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“No frills” budget WRITTEN BY AMANDA HUDSON
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oxby Council’s proposed 2017-18 business plan and budget is a “no frills” edition, with a focus on maintaining existing infrastructure and services, rather than introducing any major new projects. Speaking at a public information session last Wednesday evening, council administrator Geoff Whitbread told a small gathering of attendees that the plan – currently in draft format – featured an “austerity” budget.
“The plan is that we are having an austere budget, we are not doing anything outlandish,” he said. “The handbrake is on. “Rest assured we are trying to do it fairly and equitably, we are travelling lower than every other council that I know about in South Australia, and we still have to maintain the town.” A reduced cost focus for the next financial year would include (pending BHP Billiton and State Government approval) zero movement in residential rates (actual decrease of -2.1 per cent including inflation), along with a one per cent increase for water and power (-1.1 per cent
actual decrease including inflation), and a “no debt” policy. With most South Australian councils increasing residential rates, Mr Whitbread admitted that Roxby Council’s plan not to do so could make it unpopular among other councils. “There is some pressure from within the government sector about the no increase in rates, and we wait for the State Government and BHP’s views on that,” he said. Just over $2.3 million in capital projects listed in the draft plan include work to council’s high voltage systems, sewer lagoons, road network (including roundabouts) and
the Roxbylink stadium and swimming pools. The high voltage work – totalling around $400,000 – will include upgrades to 23 electricity transformers (many of which were installed pre-1990), with a contingency for replacement if required. Rust on the roof between the two Roxbylink stadiums has necessitated repairs, with the situation no longer able to be patched, while the stadium floors also require resurfacing as part of regular maintenance. Upgrades to the Emu Walk – a recreation trail linking nature reserves and walking paths around
Roxby Downs – have been listed at $400,000, with half of the funding hoped to come from the State Government. Mr Whitbread told the meeting that the Emu Walk funding would include work on one playground, better signage and paths, and upgrades to two school crossings. He also said the new financial year would see a “systematic review of operations” across both Roxbylink and council, with every aspect of business reviewed for relevance, effectiveness and cost efficiency. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Outback opera
Students from St Barbara’s Parish School joined the chorus in a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin opera in Roxby Downs on Saturday night. More than 60 people attended the performance at the Roxbylink auditorium, which visited Roxby Downs as part of the Co-Opera program – aimed at getting opera out to communities around Australia. “The regional audiences are some of the best - it’s great being part of the community when you’re doing the performance because it allows us to feel connected to the people we’re performing to,” performer Kerrie Bolton said. PHOTO: EMMA ZIRKEL
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he date has been set for Roxby Downs’ annual Community Carols in the Park, and an exciting guest will headline this year’s event.
Andrew Wishart will headline this year’s Roxby Downs Community Carols in the Park.
Andrew Wishart, who was the runner-up in the 2011 XFactor series, has been confirmed and will compere the carols, this year planned for Friday, 8 December. Securing the Victorian performer was an exciting development, according to carols organiser Ross Wilson. “We’ve secured Andrew and he will be great, he’s going to compere and sing some carols,” he said. And adding a new attraction to the event, Wishart will also hold a concert at the conclusion of the carols. “It will be absolutely brilliant,” Mr Wilson said. The community carols has been held on the small oval – behind the Roxbylink swimming pool – for the last few years and includes singing by members of local churches, schools and community groups. The carols will also feature food stalls from local community organisations, with attendees encouraged to bring down picnic blankets and chairs and settle in for a great family night.
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22-year-old local male was arrested at a residential address in Roxby Downs on May 6 for assault with intent to harm.
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24-year-old Roxby Downs male was reported for driving with a prescribed level of alcohol of .086 on Saturday night. The offender was summoned to appear in court at a later date, had his car impounded for 28 days and received a six month immediate loss of licence.
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ollowing his court appearance in Port Augusta, the offender of the serious assault that took place on April 21 at the Roxby Downs Club has again been remanded in custody until July 3.
Council’s “no frills” budget CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Three other significant pieces of work planned for the new financial year include new or rewrites to council’s strategic management, long-term financial and community plans. After the draft business plan presentation, Mr Whitbread then opened the floor to questions. Attendees asked questions and provided comments around who would complete planned upgrade work (local or external businesses), if council had any influence over the Oasis Motel, why a 25% increase in water charges had been put out to comment just before Christmas, the planned “minor” upgrades to Richardson Place, why the council operated the Dunes Café, council’s expenditure on projects such as an emu crossing for the main street in previous years, and its horticultural program. Roxby Downs’ high residential rates in comparison to other council areas was also a hot topic for discussion, with attendees imploring council to further decrease rates this financial year. Explaining that the proposed budget included a zero rate increase, Mr Whitbread said the council still had a range of fixed costs to cover, including operating under legislative requirements such as acts of parliament, of which the council had “very little discretion”. Staff numbers across Roxby Council and Roxbylink were also discussed, as was the proposed dog park which is not currently included in the draft plan for the new financial year unless there is a resurgence in support from the community via the sport and recreation forum. There would also not be any new initiatives or spending on tourism, Mr Whitbread said, with the current support adequate to service current demands. The meeting was closed just before 6.10pm, with Mr Whitbread reminding attendees that there was now a four-week period for public comment on the draft plan, with submissions also able to be put forward at the council meeting on 7 June.
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Antarctica beckons
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aura Trotta will trade A u s t r a l i a’s e x t r e m e Febr u ar y he at for temperatures well below zero when she heads to Antarctica next year – and she can’t wait.
The Roxby Downs local is one of only two South Australians chosen to join 80 female scientists from around the world on the second-ever “Homeward Bound”, a 12-month leadership program culminating in a three-week expedition to Antarctica in February/ March 2018. Homeward Bound is a global movement aiming at raising awareness for the low representation of women in leadership positions in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM). It also strives to equip collaborative groups of women with the leadership capabilities to influence significant issues at global level including climate change, deforestation, species extinction and quality of life. Mrs Trotta, an environmental engineer, entrepreneur, sustainable living expert and regular eco contributor on ABC 639 Radio, says the opportunity is a “dream come true”, as she has always had a burning desire to visit Antarctica. “My whole life I’ve wanted to go to Antarctica, I was eight years old
when my uncle went down with the Australian Antarctic division, he’s an electrical engineer,” she said. “When he came back he showed me all his photos and bought me back a rock and I remember saying then, ‘Uncle Brian I’m going to go to Antarctica one day, I’m going to work down there one day’. “What environmentalist doesn’t want to go to the most pristine place in the world?” While the Antarctica voyage is an exciting part of the program, Mrs Trotta says the other key attraction is the chance to work with female scientists united in building a global voice to create change in the biggest threat to humanity today – climate change. “It’s not just about going to Antarctica, it’s about a 12-month leadership program to really give this group of women the skills and confidence to raise their scientific voices collaboratively on a global scale against climate change,” she said. “They are particularly targeting women because women are generally collaborative in nature, women are legacy builders, women care about the future, they’re typically the mothers thinking about what the world will be like for the next generation and the generation after that. The leadership program has
already begun, with Mrs Trotta joining the other scientists on fortnightly calls and small group work, which will continue in the lead-up to the 21-day ship voyage beginning next February. With the reality of soon fulfilling her lifelong dream now starting to sink in, Mrs Trotta’s thoughts have also turned to the financial requirements of the trip. “I’m pretty excited but also overwhelmed, firstly because I will leave my kids for four or five weeks, but also because we need to fund around $30,000 ourselves – that’s very overwhelming,” she said. Mrs Trotta is looking at crowdfunding a component of the funds required, holding a local fundraising event, and also seeking the help of her existing supporter base – including corporate sponsorship. “It’s a great opportunity for sponsors to support a really good cause and gain brand exposure in the process, potentially for larger companies who want to show their support for environmental and leadership initiatives,” she said. For more information about upcoming fundraising events, or to enquire about opportunities to show your support, email laura@ lauratrotta.com or visit Laura’s Facebook page.
Andamooka’s Heritage Cottages as captured by the lense of Els Scroop.
Els Scroop took this photo of a clothes line just outside of Andamooka.
Els’ passion for helping out WRITTEN BY EMMA ZIRKEL
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ational Volunteer Week (NVW), held last week, is an annual celebration acknowledging the generous contribution of Australia’s volunteers.
Roxby Downs’ Els Scroop is one of many local people who volunteers in varying capacities. “Apart from bits and pieces I do here and there, the main thing I do is my photography with my husband,” she said. “Whenever there are events on we’ll go there and hang around for the day and take photos. “When we’re available we just get in there and do the whole day of photographing and share the photos with people who want them.” Mrs Scroop also hosts community radio station RoxFM’s morning show with Deb Price every Monday-Thursday morning. “I’ve been doing that for about three years now in October but when you enjoy something you don’t look at it as necessarily volunteering,” she
said. “To me I don’t look at it as voluntary work, even though that’s what we’re doing.” Having previously worked in aged care, Mrs Scroop enjoys interacting with people of all ages, and finds the time to babysit children in the community. “I just love the elderly, they are so full of knowledge and I also enjoy babysitting and spending time with children,” she said. Mrs Scroop emphasised that there’s so much that can be done that doesn’t require recognition but can go a long way in helping the people of Roxby Downs and its neighbouring communities. “Even if it’s just an hour of your time, it would make another person really happy and makes you feel good,” she said. “Even if you just hang out someone’s washing or bring it and fold it up and that makes such a difference to someone who is working or has little kids.”
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Road to Roxby exhibition Halley Argue’s first exhibition ‘Road to Roxby’ opens soon.
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ocal artist Halley Argue’s first ever art exhibition opens in Roxby Downs next week.
Entitled ‘Road to Roxby’, the opening night for the exhibition will be held next Friday, 26 May. The works on display feature photographs from Miss Argue’s
adventures around the region, as well as well as detailed pieces in pen and watercolour, inspired by the local flora and fauna. Miss Argue is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts – Fine Arts online and has previously completed a Diploma in Screen and Media, specialising inphotogra-
phy. The works will be open for viewing and sale in the Roxbylink Art Gallery from May 26 until June 23. For more information, contact Cassie Weir at the Roxby Downs Visitor Centre on (08) 8671 5941 or cassie.weir@roxbylink.com.au.
Ramsey: budget “good news” for Grey
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number of initiatives announced in last week’s Federal Budget are good news for communities in the Grey Electorate, Fe d e r a l M e m b e r Rowan Ramsey says.
Handed down last week, the 2018 federal budget includes funding for outback and local road upgrades, a solar thermal plant in Port Augusta, a regional growth fund and tax write-offs for small businesses – all of which will benefit far north communities. “There are a number of budget announcements which will directly affect people living in Grey and I am pleased with further funding for programs that we have done very well in recent times,” Mr Ramsey said. “There is solid investment in roads funding with $6.5m for upgrades of the Oodnadatta Track and a further $10m under
Roads to Recover y funding for local councils. “Councils will be very pleased our voice has been heard and the budget re-instates the SA-only Supplementary Local Roads Program with an allocation of $40m over the next two years. Even more importantly, indexation of the Financial Assistance Grants to councils will be restored.” Mr R amse y also pointed to the announcement of the $472 million Regional Growth Fund – which includes a further $200 million for the Building Better Regions program – as a positive for Grey, with initiatives in the electorate receiving $25 million in funding under the last two rounds. “There will be $272 million allocated under the Regional Growth Fund to drive major projects of $10 million or more, enabling rural communities to un-
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lock opportunity and potential, and there will be another three rounds of the Stronger Communities Program,” he said. Small businesses will also benefit from the 12-month extension of $20,000 instant tax write-offs for small businesses with turnovers up to $10 million. Mr Ramsey also welcomed $110 million to support the establishment of a solar thermal plant in Port Augusta, as well as the indexation of the Medicare rebate.
Community education helping keep our country roads safe
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ay 8-14 marked National Road Safety Week.
Increasing awareness about road safety helps mitigate the lives lost on our roads, with numbers of road fatalities in South Australia in 2017 reduced compared to the same time last year. Roxby Downs has an active community road safety group – part of the community board - which discusses road safety matters to help keep people safe on our roads. Chairperson of Roxby Roadsafe Michelle Hales said that constant
messaging is required due to the high community turnover. “Projects that Roxby Roadsafe have been involved in include a safe baby seats program, signage showing where it is safe crossing the road and a virtual driver simulator project,” Ms Hales said. Roxby Roadsafe conducted a survey during the recent Happy Healthy Expo (HHE) where members of the community were asked to write down their road safety concerns. Issues that were raised included “hooning”, fatigue (particularly driving after night shift), drink and drug driving, long distance driv-
ing, blind spots due to overgrown vegetation, children not wearing helmets with bikes and scooters and road safety awareness amongst children, particularly when crossing the road. “I continue to be surprised at the number of drivers who get caught by police for not wearing a seatbelt,” Ms Hales said “At meetings we often discuss why this would be so and the only reason we can think of is complacency about the short distances that need to be travelled and this is not an excuse.” Ms Hales said that one of the ongoing concerns in the community
is children and the main street. “Due to their small height they can walk out behind cars and not be seen by drivers until the last minute,” she said. “Fortunately the installation of the second wombat crossing has slowed traffic down in this zone. “Another factor relating to children is that when they grow up in Roxby Downs that are not used to traffic so when they go to the city they need to learn the street smarts required to tackle the city environment.” Ms Hales also mentioned the mock crash that was conducted by local emergency services dur-
ing the HHE, which was a real eye-opener for those watching. Roxby Roadsafe will host a presentation on Thursday, 1 June by the Metropolitan Fire Service known as the Road Awareness Program (RAP). Community members are invited to attend the presentation, at the Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre at 6.30pm. BELOW: Volunteers from local Country Fire Service and SA Ambulance Service groups worked to free the ‘casualty’ during a mock crash exercise held at the Happy Healthy Expo earlier this year.
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Z Minerals will hold a consultation session on the Carrapateena copper gold development in Roxby Downs next week. Members of OZ Minerals’ technical and community liaison team will lead proceedings next Wednesday, 24 May from 7-8pm in the Dunes Café, with a formal component explaining the project and its development.
The session will also include a chance for attendees to talk with the liaison team and ask questions. “At this stage in the project it’s not a case of having all the answers as much as understanding what people want to know,” said OZ Minerals Group Manager Technical Services Katie Hulmes. “We were pleased at the strong turnout of
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EDITORIAL By Amanda Hudson
Last Wednesday I went along to Roxby Council’s information session for the next financial year’s Draft Annual Business Plan. Aside from myself and a handful of council staff, four community members turned up to listen to council administrator Geoff Whitbread go through the proposed 2017-18 plan. Apparently that was a big improvement on the session held last year, when there was no representation from the broader community at all. I’m not sure if we should be celebrating the fact that the attendance rate quadrupled this year, or shaking our heads that only four people from a community of somewhere around 3,500 – 4,000 managed to come along.
The operation of our council has been a hot topic of discussion in Roxby Downs for many years and if you take a look at some of our local social media chat sites, things haven’t changed. There are many people around who have strong views, in particular around house rates, water and electricity charges, council facilities and services offered … but where were they last Wednesday night? The session was a good chance for local residents to speak face to face with Mr Whitbread about any of the items mentioned in the draft plan. The people who were there didn’t shy away from asking some tough questions and sharing their views about past and planned expenditure, which Mr Whitbread seemed happy to discuss with them. Maybe the timing of the session last week wasn’t ideal; one of the attendees mentioned that starting at 5.30pm was difficult for people working on site to make,
which I thought was a valid point. I’m sure for other people, life just gets in the way – after all, we’re all busy with our family, social, work and all of the ‘other stuff ’ which keep us all on our toes – and sometimes there’s only so many after-hours commitments you can take on. Or maybe people felt they hadn’t had enough time to read the draft plan, released late on Friday, before attending the session mid-last week? Whatever the reason, I hope that more people take a read of the draft plan and have a think about its proposed projects and expenditure. If there’s something you’re unhappy about, this is your chance to put your view forward – or ask a question if there’s an item you’re unsure about. Submissions to council on the draft plan close 7 June.
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Community Calendar MAY 20 - Market Day, Roxby Downs Area School 21 - Neighbourhood Day, 12 noon - 2pm @ Lions Park 23 - Plant Identification and pizza evening, 6.309pm, Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre JUNE 7 - Roxby Council ordinary meeting & business plan consultation session 17 - Wall-Es in the Park, 5pm @ Lions Park JULY 1- RoxbyVision song contest, 6-9pm, Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre
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ubway is an international conglomerate delivering fresh, healthy food to its customers.
The Subway chain has established itself as a prominent fixture on the Roxby Downs’ main street., frequented by people looking for a fast, healthy meal or a place to catch up with friends. Adelaide-based Mick Graban is the current owner of the Roxby Downs Subway store and is looking to sell the business so that it can be locally owned and operated. “It provides a great opportunity for families to work together, especially with shift working being so prevalent in the town, partners can take it in turns running the business depending on the roster,” he said. The business, which has been open in Richardson Place for more than ten
years, is well-supported by the local community and is situated in a prime location. “There’s complete training involved when taking over the business, for which they fly you to Queensland to ensure you don’t go in unprepared,” Mr Graban said. Having spent the last 18 months on rebranding, Subway will be introducing new uniforms, a new logo and new décor in its restaurants, to be launched from July 1. The new campaign - known as “Eat Well Go…” - is one of the biggest campaigns Subway has embarked on and presents a new strategic direction for the brand. “Now is the perfect time for the business in Roxby Downs to be taken over,” Mr Graban said. “Subway is a well-established business with a well-renowned name made up of a team of passionate workers and entrepreneurs.”
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oxby Downs – along with Coober Pedy – will officially be connected to the National Broadband Network (NBN) on 26 May.
In Roxby Downs, 2,600 premises will “go live”, with Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey saying the NBN project was “the biggest civil project ever attempted in Australia”. “I hope residents and businesses in Coober Pedy and Roxby will take advantage of the door opening to Australia’s new digital era,” he said. “Access to superfast broadband at
affordable prices can be revolutionary for small businesses, students and people working from home. “The NBN’s high-speed broadband services are fast and reliable, enabling households and smalls businesses to be more productive and better connected for years to come.” Information sessions on the NBN will be held in Roxby Downs on Wednesday, 24 May (for the Roxby Downs Business Forum, 6-8pm at the Oasis Motor Inn), and on Thursday 25 May in the Roxbylink Community Library between 2-6pm (no appointment necessary).
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Aladdin Trouble brewing
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Jessica is Widow Twanky and says the performance is very upbeat.
Joanna (Genie) says everyone is enjoying rehearsals.
and already we can see the excitement as they learn their lines, sing their songs and participate in teams they would not normally work in,” a school spokesperson said. Aladdin is set in the captivating world of
Jordan (Abanazar) ys the crowd will “love it - it’s hilarious”.
Lucy (Aladdin) says everyone is working hard.
1001 Arabian Nights, with the story teller Scheherazade launching into a tale of good versus evil, a magical lamp complete with three wishes, witty banter and buffoonery, and of course, love conquering all.
Olivia (Jasmine) says the performance features some funny moves.
Aladdin Trouble features everyone’s favourite characters including Princess Jasmine, the Wicked Abanazar, the hilarious Widow Twankey and the fabulous Genie – just to name a few.
Mothers honoured with liturgy and morning tea
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ast Friday morning St Barbara’s Parish School acknowledged the wonderful mothers in the school community with a tear-jerking Liturgical Celebration followed by a delicious devonshire tea. The Liturgical Celebration began with a candle lighting litany, followed by a reflection presented
by Mrs Snell’s year one/two class and concluded with a blessing of all mothers present. There were very few dry eyes in the room when the whole school student body sang ‘You’re my Mum’ by J Flores to their mothers. The community then enjoyed the devonshire tea hosted by year eight and nine students.
Catholic Education Week celebrated NAPLAN testing for students
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his week, from May 12-19, Catholic schools across the Port Pirie Diocese are celebrating Catholic Education Week 2017 centred on the theme, ‘Honouring our Past, Creating Our Future.’
St Barbara’s Parish School is celebrating the week with a range of activities, with each day beginning with prayer using Scripture passages based on the themes of creating communities of compassion, gratitude, missionary people, faith and service. A prayer well has been created in the front office to fundraise for those less fortunate.
The school is also creating a “We are a grateful Community’ iMovie. Positive action against global warming is also being taken as St Barbara’s joins with other catholic schools in turning off lights and electronics between 12-1.00pm. The school community will gather at 2pm today (Wednesday, 17 May) to celebrate Mass based on the theme ‘The Seeds we Sow,’ giving grateful thanks to all who have planted seeds of knowledge, kindness, compassion, faithfulness, respect, love, service, perseverance, courage and honesty in the school community over the years.
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ear three, five, seven and nine St Barbara’s Parish School students completed their NAPLAN tests last week. “Students coped well in the test situation and I’m sure our results will reflect the great work our teachers do in the
classroom each and every day,” school principal Bernadette Lacey said. “NAPLAN results are just one piece of data that teachers use to assist in knowing where a child is at and being able to plan to ensure our goal of continually improving teaching to enhance student results.” St Barbara’s Parish School students completed NAPLAN testing last week.
Kendall Pfeiffer working with students in a specialised intervention program.
Intervention Programs at St Barbara’s
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t B arb ara’s Par i sh School runs a number of intervention programs targeted at needs of specific students.
Levelled Literacy Intervention (LLI) is a program designed for small groups of students working towards grade level achieve-
ment in reading and writing. Cracking the ABC Code has a particular focus on phonics. Through this program students learn sounds in words, pictures that relate to the sound, songs and clapping rhythms which benefits their reading and spelling accuracy. Quicksmart Numeracy is
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a mathematics intervention program, designed to improve students’ learning by focusing on developing fast and accurate basic skills. Students work on number facts, numeracy strategies, independent practice, speed sheets and computer graphs. www.themonitor.com.au
Amphitheatre completed: St Barbara’s Parish School’s major project, a new amphitheatre (ABOVE), has been completed and will provide a meeting place at the heart of the school. A school spokesperson said students, staff and parents are very excited about this magnificent asset which will be utilised for many purposes. THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
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Lotus painted mum Meaghan Kiely’s nails for Mother’s Day at Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS).
Bec James helped daughter Sophia Zbierski with craft at RDAS’ Mother’s Day celebration.
Charlie Mewburn and Laura Kelly caught up at the Olympic Dam versus East Roxby football clash on Saturday.
Wicus and Kate Naude, with Shaun and Desiree McGurgan, caught up at the Dunes cafe before the perfomance of Eugene Onegin on Saturday night.
Austin Bird, Scarlett Adams, Kiarna McManus and Nevaeh Watkinson took puppy Lily out for a play at the football on Saturday.
Sarah Curtis and Adrien Friedell took in the Eugene Onegin performance on Saturday night.
Marie, James and Mark Oakley were enjoying the pre show refreshments at the Co-Opera production of Eugene Onegin at RoxbyLink.
Jules Green and Bonnie Quatermass attended an art workshop at Andamooka Yacht Club on Sunday afternoon.
Paul and Jayne Moten, with Jody Petherick, were at the production of Eugene Onegin on Saturday night.
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Jett gave mum Alana Miller a massage at RDAS’ Mother’s Day celebration last week.
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YAC’s colourful calamity a great success R e c e n t l y, R o x b y D o w n s ’ Yo u t h Advisory Committee (YAC) and little athletics combined to host a ‘Colour Fun Run’ event on the town
ovals for children and youth.
The event was a great success with loads of fun and mess. More than 60 participants enjoyed the chance to
get “colour” thrown at them and throw on each other at the big colour throw party at the end of the event! As this was the first ‘Colour Fun Run’ event, the organisations will look at opening
this event up to adults next year to encompass the entire family - stay tuned for the next ‘Colour Fun Run’ event. The YAC would like to thank sponsors and volunteers who supported this event; Sodexo,
Time for Wellbeing, RoxFM and photographer Jason Spurr. The YAC is busy planning their next event, ‘Salsa Saturday’ and to find out more, ‘Like’ the Roxby Youth page
on Facebook.
CELEBRATE YOUR COMMUNITY Neighbourhood Day, Sunday 21 May 2017 Lions Park, 12noon - 2pm
FREE BBQ, JUMPING CASTLE, GAMES AND MUSIC FOR ALL AGES Don’t forget to bring your own chair, picnic blanket and non-alcoholic drinks! Hello Neighbour!
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YAC members Nicole Johnson and Ines Badman getting ready to throw “colours” at the event
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Can you go Dry for July?
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he Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum is hosting ‘Dry July’ later this year.
Dry July encourages people to give up alcohol for the month of July and raise money for people affected by cancer. The money raised is to help ease the burden and reduce the stress that comes with a cancer diagnosis, and add a bit of comfort for those affected by cancer. Dry July 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. Dry July also helps reduce patient anxiety and the side effects of cancer treatment by funding services such as complementary therapies, wellness
programs, and wig libraries, and by providing comfortable and inviting spaces for patients to inhabit while undergoing treatment. Everything Dry July funds directly benefits cancer patients, their families and carers. Their aim is to make a difficult time a little easier for those affected by cancer. If you would like to sign up for Dry July, it’s easy and free to register. Visit www.dryjuly.com to sign up, and follow the simple steps to create your personalised profile page where you can receive donations, post updates, and share your profile page. This is then your page to be shared for your friends and family to support you with donations. In case you need to have a night off in July, there is an option to purchase a ‘Golden Ticket’ to allow you to get your opportunity to have a few drinks so your family, friends and co-workers can support you with your ‘Golden Tickets’, all available on your profile page. If you would like further information and to be part of the local group, contact Sasha on 8671 0500.
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 Thursday, June 22 @ 7pm Venue TBA
BUSINESS FORUM
Sandy Sumsion 0400 366 619 Tuesday, June 13 @ 6.15pm Community Youth Centre
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Vicki Mason 0418 526 608 Thursday, June 8 @ 6.30pm
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Dry July encourages people to give up alcohol for the month of July and raise money for people affected by cancer. The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum is looking for local participants to be part of the campaign. Dry July is about making a difference, challenging yourself, getting healthy and become a better you. Get involved in the campaign and feel good knowing your efforts and the sponsorship you raise will directly benefit the lives of adults living with cancer. To get involved in Dry July, contact Sasha Yantewo on 0428 727 583 or email Sasha.Yantewo@roxbycouncil.com.au
ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Giles 0448 168 167 Thursday, June 1 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom
ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, June 13 @ 7pm Council Boardroom
WOMEN’S NETWORK
Hayley Scrivens 0459 824 026 Saturday, June 3 @ 1.30pm, Roxby Downs Club
MULTICULTURAL FORUM
Theresa Bunyon 0413 609 102 Wednesday, May 24 @ 5.30pm Community Youth Centre
SPORT & REC FORUM Mel O’Donnell 0412 019 841 Tuesday, May 30 @ 7pm Library Meeting Room
FAMILY FORUM
SASHA YANTEWO 0428 727 583 Thursday, June 8 @ 4.45pm, Community Youth Centre
CONTACTING THE BOARD For further information, advice or general questions please contact: Michelle Hales, Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc., PO Box 85, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818 Email: communityboard@roxbydowns.com WHO’S ON THE BOARD 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 -- Wednesday, May 17, 2017
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Roxby Council Youth centre seeking feedback Have your say on R oxby Downs’ Community Youth Centre (CYC) was a hive of activity over the April school holidays.
young people would like to see scheduled for next school holidays in July. “We really want to find out what activities or services young people in Roxby Downs want to see” Mrs Yantewo said. “You can let us know by coming down to the community youth centre and writing on one of our colourful lightbulbs and putting it in the letterbox in the foyer. You don’t have to write your name on your idea or thought”. Ideas for school holiday activities or feedback on the CYC’s drop in service are welcomed from local young people. Ideas can be submitted by emailing sasha.yantewo@roxbycouncil.com.au or writing to PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725 (attention: Community Projects Officer).
Loads of activities were scheduled over the two week break including origami making, Lego building, clay modelling and making colourful sand bracelets. “Lots of families travel out of town for the school holidays but we want the community to know we plan lots of fun activities in the Roxbylink Community Library and the community youth centre” said Sasha Yantewo, Roxby Council Community Projects Officer. After the success of April’s school holidays program, Roxby Council would love to hear what
the draft ABP now! R
oxby Council’s Draft Annual Business Plan (ABP) 2017/18 is available now to download.
Visit www.roxbydowns.sa.gov.au and click ‘Have Your Say’ to read the plan and send council your feedback. There are several ways to make submissions including by mail to PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725 or by email to roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au The Draft ABP is local residents’ chance to find out what plans Roxby Council has for the year ahead, as well as highlight key achievements from the past year. The ABP is a strategic level document that provides long term goals for the town. The process of consultation is designed so the public’s feedback can shape the Final ABP and Budget. Community consultation closes on Wednesday 7 June with a final meeting starting at 5.30pm (after the ordinary council meeting) and will be open for no less than one hour. Verbal submissions can be heard at this time.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS OFFICER – ENVIRONMENT Feedback lightbulbs from local young people in the community youth centre.
Amelia Pfeiffer, Rylee Pfeiffer and Ainsley Steer making sand bracelets at the Roxby Downs Community Youth Centre.
The Municipal Council of Roxby Downs (12 month contract)
Roxby Council invites applications from local, suitably experienced individuals for this contract position. It is envisaged this role will commence in late June 2017 for a period of 12 months (maternity relief). Candidates seeking a part-time role will be considered. The role is primarily responsible for developing and implementing initiatives that promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices within the Roxby Downs Community. Other duties include: • Development and implementation of environmental management plans. • Assisting with the planning and coordination of community events. • Providing administrative support for Roxby Downs Community Board Forums including the Environment Forum and Roxby Downs Community Garden. • Providing support to Indigenous community groups including the NAIDOC Planning Committee and Minyma Talk. The role is varied and requires collaboration with a number of other Council functions. Previous experience in environmental sustainability and relevant tertiary qualifications would be highly regarded. Skills in report writing, desktop publishing (Adobe InDesign or Microsoft Publisher), developing and implementing community projects, program development and preparing grant-funding applications would be highly advantageous. A good understanding of indigenous affairs will be a distinct advantage. For further information or to obtain a full job and person specification, please send an email to Anni. Giles@roxbycouncil.com.au Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday 2nd June 2017 and can be submitted by – - email to Anni.Giles@roxbycouncil.com.au, - posting to PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725, or - hand delivery to the Council Office, Richardson Place.
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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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Move it, at your own pace WRITTEN BY HALLEY ARGUE
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DMove It – a low impact exercise and lifestyle program - has started up again.
A joint initiative of Roxbylink and Time for Wellbeing, RD Move It is tailored to the individuals who attend each session. “Everyone really enjoys it because you can accommodate the workout to your fitness level,” instructor Jodie Watkins said. “It is low impact but you can adjust a lot of the exercises in the circuit to you and your needs. “We always have a laugh and really just have a good time.” Regular attendee Lorraine Edmondson said she could “feel it doing me good.” “I’ve got a crook shoulder and I
can adapt the workout to my needs and I love doing it,” she said. RD Move It is a good way for people to get back into fitness or wanting to try workouts for the first time. “RD Move it is all about encouraging people to get out and “move it” for an hour without too much pressure,” Mrs Watkins said. Not only exercise, the program also involves sessions on various topics including nutrition, staying active, empowerment and motivation. The classes run Mondays and Fridays at 10am, and Mondays and Wednesdays at 7pm. Bookings are essential through Roxbylink on 8671 0500. RIGHT: RoxbyLink fitness instructor Jodie Watkins guides Lorraine Edmundson and Vicky Hill during an RD Move It class.
Devils’ 30th anniversary preparations in full swing CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE “Over the years these three sports have been loosely associated and we have been getting closer and closer together and it is providing strength to the solid foundation that was formed all those years ago with a club built around the old camp 1 bar at Olympic Dam.”
Sims said that the celebrations taking place on June 24 would be open to all members of the community to join in on the festivities “and celebrate with us on this momentous occasion.” “We have had over 600 people pull on the green and gold stripes over the 30 years. Include the netballers, cricketers and the important people working away in the background
and you have an incredibly large family – and one that knows how to have a good time,” he said. Life members of the ODSC include: Football/Netball Jim Monfries, Rod Bain, Tony Richter, Sandy Richter, Peter Lindner, Tim Lange, Jon Caputo, Brett Hornhardt, Brian Partington, Kym Clarke, Lindy Clarke, Steve Jacobs, An-
Around the grounds
drea Freeth and Merv Rogers. Cricket Dale McInerney, Dion Pfitzner, Gerald Secker, John Trewartha, Brett Hornhardt, Darren Lloyd, Greg Roberts, Brian Partington, Darren Leonard, Michael Hoffman, Craig Nichols, Rein Geraghty, Adrian Harris and Scott Prior.
Weekend junior sport action Hawks’ Mitchell Boehm and Bulldogs’ Brock Vandeleur vie for the ball in under-12 action.
Hawks’ Brodie Brittain tackles Bulldogs’ Will Grocke in recent under-12 football action.
Under-17 player Jessica Snell (Shooters) has her eye on the ball in front of T-Birds’ Sarah Crane in their match on Saturday.
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Bullets’ Charlotte Johnson reaches for the ball in under-17 netball on Saturday.
Mikey D’Arrigo (Bulldogs) lines up a kick as William Maynard (Hawks) watches on.
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Jada Wellgreen (T-Birds) working for a pass under the ring under pressure from Alyssa (Shooters), in under-17 competition.
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OD’s Alyssa Fowler grasps for the ball with Hornridge Jenna Coombes in pursuit in their C grade match on Friday night.
OD’s Laura Kelly pressures Rhij Paualauskas (Hornridge) as she takes aim for goal in Friday night’s C Grade clash.
OD’s Tori Winther defends a pass from Hornridge’s Alisha Millar in their C grade match.
Devils triumphant in Friday night clash WRITTEN BY EMMA ZIRKEL
Feature match: C grade Olympic Dam Green vs Hornridge Green
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fter a closely contested first half, Olympic Dam Green took charge of the final two quarters in Friday night’s C Grade match against Hornridge Green, taking out the game 49 to 30.
The Roxby Downs Netball Association clash saw a display of sheer determination as the two sides went toe to toe in the first half of the game. The Devils had tight defence to thank for putting pressure on Hornridge’s formidable shooting duo of Rhij Paulauskas (GS) and Laura Collins (GA) who rarely missed a goal
between them. But the Devils dominated game play and snuck ahead by two points at quarter time with a score of nine to seven. In the second quarter there was no doubt who was in control of the game; Hornridge. Seamless ball work at both ends and throughout the mid court allowed Hornridge to pull out in front during the second quarter. Collins was shooting like her life depended on it as she landed goal after goal. Verity Hollobone (Hornridge goal keeper) stuck like glue to OD’s Marie Gubbin (goal shooter) and controlled much of the ball in the goal ring. Play on court was quicker, yet steadier as both teams were hungry for the ball and neither relenting in their quest for it. Paulauskas cemented Hornridge’s status as the stronger team of the first half, shooting a spectacular goal just as the quarter ended to
secure Hornridge’s lead at half time, with a score of 21-18. As the second half kicked off it was clear the Devils were going to lay on the pressure, and they went toe to toe with Hornridge at both ends of the court. The team came into their own in this quarter as they tied up any loose ends from the first half of the game. The Devils worked well around the goal ring with the Gubbin sisters (Anna and Marie) making Hollobone and Hornridge goal defence Ellen Smith work for every rebound. The Devils’ defence duo of Jeanette Taylor (goal defence) and Laura Kelly (goal keeper) secured rebounds more often than they previously had in the first half, due to a possible change up in Hornridge’s shooting team with Alisha Miller (goal attack) replacing Collins. Kate Hodder (OD wing attack) strongly backed up Alyssa Fowler (centre) as they
worked turnovers back down to the Gubbin sisters in the goal ring. The Devils’ efforts saw them streak ahead of Hornridge with a score of 36 to 29 at three quarter time. Going into the final quarter it could have been anyone’s game, with both teams dominating at various times throughout the match. OD’s shooting went from strength to strength as the Gubbin sisters scored goal after goal, with Hollobone and Chelsea Denholm (goal defence) making their best efforts to keep the ball away from the Devils’ end. Despite Hornridge’s best efforts with Jenna Coombs (centre) working hard to ensure the ball didn’t make it down to the Devil’s shooters, it was too late for them as green and gold clearly had the win. Hornridge only scored one point in the final quarter as the Devils extended their lead and took out the game 49-30.
Miners’ Stephanie Forsyth defends East Roxby’s Chloe Odgers as teammate Karen Wegner readies to rebound in B grade netball.
Miner’s B grade player Hayley Wurfel executes a shot for goal as Chloe Odgers defends, watched by Ashlie Ali.
Kelsey Athanasos (Miners - A grade) looks to pass as East Roxby’s Naomi Bowley defends.
East Roxby’s Ruby Haeta lines up a goal as Miners’ Sally Fuller awaits a rebound in their A grade match.
Olympic Dam’s Hannah Richardson jumps for the ball in Friday night’s D grade play.
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B grade Roos’ defender Ines Badman looks for a lead as Miners’ Hayley Wurfel defends.
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A GRADE Hornridge 41 def Olympic Dam 36 Roxby Miners 86 def East Roxby 30 B GRADE East Roxby 48 def Roxby Miners 37 Olympic Dam 62 def Hornridge 33 C GRADE OD Yellow 42 def HR Pink 41 OD Green 49 def HR Green 30 Roxby Miners 27 def East Roxby 24 D GRADE Hornridge 56 def Olympic Dam 13 East Roxby 56 def Roxby Miners 27
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Miners cruise to easy win over Hornridge Roxby Miners ran out victors 22-8-140 to 8-6-54. After round three the Miners are taunting the opposition with “catch us if you can!”
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hat a disappointment! Billed as the battle of the round and the David and Goliath clash in biblical terms, it could be classed as one “hell of a thrashing”.
Maybe we underestimate how far in front of all the other Far North Football League teams the Roxby Districts Sporting Club (Miners) are. Despite having some 12 players unavailable from their best team, including co-coach Ricky Prosser and livewire Tyron Cribb, they cruised to an easy 86-point victory over Hornridge Sporting Club (Magpies). This was very disappointing because the Magpies were expected to really serve it up to, if not defeat, the reigning premiers. With a depleted line up for Roxby Miners this was an excellent opportunity for Hornridge to show that they were true contenders. But wasn’t to be!
Too good on the day ran off our legs. Ashley Baxter
Top effort all played well with zero passengers. Thanks to all supporters, officials and support crew. Ricky Prosser
East Roxby vs Olympic Dam
OD Devils’ Dan McGuire and East Roxby’s Rhett Simms reach for the ball as Michael Shaw looks on in Saturday’s A grade Far North Football League match.
In the first game of the afternoon East Roxby (Roos) got off to a flyer with a seven goal to two first quarter, and despite a five goal third quarter from Olympic Dam Sporting Club (Devils), were able hold on to record a 17-point win. It was anybody’s game at three quarter time with just 15 points separating the two sides. But a fairly lack lustre final quarter saw a reasonably comfortable Roos’ victory, 13-10-88 to 11-5-71. Joe Danis kicked five goals and Cam Miller three for the Roos. Goal kickers were shared evenly for the Devils with Michael Dalla booting three and two each to Travis Waite, Ian McBey and Tristan Fantinel. Best players for East Roxby were Cam Miller, Rhett Sims, Danis, Ty Kirkwood and Cam Faulkner, whilst Olympic Dam was best served by Keenan Gates, McBey, Michael Shaw, Travis Wait and an in-form Dion McKenna.
Lewis Grantham (East Roxby) looks for a kick away ahead of Olympic Dam’s Jeremy Oldfield.
ROUND 3 May 15, 2017 A GRADE East Roxby 7.2 9.5 11.7 13.10 (88) Olympic Dam 2.2 4.4 9.4 11.5 (71) East Roxby best players: C. Miller, R. Simms, J. Danis, T. Kirkwood, C. Faulkner Olympic Dam best players: K. Gates, I. McBey, M. Shaw, D. McKenna, T. Wait. East Roxby goal scorers: J. Danis 5, C. Miller 3, J. Orr, R. Vaughan, B. French, C. Dadleh, T. Kirkwood 1 goal each. Olympic Dam goal scorers: M. Dalla 3, T. Wait, I. McBey, T. Fantinel 2, B. Smith, K. Gates 1 goal each.
fter seven goals in the first, five in the second and another seven in the third quarter, the Miners were never troubled.
What can you say about a team that can lose 12 topline players and still win by 80 plus points against the second ranked team in the competition? Jared Greenbank continued his Mail Medal favourite form alongside Dion Gamble, Lucas Marks, and Jordan Mandemaker. Meanwhile, for Hornridge Brendan Lehmann continued his stellar 2017 form with good games from Ash Baxter, Zac Lynch, Simon Henke and Corey Mattner. Goals came for the Miners from Dylan Sykes with five, and Marks and Gamble three each. Hornridge had two goals apiece from Shannon Haynes and Baxter.
Roxby Districts 7.3 12.4 19.5 22.8 (140) Hornridge 1.3 5.3 5.4 8.6 (54) Roxby Districts best players: L. Marks, D. Gamble, L. Ryan, J. Greenbank, J. Mandemaker. Hornridge best players: B. Lehmann, A. Baxter, Z. Lynch, S. Henke, C. Mattner. Roxby Districts goal scorers: D. Sykes 5, D. Gamble, L. Marks 3, J. Greenbank, T. Paull, J. Dalsanto 2, J. Ford, J. Raymond Humphries, T. Blacksell, J. Mandemaker, T. Moon 1 goal each. Hornridge goal scorers: S. Haynes, A. Baxter 2, B. Lehmann, C. Mattner, L. Munro, J. Jones 1 goal each.
LEFT: Hornridge player Jayden Jones dives for the ball ahead of Miners’ Jordan Mandemaker (left). BELOW: Josh Mewborn (Hornridge) evades Miners’ Mitch Ryan and Jack Dalsanto, watched by Jayden Jones. PHOTOS: Halley Argue.
Great hard fought game right to the end. Cam Faulkner
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Members of the Olympic Dam Sporting Club are preparing to celebrate the club’s 30th anniversary in June this year.
30 years of green and gold
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xcitement surrounding the Olympic Dam S p o r t i n g C l u b ’s (ODSC) 30th birthday is building, with an official celebration planned to take place next month. The Olympic Dam Football Club was formed in 1987 as part of the (then) Woomera
Districts Football League, which would become what is now known as the Far North Football League (FNFL). Throughout their 30 years the football club has taken home 13 premiership flags, making them the most successful club in the league. Olympic Dam has experienced varying success in their time as a club and has maintained a heated, yet healthy rivalry with clubs
of the FNFL, including the Roxby Districts Football Club (RDFC). “In the early days the RDFC was the cream of the crop and OD was the left over scum,” Olympic Dam Sporting Club President Tyler Sims told The Monitor. “But in reaching the 1987 grand final the plan was not to play pretty football, it was to smash Roxby players anytime they got near the ball.”
OD was victorious in that match, which was dubbed “the bloodbath of 87”, and under the guidance of Neville Growden and Jim “T-Bone” Monfries OD cemented itself as a football force to be reckoned with in the far north. The Olympic Dam cricket club was formed in the summer of the same year and enabled the club to stay close and keep working as a
team once the football season finished. “Over the history of the cricket association it has been rare to find a final without the green and gold somewhere in the field,” Sims said. “We have a proud and strong history and the cricket side is currently on a run of seven wins. Success of that calibre is rare.” Sims attributed ODSC’s success in large part to the
netballers who joined the cricketers and footballers to form the ODSC two years ago. “The girls have gone by many names over the years from the Blues to the Olympic Dam Redbacks, but it wasn’t until they donned the green and gold and became the Devils that they were truly home,” he said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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