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Link road support grows

WRITTEN BY AMANDA HUDSON

upport is growing for a new road linking the Borefield Road directly to Andamooka, throwing a vital lifeline to the small historic outback town.

A petition organised earlier this year by the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA), to be presented to government decision makers, has already gathered more than 700 signatures. And while the idea of a road enabling tourist traffic to travel directly to Andamooka from the Borefield Road is not new, now – more than ever – is the right time to push for its creation, its supporters say. “The actual concept started twenty-odd years ago,” an APOMA spokesperson said. “We’ve been promised it several times by different government ministers, but the road-

blocks have probably been unidentified. “It came up again with the BHP Billiton expansion when there was going to be a short road put across near Hiltaba Village, potentially for public access … but it’s always fallen off the radar and never gained the traction that it should have.” A link road would have multiple benefits to Andamooka, which has suffered a downturn since the Olympic Dam expansion was halted in 2012. The key opportunity, supporters say, would be enabling traffic to travel directly to Andamooka rather than having to follow the Borefield Road down towards Roxby Downs, and then take a separate route back up to Andamooka. This would effectively create a ring route back to the Roxby Downs township without travellers having to drive through the section of the Borefield Road used for mining operations.

The suggested route (believed to be between 20-30km in length) would turn off the Borefield Road almost opposite the entry to Arid Recovery, travel over Andamooka Station and come out just north of the Andamooka township. There is already a rough 4WD track in place. Once in Andamooka, APOMA says there are many attractions to encourage visitors to stop and inject some vital funds into the town. “We have created a great place for visitors to stay from a bare camping ground and we have stimulated increased awareness, interest and visitation so we need to build on this to enhance the visitor experience for this part of the region,” the APOMA spokesperson said. “We are working to develop our tourist industry to make Andamooka sustainable and able to survive on its own two feet. “We’ve got a lot to see here too in terms of natural views, we’ve got White Dam, we’ve got Lake Torrens to experience before they

continue on their way. “All we’re asking for is an unsealed road to go from the Borefield Road to Andamooka, and what it does is create a tourist route right alongside Arid Recovery and also to and from that amazing regional attraction for those that visit Andamooka from the south.” APOMA representatives most recently raised the link road proposal at the South Australian Government’s Country Cabinet visit to Andamooka in November, as part of a wider tour which included stops in Roxby Downs, Whyalla and Coober Pedy. “We had a meeting with Jay Weatherill, Tom Koutsantonis, and Eddie Hughes. Geoff Brock actually came here to Andamooka the next day,” the APOMA spokesperson said. “They were going to assist us in helping to do a feasibility study into the road, but there has been no response as yet.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Arid Recovery milestone

Arid Recovery’s past and present staff, volunteers, supporters and their families gathered to celebrate the local conservation icon’s 20th birthday at the weekend. PHOTO: Travis Hague

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Things are tough

hile Andamooka may be known for its tight-knit community and resilience, things have been especially tough there for the last five years.

Frustrated by the closure of key local businesses, there is a feeling among some residents of being forgotten after a time of promises and keen interest by external investors. “There’s more to this story than just the road off the Borefield Road,” an Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) spokesperson said. “Basically what’s happened to Andamooka is that up until 2012 when the government was spruiking the expansion there was a huge amount of investment in Andamooka by external investors, who have virtually left the town high and dry since the expansion went off the table. “We lost the hotel, we lost the Mobil service station, we lost our caravan park, we’ve got a half-formed eco village, we had promises of a touted three million dollar development of the Opal Hotel which they (owners) started to do and left in abeyance. “What we haven’t lost is the will to keep going and to build on the history and charm of this town.” An Andamooka resident who spoke to

The Monitor also raised concerns around large amounts of exposed rubbish on the side of the road to Lake Torrens – a key tourist route for the town. “On the way to Lake Torrens there is this huge reclaim area of scrap steel … it’s just been left there,” they said. “In fairness tenders have been put out to get it cleaned up and we should have some progress, but it has taken seven years.” The link road proposal is seen as a shining opportunity to positively impact the town. “It’s been termed tourism but it brings a number of advantages,” the APOMA spokesperson said. “For people who come to visit their families in Roxby, it gives them a full ring route in terms of eco-tourism. “It’s a one day trip from Roxby to Andamooka and back to Roxby – you get the benefits of exploring an unspoilt outback town, a bit of a scenic four-wheel-drive, you come out at Arid Recovery, then you’re back past the mine site and back into Roxby – it’s just a nice interesting drive. “Although this potentially opens up other visitor markets, mostly because this is our greatest source of outside income, we just want an unsealed road (not a bitumen road) that your “grey nomads” with a fourwheel-drive and caravan can use.”

ABOVE: Andamooka’s former caravan park site is now unused and for sale. RIGHT: Work began on an eco village in Andamooka but has not progressed since the Olympic Dam expansion was cancelled in 2012.

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ward to receiving the petition,” he said. “I am told the petition already has over one thousand signatures which just indicates the strong support for the proposal. “The petition will help me with my lobbying effort to secure funding for the project.” Mr Hughes said he could see that the proposal offered benefits regionally, and also especially increase visitor numbers to Andamooka. “I am sure that if we all work together we will get a positive result,” Mr Hughes said.

Having people passing through the station would provide opportunities for tourism and increasing cultural understanding and appreciation of visitors, Mr Larkin added. “It also makes good business sense for us to have good roads to move stock,” he said. “And for tourism, bringing people in, they can camp on our properties and we can show them around.” Eddie Hughes, Member for Giles, also offered his strong support for the link road concept. “I fully support APOMA’s Borefield Road proposal and I look for-

Support for link road grows CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE The Monitor sought an update from Mr Brock – South Australian Minister for Regional Development – and was told that APOMA’s suggestions had been passed on to Stephen Mullighan – Minister for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure’s office. Mr Mullighan’s office was not able to comment before The Monitor’s print

deadline. APOMA is currently in the process of collecting signatures to support the link road – paper copies are available at a range of businesses and information points in Andamooka, at The Monitor office in Roxby Downs, or online at change.org (just search for Andamooka Loop Road).

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Mining theme for ANZAC Day

Vicki Mason presenting to students from St Barbara’s Parish School about the importance of remembering ANZAC Day.

n a nod to our local history, Roxby Downs’ ANZAC Day commemorations will have a special mining theme when they are held next Tuesday.

According to Roxby Downs and Andamooka Returned & Services League (RSL) Sub Branch President Jack McGuire, each year a special theme is chosen and this year the contribution of the mining industry will be remembered. Promotional material and the program for next week’s services feature an image of a memorial at Hill 60 to the men of the First Australian Tunnelling Company, who were involved in offensive and defensive mining works in the First World War. “Last year the theme was one hundred years of ANZAC which was a very important milestone in our history,” Mr McGuire said. “This year I have themed the program on

the participation of the mining industry, particularly in the First World War.” Roxby Downs’ ANZAC Day will begin with a 6am Dawn Service at the community memorial in Richardson Place - with the service this year including a piper - and will be followed by a breakfast and auction at the RSL Bowls Club. “The auction is a Roxby tradition, with the money raised going to charities such as the RSL and Legacy, and back into the community,” Mr McGuire said. The ANZAC Day March and Memorial Service will be held at the community memorial at 10.30am, with flag bearers and march participants to meet in the Roxby Downs Community Club car park at 10.15am. A barbecue at the bowls club after the march and service will round off the day’s ANZAC Day commemorations, with Mr McGuire saying the whole community was

welcome. “(ANZAC Day) is one of those cherished moments that we can reflect on the people that have served, died, were wounded mentally or physically, as well as the families that are left,” he said. “We say ‘Lest we Forget’, we don’t forget the sacrifices that were made … we pay homage to the people who paid the ultimate sacrifice. “I believe it is a moment in time just to give people a chance to raise a glass to those who have served or are serving and say thank you.” With the local RSL currently having only three members, Mr McGuire said events such as ANZAC Day relied on the help from a number of dedicated volunteers, including RSL vice-president Vicki Mason, Graham Warren (who will run the auction) and Kerry Bourke, who sponsors the barbecue. He also paid tribute to BHP Billiton who run buses each year for Olympic Dam workers to get

into Roxby Downs for ANZAC services. Mr McGuire said more volunteer assistance would always be welcomed, and anyone interested in helping out on the day could get in touch with Vicki Mason to register their interest. Meanwhile, Ms Mason visited St Barbara’s Parish School last week to speak to students ahead of ANZAC Day. Ms Mason visits St Barbara’s school annually to speak about the importance of remembering those who fought for Australia and New Zealand on that fateful day on April 25, 1915. She showed students the uniform worn by ANZAC soldiers which included the broad brim slouch hat with the rising sun badge. At the end of her talk Ms Mason opened the floor to the children to ask her any questions about ANZAC and gave them the opportunity to share their comments.

Family fun at RFDS poker run W ith 22 registered players and additional family members jumping on board, the Roxby Downs Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Auxiliary’s recent poker run was a great day out. Thanks to the generosity of the players and event sponsors, a total of $1250 was raised for the RFDS. The winner of the $500

first prize on the day was Neil Pfeiffer who donated $100 of his winnings back to the RFDS, while Kelly Visser won the $250 player prize. Despite the warm conditions on April 8, all participants enjoyed the day out with event organiser, Deb Price saying feedback received was overwhelmingly positive. Ms Price said that another run will be held in the near future for workers who were on shift.

“We anticipate holding two a year to capture both rosters,” she said. “There were a few people who hadn’t seen Lake Hart before so that was great for them.” Visitors joined in the fun from as far as Port Lincoln and Whyalla. Poker run participants enjoyed a barbeque lunch cooked by auxiliary supporters, which also fed some tourists who stopped by Lake Hart for the

day. Ms Price thanked committee members who helped with the preparation of the lunch and sponsors on the day. “I’d like to thank Roxby Tavern, Workpac, Dave Slovenic, RoxFM and The Monitor,” she said. “All in all it was a great day and I look forward to the next one.”

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vestment in Regional Training Hubs. Under the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training program, $54.4 million has been allocated over 2016-17 to 2018-19 for 26 new regional training hubs and three University Departments of Rural Health. Federal Member of Grey Rowan Ramsey said he was “delighted” about the announcement.

“This investment forms an essential component of the Integrated Rural Training Pipeline for Medicine helping to get more doctors and health professionals into regional Australia,” he said. “It is expected around $1 million extra will be targeted to the Rural Clinical School in Whyalla and benefit the sites in Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Kadina.”

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Holy Week at St Barbara’s

t Barbara’s Parish School students began the week with a Palm K DESERT CLASSIC celebrated Holy Week – 2017 the Sunday liturgy last Monday mornweek on the Christian calendar ing. preceding the Easter weekend – with Students were encouraged to make 2 PERSON AMBROSE a number of special services last their own palm before proceeding into week.

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the school singing ‘Sing it Hosanna.’ On Thursday, students participated

in ‘The Last Supper’ where students from years seven, eight and nine led groups and read Prayers of the Faithful. Whilst Stations of the Cross is usually held on Good Friday, the Stations of the Cross were set out on the Saint Barb’s school oval last Thursday.

Teachers stopped at each of the stations with their class and prayed. The school ended the week with hot cross buns shared in their classrooms before heading into the Easter long weekend and school holidays with an Easter egg raffle draw.

ABOVE: St Barbara’s Parish School began Holy Week celebrations with a Palm Sunday liturgy on Monday last week.

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ourism to the historic town of Farina will be boosted with a $63,000 grant under the State Government’s Upper Spencer Gulf and Outback Futures program.

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Announced last week, the grant is set to fund a new café and museum which is hoped to bring more visitors to the region as well as provide a resource for school field trips. Farina is located about 60km north of Leigh Creek and is a popular tourist destination although many of its facilities – including a post office and rail line – were closed by the 1980s. The Farina Restoration Group, incorporated in 2010, has been working to restore the town with the first building restored, an underground bakery, now operating in winter. “This grant will help us to really promote Farina on the map as a growing tourist destination,” said Farina Restoration Group Project Officer, Steve Harding. “Farina offers a premium food expe-

rience with bread baked in its unique, underground bakery. “We’re excited about this grant, as it will allow us to move to the second stage of the expansion faster. “The next stage will develop a new bakery training area in the redeveloped underground bakery which will offer work experience for trainee bakers.” Mr Harding said tourists to South Australia were looking to experience and have exposure to local history, indigenous past and culture. “This project will help to meet the ever-demanding quest from our students and visitors for more information,” he said. Minister for Regional Development, Geoff Brock, said the new facilities would provide an “updated and enhanced destination for travellers to this unique part of South Australia”. “I congratulate the Farina Restoration Group on the great job they have done in realising the tourism potential of the township and developing its attractions,” he said.

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Two decades for Arid Recovery

ast and present volunteers, supporters, staff and their families came together to celebrate Arid Recovery’s 20th birthday over the weekend. The local conservation research initiative, dedicated to the restoration of Australia’s arid lands, began in 1997 by ecologists Katherine Moseby and John Read and today is a 123km-square fenced reserve on the Olympic Dam mine lease where feral cats, foxes and rabbits have been eradicated from a total of 60km2. The birthday celebrations began with presentations held in the Roxbylink auditorium on Saturday afternoon, and kicked off with a Welcome to Country by Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation Chairperson, Chris Larkin. “Congratulations for reaching your twentieth year, my people absolutely applaud the work that you do,” Mr Larkin said. Current Arid Recovery General Manager Katherine Tuft introduced a range of guests who all spoke about their involvement with the organisation and paid tribute to its achievements over the last 20 years. “Arid Recovery is a story of in-

spiration, it’s a story of inspiration because of hope,” Steve Morton, chairperson of the Arid Recovery Board, told the gathering. “The first time I came here I felt that I had stumbled on something brilliant – it’s really inspirational and I’m really glad to be chairing the board and be here today.

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opportunities Arid Recovery provides our workforce and the Roxby Downs community,” Ms Moyle said. “We look forward to continuing this partnership for many years to come.” Co-founder John Read said the 20th birthday was a chance for Arid Recovery to look forward to its fu-

Co-founder Katherine Moseby took attendees right back to the beginning of Arid Recovery, talking about how she was visiting Roxby Downs through her work as an ecologist and saw the opportunity the release of the calicivirus in 1995 had presented. Initially called the Ecosystem Re-

The ﬁrst time I came here I felt that I had stumbled on something brilliant – it’s really inspirational and I’m really glad to be chairing the board and be here today - Steve Morton

“In the room are the people who made this happen, in particular John and Katherine, but all of you who have helped keep it going.” Dr Morton also paid tribute to the organisations who had supported Arid Recovery over the years, in particular its partners BHP Billiton, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the University of Adelaide. BHP Billiton Olympic Dam’s Jessica Moyle said the company was “exceptionally proud” of Arid Recovery, its team of people and the work and outcomes they consistently achieved. “We are also really grateful for the

ture, but also look back and remember the many achievements – as well as challenges – the team had faced over the years. One visit to the reserve by a group of traditional owners from the APY Lands in 2003 had particularly stuck in his mind, he said, and reminded him of the vital link Arid Recovery played in conservation and cultural history. “None of them had ever seen a bilby before but there were three generations of people following bilby tracks, telling their children the stories, and then they performed a dance inspired by their trip to Arid Recovery,” he said.

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search and Recovery Project – ERRP – Arid Recovery was started on land degraded by years of pastoral use and heavy rabbit infestation, but then made rabbit-free thanks to the calicivirus. Arid Recovery staff, supporters and volunteers worked tirelessly to build a fence around an initial 14km2 area and completely eradicate it of all rabbits, foxes and cats, with Ms Moseby mentioning the hundreds of hours spent chasing down the last feral animals within the area. Animals reintroduced to the reserve included the Greater Sticknest Rat in 1998, Burrowing Bettongs in 1999, Bilbies in 2000 and

the Western Barred Bandicoot in 2001. Dr Tuft then spoke about ‘where to next for Arid Recovery?’, telling attendees there were significant opportunities for the project in the future, including looking at other Australian native species that could be introduced. A number of other presentations by current and past Arid Recovery staff, students/researchers and supporters were also held in the afternoon, before celebrations moved to the reserve on Saturday evening. A birthday toast was held on the Arid Recovery viewing platform for more than 90 guests – including a number of children – who had travelled from all over Australia to attend, including from as far as Sydney, Darwin, Perth and Canberra. Guests then enjoyed a dinner and camped out at the reserve overnight. “It was just wonderful to have so many people back,” Dr Tuft said. “It was really touching that people brought their children and families as it was quiet special to see the place mature and the people mature over the 20 years and to come together to reflect and catch up.”

ABOVE: The “Children of Arid Recovery” - children of many of the organisation’s staff, supporters and volunteers - enjoyed the birthday celebrations at the reserve. PHOTO: Travis Hague RIGHT: Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation chairperson Chris Larkin gave the Welcome to Country for the event.

Arid Recovery founders John Read and Katherine Moseby (left) with current Arid Recovery General Manager Katherine Tuft and Bob, Hugh and Roland McGregor.

Congratulations Arid Recovery On twenty years of outstanding conservation work. BHP Billiton is incredibly proud of our unique partnership with Arid Recovery, who undertake such important conservation work on our mining lease. We look forward to continuing this partnership for many years to come. Katherine Tuft, General Manager Arid Recovery with Jacqui McGill, Asset President Olympic Dam

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Sports training delivered

epresentatives from a number of sporting groups, as well as interested parents, attended two training sessions held by Mike Fenwick last week.

Roxby Downs foodies class of 2017 (from left) Deb Price, Sasha Yantewo (program coordinator) Michelle Smith, Claire Turner, Sandy Sumsion, Karena Scott and Elicia Daniels.

Community foodies graduate

he Roxby Downs Community Foodies class of 2017 graduated last Wednesday at the Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre.

The graduation was held following a seven-week course where the foodies learned skills on the ‘Four Key Healthy Eating Messages’. The course included guests teaching food safety and nutritional messaging, a dietician and also a private session with

celebrity chef Callum Hann and dietician Themis Chryssidis, of Sprout cooking school. The graduates received accreditation as part of the State-wide ‘Community Foodie’ program, which allows them to volunteer across South Australia. In order to graduate the foodies had to present for ten minutes on a topic they had learned about throughout the training sessions.

Foodie program coordinator Sasha Yantewo said that the presentations last Wednesday evening were very diverse and creative. “I was very impressed,” she said. “Presentation ranged from a foodie rap song, foodie memory game, cooking avocado chocolate mousses, using unique fruit and vegetables in cooking and healthy lunchbox ideas.”

Held at Roxby Downs’ community youth centre, through the Office for Recreation and Sport’s Star Club program, Mr Fenwick ran sessions on managing difficult behaviours in sport (Monday evening), and child safe officer training (Sunday). Mr Fenwick, who has previously hosted seminars in Roxby Downs, discussed the ways in which behaviours can be managed in the sporting arena. “With the pressure of sport and winning and losing there are bound to differences in the way children deal with that,” he said. “The seminar was conducted to generate options or choices with how to deal with the different behaviours.” The seminars were open to club officials, coaches and club volunteers who are placed in situations where there is potential for angry or aggressive behaviours. Attendees were equipped with knowledge about how to diffuse serious differences between themselves, supporters, players, parents and committee members and de-escalate the situation. Meanwhile, with sporting clubs seeking Star Club accreditation required to have a child safe officer, the child safe training sought to provide attendees with the right knowledge and qualifications to meet this requirement. Fourteen people attended the child safe officer training, with another 23 participating in the managing difficult behaviours session.

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Illegal dumping Future in focus at RDAS raises public ire WRITTEN BY EMMA ZIRKEL

ubbish continues to be dumped illegally in and around Roxby Downs, causing an environmental issue, looking unsightly and raising the ire of local residents.

Anna Cook came across a pile of domestic rubbish dumped last Monday, 10 April while walking her dogs in bushland near the Andamooka turn-off. “I was disappointed and disgusted,” she said. “It was a mix of household rubbish, clothes which could have been donated to the op shop, a child’s bike, and a lot of cigarette butts.” After posting images on social media, Miss Cook was contacted by Roxby Council who collected and disposed of the rubbish. “Identifying documents were found in this particular case and a fine has been issued,” a council spokesperson said. “It’s vital that if you see dumped rubbish you report it to Roxby Council immediately. You can either call council on 8671 0010, come into the council office during business hours, log the issue on our website www.roxbydowns.sa.gov.au or use the My Local Services App on your phone. If we don’t know about it, we can’t do anything about it.” Miss Cook, her partner and children

then spent part of their Easter long weekend collecting rubbish illegally dumped in bushland off the Andamooka Road. They collected a large trailer full of dumped mattresses, a car bonnet, an old washing machine, pallets and car parts. “It’s disgusting, the dump facilities are free,” Miss Cook said. “It’s hard to explain to your kids why it’s there as well. It should be in the dump, it’s not good to put it out there.” Miss Cook said she and her family – avid campers - collected the rubbish because they loved the area around Roxby Downs and wanted to help keep it clean. “We spend our time out there and we love it, and we also want to teach our kids that it’s not OK,” she said. The Roxby Council spokesperson said illegal dumping of rubbish was “completely unnecessary” in Roxby Downs, with a free dumping facility provided at the Resource Recovery Centre located on Gosse Street. “The Roxby Downs Resource Recovery Centre is one of very few free dumping services provided to residents in South Australia, as many dumping facilities charge a fee for materials to be disposed of,” the spokesperson said. “Dumped rubbish is not only unsightly but has damaging effects on the environment and the unique arid ecosystem.”

LEFT: The trailer-load of rubbish Anna Cook and her family collected just off the Andamooka Road on the weekend.

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erm one at Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) has been jam-packed for students and teachers alike.

The school not only hosted the Western Areas Secondary School Athletics Carnival (WASSAC), it held sports days and swimming carnivals and saw Ann O’Sullivan take on the role of acting principal while current principal Steve ennett is on leave. Mrs O’Sullivan sat down with The Monitor to discuss what happened in term one, what’s planned for term two and the exciting changes ahead for the school thanks to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) funding it received last year. Mrs O’Sullivan began her career in Roxby Downs as the chief librarian at the school/ community library at the end of 1996, and since then has taken on just about every role an educator at Roxby Downs Area School could. Mrs O’Sullivan’s achievements include introducing the Certificate Three in Work Health and Safety a few years ago, which is now offered to year 12 students to give them more options to pursue outside of traditional trades. “We were the first school in the country to introduce this,” Mrs O’Sullivan said. “I’m very passionate about keeping our students here and offering them as many opportunities as they can to achieve

what they want to do. “Over the last few years it’s been really great to see students do the school-based apprenticeships, the certificate III in Fitness or Work Health and Safety, or the work they do at TAFE in Certificate Two and Automotive.” At the junior end of the school the focus has been heavily based on the transition into early year schooling, literacy and numeracy. Last year the school was awarded government STEM funding with a certain amount being allocated to both the primary and secondary areas of the school. The funding will help facilitate a new building project for the school, which will kick-off in 2018, and will draw on the STEM focus. “The STEM focus is basically an inquiry-based model,” Mrs O’Sullivan said. “It’s a new name for a style of teaching that’s been around for a long time, but the building project offers some more exciting open learning spaces and the fact that we use a lot more technology now. “We will be updating our science labs…there will be some areas we will be upgrading and updating to provide for the differing needs that the students have now, compared to what they had ten, 20 years ago. “We are currently working with the architects on the design and later in the year it will go out to tender.” Mrs O’Sullivan said that the STEM funding focuses on science, maths and technology because its’s where many jobs lie.

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“We’re trying to prepare our kids for jobs that don’t even exist yet and one of them is to develop an inquiring mind,” she said “The STEM focus is to educate so that our students have the ability to problem solve and take on challenges and to get to the next step.” Another change the school has made is the introduction of three-way conversations where parents, teachers and students meet at the beginning of the school year to set goals for students and review them as the year progresses as part of the reporting format. “It was a really positive way for parents and students and teachers to all meet together so that the student can tell them what they want to achiever for the coming year,” Mrs O’Sullivan said. While next term things will be quietening down on the sporting front, focus will continue on numeracy and literacy. “It’s been an incredibly busy term and then next term, starting in week two, we’ll be doing the NAPLAN testing for students in year three, five, seven and nine,” she added.

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Chris Price getting ready for the RFDS poker run.

Amelia, Jordan and Neil Pfeiffer rode in the RFDS poker run.

Ruby Haeata, Jackie Wilkin and Austyn Paxton at the Roxby Downs oval for East Roxby Football Club’s recent family day.

Getting ready for the RFDS poker run recently were Els Scroop, Beck Cooke, Rebecca Dreckow, Deb Price and Kim Reimann.

Beth and Nate Hewett, with Kate Hodder, at the OD Sporting Club family fun day. Connor Barrett with his cards for the poker run.

Andrew Moss and Rodney Weetra (back) enjoyed the East Roxby Family Day with (front) Billy Humphrey and Sani Egan (with Bella).

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Claire Turner, with Kaylee and Harmony Clark, enjoyed some family time at OD Sporting Club recently.

Isabella, Kelly and Penelope Blackwell enjoyed the sunshine at East Roxby’s Family Day.

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Angus and Flynn Johnston at the Roxby Downs Motocross Club on the weekend.

Enjoying the sunshine at motocross were Abby and Harry Higgins.

Nate and Ruby Parks enjoyed some Easter craft at Andamooka Yacht Club on Friday.

Jess Moyle, Kimberley Solly and Bec West at Arid Recovery’s 20th birthday celebrations.

Cameron Graham, Nathan Beerkens and Emily Gregg helped Arid Recovery celebrate its 20th birthday on the weekend.

Ben Dixon, Jack Secker, Taj Gow-Smith and Axle Dean caught up at the Roxby Downs Motocross Club on the weeked.

Kirby Elliott and Alﬁe Sims looked for Easter eggs at the Andamooka Yacht Club on Friday morning.

Gayle and Jim Hardie enjoyed Arid Recovery’s birthday celebrations.

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Catching up at Arid Recovery’s 20th celebrations on Saturday were Kelli-Jo Kovac, Andrew Freeman and Adam Bester.

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Sumsion surprised with community award

raig Sumsion has been awarded this month’s volunteer of the month (VOM) Award.

“I wasn’t expecting it at all” Mr Sumsion said. “I was just doing what I do for the community, when I received an email saying I’d been named this month’s recipient.” Mr Sumsion is a prominent member of the Roxby Downs community who enjoys giving back to the town in his free time. The majority of Mr Sumsion’s volunteering work is with the

Rotary Club in Roxby Downs, where he helps organise community fundraisers and events, including the annual Christmas Pageant. Mr Sumsion also volunteers his time to RoxFM where he hosts a radio show on Saturday mornings, as well as with the Roxby Downs Race Club. “My wife Sandy and I have always been involved in service clubs and have enjoyed doing those sorts of things,” he said. “The great thing about Roxby Downs is that there are so many opportunities to volunteer.

“If people are looking for something to do they will find a niche or find a group they will fit in with. “We’ve got the rotary club, the sporting clubs, the various forums and Arid Recovery where people can volunteer their time to.” Mr Sumsion will receive $100 from Beyond Bank which he will be donating to the Rotary Club of Roxby Downs. RIGHT: Sasha Yantewo presents volunteer of the month Craig Sumsion with the award.

Co-Opera brings ‘Eugene Onegin’ to Roxby

he Roxby Downs Arts and Culture Forum is thrilled to have the Co-opera visiting Roxby Downs again this year, with ‘Eugene Onegin’, a lyric opera by Tchaikovsky, being performed. First performed in 1879, ‘Eugene Onegin’ was based on Alexander Pushkin’s immortal Russian novel in verse. The opera will tell the tale of a man who rejects a young woman’s passionate offer of love, betrays a good and loyal friend, and later realizes that he himself is the chief victim of his own cold heart. What a story, and the opera is packed full of glorious melodies, lush orchestration, wonderful choruses and a gripping story. The Co-opera is an interesting concept and is an inclusive opera, and well suited for the whole family with amazing costumes, comedy and fun for everyone. While the Co-opera professionals are in town, they will be running workshops at

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local schools for children to gain firsthand experience in performance and music skills. Thanks must go to the sponsors of the Co-opera’s roadshow – SA Power Networks, Adelaide Showground, Henkell Brothers, The Royal Commonwealth Society, as well as Roxbylink and the Roxby Arts and Culture Forum. This is a great chance for the community to see a much loved opera right here in Roxby - ‘Eugene Onegin’ is a show not to be missed! It will be performed on Saturday 13 May, 6.30pm in the Roxbylink auditorium. The bar will be open for the performance, with ticket prices are adults $30, children five-18yrs $15, and pensioners $15 which includes pre-show nibbles. Tickets are now available from the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre or by phoning 8671 5941. The arts and culture forum is always looking for new members - if you would like to get involved, contact Rachel Young for more information on 0428 671 000.

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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 Sandy Sumsion • Dr. Simon Lockwood • Vicki Mason • Angela Thompson Theresa Bunyon • Mel O’Donnell • Jennah Laister • Hayley Scrivens • Geoff Whitbread • Chad Menzies

BOARD MEETINGS Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe. If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Officer on 0418 833 818 to be included on the agenda. Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required. Page 10 -- Thursday, April 20, 2017

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The next meeting of Roxby Council will be held on Wednesday April 26 at 4pm in the council boardroom. An agenda will be published on the website and minutes will be posted after the meeting. If you would like to submit a deputation request or petition to council there are guidelines available on the council website, or you can email roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au or call 8671 0010 for more information. Notice of of Road Closure Notice Road Closure

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Section 33 Section 33 Road Trafﬁ c Act 1961 Road Traffic Act 1961

That I, Geoffrey 26 on October 2016 pursuant the NOTICE, That I,T Whitbread GeoffreyonT Wednesday Whitbread 29 March 2017 topursuant to the provision of provision of the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982, and in accordance with the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratiﬁcation) Act 1982, and in accordance with Section 33 Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and Clause F of the instrument of General ofApproval the Road Trafﬁ c Act and Clause of the orders. instrument of General Approval of of the Minister 12 1961 March 2001, make the Ffollowing the Minister 12 March orders. Pursuant to Section 33(1) of2001, the Roadmake Trafficthe Act following 1961 declare that the event described below is to take place on the road described below is an event to which

That the Acting Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Acting Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 applies; and Administrator under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratiﬁcation) Act 1982 and Section 33 Pursuant to Section 33(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, make an order directing ofthat thetheRoad Trafﬁ Actevent 1961 Clause F of the instrument General Approval of road on whichc the is toand be held and any adjacent or adjoiningof roads the Minister 12canMarch 2001. specified below be closed to all traffic except police and emergency vehicles

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and vehicles involved in the event for the period commencing 2:00pm Saturday 3

Pursuant Section 33(1)Sunday of the4 Road Trafﬁ c Act 1961 declare that the event Decemberto 2016 to 12:30am December 2016. ROAD: Place, Roxby Downs described below is to take place Richardson on the road described below is an event to which EVENT: 33 of the Road Trafﬁc ActRoxby Downs Christmas Section 1961 applies; andPageant ADJACENT / ADJOINING ROADS:

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Burgoyne Street, Arcoona Street, Norman

Place, Roxby Clubc Car Entrance intoan order directing Pursuant to Section 33(1) (a) of the Road Traffi ActPark 1961, make Richardson Placeand andany Tavern Road, Roxby that the road on which the event is to be held adjacent or adjoining roads Downs specified below can be closed to all traffic except police and emergency vehicles Pursuant to Section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 make an order directing and vehicles involved in the event for the period commencing 5.30am to 7.00am and that persons taking part in the event be exempted in relation to the road from duty, to 10:00am midday onRules Tuesday 25below April 2017. observe thetoAustralian Road specified subject to any conditions described below and attached to the exemption. ROAD: Richardson Place Roxby Downs Australian Road rules Exemption and Conditions ANZAC DAY CEREMONY EVENT: ADJACENT /Crossing ADJOINING Burgoyne Street, Arcoona Street, Norman Rule: 230: the road ROADS: Rule: 234: Crossing the road on or near a crossing for Pedestrians Place, Tavern Road, Club Car Park Entrance Rule: 237: Getting on or into a moving vehicle(providing the speed of the vehicle Roxby Downs does not exceed 5km/hr) Rule: 238:

Pedestrians travelling along the road

Pursuant (1) (b) by ofdrivers(providing the Road Trafﬁ Act 1961 makedoes an order directing Rule: 264:to Section Wearing 33 of seatbelts thecspeed of the vehicle exceed 25km/hr) that persons not taking part in the event be exempted in relation to the road from duty, to Rule: 265: of seatbelts by passengers 16 years old or older (providing observe the Wearing Australian Road Rules speciﬁ ed below subject to any conditions described the speed of the vehicle does not exceed 25km/hr) below and attached the exemption. Rule: 266: Wearing oftoseatbelts by passengers under 16 years old (providing the speed of the vehicle does not exceed 25km/hr)

Australian rulesmust Exemption Conditions Rule: 268: Road How persons travel in orand on a motor vehicle (providing the speed of does not Rule 230: the vehicle Crossing theexceed road 25km/hr) Rule: 269: doors and getting out of a vehicle etc (providing the speed of Rule 234: Opening Crossing the road on or near a crossing for Pedestrians the vehicle does not exceed 5km/hr) Rule Pedestrians along the Rule:238: 298: Driving with a persontravelling in a trailer (providing theroad. speed of the vehicle does not exceed 25km/hr) G.T. Whitbread G.T. Whitbread Acting Administrator Acting Administrator 29/03/2017 26/10/2016

SPOTTED: At the Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre cold roll making as part of the National Youth Week celebrations from April 3-7.

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Opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm Council provides transport services including: • Vehicle registration • Boat registrations • Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 3.30pm) All inquiries 131 084.

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

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Local teams excel in SAPSASA S

tudents from St Barbara’s Parish School took the co mp e t i t i o n i n th e i r stride at the South Australian Primary Schools Amateur Sports Association (SAPSASA) carnival on April 6.

Eleven boys from years four to seven participated in the SAPSASA football competition at Stirling North Primary School. With nine schools competing

against one another throughout the duration of the carnival, the standard of game play was very high. However, the Saint Barbara’s Parish School team proved too strong by winning the division two competition. Meanwhile, nine girls from years five to seven participated in the netball carnival held at the Central Oval Complex in Port Au-

The Saint Barbara’s Parish School football team which won the recent SAPSASA carnival.

gusta. The St Barbara’s netball team competed against eight other schools and was able to take out third place in the division two competition. St Barbara’s physical education teacher, Amanda Giles, said the carnivals give students a great opportunity to play against athletes from other schools. “The Saint Barbara’s Parish

School students enjoy playing with and supporting each other on the sporting field,” she said. “It’s wonderful to see the children show school pride when they are involved in activities such as the SAPSASA carnivals. “Days like this wouldn’t be possible without the support from the parents, who drove, coached and scored on the day.”

The school’s netball team ﬁnished third in the SAPSASA competition.

Junior football kicks off

ith the cooler weather soon to set in it’s time for junior footballers to dig out their boots and pump up their footballs.

The Roxby Downs Junior Football League (RDJFL) is kicking its 2017 Football season off on Saturday May 6. With 135 children enrolled to play this year there will be two under-15 and 11 teams and four under nine teams - two more sides than last year. RDJFL coordinator Warwick Giles said he was pleased with the allocation of the two extra teams this year. The 2017 season will also see some changes to last year’s format with the possibility of introducing a female team in the future. Giles said there would also be less Friday night games and more Saturday morning games to have continuity with the Far North Football League matches and to encourage a “country footy” feel. The league is still after more coaches for the extra under nine teams, with any willing participants more than welcome to express interest. Training will coincide with the start of school term two (the first week in May) For more information jump online to the RDJFL Facebook page.

Lincoln meeting results pleasing for local motocross riders CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE According to the Dixon brothers’ parent Tim, it was a successful event for both boys. “Ben got some great experiences out of the day,” Dixon said. “Sam had his first motocross race at Port Lincoln … it was a great effort by the little fellow, finishing the day in 11th which was great riding considering he was one of the youngest riders in his class.” Axle Dean, in the 10-12 year old 65cc class, also rode well and finished in 8th position overall. “I had a great day, the track was killer and I hope to improve on my results in the next

rounds,” Dean said. Meanwhile Taj Gow-Smith, in his first State title in the 85cc big wheel class, had some great battles to finish fourth overall. “Taj got a dream start in moto 1 and was running second for the early stages, before a few of the more experienced older and faster riders worked their way past him,” GowSmith said. “He ended up finishing with three fourth placings across the four rounds, and he was pretty happy with the result given he had lost to a few of these guys only a week earlier at a club day. “He also learnt a lot from these faster rid-

ers who demonstrated advanced race craft, and also their physical maturity on the 85cc machines was evident at critical moments of each moto.” In the seniors, Trent Smits (2016 South Australian Motocross clubmans Champion) and Andrew Swanson (Vets A Grade 2016) have both elected not to race this series due to work commitments, which left Harley Bodger to fly the RDMXC seniors flag. Racing in the MX2 intermediate class, Harley finished sixth overall. “I know he has been working really hard over summer, so here’s hoping he can get up on that podium in season 2017,” Gow-Smith

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said. Roxby Downs Motocross Club’s first club day is set for Sunday, May 7 – for updates and further information, join the club’s Facebook page. RDMXC results Sam Dixon- 50cc 7-9 years 11th place. Ben Dixon- 65cc 10-u12 17th place and on his 85ccSW 16th place. Axle Dean- 65cc 10-u12 8th place. Taj Gow-smith- 85ccBW 12-u16 4th place. Harley Bodger- MX2 Intermediate 6th place.

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Exciting changes in store for RAD WRITTEN BY EMMA ZIRKEL

ana “Miss Lana” Chamberlain has been the heart and soul of the Roxby Academy of Dance (RAD) for the past seven years.

Having built the school to the success that it is now, the time has come for Miss Lana to pass the baton onto Jade Papastamatis and Monique Gobbie to take over teaching duties. At the beginning of the year Miss Lana received the exciting news that her teenage son had earned a place in a specialist sports program for football at a school in Adelaide, as well as a spot in West Adelaide’s under 16 South Australian National Football League (SANFL) team. Because of this, she has made the tough decision to release the reins on her teaching duties and will relocate to be with her son in Adelaide. Earlier in the year she advertised the position for another dance teacher to take over some of her classes while she was commuting to Adelaide to visit her son. The successful applicant was Jade “Miss Jade” Papastamatis, a former Roxby Downs local and student of Miss Lana’s. “It’s been an honour to take on the new role,” Miss Jade said. “I thought Miss Jade would be perfect for the role as she has been taught by me and she knows the students,” Miss Lana added. Miss Jade has danced the majority of her life in Adelaide, as well as dancing for four years with RAD’s senior competition team. Miss Lana had Miss Jade and existing teacher Miss Monique shadow her at classes during term one as apart of training them for their new positions. “Having taught both girls in the past I feel extremely confident in how they will continue to teach classes,” Miss Lana said. Both women have also complet-

Miss Monique, Miss Lana and Miss Jade are excited for the new direction Roxby Academy of Dance will be taking following stafﬁng additions. INSET: Miss Monique and dance student Kaylee Clark.

ed and are still continuing to complete their Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD) examinations, with Miss Monique also now starting to take students through exams. Miss Monique said that she and Miss Jade had already been starting to take over the teaching of a few classes. “They’ve been doing amazingly,” Miss Lana said. Both Miss Jade and Miss Monique recently went to Adelaide where

they both gained the Australian AllStar Cheerleading Federations Stunt and Tumble Credentials which will allow them to offer more to RAD’s current acrobatics and cheer program. “Cheerleading is becoming so big around Australia,” Miss Lana said. “We’ve done cheerleading before which is jazz based but now we will be able to incorporate more to that with Miss Jade and Miss Monique’s skills. “It’s so positive and I’m really hap-

py with this new direction,” she said. “For the past six years it’s been just CJ and I in the office so it’s exciting to see the school expand and grow.” With RAD having enrolled more students than it has ever had before, the introduction of new staff is a welcome addition. “As we’ve competed at a national level I would like to keep the standard up and I know Miss Jade and Miss Monique will keep the students there,” Miss Lana said

“We all love Roxby, I named the school in honour of the town and I hope it will be here forever. “This is the time for us to branch out and bring new teachers on board to continue the legacy.” Miss Lana will be moving to Adelaide in the coming weeks but will be returning to Roxby Downs every two to three weeks as part of her continuing role as Principal/Artistic Director of RAD. For enquires contact roxbyacademyofdance@gmail.com.

Auskick returns

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hursday, May 4 marks the kick-off for the 2017 season of Auskick.

Auskick provides children with the opportunity to learn and develop new football skills, as well as make new friends all while having some fun. Roxby Downs Auskick coordinator, Neil Reimann, is looking forward to the upcoming Auskick season. “The Auskick program provides a great opportunity for kids and parents to spend quality time together in a safe and enjoyable environment,” he said. “It provides an opportunity for boys and girls to develop new skills, help and support one another, make new friends and most importantly – have fun.” Parent volunteers are invited to come on board as coaches or helpers. Reimann said this provides a great opportunity for parents to get involved in the development of their children while offering them valuable support. Mel Aitchison will be involved in assisting with the administrative side of Auskick which will include ensuring children with medical conditions have an appropriate action plan in place. Auskick will be available to children aged between the ages of five to eight. Registrations can be completed through the following website: www. aflauskick.com.au. Any queries regarding Auskick, including people interested in volunteering as a coach or helper, can be made by contacting Neil Reimann on 0472 810 437.

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Abby Telfer (left) was recently named Roxby Downs Senior Basketball A grade women best and fairest, with Hannah Wurfel (right) runner up and Riley Evans (centre) best on court in the grand ﬁnal.

Ella Ramsey (right) was B grade women’s best and fairest player, with Mel Rigden (centre) tying with Phoebe Noll for runner-up, and Renee Johnson (far left) best on court in the grand ﬁnal.

A grade men’s best and fairest Lachie Munro.

Action from the Roxby Downs Senior Basketball Grand ﬁnals

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g ro u p o f R ox b y Downs Motocross Club (RDMXC) riders returned from the recent first round of the South Australian Motocross State Titles with impressive results.

Brothers Ben and Sam Dixon, Axle Dean, Taj GowSmith and Harley Bodger all travelled to Port Lincoln for the event, which was held over April 8 and 9. “RDMXC has had great representation across seniors and juniors at State level, but 2017 sees our rider list reduced due to work commitments – although it didn’t stop a few of our die-hards heading down for round one at Port Lincoln recently,” club president Clint Gow-Smith

said. “The Dixon boys, Ben and Sam, were sure to keep their parents busy with both boys entered and Ben experiencing his first race on-board his KTM 85cc (placing 16th) and backing it up again on the KTM 65 (placing 17th). “Meanwhile young tearaway Sam lined up for his first ever official gate drop on the KTM 50 division two class, placing 12th and delivering nothing but smiles from when I bumped into him at 7am at scrutineering to the end of the day when racing was finished.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 PICTURED: Sam Dixon in action at the ﬁrst round of the State Titles.

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