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SERVING THE OPAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD SINCE 1982

FOI REQUEST REVEALS TRUTH ON2013 HOMELESSNESS STATISTICS!

An apology by former Coober Pedy Councillor, MrsSharon Baines, to long-term resident andunsuccessful local government candidate, Mr GeorgeNaumovic, has been published in this edition of theCoober Pedy Regional Times

The apology relates to alleged remarks made by MrsBaines about Mr Naumovic on social media websiteFacebook during August 2014. The content of theapology related to a document that was circulated byCoober Pedy resident, Mr B.C Trueman, whichmentioned Mr Naumovic and which Mrs Bainescommented on via Facebook.

Mrs Baines says in her apology that she accepts thatthe contents of those posts were not true.

An apology from Mr B.C. Trueman to Mr Naumovicwas published in the Coober Pedy Regional Times on16th July 2015.

Mr Naumovic was a candidate for local governmentCouncillor in November 2014 and again in December2015. He was narrowly beaten on both occasions.

Before social media users post comments about anotherperson then they have an obligation to first assess theintegrity of the information. Words can also bedefamatory by innuendo - that is, where the reader hasto put two and two together to understand thedefamatory meaning.

Usually people don’t sue, even when they have beendefamed. This is because defamation law-suits are oftenexpensive, complex and stressful affairs for all involved.

If you feel the need to discuss others on social mediamake sure that you only say what you can prove. It isalso crucial that the source of any material that you feelthe need to comment on has integrity.

Alternatively, if you don’t have anything nice to say itmay be best not to say anything at all.

Mr Naumovic, on advice from his legal representative,refused to provide comment on the matter other than tosay he is content with the resolve and hopes this part ofhis life can be put behind him.

FACEBOOK FURY RESULTS INWRITTEN APOLOGY

I Sharyn Baines apologise to GeorgeNaumovic for the Facebook post that Iposted on 1 August 2014 and the postthat I posted in or around August 2014

concerning a document circulatedaround Coober Pedy by Mr B C Trueman

and accept that the contents of thoseposts were not true.

Mr. Naumovic has advised that hisreputation was harmed as a result of

those posts and for that I am sincerelysorry.

I accept Mr. Naumovic and his familyhave suffered as a consequence of the

posts and I have been advised that theyonly ever try to do what is right by the

Coober Pedy community.

APOLOGY

Results of a Freedom of Information (FOI) requestreveal that there were just 9 homeless people inCoober Pedy in 2013 when the State Government

said there were 87.

As reported by the Coober Pedy Regional Times inDecember 2013, the (then) Government Minister forCommunities and Social Inclusion, the local andAdelaide-based bureaucrats and some local Councillorswere all strongly advocating for the construction of aTransitional Accommodation Centre based on the allegedfact that there were 87 “Category 1” homeless peopleliving in Coober Pedy.

After two years, the Coober Pedy Regional Times hasacquired (courtesy of the current Council) the resultsof a FOI request that finally reveals the truth. The actualnumber of Category 1 homeless people in Coober Pedyon the 30th November 2013 was 9 and not 87 as thegovernment alleged.

At the time, opposers of the TAC were branded astroublemakers and bigots. They were publically andprivately denigrated. The results of the FOI requestvindicate the critics and further questions the integrityof those that were advocating for the construction ofthe TAC.

Much time and money could have been saved and localconflict avoided if local, state and commonwealthgovernment officials were more honest with thecommunity from the beginning.

The debacle over the Transitional AccommodationCentre resulted in a Meeting of Electors [Referendum]on the 16th April 2014 where local voters went to thepolls and 94% of the attendees voted against the TAC.

The Meeting of Electors cost the people of Coober Pedythrough it’s council in the vicinity of $10,000.

Is it too much to ask for the governments’ of Australia toensure that any statements made are truthful, anyconsultation undertaken is open and transparent and anydecisions made are based on facts and not fabrication?

Effective community consultation requires goodcommunication, transparency, collaboration, inclusivenessand integrity. Sadly the TAC consultations were secretive,opaque, adversarial, exclusive and dishonest. A completefailure!

The people of Coober Pedy owe a debt of gratitude tosome past and present Councillors as well as numerousother members of our community that challenged thegovernment propaganda at the time.

They refused to allow our community to be deceived intoaccepting a development that the majority of residentsdid not want and strong evidence now suggests we didnot need.

Flashback to 16th April 2014 when the people of Coober Pedy voted unnecessarily at a ‘referendum’ to stopthe development of Transitional Accommodation Centre that was based on false homelessness figures

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VISIT THE UNDERGROUNDCHURCHES

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AMAZING UNDERGROUNDHOMES (at least 1500 people livingunderground)

During Easter Coober Pedy holds itsannual GEM TRADE SHOW and OPALFESTIVAL PARADE

While in town take an OPALFIELDS tour - you’ll believe you’re on Mars.

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 EYRE

Be part of the last frontier mining town and itsliving history 100 years on. For more informationon the Opal Capital of the World, go to:www.cooberpedy.net

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Thursday 25 February 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times

Coober Pedy local, Janet Walton, was awarded theConservation Council of South Australia’s “UnsungHero” award in December 2015. The award is state-

wide and open to all South Australians.

Environment Warrior Janet Waltonreceives Unsung Hero Award

Well done Janet and congratulations on your well-deservedaward!

“Janet’s environmental projects have included the ongoingcontrol of various weeds, the control of pest species andthe implementation of the EMU Land management project.She is connected to the community in so many ways,and always visible in Coober Pedy and at community eventssuch as bronco brandings and race meetings.”

“Our fragile and arid home is a better place as a result ofher impassioned and tireless leadership. Thank you Janet!”,concluded Jackie.

The Unsung Hero Award recognises those who have along-standing record and commitment to protecting theenvironment.

Janet won the award for her commitment to creatingpositive NRM outcomes through awareness raising andbuilding capacity throughout the region. She is passionateand devoted to the rangelands and the people that call ittheir home.

For much of the past 9 years Janet has been workingwith land owners and managers on the EcosystemManagement Understanding Project™, better known asthe EMU™ project.

When Janet first arrived in Coober Pedy in 2007 she sooncame to learn that pastoralists are “salt of the earth” typesof people who have lived on their land for generations.They know the land and they know land management.

These experienced folk were no doubt a little reluctant tobe advised by a smallish woman from grassy Victoria!However, in due course, the pastoral community came torespect Janet for her knowledge and love of the arid landsand its people.

Janet’s work saw her travelling long distances to connectwith stakeholders. She spent weeks out bush and her carbecame her office.

“While some folks might see a barren landscape devoidof life, I see a landscape with extraordinary speciesrichness. Despite its seemingly tough exterior, the habitatin the arid areas is surprisingly fragile,” Janet explained.

Janet will be continuing her passion as an environmentalconsultant based in Coober Pedy and can still be contactedat [email protected]

The former Natural Resources SA Arid Lands NRM OfficerJanet Walton didn't know about the award until theTuesday prior to the presentation night when she receiveda phone call alerting her to an email stating that she wasnominated for the Unsung Heroes award. Janet flew downto Adelaide that Thursday to accept the award.

"It was a surprise and a great honour to be nominated andrecognised by the community," said Janet

Jackie Williams from Mount Barry Station said, “For thenine years Janet has been based in Coober Pedy she hasworked tenaciously in often challenging conditions to makea difference. She has enabled pastoralists to consider andincorporate in their practice, strategies that enhance thesustainability of our unique landscape.”

From left: CCSA President Nadia McLaren, RoseLester, David Wagner, Janet Walton, Karina Lester,

Ron Bellchambers and DEWNR CEO Sandy Pitcher.

Mr David Wagner and Mr Ron Bellchambers jointly wonthe runner-up Unsung Hero award for their tireless workat preserving and enhancing Brownhill Creek ConservationPark in Adelaide’s inner southern suburbs. Other awardrecipients included Rose and Karina Lester (advocates foraboriginal communities in relation to the SA RoyalCommission into the Nuclear Fuel Cycle) and BrianieeAbrighton –(volunteer campaigner for The WildernessSociety of SA).

Unsung hero Janet Walton arrives home at theCoober Pedy airport after receiving her award

Christel Hauri, Janet Walton and Joel Kowald sharein the excitement of Janet’s award

South Australian organisations wanting toencourage safer, more active transport

options are invited to apply for communitygrants from today.

Each year a total of $100,000 is provided by theDepartment of Planning, Transport andInfrastructure in partnership with the MotorAccident Commission.

Julie Holmes, General Manager of Safety andPolicy Programs at the Department of PlanningTransport and Infrastructure (DPTI) said thegrants are a great opportunity for organisations totake advantage of and to promote safer, moreactive travel arrangements for the widercommunity.

"We are keen to support organisations looking attransport options such as public transport, cyclingor walking more, sharing car journeys and similararrangements.

“The community grants program is especiallyinterested in innovative ideas that benefit the wholecommunity and increase South Australians’mobility.

COMMUNITY GRANTSNOW OPEN

“Successful applicants have included theAustralian Refugee Association, local councils,community centres and other smallorganisations.

“Organisations in the past demonstrated a highlevel of commitment to community engagementand to achieving safe and active travel outcomesin their local areas.

“It’s all about encouraging innovation and tosee organisations promoting active travel as asafe viable option within local communities,”Ms Holmes said.

MAC General Manager, Road Safety, MichaelCornish said MAC was pleased to support newlocalised initiatives that are developed inresponse to community needs and positivelyimpact road safety.

Applications open today ( Monday, 22February) and close on Sunday, 3 April 2016.

For more information about the funding criteriaor to apply, visit www.dpti.sa.gov.au/communitygrants or call (08) 8343 2644.


REGIONAL PUMP PRICES NOTREFLECTING TUMBLING OIL

PRICES

FOODcents®

Sausage RaguSausage RaguSausage RaguSausage RaguSausage RaguIngredients - Serves 4

375g lean sausages 1 Onion, thinly sliced 1 Garlic clove, crushed or finelysliced 1/2 cup Vegetable stock (saltreduced) 400g can Crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon Dried herbs (parsley,basil or Italian) 4 Potatoes, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup Skim milk 1 tablespoon Margarine Pepper, to taste

1.Heat a large frying pan over medium heat.2.Add sausages and cook, turning for 10 minutes untilcooked through.3.Remove sausages to a plate and cut into 3cm pieces.4.Add onion and garlic to the pan, cook for 2-3 minutesuntil soft.5.Add stock and canned tomatoes and bring to the boil.6.Reduce the heat to low and add herbs and the sausagesto the pan.7.Cook for 10 minutes on low heat.8.Meanwhile, add the potato to a saucepan and fill withwater.9.Cook on a medium heat until boiling, then simmer for12 minutes or until soft.10.Drain the water and return potato to the pan.11.Mash the potato with a fork or masher, then add milk,margarine and pepper.12.Serve mash with sausage mix.

REGIONAL FUEL STAR RATINGS - JANUARY

Rank Township Rating

5 Pt Pirie 2.214 Pt Augusta 1.1

6 Mt Gambier 2.015 Broken Hill (NSW) 1.1

7 Renmark 2.016 Whyalla 0.9

8 Loxton 1.917 Ceduna 0.8

9 Pt Lincoln 1.718 Coober Pedy 0.0

Regional fuel retailers have once again put in apoor showing in the latest results of RAA’sRegional Fuel Ratings, with poor scores acrossthe board.

RAA Senior Analyst Chris West said the overallrating of regional SA fuel prices has slipped from2 in December, to 1.6 in January.

“Oil prices have been tumbling in recent months,but many regional retailers have failed to pass onlegitimate reductions in the cost price of petrol,diesel and LPG,” said Mr West.

“Clare was the only town to achieve a Fair rating,with a score of 3.1 out of 5, while Bordertown(2.7) and Murray Bridge (2.7) rounded out thetop three.

“Realistically, many towns are yet to see the fulldrop in wholesale prices.

“Despite recent small rises in oil prices, much ofthis increase has been offset by the strengtheningAustralian Dollar and falling international refineryprices that directly impact our pump prices herein South Australia.

“If there is any massive rise in pump prices inregional SA in the short-term, it could only bebecause retailers are trying to increase profitmargins and line their own pockets.”

Murray Bridge had the fairest petrol prices inJanuary (3.4 out 5) followed by Clare (3.3), andBordertown (3.1).

The fairest diesel prices were in Clare (2.5 out of5), followed by Bordertown (2.4) and Kadina(2.2).

“Diesel motorists suffered the most duringJanuary failing to see significant reductions incost price flow through to them,” said Mr West.

“Diesel wholesale prices reached their lowestlevels since 2004, yet pump prices did not reflectthis.”

Once again, Port Augusta had the best LPG prices(4.0 out 5); this time followed by Tailem Bend(3.7) and Broken Hill (3.7).

To find out where the best priced fuel in yourpart of South Australia is visit www.raa.com.au/regionalfuel

RAA monitors the prices of Unleaded Petrol,Diesel and LPG in 18 townships daily as part ofits monitoring activities. RAA attributes a starrating to a town based on the industries pastmargins versus the present for each fuel type.RAA’s star rating is created monthly and releasedin the second week of each month

REGIONAL FUEL STAR RATINGS - JANUARY Rank Township Rating

1 Clare 3.110 Tailem Bend 1.7

2 Bordertown 2.711 Keith 1.6

3 Murray Bridge 2.712 Victor Harbor 1.4

4 Kadina 2.313 Naracoorte 1.1


John Bok, Regional Engagement Managerfor the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commis-

sion conducted a public meeting in CooberPedy on 17th February at the United Club.

Other public meetings were held inAdelaide, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla,Port Lincoln, Mount Gambier, Oak Valley,

Ceduna, Umuwa and Renmark.

The public meeting was principally aboutinforming the community of the key observationscontained within the Commission’s 42-page“Tentative Findings” document. The key TentativeFindings include:

Exploration, Extraction and Milling ofUraniumKey Finding: An expansion of uranium mining hasthe potential to be economically beneficial.However, it is not the most significantopportunity.

Further Processing and Manufacture ofUraniumKey Finding: In an already oversupplied anduncertain market, there would be no opportunityfor the commercial development of furtheruranium processing capabilities in South Australiain the next decade. However, fuel leasing, whichlinks uranium processing with its eventual returnfor disposal, is more likely to be commerciallyattractive, creating additional employment andtechnology-transfer opportunities.

Nuclear Electricity GenerationKey Finding: Taking account of future demandand anticipated costs of nuclear power under theexisting electricity market structure, it would notbe commercially viable to generate electricityfrom a nuclear power plant in South Australia inthe foreseeable future.

However, Australia’s electricity system willrequire low-carbon generation sources to meetfuture global emissions reduction targets. Nuclearpower may be necessary, along with other lowcarbon generation technologies. It would be wiseto plan now to ensure that nuclear power wouldbe available should it be required.

Management, Storage and Disposal of NuclearWasteKey Finding: The storage and disposal of usednuclear fuel in South Australia would meet aglobal need and is likely to deliver substantialeconomic benefits to the community. Anintegrated storage and disposal facility would becommercially viable and the storage componentcould be operational in the late 2020s.

The document infers that such a facility wouldbe viable and highly profitable under a range ofcost and revenue assumptions. By way ofexample, financial assessments and economicmodelling provided to the Commission by externalexpert consultants indicate that a storage anddisposal facility could:

NUCLEAR ROYAL COMMISSION RELEASETENTATIVE FINDINGS

1.Generate total revenue of more than $257billion, with total costs of $145 billion over 120years;2.Expressed in annual terms, generate Staterevenue of more than $5 billion per year over thefacility’s first 30 years of operation and $2 billionper year over the following 40+ years at whichpoint waste receipts nominally conclude; and3.Generate approximately 1500 full time jobs –peaking at between 4000-5000 – during the 25-year construction process and 600 full time jobsonce operational.

The scenario is based on a storage capacity of138,000 tonnes (~13%) of the projected globalused fuel inventory and is based on a veryconservative waste assumption that assumes nonew (currently unplanned light water) reactorsbecome operational after 2030.

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The Commission’s view is the facility would needto be further supported with construction of adedicated port facility, airport and rail freight line.This infrastructure spend has been included inthe scenario cost base.

To deliver long-term benefits to futuregenerations of South Australians, the tentativefindings propose that a special arrangement suchas a State Wealth Fund should be established toaccumulate and equitably share the profits fromthe storage and disposal of waste.

Continued page 15

John Dunstan, Jon Bok, Janet Waltonand Trevor Gotte


At about midnight on Monday 15th February a malefrom interstate broke into the Coober Pedy area schoolby smashing a window, triggering an alarm.

Police responded promptly and located the male insidethe school canteen eating food. He was arrested for seriouscriminal trespass and theft and refused Police bail. Hewas remanded in custody to the Port Augusta Gaol. Hewill be attending court at a later date.

Police NewsOn the 8th February 2016, interstate tourists had theremountain bikes stolen from their vehicles at the Opal InnCaravan Park and the Desert Cave Hotel. With theassistance of CCTV Police were able to identify one ofthe suspects and subsequently were able to recover threeout of the four stolen bikes.

Suspect where arrested and bailed to appear at the CooberPedy Youth Court at a later date. The bikes were able tobe transported to Port Augusta where they were returnedto their rightful owners.

At about 10.30pm on Wednesday 10th February 2016Police stopped vehicle on North West Ridge Road for arandom breath test. The driver, a woman from CooberPedy aged in her fifties returned a positive alco-test. Shewas taken to the Police Station where she underwent aformal breath analysis which returned a reading of 0.098.She received a six month instant loss of licence and hercar was impounded for twenty eight days. She will appearin court at a later date.

At about midnight on Wednesday 10th February 2016Police stopped a vehicle on Hutchison Street for a randombreath test. Checks revealed that the driver, a Coober Pedyman aged in his forties, had been suspended from drivingdue to demerit points.

He was also subject to the Mandatory Alcohol InterlockScheme, which only permits him to drive a specific vehiclewhich is fitted with an interlock. The vehicle he was drivingdid not have an interlock fitted and he was subsequentlyreported for driving unlicensed and breaching theMandatory Alcohol Interlock Scheme. He will be summonsto face court at a later date.

Around midday on Thursday 11th February a blackFord utility with white stripes on the roof took off fromGlendambo BP without paying for over $130.00 of fuel.The vehicle was later detected driving at 159km/hr andtook off when Police attempted to pull them over.

The vehicle was later sighted at Wirraminna Station, 45kmsouth of Glendambo where is drove off a dirt access road,colliding with a Police vehicle. The vehicle was last seendriving north on the Stuart Highway towards Coober Pedy.The vehicle contained two males of aboriginal appearance.Police are yet to locate these males or the distinctivevehicle. Anyone with information regarding this matter isencouraged to contact the Coober Pedy Police.

17 specialAustralians needed

to help count remoteSouth Australia

Have you ever wanted to explore the Australianoutback while getting paid to do it? This might be thebreak you have been looking for.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking for17 people to fulfil its most unique roles in the 2016 Censusworkforce.

Up to 10 Remote Area Mobile Team (RAMT) Leaders andseven Remote Area Mobile Team Members will travel SA’smost remote regions, and will recruit, train and manageup to four locally-based field staff to make sure everyonecompletes a Census form correctly in their area.

“RAMT Members will make sure the Census captureseveryone in a number of remote Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander communities across South Australia,” saidSouth Australia Census Director, Lisa Moutzouris.

“They will also help to collect information from some otherdwellings in remote areas, such as pastoral properties,mining camps, road-houses, and national parks.”

2011 Census RAMT Leader, Eddie Chisholm coordinatedthe collection of Tomato Island (NT) – 300 km south-east of Katherine.

“It’s fairly remote place. We had a number of people thathad to be counted, including tourists and grey nomadswho were camped along the riverside.

“To see the look on their faces when I came out of nowhereto take their details to be counted in the Census was sucha laugh. Everybody was very happy about that,” MrChisholm said.

“The 2016 Census aims to count 10 million dwellings andapproximately 24 million people in Australia. Our RAMTMembers will be a vital part of our workforce. Withoutthem we can’t count people living or working in remoteregions,” Ms Moutzouris said.

Background information on the 2016 Census of Populationand Housing Data collected from the 2016 Census willsupport funding decisions for services and infrastructureincluding housing, transport, education, industry, hospitals,and the environment.

The Census will also track Australia’s changing social andeconomic landscape. For example, the 2011 Censusrevealed that 44,212 people were classified as living in theRemote South Australia.

For further information on the 2016 Census, visitcensus.abs.gov.au

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 in andaround Coober Pedy please contact Crime-Stoppers on1800 333 000 or ring the Coober Pedy Police on 86725056.

New Police Officer inCoober Pedy

Senior Constable Matthew Hale has recently transferredto Coober Pedy. Say hello, when you see him around.He was seen recently outside the Miners Store, assistingtourists with their unique vehicle.

South Australia Police today ran an operation targetingdrivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs around ourschools and are very disappointed with the results.

Early results from Operation Stop Drink-Drug Drive showthat from 286 drug screening tests, 17 were positive – 14for methylamphetamine, two for cannabis and one for both.

Four motorists, from 1219 tested, gave positive readingsfor alcohol (0.053, 0.055, 0.061 and 0.076).

In addition police issued 38 expiation notices for a varietyof offences, reported five drivers (for driving whileunlicensed or disqualified), and defected 18 vehicles. Onevehicle was impounded.

Of most concern to police, nine of the drivers with drugsor alcohol in their system had school-aged children in theircar or had just dropped them off at school.

“I am very disappointed at these results,” saidSuperintendent Anthony Fioravanti, Officer in Charge,Traffic Support Branch.

“These tests were conducted in the streets surroundingschools across the State today as children were droppedoff or picked up.

“I am shocked that so many parents would put both theirchildren and other people in danger while driving underthe influence.

“There is no excuse for this and the law could not be anyclearer – under the Road Traffic Act 1961, it is an offenceto drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle with THC(cannabis), Methyl amphetamine (speed, ice or crystalmeth) or MDMA (ecstasy) present in your oral fluid orblood.

“Police will continue to run Operation Stop Drink-DrugDrive so don’t get in your car if you have been drinkingor taking illicit drugs.”

Today’s operation was conducted state-wide, withdetections occurring across the metropolitan area, plusregional areas such as Gawler, the Riverland, MurrayBridge, Whyalla and the Adelaide Hills.

Drink and drug drivers targeted aroundour schools19 Feb 2016 8:00pm

Right: Senior ConstableMatthew Hale

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BATTLE FORBUSINESS: NORTH

VS SOUTHTo the Editor

RE: The Town Pump FiascoIncreasingly I am discerning the CBD in Hutchison StreetNorth is feeling discriminated against by the council(DCCP).

Witness:

1. the call for the Australia Day celebration to be relocatedfrom Hutchison Street South to the North (rotunda)(CPRT, 11/2/2016 page 7 point 3 "In the future")

2. the belief by some businesses in Hutchison Street Norththat the decision by council's elected body (sic) to relocatethe Town Pump (TP) from the Northern end to theSouthern end of Hutchison Street has had a deleteriouseffect on patronage and is a direct consequence of theshift (CPRT 11/2/2016, pg 7, point 5).

The relocation of the TP does not appear in any Councilplan but suddenly appears in the 2013/14 budget at anapparent cost of $35,000.

Subjoined are my questions on notice to the DCCP.

(a) Considering there was seemingly nothing wrong withits original location, what inspired DCCP (et al) to relocatethe TP in the first place?

(b) How did relocation of the TP occur withoutconsultation with the Hutchison Street North Traders?

(c) What was the total cost of the relocation includinggoods, materials and labour?

(d) What has been the benefit of this exorbitant expenditurein this age of alleged austerity?

(e) If it can be established that the DCCP has irreparablydamaged business confidence in Hutchison Street North,will it undertake - as a goodwill gesture – to compensatethose enterprises so effected for their possible losses onan ongoing basis?

(f) If not, how will DCCP lessen the alleged impact onHutchison Street North traders?

(g) If the relocation of the TP can be shown to be taintedin any way whatsoever, how does DCCP intend to restoreits reputation as a credible and impartial umpire in mattersof principle such as this?

As a litmus test of DCCP’s bona fides this matter is oneof some importance. I humbly suggest that they need toacknowledge the deleterious effect of their actions andrectify the situation forthwith. Finally and in fairness toall, will DCCP to do the right thing, admit their mistake,eat humble pie and discuss ways to offset the impact andbring this alleged debacle to a satisfactory conclusion fromthe perspective of the apparently disaffected and financiallydisenfranchised traders on the Northern side of town?

Surely this is not too much to ask of a good council suchas the one we presently abide.

B.C. Trueman

DisclaimerAt no stage have I discussed this matter with the Mayor,Ms Michelle Provatidis - a shop owner in Hutchison streetNorth. The views expressed above are solely my own,albeit on behalf of some sited at the boreal end of ourmunicipality.

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I have telephoned and sent emails to the Australian Instituteof Aboriginal and Torres Strait Studies and South AustralianNative Title Society in an attempt to find out if native titleis the reason why street name signs, like Minnie BerringtonLink, have been pending for 4 years.

SANTS referred me to AIATSS and AIATSS referred meto SANTS, and back again. At one point I was told thatthe only person who could answer my question is onextended leave.

I quote information from the SANTS website:

The area covered by SANTS includes those lands and waterswithin the SA state borders and those waters adjacent tothe SA coastline.

SANTS employs “30 staff who each bring (sic) a rangeof experience and expertise to the provision of services toour clients.”

SANTS native title operations are largely funded by theDepartment of Families, Housing, Community Servicesand Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) under Section203FE(1) of the Native Title Act. The SA Governmentalso funds SANTS with respect to ILUA and ConsentDetermination Negotiations and other activities associatedwith South Australian Native Title Resolution (SANTR)process.

Some conclusions I have drawn from reading the aboveinformation is that the society representing native title inSouth Australia claims negotiation rights over a huge area,employs a large staff and is funded by federal and stategovernments.

I’m sure indigenous and non-indigenous people wouldappreciate further clarification of the extent andimplications of native title over Coober Pedy.Regards,

Sue Britt

Letter to the Editor

I regret, that as of the 12th February, I have withdrawnmy services as Council’s Consultant Building Surveyor,Planning Officer and numerous other disciplines asked ofme by Council.

Unfortunately I did not really have any option than to with-draw my services after some 20 years.

Rather than having different stories going around Town Iwanted to let residents know why I have made this deci-sion to withdraw my services.

In the first inst I certainly hadn’t planned on leaving asover the years I have come to know so many of you,many of which I am pleased to call good friends. I lookedforward to my frequent visits and was happy to chargemy time at much lesser rate than normal.

However, on the 12th February the Mayor and CEO (In-terim) came to my office. In brief the CEO informed methat he had been directed by Council to approach all ofCouncils’ clients and reduce costs. The reduction wassignificant and in my opinion was not realistic, unless thelevel of service was reduced and I did not believe thatwas appropriate.

As I mentioned I had always tried to keep my costs down,including a significant reduction to my usual rate, noaccommodation costs as I shared the Council house behindthe Council office, used a spare car from the Depot –now no longer available so have to hire a vehicle etc.

The CEO was quite clear that the costs must be reducedand my response was clear that I could not and wouldnot reduce my fees. The CEO suggested he wanted ourrelationship to continue, at the reduced cost, to which Icould not agree.

Rather than drag out the inevitable, that afternoon Iforwarded to the Mayor and Members of Council mywritten notice withdrawing my services.

I am disappointed having to come to this decision as nowI am unable to catch up with many of you! However Iwill make every effort to get there in the near future andsay a proper Goodbye.

All my best wishes, I think you may need them.

Grant Riches 19 February 2015

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GRANT RICHES ‘RESIGNS’AFTER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE

Grant Riches (centre) with Karen Barry andBarney Boswell ringside at the Boxing -CroationClub June 2014


The 4th annual 20/20 Town vs Stations cricketmatch will take place in Oodnadatta on SaturdayMarch 5th, the first ball being bowled at 2:30 pm.From small beginnings, it has become a much

anticipated event.

In the first couple of years equipment was borrowedfrom anywhere possible, the second hand bats not alwayssurviving the thrashing dished out by the aggressivebatting techniques. The pitch, a synthetic mat rolled outover dirt, provided many challenges for batters andbowlers alike with dodgy bounces and unpredictableturns.

In an effort to continuously improve conditions, ORHSsuccessfully applied for Sports Grants through OutbackCommunities Authority. Last year we were able topurchase our own quality cricket kit of bats, balls,stumps, and other necessary gear.

This year our pitch to the OCA for a new cricket pitchwas successful and on Saturday February 20th, a bunchof lively lads, 17 in all, pitched in to lay the new concretepitch. The activity was at fever pitch and after 4 hoursof intensive hard work, the new pitch was complete,awaiting that first ball. We sincerely thank the OCA fortheir generous support and the volunteers who make itall happen.

OODNADATTA: PITCH PERFECT

The 20/20 cricket match is an important communityevent, and over the years has raised awareness andmoney for important causes. In 2013, Breast Cancerresearch was the theme, with everyone wearing pink.

The second year was themed blue in support of BeyondBlue and men's health. Last year our firefighters andtheir families benefited from our red theme.

This year we will be wearing white, not as a return totraditional cricket roots but more importantly in supportof White Ribbon, Australia's campaign to prevent men'sviolence against women.

And which team is to be the victor this year? The tallystands at Stations 2 and Town 1. Town are the currentholders of the perpetual trophy that is on display at theTranscontinental Hotel

Everyone is welcome. Come along and enjoy the fun!Bar facilities and some food will be available during theday, with a sausage sizzle (kindly donated by the MinersStore) for tea.

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For further information contact Russell Prowse on 86706174,For further information contact Russell Prowse on 86706174,For further information contact Russell Prowse on 86706174,For further information contact Russell Prowse on 86706174,For further information contact Russell Prowse on 86706174,Hayley Nunn on 86707819 or Kirsty Williams on 86707951.Hayley Nunn on 86707819 or Kirsty Williams on 86707951.Hayley Nunn on 86707819 or Kirsty Williams on 86707951.Hayley Nunn on 86707819 or Kirsty Williams on 86707951.Hayley Nunn on 86707819 or Kirsty Williams on 86707951.

By Jackie WilliamsMount Barry Station

After a successful ‘pitch’ to the OCA for funding, the new pitch at Oodnadatta is about to begin

Everyone pitching in Matt and Cam finishing off. Pitch perfect!


2016 COOBER PEDYOPAL QUEEN & BEAUTY PAGEANT

2016 OP2016 OP2016 OP2016 OP2016 OPAL QAL QAL QAL QAL QUEEN UEEN UEEN UEEN UEEN - is open to single female residents of Coober Pedy, Mintabie and Andamooka who are between theages of 16 and 25. Opal Queen entrants birthdays must be inside the age limit by the date of pageant – Friday 25 March 2016

and have been a permanent resident of respective towns for 6 months.

2016 OP2016 OP2016 OP2016 OP2016 OPAL PRINCESS - AL PRINCESS - AL PRINCESS - AL PRINCESS - AL PRINCESS - is open to single female residents of Coober Pedy, Mintabie and Andamooka who are betweenthe ages of 10 and 15. Entrants birthdays must be inside the age limit by the date of pageant – Friday 25 March 2016 and

have been a permanent resident of respective towns for 6 months.

2016 MS DIVERSITY2016 MS DIVERSITY2016 MS DIVERSITY2016 MS DIVERSITY2016 MS DIVERSITY- - - - - is open to female residents of Coober Pedy and Regional Towns and Stations who are above 21 +and have no connection to the opal or tourism industries. Entrants must have reached the minimum age specified by the date

of the pageant – Friday 25 March 2016 and have been a permanent resident of respective towns for 6 months.

Entry forms for the 2016 COOBER PEDY OPAL QUEEN & BEAUTY PAGEANT available from theCoober Pedy Regional Times 86 725920 and ([email protected])

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Jan & Peter from Melbournecelebrating 22nd wedding

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Ancient Greek, Modern Greek,German, Philosophy, Psychology,

$15 p/h. Phone 0419440694

PRIVATE TUTORINGPET SERVICES

The Coober Pedy Country Fire Serviceis urgently needing volunteers right now!

If you would like to become a volunteer, or would just like to discuss the ideafurther, please come down and speak to us.

Coober Pedy Country Fire Service meet for training every second Saturday atthe CFS Station on Hutchison St. beside the Drive-In.

BECOME part of an important emergency response team?RECEIVE training and learn valuable skillsBECOME more accredited and more self-confident.

Call Peter Lane (Admin Officer)0418 807 255

DEATH NOTICE

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The Coober PedyShooters Club

AGMwill be held on

Sunday March 6at 12pm (midday)

at the Shooters Club

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Community Support WorkerCommunity Mental Health – Northern Country

Casual PositionUnitingCare Wesley Port Adelaide Community Mental Health Program is seeking toemploy a casual community support worker to work in our IPRSS program basedin Coober Pedy. Hours will depend on capacity and need. This position is remotewith management based in Kadina. We require someone who can work independ-ently but also can work as part of a team.

Our programs provide non-clinical support services to people living in the commu-nity with a mental health disability. The role of the community support worker is adynamic position providing support that varies from helping to manage a home tointegration into the community.

We are looking for people with:• An ability to work along side people to help them reach their goals;• A genuine empathy for people with a mental health disability;• Good practical and communication skills;• An ability to research, access and utilise community resources;• A willingness to work in partnership and collaboration with other keystakeholders;• Degree or Diploma in Human Services OR• Community Services Certificate III (mental health, disability or aged care) OR• Considerable relevant experience in a paid or voluntary capacity requiring asimilar range of skills.

Please note that you are required to address the Personal Specification as listed inthe Job and Person Specification, put your responses in a separate document, andupload that document along with your cover letter and resume.Benefits• Tax-free Salary Packaging Benefits• Employee and Management Assistance Program• Early Intervention Physiotherapy

Contact: And Robb, Senior Coordinator 0467 741 547 or Marie Kuchel, ProgramManager 0408 851 788

To be part of an organisation committed to providing quality service, apply online atwww.ucwpa.org.au/careers or contact the people above for further information.

Closing date for applications COB 8 March 2016

CLEANER REQUIREDMIMILI

Tue & Thu 8am – 9amPolice Clearance Required

For more information & to apply call(08) 8363 4485 or 0418 720 500

PERSONAL

CHARLIE LINDEMANN1 May 1928 - 18 February 2016

The Lindemann Family would like toinform friends and acquaintances that

Friedrich Karl (Charlie) Lindemann haspassed away peacefully after a shortillness on Thursday 18th February.

Charlie was an early resident of CooberPedy. He arrived with his family in 1958,

was a miner and then the DistrictForeman of the Water Works. He wasactive in the Coober Pedy ProgressAssociation for many years beforeleaving Coober in 1975. He will be

remembered with love and missed byall his family and friends.

For funeral arrangements please seethe Adelaide Advertiser.

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Tenancy PractitionerDCSI - Housing SACoober PedyVac No: 2016-9310Term up to 24/6/2016$65,985 - $69,036 p.a. (OPS4)

Developing and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, DCSI partners including child protection, mental health, police, disability, education, income protection, emergency and crisis services, homelessness agencies and others to, enable clients to secure and sustain appropriate housing.

Please note you are not required to address the Role Description criteria. You must complete the questions from the Online Application form. For further information and how to apply for this role please visit our DCSI website.Enquiries to Mr Gary Oxford, 0448 669 909 / 8954 8188 Email: [email protected] further information or to apply for this role please visit http://jobs.dcsi.sa.gov.au

Applications close 11.30pm 2 March 2016

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Team LeaderDCSI - Housing SACoober PedyVac No: 2016-9300Term up to 24/6/16$73,590 - $82,436 p.a. (ASO5)

Leading and managing a team to deliver a range of housing services and outcomes to clients across the housing continuum within a geographical area of up to 2,000 public housing properties.

Please note you are not required to address the Role Description criteria. You must complete the questions from the Online Application form. For further information and how to apply for this role please visit our DCSI website.Enquiries to Mr Gary Oxford, 0448 669 909 / 8954 8188Email [email protected] further information or to apply for this role please visit http://jobs.dcsi.sa.gov.au

Applications close 11.30pm 2 March 2016

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Tel: 08 86725920

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ARE YARE YARE YARE YARE YOU A CRAZY DOG PERSON?OU A CRAZY DOG PERSON?OU A CRAZY DOG PERSON?OU A CRAZY DOG PERSON?OU A CRAZY DOG PERSON?

If you can answer yes, to more than one ofthe questions it is possible that you are

proudly a dog person.• Strange dogs gather around you as if they know youare the person that will give them a pat and a tickle behindthe ear.• You apologize to your dog when you get home, like youhave been unfaithful.• The photos on your phone are all about your dog.• You wage a constant war against dog hair.• You have learnt to live with dog hair as a clothesaccessory.• You have given up wearing black so the dog hair doesn’tshow as much.• You know you will never find a partner that loves youas much as your dog does.• Your dog will eat whatever you give it and thank youfor the trouble you took opening the can.• You would rather stay at home with your dog than takethe trouble of going out for the evening.• Your dog gets more Christmas presents, than your partnerdoes.• It doesn’t matter what other people think of you, yourdog thinks you are the greatest person on earth.• The dog has more bed space than you.• Your dog is always happy to see you, and you can trustyour dog’s judgement.

Charlie’s mail bagSent: Monday, 21 December 2015 10:08 AMTo: [email protected]: Coober Pedy

To Charlie Paris

Recently my pop (Tony) showed me your article and Ihave to say, Wow! I don’t know many dogs that can typebetter than some reporters let alone type.

When I read your article about Coober Pedy I was inspired.When you talked about how changing the name was anissue and you made it for a name that even the touristwould like I was amazed!

I also thought it was really touching how you thoughtabout the dogs as well. I own one dog and after readingthe end bit I wish I could bring all of the dogs home withme!

From, Mitchell

• If your dog doesn’t like a person there is always a goodreason.• You have a birthday party for your dog and invite theirlittle friends.• You know a wagging tail means everything is good inthe world.• You think you are the boss of the house, however somany times you wonder if you are really the boss.• Your dog is a family member and not just a pet.• You share everything with your dog. Food from yourplate, the last most delicious part of your ice cream cone.• You start to look like your dog, don’t believe me? Lookinthe mirror.

From: Charlie Paris Dog <[email protected]>Sent: Sunday, 21 February 2016 6:33 PMTo: MitchSubject: Re: Coober Pedy

Hi Mitchell

I am sorry about taking so long to get back to you. It istrue I can type, but sometimes I forget my password intomy email account. That was the problem, I couldn’tcheck my emails. Would you like to befriend me onFacebook?

Charlie Paris Dog is all you need to type into the addressbar. Does your pop Tony live in Coober Pedy?, If yougoogle “Coober Pedy Regional Times” and look in thearchives, you can see my page, the paper comes out every2 weeks.

I think my job is important; I love my town and like toshare my opinion with others.

Paws upCharlie ParisDog Reporter.

Travellers miss their pets at home. Here is EmDee getting some attention from Victorians Keith and Ray

• Your nicknames for your dog are always lovey dovey.• You know your dog is the most intelligent creature youknow and you can talk to them all day.• The favourite part about coming home is the greetingyou will get from your best friend when you open thedoor.• You don’t like people that don’t like dogs.• You are wary of people your dog doesn’t like.• You can’t imagine life without your dog.• If you had to choose between a significant other andyour dog: goodness don’t even go there, no decision to bemade, you and the dog can walk them to the door.

If you agree with all 27 of the questions, welcome to thelargest, nicest group of people who are dog lovers. Theworld is a better place because of them.

Charlie Paris, Dog Reporter([email protected])

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INFORMATION SERVICES OFFICER

Mining Act 1971Notice pursuant to section 28(5) of the Mining

Act 1971

Notice is hereby given in accordance with

Section 28(5) of the Mining Act 1971 that the

delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources

and Energy intends to grant an Exploration

Licence over the area described below.

Applicant: Havilah Resources Limited

Location: Maljanapa Area - approx.

170 km north of Olary

Pastoral Leases Frome Downs, Quinyambie

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 996

Ref: 2015/00178

Plan and co-ordinates can be found on the

Department of State Development website:

http://www.minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov.

au/exploration/public_notices or by contacting

Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103.

Community information on mineral exploration

licence processes and requirements under the

Mining Act 1971 is available from: http://www.

minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/land_

access/community_information or hard copy on

request to Mineral Tenements.

J Martin

Mining Registrar

Department of State Development

Delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy

www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.auPN0666

Mining Act 1971Notice pursuant to section 28(5) of the Mining

Act 1971

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 28(5) of the Mining Act 1971 that the delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy intends to grant an Exploration Licence over the areas described below.

Applicant: South Australian Ludi Mining Pty Ltd

Location: Pound Creek Area - approx. 120 km north of Roxby Downs

Pastoral Leases Stuart Creek, Anna Creek

Term: Two years

Area in km2: 272

Ref: 2015/00172

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

Community information on mineral exploration licence processes and requirements under the Mining Act 1971 is available from: http://www.minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/land_access/community_information or hard copy on request to Mineral Tenements.

J Martin Mining Registrar Department of State Development Delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy

www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.auPN0652

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

Art & CraftCalling all Coober Pedy

Artists and Crafts people

Put your work on displayat the Croatian Club

over the Opal Festival Easterweekend alongside The Gem

Trade Show

You can mount a displayor set up a table and sell your

workNo stall fees

FREETo book a place or find out

moreRing or email Chris

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PUBLIC NOTICE


THE CHILDREN AT OSHCNEED SHADE!

“

Karen Jones, the Director of the Coober Pedy OutsideSchool Hours Care (OSHC) has recently engaged with“Go Fund Me”, in a bid to raise funds for much neededshade at the OSHC in Coober Pedy.

Karen’s case is thus: “The children, parents, committeeand I are aiming to raise sufficient funds to enable us tobuild a ‘greenshade pergola’ in our service’s backyard.This would enable the children to spend more timeoutdoors, extending their learning exeriences, exercisingand burning off energy (picnic, water play, gardening,nature study, hammock play, other outdoor adventures)”.

“Our landscape and climate are hot, harsh and dry, andour yard is in full sun during OSHC hours. This meansthat we often spend entire sessions indoors during Terms1 & 4. Children often request outdoor play.”

“An ex-student has provided us with architectural drawingsand specifications for the pergola that includes both bladeshade, plant shade; and hammock rings. Plants providethe coolest shade and will also soften our landscape.”

“Moneys raised will be used to purchase the materialsneeded to construct the pergola (cyclone resisitant andchild safe). The children would be delighted, and wewould be so very grateful for and appreciative of yourhelp towards achieving our goal.”

GoFundMe is a personal fundraising website that hashelped thousands of people raise millions of dollars forthe things that matter to them most. The Children at OSHC need shade

Oodnadatta vs Local Stations

At at Tuesday 23 February 2016 Karenfundraiser at Go Fund Me had raised $605 ofthe $7,000 target - raised by 12 people in 16

days. To donate or spread the word go to thiswebsite https://www.gofundme.com/ngne3xjw


GUIDE TO SHOPS AND SERVICESIN COOBER PEDY

BOLAND BACKHOE SERVICESLocal family business with a Tip truck, backhoe and bobcatwith auger attachment for hire at reasonable rates. Availablefor hire to mining companies and pastoral properties

Contact Ken or NolaHome phone (08) 86723451Ken’s Mobile 0417828186

WK LawyersPhone: 08 8361 9148

Email: [email protected] Centre Hutchison St.

(Next door to Centrelink)

Waters + YoungerPhone 8331 9477 Adelaide

Phone 8672 5979 Coober PedyFax 8364 4676

Email:[email protected]

Business Centre Hutchison Street

Est. 1982

OUTBACK MAILRUN TOURCards & StationaryComputer SuppliesDesert Parks Agent & other toursMaps & Books on the areaLocal Information/Road reportPhone: (08) 8672 5558

UNDERGROUNDUNDERGROUNDUNDERGROUNDUNDERGROUNDUNDERGROUNDBOOKSBOOKSBOOKSBOOKSBOOKS

John’s Pizza Bar& Restaurant

Open 7 days 9am -10pm10% Discount for Pensioners

Ph:08 8672 5561 Fax:08 8672 5537Email: [email protected]

Hutchison Street opposite Desert Cave Hotel

McArMcArMcArMcArMcArdle’dle’dle’dle’dle’s Fs Fs Fs Fs Frrrrreighteighteighteighteight397 Burton Road

Burton SAFlat Hill Road Coober Pedy

Phone (08) 82895033Mobile 0408859037Fax: (08) 82805788

Mik LeeMik LeeMik LeeMik LeeMik LeeO'Conner Road, Coober Pedy,

SA 572304 0286 5264

Coober PedyCoober PedyCoober PedyCoober PedyCoober PedyOpal Capital of the World

The Virgin Rainbow was discoveredin Coober Pedy

65 Million year old opalised pearlsfound at the 12 Mile in Coober Pedy

The Coober Pedy resident buildtheir homes underground - Dugouts

A tunnelling machine carves out thehard sandstone


MINE RESCUE Training(Alternate Saturdays)

CFS TRAINING - everysecond Saturday at 2pmNeed new members urgently

CP SHOOTERS CLUBPistols

CROATION CLUBHappy HourSaturdays 6-7pm

FRIDAYS

TUESDAYS

AA 7pm UndergroundCatholic Church - HutchisonStreetContact DAVE O409349753

FREE TAI CHI CLASSES for over65s Sit or stand for these gentleexercises. 1:15PM at CommunityHealthPlease register: 8672 3299

DISTRICT COUNCILMEETINGS 3nd Tuesday eachmonth at 7pm

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

TWIGHLIGHT GOLF with asocial ambrose 3 – 6 holecompetition from 6pm

SERBIAN Church SocialClub, Dinner 6pm Fridays

CP SHOOTERS CLUB8pm Friday night Clay TargetShotgun

GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30pm

CP Social Scrabble 7.30pmUnited Club . All skill levelswelcome

The next Stateelection will be heldon 17 March 2018

SUNDAYSGOLF (CP Golf Course)Will resume in March 2016

Waters + YoungerPhone 8331 9477 Adelaide

Phone 8672 5979 Coober PedyFax 8364 4676

Email: [email protected]

What’s OnWhat’s OnWhat’s OnWhat’s OnWhat’s On in COOBER PEDY?& Visiting Services

SCHOOL TERM DATES

CATACOMB Church Serviceand Sunday School 9:30amSunday. Bus pickupavailable. Ph 8672 5038

YOUTH SHED 11-2 ages 8& up

CP SHOOTERS CLUBRim Fire Rifles

Fire Danger Season dates

Dates for the 2015/16 FireDanger Season have beenannounced with nine regionsbeing brought forward to startearlier than normal

North East Pastoral1st November 2015-31st March 2016

North West Pastoral1st November 2015-31st March 2016

West Coast 1st November 2015-15th April2016

Flinders1st November 2015-15th April2016

For more information onrestrictions during the Fire DangerSeason and how to develop aBushfire Survival Plan, visit theCFS website atwww.cfs.sa.gov.au Flinders1st November 2015-15th April2016

20162016201620162016Term 1: 1 Feb - 15 AprTerm 2: 2 May - 8 Jul

Term 3: 25 Jul -30 SepTerm 4: 17 Oct - 2 Dec

THURSDAYLITTLE MUSICIANS10:30 to 11:15 am at theschool in the Deadly Centre

SATURDAYS

Dates to keep in mind

for 2016:March 5th- Annual Cricket Matchbetween Town and Country atOodnadatta

Friday 25 March - Good FridaySaturday 26 March EasterSunday 26 March EasterOpal Festival ActivitiesGem Trade Show Coober Pedy

Saturday 23rd April - The 2016Yunta Picnic Races & Gymkhanawill be held at the YuntaRacecourse.

May 7th- Oodnadatta RacesJuly 16th- Oodnadatta Campdraftand Bronco Branding

22 February 20162 May 20164 July 201629 August 201617 October 20165 December 2016

WK LawyersPhone: 08 8361 9148

Email: [email protected]

COOBER PEDY DATES 2016 duringCourt Circuit.

Weeks commencing -

LEGAL SERVICES

Free initial legal advice to anyone -anytime!

Please contact Andrew and makean appointment prior to his arrival.

ACCOUNTING

27-Feb 26/12/2015 JamesBond: Spectre

5-Mar 26/12/2015 The GoodDinosaur

12-Mar 11/02/2016Zoolander 2

19-Mar 11/02/2016Deadpool

26-Mar Opal Festival

2-Apr 17/03/2016 Allegiant

9-Apr 18/02/2016 Dad'sArmy

16-Apr 17/03/2016 Zootopia

23-Apr 24/03/2016 Batmanvs Superman: Dawn ofJustice

30-Apr 24/03/2016 Kung fuPanda 3

7-May 10/03/2016 VictorFrankenstein

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2016 Visits to Coober Pedy

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Using that proposition, if a portion of gross revenue (15%)and all profits from the operations were invested in a StateWealth Fund and 50% of resulting interest retained, thiscould generate more than $6 billion a year for over 70years. Approximately $445 billion would accumulate beforenotional waste deliveries are planned to cease.

Provision has also been made within the cost base for a$32 billion Reserve Fund to cover whole-of-lifemaintenance, both for long-term monitoring and post-closure of the facility.

The areas of importance for the Commission’s final reportwere reinforced by the public consultation process. Areasof particular interest that was raised during the publicmeetings were :• Safety: There was interest in the long term safety ofused fuel in deep geological disposal facilities. The finalreport will explain the safety analysis in detail and provideinformation of other projects and the analysis undertakenwith respect to proposed deep geological disposal facilitiesoverseas.• Social and Community consent: These considerationswere identified in the Tentative Findings as a necessaryelement of any successful proposal. This issue – includingprocesses – was of considerable interest to those attendingmeetings. It has reinforced the Commission’s intention tofurther explain the key principles used in internationalapproaches to obtaining social and community consent inits final report.• Economic benefits: The community was interested tounderstand how potential benefits from any activity mightbe secured for future generations and shared among thecommunity.Although outside the Commission’s Terms ofReference, the Commonwealth’s process for the selectionof a site for low level waste repository generatedconsiderable discussion at the public meetings. TheCommission will consider this feedback as it frames itsfindings and recommendations for the potential approachesto obtaining social and community consent.

Political identities from both the left and the right havepredictably weighed into the debate.

"It is hard to believe that this is seriously the best themajor parties have to offer South Australians. Spentnuclear fuel is a liability dressed up as an asset. The SARoyal Commission has done its best to get the story exactlybackwards, but it is embarrassing to see senior politicalleaders treating it as though it is a balanced documentworthy of further consideration," Senator Scott Ludlamof the Australian Greens said.

“So the next question is how does South Australia put tobest use a State Wealth Fund growing at more than $6bper year? Therein lies a roadmap for the economictransformation of South Australia,” he said.

Mr Dave Sweeney of the Australian ConservationFoundation indicated that it was not a community or stateconcern but one of national significance. “This movehas profound and permanent implications for allAustralians and requires more scrutiny than that of astate based industry promotional platform,” Mr Sweeneysaid.

“International radioactive waste is a growing long termenvironmental management challenge, not a short termbusiness opportunity. South Australians deserve betterthan to be told their best hope is to host the world’sworst waste,” Mr Sweeney concluded.

On such an economic, social, environmental andculturally contentious issue, Mr Bok was careful toadvise Coober Pedy locals that no facility would beconstructed without community consent.

“A couple of things we’ve seen from the overseasexperience that helps is not rushing it, giving communitiesthe chance to put up their hand, to just start talking aboutit without feeling like their pressured and having the ability,at a certain point in time, to say no ‘it’s just too much forus’, Mr Bok explained to those gathered at the UnitedClub.

“You have to find a community that is genuinelycomfortable to host a nuclear facility.”

“If you can’t find a community that genuinely wants tohost a facility, you simply cannot establish one of theseprojects, one of these activities, it’s as simple as that.”

“It doesn’t matter if there are 5 people that live there,or 5,000, or even 50,000, it’s about that community’sright to understand what’s involved, what are the risks,what are the opportunities that come with that and thensay yes or no,” said Mr Bok

The five-week period for responses to the TentativeFindings document is open until 5pm Friday 18 March2016.The full Tentative Findings document can be foundonline at http://nuclearrc.sa.gov.au/tentative-findings/

NUCLEAR ROYAL COMMISSION RELEASETENTATIVE FINDINGS AT COOBER PEDYContinued from page 5

Community groups urged to applyfor Volunteer Training Grants

Whilst Liberal Senator for South Australia, Sean Edwardsseemingly had a diametrically opposite view to SenatorLudlam when be brazenly stated that “the vast majorityof South Australian people want this incredible businessopportunity”.

Senator Edwards seems to think that the disposal of usednuclear fuel in South Australia was a foregone conclusion.

South Australians are nowinvited to apply for grants

under the VolunteerTraining Grant Program.

Volunteers Minister Zoe Bettison said grants of up to$10,000 are available to help meet the costs of volunteertraining.

“Volunteers make a tremendous contribution tocommunities across South Australia, and training is avery important way to support this contribution,” shesaid.

“Eligible volunteer training can be in many different areas,such as administration, communication, marketing,counselling, cultural awareness, governance andleadership, information technology, risk management orworking with vulnerable people.

“In total, up to $100,000 in Volunteer Training Grantswill be available to help local communities and serviceorganisations meet identified training needs.”

South Australia proudly boasts more than 900,000volunteers who contribute an estimated 1.7 millionvolunteer hours each week across the state.

“The South Australian Government is committed toexpanding training opportunities for volunteers and tosupporting their vital work in our communities,” MsBettison said

“These grants can make a real difference to volunteersand the community they serve, and I strongly encourageeligible organisations to apply.”

Applications guidelines and an online application formare available now from the Office for Volunteers websiteat www.ofv.sa.gov.au or by calling 1300 014 712.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 18 March 2016.

Nominations are now open for the Premier’s Certificateof Recognition which acknowledges outstandingvolunteer achievement and community service.

Volunteers Minister Zoe Bettison said the Premier’sCertificate provides an opportunity to recognise, thankand celebrate the significant contributions of SouthAustralians who selflessly donate their time, skills andenergy to help others.

“Individual nominations are a wonderful way to pay tributeto people who have made a particular contribution,” shesaid..

“Group nominations are equally important and recognisethe work of those who come together to make adifference.”

To be eligible, nominated volunteers must have made asignificant contribution to the South Australian community,demonstrating leadership and an ongoing commitment tovolunteering.

Applications will remain open until 5pm on Friday 1 April2016.

For more information, guidelines and nomination forms,visit the Office for Volunteers website atwww.ofv.sa.gov.au

Nominations now openfor Premier’s Certificate

of Recognition

Christel Hauri and Trevor Gotte at the NRCmeeting

Cr. Paul Reynolds talks with Joe Carboni afterthe meeting at United Club

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