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Lower rate rise ahead WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

oxby Council is aiming to increase the average residential rate by around 1.3 per cent as part of the Draft Annual Business Plan 2016/17 released last week. This follows from the previous increase of 3.5 per cent (in 2015/16),

which was the lowest rate rise that council had made in at least 15 years. Rates are expected to generate $4.7 million in revenue in 2016/17, whereas they provided $5.3 million in 2015/16. Council aims to have an operating surplus of $23,000 (up from $21,000) by keeping its income and expenses to roughly the same amount ($17.4 million).

It is set to spend only $328,000 on new or upgraded assets – down from $2.3 million in 2015/16. According to the draft document, it appears this will be achieved by undertaking no major capital works in 2016/17. The only ‘moderate’ project in 2016/17 will be the roxbylink toddler pool’s replacement with a splash pad and the new fencing required to provide year-round access.

A refurbishment of the central public toilet block and the replacement of kerbing on Richardson Place has been put forward. It is also noted that a back-up pump system for the town water supply will need to be installed, and that council will be investigating the use of LED street lighting. Apart from that, most of council’s proposed actions for 2016/17 involve maintaining and continuing

existing assets and programs. The draft plan notes that the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam mine site remained the most significant influence on the township and council’s operations. “In the past 12 months there has a significant downsizing of the Olympic Dam operations, and this has had a flow-on impact on our community,” the document reads. CONTINUED PAGE 3

Locals sleep rough in support of homelessness services

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

small group of locals braved the cold, hard floor of the Roxby Downs Area School Hall as part of the Vinnies Community Sleepout on Saturday night. The total amount raised for the St Vincent de Paul Society had exceeded $8000

when The Monitor went to print on Monday. Bank SA Roxby Downs branch manager Jess Curtis said she was hoping to break the $10,000 mark for a second year running. “The night went really well, and although we had a small crowd they all actively participated in the activities,” she said. CONTINUED PAGE 2

ABOVE: Vinnies Community Sleepout attendees slept rough on Saturday night to raise money for homelessness services. INSET: Laura Trotta (left) and Jess Curtis (right) perform as part of a talent show on the night. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover

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The Abbott’s top 10 ﬁnish

ocal DJ Darren ‘The Abbott’ Walsh placed ninth in the DMC Online DJ Championships last week.

The Abbott was only two points off claiming eighth spot in what he described as a high-standard field of DJs. “I was rather disappointed but it was expected due to the (controller) I was using instead of using conventional DJ turntables,” he told The Monitor. “My routine itself was well put together. I kept the viewer and listener entertained through the whole six minutes and the overall music in my set was relatable when compared to my competitors. “I am still very happy with my placing. This year’s competition was of the highest standard, and to get in the top 10 of the world is still a good result.” The Abbott’s top 10 finish has seen him earn the name of Best Controller DJ in the World – an honour he said was “pretty insane”. His recent results have also earned him national recognition. He has already been asked to perform at and judge the Australian DMC DJ Championships state heats in August and national titles in September. Pioneer Europe and Australia has also taken notice of his efforts and sent him a free controller worth $3000 recently. For now, though, The Abbott’s main focus will be becoming a father again, with his wife expecting their next child as early as next week. BY PATRICK GLOVER

Deb Price receives her World’s Greatest Shave fundraising award from Leukaemia Foundation SA/NT general manager Simon Matthias. PHOTO: Supplied

Deb among top fundraisers WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

eb Price was recognised as the state’s second-highest World’s Greatest Shave fundraiser by the Leukaemia Foundation at a dinner in Adelaide last Friday night.

Mrs Price raised $11,397.95 in eight weeks to put her in the top two out of the 1300 South Australians who completed the shave. “I was excited about receiving the award,

then when I heard 1300 people had registered it just blew me away,” Mrs Price said. “I was over the moon and very proud. “It was pretty cool, the support I received from the community, and even people I didn’t know were donating to my page.” Mrs Price said her original goal was to reach a fundraising total of $2000 in support of her brother, John Hansen, who has been receiving treatment for leukaemia. This has included a stem cell transplant via a blood donation made by Mrs Price earlier this year.

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“We have gone through the procedure and done the transplant, so this finishes it off,” she said. Mrs Price was grateful to Mr Hansen for attending Friday’s dinner with her. “It was more important that he was there,” she said. “It is an honour to receive this award, but he was the ‘reason for the season’. “To support the Leukaemia Foundation at the same time was incredible.” In SA, World’s Greatest Shave participants raised more than $900,000 during this year’s campaign.

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Petition calls for democracy

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ocals are questioning Roxby Council’s governance structure following the recent resignation of long-standing administrator Bill Boehm.

Roxby Downs woman Bev Clark has created a petition calling for a democratically elected governing body. It will be sent to South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Tom Koutsantonis.

Ms Clark said now was the perfect time to act as democracy for the people of Roxby Downs was “well overdue”. “Local government is even more important when you live in a place that is as isolated as Roxby Downs,” she writes in the introduction to her petition. “Unlike most places, it’s a long way along a desert highway to the ‘next suburb’ for something that isn’t available locally – around 265km to Port Augusta. “The powers of the Roxby Downs Council go beyond the usual considerable powers of local governance because there are busi-

nesses of council such as Roxby Power and Roxby Water. “The Roxby Council has control of, or considerable influence over, a large number of facilities, services, boards, forums and various other bits and pieces. “The decisions of the local governance of Roxby Downs impacts the daily lives of its residents, ratepayers and workers in ways that most people cannot imagine. “More than most local council areas, Roxby Downs needs a council that is both continually aware of, and responsive to, the needs and wants of the people it is meant to serve.

“Yet the power of the Roxby Downs Council, together with all the businesses and interests of the Roxby Downs Council, is held by just one person – the State Government-appointed administrator.” To view the petition, visit www.change. org and search for ‘democracy now for the people of Roxby Downs’. Meanwhile former local Jack McGuire has started up a survey regarding a change of governance in Roxby Downs. To complete the survey, visit: www. surveymonkey.com/r/6CCSLT6

Protestors’ visit only a week away

rotestors are set to flock to the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam mine site when the Lizard Bites Back music and arts festival/ protest camp is held on July 1-3.

Ben Vandeleur has taken over as the new venue manager at the Roxby Downs Community Club. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Club under new management T he Roxby Downs Community Club is under new management after Ben Vandeleur took over the role from Richard ‘Rocco’ Kirkby last week.

Mr Vandeleur has moved from Whyalla to take the position. He said he was looking for a fresh start and to imbed himself and his family into the community. “We could have gone to Adelaide quite easily, but we made the decision we wanted to be a part of a community,” he told The Monitor. “(This) position stood out for me because of the opportunity to be a part of a small town. “I came up and had a look at the area and,

when I saw all the sporting grounds around the club and saw it was at the epicentre of it all, that was the selling point.” Mr Vandeleur and his wife Bev have been self-employed in the hospitality industry for 10 years, having most recently owned and worked at the Water’s Edge Restaurant at the Whyalla Foreshore Motor Inn for three and a half years. Prior to that they owned The Barn Restaurant in McLaren Vale for seven years, with Mr Vandeleur gaining his original experience by managing hotel groups in Adelaide. He will again work alongside his wife at The Club, with Mrs Vandeleur concentrating on administration and, having been a

head chef previously, serving as a kitchen mentor. Meanwhile Rocco said he was going to miss the Roxby Downs community after six years as The Club’s manager. “As a major business I have seen it built up and grow into a strong business, and this has been because of the good community support we’ve received,” he said. “Being a community enterprise and being able to give back to the community in sponsorship and donations has been great.” Before moving to Adelaide for work, Rocco will be at The Club for a few more weeks while Mr Vandeleur learns the ropes. BY PATRICK GLOVER

The festival/protest follows on from the Lizard’s Revenge event, which saw nearly 500 protestors converge on the mine gates in July 2012. This year the protestors will be raising concerns about issues including the ongoing health, environmental and social impacts of BHP Billiton’s new expansion plan at Olympic Dam. “This is a protest, but it is also an opportunity to talk and learn about the nuclear fuel chain, the impacts of uranium mining and the current proposals for South Australia to host a national and international nuclear waste dump,” said event co-organiser Nectaria Calan in a letter to the editor this week. “Our struggle is with BHP Billiton and the government, not Roxby Downs, so we invite you to visit camp for a coffee, a chat around the fire, a workshop, or just to see some music.” Various workshops will be run during the protest with nightly entertainment also provided including a variety of music acts, a sunset cabaret and a cinema. Roxby Downs Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan said SA Police had been aware of this event for a number of months and had spent this time planning for any situations that may arise. “We have been working closely with BHP Billiton and other community organisations to put in place the correct plans,” he said. “The community has the right to work and the protestors have a right to go about their activities.” Snr Sgt Boylan said there would be adequate resources available throughout the protest, with extra police numbers being sent to Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam. Anyone with any concerns is asked to contact Snr Sgt Boylan or the Roxby Downs Police Station on 8671 4200. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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Council cuts rate rise GLENELG MOTEL CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE “There has been a noticeable reduction in population and a decline in the town-based activity.” Consultation on Roxby Council’s Draft Annual Business Plan 2016/17 is open from now until 5pm on Thursday, July 7. A public information session to give an overview of the draft document will be held at Dunes Cafe on Thursday, June 30, at 7pm. Written submissions can be made via email (roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au), post (PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725) or council’s online survey (www. surveymonkey.com/r/NY68526). Feedback can also be provided in person at council’s Richardson Place office, or at a consultation session at the Community Youth Centre on Thursday, July 7, from 5.30pm. To view the Draft Annual Business Plan, visit: www. roxbydowns.com/Council/Consultation The Monitor contacted Roxby Council acting administrator Geoff Whitbread for further comment but was advised this would be provided at the upcoming information session. THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

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What’s happening at RDAS? Phone ‘app’ to make ordering lunch easier WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

oxby Downs Area School (RDAS) has made it easier to order lunches by joining the Qkr by MasterCard smartphone application.

The new ‘app’ service aims to increase the use of the school canteen throughout the year and make ordering lunch easier for all involved. “It is very easy to use, you can set the app up in about five minutes,” said RDAS principal Steve Bennett. “You just create your log in account, load your MasterCard details

and then it only takes a minute to order your lunch.” Lunch orders must be in by 9am to be considered, with the app allowing users to place requests as early as two weeks in advance. Mr Bennett said the app would be used to streamline the organisation of lunch ordering and take away the hassle of money changing hands and the risk of students losing money before they can place their order. The app can also be used for school events to help make the organisation easier and faster. Mr Bennett said the app

RDAS principal Steve Bennett with the new lunch order app currently in use. PHOTO: Michael Scarr

could be expanded in the near future to include uniform orders and bookings for special events. It was released to students, parents and teachers two weeks ago and is currently averaging around 12 lunch orders per day. Mr Bennett said he was hoping the secondary students would drive the app and increase the usage in the coming weeks by telling their parents and friends about it. St Barbara’s Parish School also orders lunches through the RDAS canteen but has not been added to the app at this point.

School wins computer design grant money

n 2015 RDAS applied for and won a grant to become a lead school in Computer Aided Design (CAD), delivering skills to the schools within the partnership.

PYJAMA PARTY: Chloe (back, left), Kim, Lochie, Chloe, Bobby, Grace (front, left), Alistair and Courtney at the school’s recent Pyjama Party. PHOTOS: Michael Scarr

STUDENTS CATER FOR MEDIA TOUR: Ethan puts the ﬁnshing touches on the main course for attendees of BHP Billiton’s recent media tour. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover

Lacey and Alice dressed up in their pyjamas earlier this month.

This was expanded after a presentation by year 7-12 assistant principal Tony Holden and IT co-ordinator Andrew Hudson to the area school’s executive committee in Adelaide, where a number of other schools expressed interest in the program. This has led to the training of approximately eight staff members from a number of different schools attending RDAS at the end of 2015. It has also enabled other students to participate in CAD studies at RDAS using video conferencing techniques. The following schools (year levels

7-12) have taken part in the program: Jamestown, Burra, Quorn, Streaky Bay and Miltaburra. At the end of the first semester, Jamestown and Burra were able to bring their students to Roxby Downs Area School so they could print out their projects on the school’s 3D printers. Ten students from the two schools visited RDAS on Wednesday, June 8, to Friday, June 10, to work in the Design and Technology Area. Mr Hudson has been running Stage 1 and 2 programs with these students online and via video conferencing since the beginning of the year, and this was an opportunity for the students to use RDAS facilities and receive intensive support.

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Demi-Jo cuts up food in preparation for the meal. Page 4 -- Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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New candidates enter Federal Election race WRITEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

wo new candidates have joined the race for the federal seat of Grey on behalf of the Greens and as an independent.

Jillian Marsh (Greens) and Phillip Gourlay (Independent) are hoping to create more opportunities for regional South Australians to have a say in important debates. Ms Marsh said she was concerned that, given the Liberals’ strong hold on the Grey electorate, Roxby Downs, Olympic Dam and other Far North towns’ opinions were going unheard. “What people in Grey need to understand is that safe seats attract very little attention from the Government, because they think they can’t lose, and very little from the opposition, because they think they can’t win,” she told The Monitor. “I’m running for the Greens because I want people in regional South Australia to have a choice and the ability to vote for a party that stands up for what matters. “Only the Greens are committed to a clean renewable energy future and oppose turning

our state into a nuclear waste dump. “As the Greens candidate for the seat of Grey I am passionate about preventing regional South Australia from becoming the world’s dumping ground for nuclear waste.” While Ms Marsh is opposed to the nuclear waste dump – an issue that has arisen recently in the wake of release of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission findings – Mr Gourlay said it was a feasible option for the region. “I believe there would be many benefits from having a waste dump in the area,” he said. “The region could support a low-level waste dump easy enough and even a high-level one. “If there were any issues in the very distant future, we would have the technology by then to fix it or it would already be fixed. “So as long as we use the best technology to build it, it shouldn’t be a problem in the near future.” Climate change was a key topic for Mr Gourlay and Ms Marsh, with both concerned about the effect it could have on the future on a national and a global level. Mr Gourlay said he also had ideas on how to solve the Al-

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Final sport and recreation plan coming soon WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

Feedback will be considered by consultants from OneEighty Sport & Leisure Solutions and local steering committee members as part of their final input towards the plan. The Roxby Downs Sport and Recreation Forum will then use the final plan to help implement local proects. The forum will clarify the key priorities, research funding options and put its recommendations forward to Roxby Council. OneEighty’s Mark Band reminded attendees of last Wednesday’s Roxby Downs Sport and Recreation Steering Committee meeting that the final designs could be tweaked to suit community needs. Mr Band added that staging projects to reduce their initial cost was also an option. “We’re not saying go out and do this all now,” he said. Mr Band highlighted the proposed dog park as an example of a project that could be staged so that it began as a fenced area and gradually grew to a more complex facility. He also suggested that the Sport and Recreation Forum spend about 18 months working through the finalised master plan to identify priorities. Chaired by Terry Boylan, the forum includes representatives for different sporting precincts. There will also be a sub-committee for addressing liquor licensing arrangements in sporting areas.

Jillian Marsh is running for the federal electorate of Grey for the Greens. Note: Independent candidate Phillip Gourlay was unable to provide a photograph of himself. PHOTO: Supplied

inta Energy issue in Whyalla and on rewriting the Australian Constitution. While for the Greens Ms Marsh said she would be focusing on issues including better health and education for regional towns, creating new jobs in new industries and introducing a world-class National Broadband Network. Ms Marsh said she hoped to

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This event follows on from The Lizard’s Revenge in July 2012, which saw approximately 500 people converge near the gates of the mine for five days of workshops, actions and music. The event is supported by the Kokatha community, which is both an honour and a responsibility, and we aim for minimal impact on the land and on the town of Roxby Downs. We come because we have deep concerns about the ongoing health, environ-

fuel chain, the impacts of uranium mining and the current proposals for South Australia to host a national and international nuclear waste dump. There will be various workshops on nuclear-related issues, and the event will showcase renewable energy alternatives by running on solar and wind power – from the media van to the nightly entertainment, which will include a variety of musicians, bands and artists from around the country, along with a sunset cabaret and a cinema. Our struggle is with BHP Billiton and the government, not Roxby Downs, so we invite you to visit the camp for a coffee, a chat around the fire, a workshop or just to see some music.

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The exact location of camp will b e announce d just prior to the e v e nt o n o u r website (lizardbitesback.net), and you can visit the welcome tent at camp for more information about scheduled events. A Welcome to Country will be held at 11am on Friday, July 1, to officially open the event. We hope to see you there. Nectaria Calan Co-organiser The Lizard Bites Back

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mental and social impacts of the Olympic Dam mine and BHP Billiton’s new expansion plan using heap leach mining, with a trial projected to begin on the mining lease by the end of the year. Additionally, with two nuclear waste dump proposals for South Australia on the table, we want to refocus on the source of the problem – highlighting an absurd global situation where we keep mining a mineral we have no idea how to dispose of safely, while proposals are again being made in SA to force nuclear waste dumps on communities that do not want them. This is a protest, but it is also an opportunity to talk and learn about the nuclear

he Lizard Bites Back music and arts festival and protest camp is taking place at the gates of the Olympic Dam uranium mine (or close by) from the first to the third of July this year.

Community Calendar 24th - RDNA A grade matches on Court 1: OD vs Miners, 6.30pm, Hornridge vs East Roxby, 8pm. 25th-26th - Desert Dirt Kart Club Two-Day Classic. Racing from 12 noon on Saturday and 9am on Sunday. Ph: 0447 933 486. 25th - Roxby Downs Kindergarten sausage sizzle, 9am to 1pm outside Woolworths. 25th - FNFL Round 9 at the town oval: East Roxby vs Hornridge, 12.30pm, father/son match, 2.30pm, Roxby Districts vs OD, 3pm. 25th - Roxby’s Got Talent, roxbylink auditorium, 6.30pm. Ph: 8671 0010. 25th - RDAS Parents and Friends Annual Fashion Show in the School Hall, 7pm. Ph: 8671 0011.

26th - SixtyRide cycling challenge, Roxby Downs Town Oval, 8.30am for 9am start. Ph: 1800 639 634. 26th - Roxby Downs Country Fire Service Open Day at the emergency services shed, Olympic Way, 10am to 2pm. Demos, sausage sizzle etc.

JULY 1st-3rd - The Lizard Bites Back festival/ protest, Olympic Dam. 1st - RDNA A grade matches on Court 2: Miners vs Hornridge, 6.30pm, Hornridge vs East Roxby, 8pm. 2nd - FNFL Round 10: Olympic Dam vs Hornridge at Roxby Downs, 2pm, Coober Pedy vs Roxby Districts at Coober Pedy, 1pm. 3rd-10th - Local NAIDOC Week events.

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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Woomera ‘mismanagement’ claims made Published in this week’s ‘Off the Beaten Track’ page in full, the letter claims Woomera is “slowly fading away to just a memory”. It argues this appeared to have started when Transfield Services (now known as Broadspectrum) won the bid to run the town. It notes that the youth centre and bank was forced to close, the school has fewer students, the supermarket has had to downsize and the post office is struggling to stay open. “There is a constant struggle to keep the community spirit alive in a town that is now filled with agency staff that are mainly sent here to fill in the gaps by the true locals leaving,” the letter reads.

oomera was once a family-filled village with comrader y, loyalty and respect for each other and for this isolated and tiny village in the outback of South Australia.

It was a village they called home. I am sad to say that this has changed – a change that has been ever so slowly sucking the soul and life from a once joyful place to not only live in but to also visit. This all seemed to happen when the BAE contract had come to an end and Transfield Services had won the bid to run this town. With big promises and an ulterior motive, the changes had begun. In the first year of takeover, it seemed that all families had left town and parents’ jobs had been terminated or made to feel that they had no choice but to leave. Once they had left, a oncefilled youth centre was forced to close and left abandoned for many years. The local school has also suffered from the loss of dozens of children. With the families gone, the local supermarket started to feel the pressure and has now been downsized to half the size it once was. Stock in the store is down to nothing – very little fresh fruit or vegetables, very lucky if you find any fresh meat or poultry. Milk and bread are a hit and miss – you are lucky if the delivery has been sent. But there is a liquor department (bottleshop) that is exceptionally well stocked and somewhat a few too many alcohol-related issues around the community. The supermarket is constantly changing management as they are fed up with taking the blame for mismanagement of the store. In truth the stock is not being delivered because Transfield Services are exceptionally slow on paying their accounts on time, so it seems (this is not the only department that has issues with no stock or supplies being delivered for the same reason). Without locals in town, even the bank has closed – no need for a bank when no one uses it. There are two ATMs in town

but you are lucky if they ever have money in them or are at least working. The post office is also feeling the struggle to stay open. The cafe once catered for the tourist on a budget and locals out for the afternoon with kids and friends. It was a place for a cheap coffee and quick bite to eat. Now it has become an extension of the Eldo Hotel, which has closed for lunches until further notice by management. The hotel was once kept alive by locals attending for lunch or a night out. What is left of these locals feel that the enjoyment of once being patrons at the hotel is now long gone. Woomera also has two social clubs that are run by volunteers – the Sports Club and the Woomera RSL. With no one left in town, these clubs are also phasing out. There is a constant struggle to keep the community spirit alive in a town that is now filled with agency staff that are mainly sent here to fill in the gaps by the true locals leaving. And now a new phase is about to begin for the village of Woomera with Broadspectrum (formerly known as Transfield Services) about to be taken over by Ferrovial (and Broadspectrum phased out). The question on people’s lips is, what are they going to do to our town next? With management still the same as when known as Transfield Services, the community who also work for this company are constantly being threatened with their jobs. Instead of management reassuring their employees that their jobs are safe they seem to think that bullying them is a more favourable option. It is a tactic that they have developed well – a system of house policies that can be changed in their favour. Management that isolate themselves from co-workers of lower status. Management that tell you if you don’t like the way things are done that you can always leave, instead of addressing the issue Agency staff that work at a leisurely pace and full-time

and operation,” said the Broadspectrum spokesperson. “Their acquisition of Broadspectrum is in no way a negative to the operations of Woomera, and we see this as an opportunity for our people and our business to further develop and grow.” While the letter claims Broadspectrum has failed to pay accounts on time and therefore exacerbated stock shortages at the Woomera Village Store, the company spokesperson said: “Like all stores in remote locations, the Village Store is subject to consumer demand and pricing pressure from the larger competitors. “The Village Store stocks basic essentials and items that continue to be in demand by our customers. “Customers are able to place orders for special items that the friendly staff will order on their behalf. “We are unaware of any late payments on accounts.”

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n anonymous letter sent to The Monitor has accused Broadspectrum of contributing to a decline in population and quality of life at Woomera.

A Broadspectrum spokesperson told The Monitor the company was dedicated to the communities in which it operated. “We work very closely with the local people to provide the best services that suit the area,” the spokesperson said. However, the anonymous letter to the editor claims Broadspectrum’s management is intimidating the employees working in Woomera and failing to provide quality services to Woomera residents. The Broadspectrum spokesperson refuted this allegation, stating: “The management group at Woomera are very competent and are supported by a business that has sound practices around the management of its employees. The letter also questions whether Ferrovial Services’ acquisition of Broadspectrum would make matters better or worse. “Ferrovial Services is an international leader in delivering efficient urban and environmental services, infrastructure maintenance

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staff take the blame for work not being finished to standards. Faulty and/or poor quality equipment. Inadequate cleaning products, stock not arriving and rooms are not completed to standard. Meals provided for staff lunches available one week but not the next. These changes are constantly being made by management and on several occasions. Staff go without due to this and there is an inadequate lunch room for all staff (just to mention a few issues). There is favouritism among management and selected staff. When complaints are made, a chain of command is to be followed, but all falls upon deaf ears. If you follow the chain of command and try to take your issues to the next level, you are reprimanded for doing so and sometimes threatened with a letter of warning for breaching house rules and/or misconduct. Many people have lost their jobs due to these house policies. Management are never able or are willing to answer any questions or concerns of their employees, whom are also the majority of the community. An attitude by all management is “that you are all replaceable”. And this is what they have done to the village of Woomera – replaced the families that once had a home in this town and raised their children here. People that have been in this village for 10 to 30 years and some even longer. People that made this village a thriving community that welcomed everyone with open arms and a friendly smile. People that made the village what it once was – a village community of over 300 people and now to a struggling village of not even 100 people. Name and address not supplied

It is also claimed in the letter that locals feel the “enjoyment” of patronising the Eldo Hotel “is now long gone”. However, the Broadspectrum spokesperson highlighted the hotel’s success as an example of the company’s quality of service to the town. “The team at the Eldo Hotel are regularly commended for the service and meal quality at the facilities we are contracted to run,” the spokesperson said. The letter ends with concerns regarding the decline in Woomera’s population, whereas the Broadspectrum spokesperson said the company envisioned “a very positive future” for the town. “ With f uture investment through (Department of ) Defence initiatives, it will only strengthen our capabilities,” the spokesperson said. “We are extremely proud of our team at Woomera, the work they do, (their) involvement and the value they (add) to the community.”

Far North events JUNE 24th - Woomera Area School Fun Run. 25th - William Creek Gymkhana, 8.30am start. Combined prize money over $7000. BBQ and bar facilities available. Proceeds to RFDS and local charities. 25th - Understanding Alzheimer’s Research information forum, Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, Port Augusta, 2-4.30pm. 26th - Catapults Tournament at Woomera Area School.

26th - Gulf & Ranges Pichi Richi Marathon. Various start locations in Port Augusta. Visit: www. pichirichimarathon.org.au 26th - Port Augusta Races. Gates open 11am at the Port Augusta Racecourse. Ph: 0447 105 545.

JULY

10th - City of Port Augusta Cup. Ph: 0447 105 545. 15th-16th - Oodnadatta Bronco Branding & Campdraft. Ph: 8670 7961. 22nd-23rd - Port Augusta Orchid Club Winter Show in the Civic Centre foyer.

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At the Brown Brothers wine night were Jessica Launer (left) and Trevor Grenfell (right) with presenters Romeo Landolﬁ and Pam Schlink.

Annette and Robert Speck at the Roxby Market Day on the weekend.

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Kayleigh Smith and Alice Cojocea at Saturday’s

Blue Light committee members Kelly Wise, Jo Gordon, Kirsten Falt, Libby Steer, Cherie Gaskin, Chelsea Baggs, Terry Boylan and Mel O’Donnell.

Roxby Downs Area School principal Steve Bennett at the RDAS Parents and Friends stall on Saturday.

Megan Pike and Rhiannon Watkinson at the Brown Brothers wine night.

Little Lizards Shaun Watkinson and Keshia Reed at Oasis Restaurant for the Brown Brothers wine night.

Shirley, Bev and Michelle Zeptner at Oasis Restaurant on Friday night. Ethan Wise (back, left) and Josh Turley with Lachlan Macleod (front, left), Kohen Smith and Cohan Musolino at the roxbylink auditorium on Saturday night.

The Monitor wishes a happy birthday to this week’s Little Lizard, Ali Emery, who turns two today.

A happy birthday also to Logan Kelly, who turned ﬁve this week.

Charlie Copeland (back, left) and James Hudson with Tommy Copeland (front, left), Max Hudson and Trey Smith at the Blue Light movie night.

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Roxby Council SAVE THE DATE – PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION FOR THE DRAFT ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN Council will be holding a public information session on Thursday, June 30, in Dunes Cafe at 7pm. The session will be informal and will provide an overview of the Draft Annual Business Plan 2016/17.

Nominate your Aussie

ominations for the Australian of the Year 2017 are now open.

If you know someone worthy of recognition then come down and pick up a nomination postcard

from the Customer Service desk at Council’s Municipal Offices. You can also go to www.australianoftheyear.org.au and fill out the form on the website. There are four categories in the Australian of the Year Awards

– Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia’s Local Hero. Nominations close on Sunday, August 7, 2016.

Help us Reunite

Nemo with Dory To Celebrate Pixar’s New movie “Finding Dory” Will be hosting a movie event Join us in the Play Café for an hour of fun activities, prizes and ice cream at the following sessions:

12:00pm Movie Commences at 1pm

2:00pm Movie Commences at 3pm - Free Loot Bag for all children - One Complimentary Coffee for all adults Movie runs for 90 minutes Children under 12 months Free!

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$15 PP

Seats are limited, tickets available from the visitor information centre and Kiosk. call 86710500 for more information.

NEWS IN BRIEF Thank You – Draft Sport and Rec Master Plan

eedback for the Draft Sport and Recreation Master Plan has now closed.

Roxby Council wishes to thank everyone who kindly provided their thoughts on the Master Plan and associated costings. The Final Sport and Recreation Master Plan will now be collated while taking into account feedback from the community. Thanks again to everyone for their participation.

Access to meters

eter readings for quarterly electricity and water rates will commence from Monday, June 27.

As a landowner or tenant, you are responsible for ensuring that your electricity and water meters are easily accessible to Council staff. This includes making sure that meters are free from dirt, weeds, rubbish and shrubbery. Quarterly power and water rates notices will be issued on Friday, July 15, with a due date of Monday, August 15. For any queries regarding meter readings or rates notices, please contact Council on 8671 0010 during business hours.

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July School Holiday Fun in Roxby Downs! Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Craft - Chef's Hat Community Library

Board Games Community Library

Thursday

Session 1: 9.30am - 10.30am Session 2: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Ages 5 - 10 years Caregiver involvement required Bookings essential 8671 0500

Friday

Toddler Story Time Community Library

Craft - Snails Community Library

9.30am - 10.30am Ages 0 - 5 years Caregiver involvement required

Session 1: 9.30am - 10.30am Session 2: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Ages 5 - 10 years Caregiver involvement required Bookings essential 8671 0500

3pm - 5pm Ages 8 years+

Drop In Community Youth Centre 10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

19 Craft - Masks Community Library

Board Games Community Library

Session 1: 9.30am - 10.30am Session 2: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Ages 5 - 10 years Caregiver involvement required Bookings essential 8671 0500

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Drop In Community Youth Centre 10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

3pm - 5pm Ages 8 years+

Drop In Community Youth Centre

10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

Toddler Story Time Community Library

10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

9.30am - 10.30am Ages 0 - 5 years Caregiver involvement required

Drop In Community Youth Centre 10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

Craft - Chinese Lanterns Community Library

Session 1: 9.30am - 10.30am Session 2: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Ages 5 - 10 years Caregiver involvement required Bookings essential 8671 0500

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Drop In Community Youth Centre

Lego Community Library

Drop In Community Youth Centre 10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

Lego Community Library 3pm - 5pm Ages 8 years+

Drop In Community Youth Centre 10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

For further information, please contact roxbylink on 8671 0500

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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SERVICE SA

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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The voice of the community... 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 TBC

BUSINESS FORUM

John Wilby 0428 815 436 Tuesday, July 12 @ 6pm Council Boardroom

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Vicki Mason 0418 526 608 Thursday, July 14 @ 6.30pm Council Boardroom

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Giles 0448 168 167 Thursday, July 7 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, August 9 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUM

Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010 Wednesday, June 22 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre World Food and Music Festival Sub-Committee Wednesday, July 6 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre

Roadsafe members wanted R oxby Roadsafe is a community committee of the Roxby Downs Community B oard and initiates activities and p ro m o t i o n s th at r a i s e awareness of road safety within the Roxby Downs community.

Roxby Roadsafe includes representatives from Roxby Downs Police, local emergency services, Roxby Council, Roxby health services, BHP Billiton and interested community members. The committee assists Council, the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure and SA Police to implement improvements to road safety within the municipality of Roxby Downs. Roxby Roadsafe also works with the community to reduce road trauma and increase awareness of road safety issues, including working with local

schools to promote and support education campaigns. Roxby Roadsafe is currently looking for more members to

join this great community forum. If you’re interested or would like more information, email communityboard@

roxbydowns.com or come along to the next meeting on Tuesday, August 9, at 7pm in the Roxby Council boardroom.

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

FAMILY FORUM

Joel Hill 0433 792 450 Thursday, July 21 @ 5pm Community Youth Centre

WOMEN’S NETWORK

owel Cancer Awareness Month is an initiative of Bowel Cancer Australia running throughout the month of June (1-30) each year to raise public awareness of a disease that claims the lives of 77 Australians every week. Bowel cancer is the second

most common type of newly diagnosed cancer in Australia, affecting both men and women almost equally, and is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer after lung cancer. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month has a positive message – saving lives through early detection – as bowel cancer is one of

the most curable types of cancer if found early. If you are over 50, screening should be done every one to two years, and if you are younger than 50, you can still be tested – talk to your GP today. If you would like more information, please visit: www. bowelcancerawarenessmonth.org

Wednesday, July 20 @ 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 Terry Boylan • Vicki Mason • Sandy Sumsion Brad Langshaw • Kaye Doyle • John Wilby Angela Thompson • Kaitlyn Frankish Theresa Bunyon • Chad Menzies Geoff Whitbread

ry July is a fundraiser that challenges you to go ‘booze free’ for a month to support adults living with cancer.

BOARD MEETINGS

It helps you get healthy and clear your head while also raising funds for an important cause. We will be following a number of local participants going Dry in July. Watch this space for more information. If you’d like to join the Roxby Downs Dry July team, please email Kirsten (Kirsten.Falt@roxbycouncil. com.au).

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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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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Fundraiser Would you like to join the CFS? Or just like to know more about what we do? Then come on down to the Roxby Downs CFS open day on Sunday 26th of June at the CFS station from 10am-‐2pm. Bring the whole family for a fun day out with fire safety demos, a sausage sizzle, learn how to use fire extinguishers and more.

Friday 8th July Roxby Downs Community Club Meals from 6pm 7pm the games begin $10 entry ticket, $10 books Email to purchase your ticket: admin@aridrecovery.org.au OR purchase at The Club

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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.

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Karts event to attract interstate drivers A

round 50 drivers are expected to make the trip to Roxby Downs to compete in the Desert Dirt Kart Club’s annual two-day Classic this weekend (June 25-26).

Cameron Macleod (centre) won his ﬁrst-ever competitive ﬁght on Saturday night. PHOTO: Supplied

Macleod wins ﬁrst-ever ﬁght WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

welve months of hard work paid off for local boxer Cameron Macleod when he won his first-ever competitive fight in Adelaide on Saturday night.

Macleod’s coach, Adam Hellyer, said it was a hardfought win against a welltrained opponent, but Macle-

od had overworked him with strong boxing skills. Macleod said he was still buzzing following the fight and was already looking forward to getting back in the ring. “I can’t describe it, it was just such a buzz, something different to just training and sparring,” he told The Monitor. “I have been working really hard and had an endeavour to win.” Macleod’s training started

12 months ago, just casually at first, and began to build up after Christmas. What began as three or four sessions a week in the gym became six days a week including regular trips down to Port Augusta to practise with different sparring partners. With only two weeks to go, Macleod was running five kilometres every morning to get himself ready for the fight. “It was a very long journey

but it was really good,” he said. “Props have to go to Adam, who has helped me believe in myself and push harder than I thought I ever could. “He instilled confidence in me and prepared me perfectly.” Macleod won on points after three rounds against Portside’s Aiden Saltner-Broome in the 64kg novice division. He will now take a week off before getting back into training to prepare for his next fight.

Last year’s event saw participants from Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia enter to take on the local course. “I think this event attracts people because people can get away and race for two days in one weekend,” said Kart Club secretary Tom Wilson. “It is the country atmosphere, and the track is more hectic than any Adelaide course.” Wilson said he was hoping to see between seven to 10 different divisions on the weekend, ranging from juniors to the professional adults. The different racers are set to add stiff competition for local riders, and Wilson said this would help increase their skills in the long run. “Last year we had five or six Australian One drivers up for the weekend, so we are hoping a couple might be coming back this year,” he said. The weekend will include racing and a dinner in the clubrooms on the Saturday night. Camping facilities will be available for those wishing to stay overnight. Scrutineering will kick off at 10am on Saturday with racing from 1pm, while racing will start at 9am on Sunday. Prizes will be up for grabs, with winners decided on a points system. For more information, visit the ‘Desert Dirt Kart Club’ page on Facebook. BY PATRICK GLOVER

Opal Classic Results

HIGH GUN: Rodney Ahrns (AA), 134. ASSA HIGH GUN: Clayton Faggotter (A), 116. AA: 1. Brian McGaffin, 134. 2. Gerard Mahoney, 123. 3. Wayne McCarthy, 113. A: 1. Ian White, 117. 2. Rowan Young, 111. 3. Anthony Hooper, 111. B: 1. ‘Plum’, 112. 2. Dan White, 111. 3. John Redway, 110. C: 1. Paul Hebberman, 108. 2. Ken Rapsey, 104. 3. Reg Hamilton, 98. Vets: 1. Darryl Starr, 106. 2. Ross Howse, 103. Brian Cottell, 98. Ladies: 1. Rachael Moss, 82. 2. Lori Mann, 42. Juniors: 1. Matt Redway, 96. 2. Kyle Mahoney, 81. 3. Tom Lecons, 43.

Opal Classic High Gun winner Rodney Ahrns with his trophy at Sunday’s presentations. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

Brian McGafﬁn won the AA grade competition.

A grade winner Ian White.

‘Plum’ won the B grade competition.

C grade winner Paul Hebbermann.

Vets winner Darryl Starr.

Ladies winner Rachael Moss.

Juniors ﬁrst place trophy winner Matt Redway.

Around the grounds

PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Roxby Downs Golf Association A Noble & Son 4 Person Ambrose Saturday, June 19, 2016 NAME PETE DAVIES MIKE PAUL SECOND ANDY HIGHET BILL BOEHM THIRD SHAUN TAYLOR NIGAL MAINE FOURTH HARRY NOLL ROBIN PASSMORE FIFTH DOUGAL MACLEOD ROB CHARMAN MIXED WINNERS BARRY DADLEH CHAD OLDFIELD LADIES WINNERS LOUISE REID LINDA EVANS LONG DRIVE DIV 1 PETE DAVIES LONG DRIVE DIV 2 STEVE PAK-POY LONG DRIVE LJ STACEY DADLEH NTP DIV 1 TIM CZYDEL NTP DIV 2 CHAD OLDFIELD WINNER

Hawks under nine footballer Finn Giles gets a kick away on Saturday.

Kohen Smith (Hawks) lines up a pass during under nine football on the weekend.

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Stacey Dadleh lines up a drive at the A Noble && Son golf day on the weekend.

Steve Johnson in action at the Roxby Downs Golf Club on Saturday.

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LEFT: East Roxby A grade wing defence Kate Wilson waits for a teammate to come forward.

ABOVE: Olympic Dam B grade goal shooter Sam Corneliusen dodges the advances of Hornridge goal keeper Alicia Lee. LEFT: Hornridge C grade goal attack Mel Rigden lines up a shot while under pressure from OD Yellow goal keeper Kelly Reid.

A grade Miners wing attack Renee Wurfel prepares to send the ball down the court on Friday night. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Convincing wins across all grades WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

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ast Friday night’s round of Roxby Downs Netball Association senior matches saw many convincing wins and only a few close encounters.

A GRADE

he Miners took on East Roxby in the first A grade game of the night and won by 36 points, 71-35.

East Roxby kept the Miners to only a twogoal lead in the first quarter, 14-12. Mel Emery replaced Kate Wilson in wing defence for the Roos in the second quarter. The Miners tightened up their defence to make more conversions and extend their lead to seven goals by half time, 29-22. Kelly Weston (Miners) replaced Millie Cordy in wing defence and the side nearly doubled its score while keeping the Roos to only four goals in the third quarter, 56-29. Wilson came back on as wing defence to help the Roos score nine goals in the fourth quarter. The Miners added another 15 goals to bring them up to a 36-point lead by the final whistle. In the 8pm A grade game, Olympic Dam had a convincing win over Hornridge, 57-29. Hornridge put up a strong defensive effort with help from goal defence Dearne Masson and goal keeper Christina Gutteridge. However, OD made more conversions and goal shooter Ali Knights used her height to full advantage to help score 16 goals in the first quarter, 16-7. The Magpies fought back in the second

quarter to ensure that OD only increased its lead by one goal, 26-16. OD’s better flow of passing helped its attackers get around their Hornridge opponents. In defence, OD made Hornridge work hard to get the ball down the court. Knights was having a very accurate game and helped OD tack on another 13 goals in the third quarter, 39-22, and another 18 in the fourth quarter to see her side take the win by 28.

Hornridge’s attackers excelled and were backed up by the accuracy of goalies Mikayla Kelly and Natasha McEvoy to only be down by one in the first quarter, 8-9. However, OD defenders took full advantage of inaccurate passing by the Magpies in the second quarter to bring their side’s lead to eight goals by half time, 22-14. Junior netballer Jasmine Tovakuta replaced Riley Evans in centre and Megan Crawford took over from Sam Fishlock as goal keeper for OD in the third quarter. Hornridge tightened up its attack to keep OD’s lead to eight by the final break, 32-24. The Magpies fought back even harder in the fourth quarter but failed to catch up before the final whistle. Standout players for Hornridge included centre Bec Webster, while for OD wing defence Claire Ziebarth intercepted and turned the ball over well. The later B grade game saw the Miners defeat East Roxby in a close encounter, 48-40.

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B GRADE

he first B grade game of the night saw Olympic Dam defeat Hornridge by five goals in a close contest, 40-35.

East Roxby’s passing was up and down in terms of accuracy, and this helped the Miners make conversions and take a five-goal lead in the first quarter, 14-9. Miners defenders including Demi-Jo Roads (goal keeper) and Millie Cordy (goal defence) were making plenty of intercepts to help their side add 13 goals to their score by half time, 27-14. East Roxby goal keeper Alex Nedelkovic helped force Miners goalies Libby Steer and Hayley Wurfel to make longer shots, but they managed the pressure well and were fairly accurate throughout the game. When they did miss, goal defence Ines Badman was taking many of the rebounds to get the ball back for her side. The Miners needed to slow down their passing in the third quarter as the Roos were getting in between players and the ball on a number of occasions. East Roxby mid courters including Tessa Nottle (wing defence) and Annie Ryan (centre) upped their pressure to help bring the Miners’ lead down to 11 by the final break, 39-28. Karen Wegner (East Roxby goal shooter) had a strong fourth quarter, creating space and shooting accurately to help add 12 goals to its score and reduce OD’s lead to eight by the final whistle.

C GRADE

ornridge Black defeated Olympic Dam Yellow in the only 6.30pm C grade game, 52-27.

Defensive pressure and accurate shooting from OD Yellow goalies Claire Turner and Shayarna Millar saw the side only down by three points in the first quarter, 10-13.

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OD Yellow’s attackers tended to be too congested in the centre court and needed to create more space to ensure a better flow of passing. Hornridge Black took full advantage of this in the second quarter, making conversions and powering ahead to a 15-goal lead by half time, 30-15. Errors saw OD Yellow given the ball on a number of occasions, but Hornridge Black generally got it back before the opportunity could be used for a goal. Hornridge Black was up by 18 goals, 41-23, at the final break. The side then increased its lead to 25 in the fourth quarter with help from a strong display of team work. The later games included Hornridge Pink’s defeat of the Miners, 38-32. An even contest saw the sides tied by the end of the first quarter, 11-all. Inaccurate passing started to let the Miners down, with Hornridge Pink intercepting and gaining a three-point lead by half time, 20-17. Stepping became an issue for Hornridge Pink, with the Miners taking full advantage to reduce their opponents’ lead to only one point by the final break, 27-26. Hornridge Pink tightened up its efforts and worked well as a team to take the win by five goals. The other 8pm C grade game saw OD Green defeat East Roxby by 29 points, 46-17. OD Green kept East Roxby to only one goal in the first quarter, 11-1, before powering ahead to a 16-goal lead by half time, 23-7. OD goalies Marie Gubbin and Jeanette Taylor helped their side take another 10 goals in the third quarter, 33-10, and 13 in the fourth.

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Another big win for OD Barbarians WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he Olympic Dam Barbarians (ODB) have kept their undefeated season intact after another convincing win over the second-placed Port Pirie Devils on Saturday. In the first double header to be held in Roxby Downs, the Barbarians took to the pitch for the first match to deal the Devils with an 82-18 thumping. In another dominant display, and in front of a home crowd,

ODB ran across 16 tries and scored nine goals, with George O’Sullivan (five tries) and Duane Parker (four tries and two goals) the chief destroyers. Nikaiya Herlihy-Graham and Francis Falemaka were the other multiple try scorers for the home side with two each. For the Devils Michael O’Brien scored one try and three goals, while Tom Alderton and Mark Lorenzo Skipper scored one try each. The win for the Barbarians now gives them even more breathing space at the top of the Spencer Gulf

Rugby League TEC Cup ladder with 11 wins and a whopping 514 percentage. The second game of the double header was a forfeit, with the Whyalla Steelers handing a 20-0 default win to the Port Augusta Goannas. This forfeit leaves the Steelers, who are yet to register a win, on the bottom of the ladder. It also moves the Goannas a game closer to the Devils in second. The next round will see the Barbarians travel to Whyalla, where they will face off against Port Augusta at Jubilee Oval this Saturday at 2pm. Jacob Coles passes to an Olympic Dam Barbarians teammate during the home game against Port Pirie on Saturday. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

BA L L T O O F F 30 Y E AR S O “A trip down memory lane to look at football in Roxby Downs over the last 30 years” When: Saturday 25th June at 6.30 – 11 Where: The Sporting Car Club $10 entrance fee will get you a lamb or chicken yiros with part proceeds to a men’s health charity Drinks at bar prices RoxFM’s Ross Wilson will be the host for the night

Nikaiya Herlihy-Graham (OD) fends off a Port Pirie opponent.

DJ and music

Roxby Downs Motocross Club

IS TURNING When: Saturday September 17th

21!

Sports psychology seminar to be held tomorrow night

Where: Roxby Motocross Club

n elite development program for coaches and athletes will be starting in Roxby Downs tomorrow night.

Time: 5pm drinks 7pm dinner

It will begin with a sports psychology seminar run by the South Australian Sports Institute’s (SASI’s) Emma Mattey. This will be the first of a series of workshops to be run by Mattey, who will cover an introduction to sports psychology, how it helps performance, goal setting and pre-performance routine. This program is being run as part of the STARCLUB Club Development Program in conjunction with the Office for Recreation and Sport and Roxby Council. “It is the first of its type for the Roxby Downs region and will be kicking off tomorrow night,” said roxbylink sport and recreation officer Beck Cooke. Cooke said the session with Mattey

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Francis Falemaka takes possession of the ball.

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was just the beginning, with more to be held later in the year. “Other components of the elite development pathways program will include sports nutrition, strength and conditioning, sports recovery, coach-athlete communication, injury management (via) taping and sport physio screenings,” Cooke said. “The next seminar to be held will be coach-athlete communication. (It) will be held in Roxby Downs on August 1 by Mike Martens. “Mike brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience, including coaching at the Commonwealth and World Games level.” Tomorrow’s session will commence at 6.30pm at the Community Youth Centre, with a cost of $10 to participate. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Cooke on 0428 723 870. Bookings are essential.

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ABOVE, LEFT: Action from the weekend’s Far North Football League matches. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Far North Football League Saturday, June 19, 2016

Round 8 numbers game

WRITTEN BY ROSS WILSON

ound eight of the Far North Football League was all based on numbers last Saturday.

Both Olympic Dam and Coober Pedy were unable to muster a full team, which reflected unfavourably on the scoreboard in both games.

East Roxby d Olympic Dam

n wet and slippery conditions East Roxby took on Olympic Dam in what looked to be a fairly evenly matched game to quarter time.

In the opening stanza, the Roos were able to gain a slight ascendancy and lead by 15 points, 2.3 (15) to nil. In the second quarter the rain cleared and, with a little sunshine, the East Roxby team turned on a brilliant burst, kicking eight goals to one. Jason Lukich continued his stellar form and led the onslaught along with Matt Schipper, who was in superb touch. Jerry Hackett, Rhett Simms and Toby Ripley were converting on the scoreboard, with Dale King and Terry Clancy providing drive from the centre and Stuart Orr, until injured, rucking well. Olympic Dam was best served by Michael

Shaw, Jono Veale, Bill Hagger, Cameron Green, Dion McKenna, and Bodie Smith. The second half of the game only produced four goals to East Roxby and saw them run out the victors by an impressive 85 points.

Hornridge d Coober Pedy

oober Pedy was only able to field 17 players and lost Fabien Kenny just before half time to a knee injury, reducing them to only 16 fit players.

Hornridge was able to field a full side and it soon became clear the Saints were both outnumbered and outclassed. It was interesting to see Coober Pedy get the first centre clearance to whip it forward very quickly. Joshua Abdulla was unable to kick accurately but brought up the first score of the match. From there the Magpies launched into a first-class exhibition of goal kicking and team play, kicking 14 goals in the opening quarter with full forward Joel Harman having six goals at that stage. Lochie Munro, Lachy Forward, Ben Grimston, Brendan Lehman and Nigel Tutthill were peppering passes into Ash Baxter. The Magpies slammed on another 12 goals to lead 26.8 (146) to Coober Pedy’s 1.4 (10) at half time. Harman had kicked 11 goals at this stage.

The second half saw more of the same with Ash Baxter’s men slamming on 11 goals in each of the third and last quarters. The ease of goal scoring was ridiculous, but full marks must go to the Magpies for their polished, accurate kicking and for capitalising on this percentage-boosting opportunity. Joel Harman finished with a massive 21 goals, figured in at least another 10 and could have finished with an even bigger bag. As a true mark of this champion full forward, he unselfishly brought other players into the game so that they could also enjoy the spoils. With 10 minutes still to play and after kicking his 21st goal, Harman ran to the bench to let one of his teammates have a run. I continue to sing the praises of the undermanned Coober Pedy but it is true, the Saints never give up. Even in the last quarter, when they were 45 goals down, they were tackling fiercely and diving on any loose ball in their defensive area. I have nothing but admiration for these players. They were best served by Kenny, until injured, Abdulla, Gary Warren and Brenton and Bradley Crombie. The final margin was a huge 280 points, with the final score 48.14 (302) to 3.5 (23).

FOOTBALLER OF THE

VOTES 3 2 1

J. Harman L. Forward L. Munro

BYE

A. Howie D. McKenna L. Hewett

J. Lukich S. Smith R. Simms

F. Kenny J. Abdulla G. Warren

Footballer of the Year Leaderboard after Round 8 Good, hard-fought win in the rain. Team starting to gel. Cam Faulkner

1 2 3 4 5 6

NAME T. Cribb M. Shaw M. Schipper J. Abdulla J. Lukich J. Harman

CLUB Miners Olympic Dam East Roxby Coober Pedy East Roxby Hornridge

Hornridge 14.3 26.8 37.9 48.14 (302) Coober Pedy 1.4 1.4 1.4 3.5 (23) Hornridge best players: J. Harman, L. Forward, L. Munro, B. Lehmann, C. Seery. Coober Pedy best players: F. Kenny, J. Abdulla, G. Warren, B. Crombie, B. Crombie. Hornridge goal scorers: J. Harman 21, L. Forward, A. Baxter 3, B.Lehmann, M. Hanson, R. Sutton, B. Grimston, B. Johnson, Z. Bradbery, N. Tutthill, M. Howard 2, A. Meates, L. Munro, T. Golding, L. Hurrell, C. Seery 1. Coober Pedy goal scorers: J. Abdulla, F. Kenny, B. Crombie 1.

PREMIERSHIP TABLE Roxby Districts East Roxby Hornridge Olympic Dam Coober Pedy

P 6 6 6 7 7

W 6 4 3 2 1

L 0 2 3 5 6

D 0 0 0 0 0

F A 813 156 529 268 593 367 402 670 282 1158

% 521.15 197.39 161.58 60.00 24.35

Pts 24 16 12 8 4

TOP 10 GOAL KICKERS Name Joel Harman Ricky Prosser Todd Paull Scott Montgomerie Kain Zeptner Scott McIntyre Ashley Baxter Michael Dalla Rhett Simms Luke Godfrey

Club This round Total Hornridge 21 27 Roxby Districts 0 22 Roxby Districts 0 20 Olympic Dam 0 18 Roxby Districts 0 16 East Roxby 0 16 Hornridge 3 12 Olympic Dam 0 8 East Roxby 3 8 Roxby Districts 0 8

Saturday June 19, 2016 Senior Colts

Results from FNFL Round 8

Too good. Jason Elliott

East Roxby 2.3 10.6 13.7 14.10 (94) Olympic Dam 0.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 (9) East Roxby best players: J. Lukich, T. Clancy, M. Schipper, J. Hackett, D. King. Olympic Dam best players: M. Shaw, W. Hagger, C. Green, D. McKenna, B. Smith. East Roxby goal scorers: J. Hackett, R. Simms, T. Ripley 3, R. Weetra, C. Faulkner, S. Smith, T. Mulders, J. Lukich 1 goal each. Olympic Dam goal scorers: D. D’Arrigo 1 goal.

Roxby Downs Junior Football League

Year

Good win. Ashley Baxter

A GRADE

VOTES 7 6 6 6 6 6

CURRENT LEADER

Tyron Cribb

Roxby Districts

Bulldogs 3.9 (27) Hawks 10.7 (67) Hawks best players: H. Mulady, B. Daddow, C. Seery, A. Hewett, Z. Noll. Bulldogs best players: G. Clarke, B. Caden, C. Hales, M. Lamb, L. Geraghty. Hawks goal scorers: B. Daddow 4, C. Seery 3, S. Lockwood, A. Hewett, J. Jones 1. Bulldogs goal scorers: O. Mulady, E. Mckerlie, A. Musolino 1.

Junior Colts Hawks 10.4 (64) Bulldogs 5.5 (35) Hawks best players: J. Snell, W. Grocke, J. Giles, B. Anderson, L. Burden. Bulldogs best players: T. Takaidza, H. Wellgreen, K. Smith, A. Musolino, M. Boehm. Bulldogs goal scorers: D. Jose 2, C. Musolino, M. Boehm, H. Wellgreen 1. Hawks goal scorers: W. Grocke 3, C. Qualmann, J. Johnson 2, F. Giles, L. Burden, M. D’’Arrigo 1.

under 9s

Game not scored Bulldogs best players: D. Rynne, A. Way, J. Way, L. Montgomerie, P. Watson. Hawks best players: F. Giles, K. Smith, A. Faulkner, C. Henke, E. Jett.

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63 shooters enter 2016 Opal Classic

C ro mp to n th a n ke d N o r th e r n Earthmoving for grading the road into the gun range last Thursday, along with the ASSA members who helped out and the following sponsors for their support for the 2016 event: Ahrens, Autopro, Auslec, Blackwoods, BP Roxby Downs, Cavpower, Clines, Coates, Cowell Electric, CPS (Vicki Mason), Dave Follett, Dunes Cafe, Desert Scents, Dotmar, Erik and Peter Hansen, Embroidery 4 U, Ironman, Joe Sach, Kerry Conroy, Karena Scott, Mark and Rachael Moss, Mitre 10, Mine Tech Engineering, Peter Taubers, Phil Case Guns and Ammo Hawker, Roxby Post Office, Roxby Downs Pharmacy, Southern Cross Industrial Supplies, Sodexo, Smokemart, Thirsty Camel, Top o’ the Gulf Marine, TOLL Mining, Tyco/Pentair, United Fasteners, Woolworths Roxby Downs, Zealous Hair & Beauty, Northern Earthmoving, Roxby Downs Riding Club, Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association, Charlie Lucas, Keith Bartrom, Jason Catford and John Redway.

WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

umbers were down but spirits were high at the Andamooka Sports Shooting Association’s (ASSA’s) two-day Opal Classic shotgun event on the weekend.

A total of 63 shooters entered the 150-target competition across Saturday and Sunday – down from 87 last year. Saturday’s heavy rains and Sunday’s overcast and windy conditions created challenges for participants. However, ASSA secretar y Ben Crompton said the locals and visitors in attendance had all enjoyed the event. Crompton said more gun clubs were putting on events these days, and this would have contributed to the drop in numbers. With ties for top spots in the AA and A grades, Sunday afternoon saw an entertaining shootoff across two stands of the gun range. Rodne y Ahrns defeated Brian McGaffin to take the title of overall High Gun, and Rowan Young overcame Anthony Hooper to take second place in the A grade competition.

Andamooka Sports Shooting Association A grade competitor Clayton Faggotter won the ASSA High Gun trophy at last weekend’s Opal Classic shotgun event. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

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Cricket legend to visit Roxby Downs WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

egendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath will be coming to Roxby Downs on October 14 as a ‘thank you’ for the success of past Pink Stumps Day events.

McGrath will visit the town on the Friday night, when he will meet with community members, junior cricketers and the Roxby Districts Cricket Association (RDCA) committee. “We are stoked that Glenn (McGrath) has agreed to take the time out to visit Roxby Downs,”

RDCA president Paul Trotta told The Monitor. “It has been great to be able to raise so much money for the McGrath Foundation in the past few years. “We don’t do it for the accolades, but to have the McGrath come and visit the town to personally thank it

for its donations is very special and a great reward.” The exact itinerary for McGrath’s visit is yet to be decided, but the RDCA is discussing how to best use the cricketing icon’s time while he is in town. Roxby Downs Pink Stumps Day events have been among the highest

fundraisers in the country for the McGrath Foundation in the past three years. The event’s success previously already earned RDCA president Paul Trotta an invite to Kirribilli House to meet McGrath at the McGrath Foundation’s 10-year anniversary celebrations.

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