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Towns team up to boost visits

WRITTEN BYPATRICK GLOVER

For the first time ever Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera are joining forces to promote the region.

� e Roxby Downs Business Forum’s tourism focus group has been working with local businesses, the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) and Frank Wittchen from Transfi eld Ser-vices at Woomera.

Together they are looking to place information about the area in upcoming publications including the Flinders Ranges and Outback Visitor Guide and Exploring the Stuart Highway and the Oodnadatta Track.

Roxby Council regional business development offi cer Katalin Wilby said many tourists were unaware of Roxby Downs and its surrounding towns and this needed to change.

“You can stay in Roxby Downs and either go to Andamooka or stay in Andamooka and visit Roxby Downs and Woomera – there are a heap of options,” she said.

“You can head down the Borefi eld Road to Marree on a trek down that way, or you can go to William Creek or Oodnadatta.

“A lot of people don’t realise you can do that.”Mrs Wilby said she was hoping that featuring in

regional tourism publications would help attract na-tional and international visitors.

There are already pages on the three towns in Exploring the Stuart Highway and Oodnadatta Track, but Mrs Wilby said the information needed updating.

With places like William Creek and Lake Eyre so close, Mrs Wilby said Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera could easily be added to existing outback tours.

“Some of the key features in Roxby Downs include the Olympic Dam Discovery Tour, while one of the key drawcards for Andamooka is the unique old cot-tages,” she said.

“� ere is also Arid Recovery that people can go and visit while in town.

“At certain times of the year there are wild fl owers and we have great fl ora and fauna that is unique to the area.

“All those things are drawcards for the area.”While the forums are looking abroad to advertise

the area, local media outlets like � e Monitor and RoxFM are also being considered as ways of getting the message out there.

A ‘stinky, silly show’ on its way to Roxby

A show described as “Shrek meets Mr Bean” is set to reach Roxby Downs.

Mr Snot Bottom’s Stinky Silly Show will be performed at the roxbylink auditorium on Tuesday, February 23.

Mark Trenwith, aka Mr Snot Bottom, said the show would be fun for the whole family.

“But dads beware, there will be a lot of them do-ing farts and other embarrassing things in front of their kids,” he said.

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POLICE BRIEFS

Vehicle catches fi re at PimbaPolice and the Country Fire Service attended a

vehicle fi re at the Pimba service station at about 5.30pm on Saturday.

Examination of the vehicle determined it to be a non-suspicious blaze caused by the car overheating.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident but the vehicle was destroyed.

Car chase follows servo theftAn unknown off ender in a black utility vehicle

with Northern Territory licence plates allegedly drove away without paying at the Glendambo service station last � ursday.

Police attempted to intercept the ute on the highway when they allegedly detected the driver exceeding speeds of 150km/h.

A short pursuit followed after the off ender failed to stop when signalled by police.

� e driver left the highway and moved onto station roads in the area, and it was at this point that police ended their pursuit.

� e vehicle was later located and was allegedly involved in a minor accident when it hit a police car before driving off .

Further inquiries and searches have been con-ducted but the alleged off ender was yet to be apprehended as of Monday morning.

Disorderly behaviour arrestsPolice arrested a brother and sister for several

off ences at a Roxby Downs licensed premises on Saturday night.

A woman aged in her late teens is set to face charges of hindering police, aggravated assault and resisting arrest.

Her brother, a man aged in his early 20s, has been charged with re-entering a licensed prem-ises, aggravated assault, hindering police, resist-ing arrest and disorderly behaviour.

Both were bailed to appear in in the Roxby Downs Magistrates Court at a later date.

Roxby drink drivers detectedTwo Roxby Downs men will have to appear

in court after being reported for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol while driv-ing around town last week.

� e fi rst incident involved a 42-year-old de-tected with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.119 per cent when stopped by police on Pioneer Drive last Wednesday at about 6.30pm.

� e man lost his driver’s licence for six months and his ve hicle will be clamped for 28 days.

In the second incident, a man aged in his early 30s failed a random breath test when stopped by police on Tiliqua Crescent last Friday at about 11.30pm.

After allegedly recording a BAC of 0.154 per cent, he was issued with a 12-month licence suspension.

The Monitor would like to apologise for incorrectly

quoting a source in last week’s front page story (‘Lizard bites back with new message’, � e Monitor, 10/2/16).

It was stated that Lizard Bites Back event co-ordinator Nectaria Calan said Olympic Dam had been shortlisted as one of the Federal Government’s nuclear

waste dump sites, which is incorrect.

� e closest proposed dump site to OD is in fact at Barndioota, north-east of Port Augusta.

“The context within which we return for an-other protest at Olym-pic Dam this year is the Royal Commission and that three sites have been shortlisted in SA – not Olympic Dam,” Ms Calan told � e Monitor last week.

Lizard Bites Back correction:

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A memorial service was held for Brian ‘Parto’ Partington at the Olympic Dam Football Club to mark one year

since his passing last Wednesday. Parto died during an underground rock fall

at the Olympic Dam mine site on February 10 last year.

Around 100 community members came together last week to celebrate his life at

the football club where he had been a life member.

BHP Billiton Olympic Dam asset pres-ident Jacqui McGill attended to say a few words, while Reverend Barry Luke kicked off proceedings with his fi nal service as site chaplain.

Ms McGill, who took up her current posi-tion after Parto’s death, addressed the audi-ence and assured them that BHP Billiton was doing all it could to ensure workers’ safety.

Rev Luke had been a close friend of Parto and said it was on the anniversary of his pass-

ing that he began to think about and miss his friend once again.

OD Football Club past player Tim Lange also spoke at the service.

Mr Lange said club legends were rarely dis-covered, but Parto fi t the bill.

He said Parto would have left many voids in many people’s lives, and he would be “chuff ed” to see so many in attendance for the service.

A minute’s silence was held to give par-ticipants an opportunity to refl ect on their memories of their friend, work colleague and fellow footballer.

� e fi nal message was for everyone to sup-port each other during this tough time, with the tragic death still raw for some people.

A plaque was installed in the garden of re-membrance at the OD mine site in memory of Parto that same morning.

Meanwhile Ms McGill added in a state-ment that the week had been a challenging one for the team at Olympic Dam.

“We commemorated this anniversary the way his team wanted — a low-key but heartfelt memorial of what Brian meant to them and the community of Roxby Downs,” she added.

Tragedy still raw a year on

BHP Billiton Olympic Dam emergency services offi cers Richard Hobbs, Craig James, Brett Oliver, Carlie Hayward, Duane Arnell, Dave Madigan and Phil Mahon at last week’s memorial service. INSET: BHP Billiton Olympic Dam asset president Jacqui McGill and site chaplain of four years Barry Luke both spoke at Brian ‘Parto’ Partington’s memorial. It was Rev

Luke’s last service in his position before relocating to Cummins on Eyre Peninsula. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover

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This will be Tren-with’s fi rst visit to Roxby Downs and he said he was looking forward to the trip.

He said he enjoyed touring rural communi-ties because of the warm reception he received.

“It is nice to get up there and have that com-munity feeling – a sense the town is all there together to watch the show,” Mr Trenwith said.

“It is good to see the community come alive.”

Mr Snot Bottom’s Stinky Silly Show will be performed at the rox-bylink auditorium on Tuesday, February 23, at 4.30pm.

Tickets are available from the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre, with prices ranging from $12 for adults and $10 for children to a family-of-four pass for $40.

BY PATRICK GLOVER

‘Snots’ of family fun on its way

to Roxby Downs


Touring company Co-Opera will again be giving locals the chance to sing in its performance when it brings � e Mikado to

Roxby Downs in May.� is will be the fi fth year running that Co-Opera

has brought a show to Roxby Downs.Local music instructor Owen Lewis said it was

always a great opportunity for the community to get involved with a performance of such a high calibre.

“To interact with the touring company is a great opportunity,” Mr Lewis said.

“� ere are probably many people that think they can’t sing, but most of the time that is not quite ac-curate, they are just shy.

“� e more we have, the more people we will have singing together and less reason to be shy.

“I encourage anyone in town to have a go. It is a lot of fun.”

Rehearsals are being held on Sundays from 7pm to 9pm.

Around six singers attended the fi rst rehearsal two weeks ago.

However, Mr Lewis said he was hoping for a cho-rus of around 15 to 20 and a combination of men and women.

School students will also be given the opportunity to join in on a few of the pieces on the night after participating in a workshop with the Co-Opera performers in the lead-up to the event.

Already Co-Opera has brought plays including Madame Butterfl y, Cosi Fan Tutte and � e Bat to Roxby Downs.

� e Mikado will be performed in the roxbylink auditorium on May 28.

Locals to sing in Mikado show

Month Date Category Show / Program Venue

January 29th January - 17th March Art Exhibition Healing Hearts and Minds Exhibition roxbylink Art Gallery

February Tuesday 23rd Kids Comedy Mr Snot Bottoms Stinky Silly Show roxbylink Auditorium - 4.30pm

March Sunday 6th Community Clean Up Australia Day Roxby Downs Township

Saturday 19th Community Community Youth Centre Open Day Community Youth Centre - 11.00am

Monday 21st Community Harmony Day roxbylink Cinema

April Saturday 9th Youth National Youth Week - Youth Fiesta Community Youth Centre - 6.00pm

Saturday 16th Sport FFSA Regional Round Soccer Event Roxby Downs Small Oval

19th April - 20th May Art Exhibition Travel to Nepal - by Rachel Young roxbylink Art Gallery

May Friday 6th Comedy Dirty Work Comedy - by the Aboriginal Comedy Allstars roxbylink Auditorium - 7.30pm

Wednesday 25th Film Black Screens – A Reconciliation Week Event roxbylink Cinema - 7.00pm

Saturday 28th Opera Co-Opera - "The Mikado" roxbylink Auditorium - 7.00pm

June 1st June - 15th July Art Exhibition The Colour Seen - by Marek Herburt roxbylink Art Gallery

Saturday 25th Community Roxby's Got Talent roxbylink Auditorium - 6.00pm

July 3rd - 10th Community NAIDOC Week

Tuesday 5th Comedy Horse Head by Damon Lockwood roxbylink Auditorium - 7.30pm

18th July - 27th Aug Art Exhibition Arts and Cultural Forum Celebrate 10 Years roxbylink Art Gallery

Stay up to date with these events by visiting: http://www.roxbydowns.com/Community/c-Whats-On.html For further information and bookings, please contact the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre on (08) 8671 5941 or [email protected]

Roxby Council and roxbylink proudly present the ‘What’s on in 2016?’ program, a showcase that brings a wide range of shows to Roxby Downs offering variety and interest for the entire community to enjoy.

Through our partnerships with Country Arts, the Community Board and Forums, Football Federation of South Australia and other funding partners, we support the development and investment in artistic and

cultural experiences that enrich our community. We’re excited to bring all of these fantastic opportunities to Roxby and look forward to seeing you there!

Second half of program will be released later in the year

Roxby Downs locals set to participate in an upcoming Co-Opera performance of The Mikado include Owen Lewis, Alice O’Connor, Mary Lewis, Silvie O’Connor, Mel Kemenyvary, Penny Knott and Mel Allen. PHOTO: Kristen Dwyer

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Local health needs are set to be better met with the appointment of an additional physiotherapist in Roxby Downs.

Scott Humphries will be joined at Roxby Downs Physiotherapy by New Zealand expat Grace Gibbs.

Ms Gibbs moved to Australia after graduating from the Auckland University of Technology in 2010.

She obtained physiotherapy work at Bordertown between two country hospitals and a private practice.

From there she moved to Ceduna, where she had her own practice.

“I learned so much, and having the extra responsi-bility allowed my clinical skills to advance,” she said.

Ms Gibbs moved to Roxby Downs with partner Jamie Lloyd and their two children last November.

She had been looking to get back into the workforce after having her second child earlier that year.

Ms Gibbs said she rang Mr Humphries when she knew she was moving here and he was more than happy to have her come on board.

“It is going to be excellent,” Mr Humphries said.“(It will be) good to have another pair of hands

available. “It is good because she off ers a diff erent skill set.”Ms Gibbs is set to introduce a number of diff erent

health services later in 2016 — including aquatic and land-based exercise classes for pregnant women, falls prevention lessons and Pilates.

In the meantime she will be assisting Mr Hum-phries with his patients.

“It is a private practice, so I will be working on things like muscular-skeletal conditions as well as any strains, sprains or injuries people may have,” she said.

Meanwhile Roxby Downs Physiotherapy’s Kristin Humphries will be off ering relaxation and remedial massages once she has completed her training later this year.

For more information about the practice, phone 8671 1444.

Physio services expand

at RoxbyGrace Gibbs (right) has joined Scott

and Kristin Humphries at Roxby Downs Physiotherapy. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

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Ines Badman was unable to attend Roxby Council’s 2016 Australia Day Awards ceremony to collect her

Young Citizen of the Year award for her eff orts with the Youth Advisory Committee.

However, it was for the exact reason she won the award that she was unable to be present.

More than 4000km away, Ines was us-ing her holiday in Fiji as a chance to visit underprivileged villages in Fiji, where she donated 19kg of stationery and text books to workers and school students.

� e contribution came from a com-bination of her and her family’s own donations, along with support from the Roxby Downs community.

“I was over there already, so I thought I would do something to help,” said Ines.

“Even if it is just a little bit, it is better than nothing.

“� ey are doing it a lot tougher than

us, but the best thing is seeing how hap-py they are from such a small thing – things we take for granted.”

Ines said in some of the villages in Fiji, some children’s parents were only earn-ing $2 to $4 an hour and were unable to aff ord items like stationery and text books.

Ines was unaware she had been nom-inated for the Young Citizen of the Year award and said she was surprised when she found out she had won.

Her mother knew before she left that her daughter had won the award, and put together a small celebration on Aus-tralia Day.

Then at 10.30am South Australian time, when the awa rds were being an-nounced, she told her.

“I just love helping people, I have from a young age – even if it is just a little bit,” Ines said.

“I am part of the Roxby Youth Advi-sory Committee so I can help give back to the community, make a diff erence and help people.”

Top young citizen always helping

Roxby Downs local Ines Badman (left) with TJ, 2, whose parents struggle

to afford books for their child. INSET: The host of the village accepts the donated items. PHOTOS: Supplied

A small village on the Sigatoka River was one of the places Ines visited

during her trip to Fiji recently.

Community CalendarFEBRUARY

19th - Women@Life Cuppa, Dunes Cafe, 10am to 11.30am.

Ph: 0413 609 102.

20th - Roxby Market Day.

20th - Pink Stumps Day at the Roxby Downs town oval, 6-11pm.

20th - Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club membership & practice evening.

23rd - Mr Snot Bottom’s Stinky Silly Show, roxbylink auditorium,

4.30pm. Ph: 8671 5941.

27th - Women@Life Dinner, The Club meeting room, 6.30-9.30pm.

Ph: Theresa on 0413 609 102.

MARCH1st-5th - Annual trapping at the

Arid Recovery Reserve. Ph: 8671 2402.

6th - Clean Up Australia Day. Registrations due by Friday,

February 26. Email: [email protected]

The Community Calendar is restricted to the basic details of an event (what, where, when). To add your event to the calendar, email [email protected] or phone 8671 2683.

For more information about upcoming community events, visit: www.roxbydowns.com/Community/c-Whats-On.html

Little LizardsThe Monitor wishes a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this week’s Litt le Lizard, Kaylee Clark, who turns two on Friday.

Does your child love celebrati ng birthdays? Send your name and contact phone number, along with your child’s name and date of birth, to [email protected] or phone 8671 2683.


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FEBRUARY21st - Undercover Flea Market,

Gateway Shopping Complex, Port Augusta, 8.30am to 12.30pm.

Ph: 8642 3459.21st - Troopers Barracks Market, Beauchampe Lane, Port Augusta, 9am to 12.30pm. Ph: 8642 2787.

23rd - Movie night at the Woomera theatre, 6.30pm. Barbecue fundraiser and free screening of Goosebumps.

MARCH5th - Desert Fringe Twilight

Arts Market and Family Event, Gladstone Square, Port Augusta,

3.30-8pm. Ph: 8641 9175.5th - Oodnadatta vs Station

20/20 Cricket.9th-11th - Australian Red Cross Blood Service visit, Port Augusta.

Ph: 13 14 95.

19th - William Creek Gymkhana.

MAY7th - Oodnadatta Races and

Gymkhana.

JUNE11th & 12th - Marree Picnic

Races, Gymkhana and Motorkhana.

JULY16th - Oodnadatta Campdraft

and Bronco Branding.

OCTOBER8th - Glendambo Gymkhana.

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE WOOMERA THEATRE

Come to the W o o m e r a Theatre to see the kid’s thriller “Goosebumps ” , starring Jack Black and Dylan Minnette

BBQ fundraiser to be held by the Woomera CFS, with proceeds going to support the CFS

Movie tickets will be FREE

Snacks and drinks will be available from the snack bar

With thanks to:Woomera RSLWoomera CFS

Tuesday, 23 February @ the Woomera Theatre

6.30 PM start

The South Australian M u s e u m r e c e n t l y identif ied what are

believed to be the world’s fi rst opalised pearls at Coober Pedy.

� ey were tested at the Aus-tralian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s fa-cility at Lucas Heights, New South Wales, using a neutron imaging instrument.

Dale Price and Tanja Burk

from TADA Opals discovered the pearls in an area known for opalised shells.

“Finding a natural pearl is strange enough, but fi nding an opalised pearl is freaky,” said Mr Price.

The SA Museum’s head of earth sciences, Dr Ben Grguric, said fossilised pearls were very rare, and these specimens were the only known example of opalised pearls.

Dr Grguric said they were likely from the Cretaceous pe-riod and more than 65 million years old.

“It’s extraordinary that in the vast, moon-like landscape of what was an ancient inland sea these tiny 4mm specimens have been found,” he said.

“What’s even more extraordi-nary is that opals rarely survive because the organic material in them oxidises.

“� ese are the only example of opalised pearls known in the world, we believe, which sug-gests that these were fossilised quickly and secluded away so they couldn’t oxidise.

“� ey may even reveal some-thing about the origin of pearls, which is still a mystery.”

� e opalised pearls were on display as part of the museum’s Opals exhibition, which ended on Sunday.

Museum identifi es opalised pearls found at Coober Pedy

A pair of what appear to be the world’s fi rst opalised pearls were

discovered at Coober Pedy recently. PHOTO: Supplied

Woomera's Australia Day Awards

Allyssa Lomman (right) was named the Young Citizen of the Year. PHOTOS: Courtesy of Gibber Gabber

Elizabeth Aldworth (centre) accepts her Citizen of the Year Award during a ceremony at Woomera last month.

Bernie McCarthy (left) accepted the Event of the Year award on behalf of the Triple R FM Quiz Night.

Esther Lomman (right) represented the Little Rockets Family Day Care and its Halloween event,

which was named Kid’s Event of the Year.


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Brian Partington memorial service PHOTOS: Patrick Glover

Nardene Montgomerie, Anna and Arley McKenna

and Kathy Hoffmann.

Darren Lloyd and Adam McEvoy.

Mark Charlton, Scott Montgomerie, Gerry

Mormile and Steve Austin.

Tim and Rachel Lange with John and Jacinta Carr.

Michael Wedding, Maddison and Wade Hooper and Mikaela Wedding.

Henry Andryszczak and Dwayne Gum.

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Elicia Daniels and Sister Pat Hogan at the roxbylink library on Thursday night.

Ben Haines and Ryneisha Bollard at Dunes Cafe.

Bill Boehm and Kaye Doyle at the Valentine’s Day lunch held

at Dunes Cafe on Sunday.

Harini Wittachy and Jennifer Vance at the library

celebration last week.

Alina and Dan Cojocea enjoyed a Valentine’s Day dinner at the Roxby Downs Community Club.

The roxbylink library celebrated the beginning of its extended opening hours last Thursday night. Pictured are staff members Carmel Schubert, Sarah Powell and Mikyla Hick.

Hayley Gates and Nathaniel Visentin at

Dunes Cafe on Sunday.

Matthew and Lauren O’Loughlin at The Club on Sunday.

Jane and Steve Scarr at their Valentine’s

Day dinner.

Kate McDonald and Pete Davies had a meal together

at The Club on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Kristen Dwyer and Ryneisha Bollard


Roxby Council

Opening hours Monday to Friday

9am to 4.30pmCouncil provides transport services including:

• Vehicle registration • Boat registrations

• Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4pm)

All inquiries 131 084.

Opal Road Landfi ll now CLOSED to the public.

Waste unsuitable for the red, green or yellow domestic collection can now be

deposited at BSH Waste Solutions’ Resource Recovery Centre, 10 Gosse Street, Roxby

Downs (in the light industrial area).

Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 8am – 12 noon

Sunday 1pm – 5pmAll inquiries 8671 1154

Opening hours 9am to 5pm

Monday - Friday9am to 12 noon Saturdays

Telephone 8671 0500Email: [email protected]

Library membership is free. A wide range of resources are available including books,

DVDs, magazines and internet facilities.Toddler Story Time 9.30am Wednesday.

Opening hours

9am to 5pm weekdays

Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452

Email: [email protected]

After hours emergency

Mobile 0418 892 870

Web www.roxbycouncil.com

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W ith the 2016 school year now under way, there’s no doubt that parents

and students are noticing that homework has started to ramp up – especially in the secondary year levels.

Homework can cause a lot of stress in families, especially when students need assistance and par-ents aren’t available or don’t have the knowledge to help out.

Well, the Roxby Downs Com-munity Library has the answer with the Your Tutor service avail-able FREE to all library members.

“Your Tutor is a service that we choose to fund to support Roxby Downs students with their inde-pendent learning in recognition of our remote location,” explains Li-brary Team Leader, Sarah Powell.

“Students can log on through the Roxby Downs library website from home (they just need their library member number and pin number) and they can then seek homework help independent of their parents.”

Your Tutor is a national pro-gram aimed at supporting stu-dents from years three to 12 stud-

ying in the Australian education system.

Curriculum-trained expert tu-tors are available from 3pm to 12 midnight, every day except Sat-urday (though limited to Maths and English on Friday nights), to provide help in: Maths

• General Maths (general Maths for primary and lower secondary students)

• General, Intermediate and Specialist/Extension Maths for senior students English

• Skills and concepts • English and literacy

Science • Science (years 3-6) • General Science • Biology • Chemistry • Physics

Assignment help for all subjects • Essay and report writing • Assignment research • Referencing and citation support • Study skills

Business Studies Engineering Fundamentals Economics

All tutors are familiar with the curriculum in each state, however they don’t replace the important work done by teachers – they don’t teach content, but do give students methods and processes to ensure they understand what has been taught in schools.

Each time a student accesses Your Tutor they will be connect-ed with their tutor via an ‘online classroom’ which consists of both a chat room and a whiteboard.

� ere is also a facility to upload documents and, separate to the live help, essays may be uploaded and Your Tutor will provide feedback within 24 hours.

“� e tutors have all undergone national child protection screen-ings too, so parents can be confi -dent that their children would be interacting in a safe environment,” Sarah added.

For more information about Your Tutor, call into the Roxby Downs Community Library dur-ing business hours or log on via the library website (www.libraries.sa.gov.au/roxbydowns) and follow the shortcut on the left-hand side of the page.

Council has dealt with a number of dogs abandoned in and around Roxby Downs recently.

Unfortunately due to not being regis-tered or microchipped, their rightful own-ers could not be located and the dogs were handed over to the local vet for rehousing.

Council believes that these animals’ own-ers left Roxby Downs and let their dogs fend for themselves rather than take them with them.

� is is highly irresponsible, distressing for the animal and also unsafe given the high temperatures experienced at this time of year.

Unwanted dogs can be surrendered at both the Council offi ce or local vet (both located on Richardson Place) for a fee.

Dogs found ‘wandering at large’, whose owners cannot be identifi ed or located, will be taken to the Council pound.

Council will place a notice in a promi-nent place at the Council offi ce describing the type of dog, colouring, sex and the time and place at which it was collected.

If the dog is not claimed by the owner within 72 hours, it legally becomes the property of Council and will be passed to the local vet for rehousing if suitable.

If you fi nd a stray dog, please notify Council immediately either by calling 8671 0010 during business hours or on our out-of-hours number (0418 892 870).

If the animal is registered and micro-chipped it can be returned to its rightful owner.

Roxby Council and roxbylink are currently gearing up to host the third ‘Roxby’s Alive

and Kicking’ Football Federation of South Australia (FFSA) Playstation 4 National Premier League game in Roxby Downs on Saturday, April 16.

Before the offi cial game between West Torrens Birkalla and Croydon Kings, a ‘celebrity’ soccer match featuring local Roxby residents will again be held… and we’re looking for people to play!

Any adults (male or female) inter-ested in having a kick are asked to get in touch via email: [email protected]

� e match is a light-hearted op-portunity for locals to get involved in what is always a fantastic night.

Along with the celebrity and FFSA National League games, the night will also include the AIA Vitality Mini Roos demonstration (a showcase match by our junior soccer players) at half-time of the main game, as well as food and drinks for sale and chil-dren’s activities.

Funds raised on the night will go towards junior sport in Roxby Downs.

Put Saturday, April 16, in your dia-ries (the event will kick off in the late afternoon) and stay tuned for more information closer to the date!

Student study support available with Your Tutor

Calling on all local ‘celebrities’ – come and play soccer!

Dumped dogs: It’s just not on

Last year’s ‘Roxby’s Alive and Kicking’ event included a soccer match between Olympic Dam and Roxby Miners football teams.

An abandoned dog recently

seized by Roxby Council.


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WHO’S ON THE BOARD

CONTACTING THE BOARD

BOARD MEETINGSBoard meetings are held on the last

Monday of the month.Members of the public are welcome to

attend and observe.If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Offi cer on 0418 833 818 to

be included on the agenda.Confi dential discussions with the

Board can be arranged if required.

For further information, advice or general questions please contact:

Michelle Hales,Executive Offi cer

Roxby Downs Community Board Inc.PO Box 85

Roxby Downs SA 5725Mobile: 0418 833 818


George GiakoumisVicki Mason • Gaylene Crane

Mary Lewis • Bill BoehmSandy Sumsion • Angela Thompson

Thevoice of the community...

JOINING FORUMSIf you would like to join a forum and would like more information please

contact the following people. New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUMThursday, February 18 @ 7pm

38 Pioneer Drive

BUSINESS FORUMJohn Wilby 0428 815 436

Tuesday, March 8 @ 6pm

The Club Boardroom

COMMUNITY GARDENVicki Mason 0418 526 608Thursday, March 10 @ 6.30pm

Community Garden (cnr Alberrie St, Pioneer Dr & Mulgaria Cres)

ENVIRONMENT FORUMAnni Walsh 0448 168 167Thursday, March 3 @ 5.30pm

Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETINGMichelle Hales 0418 833 818

Tuesday, April 12 @ 7pm

Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUMSasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010

Wednesday, February 17 @ 6pm

Council Boardroom

FAMILY FORUMJoel Hill 0433 792 450

Thursday, March 17 @ 6.30pm

Library Meeting Space

M i n y m a Ta l k i s a h e a l th and wellness

initiative available to women of Aboriginal o r To r r e s S t r a i t Islander (TSI) descent, o r f e m a l e s w i t h partners of Aboriginal or TSI descent.

� e group meets on a monthly basis to social-ise, participate in hands-on activities and discuss any health and wellness concerns with an Abo-riginal Liaison Offi cer.

Minyma Talk has been established in Roxby Downs for 12 months and aims to:

• Increase the voice of Aboriginal and TSI women within the community

• Identify areas cur-rently lacking in Abo-riginal and TSI women’s health and wellness

• Generate new pro-ject ideas and initiatives

• Increase social con-nectivity within the community

• Reduce sense of iso-lation and other mental health eff ects

• Create opportunities f o r c r e a t i v e s e l f -expression in arts and culture

In the past 12 months Minyma Talk has partic-ipated in many activities and workshops including Green Cleaning, Green Beauty, pizza nights at the pool, arts and crafts sessions and the crea-tion of a winning entry

for the Festival of Trees. � is year the group is

hoping to hold many ac-tivities – including creat-ing sculptures and art for an upcoming exhibition, a jewellery making work-shop, cooking classes and group fi tness programs.

For further informa-tion about Minyma Talk contact Kerry Orr, Rox-by Downs Health Ser-vices Aboriginal Liaison Offi cer, on 8671 9028.

Minyma Talk is proud-ly supported by Roxby Downs Health Services, Roxby Downs Commu-nity Board, BHP Billiton and Roxby Council.

T he Roxby Downs Health Forum supports health education within the community and raises aware-ness on current health intiatives around Australia.

This week is Australia’s Healthy Weight Week (15-21 February 2016), created by the Association of Dieticians.

Australian dieticians want to inspire all Aussies to cook at home more often to achieve a healthy weight.

This important week is all about getting the right advice and support for those looking to be a healthy weight – and who isn’t?

With many Australians aspiring to eat better in the New Year, the 2016 campaign aims to get people

cooking at home more often. Research shows that people who prepare food at home are more likely to eat smaller portions and take in fewer kilojoules and less fat, salt and sugar. And, in turn, this is more likely to result in a healthy weight.

More information is available on the website: www.healthyweightweek.com.au

This year the ‘Roxby Foodies’ program will be launching in the new Community Youth Centre space, and the program will have lots of information on nutrition and healthy eating and cooking.

Watch out for the Roxby Foodies information session to be advertised soon!

Minyma Talk: An

Aboriginal women’s

group


Our Mining Services operations provide a wide range of trade services to the mining, oil, gas and defence industries. We have been involved in the Olympic Dam site since its inception in 1986.

The ideal candidate must have previous experience working with general administration and accounts recievable/payable, be familiar with site processes and be able to demonstrate a profound commitment to safety. They will also hold a current Drivers Licence.

The successful applicant will have previous experi-ence using accounting and inventory programs, and experience in accessing client online portals will be highly regarded.A mandatory pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, is required upon acceptance of the position.

Cowell Electric strives to be an employer of choice and offers an attractive remuneration, inclusive of varied allowances and additional superannuation contributions.

To apply, please send a current resume & cover letter to [email protected] or drop a copy in to 42C Charlton Road, Olympic Dam.

Applications close: Thursday, March 31 2016

Position VacantOlympic Dam, SA

Full time, permanent 9 month contract

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CHURCH NOTICES

NEW Life Church, Roxby Downs. Fam-ily-friendly, contem-porary worship. A member of Australian Christian Churches. Meeting at the Rox-by Downs Christian Community Church hall, corner of Bur-goyne St and Stuart Rd, 3pm on Sundays. Interactive children’s ministry for ages three to seven and eight to 12. Features an innovative and engaging 12-month curriculum. For more details, phone Pas-tor David Bunyon on 0403 058 050 or The-resa Bunyon on 0413 609 102. Website: www.newlifeccc.org.au/churches-news/roxbydowns

ST Barbara Catho-lic Parish. Masses at Roxby Downs are held at the Lutheran Church on Pioneer Dr, Saturdays 6pm and Sundays 8am. At Andamooka on fi rst and third Sundays at 11am. Woomera: Sunday masses are by telephone ar-rangement with the parish priest. Contact Fr John Folkman on 8671 0925.

SITUATIONS VACANT

AGMTuesday 8th March 2016

Roxby DownsCommunity Library

Meeting Room

New Members Welcome

7.30pm

Tuesday March 1stTuesday March 8th

Time: 7PMOutdoor courts (behind the rec centre)

For ‘C’ Grade sides

Netball Trials

Coaches Wanted

For more information �nd us on Facebook ‘Roxby Districts Sporting Club (MINERS)’

Or [email protected]

GERRY’S Dublin Meats. Top quality meat from our farm to you. $230 family pack – 2kg lamb roast, 2kg pork roast, 2kg beef roast, 2kg chick-en, 1kg BBQ steak, 1kg beef mince, 1kg BBQ chops, 1kg pork chops, 1kg diced steak, 1kg beef schnitzel, 1kg chicken schnitzel, 1kg packet bacon, 2kg marinat-ed wings, 2kg beef sausages, 20 gour-met patties, one 500g mettwurst, 1 bottle of marinade plus free cooler bag. All packs mix and match. Ph: 8529 2229.

Post Of ce & Motel

Ph: (08) 8672 7007 Fax: (08) 8672 7062www.andamookaopal.com.au


OPEN 7 DAYS

Behind the Famous Bottle HouseOpal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment

Post Of ce

Toll is the Asian region’s leading provider of integrated logistics services, generating annual consolidated revenue of AU$8.7 billion and operating an extensive network of over 1200 sites throughout 55 countries across the world. As Toll continues to experience exceptional growth locally and internationally, we seek to recruit dynamic people who are keen to see their career grow with the business.

Toll Olympic Dam specialises in the express delivery of time-critical documents, parcels and digital information.

Every day our experienced team and unrivalled network consistently deliver solutions for our customers who depend on speed, reliability and transparency of our operations. By leveraging on our expertise, infrastructure, leading edge technology and proven processes, your deadlines will be met and business competitiveness enhanced.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to work both in a team and autonomously and possess a strong work ethic. Company policies and safety regulations will need to be adhered to at all times.

The position is a diverse role and will involve varied duties including intake of freight, sorting, scanning and delivering goods requiring signatures on delivery, creating con notes and organising outgoing freight paperwork and computer work. Management of Coregas Gas bottle stock, distribution, allocation, handling, ordering and customer service of accessing the online Coregas Portal. Adhoc tasks such as labouring duties and assisting other divisions.

The successful candidate will possess:• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role • HR License• Forklift License

Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):• Storing and Monitoring levels of stock, equipment and other items• Maintaining Inventory Levels• Minimise Stock write downs• Maintain Stock of high priority parts for core equipment• Generating purchase requisitions in order• The ability to undertake manual task if required as part of the task assigned.• Adhoc tasks such as labouring duties and assisting other divisions

The successful applicant will need to pass the medical requirements for this role and undertake relevant inductions.This is a residential position located in Olympic Dam.

It is a prerequisite for the preferred candidate for this role to undergo a criminal background check.

Toll Mining Services can offer you a career in the mining industry where you will enjoy:• A safe working environment• A lifestyle working roster• Paid training opportunities• Development opportunities within the wider Toll Group.

To make enquiries about this role, please contact Felicity Moore on 0437 065 018 during business hours

(8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday).

StoremanResidential Role

Toll Global Resources – Toll Mining ServicesOlympic Dam, South Australia

SITUATIONS VACANT

Annual General MeetingThursday, February 25, 2016

at 6.30pm.at the Roxby Downs Kindergarten.

Light nibbles and refreshments provided

All Welcome.

For more information contactAdam on 86710455

CORRECTION

PUBLIC NOTICES

We would like to hear from anyone interested in coaching the

FNFL v Broken Hillmatch to be played at

Adelaide Ovalon Saturday, May 8, 2016.

Application close Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Contact Bev Zeptneron 0418 846 079

MINER’SCUP

COACH

The FNFL are seeking interest in tendering for the

CANTEENfor the 2016 season

Email [email protected]

Tenders closeFriday, February 26, 2016

Contact Bev Zeptneron 0418 846 079

TENDERSWANTED

We would like to hear from anyone interested in being an

UMPIRES CO-ORDINATORand anyone interested in umpiring

both Juniors and Seniors,Field or boundary.

They are paid positions.Contact Bev Zeptner

on 0418 846 079

UMPIRES WANTED

FOR SALE

NISSAN Pulsar H/B, near new tyres. 5 months reg. $500. Phone 08 8671 0721

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At the Lutheran Church, Pioneer Drive.

Mums/Dads and Mini’s Class 2pm to 2.30pm and World Explorers Class 3.15pm to 4pm

Booking Essential as limited spaces.

Contact Kim on 0400 713 403 or [email protected] bookings and enquiries.

KIDS YOGA CLASSES STARTING THE

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M illie Cordy was named in the Spencer Netball Academy squad for the third year in a row when selections were announced

recently.Millie, 13, is the only player from Roxby Downs to

be selected for the squad. She is hoping to make the under 15 team this year

after missing the fi nal cut last year. “I was really happy to have made the squad,” she

said.“I have done it before in under 13s and under 15s,

so the last two years, and made the fi nal team in un-der 13s.

“It improves your netball a lot because you are com-peting with the best from the region and you get to meet new people as well.”

Training will be held once a month until September, when the fi nal team will be announced, with the team then holding one more session before heading off to compete in October.

WRITTEN BYRYNEISHA BOLLARD

Th e R ox b y D o w n s Swimming Club is invit-ing locals interested in

the sport to attend its come-and-try days next month.

� ey will be held at the rox-bylink outdoor pool on March 2, 9, and 15.

Committee members will be present to answer any ques-tions locals may have.

� e club is also welcoming everyone to attend its time trials followed by St Patrick’s Day celebrations on � ursday, March 17.

“� at way when next season comes up we can then inform them of what’s going on,” said club representative Tanya Parker.

Swimmers will be timed as they complete each stroke at diff erent lengths – including 25m and 50m – with the aim being to beat their personal bests and using these times for competing at carnivals.

The swimming club is set

to attend carnivals at Booleroo Centre (on February 28), Why-alla (March 5) and Port Pirie (March 12) after previously competing at Roxby Downs, Port Augusta and Crystal Brook earlier in the 2015/16 season.

Meanwhile the club is also in need of more coaches for the end of this season and for 2016/17, and is considering the option of holding a coach-es clinic to help facilitate this.

“Even if you’re not a coach but you’re interested, we might be able to work something out,” Parker said.

For more information, con-tact Tanya Parker via phone (0427 710 664) or email ([email protected]).

Club seeks a new wave of swimmers

Millie Cordy makes third squad spot

LEFT: Millie Cordy has just been selected for her third Spencer Netball Academy squad in a row.PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Around the groundsAround the groundsAround the grounds PHOTOS: Patrick Glover

Belinda Ramsey (Hornridge) and Baylie Dadleh

(Eagles) contest a jump ball to

start the quarter.

Kaitlin Traeger (right) in action for the Eagles last Thursday

night.

Hornridge’s Christina

Gutteridge moves the ball out of defence.

Peta Berryman (Eagles) dribbles the ball down the court.

Belinda Ramsey

(Hornridge) waits for

a passing opportunity.


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20th FEBRUARY 2016 AT THE TOWN OVAL

• Cricket Match - Old Side of Town vs New Side of Town

• Auction

• McGrath Foundation Merchandise on Sale

• Jumping Castle

• Bar and Champagne Tent

• Food Available (including Stacy’s Famous Yiros)

• Live Music after Game

• Wear Pink - Prizes for Best Dressed

Time: From 6pmpm

Featuring: Amanda Wellington SA & Strikers - Leg Spinner

WRITTEN BYRYNEISHA BOLLARD

Roxby Downs was well represented at a junior basketball carnival held

at Whyalla on the weekend.Five Roxby Heat teams – under

16 boys and girls, under 14 girls and under 12 boys and girls – entered the South Australian Country Basketball Council competition.

� e under 16 boys were unable to make it to the fi nals after los-ing to Broken Hill, 21-27, Whyalla,

11-37, and Port Pirie, 22-54, on Saturday and to Port Augusta, 23-41, on Sunday.

� eir female counterparts, the under 16 girls, boasted one win against Port Pirie, 21-38, but lost their other games against Port Lincoln, 17-57, Whyalla, 12-55, and Broken Hill, 21-40, on Satur-day to miss out on a fi nals spot.

In the under 14 girls competi-tion, Roxby lost to Whyalla 2, 18-24, Whyalla 1, 9-58, Port Lincoln, 15-33, and Port Augusta, 26-52, on Saturday. This meant they played no games on Sunday as they failed to make the fi nals.

It was a one-sided aff air for the under 12 boys when they lost to Whyalla, 6-56, Port Pirie, 12-81, and Port Augusta 1, 8-60, on Saturday.

However, their fi nal game for the day saw a closer competition ending with a loss to Port Augusta 2, 19-22.

Roxby’s under 12 girls team lost to Whyalla, 22-32, Port Augusta 1, 8-60, and Broken Hill 1, 19-23, on Saturday.

Local basketballers’ next major competition will be the Junior Country Championships in Ad-elaide next month.

Basketballers welcomed at Whyalla

The under 12 girls team with coach Matt Lamb and team manager Stacey Moroney.

Roxby’s under 14 girls team with coach Tayla French at the Whyalla carnival.

The under 16 girls team with coach Ethan Zeptner. PHOTOS: Supplied

Brett Chamberlain and Millie Clarke with the under 16 boys team.


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Roxby Downs Cricket Association

Friday, February 12, 2016Andamooka v Hornridge

1st InningsAndamooka battingC. Patterson c D. Hart b S. Taylor ................................................20C. Faulkner c Z Bradbery b S. Taylor .......................................... 27S. Muthukumarana b M. Hammerling .......................................0S. Griggs lbw G. Shorrock .............................................................. 33T. Mulders c B. Wilkinson b C. Gow-Smith ..............................19C. Rathnajake c J. Way b z. Bradbery .........................................6N. Shirodkar c J. Way b Z. Bradbery ............................................4M. Samarakoon b C. Gow-Smith ................................................ 17P. Meegasdeniya run out G. Shorrock .......................................15V. Yapa run out....................................................................................0F. Khan not out ..................................................................................0Extras (11w, 0nb, 1b, 12lb) ...............................................................24Total ................................................................. all out 164

Hornridge bowlingBowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets RunsM. Hammerling 7 1 2 2 28S. Taylor 7 0 0 2 35Z. Bradbery 7 0 0 1 28C. Gow-Smith 7 0 0 2 25M. Bradbery 2 0 0 0 11‘Watson’ 1 0 0 0 10G. Shorrock 2 0 0 1 11A. Malm 2 0 0 0 14

2nd InningsHornridge battingG. Shorrock c N. Shirodkar b T. Mulders ....................................4P. Jones b S. Griggs ..........................................................................38A. Malm not out ............................................................................... 75J. Way b S. Griggs ............................................................................. 23S. Taylor b C. Rathnajake.................................................................4D. Hart b C. Faulkner .........................................................................4C. Gow-Smith not out......................................................................4Extras (12w, 1nb, 8b, 4lb) ............................................................... 25Total ...........................................................................5/176

Andamooka bowlingBowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets RunsT. Mulders 7 1 0 1 26C. Faulkner 5 - - 1 9P. Meegasdeniya 7 0 0 0 28C. Rathnajake 6 - - 1 31S. Griggs 7 - - 2 42 M. Samarakoon 3 - - 0 13

NOTE: Results for Olympic Dam v Roxby Miners were not received before the required deadline.

Adam Malm scored 75 runs for the Hornridge Wanderets during their game against Andamooka on Saturday night. PHOTO: Kristen Dwyer Josh Sheppard (Miners) in action on Friday night. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Tom Krieg (Olympic Dam) stares down this delivery from a Miners bowler on Friday night. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Vijitha Yapa (Andamooka) sends the ball back in from the fi eld. PHOTO: Kristen Dwyer

SPORTS DEADLINESAll sports results and reports

must be submitted by10am on Mondays.

Hornridge catches upThe Hornridge Wanderers are now

sharing second spot in the Roxby Districts Cricket Association

2015/16 season after defeating the Andamooka Roos on Saturday night.

Also in second place are the Roxby Miners, who lost to Olympic Dam on Friday night. Andamooka remains sol-idly in third with only two wins.

Hornridge d AndamookaHornridge had Andamooka all

out for 164 after 35 overs in the fi rst innings.

Michael Hammerling, Shaun Taylor and Clint Gow-Smith all took two wick-ets for the Wanderers, while Zac Brad-bery and Glenn Shorrock had one each.

Top scorers for the Roos were Seb Griggs with 33 runs and Cam Faulkner on 27.

It took the Wanderers 35 overs to score the runs needed in the second innings, when they fi nished on 5/176.

Adam Malm (Hornridge) scored a healthy 75 runs, with the next closest being teammate Seb Griggs on 38.

Seb Griggs was the only Roos bowler to take two wickets, while Troy Mulders,

Cam Faulkner and Chamila Rathnajake each took one.

Olympic Dam d Roxby Miners� e Roxby Miners were all out for 97

after 31 overs in the fi rst innings against Olympic Dam.

Seb Holbrook managed fi ve wickets for OD, while Rein Geraghty took three and Patrick Glover and Brendan Hill had one each.

Top scorers for the Miners were Matt Green on 28, Dave Kovac on 14 and Grant Aitchison on 11 not out.

Olympic Dam needed only 26 overs to pass the Miners’s score with 5/101.

Patrick Glover was the top scorer for OD with 28 runs, followed by Tom Krieg with 24.

Josh Sheppard took three scalps for the Miners, while Stuart Orr was the only other wicket taker with two.

� ere will be no RDCA matches this weekend in light of Pink Stumps Day being played this Saturday.

� e next games will be Hornridge against Olympic Dam on Friday, Febru-ary 26, before the Roxby Miners take on Andamooka on Saturday, February 27.Craig Nicholls batting for OD. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

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WRITTEN BYMILLIE THOMAS

Local sidecar speedway racing team the Headland Roxby Rockets came away with second place at the New

South Wales State Titles at Tamworth on Saturday.

The team consists of Roxby local Trent Headland (rider) and Mildura local ‘Daz’ Whetstone (passenger).

� ey qualifi ed as the second fastest among the non-seeded riders behind Broken Hill team Rick Howse/Adam Commons on Sat-urday afternoon before competing in the main event that evening.

“After travelling 1700km to get to Tam-worth, we were tired but eager to get out on the track and show the New South Welshmen what we’re made of,” said Headland.

“It was pretty evident early on in the qual-ifying time trials that the Howse/Commons duo were going to be a force to be reckoned with, along with the usual suspects – such as Darrin Treloar/Blake Cox (NSW), who were already seeded into the main meeting.”

� e Rockets started off steadily, placing third against Treloar/Cox and Howse/Com-mons, followed by Rick Stephens/Justin Rich-ards (NSW).

From that point on until the A main fi nal it was a clean sweep for the Rockets, who won every heat.

� ey succeeded against favourites including Brodie Cohen/Josh Sinnott (Qld), Andrew Buchanan/Cox (NZ) and Damien Neische/Mitchell Spear (SA).

“Each heat presented its own challenges, but we were fortunate to have a steady run with the bikes, without any major mechani-cal issues – which was a far cry from our last meeting in Whyalla, which saw a piston exit unexpectedly out the back of the bike mid race,” Headland said.

� e A main fi nal was a tight competition, with the Rockets competing against the likes of nine-time Australian champions Treloar/Cox and household names Howse/Commons and Grant Bond/Glenn Cox (NSW).

Treloar/Cox ended up the victors to claim their 18th NSW State Titles, followed closely by a competitive Headland/Whetstone and followed up by Howse/Commons and Bond/Cox.

“The night’s decider was a good clean race – hard-fought and with a well-deserved victory to Treloar/Cox, who suff ered engine troubles earlier in the race and resultantly had

to fi ght through the B fi nal to make it to the A,” Headland said.

“I am extremely thankful and proud of my team, who once again stepped up to the bar to produce some exemplary results.

“� is stuff just doesn’t happen overnight. � ank you to all, and a special ongoing thank you to my resilient sponsors.”

Check out the ‘HEADLAND ROXBY

ROCKETS’ Facebook group to view live rac-ing updates at each meeting in which the local team competes.

� e Rockets will travel next to Mildura on Saturday, March 12, for the Olympic Park Speedway Sidecar Spectacular before taking on the ‘business end’ of the season – the Aus-tralian Titles, Oceania Championships and World Cup – later next month.

Phone 8671 0500

SHOWING

roxbyaquatics

TICKETSAdult: $10 Children $8

Family Pass (4) $30Cheap Tuesday: $7

COMING SOON:DIRTY GRANDPA

Gym Hours 6am to 12 midday (Closed in between 12-2pm) 2pm to 9pm Weekends 9am to 5pm Public Holidays 10am to 4pm

SAT 20th February | 10:30am & 4pmSUN 21st February | 1:30pm

THURS 18th February | 6:30pm FRI 19th February | 6:30pm SAT 20th February | 6:30pmSUN 21st February | 4pm TUES 23rd February | 6:30pm

THURS 18th February | 4pm FRI 19th February | 4pm SAT 20th February | 1:30pmSUN 21st February | 10:30am TUES 23rd February | 4pm

Mr Snot Bottom’s Stinky

Silly Show – Tuesday 23rd Feb 4.30pm roxbylink

Auditorium. Tickets at VIC.

THE HATEFUL EIGHTDuration: 2 hour 48 minutes Rating: R18+

NOWHERE BOYS : THE BOOK OF SHADOWSDuration: 1 hour 22 minutes Rating: PG

SUFFRAGETTEDuration: 1 hour 45 minutes Rating: M

Sunday Slush & Slide 1-3pm every Sunday.

Unlimited Slides & $2 Small Slushies or Cyclones.

February Group Fitness TimetableMonday 9am Pulse Circuit 6.30pm Pulse Meta�t

Tuesday 9am Pulse Aqua 10am Pulse PumpWednesday 9am Pulse Yoga 10am Pulse Light Yoga

6.30pm Pulse Meta�t 7pm Pulse AquaThursday 7pm Pulse YogaFriday 9am Pulse Circuit

Roxby Rockets place second at NSW titles

Trent Headland and 'Daz' Whetstone from the Headland Roxby Rockets with Blake Cox, Darrin Treloar, Rick Howse, Adam Commons, Grant Bond and Glenn Cox at the NSW State Titles on the weekend. PHOTO: Katrina Goldsmith

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