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ources have revealed a new section of Olympic Dam Village was powered up at the end of April. Nine buildings have reportedly been supplied within an AC (Alternating Current) distribution board, sewer line, LPG (Liquid Propane Gas) gas supply and potable water. A BHP Billiton spokesperson said, “The energisations (sic) relate to blocks of some of the 748 new village accommodation units at Olympic Village which are being installed as part of the US$1.2B billion pre-commitment funding approved by the BHP Billiton Board late last year.” Additional upgrades include

work to the wastewater treatment plant, kitchen and mess facilities. The finished rooms will be utilised by personnel working on the Olympic Dam project and according to BHPB, the release of the rooms is on schedule as is the rest of the upgrade works. The findings come after reports that BHP Billiton has been dogged with concerns that a series of giant projects will increasingly consume cash and may offer weak returns, as reported by Fox Business. BHP Billiton Chief Executive of Aluminium, Nickel and Corporate Development Alberto Calderon addressed the issue at a Macquarie Bank conference in Sydney last Wednesday. “Projects will be approved in a sequence that maximizes value, re-

duces risk and balances short- and long-term returns,” he said in his presentation. Fox Business also reported, ‘Calderon met with analysts earlier in the week, after which Citigroup said that it doesn’t expect the harbor project to be slowed, but spending on Olympic Dam and Jansen may be staged and drilling for shale gas wound back. Fox said the key message projected by Calderon was capital expenditure would be staggered to match cash ﬂow. The ‘energisation’ of these buildings has marked another step forward for preparations for the proposed Olympic Dam mine expansion, and in utilising the promised US$1.2 billion in pre-commitment spending.

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Complete Personnel T to expand workforce

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he Roxby Early Learning Community Group (RELCG) has received pledged support from local contractor, Transﬁeld Services.

Roxby’s Senior Recruitment Consultant Pat Walkington from Complete Personnel.

By Millie Thomas

As a third party contractor, Mrs Walkington indicated

Following a presentation made by RELCG Fundraising Coordinator Sharon Richardson, Transfield took the opportunity to support the not-for-profit childcare centre by purchasing it a computer. The computer will help store images taken to track each child’s development, as well general administrative duties. Chris O’Neil, local Transfield Services employee, said the company is committed to the communities they work in. “The business is in Roxby Downs, we live and work in Roxby Downs and a lot of the employees that work for us have children that come to the learning centre,” he explained. Mr O’Neil said it was through

Mrs Richardson’s presentation they had found out about the centre’s wish list, and decided to proceed. “It’s obviously very important for here and we were very happy to add to something like this.” Roger Schmakeit, state manager for Transﬁeld Services pointed out a lot of attention was often focussed on sponsoring sports, and as a result services such as this often go unnoticed. “We’ve all got families, so we thought it was a worthy cause so it’s probably something that’s gone under the radar for a few years. “It’s a good cause and we’re committed to community support in the community we’re working in. Mrs Richardson spoke on behalf of the centre’s management committee in thanking Transﬁeld. “We’re hugely appreciative of the donation and how quick it was!” she said.

nother dynamic competitor has been added to the Complete have sound knowledge of requirements within the mining industry, topically in occupational health and local labour hire services labyrinth.

Complete Personnel, a well established South Australian labour hire company, aims to expand its Roxby Downs operations up to a workforce of at least thirty in the next six months. To steamroll this operation, it has hired local Pat Walkington as Roxby’s Senior Recruitment Consultant. “Complete have sort of been in and out the industry up here in Roxby Downs over a number of years, but they’ve never actually had somebody that’s local,” explained Mrs Walkington. Mrs Walkington said the company had been in business for well over 25 years, but had spent the last 13 specialising in mining and manufacture. “Labour hire for them in mining is something really new, but they do have the expertise with people that have actually worked in the industry like myself, I’ve been in the industry for over ten years,” she said.

safety. However, above all, Mrs Walkington said Complete is looking to recruit and look after locals. “We’ve got the local talent here so we need to just enforce and encourage people to come out of the woodwork and see if they’re interested.” She said Complete has a holistic approach in employment, taking into consideration not only the employee, but all associated families and communities. “Local jobs for local people if we can!” exclaimed Mrs. Walkington. “I think because we’re more accessible, we’re a smaller company, we’re able to spend time with people on site as well as the supervisors to make sure there’s a complete understanding, a level playing ﬁeld of sorts and that we’re able to be that buﬀer between the two and sort out any issues that may arise.”

Roger and Chris from Transfield Services with children from RELCG.

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five per cent vacancy rate on housing was a pivotal issue brought up at Roxby Council’s draft strategic management plan public forum last Monday night. The forum was well attended, with approximately 20 interested locals listening to presentations made by Town Administrator Bill Boehm, Community Projects Officer Kath Messner, Business and Cultural Development Consultant Vivienne Holloway and Manager Community Development, Governance and Strategic Support Michelle Hales. The presentation highlighted major goals and objectives set by the council in their proposed five-year management plan. Strategies were categorised into five focuses, environmental sustainability, leadership, cultural vitality, social equity and economic prosperity in a bid to create a world-class community. In BHP Billiton’s Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS), BHPB seeks to ‘achieve a five per cent vacancy rate in housing to encourage a stable market’, and to provide ‘the timely and orderly release of serviced land to meet housing demand in the mine and non-mine workforce’. However, the stated vacancy rate caused inquisition from both sides of the real estate fence.

“The five per cent vacancy rate, is that really going to kick in if the BHP Billiton Board announce that they are actually going ahead with the expansion?” asked resident, Leigh Malcolm. Mr Boehm stated the vacancy rate would come into effect if BHPB approves the Olympic Dam mine expansion, but was unsure at to which stage it would kick in. Real estate principal Craig Sumsion was less than pleased with the proposed vacancy rate, saying it would deter investors in the town. “I think if it’s not managed and they actually have a five per cent vacancy rate, they’ll be destroying the town, as the vacancy rate is far too high,” said Mr Sumsion. “If you’ve got 2000 houses in the town at a five per cent vacancy rate then you have 100 houses available at any one time you’ll just taken away the reason for people to invest in the town. “There needs to be good management on the vacancy rate it just doesn’t want to be too high but it doesn’t want to be too low, there’s a pretty fine balance.” Mr Boehm agreed that management of house and land provisions needed to be approved. “The fact that there is not a holistic management structure I find really abysmal frankly, I think it’s a poor outcome on everyone’s behalf because BHP (sic) control the land, the State Government control the land and

the council has been given to ability to assist the community so I think so you should be able to put together something.” When asked if council would have any influence on the type of housing delivered, Mr Boehm replied ‘not much’. As stated in the SEIS, BHPB has pledged to provide a mix of housing types and styles, including units and two, three and four bedroom houses as well as an approximate 350 cottage transitional village for key operational staff, comprising of one, two and three bedroom cottages. It also listed a new 1,800-unit accommodation site for long distance commuters on the western side of Olympic Way. At the conclusion of the forum, Mr Boehm stated that actions outlined in the draft strategic plan would fare differently if there is no expansion of Olympic Dam. “There won’t be as many, but the aspirations , the goals and objectives will be exactly the same,” he said. “It will be impossible to be financially sustainable as a community without an expansion. If the expansion goes ahead, more than likely we will be, we think, we don’t know. “Depending on a lot of financial, a lot of twists and turns and who funds what, a lot of things have to happen to know that answer but no way in the world will we be financially viable.”

Town Administrator Bill Boehm addressing the forum last week.

Costs drowning our businesses MP Rowan Ramsey with Ronald Boland of Red Mulga in Roxby last week.

By Millie Thomas

P Rowan Ramsey (Liberal, Grey) visited Roxby Downs last week to gauge how local companies are dealing with the current economic climate. Mr Ramsey said the message he is getting loud and clear, is that cost pressures, particularly those from electricity bills weigh heavily on small businesses. Recruitment and retention issues are also rife in retail and hospitality industries within the town. “Then you get to a place like Roxby that are (sic) really struggling local businesses, particularly retail with staffing issues, because of course they lose their good staff to higher paid jobs in the immediate area, straight into the mining industry,” Mr Ramsey said. The number of vacant shops in Roxby’s main shopping precinct created additional concern for Mr Ramsey. “You combine rentals, staffing costs, electricity costs and government going up extra with the carbon tax in two months, and then of course there will be extra transport costs that will come as part of the carbon tax as well, I think things are already stretched pretty thin and that’s a concern. “In the end if we want Roxby Downs to be a vibrant place to live and attract people to come and work in, we need good

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services and facilities.” Mr Ramsey also indicated that housing is a major preventative in recruiting and retaining staff. “If it’s a job that pays 15 or 20 bucks an hour, it’s pretty hard to pay the rent. So they are the big ones that we’re getting consistently back.” He recognised it is a delicate balance keeping prospective house renters or buyers, as well as current homeowners and investors happy in Roxby’s real estate market. “We don’t want to crash the prices of everybody’s houses in Roxby Downs that’s already bought one, but I think there is a fairly driving concern to actually make more available than is at the moment, because otherwise all those industries not directly being paid by the mining industry are just finding it too difficult to survive,” he said. However, all was not bad during Mr Ramsey’s visit, he commended Indigenous resources company Red Mulga on their progress since inception. “I think that’s pretty exciting that they are actually on their own back achieving with indigenous employment, things the government department seem absolutely incapable of.” He said rather than lower the bar for employees, they had maintained high expectations and were succeeding. “I think it’s really good, and I congratulate them for that.”

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Graham community minded By Vanessa Switala

ocal cricketer, sporting enthusiast, master of ceremonies (MC) and man about town, Graham Warren volunteers much of his spare time for those in need. The easy-going father of two has been in Roxby Downs for 22 years and has volunteered for countless events, fundraisers and organisations including the Royal Flying Doctors Auxiliary Auction Day, Australia Day celebrations, Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day memorials, sporting clubs and also coordinated the Christmas pageant for 14 years. Mr Warren reminisced on the days when he coordinated the pageant and told The Monitor when he first moved to Roxby Downs there were 14 floats in the pageant and it was held throughout the day. “It was hot and the kids were sweaty so we changed the format,” he explained. “We started the pageant at 6.30pm or 7 o’clock. The crowds picked up and we had entertainment all night. “It was fantastic to see the kids, because they used to get their presents, so they would play with their cricket sets down the main street on the lawn up until midnight sitting there playing cricket with mum and dad.” Mr Warren added, “It’s a good community outing. There was anything up to 1500 to 2000 people in the main street back then.” Back in 1999 Mr Warren was awarded joint Citizen of the Year with Dawn Kroemer for his endless contributions to the community. The jack-of-all-trades is originally from Renmark and has worked as a bricklayer, concreter, managed the Renmark Football Club, managed the Roxby Downs Community Club, Olympic Dam technician in the Acid Plant, truck driver and general service miner underground and has now been a security officer at the gate of the mine end of Olympic Dam for approximately 15 years. Mr Warren stressed he loves the position he is in currently. “I have the opportunity to talk to a lot of people and enjoy the company and a good yack,” he stated. When Mr Warren was asked what he saw himself doing earlier in his life he told The Monitor, “Certainly not being in Roxby Downs for 22 years that’s for sure!” “I don’t know; I didn’t look at the future too far. Just day by day working back in Renmark and involved with sporting clubs. I never really envisaged

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being here for 22 years,” he exclaimed. Mr Warren has also been passionately involved with many local sporting clubs including junior basketball, cricket and football. He was awarded life membership for his efforts as President to Woomera and Districts Football League, now the Far North Football League (FNFL) and is also a life member of the Renmark Rovers Football Club. Being awarded life membership for FNFL has been a definite highlight for Mr Warren along with his involvement with the Roxby Districts Cricket Association. He travelled to London in July, 2009 to play against the ‘Barmy Army’ and is also the Roxby Downs team selector for the annual Country Cricket Carnival. Mr Warren explained travelling to Adelaide for the Country Carnival has been a highlight. “We won the last three out of four years. To see the cricketers go away and perform to the ability they can perform at is great.” Mr Warren also assists in organising many fundraisers for those in need in the Roxby Downs community. He said the recent Run for Ed was another important event he assisted with. “The kids that ran on (that) weekend came and approached me through their mums and they wanted to do something (for their mate),” he said. “I came up with the idea to run from Andamooka to (Roxby) but push a barrow just for something different. “They did the hard work,” he added. “The thing about it is a lot of people do all the hard work and I just come along and do the easy part. If I’m running an auction, that’s the easy part. The hard part is the other people who go out and organise the events. “A lot of people do a lot of work before I come along.” Mr Warren believes it is important to be involved in the community. “Mate, you can sit at home on your a.. and do nothing or you can get out and try and be helpful and make the town a better place to live in because we are isolated and whatever we can do to make it better for everyone else to live in the town. “I’d put my hand up for anything. Mr Warren added, “You don’t do it for the accolades… It’s enough thanks to see someone smile.” “You just do it because you want to do it.” National Volunteer Week begins next Monday, May 14 until May 20. It is the largest celebration of volunteers in Australia and provides the opportunity to thank more than six million people who

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Local girls donate to RSPCA From front page... By Vanessa Switala

ocal girls, 10-year-old Kirsty and nineyear-old Llewellyn have begun walking community member’s pet dogs and donating 30 per cent of proceeds to the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).

New equipment for BHP Billiton on the wharf at Outer Harbour on Monday.

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he ﬁrst new Caterpillar trucks from the United States arrived in Adelaide last week and will be on their way to Olympic Dam heightening expectation that the expansion will go ahead as planned.

The Caterpillar trucks are the ﬁrst consignment of what will be the world’s biggest single order for mining vehicles. Whilst the arrival of the ﬁrst trucks are a good sign, BHP Billiton could delay its expansion of the Olympic Dam mine if the Federal Government scraps its diesel fuel rebate in this week’s Budget. The 1400 tonnes of new equipment enthused Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis who said last Friday the mining boom was transforming the state. “These monster trucks and other heavy equipment are undeniable evidence of how the mining boom is deliv-

The helpful duo said they have wanted to walk dogs for a long time now but their parents would not allow them to. “We organised it all at a sleepover,” said Llewellyn.

ering jobs and opportunities for South Australians,” he said. “The first consignment of Caterpillar equipment to arrive at Outer Harbor from the US also comprises motor graders and other types of construction equipment destined for mining and construction sites throughout South Australia. “BHP (sic) could have ordered these from a Caterpillar franchisee in Queensland or WA where the scale is already there. But, they’ve decided to do it here through Cav Power. “That’s good for SA.” The truck components - including four 793F trucks, one D11T bulldozertractor and three other trucks - were offloaded from the roll on-roll off MV Aida and will be transported to Whyalla for assembly. BHP Billiton needs the trucks to remove the rock overburden above the ore body in its planned open pit mine.

Emergency services working together By Millie Thomas mergency services in Roxby Downs held a combined training session on Sunday in order to help all services work eﬃciently together in case of an emergency.

Ambulance Services Regional Team Leader for Far North South Australia Lee Dale said the purpose of the event was to visit each agency and familiarise themselves with each group’s equipment. This is the second combined training session which has been held in Roxby Downs and according to Mr Dale, it went ‘very well’. Approximately eight representatives per agency attended the training, with the group spending about an hour at each station. “(It was) very, very beneﬁcial,” said Mr Dale. “The whole idea behind it is that when we all go to a job, at least we have now a better understanding of each agency and how they can provide. FROM WED 9 MAY “And also it starts to get TO SUN 13 MAY people to chat in between agencies so the relationship building and getting to know people on a personal level, which has got to be more beneﬁcial when you go to a job.”

The girls are available after school hours and on weekends charging $10 for half an hour and $15 per hour. The girls said they wanted to donate money to the RSPCA as it is a good cause. “It’s to help animals in need because we love animals,” exclaimed Llewellyn. RSPCA is a community based charity which works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection. RSPCA Australia is responsible for facilitating national campaigns and events and representing the interests of animal welfare with Government and industry across all areas. If interested please call Kirsty on 0498 338 886 or Llewellyn’s mother Sam Secker on 0409 897 832.

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LAST WEEK’S HOT TOPIC: How do you think the first twilight game of football went under the new lights on the weekend? Local mums all complain there is no where to have coffee in this town with kids, so the Leisure Centre provides a nippy gym and they still find something to whinge about. Be grateful for the centre putting on this extra service. If you pick everything to pieces, they won’t want to do it and the other appreciative mothers/kiddies miss out! Coffee Mum Might be time for the parking inspector to make another appearance at the schools kiss and drop zone… lazy parents are back in force this term despite the school’s new massive signs on show!!! Mrs Kiss and Drop The same old Facebook keyboard warriors are in their element at the moment with the protesters that are due to visit Roxby Downs in July, only adding fuel to the fire!! Maybe move away from the keyboard and take a walk. However, at least the local businesses are getting a break for the time being! Social Networker The atmosphere at the football under lights was wonderful – family friendly and relaxing! Footy Fan It was too cold at the footy night games! If they’re going to have night games who’s supplying the snuggies? Snuggie Sucker

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Dear Sir or Madam, I write on behalf of The Salvation Army to ask if your readers would be kind enough to help with this year’s Red Shield Appeal. Right now The Salvation Army’s resources are absolutely stretched to the maximum. Our people on the front line are seeing huge numbers of vulnerable Australians coming to our doors with increasingly complex needs. People are being deeply affected by the financial strain of housing affordability and the increased cost of living. Our need is greater than ever for funds. If people are interested in volunteering two to three hours of their time to help with the big doorknock, please call us on 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) for the cost of a local call or visit salvationarmy.org.au. We want to mobilise 100,000 collectors nationally to knock on as many doors as possible. It’s alarming to know that right now many clients that come to The Salvation Army regularly go without meals. Some can’t even afford a decent meal just once a day. Numerous clients tell us they can’t

afford heating or decent furniture. Many have no savings to fall back on. A number are taking on new debt. The Salvation Army helps over one million people in crisis every 12 months. People are continuing to find things very difficult. They are struggling financially to stay afloat. We’ll be doorknocking around the nation on the weekend of May 19 and 20. You can give to the Salvos at any time by calling 13 SALVOS, visiting salvationarmy.org.au, donate at any Westpac branch or post your cheque (made out to The Salvation Army) to PO Box 9888 in your capital city. We thank readers in advance for their generosity. Salvation Army. Dear Editor, Australia’s six million plus volunteers will be the focus of attention during National Volunteer Week to be celebrated from May 14 to 20. This is Australia’s only national celebration of volunteering and Volunteering

Australia thanks every volunteer for their contribution to making Australia a better place to live. This year’s theme says it all – ‘Volunteers, Every One Counts’. Volunteers contribute more than 700 million hours per year in fields including sport, welfare, education, justice, conservation, art and emergency services. It is difficult to imagine how we would cope as a nation without this extraordinary effort. In Volunteering Australia’s most recent survey 68.3 per cent of respondents said that their organisation needs more volunteers. If you are a volunteer we thank you for your contribution. If you do not volunteer then now is a great opportunity to take the first step. A good way to start is to visit www.govolunteer.com.au. I would like to thank NAB (National Australia Bank) and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet for their support of National Volunteer Week. Cary Pedicini CEO Volunteering Australia.

local traders too. Why shop online when you can pick up something perfect locally, and help another family stay in business. Retail is a hard game all over the world so you can imagine how much harder it can be for a small country town. The people that own local businesses are often also the local footy umpire, the service club president, the netball coach or the volunteer ﬁreman. If we lose them – the town will lose in many other ways.

Our local traders’ kids go to school with your kids – they are local mums and dads too. Some local traders are putting on some great specials to help lighten the burden on your pay packets so look around. Or, book a table somewhere special and give mum a break from the kitchen. A wise man once said ‘happy wife – happy life’. Make mum’s day special this Sunday and shop locally and make a difference.

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Stock up the fridge with bacon and eggs …. Mother’s Day is this Sunday so don’t forget! Mother’s Day is the one day of the year we can all show our appreciation for our hard working mums. In a town like Roxby Downs – home to a high birth rate, this Sunday is guaranteed to be a big deal. It’s the perfect opportunity to spoil mum – and a great opportunity to support our

What was with the canteen running out of food by the second game in the first round? I was hungry!!! Grumble Guts In response to CM being “disappointed” about Jack singing Imagine on ANZAC Day, I say good on you Jack for singing a song which shows what the future should be. I also think CM’s choice of preferred songs are a fitting tribute but all songs/ music suggested and played on this significant day have equal appeal. JT

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n the front-page article in last week’s The Monitor, ‘Anger and confusion at community consultation’, the article stated ratepayers in Andamooka would not have to pay land rates if the land was unoccupied. This is incorrect, rate payers will still have to pay the land rate, regardless of if the land is occupied or not.

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nfrastructure continues to be a key concern as the State’s mining and energy players await the BHP Billiton Board approval for the Olympic Dam expansion. Hundreds of industry representatives gathered at the three-day 2012 Paydirt South Australian Resources and Energy Investment Conference at the Hilton Hotel last week to discuss the State’s pending infrastructure issues. Speakers included key decision makers, explorers and experts who said the BHPB Olympic Dam expansion announcement would bring key mining infrastructure issues to a head. Conference Convenor Bill Repard said the conference was a critical gathering of resource sector representatives. “Nowhere else in Australia has such a critical gathering of the resource sector been held within the shadow of such a major pending decision – a decision that will have ramifications beyond the borders of even South Australia as the State mans up to service the expansion, if the go-ahead is the final BHP (sic) decision,” Mr Repard said. “It will bring South Australia challenges, issues, project ramifications and investment attitudes of an unprecedented scale, comparable to the issues confronting the expansion of the Pilbara iron ore region in Western Australia,” he said. “In parallel to that, we now have for the first time, the release by the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) Coordination Office of the Draft Deed of Access. “It’s early days, but slowly the door is opening to potentially much greater minerals exploration in Woomera’s previously large and generally historically untouchable footprint of mineralised land. “Add to that mix the known and emerging new mines in SA and it is easy to see that water, power, road, rail, airport, accommodation and on-site mining infrastructure are peaking as the must solve issue confronting SA’s resources sector.”

Core Exploration expected to drill in Woomera C By Vanessa Switala ore Exploration Limited expects to be granted an exploration license within the Woomera Prohibited Area by the end of this month.

The Roxby Downs tenement near BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam was offered for exploration by the State Government and is now going through a 28-day advertising period. Core Exploration also recently announced plans for expanding their diamond drilling program on their Yorke Peninsula copper project in the State. Core Exploration’s Yorke Peninsula Iron Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) prospect is encouraging as the company has recently completed a 2000 metre diamond drill program. Managing Director of Core Exploration

Stephen Biggins recently spoke in Adelaide at the Paydirt 2012 South Australian Resources and Energy Investment Conference and said, “We already have multiple intersections with significant copper results to date and still have more assays expected to be available in mid-May from the remaining 50 per cent of holes drilled in that opening program.” He also stated Core Exploration were maintaining work on its Fitton copper/ uranium prospect in the company’s Roxby Downs licence area near BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam. “Our Fitton prospect is located in a proven world-class uranium mining district and the 10.5 per cent copper and 624ppm (parts per million) uranium identified from outcrop samples provide us with significant encouragement for future exploration, Mr Biggins said.

Core Explorations ‘Roxby South Project’ is located 40 kilometres south of Olympic Dam and within 10 kilometres of BHP Billiton’s Wirrda Well prospect. Mr Biggins said the company was considering the option of partnering the project to fund drilling of IOCGU (Iron Oxide, Copper, Gold and Uranium) targets. “As a result of the expected grant of these tenements in the near future, Core is now assessing options which may include introducing a senior partner for the 100 per cent owned Roxby South Project,” he stated. After the 28-day advertising period has ended, the Minister is expected to grant the new Exploration Licence for the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA). Tenement holders within the WPA are required to enter into an access agreement with the Department of Defence prior to commencing exploration activities.

Mining news in brief SA set to become mining Titan - Koutsantonis

outh Australia is poised to take its place among the titans of world mining, according to Mineral Resources Minister Tom Koutsantonis. This was due to the ﬁve world-class discoveries that had been made in SA in the past decade, including the huge increase in the size of the uranium and copper deposit at Olympic Dam in the state’s north. “South Australia is poised to take its place among the titans of mining, not just in Australia but in the world,” Mr Koutsantonis told a mining industry conference in Adelaide last week.

Iluka confident of extending mineral sands mining beyond 2027

he powerhouse behind South Australia’s modern day mineral sands renaissance has forecast the potential for one of its main domestic mines to extend its life well beyond 2027. Iluka Resources Limited’s General Manager Investor Relations, Dr Robert Porter, said its wholly owned $390 million Jacinth-Ambrosia minerals sand mine northwest of Ceduna on far west Eyre Peninsula had a current mine life scheduled through to at least 2021. “However, there is the potential to extend that beyond at least 2027 with new regional tie-in from brownﬁeld and greenﬁeld exploration opportunities presenting in the wider Eucla Basin,” Dr Porter said. More projects share in $1.7m of PACE grants

wenty-six resource exploration projects are to share $1.7 million in grants from the latest round of PACE 2020 funding.

The successful projects announced at the South Australian Resources and Energy Investment Conference are among 40 high-quality applications for funding from PACE Discovery Drilling. Those proposals comprised 37 mineral projects and three petroleum projects in areas of the State. New results have shown mineral production for the 2011 calendar year reached a record $5.5 billion, up from $4 billion in 2010. The boost in output sets SA well on the road to meeting the South Australian Strategic Plan target of $10 billion worth of mineral production and processing by 2020.

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he increasingly contentious issue of fly-in fly-out manning to service remote outback mines has been supported by Prominent Hill’s OZ Minerals Limited. OZ Minerals’ Managing Director, Terry Burgess, said fly-in fly-out (FIFO) had got a lot of bad press “but many people actually really like it” he said. OZ Minerals this month introduced its first FIFO jet service from Adelaide to Prominent Hill. THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper

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The Club started sell- Lisa Hassan said “I think ing Bowelscan kits in the the important thing is Roxby Central Traders that we have actually been raising awareness in our community.” She explained bowel cancer is a disease people are reluctant to talk about, which is why it often goes undetected. “So even if people perhaps are a little bit shy to buy it from us we’ve put the thought in their head and they can obviously go to their doctor and speak to them about it as well.” Both Lisa and fellow Rotary Club of Roxby

District member Lauren Blanchard believe it is an important campaign because of the amount of people locally that have bowel cancer in their family. “A lot of people have been asking for the pamphlets and asking questions,” said Lauren. “It’s a really simple test to do for piece of mind and to make sure everything is ok.” Bowel cancer is the most common internal cancer aﬀecting Australians, with one in 20 men and one in 24 women diagnosed by the age of 75. Bowel cancer increases in incidence progressively from the age of 40, and is more commonly diagnosed than lung, breast or prostate cancer in Australia, with 12,000 cases a year. The Rotary Club of Roxby District will make regular appearances in the mall and at Market Day during May selling the kits, which once used, can be dropped oﬀ at Roxby Pharmacy. Testers will then await results. Lauren and Lisa would like to thank all that visited their stall on Saturday, and encouraged those with a family history of bowel cancer and those over the age of 40 to visit their doctors for a check up.

Roxby InBusiness GHD in Roxby Downs – Five years on Last week GHD celebrated five years in Roxby Downs. InBusiness caught up with GHD’s Roxby Downs Manager, Darren Smith along with GHD’s State Manager, Tony Norrish and Manager of Mining and Energy for GHD, Stephen Dawes, to chat about GHD’s beginnings in Roxby and the secrets to five years of success in Roxby. What prompted GHD to set an office up in Roxby five years ago? Steve Dawes: GHD’s skill set is naturally aligned with BHP Billiton’s (BHPB) Olympic Dam project, with electrical, mechanical, structural and civil, project management and reliability. Tony Norrish: We always place offices in our regional areas. It’s about being part of the local community, being close to clients to better connect. Being on the ground with our clients gives us a better, and more holistic understanding of their needs, and provides better accountability. The outcomes are more personal if our employees live in and amongst the community. As well as being able to service our clients better, being able to offer permanent residential roles is a better option for our employees. So you’ve found retention of employees is better when you offer them residential roles? What’s your secret? Tony Norrish: We’ve been very lucky to have Darren Smith here from the beginning as our anchor. Perhaps the key secret to retention is that we empower the staff in our regional offices to drive the connections and projects with the clients and the community. Roxby is also great for families, and provides good opportunities for spouses in terms of networks in the community. Any particular trials for you in establishing and running your business in Roxby? Steve Dawes: No more than in any other regional area. Except perhaps in accommodation, when you can’t find accommodation for your employees, they need to remain FIFO. Tell me a bit about your graduate program. Steve Dawes: We’ve been very good at introducing people to BHPB and Olympic Dam. Tony Norrish: Graduates in the resources sector are really excited to have the opportunity to intern up here. What does the next five years hold for GHD in Roxby Downs? Stephen Dawes: We’ll be providing a broader, deeper range of services up here. Tony Norrish: Going from strength to strength. Page 8 – Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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he South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) held their third annual SA Mines Emergency Response Competition in the Ad el a i d e H i l l s o n Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29. This year seven teams competed whereas only four teams competed in last year’s event. Two days of rigorous competition saw two teams from BHP Billiton (one was a ‘graduate team’) take on other teams from Perilya Limited, OZ Minerals, Kingsgate, Terramin and Uranium One to compete for the SACOME Perpetual Trophy. This year Perilya from Broken Hill, one of the mid tier mining company entrants claimed the overall winners’ trophy. BHP Billiton’s graduate team received an honourable mention for their valiant eﬀorts in winning the Rope Rescue event. State Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Tom Koutsantonis presented the SACOME Perpetual Trophy for the overall winner to Perilya last Sunday at the competition dinner at Auchendarroch House in Mount Barker. Mr Koutsantonis paid tribute to the teams which consisted of many who volunteered to be trained as emergency response personnel outside of their jobs on the mine sites, and to volunteers who acted as adjudicators or ‘casualties’ throughout the competition. SACOME’s Chief Executive Jason Kuchel was extremely pleased there were seven teams which competed this year with

six of them based in South Australia. “It gives the teams a real chance to meet with each other and learn from each other’s skills, which may be called upon in the event of a real emergency,” he stated. “This year’s event was particularly tough as a few events were tested within one scenario for the first time. For example, ropes rescue and road crash rescue were combined which made it particularly challenging, but the teams handled it magniﬁcently. “The South Australia resources industry is committed to the promotion of workplace safety and the implementation of eﬀective occupational health and safety programs. Ensuring a safe and enduring sector is critical, and this event provides an opportunity for emergency response teams to brush up on their skills and training, and share information.

“It also provides a great opportunity for some friendly rivalry,” he added. Participants took part in various challenges including high rope rescues, using breathing apparatus, fire fighting, first aid, theory, basic skills and road crash rescues. The seven teams travelled to Hillgrove’s Kanmantoo Copper Mine, Terramin’s Angas Zinc Mine at Strathalbyn and to the CFS Training Centre at Brukunga which challenged them in a range of locations. Mr Kuchel said, “We are very pleased that the State Government is so supportive of our efforts in promoting occupational health and safety in the sector and that the minister has chosen to personally become involved with the event.” The annual competition is hosted by SACOME and run by volunteers from various organisations.

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DRAFT STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PLAN 2012 to 2017

Councils and other incorporated bodies may also apply to have an outdoor area or event declared smoke-free.

OPPORTUNITY FOR INPUT Residents are reminded that Council has prepared a Draft Strategic Management Plan which amongst other things sets out the rationale, vision and desired goals and objectives for the operation of Council and the community over the next five year period.

Fines* can be issued if you smoke in these areas. Expiation: $75. Maximum penalty: $200.

This Plan updates Councils existing Strategic Management Plan and once reviewed and adopted will form basis of future Annual Business Plans and Budgets.

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Copies of the Draft 2012-17 Strategic Management Plan are still available from the Council Office 6 Richardson Place Roxby Downs. Phone 08 8671 0010 or email roxby@ roxbycouncil.com.au for a copy or check out our website www.roxbydowns.com

www.tobaccolaws.sa.gov.au or phone 1300 363 703. For support to quit smoking, call the Quitline on 13 7848 or visit www.quitsa.org.au

Council has also circulated the draft plan to various stakeholders and conducted a successful public forum. Members of the public are encouraged to provide an input. Formal written submissions will also be received at the Council Office PO Box 124, Richardson Place Roxby Downs SA 5725 or by email up roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au up to close of business at 5pm on Friday 11 May 2012. Bill Boehm Administrator

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Bettongs a hit with locals

he afternoon of Saturday April 28 saw a contingent of vehicles making their way up the Borefield Road, waiting patiently for the Arid Recovery gates to open. Over 100 visitors made a night of it at the Arid Recovery Reserve, supporting a Roxby Downs Community Postie Bash team, the Crash Bandicoots. The evening started off with a wander over the sand dunes, learning a little more about the arid zone and the unique plants and animals that inhabit it. Visitors also learnt about the Arid Recovery Reserve, and just why it is so special. The afternoon tour finished up at the viewing platform, where children could investigate the different tracks and burrows of the reserve’s inhabitants and adults could enjoy the sunset. It wasn’t long after the barbecue was started up there was a rustling in the grass and the first bettong of the evening snuck out to investigate what all this noise was about. Visitors had the opportunity to take part in a guided spotlight tour through the sand dunes to a nocturnal hide, where they were able to get up close to the bettongs and began to understand some of their quirky behaviours.

“It was exciting to see so many people out at the reserve,” said Arid Recovery Volunteer and Community Coordinator, Hannah Spronk. “We were not expecting anywhere near that number of people so it is fantastic to think that now over a hundred people in Roxby Downs have now had the opportunity to see a burrowing bettong and know what we are on about!” The tour night was a fundraiser for the local Postie Bash, with staﬀ entering their team, the ‘Crash Bandicoots’, for a bit of fun. “All the money raised will go towards the local youth and health services so not only were people supporting us but also the wider community,” said Hannah. It looks like this won’t be the last evening event for Arid Recovery either, receiving positive feedback from many visitors who were hoping to be able to come back again. “We will deﬁnitely be holding more evening events with the bettong behavioural study. Maybe next time we will be able to spot those elusive bilbies!”

RIGHT: The Burrowing Bettong delighted onlookers

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The ANZAC Eve Youth Vigil stems from the miliocal CFS and SES cadets took part in the thirteenth ANZAC Eve Youth Vigil held tary tradition of ‘Holding Ground’ whereby a reconat the South Australian War Memorial on naissance patrol would ﬁnd and hold strategic position in preparation for the arrival of their army. Adelaide’s North Terrace.

“I can’t get my television connected! But no, I’m not happy! We need to have SA news!” Kimberley Hargrave

“I am so sick of Queensland news! More local news would be better.” Lucy Read

“Of course, better television services would benefit the community. News services as one justification!” Luke Scrivens “Absolutely. You feel like you don’t actually belong anywhere! I don’t care about Queensland or Northern Territory – we don’t live there!”

Twelve young Country Fire Sservice cadets from Roxby Downs, Woomera and Orroroo and ten young State Emergency Service cadets from Enﬁeld joined members of various other youth volunteer organisations to recognise the legacy of Australia and New Zealand Army Corps.

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cannot cause inﬂuenza. By Millie Thomas As well as keeping up with current vaccines, older mornings and the reintroduction there are a number of healthy habits that can of explorer socks can only mean one also help prevent the ﬂu. thing.

Winter has reared it’s wispy head once again, and with it brought the inescapable flu season. The Contractor Framework Implementation Team (CFIT) has identified influenza as a potential hazard because as everyone knows – when a person feels sick, it becomes increasingly hard to focus on the job at hand. There are ample precautionary measures that can be taken to help prevent the onslaught of a strain of influenza this winter, with vaccination arguably the most effective. Each year, the Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee (AVIC) upon recommendations from the World Health Organisation determines the formulation of influenza vaccine in Australia. The committee met on October 5 last year to determine appropriate strains to vaccinate for in 2012. They include type A (H1N1), type A (H3N2) and type B. Statistics show that a flu vaccine is 70 to 90 per cent effective in giving immunity against the flu. Contrary to popular belief, the current flu vaccination does not contain live virus and

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, avoid close contact with others to protect them from getting sick too. • If possible, stay at home from work, school, day care and errands when you are sick. You will help to prevent others from catching your illness. • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and put it in a rubbish bin. If you don’t have a tissue, cover your nose and mouth as best you can. • Washing your hands often, especially after a cough or a sneeze, will help stop germs form spreading. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth – sickness is often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth. • Other ways to stay healthy during this inﬂuenza season and all year round – get plenty of sleep, exercise regularly, drink plenty of ﬂuids, eat nutritious foods and manage your stress levels.

Phasing smoking out By Millie Thomas he most addictive drug in the world, smoking, is slowly but surely being phased out of every day life.

It is becoming less socially acceptable as the years pass, and the old turn of phrase ‘we just didn’t know how bad it was for you’ just doesn’t cut it anymore. May’s safety theme at Olympic Dam is Quit Smoking. Tobacco smoking is the single largest preventable cause of premature death and disease in Australia. It is responsible for the greatest disease burden and accounts for ap-

proximately 15,500 deaths per annum, according to QuitNow.com.au. Quitting at age 50 halves your risk of smoking-related death, but quitting by age 30 avoids almost all of the excess risk. Stopping at age 60, 50, 40 or 30 can result in gains, respectively, of about three, six, nine, or 10 years of life expectancy. In addition to benefiting your own health, quitting could also improve the health of your family. Similarly, by saving the money you used to spend on cigarettes, quitting could also benefit you and your family financially.

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05. Bernadette and Phil Lacey enjoyed GHD’s five year anniversary in Roxby Downs at the Dunes Cafe last Thursday night. 06. Kaye Doyle, Jeff Wilson and Darren Smith caught up at GHD’s five year anniversary last week. 07. Ellen Ingold and Tony Norris at GHD’s celebrations. 08. Chloe and Demi at junior netball Saturday morning. 09. Kaye Doyle and Darren Smith cut the cake at GHD’s celebrations. 10. Bill Boehm and Wayne Coonan enjoying a glass of wine at GHD’s celebrations.

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Australian Mortgage Brokers branch out to Roxby By Vanessa Switala

ell-e stablishe d company Australian Mortgage Brokers is now expanding to cover the Roxby Downs area. Mortgage Consultant Adam Bishop started his franchise in Whyalla three years ago and will now visit Roxby Downs once a fortnight to assist the local community with both home and investment loans. Adam has a Diploma of Financial Services and is a full member of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA). He started with Australian Mortgage Brokers in 2008 after a successful decade of property investment, currently holding multiple residential investments across Australia including Roxby Downs. Adam previously worked in Roxby in the reﬁnery at Olympic Dam mine, so he is familiar with the town as well as having sound knowledge of the key aspects associated with successful investing. “I am committed to being here (in Roxby) every fortnight at the minimum, and am more than happy to come up more than that if required,” he said.

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“The days that I visit each fortnight will be flexible and dependent entirely on the community’s needs.” Adam specialises in property investment and first-home-owner loans, showing strong integrity, ethics and determination to ensure his clients obtain great service and advice. Adam stressed he is relaxed and casual and is “not a bank”. “I just work for the banks!” he laughed. Australian Mortgage Brokers has access to 26 lenders, incorporating major banks, regional banks, non-bank lenders and building societies, including all of Australia’s leading lenders. This allows them to offer a choice of hundreds of different loan products, resulting in a home loan that is specifically tailored to each individual’s requirements. The business is built on word of mouth and referrals, so Adam will do his utmost to look after his clients to ensure his services are recommended to others. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Adam on 0400 267 736, email abishop@amortgage.com.au or visit www.amortgage.com.au/adambishop.

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Accounts due Council reminds residents and ratepayers that the March 2012 quarterly water accounts have been issued and are due for payment by May 15 2012.

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Grasping opportunity from challenges and change requires a clear vision and strategy to fulﬁl this vision. This is the role of the Strategic Management Plan 2012-2017 –Building a World Class Community, which is currently out for public comment, until close of business (5pm) Friday, May 11 2012. Copies of the plan are available to download from www.roxbydowns.com, or drop in and pick up a copy at the Council oﬃce during business hours. A successful public meeting held last Monday evening gave members of the public the opportunity to hear about this vision from Council’s Administrator and Community Team face to face. Council welcomes your comments, suggestions and written submissions to be received by this date. Please post to PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725; fax to us on 86710452 or email your submission to Roxby@ roxbyycouncil.com.au.

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The ‘Read This 2012’ youth writing competition is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring young writers and artists to participate in this national competition. An initiative of the National Year of Reading, partnering with the State Library of Victoria (Centre for Youth Literature) and Good Reading Magazine (SpineOut. com.au). This project is a celebration of books for young adults and provides members in our community between 12 and 18 years to share their love of books and reading with their friends and families in a creative way. Entries must be submitted online at www. readthis2012.com and use the official online registration form at. All you need to do is upload a file which shows your creative response to a book that you choose. Be as creative as possible! Please remember to be aware of copyright rules and visit the ‘Read This’ website if you are confused about use of music, images, etcetera. On this page you will find links to websites that contain music and images that you can legally use. Make sure you enter correct contact details, including email and telephone numbers. You can enter as many times as you like. Your entry may be put up on ‘Read This!’, ‘SpineOut’ and ‘insideadog’ websites unless you expressly tell us not to in your original submission.

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

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are secured upright and not left in locations where people or pets could knock them over. Avoid using portable heaters on table tops unless they are secure and designed for that Annual checks of household purpose. There is a risk of heat appliances and equipment could damage to the table top and if save you time, money but most it falls off it could damage the importantly, your life! heater and start a fire. By following the simple tips below, you can ensure you and Electric heater safety your family will be safe and Don’t plug electric heaters snug during the winter months into powerboards, double adapahead. tors or extension cords with other appliances. Heaters conReducing the fire risk from sume large amounts of power heaters and may overload the supply Never leave heaters unat- and cause a fire. tended because if a fire starts Before using an electric it could spread through your heater check the condition of home before you are able to the appliance and power cords respond. for obvious damage. If there is Keep clothes, upholstery, damage contact an electrician curtains and other material or the service technician to fix that could catch fire at least a it. metre away from the heater at all times. Did you know ma- Gas heater safety jority of house fires are caused Never use gas heaters deby people hanging clothes or signed or marked for outdoor towels to dry on or in front of use inside. They are a fire risk the heater. and can also release toxic gases Make sure portable heaters which can accumulate inside

ow that the cooler weather is approaching, it’s a good time to make sure your house is ready for the changing temperatures.

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

and potentially harm you. Gas heaters have very important ventilation requirements and it is necessary to be aware of them if you live in a home heated by gas and in most cases any work must be completed by a qualified gas fitter Using liquid petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders indoors to provide fuel for unflued heaters or other gas appliances is dangerous and is not recommended. Unflued heaters must not be used in bedrooms, bathrooms or small rooms that have no permanent ventilation. Toxic gases can build up inside and potentially harm you. Never use your gas oven or stove as a room heater. Always check your gas heater is working correctly. Signs of problems with gas heaters may include difficulty when lighting, yellow flames, unusual smells or noisy or inoperable fans. Regularly service your gas heater according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Always use a licensed gas fitter for this task.

Clothes dryer safety Ensure the lint ﬁlter is cleaned regularly. Lint that has built up can catch ﬁre. Follow manufacturer’s instructions and only place suitable materials into the clothes dryer.

Electric blanket safety Electric blankets should be rolled when stored away. Folding an electric blanket can damage element wires within the blanket. When using a blanket for the first time after storage, lay it flat on the bed and check for hot spots as it heats up. Only add sheets once you are sure the blanket will operate safely at a maximum temperature. Electric blankets which are not properly maintained can cause fires and older blankets may not have the safety features of modern blanket so consider replacing them. Avoid using double adaptors or power boards wherever possible.

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

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

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The Board that provides a community voice locally JOINING FORUMS

A very happy local family – The Kelly gang - Donna, Chris, Maddy and Logan Kelly.

If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people. New members are always welcome.

Celebrate National Families Week

ach year, tens of thousands of people and hundreds of organisations celebrate National Families Week - Australia’s annual celebration of families. National Families Week 2012 will be held from Tuesday, May 15 to Monday, May 21, 2012 (coinciding with United Nations International Day of Families on Tuesday, May 15). The aim of National Families Week 2012 is to celebrate the vital role that families play. This year’s theme is ‘Families make all the difference: helping kids to grow and learn’. In National Families Week 2012, everyone is encouraged to think about the valuable role families play in helping children to develop, learn and grow, and reflect on the influence

families have on a child’s wellbeing. Families are the foundation for shaping children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. A child’s earliest learning experience happens at home, with family. Families give children a sense of belonging and self-identity and provide a network of support for children as they grow. This National Families Week, let’s take the time to reﬂect on the critical role that families play in teaching, supporting and nurturing children as they grow. Roxby Downs is indeed fortunate to have many services and activities based around families, coﬀee mornings, dads and kids group, the Big Warm Welcome program, toddler story time, the Roxby Community Toy Library to mention just a few. There is a raft of wonderful programs to help young

Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe. If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Officer on 0418 833 818 so that you can be included on the agenda. Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

Laura Trotta 0412 734 964

COMMUNITY BOARD Michelle Hales 0418 833 818

EDUCATION and WORKPLACE TRAINING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818

SPORTS and RECREATION

Damien Condon 0439 862 784

COMMUNITY GARDEN Patrik Ibele 8671 0168

Mulgaria Street), but we are seeking more people to get this project moving. The Community Garden Committee, a forum of the Roxby Downs Community Board, meets once a month and need to increase the volunteer and supporter base to enable this place to no longer be an idea, but a wonderful reality. Please contact Patrik Ibele on 8671 0168 for more information.

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We have the site (the replace to reconnect with each other and serve bordered by Pioneer Drive, Alberrie Street and the earth.

The Community Garden partnership is on the hunt for enthusiastic people to join their ranks. A survey of local residents suggested the establishment of a community garden project back in 2005. It was imagined such a place could be created where residents could meet, learn and work together to increase a sense of place in our town and foster an appreciation for vegetation that exists in our harsh but beautiful region.

Rachel Young 0428 671 000

families develop good parenting skills, support their personal growth as parents and encourage strong family bonds that last through the ups and downs of life. The Community Board encourages all families to become involved in some of these programs and activities. We thank the people that oﬀer their time and skills to assist all families in Roxby Downs and surrounding areas in this way. This day is observed by the United Nations to mark the importance that the international community places on families as the most fundamental units of society, as well as to show concern about their situation in many parts of the world. The United Nations theme for the 2012 International Day of Families is ‘Ensuring Work Family Balance’.

Do you know about the Community Garden?

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM

HEALTH FORUM Karen Russell 8671 9020

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING WOMEN’S NETWORK Kath Messner 0438 871 153

WHO’S ON THE BOARD

CONTACTING THE BOARD

Teresa Baddeley • Darren Smith

For further information, advice or general questions please contact:

Michelle Davis • George Giakoumis Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane Mary Lewis • Liz Rogers • Cindy Harrichund • Bill Boehm Chad Menzies • Heath Murry • Michael Esposito •

Michelle Hales, Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. PO Box 85 Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818 Email: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au

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DUBLIN Gerry’s Meat Store. Top quality, grain fed meat at affordable prices. New $230 Freezer pack (mix and match): • 2kg Lamb roast • 1kg Beef schnitzel • 2kg Pork roast • 1kg Chicken schnitzel • 2kg Beef roast • 1kg Budget bacon • 2kg Roast chicken • 2kg Marinated wings • 1kg BBQ steak • 2kg Beef sausages • 1kg Beef mince • 20 Gourmet patties • 1kg BBQ lamb chops • 1 Large mettwurst • 1kg Pork leg chops • 1 Bottle marinade • 1kg Diced steak. Phone: 8529 2229.

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Roxby Downs Child Care Centre provides a caring, educational environment for children between the ages of six weeks to primary school age. We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated persons to join our staff team. To be considered for either of these roles, you will have: • DECS approved Qualifications. • Certificate III or willing to study. • Knowledge of Early Years Learning Frame work. • Current First Aid, Police Check and Child Safe Environments or willing to obtain these. • The ability to work closely with and engage with staff, parents and children of all diversities. Immediate start for all successful applicants. For further information contact rdccc.director@bigpond.com or 08 8671 0911. Applications close Friday 25 May 2012.

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• Small team environment, big company • Attractive salary package • Great lifestyle opportunity • Company sponsored training and development The Cat Rental Store is a specialist provider of premium quality rental products and services to South Australian construction, industrial, mining, government and building construction customers. We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate to join our successful team at the Olympic Dam rental branch. Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Administration Manager will manage the administrative requirements of the branch and ensure the needs of our customers are met in a timely and efficient manner through the provision of exceptional internal and external customer service. The successful candidate will have substantial administration experience, preferably in a managerial capacity, the ability to build effective relationships with key customers and an ability and desire to lead and develop others. Key responsibilities include supporting the Branch Manager in a wide range of activities, maintaining our customer invoicing system, overseeing the rental process and service levels, reviewing and improving administration processes, preparation and presentation of reports, ensuring all site safety and customer safety requirements are met, and providing leadership and guidance to Rental Coordinators. The Cat Rental Store has a clear objective to be the Rental Services leader in South Australia. This position will be instrumental in the success of meeting and maintaining this objective. Remuneration will be commensurate with the responsibility of this position.

Remuneration is above award rate Please note that this is a residential position in Roxby Downs. For further information contact 08 8671 0911, alternatively to apply please forward your resume to rdccc.director@bigpond.com Applications close Friday 25 May 2012.

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(08) 8671 4622 workpac.com

Part time office administrator Roxby Downs Child Care Centre provides a caring, educational environment for children between the ages of six weeks to primary school age. We have a fantastic opportunity available for a proactive and passionate person to join our team in a position that will accommodate a flexible working arrangement and will allow work/life balance to be achieved. Whilst providing a high level of customer service, you will be responsible for the day to day administrative duties at the centre which will include payroll, accounts payable and receivable, scheduling bookings and providing administrative support to the Director. Experience in a similar role coupled with a confident, professional and compassionate approach will assist your success in becoming an integral part of our team. Please note that this is a residential position in Roxby Downs. For further information contact 08 8671 0911, alternatively to apply please forward your resume to rdccc.director@bigpond.com Applications close Friday 18 May 2012.

Roxby Downs Child Care Centre

Olympic Dam Project: Borefield Road Activities BHP Billiton wishes to advise the public that some preparatory works currently underway for the Olympic Dam Project are likely to impact people travelling on the Borefield Road over the next few months. We ask that all road users exercise extra caution when travelling on the Borefield Road and be aware of changes to traffic management controls and the presence of heavy vehicles. Please contact us if you have further questions. ODP Community Hotline 1800 997 430 (free call) Email odpinfo@bhpbilliton.com Mail Principal Advisor Stakeholder Relations GPO Box 1777 Adelaide SA 5001

Application’s close Friday, May 18, 2012

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To be considered for this role, you will have: • Diploma in Children’s Services or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education • Proven experience working in a Child Care Centre • Sound demonstration of management experience and/or qualifications • Knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework • Current First Aid, Police Check and Child Safe Environments • The ability to work closely with and engage staff, parents and the centre committee

WorkPac is Australia’s largest privately owned recruitment organisation. Our Roxby Downs business centre is now seeking expressions of interest for the following roles.

Administration Manager Olympic Dam (Residential)

Take your career to the next level and become a key member of an experienced team in a company that holds strong family values. Apply now to join our growing team!

PA I N T I N G and Decorating. Residential and Commercial. Quality finish, sensible prices. Roxby based. Call Alex for a quote: 0430 495 544 BLD 238217.

Director Roxby Downs Child Care Centre provides a caring, educational environment for children between the ages of six weeks to primary school age. We have a fantastic opportunity available for a proactive and passionate person to join our dynamic team. As the Director, you will be responsible for the day to day running and management of the centre and key duties will include staff rostering, managing centre budgets and ensuring licensing requirements within the centre are met. You will be the key contact person for parents and be able to lead the team in providing quality education and care to meet our children’s needs.

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Junior netball fun Shooters’ La pack in re uren Barnfield hea d cieveing a sideline s the throw in.

ABOVE: Keeley Flavel and Jaylin Koch work the Bullets goals. BELOW: Shaila Brushnahan and Meg Johnson, both of Shooters, pass the ball while Maddison McCarthy attempts an intercept.

Help needed for junior netball

es the ball, Jaylin Koch (Bullets) reciev ersten plans Syv da an Mir while Lightning’s her attack!

A message from Jane Rogers, RDJNA

unior netball is in dire need of coaches and umpires.

The junior netball season commenced on Saturday, April 28 with 16 teams competing. All positions within Roxby Downs Junior Netball Association (RDJNA) are volunteer based, and the association is in need of parent participation to make the junior netball season successful. All under 9, 11 and 13 coaching positions are ﬁlled however, coaches are still needed for two under 17 teams. Both 17 and under teams require coaches train on Wednesdays from 4.30pm until 5.30pm on the outside courts. RDJNA also require umpires for all grades. Game times are as follows; under 9 at 9am, under 11 at 9.45am, under 13 at 10.45am and under 17 at 11.45am. If anyone is interested in coaching or umpiring junior netball please contact Jody Gow-Smith at The Monitor on 8671 2683 and she will pass on your details.

Roxby Downs Netball Assocoation results

April 27 OD Devils A (54) defeated Hornridge A (46) Hornridge Pink B (57) defeated Olympic Dam Yellow B (28) Zodiacs (44) defeated Hornridge Black B (34) Miners B (39) defeated Olympic Dam Green B (37) Hornridge Black C (36) defeated Olympic Dam Yellow C (10) Miners White C (43) defeated Hornridge Green C (17) Miners Red C (34) defeated Olympic Dam Green C (13) April 28

A grade played a catch up game

Roxby Miners A (46) defeated Hornridge A (34) May 4 OD Devils A (52) defeated Roxby Miners A (48) Hornridge Black B (44) defeated Hornridge Pink B (36) Miners B (40) defeated Zodiacs (36) Olympic Dam Yellow B (43) defeated Olympic Dam Green B (40) Hornridge Black C (38) defeated Hornridge Green C (10) Olympic Dam Yellow C (28) defeated Miners Red C (19) Andamooka (61) defeated Miners White C (38) Page 18 – Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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Hornridge and Miners big winners in round two

LEFT: Roxby Districts Josh Rose takes a flying leap, closely pursued by Andamooka’s Rob Kraack.

Far North Football League ROUND 2 May 5, 2012 Hornridge Sporting Club 17 goals, 23 behinds (125) Coober Pedy Football Club 7 goals, 4 behinds (46)

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ith the sun blazing and a good crowd building, it still felt like summer at the footy on Saturday.

GOALS, Hornridge Sporting Club: J. Harman 9, B. Casey 3, A. Robinson 2, C. Fresi 1, J. Dawson 1, L. Rawlins 1. Coober Pedy Football Club: D. Warren 4, A. Dingaman 1, E. Carbine 1, T. Hannes 1. BEST, Hornridge Sporting Club: J. Harman, L. Munro, B. Casey, J. Dawson, B. Kelly Coober Pedy Football Club: B. Warren.

Hornridge carried on their last quarter form from round one and hit the ground running, banging on five unanswered goals to lead comfortably at quarter time. The second quarter was all Hornridge as new recruits Thomas and full forward Harman had repeated oppourtunities, bagging ﬁve to half time and the ‘ridge’ were out to an 11 goal lead, keeping Coober Pedy with just two points. With Captain Brad Cooper sidelined and struggling to overcome an injury, and ‘Mr Consistent’ Nigel Tuthill going down early, the new look on-ball brigade looked right at home. Led by Casey, Dawson and Fresi, these guys continually gave the key forwards, Kelly, Grosser and Harman repeated opportunities, and when Grosser sizzled a pass lace out to Harman who slotted it, the margin was 96 points close to three quarter time. Coober Pedy came out in the last term and slotted four majors and again, showed their never giveup attitude. These boys

Roxby Districts Sporting Club 19 goals, 15 behinds (129) Andamooka Football Club 2 goals, 2 behinds (14)

Overall Winner

Tony Forrest

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Andy Highet

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Harry Noll

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Grace Selleck

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Jason Schell

Craig Nicholls

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he second game of round two started with both teams determined to get the early advantage. It was Roxby who settled the better and kicked away to a handy three goal break. Roxby moved the ball directly and with purpose, and the game plan of their premiership year looked to be back and in full cry. Craig Hall on wing and young Jed Kenny across half forward seemed to have far too much space and took this opportunity to kick away to lead by five goals at the first change. Andamooka applied a lot more pressure around the contest and rallied in the second quarter, but Roxby continually got numbers behind the ball and spread hard when they won it, providing many options as they streamed into attack. Lead by Captain Cody Kenny, and half back Spencer Crafter repeatedly running off his opponent to set up forward thrusts, the Miners looked purposeful and seemed to have spare players at will and led by seven goals at the long break. After the break Roxby again, put the clamps on and dominated general

FOOTBALLER of the Year

Round 1 & 2 results... RD 1

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11 and under Shooters (14) defeated Lightning (3) T-Birds (14) defeated Bullets (11)

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13 and under Lightning (22) defeated Shooters (15) T-Birds (32) defeated Bullets (15) 17 and under Lightning (27) defeated Shooters (21 Bullets (52) defeated T-Birds (323).

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up and were again lead by well in the midfield and Captain Matt Touhy, who just doesn’t give up and plays the game right to the end. Roxby ran away in the ﬁnal stanza, led by Gibson, Pedlar, both Kenny boys and Crafter’s game were the stand outs. Final margin was a massive 115 points and will send a message to the other powerhouse of the competition, Olympic Dam.

play and young spearhead Jed Kenny converted again and the Miners had blown the game open. With new recruit Gibson racking up the touches around the ground and Pegler a key target at half forward, the Miners looked far more potent than the Roos and when Jed Kenny kicked another major, the margin was out to 13 goals at the last break. Andamooka never gave

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love their footy and were again lead by young Captain Dylan Warren and Roman Williams who also played well for four quarters. Coober Pedy refused to lay down and kicked another four goals for the term to finish with eight for the quarter, a great eﬀort against a team that looked so dominant for three quarters, and Hornridge seemed to put the cue in the rack a bit early.

GOALS, Roxby Districts Sporting Club: J. Kenny 4, K. Zeptner 3, C. Hall 2, C. Kenny 2, J. Sarai 2, D. Pegler 1, E. Zeptner 1, J. Danis 1, M. Bennie 1, J. Rose 1, J. Malcolm 1. Andamooka Football Club: J. Brind 1, M. Tuohy 1. BEST, Roxby Districts Sporting Club: C. Gibson, C. Hall, J. Kenny, S. Crafter-King, K. Zeptner. Andamooka Football Club: B. Abela, R. Kraack, M. Tuohy, R. Sporton, A. Grantham.

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Local girl competes in Fashion at the Races

ABOVE: Finalists of Fashion at the Races at Derby Day on Saturday.

By Millie Thomas

ong-time local Katica Cockshell competed in the first ever ‘Fashion at the Races’ state-wide competition at the Centrebet South Australian Derby Day on Saturday. Since being chosen as the Roxby Downs ﬁnalist at the annual Roxby Downs race meet in August last year, Katica has relocated to Adelaide, but was excited to represent Roxby at the coveted event. “It was a great experience, I got to meet a lot of amazing people and it was great to see so many unique outﬁts!” exclaimed Katica. “The competition was very tough. Everyone had their own personal style and not one person resembled another – it would have been very hard to judge!” The winner of the event,

Queenslander Amy Robson wore a homemade outfit inspired by Adelaide’s autumn colours. She was the lucky recipient of the major prize, a Volkswagen Polo. “The overall winner was the Derby Day finalist, so she secured her spot in the final that day, she actually flew from Queensland just for the event,” explained Katica. “She looked great, however it was disappointing that it wasn’t a South Australian that won the title, especially considering this has been the first year of the event (almost all of the finalists were South Australian and those that weren’t lived close to the border).” Jane Wellington, Thoroughbred Racing South Australia Industry Marketing Manager said judges were impressed by country finalist entries. “We were very impressed by the standard of the finalists.

They really stepped it up to a national level. It was difficult to separate them. “Some of the girls were nervous but they were all very happy to be part of it and had great time.” Katica, who chose a classic colour scheme for her outfit, albeit, did not place at the event, impressed Ms Wellington. “Katica looked stunning in a black and white polka dot outfit. It was very appropriate for Derby Day and very racing. She did Roxby proud.” Laura-Anne Clee, ‘Fashion at The Races’ judge and Business Development Executive for sponsor Oaks Hotels and Resorts said the Oaks Plaza Pier buzzed with excitement on the day. “Hosting the Fashion on the Fields (sic) finalists proved to be a fashionable weekend at the Oaks Plaza Pier, seeing the immaculately groomed finalists

ready to attend both the Late Mail Luncheon as well as Derby Day, for the ﬁnal of Fashion at the Races competition. “The hotel’s guests, many of whom attended Derby Day, enjoyed the weekend as much as the ﬁnalists and appreciated Thoroughbred Racing’s foyer display which created an electric racing atmosphere. “Oaks Hotels and Katica at Resorts look forDerby Day ward to working on Saturday, with Thoroughbred wearing Racing SA in the future, supporther simple ing Fashion at the yet elegant Races during the outift. 2012/2013 season,” concluded Ms Clee.

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