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ates for the 2017 calendar year were the main agenda item at the Roxby Council’s final public meeting for this year.

The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, December 13, lasted only nine minutes most of which Acting Administrator Geoff Whitbread discussed the rate increases for next year. Mr Whitbread said the rates are reviewed every year in consideration with the changes to Council’s Annual Business Plan. Next year will see quarterly water supply charges increase from $57.50 to $72 with all other tariffs, fees and charges remaining unchanged. The recovery of the sewer cost will remain below the upper bound pricing but will still see a slight increase in quarterly sewerage charges, changing from $238 to $241 per quarter. A small increase in tariffs of 0.6

per cent will see domestic customers without solar power paying an extra $9 per year on top of the regular $1475. However, there is good news for people generating solar power with the Solar Buyback tariff being bought in line with the rate offered by AGL next year, with a phase in period of four years, resulting in the solar buyback rate reducing by 4c per kw/h. In the past, Roxby Power has been required to pay substantially more for electricity customers who generate electricity from solar installations than the electricity it purchases from BHP Billiton. The solar buyback tariff and the AGL rates being brought into line will reduce that difference. A gifts and benefits policy was also briefly discussed before the short meeting was wrapped up. The minutes from the previous meeting were also accepted and are available on the Roxby Council website, as the ones from last week’s will be also.

Hooper took part in Stage 1 of the Qualifying School on the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour of Australasia at the Sandhurst Golf Club, Victoria, from Wednesday to Friday last week. He is hoping for a good outing which will land him a spot on the PGA Tour and eventual chance to tour the world with some of the best golfers. He shot an 82 on day one of the tournament to finish three over par, with the leader shooting one under. The Monitor went to print before Hooper had finished the event but will bring you all the latest news from his push to join the PGA tour in January 2017. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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hey say Christmas is a time of giving and that is exactly what the Andamooka Country Women’s Association group does.

Having gathered toys since the start of the year, including a delivery from the Skunks Toy Ride recently, the local group send these gifts off to children who wouldn’t usually get presents at this time of year. The deliveries have expanded over the years now ranging from Adelaide to Whyalla, and for the first time last year including local families. “It is a good feeling (giving out the toys),” said Andamooka CWA member Val Harrison. “For a volunteers job it can be hard at times, even heartbreaking at times but it is so rewarding when you take part in things like this. “We send toys all over the place because people here didn’t need it but last year we had people here in dire straits.” The group has been working in conjunction with Roxby Downs local Deb Price who has been running a wishing tree for three years now. Mrs Harrison and the CWA group touch base with Mrs Price to see what toys are required and for what ages groups and then send them to her to deliver. But it is not just Christmas time that the Andamooka CWA ladies are helping people it is all year round, with the group donating $20,000 to different causes in 2016 alone. They helped the Andamooka Hospital set up a room for the visiting doctor, helped the Andamooka CFS purchase a cooker and made donations to the Roxby Academy of Dance, Andamooka Primary School and two local families struggling with health issues. “We take great pleasure in our volunteer work, and would like to thank everyone who has at some time donated goods to our cause,” Mrs Harrison said. “We would like to, through The Monitor, wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2017.”

Andamooka CWA member Val Harrison with some of the toys to be sent to children in need this Christmas.

Corellas return to Roxby area

he corellas are back! In the last few months Roxby Council has begun to notice an increasing number of the birds around town. Minimal damage has been done at the moment - with noise, picking at grass and stripping bark from trees the only major problems – and a Council spokesperson said actions were being put in place to keep it this way. “Council will do its best to monitor and evaluate the corella situation on an ongoing basis,” the spokesperson said. “The corellas are having an affect all

over the town however Roxby Council is focusing efforts on Council’s greenspaces and infrastructure.” Roxby Council said they are unsure of the flock size at this stage but had re-introduced whip cracking in the evenings at dusk to try and move them on again. “Whip cracking works on two levels - sound and vibration,” the council spokesperson said. “The corellas find the stimulus aggravating so they move elsewhere. Whip cracking works best in the evenings on dusk when they are settling

in to roost for the night.” At this stage it is just trained Council staff carrying out the whip cracking duties. The spokesperson said the Roxy Council would continue to monitor the situation and alternative methods would be introduced if the whip cracking was unsuccessful. They are also currently liaising with a taskforce formed last year specifically to combat corellas, as they have been causing a problem all over the state. BY PATRICK GLOVER Corellas in Richardson place. PHOTO: Patrick Glover.

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obile phone ‘black spot’ funding is set to open up the outback to tourism and business, as well as significantly improve the safety of people travelling in the area.

Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey announced government funding for eight new or upgraded sites around South Australia’s far north region earlier this month, with Marree, Beltana Station, Blinman, Coward Springs, Innamincka, Parachilna Pub, William Creek and Rawnsley Park Station all to benefit. In total, 13 new or upgraded base stations will be funded across the Grey electorate, under round two of government black spot funding worth $220 million in total. Patchy mobile phone coverage has long been a frustration across Australia, particularly in remote outback areas, and William Creek-based Trevor Wright, of Wrightsair, welcomed the latest funding announcement. Mr Wright said he had been dealing with Optus and Telstra for the last ten years to try and improve mobile phone coverage in the outback and had been frustrated by the coverage offered up until now. The funding will see satellite cell stations, all constructed by Optus, put in place throughout the far north sites. “Satellite cells, also known as ‘small cells’, are small units that provide the potential for an inexpensive and flexible al-

ternative to traditional mobile towers,” sadid Optus Corporate Affairs Advisor, Michelle Pacey. “These small devices deliver mobile phone coverage up to a three-kilometre radius (depending on the surrounding topography) and are linked to satellites to expand coverage in a concentrated local area such as rural, remote or previously unserviced location.” Mr Wright said the announcement was nothing but good news for people travelling and working in remote areas of our State. “It will change the dynamics of how we do business in the outback,” Mr Wright said. After initially being announced in the next (third) round of black spot funding, Marree was brought forward into the latest, and Mr Ramsey said improved communications in the area would make an “enormous difference”. “In areas where landlines can be scarce, mobile phone coverage will make an enormous difference for the lives and safety, not just of the residents, but for the hundreds of tourists who travel through these regions,” Mr Ramsey said. “I have had contact with many of the tourist operators, residents and business owners in far north communities who have expressed the need for mobile services and I am very pleased the Government has been able to deliver through this program.”

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Outback road upgrades Creating more jobs in the Far North W orks to re-sheet 46km of the unsealed road between Oodnadatta and Ockenden Creek begun last week.

The works, which will be carried out by Ceduna Bulk Hauliers & Earthmovers Pty Ltd, will cost $2.24 million. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the works would enhance the road surface and drainage reducing the frequency of road closures and improving safety. “The Australian Government is funding hundreds of projects like this across Australia through the $3.2 billion Roads to Recovery Programme,” Mr Chester said. “By improving our nation’s roads we can facilitate greater access for Australians and improve safety, economic and social outcomes.” Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said of all the issues facing our outback regions, the state of the roads which are their effective economic lifelines is always number one. He said works were scheduled for completion by July 2017, weather permitting. “Works will be undertaken on weekdays between 7am and 6pm and weekends over 21-day blocks, with seven-day breaks until completion,” Mr Ramsey said. “Motorists are advised to take note of signage and adhere to the 25km/h speed restriction to ensure the safety of road users and workers. “To minimise the impact on road users, the works and any associated restrictions will be placed on hold over the Christmas holidays between 23 December and 3 January inclusive.” The project is fully funded by the Australian Government with the South Australian Government managing the delivery of the works. Meanwhile, the sealing of another significant

outback road, the Strzelecki Track, is also on the cards after Mr Ramsey moved a private members motion in Parliament recently. “This is a very important economic investment for all of South Australia,” Mr Ramsey said. “The Strzelecki Track provides the supply lines to one of South Australia’s, if not Australia’s greatest economic assets, the Cooper Basin.” He said 472km of road between Lyndhurst and Innamincka was currently unsealed and closed for an average of 45 days in the year. The condition of the track, Mr Ramsey said caused damage to tyres and suspension of the 30 heavy vehicles that travel the 360km trip from Lyndhurst to Moomba each day. But it wasn’t just the major companies the current state of the track affected, he said it also impacts heavily on tourism numbers and raises serious safety issues while the cattle industry relies on the track to access markets. “The wonders of the outback as accessed from the Strzelecki Track are many fold and the completion of a good road to the Southern Ocean through the SA outback would open up huge opportunities in the tourism sector,” Mr Ramsey said. The Federal Member for Grey said he had met with South Australian Premier Jay Wetherill recently about the track and he had assured Mr Ramsey the State Government was interested in the issue. “The Strzelecki is a state road and as such any possible project requires them to put their shoulder to the wheel and I stand ready to support a program to seal it when they produce a request to the Federal Government,” Mr Ramsey added.

ore than 60 jobs will be created in the state’s Far North through a new mining and processing operation at the Cairn Hill Mine, 55km south of Coober Pedy.

The operation is supported by the State Government’s Regional Development Fund (RDF) with $397,306 being put towards the project. It will be managed by Cu-River Mining Australia Pty Ltd and will focus on extracting and processing high grade magnetite iron ore containing residual copper from the Cairn Hill Mine. “This infrastructure project will invest $1.5 million into the region and we thank the State Government for its contribution through the RDF,” said Cu-River Mining Australia Corporate Service Manager Ning Liu. “Economic development is critical for the future of Coober Pedy – our mining operation will assist in addressing challenges such as declining population and unemployment in the community. “We aim to employ locally where possible and are committed to providing local Indigenous people with long term sustainable employment opportunities.” Regional Development Minister Geoff Brock said he was thrilled to

see these kind of projects in outback communities because of the jobs they create. “This project is expected to create 61 ongoing full time jobs in addition to 20 jobs during construction, which will have a significant, positive impact on the community and the state,” Mr Brock said. “Local employees will be preferentially sourced, however there is potential for suitable candidates to relocate to local communities, which would bring additional economic benefit to the region. “The project will enhance the economic prosperity of Coober Pedy and improve the social wellbeing of the town and its surrounding areas.” The operation will use innovative extraction and processing techniques to optimise the mineral extraction process, whilst minimising risks associated with commodity prices by targeting the more stable-priced commodities of magnetite and copper. The grant will assist in establishing the infrastructure required for the operation including the processing plant, road upgrades for heavy vehicle traffic, bores, water lines, and electrical supply. The processed ore will be exported under agreement to China.

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ooking back through all of the editions of The Monitor to prepare this final issue for 2016 was an interesting experience.

Having only joined the team in early November, there’s certainly a big difference between reading the paper as a general community member and then looking back as a member of the team! Flicking back through all of the papers – nearly 50 of them – I could see clearly that Roxby Downs, along with neighbouring towns Andamooka, Woomera and the far north as a whole – had another jam-packed year, and The Monitor team was there to cover it all. There certainly were highs, where we celebrated our achievements and

Roxby Downs Council the people who make our communities so special at events such as Australia Day and Pink Stumps Day. There were fundraising events like head shaves, awards like the Brand SA Regional Awards, and we also took the time to say thank you at ANZAC and Remembrance Day. From a governance perspective we reported on frustrations with management of our communities of Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera. We also saw a changing of the guard with long-time Roxby Downs Administrator Bill Boehm resigning and the State government announcing a new governance structure for our local council going forward. BHP Billiton’s decision to go to a 7/7 roster was a hot topic for discussion earlier in the year, and now that the roster has been implemented it’s pleasing to note that initial fears of a mass exodus from the town may have been unfounded, and in fact many new families are making

the move to Roxby Downs. As always, sport is a popular part of any newspaper, and this year The Monitor reported on every sport at every level, and noted some big milestones such as the Far North Football League’s 30th birthday. We celebrated some new sporting groups adding to Roxby Downs’ sporting fabric – including the OD Barbarians who took league honours in their first season – and also, sadly, marked the closure of the local tennis association due to lack of numbers. Along with the highs, there were also lows, including the passing of local Adrian Nourse in January. The closure of the Leigh Creek mine and Port Augusta power station which also had ripple effects into our community. While local businesses struggled through the state-wide power outage in late September, thefts and challenges with operating in a transient community.

Optimism as year closes

2 As we wind down to Christmas, I and all The Monitor staff wish all of our readers, advertisers and supporters a safe, relaxing festive season. Thanks to everyone who has helped us through the year with story ideas, supplying reports and photos, being happy to be involved in a story or have their photo taken, or providing us feedback. Big thanks also to Olympic Dam Sporting Club who have done a stellar job at delivering our paper into all Roxby Downs homes this year. We’ll be back in 2017 better than ever! Amanda Hudson Managing Editor The Monitor

016 has been for many a tough year. But as the year closes there is definitely an air of optimism developing. I’d firstly like to acknowledge Bill Boehm, former Administrator of Roxby Council, for his commitment and efforts over the past 17 years.

I would like to thank the wider community, for their candour and generosity. Roxby Downs is a welcoming and friendly town that I have been proud to be a part of since my arrival in May. I never tire of the look of delight from friends and colleagues on their arrival to Roxby Downs. They cannot believe the high quality facilities we enjoy

here. Roxby Downs is a neat and tidy town that doesn’t want for much. I have been very conscious that Roxby Council has been operating within an environment of economic strain. As a Council we have looked at ourselves and made significant cost efficiencies to reflect what is going on around us. I believe we provide a good array of services to the residents and rate payers in the town. If you think differently, I invite you to let me know and any feedback can be sent to me via roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au. Council meetings started in September, and although the meetings are not always well attended it is a sign that as a Council we are committed to being a transparent organisation. The first Council meeting coincided with the state wide power outage

that saw the town off the grid for a few days. The power outage event will stay with the town for some time and I’m heartened to know that the whole town came together and made it through in good spirit. On behalf of all at the Council office and Roxbylink I wish you all a happy Christmas and a safe passage home, wherever that may be. Geoff Whitbread Administrator Roxby Council

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016 has been a really promising year for OD, with many positives.

Mid-year we saw a great result, when we were pleased to announce record copper production, up from 63 per cent from FY15 to 203kt. This was the highest production in over 10 years and pleasingly, we achieved this while also decreasing our unit cash cost per pound of copper by nearly 30 per cent – an incredible result from our team and testament to their hard work. Unfortunately though, OD, like all of South Australia, was impacted by the extended loss of power in October. This two week outage had a significant impact on production which was disappointing for everyone involved.

Power stability and security in South Australia continues to affect productivity at Olympic Dam and we are working closely with the State and Federal Governments to ensure this is resolved as soon as possible. The silver lining, however, is the way everyone at OD and Roxby Downs responded, showing the value of true teamwork and resilience. The Country Cabinet visit in November was an opportunity to further discuss electricity issues for the operation and community. Importantly, it also saw two important community announcements; the co-investment by the State and OD in an early learning centre and the future governance of Roxby Downs. Both of these will help to

make the town an even better place to live and raise a family. Next year promises to be equally exciting and we can all look forward to the challenges and opportunities the New Year will bring. Have a safe break. Chad Menzies BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Lead Community

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t’s Christmas time! You can see it all around, you can hear it in our conversation, and you can feel it in the atmosphere. There is a sense of love, peace and hope.

This is the season of gift giving and receiving. A season of grace, forgiveness and acceptance. It truly is the season of love and intimacy when families gather maybe for the only time in years. When we let bygones be bygones, surrender the hurts and build bridges rather than walls. There is no other time where reconciliation and appreciation is such a focus around the world than at Christmas time. Billions of people on or around the 25th of December or other designated dates celebrate Christmas by gathering together in the intimacy of our families, close friends and loved ones, sharing a meal and exchanging gifts. Why is it so?

In the fast paced life of this 21st century it is easy to “blur” the meaning of Christmas. There are many ideas, conversations and falsities presented on both the global and local arenas that bring confusion and various shades of truth. So much so that for many in our wonderfully blessed nation don’t know anything more than it’s a good time for a work-break, a time to party with friends and to catch-up with family. Surely, there is more substance to it than this? The people of the world have been celebrating “Christmas” for over 2,000 years. As a Christian, I confidently celebrate Christmas as being the Birth of Jesus Christ. The promise of his coming is repeatedly dialogued by Old Testament prophets, New Testament confirmations in the Bible and concurring secular acceptance of his existence. And so we ask, “Who is Jesus Christ”?

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s 2016 draws to a close it is time to reflect on the tremendous achievements of our volunteers working in our various forums. There are many highlights for the year.

He is Christ the “Son”, the visible image of the invisible God. He is the “Word” by which all things are made. He came to give life in all its fullness to those that would believe and receive… by praying like this: “Thank you Father for the gift of your Son, born into this world to save it. To save me! I believe and ask Jesus to accept me now, as I am, as my gift to him and through this divine exchange I am now a child of God and choose eternal life with you.” Merry Christmas! Pastor David Bunyon New Life Roxby Church, Roxby Downs

Th e C o m mu n i t y Garden was a hive of activity with new garden beds and plantings and working bees. The Environment Forum continued to run the Wildlife Hotline – a much needed service to the community with volunteers quickly responding to snake sightings. This program will continue into the next season. This year’s World Food and Music Festival delighted the public with outstanding entertainment and a chance to experience the different cultures that make up our community. We celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture throughout the year with various activities. The Health Forum and www.themonitor.com.au

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum proactively worked towards raising awareness about health and they lobbied for increased services. The Health Forum has already commenced planning the 2017 Healthy and Happy Expo with preparations well underway. Roxby Roadsafe used local media to highlight road safety issues. This year the Sport and Recreation Forum reformed, after a hiatus, so that clubs can work together to help shape the future development of sport and sporting facilities in Roxby Downs. On Australia Day the forum will present awards for outstanding achievements both on the field and in administration. For the first time a sporting organisation as well as a team will be recognised. The Family Forum held quarterly neighbourhood days to encourage families and new residents to socialise and meet each other

enjoying the picnic atmosphere in Curdimurka Park. The Women’s Network ran a working bee to pack 200 birthing kits which will be sent to health services in Africa. The Arts and Culture Forum celebrated 10 years with an anniversary exhibition and their annual Co-Opera event was a great success with audiences enjoying the Mikado this year. “The Mad Scientist” National Science Week activity exposed young people to the wonders of science with hands on experiments. Eight local residents were recognised as Volunteers of the Month by the Volunteering Forum for their outstanding community work. Our youngest volunteers in the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) raised funds from making and selling tie-dyed merchandise and they held several events during the year which were well attended. The Business Forum

has been working on a new online business directory and promoted the totally locally campaign to support local businesses. Countless hours were contributed by volunteers and without this support the Community Board and forums would not exist and the activities, events and programs that support our community would not occur. We wish our volunteers and their families and the whole community a safe and relaxing Christmas/ New Year break. We look forward to working with you all in 2017. Michelle Hales Executive Officer

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Service he Andamooka Community Health er after has finally welcomed a new caretak future. months of uncertainty about its

r Services Not-for-profit organisation Frontie awing from its opannounced it would be withdr clinics in Marla and ooka Andam eration of the April last year. n a tender Countr y Health SA has since overseeer for the provid process to find a new service two towns. (RFDS), which The Royal Flying Doctor Service Service, was Health already operates the Marree take over at Andasuccessful in its application to mooka and Marla. Tony Vaughan Acting chief executive officer about the joint told The Monitor he was excited bring to all three venture and the benefits it would towns. e by bringing all “It made sense for us becaus the one modthree together we are able to create in our service st el,” he said. “We can now co-inve some of our put to us deliver y, and it will allow

016 was another big year for The Monitor, as we covered a huge variety of news and sport across the far north region.

From the federal election to Olympic Dam 7/7 roster changes, the State-wide black out to the Melbourne Cup visiting, Miners’ netballers and footballers making a clean sweep in senior sport and so much in between, The Monitor’s reporters and photographers were there to capture it all. Enjoy this look back at the year that was 2016.

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back into these own community-raised funds communities.” been in talks had RFDS the said an Mr Vaugh past few months to with Frontier Services over the that the standard ensure a smooth transition and of care would continue. too much of “The community shouldn’t notice a change in service,” he said. ements in mind However, the RFDS has improv ng new includi s, service for all three of its health records system. ambulances and a combined patientit is a great op“From an RFDS point of view the community, portunity for us to put back into like these ones thanks to the support communities said. have shown us,” Mr Vaughan Health SerExisting Andamooka CommunityRFDS top-up , with vice staff members will remain a if required. workers available from Port August staff were well Mr Vaughan said the top-up meaning they area, versed in rural work and the to their Andamoowould provide a similar service ka counterparts. t with Countr y The RFDS has signed a contrac health services Health SA that will see it deliver next three years the to Andamooka and Marla for available. period with a two-year extension

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Budget backlash The data revealed that councils’ employee tion, workers’ compensation and indirect staff ther increase in staff numbers with a number costs over the past financial year had exceeded costs,” he said. of short-term casuals who work varying hours $805.2 million. Mr Boehm said the transfer of contract work now directly employed by council.

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This was up from $769.5 million in 2014/15 to council staff and other changes helped create “This has increased our full-time equivalent oxby Council is fighting back against a $1.9 million reduction in operating expenses employment to around 60. claims its $1.5 million growth in – an almost 5 per cent increase. The Advertiser claimed the revelation had for 2015/16. “Overall, council now performs work that employee costs for 2015/16 – along “What is not shown is the reduction in ma- previously was outsourced at greater cost for with wage increases by other local “prompted calls to reduce the ‘outrageous’ wages growth”. terials, contractors and other expenses from a lesser amount. governments – is “outrageous”. The article also singled out Roxby Council $11,731,000 to $9,820,000 as a result in part “Some positions are also funded by new Council’s key arguments include a projected $1.9 million decrease in operating costs for the financial year that was partly achieved by transferring contract work to council staff. It also notes that it has created efficiencies via a workplace restructure that has seen its full-time equivalent employment jump from 44 in 2014/15 to 60 in 2015/16. The comments are in response to a story published by The Advertiser last Friday that refers to findings from the SA Parliamentary Research Library about local government expenditure.

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as having the greatest percentage increase in employee costs. The figure rose from $3.5 million in 2014/15 to $5 million in 2015/16 – a 41 per cent ($1.5 million) difference. This change is documented in Roxby Council’s 2015/16 Annual Business Plan and Budget. However, council administrator Bill Boehm said the statistics referenced in The Advertiser failed to tell the full story. “Besides wages, the expenditure attributed to Roxby Council also includes superannua-

due to a workforce restructure,” he said. Mr Boehm noted that council’s full-time equivalent employment had increased from 27 to 44 between 2013/14 and 2014/15 as part of the restructure’s first stage. “This mainly involved staffing of the Roxby Downs Cultural and Leisure Precinct,” he said. “The change in operation has been phased in over two years with organisational efficiencies that actually reduced the number of people required to perform the necessary work. “The 2015/16 business plan projected a fur-

grants and other arrangements.” Mr Boehm also pointed out that council was a main employer of many spouses and children of Olympic Dam mine workers, and this helped attract families to Roxby Downs. “I am proud of the performance of Roxby Council and our employees, who work hard to serve the Roxby community,” he said. “There is a significant downturn in our local economy because of staff and contractor reductions at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine. CONTINUED PAGE 2

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2016’ group and agreed it was helpful to have contact with other parents who were going through the same thing. “There are a lot of boarding kids who come from Roxby Downs, you just don’t know who,” said Mrs Thompson. “It is its own sub-culture, and it is a big one.” Mrs Meadow is about to send her second child, William, to boarding school at Sacred Heart College – the

same school his sister Mackenzie, started at last year. Mrs Meadow said there were a number of reasons for sending her children to boarding school. “There are better education opportunities in Adelaide because of the wider range of resources they have available to them,” she said. “They are bigger schools and have more extracurricular activities as well.” The three mothers believed at-

tending school in Adelaide would also better prepare their children for university when they finished. Will, Mitch and, Mrs Thompson’s eldest, Sam, said they were all excited about heading to boarding school. “It will be a good adventure and I am excited,” said Mitch. “It will be good because there will be a lot of opportunities I will get down there that I don’t have up here.” While the students were last week

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ocal man Scott Gaskin is the 2016 Citizen of the Year after receiving the honour at Roxby Council’s Australia Day Awards last week.

Mr Gaskin has volunteered his services for a variety of causes since moving to Roxby Downs in October 2000. He joins his wife Cherie, who received the same honour in 2014, on the list of award recipients. “I believe Scott has been a fantastic contributor to our community

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over the last 15 years,” said Roxby Council administrator Bill Boehm. “He is a very worthy nominee and winner of this award. “He is well known throughout the community because he is a consistent, constant presence in many community organisations. “Although juggling full-time work, raising a family and (pursuing) his own interests and passions, he continues to selflessly volunteer his time – often seemingly every spare moment – to benefit Roxby Downs and its people.” Mr Gaskin is a member of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Roxby Downs Auxiliary, along with the

local Scout group and Neighbourhood Watch committee. He also assists with the organising of community events including Pink Stumps Day, Roxby Downs Community Christmas Pageant and the Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services. “You don’t do these things for the accolades, so it was a huge surprise to find out I had won the award,” Mr Gaskin said. “I am speechless, it is just unreal. “I really enjoy my volunteer roles, particularly the Scouts which I enjoy a lot – they are such a great bunch of kids.” Ines Badman won the Young Cit-

izen of the Year award for her work with the Roxby Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). Also the Roxby Downs Races was named Community Event of the Year for the first time since its creation in 1991. Seb Griggs was named Sportsperson of the Year for his golfing feats and Alistair Williamson received the Young Sportsperson of the Year after his strong performances in both soccer and swimming in 2015. The Olympic Dam Cricket Club took out the Sports Team of the Year award for its achievements. These have included 10 out of 11 Roxby Districts Cricket Association

premierships, including both Twenty20 and 40-over formats since 2011. Olympic Dam also last year became the first team in the association’s 28-year history to complete a season undefeated. Meanwhile Andamooka also held an Australia Day award service last week, with Rob Hancock named Citizen of the Year. Mr Hancock said he was shocked by the award, but local Australia Day Awards committee member Rebecca Johnson said he deserved it. “Rob puts his heart and soul into this town,” she said. CONTINUED PAGE 3

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undreds of protestors are set to descend on Olympic Dam for a three-day festival in July.

The Desert Liberation Front previously visited the area in 2012 with its Lizard’s Revenge event. This year’s gathering, which will run from July 1-3, is being called The Lizard Bites Back. “The first time, we were very focused on the expansion with the announcement having only been made a few months prior to our visit,” said event coorganiser Nectaria Calan. “The mine is still there, and it’s four years later now, so we thought it was time to go back to the source. “The mine is always an issue. It was not just when the expansion was going ahead – it is one of the largest uranium mines in the world, so for us it is already having an impact. “Now there is the Royal Commission (into nuclear energy) on and Olympic Dam is one of three shortlisted sites for the Federal Government to build its waste dump.” Ms Calan said the event was still in the early planning stages and no activities had been planned yet. However, she said the group was hoping to hold educational workshops and other activities as part of the ‘protestival’. The group is also aiming to reach out to more locals this time around. It is inviting anyone interested to visit the campsite during the event. Ms Calan said she was hoping for a similar attendance to the previous festival’s crowd of hundreds. Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan said South Australia Police (SAPOL) was well under way with planning for this year’s protest, as extra officers may need to be called in. A BHP Billiton spokesperson told The Monitor the company wished to make no comment regarding the protestors’ visit at this point in time.

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Mr Snot Bottom’s Stinky Silly Show will be performed at the roxbylink auditorium on Tuesday, February 23. Mark Trenwith, aka Mr Snot Bottom, said the show would be fun for the whole family. “But dads beware, there will be a lot of them doing farts and other embarrassing things in front of their kids,” he said. CONTINUED PAGE 4

or the first time ever Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera are joining forces to promote the region.

The Roxby Downs Business Forum’s tourism focus group has been working with local businesses, the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) and Frank Wittchen from Transfield Services at Woomera. Together they are looking to place information about the area in upcoming publications including the Flinders Ranges and Outback Visitor Guide and Exploring the Stuart Highway and the Oodnadatta Track. Roxby Council regional business development officer Katalin Wilby said many tourists were unaware of Roxby Downs and its surrounding towns and this needed to change. “You can stay in Roxby Downs and either go to Andamooka or stay in Andamooka and visit Roxby Downs and Woomera – there are a heap of options,” she said. “You can head down the Borefield Road to Marree on a trek down that way, or you can go to William Creek or Oodnadatta. “A lot of people don’t realise you can do that.” Mrs Wilby said she was hoping that featuring in regional tourism publications would help attract national and international visitors. There are already pages on the three towns in Exploring the Stuart Highway and Oodnadatta Track, but Mrs Wilby said the information needed updating. With places like William Creek and Lake Eyre so close, Mrs Wilby said Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera could easily be added to existing outback tours. “Some of the key features in Roxby Downs include the Olympic Dam Discovery Tour, while one of the key drawcards for Andamooka is the unique old cottages,” she said. “There is also Arid Recovery that people can go and visit while in town. “At certain times of the year there are wild flowers and we have great flora and fauna that is unique to the area. “All those things are drawcards for the area.” While the forums are looking abroad to advertise the area, local media outlets like The Monitor and RoxFM are also being considered as ways of getting the message out there.

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undreds turned out to support this Roxby Downs Pink Stumps Day year’s and helped raise around $15,00 event 0 for the McGrath Foundation on Saturd ay night.

Roxby Districts Cricket Associ Paul Trotta said both spectators ation president and players thoroughly enjoyed the night. A competition to name this year’s sides – won by Katie Meadow and Greg Weltner – saw the Northern Pioneers take on the Southern Scorchers for the charity match. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 MORE PHOTOS ON PAGES 10, 11 & 15

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HP Billiton has raised the question of whether a week on, week off roster should be introduced at its Olympic Dam l mine by opening a confidentia poll last week.

The poll will continue for anoths er week and is collecting opinion

from workers in operational areas, those along with a small number of in functional support roles. BHP Billiton Olympic Dam’s Chad in reMenzies said the initiative was on sponse to employee discussion the topic. He said most respondents would beroster the need to be in favour of d fore considerations could procee further. propolling the of end the at “If cess there is a majority in favour,

and the business case supports it imthe leadership team propose to we’ll plement a seven/seven roster, commence a formal consultation likely process for those individuals The to be affected,” Mr Menzies told Monitor. key with g “We are already meetin nistakeholders in the local commu s and ty to discuss potential impact identif y opportunities to ensure of n locatio a s Roxby Downs remain choice.

g “Above all, this is about hearin r it from our workforce on whethe is their preference to work a seven/ seven roster.” ok Locals recently took to Facebo ng to express their concerns regardi the proposed roster. for These include the potential Roxby Downs residents to move of a out of the town in favour y-out drive-in, drive out or fly-in, fl arrangement. It is being claimed that the less

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ier frequent commutes and length n breaks would make such a situatio easier for those who would rather live elsewhere. famyoung However, others with to ilies have said they would move sevRoxby if they were working a longer the e becaus roster n en/seve too blocks would otherwise mean n. much time away from their childre the For further exploration of topic, see PAGE 6 for this week’s Editorial.

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The anonymous phone poll saw 85 per cent of affected employees casting a vote before it he introduction of a week closed last week. BHP Billiton Olympic Dam’s on, week off roster at Chad Menzies said the comBHP Billiton’s Olympic pany would now commence a Dam mine site will move formal consultation process into the consultation stage and have one-on-one commuafter receiving 70 per cent of nications with those employemployee votes in a recent ees who may be affected by the poll. proposed roster change.

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local business group has expressed concerns about the potential for negative long-term effects on the Roxby Downs community as a result of a proposed new roster at BHP Billiton Olympic Dam.

Earlier this month, BHP Billiton conducted an anon-

he Department of Defence is set to spend up to $750 million on a redevelopme nt of its Woomera Range Complex.

Released last Thursday, the departProment’s Integrated Investment

ent gram – a complementar y docum Paper to its 2016 Defence White be – indicates that the money will spent between 2018 and 2026. ex “The Woomera Range Compl ,” is a critica l nation al assetan is the docum ent states . “It able internationally unique facility s. to support leading-edge system and “It provides a large, secure

The Monitor attempted to gain more information from the Depart the ment of Defence regarding what what upgrades would involve and have impact the redevelopment may on the Woomera township. to However, a response was yet print be receive d as of Monday’s deadline.

It predicts increased co-operation States and training with the United and other security partners woulds likely see more activity at facilitie R such as Woomera. is “As such, additional investment to programmed within the decade 2025/26 to ensure Woomera contin-” ds, ues to support increasing deman the document states.

that remote training and testing area ere could not be replicated anywh else in Austra lia withou t major investment.” The department notes the come plex is used largely by the Defenc and Science and Technology Group Royal Australian Air Force for testings and evaluation aeronautical weapon systems.

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ymous phone poll of Olympic Dam employees who would be affected by the introduction of a week on, week off roster. The result was a 70 per cent vote in favour of the proposal. This has prompted BHP to pursue a wider community consultation on the matter. Roxby Downs Business Forum Executive Steering Committee (BFESC) chair John Wilby last week told The Monitor his group – along with other local stakeholders – had a number of concerns regarding the impacts of such a roster.

Mr Wilby said this was despite the fact that BHP Billiton had said it was undertaking ongoing stakeholder consultation and would ensure the stability and viability of the Olympic Dam operation. Some of the key impacts raised by the BFESC and other stakeholders included whether contracting companies would be exempt and the new roster’s impact on Roxby’s businesses, services and facilities. Another question they have is whether any changes would be made to the return employ-

ee bus service provided from Adelaide to Olympic Dam as this could impact on how many chose to commute. They are also concerned about how education in Roxby Downs may be affected by any increase in the number of local children being sent away to boarding school. The potential for children to be absent from school more often — because their parents might want to travel during their seven days off — is another concern for the BFESC and local stakeholders.

They also fear that local childcare centres would struggle to remain viable if Olympic Dam employees were on seven/seven rosters. “The BFESC is committed to supporting the community of Roxby Downs in building a great town with great facilities and services to support the mine workforce and their families,” Mr Wilby said. “We recognise that there are a percentage of people who choose not to live here, however in saying that there is nothing that can beat coming

oxby Downs woman Melissa Emery is calling on locals to support a national campaign for increased funding to reduce mobile ‘blackspots’.

The petition has been available from a number of local businesses since last week and has already attracted dozens of signatures. Mrs Emery’s friend – Katrina Marsh, of Kojonup, Western Australia – started the petition after her fiance died during a motorcycle accident. The accident occurred in a mobile blackspot, meaning emergency assistance was delayed for more than

20 minutes because phoning Triple Zero was impossible. “I had previously taken it for granted that ‘000’ was available throughout Australia with or without mobile coverage,” Ms Marsh said in a statement. “(However) if you are faced with a life-threatening emergency and are in a mobile phone blackspot area, you will not be able to obtain emergency assistance. “This could be the difference between life and death.” Mrs Emery said she was supporting the campaign because she was concerned about how these blackspots could affect her friends and family after hearing about Ms Marsh’s experience. “I was shocked, really, because my knowledge was that even if you’re out of range you could still call Tri-

ple Zero, and that’s not the case,” she said. “If there’s no service then there’s no service – nothing is going to work.” The Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Programme committed $100 million in the first round towards 499 new or upgraded mobile base stations across Australia by June 2016. It announced the locations to benefit from this round in June last year and is currently investigating sites for its second round of the program, to which the Government is contributing $60 million. Ms Marsh’s petition calls on the House of Representatives to approve further funding to address mobile phone blackspots and set a deadline by which all identified areas will receive coverage.

Mrs Emery encouraged all Roxby Downs residents to add their signatures towards the cause. “This actually affects everyone here because we’re all from somewhere else, and everyone’s towns and everyone’s cities have blackspots,” she said. “We just wanted to get it out there and give everyone the opportunity to have their name down and stand up for their communities.” Mrs Emery said locals driving between Roxby Downs and Adelaide were among those at risk of being disadvantaged by mobile blackspots in an emergency. “They would have to get to the next town or wait for someone to come along before they could get help,” she said. The petition has been provided to the Roxby Downs Police Station

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home every night or morning to your family and spending quality time with your family and friends. “It’s also important to note that this change does not only affect Roxby Downs – our town is also an important resource to the surrounding areas of Andamooka and Woomera. “There is no dispute (that) this community is recognised as a great place to live and raise a family – we are rich in culture and diversity and we are a town with an exciting future.”

Devils make it six in a row oxby Downs and Olympic Dam have lost the title of wealthiest postcode in South Australia despite a nearly $8000 rise in average income.

The Australian Taxation Office recently released its most recent statistics on the subject, with the 2013/14 figures showing that the local 5725 postcode has dropped from the top of the list to fourth. The statistics also indicate a drop in individual taxpayers in the postcode from 2910 in 2011/12 to 2616 in 2013/14 – a decrease of 294 people. ATO predictions also suggested a further decrease in next year’s findings, particularly

Roxby Downs woman Mel Aitchison (centre) with daughter Matilda, nephew Brock and sons George and Byron. Mrs Aitchison had her hair shaved off and her children coloured their hair during a fundraiser for the Leukaemia Foundation at the Roxby Downs Tavern last Thursday afternoon. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

with job cuts at BHP Billiton Olympic Dam having occurred in 2014/15. Average income for the 5725 postcode increased from $81,652 in 2011/12 to $89,042 in 2013/14. However, with a rise of around $18,000, the Walkerville area took out the top spot for 2013/14. The area – which includes Vale Park, Collinswood, Gilberton, Medindie and Walkerville – is home to around 5792 taxpayers. Oakbank was the biggest mover up the list, jumping a massive 43 spots to take out second place. For more information, visit: www.ato.gov.au BY PATRICK GLOVER

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ore than 1000 BHP Billiton Olympic Dam employees will move to a week on, week off roster from Augus t onwards.

BHP Billiton last week announ ced its decision to implement the new roster after conducting consult ation with emplo yees and comm unity stakeholders.

In its March 2 edition, this newspaper revealed that BHP Billiton had opened a confidential poll of OD workers to collect opinions regarding the introduction of such a roster. Spokesperson Chad Menzies told The Monitor at the time that the initiative was in response to employee discussion on the topic. “We are already meeting with key stakeholders in the local community to discuss potential impacts and identify opportu-

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nities to ensure Roxby Downs remains a location of choice,” he said. “Above all, this is about hearing sfrom our workforce on where it is their preference to work a seven/seven roster.” The poll – which closed on Friday, March 4 – saw 85 per cent of affected employees cast a vote, with 70 per cent in favour of the proposed new roster. As reported in the March 9 edition of The Monitor, Mr Menzies said the company would commence a formal consultation process and have one-on-one communications with the relevant employees. He said BHP Billiton would continue to keep local community representatives informed as its investigations progressed. In the meantime, locals have taken to Facebook to express both concern and support for the proposed roster.

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Mrs Woodford, 56, had been reported missing after last being seen alive by her husband at their home at Fregon, Northern Territory, at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, March 23. A wide-scale land and aerial

ford was intercepted by police at Coober Pedy at 10.30am last Thursday and will be forensically examined. Two men and a woman in the ambulance were interviewed by police, with one man arrested. Dudley Davey, 36, was first

against the other two people. Davey appeared in the Port Augusta Magistrates Court on Tuesday, when he made no application for bail and was remanded into custody until his next court date in June.

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31 editions of The Monitor respectively. Now this newspaper is inviting Olympic Dam employees and their partners, along with all local community members, to provide their feedback via an anonymous survey. See PAGE 7 for the survey form, which can be torn out of the newspaper and handed in to the Monitor office on Richardson Place, Roxby Downs. Your responses can also be sent in via email (editor@themonitor.com.au) or post (PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725). Alternatively you can complete the survey online (www.surveymonkey.com/r/ XGN82ZT). All feedback must be received by 5pm on Thursday, April 21.

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Patrick Glover was named Cricketer of the Year and received four other awards at the Roxby Districts Cricket Association presentations on Friday night. PHOTO: Verity Casserly

Held at the Roxby Downs Tavern, the presentations saw Glover also receive the Association Player of the Year, T20 Player of the Year and Batting Aggregate awards while also featuring in the Team of the Year. Glover said he was “stoked and humbled” to be named Cricketer of the Year. Along with his other awards, Glover said it was “the icing on the cake” on what had been a successful season for OD. “It is a great honour to have won this award and it’s something I could not have achieved without my teammates,” he said.

“Having the support of not just Seb (Holbrook) and Rein (Geraghty) as the captains but the whole team really helps. “If it’s not me doing the job it is good to know you have a Seb, a ‘Whistle’ (Adrian Harris), a (Craig) Nicholls or a (Tom) Krieg to back you up.” Glover also thanked the opposition teams, noting that there had been a “great contest” this season, especially during the grand final against the Roxby Miners. He said receiving the Association Player of the Year award was also “pretty special”. “To be involved in such an awesome carnival side, with a great bunch of blokes and to go through undefeated was one of the highlights of the season,” he said. “To come away with the award for standout performer of the carnival is extremely humbling. “I would also like to congratulate all the other award winners.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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However, the company has since announced Thus around two thirds of the 60 who filled idents would leave the area (16 out 60) and the in an email to employees on Wednesday, April out the survey appear to have concerns about change would have a negative impact on busi13, that the new roster will be implemented from the potential for negative impacts from the roster nesses (15), the local population (13) and house

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The move will affect those workin g Australia,” she said. “This process in the operational sector and a In the coming months, Ms McGill small was all about listening she said. “Above all, I’d like to to our people said the human number of the supporting functio thank resources, mine and the team nal – with over 85 per cent of for their participation in the more team. than 1100 impacted people taking surface and health, safety and envi- this process becaus e, as I’ve said BHP Billiton Olympic Dam asset ronment teams would be workin the opportunity to tell us what they g many times before, our people president Jacqui McGill said closely together to ensure the are fol- wanted via our poll.” tran- Olympic Dam’s most lowing an “extensive” consul valuable resition was managed smoothly tation An anonymous poll of affected and source.” process she believed an “equita em- safely. ble” ployees last month saw Ms McGill said detailed transition 70 per cent outcome had been reached. “We are of course acutely aware of votes in favour of the new roster. plans would be developed for “We believe these are the right that changes like this can have each a sig- roster over the coming Further consultation sessions were work arrangements to take Olymweeks. nificant impact on employees, then their held with ‘Manag employ ing change’ sessions will ees, commu- families and the commu pic Dam into our next period of de- nity representatives and nity, so we’ll also be offered contracting continue to work for employees and velopment and operation in closely with these families, with South partners. details of these to be groups throughout the transit ion,” provided closer to the date.

When The Monitor closed its community surAlso of the 60 survey respondents, 20 said the responses relating to the introduction of a seven/ BHP Billiton was yet to make a decision on the proposed roster when the survey was opened vey at 5pm on Thursday, April 23, 39 respondents seven/seven roster would be of no benefit to the seven roster at Olympic Dam. For further analysis of the survey’s findings, see – via forms in the newspaper and online – on had voted against the change while only 13 were Roxby Downs area. in support of it and a further eight were unsure. Wednesday, April 6. The top concerns raised were that more res- next week’s edition of The Monitor.

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The A5 booklet will have more than 40 pages and will include sections on transport, education, sports, health and community events – along with a history of Roxby Downs and the Olympic Dam mine.

trategic plans for around $25 million in projects will be outlined this as part of the draft Roxby Downs week Sport and Recreation Master Plan.

prices in the area (8). change. he Monitor is today releasing the results August onwards. Seven out of 60 respondents said they had no Of those who were against the move, 25 idenThe change is set to affect more than 1100 of its community survey regarding BHP Billiton’s introduction of a seven shifts workers – mostly from the operational sector tified as being workers at the Olympic Dam mine concerns, while five said the new roster may enon, seven days off roster at its Olympic Dam but also a small number from the supporting site, while OD workers made up nine of the 13 courage more people to move into town. functional team. who voted in support of the new roster. See PAGE 10 for a breakdown of key survey mine site.

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Some fear the longer breaks would encourage those currently living in the area to move away in favour of a drive-in, drive-out or fly-in, fly-out arrangement. They argue that this could lead to a drop in the local population and therefore businesses and other services would suffer. However, Olympic Dam employees with young families have argued the longer blocks of work would encourage them to move here to avoid spending such a long amount of time away from their children. It has also been argued that the longer blocks would boost productivity at the Olympic Dam mine site and would reduce the amount of handovers required. The Roxby Downs Business Forum and local sporting bodies recently weighed in on the issue in the March 17 and March

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The document – created by Adelai de-based One Eighty Sports and Leisur e consultation with Roxby Downs Solutions in and the local council – will sporting clubs be available for comment for 21 days. The feedback will be taken on board while further changes are made to the final document is set to be release plan, and a d “We have included a lot of optionnext month. s,” said One Eighty director Mark Band. “They are all aligned in the draft are readable, usable and practic plan so they al. The master plan includes design” s for a new dog park in the old caravan park the town oval, along with proposarea behind ed changes to play spaces and suggestions for where new ones could be built. Designs for a new-look central precinct – including reshaping and relocat ing netball courts, more car parkin the ovals, new g spaces, new clubrooms and a new youth play space – also feature in the draft document. A centralised unit is propos power and lighting to the motoced to provide ross, sporting car club and go kart tracks. Also a Roxby Downs Scout Hall established at the Roxby Downs would be Racecourse under the proposed plans. “There are certainly some excitin g projects,” Mr Band said. “We have arranged some work implemented quickly, like the that can be play spaces or the dog park, but if the cost is too can implement the changes in expensive we stages. “The community is ready for action, and we have a number of project s that are aligned with those needs and that we can start work on quickly.” Mr Band said he was expecting million price tag to be the biggestthe plan’s $25 when the draft is released this talking point week. However, he said there was always of funding options and the project a “cocktail” s would be broken up into three phases – one to three years, three to five years and five to “There is no one bucket of fundin10 years. g – there are a number of solutions and avenues,” he said. “The successful ones plan and port of a number of local groups seek the suptions like the council and then and organisaseek Once the master plan has been funding.” will be handed to the Roxby Downsfinalised it Sport and Recreation Steering Committee to be used as a blueprint for future development s. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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

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

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

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

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and having asset president Jacqui McGill apa core part of BHP Billiton’s portfolio. Premier Jay Weatherill was unavailable for “While we have a strong track record in pear at a Royal Commission public hearing. comment before The Monitor went to print “The Commission provided an opportunity on Monday, but was quoted as telling InDaily managing health, safety and environment risks

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HP Billiton Olympic Dam has indicated – including in relation to uranium extraction, to present the facts, as well as the economic that a nuclear dump site would be more likely that it is uninterested in any offer to transport, and waste management – our focus and social opportunities, of the nuclear fuel to be built in more remote areas in the north construct a high-level nuclear waste is firmly on ensuring we are a globally compet- cycle,” the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam spokes- of the state. itive mining operation. person said. dump near its mine site. Meanwhile The Monitor’s Facebook poll “Olympic Dam is not on the shortlist of “It also enabled the South Australian comPremier Jay Weatherill last week released the findings of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission, which strongly recommended that a waste repository be constructed somewhere in South Australia. InDaily last week revealed that Olympic Dam had been mentioned in informal talks within the State Government as a potential location. However, a BHP Billiton spokesperson told The Monitor the company was yet to receive any official requests. “BHP Billiton has a long history in South Australia and is proud of its contribution to the local, regional and state economy,” the spokesperson said. “The Olympic Dam copper mine produces uranium, gold and silver as by-products and is

identified sites for a national waste repository for low and intermediate level waste, and we expect this process to run its course. “To date, we are yet to receive any requests from the State Government.” BHP Billiton gave its strongest hint that it was against the possibility of the construction in its submission document to the Royal Commission. “Irrespective of whether storage or disposal is preferred, BHP Billiton considers that either option would be inconsistent with our core business of mining and the production of highquality copper and associated by-products at Olympic Dam,” the document stated. The mining giant has been actively involved in the Royal Commission process by making submissions, taking delegates on tours of site

munity to make informed decisions about the role of the nuclear industry in the state’s economic future. “BHP Billiton was pleased to make a submission, which included recommendations on reforms we believe will reduce barriers to entry to extraction and exploration of nuclear materials. “These include reduction of regulatory complexity and duplication, as well as better platforms for information sharing.” The spokesperson said the company welcomed the Royal Commission’s findings as it was an important process for the State Government to undertake. They said BHP Billiton looked forward to participating in any further discussions about issues raised in the future.

regarding the idea of Olympic Dam hosting a nuclear dump site attracted 14 votes last week. Opinions were split down the middle, with seven votes each given for and against the proposal. Among those voting in favour of the concept, one said: “Why not make some (money) from something we’re good at?” “Better than Flinders Ranges, and there should be some people left that know about radiation,” said another. MONITOR POLL: Should Olympic Dam host a nuclear dump site? Email your first name and ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ to editor@themonitor.com.au or send an SMS to 0417 575 392.

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

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on Monday, it was understood bread has been appointed as act“Initiatives such as the public meet with community groups and Mr Boehm had sought leave ing administrator and started in consultation of the Draft Sport other local stakeholders in Roxby “for the short term” but the his position last week. and Recreation Master Plan and Downs.” exact timeframe was yet to be Mr Whitbread has been a chief “Mr Whitbread’s priority is to the upcoming consultation to de-

oxby Council administrator confirmed. familiarise himself with the oper- velop the council’s draft 2016/17 executive officer in both the priBill Boehm has taken A council spokesperson claimed ations of the Council and its on- Business Plan. vate and public sectors and has 25 personal leave from his the decision was made in discus- going initiatives,” a Department of “As part of that familiarisation years’ experience in local governposition. sion with the State Government. State Development spokeswoman process he intends to make ar- ment – including six months as When The Monitor went to print

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he resign ation of Roxby Counc il administrator Bill Boehm last week is being viewed as an opportunity to further examine the position.

Mr Boehm told The Monitor the timely “as a potential transition vacancy was to a redefined role for the position of admini strator “(This) is currently being examin ”. ed by an independent Governance Review Group made

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up of industry experts that I establi late 2015 and that has been meetin shed in that the municipality itself has been well govg regularly erned and manag He said appointing someone of since,” he said. ed over some his calibre – period of time,” Mr Boehm said considerable an experienced chief executive officer who has Minutes from previous Roxby in the report. held positions with the City The topic of governance improv dit Committee meetings indicat Council Auements was Norwood and Kensington of Charles Sturt, e that a range discussed at the – reflected the imof ideas are being discussed regardi two quarterly meetings reportance and scope of the role. ng how to corded since then. improve on the current structu re. Mr Boehm added that February’s meeting minutes indicat In a report from August last year, ed that ward to the next challen he was looking forMr Boehm the governance ge in his life. pointed out that the administrator review project was taking a “The Roxby positio n “considerable amount of time” comes under greater focus than but would com- enormously Downs township has grown senior staff in mence shortly over my time as administrato . other local governments. r, and I leave Roxby knowing that Mr Boehm, who had been in He said this was because elected on my watch his role since helped “buffer” community opinion members 1999, last week said he was glad to hear that the community facilities and services have been upgraded to a level that would . Geoff Whitbr ead “Any objective analysis would befit any Adewas Roxby Council’s acting form the view administrator. laide suburb,” he said. CONTINUED PAGE 2

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HP Billiton Olympic Dam is on a gradual recruitment drive as part of its southern mine area expansion.

The mining giant revealed in a statement last week that Olympic Dam’s world-class operations and deposit was continuing to benefit South Australia’s economy. BHP Billiton claimed it was doing this by providing employment and

grow annual copper production to approximately 230,000 tonnes,” she said in the statement. “This would enable us to refine enough copper to build approximately 14 million electric cars. “(Also) the uranium we produce every year could power Australia with low-carbon electricity. “All of this increased production will be achieved through low-risk, capital-efficient underground expansions, including accessing the southern mining area.” Ms McGill said 120km in new tunnels would be constructed over

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the next five years as part of this expansion. She added that employees at Olympic Dam were making a strong contribution to the transformation agenda at the site. “We are asking our leaders to create a culture of ‘why’ where employees are encouraged to question everything and provide feedback when they think things could be done differently,” she said. “We’ve already had some fantastic results, where ideas our employees have suggested have been implemented and resulted in improve-

ments from both a safety and cost perspective. “For example, one of our employees working in our workshop developed a low-cost safety solution for the detection of forklift operations and warehouse employee interaction, which has significantly improved safety outcomes and is cost effective. “The solution is now being investigated for possible replication in our iron ore and coal businesses – a great example of the opportunities that being part of Minerals Australia will provide.”

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Rebecca Cooke, roxbylink’s sport and recreation officer, said the event had run smoothly and she was already excited about the next event. “It all went really well and we are now hoping to expand on this across the next five months,” she said. A mixed group of cyclists completed as many laps of the five-kilometre circuit as they could in 60 minutes. The challenge has been undertaken across Australia as part of the Bicycle Network’s national initiative. Another SixtyRide event will be held at Roxby on the last Sunday of every month for the next five months to give cyclists a chance to improve on their number of laps completed.

Locals have been discussing the proposal on social media and within the community, with comments being made that the 1.2ha park would be too large and expensive. “It would be nice, but realistically it is not the best plan at the moment with what has been happening in the town,” said the Roxby Paws Social Club’s Gina Darby. “We just need a simple plan that is not going to cost as much.” Ms Darby said she was hoping a

happy medium could be reached between the demand for a dog park and making sure that it was affordable. “All we need is an enclosed area that is not too over the top,” she said. A Roxby Council spokeswoman told The Monitor last week the dog park project included many optional components that were “nice to have” but had increased the project’s total cost. The spokeswoman said the large layout was deemed necessary because Roxby Downs had one of the highest rates of dog ownership in Australia. “Council understands that there are some essential components, like fencing, that make up a dog park,” she said. “Establishing the basics of a dog park will always be prioritised. “It is always envisaged that in

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“We are honoured that Roxby for “the race that stops a nation” on Victoria Racing Club chief exec- own unique experiences of one of the oxby Downs is set to host one utive Simon Love said this year the world’s greatest sporting events, is a of the most famous trophies Downs has the opportunity to host November 1. Roxby Downs and District Racing tour would celebrate a heightened joy for all involved.” in Australian sport, with the the Emirates Melbourne Cup during Club president Mike French said he enthusiasm for racing among comSince its inaugural year, the tour 2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup to its 2016 tour,” she said. “While being wonderful for our was thrilled to have won the rights to munity groups following Michelle has travelled more than 456,000km make its way to the town early next own community, it will also give us have the Cup tour though the town. Payne’s 2015 Melbourne Cup victory. and visited more than 333 regional, month.

The 18-carat gold trophy, worth $175,000, will be here as part of the 2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup tour on July 5, with a number of activities planned during its visit. Roxby Council’s Katalin Wilby said being part of the tour would be an unforgettable experience for community members both young and old.

the opportunity to further promote our region as a significant tourist destination – one which truly captures the essence of the South Australian outback.” Roxby Downs is one of only four South Australian towns included in the tour. The Cup will make its way around Australia and New Zealand before getting back to Flemington ready

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“It gives the community a very rare opportunity,” he said. “It doesn’t go to country towns very often, especially for a full day, so hopefully everyone gets on board and has a look at it.” With the Roxby Downs Races set to take place a month after the Cup’s visit, Mr French said the tour would also work as a promotion for the local event.

“Since the tour began in 2003, we have delighted in bringing communities together in the shared history and magic of the Emirates Melbourne Cup,” he said. “Michelle’s victory last year certainly adds another dimension to those narratives. “Hearing the many tales, from triumphs to tears and everything in between, as people recount their

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

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

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group of 18 locals will make up Roxby’s H2O Heroes team and take on Dry July next month.

The Roxby Downs Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum put the group together. Participants will give up alcohol for the month to raise money for people affected by cancer. “Dry July raises money to ease the burden and reduce the stress that comes with a cancer diagnosis and add a bit of comfort for those affected by cancer,” said Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum member Kirsten Falt. “It helps to provide things that may not be front of mind following a cancer diagnosis, such as assistance with getting to and from an appointment, somewhere to stay near the hospital, Wi-Fi access and mobile phone chargers. CONTINUED PAGE 4

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

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

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small group of locals braved the ager Jess Curtis said she was hoping to cold, hard floor of the Roxby break the $10,000 mark for a second year Downs Area School Hall as part running. “The night went really well, and alof the Vinnies Community Sleepout on though we had a small crowd they all acSaturday night. tively participated in the activities,” she The total amount raised for the St Vin- said. cent de Paul Society had exceeded $8000

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“It’s about making sure we’re making a level playing field,” she said. “We need to build the capacity for

a n d i d a t e f o r G r e y Australian businesses to be able to Andrea Broadfoot visited bid for work and collaborate on that.” Beyond these three platforms, Ms Andamooka and Roxby Broadfoot said the Nick Xenophon Downs last week ahead of this Team had a range of principles that Saturday’s Federal Election. could be viewed on its website.

Representing the Nick Xenophon Team, Ms Broadfoot’s appearances included a public gathering organised by the Business Forum at Oasis Restaurant last Thursday. Ms Broadfoot, of Port Lincoln, is an independent consultant specialising in project development, co-ordination and management. She is also a City of Port Lincoln councillor. The Grey candidate highlighted the Nick Xenophon Team’s three key platforms to attendees of last Thursday’s meeting. Ms Broadfoot said these were predatory gambling and its effects on communities; transparency and accountability for corporations and governments and creating jobs by protecting Australian businesses.

“Really we’re just after some productive results,” she said. If elected, Ms Broadfoot said she would take a collaborative approach to meeting the needs of communities. When asked what she saw as BHP Billiton’s place in South Australia, Ms Broadfoot said Olympic Dam had been one of the state’s major employers for more than two decades. Meeting attendees discussed BHP Billiton’s relationship with Roxby Downs at length before Ms Broadfoot came back to her overall vision for the Grey electorate. “We’ve got two shades of Grey and we’re putting colour back into it,” she said. “On the big issues we need to have a vision for Australia that we all agree on.” Ms Broadfoot said she would seek

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to identify the shared needs of the Grey electorate. She said mandatory rehabilitation was one of the options the Nick Xenophon Team was considering to address drug abuse, which was often more prevalent in regional areas. “There are a lot of conversations that Australia needs to have, and we’re up for them,” she said. Ms Broadfoot’s visit followed Liberal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey’s appearance earlier this month.

It was also made ahead of Labor candidate Scott Martin travelling to Roxby Downs for a public meeting last Monday night. The Monitor was unable to provide coverage of Mr Martin’s visit in this week’s edition because of its Monday afternoon print deadline. Meanwhile the other candidates running for the seat of Grey are Phillip Gourlay (Independent), Cheryl Kaminski (Family First) and Jillian Marsh (Greens).

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Roxby and you need to do a decent can be reached on 8645 9926. amount of work for it to be viable. “Even when the clinic burned down the his Meanwhile locals have posted the two decades, said he had seen “I take some responsibility for closure in 2005, it was business as usual g clinic’s the headin to ns before WRITTEN BY rst fi reactio what at their town blossom a temporary premises.” closure but, given the scale of in day arguing next many three RD with past BOLLA the media, on social RYNEISHA we are the into a downturn over Dr Melville-Smith said the recent against Dr Melville-Smith’s comments. we do, I cannot see that years. sole reason. arrival of a visiting veterinary service oxby Down s ha s lost Also Dr John Carles from Seaside He said Roxby Downs had been scales”. “I spoke to Andrew before visiting a 24-ho ur emerg enc y “suffering badly” and had fallen into a had “tipped thewas small but it has Vet Surger y, Wallaroo, released a informed him that I would be veterinary service following “deep recession” since BHP Billiton’s “The effect the red, so we have to statement on Facebook to share his and no more than once a month visiting into us on tipped clinic n. mine local situatio the thoughts on the the closure of takeover of the Olympic Dam ly less. probab and said. he sad ” ely close, “I think that (it) is extrem Thursday. will site in 2005. “Competition is healthy, it makes ser“They have indicated that they its prices that he has decided to stop all “(It) is now only a shadow of The Roxby Downs Veterinary Clinyou try harder and keeps your come to Roxby Downs on a regular vices to Roxby,” he said. aftime nal fi the said. for he ” t former self, ic shut its doors reasonable. basis, so the town will not be withou staff “I have visited Roxby twice only Dr Melville-Smith said the failure any veterinary services. It will just be ter its owner last week informed ss to visit Roxby because d decide “I treated have to to and a month apart. We that the Richardson Place busine of Roxby Central to entice locals we had a fair few clients that came a lower level of service.” visits. there as a a total of 10 dogs in both there instead of out of town had was closing. see us in Wallaroo and said that Six people have lost their jobs he shop to “Two of the dogs I treated I rec- was work for another vet. Dr Andrew Melville-Smith said been another contributing factor of the clinic’s closure, and there see to meet result back ends go they make to that g ded . trying ommen demise had been “I enjoy being a vet, and headin times the clinic’s shopping elsewhere on will no longer be an emergency veterdental . Andrew for further surgical or by reducing the clinic’s opening “They go north to work is a welcome change service in Roxby Downs. do a and they take their an- inary and cutting back staff hours. work. well, off to days people travel their treat to I if have will believe “I r Instead, locals “We have been struggling to break imals with them for veterinary ser“I cannot see that the small numbe good job and offer a good service at a said. him Augusta or Whyalla if their pets Port caused has treated have I even and maintain services,” he out. dogs of work vices,” he said. I fully fair price then things will PAGE 2 has need urgent attention. “We were operating in a ghost to close his business, although “We have run a service that CONTINUED Dr Melville-Smith’s Whyalla prac- understand that it’s expensive to visit week shopping centre.” and been in Roxby Downs every tice is open seven days per week Dr Melville-Smith, who had been come rain, hail or shine. coming to Roxby Downs for nearly

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taria Calan said she believed the protest/festival had successfully campaigned against uranium mining. “The main thing for us was getting the message out about the national fuel chain and getting the question out there of why continue to mine something you don’t know how to dispose of,” she told The Monitor. “There are no solutions, long term, anywhere in the world, so why are they still

taking it out of the ground?” Friday saw the first major action by the protestors when they conducted a zombie walk to the mine gates from their camp, which was located off Olympic Way and opposite Charlton Road. A mock funeral procession and a eulogy for different nuclear disasters was held in front of the mine gates on Saturday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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ick Xenophon Team’s per cent of the field (5589), Labor candidate Scott Martin’s scribed it as a “safe” seat. On a national level, the elecAndrea Broadfoot led with current Member for Grey 16,508. The first preference results saw tion still remained in the balthe Federal Election Rowan Ramsey (Liberal Party) race for the seat of Grey when holding the other 43.89 per cent a swing of -14.05 per cent for the ance with the Australian Labor Liberals and +28.48 per cent for Party holding a narrow lead The Monitor went to print this (2807 votes). This made Grey one of two the Nick Xenophon Party. with 69 seats to 64 against the week. The outcome so far had Liberals. As of Sunday night only 6.52 seats led by a Nick Xenophon turned pre-election predicSee next week’s Monitor for per cent of votes had been Team candidate. Mr Ramsey had the most first tions on their heads as the further coverage of the Federal counted for the two parties prepreference votes with 31,223 Australian Electoral Commis- Election’s outcome. ferred field. BY PATRICK GLOVER Ms Broadfoot held 56.11 to Ms Broadfoot’s 21,377 and sion (AEC) profile for Grey de-

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Mr Ramsey said he was once again looking forward to working within the electorate and seeing places like Roxby Downs continue to grow. “Like other mining communities, Roxby Downs needs stability and certainty and a government that works for its prosperity,” he said. “The world is heading for a shortage in copper supply, and I look forward to how Roxby will benefit from this with increased demand and prices.” Mr Ramsey said the introduction of

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Ramsey holding 51.95 per cent of the preference count and Ms Broadfoot the other 48.05 per cent. An event to recognise the result was held in Port Augusta on Monday afternoon.

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At the end of the report, a new Appendix G contains answers to questions raised during the recent consultation process. The size and cost of the dog park, location of the skate park and Scouts hall and the overall cost of the plans were among the topics covered. It is noted in the master plan that the proposed designs were merely ideas and it would be up to the discretion of the Sport and Recreation Forum as to what plans were carried out. “There will be many challenges going forward, but at least we have a plan that we can (use to) identify what to work towards,” said Sport and Recreation Forum chairperson Terry Boylan. “From here we will have a look at the report and see what we need to tackle first.” The proposed dog park received the most extensive response in Appendix G, which ad-

dressed community questions as to why so much money – more than $1 million – was being put towards such a large project. “The brief required the team to develop dog park concepts,” the master plan’s Appendix G states. “Given the ownership of dogs in Roxby is almost twice that of metro(politan) Adelaide, justification is warranted. “Whilst large, the footprint of the dog park and its components can be staged and/or reduced if necessary, and this will be guided by the Sport and Recreation Forum (SRF), who will take carriage of the plan. “A fence could be erected in the areas earmarked for a dog park, and in the short term this would be sufficient. “Final sizes and components are at the discretion of (Roxby) Council and recommendations from the SRF.” The current dog park plans see an original estimate of $610,748 for landscaping and improvements plus $437,000 in on cost variables including a 30 per cent locality loading of $202,000. Another question detailed in Appendix G regarded the high overall cost – more than $25 million – of the projects put

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with the local group would need to be undertaken before construction could begin. Other topics covered in the appendix included:  Concern over the proposed size of the main oval.  The need for a sealed track around the oval.  A preference to upgrade existing facilities over building new ones.  A lack of detailed designs and timeframes. Mr Boylan said he was grateful to the community for its feedback, and the final document had benefited from the passion locals showed about the master plan. “We will be taking into account community feedback when we have a look at the master plan at our next meeting,” he said. “But it is an ongoing thing – any other comments or feedback people may have they can still bring to us through the forum representatives even though the consultation period is over.” The final master plan can be viewed on the Roxby Council website (http://www. roxbydowns.com/Council/m-Home.html).

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OD a ‘bright spot’ amid $8.28b loss

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HP Billiton last week heralded its Olympic Dam mine site as a “bright spot” in an end-of-financial-year report that saw the company note a record loss of $8.28 billion.

Olympic Dam asset president Jacqui McGill said things had turned around at the local mine site in the last financial year, which saw production levels increase by 63 per cent to 203,000 tonnes. The site also reported a 29 per cent decline in unit cash costs to US$1.38 per pound as a result of productivity-led cost improvements and further reductions in labour and contractor costs. “All in all, while it has been a very challenging year for BHP Billiton, it is pleasing

that Olympic Dam has worked hard to turn things around and become a bit of a ‘bright spot’ for the business,” Ms McGill said. “We’ve made some great inroads on our efforts to become more reliable and globally competitive, so must now maintain this focus while doing everything we can to ensure everyone goes home safe every day.” BHP Billiton’s 2015/16 results also highlighted a number of projects that were moving forward at Olympic Dam. The OD Brownfield Expansion, which is work that will be done to remove a bottleneck and help the site reach 280,000 tonnes by 2021, is now in the concept study phase. The heap leaching test work is also entering the next phase of smelter pilot plant testing in Finland. Ms McGill said this was an important next step in considering the application of heap

leaching technology at OD and that the mining giant remained on track to complete the trials by 2019. She said another highlight of the report, for all of BHP Billiton, was that no fatalities had been reported throughout the financial year. “Regardless of where you are located in the business, nothing comes before safety, so it is certainly pleasing that there were no fatalities at any BHP Billiton-operated site in financial year 2016,” she said. “While it isn’t the only measure, total recordable injury frequency in other areas of BHP Billiton has come down markedly, so I hope our hard work in embedding field leadership across our business will lead to similar results for OD very soon. “We must continue to be ever vigilant and look out for ourselves and our teammates as a matter of priority in financial year 2017.”

Ms McGill said there was a number of positives to come from the report for the business as a whole despite the record $8.28 billion loss. BHP Billiton’s balance sheet remains strong, with very little change to the net debt from December 2015. The report also revealed a healthy overall EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) margin of 41 per cent. “We’re also starting to see some real results achieved from productivity gains, with over US$400 million in financial year 2016, which is on track to achieve US$2.2 billion over the two years to the end of financial year 2017,” Ms McGill said. “This is owed in no small part to the great ideas coming from all areas of the business – including OD – and this will continue to be critical.”

bout 30 locals took the chance to voice their opinions on the recommendations released by the Roxby Council Governance Review Committee at a public consultation session last Thursday. The two-page summary of the draft’s recommendations outlined short, medium and longterm solutions for the governing structure in Roxby Downs. Locals raised concerns around the absolute authority held by previous administrators and whether that would continue, the current lack of transparency and the proposed changes and how easy it would be to implement them. Review Committee chairperson David Powell said there was further feedback given by attendees that was irrelevant to what the consultation aimed to achieve. Heated discussions were held about rates along with struggling businesses and what the council was doing to help them. “It was a good meeting and we were pleased with the number of people that attended,” said Mr Powell. “The kind of comments we received from people we will now use along with the written comments. “However, some of the comments weren’t to do with or related to what we were looking at with the governance structure.” Mr Powell, along with other members of the Review Committee, made the trip to Roxby Downs for the consultation. They discussed in length their recommendations and took questions from the attendees. One attendee said he believed the previous administrator had too much power. “It was disgusting, people, the absolute power the administrator had with no punishment,” he said. “The system, there are no checks and balances, so what can we do as a community to have an actual effect?” Committee members said they had mentioned to Bill Boehm during his time as administrator that “he was wearing too many hats” and this is why the review was being conducted. Another member of the public said he was disappointed that the news about a governance review had taken so long to come to light despite being started in February. He said it was only revealed after Mr Boehm resigned a few months later. CONTINUED PAGE 5

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forward in the master plan. In response, the document stated that the master plan was a high-level strategy for the whole town and therefore costs were expected to be high. “Cost estimates include on costs and aspects such as locality loading, escalation fees and design/professional fees which escalate figures,” the document reads. “The plan also identified further refined stages where costs will be more clearly defined and projects undertaken in line with external funding opportunities and perceived priorities of the community.” Under the master plan, the skate park would be relocated and placed in a youth park on the corner of Olympic Way and Burgoyne Street. The Roxby Youth Advisory Committee suggested keeping the skate park at its current location near the group’s newly built centre and put out a petition to support their argument. In response, the finalised master plan acknowledged the YAC’s concerns but argued that, if designed correctly, the new location could act as an “entry statement” into the town. The Scouts hall location is still up in the air, with Appendix G outlining more discussion

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to be at a club in the city with all the tracks around you to win it.” Smits finished off a strong state championship in the senior division with a second and a fifth in the final round of racing at Murray Bridge on Sunday. CONTINUED PAGE 13

Smits claimed the honours in the MX1 Clubman category, while Taj took out the championship in both the 85cc Small Wheel nine to under 12 and 65cc 10 to under 12 classes. Fellow Roxby Desert Motocross Club (RDMXC) member Zac Bradbery capped off a memorable weekend by finishing second overall in the MX2 Intermediate category, missing out on the top spot by just 21 points. Andrew Swanson placed 10th in his first year in the Veterans A category after finishing ninth and 10th in his final two races for the championship. “For a little club in the middle of the desert it is pretty cool to see so many good results on a state level,” said RDMXC president Clint Gow-Smith. “It just shows it can be done and you don’t have

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By the time The Monitor went to print on Monday, Mr Ramsey held 51.86 per cent of the vote from nearly 90 per cent counted. “I am very pleased the electors of Grey have again put their trust in me to represent them in Canberra,” Mr Ramsey said. “It was the closest result I have had, even though my first election in 2007 was also by a narrow margin. “I was not surprised that the main challenge came from the Xenophon party or that the result was close.” Mr Ramsey will return to Roxby Downs for the first time since the Federal Election for the Roxby Downs Races on Saturday, August 6. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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oxby Districts has made Far North Football League history by being the first local team to win four premierships in a row.

Lyon Solar Partner David Green said the construction of the world’s largest solar battery plant, at four kilometres squared will be the start of a broader economic opportunity for South Australia. “Because Australia would be leading the world in the development of this type of project, there was a huge opportunity for a modern, high tech battery manufacturing and services hub to emerge,” Mr Green said. “There are big opportunities for the State and local economy. There will also be jobs in assembling the batteries which will come to Australia unassembled.

“And the economic opportunity is much wider than manufacturing, with the establishment of a battery hub in at least one state in Australia to be required. That could include remote servicing capability for other battery projects overseas among other sub industries – the possibilities are endless.” Roxby Downs locals could be set to cash in on the initiative, with Mr Green also stating the company’s corporate philosophy is to provide employment opportunities to the local community where the necessary skills can be sourced from that community.

Local politicians Eddie Hughes (Labor) and Rowan Ramsey (Liberal) have thrown their support behind the development, outlining some of the potential, wide-reaching benefits of the project. “It makes a lot of sense to build the project at Roxby Downs given the world class solar resource and fringe grid location,” Mr Hughes told The Monitor last week. “Solar is going to make an enormous contribution to our energy future as costs continue to fall. “It is anticipated that there will also be significant cost reductions in storage and those cost falls are not

just limited to batteries.” M r Hu g h e s s a i d re n e w a ble energy solutions will ultimately deliver cheaper electricity in the coming years . “We are on the cusp of an energy revolution but we do have to manage some of the transitional challenges. Storage is going to be one of the key elements in that transition.” Mr Ramsey touched on the benefits for everyday households, following the demise that was the shutdown of the Alinta Power Station in Port Augusta. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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The Dunes were open until 9pm two nights last week selling pizza to offer people refuge from the power outage.

Storm damage to transmission lines was the cause of a State wide power outage last week.

eighbouring town Andamooka also lost power last week from Wednesday night to Thursday night – a round period of approximately 24 hours according to Andamooka Power House Manager Chris Lyons.

“There was storm damage,” Mr Lyons explained. “Wind flowing debris damaged a line and caused a cascade of fuse faults, and then obviously with the (power) resources stretched, we had to wait a while to get a crew to fix it.” However, the outage only affected half of the community – on the south side of town – so as Mr Lyons explained, many of those residents availed their friendships on the northern side of town. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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he Olympic Dam (OD) mine site was forced to shut down operations on Wednesday, September 28.

A BHP Billiton spokesperson said OD operations remained on period care and maintenance, when The Monitor went to print on Tuesday, following the power outage that affected the entire State. “We continue to work closely with Electranet and the State Government to ensure power is safely and fully restored as soon as possible,” the spokesperson said. “Power was restored to the Roxby Downs township on Friday evening. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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Prominent Hill powered on with generators

Roxby Downs Hospital, Woolworths and roxbylink were all able to continue operations from the use of generators, while the Olympic Dam mine site was forced to shut down operations. Roxby Downs Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan, who worked with the Roxby Downs Emergency Management Committee throughout the ordeal, said at this stage the problem had been solved and as long as the town continued to have power flowing in there would be no more blackouts. The power went out at around 4pm Wednesday, September 28, with limited supply not returning until Friday, before going out briefly on again Saturday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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As of Friday last week, the company had not yet received any definitive timeline as to when power would be restored to the site, as suppliers determine the full extent of damage to their transmission networks. The Prominent Hill site itself suffered no damage, and its generators were able to provide power for all essential services. All staff are safe and there have been no significant safety issues at either Prominent Hill or at any other OZ Minerals sites.

The Office for the Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion Zoe Bettison, upon being contacted by The Monitor earlier this week, confirmed that despite SA Power Networks not being Roxby Downs’ electricity supplier, residents still may be eligible for grant relief, should they meet eligibility criteria. Those eligible will receive $280 per adult, and $140 per child, up to a maximum of $700 per household. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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“It’s really thanks to the locals who have shown us an incredible amount of support from the beginning,” Ms Moylan Blaikie said. “It’s (Andamooka) such a unique and beautiful place - a quirky and wonderful group of people. We feel really lucky to be a part of it.” “We’ve been having so much fun throughout the whole process, and it’s nice that when you’re passionate about something it can really show,” Mr Jury added. “All the love and support since we’ve opened has been amazing, not only from within Andamooka and Roxby Downs but from all over the State. “It hasn’t always been easy, but living and running a new business in

the Outback has been an incredible learning experience for both of us.” Of the 10 finalists selected for the Outback region, four were from the Roxby Downs and Andamooka area, including Deb Price, Samantha Secker of Secker Real Estate and Trent Headland of the Roxby Rockets. Brand South Australia CEO, Karen Raffen, congratulated the winners for their success. “The evening was a huge success and a great way to celebrate and showcase achievements from the Outback region,” she said. “I’d like to thank everyone who was involved, including the nominees, our team of journalists, the

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where it’s grown is incredible, ” he said. “It just continually blows me away - the support we have received from all around this countr y, and it has inspired me to keep going - to know what I’m doing, what we’re doing is making a big difference. “For people putting on events raising money for the founda tion which is something close to my heart I think is incredible. McGrath said it was countr y towns like Roxby Downs which the McGrath Foundation nurses had a major aim to serve. CONTINUE ON PAGE 3

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for playing a part in helping to build our regions.” The other two award winners for the night included Port Augusta entries Sundrop Farms for the Sponsor’s Choice award, and Magic Memories by Erika for the People’s Choice award. “We hope that people will continue to acknowledge and appreciate the beauty and importance of the Outback. There are definitely great opportunities out there for creative people to re-invigorate regional areas with their passion and youthful energy,” Matilda finished.

ae Grimston is the latest local hospitality worker to take on the UGLY Bartender fundraiser this year, as she represents the Roxby Downs Community Club in raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Ms Grimston said she jumped at the chance to take part in the fundraiser, with the cause something all Club staff hold close to them after former employee Hayley Smith was struck down with Leukaemia last year. The Leukaemia Foundation annual UGLY Bartender campaign aims to raise money for leukaemia research and awareness for the debilitating disease. Club manager Ben Vandeleur said the committee and staff were all proud of Ms Grimston for undertaking the fundraiser this year. “We are proud of her for her support of the Leukaemia Foundation and we wish her all the best on her quest over this next month,” Mr Vandeleur said. The Club has turned blue in the past few weeks since Ms Grimston took on the campaign, with a range of merchandise up

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for sale and donation tins lining the bars. A ‘Find the Joker’ game, at $10 a pick, and the balance the coin on the lemon game are also more fundraising tools used as part of The Clubs UGLY (Understanding Generous Likeable You) efforts. The fundraising will conclude next month with local man Kerry ‘Burkey’ Burke shaving his hair in a last ditch effort to raise funds for Ms Grimston. Ms Grimston said she’d had some fun with the campaign so far, having raised around $2000 as of last week, on the way to her goal of $6000. The Club and Ms Grimston will be raising money to help house visiting leukaemia patients in the Foundation’s estate. “We are hoping to raise enough for 75 nights this year, with the cost at $80 per night,” she said. “Last year we raised enough for 31 nights so we are looking to top that this year,” Ms Grimston said she had a number of other ideas for fundraisers she could implement in the coming weeks. Donations can be made at The Club or online at http://www.uglybartender.org.au/ and searching Jae Grimston.

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McGrath arrived on Friday afternoon and after a meet and greet with the RDCA committee and special Pink Stumps Day volunt eers, headed down to the oval to sign autographs and take pictures with locals. His arrival sent locals into a frenzy, with a sea of pink awaiting him, and everyone wanting to have chat to the Australian fast bowlin a g legend. After around an hour of meeting locals and watching the opening match of the RDCA season between East Roxby and Hornridge, he took the time to be interviewed and tell some of the stories from his playing days. An auction followed, before the

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the community flocking to the town oval to get a glimpse of the greates t fast bowler in history. “I thought it (the night) was really good – amazing,” he told The Monitor. “I love coming out to the bush, I take any chance I get, but to come out like this to a community that is really supportive and comes together well and to raise, closing in on, $100,000 for the McGrath Foundation - I think is something very special. “You could see tonight there was good atmosphere and it’s someth a ing pretty special when the commu nity comes together (like this), I’ve really enjoyed it.”

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Local school numbers have risen since its implementation, and rental vacancies have dropped, possibly as a result of the new roster. BHP Billiton employee Ben Mummery has been living in Roxby Downs for five and a half years and was moved onto the seven/seven roster in August. Mr Mummery, who lives in Clare with his partner when not working, became a drive in, drive out worker prior to the new roster but said that it now suited him better for a myriad of reasons. “I’ve done just about every roster in town including five/four, before changing to seven/ seven,” he said. “Seven/seven suits me better because it’s less travel, less need to take leave and gives me more time to head back to Victoria (to visit other family) if I need to. “I haven’t heard of many people leaving town or many that are unhappy with seven/ seven.” Jess and Ashley Curtis live and are bringing up their young family in Roxby Downs, and have been happy with the new roster – saying it gives them more time to get jobs done around home. “It’s been quite positive for us,” Mrs Curtis

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over 30 students in them which has begun to put pressure on students and staff. In term three, an extra teacher was appointed to work across the primary classes to relieve some of the work load on fellow staff members. “Some of the increase in student numbers this semester can be attributed to the seven/ seven roster,” Mr Bennett told The Monitor. “We are unsure; however, what impact the new roster will have on our student numbers for the start of next year. “It is certainly very difficult to finalise our staffing for 2017 based on the uncertainty of student numbers. “We are very reliant on accurate information from parents as they make the decision on where their children will be going to school in 2017.” Realtor Raine and Horne’s Sandy Sumsion said the housing market was in a similar position, with the real gauge of the seven/seven roster to come early next year following Christmas and the beginning of a new school year. Despite a drop in rental vacancies in Roxby Downs, from 190 to 130 since January 2016, Mrs Sumsion said families may well be waiting to move once the school year has finished to make things easier on their children. “There has been some movement but we won’t know the full impact until school has finished and the festive season is over,” she said.

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Roxby Downs Area School’s 2016 year 12 students had their final day of school last Friday, marking the occasion with a high school assembly. With classes now finished, students enter their final SACE examination period which ends on Wednesday, November 23. ABOVE: Celebrating their final official school day (from left) Ethan Dadleh, Randall Howes, Hamish Jacka, Lachlan Baker, Kiaran Dadleh, Tyler Odgers, Keenan Gates, Troy Darling, Daniel D’Arrigo, Demi-Jo Rhodes, Tayla French, Michael Scarr, Whitney Chinner, Ashlie Ali, Madelyn Bourn and Ben Caden.

“So that may not be until February or March.” She said the drop in rental prices may have been simply people moving from a company provided rental to one on the open property market, meaning there was no movement to the town, rather within it. Meanwhilem Olympic Dam employer BHP Billiton said they had been pleased with the almost site-wide roster transition. “We’re pleased that the transition to the new seven/seven roster for our teams has been a relatively smooth, but above all a safe exercise,” said BHP Billiton Lead Community Chad Menzies. “Everyone involved has done a great job in making the change as seamless as possible. “It’s also pleasing to hear of a number of new enrolments at our local schools, with many families choosing to make Roxby Downs their home.” Roxby Council Acting Administrator Geoff Whitbread said he was unaware of any significant changes within the town but had heard whispers suggesting things in Roxby Downs were on the rise. Mr Whitbread said increased patronage through the roxbylink Dunes Café and tight flight numbers had been the two most noteworthy signs since August that the seven/ seven roster had affected the town positively.

The pair will leave the AYC to start work on a new project in the small regional area of Goulds Country, Tasmania. The AYC will continue to operate with Mr Jury and Ms Moylan-Blaikie’s close friends Pip Stafford and Charlie Sim taking over the running of the award-winning café. “We have big boots to fill but we’re so excited to take over the Andamooka Yacht Club from the end of January next year,” Ms Stafford said. “We’re planning and scheming a few things for the new year. “We can’t wait to move to the outback and meet everyone and call Andamooka home.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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said. “What we found positive is that Ash has more time off in a solid block – we can just get more stuff done! “It’s also really good for our family life – we have shared care of my daughter and the four/ five roster really confused her. “With the seven/seven roster – she understands! She can be more organised and we don’t have to figure out rostered days on or off in advance. “It’s also easier for us to line up days off to go out of town, it definitely makes it easier to plan!” Aimee Lee Elson grew up in Roxby Downs for almost 20 years, but relocated her family to Port Neill on the West Coast almost five years ago, while her partner Ryan Selkirk continued to commute to Roxby Downs to work. Following the introduction of the new roster, Ms Elson said she and Mr Selkirk had discussed moving the family back to Roxby. “A block off for us goes relatively quick,” Ms Elson explained. “We are busy with the two eldest kids at school and with their after school sporting commitments. “We have talked about moving back to Roxby with Ryan now working a seven/seven roster just to give him a break from four years of commuting.” Roxby Downs Area School Principal Steve Bennett said student numbers had continued to grow in 2016 and will have increased to 620 students by the end of the year. He said many of the primary classes have

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that path immediately you would put into jeopardy I think the subsidies from BHP for power and water up here in Roxby Downs,” he said. “There would be a dramatic increase in cost of living expenses in Roxby Downs which might actually hurt the expansion. “When the population base is sufficient to sustain themselves, absolutely. “We are very keen to democratise and have more consultation but it’s a very different community up here, there are a lot more people fly in fly out. “There are a lot of investors and landlords who tenant out their properties so it’s very hard to get a representative government elected and of course keep them involved

and active. “I think the system works well currently but ultimately our ambition is for a fully democratised council when the population growth is enough to make it sustainable.” Mr Whitbread said he would hold further talks with the ministers and stakeholders concerned to discuss the new appointments further in the coming weeks. But from there it would be up to the State Government and Mr Koutsantonis to decide, he said. To see the full list of medium and long-term recommendations from the governance review visit www. roxbycouncil.com.au/publications.

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A large crowd braved warm and gy conditions to witness a showc mugcreativity as 24 different floats ase of made their way around Richardson Place. Pageant organiser and Roxby Districts Rotary Club memb er Sandy Sumsion said while there were few new floats this year, all the only a regulars turned out to support the comm unity event.

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“It was wonderful to see a lot of the annual supporters putting in again, like they do every year,”floats Mrs Sumsion said. “They put in the effort every year and we had a couple of new floats as well, but my goodness didn’t we have some wonderful floats! “It is great to see people’s creativ ity every year and the time and effort they put into it.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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and we will have further discussions about it with the relevant parties. “As has always been said, the future of the event and in what form depends on the behaviour of people.” Despite the discussions Snr Sgt Boylan said nothing had been set in stone at this stage. Roxby Downs resident Stephen Moss attended this year’s pageant and said he had noticed a number of issues – however, he told The Monitor, making it a dry zone was not the answer. “I’d hate to see it go to a dry zone, it would kill the event,” he said. “If a small group of people have ruined it for all of us then that’s very disappointing.”

Mr Moss also commented on the number of police at the event, saying he “only saw two for the whole night”. “When we went down there for the food and wine festival, you couldn’t help but fall over them (the police),” he said. “(At this year’s pageant) there were kids drinking, they were everywhere. I go down to Port Augusta’s Christmas pageant and they (the police) were everywhere. There was no presence at Roxby Downs on Saturday night. “If they were there they would have pulled up some of those kids, they need to be publically out there. “It would be nice to see them out there in the public eye and maybe

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roxby downs community board & forums Sustainable Christmas wishes from the Environment Forum

he Roxby Downs Environment Forum understands the festive season is a time of giving, joy and celebration. The Environment Forum also knows Christmas is a season where the amount of waste that people produce increases and kerbside recycling is often contaminated.

Some simple precautions can be put in place to minimise your envi-

ronmental impact over the festive season, while still enjoying time with family and friends. • Think carefully about the gifts you are purchasing. Give experiences over items, and ask friends and family if there is anything that they need. • Plan for meals to minimise food waste. Compost any leftover food scraps or be creative when using

leftovers. • Opt for reusable cutlery, crockery and napkins where possible. • Reuse Christmas wrapping paper and cards for gift tags, or recycle in the appropriate bin. • Purchase a quality Christmas tree, or use a potted pine that can be kept as a feature in your garden outside the festive season. Christmas celebrations can still

be enjoyable without having a huge impact on the environment. Visit Planet Ark’s 12 Do’s of Christmas for more tips on having an environmentally friendly Christmas. The Roxby Downs Environment Forum wishes everyone a safe, enjoyable and sustainable Christmas. If you would like to join the Environment Forum in 2017 email Anni. Giles@roxbycouncil.com.au

Merry Christmas to all Forum members and thank you for all your efforts in 2016.

JOINING FORUMS

If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people. New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM TBA

BUSINESS FORUM John Wilby 0428 815 436 TBA

COMMUNITY GARDEN Vicki Mason 0418 526 608

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ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Giles 0448 168 167 TBA

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, December 8 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

WOMEN’S NETWORK

MULTICULTURAL FORUM Theresa Bunyon 0413 609 102 TBA

SPORT & REC FORUM Terry Boylan 0408 809 469 TBA

FAMILY FORUM

Hayley Scrivens 0459 824 026

Joel Hill 0433 792 450

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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 12 -- Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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Australia Day events

t’s that time of year again! Thursday January 26 2017 is set to be a fantastic community celebration, alive with the spirit of Roxby Downs. Australia Day celebrations will commence at 9am at the Roxbylink pool with a free BBQ breakfast. The awards presentation will com-

mence around 10am and don’t forget pool entry is free until noon. 2017’s event will be extra special due to the opening of the Splashpad – keep an eye on Facebook for more details. If you haven’t already nominated, entries are open now for Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the

Year and Community Event of the Year. The nominations are very important in recognising members of the community who have put in so much to further the town and its people. We’re looking forward to seeing you and your family there, so please save the date!

NEWS IN BRIEF

lease be aware that Roxby Council closes at midday on December 23 2016 and will reopen again on Tuesday January 3 2017.

tions of supply are unable to be processed during the office closure. Please get in contact with Roxby Council as soon as possible so we are best able to assist you. When paying your account don’t forget to use your reference number.

Disconnections, account queries and email applica-

roxbypower 2017 Fees & Charges

roxbywater 2017 Fees & Charges

Roxby Power’s Electricity Tariffs & Charges adopted by Roxby Downs Council as Power Distribution Authority pursuant to Clause 18 of the Schedule to the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 Unless otherwise noted rates & tariffs are effective from 1 January 2017 and include GST) TARIFFS FOR CUSTOMERS < 160 MW hr per annum

Roxby Water’s Water & Sewerage Charges adopted by Roxby Council as Water Distribution Authority pursuant to Clause 13 of the Schedule to the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982. Rates & charges are effective from 1 January 2017. WATER CHARGES All Properties Charges Supply Charge $72.00 per access unit per quarter First 34 kl per access unit $2.00 per kl 34-120 kl per access unit $3.90 per kl Over 120 kl per access unit $5.90 per kl Access Units (Based on the size of water meter) Number 20mm service connection 1 25mm service connection 1.5625 32mm service connection 2.56 40mm service connection 4 50mm service connection 6.25 80mm service connection 16 150mm service connection 56.25 Freehold land abutting a water main with no service connection 1 SEWERAGE CHARGES All Properties $241 per property unit per quarter Sewerage charges for all properties are based on establishing property units for each type of property according to use, as per guidelines established by the South Australian Local Government Association. MISCELLANEOUS FEES & CHARGES $ per item Special Meter Reading Fee $40.00 up to 4pm during business hours $90.00 after hours General Account / Administration Fee (Excludes Special Meter Reading Fee) $40.00 Late Payment Fee (Sent with reminder notices) $16.00 Other Fees Details available from Council

All charges are GST inclusive unless otherwise stated and rates & tariffs are effective from 1 January each year Description Fee or Charge WATER WORKS Water Meter Placement or Replacement Meter size 20mm $365.00 25mm $460.00 40mm $820.00 50mm $2,080.00 >50mm Quotation required Permanent over head standpipe 20mm to 50mm Quotation required Water Connections from main to meter All pipe sizes Quotation required Provide & install underground metal box to cover water meter Metal underground box 20 to 25mm water meter $694.00 Metal underground box 40 to 50mm water meter $2,057.00 Water relocations Relocate a 20 or 25mm metered water connection by 4 metres or less 0.1m - 0.5m $538.00 0.6m - 1.0m $681.00 1.1m - 2.0m $785.00 2.1m - 3.0m $929.00 3.1m - 4.0m $1,081.00 Alter an existing water meter and / or connection Disconnection Fee (including Manifold meters) Connections up to 50mm $553.00 Disconnection of any water connections over 50mm Quotation Required Meter removal only (subject to Roxby Water approval $115.00 Restoration of supply (if communication pipe can be reused) $510.00 Shortening water connection 20mm to 25mm $923.00 Shortening water connection 32mm to 50mm $1,078.00 Raise or lower Water Connection 15mm to 20mm $673.00 Raise or lower Water Connection 25mm to 50mm $1,112.00 Rotation - 20mm and 25mm water meter up to 180 degrees $172.00 Rotation - 40mm water meterup to 180 degrees $664.00 Manifold connections (provision of multiple water meters to strata title and community title units using a manifold system. Up to twelve 20mm water meters (residential) - Per Meter $467.00 Up to five 25mm water meters (commercial/ industrial) - Per Meter $600.00 Fire connection requirements Fire connections 100mm Quotation required 150mm Quotation required Disconnections Quotation required Isolation valves 100mm Quotation required 150mm Quotation required 200mm Quotation required Flow Test Quotation required Network analysis Quotation required SEWERAGE WASTE WATER WORKS Wastewater Connections Application Fees Size 100mm $170.00 150mm $644.00 > 200mm Quotation required New Connection and alterations All pipe sizes Quotation required Wastewater relocations Insert inspection Point -100mm and 150mm $1,260.00 Relocation 100mm (new connection + disconnection) $4,260.00 Relocation 150mm (new connection + disconnection) $7,224.00 Disconection - 100mm and 150mm $1,020.00 OTHER FEES and CHARGES Plumbing notice, certificate and drawing pro formas (Avaliable from Roxby Water) Certificate of compliance book and pad $35.00 Fee for all inspection after second site visit. $175.00 Fee for after hours audit of plumbing inspections $350.00 Metered Hydrant application $235.00 Meter tap lock (Locks tap in open position) Avaliable from Roxby Water $35.00 Water and Wastewater application fee $290.00 Wastewater connections for new development As per wastewater connections Fire connections for new development As per fire connections Bulk Water - Stand Pipe $3.90 Hire of Hydrant & Hoses $75.00

Geoff Whitbread Acting Administrator 13 December 2016

Roxby services tick of approval

n independent report has revealed that Roxby Power and Roxby Water’s pricing is on par with other regional centres and Adelaide.

The report, issued by KEWB Strategic Services, shows that both entities are compliant with the requirements set out in the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and our regulatory pricing requirements. Roxby Council has a number of different legal responsibilities but the report found that overall our prices are well below the National Water Industry Pricing Guidelines. Although some may think that prices are high compared to other areas in SA, in reality the pricing for water and electricity is lower than other comparative areas in South Australia. The report noted our sewerage rates are higher than some other provider but more investigation is required for Sewerage rates as Roxby Downs provides a full sewerage system which other providers do not, and the higher level of processing infrastructure flows onto user end pricing.

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Supply Charge $ per qtr.

Supply Rate Cents per kw.hr

M Domestic Light & Power

$68.71

32.25

C Charitable Institutions

$68.71

32.25

J Off Peak Hot Water

14.73

S General Supply

$68.71

34.71 (first 7500 kw.hr per qtr) 36.44 (thereafter)

SOLA Solar Buyback

18.80

D & N General Supply Time of Use

$68.71

40.56 (peak 7am to 9pm Mon – Fri) 21.15 (other times)

MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES Special Meter Reading Fee (Vacating & Transfers within Roxby Downs) New Account Fee (Includes Special Meter Reading Fee) Reconnection Fee (Non payment) General Account / Administration Fee (Excludes Special Meter Reading Fee) Late Payment Fees (Sent with reminder notices) Meter Inspection Fee (Quick Test) Meter Test Fee (Full Test) Meter upgrade from 1 to 3 Phase 3 Phase Service Pillar Replacement Monthly Service Charge for Customers > 160MW hr per annum includes meter reading, meter access and communications fee. Bank dishonoured transaction Credit Card Transaction Fee Interest on Late Payments

Security Deposit Other supply arrangements for vacant residences between tenants Other Fees General

$40.00 up to 4pm during business hours $92.50 after hours $82.50 up to 4pm during business hours $132.50 after hours $95.00 up to 4pm during business hours $147.50 after hours $42.50 $16.00 $60.00 $130.00 $450.00 $800.00 $140.00

Bank fee incurred No charge As determined per Council’s Conditions of operation as authorised by the Minster for Mineral Resources and Energy Up to 37.5% of a customers estimated annual bill. Conditions apply. (GST not applicable) At Council’s discretion. Conditions apply. Details available from Council Details available from Council Tariffs are set in accordance with Section 18(16) and 18(17) of the Schedule of the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982. Conditions are also in accordance with A Notice of Exemption by the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy pursuant to Section 34 of the National Retail Law (Sout Australia) Act 2011

TARIFFS FOR CUSTOMERS >160 MW. hr /annum

Supply Charge $/mth

Annual Max Demand

Rate $/KVA/mth

HVD High Voltage Stepped Demand (<1000k VA)

$16.00

LVD Low Voltage Stepped Demand (>80k VA)

$ 16.30

First 150 KVA Next 150 KVA Next 750 KVA Balance KVA Additional First 150 KVA Next 150 KVA Next 750 KVA Balance KVA Additional

$21.687 $15.009 $10.927 $10.787 $ 6.530 $18.589 $12.865 $ 9.367 $ 9.246 $ 5.597

Supply Rate Cents/kw. hr 23.61 (peak 7am to 9pm Mon - Fri) 13.49 (other times)

24.79 (peak 7am to 9pm Mon - Fri) 13.31 (other times)

MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES Monthly Service Charge for Customers >160MW hr per annum includes meter $ 140.00 reading, meter access and communications fee. Bank fee incurred Bank dishonoured transaction No charge Credit Card Transaction Fee As determined per Council’s Conditions of operation as authorised by Interest on Late Payments the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Details available from Council Other Fees Tariffs are set in accordance with Clause 18(16) and 18(17) of the General Schedule to the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982. Conditions are also in accordance with A Notice of Exemption by the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy issued pursuant to Section 34 of the National Retail Law (South Australia) Act 2011.

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CHURCH NOTICES

PUBLIC 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

GERRY’S Dublin Meats. SA leg ham, seasoned turkey rolls and chicken rolls. Wishing all a merry Christmas, we will be closed 25th Dec-8th Jan inclusive. Phone 8529 2229.

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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Ph: (08) 8672 7007 Fax: (08) 8672 7062 www.andamookaopal.com.au Email: peter@andamooka.au.com

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PLANT OPERATOR Olympic Dam, SA Casual

Our Mining Services operations provide a wide range of trade & civil services to the mining, oil, gas and defence industries. We have been involved in the Olympic Dam site since its inception in 1986. This submarine sandwich shop belongs to one of the largest franchised businesses worldwide with over 44,000 globally and more than 1,400 stores in Australia.

The successful candidate must have previous underground experience within the last 6 months.

With a huge array of products to choose from and hundreds of different combinations for each sandwich this brand has rocketed through the marketplace.

You will require a current driver’s licence & either excavator, backhoe or loader tickets. It would be highly regarded if the candidate held their underground driving competency & IT loader competency.

This business offers:• Excellent lease • Great location on busy Main Street. • Currently run under management, great potential to further increase for hands on operator/s. • Established for over 10 years with solid figures

The role will be a casual position to cover ongoing works both on the surface & underground. A mandatory pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, is required upon acceptance of the position.

This brand offers vendors a full support network of experts to help guide their business to success. It has a proven record of success over the last 50 years which offers a solid base for all business owners to achieve their financial goals. With the added bonus of having national marketing campaigns promoting your products this offers anyone a great start point into their new venture.

Cowell Electric strives to be an employer of choice and offers an attractive remuneration, inclusive of varied allowances.

The brand has more stores in Australia than KFC and McDonalds thanks to its unique healthy fast food model.

For further information please contact Mick Graban 0419 554 666 E: mick@seafordsubs.com.au

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To apply, please send a current resume & cover letter to emcfarlane@cowellelectric.com.au or drop a copy in to 42C Charlton Road, Olympic Dam. Applications close: Friday, January 6th 2017

For more important information on how you can Fight the Bite, contact your local council or visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/FightTheBite

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Leaps and bounds for Little Athletics

Celebrating a festive end to the ﬁrst half of the Little Athletics season were Lily Nelson, Maddie Nichols and Madisan Nelson.

ust 18 months after it was restarted, Roxby Downs Little Athletics Centre continues to go from strength to strength. With the centre now enjoying a festive season break until February next year, President Bec Nichols said much had been achieved already this season. “It’s been a great start to the season, with 46 children registered to take part,” she said. “While this is a bit of a drop from last year, we did expect that we would be affected by the town’s movements, just the same as any

other sport. “The good thing is that we have a good mix of returning families from last season as well as some new faces which is great to see.” The club’s management committee has continued to build on the framework it established last year, embedding learnings from its first season while also looking for areas of improvement in its second. “We are focussing more this year on the coaching skills within the club with myself, Lena Barrett and Naomi Bowley all completing Little Athletics’ introductory coaching course which helps build capacity

within the centre,” Mrs Nichols said. “Lena is also offering pre-meet focus sessions on Sunday mornings which is a chance for kids to get some specific coaching on one of the field events for that day.” Two other areas of focus this season have been maximum participation – making sure that participants are still moving as much as possible, rather than standing around waiting for events – and inclusiveness. “Inclusiveness is making sure that we design and have activities that cater for all kinds of needs of the children,” Mrs Nichols said. The committee has also worked

to secure grant funding which has been used to purchase new hurdles (four lanes of ten hurdles each) with a trailer to transport them, along with bolstering the centre’s existing equipment stocks. Grant applications, currently awaiting decisions, could also assist with purchasing a club iPad to be used for timing running races, along with a line marker using a boom system that would enable multiple running lanes to be marked at once, offering a significant time saving. Now halfway through the 2016/17 season, the committee is also looking at sustainability to ensure the

club’s viability going forward, including encouraging more parents to join in and help out either in an official role or volunteer capacity. Mrs Nichols said anyone interested in playing more of an active part either for the remainder of this season or next would be very much appreciated. After its Christmas break, Roxby Little Athletics will start again in early February and wind up towards the end of term one. New members are always welcome, with reduced fees offered for children only competing in the second part of the season.

TROLLS

THURS 22nd Dec | 10am & 3:30pm FRI 23rd Dec | 10am & 3:30pm SAT 24th Dec | 10:30am SUN 25th Dec | Christmas Day - Closed

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

THURS 22nd Dec | 12:30pm & 6pm FRI 23rd Dec | 12:30pm & 6pm SAT 24th Dec | 12:45pm & 3:30pm SUN 25th Dec | Christmas Day - Closed

Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes Rating: G

Duration: 2 hours 13 minutes Rating: M

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY Duration: 2 hours 13 minutes Rating: M

MOANA

Duration: 1 hour 53 minutes Rating: PG

TICKETS: Adult $12 | Child $8 Family (4) $32 Cheap | Tuesday $7