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NAPLAN tests more accepted by students I

By Celeste Lustosa

n 2008, the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) commenced in Australian schools amid some controversy, but in 2011 it is more widely accepted and here in Roxby not so stressful for students.

Every year, all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are assessed on the same days using national tests in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy.

The Monitor spoke to Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) Principal Kath Macalister, as well as to the school coordinators for the test Julie Greenfield (years 3 and 5) and Chris Jones (years 7 and 9) whether NAPLAN has been a good tool for schools, parents and students. We also asked students if they feel under too much pressure.

“There is nothing new in testing students or in using the results to determine how teaching programs should be modified for groups or individuals, provided parents, students and teachers accept that this is a cameo shot of student abilities and not the full picture but rather a useful tool. When used to diagnose areas of learning it provides us with strategic ways to address any area of learning where students have not achieved well,” Mrs Macalister said.

“The analysis of data from these tests is used by individual schools, regionally, at state and national levels to set realistic and achievable improvement targets – the example this year being an emphasis on persuasive in response to last year’s test results which demonstrated that this was an area where student results were not as high as they might be,” Mrs Macalister added.

Mrs Greenfield and Mr Jones were positive about the NAPLAN tests this year.

“The test was very well supported by families and students who seemed to be keen to participate.

“I think we prepare the students and parents fairly well, especially year 3 students who haven’t done the test before,” Mrs Greenfield said.

According to Mr Jones, “There were more students from year 7 to 9 completing the test this year than last year,” which he was very pleased about.

He also said “The days went well and as far as administrating the test, everything went smoothly and I think the students are getting used to it.”

Although both teachers see the test as a good academic tool, they were very realistic about the limitations of testing students a couple of days every two years.

“Because it’s something you are only doing every two years, it only gives you general information on the students.

“We give a lot of information to the students and the parents about the process and we try to explain that even though it’s a great tool to use for assessment it’s not the only one and there are other assessment tools as well because not everybody responds very well under exam situations.

“As a parent I believe the NAPLAN result is not an

indicative of my child’s skills. I know that if they haven’t done particularly well in one area, there are other skills that are not indicated in that sort of test, so generally verbal communication with children is a better indication of what they do and don’t understand,” Mrs Greenfield said.

Mr Jones said, “We had the South Australian LAN tests before the NAPLAN so there have always been tests for the students. It is a part of the teaching cycle and it’s worth doing it but it’s not everything.”

He also pointed out that students haven’t complained about NAPLAN any more than they would complain about school tests but they are accepting it more and more.

“Now the students know NAPLAN comes up every two years and it has become a more accepted thing.

“As well as taking the test and seeing how you are going in certain areas of academic skills, it’s also a good idea to feel the pressure of the test because they might well go to University, or sit tests for TAFE, or for a job entry and it’s an experience in itself as to how you react under pressure,” Mr Jones concluded.

Students seem to be more comfortable about the NAPLAN test nowadays.

Jayden Thomas and Makaia Kalbfleisch are in year 7 at Roxby Downs Area School and they told The Monitor NAPLAN is just another test and does not represent any big extra pressure in their lives.

“I have done the test three times and because I have done a few, I improved.

“The NAPLAN test day is just like any other testing day and I feel it’s just another test in life,” Jayden said.

Makaia said she believes she got better on the testing skills, although the questions get harder and she does feel a little pressure in doing well.

“Because it’s the NAPLAN test and everyone else in Australia is doing it I feel a little bit of pressure to do well.

“I do think it’s a realistic test and it’s important so you can see how well you are doing and the things you need to improve on.

As for parents’ pressure, both students said their parents only expect them to do as well as they can, but don’t put extra pressure on them.

“My parents only tell me to try my best and do what I can,” Makaia concluded.

Tyler Odgers and Tate Daddow are in year 7 at Roxby Downs Area School and did the NAPLAN test for the third time this year.

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During all stages to date the CFIT companies’ Downs is on schedule and should be available contribution has covered a significant portion of the for the community in August this year.

According to Roxby Leisure Operations Manager Michael Esposito, the completion date is the beginning of August at this point in time, but is subject to a number of works being undertaken.

“Last week saw the pool builders complete the structure of the pool and there’s water in it, and no leaks!

“Stage two of the project is well under way with Heading Contractors preparing the footings for the enclosed structure over the pool and MPS preparing the pumping. The builders are scheduled on site on June 6 to complete the building. The completion date is scheduled to be early August and works are going on schedule,” reported Mr. Esposito.

The pool, which is 16.6 metres long and three lanes wide, is primarily to be used for learn to swim, hydro-

project.

The CFIT companies involved with this magnificent community facility are: • York Civil • Rema • Transpacific • Headings Contracting • MPS • Monadelphous • Outback Landscaping

When completed the indoor pool will be a valuable community asset and offer an all year round facility suitable for hydrotherapy exercise and fitness as well as a great teaching aid for toddlers in an early learning swim program.

Roxby Scouts off to Sweden!

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FROM WED 1st June TO SUN 5 June

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PORT AUGUSTA 10/21 11/22 11/18 08/16 08/17 COOBER PEDY

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LEIGH CREEK

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(The target line is based on use over the past 2 years for this month)

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Scouts Harry and Ethan have been fundraising towards their trip to Sweden next month.

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by Millie Thomas

n July 27, 2011, two Roxby Downs Scouts will embark on the trip of a lifetime.

Harry Goldfinch and Ethan Ohrnberg -Wilson will travel to the World Scout Jamboree in the south of Sweden to swap scouting knowhow with fellow scouts from all over the world.

Harry and Ethan, both 14 years old, have been supported strongly

by Roxby’s scouting community and as the last 56 odd days drag by, they are getting more and more excited.

“Something was said about it about four years ago,” said Harry. “I was like, yeah that sounds cool and then many years later, I thought, I really want to go to that!”

The 12 day event, along with transport and further travels through Sweden is expensive.

While the two boys have had a lot of support from Scouts SA and of course, their parents, extra fundraising is also essential to get them over there safely.

“We’ve got a stall at market day which sells some really good yiros’,” Harry added. “I’ve tasted them and they were delicious!

“We are going to do a sausage sizzle every Sunday at Mitre 10 (10am – 2pm) and we’re going to be hosting the bottle drive.”

Harry, who has never before left South Australia can only liken this experience to a previous trip to the Australian Jamboree, except with an estimated 38,000 scouts. “There are going to be thousands of kids!

I’ve gone to the Australian Jamboree, and there are so many things to do – laser tag, there’s a massive water slide. We did heaps of meeting stuff, camping etc.”

Ethan has family in Sweden, so

will be staying for a total of six weeks over there, and Harry will be doing a week long tour following the Jamboree, taking his trip up to four weeks, but what he is most excited about is making new friends.

“It will be tricky because not all of them will speak English,” he said.

“I’ve been trying to learn Swedish, but that’s tricky!

“My dad keeps saying, you’re taking the good camera, and you’re taking a lot of pictures.

“I’m a lucky gun I can tell you that!”

Harry and Ethan are two of the three Scouts chosen from South Australia to attend the Jamboree “I’d like to thank my parents because they’re paying for most of it, and Tracey, she’s helped out a lot!

Oh and Scouts SA!”

POLICE NEWS . . .

Motor cyclist suffers head injuries O n Thursday, May 26, 2011, a male driver was thrown from his motor bike on a dirt road adjacent to Olympic Way at Olympic Dam opposite to Charlton Road. Local South Australian Ambulance Service, CFS and SES members as well as BHP emergency service officers worked at the scene to stabilise the male and convey him to the Roxby Downs Hospital.

The male was later airlifted from Roxby Downs by the RFDS suffering suspected head injuries. It appears the male was riding alone when the accident happened and may have been unconscious at the scene for some time prior to being located by a member of the public.

On Friday, May 27, a male person was detected driving a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol reading www.themonitor.com.au

of 0.067. Police issued an expiation notice for driving with a prescribed concentration of alcohol.

On Saturday, May 28, at about 3.00am, an incident occurred in the car park of the Oasis Motel at ROXBY DOWNS where a male person was injured. Police have spoken to a number of witnesses and are currently investigating the matter. Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them at the Roxby Downs Police Station on 86714200.

Police issued numerous expiations notices to motorists for exceeding the speed limit during the week.

One male was detected travelling at 147km/hr on the Andamooka Road. Motorists are reminded, that speed is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents which cause serious injury or death. Police will continue to be vigilant in detecting speeding offences which may result in drivers losing their licences.

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Andamooka’s own fossil hunter O

By Celeste Lustosa

ver 12 years ago Tom and Sharon Hurley were passing through Andamooka, stayed in town, got a job and never left.

Andamooka is where they call home now but their biggest passion comes from Boulia, in Queensland – where together with an old friend they have uncovered a great collection of dinosaur fossils from the once great inland sea. Fossils like these tell us about the ecologies of the past, about evolution, and about our place, as humans, in the world and Tom and Sharon are unlocking the evolution of Australia’s great inland sea.

They opened their home and their valuable collection to The Monitor in an exclusive interview last week. “I have collected fossils all my life and Sharon has been on my side for over 15 years,� Tom said.

The former fencing contractor and gold miner has put in over 1,180 hours for a labour of love in recent times and one of the fossils he has been working on is a ten metre long , 100 million year old Plesiosaur Eromangasaurus Australis.

From his collection, he proudly showed his work on the fossilised Ichthyosaur Platypterigius Australis and a Plesiosaur Eromangasaurus Australis .

Platypterygius longmani was an ichthyosaur, a dolphinlike marine reptile that roamed the Eromanga Sea of inland Australia during the Early Cretaceous. This large ichthyosaur would have been a top marine predator, feeding on ďŹ sh and cephalopods.

The Plesiosaurs were large marine reptiles with limbs shaped like ippers, very long necks and relatively small heads. The plesiosaurs that lived in the Eromanga Sea were mostly of an especially long-necked kind called elasmosaurs.

Asked if the area around Andamooka contains fossilised dinosaur like creatures, Tom said there are a lot and a lot have fossilised in opal, but lamented that many specimiens

ABOVE: Tom Hurley pictured going through the painstakingly long process of etching out fossilised bone from rock.

have been lost in the recovery of opal.

In Australia, plesiosaur fossils are sometimes formed with precious opal. One four metre specimen from the Andamooka opal ďŹ elds was made up of 36 kilograms of opal, worth up to a million dollars is now on display in the South Australian Museum.

As for Tom’s collection, he says its ďŹ nal destination will probably be back to a museum in Boulia, where they were found. “These fossils I will look into trading in the long term and my collection will be part of the conservation initiative of a wildlife park so people can understand the evolution and history of Australia. “It’s also important that people see that what we managed to extinct - nearly 4 billion years of evolution and to value it more. This country needs to get on a more survival mode and not have aggressive forms come here and kill everything,â€? he said.

Tom has been sharing his knowledge with students from Roxby Downs and soon he will open his collection to the wider community with an exhibition at the Roxby Downs Art Gallery. “For the ďŹ rst time my collection will be on display at Roxby Downs Art Gallery in September. “The schools usually ask me to do talks on fossils but last year I was out of town when they were studying fossils and this year it coincided that I could do the exposition when the students are learning fossils at school so students and the entire community can come

Sharon and Tom Hurley pictured with the fosslised remains of a 10 metre long Plesiosaur Eromangasaraus that lived in the great outback sea 100 million years ago. They are making discoveries like these their passion.

along and learn.�

Tom and Sharon make no income from the work they put into exploring and preserving and said although what they do is a passion and a hobby they would love to get some funding to get things really going. “I need a sponsor or some sort of support.

I am a slave to this work because this is our passion. If I have some ďŹ nancial support I would be interested in training people to do this work.â€?

Tom also needs better tools in order to make his work easier and faster. “I want to get some funds, donation or sponsorship so I can get a bigger compressor for my work. You can spend three or four hours just excavating one spot which takes a lot of mind control and high level of concentration.�

Tom is self trained paleontologist and his and Sharon’s work in ďŹ nding, cataloguing and preserving these precious icons of the prehistoric past is work that would otherwise be lost. They see and identify shell and ďŹ sh species in stones that others would just kick over not realising their importance.

The Hurleys are a wealth of knowledge and their passion is evident in their work and their ever growing collection. It is a shame they can’t convert this passion into a viable business giving talks and displays of their discoveries.

If you are interested in knowing more about Tom’s work or want to help contact him on 8672 7330.

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From the desert to a deserted tropical island

By Celeste Lustosa

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ohn Read and Katherine Moseby, who lived in Roxby for over 20 years and founded Arid Recovery, visited the Solomon Islands on their honeymoon in 1999 and were entranced by a large uninhabited and very beautiful Island named Tetepare.

John Read and Katherine Moseby at the book launch at the Adelaide Zoo

So much so that ever since they been assisting the landowners to establish and run a small eco-tourism resort and conservation project on the island.

Two of the first guests to the Tetepare ecolodge were Roxby identities Kelli-Jo and Dave Kovac, also on their honeymoon, and they too were hooked by the amazing island, prehistoric turtles and bizarre and challenging cultural idiosyncrasies.

John’s book about Tetepare, ‘The Last Wild Island: Saving Tetepare’ was launched in the Solomon Islands and at Adelaide Zoo recently. This adventure travel book tells the story of Tetepare Island, the largest uninhabited island in the South Pacific.

The author spoke to The Monitor about his new book as well as the book about Roxby he wrote years ago.

“I wrote the book ‘Red Sand Green Heart’ about Roxby and Outback Australia because I enjoyed telling interesting stories about the wildlife and the way that people interacted with the country through mining, tourism

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After writing his first book, John felt really encouraged by the response from both reviewers and readers.

“I had never written a book before and I am not even a big book reader either but I like telling stories and through the feedback from the first book, I was encouraged to write the second book, about the Solomon Islands,” he said.

John also talked about other reasons that influenced him write his new book. And he explained that one of the biggest reasons he wrote the book was to raise awareness of the needs of the Solomon Islander villagers who he and Katherine have been assisting on a volunteer basis.

“It is a pretty amazing story the way the Island became inhabited, and how close it came to be destroyed. I thought it was really important to write about that.

“The book is a fundraiser and a way to get people in Australia, and in other countries, to know a little bit about some of the challenges people go through over there and how they can help out.”

According to John, David and Kelli-Jo Kovac are good examples of how much our Roxby locals can help.

“David and Kelli-Jo Kovac came over from Roxby for their honeymoon, probably five years ago, and they helped out for a couple of months on the Island and that really helped lift the spirit of the local people.

“The book is also a fundraiser to help people from the Island and Kelli Jo is putting it through BHP’s matched giving so anyone who buys the book from her will ensure the donation to Tetepare is doubled, which is really good.”

John also said that he hopes to inspire people, even those who are not particularly interested in the Solomon Islands or in conservation projects.

“I have been inspired by many people to leave my comfort zone and embrace new challenges so I hope that maybe the book can inspire people to live their dreams, do something outside the ordinary that would be a good outcome,” he concluded.

Tetepare is home to 11,800 hectares of massive rainforest trees, three species of endangered turtles, dugongs and several types of bird, bat and fish found nowhere else in the world. The island was abandoned by its head-hunting tribe nearly 150 years ago, yet in the 1990’s several attempts were made to log the island, which would ruin its pristine nature.The Last Wild Island has been described by Dick Smith as “an inspirational adventure by an observant and passionate storyteller” and is available at bookstores, Amazon.com, Boomerang.com and from Kelli-Jo and Dave Kovac at Roxby.

On Wednesday, May 25 Arid Recovery held a barbeque to say ‘thank you’ for the work of its volunteers.

“It was a great opportunity for us to say thanks to some of our longest volunteers, and also an opportunity for our new volunteers to meet everyone,” said Kimberley Jarman, Arid Recovery Volunteer and Community Liaison Officer.

Travis Gotch, Chris McGoldrick, Peter Paisley and Bree Galbraith were present and received a Life Membership.

Arid Recovery volunteers engage in activities ranging from constructing and maintaining the fence and infrastructure to assisting with research and monitoring, leading tours, manning the market stall, events, photography, equipment maintenance and so much more.

Some tasks such as sewing animal bags for annual trapping can be done from home, even from another state.

Many volunteers time their holiday break to coincide with annual trapping or other special events, so there are opportunities for people from all over the world to get involved.

To participate as an AR Volunteer you must first register as a Friend of Arid Recovery. This attracts a modest annual fee of $15.00 and provides you with special benefits associated with AR events and activities.

For further information or to register your interest please contact Kimberley Jarman on 8671 8282 or email education@aridrecovery.com.

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Planking comes to Olympic Dam M

By Millie Thomas

ajor employers in Australia are taking a hard stance against trivial sensation ‘planking’.

People from all over Australia have taken part in planking, which involves ‘actively lying down’ on anything from landmarks to everyday work equipment.

Local employer, BHP Billiton has been forced recently to address the matter.

“Last week BHP Billiton became aware that pictures of four contractor employees “planking” at Olympic Dam had been posted on the internet,” said a BHP Billiton spokesperson.

“These people were identified and disciplined as appropriate.

“Planking is seen as a high-risk, unsafe activity and unacceptable at Olympic Dam, where our first priority is always ensuring the safety of everyone who works here.”

Retailer Woolworths fired eight employees recently because of acts involving planking. Those involved were based in stores in Queensland, southern New South Wales and Victoria.

“There is nothing in anybody’s contracts against planking specifically, because it didn’t exist two weeks ago,” stated Woolworths representative Benedict Brook. “This is about knowingly doing something to put themselves or customers in harm and we have that provision.”

Mr Brook went on to say that Woolworths is not regarding this as a black and white issue.

“There is some staff that have done planking in such a method that it hasn’t been a risk to anybody, or it was very, very low risk so there was only a warning issued there.

“We’re not going to have a one size fits all solution to this, but if employees are putting others

at risks, they are flouting their contracts essentially.

“It was disappointing that these instances occurred and we hope people use a bit of common sense while they’re at work and make sure they don’t do anything that either put themselves or the safety of others at risks.”

A Safe Work SA spokesperson outlined that the act of planking could possibly breach OH & S regulations in the workplace. “Under SA’s key legislation, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1986, an employer must provide to their employees, so far as is reasonably practicable: a safe workplace, safe systems of work, machinery and plant in a safe condition, all necessary information, instruction, training and supervision when undertaking work.

“Under the same Act, employees must, as far as is reasonably practicable: take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety, take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of others while at work and follow all reasonable instructions given on health and safety.

“If the practice of planking is determined to be in breach of an employer’s safe systems of work, then the employer is entitled to take whatever disciplinary action deemed necessary, without any reference to the regulator, provided due process is followed.

“Employers who do not have systems in place to protect the health and safety of their employees and others from even inadvertent actions, could be liable for prosecution should someone be harmed at their workplace.

“Importantly employees can also be prosecuted for putting themselves and others in danger through their own actions at workplaces.

“These may well be the outcomes from an act of ‘planking’ gone wrong.”

On track for Woomera launch

In separate news, a technical assessment has concluded that there are no impediments to the further development of the Skylon spacecraft being developed by Reaction Engines.

The UK Space Agency’s report on the Skylon technical assessment, for which the European Space Agency (ESA) was commissioned, also agreed with the objectives of the proposed next stage of the development programme.

Skylon is an unpiloted, reusable singlestage-to-orbit spacecraft that is capable of delivering payloads of up to 15 tonnes into Low Earth Orbit at a fraction of the cost of traditional expendable launch vehicles, such as rockets.

Skylon’s Sabre engines use liquid hydrogen combined with oxygen from the air at altitudes up to 26km and speeds of up to Mach 5 before switching over to onboard liquid oxygen for the final stage of ascent.

The UK Space Agency’s commissioned report concluded that ‘no impediments or critical items have been identified for either the Skylon vehicle or the Sabre engine that are a block to further developments’.

Scramspace I is on track for launch at Woomera in South Australia late next year, having passed a major design review.

Engineers at The University of Queensland (UQ) are building a 1.8m-long hypersonic scram jet that is expected to fly at 8,600km/h in South Australia next year.

According to UQ, the research is the first phase of Scramspace, which aims to change the way satellites are launched into space.

Scramspace I is on track for launch at Woomera in South Australia late next year, having passed a major design review.

According to technical lead Dr Sandy Tirtey, the scram jet has passed its preliminary concept-development phase.

‘We have another design review set for July and are aiming at the Critical Design Review in October this year,’ said Dr Tirtey.

‘After that, we start the process of manufacture, assembly and extensive pre-flight tests.’

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Not asking for money!

Dear Editor, I would like to thank the community for their texts and emails of support in relation to the recent Hot Topic “Do you support Roxby Scout Group’s push to get its own hall”. Feedback I have received from The Monitor is that it received more texts (in excess of 60 texts plus emails) then they have on any other hot topic in the past.

I would also like to verify to the community what it is we seek. Firstly, we are not asking for money. Since re-grouping Roxby Downs Scouts in 2006 we have worked hard putting away money for a hall and are in a strong financial position.

Secondly, due to the nature of scouting and our involvement with young kids our options to join up with other clubs are limited. We are currently operating out of a shared facility, and whilst we appreciate this, we are restricted in that we cannot display our paraphernalia, have limited storage space, unable to set up activities and build upon them the next week as we are required to pack up afterwards and have limited session times available.

Thirdly, there is not an adequate facility within Roxby Downs that suits our needs.

That is why we wish to build a hall of our own, with room for a bunkhouse, kitchen and toilet/shower facilities, large hall area for activities, offices, room for storage and an outdoor area. With a facility of this size it opens up the options for other community groups, schools and visiting groups.

All we need is some suitable land with access to power and water to build it on!!

We have made numerous enquiries with the council, BHP, local MP Lyn Breuer and other community groups trying to secure a space. We have the interest and support of other community groups to use their land, however without the assistance of the council and BHP in possible agreements, it will never eventuate. Unfortunately we cannot wait another 2-3 years before community land becomes available through

BHP, as it will still be a 5 year option once planning and building is completed.

We will fail our current and prospective members in this delay. A hall is our No. 1 priority and a plight our hardworking parent committee and dedicated leaders will continue to pursue.

It is frustrating for us as a group when we are constantly hearing and reading in the media that “we need to support and focus on our youth”, “that young people can achieve when properly supported”, “young people are the future of Roxby Downs” and how “we have an extremely concentrated youth demographic”.

Our group provides many opportunities to develop a child’s self-esteem, leadership skills, builds healthy friendships, encourage community involvement and much much more. In conjunction with education, parenting and sporting opportunites we are helping to build confident young people and enabling them with the skills to succeed in life. We are not restricted by seasonal scheduling and offer this valuable service throughout the year. We are however, restricted by living in a remote country town and then further restricted by not having an appropriate space to use.

We are one of the largest scouting groups within the State and the only group with a waiting list. With the use of our own hall we could offer a more comprehensive program. We could improve morale and install pride in our kids by displaying their achievements and open up the scouting doors to many more youth.

Whilst other important youth services like “Youth Week” and “YHAG” are being largely supported it is time the Roxby Downs Scout Group was heard and given the proper recognition and support we deserve.

Yours in scouting, Tracey Michels Chairperson Roxby Downs Scout Group

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Harmless prank? Hardly. Planking in some of places people have been photographed show just how stupid they are. If they want to live dangerously send them to Afghanistan alongside our soldiers and see how brave they are then!

JR Gotta love these idiots who think planking is so fun! Too bad if they get injured or sacked.

Ivan of the Far North Some people who thinking planking is fun must have no life and too much time to waste.

Beamer The Scouts once had their own Scout Hall here in Roxby. Unfortunately it was burnt down by vandals!! Sharing a building may not be considered an ideal situation by some people but it is a start – if people really want another Scout Hall stop complaining about the situation, step it up, stop whinging and do some-

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Last week’s Hot Topic: Do you think the new craze of “planking” should be banned from the workforce? Should people be sacked for planking on the job?

thing about it. Put their money where their mouth is and start fundraising campaign towards a new Scout Hall.

Thank you to all the Scout leaders both past and present.

A Tired Burntout Volunteer. RD In regards to the $1.295 million dollars donated for lights at the oval, how about donating money to the hospital to employ an anaesthetist and obstetrician so women can deliver babies here?

Mum2b Really all that money for lighting an oval! There are so many other things Roxby needs starting with an accommodation or caravan park. Putting lights on an oval is not going to attract a workforce to the town. Bring the people first and then the rest can follow.

Mike.

If you spending all that money on lights what about a few bucks for seats around the tennis courts! Would be nice.

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Banning planking “near impossible” For centuries people have been doing silly things, playing pranks or putting themselves or others in danger, all in the name of fun.

Today “planking” is the big thrill, but never before have these pranks been aired around the world through social and conventional media, enticing others to join the so called fun and going to extremes to outdo each other.

According to some lawyers introducing laws to stop the “planking” fad is difficult or near impossible, citing if people are going to do something silly legislation can’t prevent that from happening.

It has been reported that the South Australian government could be exploring ways to legislate against the fad, which has at times proven to be dangerous and deadly.

It would seem unnecessary, given there are Occupational Health and Safety Laws and Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Acts that could adequately cover anyone planking who is putting themselves or others in danger. Under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act in South Australia, an employee injured while attempting a prank at work could lose any claim to compensation, if it is ruled that they were engaging in “serious and wilful misconduct”.

But the warning there is hitch. In that case the (Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act) ‘serious and wilful misconduct’ provision does not apply if the perwson is killed or seriously maimed, and that’s perhaps where the Government could change the act instead of introducing new legislation.

But the onus is still on employers to have a strong employment policy and code of practice in place, to guard against wrongful dismissal claims.

“Planking” has only taken off because of the impact of social media and while people keep posting these ridiculous stunts the craze will continue. The recent death and other injuries already reported will have no impact on silly people doing silly things.

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“Tailings management has been highly probhe annual Friends of the Earth’s Radioactive Exposure Tour has visited lematic at Roxby and it will be even more difthe Olympic Dam mine a week after ficult if tailings generation increases from 10 BHP Billiton‘s Supplementary EIS was to 68 million tonnes annually.”

With 35 participants the tour has run for released.

The expansion plans which include a 3.5km X 4.1km open pit mine have triggered concerns with environmentalists from Darwin to Melbourne.

Cat Beaton from the Environment Centre NT has joined the tour: “This new mine will put pressure on our roads as BHP plan to transport two trucks a day of radioactive uranium-copper concentrate up the Stuart Highway and out through East Arm Wharf near Darwin.

the last 30 years, travelling through SA and hearing from stakeholders concerns about the nuclear industry.

Locals were disappointed that after the visit by the protestors, two graffiti messages were painted on the skate park expousing their message of no expansion and no uranium. Whilst it can’t be proved the messages were painted by the protestors it was coincidental they appeared the same day as the visit to Roxby Downs.

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It is envisaged each of these communities will form working groups to grow 1000 native seedlings indigenous to their region and participating communities will be guided through the process of selecting, propagating, planting and caring for local provenance species.

The project will enhance the appearance of each town.

The project, a 30th birthday gift from TFL and funded by ElectraNet, will see 30 communities throughout SA supported to grow and plant one thousand local native trees or shrubs in or around their town. Not only will this enhance the appearance of each town but the project will build community spirit, pride and participation.

Under the project, communities from the Far North to the South East, from the West Coast to the Fleurieu have been invited to register their interest in Trees For Towns, with the 30 most organised and enthusiastic selected to participate.

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By Millie Thomas

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ommunication was ke y when Advantage SA Speakers in Schools program visited schools in Roxby Downs last Thursday and Friday.

Local speaker, Barry Mitchell, General Manager of Mining for BHP Billiton Olympic Dam, and visiting speaker Lisa Bailey, Senior Programs Co-ordinator from Royal Institute of Australia, instilled the importance of good communication skills to Roxby Downs and Woomera students.

The program engages young professionals to visit schools around the State, encouraging and inspiring young people to follow their career aspirations in South Australia.

The speakers took students through the progression of their careers from childhood.

Mr Mitchell, who was raised in West Australian mining town, Kalgoorlie explained his roots in a mining family and his progression through

different careers.

“After studying, I worked in surveying for five or six years and then thought about the mining side, which I had always found fascinating,” said Mr Mitchell.

“To get where I wanted to be I had to move up through management, but didn’t have a degree in mining so couldn’t be a registered manager. I studied part time and took a year off full time to finish my degree, by this stage I was in my early thirties.”

Mr Mitchell has travelled the globe with his family through work, and has been stationed at numerous locations around Australia, as well as five years in Fiji.

“I love it,” he said. “It’s an area where I’ve stuck to production. I’ve never really been to the corporate side, I don’t know if they’d want me! It’s been a great journey, and good fun.

“I suppose the thing that I enjoy the most is that you can make a difference and the thing I really love is the camaraderie and the team work within the mining industry, not only here but everywhere, it’s a pretty close knit

industry.”

He instilled that above all, communication was key. “At this stage the children can do anything as long as they get the basics right.

“You need to come out of school so you’re a good communicator, you’re a good reader and you know what’s going on, and from there it’s up to you.

“The most important thing you try to get across to the students is you have got to enjoy what you’re doing.”

Miss Bailey has been incredibly successful in her career in science. After finishing her degree in biotechnology, she worked in a number of labs, but furthered her career by edging towards science communication. “I really loved that I lived in a lab for several years but I decided to change,” she said.

“A lot of people expect that all scientists work in a lab, but I’m now involved in a field called science communication, which is about engaging the public with science and the process of how science works.

“We (RI Aus) are a non profit organisation

and our remit is to bring science to people and people to science. We do lots of science outreach activities, professional development for teachers about science and things like that.

“Good communication skills and team work are really important in all aspects of big engineering projects or scientific research.”

Miss Bailey works with Australia’s leading scientists in helping them translate science to the general public, and enjoys conveying to young people the wonders and possibilities of science.

“I hope that they have got a sense that lots of people’s careers these days change so the first thing you do when you leave school might not be what you’re doing ten years later and that’s okay.

“It’s really important to get as many skills as you can so you can make that easy transfer into what you enjoy doing.

“I really hope that the children will stick with studying things they really enjoy and end up doing a job they love, because it makes working so much easier!”

Growth expected for Andamooka School

Students from Andamooka Primary School happy with the extra space.

By Celeste Lustosa

Andamooka Primary School has a new room funded by the Building Education Revolution.

The total funding was $250,000 giving the school much needed extra room and also a good veranda.

The Monitor spoke to the school’s Principal Angela Turner about the prospects of growth in the number of students with the expansion of Olympic Dam. “When we got this funding, we knew we needed the space but we were still not sure of how we were going to use it; and we still needed to decide on how we were going to configure it and the things we wanted to keep in place,” Mrs Turner explained.

“We wanted to keep the kindy and the Child Care close by so they could have share play time.

But we also needed to keep the library available

to the community as well as to the school but we realised we couldn’t fit the whole library in the new room which was a shame, so we decided to have a split library – one with the resources, books CDs, DVDs etc and the other one will be an area for reading, computers, etc. The other part of the room will be a classroom,” she said.

According to the Principal, the school will soon tender for the construction work to be done in the room and it should be closed by end of June.

“It’s been great and useful to have this space, especially because we are expecting growth in the number of students with the expansion of Olympic Dam,” she concluded.

At the moment the school has 28 students, plus 10 in the Kindy; 12 families that use the Child Care Centre and another 15 families that use the Early Learning Program, and numbers are growing each term.

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Last week, Northpoint Toyota moved it’s operations from the industrial area in Roxby Downs to Charlton Road, Olympic Dam. Ian Griffiths, Regional Manager said the move would help accommodate for their growing workforce and better serve their customers both in town and on site.

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It’s a great little country community with all the character and spirit you would expect from a small town.

Many Roxby Downs residents are very used to travelling to Elliston to enjoy surfing, fishing, diving, community arts and sports, and the wonderful lifestyle that Elliston offers.

And now you could live there.

The well-serviced Waterloo Bay development has spectacular views over Waterloo Bay. Residents are finding even a storm is all the more enjoyable when the waves are crashing over the entrance to the bay, and they can enjoy

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“It is ideal for first home buyers as it is so cost effective. The large allotments are ideal for young families and to have plenty of room for boats and caravans,” Ms Hautop said.

“There is no time limit to build and a full choice of builders, including the option to build new transportable homes.”

“The people who are already land owners and are now building, and really enjoy looking out over the ocean and being so close to the beach and jetty for fishing.”

Sarah Homes have put together some interesting and cost effective house and land packages, and you can ask Patricia about these and more when she visits the next market day on June 18.

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Bill Hiscox How long have you lived in Roxby Downs?

I have lived in Roxby Downs since 2006. I had a period away from Roxby from Feb 2007 till May 2008.

What is the best thing about living in Roxby Downs?

The people and how everybody is interested in what is happening within the community and how to benefit those that live in the area. There are so many activities that workers and their families can take part and be involved in.

Are you involved in any other groups, clubs or organisations (if so which ones)?

I am a member of the Roxby Rogues Cricket Club. The Roxby Miners Softball team have a Dirt Circuit car and run at The Roxby Dirt Circuit as a member of the Roxby Down Sporting Car Club.

Have two teams for the postie Bike Bash.

Why did you join the community board?

I was invited to join and feel that all people in the community have a right to have a say but not everyone can, so to represent these people and allow them to have a channel to have their issue and concerns raised to the appropriate people makes me feel that I am also contributing to the community.

What do consider to be the most pressing issue in Roxby Downs?

National Survey of Young Australians 2011

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he Mission Australia National Survey of Young Australians 2011 is now in full swing collecting as many responses from young people as possible. The survey is for all young people aged 11 to 24 years and they want to know Roxby’s Youth opinion!

The National Survey of Young Australians is conducted by Mission Australia, a national community service organisation. The survey has been conducted annually since 2002 and only last year, around 50,000 young Australians took part.

The survey captures the views of young Australians aged 11 to 24 on a range of topics, including what they value, their issues of concern, who they go to for advice and support, what activities they are involved in and how they feel about the future.

A range of demographic information is also collected, such as age, gender and location.

The information gathered will be used to produce a report which is distributed widely each year to schools, community organisations and policy makers.

The results of the survey assist with the development of programs and services that meet the needs of young people as well as being a key resource document for policy makers. They are also a valuable resource for young people, their families and those who support them.

Participation in the survey is voluntary and the young person must consent to take part in the research.

“When a survey is completed and returned to us we will infer that the young person has given their consent to take part,” Mission Australia explained.

Young people can be encouraged to complete the survey by outlining the aims and benefits of the research, but cannot be forced or coerced into completing it. They may change their minds about completing the survey at any time and may also decline to answer any questions or parts of questions.

The survey is anonymous and the responses to the surveys are confidential.

Young people should not provide their names on the survey form and surveys should not be read by anyone other than the researchers.

The closing date for the survey is Friday, July 1st and the survey can be completed online at www.MAYouthSurvey.com.au This initiative is supported by Roxby Downs Community Board. Executive Officer Michelle Hales said “We encourage young people in Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera to take part in the survey. This is a chance to have a say about matters that are important to you. Young people living in remote communities face many extra challenges and its vital that your voice be heard too”.

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Making sure that there is a career for the young people, to make sure that they don’t have to leave the area to gain employment.

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

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 Patrik Ibele 8671 0168 HEALTH FORUM Karen Russell 8671 9020 SPORT & RECREATION FORUM MEETING 7.30PM ON 12 APRIL ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING 5.30PM ON 14 APRIL

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If you could improve anything in Roxby Downs what would it be?

Have more people involved in the young people to allow them to be able to get into sporting clubs and organisations at an earlier level to get the youths perception of what needs to be done for future generations.

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Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month.

Teresa Baddeley • Darren Smith

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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.

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ROXBY COUNCIL

NEWS IN BRIEF

WEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATE

Criminal damage to street signs

WATER ACCOUNTS

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Water accounts are now overdue and reminder no ces with late payment fees have been issued and are due for payment by 3 June 2011

he vandalism acts in Roxby Downs continue to cost lots of money to the community, now with a great number of road signs damaged.

COUNCIL RATES

According to Libby Steer from Roxby Council it is hard to pin point where vandals have been damaging the road signs.

“We had over 20 road signs damaged just in the last couple of months, from all over town – Olympic Way, Tiliqua, Arcoona, Stuart Rd, Aquila, you name the street and if there’s a sign hanging, they will destroy it,” Libby says.

Some of the signs need to be replaced completely as the poles are also

Rates no ces for the 4th quarter have now been issued. The last day for payment is 20 June 2011 PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS For customers using the payment arrangement service please remember to advise Council when your bank account or credit card details change. For example when your credit cards are renewed new expiry dates need to be advised.

ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN Council’s Dra 2010/12 Annual Business Plan has been released for public comment. The Annual Business Plan sets out Council’s proposed services and programs for 2010/11 and forms the basis of the 2011/12 Budget submission to the State Government and BHP Billiton. Copies of the Draft Plan are available from the Council Office during the current consulta on period. Contact the Council for a copy on 8671 0010, email roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au or visit Council’s website www.roxbydowns. com. Formal wri en submissions will be received at the Council Office up to close of business at 5:00pm Thursday 9 June 2011. Interested persons may also a end in person and present their submission to a public mee ng held at the Council Office between 5:30pm and 6:30pm Thursday 9 June 2011.

bent and broken.

“This is all costing money to the community, as we either need to get contractors to fix the signs or purchase new ones.”

“Because these are road signs, they have to be replaced as quickly as possible but it’s frustrating that as soon as you replace one they will damage many others,” Libby added.

No only is a crime to destroy public property, but also a few individuals are costing money to a whole community.

It is also very dangerous to damage the road signs as they are there to facilitate and control traffic.

If you see someone damaging a road sign please report to the Police.

ABOVE: The most recently damaged sign in a spate of vandalism attacks. Photo by Celeste Lustosa.

Simultaneous story telling

LIBRARY – LONG WEEKEND The Roxby Downs Library will be closed on Saturday 11 June 2011.

Where do our street names come from?

Part 3 Plants Swainsona Street and Formosa Road take their names from the Sturt Desert Pea Atriplex Court represents Saltbush while Maireana Circuit is named aŌer the Bluebush Santalum Way represents the Quandong plant Eremophila Street is named aŌer the Emu Bush

COUNCIL OFFICE Opening hours 9 am to 5 pm weekdays Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452 Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au After hours emergency Mobile 0418 892 870 Web www.roxbycouncil.com Page 16 – Wednesday, June 1, 2011

ABOVE; Local Roxby Downs children who participated in the National Simultaneous Storytime event.

By Celeste Lustosa

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n Wednesday, May 25, 170,000 Australian children read the same book at the same time. And the book selection for National Simultaneous Storytime this year was Feathers for Phoebe by Rod Clement.

A feature event in the Australian Library and Information Week (ALIA) calendar, National Simultaneous Storytime is Australia’s biggest single storytelling event. It is celebrated in schools, public libraries, kindergartens, childcare centres and bookshops.

This year, 1,102 simultaneous readings took part across the nation, including, for the first time, children with vision and hearing impairments, and children in detention centres.

In Roxby Downs, over 80 children participated in this activity.

“2011 is the eleventh year of National Si-

multaneous Storytime and over those years, the idea of sharing in the reading of one book, altogether and at the very same time, has captured the imaginations and hearts of children and adults alike,” Australian Library and Information Association Executive Director, Sue Hutley said.

Emma Gigney from Roxby Downs Library said that the book chosen is colourful, entertaining and with a good message.

“The book sends a message of accepting who you are and it’s also a funny story,” she said.

After listening to the book’s story, the children did educational and colouring activities.

The book has been made available as a Podcast for children with vision impairments and a Podcast with AUSLAN translation for deaf children.

Published by HarperCollins, Feathers for

Phoebe was selected as this year’s book because of its themes of self-acceptance and learning that appearances aren’t everything - a very important lesson for children in today’s body-image conscious society.

Author Rod Clement, whose day job is cartoonist for The Australian Financial Review loves to use humour and the animal world in his picture books, which also include the bestselling Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu. “Wow, to be chosen for National Simultaneous Storytime is such an incredible honour!” said Rod Clement. “The fact that all over Australia kids will be reading Feathers for Phoebe at the same time makes my head spin. It’s time to put away my headdress and throw away my tail feathers as THAT is how to get noticed!”

South Australia participation rate was 20,456 children.

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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

LIBRARY

Toddler Story Time 9.30 am Tuesday & Thursday

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Kids club (Crèche) is a service that caters for children aged 6 months to 5 years of age. This service allows parents/guardians to enjoy the wide range of services available within the cultural and leisure precinct whilst we care for the little ones.

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The Customer Service/Kiosk is open 7 days a week to cater for those who are using the facilities. Customer service staff set up sporting equipment specific to each sport. Fully supervised, with qualified Senior First Aid personnel to ensure all sports and facility bookings operate smoothly.

The kiosk and customer service area is the heart of the leisure precinct. If you have outstanding customer service and enjoy working in a sport and recreation environment you may be the person we are looking for.

To be considered for the position, it is essential that you: • Have previous experience working in customer service • Cash handling skills & experience • Are senior first aid and CPR qualified or are willing to obtain this certificate • Knowledge of food safety regulations • Have a national police clearance or are willing to obtain this certificate • Are available to work within a 7 day roster • Have a general understanding of centre based sports & association sports • Have general knowledge of Roxby Downs and our community groups • Immediate start available APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO Michael Esposito - Operations Manager Roxby Leisure PO Box 300, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Phone: 08 8671 0500 or 0448 882 186 Email: michael@roxbyleisure.com

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If you enjoy working with children, have a professional work ethic and are looking for a great place to continue your career, then you may be the right person for Kids Club & Nippy Gym. To be considered for the position, it is essential that you: • Have previous experience working with young children between 6 months and 5 years • Are senior first aid and CPR qualified or are willing to obtain this certificate • Have a national police clearance or are willing to obtain this clearance • Have undertaken child safe environments training or are willing to obtain this certificate • Certificate III or IV in childcare is highly desirable • Immediate start available APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO Michael Esposito - Operations Manager Roxby Leisure PO Box 300, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Phone: 08 8671 0500 or 0448 882 186 Email: michael@roxbyleisure.com

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This position is responsible for the cleaning and meal delivery to the Roxby Downs Hospital. Successful applicant must have relevant experience and a high level of attention to detail.

Sodexo is currently accepting applications from motivated, customer service focused individuals seeking employment at Olympic Dam Project. If you have the experience and enthusiasm to take on any of these dynamic, fast paced roles please submit your resume to rebecca.jansen@sodexo.com

Nippy gym creates a play environment where children can develop socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically in a safe structured environment.

2 Mobile Homes Myall Grove Caravan Park

One currently tenanted, other rented as Holiday Unit, rented by BHP on ongoing basis.

CORRECTION IN a recent article on the difficulties of keeping horses in Roxby Downs, reference was made that in the event of an animal dying through colic, “It’s not uncommon to take horses out the back and have to bury them”.

This information was incorrect.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO Michael Esposito - Operations Manager Roxby Leisure PO Box 300, Roxby Downs SA 5725

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Opal Classic fun for all ages

By Millie Thomas

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hooting enthusiasts alike will gather once again this year for an iconic annual Roxby Downs event.

The Andamooka Sports Shooting Association Opal Classic will be holding their Two Day Opal Classic again this year on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19.

This will be the tenth successive year the event has taken place.

“It’s 150 targets shot over the two days on a walk around Range with anywhere up to 16 stands,” said Association Assistant secretary,

Sarah Perrett.

Catering is provided at a cost for two meals per day, with Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch, Camping grounds and toilet facilities inclusive.

“Last year was our biggest event yet,” Ms Perrett went on to say. “We had roughly 100 people attend made up of both shooters and spectators who came from all over Australia, it was brilliant.

“We’re hoping we can get the same numbers this year.”

The Association, which has been in operation since the late 80’s currently accommodates for close to 50 active and non active members.

Ms Perrett realises that shooting may not be for everybody but there is a variety of between shotgun and over 10 different calibres of pistol shooting.

“It’s something different other than ball sports,” she said. “It caters for every person in the family, its not just men that can shoot it’s women and children too.

“If you’ve never tried it before it’s definitely something you should have a go at.”

Proceeds from the event will go towards expanding the club.

“At the moment we’re trying to build our big bore range for rifle shooting and a club house with kitchen facilities,” she said. “It’s just a mat-

ter of getting the club members and the man power to build the range.”

For those new to the sport, club guns are available. After two or three shots, membership is proposed. “The shooting and the competition is great, but I think the event is more known for the people and the atmosphere,” Ms Perrett said. “It’s just really entertaining, and there are a lot of great characters to be met and the food is fantastic!”

If anyone is interested in hearing more about it, or going out for a shoot, call Matt Glasser on 0419 504 200 or Sarah Perrett on 0439 684 101

SAPSASA FOOTBALL!

By Jack Rigden

On April 11, the St Barbara’s football team went down to Port Augusta for SAPSASA football.

The team consisted of Jack Dalgleish, Seb Kerrish, Jon Secker, Bradley Forrest, Jhy McCarthy, Lincoln Holder, Aaron C, Daniel D’arrigo, Daniel McInnis, Brodie Walsh, Dylan Yianni, Nick Votino, Bobby D’arrigo, Lucas Johnson, Kane Speirs, Corey M, Lachlan G, Hudson Paul, Sam, Cobi and myself. We all drove down to Port Augusta and were there at 8:30 ready to set up our shade.

We were all pumped and ready for our first game against

Bradley Forrest tried his luck last year at the Opal Classic

Quorn, which we all played good in and won by 5 points.

Our next game was against Willsden. We all ran out on the field and got warmed up. That game was the best game we had so far, at the end of the game the score was 56-9 our way. We were all excited and we watched Augusta Park Primary School play their game because we had to play them next. They were really good.

Then when we played them, we all played really good and won by two points. We were undefeated, and then we found out that we had to play the RDAS team from Roxby. We were all shocked that we had to play them. At the end of the

game we tied, but because it was semi-finals we had to play an extra two five minute halves and by the end of the first half we were down by two goals then we tried to catch up but we didn’t and lost. But we came 3rd so that was good.

All of the boys played really well and it was worth going.

Well done to all the St Barbara’s boys who went down and played and did a magnificent job!!

A big thankyou to my dad Tony and Dags for coaching us, also Jimbo and Whitey for field umpiring and goal umpiring.

Another big thankyou to Miss Hoffman and all the parents for cheering and supporting us during the day.

Olympic Dam Football Club Saturday, June 18 from 6.30pm

everyone welcome!

Register your interest to sing or jam on your instruments to Scott Montgomerie on 0400 723 612.

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GOLF RESULTS Overall Winner Second Third Ladies Winner Long Drive Div 1 Long Drive Div 2 Long Drive LJ NTP 1 NTP 2 NTP LJ

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Rob Paxton Harry Noll Ryan Briggs Ann Shields Graham Nielson Graham Wood Andrea Freeth Robin Passmore Tony Forrest Ann Shields

John Lachmund Robin Passmore Graham Wood Andrea Freeth

Mark Dillon Rick Russell Noel Riley Julie Darling

Graham Neilson Brian Murphy Anthony Beyer Jane Jones

54.375 56.25 56.875 65.125

ABOVE: Ladies’ winner L-R Andrea Freeth, Brain Murphy-O’Neil (Manager John Crane) Ann Shields, Jane Jones and Julie Darling.

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Roxby Miners’ Jared Pyke reaches over Hornridge young gun Mitch Blackie for the ball

Far North Football League ROUND 5 28th May 2011 Hornridge 14 goals 10 behinds 94 points defeated Roxby Downs 7goals 2 behinds 44 points Best players for Hornridge 1st T Grosser 2nd D McEvoy 3rd B Casey 4th M Blackie 5th B Kelly Goal scorersB Kelly 5 goals B Casey 4 goals S Smith C Rainsford D Curley W Giles N Tuthill 1 goal each Best players for Roxby Districts 1st C Kenny 2nd J Pyke 3rd R Prosser 4th K Zeptner 5th J Telfer Goal scorers R Prosser 6 goals J Rose 1 goal

Roxby represented at Spencer Gulf Netball Carnival

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Andamooka 20 goals 17 behinds 137 points defeated Coober Pedy 6 goals 3 behinds 21 points Best players for Andamooka 1st A Monfriws 2nd W Monfries 3rd A Grantham 4th L Sanders 5th D Vickery Goals scorers T Paull 6 goals W Monfries 3 goals A Monfries T Mulders M Tuohy 2 goals each P Ross E WalkerD Vickery R Kraack D Evans 1 goal each Best players for Cooberpedy 1st Z McKenzie 2nd J Crisa 3rd I Brown 4th J Warrior 5th M Grava Goal scorers J Crisa M Grava Z McKenzie W Boland A Dingamam C Edwards 1 goal each

oxby Downs Netball Association took down four teams of individually selected netball players to the Spencer Gulf Netball Carnival on Sunday, May 29.

JUNIOR COLTS Bulldogs 6 goals 2 behinds 38 points defeated Hawks 5 goals 4 behinds 34 points Best players for Bulldogs L Johnson, J McCarthy, E Viljoen, M Lamb, K Gates. Goal scorers L Johnson, L Holder 2 each, B Forrest, S Brougham 1 each.

Best players for Hawks J Dalgleish, D Gillespie, B Daddow, C Fenwick, M Ryan. Goal scorers B French 2, D Gillespie, R Owen, S Kerrish 1 each

The teams (an under 11, two under 13 and an under 15 team), although returned without trophies, brought back with them great memories and heightened experience.

SENIOR COLTS Bulldogs 13 goals 5 behinds 83 points defeated Suns 11 goals 7 behind 73 points Best players for Bulldogs F Crafter-King, L Hancock, J Anderson, J Christall, J Mason Goal scorers J Christall, J Rigden 2 each R Moroney, M Hanson, J Mason, E Zeptner 1 each Best players for Suns M Hayball, L Weston, J Brind, J Millard, T Odgers Goal scorers M Hayball 5, J Brind 3, J Priest, M Wilder, J Male 1 each Hawks 9 goals 6 behinds 60 points defeated Giants 7 goals 10 behinds 52 points Best players for Hawks S Orr, D Cameron, D Lloyd, D Roach, A Ryan Goal Scorers S Orr, A Ryan, T Wallzing 2 each, D Cameron, J Gillespie, D Roach 1 each Best players for Giants Henry ( cooberpedy), B Evans, J Sellar, M Alves, D Kenny Goal Scorers Henry 2, C Lynch, B Evans, J Sellar, T Moon, M Alves 1 each

RIGHT: Roxby’s Meg Prior sets sends a strong pass into attack during one of the games played on the weekend at the Junior Netball Carnival.

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Results after round 5...

No. of votes

3 Course Meal Door Prize Auction

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3 2 1

Zaheer McKenzie Julian Crisa Jonathon Warrior

Trent Grosser Ben Casey Nigel Tuthill

Cody Kenny Jared Pyke James Telfer

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Warwick Monfries Austin Monfries Kahran Mckenzie

1-11 Goal Kicker of the Year Todd Paull Richard Prosser Bowdie Kelly

6 6 6

Tally for round 5...

Ben Casey 13 Todd Paull 13 Bowdie Kelly 12 tally after round 5

Zaheer McKenzie 12 Jared Pyke 9 Ben Casey 7 Nigel Tuthill 7

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ABOVE: Kids enjoying the Long Bomb part of the program with the West Adelaide Bloods training camp in Roxby Downs last week.

Fashion at the races taking you further

By Millie Thomas

F

ashions on the field has taken a turn for the better for Roxby Downs racegoers. Fashions on the field is going state-wide, with a grand final judging held at the SA Derby Day in 2012.

Twenty-six different race days around the state will be involved in this supersized beauty pageant,

with prizes including A Volkswagen Polo valued at $23,139 or a $3,000 Liza Emanuel fashion experience.

The competition runs from May 1 2011 to May 12 2012, with fifteen grand finalists attending Derby day, with two nights accommodation supplied at Oaks Plaza Pier Glenelg and hospitality for two people to attend the Fashion at The Races Final at Derby Day. “We are very happy with the concept especially as was instigated largely due to Stu’s (Cormack, pre-

vious Club President) wish for the future,” said Roxby Horse Racing Club President, Harry Noll.

“It will mean that FOTF will become more of a focus at the event for participants than before with the chance of a trip to Adelaide and a car as well as the $1000 already on offer.

“I would like to thank Stu for the idea in the first place and TRSA for following it through and getting backing to make it happen,” he finished.

Winners of regional Fashions on the Field events will be judged eligible for the Fashion at the Races final, according to the following criteria; Appropriateness of the outfit for the particular event, originality and confidence, attention to detail with accessories, appreciation of current fashion trends, grooming and deportment and the applicant must be 18 years old or over.

Start searching for fascinators and shoes girls, the competition will be fierce!

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ABOVE: Fashion finalists from last year's Roxby races

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THOR Rated M Duration 120 mins.

ARTHUR Rated PG Duration 110 mins.

The powerful but arrogant warrior Thor is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard and sent to live amongst humans on Earth, where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders. Stars Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman. Screens: Saturday 4th June @ 7.30pm, Sunday 5th June @ 12 noon, Tuesday 7th June @ 7pm.

A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman his family doesn't like. Stars Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner. Screens: Friday 3rd June @ 7.30pm, Saturday 4th June @ 12 noon, Wednesday 8th June @ 10am.

Tickets > Adults $12, Children $8, Cheap Tuesday all tickets $7.35 Coming Soon > Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (M), Your Highness (MA)

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