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The architectural plans show how a Cultural Link building will be constructed where the underutilised outdoor courtyard is situated which currently separates the buildings.

Construction will commence mid-October depending on final contract requirements.

The Cultural Link building will be used as a multi-purpose space which will link all cultural and leisure precinct functions. The space will also house the new community library and be used for after-hours cultural activities.

The first stage of planning commenced in July with the relocation of the Community Library to the Cultural Centre building.

Roxby Downs’ Council Administrator Bill Boehm said, “Relocat-

Mr Boehm said Roxby Council is excited about the development which is “transformational in nature.”

“It expands on a key strategic objective for the interactive Cultural Centre that is the town’s community hub and further assists in establishing Richardson Place as a positive, creative and supportive place for the community to interact.”

Mr Boehm told The Monitor, “The project has already been highlighted as part of the draft Annual Business Plan back in May and again in July when the Council moved into the Cultural Centre.”

“As already indicated, Council’s works, including this project, are predicted to meet current community needs, not anything associated with a potential expansion of the town,” he explained.

There will be some alteration to access of the Roxby Leisure Centre during construction. The public will be notified closer to the construction period.

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ing the Community Library to the Cultural Centre was a fundamental part of this process. After operating a joint service with the school for 25 years we needed to understand the intricacies of operating a standalone public library.”

“The experience has helped us shape our thoughts and future planning of the cultural link and the new library space,” he added.

Community Librarian Kimberley Hargrave said she would like to thank the community for embracing the recent move to the Cultural Centre.

“Although the Art Gallery is only a temporary location, the move has allowed us to do a total review of the collection to ensure that it meets the needs of the community,” she explained.

Ms Hargrave added, “In our planning for the new library we are also reviewing the latest trends in library services and encourage the community to provide feedback on the types of resources and activities that they would like to see in the new link space.”

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T is for Tweet Week RIGHT: Constable Sam Corneliusen from Roxby Downs Police Station in the RoxFM studio.

BELOW: Students at St Barb’s created a giant ‘T’ for Tweet Week.

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ast week South Australian Police (SAPOL) held ‘Tweet Week’ to provide an insight into various police roles and activities.

Five members from SAPOL were involved in Tweet Week including Constable Sam Corneliusen from the Roxby Downs Police Station.

SAPOL staff used social media site Twitter to account their daily activities via tweets. The week showcased SAPOL’s use of social media and Twitter as a communication tool.

Constable Corneliusen commenced Tweet Week on Monday, August 27 and provided an insight into the role of policing in a rural area of the State and issues police face. “My day was Monday, and so those who followed SA Police on Twitter were able to see my posts and pictures throughout the day and check out what I was up to,” she explained.

Constable Corneliusen told The Monitor social media has allowed SAPOL to interact with communities on a whole new level. “MemS bers of communities love seeing us on Facebook and Twitter,” she 09/21 said. “Tweet week has enabled us to connect with followers all over 08/21 Australia, the response has been fantastic.”

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understanding of what we do.

Our individual jobs can be so vastly different. We are always in the public eye and watched closely, wherever we work, and I think people hold a big interest in what we do and how we go about our daily work.”

“I am a big supporter of the SA Police social media trial (Facebook and Twitter) and I am involved in most of the work we do locally on our Facebook page,” she added.

Throughout the day, Constable Corneliusen visited Andamooka as the Andamooka Officer in Charge has been on a short period of annual leave where she caught up with locals and discussed weekend activities.

Constable Corneliusen then ran a school talk at Saint Barbara’s Parish School with Year 7 students in relation to bullying in conjunction with social media privacy and protection. She tweeted, “At St Barbs Primary School to talk to students about school bullying/cyber bullying and social media privacy protection.”

Constable Corneliusen also visited RoxFM for some photos to promote the weekly segment SAPOL have on ‘The Scoop’ every Wednesday morning.

After assessing weekend activities at The Roxby Community Club Constable Corneliusen met the new managers at the Roxby Tavern.

“I was on speed detection throughout town after lunch time and later in the afternoon I stopped a female who was driving whilst disqualified,” she added when she tweeted, “Great to see everyone is sticking to the limit today... Speed is a contributing factor in up to 40 per cent of fatal crashes.”

Constable Corneliusen told The Monitor the photograph of the giant ‘T’ which was taken at St Barbara’s Parish School was posted on twitter at approximately 11am on Monday, August 27 and by 2pm that day the SA police media section in Adelaide had advised the photograph had been viewed by just under 10,000 people.

“I would like to mention a big thank you to all who were involved in making my Twitter day possible. I would especially like to thank teachers and students at St Barb’s, combined with Outback Landscaping and MPS for making our giant human ‘T’ possible,” she said.

“A small thank you to our very high photographer also,” Constable Cornelius-

en added.

Other SAPOL staff who took to Twitter was Senior Sergeant First Class Ian Cramond who is the Officer in Charge for the Forensic Response Section. He provided an insight into various aspects of forensic work carried out by SAPOL. Police motorcyclists Senior Constable Daryl Hancock and Senior Constable First Class Paul Watts also took to social media throughout their 3pm to 11.30pm shift as they engaged in proactive patrols to target drug drivers and responded to on-going incidents. Thursday saw mounted officers took to the ‘twittersphere’ as the described the work they carry out and what happens in the day to day running of their unit and looking after the animals. Lastly, newly appointed Commissioner Gary Burns took to Twitter on Friday.

Constable Corneliusen explained, “I was the only front line police officer and I wanted people to know and see more of the Far North and just how broad our jobs can be in comparison to policing in the cities.

Commissioner Burns said, “We know that people who feel informed feel safe.

Since launching ourselves into the world of social media 18 months ago we have been overwhelmed by public support and have built a great following of people through both Facebook and Twitter.

These numbers are increasing all the time.

“We recognise the importance of keeping pace with new technology and social media allows us to not only inform, but to also engage with large sections of our community in a timely way,” he explained.

“We hope this week will give people an insight into the roles of staff and officers that people may not necessarily be familiar with, but who all play a key part in helping keep the public safe.”

Commissioner Burns added, “While embracing social media as a new method of engaging, people should be clear this will not replace the traditional methods of communication such as face-to-face, community meetings or through mainstream media- but instead will support them.”

Constable Corneliusen told The Monitor, “If you are on Facebook, jump on and “Like” our page - SA Police - Roxby Downs. We have some great photos on there and you’ll be updated with local information including Police updates and information on our programs such as Neighbourhood Watch, Bluelights and more. Our Twitter page is @SAPoliceNews.” For more information go to www. policenews.com.au.

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‘Smurf village’ in the auditorium

By Jason Munn

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esidents may have noticed a colourful new playground in the extended cafĂŠ space in the Roxby Downs auditorium.

Roxby Downs Council Administrator Bill Boehm said the indoor playground, described by some as resembling a Smurf village, is a project the Roxby Council has

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been looking to complete for 18 months. “The cultural centre facilities are used by so many people, and particularly by young mums.

The demand on the cafÊ required the expanding of space into the auditorium.�

Mr Boehm said the entire cultural centre is in a stage of continuous improvement. “The cafĂŠ really isn’t

a cafÊ as such, the cafÊ happens to be the centre of the community development facility. Yes, the cafÊ performs a function oering meals and a coffee, but is primarily there to service the patrons using the centre. The cultural centre is the centre of the community hub, and clearly that changes with usage. It was identified a long time ago that the playground was

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n Saturday, September 1, 2012 an 18-yearold man on ‘P’ plates was involved in a road crash on Finniss Street, Roxby Downs, with his vehicle extensively damaged.

He, and a 17-year-old boy in the vehicle, received minor head injuries and were conveyed to the Roxby Downs hospital where both were treated. Upon release the 18-year-old man was reported by police for driving under the inuence of liquor, exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol, breaching his provisional licence conditions and aggravated due care. He was issued with a six month licence disqualiďŹ cation, and will appear before court at a later date.

On Thursday, August 30, 2012 a 20-year-old man from Roxby Downs was arrested for nine counts of breach of bail and a breach of an interim intervention order. He was refused bail and appeared at Port Augusta Magistrates Court where he was granted conditional bail.

On Monday, August 27, 2012 an 18-year-old woman from Roxby Downs was reported for driving with a disqualiďŹ ed licence. Her vehicle was impounded for 28 days and she will appear before court at a later date.

A reminder that Roxby police now have a Facebook page – SA Police Roxby Downs – jump on and “Like� our page and see what we’ve been up to. The page is a great way to stay informed and to become more familiar with your local police.

Members of the public are reminded that if they require police assistance they should call 131444 or in an emergency call 000 (triple zero).

something we needed to do, and we’re happy to see the new equipment in the auditorium.�

Allan Male, General Manager of the Leisure Centre sourced the equipment from China, where most of it was constructed, and managed the delivery to Roxby Downs. “It’s an integrated package needed to be adaptable to ensure the auditorium can maintain its

function,â€? Mr Boehm said. “It has its challenges, but these challenges bring with them opportunities. “The whole centre is integrated, so the cafĂŠ is a means to support people using the centre. We have a Toy Library, a Library, coee mornings that provide a health function, it’s a meeting place and an air-conditioned space. “Since we built the centre in 2002, it has changed almost every year, and I suspect it will continue to change in subsequent years.â€?

Mr Boehm said mums can bring their children to their coee mornings, discuss their business and the children can safely play on the playground. “We’re planning to open up the space in the future, replacing the doors with sliding glass doors. The cafĂŠ is expanding into the auditorium, and the playground is designed to be part of the cafĂŠ, but then can be pulled apart allowing the auditorium to also function independently. “The centre has always been designed to run interactively, and when I think of the children, I think the playground is pretty good.â€?

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By Vanessa Switala t has been conďŹ rmed Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy and for Small Business, Tom Koutsantonis will visit Roxby Downs in October.

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Mr Koutsantonis has accepted an invitation to attend the Inaugural Roxby Downs Business Awards Gala Dinner on Saturday, October 27, 2012.

Business and Cultural Consultant for Roxby Downs, Vivienne Holloway told The Monitor the Business Forum Executive Steering Committee is very pleased Mr Koutsantonis will attend the awards. “It demonstrates just how important Roxby and Olympic Dam businesses are, both locally and as far as the State goes,� she explained. “He is the Minister for both Mineral Resources and Energy and Small Business, both are being celebrated at this event.�

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Roxby artists create sculpture for Premier

Artist Rachel Young with her copper sculpture presented to Premier Jay Weatherill at the opening of the Ankata mine near Prominent Hill.

INSET: South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and the copper sculpture.

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rolific Roxby Downs artists Rachel and Mark Young’s striking sculpture of copper and silver was presented to South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill at the recent opening of the Ankata mine near Prominent Hill.

Mrs Young was commissioned by OZ Minerals to create a copper sculpture as part of the 2011 South Australian Living Artist (SALA) Festival. The sculpture, entitled ‘After the rain’, depicted the explosion of life in arid lands after rainfall.

OZ Minerals then asked for a smaller version to be created for the Premier derived from elements of the original piece.

“They wanted a small copper sculpture that involved Sturt’s Desert Pea with maximum dimensions of no more than 300 millimetres,” Mrs Young said.

“A neighbour had a cluster of Sturt’s De-

sert Peas, so I went and studied the form of the flower, its structure and how it grows.”

She said the thought processes involved in the construction of the piece, the research, and the manipulation of the materials is what involved the most time.

She said the experience enhanced her deep appreciation for the natural form.

“Creation never ceases to amaze me. There are so many levels to making something. There’s a technical process you go through to achieve the final product, but there’s also the appreciation of recreating a natural organic form using materials the form wasn’t intended to be made with.”

After solving the construction process for the flowers and foliage, she had to formulate a base that highlighted the features of the Desert Pea environment.

“The base had a functional purpose and also needed to look good. I went through a series of tests to reach the final version,” Mrs Young described.

“I also needed to arrange text on the base, which offered some interesting challenges. The text was to be an appealing highlight, yet still serve the piece.”

Due to copper and silver almost always mined together, silver was the best choice.

“The engraved text could be easily read on the silver plate and complemented the overall design.”

Mrs Young said she was excited to see her work presented to the Premier of South Australia.

Daffodil Day worth supporting Amelia, Hayley, Shayla, Phoebe and Cathy Grillo selling daffodils to raise money for Daffodil Day.

By Vanessa Switala

chandise at the Roxby Hourglass Jewellers and outside of Woolworths.

The Red Sands will be holding a Pink Ladies Golf Day on October 27; stay tuned for details closer to the event.

Daffodil Day is one of AustralThe Red Sands branch of the ia’s best known and most popuCancer Council also sold mer- lar fundraising events. Each day

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oxby Downs Area School students sold daffodils last Friday to support Daffodil Day and raise much needed funds for the Cancer Council.

more than 100 Australians will die of cancer.

Daffodil Day raises funds for Cancer Council to continue its work in cancer research, providing patient support programs and prevention programs to all Australians. Daffodil Day helps grow hope for better treatments, hope for more survivors and hope for

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The Cancer Council aim to raise $9.2 million this Daffodil Day for cancer research and patient support. At the time of print $5,246,367 had been raised.

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Nominations now open to all businesses in Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam. Nomination forms available from Roxby Council, The Visitor Info Centre or www.roxbydowns.com

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Marine science at Woomera Area School T ByJason Munn anks used to house Barramundi at the Woomera Marine Centre are now being used to teach students the anatomy of crustaceans.

The Woomera Marine Centre operated for five years before closing in 2011. The equipment was moved to the Woomera Area School, where it is now helping teacher Vicky Innes teach students about Australian freshwater yabbies.

“The Marine Centre was a school project and a fabulous idea, and quite unique to have a marine centre in the middle of the desert,” Ms Innes told The Monitor.

The centre enabled students to achieve a Certificate in Aquaculture; however, it became unviable due to the low number of students.

“The school was supporting two paid workers at the centre but we did not make enough money to keep financing it. We had to close the Marine Centre and remove all the materials.

“We put aquariums in each classroom, relocated the tanks to a modified area of the school and set up an aquaculture centre. We bred the last lot of Barramundi early this year, but since then student numbers have declined so much we now don’t have enough students to perform the

maintenance at the school centre.”

Ms Innes said the school decided to breed yabbies as they required a lot less maintenance.

“Instead of having nine tanks going, we now only have three, which means we are saving a lot on power, water and maintenance.”

The yabbies require feeding twice a week with an hour general maintenance weekly.

“They become a great resource for teaching science – the anatomy and biology of yabbies. The younger students enjoy watching them and feeding them, and they are a very easy pet to have in the classroom.”

Woomera Area School Principal Ian Howlett said aquaculture was probably not the most productive topic for students in the dry and arid far north.

“For students to take on Vocational Education and Training (VET), you’d normally assume they would be continuing a chosen subject when they leave school. If you are living in Woomera or Roxby Downs, there’s not many fish around - it’s not really a viable pathway.”

“Another option is for students to travel north to study at Technical and Further Eduction (TAFE) in Roxby Downs,” Mr Howlett added.

“With three options of aquaculture, Transfield and TAFE, one had to go, and after a long discussion we

ABOVE: The Australian freshwater blue claw yabby develops a striking blue colouring as it matures.

Woomera Area School is studying the anatomy and biology of freshwater yabbies as part of their continuing marine studies program thought probably the aquaculture should be the one.”

Mr Howlett said the school is planning to develop a community garden which will help link the school to the community and also to Transfield, the town’s service company.

“The idea is to replace the aquaculture materials with an irrigated garden growing fruit trees and vegetables the community can access.

“Residents might become more educated in growing food in a desert environment, which is not exactly

easy, there’s not a lot of growing of vegetables in Woomera as it is. We think the garden program would help, and would also help our kids look for possible work options when they leave school.”

Food, Music and Art Festival needs volunteers

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By Vanessa Switala

h e i n au g u r a l R ox b y D o w n s Multicultural Food, Music and Art Festival main event has been confirmed for October 13 but the subcommittee are looking for more volunteers.

The main event will be held on Richardson Place from 3pm until midnight and promises not to disappoint. Preceding workshops from October 9 to 12 will be held by kneeHIGH Youth Arts Workshop where young locals can translate both local and international stories into big displays for the main event. kneeHIGH is a spectacle theatre company which tours multi-arts productions both nationally and internationally. They create outdoor spectacle theatre using giant puppets, fire and inflatables. kneeHIGH also create performance components, whole events or work with communities to support their event making.

Roxby Downs has over 40 nationalities and the Multicultural Food, Music and Art Festival was fashioned to promote cultural diversity.

Grace Morokai Chairperson of the Multicultural Forum said families are encouraged to come to the main event in their national dress.

“Awards will be provided for the best national dress on the night,” she explained.

“We are encouraging people to come and volunteer on the day or throughout workshops.”

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The main event will include performances

by African Soul artist Gabrielle Okoe and La Bomba. Food stalls will also feature various cuisines from around the world.

African Soul presents and facilitates West African drumming and dance sessions for various areas. African Soul aim to bring West African music and dance to Australia, promoting cultural awareness and unity.

Bortier Okoe and his band will be attending the event, plus an African Soul workshop team. There will be a total of eight musicians from African Soul traveling to Roxby Downs for the first time.

The African Soul group will be performing once at the main event and also will be holding one workshop at the Festival. The group will also be visiting the schools to hold workshops for local children.

Gabrielle Okoe, Director and Musician from African Soul said the Bortier Okoe show is directed and choreographed by the master musician and dancer. “His ensemble are impressive and vibrant, who electrify audiences with original and traditional, high energy rhythms, powerful dances and songs from Ghana and West Africa, with a unique blend of Afro Beat, Highlife, Jazz and Ska that really unites and uplifts audiences,” explained Gabrielle.

He said African Soul workshops are exciting, effective and unforgettable. “They allow self-expression in a friendly and safe environment, Gabrielle stated. “We bring West African music and dance to Australia

and world-wide, promote cultural awareness and unity, and we motivate and empower participants through the use of the drum.”

“Drumming is a unifying phenomenon that enables us to connect with one other and has the innate ability to get people involved.

He added, “No matter what your gender, race, age, ability or disability, drumming is a fantastic way to keep mentally and physically healthy. Drumming is an accessible tool, brings joy and happiness into people’s lives and most importantly it’s great fun!”

La Bomba run authentic street Latin dance classes, organise Latin events, manage and book gigs for Latin Bands, run percussion workshops and promote international and national Latin concerts in Australia.

The Roxby Downs Community Board was awarded two grants to fund the event; $15,000 was provided as part of the Regional Arts Fund, an Australian Government program delivered by Country Arts SA and $5,500 as a Multicultural Grant as part of the State Government’s Multicultural Grants Scheme.

To volunteer for the event or for more information please contact event facilitator Vivienne Holloway at vholloway@roxbyleisure.com or 0448 059 168. Alternatively, Grace Morokai can be contacted at the Roxby Downs Community Library on 8671 0660. If you would like to organise a stall for the main event contact Ms Holloway.

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Why was the Olympic Dam expansion shelved?

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t around 3.57pm Wednesday, August 22, the news that BHP Billiton had delayed the expansion of Olympic Dam wandered into Federal Parliament during question time sending both politicians and journalists into a frenzy.

Resources Minister Martin Ferguson blamed commercial factors.

Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott blamed the carbon and mining taxes (despite the fact the mining tax only covers iron ore and coal, “It is absolute nonsense to say the mining tax doesn’t impact BHP” replied Mr Abbott).

The Greens said it was shelved because of Fukushima – of course! It was definitely because of the Lizards!

Only the Resources Minister had actually read the release from BHP Billiton. He was right.

BHP Billiton CEO, Marius Kloppers, said current market conditions, including subdued commodity prices and higher capital costs, had led to the decision.

“As we finalised all the details of the project in the context of current market conditions, our strategy and capital management priorities, it became clear that the right decision for the company and its shareholders was to continue studies to develop a less capital intensive option to replace the underground mine at Olympic Dam. “As with any capital commitment, all investment options are scrutinised as they move through our approvals process and our highest returning projects are prioritised. Value is always our primary consideration. We believe today’s decision reflects an appropriate, prudent and disciplined course of action.

“However, the long term outlook for the copper market remains strong and we will continue to work closely with all stakeholders as we refine our longer term development plans for this unique, world class ore body. We want to find the right solution to unlock this resource,” he said.

BHP Billiton Chief Executive Non-Ferrous, Andrew Mackenzie, said the South Australian Government’s support for the project should be commended.

“The South Australian Government has been fully supportive of Olympic Dam and has created an environment that is highly conducive to business investment. We have been very much encouraged by their attitude to business development and the Olympic Dam expansion project.

“Olympic Dam is a resource of enormous potential and we will continue to work on technological and design alternatives that have the potential to substantially improve the economics of the expansion, while also completing some early stage site works.”

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Matt overy Hi Kids! Macca Bilby from Arid Rec . itor Mon att here with my mate …M We’ve teamed up to answer all your questions about animals, plants and d We’ the arid zone of outback Australia. and ns stio que with you love to hear from animals. comments about native plants and planned We also have some great activities b. All Clu s Kid y as part of the Arid Recover itor Mon The in ed ertis adv be our events will k. eboo .fac www and on my Facebook page . ilby ccab /ma com friends at I hope you can join me and all my 2012. in Arid Recovery out at the reserve ABOVE: The Heading’s Heroes Relay for Life team consists of Kirrily, Brendan, Linda, Ann, Emma, Michelle, Julie, Tegan, Jordan, Spratty, Lee, Nigel, Sarah, Tony, Tia, Paul, Hayden and Chelsea. (Not all pictured).

By Vanessa Switala ommunity members in the Heading Contractors office have banded together to register a team in the 2012 Relay for Life.

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The 15 participants in the ‘Heading’s Heroes’ team currently are raising funds with a raffle with some great prizes. They have also been selling ‘lucky squares’ and fundraising chocolates at the Heading Contractors office.

Heading’s Heroes will also be holding a Quiz Night at the Roxby Downs Community Club on Friday, October 12 with all funds going towards the Relay for Life. Tickets will

be $10 each and tables of eight are available.

Team member Kirrily Dowd recently told The Monitor, “Relay for life is a good event for people to support because cancer affects so many people.”

To donate online to the ‘Heading’s Heroes’ team visit https://secure.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/registrant/donate.aspx?EventID=39018&LangPref=en-CA&teamID=54482&Referrer=direct%2fnone.

The Roxby Downs Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, October 20 to Sunday 21 at the Roxby Downs Town Oval.

Relay for Life is one of the most popular

and successful fundraising events in the world. It is an opportunity for the community to band together and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and fight back against disease that has taken too much from too many.

Teams of between 10 to 15 people raise money in the lead-up to the Relay for Life event.

If you would like to become involved with Relay for Life or to register your team contact Kate Pedersen on 0418 820 249 or Regina Qualmann on 0428 174 408. For more information log onto www.relayforlife.org.au.

Community Contribution Scheme for Andamooka

Sleepy lizards like to live on sandy dunes and in areas with thick shrubs. You can find Sleepy Lizards all the way from Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. They like to have some protection from birds of prey like Wedge-tailed Eagles so will hide under bushes and grasses.

How many types of Sleepy Lizards are there?

There are four different types of Sleepy Lizards in Australia. Although they all have a similar shape and size, they have different colours, stripes and habitats that help us to tell them apart.

What other names do people call Sleepy Lizards?

Some people might call them a Bobtail or a Stumpytail because of their short stumpy tail. They might also be called a Pinecone Lizard, Shingleback or Boggi.

People living in different areas call them different names. In New South Wales they usually call them a Shingleback, but in South Australia we call them a Sleepy Lizard or Stumpy-tail.

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uring a meeting held on August 17, the Outback Communities Authority (OCA) approved the Community Contribution Scheme (CCS) for Andamooka.

Why do Sleepy Lizards like to lay on the road?

Sleepy Lizards are a type of reptile, so they have cold blood. They need the sunshine to warm their blood up so they can move. The black colour of the road attracts the heat and helps to warm the Sleepy Lizard up. Because Sleepy Lizards are cold blooded, they hibernate during the winter underneath logs and leaves, and when it warms up in August and September, they come out to find their mate.

The CCS is a fixed charge of $400 per property unit on rateable land. Its purpose is to raise revenue for the provision of municipal services and the maintenance and sustainment of Andamooka’s community assets.

The Andamooka Town Management Committee (ATMC) Chair Cecilia Woolford said the CCS will ensure Andamooka’s municipal services are professionally managed while removing the increasing burden worn for many years by volunteers.

Pursuant to Section 181(2) of the Local Government Act 1999, the community contribution is payable in four equal or approximately equal instalments as follows: • First instalment, payable on September 30, 2012; • Second instalment, payable on December 30, 2012; • Third instalment, payable on March 30, 2013; and • Fourth instalment, payable on June 30, 2013.

A “hardship” concession is available for members of the community who may find it difficult to pay their CCS. The hardship concession covers on-going disadvantage and temporary financial pressures caused by such life events as chronic illness, fire, flood or short-term unemployment. To discuss alternative arrangements please contact the OCA on 1800 640 542. Calls will be treated with discretion and confidentiality.

For information regarding the CCS, documentation is available from the OCA website at www.oca.sa.gov.au or from the Andamooka ATMC office.

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Where do Sleepy Lizards live?

What should I do if I find a Sleepy Lizard?

If you find a Sleepy Lizard that has accidentally been hit by a car, bike or something else, you should get an adult to help you first. They will need to put on gloves, or place an old towel over the Sleepy Lizard, and move them off the road, underneath a bush or where there is plenty of leaves and bark for them to hide in.

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Sleepy Lizards are omnivores.

They eat leaves, seeds, and beetles as well. They like to eat snails because they are easy to catch for a lizard that can’t move very quickly!

Are you aged between 5-12?

Then you can Join the Arid Recovery Kids Club. Call 8671 8282 or go to www.aridrecovery.org.au/kidsclub.

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Barry Mitchell reflects on the 2012 season

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By Vanessa Switala

he Far North Football League President, Barry Mitchell reflected on the past football season with The Monitor before the Grand Final takes place this weekend.

Mr Mitchell told The Monitor the 2012 season has been extremely successful.

“This season saw an influx of a lot of new footballers into the town, predominately going to Roxby, Hornridge and Olympic Dam. This coupled with the existing players and the continued development of our juniors, we saw some very good football played,” Mr Mitchell explained.

“This was also very evident in the Miner’s Cup Team that convincingly beat Broken Hill in this year’s clash.”

Mr Mitchell added, “In addition, we had four players chosen in the Northern Zone Country Championship Team!”

Last year, BHP Billiton generously donated $1.295 million towards a new lighting system for

the Roxby Downs Town Oval.

This year was the first football season matches had been played under lights.

“The advent of the new lights added another dimension to the season,” Mr Mitchell said. “We trialled a number of different start times and concepts but overall it was a success.

“We tested the will of spectators with some night games in the middle of winter, which will require a re-think next season,” he explained.

Mr Mitchell said a lot of credit must go to the Junior Football League as it has gone from strength to strength each year.

“Not only is it a magnificent introduction for kids of all ages to our great game, but it continues to produce great footballers that are making their mark in many leagues across the country,” he stated.

Mr Mitchell told The Monitor credit must also be given to the West Adelaide Football Club for their continued support both to the league and the juniors.

“We are starting to see more of our juniors being noticed through their coaching clinics, and given the opportunity. We should see more local juniors going through to play the highest of levels,” he explained.

Mr Mitchell congratulated all winners at the 2012 Mail Medal night and said the evening went very well.

“It was very close in the awards, which shows again what a good season it has been.

All the major winners - Daniel Pegler, Chris Jurek, Dale Summerton and Lachie Munro are all class players and worthy of their awards,” he stated.

Mr Mitchell looks forward to the Grand Final this weekend.

“Now we are at the business end of the season, grand finals are a different ball game,” he said.

“At this stage Roxby Districts will go in as favourites but nerves, attitude and many other factors can play a big part in the outcome so be there to see what happens, it should be a great game!”

FNFL President Barry Mitchell believes anything can happen in the 2012 Grand Final.

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hr is Jurek w a s aw arde d the Blackwoods Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and was Runner-Up for the 2012 Mail Medal during his first season with Hornridge Sporting Club.

The budding footballer moved to Roxby Downs for a job opportunity with MPS Building and Electrical and was snapped-up

by Hornridge as his Manager Kym Elliott from MPS is the coach.

Jurek said it is an honour to be recognised for the Blackwoods MVP award and Runner-Up for the 2012 Mail Medal.

“It’s a great feeling being recognised for an award like this and I can’t wait to pick up the tools,” he exclaimed.

Jurek added, “There are so many good players in this league and well done to Daniel Pegler, he’s had a great season.”

Jurek has been playing football for about 15 years now and said he has played all positions

throughout his football career but mainly in the midfield.

He told The Monitor the Far North Football League is a good standard with many talented players and youngsters coming through. “(It’s) always a good spectacle when teams are at full strength and (I) love the rivalry and country footy atmosphere,” he stated.

Jurek said he has enjoyed playing the night games but hopefully his best memory this season will be winning the Grand Final.

Jurek’s advice for upcoming young footballers is to work as hard as they can on their weaknesses.

“Practice on both feet and learn as much as you can from your different coaches,” he added.

Jurek would like to thank Blackwoods, the Far North Football League, umpires, Jeremy Howe and Kym Elliot, Hornridge Sporting Club and his family and friends for the support they have provided him over the years.

Chris Jurek in action this season.

Blackwoods Most Valuable Player and Mail Medal Runner-Up Chris Jurek with the Far North Football League President Barry Mitchell.

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Jaydn Brind playing for Andamooka.

Andamooka’s Jaydyn Brind is tackled by Olympic Dam’s Russel McInerney.

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Medal night showcases local talent

FNFL President Barry Mitchell awarded Roxby Districts’ Daniel Pegler the 2012 Mail Medal.

Richard Smith from Blackwoods awarded Hornridge’s Chris Jurek the Blackwoods Most Valuable Player award. Jurek also was Runner-Up for Mail Medal.

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FNFL President Barry Mitchell with Best Under 21 Player Lachlan Munro from Hornridge.

Leading Goal Kicker from Olympic Dam, Dale Summerton has kicked 59 goals so far this season.

FNFL President Barry Mitchell awarding Life Membership to Debra Steinhauser.

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Cody Kenny from Miners was awarded Player Life Membership from Peter Lindner.

FNFL President Barry Mitchell with Matthew Daddow who received the umpires Golden Whistle award.

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Hornridge prepped for Grand Final

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By Jason Munn

shaky start to the preliminary final on Saturday did not deter Hornridge Sporting Club from catching their stride and driving through with the win against Olympic Dam Football Club.

Hornridge Coach Kym Elliot shared a few words about the game and what needs to be done to lift the team over the shoulders of Roxby Districts when they face off this weekend.

“I think we were a bit scratchy starting off. The finals pressure probably caused us to turn the ball over more than I’d like, but the longer the game went, the better we got. It’s something to work on at training -

we’ve still got a bit of work to do, but hey, we’re playing in the Grand Final.”

He said finals pressure makes a big difference to the play of the game.

“The tempo of the game – you see someone on your tail who is also under pressure, and you’re not quite as steady with your disposing as you should be.

“But we’ve hit hard in the semi-finals and in the preliminary finals, and it should stand us in good stead for the Grand Final.”

The Coach said Roxby Districts have proven to be the best team throughout the year and are not going to be easy to beat.

“We’ve got a bit of work to do to catch up on them, but I’d like to think we’ve got the men on the ground to be able to do that, and we’ll see how

we go on Saturday.”

He said it’s the first time Hornridge has been in the Grand Final for ten years.

“We’re not there to make up the numbers, we’re there to win. Hornridge is a great family club so we’re looking forward to see the supporters on the weekend to help us bring it home.”

Captain Bradley Cooper was ultimately happy with the results of the preliminary finals even though a half time discussion was needed to tame the finals pressure.

“During half time we were talking about a champion team being a team of champions, and the second half just proved it - we came out the box at half time and the scoreboard spoke for itself.”

Leah Caden

He said to win the Grand Final the team needs to focus on playing a team game and hopes the footy gods are on Hornridge’s side.

“Roxby Districts play a bit of a sheepdog game - they run off and you’ve got be wary of that. You let

them get a bit of a run, about two or three metres on you, and they’re hard to stop. They’re young and definitely a lot fitter than us – so we have to be a bit smarter and play a wiser game.

As long as we stick to the game plan we’ll go alright.”

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“I’ll sit on the fence and have a beer- I predict a draw.”

Hornridge Captain Bradley Cooper and Coach Kym Elliot were pleased with the team’s effort at Saturday’s finals.

“Hornridge to win because they haven’t been in the finals for ages and recruited really well this year.”

“We will see.

The best team will win on the day.”

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“I’m going to back Roxby, they’re too quick and they play the ball.”

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he Far North Football League Grand Final is just around the corner and the Roxby Districts Miners are looking fit and ready to take on Hornridge/ Olympic Dam.

Roxby Districts’ Coach Mark Telfer said he is extremely glad the team have made the Grand Final this year and it has taken a lot of hard work getting players to join their club.

“They have worked really hard to become a team, and the feeling is good going into the Grand Final,” he told The Monitor.

Telfer explained the team are very hopeful in taking the premiership flag this year.

“We will stay focussed and not get too far ahead of ourselves. We think we have amazing depth this year and hope that this will be the difference,” he stated.

Telfer said the Miners’ strengths going into this final were fitness and depth. “The disappointment of last year has given us the hunger for success this year,” he added.

Telfer explained the week off before the Grand Final was definitely a positive for the team as they were able to recover from the semi-final round with training and have been more focussed on game plans last week.

“It was a good hard physical game against Hornridge in the second semi, and we will now go into the Grand Final with no injuries and a full side which will be for the first time this year,” he exclaimed.

When asked if the Miners have any players to watch out for Telfer explained, “Teams win Grand Finals so naming stand out players is very difficult. We have a few good ones.”

Telfer said the team has had an exceptional season, only losing one game in round three against Hornridge.

“The hardest and best game for the year was last week’s semi-final,” he added.

Telfer told The Monitor it is “really good” to have Mail Medallist Daniel Pegler on the Miners’ side as he is a “great bloke” and “fantastic footballer.”

“Obviously his talent will help us come Grand Final day as he draws a lot of attention which helps crowd up the opposition forward line, takes pressure off some of our other good players and keeps our forward line quite open,” explained Telfer.

Telfer said he wants to see as many supporters at the Grand Final game as possible.

“I would also like to thank our many sponsors for their support, and hope to reward them with some great exposure on Grand Final day,” he added.

Telfer concluded, “Congratulations to Pegs on his Mail Medal win and to Deb Steinhauser, Cody Kenny and Brett Chesson on their League Life Memberships.

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Mining A bright horizon for OZ Minerals’ Carrapateena project The Carrapateena exploration accommodation village.

ABOVE: Carrapateena Project Manager Brett Triffett, Group Environmental Specialist Katie Hulmes and Land Access Manager Ross Sawers.

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By Jason Munn

Z Minerals is currently in the advanced exploration stage at Carrapateena, an iron oxide copper-gold deposit similar to the mining company’s successful Prominent Hill site.

The Carrapateena deposit is located 100 kilo-

metres south east of Olympic Dam and offers potential for a significant mine life.

Several mining options are currently being considered, including sub-level open stoping, sub level caving and block caving. Scoping studies are currently underway to determine the most suitable options for mining techniques, mining infrastructure, power, water supply and metallurgy.

In June 2012, the OZ Minerals Board approved the construction of an exploration decline to provide increased knowledge of the Carrapateena deposit and to enable the selection of the most suitable mining method.

A feasibility study is expected to follow the successful completion of the first stage of the decline to assess the economic viability of mining the resource.

OZ Minerals is currently applying for a Retention Lease for the project. Approval will allow for development of the exploration decline to gain more detailed information that can be used to apply for a future mining lease.

It is expected the workforce at Carrapateena

will expand to over 150 people as exploration activities continue, and as the construction of the decline commences OZ Minerals will keep Roxby Downs and surrounding communities aware of how they can benefit from the project.

“It is important to OZ Minerals that we continue to offer employment and business opportunities at Carrapateena to local communities, just as we have done at Prominent Hill,” Carrapateena Project Manager Brett Triffett said.

“As well as enabling us to make a real contribution to surrounding communities, it also makes our projects more successful in the long term.”

Mr Triffett said in the early stages of Carrapateena, OZ Minerals contracted about 20 local businesses for supplies and services primarily from the upper Spencer Gulf region.

“For example, the construction of the exploration accommodation village was undertaken by the local arm of McMahon Services based in Port Pirie.

“We have regularly engaged with local communities to keep them aware of how our pro-

ject is developing and what opportunities are available for them, and we will continue to do this as we progress Carrapateena.”

As a part of the Carrapateena Retention Lease permitting process OZ Minerals ran Community Information Sessions in Roxby Downs, Andamooka, Woomera, Port Pirie, and Port Augusta. The sessions were attended by a total of 200 people.

“We explained OZ Minerals’ approach to community engagement, the technical aspects of the project including the exploration decline and the retention lease process.

“We also recently held contractor workshops in Port Pirie and Port Augusta, to provide local businesses with information about the project, opportunities that might be available in the short term as well as our prequalification process.”

Mr Triffett said following the workshops, OZ Minerals received requests for prequalification from 60 businesses, of which 29 have successfully prequalified.

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Premier to meet with BHPB this week

He said the mood a amongst miners and c contractors attendi ing last week’s 2012 G GMUS G and SAC COME Mining and Resources Conference R aand Trade Expo was p positive and there were still many South w Australian mining proA jjects in the pipeline to Premier Jay Weatherill will ccontinue growth in the discuss the future of BHP Billiton’s ssector.

Olympic Dam this week.

“There’s really a very, vvery strong lot of activiity that continues on a strong path forward. outh Australian Premier very “Obviously we’d had the bad Jay Weatherill will sit news about BHP (sic) just the down with BHP Billiton week before but there was a representatives this week to surprising degree of optimism discuss ways forward for the among the various mining conOlympic Dam project. tractors and miners at the conThe Premier made the com- ference and I suppose if you look ments to ABC morning present- at the statistics about what’s acer David Bone after attending tually happening in mining in the eighth Global Maintenance that part of the world, the UpUpper Spencer Gulf (GMUSG) per Spencer Gulf, it really proband South Australian Chamber ably shouldn’t be a surprise,” Mr of Mines and Energy (SACOME) Weatherill said.

“Interestingly a number of Mining and Resources Confer(contractors) thought there was ence in Whyalla last week.

He said the meeting would some benefits by BHP (sic) not discuss the fate of the indenture going ahead with their expansion agreement, which was due to ex- plans.

“There’s still a very substantial pire on December 15.

“They (BHPB) have said they pipeline of projects BHP (sic) will not be able to approve the are committed to but, the thing expansion project before that that they (contractors) did say is date so that really leaves us with that some of the larger internathree options. The indenture tional contractors were likely to lapses. It’s extended and there is back off now which would give some provision on a certain ba- opportunities to smaller South sis to extend the Indenture. Or… Australian contractors to build some form of new indenture is their capability and get access to negotiated,” Mr Weatherill said. other work that’s going around “My starting point is that this the other smaller mines.”

Hundreds of people attended is the second time that BHP (sic) have presented a project to the the conference and expo to talk Government and a lot of time about future possibilities in the and effort has been spent giving South Australian mining sector. them the approvals they need.

The event brought together re“We’re behind and we would sources companies, businesses like to find a way of retrieving and communities to explore that situation before we’re look- business opportunities and to ing at any further approvals.” develop business relationships

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and profit from operating in the State’s Upper Spencer Gulf.

A partnership event between the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) and Global Maintenance Upper Spencer Gulf (Global Maintenance USG), the event included guest speakers, project case studies, procurement possibilities and specialised workshop sessions.

SACOME Chief Executive Jason Kuchel said the event is growing year by year, and attracted more than 350 people this year.

“There were clearly some contractors that were disappointed about that announcement but by and large the vibe was actually quite positive,” Mr Kuchel said.

“There are so many other resource projects, both mineral and gas in the pipeline that people, particularly contractors, can see that the opportunities are there for them,” he said.

The Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Tom Koutsantonis MP, and Deputy Chief Executive, DMITRE (Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy), and Dr Paul Heithersay, also presented keynote addresses.

Speakers included representatives from Arafura Resources, Arrium Mining, BHP Billiton, McMahon Services, OZ Minerals and many more.

On the first day of the conference, Mr Koutsantonis announced Whyalla based Deepak Fertilisers informed the State Government of its intention to not go ahead with the proposed technical ammonium nitrate plant.

Mr Koutsantonis said Deepak Fertilisers cited several reasons for the de-

cision not to proceed including the substantial costs involved in rehabilitating a former military testing ground, extending power and gas supplies to the site, and the distance from Port Bonython jetty.

Deepak also noted the announcement by BHP Billiton to shelve the $30 billion expansion of Olympic Dam in their decision not to proceed with the plant.

Mr Koutsantonis said, “While the decision not to proceed with this proposed plant at Port Bonython is disappointing, we will continue to work with Deepak to explore other financially feasible options.

“The outlook for South Australia’s mining industry remains favourable with 20 mines approved and a strong pipeline of projects in various stages of development.”

Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemical Corporation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of technical ammonium nitrate which is a safe explosive used in the mining industry.

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io Tinto Exploration Pty Limited (RTX) is to make a $9 million payment to Tasman Resources Limited after a conditional joint venture deal over a key exploration tenement (EL4332) near the Olympic Dam mine.

The deal was declared unconditional by RTX following completion of an Aboriginal Heritage Cultural survey and drilling is anticipated to commence from September this year.

The targets form part of Tasman’s prospective iron oxide, copper, gold and uranium (IOCGU) prospect called Vulcan which is located around 30 kilometres from the Olympic Dam copper, gold and uranium mine.

Tasman and RTX entered into a farm-in and joint venture agreement in October last year.

The agreement was formalised in April this year after RTX initially offered Tasman a $1 million payment.

The agreement was subject to a number of pre-conditions including the key requirement to secure Aboriginal Cultural Heritage clearance within the southern portion of the Vulcan prospect. The agreement was subject to a number of pre-conditions including the key requirement to secure Aboriginal Cultural

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Heritage clearance within the southern portion of the Vulcan prospect. Tasman announced on August 6 clearance had been obtained for nine drill sites located in the southern portion of the Vulcan prospect.

Tasman Executive Chairperson Greg Solomon said, “We worked successfully with the Kokotha Uwankara Native Title Claim Group towards securing a close, on-going relationship with them that establishes a framework for development of a mutually beneficial, long-term arrangement able to protect Aboriginal Heritage on Vulcan.

“Tasman has previously drilled eight holes on the Vulcan prospect that all intersected IOCGU alteration and/or mineralisation.

Mr Solomon added, “With Aboriginal Heritage access now approved, drill testing of a large proportion of the remaining target areas will now commence, including first time access to the high priority southern portion of the Vulcan prospect.”

The funds from RTX are a milestone payment under the terms of the Agreement and Mr Solomon said they would pave the way for the commencement of a 12,000 metre drilling program to commence by September 2012 and be completed over 12 months.

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he long, hot Roxby summer is just around the corner and local contractors MPS Building and Electrical are urging customers to get in early for air conditioning installation and servicing.

Electrical Supervisor Simon Chegwidden said it was vital air conditioning units were serviced regularly to identify any mechanical issues and to refit or replace damaged or worn parts and pads.

“It gets very busy during the summer months and now is the best time to beat the rush,” Mr Chegwidden said.

“A well-maintained air-conditioner or a fault found now will save having to wait long periods during the hotter months if you leave it to chance,” he said.

“Catching any mechanical issues before they escalate will impact to a greater cost if full failure occurs… not to mention having no air-conditioner when it’s 45 degrees outside,” he said.

MPS Building and Electrical offer ducted reverse cycle refrigerated units, split systems for single room applications, as well as ground and roof mounted evaporative units for all domestic, commercial and industrial requirements.

“We can supply, install and repair all types of air conditioners. We are agents for Daikin, Mitsubishi, LG, Electrolux, Samsung, Actron Air, Seeley International, Bonair and Braemar.

Services on evaporative units include a full pad removal and clean, sump drain and clean, pump belt and bearing check, installation of a water purification capsule, and a general operation check and report.

Mr Chegwidden said some evaporative models also required an electrical test for loading of the belt and drive pulleys.

Servicing was essential for things like damaged pads.

“If any outside air bypasses the wet pads, this will reduce cooling efficiently by a minimum of 30 per cent. Damaged or fallen pads can also result in ceiling damage due to water ingress.”

Mr Chegwidden said replacing pads would also eliminate any “stale water”, keeping the air in the home fresh.

Air conditioners could also be invaded by vermin during the cooler months.

MPS Building and Electrical also hold a large amount of stock for less delay in repairs on common evaporative units.

A refrigerated unit service included a gas pressure check, compressor, fan belt and drive check, filter clean and/or replacement, and a detailed condition report.

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JOINING FORUMS

Photographic opportunity Holiday workshops elbourne artist for 2012 photo competition Sally Darlison

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fter the success of the inaugural 2011 to 2012 Amateur A r i d P h o t o g r a p hy Competition, the Arts and Culture Forum has launched a follow up competition with an additional category.

The 2011 to 2012 Amateur Arid Photography Competition attracted over 70 participants and resulted in the production of Roxby’s first community calendar.

The Arid Recovery ‘Big Four’ Category highlights locally threatened species the burrowing bettong, greater stick-nest rat, greater bilby and western barred bandicoot and has been launched in conjunction with National Threatened Species Day on September 7.

The category has been added to the competition’s People’s Choice, Under 18’s and First Place overall categories.

To help accommodate local contestants in photographing the ‘Big Four’, the Forum and Arid Recovery are providing participants the opportunity to take an expedition out to the Reserve, guided by local volunteer, Travis

Hague.

Mr Hague has volunteered at Arid Recovery for a number of years, and as a result has developed a knack in approaching wildlife to capture some spectacular shots of his own.

“The new Arid Recovery category in the Roxby Amateur Photography competition is a fantastic way for us to raise awareness of this year’s National Threatened Species Day on September 7,” said Arid Recovery General Manager, Kylie Piper.

“The opportunity for people to get out to the Reserve to see the Arid Recovery Big four and to showcase their images to the Roxby community is a great way for us to remind people that we can all play a part in protecting native species,” she added.

Four sessions will be held at the Reserve; from

5.30pm to 8.30pm on September 21 and 22, and from 6.30pm until 9.30pm on October 19 and 20 at a cost of $35 per person. There are only six vacancies per session.

The cost includes a year-long membership to Arid Recovery.

Participants will need to meet with Mr Hague at the Arid Recovery gate on the Borefield Road and need to bring a camera with a spare media card and batteries and sturdy, covered shoes. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

“Personally, I am hoping for a great shot of a Stick-nest Rat!” exclaimed Ms Piper. “Those little guys are so cute and here at Arid Recovery we have one of the most important populations of them on the mainland but because of their name they are always the last on people’s list.”

Photographs taken from the competition will become part of a database used to form the 2014 Arts and Culture Forum Roxby Downs Community Calendar.

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will conduct a number of textile workshops in the term three school holidays, thanks to the Arts and Culture Forum.

As a collage artist, Sally uses a variety of media combining fabric, photos, maps, text and various printmaking techniques.

She uses machine and hand stitch to draw, bind and link. Sally’s art practice has evolved from working predominantly in textiles to working with a combination of media drawn together by her love of stitch.

Two separate children’s sessions will be run over two days, with the first session (specifically for five to 10 year olds) being held from 9am until 12pm on Thursday, September 27 and Friday, September 28. The second session (for 11 to 17 year olds) will be held on these same days, from 1pm until 4pm.

All materials will be provided to session participants, and children will explore several different ways of printing onto pa-

per and fabric. They can also tackle mono-printing, printing with foam print block, stencilling and printing a calico bag with their own design, amongst other techniques.

The adult workshop (for those 18 and over) will be held on Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30 and will run from 9am until 4pm.

Again, all materials will be provided to participants, and the workshop allows participants an opportunity to explore different techniques for changing the surface of both paper and fabric, including printing, simple dyeing techniques and rusting.

The sessions cost $50 and $80 per person respectively. There will only be a limited amount of spaces released, to ensure the sessions remain intimate and appropriately intensive.

Secure your spot at the Visitor Information Centre today, on (08) 8671 2001.

Kath joins Community Board L ong-time Roxby Owns Area School Principal, Kath Macalister, has been invited to join the Roxby Downs Community Board.

Ms Macalister has served at Roxby Downs Area School and lived in Roxby Downs for a combined time of eight years, starting in 2000.

“I was initially in Roxby Downs for 5 and a half years – arriving in July 2000 and leaving at the end of 2005,” Ms Macalister explained. “I worked at the school as Deputy Principal with two stints as acting Principal.”

From 2006 until 2009, Ms Macalister served as Principal in Whyalla, but swiftly came back to Roxby Downs to continue serving as Principal at RDAS. “Roxby Downs is a wonderful place to live and I want to make a difference in the education and community sphere,” she said.

Ms Macalister has been involved in the community mainly through school based activities, but also through community events such as International Women’s Day, where she was asked to speak a couple of years ago.

Prior to this, Ms Macalister was involved in the community

consultations that resulted in the development of many local forums, and served on the Education Forum for two years.

“Over the last two years in particularly, I have worked with other educators to develop a Trade Training Centre and we have worked exhaustively with our business and industry partners in this endeavour,” she said.

“These same partners work to support youth through mentoring, mock interview schedules and other activities. This type of community action is driven by members of my staff and other service providers but is done collegially and collaboratively.

“This is us as a school working in and with the community rather than just an individual contribution; as a school we will look to do more of this.”

In her new role on the Community Board, Ms Macalister hopes to serve as an accessible beacon between Roxby Council and the community. She also hopes to become involved in one of the many community forums.

“It is early days yet but we have already had some discussion about youth and ways to support them in the community.

I hope to continue these discussions.

“I will also contribute through membership of a forum but at this stage I have not decided which forum. I am open to suggestions,” Ms Macalister said.

“My taking on this role is to

say thank you to this community. I have had great support both professionally and personally in my time here. This is my way, I hope, to give something back.”

If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people.

New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM Rachel Young 0428 671 000

BUSINESS FORUM Laura Trotta 0412 734 964

SPORTS and RECREATION FORUM Damien Condon 0439 862 784

COMMUNITY GARDEN Patrik Ibele (08) 8671 0168

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818

MULTICULTURAL FORUM Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010

WOMEN’S NETWORK Kath Messner 0438 871 153

CONTACTING THE BOARD 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

WHO’S ON THE BOARD Teresa Baddeley • Leigh Malcolm Michelle Davis • George Giakoumis Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane Mary Lewis • Liz Rogers • Cindy Harrichund • Michael Esposito Chad Menzies • Heath Murry Bill Boehm • Kath Macalister

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 you can be included on the agenda.

Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

New Community Board member Kath Macalister.

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ROXBY COUNCIL Top distractions for drivers revealed

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river inattentiveness and distraction account for almost half of South Australia’s serious injury crashes each year, RAA has revealed.

In the spring edition of RAA’s SA motor magazine, startling research and statistics showed these common and simple acts resulted in 22 per cent of fatal crashes, and 44 per cent of serious injury crashes yearly in SA. The magazine outlined the four main types of distraction as visual, auditory, physical and cognitive.

RAA Road Safety Expert Charles Mountain stated in the feature, “Any activity that competes for your attention while you should be focusing on the road is considered to be a distraction.

“That can range from talking on a phone or texting, fiddling with entertainment systems, self-grooming or even talking to passengers.

“All these things can affect how drivers control a vehicle and their awareness of what’s happening around them,” he said.

The use of mobile phones was highlighted as a major distraction, cited as not only illegal, but dangerous. Research showed drivers that use a hand-held mobile phone are up to four times more likely to be involved in a crash.

According to the report, British Transport Research Laboratory found reaction times are 30 per cent slower when talking on a handheld mobile phone than when drink-driving, and 50 per cent slower than in normal driving conditions.

On top of this, South Australian law dictates using a mobile phone for any reason while driving, including while stationary in traffic attracts a $291 fine and $60 victims of crime levy, as well as three demerit points.

Fiddling with a car’s gadgets and gizmos was also pinpointed as one of the most com-

mon causes for driver inattention. A study by Monash University’s Accident Research Centre found participants who frequently changed CDs deviated from their lane and glanced away from the road more often and had longer driving times than those people who were eating of talking on a mobile phone.

It’s not unusual for Roxby Downs’ drivers to tackle the six hour drive to Adelaide in one hit. Just as commonplace is eating on the run, pulling into one of the fast food outlets at ‘the halfway mark’ in Port Augusta and picking up a meal while continuing the drive.

This statement is cemented by an RAA statistic that states up to 70 per cent of people are guilty of regularly snacking and drinking behind the wheel, with almost two per cent of drivers involved in accidents distracted by these acts.

According to RAA’s report, research done by the University of Leeds suggested eating while driving can slow your reaction time by 44 per cent, compared with normal driving conditions. Drinking increases reaction times by 22 per cent and both the activities increase the chance of straying from your lane by 18 per cent.

Mr Mountain said, “People don’t really consider the dangers of having a snack while driving, but as soon as your hands leave the steering wheel and your eyes aren’t focused on the road, you’re putting yourself and others at risk of crashing.”

Finally, a 2006 parliamentary investigation in Victoria found the greatest source of driver distraction wasn’t technology, it was other passengers.

The investigation showed when there are a number of people in a car, the driver is more likely to look into the rear-view mirror, turn your head away from the road or use hands

while speaking.

However, passengers can also protect you from dangers, by alerting the driver to hazards that may not otherwise have been seen, and they can also respond to environmental changes.

Roxby Roadsafe Chairperson Michelle Hales

said, “Drivers on country roads have the added dangers of emus, kangaroos, cows and sheep, which can all be very unpredictable. These, coupled with distractions within the car environment are a recipe for disaster. I hope drivers take note of these factors when they hit the road.”

Mobile phone use and eating are just two distractions that can cause serious injury or death while driving.

Preloved Get reading! NEWS IN BRIEF books up A T for grabs ustralia’s largest annual celebration of books and reading will be celebrated at the Roxby Downs Community Library this September.

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he Roxby Downs Community Library will be holding a Spring pre-loved book sale every Saturday from September 8.

The sale, which will feature everything from autobiographies to children’s books, will run for the duration of September, October and November, or until all the books are sold.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to grab some book-bargains and get down to some serious spring reading,” said Community Librarian, Kimberley Hargrave.

The sale will also feature ‘mystery bags’, a culmination of randomly assorted genres of books for only five dollars.

“Try your luck with a mystery bag of fiction books on all sorts of topics,” encouraged Kimberley.

Head down to the library this Saturday to snag a bargain.

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Each year it highlights the ’50 books you can’t put down’, a hand selected list

of novels guaranteed to enthral and captivate readers. This year, for the first time, all books on the list have been written by Australian authors.

“It’s really exciting that the 50 books you can’t put down’ are all by Australian authors,” said Roxby Downs Community Librarian, Kimberley Hargrave.

“Come into the library to get your free guide.”

he Justice of the Peace service at Roxby Council will be unavailable until Thursday, August 23 to 12.30pm Thursday, September 13. We apologise for any inconvenience.

A list of other Justices of the Peace in Roxby Downs can be found at www.roxbydowns.com.

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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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ater accounts are now overdue.

Reminder notices have been issued and are due for payment by September 6, 2012.

oxby Council would like to remind all vehicle drivers the Service SA service offered is available five days a week from 9am until 4.30pm.

Grace Morokai, Kimberley Hargrave and Elisabeth Gill are excited to promote Get Reading! at the library during September.

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

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

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Andamooka racer living the dream S

By Jason Munn

printcars are the gems of the Australian speedway and it seems appropriate Steven Webber, resident of the opal town Andamooka, took to the track.

“I’ve always wanted to race sprintcars,” Mr Webber said, standing proudly next to his 410 sprintcar.

“I come from a speedway background with my Dad who used to race, and when I was in my twenties I started to attend dirt circuit and view sprintcars.”

Mr Webber moved to Roxby Downs in 1987, and recently relocated to Andamooka where there was more room to store his vehicles.

He began racing the dirt circuit in April 2000.

“I won the State Championship a few times, the Club Championship in Roxby Downs and have achieved various track records.”

In 2011 Mr Webber decided to fulfil his dream, bought a sprintcar and entered his first season of the 410 World Sprintcar Series.

“We got rookie of the year – most people don’t start out in 410 sprint cars, so we went straight into the open class with all the big boys and probably did better than most people expected.

The sprintcar pushes 900 horsepower against 700 kilograms of weight, achieving a consistent 130 kilometres an hour on the track. In one race

there can be up to 20 cars on the track, fighting for the lead.

In the 2011 season Mr Webber competed in about 20 events over four months and spent every second weekend on the road.

“We would leave here Friday night after work and come home Sunday.

(It’s) a lot of travel but it’s worth it.”

He said sprintcar racing was a lot more challenging than dirt circuit and a larger adrenalin rush.

“You haven’t got time to rest in a sprintcar, whereas in dirt circuit you have the opportunity to calm down on the straights, even though it’s the fastest section of the track.

“In a sprintcar you’re on an oval track which requires total concentration all the time. The cars are open wheeled and they do roll over pretty hard, like we did on Boxing Day - we hit the wall and turned over and then got hit again while upside down.”

Mr Webber said with sprintcars it’s more a case of when you’re going to roll over, than if.

“It’s pretty common, it’s the design of them – big open wheels. You can ride wheels trying to pass other drivers and there are no rear vision mirrors, which is designed to stop people blocking and changing lines.”

So how does the driver know what is going on behind and around the vehicle? “Sound and peripheral vision,” said Mr Webber.

“I’m always looking to my side to see

if there are any wheels next to me, but it’s mostly listening to the cars around you - you can hear them. You focus on your line, and if you hold a tidy line, if they want to get around you they’ll find a way.”

Sprintcars travel in one direction for the entire race, and the right rear tyre is larger than the left which creates a stagger that drives the car towards the inside of the track.

“There is a lot of changeability in the car - you can set it up to suit the track conditions increasing speed and handling. Throughout the night’s events we’ll change the top wing angle between races by sliding it backwards or forwards.”

The large top wing, sometimes called ‘aluminium courage’ due to the protection it offers the driver, provides a down-force of about 3,000 kilograms and helps to turn the car towards the left while at speed. When cars do go airborne, the wings frequently break off or absorb some of the impact of the flip, lessening the impact on the driver.

Drivers have different personalities which can be felt on the track and Mr Webber said there is a common sensation called the ‘red mist’ which fires up once the helmet goes on.

“At the end of the day everyone is out there to win. The rolling start can be pretty aggressive, rubbing wheels and everyone trying to stamp their authority – it can be a testing time because up to 20 cars are compressed

INSET: Steven Webber. Steven Webber’s 410 sprintcar is powered by a Maxwell V8 engine. two-wide on the track, and historically most prangs happen at the start of the race.

“This year we’re racing the South Australian races again, and then we’ll chase the World Series Races when the World Sprintcar Series happens around Christmas time. We’ll follow that and see how we are with the pace, and then perhaps chase the Australian title.

“We couldn’t have achieved our season without the support of our dedicated crew members, Lee, Brett, Callum, Carl, Gavin and Tony, who dedicate their time to making sure the car is ready to race, before and at the track,” Mr Webber said.

“The crew’s family members, our

supporters and our family help to make the dream complete.”

Mr Webber said it would also be extremely difficult to attend all the race meetings and stay competitive without his sponsors.

“Our ongoing sponsors include Bianco Construction Supplies, JMA Engineering, Bosch Tools, Elite Printing Studios, Roxby Fabrication and Engineering, Outlaw Coatings and Conveyors, and Brett Hammerstein Concreters. I want to thank them all for their invaluable support” Anyone who is interested in sponsoring is most welcome to contact Steven on 0419 819 085.

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Bullets, Lightning, claim Grand Final victory LEFT: Under 11 Premiers, the Bullets. From left (back): Milda Koch, Tasma French, Mia Sobie, Kirsty Viljoen. (Front): Keeley Flavel, Hannah Trice, Ruby Nottle, Riley Evans with Coach Kirby Hobbs.

BEST and FAIREST and MOST CONSISTENT 2012 17 and Under BEST and FAIREST Danielle Weir Runner up Zoey Male Bullets BEST &andFAIREST Danielle Weir Most Consistent Ashlie Ali Lightning BEST and FAIREST Caroline Wissell Most Consistent Meg Prior Shooters BEST and FAIREST Zoey Male Most Consistent Leah Hendry T-Birds BEST and FAIREST Lilly Mason Most Consistent Oakleigh Rawlins

Chloe Reid (Shooters) makes a quick pass.

13 and Under

Lightning, winners of the Under 13’s netball Grand Final.

Lucy Prior (Lightning) makes a fast pass.

ABOVE: Lightning, winners of the Under 13s netball Grand Final.

Danielle Weir (Bullets) makes a quick pass to team mate Ashlie Ali.

LEFT: Bullets’ Kirsty Viljoen shoots for a goal.

Senior netball semifinals on September 7, 2012 6.30pm Hornridge A versus OD Devils A 6.30pm Hornridge Black B versus OD Yellow B 6.30pm Miners White C versus Miners Red C 8.00pm Miners B versus Hornridge Pink B 8.00pm Hornridge Black C versus Andamooka

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11 and Under

BEST and FAIREST Millie Young Runner up Tasma French Bullets BEST and FAIREST Tasma French Most Consistent Ruby Nottle Lightning BEST and FAIREST Millie Young Most Consistent Shayarna Millar Shooters BEST and FAIREST Chloe Odgers Most Consistent Chloe Reid T-Birds BEST and FAIREST Hayley Wurfel Most Consistent Ella Halpin Rockets BEST and FAIREST Jasmine Tovakuta

Bullets, winners of the Under 17’s netball Grand Final.

LEFT: Danielle Weir (Bullets) makes a quick pass to team mate Ashlie Ali.

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BEST and FAIREST Whitney Chinner Runner up Khrystal DeMarchi Bullets BEST and FAIREST Khrystal DeMarchi Most Consistent Millie Clarke Lightning BEST and FAIREST Madeline Young Most Consistent Miranda Syvertsen Shooters BEST and FAIREST Amy Rigg Most Consistent Matilda Cordy T-Birds BEST and FAIREST Whitney Chinner Most Consistent Matilda Cormack

Most Consistent Hannah Demaine

Roxby Downs Netball Association Senior Netball August 31, 2012 Andamooka (41) def Hornridge Green C (31) Miners White C (43)def Olympic Dam Yellow C (38) Hornridge Black B (61) def Olympic Dam Yellow B (57) OD Devils A (59) def Roxby Miners A (35) Hornridge Pink B (51) def Olympic Dam Green B (23) Miners B won a forfeit Olympic Dam Green C forfeited against Hornridge Black C

Saturday, September 1, 2012 JUNIOR GRAND FINAL 11 and Under Bullets 10 defeated Shooters 6 Best on court: Tasma French 13 and Under Lightning 23 defeated T-Birds 18 Best on court: Madeline Young 17 and under Bullets 74 defeated Lightning 39 Best on court: Danielle Weir 9 and Under Played a round robin competition

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Brodie Daddow (Hawks) is tackled

by Giants’ Jack Dalgleish.

Tyler Munodawafa (Hawks) with the ball and Seb Kerrish and Ben Caden helping out, while Darcy Kenny (Giants) chases.

ABOVE: Mitch Steer (Giants) and Cody Trussler (Hawks) battle it out in the ruck.

BELOW: Owen Mulady (Suns) kicks a fantastic goal.

ABOVE: Adam Ryan (Hawks) about to kick one of his nine goals.

LEFT: Brodie Davis (Giants) shakes hands with the Hawks’ Connor Fenwick after the game.

BELOW Kade Flavel (Bulldogs) chases the ball with Bailey French and George Clarke (Suns).

Far North Football League PRELIMINARY FINAL September 1, 2012 A GRADE Hornridge 2.4, 6.7, 7.7, 13.12 (90) defeated Olympic Dam 2.2, 4.3, 5.3, 6.7 (43) Hornridge best players: T. Milner, B. Casey, B. Cooper, T. Grosser, J. Harman.

Olympic Dam best players: C. Linn, T. Hornhardt, R. McInerney, M. Shaw, N. Gregor.

Hornridge goal scorers: J. Harman 5, B. Kelly 3, A. Robinson, N. Thomas, S. Finey, B. Cooper, T. Grosser 1 goal each.

Olympic Dam goal scorers: R. Bennett 2, S. Montgomerie, D. Summerton, C. Linn, C. Green 1 goal each.

Roxby Downs Junior Football League PRELIMINARY FINAL September 1, 2012 JUNIOR COLTS Suns 3.5 (23) defeated Bulldogs 3.2 (20)

SENIOR COLTS Giants 21.11 (137) defeated Hawks 5.4 (34)

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A great tackle against Olympic Dam’s Dale Summerton by Hornridge’s Chris Jurek while Cameron Green (Olympic Dam) moves in to help.

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pring had really sprung and the sun was shining with a light breeze when Olympic Dam met Hornridge in the preliminary final on Saturday.

Olympic Dam won the toss and decided to take advantage of the two to three goal wind.

When Linn infringed and handed young Finney a goal things looked good, until Finney was provoked and committed a misdemeanour that will have the tribunal busy after he was handed a red card.

Both teams have a mutual respect for the other with a lot more mature bodies and the boys were going in hard. Schwartz and Casey were getting plenty of it early for the Magpies, but OD worked hard and when Monty kicked truly, the scores were locked away.

Most of the first quarter was played between both half back lines but Magpie spearhead Joel Harman kicked their third and Green steadied for the Devils.

This was set to be a classic prelim final, and

when the Devils’ Russell McInerney threw his body across attempted clearing kick from the Magpies defence, the “Falcon” of the year looked to nearly concuss McInerney, but his gutsy effort resulted in an OD goal and this individual effort seemed to lift the Devils.

Hornridge’s senior experienced players seemed to lift and Cooper looked focussed to erase past finals campaigns with some ‘old school’ run off half back.

His skills and Ben Casey’s hardness around the stoppages gave Harman and Kelly numerous opportunities. Harman was marking everything and when he slotted his third from close range Hornridge had their tails up.

Casey ran forward and slotted one and the Magpie army were getting excited down in front of the bar.

With a comfortable little buffer at half time, Hornridge were positive, but very mindful that the Devils can never be taken lightly.

Hornridge dominated the first quarter ten minutes in with two goals to Harman, and the

Hornridge looked poised to advance to their first Grand Final since their last flag in 2001.

Olympic Dam continued to try, lead by Linn and Hornhardt, who have both been standouts through the finals. Star recruit Ryan Bennett was rushed back from injury for this game, and had minimal impact until midway through the third when he lead, marked and goaled from long range and then, only moments later, nearly snapped another one.

With a player of Bennett’s calibre it looked like he may turn the game off his own boot.

Hornridge had winners on every line and Milner’s shutdown job on league leading goal kicker Summerton would leave Summo contemplating hanging up the size 11’s for good.

At third quarter time it was Hornridge out by just over two goals and was still anyone’s game.

When young utility Lachy Munroe marked and took a goal from the pocket, the Maggies were out by three, then moments later Kelly kicked his third and the margin had blown out.

Hornridge could smell the victory and when

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Captain Cooper rebounded, bounced and took a goal from 50, the celebrations had started.

Olympic Dam will no doubt do some soul searching over the summer, and with a few of their local diehards looking a little older and slower, many are saying it may be the end of an era out at the dam.

The 2012 Grand Final promises to be an absolute belter, with both teams deserving their place with solid seasons and minimal injuries.

Roxby Miners would certainly start as warm favourites given their solid form all year and performance in the second semi a fortnight ago. Favourites tend to win the Grand Final here but we only have to look back to 2007 when the Roos upstaged the fancied Devils to see history may repeat itself if the Magpie faithful get their boys up and about early.

The game starts at 2.30pm and a reminder to all members of the public that the event is no BYO alcohol, and no tent poles are allowed around the ground due to irrigation.

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