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Illegal dumping around Roxby T he Roxby Downs Council, BHP Billiton and The Monitor have been made aware of a number of recent illegal dumping sites in and around the bushland of Roxby Downs.

The dump sites contain a number items which appear to have domestic and/or commercial origins, including white goods, car parts, tyres, concrete, household hard waste and a large quantity of grease from commercial food preparation grease traps.

Not only does dumped waste look unsightly it often promotes other disrespectful activities within the area and encourages further dumping.

The uncontrolled placement of rubbish within the natural environment can cause an impact on the local environment through leaching of harmful materials into the soil and water bodies and has the potential to trap and or injure wildlife and people.

These sites require substantial effort and resources to clean-up and in the long-term the cost involved for this has to be recovered, these cost may end up effecting residents directly through Council rates – residents end up paying for this misuse of the environment.

Management of waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Roxby Downs has a well operated and accommodating licenced landfill facility that provides for most of our communities waste disposal needs, meaning there is no need for the public or commercial concerns to be dumping waste in the bush. Dumping of waste anywhere other than within the local landfill is a criminal offence with fines for individuals up to $5,000 and corporations facing fines of up to $250,000.

If an individual dumps waste that causes serious environmental harm

they could be liable for a fine of up to $500,000 and four years imprisonment and up to $2 million for corporations.

“We all have a responsibility to dispose of our waste appropriately and those that don’t should be ashamed of themselves and run the risk of facing huge penalties,” said a Council spokesperson.

This unlawful activity will be a focus for local land authorities (Council and BHP Billiton), who with the assistance of the EPA’s ‘Illegal Dumping Unit’, will pursue investigations and prosecutions if these acts continue.

“There is no excuse for loading waste onto a trailer or truck and driving it out into the bush and off-loading it for the community and authorities to have to deal with, when the landfill is just out of town and is open seven days per week (1pm-6pm),” a Council spokesperson noted.

The Opal Road Landfill, managed by BSH Waste Solutions, takes most domestic waste free of charge (as these costs are factored into Council rates) including hard/large waste, e-waste and building off-cuts in addition to the recently upgraded kerbside collections.

For commercial operators there is a fee schedule for the deposit of most waste generated here in Roxby, which factors in costs associated with transporting a lot of the commercial waste to Adelaide to facilities that are licenced to handle them.

For further information regarding waste management, to report waste found within the bush, or to find out the best place to dispose of various different wastes contact the Council on (08) 8671 0010 or BSH Waste Solutions on (08) 8671 1154.

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victim of crime.

The Roxby Downs police urge residents to keep Saint Barbara’s Parish School and Roxby Downs Area School safe even if students are not attending over the break.

Vandalism, property damage and serious criminal trespass in schools Police want people to have fun in and preschools are a great concern to staff, students and communities. the sun this summer, but to stay safe Roxby Downs’ police said neighwhile they do it and not become a bours and the wider school community OPEN 7 DAYS can help protect the schools from breakins, arson, theft and vandalism.

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is up to no good on school grounds.

Look for unusual vehicles parked at a school on weekends or during holidays.

Residents should also watch for groups ‘hanging around’ school grounds – this should not happen and can be one of the starting points for crime to occur.

Graffiti is also a significant issue for school properties. It is a criminal offence which involves offenders vandalising the property of others without consent, by the use of spray paint, marking pens or other similar items. Graffiti causes significant financial burdens to the school, community and individuals.

Home security is also extremely important over the holiday period.

Homes represent both a financial and emotional investment so it’s important to keep them secure. There are criminals who are opportunists simply looking for an easy way into your house without being seen or caught, but home security can be achieved with some simple precautions. A few simple changes may

be all it takes to keep a thief from invading your home even in small towns like Roxby Downs.

If you are leaving your home in Roxby for the holiday period make sure appropriate keyed locks are fitted to all doors and windows. Gates, garages and sheds should also be locked.

Another tip is to keep trees and bushes in front of doors and windows trimmed to avoid being used as hiding places. All garden tools and ladders should be locked away securely so they cannot be used to break into your home.

Roxby Downs’ Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan said, “Don’t leave valuables in obvious places. Thieves often target jewellery in jewellery boxes on bedroom dressers and other valuables in bedside drawers and cupboards.”

“Valuable property should be marked, a prime opportunity for this was at the recent engraving days that Neighbourhood Watch organised,” he explained.

Senior-Sgt Boylan said to mark valuables with a driver’s licence number, prefixed by the letter ‘S’ for South Australia.

“You should also photograph jewellery with a ruler beside it to give an indication of the actual size in case it goes missing or is stolen.”

Senior-Sgt Boylan added, “You can keep detailed inventories of all valuable property including the manufacturer, model name/number, serial number and colour to safeguard your belongings.”

Another way to safe-guard your home include checking the credentials of anyone who requests access to your home, whether it be to service your air conditioner or fix the

water system. Residents should also check references before hiring people such as a cleaner or gardener and if a workman attends your property unannounced, obtain their contact details, make your enquiries and call them back if you want or need their services.

Roxby Downs’ police stress residents should be extremely cautious about posting holiday plans on social networks such as Facebook, and the use of location-based applications which will notify people you are away from home.

Criminals see the holiday season as a time of opportunity – to steal from you, your car or to break into your home for cash, credit cards and gifts.

Remember to remove valuables from your vehicle and keep your keys in a safe place. Do not leave presents or other valuables such as your GPS unit or phone visible in your car.

If shopping in a busy centre keep your handbag zipped-up and make sure no one can see your PIN number when going to an automatic teller machine. Many residents in Roxby Downs shop online. Before doing so make sure your computer has an up-to-date security system.

The Roxby Downs Neighbourhood watch group will hold another engraving day early next year to have Christmas presents and other valuable belongings engraved for safekeeping.

Have fun this summer but remember to stay safe.

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Notice of Group Meeting #27 Marree-Innamincka NRM District Group Dawn Kroemer and new SA Ambulance Volunteer Team Leader Peter Walters.

Team Leader for the Far North, Lee Dale addressed new recruits at the momentous event.

“SA Ambulance cannot sup-

ply a service to locals without volunteers. Be proud of being a volunteer, be proud of what you do,” he said.

SA Ambulance new recruits

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oxby Downs SA Ambulance has 11 new recruits who had their consolidation training session recently and are now qualified Ambulance Responders.

The new recruits start-

ed six months ago and recently became qualified at Certificate 2 level.

In order for the recruits to become a fully qualified Ambulance Officer they have to undergo a second course which includes two training weekends.

New recruit 28-year-

old Fiona Hooper told The Monitor she wanted to volunteer for SA Ambulance after an incident while on her honeymoon.

“There was someone with a medical emergency and I felt incompetent to help. I wanted to learn the skills to be able to

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help and assist people in need,” she explained.

25-year-old Bec Jones works in a bank during the day but said she was always interested in medical assistance but did not want to commit to a three year university course.

“I thought this was a good opportunity to learn those skills and get involved in the community,” she stated.

Leisure Centre staff member, Kyle Armstrong said he has always been interested in medical assistance and also thought it was a great way to be involved in the Roxby Downs community.

“Since completing my First Aid Course I wanted to further extend my skills,” he said.

The 19-year-old also volunteers for the State E m e rg e n c y S e r v i ce (SES).

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sler said he wanted to volunteer for SA Ambulance to learn various skills.

“It’s more a personal thing. I want to be prepared in case something does happen and help the community at the same time,” he explained.

SA Ambulance Service provides emergency medical assistance, treatment and transport, non-urgent patient transport and high-quality patient care to the people of South Australia.

To find out more information about SA Ambulance or to volunteer contact 1300 13 62 72 or email saasenquiries@ health.sa.gov.au. You can also register as a volunteer online at http:// www.saambulance.com. au/Volunteering.aspx.

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Last week, Roxby Downs SA Ambulance employees and volunteers celebrated Mrs Kroemer’s retirement as she stepped down from being the Roxby Downs SA Ambulance Volunteer Team Leader.

Mrs Kroemer started volunteering for SA Ambulance when it was still known as St John’s Ambulance in Elliston back in 1987. Mrs Kroemer began her role of Volunteer Team Leader in Roxby Downs in 2002.

Earlier this year on March 1, Mrs Kroemer celebrated 25 years’ service to SA Ambulance.

Mrs Kroemer said it had been a pleasure working with various teams of fantastic volunteers over her time with SA Ambulance.

“I’ll know that I’ll miss it but I’m going to start a new chapter

of my life,” she said.

Mrs Kroemer wished Peter Walters well, who has been appointed as the new Roxby Downs Volunteer Team Leader.

Operations Manager for the Far North Region Robert Tolson praised Mrs Kroemer and the effort she has put towards Roxby Downs SA Ambulance.

“I’m very proud of the fact Roxby Downs does what it does and it is working very well.

Dawn certainly has set the history of this team,” he explained.

He commended Mrs Kroemer for being the leader of the Roxby Downs team for almost a decade and for receiving a Premier’s Appreciation Award and National Medal after working with SA Ambulance for 15 years.

Mr Tolson presented Mrs Kroemer with her First Class National Medal for her 25 years of service and also a beautiful wooden photo album filled with photographs of Mrs Kroemer and the Roxby Downs SA Ambulance team.

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It is shameful to see how many children get to and from school without wearing helmets, while riding a scooter or bike. It will be a horrible day when a child has a head injury because the parents did not enforce them wearing a simple thing like a helmet.

Safety first mum I would like to know why the Council are employing out of town contractors when we have the contractors here in town. Doesn’t shop locally mean anything to them?

Local shopper Tis the season to be merry ...merry ...happy ... not DRUNK and MEAN. Remember your drinking manners this festiive season and don’t spoil your family’s celebration by getting drunk and mouthing off. Too many families, friendships and careers are destroyed by over consumption of alcohol.

Take care Only recently we lost a young resident due to apparent drink driving. Think of the heartbreak you could cause a family this Christmas due to drink driving and leave your car at home.

Keep safe Once again I have travelled the road to Roxby from Adelaide and I’ve seen too many people take too many risks on the road. Patience my friends - take your time and get to your destination safely, and have some consideration for your fellow drivers this holiday season.

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A thriving and sustainable local business community is essential to a vibrant and sustainable community.

This weekly column shares some of the issues facing local business and some of the strategies they are using to gear up for the exciting times that lay ahead for Roxby Downs. Got an idea for a story or some feedback on a story in the Roxby InBusiness Column? Email vholloway@roxbyleisure.com or phone 8671 0500.

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Regional Mining and Infrastructure Planning project

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he Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) will develop three Regional Mining and Infrastructure Plans (RMIP) to identify infrastructure solutions to connect proposed mining developments to their overseas customers as well as to electricity, water, gas, roads and railways.

With $1.5 million in funding from the Australian Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF), the project will develop three regionally specific plans that are integrated within and across the regions of the Far North, Eyre and Western, and Yorke and Mid North/Braemar provinces.

The RIF was established to invest the proceeds of the Minerals Resource Rent Tax to address urgent infrastructure needs

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while supporting the mining industry, boosting export capacity and developing and growing regional economies.

The three regions were identified in the Resources and Energy Sector Infrastructure Council (RESIC) 2011 Infrastructure Demand Study as representing the majority of mining projects in the state and the focus of potential infrastructure corridors and hubs essential to ongoing development of the minerals and energy sectors. The RMIP will build upon the RESIC Infrastructure Demand Study which broadly identified projected demands on the state’s infrastructure, and existing and potential mineral and energy projects.

Infrastructure options generated by the study will be assessed on the basis of their economic, social and environmental im-

plications and contribution to South Australia and each of the regions, including interaction with other sectors.

The plans will be developed concurrently to ensure analysis underpinning each plan considers infrastructure on a whole-ofnetwork basis and recognises intra-regional and inter-regional interdependencies. Stakeholder engagement will be a major component of the project.

The project team led by Deloitte, includes specialists in engineering, economics, supply chains, mining, shipping, community consultation, environment, cost management and groundwater technologies.

The regional plans are expected to be completed in mid2013.

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anagement plans have been put in place to help secure the future of two outback conservation parks, including one that is home to one of the country’s most important fossil sites.

Ediacara Conservation Park lies about 50 kilometres south west of Leigh Creek and is known internationally for having fossils of some of the earliest known multi-cellular organisms.

The second plan covers Bimbowrie Conservation Park, which lies about 100 kilometres west of Broken Hill in the Olary Ranges and features important Aboriginal sites and historic buildings.

Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Executive Director of People, Parks and Places Greg Leaman said the plans had been prepared with advice from the area’s traditional owners, the Adnyamathanha people.

“Both parks are arid, remote and surrounded by pastoral properties,” Greg said.

“We are very pleased to be able to thank neighbouring landholders for the major contribution they have made to protecting these parks.

“The continuation of this relationship between the State Government and the parks’ neighbours is critical to ensure

the area’s long-term protection.”

Ediacara Conservation Park covers 2224 hectares and protects fossils that are between 540 and 580 million years old.

The management plan includes strategies to ensure that palaeontological research can continue, while Aboriginal cultural values and the park’s plants, animals and fossils are all protected.

Bimbowrie covers 72,000 hectares and is known for its geological features and arid-zone habitats.

It holds special significance for local Aboriginal communities and protects several historic buildings, such as the Antro woolshed, and relics associated with Cobb and Co coaches.

Greg said one of the features of the Bimbowrie management plan was the continuation of a coordinated fox and rabbit management program with the park’s neighbours.

“This program has already resulted in a remarkable improvement in the park’s arid-zone vegetation, and we are very keen to see further, long-term improvement.

“These two parks are remote and have few visitors, but they are important places and it is vital that they are well cared for.

“Now that they have management plans in place, their conservation for the future is assured.”

In an effort to better serve the community the station opening hours of the Roxby Downs police station will be extended for a six month trial.

The front counter of the station will now be staffed from 8am – 7pm Monday to Friday.

This means a staff member will be available for normal station enquiries during this time.

A reminder to the public for police attendance ring 131444 or for an emergency requiring, police, ambulance, or CFS ring 000. Do not ring the local police station for patrol attendance.

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YEAR IN

RETROSPECT

Another year down

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2012

FEBRUARY

o close – yet so far – 2012 brought a mixture of pleasure and pain to the Roxby Downs community.

We faced an optimistic new year with the Olympic Dam expansion announcement on the horizon, only to be deflated by the BHP Billiton delay a few short months later.

Throughout the year – through good times and bad – the Roxby Downs’ community kept moving forward. The year saw some great stories on many new local events and achievements, and spotlighted the usual characters of this vibrant mining town.

This week The Monitor looks back on past editions and stories for 2012.

We thank you for your support throughout the year and wish you a safe and prosperous Christmas and 2013.

JANUARY

Arid Recovery scores Optus Grant

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he Roxby Downs Arid Recovery Trust received a grant of $6,400 from Optus as part of the 2011 Optus Regional Community Grants Program.

Volunteer and Community Coordinator of the Arid Recovery Trust, Hannah Spronk said the funding enabled Arid Recovery to better educate the local community and tourists travelling to South Australia about the importance of the arid ecosystem.

The Optus Community Grants Program was held for the second year and

received 458 applications from various community groups throughout regional Australia including; sport, arts, the environment, local community development, social inclusion and disengaged youth.

General Manager of Optus Country, Tim Carmichael said, “The Arid Recovery Trust was a standout entry in this year’s program. This organisation makes a significant contribution to its community and we at Optus want to help groups like this continue to make a difference.”

BHP Billiton attained more tenements

BHP Billiton Board meet with political leaders

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remier Jay Weatherill travelled to Roxby Downs on Sunday, February 26 for the ninth annual Property Council of Australia’s Invest SA conference.

The two-day conference saw 130 property investors visit Roxby Downs where they attended a dinner on the night and a closed business session the next day, both in the Roxby Leisure Auditorium.

Mr Weatherill was one of the key note speakers for the conference, along with South Australian Olympic Dam Task Force Chair

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The tenements host a number of undrilled exploration targets including potential IOCG (Iron Oxide Copper Gold) targets at Island Lagoon and Evelyn Dam, a potential Athabasca unconformity uranium target at Apollo and several skarn targets.

Under the terms of agreement Olympic Dam Corporation (ODC) acquired 80 per cent legal and beneficial interest in the tenements for $3 million and will spend a further $3 million on exploration of the area over the next three years.

ODC sole funded the project to a maximum of $50 million to a decision to mine.

The agreement was conditional upon ODC conducting further non-geological due diligence.

Roxby Sing D Australia Group is born

octor Owen Lewis commenced organising to begin a Sing Australia Group in Roxby Downs.

Due to the enthusiasm of the gospel singing group during the Red eARTh Festival last year, Dr Lewis thought the Roxby Downs community could benefit from having their own Sing Australia Group.

Marg Nicholson of Sing Australia was contacted to hold a workshop on Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

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Executives from BHP Billiton including Chairman Jac Nasser and Chief Marius Kloppers dined with South Australian Deputy

Opposition Leader, Mitch Williams and Mr Weatherill at the request of the BHP Billiton Board.

Mr Weatherill said the meeting was to demonstrate strong political support for the project.

During the dinner which was held at the South Australian Museum, Mr Weatherill admitted the current economic outlook may delay the BHP Billiton Board to approve the proposed expansion.

The Premier visits Roxby

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n January this year a heads of agreement was signed between Archer Exploration Limited and BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Corporation covering Archer’s five west Roxby tenements.

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remier Jay Weatherill was among other political leaders to meet with the BHP Billiton Board as the final decision for the Board neared regarding the $30 billion expansion of Olympic Dam.

he Roxby Downs Desert Training Centre (DESTTC) was approved for stage four funding, which could end up as much as $1,951,500.

The original application in 2010 requested $3.3 million for the project. However, the revised application in 2011 has proved to be more successful.

The Department for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations announced on December 16, 2011 that eight projects, benefitting 17 schools in South Australia had been approved for funding.

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Bruce Carter, Economic Development Board Chair Raymond Spencer and Real Estate Australia UBS Managing Director Tim Church.

While talking with The Monitor Mr Weatherill said the expansion of Olympic Dam is the most significant single project in South Australia’s history.

“It’s not just a mine, it is an opportunity to transform our State,” he said.

Mr Weatherill explained, “If BHP Billiton’s full investment goes ahead, and Olympic Dam becomes all that we hope it will, that alone will be of tremendous

benefit to our State in terms of exports, jobs and new infrastructure, road, rail, power lines and other facilities that will create a lasting legacy for future generations of South Australians”.

The Premier said the South Australian Government has already invested in the social infrastructure of Roxby Downs with hospital facilities, schools, roads and the new police station.

“As Roxby Downs grows in population, we will continue our commitment to investing in appropriate levels of infrastructure to support the community.”

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ocal basketballers competed in various competitions representing State Country Teams for South Australia in Port Macquarie and Albury.

Darcy Kenny and Jordan Christall played in the Under 17 South Australian male team at Port Macquarie for the Pacific Coast Slam Competition from January 16 to 21, finishing sixth overall. Shaun King also competed at the Pacific Coast Slam in

the Under 15 South Australian male team finishing fourth overall. Hannah Wurfel participated in the Pacific Coast Slam Competition and was on the Under 17 South Australian female team. Her team played in the final but unfortunately lost during overtime.

Coach Wes Knights was awarded the Sportsperson of the Year Award at the Australia Day Award ceremony.

Andamooka park approved A fter seven and a half months since lodging the original concept plans, the long awaited Andamooka Caravan Park development was finally approved.

Local business man and developer, Chad Oldfield told The Monitor he received Department of Planning and Local Government approval late Friday, February 10 and travelled to Adelaide to shore up the final finance approvals.

He was getting very frustrated with the long winded process by the Planning Department and the red tape that has held the project back for so long.

It was at the end of June 2011 Mr Oldfield and the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miner’s Association entered into a lease agreement to develop the land in conjunction with a community recreation area and skate park.

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he first pick up cycle commenced on March 7 for the kerbside recycling and waste collection system with general waste and recycling (red and yellow lids) picked up that week.

The new bins started rolling out from February 29 and information brochures and calendars were distributed with specific dates for the new pick- up cycle.

The existing green bins households already had became green waste bins.

The smaller red lid bins were delivered for general waste and the yellow lid bins are for recycling materials that can be recycled, but not plastic bags.

Many community members had been the driving force behind the recycling system and proposed the idea to Council a few years ago.

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ustralian cricket legends Greg Blewett and Rodney Hogg travelled to Roxby Downs for a Sportsman’s Night.

The Roxby Community Club hosted an intimate crowd for the evening with all proceeds going to the Savannah Jarrad Appeal.

Sportsman’s Night included an auction of cricket memorabilia, humorous stories from Rodney and a wealth of information regarding the Australian cricket team today.

Greg has been to Roxby Downs twice for similar events whereas this

was Rodney’s first time to the town.

Rodney said it is important to support events such as Sportsman’s Night because it is raising money for someone in need and for the promotion of cricket.

Greg had recently attended the Allan Border Medal event where Australian captain Michael Clarke won his third Allan Border Medal and Shane Warne was inducted into the hall of fame.

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arch 8 was International Women’s Day when women all over the world celebrated the vital role they play in enhancing economic security for their families, communities and countries. The Dunes Café was transformed into the Outback Supper Club by the Women’s Network for the sell-out event with 80 frocked-up ladies attending.

Delicious home baked goods were supplied by the Roxby Downs Christian Community Church with fresh fruit, champagne, coffee and tea also available.

The Master of Ceremonies this year was Teresa Baddeley who, when not working at Roxby Hourglass Jewellers, volunteers her spare time to Rotary Club of Roxby District, Community Board, Red Sands and The Traders

Association.

Throughout the evening a candle lighting ceremony was held which has been adapted for Roxby Downs. The symbolic ceremony is coordinated by Women’s Network Chair Kaye Doyle and has been finely tuned to feature our region over several years.

Ms Doyle said the night was outstanding with tickets being sold out days before the event.

Guest speaker Cecelia Woolford who had been recently appointed as independent chair of the Andamooka Town Management Committee said it was a privilege to be speaking at another International Women’s Day event.

Ms Woolford spoke around the 2012 theme of supporting women’s empowerment speaking about money and her life.

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ver 50 locals and interested parties attended the Andamooka Structure Plan Workshop at the APOMA (Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association) town hall on March 20.

Representatives joining the Minister for State and Local Government Relations Russell Wortley included from the Andamooka Town Management Committee (ATMC) and Outback Communities Authority (OCA), as well as from BHP Billiton, and Roxby Downs Business and Cultural Development.

According to ATMC Chairperson Cecillia Woolford, Andamooka residents presented a united front in addressing issues that concerned them. She said it was an indication that Andamooka residents have an integrated vision and any additions to the strategic plan had to be validated by the community, and that was the case at the meeting. ATMC committee member Peter Allen complimented Ms Woolford’s comments, in saying there was a common thread of town peoples’ wishes.Mr Allen said issues brought up were residential development and a town centre precinct that deals with the governance of the town and education facilities. He pointed out the locality of the town’s hospital was a persistent problem, as it is at the top of a winding, hilly road.

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ajor earthworks marked the start of construction for prop ose d BHP Billiton workers’ camp ‘Hiltaba’ on April 5. Contract holders for the earth works provision, Ertech, were spotted at the site with approximately ten large earth moving machines.

The movement came after weeks of only a lone sentry being present at the site. As announced at a supplier information forum, the camp, which will accommodate largely for short term long distance commuters (LDC), will have a proposed 6,300 rooms. As stated in BHP Billiton’s Supplementary Environmental Impact

Statement (SEIS), the total workforce at Olympic Dam should meet a proposed 50:50 residential and community ratio. It also said concept plans for Hiltaba have been designed to enable facilities to be commissioned or decommissioned to meet changing workforce and accommodation requirements.

80 attended tender forum B HP Billiton held a supplier information forum at the Roxby Downs theatrette in April in a bid to give local businesses an advantage in applying for future work tenders.

The forum was attended by approximately 80 local business representatives, which ranged from the Roxby Central Traders to Olympic Dam contractors.

The purpose of the forum was to continue engagement with current and potential suppliers and provide information about contract opportunities at the existing Olympic Dam mine and with the Olympic Dam Project.

Representatives from BHP Billiton, Industry Capability Network, Jacobs and the Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and

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Energy presented information on prequalification processes for contract tenders and gave an overview on a rough timeline for works preparing for the mine expansion, pending approval from the BHP Billiton Board.

The registration process was outlined to local businesses and will be filtered through the Industry Capability Network (ICN) and managed by Jacobs Engineering.

It was stated a number of tenders had already been awarded to local businesses such as Heading Contractors and Exact Mining in pre-commitment work.

Future major contracts include fuel supply, the Roxby Downs Village expansion which will see the addition of 288 rooms and facets of the construction of the proposed contractors camp, Hiltaba.

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n Andamooka Community Plan was released for consultation incorporating the 2012 to 2013 financial plan and budget.

The plan was released by the Outback Communities Authority (OCA), Andamooka Town Management Committee (ATMC) and Andamooka Progress Opal Miners Association (APOMA) in a joint release and will give Andamooka locals food for thought as to how the town could be managed under the ATMC. It also outlined the committee’s lifespan from January 1 this year to June 30, 2013, when it will become subject to review in respect of arrangements beyond that date.

The document stated the proposed community plan outlines how the committee intends to conduct business over the next three years, including its annual financial plan, annual budget, long term financial plan and asset management plan.

It also earmarked a total budget of $550,000, divided into operational ($230,000), infrastructure ($271,000) and community development ($50,000) objectives.

The amount is a far cry from previous voluntary management body APOMA’s total equity of $90,832.02 last published in September 2011.

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oxby Downs remembered those who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations for ANZAC Day on April 25.

Local community member Vicki Mason’s eldest son Adam Mason joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 2009. Adam has been serving in Afghanistan since the beginning of March this year and will serve in the Middle East for six months.

Vicki has 12 family members who have served in the defence forces for Australia or New Zealand which include; both of her grandfathers, four great uncles, her father and two uncles, her eldest son, daughter-in-law and nephew.

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ources revealed a new section of Olympic Dam Village was powered up.

Nine buildings were reportedly supplied within an AC (Alternating Current) distribution board, sewer line, LPG (Liquid Propane Gas) gas supply and potable water.

A BHP Billiton spokesperson said, “The energisations (sic) relate to blocks of some of the 748 new village accommodation units at Olympic Village which are being installed as part of the US$1.2 billion pre-commitment funding approved by the

BHP Billiton Board late last year.”

Additional upgrades include work to the wastewater treatment plant, kitchen and mess facilities.

The finished rooms will be utilised by personnel working on the Olympic Dam project and according to BHPB, the release of the rooms is on schedule as is the rest of the upgrade works.

The ‘energisation’ of these buildings had marked another step forward for preparations for the proposed Olympic Dam mine expansion, and in utilising the promised US$1.2 billion in pre-commitment spending.

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x-local Katica Cockshell competed in the first ever ‘Fashion at the Races’ state-wide competition at the Centrebet South Australian Derby.

Since being chosen as the Roxby Downs finalist at the annual Roxby Downs race meet in August last year, Katica has relocated to Adelaide, but was excited to represent Roxby at the coveted event.

“It was a great experience, I got to meet a lot of amazing people and it was great to see so many

Miner’s Cup victory A fter five years of competition, the Wedgies won bragging rights over Broken Hill after going one up in their head to head combined teams competition played on the hallowed grounds of AAMI Stadium.

In the curtain raiser to the Power and Carlton game the Far North Football League (FNFL) side triumphed over the Broken Hill team in the Miners’ Cup clash.

Ryan Bennett scored a spectacular bouncing snap goal and was amongst

the FNFL best players with Captain Ben Casey racking up possessions and disposals in the mid field and new FNFL player Jamali Sarai showed pace and skill off the half back flank.

Joel Harman was unstoppable kicking eight goals for the match and being the dominant forward for the day.

Coach Craig Wyatt said all 23 players were fantastic on ground.

“The boys played fantastic. I couldn’t ask for a better group of blokes.

“It was a full team effort,” he added.

Wedgies 6-5, 0.7, 3.9, 5.10 (100) Broken Hill 2-1, 4.2, 6.3, 9.10 (64)

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unique outfits!” exclaimed Katica.

“The competition was very tough. Everyone had their own personal style and not one person resembled another – it would have been very hard to judge!”

The winner of the event, Queenslander Amy Robson wore a homemade outfit inspired by Adelaide’s autumn colours. She was the lucky recipient of the major prize, a Volkswagen Polo.

Jane Wellington, Thoroughbred Racing South Australia Industry Marketing Manager said judges were impressed by country finalist entries.

“We were very impressed by the standard of the finalists. They really stepped it up to a national level. It was difficult to separate them.

“Some of the girls were nervous but they were all very happy to be part of it and had great time.”

Katica, who chose a classic colour scheme for her outfit, albeit, did not place at the event, impressed Ms Wellington.

“Katica looked stunning in a black and white polka dot outfit.

It was very appropriate for Derby Day and very racing. She did Roxby proud.”

The first Neighbourhood Watch information session was held in May as Roxby Downs took a step p closer to becoming a better and safer community. The evening saw approximately 30 communityy members attend the meeting in the Roxby Leisure Auditorium.

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serious crash in Rox by D ow ns claimed the life of a well-known and popular Roxby Downs man and has triggered SAPOL’s Major Crash Investigation Unit, to once again reiterate the need for extra safety on roads.

Major Crash Investigators were called to investigate the crash that occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 8 in which the man sustained serious head injuries.

The crash involved the driver of a white coloured Nissan Navara dual cab utility leaving a hotel in Roxby Downs at about

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ixteen postie bikes revved up for the second Roxby Downs Community Postie Bash in June this year.

The Postie Bash committee announced approximately $45,000 had been raised so far, plus more than $2,500 raised at the auction night at William Creek. The event saw 16 teams sign-up this year and over 100 spectators come along for the 250 kilometre return ride to William Creek.

Participants met at the Roxby Downs Dirt Circuit track in minus two degree temperatures early Saturday morning and were eager to hit the road. The overall winners for most points were Teachers Pets on 195 and the Whistling Turtles raised the most money with a total of $3,110.

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Previously, the Officer in Charge position at Roxby Downs has been a Sergeant position.

Sgt Boylan commenced work at Roxby Downs Police Station in May and told The Monitor he has been a police officer since 1986.

He said he has been stationed in various locations in the Far North of South Australia including; Whyalla, Oodnadatta, Coober Pedy, Iron Knob, Port Pirie and Gladstone.

Sgt Boylan was impressed with the town and community even though he said the road system

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takes ‘a bit of getting used to’. “First impressions; it’s quite a vibrant little town actually,” he said.

“It’s amazing the facilities that are here for where it is.”

He moved to Roxby Downs with his wife Denise and has a daughter in Adelaide completing her last year of a teaching degree.

Sgt Boylan said with the proposed expansion there will be more police officers on hand.

“Obviously with the expansion down the track… there’s going to be more police officers here,” he stated.

“There is going to be more people in the town so it will be interesting to see how that affects the amount of incidents we need to deal with.”

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1am with a passenger positioned in the rear of the utility.

The injured 25-yearold man from Roxby Downs was flown to Adelaide for treatment but later died in hospital as a result of his injuries.

The driver of the utility is currently still going through court.

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inister for Mineral Resources and Energy Tom Koutsantonis welcomed the arrival of the second shipment of Caterpillar trucks and equipment to source Olympic Dam’s expansion.

enior Sergeant Officer in Charge Terry Boylan is the first Senior Sergeant to be posted at Roxby Downs Police Station.

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The first shipment from the United States was received at Outer Harbour in Adelaide on Sunday, May 6 with the second shipment arriving Friday, June 8.

The consignment for Cavpower is part of the $1.2 billion in pre-commitment funding approved last year by the BHP Billiton Board for the proposed Olympic Dam expansion.

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he first NAIDOC Week event for Roxby Downs was held down Richardson Place featuring live music, traditional food stalls, workshops and much more.

SAPOL launched Facebook trial

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APOL launched a trial of community Facebook pages to help find local solutions to policing problems. The three month trial was formerly launched in Port Augusta by Inspector Ian Humby.

The Far North Local Service Area (LSA) includes Port Augusta, Coober Pedy, Roxby Downs and surrounding communities including the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, Hawker, Leigh Creek, Marla, Woomera, Oodnadatta, the Flinders

Ranges and policing districts along the Barrier Highway.

The project hopes to provide the community with greater access to police and offer real time engagement, facilitate forums to find solutions, create an ability to provide feedback to police and develop a highly valued community network.

For more information on the local SAPOL Facebook trial site log onto http://www.facebook .com/ pages/Roxby-Downs-Police-SA-Police/236767096438885.

Local netballers perform well

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he Regional Netball Championships were held in Adelaide with local players selected and performing extremely well.

Madeline Young was selected for the Under 15s class, Lucy Prior for Under 13s, Danielle Weir Under 17s and Erika Syvertson selected as reserve for Under 17s.

Local netball player and trainee umpire, Centaine Casserly, was also assessed during the championships for her C Grade umpiring badge, which she achieved.

OD expansion halted A lthough the expansion was mothballed, the Olympic Dam resource has remained a “tier one” asset for BHP Billiton and will continue to meet the global demand for copper for decades to come.

South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) Chief Executive said although the recent news of the Olympic Dam expansion was disappointing, the exciting growth of South Australia’s resource sector would continue.

His comments came after BHP Billiton shelved the project last week, citing the massive downturn in the global resource sector and subdued commodity prices.

The decision to postpone the expansion should only be seen as a sensible move to ensure the project proceeds in a financially sustainable way, Mr Kuchel said.

“Olympic Dam will continue to contribute significantly to the State and South Australia’s many other mining and energy projects currently underway

in the pipeline will continue to shape our growing resources sector,” Mr Kuchel explained.

He said while the announcement will come as a disappointment to many, it does not spell adversity for the State’s mining and energy sector.

Mr Kuchel said although the Olympic Dam expansion had been a focus of State and national attention, South Australia’s mining and energy sector had diversified dramatically over the past decade and the State currently boasts 20 major mines with many more projects in the pipeline.

“South Australia has a lot on the go with several new mining regions, exciting oil and gas developments and a multitude of small and mid-tier miners who collectively could bring just as much, if not more, benefit to the State than the expansion of Olympic Dam,” he said.

“This good strong steady growth will continue and the build-up of capability in the service sector will bode well for them getting a larger slice of the Olympic Dam expansion pie when it arrives,” he explained.

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ocal community radio station 105.5 RoxFM was successful at the 2012 South Australia Broadcasters Association Awards in Adelaide winning the Bilby for Small Station of the Year (SSoY).

RoxFM were also runners up for Best Message for the Downward Spiral Introduction with Noo and Zak; Best Community Event for RoxFM Exposed Nude Show (raising money for the 2012 Roxby Community Postie Bash with J-Lowe and JT), and the Doran family were finalists in the Volunteer of the Year category.

The Bilby Awards celebrate the contribution community radio makes to our community and encourages high achievement within the sector.

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he second Women’s Network High Tea was held with approximately 80 ladies flocking to the event held in the Outback Tea Rooms.

During the afternoon a range of iced-teas, loose leaf teas, blooming teas, tea bag ranges and coffee was on offer along with afternoon tea, sandwiches and assorted sweets.

Kath Messner of the Women’s Network told The Monitor approximately 80 well dressed women spent the afternoon enjoying one another’s company.

he Lizard’s Revenge anti-uranium protest attracted approximately 350 protestors nation-wide.

The event commenced on July 14 and aimed to call for the closure of the Olympic Dam mine and protest against the use of nuclear power.

The name Lizard’s Revenge allegedly stems from a dream-time story about Kalta, a sleepy lizard under the ground which BHP Billiton is mining into.

The protest included a festival of music, bringing people from various places around Australia to Roxby Downs.

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“A colourful and elegant crowd indeed,” Ms Messner said.

Commissioner at the time, Mal Hyde told ABC Radio the cost of sending 400 police officers to cover the Lizard’s Revenge protest at Olympic Dam cost $1 million.

He defended the move by saying people have the right to protest and to freedom of speech and police have a role to ‘maintain the balance’.

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Roxby Downs Police Senior Constable Darren Mackenzie broke his leg in an accident involving the protestors ‘lizard’ car as it was being loaded onto a tow truck to be returned to protestors.

At the time of print 19 protestors had been arrested for various reasons.

A Ambulance celebrated their 25th anniversary in Roxby Downs with a reunion of past and present volunteers.

The SA Ambulance Retired Officers Service Association provided a spectacular display of old equipment and photographs. A barbecue lunch was also supplied along with a historical photo display.

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ocal basketballer Adam Ryan represented the State country basketball in the South Australian Country Under 16 National Boys Basketball Team.

he Arid Recovery Reserve held their 15th Birthday Open Day Celebration with many local families flocking to the significant event.

Arid Recovery (AR) officially celebrated 15 years of success and the science behind the reserve’s accomplishments at the end of National Science Week on August 13-19.

The community were invited to learn about Arid Recovery animals, weeds and wildflowers with AR Scientific Field Officer Anni Walsh. The day also included nature walks and guided tours to learn about the history of Arid Recovery, and four-wheel-drive tag-along tours so people could visit parts of the reserve not often seen.

The Arid Recovery Reserve first began in 1997 when the Reserve was 14 square kilometres. Today, the reserve has grown to cover 123 square kilometres.

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Adam successfully made the SA team for the nationwide event and also went up a grade as he is only 14-years-old.

Adam was selected for the national team after competing in the Australian Junior Country Cup in Albury in January this year. He was selected as one of 10 across the State to play at the annual competition in Tamworth which was in July.

Adam told The Monitor the SA Metro team won two games, lost six and finished eleventh overall but the SA team only lost by minimal points.

He said being chosen for the National team has taught him to train hard and work with a variety of different people.

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huge crowd gathered at Roxby Town Oval to see Hornridge come out victors in the 2012 Grand Final.

The first quarter started with Miners winning the toss kicking to the Barry Mitchell bar end with a one or two goal breeze.

The game started with both sides giving no beg your pardon as both teams felt each other out. The Miners were making fundamental ball errors allowing the Magpies to stay in the game early.

Both defensives were holding up very well. Roxby’s Kenyon, Penny, Kenny and Kaminski were playing well and Magpies Schwartz, Gersch and Milner were rebounding most of the Miners forward forays.

Miners were just in front at quarter time.

The second quarter began with Roxby starting to win the centre clearance, giving Hargraves more one on one contest and this caused the Magpies full back Dobromilsky some real headaches.

Miners were in front at halftime.

The third quarter started in a statement affair and Grosser entered at full-forward and started to have a real influence on the game. Magpies had players starting to run hard and create opportunities for their forwards.

Cooper, Tutthill, Grimston, Finney, Thomas and Kelly were having a real impact on the game.

Miners had only a few players who were able to react. Cody,

Kenny, Mandermaker, Kenyon and Hall were trying hard, but their forwards, apart from Prosser, did not react to the pressure very well.

The last quarter started with the Magpies moving the ball from centre clearances with ease which allowed the Magpies to bring forward Grosser to stamp authority on the game.

Miners had no answer to Grosser. Magpies players were starting to believe they had a chance to win the game and Miners were struggling to react to the pressure. Their run and silky ball movements were quickly smoothed by their Magpie opponents. This was highlighted

by Finny who, with a score only seven points apart, ran Watson down as he ran into an open goal.

Grand Final winners the Magpies cleared the ball, kicked in and scored the winning points through Robinson, scoring from outside fifty.

Magpies Premiers by 23 points.

11 points, 11 goals, final score 77, defeated Roxby Districts eight points, 6 goals, final score 54.

Best Players for the Premiers were Kelly, Schwartz, Casey, Grimston, Milner, Thomas, Grosser (four goals) and Finney.

Miners best were C. Kenny, S. Kaminski, Kenyon, Chisslett, Hall, Mandermaker and Hargraves (four goals).

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oxby Council released plans for the development of a connecting building to link the Cultural Centre and Roxby Leisure Centre buildings.

The architectural plans show how a Cultural Link building will be constructed where the underutilised outdoor courtyard is situated which currently separates the buildings.

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The Cultural Link building will be used as a multi-purpose space which will link all cultural and leisure precinct functions. The space will also house the new community library and be used for after-hours cultural activities.

The first stage of planning commenced in July with the relocation of the Community Library to the Cultural Centre building.

any local residents flocked to the Roxby Downs Golf Club in support of the annual Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Giant Auction and Golf Day raising around $35,000.

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he inaugural Roxby Downs Multicultural Food, Music and Art Festival was held with over 1,200 people attending the successful event.

The event included spectacular performances by Ghanain sensation African Soul artist Bortier Okoe and Chilean spectacular La Bomba Productions with many attendees dancing and being part of the fun.

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n incident involving a scrub fire off Axehead Road that was accidentally started by children brought on a warning from the Roxby Downs CFS for the upcoming summer.

This summer is likely to be a high fire risk season due to dry local conditions, according to the Captain of the Roxby Downs Country Fire Service (CFS) Brett Atkins. “We’ve had a lower than normal rainfall over winter which has allowed the area to dry out. So far this month, we have responded to 11 incidents including two scrub fires, two vehicle fires, one hazardous spill, car accidents and alarms. Five of these incidents were between Friday September 14 to Sunday 16. The (incident off Axehead Road) burned over 2,500 square metres of spotted bushland, but could have been larger if there were stronger winds.

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round 200 participants helped raise $41,000 for the Roxby Downs Relay for Life.

Relay for Life is one of the most popular and successful fundraising events in the world. It provides an opportunity for the community to band together and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and fight back against disease that has taken too much from too many.

The event which was held over Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21, saw 16 teams walk around the Roxby Town Oval for 19 hours to support the cause.

The team who fund-raised the most was Headings Heroes with over $10,000.

The Highest Number of Laps was completed by The Nerds and the best Theme went to Pink. Best Team Baton was awarded to Rock the Pack and Best Team Banner was The Nerds. The Jocks claimed Best Team Mailbox and Best Campsite went to Headings Heroes. Masks of Sedexo won the Highest Team Points and The Most Sun Smart team were the Sleep Walkers. Best Dressed Male went to Specky in the Old Skool team and best dressed female was awarded to Karen Russell in the Pink team.

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The event has been held for around 20 years with a nine-hole Ambrose golf tournament commencing in the morning, auction in the afternoon followed by dinner, and then a fireworks spectacular donated by Val and Ken Lamb from ODT Australis.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Roxby Downs Auxiliary Secretary, Cherie Gaskin said the RFDS Roxby Downs Auxiliary is thrilled with the way local and surrounding communities get behind the Giant Auction and Golf Day each and every year.

CFS geared up for high risk season

Preceding workshops from October 9 to 12 were held by kneeHIGH Youth Arts Workshop where young locals translated both local and international stories into big displays for the main event including a walking elephant puppet, palm trees, a mosque, a school of fish and a fleet of aeroplanes.

Bortier Okoe from African Soul also supplied traditional Ghanaian food and made an appearance at the Roxby Downs Community Club on Friday night.

Other performances included Chinese music with Hong, bush dancing, the Wholias live band, Sing Australia and DJ Senorita. The Roxby Downs Community Board was awarded two grants to fund the event; $15,000 was provided as part of the Regional Arts Fund, an Australian Government program delivered by Country Arts SA and $5,500 as a Multicultural Grant as part of the State Government’s Multicultural Grants Scheme.

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he first Roxby Downs Business Awards were held in style with seventy people attending a Grand Gala event.

Roxby Hourglass Jewellers took out two of the evening’s five main categories – winning Best Small Business and Most Outstanding Business. Autopro took out the Most Popular Business Award – taking the title from 20 businesses nominated with a massive 300 votes. Mitre 10 won the award for Best Medium Business and well known mining company Monodelphous won Best Large Business.

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oxby Downs business Sustainababy and community arts festival, the Red eARTh Festival were successful at the 13th annual Advantage SA Far North Regional Awards. Advantage SA winners were announced at a presentation evening at Port Augusta with more than 150 people attending.

Sustainababy was awarded the Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy Innovation Award. The Roxby Downs based Red eARTh Festival won the Advantage SA Dr+PC Arts Award this year and was also nominated for the Regional Development Australia Community Group Award.

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Momentous Movember

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ocal residents banded together to raise vital funds for the Movember cause, which sees many men sprout moustaches during November each year.

The fun campaign aims to raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health.

The funds raised in Australia support equally the two main causes which are the biggest health issues men face. The funds raised are directed to programs run directly

by Movember and men’s health partners, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and the national depression initiative beyondblue.

Woomera Baker Observatory re-opened

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h e Wo o m e r a B a k e r Observatory has re-opened after being closed for about two years due to the town’s fading population.

The Observatory will be open throughout summer every Friday at 9pm if the weather permits.

It costs $5 per person for a Friday night session at the Observatory and children are free. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays are available for reservations of five people or more at $10

per person.

People are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks for the evening.

The Woomera Astronomy Group was formed in 1994 by a small group of enthusiastic amateur astronomers.

Through community fundraising and donations from the Woomera Board, Defence Support Centre and a number of regional businesses the group purchased a 10 inch computer controlled telescope and built the Baker Observatory.

Remembrance Day

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ocal residents gathered together to remember those who fought and died in war and armed conflicts for our country.

The Roxby Downs Service of Remembrance was held at the Returned Services League (RSL) Community Memorial on Richardson Place.

Expansion hope but jobs still cut

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ob cuts were still apparent around town despite the State Government announcement to grant BHP Billiton a four year extension.

The pessimistic climate locally was buoyed by the announcement that BHP Billiton would continue with the plan, with a more sustainable view to expansion.

The Monitor was unable to substantiate the full extent of job cuts in the local mining sector, but has been flooded with rumours of staff reductions among key local contractors.

Although there have been unconfirmed reports of job cuts with underground contractors, a BHP Billiton Spokesperson told The Monitor, “There have been no decisions regarding the underground operation.”

BHP Billiton welcomed the extension of the agreement and committed

to spending $650 million over the next four years at Olympic Dam and other related initiatives around the State.

A BHP Billiton Spokesperson said, “The extension period is necessary to complete studies of new mining and processing technologies and then assess the economic viability of applying these technologies to an open pit expansion.”

“The company determined that 46 months would provide enough time to complete its studies. It also aligns the indenture with the expiration of the Environmental Impact Statement approvals of October 2016,” they stated.

“Site works at the starter pit will continue to satisfy requirements under the environmental approvals already received from the State and Federal Governments and provide a testing site for larger scale aspects of these technology studies.”

Kindy students book for BHPB

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he Roxby Downs Kindergarten created a book for BHP Billiton to say thank you for a $9,510 printing and networking upgrade.

The book features the children’s interpretation of what happens on site at the Olympic Dam mine; it includes the children’s stories, pictures and photographs of them re-enacting what their parents do at work.

In the book Tait states, “My Dad used to work for BHP. He tells the diggers and the people where to dig.

They’re digging for treasure… golden treasure… it’s buried under the ground. There are big loaders and cranes to lift the dirt up. It’s really dirty out there. There’s treasure chests full

of gold and some necklaces.”

Apparently there are even crystals at Olympic Dam. “They have the mine and gold and crystals. They have to smash them for everyone to share,” says Henry.

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ot even the rain could keep away the crowds for the 2012 Roxby Downs Community Christmas Pageant.

The Rotary Club of Roxby District had 27 registered floats this year, the largest being ‘Dancing in the Street’ by Roxby Academy of Dance with approximately 150 people participating.

Pageant Coordinator John Davis said everything went well, despite the wet weather.

“Attendance was down a little from last year but the weather was an issue,” he said.

“Once it cleared though, those that hung around had a great time. The pageant itself was down a couple of floats but there was more participation from groups. Floats and groups were bigger than previous years.”

Mr Davis said he has received excellent feedback about Adelaide band Mr Buzzy, who rocked the main street until midnight.

Mr Davis said everyone was ex-

tremely well behaved.

Roxby Downs police agreed stating, “The behaviour of those who enjoyed the Christmas Pageant was exemplary with minimal police intervention required throughout the night.”

Mr Davis would like to thank all sponsors of the Roxby Downs Community Christmas Pageant.

He would also like to thank the Rotary Club of Roxby District who put in a huge effort and the community for their attendance.

Uncertain future for Andamooka Opal

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he Andamooka Opal Hotel’s future is still uncertain after BHP Billiton cancelled all room bookings without notice earlier this year.

Manager of the Matthews Group which owns the Andamooka Opal Hotel, Brett Matthews, said it is probable they will close the hotel due to lack of clientele.

Mr Matthews said an application has been submitted to the Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner to close in the new year.

“We’ve just got an application in to say if we have to mothball the hotel and just have a care-taker in there for the moment can we do so, and we’re just

waiting on them for an answer,” he explained. “We haven’t made a final decision yet.”

“So at this stage we have the application in to close from January 26 and we’re really just making up our minds at the moment in conjunction with our discussions with BHP Billiton as to whether there’ll be any bookings for next year.”

“We’re still talking to BHP Billiton about what’s happening in 2013, but it doesn’t sound very promising at the moment,” he explained.

“Funny enough, they’ve asked us to submit quotations for accommodation for next year but again that’s only asking for submissions, they haven’t made any bookings.”

Greening project with a difference

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“splashpad” could be one of the new attractions in Andamooka as part new plans to provide community friendly facilities by the Andamooka Town Management Committee.

Community Administrator Deb Allen said the idea was still in its infancy, and could be based in a separate area beside the town pool. The water play area would allow full time access to all members of the community without the need for lifeguards.

Splashpads are an area for water play which can involve running water displays, like fountains and

water sprouts. The areas do not include still or pooled water, which means no lifeguard is needed to patrol water activities.Plans would include recycling any water used back through the system.

Ms Allen said the preliminary plans involved an area of about 10 by 7 metres. Local Adam Swift has been recruited to provide ideas for the design of the project.

She said the splashpad was the town greening contingent of a $50,000 budget for various projects in the community, and was a different angle to the usual parks and gardens .

Family loses dog to snake bite

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nake season arrived and one unfortunate local family lost their family dog ‘Gatto’ to a snake bite.

A five-year-old, Border Collie Cross, Gatto was bitten by a King Brown Snake in the back yard of the family home which backs onto sand dunes. Owner Leah Spencer was thankful neither of her young sons was outside as they often played with Gatto.

Arid Recovery’s Education and Community Officer, Hannah Spronk said, “I think the first step is people understanding snakes are part of where we live and we are more than likely going to come into contact with them at some stage. They were here long before we moved in and took over this small part of the desert.”

Ms Spronk stated, “They give most of us a fright because we aren’t expecting them, and most of the snakes we will encounter in this area are dangerous. It is mostly common sense when people find a snake in their yard.” www.themonitor.com.au

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Shaila, Shakira, Chloe, Kiara and Hayley at the member’s Christmas party at the Roxby Community Club.

Daria, Ashlee and Maddison had a ball at the end of year kindy concert.

Emily had a great time at the Roxby Downs Kindergarten end of year concert.

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Damien Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Volunteer of the Month

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olfing enthusiast Damien Condon has been nominated for Volunteer of the Month for December for his contribution to sports in Roxby Downs.

Damien believes giving back to the community is important.

RIGHT: Heath has lived in various mining communities over the last 20 years.

Community Board Profile: Heath Murry eath is currently

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Superintendent Operational Support at Olympic Dam.

This role involves using structured methods to partner with the Line Operations to achieve improvements for the business in areas such as eďŹ&#x192;ciency, cost and a sset throughput .

Heath has lived in Roxby downs for 12 months now and has lived in various other small mining communities in Queensland for the past 20 years where he has been active in the community through supporting organisations that his children participate in such as guides and scouts and the local primary schools.

Damien moved to Roxby with his family seven years ago and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste any time pouring himself into the community.

Damien has been a member of the Roxby Downs Golf Club Committee for six years, and

has also devoted time to being Co-Chairman of the Sports and Recreation Forum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think is very important to be involved within the community,â&#x20AC;? Damien said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take the golf club for example, the golf course is a huge asset for Roxby Downs and without the help of the volunteers it would not be sustainable.â&#x20AC;?

He said he devotes his time to the community because of his love of Roxby Downs and golf.

Damien would like to thank the person who nominated him for the Big Sky Volunteer of the Month Award, and will be donating his $100 voucher to the Red Sands Cancer Council of Roxby Downs.

To nominate a Volunteer of the Month, download a nomination form from www.roxbydowns. com, or pick one up from the Roxby Council oďŹ&#x192;ces.

A festive message from the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum

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hat is colloquially known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;silly seasonâ&#x20AC;? is now upon us.

This name in itself should get us thinking about the kind of behaviour we expect or we think is expected of usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;does this mean that everyone is expected to party, drink alcohol and get silly?

With Christmas parties in full swing and school holidays started many of us are under the pump and we are feeling the toll as a busy year is starting to come to a close. Please take the time to remember our actions are often mirrored in the eyes of our younger communi-

ty, who look up to us for guidance and see us role models. Stop and ask yourself â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what are they seeing when they look up to you?

The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum urges you to take care during the coming weeks and takes the opportuni-

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 Rachel Young 0428 671 000 Thursday, January 24 @ 730pm 88 Stuart Road, Roxby Downs

BUSINESS FORUM Laura Trotta 0412 734 964 Tuesday, February 5 @ 615pm Council Boardroom

SPORTS and REC FORUM Damien Condon 0439 862 784 To be confirmed.

COMMUNITY GARDEN Patrick Ibele (08) 8671 0168 Thursday, February 14 @ 730pm Council Boardroom

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Bree Gailbraith 0448 168 167 Thursday, February 7 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 TBA @ 530pm Council Boardroom

ty to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. Spend the time to relax, enjoy those important and irreplaceable â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;giftsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in your lives â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and please, act in ways to protect them - drink responsibly, act respectfully and above all, be present for them.

MULTICULTURAL FORUM Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010 Wednesday, February 20 @ 730pm Council Boardroom

WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NETWORK Kath Messner 0438 871 153 TBA January 2013 in the Council Boardroom

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: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au

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he 2013 Roxby Downs Community Calendar is now on sale for only $15.

A great Christmas present idea, this locally produced product is easy to post to friends and family.

All proceeds to go to the 2013 Roxby Downs Red eARTh Festival.

Pick up your copy from the Visitor Information Centre, Woolworths or the Roxby Council OďŹ&#x192;ce.

The Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. is seeking nominations from people interested in joining the Board in 2013.

These positions have become vacant due to the retirement of current Board members.

If you are passionate about Roxby Downs and wish to become more actively involved in community life please DPOUBDU .JDIFMMF )BMFT &YFDVUJWF 0GçDFS PO UP çOE PVU NPSF To request a nomination form and information pack contact ,BUI .FTTOFS PO PS WJB FNBJM NFTTOFSL! roxbycouncil.com.au.

Nominations close 19 December 2012.

Teresa Baddeley â&#x20AC;˘ Michelle Davis â&#x20AC;˘ George Giakoumis Vicki Mason â&#x20AC;˘ Gaylene Crane Mary Lewis â&#x20AC;˘ Liz Rogers â&#x20AC;˘ Cindy Harrichund â&#x20AC;˘ Chad Menzies â&#x20AC;˘ Heath Murry Bill Boehm â&#x20AC;˘ Kath Macalister

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 so that you can be included on the agenda.

Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

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Watch out for new collection dates The waste collection calendar for 2013 will be distributed into residents’ letterboxes on Monday, December 17.

Watch out for this new publication as pick up days for each area may change.

NEWS IN BRIEF

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inancial aid is available to those experiencing financial difficulty.

For information on Government concessions and free financial counselling services, visit the Government of South Australia’s website, www.sa.gov.au.

Roxby Council encourages all customers to contact them immediately on (08) 8671 0010 if they are under financial stress.

Safety at home and in the car these holidays

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he most highly anticipated time of the ye ar – Christmas, is almost upon us.

Unfortunately, due to the high rate of vacationers, it is also a time of heightened crime, in particular burglaries.

There are a number of steps residents can take too try to robbery-proof their house, particularly by giving the impression the house is being ‘lived in’.

- Secure all doors and windows with quality locks.

- Make your home seem ‘lived in’ by leaving a radio and/or light on.

- Consider timers for lights, television and radio to suggest you are home.

-Install motion sensor security lighting around the outside of your house.

- Consider installing a

home security system.

- Arrange for mail (and junk mail) to be collected or held at the post office, and cancel newspaper deliveries.

- Lock away garden tools, ladders and anything that might help a burglar gain entry.

- Before going on holidays, tell trusted neighbours of your absence and leave a contact number.

- Ask a neighbour or friend to park a car in your driveway when you are away from home on holidays.

- You should also have a trusted neighbour, relative or Neighbourhood Watch Area Coordinator empty your letterbox and take your bin out and in, even if it is empty.

- Hang s ome old clothes on the line and leave old shoes outside the front door.

- If you are going away for an extended period of

time, consider getting a house-sitter and arrange for someone to mow your lawn.

- Try not to leave invitations or notes about holidays in plain view such as stuck on the fridge, next to the phone or on a whiteboard.

- If you are out for the evening, leave a light on and close the curtains.

- It’s important also to be mindful of who you tell you are going away. Posting information on social media websites informing people you will be going away (and hence that your house will be unoccupied) is a big no-no.

Vehicle checks are also an important precaution before departing on a holiday. Check and replenish fuel, water and engine coolant, change the oil, check tyre pressure and wear (don’t forget your spare tyre), make sure your brakes and battery

are in good shape, and clean all your car windows to ensure good driving visibility.

It’s also a good idea to carry the following items in the car with you: - First aid kit - Torch and spare batteries

- Large container or 2ltr bottle of water - Small tool kit - Jumper leads, rope and tyre pump and tyre pressure gauge.

Most of all, merry Christmas, happy new year and safe travels to all!

A bird’s eye view

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oxby Council would like to remind all vehicle drivers that the Service SA service offered is available five days a week from 9am until 4:30pm.

As the Service SA Rural Service Agent, Roxby Council offers licence renewals, vehicle registration and transfers, driver licence, boat licence theory tests, personalised and custom registration plates and the sale of the driver’s handbook.

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ire Danger Season started on October 15, 2012.

For information on guidelines surrounding flammable objects and fires during this period, contact Roxby Council on (08) 8671 0010.

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or all enquiries surrounding waste and recycling collection, contact the Waste management contractors BSH Waste Solutions on (08) 8671 1154. nakes are a common and natural part of living in Roxby Downs, if you have any issues or queries regarding snakes or any other wildlife in or around your home please contact Arid Recovery for advice on (08) 8671 2402.

COUNCIL OFFICE Opening hours 9 am to 5 pm weekdays Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452 Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au

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After hours emergency Mobile 0418 892 870

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Town Administrator Bill Boehm receiving the image from Roxby Council’s David Hallet.

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oxby Council’s David Hallet Downs and the golf course on behalf of istrator Bill Boehm with an aerial image of presented President of the Roxby aerial photographer Ian Oswald Jacobs. Roxby Downs from IOJ Aerial Photography.

Downs Golf Club David Plattenden Both are updated images of the town taken with a framed aerial image of Roxby Mr Hallett also presented Town Admin- in October 2012.

Day Awards nominations deadline has been extended.

NOMINATIONS EXTENDED The Australia They will now be accepted until Monday, January 7, 2013.

LIBRARY Opening hours 8.30 to 5 pm weekdays 9.30 am to 12 noon Saturdays Telephone 8671 0660 • Fax 8671 1418 Email: roxbydowns.library@plain.net.au Library membership is free. Wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities.

Toddler Story Time 9.30 am Tuesday and Thursday.

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Opal Road Landfill Opening hours 1 pm to 6 pm every day Disposal of household rubbish is FREE Levies apply for businesses Recycling can be taken either to the Opal Landfill or BSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street All enquiries: 8671 1154

Opening hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 4.30 pm Council provides transport services including: • Vehicle registration • Boat registrations • Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4 pm) All enquiries 131 084.

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Dijon (10, Wildcats) looks for a team mate to pass the ball.

Megan Viljoen (13, Flames) set to shoot for two.

Safara Moyse (12, Phoenix) defends the goal from Paige Rowlands (11, Flames).

Basketball is over for 2012 and will return the first week of February 2013.

Drop into Roxby Leisure and check out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on at the movies this week!