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Young Roxby Downs man, Adam Warren, is a very proud Australian and one who has made a commitment to his country by joining the Army. Private SIG Warren, who is currently based in Melbourne, was home for holidays around Australia Day visiting his family and many friends. Private Warren will return to Melbourne soon to resume his Army apprenticeship in communications.

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Our winners honoured ROXBY DOWNS AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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ouncils across Australia are charged with the task of coordinating community nominations for local Australia Day Awards and Roxby Downs Australia Day award winners were honoured today at a special event.

Long time resident and community volunteer over the years in the town, Merv Rogers was named the town’s Citizen of the Year. Land Speed record holder Mal Hewitt was named Senior Sports Person of the Year, and Jackson Millard; Young Sports Person of the Year.

In a first for the Australia Day Awards a ‘Team of the Year’ was also honoured and the inaugural award went to the Roxby Downs Area School Year 6-7 Country Netball Champions.

In announcing the winners of the awards today Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council Bill Boehm said, “today as part of our country’s Australia Day celebrations, we are recognising great Australians and their contribution to our community and to the nation. This recognition of greatness happens at every level and ranges from acclaim for high profile Australians at national and state level to people barely known outside their own communities, but all stand equally, side by side, as champion Australians who epitomise what it is that make our nation, our community , our people great.

“It has been a difficult task to select the winners with excellent nominations received, all of whom were worthy recipients of the award in their own right.”

Mr. Boehm said Roxby Downs has an outstanding track record of rallying to important causes, individuals in need and volunteering. We are also becoming better at acknowledging our volunteers and champions which is an important attribute for our community to have. Today is one of those occasions where we can pay tribute to our local heroes.

The Award for Australia Day Citizen of the Year goes to Merv Rogers, a man who is one of the longest standing residents of Roxby Downs of some 24 years and has been an active community contributor over all of that period.

Whilst known and respected by many it is clearly time that Merv be formally recognised for his community achievements.

Merv’s contributions to the Roxby

Downs Community are well known with all of the past and present organisations that Merv has been involved with.

Merv has been fully and actively involved with the Roxby Downs Community Club as a member and then elected onto the Committee in 1996, serving on the committee until his election as President in 2008. The importance of the Community Club to the wider community cannot be underestimated as many thousands of dollars have been actively distributed to community groups over the years. During a very difficult time he worked tirelessly in many capacities, especially through a major development over the past three years when Merv was called upon to assist in the construction, employment processes, supervision and strategic planning of the Club. Merv’s role and his leadership, influence and local knowledge have been invaluable.

His love and passion for the Olympic Dam Football Club is well known and has been recognised as a Patron to the Club.

Even now Merv is still working behind the bar as a volunteer when many would have thought that he deserved a night off.

In September 2010 Merv was also a worthy winner of “Big Sky Community Person of the Month” award here in Roxby Downs.

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Travis Hague from Roxby Downs Pest Management believes there are many reasons for the mouse infestation.

He said, “I think they prefer the same climate as us. Mice and humans seem to cohabitate together. They seem to be attracted to our lifestyle and love our dwellings and things.

“It’s the dunes and the backyards that are where the mice population is quite extreme at the moment because we’ve had the high seed matter from the wildflowers and the grasses.

“We’ve had a magnificent wildflower season and the downside to that is that there was an explosion of mice.”

This is not a common occurrence in Roxby, as Mr Hague said, a lot of old time locals have not seen it like this before. South East Australia and China are two countries that have mouse plague problems. Generally not many countries or Western

Australia seem to have them like we do over here.

Until the weather becomes extremely hot or cold, there is no permanent way to get rid of them.

The easiest way to manage mice is to prevent them from entering your house in the first place.

Mr Hague said, “It’s all about trying to proof holes out and behind kitchens, behind ovens, heaters. Heaters seem to have areas of mouse activity.

And door seals. You may think your door is sealed but we’re talking a quarter of an inch a mouse can get through. They’re pretty nifty little critters.”

Never fear, there are a many baits and traps you can use to manage the situation.

George Giakoumis, local flora and fauna expert said, “rodents can’t vomit so once they ingest it (the bait) they can’t spit it out. You might see it in their poo by then they’re pretty done in.”

Mr Hague suggests using multi catch traps which trap multiple mice inside.

“Basically these traps catch multiple mice and you bait them with peanut butter. Peanut butter seems to

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be the most effective way of catching mice.

“I like to try and use multi catch traps in people’s roofs because the risk of baiting and the mice dying in the roof is quite high and the smell is quite bad. I constantly get phone calls about smells even if I’m not responsible for the baiting,” he said.

It is important to take care of mice infestations quickly because they do so much damage to our local flora and fauna.

Mr Giakoumis said, “they are certainly competition for the native fauna to whatever food is out there.

I’m presuming food is plentiful at the moment and that probably underpins the plague that we’re having, that there’s plenty of food around and they feel quite confident to go and breed away.”

“They burrow and they do things that cause all sorts of damage. They can climb trees and attack nests.

They can be quite destructive little critters.”

Mr Hague has a personal motto he lives by: “don’t let the pests rule your life, I’m the only one in town they should be ruling.

“They dominate my life!”

Our winners honoured Mr Boehm told the Monitor, “Typical of Merv, forever helping. When attempting to track him down for this award he was up in Queensland helping a family member clean up after the recent floods.”

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Malcolm Hewitt is this year’s winner after devoting 10 years of hard work and dedication to building and modifying his motor bike, setting six Australian land speed records since 2000 and in August last year travelled to Bonneville in the US where he broke four land speed records on his vintage 1950 Vincent Rapide motorcycle.

Chairperson of the Roxby Downs Sports Forum, Kaye Doyle told The Monitor Mal’s achievements and said the award is recognition of a life long passion for what is probably considered a low profile sport.

standing contributor to junior sport in Roxby Downs.

This young man coaches under 10 Junior Football and basketball teams and is eager and competent to encourage kids at the games and is already a respected community leader.

Jackson also makes time to umpire and run the boundary for senior football matches and was a member of the 2010 premiership side and just to show his versatility, is also the 2010 Junior Golf Champion.

This active young man holds a level one football coaching accreditation and loves participating in sporting clubs in Roxby Downs.

Team of the Year

The first winners of the Roxby Downs Australia Day Team of the Year is the Year 8 - 9 Roxby Downs Area School Country Champions netball team.

The team, comprising Hannah Wurfel, Maddison Evans, Danielle Weir, Zoey Male, Erika Syvertsen, Kiri Allen, Sarah van Laar Hover, Caitlin Abbott, Hannah Rigden and Jessica Hassett had to take on teams from Whyalla, Pt. Augusta and Pt. Pirie to represent Junior Sports Person the Northern Zone at the Country Championships of the year where they won the title in extra time by two goals Jackson Millard at the young age of 13 is an out- over Clare High School.

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Sporting greats to visit Olympic Dam

By Millie Thomas

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porting Legends to the likes of Anthony ‘Kouta’ K o u t o u f i d e s , Wa y n e Johnston and Aussie Jones will be presenting a sports night at Olympic Dam Football Club on February 25 as a fundraiser for the club.

Steven Edwards, of ‘Aussie Sporting Greats’ said the visit is in conjunction with a small South Australian tour that the trio are doing.

“We wanted to get out to areas that one; we haven’t seen and two; where the people and clubs don’t get

the opportunity to have past champions come and visit,” he said.

“Part of our night and highlight is putting on a kid’s clinic, which is rare these days. It’s all about giving something back to the kids.

“The guys talk about where they started the road to becoming an AFL footballer - the highs and lows, the rewards and the glory.”

For those who don’t know who Kouta, Wayne and Aussie are, or are perhaps not the biggest AFL enthusiast around, Kouta and Wayne both played in premierships for the Carlton Football Club and both were awarded with the Best and Fairest medal at some stage throughout

their career – an achievement, you would agree, that is nothing to be sneezed at. Aussie played for St. Kilda, Australia, Victoria where he was recognised as one of the league’s hardest workers in matches and on the training track.

“It will be very much a family friendly event,” expressed Steven.

“All these guys are parents and these children are the future for sport.

“We’re trying to make sure it’s not just for the blokes but for the whole family.

“The highlight of the night is normally question time - you never know what sort of answer you’re going to get!”

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The program was set up in 2009 by a group of parents, caregivers and early childhood workers who saw a need for additional quality educational programs for children under 5 in the region.

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staff member to assist in running the program.

Mrs Smith says RELCG’s safe and supportive learning environment was of great benefit to Thomas and other three-year-olds enrolled in the program.

“Tommy has really benefited from going to the Early Learning Group,” she said.

“He’s developing his understanding of the world, gaining valuable social interaction and the fun and play also provides a way of improving skills like

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Mrs Smith, who is also a member of the RELCG committee, said they hoped to hear from keen applicants by the end of January.

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Sustainababy launches lottery for flood victims

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items donated by both Sustainababy and its suppliers.

The raffle is quite unique in that you f you haven’t already heard of can pick and choose the items you would Sustainababy, you soon will. personally like to win.

Sustainababy is owned by Laura “It’s $10 an entry but that would be for Trotta (nee McIlwaine) of Roxby Downs one single item. You’d go into the draw and was founded in March 2010. The for that item. So say if you want to donate business is an online store aimed at busy $50 you can put $10 on five different items parents who care about the environmen- or you can put it all on just one item and tal impact of the baby products they buy up your chances of winning that item. All and use. proceeds will be donated to the QLD PreSustainababy stocks high quality organ- mier’s Flood Appeal.” ic, sustainable and ethical baby goods and Mrs Trotta’s suppliers have been genhas a wide range of baby products. erous and there are about 25 prizes to Mrs Trotta said, “they are eco-friendly win in the raffle including a Baby Bjorn products that are produced with minimal baby carrier, Tortellini breastfeeding pilimpact on the environment so rather than low, Habitat Baby organic cotton sheet using conventional cotton, for example, sets, Rockin’ Green nappy detergent, soft the clothing is made from organic cot- toys and Cheeky Little Soles soft leather ton which are grown without the use of shoes. chemicals and pesticides.”

“Most people jumped on board straight Sustainababy’s current venture is a raf- away. Even NZ businesses Merino Kids fle to raise funds to assist people affected and Lou and Ollie have donated. And by the recent floods in Queensland. The a couple of businesses are still on their prize pool currently totals over $2700 with Christmas break and they’ve emailed me from holiday saying to inOPEN 7 DAYS clude them in,” Ms Trotta said.

“I was really overwhelmed with the support Post Ofce from my suppliers and advertisers.” & Motel Mrs Trotta is aiming high and when asked of her goals for the raffle said, “the sky’s the limit, really.

Behind the Famous Bottle House Sustainababy has about 400 Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment Facebook fans. If every Facebook fan just bought one Ph: (08) 8672 7007 Fax: (08) 8672 7062 ticket that would be $4000. www.andamookaopal.com.au But then there would be Email: peter@andamooka.au.com other customers that would come to the store and buy an entry or at market day as well. I would love to raise $5,000 and I think if I don’t set a high target I’m not going to make it.”

Over $800 has been raised so far.

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Follow the links on either the left or right hand side and select the item(s) you would like to donate to and Sunday 6th February go in the draw for. Make Monday 7th February sure you select “Flood Appeal” for shipping so you Seminar Rooms, Roxby Downs Health Services avoid shipping costs! You can also purchase raffle tickets from the Roxby Downs Market Day on 19 February or take this opportunity to see the vast 7 Chapel Street, Port Augusta array of products the business has to offer.

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$3.6 MILLION INVESTMENT IN RESOURCES TRAINING

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he Rann Government is providing $3.6 million north and north-west regions of the State.

“South Australia’s mining sector continues to recover over the next four years to boost training in the well from the global uncertainty of recent years with 16 State’s expanding mining industry. mines either operating or approved in South Australia

Employment, Training and Further Education Min- and many more on the way,” Mr Snelling said. ister, Jack Snelling said last week the funding had been allocated to the industry’s key training body in South Australia - the Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance (RESA) - honouring a commitment made at last year’s election.

“Since its inception in 2006, RESA has successfully worked closely with the mining industry, the universities, TAFE SA and State Government agencies to create more training and employment opportunities in this growing sector,” Mr Snelling said.

“They’ve funded innovative regional and indigenous training programs, attracted new training investment from the Commonwealth and brokered many individual solutions for SA based mining companies.

“This ongoing funding follows the establishment last year of a new Mining Trades Centre as part of a $6.5 30mm to 150mm bolts million revamp of facilities at the TAFE SA Whyalla Campus.

See the Hytorc Bolting “The new facilities include upgraded mining, electrical and instrumentation workshops, campus accessibility and resource website at and learning areas to meet future training needs,” Mr www.hytorc-sales.com Snelling said.

“We’re improving our TAFE facilities as part of the for all the answers to your bolting needs State Government’s commitment to invest $194 million to help create an extra 100,000 apprenticeships and training places over the next six years.

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Coombes’ lights shine brightest at Christmas

YAC end of school holidays fundraiser The Roxby Down’s YAC in conjunction with Roxby Leisure is pleased to announce the first fundraiser for 2011.

On Friday the 28th of January we will be screening Steven Spielberg’s JAWS (1975) in the Leisure Centre Pool on the massive blowup outdoor screen. This event will

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e ter Co omb e s was named the official winner of the Mitre 10 Christmas Lights Display competition for 2010.

Mr Coombes has been putting up Christmas lights at his house on Anna Court for the past three years and, when asked how much his display cost for the Christmas 2010 season, he said, “I wouldn’t have a clue, it’s just amassed over the last few years!”

The stunning display on Anna Court caused many Roxby Downs residents to drive or walk past and admire the lights.

“I do it just to see the enjoyment on the kids’ faces, and mine. I love doing it,” Mr Coombes said.

He keeps the Christmas cheer alive by sitting out the front of his display and giving out lollies to

passersby.

There is a lot of time and effort which goes into creating this display each year and Mr Coombes has been commended for that effort by winning the Mitre 10 competition.

Trish Wesley-Smith, Store Manager at Mitre 10 said of the competition, “It’s not about the most lights, it’s about the best display and Christmas theme. Not everyone has lots of money to spend on Christmas lights. Some prepare for months planning, building and painting Christmas themed displays.”

The competition is judged by a small group of people who visit each house.

“We use different judges each year, of different ages. For example we may invite a group of young people to judge or a group of mature people. Sometimes it may be a mix of ages. This gives a different perspective on

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LEFT: Mr Coombes’ continues the hard task of taking down his Christmas lights.

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each year’s display.” Ms Wesley-Smith said.

“This year we had a young group of judges visit each house. The judges scored properties out of ten.”

It is a lengthy process for Mr Coombes to create his Christmas lights display each year.

“I turn them (the lights) on, on 1st December and I start putting them up about two weeks before that,” Mr Coombes said.

It also takes a long time to take the lights down, and Mr Coombes is still in the process of removing them from his property, only to put them up again in 11 months time.

Mr Coombes won a $200 gift voucher for Mitre 10 and promptly spent it on a new creepy crawly for his swimming pool.

He looks forward to Christmas 2011 and said, “I’m glad everyone came and had a look, it’s good.”

Based on current weather conditions, the Birdsville Track at the Cooper Creek is expected to reopen for 2WD vehicles from next Monday afternoon, 24 January.

The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, (DTEI) will decommission the Cooper Creek Ferry tomorrow, Friday 21 January, to allow vehicle access to occur on Monday afternoon.

DTEI will continue to monitor the track’s condition and expects that the ferry may need to be recommissioned when flood waters from Queensland make their

way into South Australia later this year.

While the ferry is out of action, DTEI will take the opportunity to undertake minor modifications to increase the flexibility of this ferry if and when flood waters return.

Road users are advised to visit www.dtei.sa.gov.au and following the link to Outback Roads to check updated road conditions and restriction information.

DTEI has notified emergency services.

DTEI thanks ferry users for their patience and understanding.

Have Your Say on NRM Investment in Arid Lands NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE SA ARID LANDS REGIONAL NRM PLAN The SA Arid Lands (SAAL) Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board is seeking your feedback on proposed amendments to Volume 2 of the SAAL Regional NRM Plan. Through the delivery of the Plan the community will continue to benefit from a range of programs to help protect valuable ground and surface waters; ensure sustainable industries; help pastoral land management; conserve natural ecosystems; and encourage community participation.

Members of the public are invited to meet with key Board and staff members to hear about the proposed amendments to Volume 2 (the Business Plan) and provide feedback:

Mr Coombes’ magnificent Christmas lights display on Anna Court

Leigh Creek

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Wed 9 Feb, Italian Club, 4-6pm

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• an increase in the regional (land-based) NRM levy to $35 in 2011/12.

• an increase in the 2011/12 NRM water levy by CPI only while the Board continues its efforts to secure funds from industry to support the delivery of the targets set out in Volume 1 of the Regional NRM Plan.

INCOME SOURCE Carry-over funds

ADOPTED BUDGET 2010/11

PROPOSED BUDGET 2011/12

$2,300,000

$2,000,000

$78,750 $61,750 $407,000

$110,250 $86,450 $425,639

State Funding State recurrent allocation – NRM Fund Payroll tax refund

$1,000,000 $86,000

$1,000,000 $34,000

Commonwealth Funding Caring for Our Country – base funding Caring for Our Country – competitive Australian Government Water Fund

$1,659,000 $430,000 $1,116,000

$1,659,000 $390,000 $0

Other Sources

$2,120,100

$3,000,000

NRM levies Regional (land-based) NRM levy Inside Council Outside Council NRM water levy

Interest Total Income

$80,000

$80,000

$9,338,600

$8,785,339

Further information and an information package are available from the Board 8648 5977 or via the Board’s website www.saalnrm.sa.gov.au. Written feedback is due by 25 February 2011.

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Statewide news in brief . . .

Estimates still on track for record grain crop

Woman left paralysed by love bite

South Australia’s predicted record harvest remains on track as crop production estimates increase to 9.72 million tonnes.

The updated Crop and Pasture Report, released today by Primary Industries and Resources South Australia, reveals the wet weather damage was not as bad as initially feared.

Minister for Agriculture Michael O’Brien said despite the challenges endured by farmers through this long and sometimes difficult harvest, the results have exceeded expectations.

“This is the largest crop production record in South Australian history, exceeding the previous record crop in 2001 by 300,000 tonnes,” he said.

“Interim estimates indicate the crop will contribute more than $2 billion to the State’s economy.

A woman was temporarily partially paralysed by a love bite on her neck from her amorous partner, doctors reported in the New Zealand Medical Journal.

The 44-year-old New Zealand woman went to the emergency department last year after experiencing loss of movement in her left arm while watching television.

Doctors concluded the woman had suffered a mild stroke but were puzzled about its cause until they found a small vertical bruise on her neck - a love bite or hickey - near a major artery.

Rural fuel prices on the rise

New battalion moves into Edinburgh The $750 million transformation of the Edinburgh Parks precinct, in Adelaide’s north, is almost complete, as the 1100-strong 7th Royal Australian Regiment Battle Group moves to town.

Premier Mike Rann said Army personnel and their families began arriving late last year, and 7RAR will commence operations from RAAF Base Edinburgh next week.

“By next week, there’s expected to be more than 550 soldiers operating from the base, growing to 700 by the end of the year,” Mr Rann said.

“The 7RAR Battalion – along with other elements of Army’s 1 Brigade - will continue to grow in line with Army planning to reach 1100 personnel by 2014.

A senior policy analyst from the RAA says it is already starting to see impacts of the removal of the country petrol subsidy scheme.

The 3.3 cents a litre subsidy for petrol stations more than 100 kilometres from Adelaide was axed on December 31 last year.

Chris West says while price rises vary across the state, stations further from the city are looking to be the hardest hit.

“Regional petrol prices in particular will be determined on how far away they are Next steps for Mintabie from a main highway or a main road, but to secure more also how many service stations are actually household water in the town,” he said.

“Definitely even right now, we’re seeing A meeting held in Mintabie last week the $1.50 at the pump in very remote areas of Government has agreed on next steps in efSouth Australia. In contrast to say closer to forts to assist the community to effectively manage an ongoing water supply. the city, it’s hovering around $1.30.”

At the meeting, between the Mintabie Miners’ Progress Association (MMPA) and senior State Government officers, it was reaffirmed that the community’s water issue does not relate to drinking water, which residents collect in rain water tanks on each of the town’s properties.

Acting Minister for Water and Minister for Local Government, Gail Gago, says representatives from a range of State Government agencies confirmed that the issue in Mintabie relates to water used for household purposes such as showering, bathing and washing dishes.

Frontier Petroleum exploration to increase Minister for Mineral Resources Development Paul Holloway said offshore exploration permits have been awarded in the Great Australian Bight creating the potential for almost $1.5 billion in spending on the search for petroleum.

Mr Holloway says the four new permits (EPPs 37 to 40 inclusive) have been granted to BP Exploration (Alpha) Ltd. The permits extend from the continental edge in water depths of 200m increasing to depths up to 4000m in the central Ceduna Sub-basin.

The northernmost permit, EPP 37, lies approximately 225 kilometres off the South Australian coast, with the southerly permits (EPPs 38, 39 and 40) extending up to 445 kilometres from the coast. The permits extend 460 to 680 kilometres west of Port Lincoln.

Mr Holloway says the new permit areas lie in Commonwealth waters, and are jointly administered with the South Australian Government.

“This area possibly contains large oil and gas accumulations, which if discovered, would significantly increase energy security locally and nationally.”

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What a terrible thing to happen in the streets of our town. A waste of a life.

Anon.

Foley has intentioned his retirement. While he has his critics his strong debating will be missed from the government’s front bench. It seems you have to be a bit of a mongrel in politics today and Foley led the pack.

Laborite I like Kev. He’s a man who says what he thinks and is not afraid to correct his mistakes unlike the Opposition who still believe the dodgy document saga. Still waiting to hear the apology and correction.

Ivan of the Far North What’s a few mice compared to those poor buggers underwater in QLD, WA and VIC? The Trapper.

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EDITORIAL

Everyone gets angry!

It’s a normal human feeling but unless controlled can be devastating. Couple anger with alcohol or substance abuse it can hurt and destroy, wreaking havoc.

A book “Of course you’re angry: a guide to dealing with the emotions of substance abuse” by Gayle Rosellini and Mark Worden explains the problems that seems to be growing across Australia and even here in Roxby.

Women have been beaten, children battered and abused and loved ones hurt in a fit of rage.

Road rage is a growing concern for motorists – all cruel blows that can never be taken back.

As they say, “uncontrolled anger can leave ugly scars both emotionally and physically”.

It is said elsewhere anger is often the result of unfulfilled desires and expectations. Imbedded within us, anger is an emotion which can manifest into violence if it remains unregulated.

Although not all individuals suffer from uncontrollable anger, some people can have a sudden surge of rage emerge at the slightest opportunity and if fuelled by other stimulants can be devastating.

While anger is a normal emotional reaction that everyone experiences from time to time, regularly drinking when we are angry can be an extremely dangerous way of coping with uncomfortable or angry feelings.

Studies show alcohol tends to lower inhibitions and increases the tendency toward rage, violence and other destructive behaviours.

We all need to recognise what angers us and how we can deal with it before it becomes an event you can’t take back. We also need to take care of friends who we identify as having problems. A word or two at the right time may avert a tragedy.

Unfortunately all too often we are seeing or reading in police reports about fights breaking out between people after a party or a night on the grog. It’s been happening for years but appears to be getting worse.

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ROXBY DOWNS COUNCIL

NEWS IN BRIEF

WEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATE

Little Big Book Club back in town

WATER ACCOUNTS December 2010 Water Accounts were issued on 14 January 2011 and are due for payment by 15 February 2011 ELECTRICITY ACCOUNTS Electricity accounts for 31 December 2010 quarterly billing have now been issued. Please pay by the due date 10 February 2011 to avoid late fees being added to your account. If you have any difficulties in paying your account by the due date, please contact the Council office to arrange a payment plan.

By Emma Offler

T

he Advertiser Little Big Book Club is in its sixth year of providing a free reading pack to every South Australian family with a newborn baby.

TENDERS OPEN – CULTURAL AND LEISURE PRECINCT Residents are advised that the contract for management of the Roxby Downs Cultural and Leisure Precinct expires on 30 June 2011. As per past practice a new Request for Tender has been advertised nationally, within South Australia and locally. Tenders close on 28 February 2011 and residents advised of the outcome. It is expected that a new contract will be in place for a 1 July 2011 start. The Precinct has been operating on a continuous improvement model since Council’s inception and as a key part of the community it is desired that any new contract will continue with this approach.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CASUAL WORK Council is seeking expressions of interest from people to perform part time casual work for Council in the Works area. The work is predominantly based outdoors and will include a range of tasks depending on skills and experience of applicants. If successful applicants have an ABN number there is the option to be employed on a contractor basis. Expressions of interest should include a covering letter and resume and be emailed to: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au.

REMINDERS REMINDERS Electricity accounts due 10 February 2011

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Marie Trezise, Roxby Downs Community Library Manager, said “It’s put together by the State Government of South Australia, the State Library, Public Libraries Service of South Australia and The Advertiser. Basically what they do is they provide one of these bags to every parent with a child between the ages of 0 and 12 months each year. All the bags include some kind of book. This year they’ve also got a CD and some nursery rhymes, another book and also an activity book.”

It is known that 75% of brain development occurs between birth and the age

of three, so this is why it’s so important to read with your child regularly at an early age.

“It’s designed as an introduction to literacy type of thing for new parents and for young babies just to encourage parents to read to their children and help develop literacy skills from an early age,” Ms Trezise said.

It has been quite popular in Roxby Downs and is expected to do just as well this year.

“Last year we gave out about 80 (bags), it’s usually about the same,” Ms Trezise said.

The Little Big Book Club bag is available from all public libraries across South Australia and anyone with children between the ages of 0 and 12 months can go into the Roxby Downs Community Library and pick one up for no cost.

Left: Roxby Downs Community Library Manager Marie Trezise shows off the 2011 Little Big Book Club bag

DID YOU KNOW? VERGE PARKING IS ILLEGAL C

Verge parking obstructs footpaths and is a safety issue

ars are often seen parked on the road driving practices and encourage drivers to stroys the fine feeder roots plants use to gain verges and footpaths in the residen- take more care. This creates a safer environ- their nutrients. It costs money for Council to ment for families,” Mr. Keller said. tial streets of Roxby Downs. maintain these verges and plant life.

The verge is the strip of council owned land between the kerb and the property boundary and includes the footpath. While drivers may think this is a harmless thing to do, the opposite is in fact true.

Drivers mistakenly believe that it is safer to park on the nature strip and footpath particularly when the streets are considered narrow. This is not the case.

Peter Keller, Municipal Work Manager said, “roads are specifically designed for the carriage of vehicles and safe parking as close to the kerb as possible..”

“It has been proven by the relevant authorities that narrow streets encourage slower

Verge parking causes extra costs to Council and the community because of the damage caused.

Parking disturbs underground irrigation pipes which are laid just beneath the surface to water street trees. When cars drive over these pipes irrigation becomes damaged or broken and rendered unusable, causing precious water to leak and flow into the streets.

Trees and shrubs planted to create shade and make the streets more appealing for residents are also damaged or destroyed as a result of this practice.

Verge parking compacts the soil which de-

Parking on nature strips and footpaths also obstructs pedestrian access forcing pedestrians to walk on the road and around offending vehicles. This creates a hazard to pedestrians and drivers.

“I’ve actually seen mums with prams walking on the road to bypass cars parked over footpaths. This is not a safe thing to do,” Mr Keller said.

Residents may not be aware that parking on the verge is an offence under section 197 of the Australian Road Rules and attracts an expiation fee of $58.00.

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Opening hours 8.30 to 5 pm weekdays 9.30 am to 12 noon Saturdays Telephone 8671 0660 • Fax 8671 1418 Email: roxbydowns.library@plain.net.au

Opal Road Landfill Opening hours 1 pm to 6 pm every day Disposal of household rubbish is FREE Levies apply for businesses

Library membership is FREE wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities

Recycling can be taken either to the Opal Landfill or BSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street All enquiries: 8671 1154

Opening hours Wednesdays and Thursdays only 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 ABS figures show a 2.5 per cent increase in the number of mortgages obtained by owner-occupiers in November 2010, the largest increase since May 2010.

“These figures are pleasing and represent a gradual recovery in the housing market from the lows in issued mortgages that we saw in mid-2010,” said Century 21 Australia Chairman and Owner, Charles Tarbey.

The data also shows that finance for the construction of new dwellings rose 2.7 per cent, while new owneroccupied home finance grew by 9.7 per cent.

“While there is a need to view these figures carefully as the total impact of November’s interest rate rise remains to be seen, the data is still encourag-

ing news for the housing industry and may indicate a strengthening demand amongst buyers,” concluded MrTarbey.

“The regained confidence in the property market will increase the sales in Real Estate and we look forward to the increase and providing our continued high standards,” said Century 21 Property People Franchise Owner Greg Nybo.

“With lots of properties on the market and an abundance of tenants on the lookout, it really is the ideal time for investors to consider starting or expanding their portfolios,” continued Mr Nybo.

“Based on the promising statistics, we are set in motion for a flourishing 2011,” he concluded.

There was only a slight increase in the number of first home buyer finance commitments (as a proportion of the total housing finance market), rising from 15.4 per cent in October 2010 to 15.6 per cent in November 2010.

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Johnston Withers Lawyers are now visiting Roxby Downs each month Offering professional legal advice and representation in most areas of law including: Industrial Employment Law

Criminal & Traffic Law

Medical Negligence

Workers Compensation

Wills Estates & Trusts

Family & DeFacto

Discrimination Law

Personal Injury

Conveyancing

Workplace Harassment

Commercial

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Nic Kernahan and Emma Wilkinson will next be in attendance at our offices of 1A Tutop Centre, 20-22 Tutop St. Roxby Downs on

Wednesday 16 February 2011 For appointments, contact us at:

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SIG Warren home for holidays

By Millie Thomas

“Boofa” relaxes during his holidays by playing a game of squash

Woolworths’ staff flood appeal

SIG Adam Warren, who as previously reported has joined the army for four years, has come home to spend a relaxing six weeks in Roxby Downs with family and friends.

The Monitor caught up with “Boofa” (as known by family and friends) to see how life has progressed since starting his trade and how he is enjoying holidays back at home.

“I’ve been doing nothing since being home!” said “Boofa”. “I’ve been sleeping, catching up with friends and family basically. I’ve got six weeks off because I’m still working in the training environment. It’s apparently more stressful than in the unit, so we get more time off!

“I went to Renmark with the family for Christmas, we also spent New Year’s there. Then I went down with a couple of mates to Victor Harbour, so that was good.”

“Boofa” is currently working towards becoming a ‘Communications Systems Operator’ at the

Defence Force School of Signals in Macleod, Victoria.

“My trade is going well, I started it on the 13th of September and I’m half way through, so I should be finished that in April.

If not in the Army, it usually takes about four years to finish,” he said.

“I love the mateship that I have over there. I’m going to work with blokes that I know if a situation did break out, they’d have your back, and I’d have theirs.

“I’m looking forward to finishing my trade and getting into a unit which hopefully will take me places – either Townsville or Brisbane first up and then maybe an overseas trip as well – the main places I want to go are Afghanistan and East Timor.

“My first placing will probably be for three years and that will take me to the end of my current enlistment – which is four years.

From there I can either choose to stay in the army or leave.”

He said, “At the moment I’m looking at staying for six to ten years but that could change

once I move, I’ll just have to see if I want to stay in there at that stage.”

A Communications Systems Operator plays a major role within the Army. Their role is to provide communications, information systems and electronic warfare (CISEW) support to the Army and the Australian Defence Force to allow command and control of deployed forces in peace, crisis and conflict on any operation anywhere in the world.

“There are a few jobs for my trade outside of the Army. There would probably be a job that I would be qualified for up here (Olympic Dam) if I ever decided to come back.

“Once I finish my trade I’ll come back to Melbourne for four weeks out of every year to do extra training to become an Advanced Operator. As I go up the ranks I’ll continue to learn more,” said “Boofa”.

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By Millie Thomas

Tamara Nowicki and Jack Hallett are working with their employer Woolworths to do their bit in aid of victims of the Queensland Floods.

“Tamara and I were talking about fundraising ideas and Woolworths gave us the go ahead to do any fundraising we wanted,” said Hallett. “We turned around and decided we would do some BBQs – everyone likes a sausage sizzle!”

In an astounding effort by both Woolworths (who have matched dollar for dollar all donations made) and Nowicki and Hallett, $16,000 was raised as of Friday, January 21.

“We got just over $500 from the last BBQ we held, then we organised for all of the staff to put in money to buy the BBQ from Mitre 10 for the raffle,” said Hallett.

“Mitre 10 donated a couple hundred dollars, so did Northpoint Toyota. Also, the first day we started selling tickets we sold $1,700 worth from about 2pm onwards.”

The efforts of Hallett and Nowicki are a perfect example of the generous spirit of the community.

“Now it starts to get a bit harder though,” said Hallett. “You’re asking the same people every time.

“We held the first BBQ two weeks ago, the hard part is I work seven days a week and have had to use my lunch break to do this. We’ll possibly do another BBQ after this.”

Nowicki and Hallett both have friends and even co-workers who have been affected by these floods, perhaps helping fuel their initiative.

The brand new BBQ will be drawn on the Monday the 31st of January.

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Andamooka community

Andamooka roads to finally be finished

Andamooka Community Directory

Frontier Services Andamooka

Community Health Service Clinic opening hours - Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm & 2pm to 5pm.

- Wednesday closed from 2pm to 5pm.

- Closed at all other times except for 24 hour emergencies.

Phone: 8672 7087 (during work hours) or

Country Womens Association

Andamooka Opal Fields Branch Meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month in the CWA clubrooms.

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By Millie Thomas

S

ince the floods of 2010, Andamooka has undergone major reconstruction to bring the businesses and government land back up scratch.

The process of bituminising and sealing large areas of Government Road started last year and is anticipated to be finished by the end of April.

The final stage of the process will start mid March this year.

“The upgrade of roads in Andamooka will take around three months, with wet weather resulting in minor delays,” said a Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI) representative.

“Rather than a response to an event such as recent flooding, the need to upgrade these roads was highlighted by the Andamooka Progress Opal Miners Association in consultation with the Outback Communities Authority as part of the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery Program.”

The Roads to Recovery Program is an Australian Government Initiative that has funded $1.75 billion to be distributed to Australia’s local councils, state and territory Governments

responsible for local roads in the unincorporated areas (where there are no councils) and the Indian Ocean Territories from 2009 – 2010 to 2013 - 2014.

The Municipal Council of Roxby Downs (Andamooka inclusive) received $260,063 since 2009 and will receive a further $52,013 by 2014.

“The roads have been constructed to departmental standards,” the DTEI spokesperson said. “All precautions have been taken into account during the construction phase, however in extreme flooding events similar to what occurred last year, it is near impossible to predict the effect extreme conditions may have on the roads.

“The roads were constructed and primer sealed in the cooler months of the year. The primer seal allows the new works to be trafficked straight away and at the same time protecting the construction works.

“The final sealing works are expected to be completed by end of March 2011. There will be traffic restrictions in place and will include 25 kilometre per hour speed limits and traffic controllers will be on site to manage traffic flow,” he said.

The traffic restrictions will be kept to a minimum and will apply only whilst the works are happening.

Wednesday 9.00am to 1.00pm Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm Saturday 9.00 am to 1.00pm

Andamooka Emergency Services

CFS Anne Legg 0427 974 084

SES

Stefan Bilka 0427 181 752

POLICE

8672 7072

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It’s hard to forget the toll of last year’s April floods, which pulled up the bitumen road leading into Andamooka.

A spokesperson from DTEI says the new roads meet departmental standards.

8672 7087 (work hours) 0428 727 087 (after hours)

Roxby Downs Health Services 8671 9020

Poisons Information Centre 131 126

Roxby Vet 0419 806 392

Apoma membership If you wish to become a member of Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association, you can join at the office in the Community Hall. Fees are $55 Family, $33 Single and $16.50 for Pensioners.

Membership entitles you to vote at the Annual General Meeting in August and to attend, free of charge, the BBQ’s held throughout the year.

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Every Thursday 10.30am: TODDLERS STORY TIME Every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm: SEW N SEWS SEWING GROUP Call Anne on 8672 7077.

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APOMA thanks Headings Contractors Lyn Breuer MP

Peter Allen, on behalf of the Andamooka Progress Opals Miners Association would like to thank Headings’ Contractors for their help both with the use of machinery and the man power to complete jobs such as below.

“We are would like to thank Headings Contractors for being kind enough to

donate the use of their crane and time of their driver to position a water tank onto a stand at the town park,” said Mr Allen. “This will assist in the reticulation of plantings and new plantings in the park. We are grateful for their assistance,” he said.

The placing of this tank was the first of many Municipal works outsourced by APOMA. Without the help of Headings it may not have been possible

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For appointments call Lyn’s office Phone: 8645 7800 Fax: 8645 0713 Email: giles@parliament.sa.gov.au Westland Shopping Centre Whyalla Norrie, SA 5608 www.themonitor.com.au

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Arid Recovery welcomes new changes W

By Millie Thomas

ith new staff on deck and a refreshed attitude to engage community involvement, Arid Recovery and it’s new Community Liaison Kimberley Jarman are excited to kick off 2011.

Arid Recovery is an organisation based in Olympic Dam which is a joint conservation initiative between BHP Billiton, the local community, the SA Department for Environment and Heritage and the University of Adelaide. Their ongoing studies are helping to preserve the ecosystems around us and discover new ways to protect our little piece of desert from repercussions from the mine, and natural degradation of the land.

“We’re revamping everything,” said an excited Mrs Jarman. “We’re trying to get a lot of the community on board.”

Mrs Jarman, who has lived in Roxby for a number of years now, is passionate about her role at Arid Recovery.

“We lived at Woomera for a little bit and then we moved into Roxby and I was working on site in the HSEC department and projects for a couple of years.

I was also volunteering here any chance I got so I just transferred over last week as an employee,” she said.

“I’m also studying a Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Wildlife Science. I absolutely love it – before that I was studying Conservation and Environmental Management through a correspondence school.

“When we moved from Queensland down to Roxby, I got involved with all of the outback field nats group and everyone from the Enviros on site. They all had these bachelors in certain areas so I thought to myself well I may as well get myself one of those! I’m doing it through the University of Queensland. I have to go back every semester for a couple of weeks for residential school, and that’s something that Arid Recovery has been very supportive of.

“I’ve been volunteering here for about three years and when the opportunity arose to work here I was very happy to do that. It’s been really good.”

Arid Recovery has been advertising for a new general manager for quite some time now, with applications having closed on January 10, interim General Manager Annie Knappstein said that there was an overwhelming response from applicants.

“Once the general manager comes on board we’ll have a full team and that’s probably the most team members that Arid Recovery has had for quite some time,” said Mrs Jarman.

“They’re hoping to have the General Manager on board by March and have him settled in full time and living and breathing the community.”

Every year, Arid Recovery holds an Annual Trapping

Week in which small vertebrae animals are caught and ‘processed’ for five days. The animals are taken from the same areas both inside and outside the Arid Recovery reserve every year, from different types of habitats to ensure that species diversity is achieved.

Processing the animals is not nearly as vulgar as it may sound, the captured animals are simply weighed, sexed and fed and watered. This information is recorded and the animals are released back to the place they were captured from. This is a major tourist and volunteer attraction for Arid Recovery.

“The biggest event that we have coming up at the moment would be our annual trapping so that is the biggest census with community members and volunteers throughout the whole year and it’s probably the largest amount of small mammals and reptile trapping that we do,” said Mrs Jarman.

“We use long ‘Elliot’ and ‘Pitfall’ traps to do that. It goes for five days and we have people all over Australia coming to help.

“We’ve had a really high demand from locals to be part of the trapping and in the past it hasn’t always been fair – most of the time it was friends and family helping out.

“A lot of the locals have never been out there before and it’s right on their doorstep and its quite a unique reserve compared to al the national parks – it’s the largest reserve of its kind so its pretty special.”

Arid Recovery’s new Community Liaison, Kimberley Jarman is lookin forward to future community involvement.

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s people get out and about this summer, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has issued a reminder to keep an eye out for snakes.

DENR Manager Animal Welfare Dr Deb Kelly says snakes are shy by nature and tend to try to avoid people, and it is best they are left alone if encountered.

“Snakes are not territorial, they will move through an area in search of food, water and shelter,” she said.

“However, snakes will bite if they are cornered or taken by surprise, or when people try to handle, harm or kill them.”

As cold-blooded animals, snakes require the warmth of the sun to become active. In warm weather they will be active when the morning chill has passed and remain active until it starts to cool down in the evening.

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“In very hot weather snakes may hunt at night, they remain active until they cool down, and during this time will defend themselves if threatened or confronted,” Dr Kelly said.

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“People inadvertently provide food, water and shelter for snakes by leaving pet water bowls near the back door, leaving doors and windows open allowing easy passage for a snake to enter the house to avoid extreme heat,” Dr Kelly said.

“Leftover or spilt seed and grain, pet food and human food scraps attract rats and mice, which in turn may attract snakes.”

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POSITION VACANT PROJECT OFFICER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (Re-advertised) PART TIME (20 hours per week) – 12 month contract The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership invites applications from people with project management experience. The Project Officer will be responsible for implementing the recommendations of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Study (2010)and act as a resource for the Partnership.

This position is jointly funded by Roxby Downs Council and BHP Billiton. The successful applicant will be employed by the Council.

Applicants do not need necessarily have to have a background in health but must have a strong interest in community.

For further information and a copy of the position description please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818.

Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 21 February 2011 and will be accepted either by POST: PO Box 85, Roxby Downs SA 5725 or EMAIL: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au

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he newly created position of Project Officer (Alcohol and Substance Abuse), originally advertised late last year, has not yet been filled.

According to the Board’s Executive Officer Michelle Hales, “the position was readvertised last week to take advantage of the influx of new residents to town who may have the skills and experience we are looking for.”

This part time position was created in response to the findings of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Research Study that was released in 2010. The study recommended that a part time project officer be employed to implement the recommendations of the study and to support the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership.

This position is offered on a part time basis of 20

hours per week for a 12 month period initially.

There is some flexibility with when these hours are worked and this can be negotiated with the successful applicant. The position is funded by both BHP Billiton and the Roxby Downs Council and will be employed by the Council.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to liaise with schools, local and visiting health service providers, Drug and Alcohol Services SA, local police and youth services on a range of initiatives.

Project management, marketing and promotion, communication, events, report writing, research and providing administrative support are all key elements of the position.

“Applicants do not necessarily have to have a background in health but should have a strong interest in this area. I would encourage people who

have experience in any of the community services or who have skills in managing community projects to apply. We are looking for people with excellent communication and organisational skills and an interest in community issues,” Ms Hales said.

A job and person specification and further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818.

Applications close on 21 February 2011 and must include a cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted either by: post to PO Box 85, Roxby Downs SA 5725 or email: halesm@roxbycouncil. com.au.

JOINING FORUMS If you are interested in joining a forum please contact the following people. New members are always welcome.

NEXT MEETING DATES Roxby Roadsafe 10 February 2011 at 5.30pm Community Board 28 February 2011 at 7.30pm ARTS and CULTURE FORUM Rachel Young 0428 671 000 EDUCATION and WORKPLACE TRAINING

Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 SPORT and RECREATION FORUM Kaye Doyle 0419 935 316 COMMUNITY GARDEN Cherie Gaskin 8671 2924

Roxby Downs COMMUNITY PERSON OF THE MONTH The Volunteering Partnership is calling for nominations for Community Person of the Month.

These new awards will recognise people who have made a significant contribution to the Roxby Downs Community.

Nomination forms are available from the Roxby Downs Council, The Monitor Newspaper and Big Sky Credit Union and must be received by the 15th of every month.

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lanning is currently underway for this year’s International Women’s Day event in Roxby Downs.

The aim is to build on the success of last year’s inaugural event which was attended by 60 people. This year will celebrate the 100th anniversary and the organising committee is planning something special to mark the occasion.

International Women’s Day is a global event celebrated around the world on 8 March each year. It is held to recognise the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women’s Day is a national holiday.

Details of this year’s event will be released in the coming weeks so stay tuned for further information.

If you would like to receive information about the event contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 or send an email to: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au. The event is being organising by the recently formed Women’s Network which is a subcommittee of the Community Board.

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The Roxby Early Learning Community Group is a community based, not for profit organisation. We are a DECS licensed facility, providing educational programs for 3-year-old children.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced qualified childcare DIRECTOR who is interested in becoming employed with our fun, supportive and dedicated team. Potential candidates will be required to hold a Diploma of Community Services - ChildCare or equivalent, current first aid and mandatory notification training.

The program operates on Monday and Thursday within school terms. The position is part-time, approximately 20 hours per week.

Please direct enquires to 0439 683 609.

Xceptional Recruitment is seeking a Storeperson Our client in Olympic Dam requires a Storeperson to join their team. Our client provides earthmoving and other mining related services to one of the largest companies in the industry.

The successful applicant must have the following: • Car license • Forklift license • Computer skills

RELCG PO Box 196 Roxby Downs SA 5725

Please forward your application to Xceptional Recruitment, Olympic Dam. Email: employ@xceptional.net.au Fax: 08 8671 1799 Post: PO Box 105, Olympic Dam, SA, 5725 Phone enquiries can be made on: 08 8671 1700

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TENDERS Canteen and Gate Staff required for the 2011 Race Season Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club Inc Season consists of 9 night race meetings starting Saturday 26th February 2011 and finishing Saturday 12th November 2011.

Looking for Sporting Clubs, Social Groups, School Groups or Privateers to: Man the gate from approx. 4pm till 9pm (1 or 2 people) Run the Canteen from approx. 5pm till 9pm (Min. 5 people) Opportunity exists for clubs or groups to make some extra money, see some race action as well as an opportunity to promote their own identity with displays or raffle ticket selling etc.

Please consider a joint venture with another club or group if that will help.

All applicants considered.

Please post submissions: C/o Canteen Manager Box 299 Roxby Downs SA 5725 By no later than 4th February 2011 Or call Steve Gigney on 0419804921 for further details.

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The duties you will undertake in this position include the following:

Working within a diversified and multicultural environment, the successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of Caterpillar service and parts to big business customers such as BHP Billiton.

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Sodexo is currently inviting applications from motivated individuals to fill the position of Apprentice Chef that we have to offer at Roxby Village. This position will work Monday to Friday 11 hours per day.

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All applicants must be willing to undergo a full medical and drug screen.

Please send a cover letter and current C.V., outlining your qualifications and experience to:

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REQUEST FOR TENDER ROXBY LEISURE BUSINESS UNIT MANAGEMENT & STAFFING CONTRACT ROXBY DOWNS LEISURE AQUATIC & CULTURAL FACILITIES Council is seeking Registration of Interest from suitably qualified contractors with experience in the delivery of Recreation, Aquatic & Cultural Management Services, to operate Councils Roxby Leisure Business Unit by providing staffing and management of the Roxby Downs Aquatic, Leisure and Culture Facilities for a period of 3 years commencing 1 July 2011.

Interested contractors are required to obtain a Request for Tender Documents and comply with all requirements. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

All enquires must be directed to Council’s Project Coordinator.

Phone 0413 115 899 or email: waynec@corpor8solutions.com Closing Date 5pm (SA Time) Monday 28 February 2011 Bill Boehm Administrator

Council is seeking applications from people with relevant skills and experience to fill the newly created position of Municipal Works and Compliance Officer. While experience is preferred, people who have a demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn the requirements of the position (including recent school leavers) are also encouraged to apply.

The Council operates differently to other local councils as it does not have an outside workforce.

Horticulture, waste management, road works, construction and maintenance work are performed by external contractors.

The primary purpose of this position is to directly assist the Municipal Works Manager and Works Officer to manage and deliver Council’s Municipal Works program. Liaising with external contractors is a key function of this position along with dog and cat management, parking control, legislative compliance and overseeing projects.

Experience working in local government is not essential; however, skills and experience in dealing with the public, complaint resolution, interpreting and enforcing legislation, supervising contractors and project management will be highly regarded.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Roxby Downs Council Workplace Agreement (2010) and classified between Level 3 ($51,560) and Level 5 ($62,535) depending on skills and experience.

An Information package including job and person specification is available from the Council Office phone 08 8671 0010 or email roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au during business hours.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Peter Keller Municipal Works

Manager on 0417 821 697

Written applications addressed to the Administrator must be submitted by the closing date and consist of a formal application letter, a Resume and include the contact names and numbers of two referees.

Applications may be sent by: • Post to the Roxby Downs Council Office, PO Box 124 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs SA 5725 or • Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au Closing Date 12 noon Monday 7 February 2011 Bill Boehm, Administrator

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Gold for Roxby in Country Champs

By Emma Offler

The Roxby Downs Swim Club was proud to compete in the Country Energy 2011 Swimming SA Country Championships held in Broken Hill from January 14 to 16.

Among the 325 competitors five swimmers were from Roxby Downs Swim Club.

The competitors , coaches, club official and team manager for the weekend, Wendy Lowe, stayed in Port Augusta the night before the competition and left for the drive to Broken Hill at 6am on Thursday 13th January.

Coaches for the weekend were Phillipa Weltner and Tony McGauchie.

Darren Lowe acted as “Technical Official” for the duration of the event.

The Superfish event was

held on Thursday night and the swim club’s two youngest team members, Harry Abbott (8) and Annalise Abbott (6) competed in the event. They both performed extremely well and swam PB’s (personal bests).

The Country Championships started on Friday, continued into Saturday and Sunday and was represented by Roxby swimmers Caitlin Abbott (Captain), Will Abbott (Vice Captain), Alex Lowe, Matt Lowe and Julia Weltner (Captain).

“All our kids swam extremely well and there were some great PBs achieved,” Ms Lowe said.

Julia Weltner won two gold medals: she placed first for the 12 year old 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly events. She also achieved a new SA Country record for both these events. Well done, Julia!

The team returned home on Monday, January 17 and were back in the pool on Tuesday to continue preparation for upcoming events.

The club has a busy remainder of the season and has carnivals coming up in Whyalla, Jamestown, Port Pirie and other country areas.

“We are also looking forward to doing our annual fundraiser, the lapathon, which will happen in the next couple of months,” Ms Lowe said.

“It has been a good season. We have a bunch of very committed and dedicated kids who we are very proud of. We also have a hard working committee who keep things going, as well as great coaches and families who chip in when The Roxby Downs Swim Club ready for the opening ceremony at the Country Championships they can.”

Back: Julia Weltner, Billy weltner, Alex Lowe, Will Abbott, Matthew Lowe, Caitlin Abbott “It is a great team.”

Front: Annalise Abbott, Harry Abbott

Devils’ year of redemption

Woody Turner (recruitment) and coach Scott Peek

By Millie Thomas

A brand new year sparks a brand new football season and a fresh outlook for Scott Peek and the Olympic Dam Devils.

In his second year of coaching the Devils, Peek reflects on the year that ‘wasn’t’ and shows his optimism about the forthcoming year, with Assistant Manager and Head of Recruitment

Woody Turner by his side.

Last week on Monday, January 17 marked the first pre-season training for Olympic Dam. Around 20 past and prospective players were greeted by Peek and Turner who led them through a rigorous training session.

“We’re looking pretty good at the moment,” said Peek. “I think we’re going to shape up alright this year - there are still more players to come out, we’re

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missing a fair few tonight (last week). There will be over 30 altogether, which is what we usually get every year.

“The boys have been training unofficially since about November so some of them have been training a fair bit.

“We didn’t do a lot of fitness last year, we didn’t have the numbers early on in the season to do it, so this year we’ll be more based on fitness and making them run out a game, which will help pick up their skill level.”

A blend of both the old and the new are Peek’s picks as stand out players this year – seasoned Far North Footballer Rhian Hornhardt and newcomer Aaron Spicer (previously playing for the Burra Booborowie Hallet in the North Eastern Football League) were marked as favourites.

“Our goal this season is to improve on last year, that’s for sure!” exclaimed Peek. “We had a good season last year, we

only lost one round but it was just a telling story at the end of the season that we weren’t up to the mark.”

Peek also added that this year will be more about coaching than playing, divulging that he will only go out on the field when absolutely necessary.

Woody Turner is also sanguine about the future of the club. “The club is on a new vamp,” he started. “This team we’re looking at for the next two or three years hopefully that this is what we’re going to build our club around. There are a good bunch of lads here who are all pretty keen, they’re working together and I think we’ll be on the right track for a premiership this year, our 25th year.”

When asked if there would be an event held to celebrate OD’s 25 years, Turner conceded that a premiership win would suffice. “Don’t underestimate the Devil!”

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Cricket results

On Friday night 21st January Rogues played Woomera at Woomera in Week 6 of the T20 Competition. Rogues batted first in hot conditions and due to a fine innings from Captain Paul Trotta 34 and 24 sundries - Rogues managed a defendable 9 for 88. Joe Payne 3 for 16, Adam Willis 2 for 11 and Daryl Fielding 2 for 17 bowled very well for Woomera.

As the evening cooled down, Rogues bowled very economical and were able to contain Woomera to 4 for 81 off the allocated 20 overs. First gamer Tony Gilinski batted well for 40 but not out and D. Sexton 19 tried hard to reach the total but came up just short. Best Bowlers for Rogues were Nat Anderson 2 for 11 and Paul Trotta 2 for 17.

Saturday morning Wanderers played Olympic Dam in a shortened 30 over game due to the heat.

Wanderers, with the exception of final game player Jason Carroll, 39 were very disappointing and were bowled out for a paltry 62. Adrian Harris 3 for 30 and a top display of off spin bowling by Lucas Holbrook 5 for 5 had little trouble dismissing Wanderers in 20 overs. O.D. then had little trouble scoring the runs and gave a few younger lads a bit of a hit.

Sundries 16 top scored with Rodney King (Kingy) 13 not out. Tony Busch 2 for 5 the best of the Wanderers bowlers. Matt Travis, Matt. Hayball and Jason Carroll all took excellent catches.

Saturday was Jason Carroll’s last game in Roxby Downs due to starting a new job in Prominent Hill and all cricketing people would like to wish Jase and family all the very best for the future. J.C. was not only a very good cricketer, he was a terrific worker for his own club Wanderers and the Roxby Downs Cricket Association and he will be sorely missed. We all hope to see him again soon and know that you’re very welcome any time you and the family can find the time to pop up and say g’day.

No write up from the game in Woomera on Saturday night due to no stats sheet being made available.

Next week is our Association game against Mt. Maurice that is to be played at Melrose on Saturday. The team is Ryan Selkirk Captain (Wanderers), Adam Willis (Woomera), Steve Westlake, Craig Nichols, Matt. Travis, Paul Stacey (O.D.), Paul Polujnikoff, Adrian Boulton, Glen Mulders, Nat. Anderson, Paul Trotta (Rogues), Ben Platcha, Ross Mill (Andamooka).

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Young footy stars get a helping hand in move to Adelaide

By Millie Thomas

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ylon Male and Mitch Blackie are no strangers to exposure within the local media.

Having been football young guns in the Far North Football League (formerly known as the Woomera & Districts Football League) for most of their adolescent life, it comes as no surprise that both lads are heading south to pursue their careers.

The Monitor spoke with Hornridge Vice President Tony Rigden about what Hornridge has done as a football club to support this move.

“On the 19th of December 2010 we had a Hornridge Christmas show, just for the families, members and potential members,” said Mr Rigden. “Hornridge has had a fair bit of involvement in junior footy up here for probably the last five or six years. Members of Hornridge have coached under 12s, under 16s as well as umpiring junior footy.

“There has always been a pretty strong involvement with Hornridge and their junior footy mainly, I guess because we have our own kids that are coming through it. We’re not the only club that does it, but we do pride ourselves on looking after the junior footy players.”

Hornridge have become renowned for the stars in their young side, with both Mitch and Dylon hitting the Senior League at around the age of 16.

To top that, Mitch won the club’s 2010 Best and Fairest Medal over a number of more experienced players.

“It’s incredible, really, when you’ve got blokes like Brad Cooper (a senior Hornridge player) who came second in the League Mail Medal, its amazing that he (Mitch) can be up there competing with blokes like that.”

Dylon boasts a number of his own achievements, along with playing in the Senior Grade well before his time.

He has been selected on numerous occasions to represent at Northern Areas sporting competitions.

“Both of them are full of talent and it’s up to them where they take it, which is basically what we said when we presented them with a cheque each,” said Mr Rigden. “There was $500 donated from the club to each of them just to help them out with going down there – there’s a fair bit of cost involved.

“Also, Mel Rigden, a long time member and sponsor of the club, donated $250 each to them as well. We presented this to them at the Christmas show and wished them the best of luck.”

Far North Football League has had a strong alliance with SANFL’s West Adelaide Football Club for a number of years now, and it is this alliance that has prompted opportunities for the boys.

“West Adelaide Football Club has YOUNG GUNS: Future footy stars Mitchell Blackie and Dylon Male will play in Adelaide this year. obviously been looking at them for a while,” said Mr Rigden. “They went down this time last year and did a few trainings and obviously impressed the coaching staff down there.

“Mitch has been selected to go

By Millie Thomas “Mitch is training with West Adelaide, as is another down and play in their under 18 side. previous Hornridge player, Tyrone Price.

Th e Far North Football League (formerly Woomera He started a trade last year down at “I think Dylon will get caught up in the underage & Districts Football League) has started 2011 with a Woomera and West Adelaide has side of West Adelaide. It’s good to see him go down bang. found him work down in Adelaide A name change and a possible addition to the league there, if he wants to make it that’s where he’s got to be, and accommodation with a few other are just the beginning. For now, the FNFL has this you’ve got to be in the city to make it these days.” players – so he’s looking at having a The League name change and a possible addition to year’s Miners’ Cup set as top priority, as the game date really great year which is understand– Saturday, May 21 (a curtain raiser to a Fremantle vs. the FNF League present exciting changes for this year, able from looking at how the boy and Mr Mitchell explains that these have been works Port Power game) draws nearer. plays.”

“At the moment, the Wedgies are advertising for a in the progress for a number of years now.

Dylon, who heads down to boarding “There’s been quite a deal of talk over the years coach,” said League President Barry Mitchell. “A few school at Sacred Heart College this other people have come and asked about the role so about the league change and the easiest way to do it year (a private boarding school known we thought we would advertise and whoever wins it is at an AGM, so we decided to do it then,” he said. well for it’s academic and sporting will coach. I’m sure Woody (Turner, coach for previ- “There were six or seven names put forward and the Far North Football League was voted in. prowess) is also being set up with a ous three Miners’ Cups) will put in for it again.”

“No differences will be made to the league at all, This year’s process will be the same as last year, direct pathway to West Adelaide, with promised Mr Mitchell, saying that nominations would we’ll still keep the same colours etc. and the Wedgie the opportunity of training with and be put forward by each club and a selection commit- will still be our mascot.” occasionally playing with the under The Mimili Community of far northern South Austee would be formed out of representatives from each 18 side, whilst still studying. tralia is an Aboriginal community in the Anangu Pitclub, to determine the side.

“We also gave them a Guernsey Last year, the Miners’ Cup presented opportunities jantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands. The proposal for each signed by all of the players to to young Hornridge players Mitchell Blackie, who Mimili to become a sister community to Roxby Downs send them off and just to show that played in the side, and Dylon Male, who travelled (presented by The Roxby Downs Council late last year) we are still behind them. While we down with the team. “I don’t think Dylon will be join- has prompted a further partnership; football. all hope they can take it as far as they “If we have a Lightning Carnival this year, we will ing the team this year because he’s actually moved can, if they ever do come back up invite the Mimili to play. It will be a couple of weeks down to Adelaide, same as Mitch Blackie, ” said Mr here hopefully they’ll put the black before the season starts,” said Mr Mitchell.

Mitchell. and white back on!”

Miners’ Cup on May 21

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