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Approval is culmination of rigorous environmental assessment process BHP Billiton acknowledged the announcement by the South Australian and Commonwealth Governments to formally approve the Environmental Impact Statement for the Olympic Dam Project.

The Project aims to develop a new open pit copper, uranium and gold mine and creates the potential to increase copper production from around 180,000 to 750,000 tonnes per annum for decades to come.

BHP Billiton Uranium President, Dean Dalla Valle said, “Today’s announcement is the culmination of one of the most comprehensive and rigorous environmental assessment processes undertaken in Australia and is another important milestone as we seek to develop this world class ore-body.

“The first phase of the Olympic Dam Project is currently in feasibility and its progression into execution remains dependant on these approvals, the completion of all required studies and on Board approval.

“We are confident that, if approved, the project will generate significant new employment opportunities for South Australia in terms of direct employment, construction jobs, and additional flow-on employment across the state for many years to come.

“The scale of this project will allow the company to continue to invest heavily in South Australian businesses and services, especially in the Upper Spencer Gulf region of Whyalla, Port Pirie and Port Augusta.”

Mr Dalla Valle also noted that the approval comes with a number of conditions.

“We recognise the approval conditions and the requirement to meet all of them across the life of the project including those for the construction and operation of the desalination plant at Point Lowly.

“We will undertake a range of monitoring measures, including real time monitoring of salinity, to ensure we have no adverse impact on the marine environment of Spencer Gulf.

“We will now take these conditions into account and incorporate into our final assessment and recommendation to the Board next year,” he said.

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By Millie Thomas & Vanessa Switala

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A Mineral Resources Minister Tom Koutsantonis and Environment Minister Tony Burke approved the proposed Olympic Dam expansion under federal environment law on Monday.

However, the news came with over 100 conditions to be met by BHP Billiton.

The conditions include provisions surrounding the proposed desalination plant at Point Lowly, and the establishment of an estimated 140,000 hectare offset area under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act. This will equate to an area eight times the size of the mining operation itself.

Mr Burke said that the proposal was subjected to independent expert reviews including by Geoscience Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, and the Supervising Scientist.

“These reviews made recommendations

to ensure that the proposal meets world best-practice environmental standards for uranium mining and ensure management of native species and groundwater resources,” he said.

He went on to say that his focus had been not only in considering the economic and job benefits of the project, but more so on ‘protecting matters of national environmental significance.’

Mr Koutsantonis concurred at a news conference in Adelaide on the same day.

“The [South Australian] Government has brought in place the most stringent environmental approvals ever given to a mine expansion in Australian history and we’ve done so because it’s controversial and ... it’s the right thing to do and if BHP want to have a social licence to operate in this state they must adhere to the very highest environmental standards set by the parliament of South Australia,” he said.

Mr Burke also explained that the program must describe how compliance with conditions will be achieved and what action will be taken if thresholds are ex-

ceeded. “Ongoing monitoring will ensure that any issue can be tackled immediately, and the program must be reviewed every three years to ensure it remains effective over time, and takes account of the latest scientific information,” he said.

According to a report in The Advertiser on Monday, Mr Burke said that the Australian, South Australian and Northern Territory Governments had worked together to share expertise and ensure conditions provided a high level of environmental protection.

Town Administrator Bill Boehm was pleased at the announcement. “That’s really good news for BHP Billiton, the State Government and particularly the Roxby Down’s community. That’s great news that they got the Federal Government approval,” he said.

According to a report in The Advertiser, BHP Billiton’s target is to have its revised proposal ready to present to the BHP Billiton board by Easter 2012.

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ABC presenter wins best regional program

All things pink…

By Millie Thomas

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he Roxby Leisure Pink Ribbon Breakfast will mark the start of ‘Pink’ week.

The Dunes Café will be ‘decked out in all things pink’ from Sunday, October 23 (the date of the Pink Ribbon Breakfast) until Friday October 28.

ABOVE: ABC’s Ann Jones (right) pictured with her producer Petria Ladgrove during the visit to Roxby.

Mornings with Ann Jones has been awarded the best regional radio program in Australia at the ABC Local Radio Awards in Sydney.

The Awards were presented

by The Hon. Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy; The Hon. Barry O’Farrell MP, Premier of NSW; The Hon. Linda Burney MP, Deputy Leader of the NSW Opposition; Mark Scott, Managing Director ABC; Kate Dundas, Director ABC Radio and Peter Longman, ABC State Director, NSW. The Port Pirie based program

covers the entire North and West of South Australia with the latest news, events and coverage from the NT Border, right across to the WA border, down to Port Lincoln and also Kangaroo Island and the Barossa.

The Mornings Program runs on 639 AM from 8.30 to 11.00am every weekday morning.

It is presented by Ann Jones and produced by Petria Ladgrove.

It is the first time that a North and West based program has won this prestigious award.

The judges said that the strength of the program lies in its connection to the audience.

“We have tried to stop talking

about people, and started to talk with them,” says first year presenter, Ann Jones, who was also nominated for Best New Talent at the ABC. This year the program has been broadcast from Roxby Downs, Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Jamestown, Adelaide and Crystal Brook as well as the studio.

The program has a strong facebook (facebook.com/northandwest) and twitter (abcnorthandwest) presence and interacts with listeners constantly through talkback and segments such as ‘What You Want Wednesday’ where listeners can request any song they like on a Wednesday.

The week has been organised by Karen Russel and Jo Culf, in conjunction with Roxby Leisure, to celebrate and recognise sufferers and survivors of breast cancer.

“For all the ladies that always come in here, they sometimes want something a little bit different,” explained Ms Weir.

“They’ll be able to dress in all pink, get the pink wigs out and all the rest of it, there will donation boxes and all sorts of stuff around as well.”

The Pink Ribbon Breakfast, which will also follow the ‘pink’ theme, will feature numerous activities to help raise funds for the Cancer Council.

It will include a resident face painter, silent auction, bra tossing, raffles and door prizes and entertainment for children.

Oh, and a huge buffet breakfast, featuring everything from sausages to champagne. Attendees are encouraged to dress to

theme. “I think it would be great if people rocked up in whatever pink get-up they can put together, it could be all sorts of different things!” said Ms Weir.

“It would be great to see someone come in dressed to the nines in pink, or a costume incorporating the colour pink” she said.

However for the day to be a successful fundraiser for Cancer Council, Ms Weir, and Roxby Leisure need the help of the community. They are asking for donations to be made for the silent auction, but also any monetary donations for the Cancer Coun-

cil. “They could donate a product or a service that could be used as a prize,” said Ms Weir. “If they want to donate money, they could either go online to do it (type in pink ribbon breakfast and search for the team Roxby Leisure), otherwise they can donate on the day, or come into Roxby Leisure to donate.

“Wherever you work, something could be donated,” she said.

For more details of the event, or to make a donation, contact Ms Weir at Roxby Leisure on 8671 0500.

ABOVE: Kristelle Cockshell will be helping out for the Roxby Leisure Pink Ribbon Breakfast.

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Reverend Mary Lewis, Roxby Downs Christian Community Church and Andamooka Community Church

Bradley J Moore (Faith in the Workplace) writes, “I don’t know when this happened, or why, or who’s to blame, but our society has somehow lost its natural ability to associate spirituality with our daily labour. Instead, we have been brainwashed by the church, our culture, or corporate correctness into thinking that we must compartmentalize our lives, leaving spirituality to Sundays or morning devotions or volunteering at the food bank.”

Are you a spiritual person? Do you think there’s something bigger than you – a creator, a sustainer,

a deeper meaning? Do you have a special place for being spiritual or do you carry it around everywhere?

Do you have a special time for being spiritual or are you at it all the time? Do you keep your spirituality in a special compartment of your life, or do you carry it around wherever you are? Does spirituality affect your decision making and your lifestyle? Do you do it alone or in a group?

Our ability to work is a gift from God. He made the world and created us for the purpose of working alongside him, equipped and gifted by him to care for his creation.

When we’re trying to sort through a complicated bit of chemistry he already knows the answers – in fact he created the answers before you had the question in mind. When you’re wondering how you can balance work and home and still cover the mortgage without extra shifts, he already has the answers.

After all, “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do”. God works at work while you are at work; depend on it. (references: Gen 1:26; Eph2:10).

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Hiltaba help or hinderance?

By Millie Thomas

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he implementation of a 10,000 man workers’ camp 17km north-east of Roxby Downs has been cause for controversy.

Proposed plans of the camp have been released to local businesses recently, revealing a fully functional shopping and recreational hub inclusive. At this stage, the plan also details that no transport into Roxby Downs will be provided.

If plans go ahead as proposed, it could mean that Roxby traders will miss out on a potential 10,000 person customer base.

Leigh Malcolm, Chairperson of the Roxby Central Retail Association, indicated that it was disappointing the camp seemed to be totally segregated from Roxby.

“Certainly, we would have probably liked to have seen them come to town for all their goods and services,” he said. “It seems like we’re just setting up another shopping precinct 17 km out of town,” he added.

Mr Malcolm said that presumably the retail aspect would be fairly small, included only to cover incidentals and general store items. “But,” he said “I would have probably liked to have seen more emphasis on using Roxby as their retail hub rather than setting one up at camp basically.”

He said that a lot of fly in, fly out workers like coming into town and buying items to take home to their family, or even to just buy pharmaceuticals, clothing or a beer.

“If I was in a camp for 14 days straight, the last place I would want to socialise is that camp,” he said.

“I would have thought that if someone wants to come into the town…just to get out of that camp environment for even an hour or two a week, it would have to be a lot healthier than staying out there.”

Mr Malcolm was surprised that Roxby Downs was almost completely disregarded in the plans, and said that if the camp didn’t provide a bus service, it would be something the Roxby Traders would consider providing. “As far as we’re concerned as the traders, we just like to see that they’ve got access to transport in and out of town and regular designated transport,”

Local business couple Leigh Malcolm and Teresa Baddely are concerned about the future of retail in Roxby Downs if the proposed retail precinct at Hiltaba Camp goes ahead.

he said. “If there are 10,000 guys out there at any one time, there might be one or two thousand that aren’t working, give them that access to town,” he said.

Vivienne Holloway, Roxby Council Business and Marketing Consultant said existing businesses in Roxby still need to be looked after. “As a community now, (what concerns us) is the logistics and the way that it’s managed, that it is managed in a way that it is going to benefit the community as a whole,” she said. “…10,000 people are an important opportunity for Roxby, of course there’s risks associated, but we need to make sure that the businesses that are here, the businesses that have already invested time and energy into Roxby over many, many years now … that their interests are looked after as well,” Mrs Holloway added.

She implores businesses to share their concerns and ideas with the Roxby Downs Community Board. “We need the businesses to speak up so we can make sure that their needs are looked after,” she said. “If the Community Board doesn’t know what they want, then they can’t then represent that back to BHP, so speak up!”

Town Administrator, Bill Boehm, said that it’s not just the businesses that will miss out, but the whole community. “During the public consultation period associated with the Olympic Dam Draft EIS, Council questioned the desirability and justification of placing Hiltaba Camp remote from Roxby Downs,” said Mr Boehm. “This view remains.”

He pointed out that the financial capital and ongoing maintenance spent on a camp in town (as opposed to kilometres away) would have significant cost benefits to both the community and local businesses.

He also said that new and existing local businesses would become less viable with the camp out of town, but situated much closer, could mean an increase in general and special services for all. “An enhanced business sector has direct service and employment benefits to the community as a whole,” said Mr Boehm.

“Facilities and services that may not be economically viable at our current size may be so with a closer town based facility(ies).

“Overall it’s not just businesses that miss out, it’s the entire community,” he concluded.

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Frontier Services cares for Andamooka’s greatest treasure

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f you ask anyone in Andamooka what is the most precious asset in the small outback town, the answer will be the same - and it is not anything to do with Opals.

It is the people.

Members of the Andamooka community have a special way of looking out

for each other, particularly the older generation.

This informal but sturdy network of support is backed up by Frontier Services which has provided services in Andamooka for 46 years.

“Everybody looks out for everybody here. We have a really good support system,” said Marianne Mullally, Coordinator

of the Frontier Services Andamooka Community Support Service, which provides in-home personal care, transport, home-delivered meals and other support to elderly residents and also younger people with a disability.

Altogether, the service supports 75 people in Andamooka and Roxby Downs. The majority are

elderly clients while services are also provided to their carers who need respite from time to time.

Eight staff members are backed up by a team of 22 dedicated volunteers.

“We rely very much on our volunteers,” said Ms Mullally. “For some, it is a way of giving back to the community that’s given to them. One volunteer in his

80s delivers meals once a week. To our delight, in the last three months the volunteer list has been extended with four new volunteers.”

Meanwhile, the Frontier Services Community Health Service has two Remote Area Nurses who provide professional healthcare to residents in the community. They are

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also the first port of call for emergency medical support, provide counselling and if necessary, direct clients where to go if they need further help.

“We see people for coughs, colds, viruses, dressings, follow up care for surgery, bites, breaks and we do call outs for motor vehicle and other accidents. It can be absolutely anything!” said Vicky Finzel, one of Andamooka’s two nurses.

The two services work together to ensure there is a strong network of support for Andamooka’s ageing population. Many elderly residents have lived in Andamooka for 60 years or more. For them being able to stay in Andamooka, close to friends and family, is very important.

“We liaise constantly with the Community Support Service. They will tell us if a particular client didn’t appear too well. Then we will give that person a ring and organise to do a home visit,” Ms Finzel said.

This practice of keeping an eye on the wellbeing of others extends wider into the community. “If someone from the CWA or the Post Office is worried about someone, they will let us know. We’ll drop around and have a chat.”

Ms Finzel said the two services did whatever they could to enable elderly residents to continue living at home.

She was first on the scene recently when a 96year-old widower fell and fractured his femur. After surviving surgery, he was determined to return to his own home.

“Rehabilitation aids have been placed in his home to make it possible. We will continue to check in on him to make sure he is doing OK,” Ms Finzel said.

Every Thursday, the Community Supp or t Service drives a bus into Roxby Downs to allow some of the elderly clients to visit the doctor, go to the pharmacy or do their shopping.

Roxby Downs resident David Beenham, 74, is one of the volunteers who drives the bus each week.

“I just like doing it,” Mr Beenham said. “We all have a bit of fun.”

He also assists with driving clients to specialist medical appointments in places like Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Pirie.

“These services are a God-send in Andamooka,” Mr Beenham said.

The Community Support Service advocates for its clients. Ms Mullally recently assisted a client to reschedule an eye laser treatment with an ophthalmologist in Port Pirie after his first appointment was cancelled due to faulty equipment.

“He was so happy he came up and put a big kiss on my cheek and cried. How can you not be touched when someone does that? Those moments are really, really special.”

The wider community is extremely supportive of the work Frontier Services does in Andamooka.

The Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association recently raised more than $1000 towards the purchase of two swivel transfer benches that make it easier for elderly people to have a shower. The Andamooka Hospital Auxillary made up the remaining dollars needed. The benches were donated to the Community Support Service who provided one to a client and the other is on standby.

The Andamooka CWA has also donated items to assist elderly clients. If a client needs something, they will try and find it.

Ms Mullally said the support and appreciation from the community made her job worthwhile.

“When I see the look on a client’s face when something goes right, when they say thank you and the joy on their faces when they’re all together on the bus on a Thursday morning, it just gives you a warm feeling.”

“Andamooka is out of the way. When you first see it, you think you’re on the moon. But it’s a special place. I just love the people and I love the clients.

They’re very special.”

Ms Finzel agrees. “It is extremely rewarding.

People are just so thankful and extremely supportive of the clinic and nurses.

You just feel so valued.”

Frontier Services plans to stay in Andamooka for a long time yet, doing what it can to preserve its hidden treasures.

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Diabetes studies for rural families

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By Vanessa Switala

ational charity, Diabetes Counselling Online (DCO), is taking on two studies to help rural communities deal with diabetes.

The DCO provides a free online counselling service to people living with diabetes and their families.

Through online counselling, clients have the opportunity to network with each other through Twitter, Facebook, online forums and chat rooms.

Currently, diabetes is at epic proportions with 275 people per day being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

People with diabetes face serious health complications and reduced life expectancy.

Helen Edwards founded the DCO in 2001 and is an accredited social worker and registered mental health worker. She has been living with type one diabetes for 33 years.

The DCO is guided by a Board of Management team consisting of seven people along with three part-time staff and numerous volunteers.

Ms Edwards said, “What many people don’t know is that people with diabetes also suffer twice the rate of depression and a range of impacts on their mental health and wellbeing. Rural Australians face a higher mental health and lifestyle disease burden (obesity,

diabetes and cardiovascular disease) than people living in urban areas.”

She added, “The Australian farming community has even poorer physical and mental health outcomes than rural averages. In particular, farm men and women have high rates of obesity, abdominal adiposity, high blood pressure and psychological distress when compared against Australian averages.”

“These differences are highlighted by the increased incidence of suicide in farming communities. Suicide rates are linked to the larger underlying issues of social isolation, stigma, poor access to health services and the prevailing attitudes and beliefs of farming communities.”

DCO are currently running two projects for rural and remote communities.

‘Widening the Net’ is a randomised control trial, working with Flinders Rural School of Health and Diabetes Outreach in SA. This program has been granted by Servier and the Australian Diabetes Society for men living with diabetes in rural and remote areas of South Australia. Eighty men will be recruited and after the paperwork is finalised they will be randomised into two groups, one that receives counselling straight away and the other group will receive access to all other areas but will wait for three months for counselling. This

project aims to find if there is any added benefit from counselling. Surveys and pre and post intervention will also be part of the study.

The second project, “Connecting Farming Families with Diabetes” is a service focussed programme and has been granted by the Aussie Farmers Foundation. This program is for men, women and families affected by diabetes that are ‘farming families’. It will be evaluated through online surveys.

Ms Edwards said that involvement in the current projects at Diabetes Counselling Online, focussing on rural and remote areas of Australia, will offer participants personal support and counselling around their diabetes from people who live with diabetes and have a decade of experience in the field. “This will also enable us to examine the impact and effectiveness of our online services, which will in turn help with ongoing funding and sustainability of this unique and very important service for Australians living with diabetes,” she said.

For counselling services, visit the Diabetes Counselling Online website at www.diabetescounselling.com.au.

If you would like more information, have any questions or would like to participate in either study contact Helen Edwards at support@diabetescounselling.com.au or phone either (08) 8365 4424 or 0410 301 267.

Power grid report angers Far North towns

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oober Pedy residents are angry happening to us is not fair,” he said.

Mayor Steve Baines says the council at a suggestion the local Council and Federal Government should would never be able to afford it.

“It’s totally unrealistic and not an oppay for the outback town to be contion, ” he said. nected to the electricity grid.

A report for the South Australian Government prepared by KPMG suggests the cost of connecting Coober Pedy would be $50 million.

It says the Council should seek $25 million in federal funding and pay the rest itself.

Yani Athanasiadis, from the Coober Pedy Business Association, says the State Government is turning its back on its responsibility.

“We are more determined now to go ahead and fight for this because what is

SA Energy Minister Michael O’Brien says a State Government diesel generation subsidy could be transferred to help with the connection cost.

“The Coober Pedy Council may feel like the State Government is deserting the field, well we won’t be,” he said.

The report suggests Andamooka also could be connected to the grid.

The Government plans to discuss the issue with mining companies which already are connected to grid infrastructure.

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Swearing can cost!

Swearing in public cops a $240 fine in Victoria and is reportable in other states as offensive behaviour.

Much has been said and opponents outraged at the recent Victorian legislation that prohibits swearing in public and gives police the right to slap these “law breakers” with a $240 on the spot fine.

Swearing now is far too common place in everyday language and makes it difficult for parents to teach their children some higher moral values – but is legislating against it more draconian than the practice itself.

Take a walk down the street in Roxby almost any time of the day or night and there are people, young and old, male and female, cursing and swearing in the natural course of conversation. For them it is the norm and in many cases is not deemed offensive, merely descriptive.

But is that an excuse we have heard for far too long? The Victorian Government says it is.

Over the years the increase in swearing is almost on par with the decrease in Christian values.

Some are saying that this swearing legislation is out of step with modern day society, and everyone does it in some form or another. At the footy, at the pub, on the street and is now in schools and in the playground.

I am really struck by some people’s inability to stop using four letter words. Now I swear as much as the next person,

but in a situation at a football game this season I became more conscious of just how bad some swearing goes. Young women had no qualms about letting fly with all sorts of expletives as they were surrounded by families with kids. I have to admit to feeling pretty embarrassed by their antics even though I didn’t know them.

Is it too hard to be more conscious of who is around, like people you don’t know well, and particularly young children, and try to monitor what you’re saying? There is a time and a place for everything, and we need to adjust our language accordingly.

You really notice other peoples’ swearing when you are out with kids. Out with mates not so much but if you are with people who would be offended by such language like parents/ grandparents or with little people who shouldn’t be exposed to such vulgarity then you really notice it more when others let fly.

Should we adopt the same approach the “Matemorphous” drink driving campaign is taking and tell a mate to tone down their language if they are embarrassing themselves and you?

But be prepared for the negative response you are likely to get in return.

Maybe there is no need to legislate against swearing in public – but there is a need for more self discipline in this area.

Self regulation is far better than enforced legislation.

News in brief . . .

Study focuses on regional health

The University of South Australia is recruiting people in regional parts of the state to take part in a two-month health study.

Dr Jim Dollman from the university’s Health Science Department says information from SA Health shows adults in country South Australia are in poorer health than their city counterparts.

He says it also wants to promote physical activity, particularly in the 40 to 65 year age group.

“This particular study looks at promoting walking by using pedometers, so each of the participants in the study uses a pedometer to set step goals for themselves each day,” he said.

“We adjust those step goals each week ... so after six weeks they’re achieving a

sufficient level of physical activity.”

agement will fail unless communities are consulted about their needs.

Locals wary of income management for APY

An Aboriginal Council in South Australia’s Far North-West says income management will only work if locals agree on any arrangements made.

A Centrelink team is helping some people manage their welfare payments in the APY Lands and the timing of payments has been changed.

Federal Opposition frontbencher Kevin Andrews has visited the area and says the APY Women’s Council and other community leaders support a compulsory income management scheme and there is no excuse for delaying one.

But Chris Malcolm from the APY Council says any form of income man-

Traditional owners to manage outback national park

An agreement has been reached to give Flinders Ranges traditional owners a greater role in running the area’s national park in outback South Australia.

The Adyamathdanha people will have a greater management role, including being able to limit access for tourists to some sacred areas.

They also will have unlimited hunting rights.

South Australian Environment Minister Paul Caica concedes some areas could face restrictions, but thinks it could also bring more tourists to the northern region.

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HOT TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Do you agree Australian Defence Forces should allow women to fight in the frontlines of battle?

Women in close combat fighting – why not?

We have proven over the centuries we are capable of most things.

E.L. It would not be for everyone, but for women who can meet the requirements and want to fight, they should.

AA Equality gone mad!

JR Women have a long history of participating in warfare - from private ordinary warriors, soldiers and defender to a military commanders and revolutionary leaders. Arachidamia was one of a number of Spartan princesses who led female troops. She fought against Pyrrhus during the siege of Lacedemon in the 3rd century BC. Zabibi and her successor Samsi reigned as Arabian warrior queens from approximately 740 to 720 BC. Both commanded armies containing large numbers of women. Women on the frontlines is nothing new and should not be feared. Asian, African, South American, Celtic and others fought battles from ancient times. Why not now?

Anonymous.

History shows 8,000 women belonged to the women’s brigades which served as “front line troops” during the French Revolution. Women in battle is nothing new – get over it.

Foxy Roxy.

Public opinion on this topic is irrelevant.

Ask the soldiers serving on the frontline and see what they have to say.

CS Why should a person’s gender determine what they can and cannot do?

Angie Many women may not be physically strong enough or emotionally resilient enough to fight on the front line. A lot of men aren’t either, it’s a tough job, exceptional people are needed.

Geoff Women can be just as mentally strong etc as their male counterparts, but there is a difference.

Women, unfortunately, could be subjected to rape as well as torture while in the custody of our enemies. This needs to be thought out before sending women to the front.

Ivan of the Far North

HOTIC TOP

Do you think the proposed self contained Hiltaba camp will stop retail development in Roxby Downs and Andamooka?

Tourists at Andamooka As a resident of Andamooka, I see almost every day the caravans drive into town, stop at the Cottages in the main street, then drive past the Hotel then do a u turn and drive out of Andamooka.

Now there’s two big rainwater tanks at the kids play pen , they have been there for at least 7 yrs now and not connected to catch any rain water?? (no water for tourists) Two parks in town, town park and the cottages, no water available for any tourists to boil a kettle.

And the camping area isn’t inviting, be lucky to have two vans a week.

If the town wants tourists give them something to talk about Andamooka to other caravaners they met.

A concerned resident of Andamooka..

Name and address supplied.

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Second round of grants for the year T

he Community Foundation board met recently to consider applications for the second round of grant funding.

Chairperson Michelle Hales said “We received several high quality applications. A couple of decisions have been deferred pending further information but we can confirm that one of the successful applicants is RoxFM”.

RoxFM applied for funding to assist in the purchase of new studio equipment. A cheque for $6,352.00 was presented to RoxFM Station Manager Julian Tregenza last week.

Mr Tregenza said the grant would be used to replace ageing studio equipment. “The new equipment will make it much easier for our 25 volunteers to use and will enable us to produce broadcast quality pre-recorded interviews and create a more professional working environment for both volunteers and guests.”

RoxFM supports local youth by providing resources and encouragement to school students wishing to pursue a career in radio, journalism or broadcast media. This media training not only provides confidence for future endeavours but some of these young people have gone onto to excel in various media related areas and have won awards.

“The old equipment will be used to create a training studio to assist school students and

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

Michelle Hales from the Roxby Downs Council presents Julian Tregenza from RoxFM with a cheque for new studio equipment.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM Rachel Young 0428 671 000 COMMUNITY BOARD 7.30PM ON October 31 EDUCATION and WORKPLACE TRAINING

Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 SPORTS and RECREATION FORUM Kaye Doyle 0419 935 316 new volunteers. We would like to thank the Community Foundation for this funding. This opportunity not only benefits our volunteers but also our audience”.

Mr Tregenza said.

The Roxby Downs Community Foundation was established to provide financial support for projects that benefit the long term development of Roxby Downs. The Foundation draws it funds from the local business community which are then pooled and distributed via a rigorous grant process. A board of directors, made up of predominantly local people with expertise in community development and

finance meets to discuss these applications.

“Broader community benefit is the basis of our decision making”.

Ms Hales said.

“The Foundation relies on donations from local businesses to fund these community grants.

The pool of funds available for distribution needs to grow to be able to accommodate future demand. This presents an opportunity for all businesses whether they are large contracting firms or small retailers to contribute funds that support community projects. Donations can be once off, monthly or made annually.

“Businesses are often ap-

Community Learning Places Term 4 is about to start and this is a great time to investigate the Community Learning Places Program.

This partnership between the Education and Workplace Training Forum (a subcommittee of the Roxby Downs Community board) and BHP Billiton has been the stepping stone for many within the community to increase their skills and opportunities for work.

The courses on offer for the remainder of 2011 include Senior First Aid, ‘Train Small groups and Workplace Assessor (from Certificate 4 in Training, Assessment & Education), Work Priorities and Develop teams

JOINING FORUMS

& Individuals (from Certificate 4 in Business - front line management) and Health and Safety Representative – Level 1 & 2. All training is held locally at held at Roxby Downs TAFE SA. “Because of this program, local people are receiving free training that is, in turn, building our community’s skills and capacity whilst taking responsibility their own for personal growth and career development” said Kath Messner, Community Board Executive Support Officer.

Community Learning Places are offered to applicants that face the greatest barriers to accessing training or those that

demonstrate a need for skills development. Priority places are given to those that are long term unemployed, or working part time or on a casual basis; parents returning to the workplace; migrants, refugees or new arrivals; Sole parents; mature aged people; Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders; people with a disability (temporary or permanent); youth and socioeconomically disadvantaged people.

Should you wish to find out more, or to apply for a Community Learning Place, please contact Kath at Roxby Council on 86710010 or messnerk@ roxbycouncil.com.au

proached several times a year for small sponsorships or donations.

The Foundation provides an alternative way for businesses to contribute funds to the community. It takes away all the worry of having to make decisions on which groups to fund or not to fund as these decisions are made independently. Businesses that contribute will be recognised in our publicity.” Ms Hales said.

Grant application forms are available at the Big Sky Service Centre 14 Tutop Street, Roxby Downs. Telephone 8671 2555.

If you business would like to donate to the Foundation contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818.

Local business feedback on Hiltaba Village A recent survey was sent to contractors, service providers, retailers. A healthy and sustainable business community is essential for a vibrant and sustainable community. Your feedback on the Hiltaba village proposal is crucial for the community board’s response. What does your business need, what does your business want.

Your responses can ensure a sustainable future for your business and the community.

Please send your responses to vholloway@roxbyleisure.com

by Monday 17 October 2011.

COMMUNITY GARDEN Patrik Ibele 8671 0168 HEALTH FORUM Karen Russell 8671 9020 SPORTS & RECREATION FORUM MEETING 7.30PM ON November 1 ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING 5.30PM ON October 13

Green tip

Top five green alternatives for the kitchen:

* All purpose cleaner: mix two heaped tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda with one tablespoon of white vinegar. Store in an air tight container. For really stubborn spots, use with an old toothbrush and scrub well. * Chrome: polish with apple cider vinegar. * Fridge cleaning and deodorising: after cleaning with warm water and soap, wipe down with vanilla essence or leave an open packet of bicarbonate of soda in the fridge. * Kettle: to remove hard water encrustation, boil equal parts of vinegar and water in the kettle. * Ovens: make a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water. Apply with a spatula to the inside of the warmed oven. Leave to dry, then clean off with a stiff brush or scourer and very hot water. For racks, use the laundry sink to soak racks in washing soda dissolved in hot water.

An initiative of the Environment Forum

BOARD MEETINGS

WHO’S ON THE BOARD

CONTACTING THE BOARD

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

Teresa Baddeley • Darren Smith

For further information, advice or general questions please contact:

Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe.

Michelle Davis • George Giakoumis

Michelle Hales, Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. PO Box 85 Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818

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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REAL ESTATE Really Great Property for Price!

Reduced again $270,000 1 - 36 Monash Road PORT LINCOLN SA 5606

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his is a sensational young home, as new, at a price well under $300,000 and we believe worth every cent.

If your budget is fixed and you need a home that does not need work, upgrades, fencing or finishing touches, then you simply must inspect this property, it is stylish and complete, just waiting to be snapped up by a very excited purchaser.

Lovely street appeal, slightly elevated with an appealing front garden, but giving no indication of the size and features of this refreshing home.

On entry, you will be welcomed to the comfortable lounge, the ideal area to settle in and watch your favourite shows on the flat screen, still close to the activity of the home, but far enough away to enjoy your own time and space.

The kitchen is located to the centre of the home, the decor of which gives the whole area a crisp, clean and light feel. Lots of storage cupboards and delightful, unexpected, views to appreciate via the window, whilst being productive.

The wide breakfast bar overlooks the dining/ living and realises the desirable and modern open plan living area, which then easily flows through the sliding glass doors to the wonderful outdoor living area.

A split system, reverse cycle air conditioner is installed in the centre of the home to provide climate control, love the ease of “touch of a button”.

There are three bedrooms, the master is to the front of the home with the convenience of a walk through robe providing easy access to the three way bathroom.

Built in wardrobes to bedrooms two and three, which are located at the opposite end of the home, ensuring an element of privacy to the occupants of all areas.

A generous laundry to the rear of the home, has direct outdoor access, but also delivers access to a second toilet, every home should have one.

Lovely modern toning, easy care flooring, timeless neutral decor in the wet areas.

The outdoor living area is decked and undercover, deliberately positioned and ready for you to enjoy compulsory relaxation, as you once again appreciate those delightful views from your at home haven.

The deck also provides access to the paved carport and rear yard.

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Fixed lease to the end of January 2012 at $280 n inspection of this property will stir per week. your senses – it feels just like home.

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64 Boundary Road, Boston, via Port Lincoln

$695,000

A lifestyle property that will delight your family & draw you home. Awesome bay views. Approx. 5 acres-sub-division potential –STRC. Rural living. 226m2 of ranch style living –north east facing. Adaptable floor plan. Multiple living areas.

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6 Argent Street

$149,000 6 Kestrel Place

Best duplex available. Adjacent park. New kitchen & 4 bdrms. Many new curtains/floor coverings. Sep. lounge, Upgraded bthrm. Spacious yard. Appeal to tenants.

Ant. rent $180 - $200pw.

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2/17 York Street

A lovely marina home appealing to couples, families, retirees, investors. 4 bdrms & office, ensuite, WIR, BIR’s, multiple living areas, awesome outdoor living, double garage. Ant. rent $360-$380 pw. Melissa 0414 456 385 www.6kestrel.kemprealestate.com.au

$248,000 5 Tulka Terrace

Young property. Ideal renter. Great floorplan, open plan living, 3 bdrm. Shower, bath & vanity to bthrm, separate toilet. A/C, BIR’s, ceiling fans. Carport. Low maintenance allotment. Rent $230pw.

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$399,000 1/36 Monash Road

• Split system reverse cycle air conditioner • Gas heater • Ceiling fans • Detached games room/studio 5.80m x 5.75m • Security alarm, separate zone for games room • Outdoor living with built in barbecue • Solar heated swimming pool with shade sail • Great cubby house • 3 Bay shed, double carport, horse shelters and more • Beautiful setting, very private, established trees • Indirect mains water supply and ample rain water • Tightly held Boundary Road-10 minutes to city centre Half packed and ready for the arrival of their first grandchild - the only reason the Vendors would give this property up!

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Bay views, spacious rooms, picture rails, polished wood floors, high ceilings. Central location. 3 bdrm, or 2 & large detached studio. 2nd bthrm. A/C, wood heater, garage & carport. Rent $260pw.

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$270,000 2/6 South Quay Blvd $78,000+GST

As new. Extras all done. Open plan kitchen, dining, living, sep. lounge. 3 bdrms, WIR, BIR’s. 3 way bthrm, 2nd toilet.

A/C, private outdoor living, some views. Enclosed rear yard. Rent $280 pw.

Melissa 0414 456 385 www.1-36monash.kemprealestate.com.au

Prime marina shed. Lincoln Cove wharf. Workshop/office/ storage, 48m2, 8x4m mezzanine floor, shower/toilet area, fluro lighting. Ant rent $125-$155pw + GST. Reduced by $42,000 since listed.

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Roxby RITE program gives kids insight O

By Danielle Weir

n September 26 a class of year 10 Roxby Downs Area School students set out to gain valuable experience in many industries for their work experience. th

The RITE (Roxby Industry Training and Education) Program is an insight into the operating of a workplace for secondary students and also allows them to learn skills they can use later in life.

Many students decided to explore different trades while other students were involved in careers such as P.E (Physical Education) teaching, working at the kindergarten, administration, retail or even at the community newspaper, The Monitor.

Roxby Downs Area School student Mitchell Alves completed his work experience at MPS Building and Electrical. “It’s a career I am interested in pursuing so it was a good way to get an insight into what an electrician does,” he said.

Throughout last week, Mr Alves learnt how to wire up electrical circuits and fix air conditioners amongst many other valuable electrical skills.

“Job opportunities could present from work experi-

ence, such as the offer to come back and work as a trade assistant in the holidays.” he said.

In previous years, some students were asked back to work part-time as they had impressed employers on their placements, concurred RDAS teacher, Kate Bennie.

Students were assessed on many different aspects while on their work placement including their regard to safety, working efficiently and their willingness to learn.

“I think that safety, being polite and asking lots of questions was really important during my work placement,” added Mr Alves.

A major consideration of the RITE program was being aware of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare which helped students to understand its importance and how to implement it into their work placements.

“My supervisors helped me to be safe and choose the right options to avoid hazards. I made sure that I took caution to stay safe. I enjoyed my work experience, it was challenging but it was really fun and great to learn new skills.” Mr Alves concluded.

In recent years, the RITE program had proven to be successful in providing important experience for school students and this year is just the same. A big thank you goes to Mrs Bennie, Ms Pierce and Donna for organising the program for all students in year 10.

New NRM activity pad for Arid Lands – keep the kids entertained, and educated

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he South Australian Arid Lands (SAAL) Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board has released a fun activity pad to help school-aged kids understand the unique natural resources of South Australia’s Arid Lands region.

Funded by the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country program, Andy the Ant’s Arid Adventures is a free, 20 page, full colour activity pad, perfect for keeping the kids inspired – andoccupied – while you are travelling through the Arid Lands region.

“Andy the Ant’s Arid Adventures makes an ideal travel companion for your kids,” said Ms Lisa Stevens, NRM Officer.

“They will follow Andy the Ant across the Arid Lands region, meeting Robby the Rascally Rabbit, Camilla Camel, Barry the Bearded Dragon, Wanda the Wedge-Tailed Eagle, and Pete and Pam the Pastoralists and then they can test their knowledge with exciting activities including

sudoku, crosswords, dot-to-dot and find-a-word.”

The activity pad encourages children to use their observation skills too.

“While you’re travelling through the region, your kids can keep their eyes peeled and tick off the various native and introduced plants and animals they see using the spot-ocards.”

And adults may learn something too.

‘Andy the Ant’s Arid Adventures is peppered with interesting facts and travel tips,’ said Ms Stevens.

‘Did you know emu’s can swim?’

Developed with input from former teachers and with endorsement from the South Australian Tourism Commission, Andy the Ant’s Arid Adventures has been designed to add to your kids’ appreciation and understanding of the region’s unique plants and animals, its people, and the pastoral, mining and tourism industries that the natural resources support.

“The outback is unique – its landscapes and natural resources are un-

Mitchell Alves obtained valuable trade training.

like anything that many kids will be exposed to,” said Ms Stevens. “We wanted to create something that was both fun and educational – and we also recognised that there are long distances to travel in the Arid Lands region and it can be challenging to keep the kids occupied and motivated.”

Andy the Ant’s Arid Adventures also contributes to the achievement of the SAAL Regional NRM Plan which sets the direction for natural resources management in the Arid Lands region to 2020 and includes targets to engage children and schools in regionally relevant NRM issues.

Andy the Ant’s Arid Adventures is available free-of-charge at the major visitor information centres in the region including Birdsville, Marree, Oodnadatta, William Creek, Innamincka, Roxby Downs and Port Augusta.

Further information is available from the SAAL NRM Board (08) 8648 5977 or visit www.saalnrm. sa.gov.au

Roxby Downs

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

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

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND NOMINATION FORMS CONTACT:

MICHELLE HALES (08) 8671 0010 OR MICHELLE.HALES@ROXBYDOWNS.COM.AU

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Luke Netherton and Sharon Richardson got a good laugh out of the Great Shave at the Club last Saturday.

Mama Jen Hanson and Sadie Tuthill enjoyed watching the AFL Grandfinal at the Club last Saturday.

Graham Mitchell (Bunbury WA) and Jeff Halford (Esperance WA) travelled interstate to see Barry Mitchell shave off his beard.

Mick Goodwin, Shell and Tommy Hannigan caught up over a drink at the Club last Saturday.

Rebecca and Rob Beveridge, Todd Bishop, Grant Egginton and Belinda Ramsey enjoyed a drink at the Great Shave at the Club last Saturday.

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Sarah Fresi, Nigel and Sadie Tuthill were one eyed Cats supporters at the Club last Saturday.

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WOMEN

Garments from the ‘little fuchsia’ range.

Showcasing summer range to Roxby Downs “

The collection upholds the consistency of fit, quality and beautilittle fuchsia’s” South Australian designer, Robyn Ingerson is excited about coming to the Roxby ful fabrics that the label is known for. Silk is a key textile this season, on the new season saturated brights beautifully in one of Downs for Market Week to showcase and sell her taking our best selling styles “Sarah”. summer 2011 range on Saturday, October 22.

The range is also filled with an array of white cotton shirts, tunics, Robyn started “little fuchsia” in October 2008, this season being her seventh range to be released.

Taking a fresh new look for summer 2011 “little fuchsia” has created a bright, fun and feminine collection which is designed to make women of all ages feel stylish and elegant.

Eco Parenting with Laura Trotta

What is your baby wipe addiction costing you?

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espite all my attempts to be green, baby wipes are the one convenience I am struggling to give up in entirety. This month, I’ve looked at the financial and environmental cost of wipes to provide some extra incentive to reduce my use, and hopefully propel you to do the same.

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dresses and even pants this season. These styles are very popular in the summer months, with their gorgeous hand embroidery, light cotton fabric and of course prices starting from $89.

The season must have “Michele” cotton lace up pants are one of the highlight pieces of the range. Available in a range of different

First emerging on the market around the mid 1970’s, disposable baby wipes had become an essential nappy bag item by the 1990’s. Originally marketed as a product for nappy changes when out and about, disposable wipes are now a standard component of all nappy changes whether travelling or at home.

The convenience of disposable wipes for those nappy changes on the go, or food disasters that tend to accompany toddlerhood cannot be denied. Australians love convenience and are often prepared to pay for it but with most Australian parents (and indeed much of western society) addicted to wipes, what is the cost to families and society?

Using 15,900 wipes* per child before toilet training at an average cost of 0.07c / wipe*, you will spend at least $1110 per child on disposable wipes for nappy changes alone. Of course if you use your wipes for other purposes, or if your child toilet trains after 2.5 years, this figure is extremely conservative.

When we scale up these numbers they start to look a little scary. If disposable wipes were used for each of the 296,600* babies born in Australia during 2009, over 4.7 billion wipes will have been disposed to landfill by the time these children are toilet trained! Resources (wood pulp, energy, water, chemicals) used in wipe manufacture and distribution also add to the high environmental footprint of disposable wipes.

Disposable wipe use may be costing you more than your money too. Concerns around

colours including charcoal, khaki, black and denim tencel, the pants are expected to literally walk out the door with their versatility and of course flattering fit. Complimenting the “little fuchsia” collection is the expanding range of detailed scarves, where customers are able to find the perfect scarf to match their outfit! Prices start from $69. “little fuchsia” as a brand has a broad appeal and are proud to sell to girls from 17 to 70 years! They have had a great response to our new season’s collection and are looking forward to visiting Roxby Downs!

the presence of iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) and its toxicity when inhaled recently led to a recall in New Zealand of wipes containing IPBC*. Alcohols, softeners, fragrances and other chemicals such as polyparaben present in wipes may also be harsh to the delicate nappy area, particularly that of babies with sensitive skin.

I recently asked my mother in law what she used in place of wipes in the 1960’s and 70’s and she simply replied the edges of the cloth nappy! Naturally, this was back in the terry square cloth nappy era so isn’t quite as applicable for today. Most modern cloth nappies (MCNs) are fitted like a single-use disposable and don’t lend themselves to this purpose. Re-usable cloth wipes do however, and can be easily used and laundered with your MCNs. Re-usable cloth wipes are typically small squares of material (cotton, bamboo or fleece) that can be wet as required and because they don’t contain chemicals or artificial fragrances like most disposable wipes, they are very kind and gentle on the skin. Indeed they can be more effective at removing solids (particularly meconium) from the skin because of their textured nature.

The greenest baby wipe is one that is recycled from a preloved fabric. So if like me, you’re keen to wean yourself off your disposable wipes, have a go using some old hand towels, face

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washers, bibs and clothes for this purpose.

If you simply cannot give up your wipe addiction when out and about, opt for the greener alternative of unscented, biodegradable and compostable wipes with organic ingredients. These wipes are a little kinder to your baby and the planet than mainstream disposable varieties.

About the author: Laura Trotta (BEng (Enviro), MSc (Enviro Chem)) is an eco mum, environmental engineer and founder of www.sustainababy.com.au. She lives in Roxby Downs with her husband Paul and son Matthew. *References can be supplied upon request

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With floods comes hoards of carp

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oards of young carp have recently converged below the Menindee Main Weir on the Darling River.

The hoard is a response to the huge increase in carp numbers (more than 4,000 per cent) in the lower Darling River (belowMenindee) during the 2010–11 carp breeding season, according to NSW Department of Primary Industries-Fisheries.

Andreas Glanznig, CEO of the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre, says hoards of small carp have also been reported in other rivers of the MurrayDarling system. “Carp have bred in massive numbers following extensive flooding, with the high river levels of last summer proving ideal for carp spawning,” Mr Glanznig said.

“The carp problem looks set to worsen dramatically throughout the Basin as these young fish spread out and grow. There is no doubt that if we get another series of moderate to large floods this coming summer/autumn then the problem will escalate even further. Perversely, delivering environmental flows to iconic wetlands on the Murray floodplain can also enhance carp spawning and recruitment”.

The recent population explosion in carp underlines the importance of Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre (IACRC) research to produce a strategic toolbox of carp control technologies. The centrepiece - Australia’s first carp biocontrol agent Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV– 3) – has resulted in a 80 per cent+ knock-

down of common carp overseas without affecting native species. Research has been underway for five years, and its completion and field implementation depends on future funding for the IACRA. The IACRC is seeking a five-year extension from the Australian Government once its current funding runs out in June 2012. Control of carp will greatly improve the health of the Murray-Darling and its important wetlands.

The research is being done at the highsecurity CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory, which is undertaking a rigorous laboratory assessment of CyHV–3.

Results to date shows that common carp are very susceptible to CyHV–3 but it does not affect native fish species. Once further proposed research is complete, the research will be evaluated by government regulatory bodies before it can be considered for widespread application in Australia.

Its proposed distribution will be focussed on carp spawning ‘hotspots’, discovered through IACRC funded research, to maximise its impact. In total, only 18 carp hotspots have been identified in the Murray-Darling Basin. In addition, nine other areas have habitat features suggesting that they may act as carp hotspots when flooded. Seven of these 27 hotspots are much more important than the rest, producing very high numbers of juvenile carp. These include important wetlands like the Macquarie Marshes, Namoi wetlands, Gwydir wetlands and BarmahMillewa Forest.

Baby carp aggregated below the Menindee Main Weir on the Darling River. Photo courtesy of Nigel Harriss NSW Office of Water.

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his week, AutoPro is selling their new range of ‘Slime’ Tyre Repair products. Slime boasts a wide diversity of products to suit every tyre trouble. Jess Dow, Manager of AutoPro Roxby Downs talked to The Monitor about the new products.

The product range includes just about everything you need to repair a tyre.

“Slime products can be used on any tyres including prams, wheelbarrows, cars and trucks.” Jess spoke about the versatility of the Slime range, “Slime is for anybody that uses something with tyres!”

The various range of products include tyre sealant, rubber cements, tyre gauges (both analogue and digital), valve caps, air needles, valve cords, compressors, and repair kits. The products vary in price starting at $4.99 for valve caps going up to $109.99 for a value sized tyre sealant.

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One of the many benefits of the Slime product range is that they are extremely easy to use. Also, some of the products are mainly automatic which makes them a whole lot simpler to operate.

Jess’ favourite product in the range is the Flat Tyre Repair System.

The features of this product include tyre sealant, a sealant hose, an air hose, a push button start and that it is basically automatic.

“The Flat Tyre Repair System costs only $89.99 and will inflate a standard car tyre in approximately seven minutes.”

For all the Slime products and more, head to Auto Pro located in the Roxby shopping mall for great deals. Auto Pro can be contacted on 8671 2200 for any further information.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

ROXBY COUNCIL WEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATE

Dump Ezy unit

WATER AND ELECTRICITY METER READS Meter reads for the September quarterly billing commenced on 28 September 2011 and should be finished by the end of this week. Please ensure that gates are unlocked and meters are accessible.

EMAIL ENQUIRIES Council’s official email address is : roxby@ roxbycouncil.com.au. All emails received at this address are then directed to the most appropriate staff member for ac on.

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oxby Council has installed a Dump Ezy unit providing visitors and residents with an environmentally friendly way of disposing of wastewater.

SERVICE SA Service SA operates at the Council Office on Wednesdays & Thursdays ONLY, between the hours of 9.00am and 4.30pm.

Council provides transport services including vehicle and boat registra ons and licensing transac ons. No learner theory test will commence a er 4.00pm.

All enquiries can be directed to 131 084

Roxby Downs is a popular stop off point to those travelling north and venturing into the outback and the installation of this unit gives the opportunity to empty waste tanks before setting off to more remote areas.

Those wishing to use the Ezy Dump are required to collect a key and pay a $10 deposit from either the Visitors Information Centre or Myall Caravan Park, during business hours. This deposit will be fully refunded upon return of the key.

The Ezy Dump unit is situated on Olympic Way, just before the BP service station on the right hand side and users will find instructions for use of the unit at the site.

MAGISTRATES COURT ENQUIRIES The SA Magistrates Court visits Roxby Downs every 2 months and is conducted in the Boardroom of the Council Office.

However, all enquiries rela ng to this court should be directed to the Port Augusta Magistrates Court on 86485127. Please note that the Council staff do not hold informa on rela ng to this service.

ABOVE LEFT: The Dump Ezy Unit.

LEFT: The Unit situated on Olympic Way.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE Council is happy to offer a Jus ce of the Peace Service to the community between 12 noon and 1pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Should you require the services of a JP, please visit the Council office during that time or alternatively, you can collect a list of all local Jus ce of the Peace Officers and their contact details, from our customer service staff.

Emmanuel Ofori granted citizenship

By Vanessa Switala

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October 7, 2011 Roxby Council confirms that it dismissed former employee Bronwyn Warren in July, 2010.

Ms Warren was dismissed following the discovery of financial and reporting irregularities.

Council immediately advised police and the matter was subsequently investigated by police leading last week to charges being laid against Ms Warren.

Council took action to protect its financial integrity and the interests of ratepayers and all those who rely on Council. We are satisfied that this has been achieved.

Council is insured for any financial losses and also thanks those ratepayers who have responsibly and willingly assisted Council in collecting rates that were not and should have been collected in years past.

Council regrets any inconvenience to ratepayers and assures the community that Council will continue to act in their interests.

The matter is now before the courts. We ask everyone in our community to respect the judicial process, refrain from any speculation and respect the rights and welfare of all those involved.

BILL BOEHM Administrator

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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mmanuel Ofori was granted Australian citizenship on Friday, September 30.

Mr Ofori has been living in Roxby Downs for almost three years now.

He is an Instrumentation Technician at Concentrator and Hydromet and an Electrical Engineering Student working with BHP Billiton.

Mr Ofori is originally from Ghana and enjoys living and working in Roxby Downs because he meets friendly people every where he goes.

Mr Ofori said it is a dream come true to be an Australian citizen and he was motivated to move here by a former work mate that he worked with in a gold mine in Ghana who was from Australia.

His future plans are to make the most of all opportunities that he is provided with in Australia.

“Last but not the least I am looking forward to playing for the senior national soccer team “Socceroos” and bring the FIFA world cup to Australia,” he said.

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

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

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

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

Opening hours Wednesdays and Thursdays only 9 am to 4.30 pm Council provides Transport Services including: • Vehicle Registration • Boat Registrations • Licensing Transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4 pm) All enquiries 131 084

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Basketball and mixed netball action!

RIGHT: Stacey Dadleh shows some of the younger players what it takes.

FAR RIGHT: Morgan Rigg and Amy Rigg on opposing teams.

MIDDLE LEFT: Wes Knights would rival any female netbaler with his height and skill, by Goal Keeper, but Laura Vanderhucht does a pretty good job at defence.

MIDDLE RIGHT: Jorden Dadleh goes for goal against his bold opponent.

GRET GUARD: Jordan Dadleh uses his whole body to prevent the basketball from advancing.

RIGHT: Wes Knights fumbles in an unintended thwack on Jo Vlassco’s head with the ball. Claire Munyard and Phil Delfos too get caught up in the action.

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This is what happens when you drink and drive

By Millie Thomas

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etween late Thursday night and early hours of Friday morning, a 24 year old man lost control of his vehicle on the corner of Axehead Road and Pioneer Drive.

The driver, who was allegedly affected by alcohol at the time, crashed into a number of street signs and a parked car.

Fiona Kern, resident Osteopath said the occurrence of ‘hoon’ type drivers was common on that stretch of road. “I have been scared for my life at times – a driver has once lost control and come onto my side of the road,” recalls Mrs Kern.

She also said where she works, on the same corner of Axehead Road and Pioneer Drive, they are often scared that a car will come straight into their building. “But what can you do?” she said.

Local CFS was called to the scene where the car finally stopped, on Irrapatana Street, to clean up a large oil spill.

Local Police were also called to the scene, who promptly arrested the man and took him to hospital as a precautionary measure.

Workers fixing the light pole at the scene of the accident.

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his month is the beginning of a new journey for basiConcepts when we join Executive Chef Tony Hart in the Kitchen at InterContinental Adelaide to bring you Masterclasses.

It’s always been a dream in my business to bring my passion of good quality kitchen accessories alive in a kitchen environment, by demonstrating and teaching the value of certain products which will make your life easier and more enjoyable on a daily basis to serve your family better or be that star entertainer.

My love of food and desire to learn more about freshness, flavours and what sorts of food compliment each other has always been a part of my personal agenda. Therefore cooking classes was always a path I wanted to travel but it was crucial in my plan to partner with someone who is a leader and an expert in the kitchen.

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I have had the pleasure of watching Tony in the kitchen and his knowledge and skill is endless and his ability to teach and assist his staff he does in such a motivating manner that the home cook does crave for more.

Masterclasses with Tony will be filled with skill, knowledge and fun. You will find out where the chef likes to shop, what he looks for in fresh produce. The most important part of Tony’s role is that he sources the freshest produce, ensuring it is local and well priced. You will learn the techniques of how he puts food together to taste scrumptious and look great.

Join us at InterContinental Adelaide for an experience that you will be able to take home and use for yourself or to impress your family and friends at that next dinner party.

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Section 33 Road Traffic Act 1961 NOTICE Is hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on 30 September 2011 made the following orders; That the Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Administrator under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and Clause F of the instrument of General Approval of the Minister 28 November 1999.

Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 declare that the event described below is to take place on the road described below is an event to which Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 applies; and Pursuant to Section 33(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, make an order directing that the road on which the event is to be held and any adjacent or adjoining roads specified below can be closed to all traffic except police and emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in the event for the period commencing 6.00am until 3.00pm on Saturday 5 November 2011.

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Millie Thomas previews 2011/12cricket season

Greyhound Golf Day

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Sponsors get Andamooka Cricket over the line

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ith leaders to the tune of ‘Toot Toot’ and ‘Franny’, one might be slightly sceptical of the Andamooka Cricket Club. But it is people like Paul ‘Franny’ Francis and Craig ‘Toot Toot’ Mclean that have kept ACC in the top three, after only three years in the competition.

It is with consistency with the bat and the field, as well as new recruits that Andamooka will reach their intended goal of premiers, said dedicated clubman Greg Weltner.

Also, with the continued impressive performances of players Peter ‘Budda’ Ross, ‘Moose’, Dylan Thompson, Ben Platcha, Tyson Cox, Craig Rainsford, it is hoped that both the twenty and forty over competitions will be dominated by the blue and white.

However, Mr Weltner said that the team’s fielding is a black spot at the moment, but with an improved ‘stringent training regime’ this could be overcome.

“We would like to thank our Gold Sponsors for 2011/12 season Kellan Construction Training, Metso Minerals and Outlaw Coatings and Conveyers and our Bronze Sponsors Raine and Horne and Sportspower, also thankyou to KP Sales for supplying our sponsor’s board,” concluded Mr Weltner.

In a family affair, Captain Joseph Payne and President Charlie Payne will lead their 20 strong team through the 2010/2011 competition, hoping for victory.

The Redbacks joined the Roxby Downs Association after a reduction in the Woomera population put a stop to their own association.

Finishing third on the ladder last season, the team would simply like to be ‘top’ in the words of cricketer Wally Broome. Key players such as Adam Willis, Joseph Payne, Chris Pillar and Peter Caulfield will push this side into success.

Mr Broome said by training and playing hard, they will overcome their successors the Olympic Dam Devils. He also said that ‘determination and a will to win’ will lead them to the winner’s podium.

“Any new players wishing to join Woomera’s team are more than welcome,” said Mr Broome.

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Hornhardt and Monfries OD’s best

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and Fairest award for the team.

A Grade Runner-Up Best and Fairest went lympic Dam football and netball to Nicole Montgomerie and Rebecca Monteams congregated at the Olympic Dam Club on Saturday, October 8 for fries took the title of Best and Fairest for the grade. their 25th annual presentation night.

The evening kicked off at 7pm with approximately 60 attending the event.

The club raised $27,000 in sponsorship this year, almost double than last year.

Jenna Faggoter was awarded Runner-Up Best and Fairest for the C Grade Green netball team while Laurel McGauchie claimed the Best and Fairest for the team.

Runner-Up Best and Fairest for the C Grade Yellow team was awarded to Louise Reid with Nicola Bartlett and Melissa Ferry tying for the Best and Fairest award.

Lisa McDonald won the Runner-Up Best and Fairest for the B Grade Yellow team with Claire Munyard taking the Best and Fairest title.

Typing for Runner-Up Best and Fairest for the B Grade Green was Mikaela Wedding and Kateland Fraser and Steff Wills won the Best

The most conscientious football player for OD this season was awarded to Ryan Montgomerie and Daniel Rogers won the Coaches Award.

The most improved player for the season was Wade Hooper and Scott Montgomerie was the leading goal kicker for the team.

The Monfries/Linder Memorial Trophy was awarded to the much deserving Nathan Gregor.

The Runner-Up Best and Fairest was won

by Chad Menzies who was unfortunately not present on the night and the Best and Fairest title went to Rian Hornhardt.

The OD football club would like to thank their head trainer Mick O’Donnell that travelled to the games from Maree each week with a couple of players to play in the junior league.

ABOVE: Rhian Hornhardt (Football Club’s Best and Fairest), Ryan Montgomerie (Most Conscientous Footballer), Wade Hooper (Most Improved), Daniel Rogers (Coaches Award) and Nathan Gregor (Monfries / Lindner Memorial Trophy).

BELOW: Claire Munyard (B Grade Yellow Best and Fairest), Mikaela Wedding (Runner Up B Grade Green Best and Fairest), Steph Wills (B Grade Best and Fairest), Nicole Montgomerie (Runner Up A Grade Best and Fairest), Melissa Ferry (C Grade Yellow Best and Fairest) and Bek Monfries (A Grade Best and Fairest).

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Olympic Dam and Woomera game scores were unavailable at time of print.

Rogues started their run chase poorly n the second Twenty20 game for the night, Hornridge Wanderers won the with Munro, Grosser and Carroll picking toss and elected to bat against Roxby up early wickets for Wanderers, to have Rogues at 5 for 35 in the 7th over. It was Rogues.

Brad Cox (top score of 30) and Adam Malm got Wanderers off to a fast start putting on 40 in the first five overs. Two new recruits for Rogues in Ross Mill (3 for 10) and Daniel Wescombe (4 for 14) then spun their team back into the game, and Wanderers were bowled out of the last ball of the 20th over for 99.

then another new recruit (Brett Baldey) that stepped in and guided Rogues to victory with two overs to spare. With the support of Nige Tutthill (33 run partnership) and later Matt Hayball (42 run unbroken partnership), Baldey smashed the bowling on his way to 76 not out, including 10 fours and two sixes.

Out! Shaun White bowled out comprehensively.

A Redbacks batsman defends during the season opener on the weekend.

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Who can topple the OD Devils in this cricket season?

Millie Thomas previews the season with team captains

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Devils plan to remain on top he Olympic Dam Cricket Club, like its football club, is no stranger to success.

Having been involved in all bar two cricket association grand finals, and with a grand final success rate of thirteen wins from twenty three seasons, they are a force to be reckoned with.

The Foundation Club formed in 1988 and boasts a nine in a row premiership winning streak in the 90s, as well as winning two of the last three premierships. With key players like Craig Nichols, Matt Travis and Phil Stacey they are again the team setting the bar in the competition.

As the reigning premiers of both the 2010/2011 one day and 20/20 cricket competitions, the outlook is good for 2011/2012. “We always strive to finish as high as possible,” said ODCC’s longest serving current player, Mick Hoffmann.

ODCC regularly sends promising young cricketers to coaching clinics in Adelaide, and prides itself on being a family club. “We enjoy our cricket and our social and family events and

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Reigning premiers Olympic Dam Devils will be the team to beat this year.

with the help from sponsors aim to develop local junior cricketers” said Mr Hoffmann.

He said the secret behind the club’s success is built by having a strong sense of teamwork both on and off the field, and strong organisation behind the scenes.

Traditional rivals, the Hornridge Wanderers pose the largest threat for the Devils. “We expect them to bounce back from a disappointing season last year,” said Mr Hoffmann.

The Devils plan to overcome this contest “by having as many contributors as possible, and with good teamwork,” said Mr Hoffmann.

The Olympic Dam Devils train on Monday nights from 5:30 and wish to thank Heading contractors, BP and Biancos for their ongoing sponsorship.

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Roxby Rogues

osing grand finalists Roxby Rogues will take no captives this year. After finishing last year’s season second to the Devil’s, they are back, bigger and better, with a handful of keen new recruits, ready to set the pace.

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President Barry Dadleh and Captain Paul Trotta are proud of the Rogues accomplishments over their 10 year history and with fresh faces on board, the team is leaving no chances at being red faced at the end of the season.

Daniel Wescombe, Ross Mill, Brett Baldy, Tristian Baldy and Bevan Fernandez will add to the Rogues’ performance, plus key players from previous seasons. “All players will be important but Adrian Boulton bas been the best in the last two seasons and he will continue to be important for the Rogues,” explained Mr Trotta.

Mr Trotta unashamedly confesses that to be ‘number one’ is the ultimate goal for the season, but also to “have fun and continue to give opportunities to junior players.”

According to Mr Trotta, the Rogues’ biggest threat is themselves, however good practice and “encouraging all to play their natural game on the field and enjoy social events off it” is his remedy.

“The Rogues are looking forward to the upcoming season under the new lights and the committee wel-

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comes new players and supporters and we as a group have our sights set to the club,” Mr Trotta said. on another premiership,” he added.

The Wanderers will work on all Wanderers proud to be aspects of their cricketing, in order ‘Hornridge’ to provide a great show for spectahe Hornridge Wanderers, for- tors. Fielding, batting, bowling and sportsmanship are key areas merly known as the Wanderers good of interest. “We want to play some Swaggies, will enter this year’s good quality cricket and show Roxby cricket competition with a new Downs that there are some great club, new name and new drive. players up here,” said Mr Selkirk.

The Wanderers Swaggies, have “Hopefully that generates more inbeen tagged as the OD Devils biggest terest which would be great for the threat, with 11 premierships under cricket association.” their belt, compared to OD’s close All teams are a threat for the 13. After a disappointing 2010/2011 Wanderers this year as competition season, The Wanderers are ready to strengthens, said Mr Selkirk. re-cement their place in the compe“We’ll try and play the best we can tition. week in week out,” he said. “We’ve Ryan Selkirk will captain the side lost a few quality players but also again, with big local cricketing names have picked up some good quality Craig Wilson and Brad Cox holding players that can bat and bowl.” office.

He said that the amalgamation of It will be a team effort this year, in Wanderers and Hornridge has been order to pull the Wanderers up from a successful change and gives Horntheir current fifth place position. “All ridge footballers a chance to play players will have to play a part this cricket for their same club. “We’ve year and stand up to have total team had a great pre season and a good success,” said Mr Selkirk. turn out,” he said. “...with more num“Having won the premiership the bers on our list now we will have a year before, there’s still a few blokes strong side every week.” in the squad that were in that team Continued on page 18

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