

Miners draw ﬁrst blood

Olympic Dam bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs P. Glover 8 1 1 2 19 A. Harris 4 0 0 0 17 R. Geraghty 5 1 0 2 18 S. Holbrook 8 1 5 0 27 R. Rayner 6 1 1 0 34 T. Krieg 5.4 0 1 5 15

Paul Trotta calls for another run on his way to a game-high 58 for the Miners. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

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ornridge took on the Roxby Miners last Saturday night in what was a glimpse at the upcoming Roxby Districts Cricket Association preliminary final this weekend.

Hornridge went in full of confidence after winning against the previously undefeated OD the round before. The Miners won the toss and elected to bat first and, led by a half century from Paul Trotta, posted 8/147. Trotta was the pick of the batters with 58 while Josh Sheppard also chipped in with 36. Young quick Zac Bradbery was the pick of the Hornridge bowlers with four wickets. In reply Hornridge fell 63 runs short – all out for 84 – thanks to five wickets from Miners opening bowler Sean McIvor. Simon Rienstra was the only Hornridge batsman to make a sizable contribution with 41.

Olympic Dam d Andamooka

he Olympic Dam Cricket Club was back on the winners list last weekend with a victory over Andamooka on Friday night.

The Roos had nothing to lose as they are already out of contention for the finals, while the Devils were looking to get some form back before heading into the grand final on March 18. Andamooka won the toss and elected to bat first in warm conditions but got off to the worst possible start by losing opener Chamila Rathnajake in the first over – bowled by Patrick Glover. Jordan Mandemaker and Sachira Muthukumarana then steadied the ship, guiding their side to 1/37, before both fell in quick succession to Rein Geraghty to be 3/38. This brought Chris Patterson and Seb Griggs together, with the pair combing for a 62-run partnership and seeing their side beyond drinks. While Griggs was struggling to score, Patterson was hitting well to keep the scoreboard ticking over. However, the introduction of part-time spinner Tom Krieg proved to be a master stoke by captain Geraghty when Krieg claimed the important wicket of Patterson with his first ball.

He then proceeded to take a further four wickets with his spin, claiming figures of 5/15, to dismiss Andamooka for 132. Krieg’s five wickets made him the pick of the bowlers, while Glover and Geraghty chipped in with two wickets each. For Andamooka, Patterson was the top scorer with 46, while Mandemaker and team captain Troy Mulders contributed 25 and 22 not out respectively. In reply, OD’s innings began in similar fashion to that of its opposition by losing a wicket in the first over. From there, though, it was all OD with Glover and Seb Holbrook combining for a 117-run partnership to put their side in a commanding position. Both were eventually dismissed just short of the target, leaving Craig Nicholls and Michael Paul to guide the Devils past the score. Holbrook and Glover did a majority of the damage for the Devils, finishing with 56 and 46 respectively. Dylan Schipper was the only multiple wicket taker with two. This weekend will see a repeat of the Saturday night fixture with the Miners taking on Hornridge in the preliminary final for a spot in the grand final against Olympic Dam. Andamooka’s Seb Griggs leaves a ball during his innings on Friday night.

Hornridge’s Rhett Winter sends down another delivery against the Miners on Saturday night.

2nd Innings Olympic Dam batting T. Krieg b S. Muthukumarana........................................................0 P. Glover b D. Schipper .................................................................. 46 S. Holbrook b P. Meegasdeniya ..................................................56 C. Nicholls b D. Schipper ..................................................................8 M. Paul not out ....................................................................................7 Extras (3w, 4nb, 13b, 4lb)...............................................................24 Total ........................................................................... 4/141 Andamooka bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs S. Muthukumarana 6 2 0 1 22 J. Mandemaker 5 0 1 0 24 T. Mulders 2 0 0 0 13 C. Rathnajake 4 0 0 0 16 M. Samarakoon 4 0 1 0 23 P. Meegasdeniya 5 1 0 1 12 D. Schipper 4 0 1 2 13

Saturday, March 5, 2016 Miners v Hornridge 1st Innings Miners batting P. Trotta c A. Wissell b Z. Bradbery ............................................58 M. Green c ? b Z. Bradbery..............................................................0 J. Sieburn b. Z. Bradbery ..................................................................0 J. Sheppard b S. Rienstra ...............................................................36 S. McIvor c A. Wissell b Z. Bradbery..............................................2 R. Allard c S. Rienstra b A. Wissell ...............................................14 G. Aitchison not out.........................................................................19 M. Nelson c M. Hanson b J. Way...................................................0 J. Sampson c S. Taylor b A. Wissell ...............................................0 J. Dadleh not out................................................................................9 Extras (4w, 1nb, 0b, 5lb) .................................................................10 Total ...........................................................................8/147 Hornridge bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs Z. Bradbery 7 1 0 4 20 L. Kavanagh 7 1 0 0 26 S. Taylor 7 0 0 0 18 R. Winter 4 0 0 0 26 S. Rienstra 3 0 1 1 11 A. Wissell 5 0 0 2 28 J. Way 2 0 2 1 12 2nd Innings Hornridge batting G. Shorrock c M. Green b J. Sheppard ........................................ 3 A. Malm c M. Green b S. McIvor .....................................................2 R. Moroney b S. McIvor ....................................................................0 J. Way b S. McIvor...............................................................................0 L. Kavanagh b J. Sheppard ............................................................10 S. Taylor b S. McIvor...........................................................................0 S. Rienstra not out............................................................................41 Z. Bradbery b S. McIvor ....................................................................0 M. Hanson lbw b J. Sheppard........................................................0 A. Wissell c ? b M. Nelson ................................................................0 R. Winter c S. McIvor b M. Green ..................................................9 Extras (1w, 2nb, 4b, 5lb) ..................................................................12 Total .................................................................. all out 84 Miners bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs S. McIvor 7 3 0 5 5 J. Sheppard 7 2 0 3 13 J. Sampson 4 1 0 0 12 M. Nelson 2 0 0 1 6 S. Orr 3 0 0 0 9 M. Green 4.2 0 2 1 14 G. Aitchison 2 0 0 0 7 R. Allard 1 0 0 0 5

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ABOVE: Russell Feltus and Bailey Anderson with their medals from the Port Lincoln meet recently. BELOW: Zac Bradbery in action in the Senior Lites intermediate class. PHOTOS: Supplied

Motocross riders enter EP Series

wo Roxby Downs junior riders and one senior rider competed at the Port Lincoln meet of the Eyre Peninsula Motocross Series recently. Bailey Anderson finished first in the seven to nine years 65cc category and placed second in the nine to 12 years 85cc event, which also saw Russell Feltus finish third. Zac Bradbery, the only senior rider competing from Roxby Downs, took out first place in the Senior Lites intermediate class. PAGE 14 Desert Dust motocross column

Mitchell Boehm (above left) and Owen Mulady (above right) earned three and four gold medals respectively in their events at the Little Athletics State Challenge in Adelaide on Sunday. Mitchell was also named Male Athlete of the Meet. PHOTOS: Supplied

Local athletes earn ﬁrst placings at State Challenge

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wo locals performed well at the Little Athletics SA State Challenge in Adelaide on Sunday.

Representing the Roxby Downs Little Athletics Club, Mitchell Boehm placed first

in his 100m, 200m and 400m events and was second in the long jump. He also received a trophy for Male Athlete of the Meet. Meanwhile Owen Mulady came away with a gold medal in his 100m, 200m, 1500m

and high jump events, along with a bronze in the javelin. Owen, of Roxby Downs, is a member of the Port Augusta and Districts Little Athletics Club.

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