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Roxby Downs’ reputation as a clean town is rapidly changing. A number of recent media reports and a well placed Melbourne

Comedy Festival Roadshow joke have drawn attention to the wors-ening problem of litter and rubbish in and around the town.

Joint chair of the newly formed Environmental Partnerships’ waste management sub-committee, Adam Bester, said the rubbish problem was getting out of hand.

“Th ere is litter clearly visible all the way along Olympic Way on the way to the tip and it decreases the aesthetic appeal of the town and detracts from tourism,” Mr Bester said.

Manager of the Opal Road Landfi ll, Brenton Smith, said every day that the landfi ll is open, people drive out to the site with uncovered trailers and unsecured rubbish - much of which fi nishes up on the road and in the scrub lining the road.

“Every day my employees are picking up litter and debris from the side of the road when they travel to and from work.

“But they can’t pick everything up themselves and so lots of what falls off trailers and onto the road ends up scattered around the

scrub. It’s just not on,” he said. Mr Smith said he had already started discussions with the police

and the Roxby Downs Council to try and stop the problem. “We’ve entered into negotiations with the police and the council

on the best way to police this issue. I would like people to be aware that in the following months we will be closely observing the loads and trailers that people bring to the landfi ll,” Mr Smith said.

Other motorists are also endangered by unsecured rubbish, espe-cially on dirt roads where visibility may already be diminished.

Senior Constable Scott Cheers of the Roxby Downs police said the fi ne for motorists found driving with unsecured loads was $218, with an additional three demerit points.

“Insecure loads have the potential to cause extreme hazards to other road users when articles get dislodged and land on the roadway.”

“Th is is in addition to the harm caused to the environment by articles or items that blow from trailers where the load is uncovered or not secured,” Senior Constable Cheers said.

Local KESAB organiser Stephen Moss said the problem would not go away by itself.

“Th e rubbish issue has been around for a long time and as a community we really need to address it,” he said.

“What blows me away is that people fi ll up their utes and trailers with rubbish without covering it up and then they drive to the landfi ll with stuff falling out onto the road as they go.”

“On the way back they must see their rubbish lying on the road but they don’t bother to pick it up,” he said.

Mr Moss said weekends were particularly bad and that anyone who drove out to the dump would see how much waste blew off the road into the scrubland.

As KESAB organiser, Mr Moss said he would be doing his best to clean up Roxby Downs.

“I would like arranging a winter clean-up of the town and I’ve been thinking that somewhere around the middle of September would be an ideal time but I have to fi nd out if enough people would be interested,” he said.

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Above: rubbish scattered at the entrance to the Opal Road Landfi l. Inset: uncovered trailers are the main culprit.

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Like a lot of people, I love to watch the news of an evening and I love to read the newspaper, (although I do confess to reading the sport section fi rst).

We all know that the war in Iraq has been THE major news feature since its beginning as has the war against terrorism and the situation in East Timor.

Like you and countless of others, I watched and read with sorrow and concern then joy about the situation at the Beaconsfi eld mine and I have been following the progress of the new IR laws, and the fall out from them.

Th e success of the Socceroos at the World Cup was a major news item for what seemed like forever! And I just wish there were more good news stories on my beloved AFL football team.

But, isn’t it heart-breaking to see on the nightly news or read in the newspaper, of the carnage that so often takes place on our roads? Isn’t it tragic to see or read (almost on a daily basis) of those who have been maimed, injured or killed as a result of a road accident?

On average, four to fi ve people are killed every day in crashes on Australian roads and a great many more are seriously injured and permanently incapacitated.

Since record keeping began in 1925, there have been over 171,000 road fatalities nationally! (A road fatality occurs if a road crash results in the death, within30 days, of any person involved in the crash). Getting closer to home, up until the fi rst of June of this year, 54 people have been killed on South Australian roads compared with 66 at the same time last year.

But get this! 28 of the 54 were killed on country roads! To know that more than HALF of those killed on SA roads have occurred

on country roads must surely speak volumes to us at Roxby as well as other rural and outback communities. What should also speak volumes to us is that 68% of all fatal crashes that occur in South Australia are RURAL RESIDENTS on country roads!!

Yep! Rural and outback people (like us) are being killed on the very roads we know and use so often.

Our local police have often talked to me about the fi ve most prevalent causes of road trauma and death. Th e police refer to the fi ve causes as the, Fatal Five and they have given me permission to share with you what they are; speed, fatigue, drink driving, no seat belts and vulnerable road users such as motor bikes, pedestrians, cyclists etc.

Tragically, more often than not it is one of these fi ve factors that contribute to the death of rural and outback people like us. I don’t know what you think, but I wonder if rural and outback people like us think more about getting to our destination on time than we do about arriving safe. I wonder if we have become unintentionally com-placent about our driving because

we focus our thoughts more on the time we want to arrive than we do about arriving safe. Or maybe because we know the road so well we’re losing concentration whilst driving, or people are starting off on their journey tired.

Whatever the reason, the harsh tragic reality is ‘country and outback people like you and I are dying on the roads we know so well and travel on so often’, and it’s up to us to make the changes so that WE don’t become a road accident statistic.

Let’s all think about the Fatal Five factors that the police say are the most prevalent causes to road trauma and death. Let’s remember them as we drive around Roxby and as we prepare to drive out of Roxby. Let’s think more about safe and correct driving so that our (and others) safety is paramount over our time schedule.

Doing so may help us and those whom we love from becoming a road accident statistic.

Tom BeeverRoxby Downs Family & Youth Coordinator

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Tradespeople living in Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera are being given the chance to share in a prize pool of $100,000 and compete for national glory.

The King Gee ‘Jack of All Trades’ competition will be run across the nation and sets all interested ‘tradies’ against each other to fi nd Australia’s best tradesman.

On off er for contestants are a custom-ised ute, the ultimate tool kit and work wear, plus the chance to appear on a Nine Network show.

A number of celebrities are supporting the competition to encourage tradies to come out and battle, including former Australian cricketer Shane Lee, celebrity chippy Luke van Dyck and former Wallaby Greg Martin.

Shane Lee told The Monitor he was not actually a tradesman himself but was always on the lookout for skilled tradies.

“Everyone is always searching for a good tradesman and we are going to unearth Australia’s best,” Mr Lee said.

“We want to fi nd the people who are handy on the tools and deliver on time, to spec and to budget.”

Th e competition will be run at a State level, with winners progressing to a national competition.

“In the State-wide competition we’ll be looking for the tradies to complete a range of tasks across diff erent trades, so they will be doing wood working, metal working and brick-laying,” Mr Lee said.

“Th e eventual winner will have to be versatile because they won’t be working exclusively in their fi eld,” he said.

Th e competition will be televised in half-hour slots prior to Nine Network’s coverage of the cricket this summer and the shows producers are looking for excellent competitors and tradies with character.

“Let’s face it - tradies are hardly a shy bunch. Th ey are typical Aussie larrikins, passionate and competitive and at any suburban pub on a Friday afternoon, you get lots of banter between tradies about who has the toughest job or the best skills,” Mr Lee said.

“Now we will see who’s got the ability to win the ultimate bragging rights, with a national crown and $100,000 prize pool to motivate them,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing how the competition develops and what the vari-ous contestants are like and who knows, maybe I’ll even pick up a couple of tips myself.”

Th e fi nal will be staged in Melbourne in late October, with the fi nalists asked to design and build their interpretation of the Ultimate Blokes Backyard Shed – the cherished sanctuary and play space for many Australians.

With the number of tradesmen and women in Roxby Downs and the sur-rounding townships competition from this part of South Australia could be fi erce.

To compete in the challenge tradies need to register online before July 31 at www.kinggeejackofalltrades.com.au.

Th e South Australian qualifying event will be held at Mitre 10, Modbury on Sunday, October 1.

Roxby Downs police are investigating a suspicious car fi re at a house on Olympic Way, Roxby Downs, early on Sunday morning, July 2.

Sergeant Richard Hobbs of the Roxby Downs police said the fi re, which is being treated as ‘suspicious’, almost spread from a vehicle into the adjacent home.

“A car caught fi re and was completely destroyed and the fi re then spread over onto the carport and caused some damage there,” Sgt Hobbs said.

Damage from the fire has been estimated at $30,000.

“As a result of the fire CIB and Crime Scene Investigators attended the site and have taken some samples for analysis,” Sgt Hobbs said.

Sgt Hobbs said Roxby Downs police have already interviewed a member of the public concerning the blaze but inquiries into the matter were continuing.

“Roxby Downs police would like to speak with anyone who can provide us with any information concerning the fi re,” Sgt Hobbs said.

Th e Roxby Downs Police Station can be contacted on 8671 0370.

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Above: Lorraine Tyler stops instructor Tom Beever in his tracks at recent self-defence lessons

Tom Beever looked confi dent but I was not at all sure he was not hiding how he really felt.

The time had come for the photo. Personally I would have been worried, the women who undertook Mr Beever’s self-defence course were trained and – perhaps more worryingly – confi dent.

Th e 10-week self-defence course was only just completed and Mr Beever was meeting with the women at the Dunes Café to discuss the course.

Mr Beever said he initiated the course to build the confidence of the women involved, improve their coordination and most importantly, increase their chances of successfully defending themselves.

Th e reactions of the women showed the course had been a success.

“I think we learned, through the course that we are actually much stronger than we thought,” Megan Whittacker said.

Mr Beever said that throughout the course he attempted to get participants to be aware that Roxby Downs could be just as dangerous as anywhere else and that the best way to avoid trouble was to think ahead.

“The best way is by trying to avoid putting yourself into vulnerable situations – especially little things like walking places with a friend and even locking your car when you get in,” he said.

“But when a situation arises these women will now have a much better idea

of what to do and be far less vulnerable,” Mr Beever said.

Mr Beever said he based the course on Wing Chun Kung Fu which emphasises the importance of technique instead of brute strength.

Some of the women said they had picked up more from the course than just self-defence. A number of the women commented on how much more power-ful they felt, both physically and mentally, after the course.

Other benefits from the course also surfaced during conversation.

“I did the course because I wanted to learn some self-defence techniques but also because I’m new to Roxby Downs and I wanted to meet some new people.

“Tom suggested we buy skipping ropes to keep up our fi tness and we’re going to try and meet up every Th ursday and keep fi t together,” Karen Hayward said.

Mr Beever pointed out that he did not run the course for any personal profit but was employed by the Roxby Downs Council in his role as Family and Youth Offi cer.

Mr Beever’s easy confi dence proved correct – no Family and Youth Offi cers were harmed in the making of this article – but from the brief demonstration of the ladies’ skills they have clearly learned the most important lessons from Tom’s training.

Do not mess with these ladies

Below: particpants strike a pose

Roxby Central UpgradeBird spikes would be installed throughout the Roxby

Downs Central Shopping Centre following a steady rise in nuisance crow numbers over the past few years.

While a number of factors had been identifi ed as responsible for the steady decline in the appearance of the centre, Property Manager Richard Stabile told Th e Monitor the common crow was proving to be enemy number one.

Six hundred linear metres of stainless steel spikes would be laid by local contractor Gary Baker Building Services during the next few weeks to reduce excrement and rust caused by the birds.

“It has taken considerable research to fi nd a potential solution to this problem. It seems crows are very intel-ligent birds and even NASA has problems deterring crows.” Mr Stabile said.

“In other locations where spikes have been used the crows have been known to pick up a bread roll or piece of fruit in their beaks and place in on a spike and then sit on the roll or fruit. Another factor is that if you use galvanized iron the crows can spread the spikes.”

As a result centre management had decided on the more expensive option of installing stainless steel.

And bird spikes are not the only works due to be car-ried out in the centre in the next few weeks.

“Th e trench works we have just completed was due to corrosion of the original copper piping laid almost 20 years ago (and) the pipe will be replaced by a thicker gauge copper piping at a cost of approx $30,000,” Mr Stabile said.

“We will not make good the mall pavers immediately as heavy equipment will be used in the mall to clean the metal work, much of which is suff ering from rust and excrement from the crows,” Mr Stable said.

“Those works will be followed by the laying of the bird spikes, repairing of the mall lights, instal-lation of new “Roxby Central” banners, and the mall pavers will be made good and repainted. Th is will complete the current capital and maintenance works.”

Th e Monitor also raised the question of people smoking in the Mall as well as youth riding bicycles and skate boards through the centre.

Mr Stabile said while the management did not encourage smoking in the Mall, his understanding of the relevant legislation was that smoking in an open Mall was permissible.

“Th e problem with banning smoking or children riding cycles and skate boards through the Mall is how to police it, as we do not have on site management at the centre.” Mr Stabile said.

“We must ask our customers and parents of the children to use the Mall responsibly and to think of others.”

Representative of the centres’ owners syndicate Mr Harry Perks said maintaining and improving the centre was a “balancing act”.

“Th ere is always more we could do with the centre but it is a fi nancial balancing act. Non Capital works like general repairs and maintenance increase the operating costs which fl ow onto the tenants and eventually onto the customer,” Mr Perks said.

“We are committed to Roxby Downs and see that it has an exciting future and we look forward to being able to provide a greater diversity of retailing and aff ordable quality facilities as we expand with the town.”

Roxby Downs Council’s Environmental Partnership members have ramped up their eff orts to protect the environment and ecology of Roxby Downs.

Three new sub-committees have spawned from the group, including wa-ter management, waste management and Crown Land; while a pet management sub-committee has already been operat-ing.

Th e three sub-groups are chaired by people experienced in those particular areas, waste management, Adam Bester and Dave Watson; water management, Peter Lindner and Bill Boehm; pet man-agement, John Read. Peter Paisley and Dave Watson are working in the area of Crown Land management.

Chair of the Environmental Partner-ship, Chris Schultz, said the decision to create the sub-committees would allow the partnership to function more effi -ciently.

“Th e people heading the various groups are already involved on a professional level so it makes sense for them to be in charge of these committees,” he said.

“However we still need people from within the community to become in-volved because it would add some much needed outsider perspective to their work.”

“Th e knowledge and information trans-

fer from these groups would be excellent because the people chairing the groups are very experienced. It’s a great chance for people to pick up some useful infor-mation and experience about the envi-ronment we live in,” Mr Schultz said.

Joint chair of the waste management sub-committee, Adam Bester, said form-ing the sub-committees would allow the Environmental Partnership to work on more projects at once.

“Not everyone on the main forum wants to do all of the diff erent tasks so we split it up into diff erent sectors,” he said.

“Waste management is pretty involved and covers a lot of diff erent areas. We’re currently looking into some better re-cycling practices for the town and the council is pretty interested as well,” Mr Bester said.

Council Administrator Bill Boehm said the decision to construct the sub-committees was a community decision because the Environmental Partnership was independent of the council.

“I think forming those committees was a very smart move by the partnership because it’s a good way of getting more community members involved and shar-ing more information,” he said.

“I think it’s a positive move,” Mr Boehm said.

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Statistics for the past fi ve years report an average of one car roll-over every three weeks on outback roads, with 11 per year classed as serious and resulting in injury.

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motorists could do simple things to prevent these

“Plan your trip, prepare it and enjoy your journey,” he said.

“When you’re driving in the outback, if in doubt slow down – it’s as simple as that.”

Oxiana Ltd international mining and exploration company hopes to start work on its open pit copper and gold mine at Prominent Hill in the north west of SA by October this year.

Th e mine is expected to generate around 700 jobs by its peak in 2008.

Final applications now reside with the State Govern-ment and Environment Protection Authority and Depart-ment of Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA).

Th e latest set of approvals is expected to go smoothly considering the successful consultation between the Gov-ernment and community so far.

In 1974 the Murray River Queen, the larg-est side wheeler paddleboat in the southern hemisphere, was conceived and built by the late Captain Kees Venstra, commissioned by Donald Dunstan and began her reign as the Queen of the River cruising extensively out of Goolwa through to Swan Reach and return.

Somewhere in the vicinity of 70,000 pas-sengers enjoyed the unique river experience off ered by the Queen and many lasting friend-ships and memories were made. Th ere was re-ally something special about this boat!

After 17 years of delighting passengers with a unique holiday experience, the Queen was retired from regular cruising and has been used as a function centre and accommodation facil-ity of various types for a number of years.

In 2003 a group of Waikerie based commu-nity minded business people saw the tourism potential of the Queen and purchased and relocated the dear old lady to the Riverland. It was here that she underwent a face lift and has been restored to her former glory with the addition of the comforts and conveniences of

the 21st century. Based on the success and patronage of the

late 70s and 80s, the new owners of the Queen now want to once again provide the oppor-tunity to experience the Murray River from this unique vantage point and plan to cruise between Waikerie and Loxton.

Imagine a magnifi cent huge fl oating motel with the opportunity to make 60 new friends. All meals are provided and the standard is fi rst class. No preparation, no planning and no dish-es to do. Just sit back and be spoilt. Th ere are plenty of activities to keep you occupied or just enjoy doing as little as possible. Th e tranquillity of the river is infectious and you just can’t help but to relax.

The new 2006 cruises will board at the Waikerie riverfront from 5pm Sunday. Guests will have an opportunity to settle in, meet the crew and enjoy a meal with fellow passengers before the paddle wheels are fi red up ready to depart on Monday morning.

Day 1 of the cruise will give passengers the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular scenery

and birdlife of the Murray River, you will go through Lock 3 and tie up for the fi rst night at Moorook. Th e second day of cruising will take you to Loxton with plenty of time to tour the town and explore the Loxton Historical Village in the afternoon. Dinner, dancing and a stunning river sunset is a fi tting end to a day of relaxation. Day 3 of cruising takes you to Kingston-on-Murray where passengers can register for optional tours so that they can explore more of the Riverland’s secrets. Th is region has so much to off er and we encourage you to wine, dine and unwind aboard the Mur-ray River Queen and we will show you what makes it so special.

Day 4 of cruising sees the Queen arrive back at Waikerie. Passengers will have morning tea and then say farewell. Th e cruise may be over and the bags packed but we guarantee that the memories of good times aboard the Murray River Queen will stay a lifetime.

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The Scouts could soon be making a re-appear-ance in Roxby Downs.

A recent meeting between Scouts SA and the community has led to a tentative plan of action.

“Th ere was a really good turn out at the community meeting and we already have a couple of trained Scout leaders living within Roxby Downs,” Bradley Abraham of Scouts SA told Th e Monitor.

“We had been contacted by a number of people in town who had expressed an interest in seeing whether or not it was feasible to run a group again,” Mr Abraham said.

Mr Abraham said the next step in the process would be to establish a time to send a team into Roxby Downs to train other leaders.

“Our plan is to get a training team into the town sometime in term three of the school year. We need to have trained leaders in place in the community before we move forward,” he said.

Mr Abraham said once a number of leaders were trained Scouts SA planned to run a promotion at the Roxby Downs Area School – probably in the fi rst week of term four.

At least seven people within the community had already come forward to express interest in becoming Scout leaders – a position which off ers additional training and TAFE qualifi cations.

Mr Abraham said another problem with starting a Scouts group in Roxby Downs, as with many group activities in town, was fi nding a facility able to accommodate the group.

He said several options were already being discussed.

Roxby Downs is a sport intensive town, just look at the number of sports on off er – football, cricket, tennis, netball, basketball, indoor soccer, basketball and a number of others.

One sport which is not played is rugby union and with the number of international residents from England, South Africa and New Zealand perhaps a team could be formed.

At least, that is the thinking of Travis Gotch.

Mr Gotch said he would like to see a union side formed in Roxby Downs for a social rugby match.

He said he was interested in s e e ing what the community interest was toward rugby union, with a view to playing a one-off match against an Adelaide side.

Another option Mr Gotch mentioned would be to hold a “Bloodyslow Cup” – a match pitting the Australian players against the ‘rest of the world’.

“Anybody can come out and play, even people who have never played before are more than welcome to come out if they are interested,” he said.

“It all depends on numbers – if we get enough people together we would be able to fi eld a team and one or two of the Adelaide sides have already indicated they would be interested in playing a match up here,” he said.

However, everything is dependent on community interest so anyone keen to play rugby union in Roxby Downs should contact Travis Gotch at the Roxby Downs Council office or ring him on his mobile phone on 0417 869 525.

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Above left: The Murray River Queen, docked at Waikerie, South Australia. Above right: cruising the Murray River in style.

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Coober Pedy woman Judith Aslamatzis has been convicted of two breaches of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act of 1986 relating to an incident two years ago.

The charge arose after a French tourist fell 19 meters down an opal mine shaft in 2004.

Th e court heard that on January 30, 2004, while filming a documentary about opal mining, Caroline Rossignol fell down a disused shaft breaking her right foot and damaging three vertebrate in her lower back.

Aslamatzis was originally fi ned $18,750 in the case brought by SafeWork SA, however due to an early guilty plea, contrition, and her fi nancial situation, the

cost was reduced to $2,500 plus court fees.

In his judgement release last Friday, Industrial Magistrate Richard Hardy said:

“Firstly, it seems to me that I must accept that this is a serious offence in as much as it is obvious to all that unguarded mine shafts are a substantial problem in this area.

“In short, the defendant ought to have made the claim area safe in any event, but particularly ought to have done so when she knew of the presence of a stranger to the area and in this case of the purpose of her attendance.”

“Additionally she ought to have supervised Ms. Rossignol in her endeavors,” the magistrate said.

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A number of residents were calling the main gate at Olympic Dam instead of 000 during an emergency, according to a recent meeting of the Emergency Management Committee (EMC).

Roxby Downs Police Sergeant and EMC member Richard Hobbs said it was important to ring 000 in all emergency situations to prevent confusion.

Sgt Hobbs recounted a recent example of a situation where a person rang the front gate and informed them of a car crash 30km out of town but the emergency services were told to go north instead of south.

“If someone is hurt and lying by the roadside waiting for assistance their life could be placed at risk through confused information,” Sgt Hobbs said.

“It’s a bit like Chinese whispers – the more times something is relayed and passed on to diff erent people the more

it changes, which creates confusion for emergency personnel,” Sgt Hobbs said.

“If we can get people to ring 000 we can cut out one or two links in the chain and give a more accurate picture of a situation,” he said.

“Descriptions of accidents are very important because they give the emer-gency services the location.”

Sergeant Hobbs said there were addi-tional benefi ts to ringing the 000 line, most importantly that people would be directed to the relevant services required.

All calls and phone numbers to the 000 line were also recorded enabling emergency services to contact the caller if more information was needed.

In a non emergency situation there are also direct telephone lines to the various services – Police – 131 444 CFS (Roxby Downs) – 8671 0000 SES – 132 300

L and P plate drivers have been warned, break the rules and you will be severely penalised.

It is not surprising when you consider the statement “new drivers, particularly those aged between 16 – 20 years of age, are up to three times more likely to be involved in a serious road crash” made by Acting Road Safety Minister Paul Holloway last week.

Holloway announced tougher penalties for L and P plate drivers who break the law and are disqualifi ed which would see P-plate drivers drop back to L-plates, and L-plate drivers back to Learner Permit applicant.

Previously, Learner’s Permits and Provisional Licence drivers who lost their licence or permit returned to the same level at the end of the disqualifi cation period.

Under the new legislation they will ‘regress’ or go backwards.

“It’s extremely important for them (L and P plate drivers) to get the message that holding a driver’s licence is not a right, but a privilege that can be easily and deserv-edly lost,” Mr Holloway said.

“If they fl out the law they will have to

re-earn the privilege.“Th e new measures will also mean that

novice drivers who break the road laws will get more driving experience before they receive a full licence,” he said.Under the new legislation:Disqualified Learner’s Permit drivers regress to:

Passing the Learners Th eory permit againHolding the permit for nine monthsPassing the Basic Ridesafe course if they are a motor cyclist

Disqualifi ed P1 Provisional Licence drivers regress to:

Applying for a Learners Permit (no theory test required)Passing a practical driving test again

Disqualifi ed P2 Provisional drivers regress to:

Being issued with a P1 Provisional Licence (min 2 years)Passing a Hazard Perception Test again

Th e tougher regulations follow a 12 month period during which six P-platers died on South Australian Roads.

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Police reported a 44-year-old Roxby Downs man for failing to indicate and exceeding the prescribed concen-tration of alcohol on Sunday, July 9.

On the same day in an unrelated matter, a 19-year-old man from Roxby Downs was reported for driving under the infl uence and driving without a driver’s licence.

Police reported a 26-year-old Roxby Downs man for disorderly behaviour on Sunday, July 9.

Police reported a 24-year-old man from Roxby Downs for urinating in a public place on Saturday, July 8.

A report of cause harm (assault) was received from a Roxby Downs resident on Saturday, July 8, who had allegedly been struck in the face and suff ered a broken nose.

Police received two reports of small fi res on Saturday, July 8; one on the Corner of Andamooka Road and the Bypass Road and the other at Lions Park in Roxby Downs. Both fi res were small and extinguished by the Country Fire Service.

A 50-year-old man from Victoria was reported for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol on Friday, July 7.

Police received a report of illegal use of a motor vehicle from a Roxby Downs resident who reported that a vehicle was stolen on Tuesday, July 4. Some damage was allegedly caused before the vehicle was returned to where it was stolen from.

Dial 000 for emergenciesAbove: members of the Roxby Downs SES demonstrate the correct number to dial in an emergency

Tough new penalties for L and P plate drivers

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South Australian children could lose the opportunity to start their schooling at the beginning of any term under a new Federal Government plan.

Th e plan would see children who turn fi ve in March waiting until February of the following year to start reception.

Many families in Roxby Downs could be aff ected by the change.

Education Minister Jane Lomax Smith raised her concerns at a meeting of ministers in Brisbane last week.

“We are one of the few states to off er the opportunity for every child to have four full terms of preschool before starting school, a move the Federal Government is hoping to replicate nationally.

“We also want to make sure that this is not just a Federal exercise to shift the cost of child care onto the states and will be seeking a guarantee of fi nancial compensation for any related costs.”

Many parents will be anxiously awaiting the results of this latest posturing between the State and Federal Government to see how it will aff ect the right of South Australian children to start school as soon as they turn fi ve and the costs associated with any change.

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NATIONAL DIABETES WEEKTh ere are 3 types of diabetes that we

read about Type 1, Type 11 and Gesta-tional Diabetes. Type 1 is common in the younger generation and requires dietary modifi cation and insulin injections be-cause the body cannot metabolise sugars the way it needs to. Type 11 we develop for a number of external reasons which I will mention as you read on. Gestational diabetes; is the unfortunate form that mums experience during pregnancy.

Prior to Type 11 and Gestational diabetes, the body may show signs and symptoms that we may not be aware of. Th ese signs and symptoms have names which include hypoglycaemia, low blood sugar; Hyperglycaemia, high blood sugar levels and hyperinsulinanemia which can be quite daunting for the inexperienced to comprehend let alone say. Th is condi-tion is quite common and can go undi-agnosed.

With hyperinsulinanemia, the body has diffi culty regulating insulin for the cells to use as energy. Th e body craves more sugar and the vicious cycle begins. Signs and symptoms develop and it be-comes harder to not depend on sugar rich foods throughout the day. Th e body can also become malnourished.

All these metabolic disorders concern-ing blood sugar levels high or low will have an impact on the individual’s future therefore increasing the risk of Type 11 or mature age diabetes which is on the increase at an alarming rate.

Stress, poor dietary habits and lack of exercise all have a destabilizing eff ect on blood sugar levels in the human body. Th e human body is a very delicate, com-plex array of systems that needs to be cared for and treated correctly but some people look after their cars better than their bodies..

In a nutshell – how it all works is that the sugar input from food is meant to be converted to energy via a hormone called insulin. Insulin is produced by the

pancreas, and helps the body cells absorb glucose (a sugar) from the blood. If insu-lin is defi cient or absent, diabetes mel-litus results which is a condition of the blood where glucose levels remain high and the tissues may not receive enough sugar. Th is balance in hormone INSU-LIN and sugar levels (glucose) can be permanently tipped over the scales.

Also our bodies can predispose these conditions or as pregnant women Gesta-tional diabetes. Th is may have developed because the body was under pressure looking after both baby and mum. Mums need to be aware that as they age they need to take care of stress levels, diet and exercise in order to prevent onset mature age diabetes or Type 11.

So where does this leave the obese, highly stressed, sedentary individu-als - well, the body has acute warning signs or symptoms to indicate the sugar is becoming out of balance. Signs and symptoms include thirst and frequent urination, fatigue, weight loss and recur-rent infections. Problems with vision and circulation may develop. If untreated or ignored very high blood sugar levels may lead to serious consequences.

How do we check signs and symptoms – Medical Professionals can test blood and urine for imbalances in sugar levels and these can be done along with choles-terol level checks and blood pressure on an annual basis depending on your age.

Nowadays women are checked during there pregnancy under the direction of their G.P.

Th ere are measure in place for routine checks to be carried out.

Diabetes week reminds us that this is the time to be aware of the certain signs of symptoms of the sugar imbalances that can occur prior to developing dia-betes. Th ese conditions can be assisted with natural therapies and nutritional support.

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A new country health board was established by Health Minister John Hill as part of the State Government’s country health reform.

Th e interim Country Health South Australia board replaces seven separate regional boards.

Minister Hill said the integration would guide the changes being made to country health governance in South Australia.

“Th ese people will play a really important role in help-ing usher in the changes to country health,” he said.

General Manager of Country Health South Australia, Bevan Francis, said the changes would bring consistency to the system.

“Th ere are some great advantages to the new system. Th is is the next step in further developing consistency in the system as a whole,” Mr Francis said.

Th e switchover to the new system took place on July 1 but the eff ects will not be felt until 2007.

Th e new head offi ce would be located in Port Augusta and Minister Hill said he looked forward to working with the new service.

“Port Augusta off ers a central location for much of regional South Australia, and is accessible by land and air, providing good transport links to other areas.

Minister Hill said while Port Augusta was the head-quarters, the new board would be mobile.

“Th e new country board members represent areas right across the State, and only one of their scheduled board meetings over the next 12 months will be held at Port Augusta – the rest have been scheduled for other parts of the State,” he said.

Th e chair of the Country Health SA board will be Bar-bara Hartwig, currently chair of the Mid North Regional Health Service Board – which she has served on since 1996.

Tutop Plaza’s - Grace Surgery, opened its doors late last month.

Grace Surgery is situated at shop one and is owned and operated by Dr Timi Adeyemi and Dr Wole Oluyede.

The surgery offers seven-days-week service, with flexible hours and rates priced as cheaply as possible.

After hours appoint-ments, a bulk billing

facility and a combination of prompt and friendly service ensure they will be popular within the community.

Dr Oluyede will be the resident General Practitioner (GP) at Grace Surgery with Dr Adeyemi travelling from Whyalla to consult on occasion.

Both Dr Adeyemi and Dr Oluyede visited Roxby Downs earlier in the year and after talking to local resi-dents, felt another doctor’s surgery could be benefi cial for the community.

“We felt there was a need for another doctor in town, as the growing population mean long hours for the few doctors who already reside here,” Dr Oluyede said.

Dr Oluyede, a GP for 20 years, just moved to Roxby Downs from Whyalla and told Th e Monitor he instantly felt right at home.

“I like the quiet, relaxed lifestyle and the friendly smiles, it really suits me.

“We are here to supply a service to the community where everyone is welcome and there will be no dis-crimination,” he said.

Dr Oluyede has been in Australia for eight months and previously lived and worked in Nigeria, Britain, the USA and the Virgin Islands.

There is a serious attempt to lighten the load at Woomera by a band of locals who have entered the Woomera Fitness Challenge. Th e aim is to, individually and collectively, reduce their weight and gain fi tness.

Woomera’s Fitness Challenge marked its commence-ment on Saturday, July 1, with a “healthy” (non weight bearing) three course meal prepared by the talented Robyn Tihemia and her support team Sara Elphick and Lauren Hartley.

Jacqui Trinne Building Healthy Communities Project Planning Officer congratulated all participants for joining the program which she hoped would be of great benefi t to all.

Jacqui stressed “the Fitness Challenge is seen as a personal journey of growth with individual reasons and goals the driving force. More importantly it’s the starting point for people to take control over their life and some of the things which aff ect it.”

Th e project was born from an approached by com-munity members to the hospital for support in the form of weekly weigh-ins and pre-exercise medicals and screenings.

General fi tness assessments commenced on Tuesday 4 July with ‘warm ups and cool downs’ held at the school oval. Jaqui said “it was great to see 23 people there! Well done. From this activity three general fi tness levels have been identifi ed - A, B and C.”

“Th ursday night is the real “kick off ” with Level B doing the bus stop shuffl e starting at 5:30pm, Level C at the Fitness Centre gym at 6:30pm - with a trial time slot of 7:30pm for the BHP Billiton shift workers. Level A work outs are at 7:30pm at the school gymnasium.

Each group will rotate once/week with the time slots remaining the same.

“Th e Building Healthy Communities project (BHC), identifi ed increased access to physical activity is one of the priority goals for the community clusters of Woomera, Andamooka, Roxby Downs and Pimba (WARP) and this project has been an important opportunity to strengthen and build positive relationships between the cluster communities.”

“Th anks go to the staff from the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre who continue to strengthen relationships between the towns by providing support and expert advice. Woomera challengers are invited to attend Leisure Centre boot camps and can utilise the body fat analyser at a cost of $10. Remember to book though”

Jacqui thanked all of the people and their signifi cant others who have contributed to the commencement of the project. Particularly thanks go to Dr. Amandeep Kaur and, Roxby Downs & Woomera Hospital Nursing Staff , he BHC steering group, Janine Connell EO/DON Roxby Downs & Woomera Health Services; Brett Humphries, Regional Planning Manager from Pt. Augusta and Far North West Regional Health Services and BAE Systems

Jacqui’s fi nal word to the group was that “it’s too soon to give up and it’s all about HAVING FUN.”

Mike Hawkins, Physical Train-ing Instructor, RAAF, Edin-

burgh basewho is assisting the group with support and advise

will be in Woomera on Monday, July 17.

Participants will be able to have a meal and talk with Mike on the night and any interested

persons from WARP are en-couraged to attend. Times and

the venue will be posted shortly.

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COMMUNITY MATTERS

Thursday, July 13, 2006 – Page 7

Four members of the Community Board are getting together to draft a media policy that can also be used to establish guidelines for all dealings with the media.

Th e Community Board and Forumshave a new contact number and email address. For

anyone wishing to make contact please ring Michelle Hales on mobile: 0438 871 153 or send an email to: [email protected]

Business Forum will hold a combined meeting and networking session for all businesses at the Club on Wednesday July 12 starting at 7.30pm. Please RSVP to Alex Barker on 8671 0010.

Community Garden Working Party met on July 4 to refl ect on the success of the display at the Community Conversations networking session.

Whilst the location of the garden cannot be determined or lobbied for until after the Masterplan for Roxby Downs is publicly released, the working party is forging ahead in the planning and consultation phases. Th e group has decided to draw on the experience and expertise of others and will contact the following organisations to seek assist-ance with mentoring, advice and guidance:

• SA Community Garden Network• Urban Ecology• Arid Lands Botanic Garden• SA Universities• Gardening Australia

Th e idea of establishing a “Sister Garden” relationship with another community garden will also be explored.

Health Forum met on June 20 to talk about the current status of the “Building Healthy Communities” grant application. This region along with Copley/ Nepabunna, Maree, Oodnadatta and Marla/Mintabie are in the running for a pool of funds that will generate healthy activities. An answer is expected around the end of July.

Th e idea of establishing an Outback Health Network

was raised to provide and avenue for local and out of town service providers to get together and talk about common issues. Th e importance of cross sector discus-sion has already proven successful with meetings held recently to discuss safe house/emergency housing and provision of disability services.

On June 27, the Education & Workplace Training Forum talked about the problems associated with run-ning training courses in town. Scheduled courses are being cancelled due to lack of interest or numbers. Th e Forum would like to explore the possibility of company based training being opened up to the community to fi ll spaces. It is also important to fi nd out exactly what the current training needs and expectations of people in the community are so a survey will be created to gather information. Th e results will be used to target particular exhibitors for the upcoming Outback Career and Employment Expo.

Th e Community Board wishes to thank all the people who attended the inaugural “Community Conversations” event. Th e success of this format means similar event will be arranged in the future. Supporting and encouraging each other is vital to the future success of this manage-ment structure.

Th e Community Board and Roxby Downs Council are separate entities. All matters relating to Council related issues should be directed to the Council Administrator in writing.

For further details visit:www.community.roxbydowns.com

CONVERSATIONS STIMULATE IDEASTh irty fi ve people attended the inaugural networking session hosted by the Community Board. Th is informal gathering was a chance for

Community Board members and Forum members to meet each other, and fi nd out about the variety of activities taking place across the com-munity. Following are some of the ideas/questions generated on the night.

Comment/Suggestion/Idea Response

What if the Forums have an invite a friend meeting to actively encourage community involvement and awareness?

Th is is a great idea and each of the Forum’s and Partnerships will be encouraged to do this

A letter box for community members to place their thoughts and ques-tions in

Another great idea.Th e box could also be used for survey forms. Th e Community Board will need to make a decision about the most appropriate location

Have a regular stall at market day for all Forums and the Community Board to share information and raise community awareness Th is has now been actioned eff ective from August 2006

Have a centralised offi ce for Forums with a computer, printer, phone and fi ling cabinet

Th e idea has the support of a number of Forums and options are being investi-gated. Spare offi ce space is rare and if anyone has some suggestions please send your ideas in

What has happened to the Welcome Package?Th e Welcome Pack forms part of the Welcome Program which will be a comprehen-sive person to person service. Funding options for a pilot program are currently be-ing negotiated. Once funding has been approved the Welcome Pack will be produced and all Forums will have an opportunity to have a say about the contents.

South Australian’s are the most generous in giving their time to others with at least two out of every fi ve people volunteering in some capacity.

Volunteers of all ages work in a range of fi elds that include measuring changes in climate, recording spe-cies diversity, listening to children reading, witnessing documents as justices of the peace, supporting patients in hospitals and responding to local emergencies like fl oods and fi res. Volunteering builds bridges between genera-tions, social groups and city and country communities

Volunteering SA believes that to build a sustainable and dynamic volunteer sector it is essential to recruit young people. To achieve this, organisations need to provide opportunities that better refl ect the lifestyle of the next generation of volunteers. Th is could mean short term or project based volunteering. Th is is particularly relevant for Roxby Downs. With such a young population we need to tap into the psyche of these generation X, Y’s and Z’s

In Roxby Downs, organisations are struggling to fi nd volunteers. Some of the causes are turnover of popula-tion, childcare costs, shift rosters, and the incidental costs of volunteering. Th e Volunteering Partnership has been charged with the task of fi nding ways to overcome the barriers to volunteering, and how to coordinate and net-work volunteer services across the whole community

Arrangements are well underway for the upcoming Outback Career and Employment Expo which will be held on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th October. This is an initiative of the Education and Workplace Training Forum. The Expo will cater for both school students and adults looking to change careers, change jobs, upskill or undertake further education. Featuresof the expo career and training opportunities for women and the long term empoyment opportunities for apprentices enterying trades.

Letters inviting participation will be sent to schools, training providers, recruiters, businesses, companies and communities across the region in the coming weeks.

A number of organisations have already come forward with fi nancial and kind support including Northern Regional Development Board, Gateways, The Monitor, RoxFM, Roxby Downs Council and BHP Billiton.

The working party has approached SA Great to see if they can tap into their inspiring “Speakers in schools” program. A Speaker’s Program will be a major feature of the Expo along with exhibits and displays. Organisations that have already expressed an interest in providing displays and/or speakers include: Arid Recovery, SA Police, TAFE SA, Oxiana

Although still a work in progress the Expo is emerging as a major event for this region. The fundamental aim of the Expo is to encourage people to look outside of their comfort zones and to consider the possibilies.

NEWS IN BRIEF VOLUNTEERS – COMMUNITY HEROES

We often hear people say “Not another survey”. In the coming weeks Australia citizens will undergo the biggest survey of them all – Th e 2006 Census.

Details from over 20 million Australians will be recorded. Th e survey is so big that it can only be completed every fi ve years.

Local, State and Federal Governments will use the results to plan cities and towns, roads, schools, health services, schools and sporting facilities.

At a LOCAL LEVEL surveys are important because the Community Board and Forums need to know what people are thinking and what the needs are. Collection of statistics and opinion provides concrete data that we can use to

get grants and lobby for more services. In our community we have no idea

about the extent or depth of problems such as domestic violence, depression, and disabilities particularly if people seek help and access services out of town.

Surveys encourage people to share their thoughts, ideas and aspirations and fi nd out in many cases that they are not alone in their thinking. Regular surveys ensure that we are on the pulse of current com-munity sentiment.

So the next time someone asks you fi ll out a survey or asks you are question. Please answer. What you say could make all the diff erence.

SURVEYS AND STATS – WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT

MEETING DATES

Sport & Recreation 11 July 7.30p

Business 12 July 7.30pm

Health 18 July 7.30pm

Family & Youth 24 July 7.30pm

Community Board 31 July 7.30pm

Alcohol & Substance Abuse 10 August 7.30pm

Volunteering Partnership 14 August 7.30pm

Dates and times of meetings were correct at time of

publication. For further information and check venue

locations please contact Michelle Hales on

8671 0010

Volunteers taking a well earned break at the Arid Recovery Project

HAVE YOUR SAY!Do you have an issue that you want raised at any of the meetings?

Do you have suggestions, ideas or feedback that you want passed on for consideration and action?

Would you like to come along to a meeting and speak about a topic? Would you like to join a Forum or Partnership?

Th e answer begins here.

Log a question at: www.community.roxbydowns.com

Or post a letter to: Michelle Hales Executive Offi cer Roxby Downs Community Board PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725

Or Email direct: [email protected] [email protected]

Or telephone: Mobile: 0438 871 153 (Michelle)

EXPO GENERATES INTEREST Th e fi rst meeting of the Volunteering Partnership will be held on Monday, August 14 at 7.30pm and all organisations who work with and/or are run by volunteers are encouraged to participate. Please contact Michelle Hales on 0438 871 153 to fi nd out more.

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Th e Flinders Ranges will come alive between July 13 - 16, 2006, when they hold a Celebration of Ediacaran Fossils.

Events include an Art Exhibition Opening, Feature Dinner and two CD launches. At 5pm on Friday, Geral-dine Krieg and Aaron Smith will open their paper and silk artwork showcase in the Prairie Hotel courtyard gallery. Geraldine Krieg has spent the last year work-ing on her current series, and the unique shapes of the Ediacara biota feature in her work. Th e exhibition will be available to view until August 19, 2006.

Saturday evening will kick off at 6pm with a tantalis-ing three-course dinner provided by the Prairie Hotel. Live music will be heard throughout the evening with Terry Krieg presenting his poem ‘Brachina – A jour-ney through time in words and music’ and Nick Krieg showcasing his new album.

Terry Krieg, a geology teacher hailing from Port Lincoln, has navigated around Lake Eyre and published the epic ‘Walking on Eyre. Brachina is a long standing favourite place of Mr Kriegs and he has created a verse on the stunning gorge to be accompanied by music by his son, Nick.

Nick Krieg is an instrumentalist, songwriter and composer who plays guitar, bass, synth and the did-geridoo, as well as being an accomplished singer. His soulful blend of rock, blues, jazz and roots is uplifting, contemporary and will keep you entertained long into the evening.

For more information or to book a table to ensure you don’t miss out on this unique experience, contact Prairie Hotel on 08 8648 4844 or [email protected].

Would you like to give your children something fun and diff erent to do during these school holidays while you fi t in some retail therapy? Look no further, the Port Augusta Outdoor Adventure Centre has activities for children ranging between six and 14 years of age.

On Monday, July 10, 2006, there will be a day walk through Devil’s Peak. Children will be guided by quali-fi ed, experienced instructors. Th is activity is for children aged between six and 14. Cost: $45.00. Starts at 9am and will fi nish at 3.30pm.

Tuesday, July 11, 9am – 12 noon, cycling for children between 10 and 14 years of age. Cost, $30.00. (Bikes will be available for hire).

Wednesday, July 12, 2006 children aged seven to 14 can enjoy a morning of canoeing. Th is will run between 9am and 12 noon. Cost is $30.00.

Th ursday, July 13, 2006. Between 1pm and 4pm for children aged 10 years plus, is an afternoon of small boat handling. Children will be educated on safety in and around boats. Cost $45.00.

Friday, July 14, 2006, a morning (9am – 12noon) fi lled with fun activities (land and water based) for children aged between seven and 14. Activities include canoeing, team games and orienteering. Cost $30.00.

Activities will be available during the second week of the school holidays. If you would like further information on any of the activities, please phone Heather Miller on 8642 2699. All participants are to meet at the appropri-ate times on the corner of El Alamein Road and Gibson Street.

Few places conjure up feelings of mystery, magic and excitement better than the Wadlata Outback Centre. Th e Outback Centre, situated at 41 Flinders Tce in Port Augusta, is the “must visit” attraction before entering the Flinders Ranges and the Outback of SA. Th e huge windmill that dominates the old standstone building is a misleading façade to what secrets are hidden inside this multi tourism award winning attraction.

Although out of sight you will enter the Centre’s “Tunnel of Time” through the huge mouth of the pre-historic “Ripping Lizard”, Meg. She will take you back in time when the diprododons roamed the land, and where time has made so many changes. Th is journey will make your visit to the Flinders Ranges and Outback even more enjoyable. You will understand where you are going and maybe fi nd out about some more secrets to

visit. It is really one of the best attractions in Australia. If you haven’t allowed at least 1-2 hours for a visit, the Outback Centre off ers a free “Pass Out” so you can fi nish your journey (conditions apply).

Th e Centre is open 7 days per week and also operates the Region’s Nationally Accredited Visitor Information Centre. While there you can pick up all your information including the new 4 WD Tracks and Trails brochure, book a ride on the Pichi Richi Railway cruise the waters of Spencer Gulf with Augusta Water Cruises . At the Outback Tuckerbox, you can break your journey with some real outback food and the friendliest hospitality or just relax by the Flinders Ranges Rock Pool.

Ensure that you know about and what you will expe-rience on your next holiday to the Outback of South Australia.

Among Australia’s unusual and beauti-ful native plants and animals, few are more striking than those of the deserts. Th ere, life forms evolve unique characteristics, enabling them to survive on the earth’s driest inhabited continent, often acquiring stark and surreal beauty in the process.

Just a few kilometers along the Stuart Highway on the Outskirts of Port Augusta is the real gem of the Outback. The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, which opened in 1996, show cases a huge array of our hardiest and yet delicate desert dwellers.

Passing through the winding driveway leading up to the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, the fi rst impression is that it’s much like the hundreds of kilometres of barren scrub and saltbush you see on the drive there.

When you explore the outback of Australia you’re bound to find many unique plants, cleverly adapted to the arid conditions they survive in. Here you’ll gain a fascinating insight into these special plants before you head further north to see them in the wild.

With over 210 species of the “Desert Loving” Eremophila (emu bush) plants highlight how you could arrange a casual or formal garden of native plants in your own garden. Th e higher-rainfall Eremophila have traditional green leaves with red to

yellow fl owers and the dry-climate bushes produce bright blue to fl owers that stand out against grey foliage. Th e character of the plants are so diverse with narrow-leaved plants, some of which are quite furry and some that slink along the ground and some that reach towards the sky. Th e Garden is a picture at any time of the year especially with the displays of the Sturt’s Desert Pea sprawling throughout desert plantings or the daisies that spring to life after a soaking rain.

“Visitors can learn why the plants look like they do, why they grow where they grow, all about the leaf structure. The plants are so susceptible to environment changes. They learn to adapt to the seasons, dying off in a bad year but regen-erating in a good year. Many people don’t realise how beautiful they are, how hardy, yet how delicate they are. Th e diff erent textures, the colours, they’re amazing…” says Pauline Hedger, Tourism Manager of the garden.

For a small cost but for the best informa-tion the “Friends” of the Garden conduct a guided tour at 11am April to October and 9.30am from November to March. If you just want to take in the colours and sounds of this truly unique environment with the Flinders Ranges as your backdrop sample a quandong pancake at the licensed Bluebush Café in the Visitors Centre.

Access to Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conserva-tion Park is via the Oodnadatta Track. Vehicle access is limited to the several kilometre long entrance road to the major attractions of this park, Blanche Cup and Th e Bubbler. Th ese are both excellent examples of natural ar-tesian springs. Hamilton Hill, a large hill in an otherwise fl at landscape, is an extinct mound spring and another feature of this extremely fragile and arid environment.

Th is Conservation Park is a day-visitor area only. Park Day Entry Fees apply.

Th e appeal of Lake Eyre lies in its stark wilderness and timeless landscape. Its vastness can create a sensation of personal insignifi cance, brining on mixed reactions in different people, it is of course the mystique of Lake Eyre.

Lake Eyre is an extensive ‘salt sink” which derives its mineralisation from the evaporation of fl oodwaters over countless years. During the last forty years or so the lake has seen many fl oods of varying sizes. Water from its three-State catchment area covers the lake about once every eight years (on average) the lake has only fi lled to capacity three times in the last 150 years..

Seasonal rainfall attract waterbirds such as Australian Pelicans, Silver Gulls, Red-necked Avocets, Banded Stilts and Gull-billed Terns. Th ere are a number of theories being put forward on what trig-gers the instinct for the birds to migrate to Lake Eyre, however no defi nitive answers are known. When the lake floods, it becomes a breeding site for enormous numbers of waterbirds, especially species

that appear to be tolerant of salinity.Lake Eyre National Park covers an area

of 1,349,251 ha.HistoryFifty years ago, Lake Eyre was regarded

as being permanently dry. Reports of sight-ings of water were thought to be the result of mirages. It was also wrongly believed that, if the lake ever did fi ll, the climate of the whole region would change.

Th e smooth, fl at surface of the lake and its enormous size have made it an ideal site for a number of world land speed record attempts, notably the successful bid by Sir Donald Campbell in July 1964.

In 1974, after exceptional rainfalls in inland Australia, Lake Eyre was nearly 10 metres deep at Madigan Gulf with water fl owing through the Goyder Channel from Lake Eyre South to Lake Eyre North.

Information on Lake Eyre National Park is available from the Desert Parks Information Line at Port Augusta 1800 816 078 (within Australia), the William Creek Hotel and commercial outlets at Marree.

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Winter Christmas Special - 29 July 2006 Depart Port Augusta Railway Station on Saturday July 29 for some wintry yuletide

cheer at the Old Willows Brewery Restaurant. Th e price includes the train journey and a traditional three course Christmas feast. Fare: Adult $70, Concession $65, Children $35. Th e train departs Port Augusta Railway Station at 10.30am and returns at 4.30pm.

Wizard ExpressTh e Ministry for Magic at the Pichi Richi Railway headquarters calls all Wizards

and Witches. Dress up and join in the fun on the magical Wizards Explorer.Enjoy decorated carriages, costumed characters, and quizzes with prizes for young

wizards and witches. Fare: Adult $25.00, School Children $15.00.Service Details• Departs from Quorn or Port Augusta (depending on date) and runs to

Woolshed Flat and return. See the timetable below. • Return journey of 2 ¾ hours. • Ghostly, ghoully food will be available for purchase at Woolshed Flat. • Come dressed as your favourite wizard or witch!

Timetable 2006

Day Date Time Departs fromJuly

Sunday 16 July 3:00 PM QuornOctober

Sunday 8 October 3:00 PM Port Augusta

Pichi Richi Railway

Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park

Th e Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden

Lake Eyre National Park

School holiday fun for kidsPlaces to go and things to see within a days drive of Roxby Downs, Andamooka or Woomera... See what you’ve been missing

Ediacaran Fossils - The past comes alive


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OUT & ABOUT

Andamooka Football Club Golf Day

Th e Andamooka Football Club Golf Day at the Roxby Downs Golf Club last Sunday was a very successful event.

Nine teams of four players chipped, drove and putted their way around nine holes of the course with beverages and refreshments driven around to them.

Organisers April Jeff erson and Rob Kraack wished to thank all the non-Andamooka teams – especially the three Roxby Downs Miners teams – for coming out and enjoying the gamesman-ship and lunch.

Th e winning team for the day was Team Ebbers, with the unlikely combination of Andrew Eberhard, Mark Fracus, Rob Kraack and Travis Gotch.

Two awards were given out for dummy-spits - the lucky recipients for the awards being Josh Jeff erson (for breaking his club) and Andrew Eberhard (for throwing his club further than he hit the ball).

Above: Andrea Freeth, Marty Carthew, Janine Williams and Ty Cox at the Andamooka Football Club Golf Day.

Above: James Beenham, Rob Hutchinson, Mark Scott and Mark Beenham enjoying a quiet drink after a hard round at the Roxby Downs Golf Club with the Andamooka Football Club.

Left: Relaxing with a drink after a tiring round of golf,

severely hampered by the feeble golfi ng

skills of The Monitor’s photographer were

Roxby Miners footballers Dave Kaminski, Steve and Justin Owens.

Below: Nicole and Nick Briggs held a party at their house

on Saturday night to celebrate

Nicole’s birthday.

Below: enjoying the night at Nicole Briggs’ party were Nick Briggs, Sam Hall and Shane Matulick.

Above: Celebrating at Nicole Briggs birthday party were Janine and Kit Williams, Rob Kraack and Josh Jefferson.

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Youth Centre Rock-Star Party

Left, Above and Above right: students from Roxby Downs Area Senior School recently held a “mock” formal to send off their classmate and friend “Air” who had spent eight months in Roxby Downs on an AFS Exchange program from Thailand.

Left: hamming it up for the camera, Tara Jordan and Hannah Maynard

Celebrating their 21st birthday recently were Elizabeth and Matthew Williams.

Above top: Gerry Nunn, Macumba Station, Felicity McLeod, Coombah Station,NSW, Matthew Williams

and Leah Giles, Roxby Downs Above: Elizabeth and Matthew.

Below: Rachael Hilder, Port Augusta, Margie Nunn, Macumba Station, Kellie Barrett Port Augusta and

Julie Nunn, Roxby Downs.

Left: Toby Grimm, Boof Warren and Ben Glosenger at the Youth Centre Rock-Star party held recently.

Right: Jake Duggan and

Dan the man, dressed for

success at the rock-star party

Big Wigs and funky costumes were all the rage at the Youth Centre

on Saturday night as resident Youth Worker, Siona Glasson, kicked off

her school holidays program in style.

At least 20 young people came along to the event where they partied

and sang karaoke until closing time.

Th ere was a good mix of girls and boys, many of whom had made the

eff ort to dress up.

Special mention for cool costumes go to Adam “Boof” Warren, Tara

Jordan, Jake Duggan and reclusive international superstar “Dan the

Man”.

Th e Youth Centre is open most days during the school holidays so go

and check out what is happening.

Purchase your photo from The Monitor. Phone 8671 2683 or drop in to the offi ce at Richardson Place.


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Above: Emilily is pretty in denim at the Roxby Down Kindergarten.

Above: Tori lace with her painting made using marbles and paint at

the Andamoooka CWA Hall.

Above: fi ve Little Elephants - Matthias, Caleb, Tori Lace, William and Ruby Jae at the Andamooka CWA Hall.

Above: Friends Hudson and Matthew at the Roxby

Downs Kindergarten

Above: Matthias, Tori Lace, Coby, Ruby Jae and Caleb hard at play at Andamooka playground.

Above: Teegan, Caitlyn and Billie-Jo at Little Rascals in Roxby Downs.

Above: Amy Rose at the Andamooka

CWA Hall

Left: Caleb displaying

his painting work at the

Andamooka CWA Hall.

BHP Billiton Minerals Pty Ltd wishes to advise that it will be conducting a low level aerial geophysical survey over the area shown in the map below. The survey involves a small airplane, a single engine Cessna operated by Fugro Airborne Surveys with registration VH-FAY. The aircraft shall ! y at a height of approximately 80m above the ground, in a north south direction along lines spaced 300m apart, and in an east west direction along lines spaced 3km kilometres apart in two survey blocks. The aircraft will be based out of Olympic Dam Village.The survey will take approximately 3 weeks to complete and is expected to start on 10 July. The people and communities within the area will only hear intermittent ! yovers during this period. At no time will there be any danger to individuals or property.

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Right: Teachers doing the Chicken Dance at St Barbara’s School

Above: sisters Kelsey, Keitah and Karrie Hayes - Karrie turns seven on July 19.

Above: Divine dancing at St Barbara’s Parish School

Right: Adam at the Roxby Downs Kindergarten.

Above Right: students at St Barbara’s Parish School displaying their version of the Chicken Dance

Right: Coby trying his hand at biscuit

decorating at the

Andamooka CWA Hall.


The Monitor, a not-for-pro t community newspaper, is distributed to more than 18 Outback communities in three states and the Northern Territory, FREE, every week. No other locally-based newspaper reaches more people in the Outback than The Monitor. Read The Monitor FREE, every week, at www.themonitor.com.au.

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Light poles used to save lives

General NewsIssue 12 – 13 July 2006

COUNCIL SNIPPETSWorks in ProgressCompliance audits on plumbing work. Horticulture contract is still under the tender process.Approximately 100 water meters will be changed in the next month due to meter stoppages and as part of an annual replacement program. Completed WorksNorthern toilet block town oval has undergone an upgrade and is managed by Woomera Districts Football Club during the football season and it will be only open to the public on match days.Asset Replacement Program Stormwater dams have been chlorinated and abated for mosquitoes.Water sampling has been conducted on the waste water.Clean up at Sewer Lagoons.Roxby Power has completed upgrading of High Voltage ring main switches as part of the 2005-06Roxby Power has completed installation of identifi cation labels for each street light so as to assist the commu-nity and emergency services organisations. (Refer to adjacent article) Plumbing WorkResidents are reminded that plumbing work should only be carried out by a qualifi ed plumber. Residents are encouraged to request to see copies of plumber’s qualifications and license prior to any work being commenced. ParkingCouncil is actively enforcing Section 237 of the Local Government Act, the towing away of vehicles left parked on a public road, in a public place or on Local Government land for more than 24 hours. Parking Infringement Notices will also be issued under the Road Traffi c Act. Active policing of the Bus lane and disabled parking is being conducted at random; infringement notices will be issued at $47.00.Vehicles abandoned on road sides attract an expiation fee of $315 plus vehicle recovery costs.VandalismCouncil has noted an increase in vandalism within the township. Council urges all residents to report instances of vandalism to the Police and Council. Th is is your community and your rates are being wasted by these types of action so your help is essential.RatesRates notices were due on the June 16. Fines will apply to all overdue accounts. Please contact Bronnie Warren at the Council on 8671 0010 for any payment arrange-ments or enquiries.Electricity AccountsQuarterly Meter readings will occur in the last week of June and the fi rst week of July. Residents please ensure your meters are accessible. Dog RegistrationsDog Registrations for the 2006/07 fi nancial year became due and payable from July 1, 2006. Grace period for registrations expires on 31 August 2006. Th ereafter an $80 expiation fee applies. Th ere has been an increase in the numbers of wandering dogs in the township. Residents are reminded to keep gates closed or locked to avoid dogs wandering.Street LightingIs there a street light not working near your home? Please include the exact location (street, house number) when reporting to assist in easy identification for repair.Rubbish CollectionResidents are reminded that there is a limit of one bin per household for weekly rubbish collection and that it is the resident’s responsibility to ensure that bins are in serviceable condition with closable lids that prevent fl ies and birds from accessing rubbish.Opal Road Landfi ll Opening HoursTuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Th ursdays 1pm to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm.Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154.Council Offi ce Hours – GeneralMonday to Friday – 9am to 5pm.VISIT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY WEBSITE AT: www.roxbydowns.com

We had an autumn festival in Roxby Downs and the region now three years running. It has been driven by some pretty pro-active leadership. It was Bill Boehm who kicked it off . He has always believed in the power of the arts to have a positive impact on the quality of life of a community.

BHP Billiton have been great supporters of the Festival both fi nancially and through in kind support. Many of the businesses around Roxby, Andamooka and Woomera have also been very generous with their support. More than that there has been crucial leadership demonstrated by community members. Not just the getting involved and volunteering. but also the co-ordination of the event.

Meg Barker carried the can as a coordinator in the fi rst two years and got the ball rolling. Her husband Alex did some crucial work. Sheila Culf was having an impact then too. Suzanne Burgess carried the fl ame through 2005/6 but was whisked away by the call of motherhood and Wendy Osborne fi lled the breach on a part-time contract to see the Festival through in April this year. It’s all good and it’s not an easy job.

Th e Festival has touched a lot of people and now many have had the chance to refl ect on the process over three years. I’ve been walking around Roxby CBD and talking to individuals and businesses about the Festival. It’s called qualitative research in the trade. I’ve been to Tutop Shops and talked to people there. I’ve been out to the light industrial area and talked to our sponsors at Beenham Building and Gary Baker’s workshop. I asked them about the Festival. Do they think it works as an annual event? Did they experience anything of a spike in business during, and in the lead up to the Festival? Do they think the name Outback Fringe is the right name?

We now have an active Arts and Culture Forum here in Roxby Downs. One of the Working Groups this Forum has spawned is an Events Working Party. Th is group has undertaken the big job of developing an Events Program for Roxby and Region on anon-going basis. Th e Festival is an event that naturally falls under their gaze.

I sit on the Arts Forum and the Events WP and it seems the consensus is that we want a Festival that focuses on Community Arts. In other words we want a Festival that builds on local enthusiasms and talents. We see this as our core business.

As I was walking around town talking to people I detected a great deal of support for the idea of an autumn Festival. It’s a great time of year when the weather cools a little. Before it gets too cold.

Th ere are a few things to sort out. Some people think we should drop the word Fringe from the title of the Festival. How can we be the Fringe of anything here in the centre of the world? I know Bill likes the word Fringe because it links us, in some people’s mind, with all the good things that happen in Adelaide in March. If it ain’t broke don’t fi x it. My hope is that we don’t get too bogged down in nomenclature. I think the debate is defi nitely worth having, and it will reveal a lot about how we see ourselves as a community, but it’s the action bits I like the best.

You can input directly into this debate by attending any of the meetings and Forums I have mentioned or by using the Community message board at www.roxbydowns.com.

After long, drawn out discussions and many complaints, Adelaide Airport Limited and Regional Express (REX) have jointly announced new arrival procedures for REX Passengers.

Passengers would now be bussed from the aircraft directly to the REX arrival ter-minal location at the former International terminal building.

Th is would bypass the former security screening check on arrival and reduce walking distances.

Passengers disembarking in Adelaide should collect their bags from the REX terminal.

Th ose travelling to further destinations by air should clarify their baggage han-dling arrangements with REX personnel or collect the relevant brochures at all REX terminals.

Th ere would be no changes for depart-ing REX passengers who would continue to check in at Level 2 T1 and board at Departure Gate 10.

Changes for REX Passengers

Arts Map July 06

Country Arts Offi cerRodney Mitchell

Left: David Hallet noting asset numbers. Above: A sticker on one of the

poles on Burgoyne street.

It all started the night an ambulance could not fi nd the house where a victim was having a heart attack.

Speed was of the essence but the ambu-lance crew was signifi cantly delayed when it could not fi nd any house numbers on properties in the area.

The incident has led to emergency services and the council reassessing street numbering in Roxby Downs, and implementing a new system throughout the township.

Local homes were originally numbered when they were first built, however repainting, extensions or vegetation had now obscured many numbers, and many homes had never had a numbered letter box.

Emergency Services and council through the Roxby Downs Emergency Management Committee, have worked together to form a solution, and the council’s Electrical Services Manager, David Hallett saw the opportunity to implement a system for two diff erent council projects.

Mr Hallett had been preparing a project which involved the marking of all council assets with an asset number,

including each individual light pole in the township.

Th e solution was to provide a sticker for each light pole which carried the asset number, street name and the number of the nearest house.

The poles were so numerous they would always direct a service to within a few metres of a targeted residence in an emergency.

Th e project involved GIS technology to conduct a pole to pole search and the printing of stickers which would have a 10 year life in the region’s demanding weather conditions.

Th e new sticker system took a week to print, and another week complete the installation, and it is expected to be of real assistance to emergency service crews and may save lives.

Th e system will also benefi t the general public and delivery people looking for a particular address, and will also allow residents to accurately report street light failure through a unique nine digit identifi cation number, decreasing repair call out times.

Please do not think this system means you do not need to prominently display a house number. Clearly numbering your letterbox or house is still

the best option.


Th ere are some top movies showing around Australia at the moment, but there is no need to miss some of the hottest - and you don’t even have to wait for the video.

Last weeks top ten movies included four which are currently showing or will be showing in the Outback Cinema in the coming weeks.

Th e most popular fi lm in Australia last week was Superman Returns and it will be showing here soon. Cars, currently showing for the school holidays was rated number four.

Th ere is plenty of variety to appeal to all tastes ranging from pirates, social comment, inspiration, comedy and fantasy.

Remember, it costs less for a trip to the movies in Roxby Downs than it does in Adelaide .

Check out the Movie Guide and mark your favorites into your diary today.

Since the ship’s previous adventure, the curse on the Black Pearl has been lifted, but now ruthless pirate hunter Lord Cutler Beckett (Tom Hollander) of the East India Trading Company sets his sights on retrieving the fabled Dead Man’s Chest in order to gain control of Davy Jones (Bill Nighy), and thus to use this awesome power to destroy every last Pirate of the Caribbean once and for all. Th e scheme interrupts the wedding plans of Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), who once again fi nd themselves thrust into Jack Sparrow’s (Johnny Depp) misadventures, leading to escalating confron-tations with sea monsters, unfriendly islanders, the fl amboyant soothsayer Tia Dalma (Naomie Harris) and the mysterious appearance of Will’s long-lost father, Bootstrap Bill (Stellan Skarsgård).

Hardworking and resourceful Bob Munro (Robin Williams) plans a trip with wife Jamie (Cheryl Hines), despondent teenage daughter Cassie (Joanna “JoJo” Levesque), and meagre “tweenage” son Carl (Josh Hutcherson) to the idyllic beaches and bountiful malls of Hawaii. However, when Bob’s boss Todd Mallory (Will Arnett) demands that he attend a meeting in Colorado, the Munros’ plans must make a U-turn. Bob rents a ‘Recreational Vehicle’ (RV) and announces to the family their new Rocky Mountain holiday destination, hiding his executive motivation in a ploy for family togetherness. A road-trip ensues, in which the irritable Munros, torn from their Malibu comforts, must not only manage to elude the cheerily insane Gornicke family (led by Jeff Daniels and Kristin Chenoweth), but rediscover their own special bond.

Great movies bound for Roxby Downs Outback Cinema

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD

MAN’S CHEST

Based on the true story of the professional dancer Pierre Dulane (Antonio Banderas) - inspiration for the documentary, Mad Hot Ballroom - who runs a dance school. When he volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system, he is met with disdain and resistance. But while his classic background at fi rst clashes with his students’ contempo tastes, there is a meeting of the mindsets

TAKE THE LEAD

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When the Worthington Corporation fi nds a cure for mutations, driven by Warren Worthington’s (Michael Murphy) desire to ‘cure’ his own Angel-empowered son, (Ben Foster), Magneto (Ian McKellen) gathers an army of discontent mutants who want to destroy humans to avert the threat, while Prof. Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) preaches tolerance and the way of reason. But even among his followers, there are those who are attracted to the idea of being free of their powers, especially Rogue (Anna Paquin) who is denied a normal life with relationships since she can kill anyone she touches by absorbing all their powers. Magneto’s army of mutants sets off to destroy the Worthington facility on Alcatraz island, along with Jean Grey’s Phoenix (Famke Janssen) whose previously repressed and unstoppable telekinetic and telepathic powers threaten to devastate humans, mutants and anything else in her path, unless Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), who has fallen in love with her, can some-how stop her.

X-MEN: THE LAST STAND

Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is a feisty, self centred rookie racing car aiming to win the ultra prestigious Piston Cup against his two chief rivals, the veteran King (Richard Petty) and the mean hearted, ever-second Chick (Michael Keaton). When he’s waylaid in the little town of Radiator Springs on Route 66, bypassed by the new interstate highway, he gets into trouble and detained on community service. Anxious to get to the big race in Los Angeles, Lightning is befriended by the rusty tow-truck, Mater (Larry Th e Cable Guy) and the attractive solicitor Sally Carrera (Bonnie Hunt) who helps him in court. Th ey, plus the local judge with a secret past, Doc Hudson (Paul Newman) and the other townfolk, teach Lightning some values he was missing, before he heads off to race for the Cup.

CARS Th e Monitor and the Outback Th eatre off ers you a chance to win 10

tickets to the Outback Cinema.You can use the tickets by taking yourself to the movies 10 times or take

nine friends and all go to the same movie or any similar combination.

Fill in the coupon and name one movie screening at the Outback Cinema between July 13 - 20.

Deposit the entry form in the box in the Dunes Café or at the Monitor Reception by July 20.

The Outback Theatre 10 Ticket Competition

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Friday, July 7 - Tuesday, July 25CARS - Rated: G.Week 1: Fri 7:30pm; Sat 3:00pm; Sun 12:00pm;Week 2: Mon 3:00pm; Tues 7:30pm; Wed 12:00pm; Fri 12:00pm; Sat 12:00pm; Sun 3:00pm;Week 3: Mon 3:00pm; Tues 12:00pm; Sat 3:00pm; Sun 3:00pm;Week 4: Tues 7:30pm

Saturday, July 8 - Tuesday, July 18X Men : The Last Stand - Rated: M.Week 1: Sat 12:00pm; Sun 3:00pm & 7:30pm;Week 2: Mon 12:00pm; Wed 3:00pm; Fri 3:00pm & 7.30pm;Sat 3:00pm; Sun 12:00pm & 7:30pm;Week 3: Mon 12:00pm; Tues 3:00pm & 7:30pm

Friday July 21 - Sunday July 23Take the Lead - Rated: PG. Fri 7:30pm; Sat 12:00pm; Sun 12:00pm & 7:30pm.Please note that Take The Lead will be showing untilAugust 1

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Add one letter to each of the following words,then rearrange the letters to find somethingyou might see if you visit the seashore. Thefirst one has been done for you.

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Seashore ScrambleBy Martha J. Morrison, Candor, NY

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

FREE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The ‘What’s On!’ Free Community Calendar is proudly sponsored by Roxby Downs Council.Phone 8671 2683 or email [email protected] to book your event in ‘What’s On!’

AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION Roxby Downs GroupCoffee Morning with Guest speaker - regional PaediatricPhysiotherapist & Occupational TherapistThursday, 6th July 2006 at 9:30am at Dunes Cafe.Everyone is welcome to attend. Babies and children welcome.For further information, please phone Jen 86712217

PLAYGROUP held at St Barbara’s Parish School every Wednesday from 9.30am to 11.00am. Contact 8671 3207.

PLAYGROUP held every Friday from 10.30am until 12.00pm at Roxby Downs Kindergarten. Contact 8671 0455.

ROXBY DOWNS COMMUNITY CLUB The Roxby Horse Racing Club �Calcutta� evening. Friday, August 4.

COFFEE MORNINGS for Families, run by Child Youth Health (Roxby Downs Health Services), every Thursday 9:30 -11 at The Dunes Café.

Roxby Downs Community Library & Roxby Downs Health Service Present “TODDLER STORY TIME”Fun, stories, rhymes, craft & activities for toddlers aged 1-3 & their adult caregivers. At Roxby Downs Community Library, Tuesdays from 9:30-10am

OUTBACK SCRAPPERS SCRAP TOGETHERPlease note: There will be no scrap togethers at St Barbs until the beginning of next term when the weather starts warming up. ContactJane 8671 1937

ROCK DA VILLA YOUTH GROUP presents dinner & traditional Maori ! oorshow fundraiser night. At Cooinda Club Hall, Port Augusta on Saturday August 19. Tickets are $30 per person which includes traditional NZ feast �HANGI� & Maori ! oorshow. Bar facilities will be available. For bookings contact Michelle on 0419 189 237

Don’t forget the Raine & Horne Colouring In Competition. Entry forms can be found at the Raine & Horne offi ces on Tutop street


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This versatile family home with its free fl owing fl oor plan off ers comfort-able living. 3 bedrooms all with BIR’s, upgraded central bathroom with new vanity, open plan living, dining and kitchen. Kitchen recently has been refur-bished with a new stove. Th is property in 2005 was painted throughout in neutral tones. All rooms are serviced by evapora-tive air conditioning with gas heating in living area, roller shutters to all bedrooms and living area. There is good quality fl oor coverings and window treatments throughout this family home. Stepping out from the dining area is a large paved outdoor entertainment area with an in-ground heated spa (the spa heater was replaced at the end of Summer 2005) with a lock-down cover and pool fencing. Th e backyard is perfect for the family with an

elevated fully fenced lawned play area for the children. Low maintenance yards with an excellent size garden shed. Securely leased to BHP until November 2006 with a return of $310 per week with a term of extension for a further 3 years, subject to a rent review. Contact Lorraine Aubrey at Lin Andrews on 8671 2000

Th is opportunity does not come often. Located in a quiet court area is this beauti-ful fi ve bedroom, brick home with slate frontage.

Th is home begins with a spectacular entrance way with a large formal lounge room, open plan tiled kitchen, dining and family room that off ers lots of natural light, great for relaxing in the sunshine.

Th is home has been tastefully decorated with feature walls throughout.

Th e main bedroom is complimented by an ensuite and a walk-in-robe and is separated from the other bedrooms to ensure the parents have their privacy.

Th is home will keep you warm in the winter months and cool in the summer with it’s reverse cycle airconditioning.

There is an undercover BBQ / Entertainment area that overlooks the crystal clear pool and landscaped gardens. Th e family cars will be safe with the double garage that is secured by roller doors. And of course, what would a home be without a shed?

See it now - then you will believe that dreams do come true!

Asking Price: High $400,000

For more information or to arrange a pri-vate inspection please contact Ali Webber of Wardle Co Real Estate on Mobile: 0417 816 738.

LORRAINE AUBREY8671 2000 or www.linandrews.com.au

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23D AQUILA BOULEVARDDon’t Miss This

$325,000

Calling all astute investors, don�t miss this opportunity to invest in this 3 bedroom home in Roxby Downs. All bedrooms are of a good size with built-in robes, and are central to the bathroom and toilet. Open plan living/dining and kitchen with plenty of cupboard space. All rooms are serviced by evap airconditioning for comfortable summer living with gasheating in the living area for winter comfort. Easy maintainedgardens front and back with a garden shed. Leased until June 2007 for $360 per week with a rent review in December 2006.

$365,000

9 POGONA COURTHouse & Land package, Great Opportunity, Huge Savings!

You could be the one lucky buyer to secure this brand new dream home without the hassle. Thisexceptional court yard homeoffers 4 bdr�s (master withensuite & WIR), bdr 2 to 4 have vinyl faced BIR�s. Formal lounge, open plan family, dining & kitchen. Classic kitchen has stainless steelappliances. 1200 high wall tiling to main bathroom & ensuite with chrome ! xtures & ! ttings & shower cubicles, main bathroom hosts full sized bath. All rooms are serviced by reverse cycle aircon, luxury carpet to all bdrs, timber " oating " oors to all living areas & kitchen. Vertical blinds to all windows except wet areas and sliding doors.Double carport with roller door, fully paved yard with lawn &garden beds, outdoor ent. area that extends from the carport & fully fenced backyard. Approximate completion due date mid Oc-tober. For more information on viewing plans/site plans, please contact Lorraine Aubrey

64 PIONEER DRIVEFor the Astute Investor

$370,000

This meticulously maintainedfamily home is well worth your consideration comprising of 3 good sized bdr�s all with BIR�s. Large open plan living/dining, modern kitchen with dishwasher. Adjacent to the large living area is a family room which could be uti-lised as a fourth bdr or study. All rooms services by evap aircon. with a large split system and gas heater in the living area. All weathered fully enclosed paved outdoorentertainment area provides all year round comfort from the outdoor elements. Front and backyards are easy with paved area, lawns,garden beds and a fully fenced play area for the children. This property represents an opportunity for the investor that likes it easy as the vendor intends to lease back this property on a long term lease with a rent return of $380 per week.

Hard to f ind. . . Impossible to forget !

27 Arcoona StreetThis property is priced to sell!

REAL ESTATEROXBY DOWNS

Contact Ali WebberPhone 0417 816 738

Fax 8671 1774Email

[email protected]/agents/wardle

17 WANGIANNA STREETinvestor or owner occupier

14 SANTALUM WAY - entertainers delight

3 bdrm + fourth bdrm or large offi ce in shed. Dble roller doors on shed with plumbing for an ensuite-french doors open entertainment area. Dishwasher, evap. & refrigerated A/C. Leased until April 2007 @ $395 p/w with rent reviews

98 STUART ROADa real mans shed that will impress

4 bedroom home with ensuite, BIR’s to all bdrms, roller shutters to lounge and bedrooms, in ground fi bre glass pool, currently leased untilDec 06 at $350.00 pw.

3 bdrm home BIR’s to all rooms, recently repainted inside & out, tiled kitchen, dining & rumpus, landscaped gardens including water feature at front, spectacular entertaining area in redwood & garden shed.

$372,900

$375,000

$340,000

5 bdrm brick home with slate front, ensuite, WIR, large formal lounge, open plan living with family room that overlooks pool & entertainment area, dble carport, 2 sheds.

5 POGONA COURThard to find...impossible to forget

High $400’s

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The perfect opportunity to invest in Roxby, with a rock solid lease to BHP.

Want to see your property advertised here? Contact Gail Heritage on 8248 2450 today!


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SDS Corporation, a Sandvik Mining & Construction company, manufactures rigs for surface and underground drilling, loaders and trucks for mines, hydraulic hammers for breaking and demolition, hard metal tools, consumables, and spare parts, and provides a wide range of customer service for the drilling and exploration industries. Sandvik Mining & Construction is an equal opportunity employer.Job SummaryResponsible for the daily running of the store including inventory control and materials management.Excellent salary package including an accommodation allowance is being offered.Work Responsibilities� Sourcing and procurement of store consumables.� Accurate data input of purchase orders and receipt goods on computer system.� Purchase order queries.� Stock transfers and invoicing.� Freight.� Issue and receipt tools and consumables in and out of store.� Gas and diesel orders.� Stock takes.� General ! ling of store paperwork.Person Speci! cations� Required to work from 7.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.� Ability to work under pressure, unsupervised and in a team environment.� Effective and productive communication skills within departments and work colleagues.� Computer literate.� Previous of! ce / store experience preferred.Applications in writing to: Of! ce Manager SDS Corporation PO Box 249 ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725

Or deliver to: Gunson Street, OLYMPIC DAMOr email to: [email protected] date: Monday 17th July 2006.

STORE SUPPLY OFFICER VACANCYSALARY POSITION

MAGNUM - SWANHOUSEBOATS

RENMARK / PARINGANeed a holiday?We offer new state of the art boats with 6 B/rooms or 5 B/rooms en-suites and top-deck spas. Orconsider one of the refurbished Magnum Swan Boats for the smaller group.For total indulgence spend a night before yourhouseboat trip at Paringa House B&B Stonecottages overlooking the Magical Murray.

Call Trevor or Margaret to book your holidayFREECALL 1800 083 183Ph: 08 8595 5217Fax: 08 8595 5425Mob: 0418 839 383PO Box 716 Renmark, SA, 5341www.magnumhouseboats.com.au

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LEARN TO FLY Roxby Downs Aero Club, phone Ben Hammond 0407 974 002, Jim Spring 0417 867 812 or Phil Goldsworthy 0417 810 494.

INVESTMENT Opportunity or owner occupy. 2 bedroom caravan part furnished with hard annexe. Currently rented at $160 p/w. 6 Hopbush street, Roxby Downs Myall Grove Caravan Park. $6000.00. Contact Mark on 0411 878 006

REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICES

POSITIONS VACANT

AGM�sROXBY Downs CFS will be holding their AGM on August 24, 2006 at 1900 hrs (7pm) at the Fire Station. To all members this is a Non election year. All welcome.

THE Desert Dirt Kart Club will be hold-ing their AGM on August 12, 2006 from 12pm. AGM to be held at the track. All welcome.

POSITIONS VACANT

IVS Of ce AdministratorBHP Billiton Olympic DamIVS is one of Australia�s leading Industrial Services companies. We pride ourselves on safe delivery of quality services in theareas of Vacuum Recovery, High-Pressure Water Blasting, Catalyst Handling, Refractory Demolition & Installation & a host of related services.We are currently seeking an of! ce administrator to assist with clerical functions to support our Site Manager, Site Super-visors & Operation Crew.Duties will include:Maintaining and updating our training and induction records Travel arrangements Checking timesheets Maintaining and updating our roster system Filing, answering phones and general of! ce administration.

REQUIREMENTSIdeally, you would have the following skills & quali! cations.Strong computer skills, particularly MS Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Accurate data entry Ability to make decisions Prioritise tasks Work on multiple tasks at once Work unsupervisedTo apply for this exciting opportunity, please e-mail yourexpression of interest and resume to [email protected]

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6 Rowe Court - Impressive Family HomeAn impressive family home onapprox 977m2 of land,consisting of 3 brms with BIR�s. A largeextension used as rumpus or 4thbedroom. Gas heated lounge, large study room, spacious gas kitchen/meals including rangehood.pantry. Ducted cooling throughout. inground, fully fenced ! breglass salt-water pool, cubby house, 3 garden sheds, carport UMR. Currently leased @ $350 p/w. $379,950. Web ID. 832637

7B Willaroo Street - Quality Maisonette3 bedroom family home with bullnose verandah, master with walk in robe, bay window to front, large lounge room, dining room with sliding dooraccess to outdoors, compact kitchen with electric cooker, rangehood & over-head cupboards. Lovely 3 way bath-room with heritage tiling. Carport UMR, rear verandah with lockable gates. Ducted evap cooling. Currently tenanted @ $265 per week until 6/08/06. Fabulous investmentopportunity. $269,950 Web ID: 837409.

75 Stuart Road Roxby DownsFabulous Investment Opportunity

Family home of 3 bedrooms with bir�s, master with wall mtd air con, good size lounge, dining with sliding door to rear, practical kitchen with gas stove,dishwasher & ample cupboards,ducted evap aircon & gas spaceheating, single c/port UMR & extra off drive parking 7.5m x 6m x 2.4m high c/bond double garage with power large rear verandah & good size pergola with fernery. C/B tool shed, large rear yard with easy care gardens & auto irrigation. Currently tenated @ $315 per week & increasing to $350 p/w. $329,950. Web. ID. 833885.

68 Axehead Road � �Value in this Nest Egg.�Family home with 4 bedrooms, master with bir, dressing table & ensuite, bir�s to others. Lounge, small family room, well equipped gas kitchen with w.i.p, ducted evaporative air conditioning, gas heating, paved pergola, fully fenced a/g inground pool, tool shed & garden shed, single carport umr with drive through gates & extra parking, easy care gardens with front lawn area. Currently leased at$325 p/w. $329,950. Web ID. 826365.

4 Phibbs Court - Another Roxby Nest EggFamily home of 4 good size brms all with BIR�s - master with ensuite,spacious lounge & dine with sliding door to rear, gas kitchen with rangehood and ample cupboards, bathroom with bath, vanity & shower cubicle,ducted evap. cooling gas heating,single carport UMR, front & rear, verandahs & large pergola area and all on huge lot of 1493sqm currently leased at $330 per week. $349,950. Web. ID. 831937.

8 Nyaroo Court - Easy Living Starts HereWell cared for family home 3 good size bedrooms, spacious family area, large formal dine, fabulous American Oak timber kitchen with gas cooktop,electric wall oven, rangehood, WI pantry,extensive slate tiling, ducted evap.cooling, combustion heating. Fully fenced IG ! breglass saltwater chlorinated pool. $379,950. Web. ID. 833873.

10 Bopeechee - Prosper Now - Not Later.Family home of 4 good size bedrooms, built in robes to 3. Two bathrooms, large lounge plus spacious dining, gas heating, ducted evap.cooling, single carport UMR, small frontverandah & full length rear verandah,single garage, large garden shed & easy care gardens. Leased to BHP Billiton. $345,000. Web. ID. 831913.

37 Bopeechee StreetImpressive Executive Residence

�WOW� 4 bedrooms, ensuite, walk in robe & Built in robes. Separate lounge,magni! cent gas kitchen, dual sink, range-hood, dishwasher, ample cupboards, open plan dine/family room. Ducted evap. cooling throughout, gas heating.Magni! cent outdoor entertaining areaincluding built in BBQ, garden shed &fernery. Fully fenced in ground salt water pool. Rent potential $375 - $400 p/week, or just move in.$395,000 WEB ID: 834657

66 Stuart RoadStart Your Investment Portfolio Now

Well located family home of 3 good sizebedrooms all with BIR�s. Cosy lounge with gas wall furnace, spacious dining, gas kitch-en, ducted cooling, full length rear verandah. Double colourbond garage. Leased to BHP till 26/01/07. $359,000 Web ID: 834362

16 Wirrda StreetAnother Great Investment

Well presented & located 4 bedroom home, ensuite & bir�s throughout.Spacious lounge, dine & gas kitchen with rangehood, dual sink. Timber Venetian blinds. Lovely outdoor paved entertain-ing area. Currently leased to BHP until 8August 2007. $369,950 Web ID. 834921.

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35 Gregory StreetSplash Out With This One

Excellent 3 brm home with bir�s, large family room extension with split system, R/C A/con, 2nd shower & toilet loevely updated kitchen and bathroom. Gas heated lounge, ducted A/C. Fully fenced inground salt water pool. 2 garden sheds. Leased at $350 p/w. $379,950 Web ID: 832622.

3 Hakea Court - Myall Grove Caravan ParkCheap Home or Cheap Investment

Approx 40ft van, well equipped kitchen incl new oven, utensils etc., lounge/dine with lounge, good size bedroom (queen size bed incl), 2 air cons, sep site ensuite, tool shed (with plumbing, shade sail, room for 3 vehicles and all on a good size site. (Potential rent upwards of $260 per week.). $62,500

36 Hermit Street3 Bedroom family home all with bir�s, large lounge, dining, gas kitchen with dishwasher, rangehood, ample cupboards (incl o/heads), (" oating timber " oors to kitch/dine & entry), heat/cool, single c/port UMR & adj garden covered area, fully fenced IG ! breglass pool, good size all weather entertain area & lawned area to rear yard area, easycare gardens & leased to BHP Biliton @ $1260 per month. $355,000

48 Hermit StreetWell located family home of 3 good size bedrooms (all with bir�s), large lounge, good size dining with sliding door to rear, heating & cooling, inground ! breglass pool fully fenced, c/b tool shed, carport UMR, good size paved pergola area and adj easy care gardens including lawned area & Bi brick BBQ. Long lease @ $350 per week. $349,950.

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Andamooka Opal ShowroomPost Of ce and Motel

Behind the FamousBottle House

Opal Creek Boulevard, AndamookaOPEN 7 DAYS

and after hours by appointmentPh: (08) 8672 7007 • Fax: (08) 8672 7062

www.andamookaopal.com.auEmail: [email protected]

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Available now – Contact Dave on 0409 726 252

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Limited edition signed prints oforiginal pastel works

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Sporting2006

Calendar

Roxby Downs Leisure CentreRoxby Downs Leisure Centre

Enquiries, please phone: 8671 0500

JulyOodnadatta Bronco Branding to be held between 14 and 15 July 2006. Tickets Adults $15, Students $5 & children under 12 free.

Woomera & Districts Football LeagueSaturday 8 at 12pm - Olympic Dam v Roxby D i s t r i c t s , 2 . 2 0 p m - Hornridge v Coober Pedy Bye - Andamooka

Saturday 22 at 2.00pm - Andamooka v Coober Pedy, 2.20pm - Hornridge v Olympic Dam. Bye - Roxby Districts

Roxby Downs Softball FixturesA Reminder that no games will be played for the next two weeks due to school holidays, however matches will be played on the last Sunday of the holidays which will be Sunday 23 at 11.30am - Rebels 1 v Shakers, 1.30pm - Rebels 2 v Who Cares.

Sunday 30 at 11.30am - Who Cares v Rebels 1, 1.30pm - Shakers v Black Cats.Contact Nat Jones on

0412 782 018 i f you cannot ! ll a team. Please make sure all players have played three games before ! nals, as they will not qualify if they have only played one or two games for your side.

Desert Dirt Kart Club will be holding a Kart Education Day on July 8, and racing on July 9 from midday.The Desert Dirt Kart Club would also like to thank ODT for their assistance over our State Tit le Weekend, in return for their services the Club made a $1500 donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.Wanted - Dirt Kart drivers, age from 7 years to 40+, try something different come out on the Education day and have a look, go for a spin, give a go and see what is involved.

Rubgy UnionAnyone interested in play-ing Rubgy Union please contact Stuart Deed at the Monitor Of! ces on 8671 2622

Leisure CentreBody for Life Challenge

Below are some of the vital sponsors of the 2006 Body for Life Challenge.

We would like to thank these local businesses for their generosity and support of the program.

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SPORTWDFL Round 11,

July 8, 2006Olympic Dam 18-18-126 defeated Roxby Districts 7-9-51

Best players for OD: S Montgomerie, D Smith, C Kenny; Goals: A Petty, S Montgomerie 5, P Kemp, C Kenny 2, N Shinnick, D Balfour, A Marshall, D Smith 1.Best players Roxby: L Devlin, S Rudd, J Owens; Goals: R Prosser 3, T Paull 2, T Wheetra, S Ballestrin 1.

After their loss to Andamooka last weekend, Olympic Dam came into their match against Roxby Districts with a point to prove. From the fi rst bounce the Devils ripped into a severely undermanned Roxby Districts side and never really let up from there. The match saw the return to form of Scott Montgomerie, who kicked fi ve goals and looked hard to catch all day. Paul Kemp was also strong and was seldom away from the action. For the Miners Ricky Prosser kicked three and continues to look very dangerous in front of goals. However, the day really belonged to the Olympic Dam who had winners all over the ground and eventually won by more than 12 goals.

Hornridge 16-12-108 defeated Coober Pedy 15-11-101

Best players for Hornridge: K Farrell, M Daddow, J Starick; Goals: C Gow-Smith 6, R Briggs 5, M Daddow 4, M Gow 1.Best players for CP: A Ware, K Henry, R Carbine; Goals: K Henry 4, A Ware 3, W Boland 2, G Graham, R Carbine, T Walker, A Fielding, D Doolan, J Burns 1.

Senior Colts Under 16

Razorbacks 14-7-91 defeated Coober Pedy 1-3-9

Best players for Razorbacks: D James, S Traeger, T Cox, N Fernandez; Goals: T Paull 5, J Beenham, K Zeptner 3, J Hombsch, S Murray, W Roberts, S Traeger, J Bowden 1.Best players for CP: A Curtis, A O’Toole, Z Deane, A Williams; Goal scorers unavailable.

Results for Junior Colts unavailable.

Junior Tennis Results Round 3Division 1 BoysTh omas Hombsch 6 defeated Nick Hombsch 1Nick Fernandez 6 defeated Jack Hombsch 1Jackson Th omson 6 defeated Ed Sach 1Tim Harbridge 6 defeated Sam Allen 1

Division 2 BoysJordan Christall 6 defeated Tyson Hill 1Darcy Kenny 6 defeated Cobi Rontaunay 3Jordan Christall 5 defeated Nick Th omson 2

Divison 3 & Girls Results Unavailable

ABOVE...Ryan Briggs (Hornridge) outsmarts his Coober Pedy opponent and marks in front of goal. BELOW...Nigel Shinnick (Olympic Dam) gets clear of his Roxby Districts opponent to mark within scoring distance.

Ex Roxby Downs resident and future football superstar, Damian Cunningham, is currently making his way up the SANFL ladder through a mix of hard work, determina-tion and skill.

Currently employed at the North Adelaide Football Club (NAFC) as a trainee, Damian began playing with the club as a 15-year-old, travelling to Adelaide from Roxby Downs to compete in carnivals and matches.

Moving with his family to Gladstone to be situated closer to his beloved football, he moved into under 17’s, continuing to impress both his coaches and peers.

Now living in Adelaide and playing in the under 18 competition, Damian is still making an impact on everyone who has the pleasure of watching him play.

Damien has just returned from Melbourne where he was competing in the National Under 18’s Championships with the South Australian squad.

Neil Sanders of the NAFC said Damian battled some outstanding players and had a successful carnival, especially since he was often competing against players 12 centimetres taller and 10 kilograms heavier.

Mr Sanders said the NAFC could not be happier with Damian’s football talents and enthusiasm.

“He’s played the whole year at Reserves level playing at least a couple of years above his level,” he told Th e Monitor.

“Obviously drafting is a long way off yet, but if he’s not drafted he is expected to be playing League football in the next two years.”

“Damian is an outstanding person within the club and we look forward to helping him fulfi ll his potential.”

Damian will be travelling back to Roxby Downs in August to conduct coaching clinics and a nine-a-side football carnival with fellow NAFC representatives.

Former Roxby Downs resident now a rising SANFL player

Damian Cunningham

Written by Jamie-Lee Oldfi eld

Team P W L D For Agst % PtsOlympic Dam 9 7 2 0 909 694 57% 14Hornridge 9 6 3 0 792 838 49% 12Andamooka 8 4 4 0 678 636 52% 8Roxby Districts 9 4 5 0 663 855 44% 8Coober Pedy 9 1 8 0 867 886 49% 2

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BOC Gas and EquipmentMechanical Repairs

Air-conditioning

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New Car Servicing & Warranty

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Leaving home to attend Boarding School can be daunting for any boy.

At St Peter's College we ensure the transition is as easy as possible, offering an

outstanding education and a wide range of co-curricular programs whilst living in

the caring and supportive environment of our modern Boarding House. Each boy

has access to the outstanding facilities St Peter's College has to offer.

For more information about how we can help your boy to develop, please contact

our Registrar, Mr Ian Munro on (08) 8362 3451 to appreciate first hand our dedication

to your sons' education.

Hackney Road, St Peters

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Finals in Roxby Downs

ABOVE...The victorious A-Grade netball team, the Gecko Girls. Back: Kerry Phelan, Beck Schutz, Carmen Larwood and Belinda Ramsey; Front: Paige Aldenhoven, Phoebe Elson, Hayley Summerton and Georgina Arthur; Absent were Mel Haynes, Carly Cunningham and Rosalie Dellow.

ABOVE...B-Grade champions were Tangos. Back: Nat Elliot, Jodie Brind, Sophie Wissell and Amanda Hudson; Front: Tahnee Elliot, Mel Katzorke, Meg Elliot and Jessica Katzorke.

LEFT...Gecko Girls Goal Shooter Belinda Ramsey about to accept a pass.

ABOVE...Blue Jays’ Wing Attack, Tracy McKay, prepares to pass her Tangos opponent.

Volleyball ResultsA-Grade: Th e Prophets of Onan defeated Phoenix 3 - 1Best on court: Beck Schutz

B-Grade:Hornridge defeated Apprentices 3 - 1Best on court: Damian Smith

B-Grade Results: Tangos defeated Blue Jays 33 - 23

A-Grade Results: Gecko Girls defeated Roxby Downs Miners 41 - 27

Mixed Competition Results: Bow Heelers defeated Blue Brothers and Sisters 41 - 31

ABOVE...Prophets of Onan. Back: Neil Ryan, Andrew Wellington, Drew von Thien, Seb Tello. Front: Kate Hobbs, Beck Schutz and Jess Finzel.

ABOVE...Hornridge. Back: Ryan Briggs, Damian Smith and Craig Hancock. Front: Shane Adams and Bec Penglase.

ABOVE...Jess Finzel (Prophets of Onan) leaps into the air to hit this smash while Rob Kraack and Neil Ryan look on.

ABOVE...Best and Fairest. Rob Kraack (left) and Neil Ryan (middle) shared the A-Grade award, while Ryan Briggs picked up the B-Grade trophy.

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