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As Roxby Downs looks to celebrate 25 years in 2013, aerial photographs highlight just how much the town has developed. See the full story on Page 4.

Photo provided by by Ian Oswald-Jacobs; www.ioj.com.au.

Expansion hope but jobs still lost

By Vanessa Switala ob cuts are still apparent around town despite the State Government announcment to grant BHP Billiton a four year extension last week.

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The current pessimistic climate locally was buoyed by the recent announcement that BHP Billiton would continue with the plan, with a more sustainable view to expansion.

The Monitor was unable to substantiate the full extent of job cuts in the local mining sector, but has been flooded with rumours of staff

reductions among key local contractors.

Although there have been unconfirmed reports of job cuts with underground contractors, a BHP Billiton Spokesperson told The Monitor last week, “There have been no decisions regarding the underground operation.”

At the end of last month, BHP Billiton confirmed the mining giant would cut 30 administrative staff in South Australia to reduce costs. The company said positions at Olympic Dam and its Adelaide office would be lost.

These positions were separate from the 140

jobs lost in the Olympic Dam Expansion project team, when BHP Billiton decided to defer the expansion earlier in the year.

BHP Billiton welcomed the extension of the agreement and committed to spending $650 million over the next four years at Olympic Dam and other related initiatives around the State.

A BHP Billiton Spokesperson said, “The extension period is necessary to complete studies of new mining and processing technologies and then assess the economic viability of applying these technologies to an open pit expansion.”

“The company determined that 46 months would provide enough time to complete its studies. It also aligns the indenture with the expiration of the Environmental Impact Statement approvals of October 2016,” they stated.

“Site works at the starter pit will continue to satisfy requirements under the environmental approvals already received from the State and Federal Governments and provide a testing site for larger scale aspects of these technology studies.”

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Influenza B strikes Roxby

Happy Birthday to Jett Elliott who celebrated his 4th Birthday with a play at the Skate Park.

Pictured is Georgie, Lando, Katoah, Jett, Ty and Evie having a great time.

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Skyelah Jade Petty turned 3 years old on November 11, 2012. She enjoyed a pool party with her family and friends.

Dr Lewis said many primary school aged children are currently coming down with high fevers, headaches and coughs.

“Tests are showing Influenza B and adults seem to be immune,” he explained. “This could have been prevented by flu shots at about $25 each. The drama of sore little arms would be better than all the sickies away from school.”

Dr Lewis explained Influenza A and B are the main types of the influenza virus. Swine flu is the Influenza A (H1N1 subtype).

“Influenza B happens to be the (strain) coming up on nasal swabs lately. Earlier in the season it was Influenza A,” Dr Lewis said.

Symptoms begin with fever, headaches, body pains, cough, sore throat and runny nose.

“It is the fever and headache that put you to bed.

On the other hand, cold viruses tend to start with the sore throat and runny nose,” Dr Lewis said.

“All age groups can catch flu especially if they have not previously been exposed to a new strain.”

Dr Lewis said so far two children have been admitted to hospital with Influenza B. “The recent cases of Influenza B in Roxby Downs seem to have been all children, so I think adults must have been exposed to this strain before and are hence immune,” he said.

“If you want to avoid flu become a hermit (Hermit Street may not provide enough protection, unless you keep your door shut),” Dr Lewis joked.

“Avoid clinics, childcare, school, lifts, crib rooms,

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queues, restaurants and planes. If you cannot avoid such places have a flu shot each year in about March when the new flu vaccine for the year becomes available,” he stressed.

Dr Lewis told The Monitor most children and healthy adults do not get the flu shot.

“As the flu vaccine is not in the schedule of free vaccines of childhood parents think it is not necessary.

Many believe they will catch the flu from it (impossible) or that it won’t stop them getting colds (absolutely true). Some get flu vaccine at work provided by their (sensible) employers,” he stated.

“As convincing people to have flu shots is such hard work, the health industry concentrates on elders, pregnant mums, asthmatics and diabetics and others with chronic disease. It is provided free for them.

“I wish everyone had flu shots because that would reduce my chance of catching it on planes too. I wish the flu shot I have every year prevented the colds (I usually catch on planes).”

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ocal doctor Owen Lewis has recently seen a spike in local children with Influenza B, which can be easily prevented by getting the flu shot.

SACOME Chief Executive, Jason Kuchel said the news confirms BHP Billiton’s unwavering confidence

and commitment to South Australia.

“It is a sensible decision by the Government to ensure an investment decision by BHP Billiton on Olympic Dam is not further delayed,” he stated.

Mr Kuchel said BHP Billiton’s commitment to spend money within the State will secure the

company as the State’s largest employer. “ T h e c o m p a n y ’s announcement to spend this money in South Australia on research and development proves commitment.”

Mr Kuchel added, “ Th i s i n j e c t i o n o f funds into developing mining and processing techniques is a positive

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for the industr y as a whole as it means more money is spent on research and development right here in South Australia.”

Mr Kuchel stressed the delay on the Olympic Dam expansion should not overshadow SA’s mining sector. “ S o u t h Au s t r a l i a currently boats 20 major mines, with many new mining regions… it is an exciting time for South Australians as our resources sector continues to grow as the State’s biggest single export group.”

In mid-August the BHP Billiton B oard decided to mothball the expansion and go back to the drawing board to find a cheaper alternative.

BHP Billiton said they could not meet the Indenture Agreement’s December 15 deadline due to market conditions, subdued commodity prices and higher capital costs.

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ocals have been warned not to be complacent about bush fire risks following a massive rise in South Australian fires last week.

Country Fire Service volunteers attended 65 fires across SA on Sunday, November 11 – nine of which were considered major including the large fire near Port Lincoln and another at Mambray Creek.

Locals are reminded the State expects to endure the hottest summer in three years, and should not think they are out of danger in the desert.

One of the fires reported last week was in Innamincka, in similar arid conditions.

Roxby Downs CFS Captain Brett Atkins said local fire danger could be extreme in ideal conditions.

“If the weather conditions are right anything is possible,” Mr Atkins said.

“I have seen bushland like what we have around Roxby burn. In September two children lit a small fire that took off and burnt 2500 square metres – this was with no wind to a slight breeze.

“Put a 20 kilometre per hour plus wind into the mix and the scenario changes dramatically. A fire near Moomba last Christmas, (had) 35 kilometre per hour winds (and) hot dry weather conditions.

“The fire had 40 foot flames on the front racing across the ground. The bushland was exactly the same as around Roxby,” he said.

Mr Atkins said the local CFS in conjunction with BHP Billiton and Roxby Downs Council have been looking at the scrub surrounding the town and the reserves within the town, and have formulated a plan to minimise any fire risk to properties.

“This is being done by ensuring a fire break is put in place along property fence lines that join onto a reserve or the town boundary,” Mr Atkins said.

“The local CFS has also identified with BHP Billiton access issues to larger reserves within and around the town and plans are afoot to im-

Roxby Downs CFS members controlling a recent fire accidentally started by children playing with lighters.

INSET: Roxby Downs CFS Captain Brett Atkins.

prove access.”

Mr Atkins said people in properties that back onto reserves or scrub should trim back trees the overhang their fence lines and clean leaf litter from gutters or roof tops. He also said residents should not throw garden waste over their fences onto the fire breaks.

“All of this will help minimise any potential fire damage to their property.”

Roxby Downs police also issued

a fire warning statement last week.

“Fire Danger Season is now in effect and there has already been a number of fires responded to by our local CFS,” the statement said.

“Fires are responsible for devastating large areas of bush, killing animals and in extreme cases, people.

It is important to remember that although there are exceptions for lighting fires during fire danger season, there are no exceptions on a Total Fire Dan Day.

“Many fires are started by discarded cigarette butts. At any time of the year it is an offence to drop or throw burning material from a motor vehicle (this includes cigarette butts).

The penalty is $500 plus $60 victims of crime levy.

“It is also an offence to drop or throw burning objects or materials which may come into contact with flammable material and cause a fire in the country.”

The statement said any fire started

by a cigarette butt could attract the charge of Recklessly Damage Property by Fire.

“At any time of the year it is an offence to smoke in open air in the country within two metres of flammable bush or grass, outside municipality, (or) township(s).

“SAPOL is committed to fire prevention and is actively policing any offences committed that have or are likely to cause a fire.”

First Indigenous direct contract for Olympic Dam W hile BHP Billiton Olympic Dam continues to make headlines across the nation for the expansion delay, the company reached a significant milestone recently signing its first direct contract with an indigenous enterprise.

The new partnership with local indigenous resources company Red Mulga was officially announced last Wednesday.

As part of the Olympic Dam Agreement between BHP Billiton

and traditional owners Kuyani, Kokatha and Barngarla, BHP Billiton’s Indigenous Participation Program aims to increase economic participation for indigenous people in the northern region of South Australia and ensure that all indigenous people benefit from the operation.

“We’re pleased to announce our newest direct contract partner Red Mulga at BHP Billiton Olympic Dam,” said Head of HSEC, Andrew Barnfield.

“BHP Billiton continues to strive for greater economic participation

opportunities for Indigenous people, and we congratulate Red Mulga on being the first of what I am sure will be many more Indigenous enterprises working with us.”

Red Mulga aims to provide a clear direction for indigenous workers, providing the essential resources to gain skills and opportunities needed for long term employment within the mining industry.

Ronald Boland, Red Mulga Director said, “It’s been a big stepping stone for the guys and money can’t buy what they’ve achieved. It all

comes down to good, strong mentoring, trust, honesty and transparency.”

Local contractor Monadelphous has been key to Red Mulga’s success, working closely with Ron and the team for the past 18 months to assist the business develop its capabilities.

In particular, Mr Boland thanked Tony Harwood and Luke Scobie for their support and mentoring during this time.

The new contract sees Red Mulga working in the Olympic Dam Processing area, providing general

labour hire and clean-up services.

Olympic Dam General Manager Processing, Jen Mackenzie paid tribute to Red Mulga, saying they had shown great persistence in building the business and providing employment opportunities for indigenous people.

“When I walk around the Processing area, the Red Mulga guys always show competency, commitment and pride, they know how important the role is that they play at Olympic Dam especially in regards to safety and housekeeping,” she said.

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hese amazing aerial images were taken from the clear skies above Roxby Downs recently by specialist aerial photographer Ian Oswald Jacobs.

Aerial photographs provided by Ian Oswald-Jocobs; www.ioj.com.au. ABOVE: The most recently developed section of Roxby Downs.

The amazing imagery was captured as part of Roxby Council’s asset management and maintenance planning, and provides a bird’s eye view of infrastructure on the ground.

Roxby Power Electrical Works Manager David Hallett told The Monitor the aerial shots helped to oversee the growth of the town.

“We also use it for asset management so that we can pinpoint (items) on the photo, as a locational device, assets and also for purposes (like) for the metre reading contract … (it) shows them exactly on the map where it (the metre) is on the block,” Mr Hallett said.

Mr Hallett said the aerial maps would enable Council to easily locate Council infrastructure such as electrical fittings, transformers, street lighting, drains, fence lines, and water mains.

“There’s also the development point of view.

We can actually look at it and see how developments are actually happening,” he said.

“That might be minor developments, like someone putting up a shed or a pool, or it could be major developments like Sub C … where we’ve put in 200 odd houses,” he said.

Mr Hallett said the last aerial images were taken in March 2011. The Council has imagery dating back to 2003, clearly showing the town’s massive growth and progress.

“We normally do them every two years.”

He said new things like new solar systems, oval lighting, the Sub C housing development and the clearance of the Roxby Downs caravan park were all most evident in the recent shots.

“The Roxby Downs Caravan Park… that’s all gone now – everything – last time there were still vans there,” Mr Hallett said.

Aerial photographer Ian Oswald-Jacobs of IOG Aerial Photography uses State of the Art equipment and software to record the accurate imagery across Australia, taking similar shots for government, industry and agriculture.

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anager of GHD Roxby Downs, Gavin Chater, has created a Regional Engineers Australia group to service the local engineering community.

A Regional Member’s meeting has been organised for the Institute of Engineers Australia on Tuesday, November 27 from 5.30pm until 7.30pm at the Roxby Downs Community Club. All Engineers Australia members and anyone interested in understanding what Engineers Australia offer is welcome to attend.

The Institute of Engineers Australia is a not-forprofit organisation. It is a national forum for the advancement of engineering and the professional development of members. Engineers Australia has over 95,000 members and is the largest and most diverse professional body for engineers in Australia.

Engineers Australia has themed 2012 as the Year of the Regional Engineering Team (YORET).

YORET provides an opportunity for Engineers Australia to recognise and celebrate the contribution of members with the theme; “Regional engineering: The heart of Australia.”

YORET aims to improve access to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for regionally based members, increase awareness of engineering opportunities in regional areas, promote equity for all members of Engineers Australia and generate an understanding of the value of the regional engineering team.

Mr Chater said he is looking for interested members to help establish an active Regional Group in Roxby Downs. “Engineers Australia members and others interested in continuing professional development, chartered status and informal mentoring should register and come along to hear about Engineers Australia and how members are supported in Roxby Downs,” he explained. Mr Chater added, “We propose to offer a programme of professional development orientated seminars locally to Roxby Downs and the region (encompassing technical, community, business and inspirational leadership topics) tailored to the needs of locals.

“We would also aim to support members in career planning and assist them in attaining international accreditation as a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng).”

To register or for more information visit www. engineersaustralia.org.au/sa/events.

Member Programs Coordinator Ashlea Klingbergcan be contacted on (08) 8202 7110 or local Engineers Australia member, Gavin Chater can be contacted on 0438 105 349.

To be involved in the Regional Members meeting for Engineers Australia in Roxby Downs respond to Gavin Chater at gavin.chater@ghd.com by Friday, November 23.

Courtney had the Movember symbol tatooed on her finger in support of the initiative.

e are now well and truly into November, that time of year when facial hair sprouts from top lips across the globe as men make their stand in support of Movember.

The initiative is a good reminder for Australian men to keep fit and healthy. The aim of Movember is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health.

Roxby Tavern staff member Courtney Groznik lost her grandfather to suicide earlier this year in October and has organised a team to raise funds in support of the initiative.

“I think depression is pushed under the carpet, it should be spoken about,” explained Courtney.

‘The Tavern Face Ticklers’ are aiming to raise $5,000 in support of the initiative and has so far raised approximately $1,600. About 10 staff are participating in Movember but there are many more assisting in the fundraising.

Participants held a car wash on Saturday between the Oasis and the Roxby Tavern raising funds for Movember.

They are also selling raffle tickets from The Tavern at $5 each for a 50 litre keg of Coopers.

Sausage sizzles have also been held regularly out the front of the Tavern in support of Movember.

Movember has over 120,000 Australian men raising the awareness for men’s health this month, in particular prostate cancer and men’s mental health. The month-long campaign raised over $124 million worldwide last year.

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I’d like to nominate Adam from Woolies as the best individual in Roxby for customer service. If he sees you waiting in line with a few items he always puts you through himself at the front counter.

He’s even unpacked and re-packed my wife’s trolley for her when she was on her own with some upset kids.

Happy customer Another four years … another four years … another four years … another four years ... is there an echo somewhere? Seems like we have heard this too many times before.

Over it So there’s a four year delay in the expansion process … again … the only commendable thing about this is the added environmental considerations that are part of the new plan like the establishment of the Spencer Gulf Marine Institute… but one has to ask … why wasn’t this part of the plan in the first place? Could the giant cuttlefish have more to do with their decision to delay than what we were being told?

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If the town’s retail sector is already struggling how on earth can they afford to pay their rents over Christmas when everyone leaves town? Is it time for BHPB to put its hand in its deep pockets and help subsidise retail rents? God knows they subsidise all those workers with their rents.

Imagine how hard it will be to live in Roxby Downs if we continue to lose vital retailers?

Fair Go So fantastic to see Roxby Downs come together again for a great cause like Movember. Men’s health issues like prostate cancer and depression are so often left unspoken … good on you Roxby!

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ver the last twelve months the Federal Labor Government has made one of the biggest investments ever in regional health, education, infrastructure and skills development.

The first two rounds of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) saw $350 million of Federal Government investment leverage more than $1.2 billion in total investment through partnerships – a multiplier of up to four to one.

I recently announced that rounds three and four of RDAF will make available another $225 million in funding from the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT).

Round three will see $50 million dedicated specifically to projects in small towns with a population of 30,000 or less, while round four will distribute $175 million to support strategic infrastructure projects.

RDAF is driving a cultural change in regional funding by focusing on projects that stack-up, leverage investment partnerships, provide strong regional reach and generate significant commercial investment.

The first two rounds of RDAF have demonstrated we have

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also changed the culture away from pork-barrelling just before an election – a culture the Coalition has said they’ll return to.

RDAF represents a funding model driven by community demands, backed by an independent assessment panel and underpinned by investment partnerships.

Our regions have a great sense of community - they don’t just want economic outcomes - they also want the social and the environmental context driving regional success.

Stronger regions make for a strong nation and only the Federal Labor Government has the vision and commitment to ensure that all of the patches in our patchwork economy benefit in growth.

I urge community groups and leaders to persist with projects that missed out in the first two rounds and talk to their Regional Development Australia committee to discuss the sorts of projects that should be put forward for consideration.

Sincerely, Simon Crean Minister for Regional Australia

A thriving and sustainable local business community is essential to a vibrant and sustainable community. This weekly column shares some of the issues facing local business and some of the strategies they are using to gear up for the exciting times that lay ahead for Roxby Downs. Got an idea for a story or some feedback on a story in the Roxby InBusiness Column? Email vholloway@roxbyleisure.com or phone 8671 0500.

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ast week, the South Australian Government moved to extend BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam expansion approval until late 2016.

The move was given in the wake of BHPB commiƫng to a $650 million package of expenditure within the State, which, according to a press release from Premier Jay Weatherill includes: • Substantial mine-related research ($550 million) • Investments in building capacity of mining services enterprises, including clustering arrangements • Environmental works, including partnerships with research institutions about marine impacts of Olympic Dam related activity • Supporting greater participation by Aboriginal people and businesses led by Aboriginal people.

• Establishing a major national Aboriginal cultural event.

The extension was tabled in Parliament last Tuesday. Members can move to disallow it and Greens MLC Mark Parnell said he would move a disallowance motion.

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ings and a party-room discussion. It was “highly unlikely” it would strike the deal down, Isobel Redmond said.

BHP Billiton Chief Executive Marius Kloppers said he could not guarantee the expansion would go ahead. However, the company was working hard to make its numbers work.

“We’re committing over half a billion dollars for new technology in order to do so,” he said. “We wouldn’t be doing so if we weren’t very serious about trying to make this a reality.”

Mr Kloppers said he could not guarantee the reconfigured expansion would go ahead.

“Unfortunately, we can make no commitment but we are going to spend that money,” he said.

“We are spending it on development of the metallurgy, we are spending it on some pre-mining activity of the open-cut mine and we’re spending it on dewatering the ore body and a number of associated technologies.”

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However, there were many other variables - the exchange rate, the state of the copper and uranium markets, global supply and demand - which could influence a decision by the board.

Instead of a huge open-cut mine with waste rock trucked to the surface, BHP Billiton now will look at conveyor-belt systems.

Instead of crushing, pulverising and concentrating the ore, it will look at leaching the minerals out of heaps of ore by chemical means.

BHP Billiton has contracted metallurgical research in Adelaide and will start digging at Olympic Dam for on-site trials but could spend some of the research money outside SA. The Spencer Gulf Marine Institute will be established in partnership with the University of Adelaide and the State Government to generate independent scientific studies of the sensitive region where there is growing tension between different industry sectors of mining, fishing, aquaculture and tourism.

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on’t miss out on a sunset tour at Arid Recovery this Saturday hosted by The Women’s Network.

The cost is $30 which will go towards Arid Recovery’s conservation efforts. A bus will convey participants from Richardson Place and everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic hamper and drinks.

The evening will begin with a short walking tour then a talk by Arid Recovery’s Kylie Piper. Beautiful sunsets and maybe a critter or two awaits.

Tickets are limited and are available from the Visitor Information Centre.

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French cyclists F take on world

By Vanessa Switala

our French cyclists passed through Roxby Downs last week as part of their three year project to cycle around the world.

The team have conquered the Sahara, Antarctica, Amazon jungle, Alaska and are now taking on the Australian desert and while on their journey.

Their journey is planned for three years budgeting only $10 a day per person.

Initiator of the project and President of the association Solidream, Morgan Monchaud is joined by Vice-President Siphay Vera, Treasurer Bertrand Dolci and Secretary Brian Mathé on the experience of a life-time.

They spent the night in Roxby Downs on Monday, November 12 and continued their travels the next day travelling up Borefield Road.

Morgan and Siphay will ride from the start of the journey until the end commencing in France and concluding in France. Brian will ride for 28 months from Chile to France and Bertrand will ride the first six months from France to Antarctica.

The Solidream team left France on August 29, 2010 to avoid difficult weather patterns. The men plan to be back in Port Camargue in France by

The French cyclists on the Oodnadatta Track after leaving Roxby Downs.

St Barb’s bi-annual Fête

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By Vanessa Switala

aint Barbara’s Parish School held their third fete last week with companies travelling from Clare and Adelaide for the event.

The bi-annual fete had many stalls varying from food and wine tasting to face painting demonstrations and jewellery.

Wineries from Clare attended along with Clare olive oil, Jewel Bug from Adelaide, Eco Mist, Pudding Lane and plenty of locals.

Principal of St Barb’s, Bernadette Lacey said the

highlight from the night was students in ‘St Barb’s got talent.’

She said the bi-annual fete provides resources for the school and a social event for the whole community.

Mrs Lacey would like to thank the Fete Committee; Chaired by Shelly Wilson and comprising of Leanne Viljoen, Karen Taylor, Wilma Mungur, Susanne Parker and Bronwyn Laister. She would also like to thank teachers and parents who offered their time to assist in setting up for the night.

the end of August next year. In July and August this year the team crossed the Amazon rainforest by bike, from West to East travelling 2,500 kilometres in 40 days in immense jungle heat.

Solidream’s website states the team are completing this journey “to endeavour a challenge, reaching extreme parts of the world with the strength of our legs, of our hearts and the elements.”

“We want to show that it is possible to achieve your craziest dreams with determination, will and hard work.”

“We want to show the beauty of the world and give a positive message to the people following us. We want to testify that humans are good deep inside and that generosity and hospitality haves no borders.”

The men chose to call the project Solidream because it is a word that implies many things. Their website states, “It is a union of solidarity and dream that in the words of Shakespeare means, “A dream that is fulfilled.” Solidarity is a virtue that is necessary in the inception of a voyage, but even more important in its execution.”

To check out their videos, photos or to donate money log on to http://english.solidream.net/.

Local police news

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n M o n d ay, November 12 a 27-year-old man from Andamooka was arrested for aggravated assault.

On Wednesday, November 14 a man from Andamooka was injured in a single vehicle roll over. He sustained some injuries and was flown out to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

On the same day a 42-year-old Roxby D owns woman wa s reported for driving disqualified and using her mobile phone, and a 20-year-old Roxby Downs man was arrested for aggravated assault.

He was bailed to appear at a later date at the Roxby Downs Magistrate Court.

On Thursday, No-

vember 15 a 21-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving unlicensed. Two men were detected in Roxby Downs drink driving and police allege that again on Thursday, November 15 a 29-year-old Port Pirie man recorded a reading of 0.076 when stopped in Roxby Downs for a random breath test.

A 22-year-old Roxby Downs man also recorded a reading of 0.094 when stopped for using his mobile phone whilst driving on Friday, November 16. He received an immediate loss of licence and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

On Saturday, November 17 a 33 and a 44-yearold Woomera men were reported for disorderly behaviour after an incident on Friday night at

the Eldo Hotel. One of the men was also reported for carrying an offensive weapon.

On Saturday, November 17 three men, one from Roxby Downs, one from Port Pirie and one from Mt Gambier, received three month police barring orders from a licensed premise at Roxby Downs. Two of the men also received expiation notices for disorderly behaviour near licensed premises and the other received a street diversion.

A total of 20 expiation notices were issued in the last week for speeding offences and three for driving unlicensed. Police remind residents to ensure they are the holder of an appropriate and current licence and to watch your speed on country roads.

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he Outback Cinema has joined the global digital revolution after installing new projector equipment recently.

Christopher Sturgeon and Kyle Armstrong with the new digital cinema equipment.

Edge Digital Technology Technical Manager Christopher Sturgeon installed the new system and said local cinema buffs should notice a vast improvement in the sound and quality.

Mr Sturgeon said the digital cinema technology was embraced across the globe following the launch of the famous movie Avatar in 2009.

“The whole world is changing from film to digital and probably 75 per cent of the world projectors have now been changed over,” Mr Sturgeon said “Roxby is moving with the times.”

“The difference for the public first of all is the quality is so much better.

There are no scratches on the screen and the image is much sharper.”

He said viewers would particularly notice the quality in sound.

“The sound is now full digital quality so that’s a big improvement”.

Over the past few years the company has converted around 800 cinemas throughout Australia and New Zealand. Roxby Downs joins other South Australian cinemas Victor Harbor, Port Lincoln and Moonta who all recently converted to digital.

Mr Sturgeon said the digital technology would not only provide better quality viewing but would be easier for staff to operate.

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UTand A BOU T Mr and Mrs Bourke at Francesca Nistico’s 30th Birthday.

Louise Kohler and Jody GowSmith celebrated Francesca Nistico’s 30th Moroccan Birthday in style.

Anthony, Erica and Francesca Nistico at Francesca’s 30th Moroccan Birthday.

Clint Gow-Smith at Francesca Nistico’s 30th Birthday.

Zoe having a great time with dad, Josh Bryant at the St Barb’s Fête.

Lucy Nistico at Fancesca Nistico’s 30th Birthday party.

Sabina and Kelly at Leigh Malcolm and Teresa Baddeley’s Cellar Party.

Kelly, Pam, Ray, Teresa, Anne, Leigh, Jay and Norm celebrated Leigh and Teresa’s Hens and Bucks show last weekend.

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Sanja Laister, Krystal Grobler, and Jennah Laister at the OD Precision Engineering Movember Sausage Sizzle.

Giulio Dichiera of ‘Evilo Estate’ in Clare Valley showing their products (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) at Market Day on Saturday.

Mackenzie doing Brianna’s face paint at the St Barb’s Fete Friday night.

Phil Lacey and Riaan Grobler from Precision Engineering at their Movember Sausage Sizzle on Sunday.

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ROXBY COUNCIL

Recycling theme at Toddler Story Time

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ox b y C o m mu n i t y L i b r a r y ’s w e e k l y Toddler Story time was infiltrated with educational stories and activities to fit National Recycling Week last week.

Roxby Council Enivornment Officer Bree Galbraith read ‘The Children Who Loved Books’ by Peter Carnavas to the buzzing crowd of about 40 children and parents.

The story featured children who didn’t own a lot of books, and therefore used their local library resources to keep reading. It showed children they don’t necessarily need to own their own books, they can re-use the resources that are already available to them.

Mrs Galbraith discussed what recycling is and why everyone should want to recycle. She also made a special mention to children to remind their parents to take their lids off bottles before recycling.

Mrs Galbraith was impressed that a lot of the children understood the concept of recycling and knew different rubbish goes into different bins before getting collected from the kerb by the recycling truck.

Following the story, children created flowers and Christmas paper chains from recycled newspapers, which demonstrated to both children and parents that fun and creative play and craft does not have to involve new resources.

Constant use of new resources can be taxing on natural resources, expensive and often used only once.

As part of National Recycling Week, another recycling themed story was presented on Thursday, and informative talks were delivered to Roxby Downs Area School junior primary students, and children from the Roxby Downs Kindergarten.

Children and mothers got stuck into the recycling - themed activities at Toddler Story Time last week.

NEWS IN BRIEF Are you prepared for Fire Danger Season?

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eptember 2012 quarterly water accounts have been issued.

Accounts are due for payment by Thursday, November 15, 2012.

inancial aid is available to those experiencing financial difficulty.

For information on Government concessions and free financial counselling services, visit the Government of South Australia’s website, www.sa.gov.au.

Roxby Council encourages all customers to contact them immediately on (08) 8671 0010 if they are under financial stress.

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ince the commencement of the Fire Danger Season in the residents wish to use a weber barbecue on a total fire ban day. It is North West Pastoral on October 15, Roxby Council has required before burning or other prescribed activities. been busy helping prepare the town for possible bushfires.

Also, if any residents or businesses wish to burn off an area of

Roxby Council has cleared vacant blocks around town of overgrowth and potential fire fuels, forming fire breaks.

Council encourages residents to do the same, cleaning up potential accelerants around their homes.

Fire accelerants could include dead plants, wood, rubbish or any other object that could easily ignite.

Special permits or ‘schedules’ must be obtained if residents wish to perform certain activities during fire danger season and total fire ban days.

For example, a ‘Schedule 10’ must be obtained from Council if

land during fire danger season, they must obtain a Schedule 9 from Council. A Schedule 9 is also required during fire danger season for general fires or other activities, and only grants allowance for a period of one or two days.

Council reminds residents to make sure they have a fire evacuation plan for their household, in the case of an emergency. Every member of the family should practise and make sure they remember the plan.

Be fire conscious this fire danger season, and if in doubt about a call Roxby Council on (08) 8671 0010 or visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au.

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oxby Council would like to remind all vehicle drivers that the Service SA service offered is available five days a week from 9am until 4:30pm.

As the Service SA Rural Service Agent, Roxby Council offers licence renewals, vehicle registration and transfers, driver licence, boat licence theory tests, personalised and custom registration plates and the sale of the driver’s handbook.

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ire Danger Season started on October 15, 2012.

For information on guidelines surrounding flammable objects and fires during this period, contact Roxby Council on (08) 8671 0010.

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or all enquiries surrounding waste and recycling collection, contact the Waste management contractors BSH Waste Solutions on (08) 8671 1154. nake retrieval or other fauna call outs will no longer be handled by BHP Billiton.

Arid Recovery will now handle all feral animal enquiries. They can be contacted on (08) 8671 8282.

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A captivating image from the devastating Victorian bushfires in recent years shows how debilitating bushfires can be.

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.

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JOINING FORUMS

Sophie Scott: “Every little bit helps!”

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ong serving resident Sophie Scott (nee Gaiter) has always believed in voluntary community work, and has poured herself into helping others since her son, Josh, was born in 2006.

Sophie moved to Roxby Downs in 1997 to complete Years 11 and 12 at Roxby Downs Area School, and other than one year in Adelaide, has lived here ever since.

She said it doesn’t matter what you contribute to, every little bit helps.

“I think it’s really important to get on board with events and committees, and other voluntary things because they help make our little Roxby world go around,” Mrs Scott said.

“It doesn’t matter if its fundraising for others that have fallen on hard times, a sporting group, the school

Sophie at her fundraising event for Savannah Jarred.

or something like neighbourhood watch.

“The help is usually needed and is always appreciated.”

Specifically over the last 12 months, Sophie has coordinated a flood relief appeal for victims of the 2011 Queensland floods, and raised money through community events for young cancer victim, Savannah Jarred.

“I helped to get the Queensland flood relief happening after watching the devastation on the news,” Mrs Scott explained. “It was heartbreaking to see families who had everything one minute and nothing the next.”

She said the idea for a flood relief started off as a chat between friends, and soon ‘erupted into a full-on collection.’

She thanked in particular past resident Kerry Sinfield, who offered the use of her

shed to store the goods, as well as the numerous local businesses and residents, who “all jumped into it feet first with donations of boxes, tape, the use of a shipping container and most importantly their time in sorting and packing the clothes!”

The fundraising quiz night Mrs Scott organised for young Savannah Jarred however, was a project close to home.

“The fundraising for Savannah was something that came straight from heart, as Savannah is the daughter of one of my friends,” Mrs Scott said.

“I had a massive support group to help with that and there is no way known I could have done any of it! People are so generous with their time, and I am really lucky to have supportive, clever friends who also like to help!”

Card making event a success!

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While the mothers busily made cards Kaszazz can also offer scrapbooking, beulticultural mothers and children partook in a craft group recently, ahead of the upcoming festive season, the yond the page workshops and decorating organised by the Roxby Downs children either helped or busied themselves gifts. Group sessions and parties can also with colouring, and craft activities Multicultural Forum.

Multicultural Group Chairperson Grace Morokai said, “The outcome was fantastic with many great feed backs. They have all indicated to be contacted for next craft session.

It was also great to see a few new faces there.”

The card making session was provided free of charge for the women, but that’s not all Kaszazz can offer, according to Mrs Rhyan.

The activity, held on Wednesday, November 7 in the Roxby Downs Youth Centre, attracted many new faces to the bubbling group and was run by independent Kaszazz consultant Jacqui Rhyan.

Seventeen women and 12 children created cards on the day, hailing from 12 different countries.

be held at Mrs Rhyan’s house and individual houses for children five and above.

Mrs Morokai thanked Roxby Leisure for the use of the Youth Centre, volunteers for their help leading up and on the day and the Multicultural Forum committee for their support.

The excited participants of the Multicultural Group’s card making event recently.

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 Thursday, November 22 @ 730pm 88 Stuart Road, Roxby Downs

BUSINESS FORUM Laura Trotta 0412 734 964 Thursday, December 6 @ 615pm Council Boardroom

SPORTS and REC FORUM Damien Condon 0439 862 784 To be confirmed.

COMMUNITY GARDEN Patrick Ibele (08) 8671 0168 Thursday, TBA @ 730pm Council Boardroom

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Bree Gailbraith 0448 168 167 Thursday, November 22 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Thursday, December 13 @ 530pm Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUM Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010 Monday, TBA @ 730pm Council Boardroom

WOMEN’S NETWORK Kath Messner 0438 871 153 Wednesday, November 21 @ 11.30am in the Council Boardroom

CONTACTING BOARD C ONTACTING TTHE HE B OARD For further information, advice or general questions please contact: Michelle Hales, Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. PO Box 85 Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818 Email: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au

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Community Board Profile: George Giakoumis

fare. He is also a Board member of the Roxby Downs Community Board, Foundation, Club and Radio. George holds a Bachelor of Education, Diploma of Teaching and Advanced Diplomas in Business, Human He serves on numerous committees fo- Resources, Horticulture and Community ccussing on horticulture, housing and wel- Services.

eorge manages an orchard, is CEO of a successful housing association for homeless youth and Managing Director of a landscape and civil conD sstruction company.

RIGHT: George keeps busy with his various businesses and community involvement in a number of forms.

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

Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe.

If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Officer on 0418 833 818 so that you can be included on the agenda.

Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

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The Roxby Downs Community Club Inc.

Annual General Meeting Wednesday, December 12 at 6.30 pm All members welcome.

Nominations for President, Vice-President and Ă&#x20AC;YH FRPPLWWHH PHPEHUV DUH UHTXLUHG Ask our friendly staff for a nomination form or contact The Club. www.themonitor.com.au

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ornridge batted first making 7 for 100 from their 20 overs in Roxby Downs 20/20 cricket last weekend.

Some tight bowling early had Hornridge 3 for 15 after 5 overs, which included the wickets of Stevens and Baldey who walked with ducks.

Dembeston batted well steadying the Hornridge innings making 30. Leading wicket takers for OD were Hooper 2/14 and Geraghty 2/23 and the pick of the bowlers was Bennet with 2/6.

Special mention must go to Craig Nichols for his lightning glove work behind the stumps.

In response, OD lost their first wicket in the 7th over to be 1 for 30 when Stacey was trapped LBW from the bowling of Parry.

Bennett continued his good form with the ball to open the innings with 35, and was well backed up by McHendrie who made 29.

Despite a few anxious moments in the latter overs where Baldey and McLaughan took a few quick wickets, OD seemed to be in control of the game from the get go, finishing with 6 for 108.

Baldey finished with 3 /14 and McLaughan 2/28.

There appeared to be a few sore bodies getting around the field on Sunday night after some of the players were playing their second game for the weekend. Let’s hope some of the older bodies are well rested in preparation for this week’s games, which see Rogues and Wanderers battle it out in B Grade on Friday night at 6.30pm.

This will be followed by the same teams lining up on Saturday night in A Grade in Roxby Downs, and Woomera and OD to battle it out in Woomera on Saturday night also.

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WOOMERA PROHIBITED AREA

W RANGE ACTIVITY WARNING NOTICE Defence is scheduled to conduct Demolition Activities in the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) during the month November 2012. The predicted outcome is minimal for the public however if certain weather conditions exist at time of activity, noise and effects from sound wave propagation may be heard or felt in the vicinity of Woomera, Roxby Downs and Glendambo.

The WPA is declared under Defence Force Regulation 35 as a prohibited area for the purposes of ‘the testing of war material’. From time to time other Defence approved activities, such as sounding rocket launches, are also conducted.

The WPA is located in the North West of the State of South Australia and is approximately 127,000 square kilometres (12.7 million hectares) in area. Its South Eastern corner is located approximately 450 kilometres North West of Adelaide.

Members of the public traversing the WPA via the Stuart Highway are reminded that these roads are part of a prohibited area and that they are not to deviate from them.

Other roads and tracks entering the WPA are signposted to the effect that the WPA is a prohibited area and no person shall enter, be or remain therein without proper authorisation. Penalty for unauthorised entry is $2200 fine and/or six months imprisonment under Defence Force Regulation 35.

Under Section 82(1) and 82(2) of the Defence Act 1903, it is illegal to photograph, draw, sketch or paint any part of a Defence Installation or enter a defence installation with materials or apparatus for carrying out such activities, without lawful authority.

Members of the public traversing the Anne Beadell Highway from Coober Pedy to Emu Junction are reminded that in addition to a permit being required from the Range Operations Woomera, a permit is also required from: Maralinga Tjarutja Lands & Mamungari Conservation Park Office Manager Maralinga Tjarutja Lands PO Box 435 CEDUNA SA 5690 Phone (08) 8625 2946 Tallaringa Conservation Park The Department of Environment & Natural Resources 9 Mackay Street PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700 Phone 1800 816 078 There may be some items such as cylindrical rocket motor cases and nozzles, flat rectangular pieces of metal, spherical tanks, military projectiles or unexploded ammunition encountered in the WPA. If any unusual item is encountered it must not be handled as it may be extremely dangerous and could cause serious injury or death. Note the description and location of the item and report it to the Pastoral Station Manager or Range Operations Woomera – Telephone (08) 8674 3370.

Within the WPA there are sites of significance to indigenous people. These sites are protected under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 with penalties of up to $50,000.00 for causing damage to or removing items from these sites.

Inquires in relation to the use of or entry into the WPA should be directed to: Range Operations Woomera Aerospace Operational Support Group Defence Centre PO Box 157 WOOMERA SA 5720 Phone (08) 8674 3370

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ith only days to go until the Roxby Downs swimming carnival if you haven’t been contacted and can help out on the day or have any raffle donations please ring Vicki after 5pm on 0418 899 838.

Swimmers have been training extremely hard, with the Developmental Squad doing extra training sessions during the last few weeks thanks to Wendy.

Please keep a lookout for emails as this might be an ongoing occurrence.

We have also had time trials in the last week which we haven’t had this season so far. It’s great experience for starts and finishes, and gives each swimmer personal best times to beat.

Thank you for all the parents who came down and helped with time keeping at the time trials.

Other Carnvials Northern Areas Challenge Saturday, December 8.

Nominations close Wednesday, November 28.

Kerrie will be at the pool on Wednesday, November 28 to take nominations or you can contact her on 0439 762 187 or email – nominations@ roxbyswimclub.com.

Please remember to bring a savoury and sweet to the carnival as we will be having a barbecue lunch after events have finished. www.themonitor.com.au

Thank you in advance to all the coaches, committee and parent helpers for making the carnival happen!

Good luck to all the swimmers!

Happy swimming.

There was a mad scramble for the loose ball at weekend basketball. Photo

by Doy Velasco.

Roxby Downs Cricket Association Hornridge versus Olympic Dam 1st Innings Hornridge batting M. McLaughlan c. Nichols b. Harris..............................................8 N. Stevens c. Hill b. Bennett...........................................................0 B. Baldey c. Nichols b. Bennett.....................................................0 C. Denbestin c. Nichols b. Geraghty..........................................30 A. Parry c. Nichols b. Geraghty..................................................... 11 B. Cox c. Hill b. Hooper ....................................................................19 A. Malm c. Nichols b. Hooper........................................................ 11 R. Marony Not Out .............................................................................8 J. Jagger Not Out ................................................................................ 3 Total .......................................................................... 6/108 Olympic Dam Bowling R. Bennett 2, A. Harris 1, R. Geraghty 2, Hooper 2.

2nd Innings Olympic Dam Batting P. Stacey LBW b. Parry ......................................................................8 R. Bennett c. Cox b. Baldey .......................................................... 35 B. McHendrie Not Out.....................................................................29 S. White b. Baldey...............................................................................7 C. Nichols c. b. Baldey ........................................................................7 B. Hilly b. McLaughlan .......................................................................2 W. Hooper b. McLaughlan ..............................................................0 M. Hoffmann Not Out....................................................................... 3 Total .............................................................................6/91 Hornridge Bowling A. Parry 1, M. McLaughlan 2, B. Baldey 3.

You are invited to come along to the ............

‘R-6 Christmas Sing-a-long Fiesta’!

Thursday 22nd of November , 2012 6.30pm-8.30pm RDAS hard play.

Christmas carols and songs galore!

Glow sticks and candles!

Refreshments!

BYO rugs/chairs to sit on.

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Photos taken by Doy Velasco.

ABOVE: Aaron Edmead (BR 9) leaving a trail of smoke for Simon Harrison (W 278) and Wayne Dempsey (RD 18).

ABOVE: Danny Wegner (RD 26) followed closely by Dom (RD 69) and Ruth Dempsey (RD 42).

LEFT: Simon Harrison (W 278).

ABOVE LEFT: Tom Spaeth (RD 87) leading the pack coming out of turn 3.

LEFT: Ruth and Wayne Dempsey (RD 42).

RIGHT: Tom Spaeth (RD 87).

Drop into Roxby Leisure and check out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on at the movies this week!