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h e Fa r N o r t h Football League’s (FNFL’s) Miners Cup team has gone ahead in its ledger with Broken Hill after a hard-fought 14-point win at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. FULL STORY PAGE 15

The Far North Football League secured its ﬁfth Miners Cup victory against Broken Hill at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. PHOTO: Sarah Reed, The Advertiser

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Dr John Carles will be visiting Roxby Downs on a regular basis. Dr John has been running private practices for many years and looks forward to using his experience in assisting you with all of your veterinary needs. If we can help you with Routine vet procedures such as: VACCINATIONS, HEALTH CHECKS OR OUR **INTRODUCTORY DESEXING SPECIAL** THEN PLEASE PHONE US ON: (08)8823 3233 OR EMAIL US AT; info@seasidevet.com.au

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Art exhibition targets smoking behaviours

WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

Photographs from an anti-smoking campaign are on display at the art gallery as part of the Give up smokes for good exhibition. PHOTO: Jody Gow-Smith

n installation currently on display at the roxbylink art gallery is encouraging local smokers to quit the habit.

The 12 images that make up the Give up smokes for good portrait exhibition were originally used as part of a campaign supporting Aboriginal people in South Australia to quit smoking and help each other become healthier. Taken by leading SA advertising photographer

Richard Lyons, the works are now being recognised as pieces of art in their own right. The exhibition aims to be a visual demonstration of how people can come together to have a powerful impact in their communities. Give up smokes for good will be on display until Thursday, May 26. The next exhibition after that will be a showcase of indigenous art in the roxbylink library corridor to tie in with local Reconciliation Week celebrations. See an upcoming edition of The Monitor for more information.

Roxby to host drugs forum

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Leigh Creek development gains speed WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

new mining project at Leigh Creek is closer to becoming a reality after its developers, Archer Exploration, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) recently.

Roxby Downs Riding Club members Maretha Potgieter and Chelsea Baggs on their horses, Oscar and Wally, who now wear high-visibility vests as an extra safety precaution. PHOTO: Nick Rava

Local riders take the reins on road safety WRITTEN BY NICK RAVA

otorist s are b eing w arne d ab out the safety risks involved with dangerous driving around mounted horses on our roads.

The animals, which are classified as legal road vehicles, require a passing speed of 25km/h, along with a safe passing space. This is similar to the laws recently introduced in South Australia regarding cyclists. Failure to adhere to these requirements is punishable by

fines and other penalties. Roxby Downs Riding Club members Chelsea Baggs and Maretha Potgieter know all too well about the dangers they face each time they hit the streets. They are urging locals to show more awareness after facing several near misses in the past. “Thankfully we’ve never had anything too serious, but it’s a safety issue for us and them,” said Chelsea. “We’ve had drivers honk and rev their engines trying to spook the horses. “There are also the people who

don’t allow any passing room and come within inches of us.” To try and reduce safety risks, the girls have purchased reflective horse vests from England. They hope the vests will help alert drivers earlier so they have time to take preventative measures. Roxby Downs Riding Club president Kay Mangan said she was glad the girls had taken the initiative and that it was better to take preventative action now rather than after a serious incident.

In a major milestone for the project’s development, the non-binding document will see Archer partner with a local company that has an operating magnesite mine. Under the MOU, the parties will work together to execute a legally binding agreement for the long-term supply and mining of magnesite from Leigh Creek. The agreement is set to be finalised next month and will greatly reduce Archer’s number of approvals required – along with the development timetable and the cost to commence magnesite production. “This is an exciting, and important, milestone in the development of the Leigh Creek Magnesite Project,” said Archer chairman Greg English in a recent statement. “This MOU will help accelerate the project development timetable and

provide added confidence to potential offtake partners and investors in Archer.” Archer will now work to finalise and execute the supply agreement and other arrangements with mining contractors, magnesite processors and offtake customers. It will also seek to gain the government and other approvals required to develop the project further. The project site is located around 20km north west of the Leigh Creek township and is home to the world’s largest known cryptocrystalline magnesite deposit. A recent project study supported a simple open-pit mining operation, third party processing and the export of high-quality caustic calcined magneisa and/or monolithic dead burn magnesia to overseas customers. Magnesite is a mineral that can be burned to produce magnesium oxide, which is an important refractory material used as a lining in blast furnaces, kilns and incinerators. It can also be used as a binder in flooring material, and is being used as a catalyst and filler in the production of synthetic rubber and in the preparation of magnesium chemicals and fertilisers.

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Community agreement talks begin WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

he Outback Communities Authority (O C A) is holding its annual consultation regarding Andamooka’s Community Affairs Resourcing and Management (CARM) Agreement and Community Contribution Scheme.

Draft copies of the 2016/17 CARM Agreement and feedback forms are available at the Andamooka Town Management Committee office or by contacting the OCA via phone (8648 5970 or 1800 640 542) or email (oca@sa.gov.au). The documents can also be viewed online (www.oca.sa.gov.au) or can be emailed (send request to Stephen.Lyons@atmc.sa.gov.au).

A public meeting will be held to discuss the proposal at the Andamooka Community Hall from 5.30pm on Tuesday, May 17. Community members are encouraged to review the draft documents and provide any comment to the OCA before the consultation period ends at 5pm on Friday, May 27. Feedback can be sent via post (PO Box 2353, Port Augusta SA 5700)

or email (oca@sa.gov.au). Meanwhile the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) is working on a complementary Town Plan to help develop community projects and seek funding for them. “We’ve never really had a town plan before that to that extent,” said APOMA treasurer Rob Hancock. Mr Hancock said APOMA was

putting together a draft document and planned on assembling a committee of locals from across the area to help implement it. “Now our town funding is pretty well set (in the CARM Agreement), further expansion is going to have to come from grants,” he said. “(With this town plan) we can start getting some decent projects up and running.”

Hospital More APOMA news helps out T Marree Street signs, lights ahead

he Andamooka hospital ambulance is currently on loan at the Marree Health Service while its usual vehicle receives repairs. Both services are operated by the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which has arranged for the loan to take place over a two-week period. In the meantime, Andamooka will be borrowing a Troop Carrier ambulance from the Roxby Downs SA Ambulance Service branch. “These arrangements will enable RFDS to continue to provide ambulance services to the community without interruption,” added an RFDS spokesperson.

he positioning of a further 12 street lights and 80 street lights in the township is currently being investigate d by the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA).

Treasurer Rob Hancock said main access roads and intersections were being targeted for the project, which had been held up by the need to work with Telstra regarding its underground cabling in the area. Praise for administrator

POMA treasurer Rob Hancock says new Andamooka

LEFT: The Andamooka Yacht Club’s Penny Bryant, Matilda MoylanBlaikie and Kurt Jury at their Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Thursday night. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard See PAGE 9 for more photos from the event

tow n admini strator Mark Brown, an asset and works officer at the OCA office in Port Augusta, is doing well in the role.

Mr Brown replaced former administrator Deb Allen, who had been living in town but moved to the Northern Territory last year. “It’s really working out not too bad,” Mr Hancock said. “In some ways it’s actually been better. “It’s been really good to have feedback from someone who really goes and does his homework. “Having that kind of input’s been good so far.”

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Roxby Downs Pest Management’s Travis Hague said termites were an issue in the area – particularly at Andamooka at the moment – despite the arid environment. Mr Hague said the pests were attracted to the moisture in homes and were willing to penetrate timber surfaces to get to it. “That happens regularly in Roxby Downs,” he said. Mr Hague said termites were often found underneath transportable homes, and rental properties tended to be more susceptible to an attack if monitored less than owner-occupied homes. “We do recommend that all properties are inspected on an annual basis by a professional under the Australian standard, which is what I’m qualified for,” he said. According to Mr Hague, kitchen cupboards and door frames, along with any timber fencing and other strucwww.themonitor.com.au

tures outside a property, were the common targets of termites in the area. “Generally most sleepers in gardens have been attacked at some stage,” he said. Mr Hague said termites preferred a dark environment and were therefore difficult to detect without knowing what to look for. “They’re very secretive about how they get into houses, but that’s where a pest controller can spot the signs,” he said. “From experience I’ve found that there are little things that give them away.” It could also be difficult, Mr Hague said, for locals to eradicate termites on their own without understanding how the local species operated. “The termite colonies in Roxby, we find, are not big ones like we’d find in wetter climates – there are more satellite colonies instead,” he said. “They’re not all concentrated in one area.”

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Mr Hague said termite control methods could involve the installation of physical barriers (including mesh and other materials), along with the use of baiting systems and non-repellent insecticides. “All of those products are what we’re qualified to use and provide,” he said. “All timber, if it’s ex-

posed to ground, will be attacked eventually if left unprotected. “Baiting stations help keep termites away from the property.” If you have termites on your property, or would like it assessed for termite risk, phone Travis Hague at Roxby Downs Pest Management on 0427 280 291.

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write-offs. Additionally, there is a boost of $7.1 million over four years for Rural Financial Counselling for drought-affected areas. Regional tourism will benefit from the $43 million Tourism Demand – Driver Infrastructure Program, which is aimed at improving the quality of regional tourism infrastructure and attracting more visitors. People will know I have taken a special interest in combatting diabetes, as we have the worst rates in the nation. The Budget targets diabetes-related eye diseases and allocates a $33.8 million investment to list new Medicare items subsidising sight-saving tests every two years. The Budget also focuses on attracting doctors to train and remain in rural areas with the ability of registrars training to be GPs to be able to claim Medicare benefits for the services they provide, rather than waiting until their training finishes. I am very pleased the fact that the cost of delivering aged care in the country is higher than in the metropolitan area has

been recognised. I have been on this bandwagon for a long time. There will be an injection of $102.3 million of five years to improve rural and remote aged care services by updating how providers are classified in terms of remoteness. This will increase the viability supplement rate paid to rural and remote residential services and some special needs services. The Government has committed an additional $118.2 million over two years to increase support for students with disability ahead of the new funding distribution models beginning in 2018. This is a needs-based funding model and a commitment to fairness and equity. The funding will be targeted to those schools and students with the highest needs.”

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ilar laws to the UK’s Diverted Profits Tax. We will not tolerate being taken for a ride by the large multinationals’ lawyers. The high levels of youth unemployment will be attacked by a new program called ‘PATH’. It will provide education and training to get job seekers work ready, incentives to trainees and employees to develop shortterm internships and, when they are completed, incentive payments to employers to take the job seeker on full-time. The program introduces youth to jobs that actually exist. Many MPs have been concerned about the ABC reducing its engagement in regional areas, so there is a moderate increase in the ABC’s budget of $41.1 million over three years for local news and current affairs with an emphasis on the regional services. The Budget built on the huge investments in the Agriculture White Paper by expanding the number of farmers that would be eligible for the accelerated tax

Statement from Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey regarding last week’s release of the 2016/17 Federal Budget : “I am very pleased that small businesses and farmers, such important parts of the Grey economy, will benefit from the 2016 Budget. Small businesses with turnovers under $10 million dollars will have their rate of tax drop to 27.5 per cent. There are 2234 businesses that fit the criteria in Grey. Businesses with turnovers of less than $10 million will be able to write off purchases of equipment up to $20,000 in the first year, previously only available to companies with incomes under $2 million. This will enable 16,258 businesses in Grey to access these concessions, for which many had previously been ineligible. Treasurer Scott Morrison has detailed a crackdown on tax avoidance by multinationals in establishing a 1000-strong tax avoidance taskforce and by adopting sim-

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Community Calendar MAY 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 Roxby Districts, 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. Ph: 0433 792 450. 21st - Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club night meet, 7pm. 25th - Black Screens event at the roxbylink cinema, 7pm. Ph: 8671 5941. 28th - Co-Opera performance of The Mikado, roxbylink auditorium, 7pm.

JUNE 18th - Roxby Market Day, 9am to 12 noon. 25th - Roxby’s Got Talent, roxbylink auditorium, 6pm.

JULY 3rd-10th - Local NAIDOC Week events. 5th - Horse Head show by Damon Lockwood, roxbylink auditorium, 7.30pm. Ph: 8671 5941.

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.

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Splash Pad

f English is not your first language, you may be interested in Road to IELTS – a free service provided by SA Public Libraries.

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n Monday, May 2, Council held a site briefing for all potential contractors.

The briefing was compulsory for all contractors wishing to quote on the project. Trade packages have now been emailed out and Council is awaiting cost estimates. Council is committed to using local companies for the Splash Pad project and we will keep residents updated regularly on its progress. Work on the Splash Pad will be commencing soon, so please be aware that conditions on Richardson Place will change.

Fun and safety at the Dunes Cafe

ew play mats have been installed at Dunes Cafe.

The bright and colourful mats have already proven very popular with Roxby’s youngsters. Two mats have been ordered, meaning the new rotating schedule will provide a more hygienic experience for patrons. The mats will be properly steam cleaned and sanitised between uses.

The Play Cafe also offers an interactive play pen for the little ones, making it a safer space to enjoy your coffee and catch up. Joe D’Arrigo, roxbylink’s Hospitality Services Manager, said “feedback on the new mats and new equipment has been overwhelming positive”. To coincide with the new equipment, Dunes Cafe has updated their conditions of entry.

Customers are asked to refrain from wearing shoes as well as keeping food and drinks away from the space. “Please bring any spills or mishaps to our attention so we can ensure the new mats stay in the best possible condition,” Mr D’Arrigo said. Dunes Cafe has recently refreshed their kids menu, with it now featuring a one stack pancake for breakfast which is sure to please even the pickiest little eaters.

Road to IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a self-study preparation course for users getting ready to sit their citizenship test or for anyone looking to improve their English. To access the service you will need to log on to www.libraries.sa.gov.au with a current SA library card. Road to IELTS has just been upgraded and now includes downloadable study guides, a study planner, more practice tests and a timer to simulate test conditions. In addition to the online service, the roxbylink Community Library will soon be offering English conversation classes. “We’re very excited to be offering this to our community in the near future,” said Sarah Powell, Team Leader – Library Services. If you would like more information or would like to register your interest in the English conversation classes, please contact the roxbylink Community Library on (08) 8671 0500.

Upgraded recycling in Richardson Place

id you know that recycling one aluminium can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours? Roxby Council received funding from Keep Australia Beautiful in January 2015 to install three recycling bins in Richardson Place. The bins focus on the recycling of 10 cent refundable beverage containers –

including bottles, cans and milk cartons – in an attempt to divert waste from landfill. Recycling of bottles, cans and milk cartons is a simple step to reduce waste sent to landfill. The beverage container recycling bins are clearly marked for recycling, with signage on each side of the bin indicating the waste stream intended for disposal.

The bins also feature special cut-out holes for different beverage container types to discourage contamination. Despite these features, the beverage container recycling bins are often highly contaminated. Sometimes up to 70 per cent of the contents is non-recyclable general waste. This is extremely disappointing, as the beverage

container recycling bins are located adjacent to a general waste bin. The revenue raised from the beverage container recycling bins in Richardson Place will be put back into the Roxby Downs community. So, if you need to dispose of waste in Richardson Place, please be sure to do so responsibly.

ABOVE: The recycling bins installed by Roxby Council. RIGHT: The contents of a recycling bin that was emptied out recently.

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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.

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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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Teresa Hodgetts, Katherine Tuft, Kimberley Solly and Marija Kurtin.

Rachel Lange and Pam Schlink at Arid Recovery’s ‘Chicks at the Flicks’ fundraiser held at the roxbylink cinema last Wednesday night.

Sarah Cordy and Linda Evans.

Bev Zeptner, Leanne Kenny and Shay Rosewarne.

Cathy Fraser and Andrea Freeth at the fundraiser, which included drinks and nibbles before a screening of Mother’s Day.

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Tammy and Tara HIll with Madison Evans.

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OUT Kiaran Dadleh (back, left) and Zac Bradbery with (front, from left) Ethan Dadleh, Lachy Raspe and Brodie Walsh at the Aboriginal Comedy Allstars show. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Meaghan Kiely and Steven Johnson at the roxbylink auditorium on Friday night.

Penny Bryant, Jess Curtis and Zoe Bannerman at the roxbylink auditorium.

Talia Glover, Andrea Freeth, Beth Elliott and Kate Pedersen were among the attendees of the Aboriginal Comedy Allstars show.

Jeff Turner and Sarah Janout at the comedy show on Friday night.

Greg Renshaw (with Cooper and Jennifer) enjoyed the Cinco de Mayo event on Thursday night.

Andamooka woman Donna Waters met Home and Away actor Steve Peacocke (‘Brax’) during his appearance at the Whyalla Hotel last month. PHOTO: Supplied

Ruby Turner and Angela Thompson at the Andamooka Yacht Club’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

Members of the Trakmaster Caravan Park dined at the Andamooka Yacht Club on Thursday night.

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Keep kids safe during school drop off times

oxby Roadsafe is reminding parents and carers that drop off zones (kiss ’n’ drop) operate in Roxby Downs. These zones are a designated area for parents to drop off and pick up their children from school without having to park the car. The kiss ’n’ drop zones reduce traffic congestion and make for an easy school run. They are located adjacent to Roxby Downs Area School as an indented bay on Arcoona Street, and at St Barbara’s Parish School along the kerbside of Pioneer Drive and Gregory Street. The zones operate between the hours of 7.30am to 9am and 2pm to 3.30pm on school days, as indicated on the signs that signal these zones. Below are some tips on using the kiss ’n’ drop zones: • No parking signs apply at the pick up and drop off zone • The driver of the vehicle must not stop in a ‘no parking’ area, unless stopping for the immediate purpose of dropping off or picking up passengers or goods. The driver must remain with the vehicle and take no longer than two minutes.

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, May 12 @ 7pm 34 Wattle Drive

BUSINESS FORUM

John Wilby 0428 815 436 Tuesday, June 14 @ 6pm Council Boardroom

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Vicki Mason 0418 526 608

• If you are the ﬁrst driver in line, please pull up to the start of the pick up line, enabling others to move in behind your vehicle. • If the driver needs to leave the vehicle, or your child is not waiting in the kiss ’n’ drop zone, the driver should park in the allocated parking provided around the school – not the kiss ’n’ drop zone. • Discourage passengers from alighting onto the traffic side of the vehicle. Parents and carers are urged to utilise these zones correctly and be mindful that traffic congestion in these zones increases the risk of hazard for children and other motorists. Please note that double parking in Richardson Place to collect passengers is also discouraged. These zones are monitored at random, and ﬁnes may be issued to any vehicles seen to be parked incorrectly. For more information on kiss ’n’ drop zones and other road safety initiatives, come along to a Roxby Roadsafe meeting. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every second month at 7pm in the Council boardroom. The next meeting will be held on June 14.

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

ENVIRONMENT FORUM

Anni Walsh 0448 168 167 Thursday, June 2 @ 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, June 8 @ 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

Wednesday, May 18 @ 8am Council Boardroom

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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CHURCH NOTICES NEW Life Church, Roxby Downs. Family-friendly, contemporary worship. A member of Australian Christian Churches. Meeting at the Roxby Downs Christian Community Church hall, corner of Burgoyne St and Stuart Rd, 3pm on Sundays. Interactive children’s ministry for ages three to seven and eight to 12. Features an innovative and engaging 12-month curriculum. For more details, phone Pastor David Bunyon on 0403 058 050 or Theresa Bunyon on 0413 609 102. Website: newlifeccc.org.au/ churches-news/roxby-downs

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ST Barbara Catholic Parish. Masses at Roxby Downs are held at the Lutheran Church on Pioneer Dr, Saturdays from 6pm. Sunday masses (by telephone arrangement with the Parish Priest) at the Priest’s Chapel, 45C Gregory St. Woomera: Sunday masses are by telephone arrangement with the Parish Priest. Contact Fr John Folkman on 8671 0925.

The Monitor is seeking an enthusiastic netball spectator who would be willing to write a weekly senior netball report for the paper. We are also on the lookout for a football writer.

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New duo takes over The Scoreboard WRITTEN BY NICK RAVA

oxFM’s popular Thursday night sports program has undergone personnel changes in recent weeks, with former co-hosts Mark ‘Dags’ Dalgleish and Graham ‘Wacka Packa’ Warren stepping down.

The Scoreboard discusses sporting topics and results from around the Roxby area, including coverage of football, netball and soccer. Mr Dalgleish said that after five years on air he was going to miss interviewing and chatting with locals but was looking forward to being able to spend more time with family. “I plan on lots of travelling with my son Jacko for his footy,” he said. As for his co-host, Mr Dalgleish joked that Mr Warren would likely use the extra time for golf practice. “He needs it,” he said. Replacing the pair are new presenters Ben Hampel and Tyler ‘Woodsy’ Sims, who already seem comfortable in their new roles and are bringing energy and chemistry to the studio. Tune in to 105.5 RoxFM every Thursday from 6pm to hear them discuss the week’s latest sporting news. Tyler Sims and Ben Hampel are the new presenters of The Scoreboard on 105.5 RoxFM. They replace previous hosts Mark Dalgleish and Graham Warren. PHOTO: Nick Rava

Jacob Coles maintains possession of the ball despite pressure from his Port Augusta opponent.

Tamati Thompson (Olympic Dam Barbarians) races ahead during his side’s win against the Port Augusta Goannas on the weekend. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Barbarians win ﬁrst home game

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CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE While for the visitors, Colin Liddle replied halfway through the half with a try for the Goannas, with Jeryll McPherson scoring the conversion. With the Barbarians in control, the second half told much the same sto-

ry with tries from Jason Starkey, Graham, Parker, Fereti and Buiniqio seeing the match end at 78-6 in OD’s favour. Best on ground for ODB was Fereti and Eli. The Barbarians would like to thank the many people who turned out to watch and support the

team last Saturday in farfrom-perfect weather. They hope locals enjoyed the occasion, which was the first rugby league match to be held in Roxby Downs. The next home game is on Saturday, May 28, against the Port Pirie Devils.

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Soccer’s back with a vengeance WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

he Roxby Downs Junior Soccer Club season will kick off this Sunday, when four different age groups will play their first matches of the year.

Training began earlier this month for the under six, under eight, under 10 and under 16 competitions. Each will feature two teams, with some groups having more players available than others. A boost in registrations this year has meant matches could be split up into more age groups – whereas last year had only under six, under 12 and under 16 across four teams. “(Having) all different ages mixed together meant that it was harder for the little kids to touch the ball,” said club president Tony D’Arrigo. “Most of the kids handled it well, but we need to keep up with the standard in Adelaide and Australia-wide. You can bring them up one year but not two years or more.” D’Arrigo said the plan was to re-introduce an under 12 competition when more players of the required ages joined the club. “We try and do as much as we can to accommodate all the kids,” he said. While the same teams will play each other each week, scores will be kept and an awards presentation will be held at the end of the season. D’Arrigo said the club had more coaches available than last year but was still in

need of locals who could fill in when they were working shifts. He also thanked the club committee for its efforts — along with Roxby Council, NAB, Kanga Coachlines, Football Federation Australia, Football Federation SA and all other supporters for their contributions. “It’s been a great three years, and we’ll continue on so that it’ll just keep growing and getting better,” he said. Meanwhile 15 junior soccer players are set to represent Roxby Downs in an under 13 side at the state championships being held in Adelaide on June 11-13. Locals chosen for the team are Matija and Andrej Vukotic, Max Steer, Max Masters, Angus Hewett, Takunda Takaidza, Agatino D’Arrigo, Seth Parks, Ahoura Hosseini, Takura Chabayanzara, Diego Yupanqui, Isaac Tilley, Darrell Soka, Mitchell Boehm and Mikey D’Arrigo. D’Arrigo said the club would have liked to enter more than one team into the championships, but most of the club’s players were too young as the competition is for under 12s and older. “We thought we’d take the best that we’ve got in that age group,” he said. D’Arrigo said the under 13 side would be up against strong competition, with most of the other clubs boasting hundreds of players. “They need to be in these competitions, though, to see what level they need to rise to,” he added.

Ash Draper completes a throw during round seven of the Roxby Downs Darts League competition. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

Roxby Downs junior soccer players, along with coaches Dan Bronco and Tony D’Arrigo, met retired Sydney Olympic player Brett Emerton and current Matildas captain Lisa De Vanna while in Adelaide for the Hyundai A-League grand ﬁnal recently. The trip was sponsored by NAB with support from Kanga Coachlines, the Football Federation Australia and Football Federation SA. PHOTO: Supplied

Andy Tyler lines up a throw.

Brendan Grant in action at the Roxby Downs Golf Club last Wednesday night. NOTE: No darts report received before The Monitor’s print deadline on Monday.

Roxby Downs Golf Association ABCHEM Stableford Saturday, May 7, 2016 OVERALL WINNER DIV 1 DIV 2 LADIES/JNR SWEEPSTAKES

Hayden Shields on the green at the Roxby Downs Golf Club on Saturday. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Adam Malm lines up a putt towards the hole as Don Shields and Michael Wedding look on.

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NAME SCORE ROBERT GRAY 43 RYAN SHIELDS 38 MICHAEL PAUL 42 ANNE GRAY 27 BEN HAINES 41 MICHAEL HOFFMAN 41 HARRY NOLL 41 RENE AYALA 41 JEFF CHILTON 40 JUN MAROMA 39 PETE DAVIES MICHAEL PAUL STACEY DADLEH PETE DAVIES JOHN FOLKMAN FEE BILNEY

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East Roxby’s C grade side, along with other senior netball teams, wore white armbands in memory of domestic violence campaigner Karen Belej on Thursday night. PHOTOS: Supplied.

Olympic Dam Green C grade netballers pose with their white armbands during round two of the senior competition.

Netballers wear white in honour of Karen VERITY CASSERLY NETBALL REPORTER

ast week’s Roxby Downs Netball Association senior matches saw a change to the norm when players took to the court on Thursday night.

They were adorned with white armbands as part of the movement across Australian sporting clubs in honour of domestic violence campaigner Karen Belej, who was tragically killed earlier this month. The first game of the night saw Hornridge A grade defeat East Roxby, 34-24. Hornridge goalies Ruby Haeata and Millie Clarke were a strong combination, working well together in the ring against East Roxby defenders Eden Thompson and Louise Faulkner. Half-time saw Hornridge holding a comfortable seven-goal lead, 18-11. Bonnie Moroney and Kelly Quinn (Hornridge) worked hard in the centre court to create turnovers and maintain quick ball movement. East Roxby fought back hard against the Hornridge attack but failed to prevent its opponents from taking the game by 10 goals. The much-anticipated game of the night

saw the Miners A grade side defeat Olympic Dam, 76-25. The Miners came out strong to take a 13goal lead going into quarter time, 19-6. A change of position saw Ali Knights (OD) in goal keeper working hard against Joice Takaidza. However, she was unable to curb the Miners’ powerhouse. Half-time saw the Miners increase their lead to 30 goals, 41-11. Despite team changes on both sides at half-time, the Miners continued to dominate, scoring 19 goals to OD’s six in the third quarter to have the score at 60-17. The Miners continued the trend to finish out the game the winners by 51 goals. In the first B grade game of the night, the Miners defeated Olympic Dam, 51-32. The Miners hit the court hard in the first quarter to take an eight goal lead, 12-4. The shooting combination of Hayley Wurfel and Emma Neilson is proving a formidable attack for the Miners. They are creating fluid movements into the ring with the assistance of Ashlie Ali (wing attack) and Kelly Weston (centre). At the half-time break the Miners had increased their lead to 16 goals, 28-12. Though OD defenders Jasmine Tovakuta and Sam Fishlock worked hard against the

Miners’ goalies, they were unable to stop the charge. At the third quarter break OD had decreased the Miners’ lead to 14 goals, 39-25. Some positional changes in the last quarter saw the Miners take back the game for a 19goal victory at the final whistle. Hornridge B grade dominated the first quarter against East Roxby with returning goalie, Alicia Lee, and fresh blood Ellie Siegert at the helm scoring an impressive 19 goals, 19-1. Hornridge maintained its 18-goal lead heading into the half time break with Melissa Haynes and Terressa Moyle maintaining a strong defensive line against the East Roxby goalies, 27-9. The third quarter saw Hornridge finding its groove as the side dominated the score line for a 28-goal lead going into the final quarter, 39-11. Hornridge was on the up and up as it powered towards the final whistle to take the game by 32 goals, 47-15. In the C grade, Olympic Dam Green defeated an undermanned Miners White, 44-19. The game provided spectators with a contest in the goals against OD Green goal attack Jeanette Taylor and Miners White goal defence Ebony Johnson. A rotating Olympic Dam bench was able

to maintain a consistent lead throughout the game to finish with a 25-goal win. Miners Red C grade defeated Olympic Dam Yellow by 24 goals, 53-29. Miners Red took a 10-goal lead in the first quarter, 14-4, with Libby Steer (goal shooter) dictating terms in the goal ring. At the half-time break, Miners Red held a comfortable 17-goal lead against the depleted OD Yellow, who had only six players on the court following the first quarter, 29-12. Special mention needs to be given to OD Yellow goal shooter Claire Turner, who used the full ring to her advantage and provided some spectacular goals. Hornridge Black C grade defeated a much-improved East Roxby, 53-29. The game was tied at the first break, nine goals each, with centres Brooke Essex (Hornridge Black) and Casey Frew (East Roxby) providing spectators with an interesting contest. Hornridge Black took a 10-goal lead in the second quarter with Renee Anderson and Emma Baker in the goals, 27-17. It went on to dominate the second half to take the game by 24 goals. With the competition now two games in, pre-season predictions are beginning to waiver as some teams appear to struggle with team numbers. Where will it go from here?

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Riders to compete at State Titles

The South Australian motocross season is in full swing now, and this coming weekend is the first round of the Motocross Riders Association State Titles at Gillman. The Roxby Desert Motocross Club has a strong contingent of riders competing, which is awesome to see. In the seniors we are hoping that Andrew ‘Swanny’ Swanson can again be up the front in the Vets class. Trent Smits should also perform well in the Clubman 450cc class, while Zac Bradbery is racing in his first year of seniors in the 250 Intermediate class. In the juniors we have great representation across the 50cc, 65cc and 85cc classes. Jackson Way will have his first taste at state level in the division one 50cc, while brother Aiden will also compete in the division two 50cc. Ben Dixon and Bailey Anderson will be keen to do well in the seven to nine years 65cc class, and in his first State Titles Bailey will also be on board his 85cc in the nine to 12 years. Taj Gow-Smith will also be riding two classes, the nine to 11 years 65cc and the nine to 12 85cc small wheel class. We are all really looking forward to the weekend, and for a little club it’s awesome to have such a great representation at a state championship. On behalf of the club and all our sponsors we wish all of these guys the best of luck on the weekend. Do your best, have fun and fly the Roxby flag!

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Lightning centre Asha Thompson seeks a teammate to pass to during 13 and under netball on Saturday. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Bullets wing defence Madi McCarthy looks to pass to goal attack Llewellyn Secker during their 13 and under game against T-Birds.

Shooters goal attack Jada Wellgreen receives the ball during her 13 and under game against Lightning. NOTE: No junior netball results received before The Monitor’s deadline on Monday. www.themonitor.com.au

Abby Hardwick (Bullets centre) in action during 13 and under netball on the weekend. THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

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Tyron Cribb gets the ball away for Far North at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. PHOTO: Jack McGuire

Alex Stopp (Far North) clutches the ball while about to be tackled by a Broken Hill footballer. PHOTO: Sarah Reed, The Advertiser

Far North takes ﬁfth Cup victory

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he Far North Football League’s (FNFL’s) Miners Cup team has gone ahead in its ledger with Broken Hill after a hard-fought 14-point win at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

Both teams competed hard for four quarters in wet conditions, with both sides evenly matched on paper. The evenness of both teams showed early, with both kicking two goals in the first quarter. However, the second quarter saw the Far North side hold Broken Hill

goalless despite the latter kicking with the breeze. “ We worke d really hard,” said FNFL president Henr y Andryszczak. “When the rain came we just wanted the ball more – we applied plenty of pressure and tackled well and everyone was working hard.” The third quarter saw the Far North side’s dominance continue with two goals to one in a lowscoring contest. Andryszczak said the game could have been put away by three quarter time had players converted a number of the missed opportunities late in the term. Despite these misses the side

continued to work hard in the last quarter and managed to hold off a fast-finishing Broken Hill. “They were very brave all the way through to the end of the last quarter,” Andryszczak said. “Broken Hill kicked a goal and were throwing everything at them but they held tight, saving a couple of goal opportunities on the last line of defence, to come away with a 14-point win. “Broken Hill got the margin down to seven points with five minutes to go, but the guys worked hard to hang on. “If they had of eased off, Broken Hill would have run over the top of them, so it was a very good effort.”

Roxby Districts footballer Haris Vrbovac was named best on ground for the Far North side. Jordan Mandemaker, Tyron Cribb, Craig Hall and Cam Faulkner were also among the best, while Andryszczak said honourable mentions also went to Victor Buza and Joel Harman for their efforts. “There were lots of good cameos – players just picked up touches at the right times and kicked important goals,” Andryszczak said. “Tyron Cribb was everywhere and Victor Buza played a good little cameo, popping up and getting important touches. “Captain Cam Faulkner did some important things at important

times without getting a truckload of kicks. “Full forward Joel Harman didn’t get a lot of goals – with weather conditions meaning it was not a good day for forwards – but he was presenting well and bringing the ball to ground for the other forwards.” Andryszczak said coach Mark Dalgleish did an excellent job on the day and was well supported by assistant coach Jeff Griffen and team manager Travis Brougham. He said it was a great day for the league and he was already looking forward to next year’s game despite the venue still being worked out.

Far North Football League May 7, 2016 Miners Cup 2016 Far North FL 2.2 3.5 5.7 6.9 (45) Broken Hill 2.4 2.5 3.6 4.7 (31) Far North goal scorers: J. Mandemaker, R. Prosser 2, C. Hall, J. Orr. Broken Hill: Not supplied. Far North best players: H. Vrbovac, J. Mandemaker, T. Cribb, C. Hall, C. Faulkner. Broken Hill best players: Not supplied.

Roxby Downs Junior Football League Craig Hall gets a kick away for Far North on the weekend. PHOTO: Jack McGuire

Far North footballer James Telfer fends off two Broken Hill opponents during his side’s victory at Adelaive Oval on Sunday. PHOTO: Sarah Reed, The Advertiser

ROUND 1 Friday, May 6, 2016 Senior Colts Bulldogs 12.9 (81) Hawks 5.3 (33) Hawks best players: S. Crilly, B. Daddow, H. Mulady, H. Wellgreen, C. Seery. Bulldogs best players: B. Caden, B. Chamberlain, L. Geraghty, O. Mulady, B. D’Arrigo.

Saturday, May 7, 2016 Junior Colts Bulldogs 8.9 (57) Hawks 0.3 (3) Hawks best players: B. Anderson, J. Giles, C. Qualmann, M. D’Arrigo, H. Snell. Bulldogs best players: M. Boehm, J. Johnson, A. Musolino, T. Takaidza, S. Parks.

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Lachy Munro in action for Far North on Sunday. PHOTO: Sarah Reed, The Advertiser THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Victor Buza (Far North) gets ahead of two Broken Hill defenders to make a hand pass. PHOTO: Sarah Reed, The Advertiser www.themonitor.com.au

Game not scored Hawks best players: F. Giles, J. Hoffmann, L. MacLeod, K. Smith, C. Henke. Bulldogs best players: H. Freemantle, K. Hurrell, C. Musolino, D. Rynne, P. Watson.

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Barbarians win ﬁrst home game WRITTEN BY JASON STARKEY

laying at home for the first time this season in round six of the Spencer Gulf TEC Cup, the Olympic Dam Barbarians ran over 14 tries to Port Augusta’s one to take home a comfortable 72-point win, 78-6.

The Olympic Dam Barbarians defeated the Port Augusta Goannas during their ﬁrst-ever home game for the Spencer Gulf Rugby League season on Saturday. PHOTO: Supplied

The Goannas decided to kick off after winning the toss, allowing Ty Eli to cause problems immediately for their defence by using his strength and hard running lines. Port Augusta brought its expected hard defence, with Kiran McPherson, Tony Hocking and Colin Liddle throwing themselves into tackles to slow down OD’s attack. Scores from Nikaiya Graham, Matthew Bradbery, Junior Fereti, Kevin Stowell, Ratu Buiniqio and Aaron George in the first half – along with Jacob Coles and Duane Parker supporting with their conversions – put the Barbarians well ahead at half-time with the score at 44-6. CONTINUED PAGE 12

ABOVE: Action from Sunday’s match at the Roxby Downs small oval. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

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is now expanding to include two evening sessions per week at 7pm each Monday & Wednesday. This is in addition to Monday and Friday at 10am. This program is part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Healthy Living Program, which is tailored to suit individuals at risk of or who have Diabetes or Heart Disease. For more details please contact Rebecca Cooke on 8671 5952 or email Jodie.Watkins@roxbylink.com.au

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