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Locals lament lost ABOVE: Roxby Downs Area School Captains Taylah French and Michael Scarr paid their respects along with (RIGHT) local RSL Vice President Vicki Mason (second from left), daughter Bekki Vandenberg, with Scarlett Roux, and Tatum Roux.
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ell-attended ser vices paid tribute to past and present service men and women in Remembrance Day commemorations around the region last Friday.
In Roxby Downs a large crowd, including many students from local schools and scouts, attended the RSL Community Memorial in Richardson Place. Roxby Downs and Andamooka RSL Sub Branch Vice President Vicki Mason, who officiated the service, was especially pleased to see so many young people in the crowd. “It was great to see so many kids out here, to have that many and the St Barbara’s choir rather than only community members was fabulous,” Ms Mason said. “To have so many kids on a school day, along with the area school captains and the scouts,
just shows the understanding this generation of younger kids has. “It shows they are willing to do their bit for Remembrance Day and they understand the significance.” Ms Mason visits local schools each year just before ANAZC and Remembrance days to explain their importance to students. She said it was not about glorifying war or the medals that were awarded, but to explain that the soldiers fighting were just doing their job, which was protecting Australia. Remembrance Day was not only about remembering those who died or did not come back, Ms Mason said, but also who might have returned with mental health issues because of their experiences in combat. “It’s also about things like the mother who lost her 18 year old son, who went to war and didn’t
come back,” she said. “There are some areas where a whole side of a family can be wiped out because of war.” Ms Mason said more people were beginning to realise the impact war had, including direct impacts on their family personally. Meanwhile, Andamooka marked Remembrance Day with a service led by Sister Patricia (Pat) Hogan. Opening the service held at the town park, Sr Pat welcomed approximately 30 attendees and thanked them for taking the time to remember Australia’s service men and women. “I have a new saying about Australians and that is that we can take it but we can also give it, and that means that we will give for our mates and our country when needed,” she said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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epresentatives of Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA), Andamooka Youth, the CWA Boutique and Calvary Community Care all laid wreaths at the service.
I n Wo o m e r a , 2 0 Squadron Commanding Officer Si Bartlett led a service attended by 30-40 people which included the laying of a wreath on behalf of the entire town, including residents and defence personnel. For more pictures see page 9. RIGHT: Roxby Downs’ RSL Community Memorial hosted this year’s Remembrance Day commemorations.
Donna Waters laid a wreath at Andamooka on behalf of the town’s youth group.
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HP Billiton’s Olympic Dam is playing its part in the company’s workforce diversity target, being the only asset globally to have already achieved an equal gender balance.
Company Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie announced the ‘aspirational target’ at BHP Billiton’s Annual General Meeting in late October, with a 50:50 aim for the entire workforce by the year 2025 (up from a current ratio of around 17 per cent). The concept is not new at Olympic Dam, where Asset President Jacqui Mcgill leads an equal male to female workforce. “In the significant changes we have made to the Olympic Dam leadership team over the past 12 months, we have doubled the diversity,” Ms Mcgill said. “In fact, Olympic Dam is the only asset in BHP Billiton that has 50 per cent gender balance.” Olympic Dam’s workforce diversity also extends beyond gender. “The team (is) also diverse in other ways too - we have members from a broad range of commodities, different continents and both long term BHP Billiton professionals, as well as relative newcomers to both the resource industry and BHP Billiton,” Ms Mcgill said. “I believe this diversity creates a culture of engagement where every voice is valued. People feel comfortable challenging and with some good natured but spirited debate, we are all inspired to do better and be better leaders every-day.” Olympic Dam Lead Community, Chad Menzies said diverse workplaces also have other key benefits. “We know that more inclusive and diverse workplaces perform better operationally, financially and most importantly are safer,” he added.
“Part of our strategy is to set ourselves the ambitious aspirational goal of achieving gender balance by 2025. “Our commitment to inclusion and di-
versity has been written into Our Charter and is key to our future success.” BHP Billiton’s 2016 Annual Report says the company increased female representa-
tion by one per cent (to 22 per cent) at manager/senior level in the past year, along with female graduates (up seven per cent to 49 per cent.)
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White Ribbon Day is the largest Australian male-led movement aimed at stopping men’s violence against women, and a local event is being organised by the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum on Friday, November 25. Male members of the community will gather in the Roxby Central Traders Mall to take the oath – “I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women. This is my oath”. Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum chairperson Terry Boylan said he was glad to be holding such an important event locally to coincide with annual White Ribbon events across Australia. “Domestic abuse is an issue in every community in Australia and regional towns are no exception,” Mr Boylan said. “Someone is affected every day in every community by this issue. “We are happy to be a good support for women within the community by taking a stand and the oath.” A barbecue will be held at the event to raise funds for White Ribbon Australia. A number of key community members have already signed on to take the oath including Mr Boylan and RoxFM Manager Ross Wilson.
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wo baby quolls orphaned after the death of their mother have been hand-reared by Arid Recovery staff.
Sepia, one of the reserve’s female quolls, passed away recently orphaning three, fourmonth-old babies. Arid Recovery General Manager Katherine Tuft said staff had been monitoring the quoll prior to its passing and believed the stress of raising the young had taken its toll. Mrs Tuft said it was very sad but the babies were doing well, after having been alone for around 11 days before being found. Two of three babies have spent the past couple of weeks with Arid Recovery volunteer Bec West as she fed and nursed them back
to health, while the third remains missing. “They were a bit quiet at first but they have been having a bit of milk and started eating crickets so the babies are doing well,” Mrs Tuft said. “They are putting on weight and their appetite has returned which is a positive sign.” Ms West and her partner Reece Pedler have since left Roxby Downs and were unable to take the quoll pair with them, so they will now be relocated to the Flinders Ranges to be with more of their kind. Sepia was one of two female quolls introduced to the reserve in late 2015, while two males joined them at the beginning of this year. Mrs Tuft said she hoped to bring a new group of quolls to Arid Recovery early next year.
Sasha’s singin’ at ticket win Arid Recovery volunteer Bec West (above) has been nursing the baby quolls back to health following the death of their mother (PHOTO: supplied)
Roxby Downs’ Sasha Yantewo is off to Adelaide to see the musical Singin’ in the Rain, after winning The Monitor’s competition last week. Mrs Yantewo received a double pass to see the musical in Adelaide after her entry was randomly chosen as the winner. She said she was “stoked” to have won the tickets and was excited to see the production.
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Having lived in Roxby for a combined total of 40 years (13 for Karena and Zak, 27) the duo brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Raine & Horne, which is also celebrating 10 years in Roxby Downs this year. After spending eight-and-a-half years at the Roxby National Australia Bank (NAB) branch, Mrs Scott is also well-known for her community involvement including with the Roxby Downs Area School Parents and Friends (president and market day coordinator), and the school’s governing council (secretary). She is also current treasurer of the Roxby Downs Neighbourhood Watch branch and a member of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Auxiliary. “I am really enjoying the diversity of this role, there is something new every day and it’s great to get out and about and not just
New Raine and Horne staff Zak Zeptner and Karena Scott.
be behind a desk,” Mrs Scott said. “It’s a great change of environment.” Meanwhile Mr Zeptner, who grew up in Roxby Downs including completing his schooling locally, comes to the Raine & Horne team after most recently working for BHP Billiton’s town office as a villages officer. “I’ve always had an interest in, and got enjoyment out of, property-related work so this is a great fit,” Mr Zeptner explained. “Like Karena, I am really enjoying the diversity it brings. We can be doing property inspections, show-throughs and meeting new people all the time, so every day is different.” Both Mrs Scott and Mr Zeptner are studying a Certificate Three in Property Services and are enjoying being supported in their learning by Raine & Horne owners Sandy and Craig Sumsion. “It is really beneficial for us as employees to have all of Craig and Sandy’s history in the business right here in the office with us – they know so much about our tenants and our properties which is invaluable,” Mrs Scott said.
Risky business for local home buyers WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER
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irst home buyers in Roxby Downs looking to borrow through the National Australian Bank (NAB) may find the task a little more difficult after it declared postcode 5725 “risky” recently. Borrowers will now need to
find a minimum 30 per cent deposit to secure loans, with Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam one of 600 areas experiencing the bank’s loss of confidence. However, according to local mortgage advisor Jo Dillon, this was not new and had been the case for the past 12 months. Ms Dillon said this was another side effect from BHP Billiton’s job cuts in recent times , but was
also nothing to be concerned about. “There are still some lenders out there still happy to offer up to and including 90 per cent, you just have to do your homework and talk to an independent advisor and access your options,” she said. “And for those with NAB these figures are always open for change, all the change made by
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Free TAFE courses for Roxby WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER
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number of free TAFE SA courses will be held in Roxby Downs in the coming weeks.
The courses, the second of which is on offer next week, are ‘workplace health and safety’, ‘social media tools’ and ‘protect and secure information’. Funded by the Department of State Development, the free courses are of a “huge benefit” according to TAFE SA regional manager Robin O’Dea. “The funding allows us to deliver these courses to far out places like shearing courses on stations or auto electrical sessions on a farmer’s farm,” he said. “Roxby Downs fits the bill and so it gives us the opportunity to offer a variety of free courses (here).” Mr O’Dea said the courses had been selected after previous local feedback, and it was great to be able to offer courses community members had expressed interest in. Roxbylink staff took the opportunity to jump on board last week, with 12 of their
TAFE SA’s Ihsan Amir-Lang (middle) ran a barista course with roxbylink staff Kristelle Cockshell (left) and Cameron MacLeod attending last week.
staff members undertaking three-day barista training. The next free course will be ‘protect and deliver information’ on Tuesday 22 November, with ‘social media tools’ on November
23 and ‘workplace health and safety’ on November 30. To book a spot or for more information contact Lisa Johnson at TAFE SA’s Roxby Downs campus on 8671 9070.
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Roxby Downs Area School students Gerus Haika and Esha Telfer-Winter will help run the year 10 Totally Locally stall at this Saturday’s twilight market.
Variety on offer at twilight market
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hoppers will be spoilt for choice at this weekend’s twilight market, with around 50 local and visiting stalls setting up shop on Saturday evening.
A mix of food, jewellery, giftware and clothing stalls will feature at the market, being held between 5pm and 8pm at the Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS). Event organiser RDAS Parents and Friends’ spokesperson Claire Meatheringham said the event had been well attended last year and was expecting a similar, if not better, turn out in 2016. “Following on from the success of the twilight market last year we thought we would do it again,” Ms Meatheringham said. “We are always trying to come up with new ideas to keep the markets fun and to keep people attending and we believe the twilight market achieved that, so hopefully we can keep building on that this year and into the future.” This weekend’s market will be located further back than usual, running down the school’s covered walkway and spilling onto the grassed area behind the staff room. With Christmas just around the corner Ms Meatheringham said the market was the perfect place to pick up a few gifts ready for the festive season. “It gives people a chance to have a look at the different avenues up here in Roxby Downs,” she said. “It also helps support local business from other communities as well as our own.” Funds raised from the night will go towards buying one of two new drinking fountains for the school. BY PATRICK GLOVER
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ourism in Marree has been boosted by the opening of a new museum preserving its railway history.
The brainchild of the Marree Progress Association, the museum has been more than six years in the making and commemorates the vital link the town provided in transportation in South Australia’s far north. Housed in the revamped existing railway building, the museum fea-
tures photos depicting life when the Ghan passed through the town, as well as a touchscreen with old films and videos and oral history interviews with former railway workers. “We expect the museum will increase opportunities for tourism within the town, together with displaying how the township was during the railway years,” said Mark Shirley, Outback Community Authority (OCA) Community Development Officer. “We hope that railway enthusiasts
from across the country will visit the museum, together with tourists who are so important to the community now that the railways are no more.” The OCA contributed financially to the project, along with History SA and the Marree Progress Association. More than 40 community members attended the museum’s opening on Saturday 5 November, including 57-year railway worker Graham Sharp, Merv Dodd (23 years’
Former railway workers Robert Khan (left) and Merv Dodd cut the ribbon to open the museum.
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n inland regional ‘port’ at Leigh Creek is set to reduce freight costs and create transport efficiencies between Adelaide and the Cooper Basin. The facility will be an intermodal (rail and road service) container terminal just outside of the Leigh Creek township, established by Bowmans Rail with a $200,000 grant through the Upper Spencer
Gulf and Outback Futures Program. Existing rail infrastructure between Port Augusta and Leigh Creek will be used to transport imported and domestic freight from Adelaide to Leigh Creek, which will then be freighted by road to the Cooper Basin. The facility will also provide an option for minerals from Leigh Creek’s emerging mining industry to be transported south.
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financial assistance. Marree’s community development workers and Robert Khan were also thanked for the railway station building’s revamp, along with Indigenous Community Volunteers for its promotion and marketing assistance. After the opening, attendees enjoyed a barbecue catered by the progress association, OCA and local Natural Resources Management group’s Jo Skewes, before world-renowned Bangarra dance theatre took to the stage.
Celebrating the opening were (from left) Reg Dodd, John Mannion, Merv Dodd, Robert Khan, Mark Shirley and Graham Sharp.
Bangarra dancers perform at the opening celebration.
Marree Progress Association Chair Reg Dodd (left) and former railway worker Merv Dodd speak at the opening.
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service) and other local ex-railway workers Lizzy Khan, Irena Zada, Ronnie Dodd, Robert Khan and Max Dadleh. Also in attendance were Chair of the Marree Progress Association Reg Dodd, historian John Mannion who researched most of the history interpretation, and Sarah Hutchinson (Indigenous Community Volunteers). Mr Mannion was thanked for his comprehensive research, as well as OCA and History SA for their
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he spotlight has recently shone on a number of tourism operators in South Australia’s far north.
The Prairie Hotel (Parachilna), William Creek Hotel, Pink Roadhouse (Oodnadatta) and Innamincka Hotel were all named in Australian Geographic’s ‘Top 10 Australian Pubs’, while at the same time the magazine also rated Coober Pedy fifth in its list of ‘Top 10 Australian Towns to Visit’. Port Augusta’s Crossroads Ecomotel, a relative newcomer to
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the area, was named as Trivago’s sixth best-rated accommodation in South Australia. Wrightsair (William Creek) recently won the Major Tour and Transport Operator category of the South Australian Tourism Industry Council annual awards, with the Blinman Heritage Mine also named as a silver medallist in the Tourist Attractions category, Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens taking silver in Ecotourism, and Almerta Station (Flinders Ranges) receiving a bronze in Unique Accommodation.
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new gold mine at Tarcoola will generate about 40 jobs in its two to three-year mine life.
Owned by WPG Resources, the Tarcoola Gold Project is located 550 kilometres northwest of Adelaide and 170 kilometres south of WPG’s existing Challenger gold mine. The South Australian Government granted a mining lease to WPG for the area in March this year, and recently approved the program for environment protection and rehabilitation for the site. Preliminary works at Tarcoola have already begun, with first ore scheduled to arrive at Challenger late this year. Wednesday, November 16, 2016 -- Page 7
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Year 12 art student Maddie Bourn (centre) with her parents Tim and Jo and her piece ‘Through my Own Eyes (insanity)’
Michael Scarr with his year 12 artworks ‘The Journey that Ended Quickly’ and ‘Destruction is Another Form of Creation’.
Meaghan Kiely, Lotus Johnson and Leah Mattner with Meaghan’s daughter, year nine student Phoenix’s artwork.
Year 11 student Kaitlyn Frankish (far right) in front of some of her photography with teachers (from left) Claire Meatheringham, Kristy Mackenzie and Cathy Grillo.
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Roxby Downs Area School Deputy Principal Ann O’Sullivan and Principal Steve Bennett checked out some year 10 artwork.
Deb Bennett (left) and Charisse Sanders attended the exhibition opening.
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networks and forums to engage strategies that support families; identify and promote peripheral family support services including lifestyle education for children of all ages and parents; and provide an open and accessible means to share concerns and ideas relating to families. Over the last few years, the Family Forum has hosted numerous ‘Neighbourhood Days’ for the local community to come out and make new friendships and connections. The forum is looking for anyone with a genuine interest in families in our local community to join and help with ideas, initiatives and events in 2017. Does this sound like you? Come along to an informal ‘Meet and greet’ event and talk to current Family Forum members, enjoy some nibbles and find out what it is all about on Thursday 1 December at 5pm in the Community Youth Centre. For more information contact Dave Bunyon on 0403 058 050.
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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, November 16, 2016
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Roxby Council Consultation open for minor upgrades
R
oxby Council is asking for comment on a proposed minor upgrade to Richardson Place.
The work will be partly financed via grant funding and will significantly tidy up the main street. Prop o se d work s include minor landscaping, kerb repair, increa se d parking spaces and more shade, seating and tables. Visit www.roxbydowns. sa.gov.au/currentconsultations for more information and to provide feedback on the proposed upgrade. You can also send your feedback via email to roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au, via mail to PO Box 124 Roxby Downs 5725 or hand deliver to the Council Office at 6 Richardson Place. All submissions are welcome. Consultation on the plans closes at 5pm on Tuesday November 29.
Splashpad update
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ou may have seen a lot of activity at the splashpad site (at the roxbylink swimming pool) over the past week.
Local contractor Red Mulga has recently finished the required subbase preparation for the splash pad, while Minetech Engineering has performed a range of plumbing and hydraulics. A range of works have recently been completed with BSH Transport delivering the splashpad balance tank which was excavated by MPS Building and Electrical and was craned into place by Boom Logistics. Over the next few weeks the under-slab plumbing as well as plant shed construction will be completed, so stay tuned for updates on the splashpad’s progress.
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ust a reminder that Power and Water Notices are due November 15.
If you are experiencing financial difficulty please don’t hesistate to get in contact with the friendly team at Roxby Council.
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Local contractor MPS Building and Electrical at work at the splashpad site (above) and (right) Boom Logistics and BSH Transport unload the new balance tank.
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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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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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 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 (08) 8671 0925.
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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Supervisor to join the TMS team at our Olympic Dam Operation. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to work both in a team and autonomously and possess a strong work ethic. This is a residential role located in Olympic Dam on a Monday to Friday roster. The successful candidate will possess: • Minimum five years’ experience in a supervisor role • Certificate IV in Civil Construction or equivalent • A South Australian Builders Licence (Civil) or ability to obtain immediately • High level of computer literacy • Ability to lead, mentor and monitor staff and promote a positive ‘can do’ attitude • Dedicated, adaptable and forward thinking approach • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a frenetic environment • Sound knowledge of mining processes • Proven track record of high standard of quality and safety • Ability to develop new business opportunities • Strong customer and staff relations skills
Responsibilities will include (but not limited to): We are currently recruiting for an experienced Road • Run a financially self-sustaining unit and be responsible Train Operator to join the TMS team at our Olympic Dam for economic outcomes Operation. The position is a diverse role and will involve • Quantify and collate pricing and respond to tenders varied dutiesthe including working within a mine site, travelling • Manage daily administration responsibilities of the to various sectionremote locations involving long distance journeys and nights away, labouring • Planning of daily works and other adhoc tasks. This is•aQuality residential position located in Olympic Dam. Rental control of works to ensure customer needs are met assistance will be with provided to the successful • Communicate Operations Supervisorscandidate. daily to assist meeting safe production targets Theinsuccessful candidate will possess: • Perform workplace inspections and lead a safe working • MC truck licence with specific road train experience culture • Forklift licence and experience • Ensure all tasks are completed in a safe, timely and • Dangerous goods licence efficient manner • •Maritime Security (or willingness to obtain Complete safety Clearance audits to ensure Civil personnel are immediately) working safely and following safety policies and • Minimum 5 years’ experience in road train operations procedures • •Proven record of solid experienceimprovement in remote driving Identifytrack opportunities for continuous and and long distance haulage implement changes as required • •Experience in load restraints and transportation of oversize Oversee and safely lead Civil personnel to achieve KPI’s •goods Identify training requirements Operate plant any roles within the section • •Experience withand sideassist tipper,with float and general freight work as required • Proven track record of high safety focus Positive outlook and flexiblewill attitude in medical diverse role and takingfor on Applicants need intoworking pass the requirements adhoc sitetoenvironment, remoteofareas, this roletasks and within must mine be able provide evidence having longRight distance and underground the to Work in Australia. assignments It is a prerequisite for the candidate this role atohigh undergo a criminal • preferred Proven track record offor maintaining standard of background check. quality and safety. is angoEqual Opportunity Employer and we encourage ToToll apply to http://tollmining.recruitmenthub.com.au/ men women allmedical ages and AustralianforAboriginal You willand need to passofthe requirements this role and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. You must and undertake relevant inductions and training.
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Barbarians good sports on and off the field
O
lympic Dam Barbarians Rugby League Club is the first local sporting organisation to receive Level Two accreditation under the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports program.
Recognising the club’s commitment to reducing the link between alcohol and sport in the community, the accreditation hinges on the development of a safe transport policy. While a number of local sporting groups have achieved the program’s Level One accreditation in the past few months, the Barbarians are the first to reach Level Two. East Roxby Football Club is currently also working towards the same milestone. Good Sports works together with sporting clubs to build a “healthier sporting nation” by establishing a smoke free environment, applying safe transport practices and managing alcohol responsibly within the club. Barbarians’ president Jason Starkey said the program had been a very helpful step for the club. “Sometimes you don’t think about issues until they
are put in front of you,” Starkey said. “Good Sports has a simple online process that helped us check out how our club was going, and they provided us with handy resources and information to make it easier for our club to adopt change. “As a club that sells alcohol, the Good Sports Safe Transport policy made it much easier for our committee to document our club’s position and role in promoting safe transport. This ensures the safety of our members and the wider community.” Good Sports State Manager for SA Margie Fahy congratulated the Barbarians, saying breaking the link between alcohol and sport had “never been more important”. “Congratulations to the club for leading the way in making positive change to reduce harm from alcohol and other drugs, and for being the first sporting club in Roxby Downs to have an established safe transport policy that considers the health and safety of members and community.” Currently there are five Roxby Downs sports clubs engaged in the Good Sports program, among more than 7,000 Australia-wide.
Barbarians Jake Stirrat, Jason Starkey and Anthony Hordacre with their Good Sports certificate last week.
Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association Results Round 4 UNDER 12 GIRLS Cougars 27 def flames 16, Phoenix 18 def Lakers 12 UNDER 12 BOYS Raiders 21 def Jets 8, Tigers 34 def Cruisers 11, Wildcats 53 def Wizards 6 UNDER 14 GIRLS Flames 43 def Reds 30, Bulls 60 def Heat 4 UNDER 14 BOYS Lakers 31 def Cavaliers 10, Bulls 39 def Heat 12 UNDER 16 GIRLS Panthers 44 def Lightning 28, Heat 29 def Eagles 23 UNDER 16 BOYS Bullets 49 def Lightning 28, Heat 23 def Magic 12 UNDER 19 BOYS Bullets 43 def Hornets 19, Heat 27 def magic 26
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Junior basketballer Baylan Mummery (under 10 Bulls) in action.
Rebecca Cooke, Ben Vandeleur, Ruth Miller, Mike Fenwick, Michael Scarr and Angela Lafferty at a dinner last week held in conjunction with Good Sports, STARCLUB and Time for Wellbeing.
Roxby Downs Golf Association 2016 winners - presentation night AWARD
WINNER
SCORE
BEST NETT
Daniel Law + Ben Haines
63
BEST STABLEFORD
Tim Czydel + Rene Ayala
45
HANDICAP MATCH PLAY RUNNER UP
Daniel Law
BEST AMBROSE SCORE
Damien Condon, Ryan Briggs, Michael Wedding, Chris Barry and Seb Griggs, Freddy Gajdobranski, Glen Mungur, Andy Highet
62
BEST AMBROSE NETT SCORE
Damien Condon, Ryan Briggs, Michael Wedding, Chris Barry
50.625
TOM BECKETT TROPHY (BEST MIXED/LADIES AMBROSE NETT SCORE)
Adam Malm, Chris Pillar, Seb Griggs and Shara Griggs
55
BEST PAR ROUND
Jeff Chilton
8
ECLECTIC (SCRATCH) WINNER 2016
Wade Hooper
58
BEST PUTTER OF THE YEAR (BEST OUT OF 3 ROUNDS)
Wade Hooper
24, 28, 28
BEST GROSS
Daniel Law
69
HANDICAPPER’S CONSISTENT GOLFER (BEST STROKE, PAR & STABLEFORD ROUNDS)
Rene Ayala
66, +6, 45
BEST THREE NETT SCORES 2016
Rene Ayala and Daniel Law
66, 67, 69 & 63, 69, 70
BIGGEST HANDICAP REDUCTION OF THE SEASON
Rene Ayala
-8.1 (26.4 to 18.3)
JUNIOR OPEN CHAMPION
Michael Dillon
158
"C" GRADE OPEN CHAMPION
Chad Oldfield
203
"B" GRADE OPEN CHAMPION
Don Shields
179
LADIES OPEN CHAMPION
Anne Gray
117
OPEN CHAMPION
Daniel Law
155
SANDVIK DESERT CLASSIC CHAMPIONS 2016
Mark Roberts & Mark Dillon
132
CLUB FOURSOMES CHAMPIONS 2016
Glen Mungur & Andy Highet
77
LADIES CLUB FOURSOMES CHAMPIONS 2016
Ann Shields & Andrea Freeth
106
JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPION FOR 2016
Michael Dillon
144
"C" GRADE CLUB CHAMPION FOR 2016
Harry Noll
202
"B" GRADE CLUB CHAMPION FOR 2016
Tim Czydel
171
LADIES CLUB CHAMPION FOR 2016
Anne Gray
101
CLUB CHAMPION FOR 2016
Seb Griggs
162
HANDICAP MATCH PLAY CHAMPION FOR 2016
Ryan Shields
3&1
PRESIDENT'S NIBLICK (3 BEST STABLEFORD SCORES)
Harry Noll
43, 41, 41
ECLECTIC (NETT) WINNER 2016
Mark Beenham
41
MOST IMPROVED LADY 2016
Anne Gray
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DON CRAWFORD TROPHY 2016 (FORMERLY CAPTAIN'S TROPHY)
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Roxby sporting car club presentations Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club 2016 presentation award winners CAR
DRIVER
STREET STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST
RD42
Wayne Dempsey
2ND
RD18
John Dempsey
3RD
RD18
Rob Hall
MODIFIED CHAMPIONSHIP
Trophy winners (back) Kane Honner, Robby Sutton, Karen and Danny Wegner, (front) Duncan Atkins, Wayne Dempsey and Logan Hobbs.
1ST
RD56
Robby Sutton
2ND
RD95
Duncan Atkins
3RD
RD62
Danny Wegner
OPEN WHEELERS CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST
RD314
Logan Hobbs
2ND
RD56
Kane Honner
3RD
RD59
CLUB CHAMPION
Club and Street Stock Champion Wayne Dempsey
Open Wheeler Champion Logan Hobbs
Modified Champion Robby Sutton
Rob Hall Wayne Dempsey
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Sam Garret
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
Chris Koning
MOST IMPROVED
Logan Hobbs
OUTSTANDING SERVICE RON HUDSON MEMORIAL AWARD
Danny Wegner Karen and Danny Wegner
Roxby Downs Little Athletics Centre’s 2016 season is in full swing. Pictured on the weekend were (clockwise, from top left): Lena Barrett (left) giving Maddie Nelson some shot put advice. Zeplin Barrett sends a shot put flying. On the track (from left) Sydney Kemp, Archie Faulkner and Lily Nelson. Tyson Nelson giving his best at shot put. Lacey Faulkner in action in running events.
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Hornridge one game clear
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Hornridge 4/209 def Roxby Miners 6/157
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top-of-the-table clash between the Hornridge Wanderers and Roxby Miners kicked off round four of Roxby Districts Cricket Association action last Friday night.
Hornridge won the toss and elected to bat first against a very undermanned Miners side in a heat-shortened game. Clint Gow-Smith (29) and Adam Malm (57) continued on their recent good form, guiding their side to 95 without loss. Both fell in quick succession but Daniel Pegler took up the attack, making a quick fire 57 not out supported by Leroy Kavanagh
with 26 not out at the back end of the innings. These contributions saw the Wanderers finish with a massive 4/209 which made for a long 35 overs for the Miners bowlers. Acting captain Paul Trotta was the pick of the Miners bowlers with 2/35 supported by James Bremner with 1/24 off seven, including three crucial maidens after the rest of the attack went for six or more and over. The Miners then began the daunting task of chasing the big total with veteran Trotta (47) anchoring the innings as wickets fell around him. Steve Johnson (61 not out) helped the Miners scorecard with the aid of a runner, but they were never a threat to the strong Hornridge outfit. Pick of the bowlers for Hornridge was opener Kiaran Dadleh with 2/31 against his old side.
Roxby Downs Cricket Association Friday, November 11, 2016 Roxby Miners v Hornridge Roxby Miners’ Brian Patten (ABOVE) sends a delivery down on Friday, while Hornridge opener Clint Gow-Smith (RIGHT) bats.
Devils find form against roos
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Olympic Dam Devils 120 def East Roxby Roos 9/60
T
he second match of the round saw Olympic Dam take on East Roxby on Saturday night in slightly cooler conditions.
OD captain Patrick Glover in action on Saturday.
East Roxby’s Sachira Muthukumarana.
Devils skipper Patrick Glover won the toss and elected to bat, opening with himself and the returning Adam Homer (2). Homer was judged LBW by Devils president Tyler “Woodsy” Sims in controversial fashion, while Roos skipper Troy Mulders (3/22) then snared the prize wicket of Glover (15) and East Roxby were up and about. Olympic Dam’s middle order struggled against some quality slow bowling from Chamila Rathnajake (3/27) and the pace of Sachira “Teddy” Muthukumarana (3/21). They were able to battle towards a competitive total of 120 all out in the 30th over thanks largely to an important knock from number three Brendan Hill (40). In reply East Roxby started with confidence against a fired up Glover with a gale force wind behind him. Rathnajake in particular looked solid in defence as he took the majority of the strike against the OD captain. Glover eventually flicked the switch
in the ninth over, removing the dangerous Muthukumarana (14) and Craig Rainsford in consecutive deliveries. Andrew Moss was also removed without scoring leaving the middle order to shoulder the responsibility. Ben “Beeps” Vandeleur (4/27), who jagged five wickets the last time these teams met, was introduced into the breeze with immediate effect, removing the anchor Rathnajake (15) with a sharp caught and bowled. The next ball saw skipper Mulders sensationally run out in identical fashion to Callum Ferguson on debut for Australia in Hobart, with James Beenham’s rocket arm to the keeper catching the captain well short. Two balls later Ameer Shah was judged LBW on an outswinger to finish a three wicket over. Dan Rainsford (17) put up a fight dispatching a few of Vandeleur’s deliveries, but the resistance was shortlived as he and then Keegan Powe (6) holed out to Vandeleur. Howard (1/6) cleaned up the last wicket for a convincing win to the Devils. The season is now wide open without anyone dominating, and comes down to numbers and who can organise their squads on the night. This makes for great viewing and presents an opportunity for all clubs, as nobody is guaranteed a win at the moment. The Olympic Dam Barbarians Rugby Club held its Annual General Meeting on Sunday at the Roxby Downs Golf Club. In attendance were (back, from left) Richard Pitau, Liette Schoemaker, Wi Pitau, Jodie Fereti, Ria Pitau, (front left) Kev Stowell, Cam Wray, Francis Falemaka, Jason Starkey and Junior Fereti. A new committee was elected and upcoming events and dates discussed, including a wine tour from December 9-11.
2017 Roxby Downs netball season in limbo following AGM CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE With no one putting their hand up to replace those positions, they have been left vacant for now and Thompson said she hoped some new people would take on these roles. “If people don’t volunteer, there will be no season next year it is as simple as that,” she said. Thompson said squad sides would also be affected if the season was to be cancelled, with representative sides only allowed to THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
compete if players are taking part in an association competition. “That would be really disappointing because the representative teams did really well at the country championships this year and it won’t happen again if there is no season.” Despite the lack of numbers, a few decisions were made at the AGM including the decision to introduce a D Grade competition in 2017 – if the season goes ahead. The appointment of a separate senior
competition sub-committee was also made, with a representative from that group to sit in on executive committee meetings. The minimum age for players to compete was also altered, with participants required to now be 14 years old on May 1 if they are to take part in the senior season. If anyone is interested in filling any of these positions they are urged to contact Hayley Thompson at roxbynetball@hotmail.com).
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1st Innings Hornridge batting A. Malm c&b. N. Shirodkar............................................................ 57 C. Gow-Smith b. J. Bremner ........................................................29 D. Pegler not out .............................................................................. 57 A. Bray c. S. Johnson b. P. Trotta ................................................. 11 J. Way b. P. Trotta ................................................................................ 1 L. Kavanagh not out .......................................................................26 Extras (20w, 4nb, 3b, 1lb)...............................................................28 Total ..........................................................................4/209 Mminers bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs P. Trotta 7 0 0 2 35 C. O’Hara 4 0 0 0 26 B. Platten 4 0 0 0 30 S. Reid 5 0 0 0 27 J. Bremner 7 3 0 1 24 S. Johnson 1 0 0 0 9 N. Shirodkar 6 0 0 1 46 S. Lane 1 0 0 0 8 2nd Innings Roxby Miners batting P. Trotta st. J. Way b. M. Howard................................................ 47 C. Hall b. J. Way....................................................................................0 J. Bremner b. K. Dadleh ...................................................................0 S. Reid retired hurt ...........................................................................10 S. Lane c. S. Reinstra b. K. Dadleh ................................................9 S. Johnson not out .......................................................................... 61 C. O’Hara run out ................................................................................0 N. Shirodkar c. A. Malm b. R. Winter............................................2 B. Platten not out ............................................................................. 11 Extras (11w, 1nb, 3b, 1lb) ..................................................................16 Total ...........................................................................6/157 Roxby Miners bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs J. Way 7 1 0 1 25 K. Dadleh 7 2 0 2 31 L. Kavanagh 5 1 0 0 14 A. Bray 5 0 0 0 34 M. Howard 6 0 0 0 28 R. Winter 5 0 1 0 21
Saturday, November 12, 2016 East Roxby v Olympic Dam 1st Innings Olympic Dam batting P. Glover c. A. Moss b. T. Mulders ................................................15 A. Homer lbw. T. Mulders .................................................................2 B. Hill c. T. Mulders b. C. Rathnajake........................................ 40 P. Stacey c. A. Moss b. T. Mulders ..................................................2 J. Kohn run out ...................................................................................6 B. Vandeleur b. C. Rathnajake......................................................12 J. Beenham not out .........................................................................10 Z. Noble b. S. Muthukumarana .....................................................0 N. Howard lbw. S. Muthukumarana ............................................2 C. Bird b. S. Muthukumarana.........................................................0 Extras (14w, 2nb, 11b, 0lb).............................................................. 27 Total ...........................................................All out for 120 East Roxby bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs S. Muthukumarana 6.3 1 2 3 21 T. Mulders 8 0 4 3 32 C. Rathnajake 7 0 1 3 27 A. Shah 7 0 7 0 34 M. Samarakoon 2 0 0 0 5 2nd Innings East Roxby batting C. Rathnajake c&b. B. Vandeleur ................................................15 S. Muthukumarana b. P. Glover ...................................................14 C. Rainsford b. P. Glover ...................................................................0 A. Moss b. P. Glover............................................................................0 K. Powe c. J. Kohn b. B. Vandeleur ..............................................6 T. Mulders run out (J. Beenham)................................................... 1 A. Shah lbw. B. Vandeleur ..............................................................17 D. Rainsford b. B. Vandeleur .........................................................17 D. Schipper not out ............................................................................2 M. Samarakoon b. N. Howard .......................................................0 Extras (2w, 0nb, 0b, 0lb)...................................................................2 Total ............................................................All out for 60 Olympic Dam bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs P. Glover 6 2 0 3 8 A. Harris 5 0 0 0 19 B. Vandeleur 4 0 0 4 27 N. Howard 3.4 1 0 1 6
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R
oxby Downs’ 2017 n e tb a l l s e a s o n i s under threat after key executive committee positions were unfilled at the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week.
Ne w President Hayle y Thompson takes over from Theresa Wurfel, while Renee Anderson stepped into the Vice President’s role after Jane Rogers departed the committee. However, all other positons remain empty after an underwhelming response at the AGM on Tuesday, November 8. “There were 12 people at the AGM, which is pretty poor considering there are hundreds involved with netball in this town,” Thompson said. “There will be no junior or senior season if no-one puts their hands up (to fill these positions). “Netball is massive to the town, not only the different grades and levels but for the juniors who play in the senior grades and get a chance to develop their netball further, they suffer too. “It is a bit wait and see at the moment.” Another meeting is due to be held on Tuesday, December 6, before two more in January and February next year to try and fill the vacancies. Positions still up for grabs include treasurer, secretary, junior and senior record keeper and umpiring, coaching and uniform co-ordinators. The AGM saw a massive change over in personnel with Wurfel, Rogers, Darya White and Michelle Casserly all stepping down from their positions. CONTINUED PAGE 15
JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK Duration: 1 hour 58 minutes Rating: M
Netballers concerned that their 2017 season is under threat (back) Renee Anderson, Hannah Wurfel, Sam Corneliusen, Megan Crawford, (front) Asha, Jordan and Charlee.
THURS 17th November | 4pm SAT 19th November | 1:30pm SUN 20th November | 10:30am
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
FRI 18th November | 4pm SAT 19th November | 10:30am SUN 20th November | 1:30pm
DEEPWATER HORIZON
SAT 19th November | 7pm SUN 20th November | 1:30pm TUES 22nd November | 4pm
ROBINSON CRUSOE
SAT 19th November | 7pm SUN 20th November | 1:30pm TUES 22nd November | 4pm
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Rating: M
Duration: 1 hour 47 minutes Rating: M
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Rating: PG TICKETS: Adult $12 | Child $8 Family (4) $32 Cheap | Tuesday $7
Nippy Gym will be running every Thursday until 15th December and then will resume when Term 1 commences in 2017.
Come and get your Summer Pool Membership $75 for single membership or $200 for families (up to 3 children, additional children $50 each)
Roxby Downs & Andamooka Remembrance Day 2016
Roxby Downs RSL Vice President Vicki Mason gives her Remembrance Day address as Byron Aitchison, Mike French and Pastor David Bunyon watch on.
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Roxby Downs Scouts (from left) Aleshia Holland, Brock Gaskin and Jennah Laister.
St Barbara’s Parish School students Jess Snell and Tawana Chabayanzara.
St Barbara’s Parish School attended Roxby Downs’ service.
Roxby Council’s Damien Condon lays a wreath for Remembrance Day last Friday.
Roxby scouts (back) Byron Aitchison, Renee Schulte, Brodie Gaskin, Jennah Laister, (middle) Jaymian Turner, Brock Gaskin, Jace Gardiner, (front) Aleshia Holland and George Aitchison.
RDAS’ Michael Scarr, Steve Bennett, Sienna Brougham, Aishah Bastian, Charlotte Miller, Lachlan Baker, Alexei Kraitor, Ann O’Sullivan and Ahoura Hosseini.
Andamooka CWA Boutique Manager Val Harrison laid a wreath at the service.
Staffy represented Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners’ Association at the town’s Remembrance Day ceremony last week.
Sister Pat Hogan officiated Andamooka’s Remembrance Day service this year.
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Catching up after Andamooka’s Remembrance Day ceremony last week were (from left) Caroline Bell, Rebecca Johnson, Claudia Mitchell and Kate O’Dowd.
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