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On the same day Saturday 10th JanuaryPolice attended Mr Gojic’s dugout inPotch Gully that had been broken intoover the New Year period where theyestablished that property was stolen.

The Police said, “The dugout and affectssustained substantial damage as a resultof a fire that had been lit inside.”

Crime Scene examiners attended alongwith the local detective. Investigationsare currently being conducted.

Anyone who has information please don’thesitate to contact Crime Stoppers on1800 333 00 or ring Coober Pedy Policeon 86725056. More photos inside.

THIEVES SET FIRE TO DUGOUT AFTERSTEALING VALUABLE FURNITURE

Australia Day has marked the beginning of activi-ties for 2015 in Coober Pedy. The day kicked off

with a Lion’s Club BBQ at 8.30 and finished ataround 11 O’Çlock .

Mayor Stephen Staines was the MC for the day andpresented local resident and long time nurse Trish Turnerwith the Coober Pedy’s Citizen of the Year Award.Many in the crowd cheered when Trish was named..

Favourite identity Maggie Beer attended as our AustraliaDay Ambassador and gave an inspiring address.

The event was held once again at the Old Timers Minein Crowders Gully Road with a few hundred peopleturning out on a pleasant day with a top temperature of31C.

This year there was no citizenship ceremony, howeverMayor Staines invited the crowd to reaffirm thecitizenship pledge. Most of the crowd participated inreaffirming the pledge.

The Elders and residents from Umoona Aged Care werein attendance as were the Emergency Services includingCFS, Mine Rescue/SES and the SA Ambulance.

The Historical Society and had a number of displaysthat related to the imminent launch of Coober Pedy’sCentenary year. More photos and information inside.

Congratulating Trish Turner on her Citizenship Award are Deputy Mayor Michelle Provatidis, Australia DayAmbassador Maggie Beer and Mayor Stephen Staines, with Trish Turner in front holding her award

During the new year period, localresident Lajka Gojic left his dugoutin Potch Gully to attend a friend’sfuneral in Adelaide.

While he was away, theives entered hisproperty and stole valuable possessions.

“Lajka told the Coober Pedy RegionalTimes that while he was in Adelaide heheard that Coober Pedy wouldexperience some heavy rain, so he ranga friend and asked him to check the houseon Saturday 10th January, prior to theexpected rain.

The friend called him and said, “I can’tbelieve what I have found, you had bettercome back here.”

“People had broken into my dugout andtaken antiques, some opal and somealcohol was taken. They made firesinside the rooms. We have lost a lifetimeof memories. Where to from here?” saidLajka

“As yet we do not know what the valueof our loss is. We do know that weweren’t insured.”

“We will have to rebuild our lives,” hesaid.

Members of the community supporting Lajka after returning to hisdamaged home George Naumovic, Boro Rapaic, Bundi Pantelis,Lajka Gojic and Chris Pantelis

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

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

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

333 days sunshine

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During Easter Coober Pedy holds itsannual OPAL FESTIVAL & GEM TRADESHOW

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

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

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BUSINESS OWNERS FIGHT TO KEEPLIQUOR RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE

Long term business owners Stella and George Boussios sign the petition with Opal Beetle ownerMichelle Provatidis

Ä few days before Christmas, (Saturday 20thDecember), a number of traders from the Hutchison

Street business community in Coober Pedycollected signatures for a petition that would be

presented to the Liquor CommissionerDini Soulio.

The petition (below) was subsequently signed by 43 localbusinesses and presented to council

To:MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COOBER PEDY

The Petition of certain citizens of the District Council ofCoober Pedy draws to the attention of the Council thatthe South Australian Government is currently undertakinga review of the takeaway liquor laws as they relate toCoober Pedy.

Since the implementation of the current liquor laws webelieve that our homes our safer, our businesses are saferand our community has a much greater sense of wellbeing.

There has been a dramatic reduction of the litter on thestreets. There has been a dramatic reduction in publicdrunkenness and associated anti-social behaviour. Therehas been a dramatic reduction in violence.

We feel as though our streets and our community hasbecome much safer since the introduction of the currentrestrictions on takeaways alcohol was introduced.

The following Petitioners therefore request that the Councildo everything possible within its power to ensure that thecurrent takeaway liquor restrictions remain in place.

Business owner George Boussios (pictured) said, “I'mhappy to support the current alcohol policy and hope thereview will keep it as is.”

“The restrictions have made a huge difference to the town;it seems like everyone has got their strength and purposeback,” said Mr. Boussios.

Local business owner Michelle Provatidis said, “We havebeen hearing suggestions that cask wine might be re-introduced back into our community simply to lift liquorindustry profits. I believe that those suffering from andpotential sufferers of diabetes will be the beneficiaries ifcask wine isn’t made available to people from prescribedlands who may be travelling away from their dry areas

“If low priced addictive substances, loaded with sugarare not being pumped into our communities, then surelythe burden of cost on the taxpayer in treating thisdebilitating disease will be substantially less; and insteadof sitting around getting sick, people might begin to haveproductive and longer lives! said Ms Provatidis”

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According to the Liquor Commissioner, feedback receivedabout the impact of the restrictions on the communityand Coober Pedy has been very positive. “Feedback hasalso been received about reductions in police andambulance tasking’s associated with alcohol, which ispleasing, ” said the Liquor Commissioner Mr. Dini Soulio.The above petition was drawn up in response to the Liquor

Commissioners request for community feedback. Othersuggestions that two litre cask wine may be re-introducedback into the Coober Pedy Community to help lift liquorsales for the liquor industry has sparked a renewed vigilanceof how the liquor laws are operating and

Further, that the Mayor send the petition andaccompanying letter to the Coober Pedy Retail Business& Tourism Association Inc seeking a letter of support tocontinue with the existing Liquor Restrictions.”

Mayor Steve Staines and Deputy Mayor Michelle Provatidis met withMr. Dini Soulio on Thursday 29 January in Adelaide and hand deliveredthe Petition signed by the Coober Pedy business owners

At the 20 January Coober Pedy Council meeting it wasresolved “That Council send the petition to the LiquorLicencing Commissioner with an accompanying letterwritten by the Mayor.

to standing alongside thebusinesses of Coober Pedyand the broader communityin support of the currenttakeaway liquor laws,"explained Mayor Staines.

Deputy Mayor, Cr MichelleProvatidis accompanied theMayor to the meeting withthe Commissioner.

When asked what he thinksthe likely outcome of thereview will be, MayorStaines replied:

"I'm confident that theCommissioner and ourcommunity are on the samepage."

Outcomes of the review are expected in February.

Mayor Stephen Staines decided to personally deliver thepetition to Mr Soulio. "I hadn't actually met thecommissioner to date so I figured that delivering the petitionto Mr Soulio personally reinforced Council's commitment


$100,000 FINEFOR HEAVY

VEHICLEOFFENCES

The Department of Planning, Transport and Infra-structure (DPTI) welcomes the decision of Elizabeth

Magistrates Court in imposing a $100,000 fine forrepeated serious mass breaches this week.

The court heard Hamley Bridge- based MSR TransportOperations Pty Ltd repeatedly overloaded a B-double heavyvehicle carrying grain during the 2011/2012 harvestseason.

The vehicle was used to carry grain from farms to areceiving facility at Bowmans, approximately 120kmsnorth of Adelaide.

Accreditation permitting the truck to carry heavy loadswas revoked in November 2011, restricting its allowedmass to 42.5 tonnes. DPTI compliance officers conductedan audit of records through the grain receiver showingMSR Transport Operations Pty Ltd continued to overloadthe B-double up to 62.5 tonnes after their massmanagement accreditation was revoked for failing to fullycomply with an accreditation audit.

The company was charged with 18 counts of severe riskbreaches of mass and DPTI was successful in theprotracted prosecution that followed.

MSR Transport Operations Pty Ltd has 21 days to appealthe court decision.

DPTI’s Paul Gelston, Acting General Manager OperationalServices, said the breaches were not minor, but significantand repeated.

“The accreditation initially allowing heavy loads providesfor operation in controlled circumstances. We work veryclosely with industry, particularly around grain harvestingand to have an operator working outside safe conditionsplaces everyone on the road at risk.

“We welcome the decision by the Courts and urge allheavy vehicle operators to do the right thing, and mostdo, Mr Gelston said. “For those who don’t – they arelucky if the consequences of their actions are onlyfinancial”.

Coober Pedy Police NewsOn 10th December 2014, police informally cau-

tioned a Coober Pedy youth for marking graffiti onthe walls of a local business. Police and his

parents supervised the youth to clean the graffitifrom the wall as part of his caution obligations.

On 13th December 2014 Police reporteda 28 year oldmale from Coober Pedyfor misuse of motor vehicle. Themale did a burn out in front of Police and was unable tomaintain control of the vehicle. He was further reportedfor driving with the prescribed content of alcohol. He hadan alleged Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.178.

On 29thDecember 2014 Police arrested a27 year oldmalefrom Coober Pedyfor disorderly behaviour; he was lyingin the middle of the Stuart Highway, in order to disruptthe Greyhound bus.

On Monday 5th January 2015 Police stopped a vehicle onthe Stuart Highway, travelling at 158 kilometres per hour,48 kilometres over the speed limit. The driver, a 26 yearold male, was issued with an on the spot fine for $1012and an instantly lost his licence for 6 months.

Over the Christmas and New Year period Coober Pedypolice reported 8 drink drivers, with blood alcohol readingsranging from 0.081 to 0.178. The highest reading wasover three times of the legal limit. The majority of driversdetected reside locally.In light of all the publicity aboutroad safety, local police are disappointed that a smallnumber of recidivist drink drivers still risk their lives andthe lives of other road users through drink driving. RoadSafety is a continuous focus for local police and drinkdrivers get “court”. All drink drivers will be appearing incourt at a later date.

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 don’t hesitate to contact Crime-Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or ring the Coober Pedy Policeon 86725056.

Police located and spoke to the driver. The vehicle wasinspected with numerous safety and maintenance issuesidentified.

The driver was issued a fine by Police for failing to maintainvehicle standards. He will be further penalised by theCouncil in relation to the damaged to the power lines.

Police wish to remind the public that permits are requiredto move large machinery, including permission from theCoober Pedy Council within the town area.

On Friday2ndJanuary 2015 Police were called to PostOffice Hill Road, Coober Pedy in relation to a report of aheavy vehicle bringing down power lines. On arrival Policelocated extensive damage to power lines caused by a largepiece of machinery. Power was cut off to the area for anumber of hours.

As we enter 2015, we also enter a new road toll year.

Sadly, there were 107 deaths on South Australianroads in 2014 and 68.2 per cent of those occurredin rural areas. This is five per cent higher than the

five year average, which saw 63.2 per cent of deathsoccur in rural SA.

The Motor Accident Commission is concerned aboutthe number of fatalities in regional areas. While there isa downward trend over the longer term, there are stilltoo many deaths on our roads.

Historically, there have always been more fatalitiesrecorded in rural SA than Adelaide. If drivers and ridersmake a mistake on country roads, the consequencescan be more severe.

Last year 51 per cent of the fatal crashes in rural areasinvolved a single vehicle and 24 per cent involved thevehicles colliding head on.

The higher speeds travelled, longer distances to coverand roadside hazards all contribute to the crash risk.Drink or drug driving, fatigue, distraction and the non-wearing of seatbelts are major factors on country roads.

Road safety is in your handsWhat can you do to help reduce the road toll?

Road safety is in the hands of every road user - it iseveryone’s responsibility. The decisions you make todo the right thing including sticking to the speed limit,wearing a seatbelt, avoiding distractions such as mobilephones and making sure you rest at least every twohours, all make a difference to your safety.

Probably the most dangerous thing many of us will everdo is to drive. It’s easy to be complacent about this.Many of us have never had a serious crash, howeverthis does not mean it will not happen.

The fact is, one small mistake on a road you havetravelled many times before, or a poor decision to floutthe road rules, can lead to a fatality or serious lifelonginjury and pain. The consequences for you and yourfamily include the social and emotional impacts, andthe financial costs of your role in a crash.

At this time of year when many of us are lookingforward to a fresh start, please remember the part youplay in not only your personal road safety, but the safetyand future of other road users.

by: Michael Cornish, General Manager Road Safety,Motor Accident Commission

Board MeetingsMembers of the community are invited

to attend the 2015 meetings of the South

Australian Arid Lands Natural Resources

Management Board which are held in

Port Augusta on the following dates:

10 - 11 February

28 - 29 April

9 June

25 - 26 August

27 - 28 October

15 - 16 December

Meeting details are available from

the Natural Resources SA Arid Lands

on (08) 8648 5300 and are published

on the Board’s website

www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/aridlands

Any changes to meeting dates or locations

will be readvertised in local papers.

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On February 1st 1915 young Will Hutchisonmade a discovery that led to the founding ofCoober Pedy and the worlds largest opalfields. The story of Wills short life and thehardships he faced on a desert trek with hisfathers gold prospecting party are told in anew childrens book The Boy Who FoundOpal written by Coober Pedy resident SueBritt and illustrated by Bec Castelijn.

The book will be launched at the Coober PedyCentenary Afternoon Tea organised by theHistorical Society on behalf of the CentenaryCommittee at the Coober Pedy Opal FieldsGolf Club on Sunday, February 1st 2015.

Sue based the story of The Boy Who FoundOpal on archival newspaper accounts andexcerpts from the journal kept by Wills father,James Hutchison, expedition leader. Thecollage illustrations were done by BecCastelijn, a university student fromNewcastle, NSW.

Coober Pedy Librarian Leanne Marjanovicsaid, “When I read this book I thought whata great book for the history curriculum. Itgives the historical events in a simple diaryformat.”

“There is so much in the story that childrencan identify with as the main historical figureis only 14 and does many of the things thatyoung of Coober Pedy do today.”

“I can sympathize as I have had a mouthfulof flies on picnics. Bec Castelijns illustrationsof these occurrences are all too true. I likethe no-nonsense illustrations that take youon the journey”, said Mrs Marjanovic.

“The Boy Who Found Opal is a wonderfultribute to our community in our centenaryyear,” said Coober Pedy’s Mayor, StephenStaines

Worthy of history curriculum says Librarian

Innovative residentspromote Centenary

projects at Australia DayWith 2015 already here and the Centenary

launch on Sunday 1 February at theCoober Pedy Golf Club, innovative

community members reached out to thecrowd on Australia Day to promote

Centenary projects locally.

Historical Society’s Jenny Davison andother members were raising moneythrough the sale of their souvenirs andproducts in stock that included Historical

”Sue’s highly informative prosecomplemented by Bec’s unique illustrativestyle makes for a great souvenir forvisiting and local children alike. I’ddescribe it as a timeless gift for thechildren of Coober Pedy’s past, presentand future,” Mayor Staines said.

Included in The Boy Who Found Opal isthe letter written by Will to his mothertelling her of his discovery and asking herto look after his hens until his return.

The original letter, written in pencil fromthe William Creek Hotel, was donated tothe Coober Pedy Historical Society by theHutchison Family. Also included is themud-map used by James Hutchison tonavigate his way across the uncharteddesert.

An inflatable “Storytelling Tent” in theshape of a giant magpie will be createdfrom artwork made by the children ofthe Coober Pedy Area School.

This exciting project will also celebrateour Centenary and was highlighted onAustralia Day by community memberMonique Harding.

“The project is called “Songbird theMagpie” and the artwork will be stitchedtogether with the assistance ofcommunity groups and volunteers”, saidMonique.

“This giant magpie/storytelling tent will beused at the Opal Festival and at manycommunity events in the future,” she said.

A “STORYTELLING TENT”MADE OF CHILDREN’S ART

“Country Arts SA and the CentenaryCommittee have shown their gracioussupport by donating grant monies. This willallow award winning artists, Kalyna Micenkoand Bob Daly to facilitate workshops at boththe Coober Pedy Area School and at theCoober Pedy Golf Club to help build thisamazing bird.”

“Organisations that are also keen to fund andparticipate include Multicultural Forum,Umoona Aged Care, and the District Councilof Coober Pedy.”

“It is envisaged that there will be involvementfrom the Historical Society and other culturalgroups to contribute stories and songs thatcan be performed inside the colourful Magpieinflatable tent.” Monique Harding at Australia Day with a model (right) of the storytelling

tent to be made of children’s art

Historical Society member Jenny Davison displayed a set of commemorativetowels embossed with the Historical Society and Centenary logos.

Opal was proclaimedAustralia’s National

Gemstone byGovernor GeneralBill Hayden on the27th of July 1993.

Society mugs, the Discovery Booklets thattells the story of the discovery of opal, andcentenary post cards.

Jenny told us that at the Centenary Launchon Sunday 1 February there will be two newpublication available. The first one is“Images of Coober Pedy 1915-2015” beinga pictorial history of Coober Pedy. Thesecond book is the “The Boy Who FoundOpal” by Sue Britt.


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Premier Jay Weatherill todaywelcomed the announcement

that major resourcescompany OZ Minerals will

relocate its corporate headoffice to Adelaide.

OZ Minerals Chief Executive AndrewCole this morning announced the decisionto move the company’s head office fromMelbourne to Adelaide as part of itsquarterly report to shareholders.

The State Government has also announcedit is investing $10 million in a newresearch partnership with OZ Minerals andlocal universities which aims to improvethe quality of copper concentratesproduced in the State.

“The heart of OZ Minerals’ operationshave always been in South Australia andit is great news the company has nowchosen to call Adelaide its home,” MrWeatherill said.

“The move makes sense as Oz Minerals’two major copper assets, Prominent Hilland Carrapateena are here in SouthAustralia.

“This sends a clear signal to other resourceand energy companies that South Australiawants to be the nation’s resources huband we are prepared to invest in innovationto grow business and create new jobs.”

Mr Weatherill also welcomed Oz Minerals’$18 million commitment to thepartnership, which will include theconstruction of a demonstration plant inSouth Australia.

“The State Government is investing $10million to partner with Oz Minerals andlocal universities to develop newtechnologies aimed at unlocking ourunique but deeply covered mineraldeposits,” he said.

“This will be of benefit to miningcompanies both here in Australia and alsoaround the world.”

OZ MINERALS TOMOVE HEAD OFFICE

TO ADELAIDEIn November last year, the Governmentreleased an economic priority aimed atunlocking the full potential of SouthAustralia’s resources, energy andrenewable assets.

This included a target of attracting threeresources companies with a head office inAdelaide -

OZ Minerals is the first company to moveto SA after this target was set.

Mineral Resources and Energy MinisterTom Koutsantonis said a key factor in thedecision to relocate is an agreement betweenthe State Government and OZ Minerals towork together to facilitate the developmentof South Australian copper projects.

“Realising the full potential of our State’scopper assets is a key economic imperativefor the State Government,” MrKoutsantonis said.

“The technical side of the partnershipincludes the State Government investing$10 million toward new research onmethods to upgrade the quality of copperconcentrates produced in the State.

“This will have benefits, not just for OZMinerals, but for resources companieswith interests in copper extraction,reaffirming South Australia as a leader inmining and energy innovation.

“OZ Minerals has also agreed to engagewith local universities to assist with itsresearch.

“We will also collaborate with OZ Mineralsto develop infrastructure in the State’s FarNorth that could further improve theeconomic case for proceeding withCarrapateena.

“Both aspects of this collaboration betweenGovernment and a major resourcecompany could assist in unlockingsignificant value across South Australia’seastern Gawler Craton.”

For more information about the Premier’sEconomic Priorities, visiteconomic.priorities.sa.gov.au.

ARRIUM TO MOTHBALLPECULIAR KNOB MINE

380 contractors will be affected and 200 full-timepositions will be lost. Coober Pedy is not expected to

feel an impactOn 23 January 2015 Arrium Limitedannounced that it is re-designing its SouthAustralian based Mining operation toprovide a sustainable, cash flow positivebusiness in a low iron ore priceenvironment.

The re-design is aimed at maximising cashgeneration by ‘mothballing’ the company’shigher cost Southern Iron mining operationand optimising its lower cost MiddlebackRanges operation to deliver approximately9Mtpa of iron ore for sale.

Arrium Mining has been in a growth phasein recent years with export iron ore salescurrently tracking at its targeted rate of~13Mtpa. It has a history of being asignificant contributor to the company’searnings and cash generation.

The re-design results from the substantialfall in iron ore prices over the last half, aswell as increased uncertainty around thetiming and extent of any price recovery.

Iron ore prices are currently at five yearlows, and down ~45% on prices for theprior financial year. The extent of this fallhas moved Arrium Mining to a positionwhere itis absorbing cash, despite significant workand achievements in reducing costs andcapital expenditure.

The re-design announced today will providea step change in the Mining business’ cashcosts and capital requirements. Cash costsloaded onto ship2 are targeted to averageA$37/wmt in FY16 down 23% or ~A$11/wmt from FY14. Total cash costs (CFRChina)3 are targeted to reduce by 20%,from A$71/dmt4 in FY14 to an average ofA$57/dmt in FY16. The business has alsotargeted ~A$200 million5 or a ~30%reduction in its FY16 to FY19 capitalexpenditure plan. This will position thebusiness to deliver positive operating cashflows in a low price environment.

Arrium’s Chief Executive Officer and MD,Mr Andrew Roberts said: “The businessis able to move to a lower cash costoperation through its flexibility to altervolumes, grade and costs. We are able to‘mothball’ our Southern Iron operation andoptimise our lower cost MiddlebackRanges operation, including increasing theutilisation of its supply chain to deliverapproximately 9Mtpa6 of high quality,lower cost export iron ore for sale.

“The re-design is scheduled for completionby the end of June 2015, leaving ArriumMining well positioned for maximisingcash generation and returning cash to theArrium group in FY16.

Results updateEarningsUnderlying Earnings Before Interest, Tax,Depreciation and Amortisation for the halfyear ended 31 December 2014 is expectedto be between A$180 million and A$190million.Underlying Net Profit After Tax for the yearending 30 June 2015 is expected to beweighted to the second half, and less thanthe prior financial year. Second halfearnings are expected to benefit from a liftin Steel and Mining Consumables earningsas well from cost reductions.

Restructuring costsThe company is currently in discussionswith its Southern Iron contractor base tomitigate the extent of break fees and costsrelated to the ‘mothballing’ of its SouthernIron operation. Total costs are yet to befinalised and are expected to be spread over~2.5 years being the remaining term of theSouthern Iron agreements. A payback ofless than one year is targeted. It is expectedrestructuring cash costs of ~A$70 millionwill be incurred in FY15.Asset ImpairmentsThe company will be recording an assetimpairment charge of A$1,335 million7 inits financial statements for the half yearended 31 December 2014. This includesan impairment of A$1,166 million in ArriumMining primarily related to the impact oflow iron ore prices and the mothballing ofSouthern Iron, and A$130 million in Steeland Recycling. The Steel and Recyclingimpairment is mainly due to the impact ofa delayed recovery in SE Asian steelmargins on forecast future cash flows andfollows completion of the company’sregular impairment testing process. Theasset impairments have no impact on cashflow. Following the impairment charge thecompany’s gearing ratio will beapproximately 32%.8

DivestmentsArrium also announced today that it isprogressing well with its divestment targetfor this financial year of ~$100 million, withasset sale proceeds to date of ~$60 million.The company is continuing to look foradditional opportunities to exceed thistarget.

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TRIPLE ZERO (000)What happens when you call Triple

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Learning toswim is an

important lifeskill that

shouldn’t beignored

Every year Coober Pedy youngsters participate inlearn to swim programs to learn essential swimmingand water safety knowledge. These programs cannotoccur without qualified Teachers of Swimming andWater Safety to teach these valuable life skills.Donna Clement, Coober Pedy Swimming Pool Lifeguardsays, “We need more qualified Swimming Teachers toensure that the Swimming lessons and Department ofEducation Aquatic program is sustainable.”

”Teaching Swimming is an interesting job and here inCoober Pedy it helps support the community by providingvaluable water safety lessons to our kids, plus it is parttime work that fits in with a family”.

“This subsidised AUSTSWIM training course is a greatopportunity for people in Coober Pedy to receive trainingand an accreditation which can lead to employment.”

AUSTSWIM is bringing a subsidised Teacher of WaterSafety course up to Coober Pedy to provide the localcommunity the opportunity to train as AUSTSWIMTeachers of Swimming and Water Safety, with the aim tohelp the Coober Pedy Swimming Pool to continue toprovideswimming lessons and for Vacswim to run in theregion.

Jeff Thompson of Port Augusta travelled toCoober Pedy for Australia Day and to visit thetown he has had a long affinity with, beginning

with his uncle who came to the opal fields to findhis fortune some decades ago.

During the 40’s Jeff’s Uncle Horace Thompson becameone of the many young men seeking their fortune on theopal fields after the war. “According to members ofmy family, Uncle Horace did quite well at opal mining”,said Jeff.

Jeff was already connected to Coober Pedy by his UncleHorace, and over the years he developed a strongconnection to Kingoonya after years of working onYudnapinna Station 80km north west of Port Augusta.“All of the staff who came to work at Yudnapinna weremostly from the Kingoonya area,” said Jeff.

“Through my reading I discovered that Kingoonya wasin fact the gateway to the opal fields prior to the StuartHighway being built. Kingoonya was the nearest civilisedtown. It had a pub, accommodation, and police cellsthat were used to accommodate Coober Pedy folk whenthe need arose. Mail deliveries and travelling was alsovia Kingoonya in those early days,” said Jeff.

Jeff began visiting Coober Pedy regularly in the late90s as a driver for Ceduna Rent-a-Car, delivering vehiclesto workers tasked with core sampling for some of themines like Prominent Hill.

Jeff a regular reader of the Coober Pedy Regional Timesbegan delivering the CPRT in Port Augusta nearly twoyears ago after taking over the run from Trevor Pennicott.

Prior to Trevor, the late Ross McArdle and his wife Ivydelivered our newspaper to the Port Augusta population.“Our readership still sits on around 600 papers”, said Jeff.

“Personally I looked forward to reading the series of streetstories by Sue Britt and often came across familiar namesthat I had seen in the Kingoonya historical accounts.”

Jeff enjoyed his two days visiting Coober Pedy andmeeting people that he is constantly reading about. Heplans to visit us at Easter to see our Opal Festival.

Deputy Mayor Michelle Provatidis and Mayor Stephen Staines speak with Jeff about his Coober Pedyconnections. One of the highlights of Jeff’s visit was witnessing Coober Pedy’s latest fire on Sunday night.

AUSTRALIA DAY VISITOR KEEPSTHE CONNECTIONS ALIVE

Work begins onmajor upgrade of

Coober Pedy airstripWork has commenced on a $1.3 millionupgrade of the Coober Pedy airstrip tohelp secure the future of commercialflights to the popular Outback town.

The Transport and Infrastructure Minister, StephenMullighan, announced the funding in November inresponse to new Civil Aviation Safety Authorityrequirements which could have ended passenger airservices to Coober Pedy.

“The prospect of losing commercial flights to this iconicopal town was unacceptable to the South AustralianGovernment so we moved to safeguard them,” MrMullighan said.

“This project is about securing a vital service to a remotepart of South Australia - a service that contributes tothe economy of this important Outback town andregion.”

The new CASA requirements classify the Coober Pedyrunway as too narrow. It needs to be widened from 18metres to 30 metres to keep running commercial flights.

The Member for Giles, Eddie Hughes, lobbied for theupgrade to help secure the future of the local community.

“Data shows that 75 per cent of people who arrive onplanes in Coober Pedy are visitors,” Mr Hughes said.The Department of Planning, Transport andInfrastructure’s figures show of those visitors to thetown, 50 per cent travel for business and 39 per centfor tourism or leisure.

Almost half of those who travel for business areemployed in Coober Pedy’s mining sector.

“Widening the runway will not only increase economicopportunities but it will also help to secure the livelihoodsof those who work in this opal mining town,” Mr Hughessaid.

The District Council of Coober Pedy is overseeing theupgrade works.

Weather permitting, the widening and sealing of therunway should be complete by the end of February.

Following the completion of this necessary work, theState Government is also funding further improvementsfor the long-term sustainability of the airport.

These works will involve an additional layer of sealingto increase the durability of the runway and willcommence later in 2015.


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Trish Turner named Citizen of the Year Trish listens to a lifetime of helping others For husband Noel Turner it was an emotionalmoment

Friends and colleagues stood silently and listened The local community sat/stood and listened

Congratulations to TCongratulations to TCongratulations to TCongratulations to TCongratulations to Trish Trish Trish Trish Trish Turner - Citizen of the Yurner - Citizen of the Yurner - Citizen of the Yurner - Citizen of the Yurner - Citizen of the Yearearearearear

Stella Boussios with her daughter Lyn andgrandson Andreas

Left: Cr. Ian Crombiegets into the spirit ofAussie Day

Elders and residents from Umoona Aged Care

Locals catching up on Australia day

The temperature onAustralia Day was mildand everyone enjoyedthe morning


FIRE GUTS FIRE GUTS FIRE GUTS FIRE GUTS FIRE GUTS ANOTHERANOTHERANOTHERANOTHERANOTHEREMPTY HOUSE, INEMPTY HOUSE, INEMPTY HOUSE, INEMPTY HOUSE, INEMPTY HOUSE, IN

HOCKING STHOCKING STHOCKING STHOCKING STHOCKING STOn Sunday afternoon another empty housewas burnt down in Coober Pedy, this time

in Hocking Street.

The fire had taken off swiftly, gutting the brickhouse within minutes. Smoke could be seenbillowing across town, bringing people outof their homes to watch..

A police officer attended the scene and keptthe public from entering the property. TheCFS attended with 3 fire vehicles and 8 crewand contained the fire within 20 minutes.

A member of the public who arrived early saidthat he saw a group of about 4 childrenhurrying from the scene.

A fire that was lit by children on 9 August2014 occurred only one street away in RobinBlvd, also on a weekend at approximatelythe same time in the late afternoon.

Coober Pedy CIB in conjunction with FarNorth Crime Scene have investigated thecause of the fire which is suspicious andpolice are following up a number of lines ofequiries.

Anyone who has information about this andwishes to remain anonymous please don’thesitate to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800333 00 or ring Coober Pedy Police on86725056.

Three CFS vehicles and crew attending the latest fire in Hocking Street Coober Pedy

Local residents came out of their nearby homes to keep an eye on the fire

Photos: CPRT


Break and Enter/Robbery Potch Gully

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Lajka and Wanda (Goldberg) when the couplewere starting out

Cr. Bundi Pantelis and Lajka look through theburnt house

Some cleaning has been done here but thesmoke damage is apparent

Smoke has stained and damaged the entiredugout

The fire was lit in the main bedroom (above) In the next room the lounge suite caught alight

Typical of theburnt messthroughoutthe dugout.

Most of whathadn’t beenstolen wasdamaged byfire andsmoke


Sue Britt with George Russell from Oasis Tourist Parkand friend/nurse from Army days Helen Crawfordlooking at pages of the Centenary Cook Book ondisplay at Australia Day

Volunteers CFS members speaking withmembers of the public

Waiting in the queue for refreshments, Geoff andTracy Piggott chat with George Russell

In the Mine Resce tent is Dale Price and AndySheils speaking with Allan Dawson (SeniorSergeant Sapol)

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A day out for Coober Pedy locals Marcia Child,Christine Challis, Colin and June McLean

Deliliah Tajic congratulated Maggie Beer on herinspiring address

Federal funding reallocation may force theclosure of all the Child Community Linksprograms in Coober Pedy. These are the

only funded programs within Coober Pedyfor 0 – 12 year olds and their families.

Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Phil Cameron, said:“Council have been advised that for the first time in11years that we have been unsuccessful in securingfunding to continue our programs.

Programs will be suspended immediately or over thecoming few weekswhile we try to source alternativefunding.”

“Child community links staff have gone into overloadseeking grants to plug the gap, but at the momentit’s not looking promising”, explained Mr Cameron.

“It’s very important that people understand that theseare Federally-funded programs and Council is notable to fund them itself. “

“Simply, this cut came from Canberra, not fromus.We’re doing all we can to find replacementfunding, including talking with the Federal Memberfor Grey, Rowan Ramsey, and State Member for GilesEddie Hughes.”

“We urge parents and anyone else affected by thesefunding cuts to contact their local member directlyand make their feelings known,” said Mr Cameron.

The programs, provided by Child Community Linkswhich have been put suspended include:• Tuesday art and craft for 2-5 year olds• Tuesday TjitjiTjutaInkanyiniPakulpa Playgroup 0– 5 year olds• Friday Tiny Tackers Play Group for 0-2 year olds• Saturday Lego Club 5 - 12 year olds• Cut & Paste art group for 5-12 year olds everysecond Saturday• Free Kids Tent at the Opal Festival• Face Painting and kids entertainment (iecharacters, jumping castle etc) at the Coober PedyRaces• Holiday Programs for 5 year olds and upPrograms which are continuing to run temporarilydue to volunteer input are:• Monday morning playtime for 2-5 year olds withthe kindy kids and child care centres• Thursday Little Musicians 2 – 5 year olds• Sunday Playgym for 0-5 year olds

Child community links play a key role in organisingother community and family events throughout theyear which would not be possible without ongoingfunding.

“These programs have had increasing attendanceand growing enthusiasm and support from ourcommunity. They are very important programssupporting the families of Coober Pedy particularlythose classified at risk, vulnerable and/or sociallyisolated. These programs are all learning basedprograms where children and parents learnimportant skills that have a positive impactthroughout their lives,” concluded Mr Cameron” Sue Britt invites the crowd to the Launch of the

Centenary on Sunday 1 Feb at the Golf Club 2 - 3pm

Coober Pedy child programsfinish due to Federal

Government funding decision

Jim Theodorou shows off his Centenary CookBook at Australia Day

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FOR SALEFREIGHT

POSITION VACANT

Opal MiningAmnesty

begins 14 December andconcludes 14 March 2015

Due to the extreme summer heat inCoober Pedy, Opal Miners are notrequired to work their claims for

three months.

We thank the Coober PedyMine Rescue Service for theircontinued dedication to our

industry.

Coober Pedy Miners Association Inc

IN MEMORY

POSITIONS VACANT

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Opening hours 7.30am- 5pm Phone 86725036

OR 86725169

AFFORDABLE HORSE FLOATSAll Aussie made

S.A. Agent for Blue Diamond horsefloats. Ph. 0439619938

DAVE CARL MATTERS15-7-61 - 31-1-12

It's three years now since you havegone.

Wish you were here; Shine on you crazy diamond

Love always Shane, Shelley, Gus andthe seven dwarves.

District Council of Coober Pedy

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTPublic Health Act -Notice of the District Council of CooberPedy Regional Public Health Plan

Pursuant to Section 51(11)(b)(ii) of theSouth Australian Public Health Act 2011:

Public comments are invited regardingthe draft District Council of Coober Pedy

Regional Public Health Plan.

The draft Plan may be examined at theDistrict Council of Coober Pedy Regional

Council Administration Centre / VisitorInformation Centre, Lot 773 HutchisonStreet Coober Pedy, during business

hours (8.30am to 5pm). A copy of the plancan also be accessed from Council’sWEB site www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au.

Comments may be submitted, in writingto the Chief Executive Officer, no later

than Friday 13 February 2015.

THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLYPUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

Phil CameronChief Executive Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE

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POSITIONS VACANT

4807301

Foster Carer Support Workers – Coober Pedy

$53,384 – $57,250 p.a.

Are you passionate about advocating for and improving the lives of Aboriginal Children and their health and wellbeing? Can you support the AFSS Foster Carers who look after children and young people who come into care. Do you have a strong commitment to social justice? Are you energetic and engaging? Can you persevere in the face of adversity?

Can you work with and support AFSS Foster Carers and help them fi nd solutions to provide safety and improved wellbeing for the children in their care? If you answered yes to the above questions we want to hear from you.

We have two positions available. The role focuses on the recruitment, assessment, training and ongoing support of Aboriginal families who are recruited as Foster Carers to take children and young people into their homes. Typically, this can be for respite and emergency care but can also be for longer periods of time such as short term care (up to 2 years) and long term care (up to 18 years of age).

Based in Coober Pedy and reporting to the Coober Pedy Manager the role involves intensive home based support work and advocacy for foster carers who are caring for Aboriginal children and young people who are unable to live with their birth families. AFSS Foster Carers provide a secure, stable and positive environment that caters for the physical, emotional and wellbeing needs of the children in their care.

To succeed in this demanding but rewarding role you will need strong relationship building and communication skills. You will also be responsible for ensuring quality case recording and completing data reports. Qualifi cations in the Social Work, Social Sciences or Community Services fi eld will be well regarded.

Sound like you? Please call Susie on 0408 890 872, she would love to tell you more.

You must have a current Driver’s Licence and eligibility to work in Australia. You must also have or be able to obtain a satisfactory Child Related Employment Screening and a Child Safe Environments Certifi cate.

Working in a not for profi t agency you can salary sacrifi ce to increase your take home pay.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The Next Step: Look at the J&PS in the Positions Vacant section at www.afss.com.au

Then: tell us in two pages why you’re a good fi t for this job and send this with your resume to: [email protected] (Previous applicants need not apply).

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 12 February 2015

Supported by the Government of South Australia

PUBLIC NOTICE

To the pets of Coober Pedy, pleaselet your Mums and Dads know that

Maggie the Mobile Pet Groomer willbe in town from

February 2nd til the 13th.Have them call me on 0438 896 599,and book you in for clips, washes

and a bit of pampering.Look forward to seeing you guys.

Love Maggie

PET GROOMING

Coober Pedy CFS urgentlyrequires new members,

particularly those who hold aMR and above Truck Licence.All welcome to attend training- every Monday night at 7pm

Contact CFS 1st LieutenantWayne Borrett 0439881049

or Training Officer Nigel on0402 003262

Coober Pedy Regional Timesemail:[email protected]

Tel: 08 86725920

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NOTICES

The State Government has declaredan additional 24 weeds, including

highly inflammable buffel grass andsweet pittosporum, to reduce the

impact of pest plants across SouthAustralia.

Sustainability, Environment andConservation Minister Ian Hunter said thedeclaration of the weeds under the NaturalResources Management Act 2004 is inresponse to requests from the NaturalResources Management Boards andfollows consultation with communities andindustry.

"I have prohibited the sale of all theseplants and made the control or destructionof some of them enforceable,” Mr Huntersaid.

"New weeds are creating new risks forprimary production, natural assets andpublic health and safety, so plantdeclarations must reflect thesedevelopments.

"Biosecurity SA and weed experts from theeight NRM regions have beencomprehensively reviewing the declaredplant schedule to keep weed managementprograms in line with current needs. Thisincludes new policies on 51 weeds."

Five formerly declared plants, includingonion weed, have been removed from thedeclaration because legislative backing isno longer needed for these controlprograms, and the state policies on 22 otherdeclared plants such as Salvation Jane havebeen updated.

New weeds declaredin Arid Lands region

“An important change is the declaration ofbuffel grass, an introduced grass that hasinvaded the semi-arid rangelands and isencroaching southwards,” Mr Hunter said.“Buffel grass is known as a transformerweed in rangelands as it can change thecharacter of the vegetation over wideareas.

“Other plants now prohibited from saleanywhere in South Australia includefamiliar garden plants such as gazania,sweet pittosporum and white arum lily.

"The regional NRM Boards have asked meto declare these weeds now so that we canminimise their spread by coordinatedmanagement. We aim to protect nativevegetation, productive lands and thecommunity from weed impacts.”

In the South Australian Arid Lands NRMregion, African rue is of concern as a toxicweed of rangelands. Existing prohibitionson sale and movement, and enforcedcontrol, will be maintained.

Other declared regionally important weedsinclude buffel grass and carrion flower.

The new policies on these weeds areavailable on the PIRSA website at:http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/biosecuritysa/n r m _ b i o s e c u r i t y / w e e d s /pest_weed_policies

Information on how to download the new,user-friendly South Australian WeedControl app is available at: http://www.p i r. s a .gov.au /b iosecur i ty sa /n r m _ b i o s e c u r i t y / w e e d s /south_australian_weed_control_app

Liberal Senator for South AustraliaSean Edwards said the benefits of a

new $476 million Industry Skills Fundwill be felt across Wakefield, with

Australian businesses now able toapply for support to boost the skills

of their workforce.

“The fund will provide up to 200,000training places and skills advice forbusinesses over the next four years, and isa key element of the Abbott GovernmentIndustry Innovation and CompetitivenessAgenda,” Senator Edwards said.

“This is a new way of providing supportto businesses that need to upskill or retraintheir employees to enable their business togrow, diversify, adopt new technologies,or take advantage of new marketopportunities,” he said.

“I encourage businesses in the followingindustries in Wakefield to apply for theIndustry Skills Fund - advancedmanufacturing, food and agribusiness,medical technology, mining equipment, andoil, gas and energy resources,” he said.

“Employers in Wakefield will be supportedto decide what training is needed in theirbusiness, and which training provider theywant to work with, to boost their businessproductivity and competitiveness,” SenatorEdwards said.

The Fund will primarily target Small andMedium Enterprises (SMEs) to betterposition themselves for growthopportunities. A business will be consideredas ‘positioning for growth’ if the businessfalls into one or more of the followingcategories:

* Diversifying into new or emergingmarkets and/or;* Adopting new or emerging technologiesand/or;* Entering export markets for the first timeand/or* Responding to signification new domesticmarket opportunities and/or;* Repositioning because of market drivenstructural adjustment.

“In contrast, Labor wasted billions ofdollars on skills programmes that failed todeliver training that led to real jobs. Theera of training for training’s sake is over,”Senator Edwards said.

Businesses wanting support to trainworkers will be required to make acontribution to the cost of training. Theco-contribution rate depends on the numberof employees, with smaller businessesreceiving higher levels of support.

Guidelines and more information areavailable at www.business.gov.auApplications are accepted on an ongoingbasis throughout the year.

APPLICATIONS OPEN FORNEW $476M SKILLS FUND

CFS CadetsCFS is recruiting Cadets. Anyone from

the age of 11 - 18 may enquire bycontacting the Cadet Coordinator

Julie on 0498 472 519


Mine Rescue Training(Alternate Saturdays)

LEGO CLUB 10am—12pm5 year olds and up Lions Club.Does not run on the LastSaturday of the Month

FRIDAYS

TUESDAYS

Netball competition6:00 and 7:00pm School Gym

BABY BOUNCE RHYME &TODDLER STORY TIME 10amLibrary Catering for 0 to 5 y/o

Golf (CP Golf CourseRegistration 12:00 noonTee off time 12:30

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

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

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAY

ART & CRAFT PLAYGROUP10.30am—11.30am Lion’s HallCaters for 2-4 year olds & caregivers

TJITJI TJUTA INKANYINI PUKULPA12pm—2pm A Playgroup for 0-5 yearolds and caregivers. Home Makers,Umoona Community, Lunch &Activities.“Pick up available Ph: 86723066”

DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETINGS3nd Tuesday each month at 7pm

CFS TRAINING 7pmNew Members Welcome

AMBULANCE TRAINING7.30pm Umoona Roadevery Tuesday except school holidays

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

TINY TACKER PLAYGROUP0 - 2 year olds 10am—12.30pmCommunity Health MeetingRoom (behind Dr. Kami’s)

CP SHOOTERS CLUBFriday night shotgun 8pm tilldark (daylight savings time)

GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30 pm

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

CP Social Scrabble 7.30pmUnited Club . All skill levelswelcome

AA 7pm Underground CatholicChurch - Hutchison StreetContact Geoff 0427646963

SOCCER Workshop 6pmSchool Oval 10-16 year olds

VETERINARY

CP SHOOTERS CLUB9am and 11am Pistol

CFS TRAINING 10PMLast Saturday each month

CUT ‘N PASTE - 2013 2.00pmto 3.30pm at Youth Shed Ages5-17 Please call Donna 0439864 166 for more info. Every2nd Saturday

WhatWhatWhatWhatWhat’’’’’ s Ons Ons Ons Ons On in COOBER PEDY?& Visiting Services

Roger Absalom BVMSRedgum Vet & Pet BoardingPort Augusta 08 86423308

CRICKET 5.30pm to 6.30 pm atSchool Gym

YOUTH BASKETBALL 6pm - 8pmOutdoor Town Basketball Courts

MONDAYSKarate -Golf Club6 - 7pm General Class7 - 8pm Teenagers and Adults only

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

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

Redgum Vet and Pet Boarding

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

Youth Shed 3:15-6:00 ages 8& up

Youth Shed 3:15-6:00 ages 8& up

Active Girls Group3:15-5:00 ages 8 & up

Late Night Fridays 6-10pm ages 12 & up

Karate -Golf Club6 - 7pm General Class7 - 8pm Teenagers and Adults

GREEK HALL7pm Charcoal BBQ & SaladEvery Thursday night

Junior Golf Saturdays 9.00 -11.00am.

Youth Shed 11-2 ages 8 +

Youth Shed 11-2 ages 8& up

CP SHOOTERS CLUBRifle 10am -

FREE SWIMMING for the Over65s, next term.1:30 – 7:30pm.Bring a friend free

COOBER PEDYMULTICULTURAL FORUM

COOBER PEDYMULTICULTURAL FORUM

COOBER PEDYMULTICULTURAL FORUMOver 65s FREE KARATE CLASS.10AM at the Golf Club

GOLF: 6pm Twighlight Golf

Over 65s FREE TAI CHI CLASSES.Sit or stand for these gentle exercises.1:15PM at Community Health

Serbian Church SocialClub, Dinner 6pm (everyFriday)

50th GymkhanaWilliam CreekSat 28 March

2015

20152015201520152015Term 1: 27 Jan - 10 AprTerm 2: 27 Apr - 3 JulTerm 3: 20 Jul - 25 SepTerm 4: 12 Oct - 11 Dec

SCHOOL TERM DATES

We would like to inviteeveryone who has hadanything to do with our

gymkhanas over many yearsto come back and spend the

weekend with us. Theweekend with commence

with a “Meet and Greet” atthe Gymkhana Grounds onthe Friday afternoon. Bring

back any old photos ormemorabilia you may have-we would love to display it

on the day.

For further informationcontact President Nathan

Keogh, The Peake Station,0886707996 or Secretary

Chantelle Edmunds orTreasurer Helen Williams at

Nilpinna Station0886707975

Please update your‘What’s on’ entries for

2015and help avoid clashes of

important communityevents

Redgum Vet is open during normalbusiness hours with on-call supportavailable for all after hours or public

holiday times.Call 0437 921 289.

The kennels are open 8.30am - 11amand 1pm - 5pm every day except

Christmas Day, when we are closed tothe public.

SIMPSONDESERT

CLOSUREDATES

The whole of the Simpson DesertConservation Park and Regional Reserve

will be closed from 30 November 2014 until15 March 2015.

As from16 March 2014 vehicles are requiredto have high visibility safety flags attached

to the front of the vehicle.

Simpson Desert parks in South Australiaand Queensland are closed in summer from

1 December to 15 March.

The Lions ClubAGM is on 1

March at 4 pmat the Lions

Club Hall in 17Mile Road

All Welcome


AUSTRALIA DAY CRICKET MATCHLankan Lions vs Aussie Roos

Coober Pedy celebrated Australia Day with a T20 AustraliaVs Sri Lanka Cricket Match.

What was supposed to be a friendly, quiet game of cricketturned into a massive community event for the 150 +locals that attended.

Both teams wore their countries shirts with pride and playedthe game in great spirits,

The match began with both teams lining up for the openingof the match with the Australian National Anthem and theSri Lankan Nation Anthem. Both teams shook hands andUmpires Steve Baines and Chris Warrior were ready toget the game under way.

The Sri Lankans proved too strong for the Aussies andwon comfortably by 55 runs with a massive nock of 108not out by DJ Sammy for the Sri Lankans who was theMan of the Match.

Australian Captain Martin Grava showed his skills anddetermination to carry his team with an impressive 85runs not out. All in all this was a night to remember foreveryone and hopefully we see a massive crowd at nextyear’s Australia day rematch which will be even biggerand better.

Johns Pizza Bar were the Sponsors of this event,sponsoring the medallions and trophy for the winningteam. An event like this wouldn’t have run so smoothlywithout the unnoticed people who volunteered on thenight.

Thank you to: The School Attendance for providing theFree BBQ for all, Tamasin Botten and Zoe Crisa forworking in the canteen, Brian Underwood & CO for puttingthe scores on the scoreboard, George Laslett as the MC,DJ Sammy for providing the music and the DCCP forgetting the oval looking so good (if I have missed anyoneI apologise).

The Coober Pedy Cricket Association begins on Sundaythe 1st of February, if there is anyone interested in joining1 of the 4 teams please be at the town oval at 12:30pm onSundays.

Ben Buller -CPFC – President

Photos: Dave Laslett


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Another year of shooting is upon us. We have anumber of improvements for this year and should

be in place early in the year.

The biggest improvement is the purchase of a competitionlevel clay thrower to replace our ageing thrower so shotgunshoots should become challenging to say the least.

Our membership charges are unchanged from last yearand are set at $198 for a single membership and $297 fora family membership. Any sponsors get a 10% discounton membership as well.

Any prospective new members are welcome to visit andtry out our facilities before deciding whether or not it issomething you would like to participate in.

We have a number of instructors at the club and can helpwith any firearms training and licensing paperwork needed.

Upcoming ShootsFriday Night Shotgun Clay Target (Sponsored byIGA) - 6h Feb

Saturday Morning Pistols - Rapid-fire (Sponsoredby Coober Pedy Lions) - 7th Feb @ 9am and 11am

Sunday Morning Rifles - 50m Benchrest(Sponsored by South Cape Photography) - 8thFeb @ 10am

All shoots are for 5 consecutive weeks (long weekendsexcepted) with a prize giving at the end of the year.

A full calendar will be available early in the year.Daily Range Fees (non member) $10 Ammunition extraAll shoots are held under supervision from qualifiedinstructors and range masters.For more information, please go to :www.cooberpedyshootersclub.com.au - or call

Club President : John DiDonna 04 2764 9389Club Secretary : Les Pullen 04 3523 2029

If there are any businesses out there that is interested insponsoring one of our shoots, please contact Les and wewill endeavour to promote your business along with ourshooting program.

Above: Quorn shooters club provides two way competition for Coober Pedy

Lankan Lions 220/3

Aussie Roos 154/6

Lankan LionsSammy - 108 runs not outDilesh - 4 wicketsIsh and Avantha - 1 wicket eachDumidu - 50 runs

Aussie RoosMartin - 84 runs not outKerry Rodrick, Grant Maxwell & IzaacAnkers -1 wicket each for australiaPeter Ikonomopoulos - 29 runs for Australia

AUSTRALIA DAY CRICKET MATCHLankan Lions vs Aussie Roos

Right: The winning team,Lankan Lions Photos: Ish Gunasekera

COOBER PEDY KICK-STARTS THE YEAR WITH AUSTRALIA DAY

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