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Childrens’ centre to complete local early learning WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ollowing her visit on Friday, UK’s Pen Green Centre founder and author Margy Whalley said Roxby Downs has the potential to build one of the best integrated child learning spaces in the State.

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ABOVE: The Roxby Academy of Dance squad that took part in the Get the Beat national titles on Monday and Tuesday. The Monitor was unable to get results this week before it went to print but will have all the results and pictures from the event next week.

With a proposed small children’s centre refurbishment and upgrade in the pipelines, Mrs Whalley said its creation would complete Roxby’s fantastic early learning set up, which includes the already well established child care centres, kindergarten and library. The proposal was announced by the Department for Education and Child Development in June as part of the 2015/16 state budget. Money allocated by the Government will transform the Roxby Downs Kindergarten into a fully comprehensive children’s centre offering health and family services and community development activities. “A small children’s centre would be a fantastic inclusion for Roxby Downs and Andamooka,” Mrs Whalley told The Monitor last week. “It would be a good next step and the children’s centre would provide even more integration. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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he Wildlife Hotline has once again been ringing off the hook, as Roxby Downs prepares to enter another snake season. Locals began phoning in around a month ago, with three snake callouts in the past week and a half alone, according to local snake catchers. “They (the snakes) are definitely out and about because we have already begun getting calls,” said Roxby Council Environment Community Projects Officer Anni Giles. “They will be coming out of hibernation now looking for a mate and looking for food.” During the last snake season, which ran from October 1, 2015, to March 30, 2016, 111 calls were made to the Wildlife Hotline including 59 snake callouts.

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RAD head to nationals thanks to community support WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he Roxby Academy of Dance (RAD) students competed in their first ever national competition in Caloundra, Queensland on Monday and Tuesday this week.

Margy Whalley (back middle) with parents, staff and children from the Roxby Downs Kindergarten last week.

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The under 15 hip hop team and duo Lucy Chamberlain and Chloe Turley took part in the Get the Beat national titles however The Monitor was unable to get competition results before deadline on Monday. Prior to the squad’s departure they were able to raise $13,194 for the trip with the help of the community. The money helped compensate squad members for part of the cost of their trip. Ms Lana said the dancers would like to thank all their sponsors for their support in the lead up to the titles. Gold sponsors - BHP Billiton, CWA, the Desert Car Club, Redpath, Smartline, Sodexo and silver spon-

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Beth gets UGLY for Leukaemia WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

GLY bartender Beth Frankish has once again joined the Leukaemia Foundation’s UGLY Bartender of the Year fundraising campaign, with the hopes of smashing her 2015 total.

Beth Frankish kicked off her second UGLY Bartender fundraiser campaign at the mini market recently.

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Taking part in the Leukaemia Foundation fundraiser for the second year in a row, Ms Frankish said she is simply doing it to give back to those people who need it most. “Leukaemia touches so many people, so for me it is about giving back,” she said. “We had a great response last year from (Roxby Downs) Tavern patrons, but this year we are looking to reach out a little more and get the community involved.” The Leukaemia Foundation UGLY (Understandable-Generous-Likeable-You) Bartender of the Year aims to raise money and awareness for leukaemia research. Since its inception in 2009, the campaign has raised over $8 million to help people with blood cancer. This year, along with Friday night raffles and ‘UGLY’ cocktails at the Tavern, Ms Frankish will be attending market days and running a ‘Blue Sunday’ in October. The major event will take place at The Oasis hotel on Sunday, October 16, with $5 entry giving attendees access to a range of stalls filled with Christmas ideas, as well as a high tea and bar facilities. Cookies and cupcakes will also be on sale at the Tavern and at upcoming Market Days throughout the fundraising campaign, thanks to the Roxby Bakery, with proceeds added to Ms Frankish’s total. Ms Frankish is hoping to build on her success from last year, and rally the community spirit Roxby Downs so often exudes. “The people of Roxby Downs are always on board when it comes to things like this which is awesome,” she said. Ms Frankish has already begun fundraising, participating in the mini market in the Roxby Traders Mitre 10 carpark recently and will continue her campaign until November 14.

Public meeting the start of transparency?

n a bid to improve transparency, the Roxby Downs Council will for the first time ever hold a public council meeting in the council chambers boardroom on Wednesday, September 28. Chaired by acting Administrator Geoff Whitbread, the meeting will address any decisions made by council with in-depth explanation behind those decisions to be provided by Mr Whitbread to the public. The meeting comes just weeks after the Roxby Council Governance Review Committee draft recommendations called for a more transparent governing body. Mr Whitbread said the meeting would be ‘unique’ but would run the same as any other council meeting would. The topics presented at the meeting will not be open to the public for input or questions, however the community have an opportunity to submit questions to be added to the meeting’s agenda before the night. “It will be a unique experience,” Mr Whitbread said. “It will be a first for Roxby Downs but it is appropriate as we move towards a more open and transparent governing body.” The agenda will be published online prior to the meeting and minutes will be posted on the Council website following. “We are trying to make this as friendly possible,” Mr Whitbread added. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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he Roxby Downs Show n’ Shine has been booked in for Saturday, October 15 after a two-year hiatus, and organiser Kat McKinnon is encouraging locals to register their interest.

The staff at Auto Pro Roxby Downs have been instrumental in organising local show and shine events on and off for the last decade. “We had customers that were always telling us about their cars, and we had lots of customers that were working on their cars, so we thought it was an opportunity for them to showcase their pride and joy,” Kat said recently. From classic cars and muscle cars, to motorbikes and sprint cars, the event showcases them all. “We have had everything from classic cars to brand new cars that have just rolled off the production line,” Kat said. “Lots of muscle cars. The best thing I ever saw was Barry Mitchells GT falcon - and he let me drive it home!” This year’s event will also offer children’s face painting and show bags, as well as live streaming from local radio station 105.5 RoxFM. To register your interest in this year’s Show n’ Shine, call Kat at Auto Pro on (08) 8671 2200 or pop into the store during business hours.

Local racer ‘Wobbly’ took his sprintcar down to the Show n’ Shine in 2012, stirring interest amongst locals.

ABOVE: Tranformer’s Optimus Prime was a highlight when he made a guest appearance at the 2014 Show n Shine. He is pictured here in all his glory with a Ford XA Ute and a Ford GT 40.

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disasters bring; things many of us just aren’t to th prepared for like anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, and financial hardship that can go on for many years. You can’t get back what you’ve lost after an emergency. But you can plan to protect what matters most. And that’s different for everyone. Our free guide can spare people much of the avoidable grief and trauma because we know that the better you are prepared, the better you will cope . Download your RediPlan at redcross.org.au/prepare and get prepared. Yours sincerely Helen Connolly Red Cross South Australian Director

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Dear Editor, A staggering one in three of people reading this letter will face at least one natural disaster in their lifetime. And after the disaster hits, sadly there’s one thing most will also experience. Regret about not being better prepared. In Emergency Preparedness Week, Red Cross is calling on all Australians to take action before it’s too late. We want all Australians to be prepared for an emergency, whether it’s as large as a bushfire, cyclone or flood, or as personal as a family crisis . Too many conversations after an emergency begin with “I wish I had…”. People wish they’d taken the kids’ baby photographs; kept their passports safe; upped their insurance; looked in on their neighbours. For decades, we’ve seen first-hand the trauma, stress, and hardship that

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

Community Calendar SEPTEMBER 24th - World Food and Music Festival, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, 4pm to 10pm. Ph: Sasha on 8671 0500. 25th - SixtyRide challenge, town oval, 8.30am for 9am start. Ph: 1800 639 634. 30th - Olympic Dam Barbarians Poker Night, Roxby Downs Community Club. Registration from 7.15pm. OCTOBER 8th - Roxby Rockets season launch, Roxby Downs and Districts Horse Racing Club, 1pm. 14th - 16th - First Aid training course, Roxby Downs Health Service, free course, ph: (Deborah Hawke) 8671 9020. 14th - Glenn McGrath visit. Details TBA

14th - Roxby Districts Cricket Association, round 1 - Andamooka vs Hornridge, town oval. T20 starting at 6pm. 15th - Roxby Market Day, 9am to 12 noon. 15th - Show and Sine, Roxby Downs Auto Pro, 9am. 15th - Roxby Desert Motocross Club Night Meet and 21st. celebrations at the track from 4pm. Ph: 0437 546 758. 15th - Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club night meet. Includes 20-lap All Comers Handicap. 15th - RDCA round 1 - Olympic Dam vs Miners, Town Oval. 22nd - Copper 9s Rugby League Tournament organised by the OD Barbarians. Ph: 0426 829 243. 28th - RDAS Parents and Friends Wine and Cheese Evening.

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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Kingoonya cricket event returns again WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he annual Kingoonya Hotel Main Street Cricket Match is ‘the game that stops the town’ - lyrically speaking – and will be held this year on Saturday, October 15. With the pitch located in the middle of the main street, cricket takes the main stage and the roads are closed down for the day. It is the ultimate outback cricket setting

with only a third of the pitch matted - meaning bowlers can only bowl from one end beers on the field are essential and if you don’t feel like standing you can bring a chair onto to the ground to make yourself at home. “Normally we have about four of five teams come up,” said organiser and owner of the Kingoonya Hotel Alistair Murray. “Two teams play each other and every player has a bowl and you can’t get out without making a run and if you reach 20 you are out. “The team with the highest score at the end of the day wins.”

The annual event, which began in 1937, before taking a break from 1984-2006, used to be a contest between shearers from Kingoonya and Glendambo or other towns nearby. However, the day has recently expanded to include teams from Ceduna, Streaky Bay, Smokey Bay and even teams from Adelaide - sometimes. “Anybody can play – last year was a classic example we had a group that were working for the University of Adelaide that were returning home and drove through Kingoonya,” Mr Murray said.

“They stopped to watch but ended up entering a team so that is how random it can be.” No matter the skill level, anyone can play, with children allowed and underarms accepted. Mr Murray said each team’s highest scorer in these matches a lot of the time was a player by the name of ‘Wides’. The prize at the end, the Kingoonya Hotel Main Street Cricket Match Cup - a tin mug with the winners name written on in permanent marker.

Funding now available for remote airstrips A pplications for the four th round of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme are now open, giving isolated Australian communities the chance to improve current airstrip infrastructure. “We recognise the difficulties remote communities face accessing services in regional centres and how much they rely on air links for supplies, especially during the wet

season,” Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said recently. “People living in remote areas appreciate the importance of good transport links and how they underpin their communities – that’s why it is essential that anyone seeking funding to upgrade their local airstrip starts preparing their application now. Round four of the programme will be open for six weeks.

“This programme is a real boost for remote communities, by improving access to the rest of Australia and the delivery of essential services such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service and other emergency medical services,” Mr Ramsey said. In the third round of the programme, 52 remote airstrip projects were funded including Marree, north of Roxby Downs. “It would be great to see more

The Birdsville Cup winner, Jockey Kayla Cross and trainer Heather Lehmann. Photos: © Salty Dingo 2016

projects from this region succeed, so I encourage applicants to work up their submissions and put them forward for consideration. “In the remote areas of South Australia access for emergency services to use aircraft for retrieval can be a matter of life and death.” Applications can be lodged by community groups, Indigenous organisations and local governments in remote areas and will be assessed

Action from the Phantom Race day at Birdsville.

on their ability to improve access and safety at remote airstrips to benefit communities. Further information on the assessment criteria can be found in the guidelines. Applications will close on Friday, October 21, 2016. Information, including the application form, can be found at www.infrastructure.gov.au/ aviation/regional/index.aspx.

Race two of Birdsville Races Super Sunday program.

Birdsville races a success despite downpour

n a picture perfect sunny day, history was made in Birdsville on Sunday, September 4 with a female jockey and trainer duo taking out the main Birdsville Cup race for the first time in 134 years.

The longest running horse race in Australia, known as ‘The Melbourne Cup of the Outback’ welcomed thousands of revelers for a condensed ‘Super Sunday’ program. The program, which was altered because of previous heavy rainfall, combined 11 highlight races from the originally scheduled Friday and Saturday competitions. The day’s program is Australia’s biggest single thoroughbred race day for 2016, outstripping even the famed Melbourne Cup day. A stellar 10-horse field contested the prestigious 1600m Birdsville Cup, with Darwin-based jockey Kayla Cross storming to victory on the Heather Lehmann-trained More Alpha. “This horse was a bit trying earlier on. I was keen to sell it but it’s my husband’s favourite, so we kept him and I persevered,” Ms Lehmann said. “He’s come good and it’s a great Father’s Day present.” The heavy rain turned Birdsville’s iconic red racetrack to sludge and forced the closure of all roads to and from the township. “We worked on the track until late last night. It was a case of the outback spirit coming through – we were determined that the rain wouldn’t beat us and we’d host the races today,” said Birdsville Race Club Vice President Gary Brook. “It’s been a roller coaster of emotions this week – and when we arrived track-

side this morning, I felt quite emotional. It’s been an awesome two days and I’d like to thank everyone who put in such a massive effort to get us to where we are.” Event organisers hosted an impromptu phantom race day on the Saturday to entertain thousands of punters who had made it into Birdsville ahead of the downpours. As in previous years, Fashion on the Field was a highlight of the Saturday program, with a classic, contemporary and novelty divisions judged by the Today Show’s Natalia Cooper. Entertainment and food also remained key drawcards, with luxury outback dining, film screenings, live music and Fred Brophy’s infamous Boxing troupe all keeping crowds bustling with excitement over the extended program in the township of Birdsville. This year’s Races were also preceded by the RFDS (Royal Flying Doctors’) Fun Run, which saw more than 100 competitors race a 6.1 kilometre dirt track to raise more than $4,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. “This year has certainly been a memorable one for the Birdsville Races. We’ve experienced some challenges due to the weather, but we’ve also had a lot of positives, with the weather bringing much-needed relief for farmers in and around this region,” Mr Brook said. “Despite a few stops and starts, we’ve had a very successful race meet. And the size of this Super Sunday of racing gives us a lot to be happy about.”

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Festival celebrates local cultural diversity WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he World Food and Music Festival is finally here with the highly anticipated biennial event to be held in Richardson Place this Saturday.

The event will bring musical acts, food stalls and cultural workshops from local and national groups to Roxby Downs to help celebrate the vast cultural diversity of the community. “We have a connection to a lot of different cultures here in Roxby Downs and we are using this event to celebrate that cultural diversity,” said Roxby Council community projects officer Sasha Yantewo. Local food vendors will be accompanied by Adelaide based ‘Beyond India’ to provide locals with food for the event. A jumping castle and face painting will be

available to entertain the children while a karaoke tent will be there to give the bigger children something to do. Henna workshops, Compassion Australia and World Food and Music Festival merchandise will all have stalls at the event also. A variety of musical acts will serenade attendees on Saturday as well, with Harmonny, Alan Sumner and the Three Amigos Plus One head lining the event. The Three Amigos Plus One will be fresh off their performance at the 2016 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix on the weekend and said they are looking forward to coming to Roxby Downs to take part in the festival. “We are look forward to entertaining so that people experience music from Mexico especially traditional songs like Cielito Lindo and the Mexican Hat Dance but also infuse our cultural twist,” said band member Elio Pagliarulo.

“Also we look forward to connecting with as many people as possible off stage. We feel this is an important aspect of the entertainment industry.” The band will provide locals with a fun and energetic performance showcasing a broad range of music to suit all. Songs will range from Mexican classics like La Bamba and Guantanamera and short send ups of One Direction to children’s songs like Toot Toot Chugga Chugga Big Red Car and Incy Wincy Spider. “We are the (Mexican) equivalent of One Direction, we call ourselves The Mariachi One Direction or is that the Mariachi Wrong Direction, we are not sure sometimes,” Pagliarulo joked. The Three Amigos Plus One have performed at festivals all over the country in-

cluding Elvis Parkes Festival NSW and The Multicultural Canberra Festival in this year alone. Pagliarulo said festivals like the one in Roxby Downs this weekend were particularly beneficial and were a great way of embracing and accepting the diverse cultures Australia has to offer. “It’s about acknowledging the immigrants from around the world who came to Australia to make it their home and work hard on the land so to speak,” he said. “I know my parents did. Festivals like yours highlights the acceptance of cultures and to know that we are all one no matter what colour, religion you are. We are all in this together.” The festival will kick off in Richardson Place at 4pm on Saturday.

Local house auctions bring interest, but no sales

our house and property auctions were held in Roxby Downs last Thursday by locally based real estate agents Andrews Property.

The properties – 15 Mirra Street, 5 Anna Court, 33 Irrapatana Street and 46 Axehead Road attracted between 10 and 20 locals at their respective auctions, with many of those present representatives from other local real estate agencies. Only one bid was placed amongst all the auctions – of $120,000 for 33 Irrapatana

Street. The bid did not meet the property’s reserve price. Andrews Property Director Warren Andrews said he was disappointed but not surprised with the day’s outcome. “I can’t remember the last time a house sold at auction in Roxby Downs,” Mr Andrews said. “We will aim to sell in the weeks following the auctions. “I am a little disappointed in the Mirra Street house, I was quietly confident that would sell today!” Mr Andrews said there has been more house sales this

year than last, but a lot are stressed or mortgagee sales. “At the right price, properties will sell,” Mr Andrews said. “Every market has a crack price.” He said six of the last seven property sales in Roxby Downs were owner occupied rather than investor, which told him people can see value in the Roxby Downs community. The next auction to be held by Andrews Property will be a mortgagee sale held on Wednesday, October 5 at 12 noon for property 37 Tiliqua Crescent, Roxby Downs.

Auctioneer and Andrews Property Director Warren Andrews conducted four auctions in Roxby Downs last Thursday. While there was healthy interest, there were no sales.

Science Hub off to good start

espite wet conditions and a last minute change of time and location, the Science for Saving Species launch ran smoothly on Saturday.

Around 30 participants, including Member for Giles Eddie Hughes, gathered at the Lions Park to take part in a range of hands-on activities from trapping to stock motion filming with local videographer Travis Hague.

“It was a good start and has given us some good ideas of what works and what we can do next time,” said Arid Recovery General Manager Katherine Tuft. “Everyone that came stayed for the whole two hours and even local member Eddie Giles came and took part. “We had four different activities which were all very hands on, so everyone got to have a play. “We will scale things up

next year for National Science Week, which will be around September and October again and hopefully we can get some people travel up from out of town for it.” Mrs Tuft added a thank you had to go out to those who attended as well as Raine and Horne and the Rotary Club of Roxby Districts for the provision of their gazebo, and Sodexo for preparing the food. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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Festival fever is ﬁnally here! T

he Roxby Downs Multicultural Forum’s upcoming and highly anticipated World Food & Music Festival will kick off at 4pm on Saturday, September 24 and boasts a full program of cultural delights.

The program is jam packed with local and interstate music entertainers including the Three Amigos Plus One, Allan Sumner and the Harmonny Band, local group Who’s on First and DJ Rob. The Three Amigos Plus One have recently played in Singapore at the Grand Prix. They have travelled the world and will be sure to entertain the crowd. As well as a stage

performance, the Three Amigos will be roving amongst the crowd, so be sure to get a pic with them! Allan Sumner and the Harmonny Band will rock the Mainstreet to its core. Allan Sumner is a contemporary artist who will also play the didgeridoo. The Harmonny Band is a Bangladeshi group who will play traditional music and some rock tunes also. Finally, don’t forget local group ‘Who’s on First’. This group have played at many events and are well loved and very talented. Who’s on First will feature all of their favourite tunes and will precede DJ Rob, who will end the night with his turning of the tables.

Minyama Talk will be conducting weaving workshops for one hour sessions from 4pm to 7pm. There is a maximum of 10 places per workshop, so get in first and don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn the skill of weaving at festival. For the kids, the YAC (Youth Advisory Committee) will be running the ‘Kids’ Tent’, with loads of cool activities such as a jumping castle, face painting and kids’ passports. Fun for the whole family doesn’t stop there, with an additional ‘Learning to use Chopsticks with Penny’ class, ‘Mehandi henna tattoos with Avni’, country stalls, goods from the community kitchen, Compas-

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ROXBY DOWNS WILDLIFE HOTLINE

sion Australia, Cultural Karaoke, festival merchandise for purchase, and so much more! Check out the program below!

Do you love animals? Do you want to help relocate animals or care for injured wildlife? Get to know volunteers of the Wildlife Hotline and find out if volunteering is also for you Monday 26th September at The Club from 5:30pm Nibbles will be provided Drinks to be purchased at own cost Please RSVP by Monday 19th September to Anni.Giles@roxbycouncil.com.au with dietary requirements

The Wildlife Hotline is an intivative of the Environment Forum, supported by BHP Billiton

Workshops

For the Kids

Minyama Talk Weaving workshop

Looney Tunes Jumping Castle 4-7pm

Only 10 spots for 1hr sessions!

Kid’s Tent Activities

4-7pm

4-7 pm By the YAC

Learn to use chopsticks

Passports

4-6pm

collect your passports and get all your visa stamps for approval & a prize

Mehandi (Henna Tattoo) 4-6pm

Schedule

Festival 4 to 10pm Welcome to Country

4.00pm

Multicultural Forum Welcome

4.05pm

Tawana

4.10pm

Other

School Choirs

4.25pm

Allan Sumner

4.45pm

The Three Amigos plus 1

5.50pm

6.40pm

World Food and Music Merchandise International Tea & Coffee Tent Stalls—Compassion Australia Community Kitchen—Serving

Harmonny Band

6.55pm

Allan Sumner

7.35pm

Who’s on First

8.25pm

DJ Rob

9.15pm

10.00pm

JOINING FORUMS

locals homemade goodies

Cultural Karaoke

NO BYO This is a licensed event

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM TBC

BUSINESS FORUM

If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people.

Tuesday, October 11 @ 6.15pm

New members are always welcome.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

John Wilby 0428 815 436 Community youth Centre

Vicki Mason 0418 526 608

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Giles 0448 168 167 Thursday, October 6 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, October 11 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

WOMEN’S NETWORK

Thursday, October 13 @ 6.30pm

Hayley Scrivens 0459 824 026

Community Garden

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Harmonny Band

MULTICULTURAL FORUM

Theresa Bunyon 0413 609 102 Saturday, October 29 @ 11am Community Youth Centre World Food and Music Festival Sub-Committee Wednesday, September 21 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre

FAMILY FORUM

Joel Hill 0433 792 450

Thursday, November 3 @5pm Community Youth Centre

CONTACTING THE BOARD For further information, advice or general questions please contact: Michelle Hales, Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc., PO Box 85, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818 Email: communityboard@roxbydowns.com WHO’S ON THE BOARD Terry Boylan • Vicki Mason • Sandy Sumsion • John Wilby • Angela Thompson • Kaitlyn Frankish• Theresa Bunyon • Chad Menzies • Geoff Whitbread • Hayley Scrivens

BOARD MEETINGS Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe. If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Officer on 0418 833 818 to be included on the agenda. Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required. Page 10 -- Wednesday, September 21, 2016

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Site demolition is now complete

Splash Pad UPDATE

n updated image of the Splashpad which will closely resemble the final product has just been released. The base of the Splashpad will be an exposed aggregate pebble mix of rich earthy colours to resemble the areas surrounding Roxby Downs.

The project is running to schedule with a completion date of Monday 12 December 2016. Regular updates will be posted in The Monitor, on the Roxby Council website and on Facebook. If you have any queries please contact: splashpad@roxbycouncil.com.au

he first open meeting of Roxby Council will be on Wednesday September 28 at 4pm in the Council boardroom.

An agenda will be published and available on the Roxby Council website three days prior to the meeting. Minutes of the meeting will also be published on the website after the meeting. From the second meeting which will be held on Wednesday October 26, The Roxby Council (Administrator) will receive petitions, deputations or community presentations with seven days advanced notice to The Administrator which shall be included on the agenda of the meeting. Guidelines will be issued on the way in which these can be presented. If you would like to submit an item for the agenda prior to the meeting then please email roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au.

ABOVE: The updated image of the ﬁnished Splashpad.

LEFT: Site demolition is now complete

Mud Kitchen

Weaving

Fossil Making Kite Making

Nature Play Festival

School Holidays

Kids in the Kitchen Come along and join in the fun these school holidays with our Community Foodies!

Friday 7 October & 14 October 10am - 12noon

A hands on culinary adventure that will have your kids confident in the kitchen. Children will learn food handling and preparing, kitchen safety, recipe reading and skills such as chopping and measuring all whilst cooking something delicious to eat and share.

Wednesday 5 or 12 October 2016 Community Youth Centre, $10/ child

Bubbles

Lions Park Ages 0 - 12 years (caregiver involvement required)

Class 1 (Juniors) for children aged 8 - 10 years, 10am - 11am Caregiver involvement required

Come along and spend some time outdoors in nature!

Class 2 for children aged 10 years+, 2pm - 3pm Caregiver involvement encouraged

Please wear enclosed shoes, old clothes, a hat, sunscreen and bring a waterbottle, bucket, basket or box to collect your treasure in!

Bookings essential. Please call Sasha on 8671 0500 or email Sasha. Yantewo@roxbycouncil.com.au

Discovery Bottle Nature Scavenger Hunt

Bug Catching Nature Mobile

For further information, please contact Kirsten at Roxby Council on 8671 0100 or email Kirsten.Falt@roxbycouncil.com.au

COUNCIL OFFICE Opening hours 9am to 5pm weekdays Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452 Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au After hours emergency Mobile 0418 892 870 Web www.roxbycouncil.com THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

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 3.30pm) All inquiries 131 084.

Waste unsuitable for the red, green or yellow domestic collection can now be deposited at BSH Waste Solutions’ Resource Recovery Centre, 10 Gosse Street, Roxby Downs (in the light industrial area). Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 8am – 12 noon Sunday 1pm – 5pm All inquiries 8671 1154

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CHURCH NOTICES NEW Life Church, Roxby Downs. 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

PUBLIC NOTICES

SPORTS DEADLINES All sports results and reports must be submitted by 10am on Mondays.

ST Barbara’s 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.

Roxby Downs

RACING CLUB

Roxby Downs & District Racing Club

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Sunday, October 16th 11am at the Club rooms to be followed by a BBQ and drinks. Enquiries to Secretary Ross Wilson 0497 156 565.

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Notice of Road Closure

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR TOWN OVERSEER

Section 33 Road Traffic Act 1961

The Outback Communities Authority (OCA) is looking to enter into an agreement with a contractor to undertake the services of town overseer in the Andamooka Town Management Committee (ATMC) Office in Andamooka from 1 November 2016 to 31 October 2017.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the Acting Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on August 19, 2016 made the following orders; That the Acting Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Acting Administrator under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and Clause F of the instrument of General Approval of the Minister 12 March 2001. Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 declare that the event described below is to take place on the road described below is an event to which Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 applies; and

The services provided by the contractor will ensure that certain aspects relating to the effective management of Andamooka and surrounds is undertaken in a timely and efficient manner.

Pursuant to Section 33(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, make an order directing that the road on which the event is to be held and any adjacent or adjoining roads specified below can be closed to all traffic except police and emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in the event for the period commencing 12:00 midday to 11:00pm Saturday 24, 2016. ROAD: Richardson Place Roxby Downs EVENT: 2016 WORLD FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL ADJACENT / ADJOINING ROADS: Burgoyne Street, Arcoona Street, Norman Place, Tavern Road, Club Car Park Entrance Roxby Downs

The management will be by either tasks undertaken by the Contractor, Instigating works using OCA approved contractors or by reporting issues direct to the OCA For full details of service to be provided including terms and conditions of the contract and the personal capabilities required please download a copy from the OCA website www.oca.sa.gov.au

Pursuant to Section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 make an order directing that persons taking part in the event be exempted in relation to the road from duty, to observe the Australian Road Rules specified below subject to any conditions described below and attached to the exemption.

Applicants will need to submit an application letter addressing the personal capabilities which can be download from the website. The application letter will also need to include a proposed hourly rate to undertake the work.

Australian Road rules Exemption and Conditions Rule 230: Crossing the road Rule 234: Crossing the road on or near a crossing for Pedestrians Rule 238: Pedestrians travelling along the road. G.T. Whitbread Acting Administrator 19/08/2016

For more information please contact Byron Gough on 8648 5970 or email oca@sa.gov.au Applications will close at 5 pm on Friday, 7 October 2016 and will need to be submitted to: OCA, via email, fax or mail.

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To be successful in this role, it is essential to have; a HR licence and accreditation; excellent communication skills; a proactive management style; high level administration and organisational skills, time management, and knowledge of driver’s rostering and vehicle movements. Your background will be in logistics, transport, freight or a related industry with a strong focus on safety.

candidate willcpossess: • The MC successful truck licence with specifi road train experience Australian recognised trade qualification • •Forklift licence and experience Minimum three post trade field experience with • •Dangerous goodsyears licence heavy diesel mining equipment • Maritime Security Clearance (or willingness to obtain •immediately) HR truck and Forklift licence Earthmoving andexperience heavy transport vehicle experience • •Minimum 5 years’ in road train operations Hydraulics andexperience repairs experience • •Proven trackdiagnostics record of solid in remote driving •and Refrigeration Handling Licence and experience long distance haulage Sound knowledge of miningand processes • •Experience in load restraints transportation of oversize •goods Dedicated, adaptable and forward thinking approach Proven track record of highflstandard of quality and work safety • •Experience with side tipper, oat and general freight

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We currently have a full time vacancy for a Contract Manager based in Olympic Dam. Reporting to the GM – Commercial, you will ensure the daily operation of Greyhound’s coach fleet, staff rosters and reporting and manage all aspects of our bussing contract.

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Devils and Golden Pash win Senior Winter Basketball Grand Final

Men’s Senior Basketball winning team - the Devils: Bailey Chamberlain, Tyson Hornhardt, Steven Kaminski and Shannon Hoffman.

Bowdie Kelly was best named Best on Court in the senior men’s grand ﬁnal.

Lachlan Munro won the joint RunnerUp Best and Fairest award.

Hannah Wurfel was Best on Court in the senior women’s grand ﬁnal.

Tyson Hornhardt was named Senior Men’s Best and Fairest.

Renee, Hannah and Hayley Wurfel made up part of the Golden Pash team who took out the Senior Women’s basketball grand ﬁnal on Saturday night.

Around the grounds Roxby City U8s player Kody Fitts.

It was a hot contest between the Roxby City and Roxby United U8 teams on the weekend.

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Women Golden Pash (31) defeated Hypo’s (29) Best on Court: Hannah Wurfel B&F: Maddison Rhodes R/UP: Jade Crompton Men Devils (52) defeated Chocie Soldiers (30) Best on Court: Bowde Kelly B&F: Tyson Hornhardt R/UP: Todd Paull & Lochie Munroe

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Speedway campaign kicks off for Rockets

ollowing their unprecedented successes of the 2015-2016 racing season, sidecar speedway racing outfit, the Roxby Rockets are about to launch into action after six months away from the track.

Last season, the Roxby Rockets – driven by local man Trent Headland – raced against the best in the business to place second at the New South Wales State Titles, second in the two-event Oceania Championship series, second in the Australian Titles and finally, second in the FIM World Championships. At each event, the Rockets came second only to speedway racing phenomenon Darrin Treloar, who holds himself an impressive eight Australian Championships. This year, the aim is to go one step further, and in the most respectable fashion possible – knock Treloar off the podium he has held on to for so long. “It’s been a pleasure racing against Treloar, because he is the best there is. To be the best there is, you have to beat the best there is and learn to be better – so racing Darrin has helped us become as successful as we have so far,” Headland said recently. “Coming second to him has only made us hungrier for that top prize.” Many sidecar racing outfits have tried and failed to overcome Treloar in the past, but Headland, along with his Victorian passenger Daz Whetstone, are quietly confident. “We’ve got the new bike, and a couple new engines, we’re working on analysing our weaknesses and strengths as a team and trying to improve upon what we discover.” However, the Headland Roxby Rockets are constantly in need of both fiscal and in-kind support to

PICTURED: The Roxby Rockets’ Trent Headland and Daz Whetstone ahead of racing great Darrin Treloar and Blake Cox last season.

keep them on the road and racing in the Australian racing circuit. “It’s no secret that motorbikes are expensive,” Headland explained. “But I think the more successful you become, in turn, the more expensive

it is for our team to remain competitive.” The Roxby Rockets are looking for local sponsors to help them set off their season’s campaign “Any amount helps,” Headland

said. “A hundred bucks could be a new tyres, fifty bucks could be some more coolant. It all adds up.” For more information on how to get involved with the Rockets, check them out at the Facebook

page www.facebook.com/groups/ headlandroxbyrockets or come along to their Sponsors Day at the Roxby Downs Horse Racing Track on Saturday, October 8.

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he first round of Government funding for upgrades and construction of female change rooms is now open, it has been announced.

The funding offers $4 million to sporting clubs and organisations across South Australia. It is part of the first round of $10 million allocated to the Female Facilities Program for three years as part of the State Government’s $40 million mega sport State Budget announcement. The Female Facilities Program is open to notfor-profit sport clubs, as-

sociations and community organisations. Clubs can apply for a maximum of $500,000 to build the change rooms. Applications close October 31, 2016. According to the Office of Recreation and Sport, the latest data shows approximately 150,000 girls and women are registered with sporting clubs in South Australia. “Women and girls who play sport should have access to exactly the same level of facilities as boys and men,” Recreation and Sport Minister Leon Bignell said recently. “Having female change

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rooms at sporting clubs sends an important message to women and girls they are welcome and wanted. “I have spoken to many young female players who tell me first-hand how hard it is to change into their uniforms at their current clubs with many having to change in their car before a game. There are over 4500 registered female football and soccer players and more than 1000 registered female cricket players in SA. “The State Government supports women’s sports at all levels – from grassroots through to elite and this is just another way we can encourage girls and women to stay in the sports they love,” Mr Bignell said. “Investment through this program will see a significant increase in participation in traditionally male-dominated sports – as well as an improvement in safety and culture.” This measure will also create local construction jobs as sporting clubs across the State access the grant program. For more information visit http://www.ors. sa.gov.au/funding/apply_for_funding/womens_facilities_program.

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ixteen local students have be en sele cte d to take part in the second round of South Au strali an Sp or t s Institute (SASI) testing in Adelaide this weekend. This testing will provide State sporting organisation coaches and coordinators the chance to see these students perform a number of sport specific tests with a view to potentially en-

Russell Brind in action on the weekend.

gage them in one of the talent search associated programs. Some of these sports will include cycling, canoeing, vollyeball and rowing. Students from all over the State will be in attendance to show off their skills. Stand out performers in the second round of testing will have the opportunity to attend further sessions with SASI in 2017. “It is really exciting for all of them and a great opportunity,” said Roxby Downs Area School

teacher Kelly Harris. The students went through testing with visiting Athletic, Strength and Conditioning coach Tony Checker on Tuesday, September 6 with results sent to SASI for review. From those reviews the group was chosen including: Hayley Lamb Ruby Nottle Millie Cordy Alycia Andrew Bianca Caden Bailey Chamberlain Lachlaun Geraghty Caleb Kemenyvary Caleb Griggs

George Clarke Jayden Jones Corey Griggs Kelsey Villanvera Jefferson Santos Thomas Lecons Harrison Mulady “It is a great opportunity for these students,” said STARCLUB Field Officer Beck Cooke. “Our aim is to increase opportunities even further up here through the Coach and Athlete Excellence Program.” Round two of testing will take place at the SASI headquarters in Adelaide this weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

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The students selected to take part in round two of SASI testing this weekend.

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Family driving Hooper to follow dreams

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rom competing in the Roxby Downs Golf Club Championship, to trying his hand at the British Open and US Masters golf tournaments, local man Wade Hooper has a busy few years ahead of him.

This is the plan of attack for 32 year old Hooper, who is working hard to fulfil his childhood dreams, with the hopes of leaving a longstanding legacy for his children. “My drive has changed now I am older and wiser,” he said. “With football you get to this age and are like well that’s bad luck, I missed out, but with golf there is still a bit of a window for me, so I am lucky.” Hooper’s dedication can be surmised in his daily 5am training sessions, where he repeatedly tees off, hitting golf balls into the relative darkness.

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He hopes to take part in one of the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Australasian qualifying school events in December which he said at current leaves him around 100 days to prepare and get up to standard. Life has, admittedly, gotten in the way for Hooper, who concedes he was on track to make it big in his younger years, but in the past decade he has made excuses and lost sight of his dream with the rigors of work pulling him away from his goals. Becoming a father to daughter Maddie, he said, has helped him refocus and reenergised his drive to become a pro golfer. “There are a few little reasons, but the big one is being a father and I am starting to realise what I want for them,” he said. “I want Mads and the next one (baby Hooper number two, due in the coming weeks) to keep fighting for what they want to do and I want to be a role model and show

them that I didn’t give up on my dream.” Hooper’s story has been all over Facebook in the last two weeks after local film maker Travis Hague created a short movie on his journey. He said he is overwhelmed with the response he has received and was hoping the message would be able to get across to everyone in the community. “The reason I am going silly on Facebook is to try and inspire other people and be a part of my dream,” he said. “Hopefully I can try and get a few more out there having a crack. “But I am trying to inspire everyone, not just golfers, it might even be someone doing something for health reasons.” PICTURED: Wade Hooper, who is aiming to become a pro golfer, passes some of his knowledge onto local youngster Gaby at a clinic recently.

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