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By Millie Thomas lympic Dam was rocked again last week by job cuts to both BHP Billiton employees and contractors.

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According to Darryl Cuzzubo, BHP Billiton Asset President, the company has worked through the process of determining which roles are no longer required within the company since Wednesday last week, with announcements made on Friday.

Sixty BHP Billiton employees and 20 contractors were cut within the functions department, with further cuts planned for the operations

department where Mr Cuzzubo said it would be a smaller number of BHP Billiton employees and larger number of contractors. More definite numbers were not yet available.

Mr Cuzzubo blamed commodity prices for the latest job cut hit.

“If you look at our commodity prices, so copper and in particular uranium, they have come off their previous highs, and the strong Australian dollar. So we’re responding to that,” he told The Monitor last week.

When asked if Olympic Dam could expect more job losses, Mr Cuzzubo said it was dependent on commodity prices.

“Obviously we wish we could answer that, but what we can say is two things; one is, we do have to keep reducing our costs, but our focus is on goods and services first,” he said.

“The second thing is that we made these decisions in the best long term interest of Olympic Dam.” When asked about the possibility of rebuilding the workforce at Olympic Dam should commodity prices strengthen and remain at a steady high, Mr Cuzzubo said BHP Billiton needed to first make current operations at Olympic Dam viable in order to attract investment to expand.

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Downturn hits local real estate market

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he current rental vacancy rate of homes and units in Roxby Downs is at almost five per cent, with more than 80 vacant residential properties now available.

Median house prices have also dropped by as much as $100,000 during the last quarter of last year, according to recent figures released by the Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA).

The number of homes sold also dropped from 22 in the third quarter of 2012 to only five in the last quarter.

Many local tenants are still paying the same high rates of rent as they were six months ago – when a single vacant house was lucky to find.

Those renting houses argue prices for properties that may have been appropriate under earlier market conditions last year, are now considered excessive in the current local climate.

One local tenant continues to

pay well over $500 per week for a three bedroom unit.

“My family and I have lived in the same rental for over two years now,” the tenant said. “While the small sized house was okay to begin with, now we are planning to grow our family there’s simply not enough room.”

With the current lease nearing its end, the family has already started reassessing their living arrangements, as more and more local rental options become available.

Current residential listings suggest the market has dropped decidedly, with four bedroom houses starting from only $380 per week, a price that was unheard of in Roxby Downs six months ago.

According to local property manager Anne Clampett from Austwide Property Services, rental prices should have already started to come down.

“I have already put rents down and I think if you look on the web sites overall, prices have come down although I think there is a

way to go and some agents seem to be rather slow in reacting,” Ms Clampett told The Monitor.

Ms Clampett explained rents can fluctuate depending on vacancies in the area, how long it takes to rent vacant properties and attributes of the property. It is also dependent on variations in supply and demand.

“The market rent prices are not determined by owner’s costs,” she emphasised. “Therefore in a lot of cases the rent is set by the property manager in response to their knowledge of local demand.”

Ms Clampett said this is not the first time Roxby Downs has seen a sudden drop in the real estate market, with the last in her memory approximately four years ago.

“This is the nature of mining towns; they go in cycles of ‘boom and bust’,” she said.

While Ms Clampett said generally rent prices are not negotiable once in a signed contract, it never hurts to ask the question.

“Landlords should appreciate

good tenants and if they have long term, good tenants in their properties in circumstances such as these they should consider rent reductions without the tenant having to ask,” she said. “This creates goodwill and encourages the tenant to continue looking after the property.”

“Tenants who have been in a property for some time may consider approaching their agent/owner with a polite, reasonable request to negotiate the rent.”

She recommended approaching landlords and property managers with facts, not emotions.

The table to the right shows the fluctuation in local real estate prices over the past six years.

Former Roxby Down’s real estate agent Ali Webber said the apparent drop in local house prices could be attributed to record house sales in the third quarter of last year, raising the average median house prices across the board.

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“We have our challenges.”

Mr Cuzzubo finished by stating, “Lots of good work has been done in reducing costs, and our focus is always on goods and services first. The last thing we do is reduce employees and contractors.”

BHP Billiton now employs just over 1900 workers, plus a varying number of contractors, ranging between 1600 and 2600 people, depending on current operations.

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Truck rollover Postie Bash donations south of Pimba reach far and wide

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sult of the truck driver’s attempt to avoid a cow on the road. The truck driver escaped the incident without injury.

The road was blocked for up to an hour while emergency services recovered the truck, and the south bound lane was blocked for an extended period of time.

Estimated damages to the vehicle total $250,000.

Linfox semi-trailer truck rolled over on the Stuart Highway approximately 42 kilometres south of Pimba last week.

The incident, which happened at approximately 2am Thursday morning, occurred as the vehicle travelled from Roxby Downs to Port Augusta.

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The scene of the rollover near Pimba in the early hours of last Friday morning.

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ommunity donations funded by last year’s Postie Bash have started reaching the community, with some very excited Out of Hours School Care (OHSC) students unveiling them last week.

OHSC was given three iPad 2s, along with covers, iTunes vouchers and speakers, which Director Di Stanton presented to the children last week.

“They can use them for a lot of things,” Mrs Stanton said. “We have educational apps and games like minearc, cake maker etc.”

Two of the iPads have been given to the children to use, and one is for use by staff, who not only can complete administrative duties, but document the children’s education in their Learning Stories.

“It’s an educational tool for the kids, because they need to learn how to use modern day technology,” said Mrs Stanton.

“But we’re not only doing that,” Mrs Stanton said.

OHSC are combining the use of modern day tech-

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The Postie Bash also donated a heart monitor and portable defibrillator to Roxby Downs Health Services, interactive whiteboard for Roxby Downs Area School, an enclosed trailer for the Blue Light Disco Committee, a community projector for the Roxby Downs Bowling Club and a stretcher for the Far North Football League.

Junior sports in Roxby Downs also fared well, with the Roxby Downs Junior Football Association receiving 100 footballs and catering for the end of year presentations last year, and junior cricket in Roxby Downs receiving enough equipment for two teams.

Andamooka also received goods, with the Frontier Services receiving a portable defibrillator and Andamooka Primary School receiving café blinds.

OHSC would like to thank the Postie Bash Committee, and all people that donated to the cause.

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Roxby to have a say in upcoming festival

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The Fiddle Chicks are a performance that will be returning to the red earth festival this year.

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By Millie Thomas

he third annual Red eARTh Festival is fast approaching, with a new coordinator spearheading the event – well-known local, Sam Secker.

After helping coordinate another well-recognized community event, the Postie Bash, Sam decided being involved in the Red eARTh Festival was the perfect way to continue her community involvement.

As well as introducing some new activities and performances to the already stellar festival line up, Sam also hopes to expose the event to a wider percentage of the community and get more people involved.

She will include community consultation in the planning of the event, by releasing a survey at the upcoming Market Day on Saturday, February 6.

“I think it would be really nice to get a wider spectrum of Roxby involved,” she said.

“Anyone from the kids and the elderly, people from all types of different ethnic backgrounds right over to the various sporting groups around town.”

Sam said she also wants to be involved so she can offer her children some unique experiences while they live here.

“Mainly I like to get involved in the community because I’ve got three kids up here, and I want to be involved in things that they can get involved in and make it a bigger, better experience for them being up here,” she said.

Sam said she prefers to be proactive in helping offer the community a wide range of activities, rather than sit back and wait for someone else to do it.

“I feel that us as a family take a lot from the community and I want to give something back,” she said. “We’ve done that wherever we’ve lived.”

While Sam hasn’t had particular involvement in ‘arty’ events in the past, she is inspired by the various talents of her immediate family, and is excited to broaden her knowledge.

“I’m interested in learning about the arts,” said Sam. “I love music, my daughter’s artwork I absolutely love and I love getting involved in the community stuff.”

Look out for Sam and other members of the Arts and Culture Forum at Market Day in Richardson Place. As well as featuring a survey asking for local opinion on the festival, the committee will also start fundraising to help support the events.

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By Millie Thomas

oxby Downs Folk Club is seeking new members of all musical persuasions, after a drop in numbers.

Roxby Folk Club members Owen, Louise and Millie.

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The Club still meets and performs regularly, despite fluctuating member numbers over it’s two year life.

Club leader, Dr Owen Lewis, said the club is an opportunity for musicians to come along and share their music.

“If you bring some photocopies so others can join in so much the better,” Dr Lewis said.

In the past, the club has practiced and performed Irish jigs and reels, but would like to broaden their musical capacities to include country, jazz, swing and other musical genres.

Dr Lewis said he’d like to encourage singers and guitarists to complement

the fiddlers, but other types of musical instruments are welcome to come and try.

Due to the generosity of the Postie Bash Committee, a number of instruments have been donated to the community for public loan, which may be a more viable option for those interested in music, but don’t own an instrument.

The club meets Tuesdays at 7pm during school terms, with the first hour dedicated to children, and from 8pm onwards for the adults.

“In the past we have met in the Tavern, a living room and the Dunes Café but this year we will be in the Youth Centre,” Dr Lewis said excitedly. “We hope this will be a comfortable venue for young and old alike.”

For further enquiries, contact Dr Owen Lewis on 0434 085 269.

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ing Australia founder Colin Slater will visit the Roxby Downs branch for the second time this Sunday.

Mr Slater has established 152 such singing groups around Australia, which were first started to help invigorate community spirit in times of drought – by every interpretation of the word.

He and his wife Margaret are revisiting Roxby to run a workshop for the local Sing Australia group at 7pm at the Community Church, and invite new members to come.

“Sing Australia Roxby has performed at the market, in the mall, on Anzac Day and in concerts. The group welcomes new members,” said Dr Lewis. “Just turn up at 7pm Sunday evenings during school term time to try it out.”

Roxby’s Sing Australia group was created a year ago, and much like other groups around town, is starting to see diminished numbers due to a steady decline in local residents, and the participants added interest in other activities.

“Sing Australia Roxby Downs is for people who like to sing, even if they are not very good,” said organiser Dr Owen Lewis. “When singing with others they sound fantastic!”

Dr Lewis said the group were down to smaller numbers, and needed to attract more members to make the group remain viable, and said he encouraged anybody that wants to have a go.

“Part of the Sing Australia philosophy is to get people to have a go at singing - because we tend to be passive with singing,” he said. “I think the idea is that everybody’s got singing inside them, they’ve just got to let it out.”

Each session costs five dollars, with the workshop costing $10. For all further enquiries, contact Dr Lewis on 0434 085 269.

“Singing is fun and good for our well-being, it brings all age groups together,” Dr Lewis finished.

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Roxby Fabrication celebrates seven!

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By Millie Thomas

ocally grown business Roxby Engineering and Fabrication celebrated their seventh birthday Friday week ago.

The business, originally started by long time locals Scott McKay and Troy Yianni, has gone from strength to strength during it’s tenure, having grown from just two employees to bridging almost 30 now in 2013.

Not only do Roxby Engineering and Fabrication (known to locals as Roxby Fab) work in Roxby Downs, but they also service mines across the far north such as Prominent Hill, Cairn Hill, Peculiar Knob and Challenger mine.

Scott explained the pair had started the business off with modest intentions.

“Initially it was just enough for Troy and myself to be busy for Monday to Friday and the odd Saturday here and there that was the plan just something different from being on site I suppose,” he explained.

“You never know unless you try,” added Troy.

From starting with Scott’s experience in being a boilermaker, and Troy’s as a diesel mechanic, the business has also expanded its range of services.

As well as metal fabrication and welding, Roxby Fab also offer metal machining, diesel mechanics, petrol mechanics, a mechanical services shop, mobile line boring and also supply fitters, boilermakers and riggers as labour hire.

After only twelve months as a business, Roxby Fab employed their first apprentice who still current

Roxby Fab celebrates seven years in Roxby - Troy Yianni and Scott McKay with some of their employees on their seventh birthday Friday week ago.

works for them. Since then they have continued to support Roxby Downs by employing more apprentices over the years.

While Roxby Fab has felt the pinch of Roxby’s recent downturn

in trade much like other local businesses, their diversity across the far north has helped them remain steady.

“Roxby’s a bit quieter, but the rest of the places aren’t too bad, they’re

sort of still going as they were.

Prominent Hill is still going good,” explained Troy.

When asked what’s in store for Roxby Fab in the future, Scott asked Troy, “Well, what’s in store for us?”

to which Troy replied, “Retirement.”

Roxby Engineering and Fabrication would like to thank all their clientele over the past seven years, and look forward to continue to service the community.

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his week’s message in support of SAPOL’s summer safety campaign pinpoints personal safety while out and about.

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The South Australian Police (SAPOL) launched their multimedia summer safety campaign on November 29 last year and has since been posting weekly Facebook messages and daily tweets, helping people stay safe over summer.

Personal vigilance can help maintain personal safety when out and about, especially after a couple of drinks.

Always seek help if feeling unsafe or unsure, and contact police immediately if you become a victim of crime. Always remembering potential offenders may be acquaintances and often choose victims they believe to be vulnerable.

Keeping this in mind, it is best to act confidently in public, responding in a definite and clear tone to any inappropriate suggestions.

When in public, and particularly at night

time, be alert and walk confidently in well-lit and well-populated areas, maintaining awareness of your surroundings at all times.

Make sure if you plan to have a drink, you have a pre-planned lift home, however if you are fit to drive, make sure to have your keys ready before you get to your car, and drive with the doors locked.

When leaving a premise, make sure you let someone know where you are going, and who with and if walking, walk against the grain of traffic.

Avoid getting in heated discussions, and always carry a mobile phone. The phone will successfully dial 000 if it has signal, regardless of if there is credit or not on the SIM card.

Also, when accessing ATMs, make sure they are in well-lit areas, and be sure to cover your personal identification number (PIN).

Finally, to increase awareness of surroundings, do not wear headphones, and above all, listen to your intuition.

Stories Project initial meeting

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h e R ox b y D o w n s Stories Project, spearheaded to help Roxby Downs celebrate it’s 25th anniversary this year, held it’s first official meeting last Wednesday night.

Interested parties at the meeting determined who the project should be aimed at and why the information should be collected.

The project aims to collect stories from indigenous groups of the Roxby Downs area, regional pastoralists, pioneering residents and contractors and the community from the past 25 years.

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toric items from locals, such as photos and local memorabilia.

Business and Cultural Development Consultant Vivienne Holloway was pleased with the night.

“I’m really pleased with the turnout and the excitement the project has generated,” she told The Monitor.

“I’m particularly excited about the conversations that have started on the Facebook page Roxby Stories.

“Hoping that we’ll start to see more photos and artifacts roll in soon, and very much looking forward to the upcoming training for volun-

teers with the Oral Histories expert in March.”

The project has been awarded with a $25,000 Federal Cultural Heritage grant, to enable the production of education materials, a public exhibition and a community celebration in November marking Roxby’ s rich 25 years.

For more information about the project, visit http://www.facebook.com/ RoxbyDownsStories or contact Vivienne Holloway on 0448 059 168 or email vholloway@roxbyleisure.com.

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Valentines Day Locals celebrate golden anniversary

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Val and Arthur Harrison celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently.

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By Millie Thomas

ndamooka residents Val and Arthur Harrison celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Roxby Downs recently, but as Arthur said Saturday week ago, they weren’t always sure they weren’t going to make it.

The couple spoke to The Monitor less than two weeks before Valentine’s Day, 2013.

According to Arthur, there are but two words that help carve a successful 50 year marriage, ‘yes, dear.’

Val and Arthur are the parents of Roxby Downs local Sharron Gelsthorpe (nee Myatt), and enjoyed the company of friends and family at their anniversary celebrations at Sharron’s house on Saturday, February 2.

They were also joined by their son Paul and his wife, Jackie, who travelled all the way from Cornwall, England as a surprise for the occasion.

Val (71) and Arthur (age ‘yeah’) were married in the midlands in England on February 2, 1963. As Arthur recalls, it wasn’t the most ideal weather for the couple’s big day.

“There was three feet of snow from our front door,” he said. “Val walked out of the house in her wedding

gown and wellies!”

The couple then moved to Australia from England in 1966 to chase opal mining, but after a short period of time, had to return to England due to family health problems, only to return back again to Australia in 1996.

The couple agreed they might not have made 50 years of marriage, had they remained in England.

A serious health problem, which would have remained undetected in England, was found in time in Australia to save Val. Both Arthur and Val agreed the key to a successful marriage is compromise, and of course. That and their obvious good humour.

“It’s a lot of give and take,” Val explained. “She gives, I take,” joked Arthur.

“We just enjoy life together,” Val continued, with her advice to other couple to, “just talk to each other.”

IBIS World last year estimated Australians would spend $908.7 million on their loved ones on Valentines Day, which was a 4.8 per cent jump on the 2011 spending’s.

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Lovers pick chocolate and getaways this Valentine’s Day

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his Valentine’s Day, loved-up couples will splurge on chocolate and romantic getaways to celebrate their union, say business information analysts at IBISWorld.

Overall, Australians will spend about $936 million in the lead-up to February 14, up a moderate 3 per cent from last year. IBISWorld General Manager (Australia) Ms Karen Dobie said the average person will spend $41 on their partner or intended. With most people willing to lavish their loved ones with

something a little more luxe this year, greeting cards, chocolates and clothing will enjoy less than optimal growth.

“More expensive items are back on the agenda this year”, said Ms Dobie. “And for those not able to splurge on a long weekend or dinner at a Michelin starred restaurant, there will still be opportunities to go that extra mile to impress the object of their desire, such as buying premium chocolates and a dozen roses rather than a mixed bunch of whatever’s in season.”

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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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ast week Inbusiness offered “words to the wise”, dispelling the myths of the “Your own boss” dream. For those who remain keen (and I hope there are a few!) I’ve got some tips, many of which I’ve learned the hard way, to help you on your way.

The biggest tip I give anyone looking to start their own business is that you need a big chunk of start up capital. How big? BIG. Do do a comprehensive budget before you start, and then, on top of that leave room to move because things will pop up that you never expected. But even beyond start up capital: a supplementary income for a while (six months to a year at least) to support cash flow problems.

What’s the start up capital for? Insurance, licensing, legal issues, marketing, essential assets (car, computer, tools etc) unforeseen expenses and to cover early cash flow issues. The customers will not come overnight, and for the first six months to a year, expenses will be high and income will be low and slow. And don’t even think about taking on a commercial property lease until you’ve secured a long term stable market for your business. And even then, think twice. A shop or a workshop would be great! NOT A GOOD IDEA. Commercial leases lock you in for a long time and they are a massive drain on cashflow. It’s not just the lease, or even the bond, it’s the outgoings as well. Try it from home or online for six months to a year at least first.

Second biggest tip? Seek advice from as many places as you can. There are free business advisory services offered by the state government through RDA Far North with no strings attached, and there are several others as well (including me!). Use them. Talk to people who run similar businesses. Get as much free advice as you can get.

Third biggest tip. Build your networks. Your best place to find both new business and support is from other businesses. Your competitors could be your enemy, or the place you get new business and/or support and advice.

Which leads to the fourth tip: If you do have direct competitors, think about your business plan. Is the market big enough for both of you? If not (no you won’t knock them out of the water, they are an established business) you need to offer either a complementary service, or something completely different.

The fifth: Most of your time as a business owner needs to be spent on business development - that means finding customers and looking after customers to ensure repeat business. Sad fact is, your business is brand new, your customers don’t know you exist, and even if they do, they need to know why they care. So don’t just get your first job, get busy with it, and forget about finding the next. Without a continual stream of work your business doesn’t exist.

And of course, before you spend a dollar DO YOUR RESEARCH. You might have a great idea and/or be really talented but first: Look at the market. Who will be your customers, are there enough of them? How much will each possibly spend and is it worth your while? Who else is working in the same space? Is there space for both of you? If nothing else, do a SWOT analysis. That stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Your strengths and weaknesses are internal. Look at both your product and service as well as you, and your business’ infrastructure. What is going to let down your customers and your product/ service delivery? What makes your product/service better or worse than other similar products/services.

The Opportunities you probably already have in mind, but think outside the square, finding customers from scratch is the most difficult way to do things, are there partnerships or channels for you to deliver your product or service? Threats is the most important part of your SWOT, these are things external to your business that you are unlikely to be able to fully control. What could tear your whole business apart? Or at least make life difficult for you? Forewarned is forearmed, but better than forearmed, is if you’ve seen the threats coming, and planned your business to side step them.

Do do a Business Plan. Once you’ve done your SWOT and positioned your business perfectly, plan out your business across five years. Where do you want to get to and how will you get there? What will your business need along the way (money, assets, resources).

Within three months your business plan will probably need rewriting but without a set of goals and a plan, you’ll begin aimlessly and never get anywhere.

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ear Editor,

As flood waters recede in Queensland and people begin to return home, the magnitude of the task they face is becoming clear.

As well as major towns such as Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Maryborough and Ipswich, where together thousands of people have been directly affected by the floods, it is now apparent that communities right across south-east Queensland have been devastated, some of them for the second time in as many years.

In the coming weeks and months, these people and communities will face huge challenges as they begin the long process of rebuilding their lives, properties and communities. This will be at a time when many of them have been left emotionally and physically exhausted by the events of the past two weeks.

From our experience, the Australian community has always been very generous with their support for people devastated by disasters, helping them to pick themselves up and start again.

Already, many ordinary people have dug into their pockets to help Queensland’s flood affected communities by donating to the Queensland Flood Appeal 2013, for which we are very grateful.

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What a shame those young Essendon football players are all being ‘tarred with the same brush’. Isn’t it realistic to think that not all of them received “the special treatment”, or indeed, if they did, whether they really knew what they were getting, or whether they trusted completely in the club and its practices.

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shown their generosity and donated to the appeal, which now stands at $6.9 million, including pledges.

But much more is still needed.

Rebuilding from this devastating disaster will take a long time – years rather than months. To ensure that these communities have the support they need for this long journey, we implore people and corporations to keep giving to the appeal.

Donors can be assured that every dollar raised will go to assist individuals, families and communities directly affected by the floods – Red Cross is not deducting any administration fee from the appeal.

The importance of these donations goes beyond money.

For people and communities affected by the floods, the support from around Australia gives them hope, and lets them know they are not alone.

Robert Tickner Chief Executive Officer Australian Red Cross How to make a donation to the appeal: People can visit www.redcross.org.au to make secure online donations.

Mining towns will always boom and bust - it’s the nature of the business. Remember Roxby Downs is still a fantastic place to bring up your kids in a clean, vibrant, natural environment.

Roxby Lover Lance Armstrong admitted to using blood trasfusions to enhance his performance, as well as a swag of other pills and injections. Is Essendon injecting calf blood to aid recovery the same thing?

Food for thought Pupil Free Days? Please explain - just how many teachers actually stay in town for the “training” they say they do particularly when it coincides with a long weekend?

Roxby Mum Isn’t is a shame we can lose two long term businesses in a matter of months, but a multi-national cigarette chain can open its doors shortly after.

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fter years of running with a lone title of ‘Government Road’ for its labyrinth of streets, Andamooka will have some signed streets in the coming months.

Town Administrator Deb Allen said after a long process, the bituminised streets of Andamooka will finally have street signs, funded by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI).

She said there have been problems in the past for emergency services trying to reach call outs, without the guidance of street signs.

Ms Allen explained it was okay once emergency services gained local knowledge of Andamooka, but in the meantime, minutes count when responding to a call out.

The process was started by Andamooka Progress Opal Miners Association (APOMA) some years ago, which has helped the Andamooka Town Management Committee (ATMC) steam roll the project.

The approval process for street signs goes through numerous government departments to ensure the street names are not offensive, amongst other lengthy requirements to get final approval.

“APOMA did consult the community and that was where a whole pile of suggestions came in (for street names),” Ms Allen said. “They were then approved, and then there’s a pile of steps that have to be undertaken so that they’re recognised.”

The streets must be recognised federally so they can be tracked on a GPS system, or even used in something as trivial as renewing vehicle registration online in confirming a valid address.

“Once it’s been through those different departments and approved, that’s how they’re actually recognised by government sites, and that’s how they

Andamooka airstrip future uncertain

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he Andamooka airstrip may be closed, pending a decision to be made by the Andamooka Progress Opal Miners Association (APOMA) last night.

APOMA Chairperson Stefan Bilka said if BHP Billiton continue with their plans to construct an airport 17 kilometres from Andamooka, they will no longer need the existing strip.

However, the uncertainty of the continuance of these plans and ongoing costs of maintenance has added shades of grey to the decision.

“For the time being we are in a dilemma,” Mr Bilka said.

The airstrip doesn’t attract many pilots to land, and does not offer aviation fuel. Deb Allen, Andamooka Town Management Committee (ATMC) Town Administrator said the airstrip also doesn’t bring income to the town.

“You know there might be someone every now and then that may land on it,” she said, however in her time back in Andamooka (approximately eight months) Ms Allen has received only one phone call enquiring about the airstrip.

She could not guarantee the caller that conditions provided of the strip would be the same by the time they landed.

“I might go there a couple times a year to have a look, so even if someone was to go out there and have a look today, there’s no guarantee that someone else doesn’t go out there and tear it up tonight,” she said.

The outcome of last night’s APOMA meeting was not available at the time of print.

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ver the last month the office for the ATMC have been busy putting together applications for Grants to enhance Andamooka and assist specific groups on behalf of APOMA.

A map of Andamooka’s proposed street names.

School in for a busy year RIGHT TOP: Rooms in the school were moved around and refreshed for the beginning of the school year.

RIGHT BOTTOM: Parents group at Andamooka Primary School Theresa Mills, Kellie Gerkens and Amanda Distill.

An application for $22,000.00 was completed for an Andamooka Youth Centre, another application for $50,000.00 was completed for Solar Street Lights and an application for $45,000.00 to renovate the Andamooka Community Hall was sent to Community Benefits SA. it will be known by July 2013 if we have been successful in these grants.

There is a shipment of 6 Solar Street Lights due to arrive in Andamooka on Wednesday, February 6 to be installed in strategic areas of Andamooka which was part of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Grant successfully applied for in May 2012.

The Andamooka Historic Cottages restoration is due to be completed by the end of February 2013 which has been funded by an Outback Communities Authority Grant.

The APOMA committee are considering closing the Andamooka Air Strip due to the high cost of maintenance and insurance. Feedback before Sunday, February 17 would be appreciated.

Lyn Breuer MP

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By Millie Thomas

ooms at Andamooka Primary School have been renovated and relocated to bring in the new school year.

It’s the start to a busy year for students and staff at Andamoo-

ka Primary School, with updated information technology systems due to be online at the end of the month with computer, iPads and interactive screens working throughout the school.

“Outdoor areas have been cleaned up and new seating has been provided for the children

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and the whole community,” Principal Angela Turner stated in the schools newsletter.

The school will also in the near future work with students to plant new natives and an edible garden as part of their classroom curriculum.

They will also soon join many

other libraries across the State in introducing the ‘One Card’ system, giving them access to any library in South Australia.

They welcome new teachers Jenna Knight (previously employed at Roxby Downs Area School) and Silvie O’Conner, and welcome back Sue-Ann Sc-

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The Gow-Smith household with it’s impressive new extension last week.

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oxby b residents id t are being urged to support local contractors and builders with home renovations and projects, no matter how big or small the job may be.

Some residents are still extending and improving homes with a long term plan to stay in Roxby Downs, despite any upheaval due to the Olympic Dam delay and job losses.

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“I guess g in i mining i i g ttowns the housing prices and rents fluctuate so much you have just got to take the good with the bad - it’s our family home so I don’t consider it to be an investment as such, but more a quality of life and security for our family,” he said.

“We have been in Roxby for just over seven years and decided when purchasing this home, that this is where

li a local lise l l building b ildi g company, but they were also very mindful of a budget and quality of work.

“MPS have managed all the work from the pouring of the slab right through to the “ready to paint” stage. It was our choice to paint and get floor coverings etcetera,” he said.

“The timing of the extension has come in under contract time and the com-

“As unfortunate as the down turn was for many people, it created a very competitive market for local builders as many of the larger projects had come to or close to completion. Therefore timing and tradesman availability to complete our extension were more readily available,” Mr Gow-Smith said.

Locals Clint and Jody Gow-Smith bought a new home in the third quarter of last year and recently extended their Pioneer Drive house with local builders MPS Building and Electrical.

Mr Gow-Smith said the timing of the extension actually couldn’t have come at a better time.

“As unfortunate as the down turn was for many people, it created a very competitive market for local builders as many of the larger projects had come to or close to completion. Therefore timing and tradesman availability to complete our extension were more readily available,” Mr Gow-Smith said.

we wanted to raise our children and make a house a home here in Roxby. We own a house in Adelaide and both children were so young then and we’ve really missed that time and money you spend on making your own home just the way you like it.

The recent extension has allowed the family to extend their current living area and also add an extra bedroom and dining/games room.

“We wanted to extend our living area as our family grows and with other internal renovations we wanted to achieve a nice open plan area for our family to enjoy.”

Mr Gow-Smith said the family really wanted to uti-

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munication has been excellent. Being our first building experience there has been some little variations along the way, which both parties worked through with no impact on timing of completion.

“We are now painting the interior and are in process of getting flooring arranged.

It has taken four weeks to complete after the slab cured which is under the contracted time of 6 weeks.”

Mr Gow-Smith said the family was grateful to the MPS team who were mindful of working within a family home and left the work area clean every day.

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ast week’s decision to leave the official cash rate on hold is no surprise to the property sector after a series of cuts in 2012, according to the Real Estate Institute of SA. REISA President, Mr Greg Moulton, said that the market is slowly starting to record a little more activity after the series of rate reductions over the past six months, so it made sense the Reserve Bank would take the conservative option of leaving rates on hold at their first meeting for 2013.

“Whilst REISA members are starting to see more faces at the open inspections, the

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change in market activity is only incremental and the Reserve Bank will need to watch activity carefully and take action in the coming months if economic conditions indicate further cuts are needed,” he said.

“The official cash rate is now just 3 pr cent which offers excellent buying opportunities but there still may be a little movement downward later in the year which could stimulate activity further.”

“Job security and stability are important for those wanting to buy property and these factors will also be reviewed by the Reserve Bank as they keep a close eye on inflation and growth.”

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PS Building and Electrical Managing Director Kym Elliot agrees the current downturn in mining activities at Olympic Dam means more contractors are available to complete domestic extensions and improvements.

Mr Eilliot said those with a long-term plan to stay in Rox-

by Downs and improve properties should take advantage.

“With the general downturn in work around Roxby Downs now is a great time to look at renovating if you are thinking long term,” Mr Elliot said.

“We have men and recourses available, with the market being tight it gives opportunity to access better prices

from wholesalers which in turn allows us to pass these savings on.

“MPS currently employ around 60 people, most of these are local. We also believe in supporting the local youth and do this by employing eight apprentices and provide opportunities for numerous work experience students for the local schools.”

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This impressive property, now on the market with Ray White Clare Valley, has all the attractions of a quiet country life in one of South Australia’s most picturesque regions, Ray White Sales Consultants Daniel & Geo Schell are extremely pleased to present this outstanding lifestyle property, on 104.4 acres with spectacular elevated views.

Daniel Schell said the wonderfully improved home features are many, and only an inspection will reveal the treasure the property oers.

The spacious family home comprises four double bedrooms, the master bedroom (extra spacious with private living area) with walk-in-robe and ensuite. There is a modern

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ormer Roxby Down’s real estate agent Ali Webber is warning local home owners not to be alarmed by the apparent decrease in median home prices, as shown by recent Real Estate Institute of Australia statistics.

Ms Webber, who now resides in Clare, said the apparent near $100,000 drop in median house prices between the third and fourth quarters of 2012 could be also be attributed to high record prices on only a few local properties before the delay announcement.

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open plan living/casual meals/kitchen area and well-designed formal living area, which takes maximum advantage of the views.

The main family bathroom has a separate vanity room and the laundry is huge, with built-in-cupboards.

The home has so many extra features including superior quality floor boards throughout the living areas with quality carpet in the bedrooms, ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning (fully zoned), linen cupboards in the hallway, and new solar hot water service and solar power (approx 2.5kw – 10 panels).

The new tiled outdoor entertaining area is simply stunning - with ‘zip’ cafe blinds overlooking the attractive lawn and garden areas all connected to reticulated watering system.

There are two garage/workshops plus an “Atco Hut� with two rooms, power and

plumbing connected which would suit multiple uses.

The property is located on attractive, undulating land well-suited to stock grazing, plus approximately thirteen acres of good quality, arable land, which is currently share-farmed, and ideal for hay production.

The property has been very well-improved for horses with three stables, show/ exercise arena and four “day� yards, each with shelter & rainwater tank.

The property is also well fenced comprising mostly cyclone and pine posts, some sections with electric wire.

Mr Schell highly recommends an inspection at this unique lifestyle property of 104.4 acres located right on the edge of Barossa, Gawler and Northern suburbs, he says “The 360 degree views from this magniďŹ cent property are simply stunningâ€?

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She said several sales records broken in the third quarter of last year saw at least ďŹ ve local, executive homes hit the high $500,000 mark. Two of these reached $650 and $660,000. “These record prices, although only relevant to a few of the 22 houses sold in that quarter, raised the average overall house price during that period. It was not necessarily a reection on normal median house price in Roxby Downs,â€? Ms Webber said. “It’s not fair to say it’s dropped over $100k (sic) when we look at the big picture,â€? Ms Webber said

“This inates the median sale price on paper, and really fudges the numbers up for anyone on the outside to look at,â€? she said. “Also units that are at a lower price will aect these numbers, so when comparing a quarter with lots of $600k properties it can be quickly pulled down when one of the 5 in the last quarter may have been a unit.â€? “On paper it looks like a $100k loss, but in theory I think the home owners are actually doing the best thing they can and that’s sit tight and hold! “If everyone started to accept

a lot less on their properties then naturally this will pull the (average) prices down – however if no one budges and sticks in close promiximity to the prices pre announcement, then when things get back on track it should just take o from there,â€? she said “However my experience over the last 10 years tells me that the market would have dropped approximately $40 - $60k overnight, and that’s just based on previous announcements and gut instinct.â€?

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Dec 12 17 82 65 21 45 31 67 45 10 16 24 15 5 373 4,883

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Mama Jen Hanson, hostess with the mostest Jody Gow - Smith and Danika Sapwell.

Sharon and Rylee Richardson at the Monski Mouse concert.

Mia and Erin Pritchard enjoyed the Monski Mouse concert.

Carmen and Warwick jackson, Kaye Doyle and Sandy Sumsion at Raine and Horne celebrations recently.

Demi Gow - Smith and Caitlin Miller.

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ROXBY COUNCIL LINK Project Update A

lot of you have been wondering what is happen behind the builders fencing at the Leisure Centre. This project is the new LINK Building, or to most the new Community Library.

Council is pleased to advise this project has reached its first milestone. Over the last six weeks there has been a lot of demolition, realigning and adding of new storm water system, and preparing the site for the establishment of the base slab and foundations. On the February 1 this was finalised with the pouring of the final slab.

Roxby Council would like to thank all contractors and their staff who have been involved in this important project to date.

Over the next four to six weeks the external walls and steel roof supports will be erected, Council will keep you updated as we go.

Save the date: March 21 2013 @ 7pm at the Outback Cinema Colourfest Film Festival Harmony Day is a day of celebration and reflection of Australian Society, a day to tell stories and welcome new faces. Colourfest showcases the best of multicultural Australian Stories through a collection of short films collected over there years.

Watch for more information about our film festival in coming editions of The Monitor and around town soon.

Harmony Day celebrations are held across the world each year. Pictured are Chelsea, Erika and Tayah celebrating Harmony Day at Roxby Downs Area School last year.

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ecember 2012 Quarterly Water Accounts have been issued and are due for payment

by February 15, 2013. ecember 2012 Quarterly Electricity Accounts have been issued and are due for payment by February 14, 2013.

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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Clean up your act Roxby!

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lean Up Australia Day is a simple way you can take action to clean up, fix up and conserve our prized Australian environment.

In 2012 an estimated 591,400 volunteers cleaned up 16,169 tonnes at 7,363 sites right across Australia.

Clean up Australia Day is one of the largest environmental initiatives across Australia and in the past Roxby Downs has participated under the expert guidance of local volunteer, Steve Moss.

On Sunday, March 3 locals will continue the good work of Steve and his merry band, cleaning up Roxby Downs and joining the thousands of other Australians that care for our environment.

If you would like to participate the group is meeting at the Lions Park at 9am. You will need to wear closed in shoes, bring a hat and a water bottle – all clean up material will be supplied. And off you go!

We will finish off this community activity with a sausage sizzle at the Roxby Pool and free entry is on offer to those volunteers that help out in the Clean Up Australia Day Event, our way of saying thanks for caring for our environment and having pride in how our wonderful town looks.

To express your interest, or for more information on how you can help, please contact Bree on 0488 168 167.

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 Tuesdays 9.30 and Thursdays 2pm.

ADVANCED NOTICE INTERRUPTIONS TO ABC AND TRIPLE J RADIO SERVICES Roxby Power would like to advise a scheduled maintenance outage to ABC and Triple J Radio stations in February 2013.

The interruptions to services will occur at the following times: • Friday 22nd February 2013 at 9.10 am - 10.55 am • Friday 22nd February 2013 at 1.10 pm - 2.55 pm • Saturday 23rd February 2013 at 9.10 am - 10.55 am • Saturday 23rd February 2013 at 1.10 pm - 2.55 pm • Sunday 24th February 2013 at 9.10 am - 10.55 am • Sunday 24th February 2013 at 1.10 pm - 2.55 pm

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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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Roxby Stories Project is underway

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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

here was a great turnout to the Roxby Stories Project launch last Wednesday night.

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BUSINESS FORUM Laura Trotta 0412 734 964

So what happens now? Let the hunting begin! We’re looking for photos, videos and artefacts. Bring them in to the Roxby Downs Community Library (it’s in the Dunes Cafe Building).

Training for people wanting to conduct interviews to collect oral histories will be held in March, email vholloway@roxbyleisure.com to register your interest. If you’ve got some great stories and would like to be interviewed, email Vivienne or call reg De Nys worked as an (08) 8671 0500. engineer summer intern in Join the conversation the summer of 86/87. visit facebook.com/ Greg stated, “I was there for the roxbydownsstories to summer of 86/87 for work expeshare your photos and stories and read and rience (summer job) when I was see others. studying engineering in Adelaide.

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Community Board Profile: Michelle Hales

Tuesday, March 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, March 7 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

“At that stage, the town was under construction, the foundations for the refinery were being poured, and the mine decline wasn’t quite finished yet.

“The pipeline to the borefield wasn’t finished yet either. The camp’s water needs were met by

five road trains running to the borefield 24/7. I stayed in the construction camp, and drove in to work each day. When driving through the mine gate, the security guys got sick of waving to everyone as they passed, they stuck a plastic ‘waving hand’ on the window glass.”

M

ichelle has been the Executive Officer of the Community Board since the Board’s inception in 2005 and is a member of a number of community committees.

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

MULTICULTURAL FORUM Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010 Wednesday, February 20 @ 1130am Council Boardroom

WOMEN’S NETWORK Kath Messner 0438 871 153 Wednesday, February 13, 2013 830am in the Dunes Cafe

She is currently the Chairperson of Roxby Roadsafe and is a member of the Monitor Community Newspaper Board. She is also Manager of Community Development, Governance and Strategic Support with Roxby Downs Council. She has over 12 years of experience in local government, and community and economic development.

Michelle has recently completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Human Geography and Sociology and also has degrees in Cultural Heritage and Tourism Management.

CONTACTING THE BOARD

Guest Speaker – Darryl Cuzzubbo

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

BHP Billiton Asset President Olympic Dam and BHP Billiton President South Australia

WHO’S ON THE BOARD

Save the Date!

Business Forum Networking Breakfast Thursday 4 April.

International Women’s Day 2013 Friday 8th March ‘The Gender Agenda’ Guest Speaker: Sister Elizabeth Young 3 Course Meal Including a glass of champagne on arrival

The Oasis Friday 8th March @ 6.30pm $35 per person

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 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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What’s ON Lleyton Weston was voted Most Valuable Plyater in the Under 16 boys at the Whyalla Cavalier Home Junior Basketball Carnival on the weekend.

NEWS from the pool

W

elcome back to the last half of swimming season.

Lapathon Fundraiser – Thursday, February 21 It is that time again and our major fundraiser is schedule for Thursday, February 21 and will commence at 5.00pm. Swimmers are asked to get as many sponsors as possible prior to this date and come along on the night and swim as many laps as they can in the 2.5 hours allocated.

Please ensure you get your sponsorship forms from your coaches (one has also been emailed to each family) and raise as much money as you can for our club.

There are prizes for the most money raised (excluding BHP Billiton matched giving monies) and also for the most laps completed for both the boy and girl.

There will be a barbecue dinner provided on the night with boys asked to bring a salad and girls a sweet plate to share.

Market Day - Saturday, February 16 We are having a table at Market Day. We need your help to sell lucky squares and to raise money for our lapathon.

Please bring your unsold lucky squares down at 9am and help out the club.

Carnival Nominations The last carnival for our season is Port Pirie on Saturday, March 16, 2013.

Nominations close on Thursday, February 14 so please contact Kerrie: 0439 762 187.

Email nominations@roxbyswimclub.com Happy Swimming!

Roxby Downs Swimming Club thanks its major sponsor CEG Roxby Downs Mixed Netball Wednesday, February 6, 2013 The Grads (24) defeated The Low Rangers (9) TMNT (40) defeated Rockhoppers (8) Howzat (56) defeated Leisure Suns (11)

TRAINING TIMES Andamooka Football Club would like to advise all interested players that trainings have commenced on Monday nights at 7pm and Wednesday night at 6pm at the town Oval.

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The Roxby Downs U12 B team were the only local team to make it through to the grand final at the basketball carnival in Whyalla over the weekend.

Whyalla Cavalier Homes Junior Basketball Saturday February 9 and Sunday, February 10 2013 U12 Boys Roxby Downs (22) v Port Lincoln (2) Whyalla (45) v Roxby Downs (21) Roxby Downs (28) v Port Augusta (7) Port Pirie (16) v Roxby Downs (21) Semi Final 2: Yorke Valley (19) v Roxby Donws (24) Grand Final: Whyalla (40) v Roxby Downs (21) U14 Boys Whyalla (22) v Roxby Downs (23) Broken Hill (43) v Roxby Downs (16) Roxby Downs (39) v Port Augusta (22) Roxby Downs (17) v Port Lincoln (37) Roxby Downs U14 did not make finals.

U16 Boys Roxby Downs (24) v Port Augusta (51) Whyalla (34) v Roxby Downs (22) Roxby Downs (17) v Port Lincoln (46) Port Pirie (50) v Roxby Downs (32) Roxby Downs U16 did not make finals U18 Boys Whyalla (23) V Roxby Downs (28) Port Pirie (48) V Roxby Downs (41) Broken Hill (18) V Roxby Downs (57) Roxby Downs (32) v Murray Bridge (23) Semi Final 2: Roxby Downs (31) v Port Augusta (37) U12 Girls Roxby Downs (10) v Whyalla (31) Port Pirie (26) v Roxby Downs (10) Roxby Downs (5) v Port Lincoln (31) Roxby Downs (9) v Port Augusta (55) Roxby Downs U12 Girls did not make finals U14 Girls Roxby Downs (13) v Port Lincoln (60) Roxby Downs (26) v Port Pirie (45) Great Southern (75) v Roxby Downs (6) Roxby Downs (4) v Whyalla (75) Roxby Downs U14 Girls did not make finals U16 Girls Roxby Downs (8) v Port Lincoln (28) Whyalla (39) v Roxby Downs (16) Roxby Downs (19) v Yorke Valley (55) Port Pirie (58) v Roxby Downs (11) Roxby U16 Girls did not make finals There was no Roxby Downs U18 team submitted

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Across the Region

Upcoming Events and meetings Arts & Culture Forum Thurs Feb 21 @ 7.30pm 38 Pioneer Drive

Community Garden Forum Thurs Feb 14 @ 7.30pm Council Boardroom

Women’s Network Forum Wed March 8@ 8.30am Dunes café

Environment Forum Thurs Feb 7 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

Roxby Roadsafe Meeting Thurs Feb 14@ 5.30pm Council Boardroom

Multicultural Forum Wed, Feb 20 @ 7.30pm Council Boardroom

Multicultural Forum Meeting Wed Feb 20 @ 11.30am Council Boardroom

Sports and Rec Forum Dates to be Confirmed

Parents Groups TODDLERS STORY TIME Tuesday 9.30am Thursday 2pm Fun for young children and mums Meet at the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre MULTICULTURAL GROUP Wed 9.30am to 11am at The Dunes Cafe TOY LIBRARY Auditorium - Tuesday 9am -11am NIPPY GYM Auditorium - Thursday - Two Sessions 9.15am - 10.30am or 10.45am to 12pm

COFFEE MORNINGS Thursday 9.30 - 11am Dunes Cafe PLAYGROUPS St. Barbara’s Parish School Wednesdays 9.30am Phone: 8671 3207 Roxby Downs Kindergarten Friday 1pm - 2.30pm DADS AND KIDS at the Lions Park Sunday Feb 24 @ 9.30am

HEALTH ROXBY DOWNS FAMILY PRACTICE Phone: 8671 3231 ROXBY DOWNS DENTAL Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm Phone 8671 1900 ROXBY DOWNS MEDICAL PRACTICE 9:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday Saturday 2-5 Walk in Clinic.

Phone: 8671 1900 VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICE Self Referals Phone - 1300 760 177 Physiotherapist - March 7-8 Speech Pathologist - Feb 22 Occupational Therapist - Feb 22, March 7, 8 and 22 Pharmacist - March 7 and 8

Dietician - March 22 Podiatrist - Feb 22 and March 7-8 Diabetes Educator - Feb 22 Community Mental Health - Feb 22 and March 7-8-22 Child and Adolescent Mental Health March 7-8 Phone 1800 819 089 MOTHER AND INFANT THERAPIST Feb 21-22 and March 7-8-21-22 Phone: 8671 9020 Appt by Doctor Referal Services Mental Health Clinician Feb 20-22 and march 6-8-20-22 Psychiatrist - March dates to be confirmed Paediatrician - March 7

CHURCHES ROXBY DOWNS LUTHERAN CHURCH 10:30am Saturday during school terms Sunday School 9.30am during school terms PH 86710300 New Life CHRISTIAN CHURCH An Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 5:00pm at Roxby Downs Christian Church Cnr of Burgoyne and and Tutop Streets SAINT BARBARAS PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Barbara’s Catholic Parish Roxby Downs Weekend Masses are held in the Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Saturday 6:00pm, Sunday 8:00am Andamooka Community Church Site 1st and 3rd Sundays 11:00am

St. Michael Catholic Church Woomera 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 11:30am Contact Fr. John Folkman Phone 86 71 09 25 Mob. 0427 71 75 03 ROXBY DOWNS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Roxby Downs Christian Community Church, 2 Tutop St Sunday worship in Summer 9am, Last Sunday in the Month “Messy Church” - creative worship for all ages Saturdays at 4pm - Kids for Christ (Reception to Year 6) Fridays at 7.30pm - Community Youth group: Midweek small groups - contact for information.

Contact: Rev Mary Lewis, m.lewis@ bushchurchaid.com.au 0401 569 224.

UPCOMING EVENTS International Womens Day - Friday, March 8

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Pinks Stumps raises $10,000 Event Sponsors

Monadelphous, Mitre 10, Bianco, Roxby Bakery, Roxby, Mensland, Schnieder Pumps, Tandales Hairdresser, Roxby Newsagency, Nobles, Roxby Fabrication, Outlaw Rubber Lining, RDCA, Roxby Rogues CC, Sportspower, Cat Rental, Coates Hire, MPS, Alliance Airlines, Dave Kovac, Roxby Council, Subway, Roxby Jewellers, Roxby Pharmacy, ODT Australis, Fenwich Family, Smokemart, Kerry Burk, Rotary Club

called Way may now be Jamie ‘Hollywood’ r dropping this ball. butterfingers afte

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h Pink he Pi k Stumps St Alliance Alli One O T20 Double Header attracted hundreds of locals and raised more than $10,000 for the Glen McGrath Foundation on Saturday.

Local organisers were still tallying figures on Monday morning, but said around 350 people attended the event which saw Olympic Dam defeat Andamooka 3/161 to 9/100 in the first match and Hornridge 7/93 defeat Rogues all out for 54, including four ducks.

Special Pink Stumps events are held across the nation as part of the Glen McGrath Foundation Pink Stumps program which helps raise much-needed funds for breast cancer support

and d research. Funds from the Pinks Stumps events in particular helps fund breast care nurses, who provide vital, at home support to those afflicted with the terrible disease.

Funds from the local event were raised through collections, donations, bar takings and a special Pink Stumps Auction which raised around $4000 dollars.

A cariciature of Glen McGrath by local artist Dave Kovac raised $1500.

Organisers are grateful for the support at a time when many local residents are feeling the pinch of hard economic times and job losses.

Spectators witnessed two games of the Al-

Wade ‘Sledger’ Stevens for Olympic Dam is almost caught out by Ryan ‘Singles’ Testro for Andamooka. liance One T20 rounds with OD continuing their winning streak with some great batting.

Olympic Dam’s Wade Stevens made a valuable contribution to the end score with 63 runs, followed by Adam Harmer on 37 and Dave Moyse on 25. Best bowler for Andamooka was Peter Ross who took 3/46.

In reply Andamooka could only manage 9/100 with Craig Rainsford the only batsman to score well with 44 – which included three sixes and four fours.

Olympic Dam’s Lucas Holbrook was the best of the bowlers 3/16.

In the second match of the day Hornridge

7/93 defeated the Rogues, all out for 54.

Highest scorer for Hornridge was Cam Denbesten who was 30 not out, and Brad Cox who reached 17.

Rogues delivered some tight bowling, including a solid performance from Sachira (Ted) Muthukumurama who took 4/14and Dave Barnes who took 2/22. Despite those solid performances, Rogues disappointed only themselves bowling 17 wides in total for the day.

In bat the only scorer to reach double figures for the Rogues was Stuart Darlington on 19 in reply.