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ORION FLY-PAST COOBER PEDY FORANZAC CENTENARY SERVICE

An AP-3C Orion from the RAAF Base Edinburghconducted a flypast over Anzac Day

commemorations being held in Coober Pedy at10am on Saturday 25 April 2015.

Members of the Australian Defence Force attended CooberPedy on Anzac Day to remember those who havecontributed to all Australian military operations.

President of the Coober Pedy RSL Bryce Tickner said,“It was an honour to be involved in the local celebrationsfor the 100 year anniversary of Gallipoli. The dawn servicewas very well attended followed by a hearty gunfirebreakfast, thanks to the army of local volunteers who didan awesome job cooking for so many people.”

“To all those volunteers that made this day happen, a hugethank you as without your help there would be no RSL.”

“The parade was one of the biggest we have seen in recentyears, and was very well attended at the Cenotaph. Wehad a great uniformed presence which included Air Forcepersonnel from Woomera Test Range, Armyrepresentation from NORFORCE and cadet representationwhich comprised of Leading Air Force Cadet BritneyShorter of 604SQN and Army Cadet Corby Borrett of74ACU.”

“Special thanks to Squadron Leader Darren Shorter fromthe Compliance Management Flight Woomera Test Rangewho organised the uniformed detachment.”

“Squadron leader Darren Shorter and his team helped meto submit the application forms last year, leading up tothis ANZAC Day. Their knowledge in getting formsthrough the system, I believe made all the difference.”

“Much appreciation to the Coober Pedy police for theirattendance and for all the officers that came in on theirtime off in uniform to lead the traditional march of ex-servicemen and their families to the memorial in town.”

“I would like to express further appreciation to the RAAFfor giving Coober Pedy the AP-3C Orion aircraft flypast,in fact three. Everyone that spoke to me on the day saidhow delighted they were to see that Coober Pedy wasincluded in this huge occasion. Around the country servicemen and women along with their families were celebrating100 years since Gallipoli. Out of all the applications theRAAF must have received, they selected us!”

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At precisely 10am on ANZAC Day the AP-3C Orion from the RAAF Base Edinburgh conducteda flypast over Coober Pedy ANZAC service

Father Brian Matthews from the Catholic Churchand RSL President Bryce Tickner speak at theCenotaph

Leading Air Force Cadet Britney Shorter of604SQN and Army Cadet Corby Borrett of74ACU.”

Local RSL patrons and supporters of theANZACS march to the Cenotaph

Flag-bearers hold their flags throughout theservice

Local police participated in the march, escortingANZAC supporters to the Cenotaph

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7 DAYS WEATHER 22c - 19c - Coober Pedy - an underground town, builton the back of opal mining

Coober Pedy is Australia’s real ‘DownUnder’, famous for its fabulous opals and bizarresubterranean homes. For generations, minershave dug into the white and orange rock to extractthe valuable, sparkling stone. The tunnels andchambers were converted into undergroundshomes in order to escape from the desert heat.

Coober Pedy ‘evolved’ as the result ofa massive post war Opal Rush where hardypioneers developed a make or break preciousgem industry in the desert terrain.

333 days sunshine

Enjoy LAWN BOWLS, TENNIS andTABLE TENNIS in the friendly atmosphereof the United Club Sporting Centre.

Spend a day on the most challengingGOLF COURSE in the world.

During Easter Coober Pedy holds itsannual OPAL FESTIVAL & GEM TRADESHOW

Arrive at COOBER PEDY on thefamous GHAN TRAIN

Visit the OPAL FIELDS - you’llbelieve you’re on Mars. Join tours to localmines to see how they work and get thechance to noodle (fossick) for your own opal

Take a tour to the natural landscapesoutside the town (see film locations like MadMax: Beyond Thunderdome and Red Planet)including the PAINTED DESERT, thecolourful BREAKAWAYS and the MOONPLAIN

Join the MAIL RUN out of CooberPedy to deliver outback mail! Take a leisurelyflight over the spectacular LAKE EYREBe part of the last frontier mining town and

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NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE ROYAL COMMISSIONPUBLIC MEETING Coober PedyThursday, May 14, 2015, 10.30 – 11.30amItalo Australian Miners Club, Italian Club Road, Coober Pedy(BBQ lunch provided after meeting)

The Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission is conducting a series of public events to engage with the South Australian community.

Rear Admiral the Honourable Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR (Rtd) will hold a public meeting in Coober Pedyto discuss issues surrounding the nuclear fuel cycle and the process for making community submissions to the Royal Commission.

The four key themes for investigation are:• the expansion of exploration and extraction of

minerals;• the undertaking of further processing of minerals

and manufacture of materials containing radioactive substances;

• the use of nuclear fuels for electricity generation; and

• the storage and disposal of radioactive and nuclear waste.

The people of Coober Pedy are invited to discuss the opportunities and risks of the nuclear fuel cycle in South Australia.

It is important to have your say. Come and hear about the Royal Commission and how you can make your submission.

More information on the Royal Commission: www.nuclearrc.sa.gov.au

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Help us plan for ParksBreakaways Conservation Park Interested members of the public are invited to comment on the Kanku- Breakaways Conservation Park Draft Management Plan.The plan is available from:• DEWNR Customer Service Centre:

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• District Council of Coober Pedy: Lot 773 Hutchison St, Coober Pedy, 5723

Enquiries and submissions to:Chevahn Hoad, Breakaways Co-Management Board Executive OfficerDistrict Council of Coober PedyPO Box 425COOBER PEDY SA 5723T: 08 8672 4600E: breakaways@cpcouncil.sa.gov.au Submissions will form part of the public record unless otherwise requested.Submissions close 31 July 2015.

The House Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairheld a hearing in Coober Pedy on Monday the 4th

May at the Revival Fellowship Underground Church.

The House Standing Committee commenced the inquiry on13th February 2014 continues to gather evidence in regardsto the harmful use of alcohol in Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander communities.

The Committee invited interested persons and organisationsto make submissions addressing the terms of reference.The particular focus of the Committee is:· Patterns of supply of, and demand for alcohol in differentAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, agegroups and genders;· The social and economic determinants of harmful alcoholuse across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;· Trends and prevalence of alcohol related harm, includingalcohol-fuelled violence and impacts on newborns e.g. FoetalAlcohol Syndrome and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders;· The implications of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and FoetalAlcohol Spectrum Disorders being declared disabilities;· Best practice treatments and support for minimising alcoholmisuse and alcohol-related harm;· Best practice strategies to minimise alcohol misuse andalcohol-related harm ; and· Best practice identification to include international anddomestic comparisons.Witnesses that were heard by the Committee in Coober Pedyincluded:

· Mayor Stephen Staines and Mr Damien Clark – DistrictCouncil of Coober Pedy· Mr John Bacon and Mrs Rosie Berry – AlcoholManagement Plan Working Party (a Working Party ofCouncil)· Mrs Susie Crisa – Aboriginal Family Support Services· Ms Sonia Mazzone and other representatives from theUmoona Aged Care (closed session i.e. ‘in camera’ byrequest of witnesses)· Mr George Laslett – Umoona Tjutagku Health· Ms Ethel Cherrington, Mr Ian Crombie, Mr George Cooley,Ms Rose Temple – Umoona Community Council/SoberingUp Centre· Mr Peter Alexander - SAPOL· Mr Cristopher Crismani – Coober Pedy Hospital· Ms Lyn Gordon, Ms Alina Wonga, Ms Pauline Lewis, MsFrancine Hoani – as individuals and citizens of Coober Pedy

In advance of the hearing in Coober Pedy, the CommitteeChair, Dr Sharman Stone MP, said “We know that townslike Coober Pedy are concerned about the impact of alcoholon their community. The Committee is interested in hearinghow the recently developed Alcohol Management Planprovides a framework for minimising the harmful impact ofalcohol in Coober Pedy. The harmful effects of alcohol canbe felt throughout a community. Family members, membersof the community, service providers and emergency servicesall feel the impact of alcohol on their daily lives and work.The Committee wants to hear more about how communitiesare impacted as well as examining what works to reduce theharms, with a particular focus in these hearings oncommunities coming together to respond to the impact ofalcohol,” she explained.

“I didn’t know what to expect really,” said Mayor Staines.“The experience was certainly new to me. The panelmember’s questions were very direct; it had a very judicialfeel to it,” he said.

Parliamentary Standing Committeevisits Coober Pedy for Inquiry

At the commencement of the hearing Dr Stone advised thefollowing:

“Please note that these meetings are formal proceedings of theparliament. Everything said should be factual and honest. Itcan be considered a serious matter to mislead the committee.This committee is open to the public. The people who havejoined us are very welcome. The audio is being broadcast livevia the internet. A transcript of what is said will be placed onthe committee’s website. If there is something you wish to sayin camera, we can take that on board as well.”

Mayor Staines was the first witness that was called in CooberPedy. He mostly reiterated the perceived success, from Council’sperspective, of the recently introduced takeaway alcoholrestrictions with particular emphasis on the support of thecommunity and the peak aboriginal organisations as well as thehistorical support (2008) of the APY Lands as being critical forthe successful introduction of the takeaway alcohol restrictions.

Mayor Staines also touched on the need for greater variety ofactivities in our community which was consistently repeatedthroughout the day by other witnesses.

“Council would like to see a more coordinated approach bygovernment agencies to reduce the desire of residents toconsume alcohol through an increase in the availability ofrecreational activities for men and women in our community ofall ages,” Mayor Staines explained. “Activities that teach andcelebrate the best of aboriginal culture would be a good placeto start.”

In summingup his views of the hearing in Coober Pedy theMayor explained to the Coober Pedy Regional Times that thegreatest interest from the panel members was in our takeawayalcohol restrictions, how we achieved it and what the outcomeshave been.

“The takeaway alcohol restrictions that we implemented in ourcommunity are unlike any other in the country, they truly areground-breaking” the Mayor explained to the CPRT. “It certainlyappeared to me that the inquiry wished to assess the success ofour unique restrictions with the possible intent of recommendingthe introduction of similar laws in other communities aroundthe country. My assessment of all the statements from otherwitnesses on the day was that the restrictions have been anundeniable success. Of course, the restrictions are only part ofthe solution. We’ve addressed the supply side of cheap,takeaways liquor but we… that is the community with thesupport of government.. also need to continue to address thedemand side.”

It is rare that the rest of the country looks to a small, remotecommunity for direction.

“When we first suggested the introduction of the takeawayalcohol restrictions many said it could never be done. I heardevery argument under the sun such as that it was unlawful, orwas not within the commissioners’ power or it was not withincouncil’s power etcetera. One person even suggested that we’dhave riots on the streets and there would be carnage! To me, itdemonstrates what can be achieved by our community whenthe residents, the businesses and the three tiers of governmentjoin forces to achieve a common objective. The sky is the limitreally,” concluded Mayor Staines.

“A final word should be mentioned of “The Orange People”who received much praise throughout the day for all of theirhard work in getting school aged children to school. Manythanks and keep up the good work!”

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Communities have your saySouth Australian Councils are currently

looking to their communities for commenton draft budgets and business plans.

Local Government Association President, MayorDavid O'Loughlin said unlike other spheres ofgovernment, Councils carry out a comprehensiveconsultation process, with their communities,before finalising their budgets.

"So the time to speak up is now," he said.

"If there is something you feel the communityneeds, some service that needs reviewing, orinfrastructure that could do with a makeover, nowis the time to ask.

"Or if you feel that proposed rates need to betrimmed, raise the issue during the consultationperiod.

"It is clear from past experience that the majorityof Councils will alter draft budgets as a result ofcommunity consultation."

Mayor O'Loughlin said Councils are consciousthat the Federal Budget will be brought down ina couple of weeks and the State Budget in mid-June which could add to the financial pressureon communities.

"State and Federal government budget measures,particularly if the State proceeds with its threatto axe the $190 rates rebate for pension andconcession card holders from 1 July, will placeextra pressure on household budgets," he said.

"Councils can offer hardship options for ratespayments, or postponement of rates, dependingon the circumstances.

"If households are feeling financial pressure, talkto your Council as soon as possible, rather thanhave rate payments fall into arrears.

"Councils would much rather know whether theircommunities have special needs, or needparticular measures taken, than be unaware thatthere is a problem."

The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) has responsibility for the provision of housing to eligible government employees of South Australian Government agencies in regional locations.

DPTI has a requirement to lease modern dwellings to pre-agreed specifi cations andon long-term leases of 9 – 13 years for the housing of government employee tenants.

Expressions of Interest are sought from landlords who can supply this requirement either as existing dwellings that are not more than fi ve years old or those to be constructed in any of the following locations:

Ardrossan Eudunda Meningie Port LincolnBeachport Gladstone Millicent Port PirieBerri Hawker Minlaton QuornBooleroo Centre Jamestown Minnipa RenmarkBordertown Kadina Morgan SnowtownBurra Karoonda Moonta SpaldingCeduna Keith Mount Gambier Streaky BayCleve Kimba Naracoorte Swan ReachClare Kingscote Orroroo TintinaraCoober Pedy Kingston SE Parndana Tumby BayCoomandook Lameroo Penong WaikerieCoonalpyn Lock Peterborough WirrullaCowell Loxton Pinnaroo WhyallaCrystal Brook Lucindale Port Augusta WudinnaCummins Maitland Port Broughton Yorketown

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Further information can be obtained and registrations of interest lodged with:Neil ZwaansProject Manager – RenewalDPTI, Asset Management – Government Employee Residential ProgramGPO Box 967, Adelaide SA 5001Telephone: 08 8226 5030 Email: neil.zwaans@sa.gov.au

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South Australia Police has released their monthlystate and Local Service Area crime statistics.

State-wide the statistics over the last 12 monthsto the end of March show that reported offencesagainst the person have risen 11 per cent and thetotal reported offences against property havefallen four per cent, which has resulted in anoverall drop in reported crime of one per cent.

The release of these statistics, which can be foundonline at www.police.sa.gov.au each month, ispart of a commitment to extend ourcommunication and engagement with thecommunity.

Anyone who is interested – within the widercommunity, media, Government and SAPOL staff– is able to access the information by selectingtheir area of interest on our interactive mapavailable at:

https://www.police.sa.gov.au/about-us/crime-statistics-map

SAPOL statistics have been compiled incompliance with nationally accepted and approvedcounting rules.

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POLICE NEWS 16 - 25 AprilArson arrest: Ferral and Flinders St

At about 1am on Friday 24 April police and firecrews were called to a property at the corner ofFlinders St and Ferrall St, Coober Pedy where

approximately $150,000 damage was sustained tothe premises.

A fire had started in a granny flat at the rear of the premises,but spread to the adjoining house. The occupants managedto get out of the house safely and there were no injuriesreported.

CFS crews extinguished the blaze, but the house andgranny flat were completely destroyed. At this stage, thecause of the fire is undetermined.

CIB detectives and crime scene investigators from PortAugusta and fire cause investigators from Adelaideattended the scene.

As a result of information received, police arrested a 32year old male from Port Augusta for Arson. He wasremanded in custody to the Port Augusta goal and will beappearing in court at a later date

On Friday 17th April 2015, two men broke into ahouse in Gough Street, Coober Pedy. They assaultedthe occupants and stole property. One victim attendedthe Coober Pedy Hospital and was treated for injuries.

The offenders where identified by the victims. As a resultPolice conducted searches of various areas and premiseswithin Coober Pedy.

Two men were arrested, a 34 year old Coober Pedymale and a 34 year old Indulkana male. Both werecharged with “Aggravated Serious Criminal Trespassand Robbery”.

The Coober Pedy male was bailed to appear in court ata later date.

The Indulkana male was remanded in custody to thePort Augusta goal and will also appear in court at alater date.

Breakin, assault &robbery in Gough Street

In the early hours of Thursday 16th April 2015, twomen broke into the Italian Club, on Italian Club Road,Coober Pedy. They were detected by the alarm whichlimited their activities and alerted witnesses to theincident. Witnesses saw them running from the area.

They were also recorded and identified on CCTV. Policeattended and located the men in the vicinity. Policesubsequently arrested a 23 year old and 38 year oldmale from Indulkana. Both men were charged withSerious Criminal Trespass and bailed to appear in courtat a later date.

There was a focus on the five main factors thatcontribute to road trauma on our roads, the fatal five:Drugs and Alcohol, Speeding, Seatbelts, Distraction andDangerous Road Users. Police commend the localcommunity for their driving behaviour over the weekend,no accidents were reported. No traffic offences of notewhere detected in the area.

Police remind members of the public to call 131444 forPolice assistance or 000 in the case of emergency.

If anyone has any information of criminal matters inand around Coober Pedy please contact Crime-Stopperson 1800 333 000 or ring the Coober Pedy Police on86725056.

Serious CriminalTrespass Italian Club

Police participate in ANZAC Day

On Saturday 25th April 2015, ANZAC Day, policeattended the dawn service and participated in theparade.

Police would like to thank the RSL for the professionalorganisation of the ANZAC day commemorations.Police appreciate the opportunity to show our respectsfor the current, past and fallen members of the defenceforces. The day was a great community success andwell attended by the public.

Local police also played their part in the state-wideANZAC day traffic operation to insure the safety ofthe public on the road over the ANZAC day weekend.Local police conducted speed detection duties and drivertesting over the weekend.

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WIDER NEWS

SA Ambulance Service is urgently looking forpeople from Hawker, Leigh Creek, Quorn and Yuntato train as volunteer ambulance officers and help

their communities.

Bruce Wilhelm, SA Ambulance Service acting regionalteam leader for Flinders, said that without morevolunteers the community may have to wait longer foran ambulance to arrive.

“While an ambulance will always come in an emergencywhen someone calls triple zero (000), the reality is thatwithout more people to staff ambulance stations in theseremote areas, delays are inevitable.

“We don’t want that to happen. We want to be able torespond quickly to your needs in an emergency.

“You get the satisfaction of supporting the team,supporting your friends, supporting your town—and youget a Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance).”

More volunteer ambos needed to avoid waitsJohn Shute, 65, from Hawker has been a volunteerambulance officer for more than 20 years and said thecommunity needed to get behind the volunteers to keepthe station functioning.

“We’ve had it here since the late 1960s, and I can’timagine what the community would do if it wasn’t here,”he said.

“The best things are helping the community and thesatisfaction you get from that, plus the friendships andcommunity respect.”

Matthew Nicholls, 38, from Leigh Creek works in thelocal mine and has a young family but still manages tofind time to help out at the local ambulance station.

“It’s a great life skill that you learn. It’s a really excitingfeeling seeing someone walking around the communityafter an incident—knowing that you’ve been able tohelp.

“For me, that’s what it’s about: just the satisfaction ofhelping someone or being there for them.”

Hawker vollies Ashley Haywood, John Shute,Julie Rowe, Bronwyn Shute, Simon Hilder

PepinNini Minerals Limited (ASX: “PNN”) is set toexpand exploration on its prime Musgrave projects

in South Australia and Western Australia.

Increased activity will include drilling on the SA CentralMusgrave project to be funded in part by a $75,000 grantreceived this week via the SA Government’s Plan forAccelerating Exploration Discovery Drilling 2015program (PACE).

“PepinNini values its latest PACE funding which helpstake our Musgrave plans to a new level and bringsforward drilling plans,” PepinNini’s Managing Director,Ms Rebecca Holland-Kennedy, told delegates inAdelaide at the second day of the Paydirt 2015 SouthAustralian Resources and Energy InvestmentConference.

In a joint presentation, Ms Holland-Kennedy andPepinNini’s Musgrave project Director, Mr ToddWilliams, said an aerial electromagnetic survey wouldbe underway at the SA Central Musgrave project before30 June 2015.

“This is an important continuation of the research anddevelopment collaboration with the Minerals Down Underdivision of the CSIRO which involves the collection andinterpretation of geophysical datasets,” they said.

This work would be followed up by drilling funded by thePACE funds received yesterday.

In May, PepinNini will commence a ground geophysicalelectromagnetic survey on its West Musgrave SpinifexRange project which in turn would be followed by vacuumdrilling.

Ms Holland-Kennedy said PepinNini’s SA and WAprojects comprised three exploration licences and fourexploration licence applications (100% PNN) covering8225 square kilometres and three joint venture tenementswith Rio Tinto Exploration covering 1378 squarekilometres (PNN earning 51%).

“We continue to target previously identified nickel-coppersulphide and platinum group metals, with mineralisationon the Company’s prospects analogous to the Nebo-Babeldeposits held by Cassini Resources Ltd in the WestMusgrave province,” she said.

“We are enthusiastic about the significant and highlyprospective ground in which we are involved throughoutthe Musgrave province and will continue to activelyexplore in the region.

“Importantly in the current testing environment,PepinNini has a diversified group of operations so weare not locked into a single commodity.

“We have our own equipment which generatesefficiency and confidence in our overall explorationeffort,” Ms Holland-Kennedy said.

PepinNini – which altogether has 23 Australiantenements across 11,500 square kilometres ofdiversified mineral exposure – also has an extensivesuite of mining leases in the Salta province of Argentina.

The Company also has the benefit of raising fundsthrough providing its drilling services and has alsorecently received funds from the sale of non-core assets.

PEPININNI: EXPANDED EXPLORATION PROGRAMFOR HIGHLY PROMISING MUSGRAVE PROJECTS

Ant supercolonies risk turning Australia intoenvironmental basketcase

Invading ant supercolonies are threatening to turnAustralia into an environmental, agricultural and socialbasketcase, the Invasive Species Council has warned .

“If Australia fails to tackle growing supercolonies of redimported fire ants in Queensland their presence in ourcities and rural areas will radically alter our way of life,”the council’s CEO Andrew Cox said today.

“These supercolonies could threaten nearly all aspectsof agricultural life in Australia, fundamentally changeour easy-going outdoor lifestyle and irrevocablytransform our landscapes.

“In the southern US state of Texas people in fire-antinfested areas are talking about an ecological meltdown.They are too afraid to have picnics on the grass, gobarefoot, or even stand in one place without constantlyworrying about fire ants swarming up their legs andstinging them multiple times.”

The fears follow warnings published in The Australian(2 May 2015) by biologist and author Tim Low whosays fire ants could eventually invade 90 per cent ofurban Australia.

“In the US they cause such unlikely problems as fires,potholes, computer failures, crop losses and blindingsof farm animals. More than 80 people have died fromthe stings, mainly of anaphylactic shock,” he says.

Mr Low says other nasty ants have invaded Australiain recent years, including electric ants, which attackpeople in their swimming pools, and yellow crazy ants,which have killed more than 10 million red land crabsand hastened the extinction of a bat and lizard specieson Christmas Island.

It is now feared that if yellow crazy ants south of Cairnsare not stopped the devastation they have wrought onChristmas Island could be replicated across large areasof Australia.

“Australia has already suffered too much from pastmistakes by allowing the fox, rabbit and cane toad toget out of control,” Invasive Species Council CEOAndrew Cox said.

“We have to learn from past mistakes and eradicatedangerous new invasive species before they drive newwaves of extinctions.”

The Australian Parliament will put in place new laws tostop dangerous invasive species from entering thecountry and threatening native plants and wildlife, humanhealth and agriculture.

The new laws will replace the Quarantine Act 1908,and are expected to be passed by the Senate in Mayor June 2015.

The historic bill will determine whether or not Australiais properly protected from invasion by dangerous newweeds, feral animals and other harmful species such asred imported fire ants.

The Invasive Species Council is calling on Labor andSenate cross-benchers to improve the Biosecurity Billbefore it is passed into law.

Thursday 7 May 2015 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 7

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,

In the long term we may beseeing a time when human

labour will become unwanted.

It was noted in the media that duringthis decade there will come a timewhen 70% of work normally doneby human labour will be taken overby computer controlled machinery.

After all machines can work 24hours each day and they don’t takesick days off. The reason machineryis very desirable as a means ofproduction is that human labour ismuch more expensive and much lessreliable.

Driverless motor vehicles, driverlessfarm machinery and factories entirelyoperated by computers and robotsare a present day reality.

How long before all people aredeclared by our government to betoo unsafe to be allowed to drive.This is already a reality for manyolder people, people with a good

driving record barred on medicalgrounds alone while others with anappalling record continue to drivedangerously. But, dear reader, thisis a digression. The point is thatmachinery is taking over work andthe reason is to reduce costs tobusiness and government.

These days business succeeds orfails on its ability to reduce costs andwhat has been the major cost ofbusiness? Workers of course.

Those who get up early and workall day, build the nation, make somepeople wealthy and keep enough toprovide for their families andthemselves. There is an aspect ofthis discussion that doesn’t seem toappear in the media. After all thejobs are gone and there is no workfor people and people have no moneywho is going to be able to pay for allthose goods and services providedby industry and government?

Pete the Pensioner

WORK NO MORE!I'm a responsible firearm licence hold ofmore than 30 years. Why are responsiblefirearm licence holders being treated as

criminals?

The new draft proposal of firearm act that SAfirearms branch are trying to implement doesnothing to reduce firearm crimes in SA. It onlypenalises sports shooters, farmers and recreationshooters.

The new proposal to limit the purchase onammunition - has no exceptions and isunreasonable.

Almost 80% of licensed firearm holders live inremote or rural areas. Most travel into cities afew times a year. Country people purchase mostof their supplies in bulk, from groceries tohardware and ammunition when required.

SA firearms branch has the power to usecommon sense and compromise, instead of, inmy opinion appearing to abuse their power withintimidation and bully tactics.

A responsible firearm licence holder from a remotecommunity submitted an application to thefirearms branch to acquire a firearm. Due to theremote location in which he works this individualcan only access his mail once a month.

After receiving the approval to purchase a firearmfrom SA firearm branch via mail, he then travelsmore than 900 kms to purchase from a dealer.The date to purchase expired within two days,due to the delay of mail and the location in whichhe worked. The dealer called SA firearms branchand explain the situation. SA firearm arms branchemployee responded saying, "He needs to submitthe whole application again".

Operation secure 2014 - Not advertised anywhere.SAPOL/SA firearms branch check firearmslicence holder for any reason they can chargegun owners for minor breaches of the firearmact.

On the West Coast, the following was alleged bya local firearms dealer as having occured duringOperation Secure: “SA firearm branch chargeda farmer aged in his 70s under the firearms actfor not having a packet of ammunition locked inhis safe. The farmer had sold that firearm 4 yearsago, and he had no firearm to suit the ammunitionthey seized. This farmer had his tools of his tradeceased, (all registered firearms and ammo).. Hehas never been charged for any offence in 70+years.”

Where is the power of compromise or commonsense? Are SA firearm branch just looking softtargets?

Why doesn’t a trades-person with a hammer ora chef/cook with knives need to secure their toolsof trade? They too can be used and have beenused as lethal weapons.

New proposal is to limit the amount of samecalibres a responsible licence holder is allowedto purchase. The registrar has the power to refusethe holder without a genuine reason to purchase.

We already have 4 genuine reasons; club use,hunting, target shooting or other prescribed byregistrar.

We are responsible firearms holders and theseare the tools of a trade for recreation, and forfarming on the land.

You don't limit the Australian cricket team on howmany bats they can use during their games. Whythen restraint sporters, farmers and recreationshooters?

If my licence is expired I become a criminal withan unlicensed and unregistered firearm. Policewill seize my firearms and I can be changed underthe firearms act.

On renewal, my temporary licence is valid for28 days. Why does it take Firearm branch to issuemy photo licence more than 2 month after the 28days of my temporary licence expires? Thisconcern puts all firearm licence holders atjeopardy, through no fault of their own.

The SA firearms branch can't extend anapplication for permit to acquire after 2 days ofits expiry date, but they can extend my temporaryfirearm licence. The common reply on the delayis "backlogs". Introducing new impracticable andunworkable changes to the firearms act willincrease the delays and amplify furtherfrustrations from all parties.

In conclusion, it seems that the state governmentand the firearms branch would prefer to removeall firearms from this state and appear to betargeting the responsible (LEGAL) firearmsholders.

This action the government prefer to take is nonproductive, instead of using our taxes to targetthe real criminals in this state.

Concerned firearms licence holder.Name Supplied

New proposal to limitpurchase on ammunition

is unreasonable

Education and Child Development MinisterSusan Close has welcomed news that theFederal Government has finally listened tocalls from the South Australian Governmentand parents to continue to fund 15 hours aweek of preschool.

“This is excellent news for the 20,000 SouthAustralian children and their families who couldhave been affected by changes to UniversalAccess funding.

“I have continued to raise this concern withMinisters Christopher Pyne and Scott Morrisonsince I became Education Minister.“

Their Government has finally announced thatfunding will continue for the next two years.

SA welcomes Federal agreement onUniversal Access for preschool

“While this is welcome news for parents andpreschool staff, as is often the case the devil is inthe detail.

“Last year, it wasn't until late October that a newagreement was offered.

“This time around we need to resolve the detailsof this new agreement this before 30 June toprovide certainty for parents and ensure thatpreschools can inform parents of the hours andavailability for 2016,” Dr Close said.

The Productivity Commission has recommendedthat the Commonwealth continue to fund 15 hoursof preschool a week, saying this is essential tosupporting a child's development and improveschool readiness.

South Australia’s top tourismbusinesses are invited to enter

the 2015 South AustralianTourism Awards, with

nominations now open.

The prestigious Awards attracthundreds of entries each yearacross more than 30 categories,with winners going on to representSouth Australia at a national level.

Earlier this month, SouthAustralian finalists won two gold,five silver and one bronze at the2014 Qantas Australian TourismAwards, hosted in Adelaide bythe National Tourism Alliance.

SA Tourism Industry CouncilChief Executive Ward Tilbrooksays South Australia’s wins at thenational level is a fantasticachievement and a great start forlaunching our 2015 program.

“The Awards are the pinnacle ofexcellence within the tourismindustry, and a vibrant Awardscompetition demonstrates thatSouth Australian tourism has acommitment to excellence withexperiences visitors can haveconfidence in,” Mr Tilbrook says.

NOMINATE TOBECOME A SOUTH

AUSTRALIANTOURISM STAR

“By nominating for the SouthAustralian Tourism Awards, entrantsbegin a journey which gives theirbusiness structure, new opportunitiesfor growth and recognition.

“A win or medal certainly doesenhance the appeal and reputation ofa tourism business and can be seenas a valuable marketing advantage.

“It is a whole of business award, notjust a customer service award,designed so entrants can tell thewhole story about their business.

“I encourage all tourism operators toenter the 2015 South AustralianTourism Awards to showcase theirsuccess and put their best footforward.”

In total, there are 31 categories thisyear including accommodation, touroperators, wineries, restaurants,events, local government, attractions,food tourism and more.

The Awards process is submission-based with an onsite assessment.Entrants are required to respond to anumber of questions that cover allareas of the business’ operation.

Nominations close on 30 June andsubmissions are due by 24 August.The Awards Gala Dinner will be heldon Friday 13 November at theAdelaide Convention Centre.

Page 8 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 7 May 2015

ANZAC DANZAC DANZAC DANZAC DANZAC DAAAAAY - 100 YEARSY - 100 YEARSY - 100 YEARSY - 100 YEARSY - 100 YEARS

At the end of theservice those inattendancecaught up withfriends andacquaintancesbefore dispersingto the RSL for aBBQ and to otherplaces

Defence personel and local police officers with WW11 Veteran Raymond Boland

ANZAC DAY - Lest We Forget

Members of the local Coober Pedy police force relax with their families after the service A big day of reflection for members of the public

At the Cenotaph are Squadron Leader DarrenShorter, Army Cadet Corby Borrett, LeadingAirforce Cadet Britney Shorter and CooberPedy’s Deputy Mayor Michelle Provitidis

Thursday 7 May 2015 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 9

ANZAC DAY 100 YEARS

A gift for living

If you’re aged 50-74 you’ll be sent a free bowel cancer screening kit. The kit is simple to use and

can detect bowel cancer before any symptoms appear. Around 80 Australians die of bowel cancer

every week, but if detected early, up to 90% of cases can be successfully treated. So be sure to

complete and return your kit. It’s a gift that could save your life. If you’re over 74 talk to your GP.

By 2020 people aged 50-74 will receive a kit every two years.

Raymond Boland lays a wreath at the RSL with assistance from Umoona Aged CareExecutive Officer Sonia Mazzone (Photo: Les Pullen)

Aboriginal soldier Private Raymond Boland joined the Australian Armyon 27 August 1942 after lying about his age. Raymond served in

the Second World War for three years. The WW11 Veteran resides inCoober Pedy at Umoona Aged Care.

In honouring a centenary of service during the Centenary of Anzac,Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister Assisting the PrimeMinister for the Centenary of Anzac, Senator the Hon. Michael

Ronaldson said, “On Anzac Day this year, people across Australiacame out in unprecedented numbers to honour the service and

sacrifice of those who have served our nation.

“During the Centenary of Anzac, we honour and commemorate the serviceand sacrifices of generations of Australian servicemen and women in allwars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations from the Boer War to today,”Senator Ronaldson said.

Attendees at the Cenotaph service

“There were 295,000 Australians who served with distinction on theWestern Front. Of the more than 62,000 Australians killed in the FirstWorld War approximately 75 per cent of Australians were killed on theWestern Front,” Senator Ronaldson said.

“During the Centenary of Anzac, we honour and commemorate the serviceand sacrifices of generations of Australian servicemen and women in allwars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations from the Boer War to today,”Senator Ronaldson said.

Local residents pay tribute to those who served our country

ANZAC Day - A time for reflection

Page 10 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 7 May 2015

LOCAL SPORTS

Home games for the senior saints footballRound 3 25/4/15 vs hornridge magpies 1pm

Round 4 2/5/15 vs roxby miners 1pmRound 7 30/4/15 vs east roxby roos 1pmRound 9 13/6/15 vs roxby miners 1pm

Round 13 18/7/15 vs hornridge magpies 1pm

Games for the Junior Football AssociationRound 2 - 17/4/15 Friday night 6:30pm & 7:30pm

Round 3 – 25/4/15 Saturday morning 10:30am & 11:30amRound 4 – 2/5/15 Saturday morning 10:30am & 11:30am

Round 5 – 8/5/15 Friday night 6:30pm & 7:30pm

Breakaways bolt weekend no matches 16/5/15Round 6 – 23/5/15 Friday night 6:30pm & 7:30pm

Round 7 – 30/5/15 Saturday morning 10:30am & 11:30amRound 8 – 5/6/15 Friday night 6:30pm & 7:30pm

Round 9 – 13/6/15 Saturday morning 10:30am & 11:30am

Coober Pedy Shooters ClubCoober Pedy Football ClubInc. PO Box 1006,

COOBER PEDY, SA 5723

Upcoming Shoots for 1 May - 31 May* Friday Night Clay Target Shotgun : 7pm* Saturday Pistol: 20/20 and Dropdown Target Shoot: 9am & 11am* Sunday Rifles : Centrefire 100m and Shotgun Clay Target Shoot

New Shooters Welcome

Notice Of AGMCoober Pedy Shooters Club AGM

SUNDAY MAY 31st at 1PMShooters Club Road

Coober PedyAny queries contact President : John DiDonna 04 2764 9389

Secretary : Les Pullen 04 3523 2029

Far North Football League 2015

COOBER PEDY FOOTBALL CLUB v. ROXBY DISTRICTS

Round 4 - 02/05/2015

Roxby Districts Sporting Club 3.5, 9.6, 9.7, 12.12 (84)

Coober Pedy Football Club 0.0, 1.4, 6.6, 7.8 (50)

GOALS, Roxby Districts Sporting Club :Ethan Zeptner 4, Joel Nicholson 3, Jake Roberts 1, Lachlan Munro 1, AaronGeorge 1, Victor Buza 1,Ricky Prosser 1

Coober Pedy Football Club :Ray Stapleton 4, Dylan Warren 1, Benjamin Buller 1, Arthur Kyrtzaliotis 1

BEST, Roxby Districts Sporting Club :Haris Vrbovac, Craig Hall, Victor Buza, Ricky Prosser, Lachlan Munro

Coober Pedy Football Club :Wayne Chamberlain, Ray Stapleton, Bradley Crombie, Martin Grava,Michael Beelitz

Far North Football League 2015

COOBER PEDY FOOTBALL CLUB v. HORNRIDGE SPORTING CLUBRound 3 - 25/04/2015

Hornridge Sporting Club 3.5, 3.5, 7.10, 9.12 (66)

Coober Pedy Football Club 3.1, 7.4, 7.5, 8.10 (58)

GOALS, Hornridge Sporting Club :Joel Harman 3, Trent Grosser 2, Anthony Rigden 2, Tim Milner 2

Coober Pedy Football Club :Kelvin Henry 4, Houston Evans 1, Roy Murray 1, Arthur Kyrtzaliotis 1, DylanWarren 1

BEST, Hornridge Sporting Club :Simon Henke, Bradley Cooper, Trent Grosser, Benjamin Stokes, Tim Milner

Coober Pedy Football Club :Dylan Warren, Michael Beelitz, Martin Grava, Murray Edwards, BradleyCrombie

MATCH REPORT:

Coober Pedy RSL Anzac Day Ramond Boland Medallist D Warren CPFC

Far North Football LeagueTOP TEN GOAL KICKERS:

FIRSTNAME SURNAME CLUB RND GOALS

Far North Football League 2015

Sean Mcivor Roxby Districts Sporting Club 0 15Dale Summerton Olympic Dam Football Club 0 10Kelvin Henry Coober Pedy Football Club 0 8Todd Paull East Roxby Football Club 0 7Troy Mulders East Roxby Football Club 3 7Trent Grosser Hornridge Sporting Club 4 7Joel Harman Hornridge Sporting Club 0 6Michael Beelitz Coober Pedy Football Club 0 6Ray Stapleton Coober Pedy Football Club 4 5Benjamin Buller Coober Pedy Football Club 1 4Koby Lynch Roxby Districts Sporting Club 0 4Tim Milner Hornridge Sporting Club 1 4Josh Sheppard Roxby Districts Sporting Club 0 4Daniel Fisher East Roxby Football Club 0 4Cameron Faulkner East Roxby Football Club 3 4Dylan Warren Coober Pedy Football Club 1 4Ethan Zeptner Roxby Districts Sporting Club 4 4

LADDER: Far North Football League 2015

PositionTeam P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS % Won

1 Roxby Districts 3 3 0 0 1 0 330 121 272.73 12 1002 Olympic Dam 3 2 1 0 1 0 236 228 103.51 8 66.673 East Roxby 3 2 1 0 1 0 285 289 98.62 8 66.674 Hornridge 3 1 2 0 1 0 199 246 80.89 4 33.335 Coober Pedy 4 0 4 0 0 0 246 412 59.71 0 0

Thursday 7 May 2015 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 11

A Family Fun Day held at Oodnadatta on the 23rdApril was organised by Housing SA in conjunctionwith Families SA, Aboriginal Family Support Ser-

vices, Uniting Care Wesley, South Australian CricketAssociation, Relationships Australia & Outback

Communities.

The purpose of the family fun day was to raise awarenessof the importance of services working together for thegood of the community in order to close the gap onAboriginal disadvantage.

Housing Support Program Officer,Tracey Gordon said,“I would like to thank IGA, AFL and Lyn Gordon, fortheir generous donations for the day.”

Family fun day promotes workingtogether to close the gap

Children enjoying the activities Tania feeding the troops

Tracey and Gary Housing SA Wheel barrow competition Matt from SACA with some of the locals

South Australia Emergency ServiceMemorial to be held annually

“They will look at a variety of factors, such as a centrallocation for a service to be held, before makingrecommendations. Regional locations will also beencouraged to hold their own corresponding memorialevent on this day.

“Currently the services hold separate memorials ondifferent days and places. This new service will alloweveryone to reflect together and recognise those who havelost their lives whilst protecting their community.”

The announcement of the South Australian committee andmemorial comes on a day when a new annual nationalmemorial service is being held in Canberra.

Mr Piccolo said the service is being held at the NationalEmergency Services Memorial on the banks of Lake BurleyGriffin.

Friday, 1 May, 2015

A representative committee from the emergencyservices sector will help establish an annual memo-rial service to honour South Australian personnel

who have died on duty.

Emergency Services Minister Tony Piccolo said theproposed memorial will be held every 4 May from 2016onwards.

“This is Saint Florian’s Day, who is the Patron Saint ofFirefighters, so it seems appropriate that this would bethe day to recognise our fallen personnel,” Mr Piccolosaid.

“With the exception of the date of the memorial, thecommittee, which consists of staff and volunteers fromthe sector, will consult widely about the arrangement ofthe annual event.

“Today’s national service is especially significant as wetragically lost two CFS volunteers in the line of dutylast summer.”

“To honour Mount Templeton brigade lieutenantAndrew Harrison and Deputy Group Officer of theWattle Range Group Brian Johnston, members of theirfamily will be presented with Australasian Fire andEmergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC)Memorial Medallions.”

“Mr Harrison’s wife Kellie and two sons, Thomas andHenry, along with Mr Johnston’s sons, Daniel andJeremy, will attend the memorial service to accept themedals.”

There have been 25 South Australian EmergencyServices personnel who have died while serving theircommunities.

At midnight on 30th April the Fire DangerSeason ended for all remaining districts in

South Australia.This year saw the SA Country Fire Service (CFS)respond to fewer incidents than it has for five yearsbut notably attended two major incidents at SampsonFlat and Tantanoola.

State Coordinator Leigh Miller says this year's FireDanger Season saw CFS volunteers fight the largestfire near Adelaide for 30 years.

"About 3,500 CFS fire fighters fought for seven daysto contain the blaze, which burned almost 13,000hectares.

As the Fire Danger Season ends, the public isreminded to remain cautious when lighting fires andcheck with the Local Council on what restrictionsmay apply.

A new codes of practice on fire management is nowavailable on the CFS website.

"The three Codes of Practice give direction andguidelines on the safe use of fire outside the FireDanger Season," says Mr Miller.

If fire conditions worsen outside the FireDanger Season a fire ban can still be declared.

The districts ending the Fire Danger Season tonightinclude: Adelaide, Mount Lofty, Kangaroo Island,Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Eastern Eyre Peninsula,Flinders, Lower Eyre Peninsula, and the West Coast.

"CFS volunteers attended to more than 4000incidents including: bushfires, road crashes andstructure fires.

"I thank each and every one of our volunteers forthe fantastic work and dedication during in yetanother demanding Fire Danger Season."

Mr Miller says now is the best time to beginpreparations for next Fire Danger Season.

"The winter months provide a great opportunity toprepare the home and discuss your bushfire survivalplan.

"Major incidents show us how vital it is to have asurvival plan and to have the home well prepared inthe event of a bushfire," he said.

Fire Danger Season ends in South Australia

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Applicant: Panda Mining Pty LtdLocation: Algebuckina Area – approx.

140 km northeast of Coober PedyPastoral Leases: The Peake, Allandale Term: Two years Area in km2: 124Ref: 2014/00257

Plan and co-ordinates can be found on the Department of State Development website: http://www.minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/public_notices or by phoning Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103.

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Coober Pedy CFSrequires new members, particularly

those who holda MR and above Truck Licence.

All welcome to attend training - everyMonday night at 7pm

Contact CFS 1st LieutenantWayne Borrett 0439881049

or Training Officer Nigel on0402 003262

CFS CadetsCFS is now recruiting Cadets.

Anyone from the age of11 - 18 may enquire by contacting

the Cadet Coordinator Julie on 0498 472 519

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

WARNING issued onwater expanding balls

Parents are being warned about the dangers of water expanding balls aftera South Australian toddler swallowed the toys and required hospitaltreatment.

Health Minister Jack Snelling said thankfully the two-year-old frommetropolitan Adelaide made a full recovery but the incident should serve asa caution to parents.

“Water expanding polymer balls, known as ‘water beads’ or ‘water balz’, canexpand up to 400 times their size when they come into contact with water,”Mr Snelling said.

“These products have typically been used as decorative items, such as invases or centrepieces, but recently they have also been marketed assensory learning toys for children.

“The water beads are brightly coloured and can look like lollies, making themparticularly tempting for young children, who naturally place items in theirmouth during early stages of development.

“If parents do have these products around the home, they should make sureyoung children are closely supervised while playing with them and storethem in a safe place out of their child’s reach.”

Dr David Moore, from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, said the ballscan expand to the size of a marble or golf ball if they’re swallowed.

“This can lead to intestinal obstruction, vomiting, severe discomfort anddehydration,” Dr Moore said.

“As the balls don’t show up on X-ray they may require an invasive diagnosticprocedure to locate them and, in some cases, surgery to remove them.

“Fortunately the child involved in this incident didn’t suffer any long termeffects but the situation could have been far worse.”

Earlier this year the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission(ACCC) issued a warning to businesses selling these products, urgingthem to remove the items from their shelves.

However water beads are still available to purchase in South Australia fromart and craft stores, market stalls or online.

For more information visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

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Opal Chips August 1980

BLAST FROM THE PASTOpal Chips in the 80’s

Former C.P.P.M.A. secretary, WalTurner, with Neville Hyatt, re-elected President of the CooberPedy Progress & MinersAssociation, and Murray Hill,Minister for Local Government, atthe Annual General Meeting

Some of the 232 CooberPedy residents who votedfor the investigation ofLocal Government forCoober Pedy

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Mine Rescue Training(Alternate Saturdays)

FRIDAYSTUESDAYS

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAY

LITTLE MUSICIANS10.00am—10.45amCoober Pedy Area SchoolMusic RoomCaters for 3 to 5 year olds

CP SHOOTERS CLUB7pm Friday night Clay TargetShotgun

GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30 pm

COOBER PEDY MULTICULTURALFORUM - HACC PROGRAM

Over 65s FREE TAI CHICLASSES. Sit or stand for thesegentle exercises. 1:15PM atCommunity Health

CP Social Scrabble 7.30pmUnited Club . All skill levelswelcome

AA 7pm Underground CatholicChurch - Hutchison StreetContact Geoff 0427646963

CP SHOOTERS CLUB9am & 11am SaturdayPistol: 20/20 andDropdown Target Shoot

WhatWhatWhatWhatWhat’’’’’ s Ons Ons Ons Ons On in COOBER PEDY?

MONDAYS

CRICKET AT OVALSaturday 7.00 pm andSunday 9.30pmPh: Fernando 0437 739 447

Active Boys Group 3:15-5:00ages 10 & up at the youth shed

GREEK HALL7pm Charcoal BBQ & SaladEvery Thursday night

Youth Shed 11-2 ages 8& up

CP SHOOTERS CLUB10am - Centrefire 100m andShotgun Clay Target Shoot

FREE TAI CHI CLASSES for over 65sSit or stand for these gentle exercises.1:15PM at Community Health

Serbian Church SocialClub, Dinner 6pm Fridays

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COOBER PEDY MULTICULTURALFORUM - HACC PROGRAM

Please register: 8672 3299

DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETINGS3nd Tuesday each month at 7pm

AMBULANCE TRAINING7.30pm Umoona Road. EveryTuesday except school holidays

MOSIAC at the Italian Club for theover 65s - 1-4pm Please register:8672 3299

KARATE -Golf Club. 6 - 7pmGeneral Class. 7 - 8pm Teenagers& Adults. karateclub.cp@gmail.com

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Over 65s Gentle exercise class9 AM at Golf ClubPlease register – 8672 3299

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Junior Football training 4pm –5pm/5:30pm. All 4 teams to traintogether

Senior Football training 6pm

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Outback EventsMay 2015

Oodnadatta Races andGymkhana Saturday, May9th 2015

July 2015

Yowah Opal Festival 17th -19th July 2015

Oodnadatta Campdraft andBronco Branding Saturday,July 18th 2015

August 2015

Coober Pedy Races &Gymkhana Saturday 8August & Sunday 9 August2015

William Creek Campdraft &Bronco Branding Saturday,August 22nd 2015

September 2015

Blinman Art ExhibitionSaturday, 12th September2015 - Saturday 3rdOctober 2015

October 2015

Blinman GymkhanaSaturday, October 17th2015...

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SUNDAYS

Golf (CP Golf CourseRegistration 12:00 -1.00Tee off time 1:30

PLAY TIMECatering for 0 to 5 year olds2.00pm—3.30pmSchool Gymnasium

Catacomb Church Serviceand Sunday School 9:30amSunday. Bus pickup available.Ph 8672 5038

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OFF MY GAME!2014 was a busy time for me and myfamily. By the new year in 2015 I washappy to take it easy and have a few

sleep ins.

The hot weather made it easy to lazy around thehouse and a great excuse to do as little as possible.I took advantage of those long hot days to lie infront of the cooler and nap my days away. I didn’tfeel like eating and the afternoon walks with dadseemed to be a chore, fighting off the flies, thedust and EmDee. EmDee has an over poweringenthusiasm for all things and when you are notfeeling the top of your game that can be annoying.

It was hot and every one was feeling just like me.When it stopped being hot everyone else hadmore energy and got on with their lives. But notme, I was in a rut of doing nothing and sleepingmy days away was all I wanted to do.

Mum was concerned about my state of mind. Shelooked up BEYONDBLUE on the computer andmade me do a test to see if I was feelingdepressed. I was!!

Depression is something that can affect everyoneincluding dogs. It is not always easy to read thesigns because sometimes they can be only slightchanges to your life and your feelings.

There are signs to look for in your family andfriends; don’t forget the dog.

BehaviourNot going out anymore.Not getting things done at work.Withdrawing from close family and friends.Not doing your usual enjoyable activities.Unable to concentrate.

FeelingsOverwhelmed most of the timeFrustratedSadMiserable

PhysicalTired all the time.Loss of appetiteWeight gain or loss

I gained weight without eating, that’s hardly fair,that alone would make you feel depressed.

I have been taking the strongest medicine in theworld. It is not the type of medicine your doctorcan write a script for or you can buy over thecounter at the chemist shop. I have the supportof my family and friends. They are getting meback to my normal happy self. They love me andI love them, that’s the type of medicine that worksbest.

If you know someone that is finding it hard tocope and is losing their way in life. Suggest theysee a professional. If they need your help andsupport take them to the doctor yourself. Theymay need medication to help through the worstof their problems. However the support fromfriends and family is the part the doctor can notwrite into the script and it is the part of themedication that is the most affective.

I don’t know what made me feel so down andmiserable. I may never know. I am feeling betternow and happy to go back to work. My familyhas proved to me that I am a loved member ofthe pack and every day we spend together is ablessing.

I would like the thank BEYONDBLUE for theon line information.

Woof WoofCharlie Paris

Less sleep and more dog dancing!

I don’t knowwhat mademe feel sodown andmiserable. Imay neverknow. I amfeeling betternow andhappy to goback to work.

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The Sun in winter Artist: Frey Micklethwait. Source: Museum Victoria.

On the day of Winter Solstice, Earth’s south pole is tilted away from the Sun. The Sun rises north of east, sets north of west and reaches 28 1/2° above the horizon at noon. This is, usually, the shortest day of the year.

The sting has only just gone out of summer andwe are barrelling towards the shortest day - halfa year gone already!

Those with their main doors facing north willhave a mellow sun spending the entire day intheir yard for a few months as the sun withdrawsfrom the southern hemisphere to give summerto the northern hemisphere, China for example.

HeaHeaHeaHeaHeading towardsding towardsding towardsding towardsding towardsthe shortest day!the shortest day!the shortest day!the shortest day!the shortest day!

After the shortest day has transpired the sunwill slowly return to the southern hemisphereas we move back through spring to summeragain.

Keeping the Solstice pattern in mind it canhelp us to decide where to plant importanttrees. For example we wouldn’t plant trees ina position that would block our homes fromthe winter sun, but we might plant them toblock the late afternoon summer sun....