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hree young children, a fulltime management position and university studies – Roxby Downs woman Ashley O’Hara does it all.

The Monitor caught up with Mrs O’Hara ahead of local Mother’s Day celebrations this weekend. Mrs O’Hara is the manager of the Roxby Downs Child Care Centre, where her son Lewis, 3, and daughter Georgia, 18 months, are attendees. Her eldest Emily, 5, is in primary school. From Adelaide originally, the family moved to town four years ago after

her husband Chris gained employment at the Olympic Dam mine site. “We chose to move as a family so he wouldn’t miss out (on time with the children),” she said. Mrs O’Hara said the familyfriendly atmosphere was what she enjoyed most about the town. She started at the childcare centre in October last year before taking on the role of manager in January. Mrs O’Hara said managing a childcare centre had been something she had always wanted to do, and she enjoyed having Lewis and Emily close by while she was at work. “I think I have very resilient children who are very easygoing,” she said. “I think because I work where

Roxby Downs Child Care Centre manager Ashley O’Hara with children Georgia, 18 months, Lewis, 3, and Emily, 5. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

they are it helps as well.” On juggling her duties as full-time manager and mother of three, Mrs O’Hara said a lot of planning ahead, choosing quick meals, taking family trips and being unafraid to ask for help had made a difference. Mrs O’Hara said it was also about knowing your limits, which is something she had to put into practice when she deferred her early childhood studies while she started her new management role. She is now only taking on one subject at a time and is about one quarter of the way through her degree. When asked what she enjoyed most about being a mother, Mrs O’Hara said playing with her children, being able to bring joy to them,

having fun with them and challenging them to grow as individuals were all highlights. “I enjoy watching them feel proud of themselves, and I just like being silly with them,” she said. “It brings up memories of my relationship with my mum. I think I’ve taken what was fun out of that and do those things with my children.” Mrs O’Hara said the biggest lesson she had learned as a mother was to let go of her own issues so that she could focus on her children. “It’s not all about me at all any more,” she said. “Now you’ve got to think about how things can affect your children. “I’ve learned more about patience and I have empathy for other parents.

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“I understand that everyone’s doing their best because they want the best for their children, and you can’t judge other parents for what they do. We should help each other instead.” When it comes to down time, Mrs O’Hara said she enjoyed playing netball as a way of keeping up a healthy level of physical activity. “I’ll go out and do my own thing sometimes,” she said. “It’s always important to be a mum but yourself as well. “It’s all about balance.” Mrs O’Hara said the Mother’s Day tradition in her family was to go out for breakfast or have a picnic lunch, with the most important part being spending quality time together.

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Main street payphone removed WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

elstra has removed one of two payphones on Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, in light of a decline in usage.

A spokesperson said a rise in mobile phone ownership and use had seen less need for the service. The remaining payphone on Richardson Place received a new cabinet when the works to remove the other facility were undertaken last month. “Locally in Roxby Downs we have seen a decline in usage of these payphones over the past 24 months, and the removal follows a period of public consultation,” said the Telstra spokesperson. Proposals to remove a pay-

phone where at least one other facility will remain can be found online (www.telstra.com.au/ consumer-advice/payphones), with submissions open for a 42day period. When Telstra plans on removing the last remaining payphone from a site, a public consultation document is also published on its website. Also a large sticker is placed in the payphone cabinet to invite users to make a submission on the proposal. Following the removal of one of the payphones from the main street, five remain operational in Roxby Downs and are located on Richardson Place, Burgoyne Street and Pioneer Drive. The Telstra spokesperson added that the company had no plans to reduce the amount of payphone sites in Roxby Downs.

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Arid Recovery manager Katherine Tuft told The Monitor the quolls were set to be introduced to the reserve this Friday. Ms Tuft said the female quolls already at the reserve were settling in well but it was still hard to tell what impact they were having on making other native animals more ‘predator aware’. “We’re measuring that as we go along to see how it affects their behaviour,” she said. Ms Tuft said one of the male quolls was from the Alice Springs Desert Park, while the other was taken from the wild in Western Australia. Quolls used to be found across most of Australia. However, competition with and being targeted by feral cats – along with land clearing, illegal shooting and other influences – has seen a significant decline in the quoll population to the extent that it is currently classed as a near-threatened species. Arid Recovery’s quoll breeding program will therefore aim to contribute towards quoll conservation and re-establishment efforts. BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

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ocal junior soccer players received another opportunity to play during the half-time break of a Hyundai A-League game in Adelaide on Sunday. After attending the semi-final on Friday, April 22, another group participated in the Mini Roos program during the grand final between Adelaide United and the Western Sydney Wanderers. Football Federation Australia (FFA) spon-

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Local fashionista heads to Morphettville Racecourse WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

Of the 60 who responded, 25 were aged in their 30s, 17 in their 40s, 15 in their 50s, two in their 20s and one wrote ‘not applicable’. Only nine were not parents, while 34 had children under the age of 18, 15 were the parents of adults and one answered with a ‘not applicable’. Out of those who had young children, most respondents lived with them but five had a child who was attending boarding school elsewhere. Reasons given for this included limited resources for a senior high school education in Roxby Downs and more subject choice at boarding schools. When asked what influenced respondents to live in their current town of residence, “to be closer to family” and “was time for a change” were among the reasons given out of the three who lived outside of the Roxby Downs area. Out of the 57 who identified as living in the area, 21 attributed their work as the reason behind it, while five said they moved here because of their partner’s job. Another five said they lived in the area because of the local lifestyle, and three said the ability to see family every day was a deciding factor. Three respondents wanted to be close to their work at the mine site, two said a requirement of the job was to live here and one said buying a house in town influence them to reside in the area. Another respondent said they moved to the area in 1996 because Western Mining Corporation “was a great company to work for”, and one noted that mining towns were friendlier than rural areas. “Years ago BHP (Billiton) indicated that they will build a town so great that it would attract people,” said another respondent. “I invested in that.” One resident of Roxby Downs for the past 28 years said the town was a great place to raise a family in a “caring and safe community”. “It’s important for myself and my husband to be able to work and live in the same community so our children have us home,” the respondent added. BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

oxby Downs woman Jade Williams is set to compete against other stylish entrants at Thoroughbred Racing SA’s Fashion at the Races state final this Saturday.

SPORTS DEADLINES All sports results and reports must be submitted by 10am on Mondays. Jade Williams (centre) will represent Roxby Downs at the Fashion at the Races state ﬁnal this weekend. She is pictured with Georgia Boylan and Leah Jones at the 2015 Roxby Downs Races. PHOTO: Verity Casserly

GARDEN GURUS: Volunteers planted a variety of vegetables and herbs into wicking beds at the Roxby Downs Community Garden on Sunday. These included parsley, oregano, chives, cauliﬂower, carrot, garlic, onions, radishes, spinach and strawberries. Pictured at the weekend’s working bee (from left) are Mel Allen, Vicky Mason, Anni Walsh, Richard Gloster, Travis Hague and Owen and Brianna Allen. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

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Ms Williams placed second behind Roxby Downs finalist Leah Jones during Outback Cup festivities last August. However, Ms Jones is unable to make it to Adelaide for the state final, meaning Ms Williams will attend in her place. Judging will be conducted during a luncheon to be held as part of the Schweppes Oaks Day racing event at Morphettville Racecourse. Ms Williams, along with 14 other finalists, is in the running to win the main prize of a 10-day tour of Hong Kong, Shanghai and Macau. The runner-up will receive an extravagant shopping experience, including $2000 to spend on clothes and a private styling session. Ms Williams told The Monitor she had appreciated the recognition for the effort she put into her outfit when she was named as one of the top Fashion at the Races entrants at last year’s Outback Cup. It had been her first year entering after giving birth to her daughter Ruby the year before, and Ms Williams said she had spent about three months putting her outfit together. “I followed the fashions for a little while, then I found a design I really liked and I thought it would suit the winter racing looks,” she said. Ms Williams said most of her outfit was purchased online, except for her bag, which she bought from a local via Facebook, and fascinator made by Millinery By Mel in Mount Isa. “Everyone else’s outfits were amazing,” she said. “You could tell who had looked into the rules and the stuff that the judges look for. “I think it’s great considering we’re just a little country town in the middle of the desert.” Ms Williams said she had been preparing a new outfit since learning in March that she would be entering this weekend’s competition. “I’m nervous but there’s only so much you can do (to prepare),” she added.

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‘Allstars’ bring comedy to Roxby WRITTEN BY NICK RAVA

repare for your sides to split and you cheeks to hurt as one of Australia’s largest niche comedy shows is set to stop by Roxby Downs this Friday night.

Featuring several of the nation’s top Aboriginal comedians, the Aboriginal Comedy Allstars are undertaking a national tour including more than 70 stops through metropolitan and regional Australia. With the likes of Kevin Kropinyeri, Shiralee Hood, Matt Ford and Dane Simpson --- all of whom have lists of impressive credentials to their names – on its roster, it is no wonder the show has been receiving rave reviews wherever it has ventured. Kropinyeri, who is also the show’s director, said that the tour’s success so far had been “amazing” and he was pleased that the show was receiving positive feedback. “We launched in October of 2014, but it was really in 2015 that we started to gain some traction,” he said. “Since then we’ve sold 70-plus shows for this tour. Country Arts South Australia alone has bought nine.” Prior to this tour the Allstars had been averaging roughly eight to 10 shows per year. Hood said the event was bound to be a hilarious night of laughter. She lists her career highlights as performing at the Sydney Opera House and the Essendon Football Club’s Sportsmen Night. Hood said she drew on her family and political views to provide a “black perspective” to her comedy. “This is a unique concept with different comedians,” she said. “I love being able to use this as a tool to talk to the community.” The Aboriginal Comedy Allstars will perform this Friday, May 6, at the roxbylink auditorium. For more information, phone 8671 5941.

Matt Ford, Shiralee Hood, Kevin Kropinyeri and Dane Simpson will take to the roxbylink auditorium stage this Friday to present their travelling comedy show. PHOTO: Supplied

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These services make a huge difference to the lives to th of these regional South Australian families. Thanks to all of our supporters we have raised more than $800,000 during this year’s campaign. Thank you from all of our families. We need the community to continue to dig deep to reach our $1.1 million target, and there is still time to sign up or make a donation at: http://worldsgreatestshave. com On behalf of all SA families who will receive support through one of the hardest times in their lives, thank you for supporting the World’s Greatest Shave. Simon Matthias General Manager SA Leukaemia Foundation

On behalf of the Leukaemia Foundation, I would like to thank the thousands of South Australians who took part in the World’s Greatest Shave and shaved or coloured their hair. This fundraising is vital to help support the work of the foundation, not only in its search for a cure and improved blood cancer treatments, but to continue to offer practical support to those South Australians with blood cancer. In SA funds raised through World’s Greatest Shave help to support the Bridgestone Australia Leukaemia Foundation Village in Northfield, Adelaide – a place where regional blood cancer patients can stay for long periods of time while they undertake lifesaving treatment. In 2015, the village provided 4333 nights of accommodation to regional patients and their families, and our patient transport fleet travelled more than 244,000km.

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Little Lizards Does your child love celebrating birthdays? The Monitor has started up a Little Lizards section where it gives a shoutout to local kids enjoying birthdays, with one child selected to have their photo appear in the paper as well. To participate, ﬁll out this form and either hand it in at our oﬃce on Richardson Place or mail it to PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725. Send your name and contact phone number, along with your child’s name and date of birth, to editor@themonitor.com.au or phone 8671 2683.

Community Calendar MAY 4th - Special screening of Mother’s Day at the roxbylink cinema as a fundraiser for Arid Recovery. Details TBC. Ph: 8671 2402. 6th - Aboriginal Comedy Allstars show at roxbylink auditorium, 7.30pm. Ph: 8671 5941. 7th - Rugby home game: Olympic Dam Barbarians vs Pt Augusta Goannas, Roxby Downs small oval at 2pm. 8th - Miners Cup at Adelaide Oval. Bye for all FNFL clubs. 13th - Roxby Youth Advisory Committee console gaming event for students yrs 3-7. Ph: Kirsten Falt on 8671 0010. 14th - FNFL Round

Four: Hornridge vs East Roxby, 12.30pm, OD vs East Roxby, 2.30pm. 17th - Mental health and drug alcohol services reform consultation, Roxby Downs Motor Inn, 7-9pm. Ph: 8565 8900. 20th - FNFL Round Four: Roxby Districts vs Hornridge, 7.30pm. 21st - Roxby Market Day, 9am to 12 noon. 21st - FNFL - Coober Pedy home game vs East Roxby, 1pm. 21st - National Families Week dinner and board games night at the Community Youth Centre, 5.30-7pm. 21st - Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club night meet, 7pm. 25th - Black Screens event at the roxbylink cinema, 7pm.

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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eading Australian engineering group Monadelphous has taken on two local year 11 students as part of a school-based apprenticeship program.

Roxby Downs Area School’s Tom Bourn and Jack Dalgleish both started work on Thursday, April 7, when they began apprenticeships as a boiler maker and motor mechanic respectively. The pair will continue on with the company until the end of their year 12 studies next year. “We are always happy to help out local kids,” said Monadelphous site operations manager Tony Harwood. “We put 17 kids through work experience last year. “We are interested in trying to get gainful employment for the youth of the town and keep them local.” Tom and Jack work two 10-hour shifts each week and are able to credit this time towards a four-year apprenticeship if they decide to continue it after school. “We are introducing them to the workforce by having them on two days a week, which is ideal,” Mr Harwood said. “But there is light at the end of the tunnel because the time they do now comes off their apprenticeship later.” Both Tom and Jack had already taken a liking to the work with Monadelphous and said they were looking forward to the months ahead. “I definitely love it here,” Tom said. “It is good because we are getting hands-on experience, getting out here and getting our hands dirty.” Tom and Jack are just two of a number students currently taking part in Roxby Downs Area School’s apprenticeship program at various workplaces in the Roxby Downs area.

Tony Harwood (right) with Jack Dalgleish and Tom Bourn, who are undertaking school-based apprenticeships with Monadelphous.

BHP Billiton highlights responsibility for reform

HP Billiton recently reinforced the need for economic reform to secure Australia’s future prosperity.

Speaking at the Melbourne Mining Club, BHP Billiton President Operations, Minerals Australia, Mike Henry said shared responsibility for reform was required to help successfully transition after a long period of investment in resources projects. “As a nation we have stepped up and met the challenges and opportunities that come with competing in a fast-paced, global economy,” he said. “Government and business can share credit for Australia’s eco-

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nomic success, but we also share the responsibility for securing Australia’s future prosperity. “Our industry has a role in continuing to make the case for reform, and needs to continue to engage with all stakeholders to help achieve the changes that will make us and the nation more competitive.” Mr Henry outlined a number of key areas for reform to ensure the social and economic gains of the past decade were sustained. “This means continuing to work internationally to bring down barriers to trade and making the tax system simpler, to attract ongoing investment,” he said. Mr Henry also spoke about the

need to reform the workplace relations framework in a way that supports safe productivity and enables workplaces to be more flexible and innovative. “The current legislation operates in a way that isn’t always as balanced as it needs to be,” he said. “It is a factor in constraining innovation and limits the creation of workplaces that have the flexibility to be productive and truly competitive in global markets. “We have proposed changes that are moderate and targeted. They are intended to help us be competitive, and in doing so would protect jobs.” Building on his theme of reform, Mr Henry spoke about the Com-

pany’s drive to sustain competitiveness and growth. “We have streamlined our functions and brought our operating assets together geographically in a way that will enable a sharper focus and accelerated deployment of best practices, including the more rapid adoption of new technologies,” he said. “It is through innovation in technology and in the way we work that we will lift ourselves to the next level of performance.” Mr Henry also reinforced that mining was still fundamentally important to the Australian economy despite a period of intense investment in new resource projects coming to an end.

“There is no other single sector that contributes as much to the Australian economy,” he said. “Our industry employs more than 230,000 people in Australia with many more benefiting indirectly. “The resources sector contributes 8 per cent to GDP and accounts for more than half of our merchandise exports. “Earnings from resource and energy exports was almost $150 billion in the financial year 2015.” Meanwhile BHP Billiton has also reeased its operational review for the nine months until March 31. For more information, visit: www.bhpbilliton.com

Operating in Roxby Downs since 1988, proudly supporting the local community. Monadelphous is a leading Australian engineering group providing construction, maintenance and industrial services to the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. We build, maintain and support our customer’s operations through the provision of safe, reliable and cost effective engineering service solutions.

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• 1 can (340g) of Hamper brand corned beef (original or light) • 1 large onion, roughly chopped • 1 chilli, seeds removed and sliced thinly, or use ground chilli powder • 1/2 sprig of spring onions, thinly sliced • Rice – steam first if you are planning to serve the chilli corned beef dish with rice • For sandwiches, additional ingredients: • Fresh white bread, sliced • Cucumber, thinly sliced

Method Step 1) In a non-stick saucepan, turn on medium heat and heat up Hamper corned beef meat. Don’t use other cheap brands as it will not taste good. Step 2) Add chopped large onion. Add sliced chilli pieces or ground chilli powder to your level of hotness. Step 3) Mix well and reduce heat if you have to until the onions are cooked. Step 4) Use cooked corned beef mixture as a sandwich filling, add cucumber and cut sandwiches into quarters for an ideal lunch pack. Step 5) Alternately, serve hot chilli corn beef dish with sliced spring onions sprinkled on top and steamed rice on the side. Step 6) Best served warm by heating in microwave if you do store your meal in the fridge.

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Little Lizards The Monitor wishes a happy birthday to this week’s Little Lizard, Bethany Miller, who is turning ﬁve on Monday. Also celebrating a birthday this Monday is Tayla Emery, who is turning two.

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Hamish checks out the different beads available to make his keychain with.

David Turner making damper for attendees of last month’s Arid Recovery Tour Opening Night. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

Matilda (right) gets some help with the material she needs to make her keychain at the library last week.

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Make your vote count this federal election. At this year’s federal election, the way you vote for the Senate has changed and it’s important that you understand how to vote correctly. On the large white Senate ballot paper, you can choose to vote either above or below the line. If you choose to vote above the line, you now need to number at least 6 boxes. Put the number ‘1’ in the box for the party or group that is your first choice, a ‘2’ for your second choice and so on until you’ve numbered at least 6 boxes.

If you choose to vote below the line, you must number at least 12 boxes, from 1 to 12, for individual candidates in the order of your choice. Voting for the House of Representatives has not changed. On the green ballot paper, you must number every box, starting with the number ‘1’ for your first choice, ‘2’ for your second choice and so on until you have numbered every box. ‘How to vote’ instructions will be clearly displayed on your ballot paper. Don’t worry if you make a mistake — just ask for another ballot paper.

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Roxby Council Open doors for Roxby residents

eah, Allie and Regina are the friendly faces down at Roxby Council in Richardson Place.

Roxby Council’s Customer Service team members enjoy their work and particularly enjoy interacting with residents. They have over 50 years of customer service experience between them. “All three of us live in town too, so we care about our community and we want to help,” said Leah Caden, Customer Service. Not only are they the face of Roxby Council but they can also direct you to other departments to assist with your enquiry.

The Council office is open 9am to 5pm every day during the week and we invite the community to engage with our staff to resolve any issues they may have. “Come down and chat to us,” said Regina Walker, Customer Service. Power and water notices have recently been mailed out to residents, and Council understands that personal circumstances can sometimes make it difficult to pay accounts on time. Customers can contact Council on 8671 0010 to discuss alternative arrangements, or come down in person to our Richardson Place office. All inquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

The Customer Service Team at Roxby Council – Leah, Allie and Regina.

Tent pegs – beware!

ent pegs may appear harmless but they could be potentially harmful.

Tent pegs have been found in Lions Park, prompting a reminder that tent pegs are not permitted on any grassed area in Roxby. “These pegs have been through Council mowing equipment and are a projectile hazard to the general public and staff,” said Anni Walsh, Community Projects Officer (Environment). “They can also pierce the irrigation systems.”

A tent peg found at Lions Park.

Farewell, Peter Keller

eter Keller, one of the longest serving employees at Roxby Council and manager of Municipal Works, will retire this month after 10 and a half years of service. Peter joined Roxby Council in August 2005 as a Works Officer under the late Dave Watson. “My only regret is that I didn’t come up 5 years earlier,” said Peter. Pete’s greatest achievements include becoming a Manager, his work at Curdimurka Park, the closure of the landfill site and the ‘kiss and drop’ at both St Barbara’s Parish School and RDAS. Pete was instrumental in implementing Roxby’s cat laws. “Roxby is only one of two places in SA where

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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 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.

cats need to be desexed, microchipped, registered with Council and kept inside,” he said. Horticulture and native flora are Pete’s true passion. Some of his best and most recent work is showcased in front of the BP Service Station and the roses outside of Subway on Richardson Place. Pete and his wife hope to retire to their hobby farm in Robertstown, just north of the Barossa, where they have a school bus contract. They also look forward to caravanning around Australia together. “Peter’s contribution to Roxby Council is immeasurable and he has worked hard to accomplish many visible projects about town,” said Roxby Council Administrator Bill Boehm.

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“In doing so he has always acted in a conciliatory manner and supported his staff. “We hope he understands just how much he has achieved in his time here as he has left Roxby in a significantly improved state.” We all wish Pete well in the next stage of his life.

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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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Scheduled Township Electricity Maintenance Power Outages During the period commencing Tuesday 10 May 2016 to Thursday 12 May 2016 Council will be under tak ing a major maintenance of the Township High Voltage Distribution System.

occur. 2. Read the notes contained in this liftout to help you understand how it will affect you. 3. If in any doubt, please ring the Council for assistance on 8671 0010.

There will be a series of rolling power outages within the township so that equipment may be accessed for inspection, and repair works can be undertaken.

Notes

Whilst we regret the need to do this work, every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience it will cause.

Instructions for using the map and outage details 1. Please read the map carefully as it determines if and when your outage will

This work is required to be undertaken as part of our distribution licence. Because our contractors must work on all the cable and switches, we must fully isolate each work area completely. This prevents us from providing a temporary back up supply from other zones while work is being undertaken. Shane Mills Water & Electrical Operations Manager

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NOTE: Normally switching processes DO NOT damage equipment; however, it is better to take precautions with your valuable equipment. Some older equipment may not be as tolerant.

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Weaving a work of art T

he Minyma Talk Aboriginal Women’s Group has been busy weaving works of art for an Aboriginal exhibition that will be displayed in the roxbylink art gallery during Reconciliation Week.

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 LEFT AND BELOW: The beginning and the ﬁnal product of basket weaving.

The exhibition will showcase locally produced paintings and artefacts, as well as a Country Arts SA Aboriginal Portraits exhibition. Local Aboriginal woman Alecia Orr was taught how to weave by her grandmother. Alecia then demonstrated this skill to Minyma Talk at their April workshop. The ladies were fast learners and picked up the skill very quickly, and have gone on to make some wonderful creations, including baskets, hats and coasters. Traditionally Aboriginal people would weave baskets and other textiles from animal skins or native vegetation. Today the weavings are made from paper raffia, which is a fibrous, grasslike material that has been dyed a variety of colours. The paper raffia is durable, easy to handle and great for perfecting the art of weaving. Weaving can be very fiddly and time consuming, and the structure of the finished product depends on the tightness of the weave. Those that participated in the workshop took some raffia home to complete their weavings, and found the craft extremely therapeutic and an enjoyable way to take some time out, relax and get creative. They also found it exciting to see their craft turn into a practical item that can be used around the home. It is hoped that there will be opportunities for the broader community to learn the art of raffia weaving at upcoming cultural events, including during Reconciliation Week and at the World Food and Music Festival. Minyma Talk is an Aboriginal Women’s group based locally in Roxby Downs. Aboriginal women and non-Aboriginal female partners of Aboriginal people are encouraged to attend. The group provides a safe environment for participants to socialise and discuss their health and cultural needs. Please contact Kerry Orr on (08) 8671 9028 for further information.

Thursday, May 12 @ 7pm 34 Wattle Drive

BUSINESS FORUM

John Wilby 0428 815 436 Tuesday, May 10 @ 6pm Council Boardroom

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Vicki Mason 0418 526 608

Thursday, May 12 @ 6.30pm Community Garden (cnr Alberrie St, Pioneer Dr & Mulgaria Cres)

ENVIRONMENT FORUM

Anni Walsh 0448 168 167 Thursday, May 5 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, June 14 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUM

Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010

Wednesday, May 18 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre World Food and Music Festival Sub-Committee Wednesday, May 4 @ 9am Community Youth Centre

FAMILY FORUM

Joel Hill 0433 792 450 Thursday, June 16 @ 5pm Community Youth Centre

WOMEN’S NETWORK TBC

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

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.

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We are seeking two vibrant, dedicated and professional Children’s Services Educators. Applicants must hold a Diploma in Children’s Services or an approved Early Childhood teaching qualification The ideal candidates will: • Have a genuine interest and ambition to pursue a career within Children’s Services. • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Hold a current Child Related Employment Screening and Child Safe Environment certificate as well as First Aid qualification. • Be motivated, enthusiastic and implement the RELCG mission and philosophy of providing an environment for children to learn, create and have fun. For further information please call Gail Reid on 08 8671 0054. Send cover letter and resume to relcgdirector@gmail.com

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The Outback Communities Authority (OCA) is now consulting on its draft Business Plan and Budget 2016-17 and is seeking input from those with an interest in the outback. The annual Business Plan and Budget focuses on key issues for 2016-2017. Being fundamentally linked to the Strategic Management Plan 2015-20 the Business Plan and Budget sets the Authority’s priorities for 2016-17. The OCA encourages anyone that has an interest in Outback SA to have a say on how the Business Plan and Budget might be improved. The draft Business Plan and Budget and feedback forms are accessible at www.oca.sa.gov.au or can be posted to interested parties who contact the OCA on 8648 5970 (or 1800 640 542 from the outback) or email to oca@sa.gov.au The public is encouraged to review the draft Business Plan and Budget and provide feedback directly to the OCA at: PO Box 2353 Port Augusta SA 5700 or oca@sa.gov.au. Submissions must be received by 31 May 2016. Byron Gough Governance Manager Office for the OCA

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Telstra plans to upgrade a telecommunications facility at Telstra plansWay to upgrade a telecommunications 1516 Olympic North, OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725facility (Plan at 833800) 1516 Olympic Way North, OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725 (Plan 833800) 1. The proposal consists of the installation of six (6) Twin Tower Mounted Amplifiers 1. The proposal consists of the installation of six (6) Twin Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMAs) plus ancillary equipment. (TMAs) plus ancillary equipment. 2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the 2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 ("Thethe Determination") Telecommunications (Low-impact based on the description above.Facilities) Determination 1997 (“The Determination”) based on the description above. 3. Further information can be obtained from Laura Hamer, Town Planner on behalf of Telstra, 03 9258 can 5766, at on behalf 3. Further information belaura.hamer@visionstream.com.au obtained from Laura Hamer, Town and Planner www.rfnsa.com.au/5725005 of Telstra, 03 9258 5766, laura.hamer@visionstream.com.au and at www.rfnsa.com.au/5725005 4. Written submissions should be sent to: Laura Hamer, Town Planner 4. Written submissions should be sent to: Visionstream Pty Ltd Laura Hamer, Town Planner Locked Bag Visionstream Pty4001 Ltd HEATHERTON VIC 3202 By 14 May 2016 Locked Bag 4001 HEATHERTON VIC 3202 By 14 May 2016

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Roxby Miners thrive in season starter VERITY CASSERLY NETBALL REPORTER

he netball courts where alight once more for the beginning of the 2016 Roxby Downs Netball Association season on Friday.

The night saw a good turnout of spectators considering it was the last week of the school holidays. Many clubs took advantage of the returning boarders to increase team numbers. New and returning players, along with a few familiar faces that have switched clubs, were among the netballers taking to the courts and stadiums. In the first A grade game of the season, 2015 grand final runner-up Hornridge played against the new Olympic Dam line-up, including familiar past champions. The first quarter saw a close contest, with players working hard to shake off the summer dust and OD taking the lead, 11-8. Going into half-time the game maintained its pace with the Devils

holding the lead, 23-19. The third quarter saw OD finding its flow with Ali Knights and Maddison Evans working hard in the goal ring against Hornridge defenders Georgia Sleep and Dearne Masson. Heading into the final quarter, OD had increased its lead by an impressive 17 goals, 41-24. The final whistle saw OD take its first win of the season, 55-32, though the result failed to reflect the competitive nature of the game. In the other A grade match, 2015 premiers Roxby Miners, with some minor team changes, faced off against a new-look East Roxby to take a 70-18 win. The Roos took the court with two returning players from last season and a number of newcomers. Among them was Eden Thompson, who put the pressure on the Miners’ champion goalie Joice Takaidza and created hard-fought turnovers and impressive goals. The half-time break saw Roxby Miners hold a comfortable 22-goal lead, 34-12. Hannah Wurfel (Miners centre) dominated the court, creating

turnovers and quick game plays. The final half saw Renee Wurfel take the court, where she made her presence known in wing defence against East Roxby’s hard-working wing attack, Kirralee Buran. Next week will see a mucha nt i c i p at e d c l a s h b e t w e e n the Miners and the predicted premiership contenders, Olympic Dam. A revisit of the 2015 B grade grand final saw past premiers Roxby Miners meet Easy Roxby for the first round of the season. It was a disappointing loss for East Roxby with the Miners taking the win by 36 goals. Goalies Hayley Wurfel and Emma Neilson (Miners) were like poetry in motion, working well together in the goal ring to increase the score line. The final whistle saw Roxby Miners take the game, 55-19. In a close competitive match that was marred by injury, Hornridge’s B grade side defeated Olympic Dam, 28-22. The Magpies came out strong to take an early four-goal lead in the first quarter, with Alicia Lee and

Ellie Siegert working hard in the goal ring, 9-5. The second quarter saw OD fighting to decrease Hornridge’s lead to two goals, 15-13, with Sam Fishlock and Jasmine Tovakuta in defence. By the third quarter break, Hornridge had once again increased its lead to five goals, 21-16. OD came out hard in the final quarter, fighting to gain back ground until goal shooter Tayla French sustained a game-ending injury and had to be assisted from the court. Hornridge managed to maintain a six-goal lead to finish out the game. This season the C grade competition has seven teams competing for the four final positions. Roxby Miners, Hornridge and Olympic Dam have entered two teams and East Roxby has one, resulting in each having two byes during the season. Friday night’s opening games saw a close contest between Hornridge Black and OD Green. OD Green held a four-goal lead at half time, 16-12, with Marie Gubbin and Jeanette Taylor in the goals.

Though Hornridge Black fought hard, the side was unable to prevent OD Green from taking the game by four goals, 29-25. The Miners White C grade side came out fast and strong against East Roxby with a 54-7 defeat. The strong shooting combination of Miranda Syvertsen and Gemma Thomas put the pressure on East Roxby’s defence. Hornridge Pink C grade defeated Olympic Dam Yellow by 44 goals, 58-14. Hornridge Pink found its groove early, taking a 10-goal lead in the first quarter, 13-3. Its goalies were on fire with Rhij Paulauskas, Mikayla Kelly and Katie Carstairs working the positions. This week will see all grades playing tomorrow night in light of the Miners Cup weekend. We look forward to an exciting round two as teams overcome their first game nerves and settle into the competition. The Monitor is seeking a 2016 netball reporter to follow these clubs on their journey to the finals. For more information, phone 8671 2683.

RIGHT: C grader Rhij Paulauskas (Hornridge Pink goal attack) holds her ground against pressure from Krystelle Kerry (Olympic Dam Yellow wing defence).

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LEFT: East Roxby B grade goal shooter Mel Emery takes a shot while Miners goal keeper Maddison Young prepares for a rebound.

A grade wing attack Kelsey Hampel attempts to get a pass around East Roxby centre Kirralee Buran during round one of the Roxby Downs Netball Association competition on Friday night.

Bullets goal attack Riley Evans takes possession as Lightning goal defence Ines Badman approaches during their 17 and under match.

Shooters and T-Birds netballers converge on the ball during the other 17 and under game on Saturday. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

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Hill and Mangan each throw 180s

arren Hill and Andy Mangan each scored a 180 during the sixth round of the Roxby Downs Darts League competition last week. The results from Wednesday, April 27, were as follows: FODFA d Smokin Darts, 7-4; Dead Eye Dicks d Bull Shooters, 9-2; Four Play d ISITIN, 7-4; Pink Fizz d Twisted Flights, 8-3; GC12 d Andamooka Opals, 6-5.

Action from round three of the Far North Football League competition on Saturday. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Devils defeated again WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

ast Roxby proved too good for Olympic Dam with its 106-point win in round three of the Far North Football League competition on Saturday.

Roos coach Cameron Faulkner said the side would need to keep building to ensure its success in future matches. The Devils’ struggle for players continued to show on the weekend, when they had their third loss in as many rounds after previously going down to Roxby Districts, 14-180, and

Coober Pedy, 42-108. Faulkner, who will captain this weekend’s Far North side for the Miners Cup match against Broken Hill, was among the best for East Roxby. He was joined by teammates Jason Lukich, Scott McIntyre, Rhett Simms and Benjamin Caden. Best for OD were Michael Shaw, Tim Corneliusen, Michael Dalla, Robert Rayner and Scott Montgomerie. McIntyre was the top goal earner for the Roos with 10, while Rhett Simms and Jason Lukich were the only other multiple scorers with two each. Out of only four goals for Olympic Dam, Dalla made two

while Montgomerie and Michael Taggart had one each.

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John Martin, Bradley Cooper and Max Hanson were also recognised for strong performances on the weekend. Coober Pedy’s best on the day were Casey Bailes, Gary Warren, Allan O’Toole, Harley Cotter and Brenton Crombie. Multiple goal scorers on the day were Lachlan Munro (Hornridge) with four, Joshua Abdulla (Coober Pedy) with three and Meletios Likouresis (Coober Pedy) with two. Meanwhile The Monitor is currently seeking a local football enthusiast who would be interested in writing weekly reports for the newspaper. For more information, phone 8671 2683.

Hornridge d Coober Pedy

The earlier game was much closer when Hornridge defeated Coober Pedy, 83-59. Magpies coach Ashley Baxter said the Saints brought a strong team down to play in what was a good, hard contest. For Hornridge, Lachlan Munro and Lachlan Forward demonstrated why they have been picked for the Far North’s Miners Cup side when Saturday’s efforts saw them named among the best for their team.

A GRADE Hornridge 1.6 4.6 7.13 11.17 (83) Coober Pedy 3.1 4.5 7.7 8.11 (59) Hornridge best players: L. Munro, L. Forward, J. Martin, B. Cooper, M. Hanson. Coober Pedy best players: C. Bailes, G. Warren, A. O’Toole, H. Cotter, B. Crombie. Hornridge goal scorers: L. Munro 4, T. Golding, B. Court, R. Moroney, J. Harman, S. Turner, J. Martin, A. Meates. Coober Pedy goal scorers: J. Abdulla 3, M. Likouresis 2, M. Lennon, K. Roderick, J. Calyun. East Roxby 7.7 10.9 18.11 20.14 (134) Olympic Dam 0.1 3.3 3.3 4.4 (28) East Roxby best players: J. Lukich, S. McIntyre, C. Faulkner, R. Simms, B. Caden. Olympic Dam best players: M. Shaw, M. Dalla, T. Corneliusen, R. Rayner, S. Montgomerie. East Roxby goal scorers: S. McIntyre 10, R. Simms, J. Lukich 2, B. Caden, D. Smith, J. Robinson, B. Ryan, J. Orr 1, B. Crawford. Olympic Dam goal scorers: M. Dalla 2, S. Montgomerie, M. Taggart.

PREMIERSHIP TABLE Good, hard contest. Coober Pedy brought a good team down to play. Umpiring was fair and well done. Ashley Baxter

Roxby Districts Hornridge East Roxby Coober Pedy Olympic Dam

Good win. Need to keep building. Good luck to the Wedgies next week. Cam Faulkner

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t was back to business for the Olympic Dam B arb ar i ans Rugby League Club after a forced two-week break when it brushed aside the Port Pirie Devils at Whyalla’s Jubilee Oval on Saturday.

ODB scored 13 tries to the Devil’s two for a 7410 victory in what was a contest that ran short because of injuries to Devils team members. Welcoming back a number of players to the side, Olympic Dam fielded a full match day squad which took control from the outset. Matthew Bradbery started off the scoring after receiving a great offload from Junior Fereti down the left flank. The Devils fought hard to stay in the game, with Richie Nona and Jake Steele leading their team from the front. However, further tries

in the first half from William Albert, team captain Tamati Thompson, Duane Parker, Junior Fereit and Jason Starkey put the game beyond doubt at half-time with ODB leading 50-0. The second half continued much like the first, with Thompson playing his debut game for the club. He caught the restart and ran through unopposed to score beneath the posts and complete a hat-trick. The Devils struck back with tries from Lorenzo-Skipper and McNaughton to put their stamp on the game. ODB, in turn, followed up with scores from Lief Tanzer, William Albert and Jacob Coles. This is where the contest ended, with referee Andrew Unger calling a premature end to the match in light of the Devils’ lack of fit outfield players. Added to ODB’s 13 tries, Jacob Coles and Duane Parker between them en-

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joyed a conversion success rate of 84 per cent. In the day’s other game, Port Augusta Goannas defeated Whyalla Steelers, 52-22. Next week sees ODB play its first home game at the Roxby Downs Small Oval against the Port Augusta Goannas in a top-of-the-table clash. Kickoff is at 2pm, and ODB would love to see as many locals at the game to cheer the team on. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Meanwhile Barbarians rugby players picked for the Spencer Gulf Rugby League All Stars game on May 14 are: J. Starkey, A. George, F. Falemaka, T. Thompson, R. Buiniqio, J. Broughton, J. Coles, K. Stowell, W. Albert, D. Parker, and L. Tanzer. They will take on the Spencer Gulf Rugby League Indigenous All Stars, which includes locals Michael Fereti-Walker and Duane Parker.

No media comment. Brenton Weetra

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F 241 173 187 181 118

A 67 107 89 305 332

% Pts 359.70 8 161.68 8 210.11 4 59.34 4 35.54 0

TOP 8 GOAL KICKERS Name Scott McIntyre Ricky Prosser Jaeden Calyun Ashley Baxter Joel Harman Jordan Mandemaker Lachlan Munro Todd Paull

ABOVE LEFT: Leif Tanzer (Olympic Dam Barbarians) ﬁghts off a Port Pirie Devils opponent during their Spencer Gulf Rugby League clash. ABOVE RIGHT: William Albert in action for the Barbarians on the weekend. PHOTOS: Supplied

ODB continues its league domination

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East Roxby far too good. Jason Elliott

Club This round Total East Roxby 10 10 Roxby Districts 0 10 Coober Pedy 1 7 Hornridge 0 5 Hornridge 1 4 Roxby Districts 0 4 Hornridge 4 4 Roxby Districts 0 4

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FF: Cameron Faulkner (ER) Joel Harman (H) Lachlan Forward (H)

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FAR NORTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

RoxFM station manager Ross Wilson announced the players during a presentation at the Olympic Dam Football Club last Sunday night. Wilson be part of a team broadcasting live from the game to the local Roxby Downs and Broken Hill radio stations. He will be joined by Whyalla man Freddy Freeman, along with two presenters from Broken Hill’s 2BH radio station, for the live broadcast from 12 noon on Sunday. Locals can tune into 105.5 RoxFM or stream online (www.roxfm. com.au) on the day.

up and led the way. I think that’s essential in the environment we’re in.” Dalgleish said those selected included players who had been with the FNFL for a long time, along with some who were new to the league and a few junior footballers as well. “I think we’ve chosen the finest men and most skilful players we’ve RT L HNorth, got in the Far F O O T B A Land we’ll give it the best go we can,” he said. Faulkner said the team was “definitely down there to win”, while Prosser said this year’s game would be a chance for players to redeem themselves after losing in a close match last year. “We’re hoping for a different story this year,” said Prosser. After Broken Hill’s victory in 2015 took the Miners Cup series to four wins each, the Far North will be looking to bring the tally to 5-4 in their favour this weekend. See next week’s Monitor for a report and photographs from the match. FA R

number of juniors will be involved in this year’s Miners Cup side, which is set to represent the Far North Football League in a game against Broken Hill at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

Out of the players set to participate on the weekend, most are from Roxby Districts Sporting Club. However, four footballers from Hornridge and two each from Olympic Dam and East Roxby are also among those on the Miners Cup side this year. The juniors picked as back-up players for the team are Jack Orr, Jack Rigden, Seb Lockwood and Jack Dalgleish. Cameron Faulkner (East Roxby) will captain the side with assistance from vice captain Ricky Prosser (Roxby Districts). Far North coach Mark Dalgleish said selecting this year’s Miners Cup side had been an “interesting sort of journey”. “We know that the town’s hurting somewhat, and we’ve lost a lot of families and players of significance,” he said. “In saying that, though, we’ve got a really healthy core of footballers in this town. “People in the team have stepped

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INTERCHANGE Ty Kirkwood (ER) Victor Buza (RD) Cody Kenny (RD) Jack Orr (J) Jack Rigden (J) Jack Dalgleish (J)

Presentations at the Olympic Dam Football Club last Sunday night revealed the local footballers set to represent the Far North at Adelaide Oval this weekend. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

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