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Thomas shows brilliance in Year 12 results

By Millie Thomas

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oxby Downs local Thomas Russell has wowed his parents and friends recently, scoring a tertiary entrance ranking (TER) of 98.5.

Not only did Thomas achieve an exemplary score for his senior schooling in general, but he did it through the internationally recognised senior schooling program International Baccalaureate (IB), with his corresponding IB score equalling 39/45.

Thomas completed years

four to eight in Roxby Downs, before moving down to boarding school in Adelaide at Prince Alfred College.

The IB program he chose to complete Years 11 and 12 through is an alternative to SACE, and offers exposure not only to general curriculum, but also incorporates factors such as community service, and philosophical study.

Over Years 11 and 12, Thomas studied standard level IB maths, beginners Italian, environment systems and societies, and high level physics, English and chemistry.

On top of that, he also completed the additional compulsory components of TOK (Theory of Knowledge) and an extended essay of 4000 words on a topic of his choice, to be graded on a total score of 45 for the duration of the course.

He said he chose the program, which is notoriously more challenging than SACE, because of its well-rounded approach.

“It’s more all-round sort of thing and it is a bit harder … you have to do 50 hours of community service, 50 hours of sport and creativity over

the two years,” Thomas said.

Thomas completed most of his community service in Roxby Downs, helping out with community programs at the hospital, and coaching squash.

He explained he learnt of a child who became upset after a squash coaching service left town, so decided to use his skills to help.

“I knew some of the parents who had done that and one of them had said their kid was devastated that the service was gone, so I did some volunteer squash lessons with him, just a one-on–one

thing,” Thomas said.

“He was very excited about it every time, so it was alright.”

This year, Thomas plans to head straight to the University of Adelaide, to commence a four – year course in Petroleum Engineering.

He is contemplating picking up a double degree in another form of engineering at a later date, but for now, he’ll just settle into being a university student.

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he Education Department’s Same First Day implementation will start affecting South Australian kindergartens this year.

Same First Day has been introduced to standardise single

school and kindergarten intakes across Australia.

Changes to kindergarten intakes in 2013 will enable all children nationwide to start school in Term 1 of 2014.

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that every child is guaranteed four terms of reception before they go on to the rest of their primary schooling.

“It will also mean a more stable environment for children with fewer changes to classes throughout the year.”

Children starting preschool this year can continue to be enrolled in terms one and two, however from 2014 if a child turns four before May 1, they will start preschool on the first day of term one, and if they turn four after May 1, they will start preschool on the first day of term one the following year.

It will mean during the transition period, children starting preschool will range from three years and eight months to four years and nine months.

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“The idea is to get all the states into line,” Ms

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By Millie Thomas

he announcement of Australia’s longest election campaign has pleased both Opposition leader Tony Abbott and locally, Liberal Federal Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the September 14 election date last Wednesday in a speech at the National Press Club.

Ms Gillard also said she would advise the Governor-General to dissolve the House of Representatives and issue writs on Monday, August 12 ahead of the election date.

“The benefit of fixing the date now is not just the end of speculation about election timing. It gives shape and order to the year,” Ms Gillard said in her address.

Ms Gillard reportedly stated it was not her intent to create the nation’s longest election campaign, rather to the early announcement would now allow businesses and consumers to plan their year.

“It should be clear to all which are the

days of governing, and which are the days of campaigning.”

Mr Abbott labelled the campaign to be about trust, and said the coalition was ready for an election after recently launching it’s ‘Real Solution’ policy platform.

He also reinstated Liberal’s plans to continue improving schools and hospitals, and cut unnecessary spending, as well as carbon and mining taxes.

“The choice before the Australian people could not be clearer. It’s more tax or less.

It’s more regulation or less. It’s less competence or more. It’s less freedom of more,” Mr Abbott said as reported by AdelaideNOW. Federal MP Rowan Ramsey said in a statement the early announcement will ensure in the coming months every political conversation will be viewed through the prism of a looming election.

He also supported Mr Abbott’s optimism for the Liberal Party going into the campaign.

“The Coalition is well prepared for an

election anytime, Tony Abbott has released the Coalition’s ‘Real Solutions plan for the Nation’ and I am looking forward to the months ahead”, Mr Ramsey said.

According to Mr Ramsey, Australia’s Federal debt is nearing $160 billion, with total borrowings of $300 billion and an annual interest bill in excess of $7 Billion.

“This Government has a disastrous track record of maladministration and expensive programs which have failed to meet budget,” he said.

He noted small business is struggling under a cost and compliance burden and the Government’s tenure has made their situation significantly worse.

“A large proportion of the Coalition team comes from regional Australia and we have plans for the infrastructure backlog which will help us reach our potential,” he said.

RIGHT: Local Liberal Federal Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey.

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rid Recovery will hold the annual trapping program in coming weeks to collect valuable data about arid zone native populations.

Once again staff and volunteers are gearing up for the big week from February 11 to 15 for the sixteenth year of the unique event.

Education and Community Officer Hannah Spronk said it was the longest running program of its kind in Australia.

“Data collated from this annual event clearly shows the impact that feral predators such as cats and foxes have on our native small mammal and reptile populations,” Ms Spronk said.

“Over the years small mammal numbers have increased, (we are) now capturing 6 times more small mammals inside the Reserve than outside.

“Not only has data shown that cats and foxes have a devastating impact, but also that the Reserve plays an important role as a refuge for many small mammal species.”

She said the Plains Rat (Pseudomys australis) was once found across the arid and semi-arid areas of Western Australia, across to central Queensland and to the mouth of the Murray River.

Now classed as vulnerable by the IUCN, they are restricted to the gibber plains of the Lake Eyre Basin.

“The trapping week ran for a number of years before the first Plains Rat was captured for the first time inside the Reserve. It was an exciting moment for all involved, with the species not trapped in the area for the previous 10 years,” Ms Spronk said.

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Come along and meet your children’s teachers, visit the classrooms and enjoy a sausage sizzle with staff on the Admin lawn. The Annual General Meeting of the Governing Council will happen at 7.30am and I would encourage parents to consider membership of this group.

All parents and friends of Roxby Downs Area School are welcome. Please RSVP by phoning the school on 8671 0011.

The Pseudomys Australis, more commonly know as the Plains Rat.

“Protected areas such as the Arid Recovery Reserve are integral in providing a refuge for these small animals and protecting habitat that may otherwise see their species go extinct.”

Ecological surveys such as those undertaken at Arid Recovery and across the nation by other organisations provide us with important information.

Arid Recovery Ecologist Catherine Lynch said “Trapping programs, such as the Arid Recovery small mammal and reptile trapping, help to establish important data on habitat preference and population distribution, integral in the protection of the small critters we are trying to protect.

“The vegetation has dried significantly since our last trapping event, it will be interesting to see how the animals are responding to this and if numbers have fluctuated,” she said A display will once again be up in the

Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre, updated each day with photos of the week from how trapping sites are set up, through to the cute critters caught.

The laboratory on the corner of Charlton Road and Olympic Way will be opened up to interested members of the public on Thursday, February 14 from 3-5pm.

Anyone interested in seeing how small reptiles and mammals are processed, and finding out which species call the desert home are invited to call the Arid Recovery office and register their interest for the afternoon.

For further information on taking part in the week, or to find out how the week went last year, please visit the Arid Recovery website http://www.aridrecovery.org. au/2012-annual-trapping .

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his week’s message in support of SAPOL’s summer safety campaign outlines safety measures in considering motorcycle, scooter and bicycle security.

Motorcycles and scooters can be easy targets for pesky thieves; however a moment of consideration can mean the difference between keeping and losing your property.

As always, it is imperative that when leaving the scooter or bicycle to

both lock the ignition and remove the key.

Consider a permanent, safe parking spot like a locked garage or an installed ground anchor point.

If this is not possible, use a motorcycle cable lock, disc lock, u-lock or motorcycle security chain.

While parked away from home, restrict thieves’ access to the motorcycle by using a motorcycle cover and fitting a combined audible alarm and/or immobiliser. Lock the handle bars

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if possible, and park in a well-lit area at night.

To avoid drawing attention to the bike or scooter, don’t leave your helmet or other possessions in clear view.

If the bike is stolen extra points of identification are always helpful when trying to retrieve the stolen goods. A good precaution is to uniquely mark the bike or scooter and keep a photograph of it.

A similar process of protocol is essential with a bicycle. Source an engraver, ultraviolet pen or some other permanent means to mark the bicycle, bottom bracket shell near the bike’s serial number.

The preferable format in marking the bicycle is using your driver’s license prefixed by the letter ‘S’ for South Australia.

When parking in a public area, it is important to follow some simple rules of thumb. Don’t not leave the bicycle unattended and unlocked, and be sure to leave it in a well-lit area, that is well in view of the general public.

Finally, when leaving the bike in a public place, be sure again, to remove all equipment that could be easily taken such as helmets, lights, pumps etc.

Look out for SAPOL’s next summer safety message in next week’s edition of The Monitor.

RoxFM plan ahead RoxFM Board members at back: Yvette Mooney, Travis Hague, Alex Cameron, Darren Lowe, Kaye Doyle and Jane Gloster. In front: Christine Doran, Kerryn Jones and Julian Tregenza. Absent: Kylie Piper, Teresa Malcolm, Liz Christensen and Vanja Verukovic.

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By Millie Thomas

oxFM board members met on Saturday afternoon to conduct their annual planning meeting, going into what will be the station’s tenth year.

The board outlined six main objectives during the meeting, which are either to be completed or actioned by mid-2014, according to board member Jane Gloster.

The objectives including purchasing an Outside Broadcast Van, upgrading the station’s transmission equipment, extending the station’s transmission past Roxby Downs and in particular to Andamooka, sourcing funding for the station’s tenth birthday celebrations, hiring part time

administrative assistance for the station and obtaining permanent sponsorship of the station’s web streaming capability.

“We talked about how to progress them, particularly in the current economic climate and whether we’re going to be able to do it this or, or whether it will be on a long term basis and whether they fit in with our goals and our mission as a station, or whether they seem like good ideas,” explained Mrs Gloster.

Sourcing funding and exploring strategies ‘outside of the box’ will be key to accomplishing the board’s objectives.

Mrs Gloster said they will also need to liaise closely with other groups around town, including Roxby Council, who act as a major support for the station.

Another major task for the board to complete by September this year, is to reapply for the Station’s broadcast license from the Australian Communications and Media Authority, a process that Mrs Gloster said can be long and complex.

“It’s going to take us a fair bit of the year,” she said. “We talked about how to manage that size task when most of the people involved are volunteers.”

Amongst other items on the agenda were the ten year celebrations, which are at this stage to be held in September this year, an occasion the colourful board are yet to finalise.

They will follow up Saturday’s planning meeting with another in April or May, as not all board members were able to attend.

Renewed funding for community programs

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amilies in Roxby Downs will continue to benefit from two community programs after the schemes received three more years of funding through BHP Billiton Olympic Dam. The two programs, Strengthening Our Families and A Big Warm Welcome, help parents with young children by providing home visits from volunteers and assistance to new families moving into the community.

Ros McRae, Director, Eyre, Flinders and the Far North Region, said the programs are run as part of a corporate partnership between BHP Billiton Olympic Dam and Country Health SA. “We are extremely grateful for this renewed funding which is fantastic news for the Roxby Downs community,” she said.

“The continued funding is testament to the great work of our volunteers and the positive impact they have had helping families in Rox-

by Downs.

“Our specially trained v o l u nte e r s p ro v i d e home visits through the Strengthening Our Families program which help families in a variety of ways.

“This includes practical help caring for babies or other children, giving parents time-out to have a break, providing emotional support and linking parents with community resources and services.”

The Strengthening Our Families program was developed in 2006

and is supported by a steering committee of key stakeholders including BHP Billiton, Roxby Downs Health Services, Municipal Council of Roxby Downs, SA Health Early Childhood Intervention and a volunteer representative.

BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Community, Andrew Barnfield said the programs provide essential support for families and a sense of community in a place where extended families are often far

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“We are honoured to have the opportunity to make these types of initiatives possible and are proud to see the ongoing success of the programs.”

The Big Warm Welcome program has regular information and social events to encourage new residents to establish links in the community.

As part of the program, families who are new to Roxby Downs are directly referred to the Strengthening our Families program for support and assistance.

“Social networks and community participation are widely documented to be major determinants of good health in any population,” Ms McRae said.

“Through the ongoing support provided by the Welcome program, and the links to other agencies, our volunteers are helping new residents to engage with the community.”

For more information on these programs, or to register as a volunteer, contact Program Co-ordinator, Cindy Harrichund, at The Roxby Downs Health Services on 8671 9020

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By Millie Thomas

he township of Andamooka ran out of water recently following a mechanical fault in the water supply.

The town’s tanks, which during warm weather have the capacity to hold enough for approximately a week’s worth of water supplies, ran completely dry when a solenoid cut off the supply from the mine.

The solenoid is designed to shut the water supply off if it

detects a difference in water leaving the mine and arriving at Andamooka. It can help detect leaks in the pipe, amongst other discrepancies.

Town Administrator Deb Allen said employees from the Desalination Plant where the water comes from were very helpful and responsive to the situation.

Ms Allen was very pleased with the response she received from workers at the plant.

“They actually conducted an on-site visit in Andamooka, and then continued the follow

up with phone calls and assisted as required,” Ms Allen said.

She wanted to advise the community the lack of water wasn’t a result of any issues at the Desalination plant.

At present, the Andamooka Town Management Committee is looking to employ a maintenance contractor to oversee general duties within the township, which will include a bi-weekly check of the water supply.

“It’s a mitigation strategy so it won’t happen again,” Ms Allen finished.

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By Millie Thomas

hanges made to the childcare rebate payment system may mean more parents will find it financially viable to return to work after having a child.

From July last year, parents had the opportunity to choose quarterly, fortnightly or weekly rebate payments, a move that local Roxby Downs mother Jody Zschorn said was a big help.

“It certainly helped me in the sense that I only have to pay half of the fees up front so it helps you budget better and less out of pocket expenses for the time being,” Ms Zschorn said “I think it’s definitely a great initiative that they brought on.”

Ms Zschorn is the proud mother of Hailey (two) and Sophie (three months) and has returned to work part time, but is still not finding it financially viable to return to work full time.

Minister for Early Childhood and Child Care Kate Ellis announced last week the Child Care Rebate had been increased from 30 to 50 per cent of all approved out of pocket child care expenses up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.

It was a move that was strongly

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Roxby InBusiness 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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s school went back last week many mums breathed a collective sigh of relief. For most the first week back is the beginning of family life returning to normal after a busy, or boring, Christmas break.

As busy mums pull in to drop their little darlings off with an enthusiastic cherio, they are again met with those serial offenders who park in the school drop off zone. It’s a similar story in school car parks across the nation. Some parents seem to think “Kiss and Drop” means “Park and Lark”.

These drop off zones are specifically designed to free the flow of traffic and enable school children to be dropped off safely, in a designated drop off area.

Some parents still seem to think they can park in the Kiss and Drop zone - and wait for their children to come out from school, however long that takes. Let’s be clear - this is a NO PARKING ZONE - as the signage clearly states.

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So let’s spell it out for you. The idea is that you pull in if your child is clearly waiting ... and then you pull straight out .. which enables the next parent to pick up their kids and so on, and so forth.

It does not mean park, have a chat to your friends in the Kiss and Drop area, stay for ten minutes, and then finally depart when your little darlings finally decide to come to you. If your kids aren’t waiting in the Kiss and Drop area, then you obviously have to find a park across the road and walk over to meet them.

Now us mums all understand that you may have a sleeping child in the car that you might not want to disturb. We have all been there - and we have all kissed and dropped. If your school aged child is not in the zoned pick-up area - do a lap and come back around until they are. It’s really quite simple.

We don’t want to see road rage enter the Kiss and Drop zones of our schools - do we? A little consideration makes life easier for everyone.

I’m a little confused at the double standards that seem to be circulating in our schools. My children were not allowed to cover their books for reasons of equality, however my eldest child has just been allowed for the first time to have her Ipod at school. What about those children that dont have ipods?

Roxby Mum Got to love the first week back at school and the serial parking in the ‘no parking zones’ offenders are back in full flight. Bring on the parking inspector I say so that I can get in to pick my kids from the kiss and drop zone. Grrrrr..

Annoyed How is it we are wearing a jumper at nights in the middle of a Roxby summer? I for one am enjoying a breather from the hot weather!

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Without small businesses Australia would grind to a halt. However, before running off and hanging out your shingle there are (more than) a few things you need to keep in mind.

First up is the whole “being your own boss” thing.

All businesses have customers, and when you run your own business, each and every customer becomes your boss. Yep, that’s right, hundreds of bosses (hopefully) without whom you are out of a job with bills to pay.

Choosing your own hours: For many many many years you, the boss of your own business is everything: The one who does the work, the one who does the cleaning up, the one who does the admin, the accounts, the business development, the customer service and the one who, when he/she isn’t doing the aforementioned is thinking about the business and doing business planning.

You don’t choose your hours, the business chooses them for you.

When you are picking the kids up from school, when you are trying to cook or eat a meal, have a drink with your mates, sleep, the buck always stops with you, and there is no one else to do it.

Which leads into employees. Sounds like a great solution, some one else to help! Employees are awesomely expensive.

Aside from the wages there is workcover and super, training expenses, holiday pay, as well as all the stuff they need to actually get their job done.

And after you’ve got all the contracts sorted out, for a good while, employees, rather than saving you time and making you money, actually cost you time as you show them the ropes and supervise them to make sure they are delivering the product and service you want your customer to receive.

And your employees will never ever care about the business as much as you do.

Whilst it is your blood, sweat and tears, for them it is, and always will be, a job.

And then there is cash flow. Your employees (along with everyone else) need paying on a regular basis, whilst your customers pay you on an irregular basis.

Guaranteed money going out, non guaranteed money coming in. And if you don’t pay your bills you’ve got no stock and no employees. Even if you’ve got customers lined up out the door, your business grinds to a halt right there.

And don’t forget the tax bills!

So that’s the harsh realities. But, if I’ve still got your interest, and you still want to make your beautiful dream a reality next week I’ll give you my top tips to get started.

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Monitor NEWS Roxby Downs Area School welcomed approximately 20 new reception students to their already wellestablished classes last week.

Mrs Zeptner and Ms Grillo’s reception classes have a combination of students that have started brand new this term, and others that started their schooling career late last year.

The Monitor welcomes the students to school and wishes them the best of luck!

Absent: Nabila and Seth.

Aiden - I like drawing.

Anna - I like sports.

Cailin - I like painting.

Charley - I like having lunch.

Connor - I like lego.

Destiny - I like playing with toys.

Dylan - I like drawing.

Flynn - I like using the starboard.

Hayden - I like going on the big playground.

Holly - I like sports.

Jack - I like the big playground.

James - I like playing.

Jaxson - I like being with my friends.

Klay - I like playing with friends

Matilda - I like drawing.

Matilda - I like lunch.

Molly - I like drawing

Rachael - I like PE.

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When: Saturday 9 February, 5:30pm to midnight Where: Roxby Downs Oval Cost: Gold coin donation at gate

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What: Double Header Alliance 1 Twenty20 Cup: Andamooka vs Olympic Dam Roxby Rogues vs Hornridge Bar facilities (no BYO) and food, DJ, MC Graham Warren, original Dave Kovac artwork auction, prizes for best dressed and more!

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The Monitor welcomes the adorable new ‘Foundation’ students at St Barbara’s Parish School.

We also welcome new additions to St Barbs’ staff - have a great 2013!

Alexander - I like playing with my brother.

Angelique - I like to draw.

Anthony - I like drawing.

Ava - I like playing on the playground.

Callan - I like maths.

Chloe - I like reading books.

Cohan - I like games.

Evie - I like playing on the swings.

Finn - I like playing.

Francesca - I like seeing my friends.

Georgia - I like playing with playdough.

Harry - I like readng books.

Jake - I like football.

Jasmine - I like drawing.

Josh - I like recess and lunch.

Lacie - I like playing in the playground.

Nenyasha - I like drawing.

Rafael - I like drawing.

Shaun - I like playing.

Veniece - I like learning.

New teacher Kristle McKinnon.

Teaching support Kendall Pfeiffer.

Principal for Term One Michael Preece.

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Naomi Johnson andJordan Dillon at Australia Day celebrations at the pool.

Lachlan, Alex, Karina and Jasmine Lloyd at Australia Day celebrations at the pool.

Margaret Wyatt and Bethany Arthur at Australia Day celebrations at the pool.

Sasha Yantewo, Leah Caden and Laura Gray at Australia Day celebrations at the pool.

Layla Thouvenot at Australia Day celebrations at the pool.

Susan Dix and Ayrton Koning at Australia Day celebrations at the pool.

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Nicole Wright and Troy Briley at Raine and Horne on Friday.

Geoff Bone, Craig Sumsion and Kaye Duns at Raine and Horne on Friday.

Liam Myatt, Phil and Noellene Dolliver were present at Val and Arthur Harrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Laura Gray and Lisa Hassan at Raine and Horne on Friday.

Sharron and Carl Gelsthorpe hosted Val and Arthur Harrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday.

At Val and Arthur Harrison 50th Wedding Anniversary were Eddie, Paul, Julie and Jackie Harrison - Paul and Jackie made the trip from Cornwall, UK.

Francesca Nistico and Nickkii Miller.

Tash McEvoy, Bianca Johnston, Hayley Kruger and Kylie Borlase.

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ROXBY COUNCIL

Laura is our New Youth Officer at Roxby Council L

aura Gray has grown up as a youth in Roxby Downs and has been a local resident since 1998.

Laura has been studying in Adelaide over the last 4 years and has come home to take on the role of Community Projects Officer for Youth at Roxby Council.

Laura recently completed a Rural Youth Project in Roxby on her last university placement. Laura chose this as it is of high interest to her and she achieved great outcomes and statistics, which Laura intends to use as a foundation for her new role as Youth Officer.

Laura studied a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy at Uni SA after finishing her schooling at Annesley College in Adelaide. In high school at Roxby Downs Area School and at Uni SA, Laura participated in a number of youth initiatives such as the National Youth Science forum in Canberra and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Laura’s family resides in Roxby and Laura would spend her uni summer breaks home in Roxby. She loves the very friendly and welcoming community Roxby offers and said, “It’s a nice change from living in the city.”

Laura loves the many sports on offer and is a keen netballer as well as going to the gym.

In her new role, Laura wants to in-

crease youth participation in the community and increase the opportunities for youth to develop leadership, teamwork, self-worth and general wellbeing.

Laura wants to develop frameworks to work more cohesively with other community groups and organisations, to break down barriers and tackle youth issues from a united community front.

Laura is already very busy planning the many youth activities which will be on offer in Youth Week from April 5 to 13 this year, these will be held afterschool and on the weekends. The main event for youth will be the ‘Amazing Race around Roxby’ which is to held on Thursday, April 11, this will feature activities for youth to participate in that highlights the best that Roxby offers whilst also encouraging the development of skills. This will be an opportunity for youth to participate alongside the community and council and voice their opinions of what needs to be done to increase youth engagement within Roxby.

You can find out more information from Laura in her fortnightly column in The Monitor called ‘Teen Talk’, which is Coming Soon. If you want to contact Laura please call 8671 0010.

NEWS IN BRIEF

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ecember 2012 Quarterly Water Accounts have been issued and are due for payment by the 15th of February 2013. ecember 2012 Quarterly Electricity Accounts have been issued and are due for payment by the 14th of February

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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.

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or all enquiries surrounding waste and recycling collection, contact the Waste management contractors BSH Waste Solutions on (08) 8671 1154.

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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Laura Gray, Roxby Downs new Youth Officer.

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here do you go to find out about all things Roxby? Whether it’s how to register your cat, what to do on the weekend, find out who’s on the radio, check out The Monitor or find out how to volunteer in our community, well it’s all within our webpage – www. roxbydowns.com.

Here you will find much of the information you need to live, work and play within our region and community. There are separate tabs that uncover our community and what’s happening, including links to The Monitor Newspaper, RoxFM, Leisure activities, Council information and forms, an BHP Billiton.

There’s even an online calendar, which could provide the information you need to know about events and activities happening in the future.

If you are a member of a community or sporting group that want to promote your events or activities, just send us an email with your information and we will add it to our Community Calendar for all to see.

LIBRARY Opening hours 9.00 am to 5 pm Mon / Wed / Fri 9.30 am to 5 pm Thursday 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.

What a great way to promote your group or club and the best bit is that it’s for free and available for interested people to look at near and far!

Visit roxbydowns.com which is proudly maintained by the staff at Roxby Council. It’s another way we want you to keep in touch, when we can’t be there in person to help.

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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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The Multicultural Forum Wins Award for the 2012 World Food and Music Festival

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, February 21 @ 730pm 38 Pioneer Drive, Roxby Downs

BUSINESS FORUM Laura Trotta 0412 734 964 To be confirmed.

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 Thursday, February 14 @ 530pm Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUM Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010

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he Roxby Downs Multicultural Forum held its first World Food and Music Festival in October 2012 and at the recent Australia Day Awards the event won the ‘Community Event of the Year’.

What makes this a significant award for such a wonderful event is the fact the Multicultural Forum was only newly established in May 2012. The Chair of the forum is Grace Morokai who is from Papua New Guinea.

For a newly formed forum the event was an amazing success and portrayed the wonderful multicultural community we are priv-

ileged to have in Roxby Downs.

Representing the different nationalities, volunteers cooked their traditional dishes for the community kitchen and shared their local talents, displayed their national treasures and artefacts, and dressed in traditional costume. The kids corner activities were a hit as well as the sensational entertainment.

The Multicultural Forum had a subcommittee, that worked tirelessly on the World Food and Music Festival event. This involved meeting on a weekly basis for three months to keep the planning and momentum for the event moving forward. The committee members were – Grace Morokai, Cindy Harrichund, Heather Smith, Rachel Rich-

ards, Nikki-Sue Brecker, Nicole Trethowen, Christie Follett, Sister Pat and Kerry Orr. The World Food and Music Festival was enjoyed by all. It was a family friendly event which displayed all of the rich culture that makes Roxby Downs a wonderful place to live and work.

The Community Event of the Year Award for the Multicultural Forum is a wonderful achievement. Thanks you to the Multicultural Forum for this event. Those involved should be proud.

The community is now looking forward to the next World Food and Music Festival.

Community Board Profile:

Heath Murry

Roxby IWD Event 2013 – Dinner at the Oasis 8 March 2013 – 6:30 pm until late.

Mark this date in your Calendar and keep an eye out for more information.

IWD Theme 2013 – The Gender Agenda – Gaining Momentum UN IWD Theme: Ending Violence Against Women.

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Wednesday, February 20 @ 730pm Council Boardroom

WOMEN’S NETWORK Kath Messner 0438 871 153 Wednesday, February 6 @ 530pm Dunes Cafe

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

WHO’S ON THE BOARD Teresa Baddeley • Michelle Davis • George Giakoumis Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane Mary Lewis • Liz Rogers • Cindy Harrichund • Chad Menzies • Heath Murry Bill Boehm • Kath Macalister

BOARD MEETINGS eath Murry is currently 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 efficiency, cost and asset 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.

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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Raiders’ Kade Flavel takes to the court, challenged

by Jets’ Haze.

Phoenix players Paige and Ella resist Flames’ Kiara’s defences.

Low Rangers’ Simon Parker and Laura Vanderhucht stand for rebounds against Rockhoppers’ Danny Chow’s goal.

Low Rangers’s Jill Pade goes for goal last Wednesday.

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UNDER 14 BOYS Cavaliers 50 points defeated Lakers 15 points Thunder 47 points defeated Roxby Heat 21 points UNDER 14 GIRLS Flames 36 points defeated 26 points Eagles 28 points defeated Roxby Heat 18 points UNDER 16 BOYS Bullets 43 points defeated Magic 30 points Lightning 26 points Roxby Heat 23 points UNDER 18 GIRLS Lightning 87 points defeated Roxby Heat 10 points UNDER 19 MIXED Hornets 51 points defeated Magic 38 points Roxby Heat 47 points defeated Bullets 13 points

Saturday, February 2

UNDER 12 BOYS Jets 15 points defeated Raiders 14 points Cruisers 40 points defeated Wildcats 8 points UNDER 12 GIRLS Flames 33 points defeated Phoenix 8 points Cougars 33 points defeated Lakers 8 points UNDER 14 BOYS Cavaliers 32 points defeated Thunder 23 points Tigers 45 points defeated Lakers 28 points UNDER 14 GIRLS Flames 32 points defeated Eagles 11 points Bulls 44 points defeated Roxby Red 11 points UNDER 16 BOYS Magic 3 points defeated Roxby Heat 9 points Bullets 32 points defeated Lightning 26 points UNDER 18 GIRLS Lightning 45 points defeated Panthers 28 points UNDER 19 MIXED Roxby Heat 33 points defeated Magic 31 points Hornets 51 points defeated Bullets 32 points

Rogues’ batter Paul Polujnikoff at Saturday’s game.

Roxby Downs Cricket Association Saturday, February 2 Rogues 10/141 defeated Andamooka 10/123

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Fax (08) 8671 2843 Headland Brothers and Jason Hardy and Geoff Langdon at Gillman Sunday week ago - Photo by Judy Mackay.

Headland duo consistent in Grandslam L

By Millie Thomas ocal sidecar speedway racing team the Headland Brothers presented a consistent front in the fourth round of the IKON Suspension 2012/2013 Sidecar Grandslam Sunday week ago.

The Australia Day long weekend event was held at Gillman Speedway in Adelaide, and once again attracted some of the world’s best sidecar teams, including a visit from New Zealand team John Hannan and Bryce Rose.

“It was exciting,” Headland Brothers rider Trent Headland said. “It was a very fast track, everyone was there – all the biggest competition in the world and conditions were good.”

Trent and Jesse’s arguably most challenging heat was their first, versing six time Australian champion Darrin Treloar and his passenger Simon Cohrs, recently crowned South Australian champions Mark Plaisted and Sam Gilbert and veteran team Ron Parker and Shane Rudloff.

They secured third position.

The boys’ second heat saw them verse current Grandslam leader Warren Monson and passenger Matt Morgan, New Zealand duo John Hannan and Bryce Rose and father and two time world champion Mick Headland and partner Paul Waters.

In a first for the season, the Headland Brothers beat the Headland/Waters combination who were racing on a borrowed bike after a series of bike failures at the Victorian titles in Mildura the night before. Headland/Headland placed second to Monson/Morgan.

Headland/Headland continued their strong second place streak in the ensuing two rounds, coming second to an on-fire Mark Mitchell and Tom Golding combination in heat three, and second to Riverland duo Byren Gates and Michael O’Loughlin, who are currently sitting fourth in the overall Grandslam points tally.

In their fifth and final heat, sitting on sev-

en points, the Headland Brothers needed to secure first position against Wes Jenkins and D Egan, Shane Evans and Alan Gale and Rick Curran and Brian Anthony to make the semi-final. The Brothers stormed through the heat, achieving this despite the pursuant decline of the bike’s clutch.

“We had presumed after our second race that the clutch was starting to go so we had to baby it over the line,” Trent explained.

However, in the semi, versing Jenkins/Egan, Gates/O’Loughlin and Niesche/Spear the clutch finally gave way, leaving the Brothers unable to complete the heat.

Due to Neische/Spear going infield during the same heat, the Headland Brothers placed seventh overall for the night.

“I was a little bit disappointed with seventh position, as we were pretty quick on the night, but we just struggled with our starts,” Trent said.

“Then the clutch failed in the semi, which

we obviously would have preferred resulted in a better outcome, but that’s racing.”

The clutch fitted to the bike was a standard part, which didn’t agree with some moderations Trent and Jesse had made previously to the bike’s engine.

“The changes in the engine gave us a bit more horsepower and obviously the clutch couldn’t handle it. We’ll put in a heavy duty clutch and go from there.”

Treloar/Cohrs took out the event with ease, also breaking the Gillman Speedway track record of 58.99 seconds to 57.76 seconds.

The Headland Brothers’ will next travel up to Alice Springs to race on Friday, February 8 and Saturday February 9.

“It’s probably one of the bigger meetings in the year besides the Grandslam,” Trent said.

“It’s got over $15,000 worth of prize money up for grabs, so it’s enough to get anyone off their backside to go racing.”