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Neighbourhood Watch in Roxby R

By Vanessa Switala

oxby Downs is a step closer to becoming a better and safer community after an information and registration night was held on Monday, May 7 for a Neighbourhood Watch group in Roxby Downs.

The evening saw approximately 30 community members attend the meeting in the Roxby Leisure Auditorium.

Numerous Roxby Downs SAPOL (South Australian Police) officers attended and Second Officer in Charge of the Far North Service Area Inspector Ian Humby along with Senior Officer First Class Wendy Priestley travelled from Port Augusta for the meeting.

Neighbourhood Watch is the police and the community working together to enhance communication and safety.

INSP Humby said, “I think its fantastic the number of people that are here tonight.

“The purpose (of the evening) is to explain what Neighbourhood Watch is and understand what it is and also at the end of the day we are looking for a decision if you guys want a Neighbourhood watch in Roxby Downs,” he stated.

SO1C Priestley explained Neighbourhood Watch and how the group would be beneficial to Roxby Downs.

She said Neighbourhood Watch is about, “being a good neighbourhood and being good neighbours.”

“Neighbourhoods have changed.

“But we would like you to get back to being good neighbours. And that’s what this is all about, being good neighbours.”

The vision of Watch SA (which Neighbourhood Watch falls under) is to protect South Australian communities and its mission is to provide a coordinated approach to community engagement that enhances community safety and facilitates community preparedness.

SO1C Priestley told community members Neighbourhood Watch can also assist in school safety, per-

sonal safety, business safety and security.

“You all want to live in a safe community. You want people to come and live here and build this community.

“But no one’s going to come to a place like this if they’re not going to feel safe. And this is how the Watch groups contribute.

“The concept of community safety goes beyond crime prevention and crime reduction.

SO1C Priestly added, “It focuses on all issues and implements that impact negatively on the community’s enjoyment of where they live and work.”

She stressed the community should always report suspicious behaviour to the police.

“Don’t ever think the police are too busy, that’s what they’re there for,” she said.

“It’s our job. We don’t know what’s going on out there necessarily without information; without your help.

“We are only human. We have one set of eyes and ears each but with you on board we would have many sets of eyes and many sets of ears so therefore it’s a great help,” stated SO1C Priestley.

“Crime prevention and crime reduction are consequences of the enhancement of community safety.

“The safer a community is, the happier people are to live here,” she added.

SO1C Priestley also went through Watch SA’s six objectives which are; to promote collaboration between police and all sectors of the community through the problem solving approach to crime; to reduce the incidents of crime and disorder and enhance public safety; to reduce and rationalise the fear of crime; to educate the community on security issues effecting them and methods of improving personal, vehicle and building security; to deter criminal activity by increasing the likelihood of apprehension and to increase the exchange of information between the police and the community including the reporting of crime and suspicious behaviour.

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O1C Priestley said criminals will take any opportunity provided to commit a crime and the community should be aware of this.

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“You create an opportunity and criminals will take that opportunity.

“Don’t give them the opportunity, don’t create the opportunity and you won’t create the crime statistics.

“And if you don’t create the crime statistics, zero crime rate! Isn’t that what we all want? We want it for us, we want it for our kids, and we want it for our kid’s kids,” she stressed.

SO1C Priestley added, “By remaining silent, you’re not really helping… By reporting the things that you hear, the things that you see, you’re helping.

“There are very few issues that are beyond the scope of Neighbourhood Watch.”

On the evening police supplied booklets with a 50 point secure homes checklist and for businesses a 100 point checklist.

SO1C Priestley said, “(The police will) do an audit for you, we can also do your business audit.

“Any suggestions you don’t have to do but we’re trying to help you not become a statistic.”

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Officer in Charge Garry Elliott suggested Neighbourhood Watch would be beneficial to Roxby Downs now the town is becoming older and families are staying longer.

“The main thing is that we get a drive and we can get focused,” he stated.

“It can only be driven by us as individuals. There needs to be people take on roles.

“On behalf of the police we’re willing to give it a shot but at the end of the day it’s the community that drives it so we need your support.”

He added, “I think you’ll find it would certainly be a great thing for this community.”

Neighbourhood Watch is a useful link between the police and local residents. The voluntary organisation includes people from all walks of life working together to promote a safe community for residents to live.

For those who were unable to attend the meeting, sign up sheets are available from the Roxby Downs Police Station.

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In order to be eligible to be part of Neighbourhood Watch members need to undergo a police clearance and are required to give up free time to attend meetings and assist with other duties where needed.

Different positions available in the Neighbourhood Watch group include; Police Coordinator which has been filled by Constable Kelly Chidgey to begin with, Area Coordinator, Zone Representatives, Area Secretary, Area Treasurer, Newsletter Editor, Publicity Officer, Recruitment Officer, Property Officer and Catering Officer.

Constable Kelly Chidgey will remain the Police Coordinator for the group until she is transferred to Andamooka as the Officer in Charge.

She said there needs to be a minimum of six people for the group to be viable because of different roles within the group.

“But the more the better because then we can split it up into smaller groups and then it’s a bit more personal.”

She said application forms will now, “get vetted just to make sure there is no adverse criminal history because (the community members) will be representing the Neighbourhood Watch name.”

Constable Chidgey said once application forms have been filled out and submitted back to the police

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ndamooka Progress Opal Miners Association (APOMA) Chairperson Peter Allen has identified the association’s intentions in regards to an aged care needs assessment, released this year.

While he admitted a ‘normal fashion’ aged care facility would probably be impractical he said the results of the assessment, conducted by APOMA and University of South Australia Whyalla were clear.

“The study that was done by APOMA and Whyalla University clearly indicated that the majority of the aged residents prefer to stay here, rather than be sent away at some point when care becomes difficult.

“What’s more, they prefer to stay in their own home and that’s blatantly obvious from this study and lots of other studies that have been carried out in the past,” he said.

According to Mr Allen, who is also a member of the presiding municipal authority Andamooka Town Management Committee, money has been put aside in the community levy budget to recognise and drive direction for both aged care and youth assistance.

However, public resistance has made it hard for these initiatives to move forward smoothly. “It’s pretty hard when somebody makes comment in the newspaper saying the Frontier Services have 1500 patients a month, I think that that’s quite an over exaggeration and to suggest that there’s 490 people in Andamooka is abject nonsense.

“I just wish that people would get their facts right before they express an opinion.”

He said the population has been as low as approximately 700 in recent times following the fall of the Clarke Shaft and the Global Financial Crisis, but currently the population stands at about 900.

“There isn’t a rental available in Andamooka, there’s places that

hadn’t been rented previously that are now rented, the population is clearly somewhere in the region of 900, perhaps more.”

A recent study done by the Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure also indicated an average of 550 traffic movements a day in Andamooka, supporting Mr Allen’s claim.

“APOMA have been working in regard to finding out what the people wanted, what the aged people wanted, what we can do to make their life better and the article about an aged care facility, well I don’t know who’s going down that track but it’s certainly not APOMA,” continued Mr Allen.

“We’ve just identified that the aged people a) want to stay in Andamooka in general and as they get more and more infirm they want to remain in their own homes where possible.

“That’s what we will work towards because that’s an achievable goal.”

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Car lot closed following accident

By Vanessa Switala oxby Downs Police have identified ‘the lot’ located on Olympic Way and the corner of Axhead Road as an illegal place to park vehicles.

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After approximately 20 years of local community members illegally parking their vehicles which are for sale on the ‘traditional site,’ Roxby Downs’ Council and police are responding. At last week’s Roxby Road Safe meeting, local police expressed their concerns of this illegal practice.

Officer in Charge Sergeant Garry Elliott said a small accident occurred on Olympic Way between two vehicles travelling north on Tuesday, May 8. Near the BP Service Station at the end of the ‘car lot’ a vehicle driven by a mother with a small child stopped to wait for another vehicle to pull into the BP. At 2.25pm a utility collided into the back of the sedan. The driver of the utility was reported for following too closely and inattention.

It was identified the driver of the utility was not paying attention and looking at the vehicles for sale.

The accident highlighted safety issues and that parking vehicles in this manner is illegal. Roxby Council has a duty of care to residents and road users.

Roxby Downs Council Works Manager Peter Keller stated, “It is illegal parking and the Council must respond.” He added, “We cannot allow people to park there because it has huge legal implications to Council and residents.

“The cars must go. They must go because of laws and the risk they pose.

Mr Keller also stated, “We are living in a society where progress and change is taking place and OH and S (occupational health and safety) risk management are at a forefront and safety takes precedence over tradition.”

Sgt Elliott said Roxby Downs must move with the times as parking on the verge is outlawed within the greater part of councils everywhere.

“The accident wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for the car lot,” explained Sgt Elliott. He said there was $5000 to $6000 worth of damage.

“This probably is a wake up call,” he said.

“It was only minor but to avoid future possibility of loss of life it’s better the vehicles be removed.

“It is 100 per cent for safety of other road users.”

Sgt Elliott added, “I’m not trying to make it hard, I’m trying to make it more safe.”

Last Friday, Roxby Downs Council asked all owners of the 23 offending vehicles to remove them. They were further advised that if not moved within 24 hours they may incur an expiation notice of $80. Mr Keller told The Monitor it will be necessary for Roxby Council to closely monitor the site.

It is illegal to park vehicles on a verge and residents in other areas are also attracting fines. This is a wide ranging problem which is being addressed by various councils across the state.

Town Administrator Bill Boehm said, “Council has a duty of care to its community to ensure their safety as much as possible.

“Recent increased activity and now an accident have left Council only one path to take.” Mr Boehm added, “Whilst we are loathed to remove local landmarks and icons, Council has a far greater responsibility to its residents and visitors.”

Roxby Council will plant native trees in the area to make the area more attractive and to stop residents parking vehicles for sale on ‘the lot’.

Mr Boehm explained, “Remedial work on the area will ensure ‘the lot’ lives on by planting native trees in honour of such a unique part of our history.”

Approximately 20 years ago then local resident Steve Thompson started a used car yard called ‘Roxby Down Town’ in what is now Outback’s Landscaping and Supplies.

Mr Thompson said his yard was very successful until local residents worked out they could park their vehicles and sell them for free without commission up the road at ‘the lot’.

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Yacob finds refuge in Roxby

By Millie Thomas

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acob Zaidid is not your average paver.

At the age of 20, he has lived through war conflict, dealt with the murders of family members and arrived in Australia as an illegal immigrant.

Yacob (pronounced Jacob) grew up in Kandahar, Afghanistan amid religious hate, sexual discrimination and strict courtship laws. Until four years ago, it was all he knew.

Yacob could not disclose the details of his journey from Afghanistan to Australia except that it was under instruction of his father. “It’s the planning of my father, because he said, ‘I don’t have this much money to move all of us from Afghanistan somewhere, I have this much money to save you.’”

Yacob is the eldest and only son in his family, with three younger sisters aged 16, 17 and 18 back in Kandahar.

“My father tried to give me one more brother but no, just sister, sister, sister!” he laughed.

Having not seen his family for four years, Yacob was reluctant to talk about them. He said he did not speak to them much, as it made him upset.

He spoke more about the delicate situation in Kandahar, where if you are not the right type of Muslim, you may be prosecuted, if you have too much or too little money you are doomed and how women are destined to remain uneducated.

“In Afghanistan you have money, you have power, you have friends, you can do anything,” Yacob explained.

However, with acclaimed power, rather than pursue an investment or further yourself in a career, a different scene is set in Afghanistan.

“Like, four people get together put some money, buy a car and start robbing people.

“And one more thing that’s going on right now it’s killing people for money. If you want someone killed, you just have to give someone a little bit of money because they are poor and need money to eat.”

The brutal and confused caste system throws a dark shadow on Afghanistan. In differences between Australia and Afghanistan, Yacob explained that women are not allowed to get an education, and definitely not allowed to work.

Yacob and Chad at Roxby Pool and Yard.

“When I was in my country, three girls was burned in the face with acid, the Taliban said, ‘you don’t need to go to school, come outside from the house’, and the girls said ‘no we are going to school’, and they threw acid on the faces of these girls,” explained Yacob.

He said the best thing about living in Australia was that you could live the way you wanted.

It is because of the high rate of uneducated in Afghanistan that Yacob said people are less accepting of living a way that is not considered the norm.

“You want to like your life like you want, but in Afghanistan you can’t, because of the war and not educated people, that’s why if you do something different from people, they will laugh.

“My family they tried hard for education, but it’s not good education, I went for just two or three years school, because not good school.

“In Afghanistan, Pakistan, our people, we are two different kinds of Muslims, the other kind of Muslim they don’t like us, and they’re trying us to change religions.

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When I was in my country, three girls were burned in the face with acid, and the Taliban said, ‘you don’t need to go to school’

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religion or we will kill you. Everyday they are killing around five or 10 people in Afghanistan in Pakistan.”

Only three months ago, Yacob lost two cousins in a bomb blast, because they refused to change religions.

In his transit to Australia, Yacob spent three weeks at Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre, an institution that has the capacity to hold 1116 people from irregular maritime arrivals.

He was then transferred to Adelaide, where he stayed for two and a half years before moving to Roxby.

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Downs, working for local business Roxby Pool I like working here. It’s similar to my city in and Yard, life is a little simpler for Yacob.

Afghanistan, not the same, but similar, I like Yacob, struggled to source and hold work in it,” Yacob said.

Adelaide because of a lack of Australian certi“It’s very hard journey, no English, no money, fied trade and accreditation certificates. you don’t know where you’re going and you “Before I came here, my job was paving, and don’t have any kind of certificate or visa, passright now I can do every type of job here,” ex- port, anything. plained Yacob.

“Some people are good, some people are bad.

He, along with two other refugees (Wahid Some people don’t care about anything, they ‘Elvis’ Salehi, 38 and Salmon ‘Sam’ Pashio, 30) just care about the money, and some people from Afghanistan have attained work through they care about peoples.” connections with the business’ owner, Chad He said he doesn’t know why his family can’t Oldfield. visit him in Australia, and is reluctant to visit Mr Oldfield said he sought the employment of Jacob, Sam and Elvis not long after ‘The them as it will be hard to leave them all over Malaysia Solution’ to immigration was first again.

“But I’m thinking, I have to go, and I cant suggested. wait anymore, it’s four years.”

Mr Oldfield said he is highly opposed to offshore refugee processing. “I thought obviously there was a lot more humane way of treating refugees.

“We should all look at how we would want to be treated, if the shoe was on the other foot.

“What would take you or anyone to put themselves, wife or kids on a boat to get over here knowing that there’s Tuesday 22 May 2012 probably a 10 to 15 per cent chance they 5pm - 7pm wont get here?”

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JT exposed

By Vanessa Switala

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oxFM station manager Julian Tregenza will be ‘exposed’ on Saturday, May 19 at Market Day when he does a radio show completely naked to fulfil his part of a deal.

Julian will ‘bare all’ to raise money for the 2012 Roxby Community Postie Bash from 9am until 11am.

He explained how the idea came about, “I might have said as a throw-away comment one evening that if somebody threw in enough cash, I would do a show nude, not thinking any more about it.

“Then Sam Secker, one of the wonderful co-organisers of the Postie Bash, within half an hour had sent me a message saying ‘we’ve got you a major sponsor to do a nude show’ and that was Transpacific Industrial Waste Solutions.

“So thank you very much to them,” he exclaimed.

Transpacific have donated $1000 for the cause. Sam told The Monitor Transpacific did not hesitate to donate the money. “I rang Julian the next morning and said, ‘mate… you’re doing a nude radio stint!’”

Julian confessed, “Unfortunately I am a man of my word so I had to start organising to strip off.”

Julian told The Monitor what he has been doing in preparation for the nude show.

“I’ve been working out at the gym 10 hours a day trying to get my body in shape for it,” he exclaimed.

Julian added, “So there you go, on Market Day I will be doing a nude show.”

“If people need proof they can pay for the privilege and request a song,” he laughed.

A ‘keyhole’ will be located at the front window of the station where daring community members can have a peep and request a song for a donation of $5 but Julian warns, “What is seen can never be unseen!”

The Postie Bash committee will be holding a sausage sizzle out the front of the station on the day and Henry Hoke merchandise will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to the Postie Bash.

Julian said, “It’s all raising money for a good cause so come along, make a donation and make a song request and you can say you were a part of the first nude show on RoxFM… The first exposed show… The first exposé!”

Julian said he is hoping the weather is warmer than it has been lately and recently confessed, “I’ll wear tassels for an extra $500.”

Sam Secker said the team which raises the most money for the 2012 Postie Bash will win eight return flights to Adelaide donated by Alliance Airlines, two nights at the Stamford Grand donated by Workpac and a one day winery tour donated by Wardle Co Real Estate.

All Julian asks is that the Roxby Downs community, “be kind.”

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Wacky Wednesdays at Andamooka

By Millie Thomas

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crabble and ginny rum were the most popular activities at Frontier Services’ first Wacky Wednesday, held last week.

Two clever House and Community Care (HACC) clients also made good use of the masseur service offered at the Emergency Services Shed.

Coordinator Marianne Mullally said the expanded services came about as a result of a survey.

“We did a survey of the clients on some of the things they would like to be involved in, to happen etcetera and the results from that survey was more social activities,” said Ms Mullally.

“We have tried to come up with different ideas and to look at the interests and needs of our clients and the

community. We were really pleased with the expansion of the program.”

Assistant Coordinator Jean Lawrie said although the first session attracted only small numbers, participants seemed to enjoy themselves.

She also said amongst games of scrabble and ginny rum, many were happy to just sit down, have a coffee and a chat.

“Over the next few weeks we’ll be introducing a few activities, but just one or two at a time and see how they go from there,” said Ms Lawrie.

The service is aimed mainly at HACC clients, but Ms Lawrie said anyone else who wanted to join is welcome, at the cost of a gold coin donation.

Anybody who would like to make use of the masseur services should ring Frontier Services on 8672 7238 to book in advance.

Tag Along Tour raises $1,000 for RFDS

Carmen is a strong Red Sands supporter

By Vanessa Switala

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fter a recent Red Sands Cancer Council meeting on Wednesday, May 2, Carmen Jackson has been elected as the new chairperson.

Carmen said she has been involved with the Cancer Council for numerous years. She was involved with the ‘Look Good… Feel Better’ workshop in Queensland for two years which is a free workshop where participants learn how to manage changes that may occur in your skin, hair and appearance as a result of cancer treatment.

Since moving to Roxby Downs a year ago, Carmen has been involved with the Red Sands branch of Cancer Council.

“I have a soft spot for the Cancer Foundation,” she explained. “And we need support in the organisation.”

Carmen told The Monitor there are only half a dozen community members involved with the Red Sands branch of Cancer Council and she urges the community to get involved.

“It’s important that the community know we are here,” she said.

The Biggest Morning Tea will be held

at the Dunes café on May 24 at 10am to support the Cancer Council.

The Roxby Downs Area School will be cooking the morning tea as part of their home economics curriculum.

Last year the Biggest Morning Tea raised $726.42 for the Cancer Council.

“I was astounded by it; how a small town like this can contribute so much to a world wide organisation,” exclaimed Carmen.

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Australia and one in two Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85.

In 2011, more than one million Australians took part in a Biggest Morning Tea event, raising $11.2 million for cancer research, prevention and support programs.

This year the Cancer Council is aiming to raise $11.5 million and is calling on all Australians to assist in this goal.

Everyone is welcome at the Dunes café Biggest Morning Tea where sweet and savoury food will be on offer for a donation.

For more information or to support the Red Sands branch of the Cancer Council contact Carmen Jackson on 0407 133 128.

Community members who took part in the four wheel drive tag along tour.

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he Roxby Downs Royal Flying Doctor S e r v i ce ( R F D S ) Auxiliary has run yet another popular, very successful Four Wheel Drive Mystery Tag Along Tour.

RFDS volunteers cook a barbecue.

Twenty-five vehicles, with roughly 90 people enjoyed the beautiful weather and local flora and fauna.

It was a great family day out with some lucky participants even saw emus, kangaroos, cows and an eagle. The RDFS Auxiliary

would like to thank their cvolunteers as $900 was raised with an extra $168 in merchandise.

Catch up with the RDFS at the May Market Day, and keep an eye out for more Tag Along Tours this year. Remember the annual RFDS Irish Christmas has now been advertised.

Tickets are $35, it’s being held at the Roxby Downs Community Club on June 9, and tickets are available from the Community Club now.

Photo above can be obtained through Dave Kovac via email dave@davekovac.com.

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ocal community member Brett Atkins has lived in Roxby Downs for 18 years and volunteers much of his spare time to the Roxby Downs Country Fire Service (CFS) and Scouts.

This week is National Volunteer Week which started on Monday, May 14. It is the largest celebration of volunteers in Australia and provides the opportunity to thank more than six million people who volunteer across the nation.

For the past 14 years Mr Atkins has volunteered at the CFS and for the last seven years he has been Brigade Captain.

He said volunteers need to supply time for community events. Mr Atkins attends bushďŹ res, accidents and various training sessions for the CFS on a regular basis.

He said one of the most memorable ďŹ res he has travelled to ďŹ ght were the Kangaroo Island bushďŹ res in 2007.

The Kangaroo Island bushfires were caused by lightning strikes on December 6, 2007 and resulted in 95,000 hectares of land being burnt.

By December 14 the CFS oďŹƒcially announced the ďŹ res were contained.

The event was South Australia’s largest bush ďŹ re operation to date with over 800 personnel, seven ďŹ xed wing water bombers and an Elvis Skycrane Helitanker all assisting in the ďŹ re ďŹ ghting eorts. Units from Victoria’s Country Fire Authority and Rural Fire Service of New South Wales also travelled to Kangaroo Island to assist.

Mr Atkins said the Roxby Downs CFS only travel out of the region

when there are ‘huge events’ to attend.

He said he has travelled to Sydney, twice to Victoria and within this ďŹ re danger season to Moomba and twice to Glendambo. “We need volunteers to help out the community,â€? he stated. “The CFS is always looking for people and volunteers.â€?

Mr Atkins added, “It is nationally accredited training which always looks good on a resume.�

For the past two years Mr Atkins has also volunteered for the Roxby Downs Scouts.

He said the group was looking for leaders as the number of leaders dictates the number of children allowed within the group.

Mr Atkins explained Roxby Downs Scouts have no hall and a high population of children and therefore need a strong leader base.

Mr Atkins said the Cuboree in Canberra was very memorable experience during his time with the Scouts. “I’m looking forward to the Scouts Jamboree in Queensland in January.

We’re taking 15 kids,� explained Mr Atkins. “There’ll be 12,500 kids in a paddock, should be good,� he laughed.

Mr Atkins said the word volunteer means just that, ‘volunteer’, people who give themselves and their time to others who are in need. “Be it from Meals on Wheels, helping the kids read at school, fundraising for the RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service), or ďŹ ghting ďŹ res and rescuing people, we all do a bit to assist the community,â€? he explained.

Brett Atkins (middle right) with other CFS volunteers who donate their time to make Roxby Downs a safer place to live.

“The people who volunteer need to be recognised for the eort and time they give to others, without volunteers a lot of things would not happen. “If we had to pay for everything the volunteers did, the cost of living would be a lot higher. “As for the volunteers in the emergency services, without these organisations things could turn really ugly,â€? he added.

Mr Atkins said, “Volunteers do

not ask for money for what they do, they are a special person who gives to others, as they enjoy doing what they do, to help the people in the community. “So if you see a volunteer in Volunteer Week shake their hand, and reward them in a way they will respect, say thankyou,� he concluded.

This week remember to celebrate Australian volunteers as they are essential to society, and many charities would struggle to survive without the

support of their volunteers.

Australian volunteers contribute more than 700 million hours of community service to so many areas of society, including community health care, heritage and arts, environment conservation, emergency services, education, social justice and sports.

National Volunteer Week provides a platform to pay tribute to these volunteers who donate their time and energy to help others.

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ROXBY COUNCIL WEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATE

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oxby Downs Council have just recievedstatistics about the use of the Roxby Downs website, roxbydowns.com which provided some interesting information.

In the past month the website has had 4,859 visits to the website with the top three search engine referrals being google, yahoo and MSN. The top five countries from where our web visitors are from are: Australia, United States of America, United Kingdom, China and Hong Kong whilst most people visit up to three pages each time they visit the website, the site only boasts 13 per cent of loyal visitors (those that keep returning).

Council’s goal is to make this website a first choice destination for residents and visitors looking for information about Roxby and surrounds.

There is always something new at roxbydowns.com and the latest community events published as soon as they arrive at Roxby Downs Council. The website has handy tips on things to do, important phone numbers for services and businesses, a beautiful photo gallery of nearby sights to see or experience and much more.

In order to cater for the needs of the community Council seek advice and suggestions for what should be provided. Folks, you know what you want to know, and what you don’t know so we’d like to help out!

Please contact the Council at our website or via email roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au. Our goal is to make roxbydowns.com a treasure chest of information for you to access 24/7.

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thank you! to the volunteers amongst us.

You are truly special and help to make Roxby Downs the vibrant community we are so proud to be part of.

‘Volunteers - Every One Counts’ COUNCIL OFFICE Opening hours 9 am to 5 pm weekdays Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452 Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au

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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

ur new waste collection truck has the ability to record footage of the service our contractors provide.

This means when the company receives a complaint from a resident about not having their bin collected for example, they can investigate the footage and ascertain the reason for the problem. A few small reminders follow, to make sure you are aware of your responsibilities for enable a better system for all of us.

Please note that you are urged to put your bin out before 7am each collection day to avoid your bin being missed by the collection vehicle.

Bins with inappropriate rubbish in them will be refused collection. This means general rubbish in a recycling bin will not be collected and remember the driver can see what your bin contains. Actions like this could contaminate the entire truck load of recycling if it were to be collected.

Leaving bins close to parked cars is not advisable and could result in your bin not getting emptied at all if the truck can’t reach it. Please put your bin as near as possible to the kerb where the truck can gain easy access to it.

Roxby Council and contractors thank majority of the community for the great job they are doing and the positive way they have embraced our new kerbside recycling collection system. The teething problems have mostly been put behind us and our recycling rate is improving every week.

For the very small minority that seem to ignore our advice and don’t recycle or follow the guidelines for our system please be warned expiation notices could come your way if you continue.

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

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oxby Downs residents are invited to find out more about solar energy options for their homes at a special Love Energy session this Friday.

Since 2011, Love Energy have been lowering energy costs and providing quality solar power to the residents of Roxby Downs.

The landscape and climatic conditions of Roxby Downs, lends itself to the use of solar power and renewable energy.

The extreme temperatures experienced in Roxby often equates to high electricity bills all year round. Installing solar power considerably reduces the annual running costs.

Roxby Downs residents have the added bonus of a generous feed in tariff of 21.58c per kilowatts an hour. Additional benefits include the opportunity to increase a home’s value while contributing positively to the environment, by lower-

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Commercial Sales Manager Nick Birt, believes there are many opportunities for Roxby residents to capitalise on the high rebate per kilowatts an hour offered by Roxby Power.

“With the long clear days of sunlight and low amounts of cloud cover, the conditions are ideal for implementing high efficiency solar panels, residents have the ability to have unlimited power and maintain their own energy consumption”, he said.

With more householders engaging Love Energy to install their solar panels, the town is receiving a flow on effect throughout the community allowing for reduced demand on traditional eectricity supplies and keeping individual costs under control, while increasing the value of their homes.

The information session will be held at the Oasis this Friday night at 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Several Roxby Downs homes have already installed solar panels with Love Energy and are reaping the rewards.

Take advantage of government incentives up to $ 7,320 for a 5kW system before they are reduced and capitalise on ROXBY POWERS’ generous FEED-IN TARIFF of 21.58c/kWh! Love Energy one of Roxby Districts Sporting Clubs major sponsors and proud member of RoxFM is coming back to town to shed more light on solar.

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ack of housing has been an issue in Roxby Downs recently.

But Director of Roxby Downs Raine and Horne, Craig Sumsion said the real estate market in Roxby Downs is a lot better than it has been in the past. “The houses are getting to the market and selling. They’re selling if they are priced correctly,� he stated.

Mr Sumsion informed The Monitor investors have come back into the market to purchase houses in

Roxby. “There are investors from Adelaide, Sydney and Canberra of all places. That’s what I’ve found,� he said.

He also explained residents who have rented houses in Roxby Downs for long periods of time are now purchasing and staying put.

Mr Sumsion has seen the real estate market in Roxby Downs at the end of a boom in 2008. He said then the market was depressed during 2009 and 2010. “Now it is going back to a positive market with people’s conďŹ dence in the town going up a bit and pur-

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Mr Sumsion explained the real estate market in town is hard to read as one week will be busy, but the next may be quiet. But there has been movement from all sides of the market.

He said three bedroom houses and reasonably priced four bedroom houses have been selling the most.

At the moment Raine and Horne have 10 houses available in Roxby Downs. “The market is deďŹ nitely better than it was,â€? concluded Mr Sumsion.

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2. Pre-approve your property ave you got all the facts for property investment? loan Talk to a professional mortgage Mortgage Choice’s Kristin Nicolson offers some starting broker about getting a home loan pre-approval. This gives you an unpoints...

1. Research your property options Conduct thorough research before settling a property investment strategy. If you are not confident in your ability to find a suitable investment property, seek assistance from a buyers’ agent. Before committing to any property purchase, it is a good idea to discuss your plans with an accountant and/or financial planner.

derstanding of what you can comfortably repay and afford to buy.

It allows you to shop with greater confidence, whether you are bidding at auction or negotiating a purchase.

3. Look into LMI If you decide to access the equity in your existing property to purchase another and you borrow more than 80% of the property’s value, you will probably need to pay lenders’ mortgage insurance (LMI).

This can be quite costly, ranging from hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands. A professional mortgage broker can provide up-to-theminute information.

4. Choose a suitable loan structure There are a number of factors to consider when deciding on the type of loan structure to suit your investment strategy. This could include how to tie in any existing loans, what loan features will help you achieve your financial goals (eg. offset account, redraw facility), which loan suit your needs (ie. interest only loan or principal and interest, fixing part or all of your

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Remember that regular income from any investment is not a certainty and capital gains don’t appear overnight.

Visit Kristin Nicolson’s website at www.MortgageChoice.com.au/ kristin.nicolson or call 0409 011 081.

Local Mortgage Choice broker Kristin Nicolson can offer advice for your next investment.

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That’s according to Australia’s largest independently-operated mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice that writes almost one in every 20 approved home loans.

Already this year the property market has seen an increase in investor activity as many hone in on the opportunities available.

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) housing finance figures show the value of investment housing loans rose by 4.4 per cent in February 2012 to $6.9 billion. This is a 6.6 per cent increase on the same month last year and is noticeably above the yearly average of $6.6 billion.

Local Mortgage Choice mortgage broker, Kristin Nicolson said, “Investors who have their finances in order, and who have conducted thorough research, may find windows of opportunity in today’s property market.”

“The latest figures from RP (Residential Property) Data shows in January there were over 287,000 residential properties for sale in Australia, which is approximately 30 per cent higher than the same time last year,” Ms Nicolson said.

“The glut of available properties in some states could provide investors with prime pickings, particularly if prices have also fallen in the region. According to the same research, property values fell over the three months to December 2011 in all capital cities except Sydney and Hobart, which moderately rose by 0.7 per cent and one per cent respectively.

“Other encouraging signs for investors include relatively low interest rates, and in some areas, rental price growth and low rental vacancy rates,” she said.

The latter is influenced by Australia’s housing undersupply issue. The latest ABS building

bound to see further pick up in rental price growth. Already, RP Data’s latest research shows capital city rents over the past 12 months have increased by 7.1 per cent for houses and 4.2 per cent for units.

Rental yields are also showing positive signs of improvement. Gross rental yields over the 12 months to December 2011 have improved, with yields for houses rising to 4.4 per cent from 4.0 per cent and units increasing to 5.1 per cent from 4.7 per cent.

“When choosing what type of property and where to buy, it is a good strategy to invest in a dwelling that is well located, highly regarded by renters and priced appropriately. Ideally, the property will be in close proximity to amenities, shops, public transport and have appealing features, such as off-street parking.

“Of course, there are tax and legal ramifications associated with property investment, and it is always a good idea to get professional advice from an accountant or solicitor before settling on a strategy.

Ms Nicholson said prospective investors should be aware that lenders generally limit their loan to value ratios (LVR) to 90 per cent of the purchase price.

“However, some lenders may consider a higher LVR, depending on the individual borrower so it pays to shop around.

“Keep in mind, when the LVR is 85 per cent or above, a genuine savings deposit of 10 per cent is required, which can be savings held over a period of at least three months, equity in an existing property, etcetera. Borrowers should investigate the finance side of any purchase early on to ensure they satisfy their chosen lender’s requirements.”

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Sensationally appointed, unique, architecturally designed townhouses are now being built using the latest building products by National Award Winning Normus Urban Projects.

The modern townhouses offer prime park frontage and valuable rear access with double garaging and are located in the heart of the award-winning Westwood development and less than 10 kilometres to the Adelaide central business district.

Westwood is also minutes to Regency Tafe and an easy walk to transport corridors.

These homes offer affordable living or great rental returns for the investor.

The total ‘turn key’ package includes three bedrooms, two with built

in robes, an upstairs bathroom with twin vanities and an extra large shower alcove, two living areas and designer kitchen, including stainless appliances like the gas cook top and electric oven.

The home also features lots of cupboards, under stair storage, laundry with extra storage cupboard and toilet.

Sliding doors open to the rear patio and a private yard with toolshed and rainwater tank, a lawn and double garaging with auto roller door.

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The new townhouses offer buyers a great opportunity to buy in a well established location among all new homes in a most affordable price range.

For further details or to arrange a private viewing contact George Kouzionis of Brock Harcourts Woodville on 0412 844 738 or email george@brockharcoortswoodville.com.au.

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If you’re considering entering into an arrangement that will affect your tax liabilities, it’s important to carefully investigate and understand the tax consequences before making your investment decision.

Not getting the right information and advice can lead to a large tax debt, including substantial penalties and interest.

To help taxpayers, the ATO has partnered with Paul Clitheroe, Chairman of the Federal Government’s Consumer and Financial Literacy Taskforce and respected financial commentator, to produce a YouTube video which highlights the pitfalls of getting caught in a tax avoidance scheme and provides some helpful tips for taxpayers.

The ATO website also has information about some of the more common tax schemes and emerging arrangements in easy-to-understand language. It also provides information on what people can do if they’ve been caught up in a scheme.

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This lovingly presented residence boasts magnificent water views and is ideally located to enjoy all the Murray River has to offer.

There is access to the water front. The well appointed home has three bedrooms, master with en suite, kitchen, dining, lounge and a large family and games room.

Outdoor entertaining area is fully fenced. Set back from the main stream of the Murray River, this property is beautifully located to relax and enjoy.

Plenty of undercover parking or boat storage. A fantastic opportunity for you and your family to become one of the lucky few to enjoy the much sought after waterside location at an affordable price.

h e Au s t r a l i a n Taxation Office recently warned taxpayers to steer clear of tax avoidance schemes as they prepare to lodge their 2012 tax returns.

“It is at this time of year we see an increase in the number of tax avoidance schemes being promoted,” Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo said.

“Modern tax schemes can be very sophisticated and may masquerade as complex investments or other arrangements that can appeal even to experienced investors.”

Just like genuine i nv e s t m e nt s , th e s e schemes might promise you ‘wealth creation’ or financial security. Others can exploit your social or environmental conscience by promising you large up-front tax deductions for donations to charity or ‘green initiatives’.

“As appealing as an investment opportunity may sound, sometimes the promised tax benefits might not be available under the law,” Mr D’Ascenzo explained.

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Mr King said newer properties also have less maintenance issues – therefore, happier tenants and landlords.

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ith the celebrations and recognition of Volunteers happening this week across the community, the Community Board wishes to add their gratitude.

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Volunteering is the practice of people working on behalf of others without being motivated by financial or material gain.

It’s a well known fact nothing brings a community closer together than one of us in need. This is regularly demonstrated with magnificent fundraising efforts by locals, for locals when they need help. Such generosity is apparent in many country towns and in Roxby Downs people pull together to help those in need without even thinking about it.

It’s this wonderful spirit that drives some members of our community to help on a more regular basis.

Every day of every week in our town and beyond, people give up their time without fanfare to help others and increase the quality of life for those concerned.

They may be the coaches of your children’s sporting teams, the people that read and encourage your child in the library, at school or auditorium, the people that make sure you are welcomed to Roxby, the people that make sure services which our community enjoys are there week in, week out, and our people that advocate for the community through boards and the various community forums. The emergency services that come to you no matter what the time of day or night or wherever you are, when you need them most, the people which protect and nurture our wildlife and native bush, the people that work in the canteen at the oval, the people that listen when you need an ear, the people that sell raffle tickets for clubs and other community groups.

These are very special people all of them, working countless hours to ensure we belong and feel part of the community.

The benefits of volunteering at well documented and people do so for many reasons: • Contact with other people.

• An opportunity to develop new skills.

• A way to increase confidence and self esteem.

• Take on a new challenge.

• Forming new networks and friends.

• The experience may provide a pathway to employ ment.

• Just wanting to help.

If you are nodding as you read this, but don’t currently volunteer, why not join a group and reap the benefits of volunteering. It’s one way to be involved in your community, to feel like you belong. Our volunteers are a powerful force, appreciated and respected because of their dedication and genuine desire to make Roxby Downs a better place for us all.

The Board that provides a community voice locally JOINING FORUMS If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people.

New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM Rachel Young 0428 671 000

BUSINESS FORUM Laura Trotta 0412 734 964

COMMUNITY BOARD Michelle Hales 0418 833 818

EDUCATION and WORKPLACE TRAINING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818

SPORTS and RECREATION FORUM Damien Condon 0439 862 784

COMMUNITY GARDEN Patrik Ibele 8671 0168

HEALTH FORUM Karen Russell 8671 9020

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

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olunteer Week is a major promotion of the importance of volunteers and the work they do.

Here in Roxby Downs, we have the opportunity to say thank you to these special people every month by nominating them for the ‘Community Person of the Month’ award.

We urge all members of the community that come into contact with volunteers from all aspects of community life, to consider getting a nomination form and lodging a nomination to recognize that person’s work, energy and time.

Part of this recognition is the donation of $100 to that person’s chosen charity or group, so there is plenty of incentive to spend a few moments completing a nomination form.

Nomination forms can be provided by contacting Kath Messner at Roxby Council on 8671 0010, mobile 0438 871 153 or messnerk@ roxbydowns.com.au.

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By Millie Thomas “All road users are asked to use extra caution ine expansion preparatory works when travelling on the Borefield Road and be already underway are likely to impact aware of changes to traffic management controls on Borefield Road users.

A BHP Billiton spokesperson advised The Monitor the works could impact on the road for the next few months.

Impact on road users will vary but could include delays due to movement of heavy machinery along

and the presence of heavy vehicles,” the spokesperson said.

Queries can be directed to the Olympic Dam Project Community Hotline (free call) 1800 997 430 or email odpinfo@bhpbilliton.com .

FREE FINANCIAL ADVICE SEMINARS Four Roxby Downs boarding students at Westminster School.

Tuesday 5th of June / Wednesday 6th of June

Westminster the boarding school of choice for Roxby families

“The Truth About Self-Managed Superannuation Funds” Is a Self-Managed Super Fund right for you and can it safeguard your future?

A Free 1-hour seminar repeated 2 times – 7:30pm 5th June & 7:30pm 6th of June Hosted by experienced Financial Planners Peter Paterson and Dave Slovinec at 20-22 Tutop St in Roxby Downs (Roxby Serviced Offices). Light refreshments included.

Join two leading Financial Planning experts to learn about Self-Managed Superannuation Funds and have your questions answered: • How much do SMSF’s cost? How much do I have to invest?

• Is it worth me changing now? How much effort will I have to put in?

• What can I buy within my SMSF? Can I have my own property in my SMSF? • Do SMSF’s offer tax advantages? • Can I borrow money to put in my SMSF? • As a small business owner, what are the implications and applications of a SMSF? …. Don’t be frightened to ask any question! Be fully informed about SMSF’s and empowered to make better wealth creation & preservation choices. Hear SMSF ‘mythbuster’ Peter Paterson explain the truth about this often misunderstood investment vehicle.

Places are strictly limited – please book your spot early by contacting Grace at Plansure Solutions on 8172 8922

A free service for the Roxby Downs community from Plansure Solutions.

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Westminster school’s new boys’ estminster School in Adelaide is becoming the boarding boarding house – set to become one of school of choice for families the best of its kind in Australia – draws on the standards and practices of other in Roxby Downs.

Boarder numbers have increased from three students from two Roxby Downs families in 2009 to 15 students from 12 families in 2012, according to the leading coeducational day and boarding school.

Steve Bousfield, Principal of Westminster School, said he expected numbers would continue to increase from the start of 2013 when the school’s new $10.8 million state of- the-art boys’ boarding house and co-ed recreation centre officially opened.

“Westminster is one of the largest co-educational boarding schools in Adelaide, with 110 boys and girls now boarding at the school,” he said.

“Boarding is available for boys and girls in Years 7 to 12.

“We have built an exceptional reputation within the Roxby Downs community over the past two years.

“Much of this is a result of the extensive range of curricular and co-curricular subjects and activities we offer that might not be easily accessible to students in remote areas.

“These include advanced programs in outdoor education, performing arts, agricultural science and visual arts and design, well as subjects suitable for trades such as electronics and metal work.”

Mr Bousfield said Westminster was located on 23 spacious hectares, which includes an on-site farm.

“These wide open spaces are particularly important to and favoured by our boarding students and their families,” he said.

leading boarding schools around the world.

It will provide a modern and spacious two-storey floor plan that will include numerous break-out, study and recreation spaces.

Up to 72 boy boarders can be accommodated in the new facility.

Westminster’s new co-ed recreation centre will provide a relaxed and comfortable environment for boarders who are far from family and home.

Brothers, sisters and friends will be able to spend time together in the comfortable centre and utilise the sizeable space for study, playing games or just to relax in front of a large flat screen television.

All boarders will have access to a new outdoor barbecue area, where they can enjoy casual meals together.

Mr Bousfield said that while traditionally majority of boarders had come from cropping and farming families, Westminster had noticed more students from Roxby Downs enrolled as boarders at the school in recent years as a result of South Australia’s mining boom.

“Westminster’s reputation continues to be highly regarded throughout the Roxby Downs community,” he said.

“Many of our existing and current boarders and their families are very impressed with our facilities and continually commend us on the many opportunities we provide to our students.

“Now with a good representative population in Roxby, Westminster school has established a strong foothold in the area.”

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02- Nives DalGrande and George Holland at What a Man’s Gotta Do last Wednesday night.

03- Andrew Winterfield and Jillian Pade at the What a Man’s Gotta Do comedy show last week.

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Super Fridays • Meat Raffle • $5 Pints of Hahn Super Dry Live Music from 8PM Party Till the Wee Hours with DJ X-Ray • Drinks Specials All Night BINGO – Cash prizes and giveaways! NEW TIME 2PM!

PARTY PERSON OF THE WEEK!

Steven Bowering celebrated moving to Roxby by having a drink with Megan Traeger at the Club on Saturday night.

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Like many children of the seventies and eighties, I’m guessing your early years were typified by much time in your backyard, local street and greater outdoors.

Sadly, nature play is lacking or even absent for many children of today. Smaller backyards, longer working hours and commutes, higher electronic screen times and tight schedules of organised activities have all restricted the outdoors for many young ones.

Children are mentally and physically healthier when they have regular opportunities to play outside. Nature play also helps foster a child’s environmental awareness from a young age.

Parents have the ability to ensure their child enjoys the outdoor playing opportunities and free play time they possibly enjoyed as a child. It is never too early to introduce your child to nature play; babies as young as a few months old can enjoy and benefit from naturebased activities in the security of your backyard.

Here are a few simple nature play ideas you can enjoy with your baby or toddler.

Babies: • Tickle their cheek or

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tummy with a flower or feather.

• Float petals in a bowl of water for a beautiful swirling water play.

• Read stories or enjoy family meals outside.

Toddlers: • Collect leaves, feathers, seed pods and other natural items from the yard or while on a walk.

• Let children collect and play with sticks to build an elf or fairy cubby or a home for their small toys.

• Go outside at night and look at the stars and moon.

• Plant seeds or seedlings and, armed with child-sized gardening tools, give children the responsibility to care for their garden.

• Lie on your back under a tree to look at its canopy. Encourage your child to close their eyes and focus on sounds.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your kids and head outside and you too will reap the benefits nature has to offer.

About the Aut h o r : L a u r a Tr o t t a (B.Eng(Environmental), MSc(Environmental Chemistry)) is an eco mum, environmental engineer and founder of Sustainababy (www.sustainababy.com.au). Green living has always been a way of life for Laura, rather than the latest trend. She lives in Roxby Downs with her husband Paul, son Matthew and one on the way.

Sports fan critic What makes a team a premiership favourite?

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t the start of the 2012 season the big 3; Collingwood, Geelong and Hawthorn were the big favourites for the flag.

Their odds were all under 5 to 1. After 6 rounds of the season Geelong and Collingwood are sitting 6th and 8th respectively and Hawthorn sitting 11th on the premiership ladder. Understandably, Collingwood has had a few injuries, Geelong has not been convincing in their wins and Hawthorn has played below par. Thenthere are teams like Carlton, Essendon, Sydney and West Coast who have been convincing with their wins and the surprise package Adelaide who beat the undefeated Sydney last week and still can’t get a mention in the premiership race! So, does the media think just because teams play in the previous grand final that gives them the right to be favourite?!

The other Friday night I ventured down to the netball courts to watch the Miners play Zodiacs. I thought Aussie Rules was tough and hard. I always thought netball was a non contact sport but these girls were hard and fast at the ball and throwing their bodies around.

It was a close game of netball and only a few goals separating both teams all night. To the 14 girls who played that night well done!

If you would like to make comments, agreeing or disagreeing, please text talk and share your opinions.

Until next week...

“Champions aren’t made in the gyms.

Champions are made from something they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream, a vision.”

Muhammad Ali. American Boxer and three times World Heavyweight Champion.

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POSITIONS VACANT

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Olympic Dam Project 2 weeks on, 1 week off A fantastic career opportunity exists with Sodexo Remotes Sites, a recognised leader in the provision of high quality food and total management services to the mining, construction and oil/gas industry.

Demonstrated abilities in all aspects of horticulture such as pest and plant diagnosis, irrigation system design and installation application and safe use of chemicals, monitor and maintain turf playing surfaces.

We are seeking a motivated applicant with experience in management and the mining/hospitality sector. Working a 2/1 roster, 11 hours per day this positions will be either fly in, fly out from Adelaide, or housing assistance will be provided to live in Roxby Downs.

To be considered for this role you will need a diploma in horticulture, car license.

Bobcat license, chainsaw ticket and EWP license would be advantageous.

Applications for this position close on 31/05/212.

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Stevens Resources is currently seeking a person with a diploma in horticulture to assist with the Horticultural / Greenkeeper of the Roxby Downs township.

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This position will be responsible for the Project Management of dayto-day contractual compliance at Olympic Village. You will provide support to site personnel and managers and be active in ensuring that reliability and a high quality of service is maintained. This is a hands-on role, performing daily inspections and communication with the client. You will be responsible in ensuring we work within budget constraints, manage stock levels, trouble shoot as required, rosters of staff, submit payroll and manage staffing matters. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

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The successful applicants will have a strong back ground in hospitality and/or service industry management exposure with several years experience in a management or role on a remote site. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential, along with computer literacy skills in MS Office and Outlook.

Contact Paul Smith 0419 850 623, 8671 0087 PO Box 427 Roxby Downs SA 5725 or email; stevensolympicdam@bigpond.com

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ROXBY TRADERS

If you can demonstrate and support you have the necessary skills and experience for this role please forward your CV to rebecca.jansen@sodexo.com

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All final applicants for this position will be asked to provide a criminal record check. Please note that this position is exempt from the operation of spent convictions laws and all offences must be declared.

However, all applications will be considered on their merits.

Commercial/Operations Support Officer Olympic Village Monday to Friday, 11 hours per day A fantastic career opportunity exists with Sodexo Remotes Sites, a recognised leader in the provision of high quality food and total management services to the mining, construction and oil/gas industry in Australia (onshore/offshore) and throughout Asia Pacific.

This position will be responsible for providing Operations and Commercial support to the management team of Sodexo’s Olympic Dam Project.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic applicant with a desire to pursue a career with a multi-national company.

Key responsibilities will include: • Working with the Commercial Manager on a daily basis, providing support • Providing proactive commercial advice to the Operations & Project Managers • Preparation of reports and presentations • Performing financial and non financial analysis • Preparation of business review data • Input into finance and inventory functions • Financial modelling • Contract compliance The ideal candidate will have: • Strong analytical skills • Excellent PC skills using Microsoft Office Suite • Experience in an Administrative role • Proven strategic focus and acumen • Proven track record as a Commercial Officer If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role please forward your CV to rebecca.jansen@sodexo.com All final applicants for this position will be asked to provide a criminal record check. Please note that this position is exempt from the operation of spent convictions laws and all offences must be declared. However, all applications will be considered on their merits.

2012/13 DRAFT ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN

CHILD CARE POSITIONS VACANT

OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE SUBMISSIONS

Qualified & Unqualified 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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ROXBY TRADERS MITRE10.

Pursuant to Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council has prepared a Draft Annual Business Plan which amongst other things sets out those actions that Council has identified for implementation in 2012/13, that are consistent with the Council’s long term strategic objectives.

This Draft Plan will form the basis of the 2012/13 Budget and is being placed on public exhibition so that interested persons have the opportunity to make submissions, prior to the Council finalising the plan and adopting the budget.

Formal written submissions will be received at the Council Office PO Box 124, Richardson Place Roxby Downs SA 5725 up to close of business at 5pm on Thursday 7 June 2012.

Interested persons may also present their submission to a public meeting to be held at the Council Office Board Room between 5:30pm and 6:30pm on Thursday 7 June 2012.

Copies of the Draft Plan are available from the Council Office 6 Richardson Place Roxby Downs during the public consultation period. Phone 08 8671 0010 or email roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au for a copy.

Bill Boehm Administrator 14 May 2012

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Netball A and B comp combined yet again

Kempe Golf Day supports RFDS and Postie Bash

Saturday was the Kempe two person Ambrose Golf L ast Day with 60 players attending.

By Kelly Thomson

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he 2012 Roxby Downs netball s e a s o n i s w el l under way, with all grades looking to have some tightly contested games throughout the season.

Kempe donated $6000 worth of prizes. The beer cart raised $771 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and other donations from food and activities raised $621 for the 2012 Roxby Downs Postie Bash.

Overall Winner Mixed Winners Ladies Winners Second Winner Ladies Second Third Winner Fourth Winner Fifth Winner Sixth Winner Seventh Winner Eighth Winner Ninth Winner Tenth Winner NAGA NTP Division 1 NTP DIvision 2 NTP Ladies/Jnr Long Drive Div 1 Long Drive Div 2 Long Drive Ladies/Jnr

Shane Hunter Lance Selleck Fiona Bilney Bernie Reid Kerry Wild Robert Charman Glen Mungur Andy Higet Mark Dillon Michael Vugts Robert Gray Stuart Johnson Craig Wilson Andrea Freeth Tony Richter Bill Boehm Claire Wilton Craig Smith Lee Richardson Kim Killick

Robert Paxton Grace Selleck Claire Wilton Jason Schell Jenny Kelly Damien Condon Tony Holbrook Tim Czydel Michael King Simon Gray David Zwar Brad Cox Sandy Richter

62.00 67.75 76.00 63.75 80.00 63.75 64.50 64.75 65.5 65.5 66.5 66.75 67.25 84.5

Kempe Golf Day overall winners Robert Paxton and Shane Hunter with Neville Stuchberry from Kempe.

Junior wedgies game to be held June 2

By Millie Thomas

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oxby Downs under 15 year old football players will play the Greater Western Sydney/Broken Hill under 15 talent squad in a Miners’ Cup double up on June 2.

The game will be played at Woodville Oval at 10.30am, and has been organised to coincide with the fourth annual Power Miners’ Cup between Broken Hill and Roxby Downs teams to be played at AAMI stadium on the

same day.

“We have selected the best available talent currently in our town to represent us, as well as giving a couple of younger players an opportunity,” explained Roxby Downs Junior Football Association (RDJFA) President, Matthew Daddow.

The junior Wedgies team will once again be coached by Far North Football League stalwart Daniel Rogers, and will stand a better chance at success than last year’s match against Happy

Valley.

“It’s something we thought would be a good idea seeing the league game has been so successful and a huge rivalry being built between the two towns, so we also hope to make this an annual event with the juniors,” said Mr Daddow.

Local contractor Exact Mining Services has donated the team newly designed ‘Wedgies’ jumpers, which will be showcased on the day.

“The team will also look a bit more professional

Player Jaydn Brind at last year’s Junior Wedgies game, against Happy Valley. RDJFA President Matthew Daddow believes the squad stand a better chance of success this year.

with long time sponsor of the U16 (sic, under 16) juniors SCF Group donating training jackets for the players to wear.

Mr Daddow said the event will be a perfect platform for the aspiring players to showcase their skills to talent scouts.

“This game is being talked about amongst South Australian National Football League (SANFL) clubs who get a first hand look at some of the best juniors from Roxby and Broken Hill, the Broken Hill coach is in fact the talent scout for GWS (Greater Western Sydney) in the Broken Hill area so I expect he will take some interest in our players as well.”

Mr Daddow would like to thank the Woodville West Torrens football club for the use of their oval and ensuing hospitality.

He also encouraged anyone planning on going to see the Power Miners’ Cup at AAMI stadium to head to the juniors game as well.

Unfortunately, yet again this year, the A grade competition consists of only three teams, causing the A and B grades to combine to allow the A grade to have more teams to play against. Whilst it’s not an ideal situation, it does allow for the younger and less experienced players in B grade to play against and with some of the more practiced players in the competition.

Hopefully, this will create some depth, which will help towards the formation of a fourth A grade team in future seasons.

Week three of competition, saw the A grade teams stamp their dominance in the combined A and B grade competition, with both the Olympic Dam A and Roxby Miners A easily disposing of their B grade oppositions whilst Hornridge A had to pull out all their best moves to defeat their B grade counterparts.

Hornridge Black B made the Hornridge A work for every one of their goals, particularly

through the first half of the game with the strong defenders Jane Campbell and Courtney Sims both having strong performances to disrupt passages of play for the A graders.

The score was level at 29 all at half time before the A graders took off and won the game 66 to 48.

Hayley Kruger was a driving force through the centre court for the A graders to get them over the line whilst a strong defensive performance from Cassie Norton prevented the B graders from scoring too many more goals.

Last year’s A grade premiers; Miners A defeated OD Yellow B, 74 to 27.

Whilst the score line indicated the Miners dominance on the court, the Olympic Dam girls still made the A graders work for all of their goals and created some good passages of play. New to the Miners team, Michelle Petrass, showed her versatility by having outstanding performances at both ends of the court whilst the ever consistent, Britt Norsworthy, dominated the centre court.

Olympic Dam A easily defeated the young Miners B side, 71 to 27. The Olympic Dam centre court combination of Rebecca Eli and Cerys Ali moved the ball down the court with ease and proved too

strong for the Miners.

Whilst the young Miners shooters, Erika Syvertsen and Jessica Hassett tried hard to find the space in the goal circle, last year’s A grade fairest and best Bec Monfries, made it near impossible for the Miners to feed the ball cleanly to the shooters.

C Grade The C grade competition saw much tighter contests. Miners Red C took on Hornridge Green C in a game that started out as a battle of the defenders with Jillian Pade (Miners) and Emma Turner (Hornridge) both causing problems in the opposition’s goal circles.

The game only had a few goals in it at three quarter time before the Miners took off in the final quarter to win the game 34 to 25.

Looking toward next week’s match ups, Hornridge A take on their other B grade side, Hornridge Pink B, whilst Olympic Dam Green B should make Miners A work hard for a win. There should be a tight battle between Andamooka and Miners Red C in the C grade competition as well as a strong contest between OD Green C and Hornridge Green C.

Miners’ Michelle Petrass and Devils’ Jess Reid battled well on the court on Friday night.

Andamooka Cricket Club presentation night

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resentations were hosted by Andy and Rachel Taylor, and the night was well attended by players and supporters.

Paul Francis would like to extend the Club’s thanks to all of sponsors throughout the year.

Andamooka Cricket Club trophy winners Angus Hahn (best junior), Ben Hahn (Most Wickets), Ben Lock (best all-rounder), Andy Taylor (best team man) and Craig Rainsford (most runs).

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Awards results Craig Rainsford: Batting trophy with the most runs for the year.

Ben Hahn: Best bowler with most wickets, runner-up in association cricketer of the year and named in the Roxby Team of the Year.

Ben Lock: Best allrounder and named in Roxby Team of the year.

Andy Taylor: Best club Man. Angus (Gus) Hahn: Best Junior.

Rhyan Testro: Fielding trophy – Not present on the night.

Greg Weltner: Club founder / treasurer / Secretary / player. Presented cricket memorabilia from the team for the efforts behind the scene all year. www.themonitor.com.au

SENIOR NETBALL Results MAY 11 Miners Red C (34) defeated Hornridge Green C (25) Roxby Miners A (74) defeated Olympic Dam Yellow B (27) Andamooka C (44) defeated Hornridge Black C (34) Hornridge Pink B (38) defeated Olympic Dam Green B (36) Olympic Dam Green C (29) defeated Olympic Dam Yellow C (21) Olympic Dam A ( 71) defeated Miners B (27) Hornridge A (66) defeated Hornridge Black B (48)

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ornridge surprised many of the local football pundits after sneaking in for a win over the highly fancied Roxby Miners in the home game on Saturday.

Whether the Miners are not used to playing at night, or were a little complacent about the opposition, the result

will certainly jolt the boys back into reality for their next game.

But take nothing away from the Hornridge Magpies, with hard man Brad Cooper leading the side and plenty of support from the likes of Jurek and Casey the Magpies matched the vaunted new recruits for the Miners that had everyone talking during pre-season.

Hornridge has had two impressive wins and only going down to the premiership favourites Olympic Dam in the first round. There is a lot to like about the Magpies with Harman and Casey playing consistent footy giving the Pie fans plenty to like in the weeks ahead.

The Miners have only played two for one win

Junior footy action

and no doubt would have pencilled in this game as a victory. However, the red army of supporters should not despair. As new recruits get to know their team mates better and the game plan, they certainly have the players to be a contender come September.

Chris Gibson, one of the better country footballers going round has the ability to turn a game and with young Malcolm making the best players list each week to date suggests there is scope, with the regulars, the Kenny boys, Zeppy, Watson, Hall and Crafter who has had a great pre-season, all contributing.

Crafter will be a big loss in the backlines when he seeks greener pastures in the West late in June, so it will be interesting how the team is reshuffled to

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fill the gap.

Last Saturday’s 12 point victory to the Magpies is a good start for the club, having now played two of the stronger clubs in the first three rounds.

ROUND 3 May 12, 2012 Olympic Dam 27 goals, 16 behinds (178 points) defeated Coober Pedy 6 goals, 5 behinds (41 points).

Best players for Olympic Dam: 1st R Kruger, 2nd R. Bennett, 3rd D. Summerton.

Goal scorers S. Montgomerie 10 goals, D. Summerton 7 goals, R. Bennett 4 goals, S. Hissey 3 goals, B. Whittaker 2 goals, D. Moyse 1 goal.

Best player for Coober Pedy 1st K. Aitken, 2nd A. Dingaman, 3rd D. Dodd, 4th D. Warren.

Goal scorers L. Boland 3 goals, D. Warren 2 goals, A. Dingaman 1 goal.

Hornridge 9 goals, 7 behinds (61 points) defeated Roxby Districts 7 goals, 7 behinds (49 points).

Best players for Hornridge 1st C. Jurek, 2nd B. Casey, 3rd N. Thomas, 4th B. Cooper, 5th L. Munro.

Goal scorers J. Harman 4 goals, T. Grosser 3 goals, J Dawson 2 goals.

Best players for Roxby Districts 1st J. Malcolm, 2nd J. Watson, 3rd C. Hall, 4th S. Crafter, 5th J. Danis Goal scorers B. Whales 2 goals, C. Hall, J. Malcolm, J. Danis, C. Kenny, C. Gibson 1 goal each.

OD shows class

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n the away game at Coober Pedy, the Olympic Dam Devils made easy work of the Saints.

Final scores; 27 goals, 16 behinds to 6 goals, 5 behinds suggests it was pretty much all one way traffic and sends a tremour around the other clubs in the competition.

Olympic Dam has already set the bar after only two games and forsaking injuries or a sudden loss of form they are already odds on favourites in September.

Far North Football League Premiership Tables As of post - round three, May 12, 2012.

Roxby Downs Junior Football Senior Colts 1. The Hawks 2. The Giants 3. The Bulldogs 4. The Suns

P 3 3 3 3

W 2 2 1 1

1. The Suns 2. The Giants 3. The Hawks 4. The Bulldogs

P 3 3 3 3

W 3 2 0 0

L 1 1 2 2

D 0 0 0 0

F 203 202 165 178

FF 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 0

A 139 232 151 226

% 146.04 87.07 109.27 78.76

% Won 66.67 66.67 33.33 33.33

A 56 92 109 149

% 228.57 160.87 65.14 39.60

% Won 100 66.67 16.67 16.67

Roxby Downs Junior Football Colts L 0 1 2 2

F 128 148 71 59

FF 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 0

D 0 0 1 1

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Hawks player Blake Francis is tackled by two Bulldogs players Owen Mulady and Hugh Meyers

1. Olympic Dam Football Club 2. Hornridge Sporting Club 3. Roxby Districts Sporting Club 4. Andamooka Football Club 5. Coober Pedy Football Club

P 2 3 2 2 3

W 2 2 1 1 0

L 0 1 1 1 3

JUNIOR COLTS

SENIOR COLTS Suns 12 goals, 7 behinds (79 points) defeated Bulldogs 9 goals, 3 behinds (58 points).

Best players for Suns 1st M Hayball, 2nd E Taylor, 3rd S Bacon, 4th C Taylor, 5th M Alves.

Goal scorers M Hayball 3 goals, J McCarthy, J Priest, S Bacon and J Young 2 goals each and B French 1 goal.

Best players for Bulldogs 1st R Weetra, 2nd J Christall, 3rd L Hancock, 4th J Anderson 5th J Zeptner.

Goal scorers not available

Giants 7 goals, 5 behinds (47 points) defeated Hawks 5 goals, 2 behinds (32 points).

Best players for Giants 1st L Lloys, 2nd H Paull, 3rd R Dowd, 4th J Dalgleish, 5th K Weston.

Goal scorers J Dalgleish 3 goals, M Lynch, M Lamb, H Paull and K Weston 1 goal each.

Best players for Hawks 1st J Gotch, 2nd B Humer, 3rd L Elliot, 4th C Seery, 5th B Chamberlan.

Goal scorers B Cooper and L Elliot 1 goal each.

Giants 14 goals, 9 behinds (93 points) defeated Hawks 12 goals, 5 behinds (77 points).

Best players for Giants 1st D Kenny, 2nd rd D Lloyd, 3 B Evans, 4th M Steer, 5th A Harrison.

Goal scorers D Kenny, J Emmerson, Sellar, M Steer and J Male 2 goals each. B Evans, D Lloyd, J Dalgleish, L Elliot, A Harrison and B Davis 1 goal each Best players for Hawks 1st S Kerrish, 2nd J Mason, 3rd J Secker, 4th B Gambell, 5th J Pillar.

Goal scorers B Gambell, M Hanson, S Kerrish and B Daddow 2 goals each. C Fenwick, M Ryan, A Ryan and J Mason 1 goal each.

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B 1 0 1 1 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0

FG 0 0 0 0 0

F A 278 87 232 195 178 75 172 169 127 461

% % Won 319.54 100 118.97 66.67 237.33 50 101.78 50 27.55 0

FOOTBALLER of the Year

ROUND 3 Roxby Downs Junior Football League 11th/12th May 2012 Suns 7 goals, 5 behinds (47 points) defeated Bulldogs 3 goals, 0 behinds (18 points).

Best players for Suns 1st B D’Arrigo, 2nd R Holder, 3rd B French, 4th M Lowe, 5th C Blieschke.

Goal scorers B French 3 goals, C Blieschke 2 goals, R Holder and B D’Arrigo 1 goal each.

Best players for Bulldogs 1st B Cooper, 2nd C Seery, 3rd L Johnson, 4th L Elliot, 5th B Honner.

Goal scorers L Johnson, C MacGowen and T Spartalis 1 goal each.

D 0 0 0 0 0

Round 3 results...

Kyle Aitken Dylan Dodd Dylan Warren

Nyani Thomas Chris Jurek Ben Casey

Craig Hall Justin Watson Jay Malcolm

Ryan Bennett Dale Summerton R Kruger

BYE

Goal Kicker of the Year ROUND THREE Scott Montgomerie Dale Summerton Ryan Bennett J Harman

10 7 4 4

Tally for round 3...

J Harman Scott Montgomerie Jaydn Brind

13 10 9

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Nyani Thomas

6

Chris Jurek

5

Craig Hall

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Selected for national under 16 team

Adam Ryan has been chosen to represent state country basketball.

Adam plays above grade

By Millie Thomas

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romising young Roxby basketballer Adam Ryan has been chosen to represent state country basketball in the South Australian Country under 16 National Boys’ Basketball Team.

Adam Ryan jumps easily over brother Mitch and mother Tracey in a playful game.

After competing in the Australian Junior Country Cup in Albury in January, Adam was selected as one of 10 across the state to play at the annual competition in Tamworth in July.

Not only has Adam reached the bar to participate in this national event, but he has also jumped a grade, being only 14 years old.

While Adam admitted not being much of a country music fan, he is excited about travelling to the competition.

“It’s looking pretty good,” he said. “We do pretty well!”

Adam has been playing basketball since he can remember, and is a point guard for the team. He said while players didn’t need to work on their skills, they did need to go through game plays.

“We just need to get the plays that we want to run down pat so we know what we’re doing when we’re over there,” he said.

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Adam also explained the South Australian Metro team has an advantage, having trained every weekend since February this year.

Adam is one of two players chosen north of Adelaide, (the other being from Broken Hill) with other teammates chosen from Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Willunga, southern Yorke Peninsula and the eastern hills area.

He has played against some of his future teammates at carnivals in Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Whyalla and Adelaide.

As well as following a rigorous training program in Roxby Downs with dedicated coach Wes Knights, Adam will travel weekly to Murray Bridge to train with his squad until the competition.

He follows in the footsteps of junior basketball stalwarts Darcy Kenny and Ethan Zeptner, who competed in the same competition last year.

He thanked coach Wes Knights for the opportunity and his mum, Tracey Ryan for driving him around the state for trainings and competitions.

Adam would also like to wish Tracey a happy Mother’s Day for last Sunday!

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