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A former finance officer at the Andamooka Primary School received a three year jail sentence after pleading guilty to a number of

larceny and dishonest dealing charges.Th e court heard that $241,907.05 had been defrauded from the Department of Education & Children’s Services (DACS).Cathy McCormack, formerly of Andamooka and in her 50’s, appeared before Magistrate Roseanne McInnes at the Whyalla Magistrates Court on January 23 where she received the jail sentence.It has a three month non-parole period.McCormack was also ordered to pay $5000 compensation to her former employer.McCormack was the fi nance offi cer at the Andamooka school when it was lost to fi re early in 2006.McCormack was charged with 11 counts of larceny by a serv-ant and 280 charges of dishonest dealings with documents.In the Whyalla Magistrates court, she pleaded guilty to a number of the charges. McCormack was reportedly the subject of a court order which prevented her from living in Andamooka or Roxby Downs.

Three Three years years jail for jail for former former fi nance fi nance offi ceroffi cer

Andamooka school fi res a cold case A series of four deliberately lit fi res

which completely destroyed the Andamooka Primary School in the

early months of 2006 has been declared a cold case.But Port Augusta CIB detectives are appeal-ing to Andamooka residents that might be able to help them with any fresh information to come forward.

“We have a suspect and we know the fi res were a result of arson but as with a lot of fi re investigations, most of the evidence was de-stroyed in the fi re,” said Detective Sergeant Peter Hore of Port Augusta CIB.“Despite an intensive investigation we could never fi nd enough evidence to charge our sus-pect so for all intents and purposes the case is closed,” Hore said.“However, if further information was to come

forward from an Andamooka resident or any-body else who might be able to help us iden-tify the person who set the school alight, we would re-activate the case at once.”Th e detective said special fi re investigators had gone over the Andamooka fi res and their conclusion was that all of the fi res had been deliberately lit.Th e Andamooka public school was rebuilt last year at a cost of over $2 million.

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Family Focus with Tom Beever

Shame sham and time to stop

Roxby’s remoteness sadly demands long and joyless trips across the vast plains

of the outback to get to cities and towns across the country.

Being trapped in a car for hours on end, especially with children, can be a stressful and sometimes daunt-ing task. However, there are ways to make the drive pass quicker and more smoothly.

Th e Monitor has unearthed some handy tips to help parents with the long haul out of town with the kids.

Before venturing out, consider how far your children can tolerate being in the car in one sitting. Two to three hours gives you 200-300kms of travel and aiming for this twice a day can get you a fair distance - to Adelaide in fact.

Boredom, of course, is a worry on trips so be sure to pack lots of drinks, snacks and bribes.

Th e occasional treat can save many a parent’s temper used judiciously, and remember, chewy lollies can be very time consuming.

Games and pastimes are a must for travelling children. Trivia ques-tions keep young minds active and distracted and thrilling anecdotes can have the imagination in overdrive. Books, colouring materials, small toys, music and even portable DVD players can help save parents from headaches.

Ensuring you take regular breaks will not only make for a safer ride but will also help the kids from becom-ing bored.

Ten minute pit stops are a great way to stretch the legs, allow the kids to work off built-up energy and break the monotony.

Many road-side stops have play-grounds as do most country towns. Look for picnic facilities to enjoy a peaceful lunch.

Ensuring accommodation is planned well in advance can shave hours in fi nding somewhere to stay.

Pre-book hotels or arrange to stay with friends and family well before the trip as cheap accommodation can be diffi cult to fi nd off hand.

Arriving at your accommodation early not only allows time to unwind but also lets the kids run around and enjoy being out of the car for the night.

Parents need to be prepared for all complications on a long trip, so re-member to bring plenty of tissues and wipes for cleaning spilled ice creams and lollies. It is very uncomfortable to travel sitting on a wet patch of ice cream.

For safety, remember to swap driv-ers at regular intervals to make the trip safe. Arriving in an ambulance is not a good look.

Travelling tips

Th e 13 directors and executives of Pacifi c Brands must surely be hid-ing under the biggest and best rock possible to escape the fall out from their appalling discission to sack 1850 employees not long after they had se-cretly agreed to collectively increase their pay packets from $7 million to 15.5 million.

Th e widespread outrage towards Pacifi c Brands is more than justifi ed and I personally don’t think the direc-tors and executives will ever fi nd a rock bigger enough to hide under.

Th e huge pay gains they handed out to themselves apparently took place in March last year as Pacifi c Brands began a review to drastically cut fac-tory jobs and overheads and it kind of makes you wonder how such despi-cable double standards could emerge from such qualifi ed individuals.

It’s great that the Federal Govern-ment and Federal Opposition have lead the outrage of Pacifi c’s tactless decision because it shows companies who want to act with such stupidity will be called into question and face possible repercussions.

Th e company faced further public backlash when it was revealed they had received around $17 million in government grants over the years that went mostly toward research and de-velopment.

I know we’re not supposed to men-tion the “U” word around here but I’m going to because I applaud the un-ions for jumping up and down in re-gards to Pacifi c’s dumb act of double standards and many of us believe the unions are right to consider blocking Pacifi c Brands from shipping taxpayer funded machinery off to China.

I’d like to mention the “U” word again to thank the national secre-tary of the Maritime Union (Paddy Crumlin) because he said, “We call on the company to do the right thing by Australian taxpayers, the Government and the workers and work together to keep the jobs in Australia.”

Hopefully such a request will be successful but further backlash and embarrassment fell upon Pacific Brands when it was revealed a former CEO received a $5.8 million hand-shake when he retired in January last year.

On top of the widespread anger of the mass sackings was the unfortu-nate announcement that Sol Trujillo, the boss of Telstra, will soon collect a cool $20 million when he fi nishes up as Telstra chief on June 30. Not forgetting that it was he who axed 10,000 jobs and was the CEO when Telstra suff ered a huge share plunge

of 25 per cent.

Fairness at work should be a ba-sic right for all workers but tragically that isn’t the case and I guess history tells us that it has never been the case. Sure there are multitudes of people who love their job to bits and wouldn’t change it, or their boss for anything.

But there are also multitudes of workers of all ages who are suff ering, have suff ered or have even lost their job because of unfair treatment in their place of work.

Everyone expects to be treated fairly at work and it comes as a shock when it doesn’t happen. If the unfair treatment continues workers begin to feel vulnerable and stressed which can often impact upon their health or cause a massive amount of uncer-tainty at work or within the home.

Being treated unfairly at work is not only a disgrace but it is totally unac-ceptable and not only should a serious question mark hang over the head of those who are responsible for it but it is high time they become account-able for it.

The 13 directors and executives at Pacifi c Brands look like being ac-countable for their act of indecency and are no doubt wondering what their next move will be. But the 1850 workers who lost their jobs have a lot more to worry about because they are the ones who are worrying like mad about how they are going to put food on the table, pay bills and fi nd another job.

Th e incredible feedback from my recent article of, ‘Another Kind of Stench’ endorsed the fact that we have some appalling workplace problems in Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam and many amongst us should hang their head in shame and embarrass-ment because of what they are doing or have done to workers under their authority.

Some have behaved so bad they ought to be encouraged to step aside. Others need urgent instructions from above or HR to attend compulsory education and training classes that fo-cus on vital qualities such as decency, respect, building rapport by listening, eff ective leadership and communica-tion skills.

Hopefully those at Pacifi c Brands will be encouraged to do so the same but more importantly, let’s hope our Government can amend the current corporations law to give shareholders the power to block pay increases that will kill off the fat cat syndrome.

Dunny budgie is a fairly new, joc-ular term for a blowfl y – according to Oxford University Press – which has made it the latest Australian word of the month.

Dunny was fi rst recorded as an Aussie word in 1933.

It is thought to have derived from

dunnekin – an old English word meaning dung house – which was abbreviated to dun – and then the Aussies in their usual style added a y to make dunny – originally an unsewered outside toilet.

Budgie is derived from budg-erigar, an eastern NSW Aboriginal

name for the small green and yellow parrot fi rst recorded by the zoolo-gist John Gould in 1840. Th e word budgie was fi rst recorded in Aus-tralia in 1935.

Dunny budgie brings together two well established words to make a new Australian word.

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By Zak Zeptner

Th e Roxby Downs Kin-dergarten is not refusing admissions despite current rumours, assures Director Naomi Watkins.

Over the past weeks, concerns have been raised regarding the high intake of children in the preschool program, particularly since high numbers means fewer places for children.

Th ese rumours have ap-parently sparked as a result of the Kindergarten having to restructure its pre-entry program.

According to Kinder-garten Director Naomi Watkins, the pre-entry program, which is a non-compulsory, non-funded program the centre has added to its program, is be-ing reduced from a weekly service to fortnightly.

Mrs Watkins assures the public this will not be permanent - it depends on pre-entry numbers on a

term by term basis. “If we fi t too many pre-

entry children into our main program our num-bers will go over,” said Mrs Watkins.

While intake numbers were currently high, the Kindy had not yet had to turn away children.

“Th e pre-entry program is benefi cial in a communi-ty like Roxby because we do have a high number of chil-dren and it’s a good way to integrate the children into our Kindy program before they start full time.”

In the past, when num-bers have been high the pre-entry program has been modifi ed to allow all children the opportunity to receive the pre-schooling they need.

“When pre-entry num-bers are high in a particular term, the centre has accom-modated them by off ering one session a fortnight.

“For example, 22 children can be split into odd weeks

and even weeks, therefore it is easier for the Kindy to accommodate 11 extra chil-dren per week as opposed to the entire 22 children in one week.”

Mrs Watkins says it’s a better alternative than no pre-entry program at all.

“Our numbers are at the high end and that’s why we have to be careful about how many we enrol but we’ve found that splitting the pre-entry children has been a successful strat-egy in continuing the pro-gram.”

The kindergarten has developed contingencies in the event of high numbers and is prepared with an ac-tion plan to inform parents of the issues surrounding intake numbers before re-fusing enrolments.

Mrs Watkins said in the event of exceedingly high numbers, the pre-entry program would unfortu-nately have to be cancelled but she stressed it had not yet reached that stage.

If the pre-entry pro-gram was cancelled and preschool children were required to go on a wait-ing list, Mrs Watkins said consultations with the Edu-cation Department would be made to rectify the situ-ation.

“Th e Education Depart-ment would look at our attendance to decide extra staffing we were entitled to.”

Mrs Watkins said an ex-tra room could be used (the Koala Room) but only if the kindergarten got another teacher for duty of care.

To employ another teacher would require an increase in funding, which the Education Department would be required to look into.

Th e proposed expansion of Olympic Dam is also another consideration that must be taken into account, begging the question: will the Kindergarten facility expand?

“Th is is the age old ques-

tion,” said Mrs Watkins. “All I can say is BHP Bil-

liton and the Education Department are more than aware of the capabilities of our current facilities. Th ey are more than aware that our numbers can get high but it would come down to data collection and census information as to whether we need to negotiate extra staff and facilities.”

Mrs Watkins advised parents to ensure their children’s names are on the waiting list when they turn three.

“Th at way we know our projected numbers and can plan accordingly.

“If you have heard ru-mours or are concerned about aspects of the pro-gram, it’s best to come to the horse’s mouth, so to speak. Put all your queries to us.

“If things get too tight, the parental community will be informed before we reach bursting point.”

By Zak Zeptner

The lack of fluoride in Roxby’s drinking water supply has recently caused concerns.

Water fl uoridation helps protect teeth against decay and is the most effective way of allowing everybody access to the benefits of fl uoride, according to Vic-torian Chief Health Offi cer, Dr John Carnie.

Th e Council Water Man-ager, Trevor Kroemer told the Monitor there was a very minimal amount of fl uoride in the water and that to add it would be a “big cost”.

“I don’t know how you could safely add it to our system,” Mr Kroemer said.

The Australian Dental Association’s policy on water fl uoridation is that “where fluoridation of water supplies is eff ected, there must be adequate control and supervision of the procedure.”

Mr Kroemer explained the pump systems concern-

ing the town’s water supply, noting the amount of water pumped can increase dra-matically from 28-30 litres per second to 90 litres.

Th is can present an is-sue for water fl uoridation as there are great changes in the volume of water and “if you muck up with fl uo-ride you can stuff things up worse than what you get without fl uoride.

“It’s not as easy as putting cordial into a glass and adding water, the dosing pump system needs to be calibrated correctly to dose into the water line and the changing volumes of the water makes this a diffi cult job,” said Mr Kroemer.

An over-ingestion of fl uoride can cause issues such as enamel fl uorosis, which is a discolouration or mottling of the permanent teeth. Skeletal fl uorosis can also occur, which is charac-terised by hypermineralisa-tion and brittle bones.

“Th e thing is if you add stuff to the water you’ve got to be able to measure

it correctly and while you might have it in the water, how do you know how many glasses to drink to get your fl uoride?

“If we’re going to put it in the water, who is going to drink it, how many kids drink the water?” asked Mr Kroemer.

“If you’re going to put fl uoride in the water, the kids have got to be made to drink it.

“Most of the problems with kids’ teeth is not with the water, it’s with what they drink, like coke and drinks with sugar. And then people buy bottled water for their kids who don’t like drinking this water.

“You’re better off giving your kids fl uoride tablets and then you know the dose is right.”

Mr Kroemer added that the Council was not against the idea of adding fl uoride to the water supply but there was nothing in the water guidelines that fl uo-ride must be present.

“It’s not that we don’t

want to do it, the thing is we don’t need to do it.”

Mr Kroemer said it was unlikely Council would add fl uoride as it did not have the facilities to do it.

Carrie Clark, Olympic Dam Community Relations Advisor, said that adding fl uoride to the water is not for BHP Billiton to decide.

“Ultimately, the decision to add fl uoride to the drink-ing water in Roxby Downs rests with the Roxby Downs Council as the town’s water retailer,” she said.

“At this stage, BHP Bil-liton has no plans to add fl uoride after the desalina-tion process.”

Ms Clark said BHP Bil-liton had not been formally approached over fl uoride levels and said that parents concerned about their chil-dren’s oral health should consult their dentist.

And in relation to Roxby Downs water, Mr Kroemer said: “Our water is excel-lent.”

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DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1993MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF ROXBY DOWNS

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENTPursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993

Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council

for a development assessment.

DETAILS OF THE APPLICATION ARE AS FOLLOWSDEVELOPMENT No. 692/2/09APPLICANT TA and CL Oldfield Property Pty LtdADDRESS PO Box 13 Roxby Downs SA 5725NATURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT Establishment of a Bakery within the Shop/ Commercial ComplexSUBJECT LAND Lot 1376/1377 Tutop Street, Roxby Downs SA 5725 CERTIFICATE OF TITLE Volume 5696 Folio 365/366

The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, during normal business hours and any person who desires to do so may make relevant representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Administrator, PO Box 124 Roxby Downs, South Australia, 5725 no later than 18th March 2009Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Council in support of that submission.Please note that, pursuant to Section 38(8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response.

Bill BoehmAdministrator

Date 4th March 2009

F or the fi rst time in eleven years, A NZ AC Day

falls on a Saturday, with many stores due to close to ensure the focus remains on the commemorations.

Major stores and super-markets are required to close on public holidays,

according to shop trading hours’ legislation.

Industrial Relations Minister, Paul Caica, be-lieves other stores should close during the morn-ing.

“We want to ensure that ANZAC Day is appropri-ately respected with its marches and ceremonies remaining the focus of

attention,” said Minister Caica.

“We also want everyone to have the opportunity to pay tribute to those who served their country in times of confl ict.”

Roxby Downs Chairper-son of the Retail Traders Association, Leigh Mal-colm, said as far as he is concerned, ANZAC Day is

a public holiday, no matter what day it falls on.

“I just think it’s a day for remembering all the peo-ple who sacrificed their lives,” he said.

“I’ll be at the ANZAC Day ceremony and I im-agine all my staff will be as well.

“It doesn’t matter what

day it falls on. ANZAC Day is not about the re-tail…It’s a day to remem-ber everyone who has fallen for the country so I think businesses should pay their respects.

“It doesn’t really matter if no money comes in the till. Who cares?”

In line with existing policy for ANZAC Day

arrangements, shop trad-ing hours for April 25 will mean major stores will be closed all day, includ-ing department stores, major supermarkets, and electrical and larger sport stores.

Small and speciality shops are being asked to voluntarily remain closed until midday, as a mark of

respect, including chem-ists, newsagents, delis, hairdressers, cafes and restaurants.

“We have moved to ga-zette this arrangement as quickly as possible and advise employees and unions promptly so they can make the necessary arrangements,” said Min-ister Caica.

By Zak Zeptner

Roxby Downs has experienced tremen-dous temperatures over this summer and with little car park shading in Richardson Place, vehicles have taken a hit from the heat.

Th is observation begs the question: are there plans to provide shading to the car parks in the main street?

Th e Monitor spoke with Richard Stabile, Roxby Cen-tral Property Manager:

“We’re looking at the possibility of shading in some parts of the car park if we expand the centre,” he said.

An expansion of the Roxby Central Mall has been proposed but no plans have been lodged with Council and they’re not expected until after BHP Billiton releases the Environmental Impact Statement for the Olympic Dam expansion.

“Like everyone, we’re waiting to hear what an-

nouncements BHPB makes in the next month or so that will hopefully crystal-lise what’s happening with the shopping centre.”

Mr Stabile last year said, “Clearly we cannot proceed until we know the full im-pact of the proposed ex-pansion.”

According to the plans released to The Monitor concerning the Mall ex-pansion, some parking in the current car park will be lost but this will be com-pensated by a new car park on Norman Place behind the police station.

Mr Stabile said the shad-ing structure they’re look-ing at would be a hard structure, not shade sails or trees.

“Th is is all speculative, of course. We haven’t sat down and actually plotted it out,” he added.

Leigh Malcolm, Chair-person of the Roxby Retail Traders Association, said the issue of car park shad-ing has not been raised in any traders meetings he had attended but he believes it

would be a benefi t. “Any sort of shading area

would be good. Obviously with the heat, getting back into really hot cars is not good,” he said.

“Anything to make the shopping experience better would be favourable in my eyes and most of the trad-

ers, I think, would agree.”Mr Malcolm said the

shopping mall expansion and shading structures could make shopping slightly diffi cult but would ultimately be better for everyone.

“I think people will be hanging out to get more

choice; more shops means more choice and the people here are astute enough to know in the long run they will benefi t from it.”

Any shading plans and the mall expansion were not likely to proceed for some time according to Mr Malcolm.

“Realistically, I don’t think anything will happen until they know whether they’re going to expand the mall or not,” he said.

BHP Billiton will release its Olympic Dam Environ-mental Impact Statement to the public on May 1

Retailers asked to respect ANZAC Day

Roxby car parks in

the shade

Each year Premier Mike Rann invites two or three world-class thinkers to Ad-elaide to live and work.

An appointment as an Adelaide Th inker in Resi-dence is a prestigious role which recognises both ex-ceptional talent and out-standing leadership.

South Australia’s current Thinker in Residence, Dr Genevieve Bell is visiting Roxby Downs this week as part of her mission to collect one million South Australian stories and she is keen to hear everybody’s personal story.

Dr Bell, an Australian

anthropologist with an aca-demic and industry back-ground, is the Director of User Experience at Intel Corporation’s Digital Home Group in the US. She has an exceptional reputation and her research has provided considerable insight to the importance of culture in the adoption and adaptation of technology.

While in SA Dr Bell is focusing on the way we are using new technologies in everyday life. Th rough ex-tensive research she hopes to shed new light on further opportunities for broadband and other communication technologies.

Part of her research is to meet with as many South Australians as possible gath-ering stories about how they are using diff erent technolo-gies to communicate. Th is is the purpose of her Roxby Downs visit.

While in Roxby Genev-ieve will be speaking with students, mums, business people, and community leaders and connecting with as many groups as possible.

Th e gathering of stories is not restricted to these sessions as everybody can participate by filling in postcards available at the

Visitor Information Centre or respond on line at www.sastories.com.

As a senior Intel re-searcher, Dr Bell travels the world observing people in their homes to fi nd out how they use and what they want from technology.

She considers how peo-ple live and what matters to them; she brings the human component into discussions about technology, and pass-es on that knowledge for the development of new tech-nologies.

Born in Sydney, Genev-ieve now resides in Oregon. Her current work leads In-tel’s new product strategy and sets company technol-ogy directions, program defi nition and execution.

Dr Bell has experience in rural South Australia, having conducted several periods of ethnographic fi eldwork in the State where she has built close ties to the Ngarrindjeri population.

She will spend signifi cant time working with regional and remote communities, Aboriginal people and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, identifying opportunities, spaces and barriers for further uptake of technologies.

The car park on Tutop Street has been gifted with partical shade. What about the rest of the shopping car parks?

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By Zak Zeptner

The State Government is introducing new laws to combat the

sale of equipment used for cultivating hydro-ponic cannabis.

Police Minister, Michael Wright said the new legisla-tion would regulate the hy-droponic industry, making it easier for police to track buyers of the equipment.

“If you’re using the equip-ment to grow tomatoes then you have nothing to fear but if it is for growing cannabis then you can expect a visit from the police,” he said.

Under the proposed changes, people buying cer-

tain equipment will face a 100 point ID check that will be electronically transferred to police.

“Every town has got some degree of drug problem, without exception, but the problem in Roxby is no dif-ferent to any other town,” Detective Rod Ford said.

Detective Ford went on to say drugs were transported into town rather than man-ufactured locally.

“Th ere’s certainly not an occurrence of locally pro-duced cannabis or any other drug for that matter.

“Th at pretty much fi ts in with the type of population we’ve got here too. We’ve got a couple of thousand people that commute so you’d expect those sort of

problems (drugs) would be imported, not localised.”

Th e new laws will require hydroponic dealers to ad-here to a strict licensing re-gime which takes into ac-count reputation, honesty and integrity of person and the people they associate with.

All employees of hydro-ponic dealers will need to undergo a fit and proper person test, electronic records will be required to be maintained of all items sold and to whom and sent to police.

Th e Police Commissioner will also be able to object to an application for a licence or employment.

“Police criminal intel-ligence suggests that some

hydroponic equipment dealers are assisting cus-tomers to set up hydroponic drug growing systems and then take an active role in the sale of the end product,” said Minister Wright.

“Th ey did this by selling the equipment, provid-ing advice and arranging electricians to install the equipment as well as facili-tating the purchase of dried cannabis for distribution to interstate networks.”

Mr Wright said the Gov-ernment is committed to stamping out the mass manufacture and distribu-tion of illegal drugs in South Australia and will continue to reform the law as re-quired.

“Th is Government makes no apology for coming down hard on those busi-nesses that have knowingly supplied equipment that has assisted in the cultivation and trade in illegal drugs.

“We will continue to toughen the law and give our police what they need to combat the trade.”

Detective Ford believes anything that helps limit manufacturing and sale of illegal drugs is a good thing.

“I think it’s reasonably well known that certain hydroponic outlets are con-trolled by organised crime fi gures…so licensing suppli-ers is a good way of checking the credibility of these oper-ators and of course, anything that reduces the incidence of cannabis cultivations has got to be a good thing.”

JOHNSTON WITHERS LAWYERS

are now visiting Roxby Downs each monthOffering professional legal advice and representation in most areas of law including:Industrial Employment Law Criminal & Traffic Law Medical NegligenceWorkers Compensation Wills Estates & Trusts Family & DeFactoDiscrimination Law & Personal Injury ConveyancingWorkplace Harassment Commercial Defamation

Nic Kernahan and Emma Wilkinson will next be in attendance at our offices of 1A Tutop Centre, 20-22 Tutop St.,

Roxby Downs on15th April 2009

For appointments, contact us at:17 Sturt Street, Adelaide SA 5000Telephone: 8231 1110 (Adelaide) 8642 5122 (Pt Augusta)

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Regional offices at Clare, Port Augusta and Whyalla

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L ast weekend when descr ibing the construction of a

new school crossing on Pioneer Drive adjacent to St Barbara’s Primary School Municipality Works Manager Peter Keller called it an Emu Crossing.

After further questioning it was revealed that across the State there are not only Emu crossings but also Wombat, Koala and Zebra crossings.

Each of the crossings has a diff erent set of rules that drivers need to be aware or they may receive large fi nes.

In Roxby we only have Emu crossings at our schools one of which is situated in Arcoona Street and two in Pioneer Drive.

We also have a Zebra Crossing in Richardson Place.

Th e new crossing to be erected at St Barbara’s will also be in Pioneer drive.

Th e Emu crossing con-sists of one or more red fl ags with the words “chil-dren crossing” on red and white posts.

When the “children crossing” flags are dis-played, drivers must give way to pedestrians cross-ing, or about to cross the road.

When the fl ags are dis-played, the speed limit is 25 kph.

When no children are present the normal speed limit applies.

When travelling in other parts of SA watch out for Koala crossings.

These have twin flash-ing lights on red and white poles on either side of the road.

Th e fl ashing lights indi-

cate a 25 km speed limit which only applies when the lights are on.

Th ese are often used near schools and operate before and after school times.

Another style is the Wombat crossing to assist people cross at busy local roads and the rules and speed limits vary a little from other crossings.

They have a wide plat-form marked with the white

stripes of a zebra crossing, pedestrian walking legs signs and in some instances have yellow fl ashing lights

Pedestrians may cross at any time with care.

However, they should check that drivers have seen them and make sure there is a reasonable gap in the traffi c so that driv-ers are able to stop.

Distinguishing the type of crossing may be confus-

ing but do not be confused

over the speed limit and the

fi nes you will pay for you

will pay for exceeding it.

You will pay up to $541

dollars and lose 6 demerit

points for speeding at any

crossing.

More importantly you

may save a child’s live and

yourself a life time of an-

guish.

Th e Municipal Works Offi ce is a vibrant and busy place and on any given day the three works staff are fl at out.

Th ey handle the immediate needs of the community, managing and maintaining ongoing projects and develop-ing plans for projects about to come on line.

“Maintaining and improving the town’s facilities, in-frastructure and environment is a never ending task. We have dozens of jobs and projects in action at any given moment” said Works Manager, Peter Keller.

“We have been looking at how to expand disabled parking, improve arrangements for the people (often elderly) who attend the BHP Billiton mine tours and the need for an additional loading zone, all in Richardson Place” said Mr Keller.

“As a result we are creating a new timed bus park for the BHP Billiton tour bus, which had been using the disabled carpark in front of the Leisure Centre, while a new loading zone for commercial vehicles and an ad-ditional carpark for the public on the south side of Ri-chardson Place.”

Construction on the long awaited Emu crossing at St Barbara’s will commence during the next school holidays which will be complemented with 70 metres of footpath paving on Pioneer Drive and 98 metres on Gregory Street. Th e works will make the area safer and more aesthetic.

Improvements to the Bopeechee Street spoon drain have just been completed, the street sweeper vehicle will be in town shortly as will a team to upgrade the line markings.

In conjunction with Roxby Leisure improvements, the Works team is developing a soccer pitch while the ovals are about to be aerated and fertilized for the winter sports season.

Mr Keller said “Of course we have to be very fl exible as we never know when an urgent action will be required and we have to drop everything and respond immedi-ately. Similarly there are the daily tasks that cannot be overlooked all of which have to be juggled around push-ing out new works.”

“Th e biggest frustration for us and often the commu-nity is the time some projects take to move through the development stage, to action and then completion. Th e reasons are varied and can be bureaucratic, as was with the Dog and Cat by-law passed last week after months of work, or it can be availability of contractors, budget considerations or simply a back log of work.

“We aim to do our best and we do appreciate community feedback,” Mr Keller said.

Plenty of works at the works offi ce

Do you know the differencebetween an Emu and a Wombat?

Kids cross safely at the Emu Crossing at RDAS


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Dear Management and Roxby Monitor

I am writing to ex-press my thanks to your company for your spon-sorship of Clean Up Aus-tralia Day 2009.

A team of 79 Volun-teers collected rubbish totalling 2 small skip bins, cans and bottles totalling 1/2 a small skip bin, 5 tyres, 2 Wool-worths shopping trolleys and a car body. Added to this, another team col-lected half a trailer load of bottles and cans and car parts from the Dust Bowl.

This totals over 160 hours of labour keeping our town clean.

Without the support of local businesses such as yourselves, this com-munity event would have no method of rewarding volunteers for their valu-able time and commit-ment.

Th anks again for your support and please don’t hesitate contacting me for any further informa-tion.

Kind RegardsStephen Moss

Clean up Australia Day Coordinator

We all find ourselves doing it at some time or other.

I did it the other day.I took a quick fl ight back

to Adelaide, off the plane into a few meetings and managed to squeeze in a meal with the grand chil-dren before another day of meetings and an afternoon fl ight back.

It had been a crush fi t-ting in the trip, being pre-pared for the meetings and coordinating the tight time frame. Th e adrenalin was running and I felt what we were initiating was pretty important I concentrated hard to keep focussed and in the end got a good re-sult.

On my way to meet up with the family I was think-ing about what needed to be accomplished the next day.

I was feeling quite im-

portant.When I arrived at the

grandchildren’s house the three of them come out to greet me and over the next couple of hours I had a few minutes with each of them talking about what was im-portant in their world.

As you can imagine their world was far more inter-esting and important than mine and I listened intently, however one of them asked me why I had been away so long and when would I be back for a longer visit.

I tried to explain that we had been short staff ed and we were at a critical stage and as I looked into face and saw his blank expres-sion I realised immediately I had done it again, taking myself and what I was do-ing far too seriously.

It happens to all of us from time to time and that’s not to devalue the

work and what we do, it’s

about the context we place

the work and ourselves in.

Sometimes we get tun-

nel vision and the focus

becomes too narrow often

cutting out some of the re-

ally, really important stuff .

Th is is just a reminder to

all of us, next you are get-

ting too serious don’t, in-

stead go hang out with the

kids, arrange a fi shing trip,

sleep in, ring up your mum

or best friend and get those

feet down on the ground.

Ray Goldie

PS: I also dropped in

to see my Dad, he’s 92, he

doesn’t take life too serious-

ly. He reckons it’s “all writ-

ten in the book” so what’s

the point of worrying about

anything!

Thank you Roxby fromClean up

Australia Day

Seriously Don’tAnti-drink drive

devices for SA offenders

It will soon be mandatory for serious drink driving off enders in SA to have alcohol interlock devices fi tted to their cars.

Legislation has passed the SA Parliament pro-viding for a disqualifi cation period for drink driv-ers, then fi tting a device to their vehicle for the duration of their disqualifi cation.

If the drivers blow any blood alcohol reading their car will not start.

SA Road Safety Minister said about 3,000 drivers a year would be part of the scheme.

Two drinks per man, per day – per haps!

Australians are being urged to drink less than two standard drinks a day and restrict them-selves to four in any one session in new Govern-ment guidelines.

Th e new guidelines have been released by the Government’s National Health and Medical Re-search Council.

Th ey recommend drinking less than two stand-ard drinks a day to avoid alcohol-related disease and for people under 18, and pregnant and breast-feeding women, not to drink at all.

Council’s CEO, Professor Warwick Anderson, said the guidelines aren’t telling you what you can or can’t do. “Th ey aim to help Australians make their own informed choices about alcohol and how much risk they want to take with their health.”

Uranium industry looking healthier

Increased uranium oxide production from BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam and Rio’s Energy Resources Australia Ranger mines are expected to drive a 5 per cent increase in Australia’s ura-nium production in 2009.

Latest commodity forecasts from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Econom-ics estimate that the increased output will boost Australia’s uranium export earnings by 6 per cent to about $940 million in 2008-09.

ABARE predicted that the combination of increased production and rising prices for the commodity would lift Australia’s uranium export earnings by a further 31 per cent to $1.2 billion in 2009-10. World uranium prices averaged $US61.80 a pound last year, a fall of 38 per cent on the 2007 average of $US99.30 a pound.

Higher spot prices in 2007 were driven by a combination of strong demand and concerns about the availability of future supply. But moves by hedge funds to liquidate their uranium stocks during 2008 put downward pressure on the spot price, forcing it down from $US64.50 a pound in August to $US44 by October.

ABARE said the removal of the ban on uranium mining is expected to result in the development of signifi cant uranium deposits in WA.

But any WA uranium production is not expected until 2014 because the development of regulatory frameworks, mine approvals and mine develop-ments are not expected to be completed before 2013.

Projects in the pipeline in WA include Mega Uranium’s Lake Maitland project and Toro En-ergy’s Centipede-Lake Way project, while SA has four new projects slated.

Local miners get ratings boost

Two South Australian companies - Ramelius and Flinders Mines � have been added to the S&P/ASX Top 300 list.

Two big miners, Oz Minerals and Alumina, have been removed from the Top 50 list following the sharp declines in the share price of the two former high-fl yers.

Flinders Mines has a gold mine in Queensland and is working up an iron ore export mine in the Pilbara.

Ramelius has the Wattle Dam gold mine in WA where it is just starting an underground opera-tion. Th e underground mine is planned to pro-duce 70,000 ounces of gold up to the third quarter 2010 at an estimated operating cost of A$385 per ounce and an estimated capital cost of $A190 per ounce.


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This was taken a week ago when a few Lake Mary fans had one of their last skiing sessions of the season.

Ro x b y D o w n s Police will host a Blue Light Disco

on Friday March 13 in the Auditorium.

Six to 11 year olds will have the chance to dance between 6pm and 7.45pm and the 12 to 17 year olds will party between 8.15pm and 10.15pm.

Tickets are currently on sale at the Police Station in Richardson Place. Kids have the option to dress up in a Black Friday 13th theme.

Constable Fiona Kerrish has been working tirelessly to develop the blue Light Disco, which hasn’t been seen in Roxby Downs for several years.

“Blue Light is a com-munity based program

where police can interact with kids and be seen in a social and positive light,” she said.

“So in the future they can have a bit of a relationship with police and get to know us and if they’re in trouble or feel like they need to speak to someone they feel a lot more comfortable ap-proaching us.”

Considerable organi-sation has gone into the revival of the Blue Light Disco with police holding meetings with community members interested in helping, business contact-ed for sponsorship, equip-ment coordinated and DJs booked to provide a night of fun and entertainment.

Th e disco will be a lock-in event, meaning children will not be able to leave

until the conclusion of the event.

Parents are advised that Dunes Café will be open during the six to 11 year olds’ session for those with reservations about leaving their children.

The younger children will need to be collected in-side the auditorium at 7.45 and there will be a register where parents can provide contact details if children wish to leave early.

Th e $5 entry tickets also allow children to collect a drink and packet of chips and the only items for sale are glow sticks for $3.

“This is so we can en-courage kids to dance rather than spend their whole time deciding which lolly they want to buy,” said Constable Kerrish.

Other drinks and snacks will be provided for the older group.

Constable Kerrish is hopeful for a successful night.

“I ’ve been here 15 months and there’s not been anything like it to my knowledge in that time but I think people do want community activities like this, so I’m confi dent we’ll get a reasonable number,” she said.

The youth of Roxby Downs can expect a night of fun and dancing, accord-ing to Constable Kerrish, in a safe and relaxed environ-ment.

Th e Police thank every-one involved in the organi-sation and sponsorship of the Blue Light Disco.

Blue Light Disco this Friday

Alliance One Credit Union has joined a national network of ATMs to give cus-tomers the opportunity to avoid new direct charges for using other bank machines.

From this week, ‘ATM Direct Charg-ing’ is being implemented by the Re-serve Bank of Australia in an attempt to make the ATM system fairer and more transparent.

When a fi nancial institution customer withdraws money from a foreign ATM, the owner of that ATM can now charge a fee directly to the user.

Chief Executive of Alliance One, Mr

Phil Lynch said joining the network, branded as rediATM, means that cus-tomers have access to an Australia-wide network of over 1,300 ATMs free from any direct charge.

“Members are able to avoid the direct charge fee by using the rediATM net-work,” said Mr Lynch. “Members are not charged monthly account fees and also receive an allowance of free rediATM transactions each month.”

Th e location of rediATMs in Australia can be found on the website www.redi-ATM.com.au

Alliance One plan to avoid new ATM fees

Lake Mary

THE WATER LEVEL AT LAKE MARY CONTINUES TO RECEDE FAST

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By Zak Zeptner

Scott Martin is the new Group Leader of the Roxby Downs Scout Association.

Following Trent Burton’s departure as leader, Scott readily took up the role out of a desire to provide the same enjoyment to the kids he received as a youngster.

“My main interest is the kids,” Scott told Th e Moni-tor.

“I got involved in Cubs when it started three years ago because I wanted my kids to have the same fun I had when I was a kid and if that took becoming a lead-er, well that’s what I did.”

Scott was the assistant group leader to Trent and describes his ascension to the position as natural.

Scott has a range of ex-perience with the Scout, having previously been one as a child in Adelaide.

“My Scouting days were great, we used to go away lots and do heaps of things and if I want my kids to have that same fun it was as simple as stepping up and getting involved.”

Scott admits the role of Group Leader was thrust upon him with Trent’s de-parture however he is keen to take on the responsibili-ties involved with being the leader.

“I’m great at a grass level, and at directing the lead.

It’s a role that requires a certain amount of nous and I can do it and I will do it until I fi nd someone I feel is good enough to take on the position.”

Th e responsibilities as-sociated with the role of Group Leader are vast and already Scott has found himself inundated with paper work and organisa-tion.

“Within the fi rst week of me taking on this role I’ve had that so many emails and I’ve spoken to head-quarters and done a lot.”

Already, Scott has man-aged to secure the district leader to come to Roxby to train the new Scout lead-ers, an act Scott says has not been achieved in the last two years.

His plans for the Scout group are simple and in-volved getting as many people involved in the Scouts as possible.

“I would like to get the kids land and a hall because at the moment we have got as many kids in the groups as we do on the waiting list.

“I’d like to see them not miss out because that’s what I feel is happening at the moment because we’re in the church and we can only have so many kids there.”

Scott says having a Scout Hall would allow for more

children to join the Scouts and would also allow for the group to have a sense of ownership.

“We can’t put our stuff on the walls...we want to make the building ours and we can’t do that in someone else’s house, whereas if we had our own hall we could put everything in there and it would look like a Scout Hall.

Nicknamed Baloo by the Cubs, Scott believes he has a tremendous amount of respect from the children.

“I try to be as fair as I can to the kids and as friendly as I can be. It’s great to see the kids respect you and I try to be as helpful as I can with them.

“I sort of step up and I’m loud and a bit forceful and the kids like and respect that.

“It good to see the kids and a lot of them have re-ally come out of their shells and are doing really well.”

With the added respon-sibilities as Group Leader, Scott understands he will eventually have to step back from his active role as Cub leader to concen-trate on the running of the groups.

“I will miss spending so much time with the kids and always messing around with them; it’s all great fun.”

Scott is confident the

Scouts have a strong future in Roxby Downs and will continue to support them and provide the best guid-ance he can.

Th e Scouts are also look-

ing for new leaders to help run the groups. If you are interested in off ering your support, contact Scott on 8671 1195.

“Th e sky is the limit.”

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 –

BOARD MEETINGSIf you would like to do a presentation to the

Community Board please contact Michelle Hales to organise a date and time to be placed on the agenda. Requests close on the Wednes-day prior to the Board meeting. Board meet-ings usually take place on the last Monday of the month.

JOINING FORUMSMembers of the community are encouraged

to join any of the forums or partnerships. If you would like to join the Arts and Culture Forum, Education and Workplace Training Forum, Family and Youth Forum, Environment Forum, Sport and Recreation Forum or Volunteering Partnership you are welcome to attend any of the meetings. Meeting times appear in the Monitor on a regular basis.

If you would like to join the Health Forum and/or Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partner-ship please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 or via email to: [email protected] to express your interest.

FURTHER INFORMATIONIf you would like to fi nd out more about any

of the forums visit the www.roxbydowns.com website or contact

Michelle Hales - Executive Offi cer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc.Mobile: 0418 833 818Phone: 8671 0010Fax: 8671 0452Email: [email protected]

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An initiative of the Environment Forum

3 Green tips for being Community Smart:1. Stay aware of what is happening in your community2. Get involved in atleast one community group or set one up3. Take part in community consultation processes

Meeting DatesArts and Culture Forum 25/03 7.30pm

Community Board 30/03 7.30pm (non public)

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Showcasing the Rox by D ow ns Te n n i s C l u b

turned out a great suc-cess last week.

“Th e get-together at the tennis courts in Lions Park proved a good opportunity to show and tell the Com-munity Forum about our need for change rooms and catering facilities so that we can cater for teams from out of town travelling to Roxby for a tournament,” said Neville Hombsch, president of the local ten-nis club.

The showcasing of the tennis club was also a posi-tive step in revitalising the Sport and Recreation Fo-rum, one of the nine advi-sory groups to the Commu-nity Council according to Kaye Doyle, who heads up the sports advisory forum.

Hombsch led a group of about 20 tennis club mem-bers and senior council members and other sport-ing clubs, who are members of the Sport & Recreation Forum, in a showcase of the tennis club.

Council heard how the club was formed in 1989, how the money was raised to deliver three a-grade tennis courts back in 2004 and an account of the club’s needs and wants going forward.

Th e tennis club is one of the most popular and ac-tive in Roxby Downs with 100 paid-up members and another 30 stand-bys who can fill in when regular players have to cancel at short notice.

Neville told the forum that the club wanted and needed facilities to change and store gear on site and that could house a fridge and facilities for catering lunches and after-tennis drinks that are needed to attract visiting teams from other country clubs.

“An ATCO hut would be a good start and we would be happy to share with the cricketers and softballers if they would like,” Neville said.

The synthetic courts need careful maintenance to make sure the right amount of sand is in the grass to prevent damage to the artifi cial grass. Th at was being carried out by the council very well ac-cording to Neville.

Kaye Doyle described the showcase as a fantas-tic start to her program to kick-start the Sport & Rec-reation Forum which has been running in low gear for a while.

One of the more negative notes of the night was the club’s report of frequent

bad language and public drinking in and around the skate park that sometimes occurs there.

“Th e tennis club is a very energetic one and they have given us a lot of ideas about how to make the court area in Lions Park work better,” said Ms Doyle.

“I am so happy that the meeting went so well,” Ms Doyle said.

“The showcase style is a great opportunity for sporting clubs to share at a social level what they’ve got, their plans for the fu-ture and how others can assist them.

“Th e ball is now rolling,” she added.

The meeting was also attended by Bill Boehm, Town Administrator, Vicki Mason of the Commu-nity Board and Alan Male, manager of Roxby Leisure, the owner of the tennis courts.

“It was a really good initiative for all of us to hear fi rsthand what the is-sues are and how the club would like us to proceed,” Mr Boehm said.

“The council has com-missioned a review of all sporting facilities, club-rooms, meeting rooms and especially multi-purpose clubrooms and it’s high on our agenda.”

RED SANDS(Roxby Downs Branch of Cancer Council SA)

AGM7th April 2009

7pm Community LibraryNew members welcome

Contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 for a membership form

Tennis club showcase

serves up a winner

Bill Boehm, Kaye Doyle, Suzanne Crafter and Neil Hombsch at the Tennis Showcase

Scouts’ new group leaderBailey Evens at Coaching

Scott Martin new group leader


To u r i s m E y r e Pe n i n s u l a h a s launched its new

seafood & beyond…rewards card.

Th e new rewards card, which costs $69 for $100 worth of value, is a novel

way for visitors to really ex-perience Eyre Peninsula.

With twice as many expe-riences and tours available on the new card, a new fea-ture will be exclusive food tastings at various eateries featuring regional seafood specialties including oyster

omelet, seared Bluefi n tuna and smoked Kingfi sh.

Th e card enables the visi-tor to experience the best the region has to off er by taking part in seafood and aquaculture tours, other tours and exclusive regional food tasting experiences.

An interpretive CD pro-duced in partnership with the Department of Envi-ronment and Heritage is included with every card sold.

“As visitors travel around the region they can play the CD and learn about

Eyre Peninsula’s valuable seafood and aquaculture industry” said Ms Holland, chairperson Tourism Eyre Peninsula said.

As a commissionable product for Eyre Penin-sula, the seafood & be-yond…rewards card, can be brochured and sold to consumers by wholesal-ers and travel agents both domestically and interna-tionally.

Ms Holland said ‘the new look seafood & be-yond…rewards card is an exciting product develop-ment for Eyre Peninsula that embraces the whole region.’

“The seafood & be-yond…rewards card is one of Tourism Eyre Peninsula’s biggest projects and we are proud to release the sec-ond edition.

Th e smartcard concept has been used successfully by other tourism regions in South Australia to package and market tourism prod-ucts” Ms Holland said.

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Seafood & Aquaculture Trail.

Believed to be the only one of its type in Australia, it showcases seafood and aquaculture experiences of the region.

Highlights include southern bluefi n tuna, oysters, prawns, whiting and murray cod being farmed and processed.

Tastings of oysters, sash-imi tuna and other seafood are part of the experience, with an opportunity to pur-chase fresh ocean catch af-ter the tours.

Th ere is a variety of tours available stretching from Whyalla to Ceduna along the pristine coastline of Eyre Peninsula.

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Watch the expert fi lleting and processing all manner of scale fi sh including King George whiting, shark and other species.Sample some delicious seafood that will be fi lleted, cook or shucked during your tour.Please wear enclosed shoes - food safety hats are suppliedBOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - CEDUNA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTREPHONE: 1800 639 413 OR (08) 8625 2780TOUR TIME: SUN, TUES, FRI 10.30AMTours on the Trail vary from $10 - $75 per person depend-ing on the activity.

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The Fresh Fish PlaceYou are invited to a ‘seafood lover’s guided tour’ of Port Lincoln’s leading multi-species fi sh processing factory. Included us a taste of delicious smoked fi sh, mari-nated calamari, octopus or soused scallops.Please wear enclosed shoes - food safety hats are suppliedBOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - PORT LINCOLN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTREPHONE: 1300 788 378 OR (08) 8683 3544TOUR TIME: MON-FRI 10.30AM

Adventure Bay ChartersClose up Tuna Tour, a world fi rst here in the seafood capital of Australia where you can hand feed and even swim with Port Lincoln’s most valuable fi sh. Try our new underwater viewing tunnel and enter the world of the tuna without getting wet.BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL –PORT LINCOLN VISITOR CENTREPHONE: 1300 788 378 OR (08) 8683 3544TOUR TIME: DAILY 10AM

Marina Boat CruisesCruise the spectacular waterways of Lincoln Cove and Lincoln Lakes on board the electrically powered ‘Telsa’.Discover Australia’s largest commercial fi shing fl eet, our millionaire’s playground and a brief overview of Port Lincoln’s various fi shing industries.BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - PORT LINCOLN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTREPHONE: 1300 788 378 OR (08) 8683 3544TOUR TIME: DAILY 10.30AM AND 3PM

Triple Bay Aquaculture CruiseEnjoy an informative cruise while taking in the sights around beautiful Boston Bay. Learn about the lucrative aquaculture & southern blue fi n tuna industries. Visit a working tuna farm and watch the fi sh being feed (seasonal). See seals lazing on the rocks or frolicking in the clear waters and enjoy the taste of mouth watering Sashimi tuna.BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - PORT LINCOLN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTREPHONE: 1300 788 378 OR (08) 8683 3544 TOUR TIME: DAILY BY APPOINTMENT – WEATHER & AVAILABILITY PERMITTING

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Welcome to the gateway of oyster growing on the Eyre Peninsula. View bulk handling practices in ac-tion in the Aqa oysters shed. Th is land-based tour includes a tast-ing of a natural oyster and a DVD presentation on farming techniques. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL PHONE 08 8629 2373 TOUR TIMES: DAILY 2PM (WEEKENDS BY APPOINTMENT)

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Coffi n Bay ExplorerCruise the waterways of Coffin Bay with its spectacular sand hills, deserted beaches, rugged islands, playful dolphins, seals and abundant birdlife.Learn the history of the oyster in-dustry and while at the oyster lease indulge your taste buds with Oysters fresh from the water.BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL PHONE: 0428 880 621TOUR TIMES: DAILY 9.30AM (OCTOBER – MAY)

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Domain Design’s Tips for Good Interior Design

To advertise here call Erin or Regina at The Monitor 8671 2683

With more houses appearing on the market in Roxby Downs sellers should think about making their properties more attractive for a quick and easy sale.

As reported in the Monitor last month, the financial crisis has not caused any major downturn in the local property market, but according to local agents, the market had been overheated and the recent softening in demand has returned the market to more realistic levels.

Instead of being a sellers’ market - where any property would sell quickly to a list of willing buyers - there is now a list of properties for sale so buyers can pick and choose.

According to the Real Estate Institute of South Australia, the State’s peak real estate body, giving your home a good spring clean is always an excellent start when preparing your home for sale.

The front door is the gateway to your home so make sure the area around the door is nice and tidy.

Give it a good sweep so there are no cobwebs and then take a fresh look at the inside area that it opens up to.

Does it appear welcoming? Perhaps consider placement of items such as a hallway table with a bunch of flowers or

a hatstand if it looks a little bare.

If you have carpet in the home, get-ting it professionally cleaned will remove most of the day-to-day stains and give it a fresh lease of life.

Don’t forget to clean or dust blinds and curtains as these can become quite dirty over time and easily overlooked.

Throughout the house, make sure everything is neat and tidy and avoid clutter.

Potential buyers often like to visualise their own furniture and belongings in a home, so it is important to keep the areas nice and open which will also make rooms appear larger.

Consider placing items in storage if you feel that you have too much furni-ture.

A fresh coat of paint can really lift the atmosphere within a home, but when considering colours, remember that eve-ryone’s taste is different.

So the safest colour choices are neu-tral tones.

If you decide that painting throughout is not necessary, a thorough wall clean and paint touch-ups in high traffic areas will still make a big difference.

Spruce up will make your place

easier to sell

Your garden is an integral part of your living environment. Th e interior of your home will benefi t enormously from a cohesive relation-

ship with the garden. A lush perspective from the rooms of a house into the

garden is uplifting so ensure that you give your garden as much attention as the rooms of your home.

Make sure that you maintain lawns and plants in op-timum condition.

A good landscape designer will help you make lawn and plant selections which will thrive in the conditions.

Th en try to introduce outdoor furnishings and orna-ments which complement those in the house.

For example, an outdoor area off the living room will look fantastic if you introduce an outdoor setting with cushions which match the colour scheme of the cushions on the sofa.

Outside your child’s fairy room, why not hang a purple crystal from the branch of a tree?

And fi nally, keep everything clean and free of clutter – it does have a real impact on health and wellbeing to live in a space which you love and which looks loved.

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Located in the heart of Roxby, this magnificent cafe turns over in excess of $14,000 per week and will return a work-ing owner over $200,000 per annum. The business

only trades 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday and half a day on Saturday and Sunday. The business has great staff, a long term lease, excellent equipment and a real poten al to expand. If you are sick of mining have a look at this. Simon Winter 0419 828 689. Web ID# R4264 www.BusinessSales.rh.com.au.

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This large family home features 5 bdrm, master with WIR & ens, other 4 with BIR’s, open space kitch/dine & 2 living ar-eas with formal lounge & family room at opp

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Be the first to live in either of these 2 magnificent brand new architecturally designed steel constructed homes. Just a short drive to Roxby Downs township-enjoy the peace and privacy of Andamooka. Escape the heat with reverse cycle split systems throughout plus ceiling fans and the spacious open plan living, dining and entertaining areas. Sensational centrally located kitchen with quality appliances in the hub of entertaining areas, 3 great sized bedrooms all with built in robes, desks and quality window fittings, 2 bathrooms, laundry and toilet. 2 large undercover patio areas at either end of the living areas, undercover car parking for 2 cars, lockable external storage areas, landscaped grounds, irrigation system + more. Come home to style and comfort each day. Available now. Contact Tania Noonan Wardle Co Real Estate 8633 4555 Tania [email protected]

Neat and tidy repainted 3 bedroom home with built in robes to all rooms, lounge with built in tv area and new carpet and new lino flooring to kitchen, dining and passage areas. Keep comfortable with reverse cycle split system air-conditioning and evaporative cooling. Outside has an undercover entertaining area with slate floor and for the handyman there are 2 large sheds approx 20 x 30 plus garden shed and single carport. The block also has rear gate access. A good family home.

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The fi rst round of the Roxby Downs Community Learning Places (CLP), a

program off ering free training places in selected TAFESA course modules, is halfway through its fi rst round after kicking off early in February.

Twenty one community members were placed on a variety of Senior First, Certifi cate III/IV Training & Assessment and Certifi cate IV in Business (Frontline Management) modules at the Roxby Downs TAFE-SA.

All Community Learning places on the courses were confi rmed by Th e Education & Workplace Train-ing forum and proudly sponsored by BHP Billiton.

“The quality of applicants was high as was the delight of those who successfully applied and are now in training or on their way to complet-ing training,” said Education and Workplace Training Forum chair-

person, Juliette Demaine.In some cases applicants were of-

fered more than one opportunity to participate in courses.

CLP is a partnership between BHP Billiton Olympic Dam, TAFE SA and the Education and Workplace Forum and is designed to provide free nationally accredited training to eligible community members who are keen to add to or extend their skills in the workplace, community and family

BHP Billiton has made two po-sitions available for eligible com-munity members to attend selected courses they are providing for their employees.

“With our partners’ assistance this has created a great opportunity for the Forum to support communi-ty members in the Roxby Downs re-gion to gain and build skills through increasing access to local vocational education places.

Th e CLP program is a true exam-ple of business, Government and

the community working together to develop a unique way to address a community need,” said Mrs De-maine.

Th e program caters for people who normally may not be able to access valuable accredited training.

Priority for places will be given to applicants who are aged 15 years and over who are living or working in Roxby Downs or surrounding areas (Pimba, Woomera, Olympic Dam and Andamooka) and not em-ployed fulltime.

Eligible people include but are not limited to;

• Long term unemployed• Part-time or casually employed • Young people who have not

transitioned to further education, training or employment

• Migrants, refugees and new ar-rivals from non-English speaking backgrounds

• Sole parents• Parents returning to the work-

force

• Mature aged people or pension-ers in need of up-skilling

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

• People with a Disability (tempo-rary or permanent)

• Socio-economically disadvan-taged

Two positions are available in each of the following courses: a full Certifi cate in Senior First Aid and selected modules that form part of the Certifi cate III/IV in Training and Assessment and Certifi cate IV in Business (Frontline Management)

Th ere will be two more rounds of applications in 2009 – in June and August.

All applications will be reviewed by a panel from the Education and Workplace Training.

Applications for ROUND 2 open on Monday March 16.

Applications forms are available from the Roxby Downs Council, TAFE SA Roxby Downs Campus or on RoxbyDowns.com

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What’s Onacross the region

ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY PRACTICEPhone: 8671 3231 ROXBY DOWNS’ MEDICAL PRACTICE9:00am-5:00pm Monday to FridaySaturday morning by appointment. Phone: 8671 1900VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICE

DIABETES EDUCATOR - 9th & 24th AprPhone: 86485706OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - 20th March, 9th & 24th AprilPhone: 86485800SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - 20th March, 9th & 24th AprilPhone: 86485800PHYSIOTHERAPIST - 9th AprilPhone: 86485800COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER20th March, 9th & 24th AprilPhone: 86485800DIETITICIAN - 20th March & 24th AprilPhone: 86485800PODIATRIST - 24th AprilPhone: 86485500CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE - 9th AprilConfidential counselling for children up to 18 years.Phone: 1800819089

HEARING SERVICES9:00am-2:30pm Monday to FridayPhone:1800 006 303DOCTOR’S NEW SPECIALISED DRUGPhone: 1800 700 270 (Number for Medicare Use)

ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY AND YOUTH OFFICERCrisis and relationship councelling, mediation and support.Phone: 8671 2892CRISIS CARE COUNSELLINGUniting Care Wesley Port AugustaRegional Women’s and Children’s Support Services: 1800 655 716Crisis care line:13 16 11For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7BREASTFEEDING ROXBY DOWNS’ GROUP1:30pm - 3:00pm Third Tuesday of the month.At the Roxby Downs Public Library.

HEALTHVISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday9:00am - 2:00pm SundayPhone: 8671 2001CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT - MOVIESTuesday, Friday, Saturday and SundayPhone: 8671 2001ROXBY DOWNS TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 9:30am - 11:00am Tuesday & Thursday (repeated)Fun for young children and mumsMeet at Roxby Downs LibraryANDAMOOKA TODDLERS’ STORY TIME10:30am Monday - Fun for 1-4 years.Phone: 8672 7018Meet at Andamooka Community LibraryPLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish SchoolCall Jakki: 8671 2323PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten10:00am - 11:30am Friday ROXBY DOWNS’ HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE MORNING9:30am - 11:00am ThusrdayMeet at the Dunes CaféRAPTORS CYCLING CLUB8:00am SundaySocial bike riding group Meet at Stuart Road roundaboutROXBY DOWNS’ CHILDCARE6:30am-5:30pm Monday to FridayPhone: 8671 0911MARKET DAY- March 21st

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- June 20th

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Community members are welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board, Forums and Partnerships - see schedule on the Com-munity Matters page. For more information call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010ROXBY DOWNS’ ROTARY CLUB1st and 3rd Monday of the month Meet at the Dunes CaféFor more information contact Kaye DoyleANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDESAndamooka Community Hall Mondays from 5:00pm to 7:00pmPhone: 0427072710OUTBACK MULTI-CULTURAL GROUPPhone: 8671 2892

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

GENERAL INFORMATION

SCHOOL TERMS 2008Term 1: 27 Jan – 9 AprTerm 2: 27 Apr – 3 JulTerm 3: 20 Jul – 25 SepTerm 4: 12 Oct – 11DecMT DARE HOTEL8am – 9pm Open every dayOUTBACK COMMUNITY GARDENSPhone: 8671 2892ROXBY ROAD SAFEPhone: 8671 2892

ROXBY DOWNS’ LUTHERAN CHURCH10:30am 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month5:30pm 3rd Sunday of each month9:30am every Sunday during school termsFAITHWORKS’ CHRISTIAN CHURCHAn Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 9.30 am at Roxby Downs Catholic School LibraryST. BARBARA’S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCHSaturday 6:00pm & Sunday 9:00am78 Pioneer Drive, Roxby DownsANDAMOOKA/ROXBY BIBLE CHURCH10:00am Sundays, Worship Service 6.30pm Fridays, Kids Club, 7 years + Phone: 8672 7213ROXBY DOWNS COMMUNITY CHURCH10am Sunday Worship. For other events & activities phone Alison 8671 1032

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HAWKER CUP - 30th May

MARREE PICNIC RACES - 6th June

OODNADATTA BRONCO BRANDING - July 11th

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Zeppy’s reviewsZeppy’s reviews

When originally hearing of this television series, like most guys, I assume, I was put off by the name of the show, believing this to be another stupid soap opera for teenage girls.

After months of air time, I have discovered this show is not only liked by teenage girls but there is a collection of young guys out there who have found themselves hooked to this teen drama.

I was apprehensive at fi rst about watching Gossip Girl, thinking it would be a display of bad acting and terrible storylines.

While it is not Oscar material, it is captivat-ing.

I describe Gossip Girl as Th e OC in New York, and in fact, Th e OC creator Josh Schwarts is behind the development of the show.

Th e show centres on a collection of characters however the most predominate would be Dan Humphrey and Serena Van Der Woodsen.

Th e two could not be more opposite. Dan is an average teenager from Brooklyn and Serena is a fi lthy rich socialite who has never gone a day without money.

Both Dan’s and Serena’s worlds become inter-twined as an attraction builds, and as all teenage soap operas go, relationships develop.

Th e show also focuses on a range of other teenage and adult characters who constantly fi nd themselves in interesting and entertaining situations.

Th e lives of the rich and the contempt of the poor are displayed and like all soaps, every sto-ryline is exaggerated for optimal drama.

Series one centres on the sudden arrival of Serena Van Der Woodsen, who mysteriously disappeared six months ago.

Lives have changed since then, friendships have broken and the war of the socialite queens has erupted.

While much of what happens in the show seems to be a dramatisa-tion of seemingly small events, it does provide for an entertaining series that will, like any soap opera, have you hooked for more.

Th e acting in some places is great, while in others it can be quite terri-ble. Still, Gossip Girl seems to have a fairly solid storyline, for season one anyway, and does off er sev-eral moments that will have you shocked, excited and stunned at what these rich characters do to remain rich and powerful.

Some of the episodes can be slightly boring and unrealistic, however if there was one thing I took away from the show, it’s being rich defi nitely has its advantages.

Sex, drugs, relationships and money are all part of a normal day for many of the characters in Gos-sip Girl, and the secrets others hold will have you gripping your seat in anticipation.

It’s a teen phenomenon following in the foot-steps of Th e OC.

Some love it, others fi nd it foolish. In my opinion, if you want to escape from the realities of the world into a story that can been outrageous at times and captivating at others, then Gossip Girl is certainly a show worth watching.

Th e Verdict: 6.5/10

To witness two of Th e Godfather fi gures come together on screen again is absolutely astounding and the same can be said for Righteous Kill. Here is a fi lm that takes those little comments people say during cop movies, such as “just kill him”, and actually do it.

I knew this fi lm was going to be good from the moment it was confi rmed Robert De Nero and Al Pacino, both of whom played the iconic role of Th e Godfather, were co-starting together.

Both actors display the full range of their talent in this fi lm, proving to the world exactly why they are hailed as kings of their craft.

Th e storyline to Righteous Kill actually re-minded me of a darker and grittier version of the Dexter series.

De Nero and Pacino play two aging police offi c-ers, both holding the strong belief that criminals should pay for what they do.

We follow the confession of De Nero’s charac-ter, who reveals in the opening sequence he has killed 14 people in his life.

For a cop this does not seem so bad however we soon learn he is taking his beliefs to the next level and playing the vigilante street-cleaner.

What makes this story interesting is both De Nero and Pacino are the police offi cers charged with uncovering the identity of this killer.

We follow their story as they try to look for a murderer that is right under their noses.

Th e murders are simple, the victims deserving and each scene propels the viewer closer to the gripping fi nal confrontation.

I was interested to see the perform-ance given by rapper Curtis “50 cent” Jackson, who plays a gangster drug dealer.

To my surprise, he was actually a very good actor and pulled off his role with such precision I found my respect for this man climbing.

The supporting cast were also exceptional, all playing their roles perfectly and without fl aw.

I did notice certain elements of predictability within this fi lm, how-ever that seemed to only heighten my anticipation levels as the fi lm drew to a captivating and emo-tional climax.

Th e killing scenes are realistic, the storyline is plausible and the production of this fi lm is to be commended.

The director clearly knows what he is doing and instead of focusing on dramatic Hollywood explosions and huge plot twists, focuses on a believable, character driven story that is captivating and entertaining.

Th ere were no high speed chases, huge shoot outs or cliché romance scenes, simply a well thought out character drama.

Righteous Kill is a fi lm for those sick of Hol-lywood.

It is low key but so entertaining, playing on human

emotions rather than expensive stunts.

Th is is a fi lm I highly recommend to anyone with a n interest in the darker side of humanity, and who want to see two legendary actors com-bine their talent to create one great movie.

Th e Verdict: 8/10

Movie Review: Righteous Kill

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Dr Mark Barns

Consults at 97 Pioneer Drive, Roxby DownsTHURSDAYS 4 pm - 9.30 pmFRIDAYS 7.30 am - 12 noon

Instant health fund rebates • 24 hour/7 day booking & enquiry servicePHONE 8645 0880

HeavyTruck Licences, HR, HC (Semi)Regional & Country Areas Serviced

For enquiries and bookings:Phone: 8244-4374 Or 0417158098

Email: [email protected] South Road, Wingfield. S.A.

Senior First Aid1 or 2 Day Courses

Roxby DownsNationally accredited HLTFA301B

$150.00 per person

Highly experienced local trainerOther emergency training also

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Contact Steve Moore 0429 883 842

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FOR SALE

ANDAMOOKA, House and 2 vacant adjoining blocks $320k or 2 vacant adjoining blocks $80k each. Enquiries: 03 5562 7960ROXBY DOWNS - 2 bedroom unit at Myall Grove Caravan Park, 18 months old, site approved to sell for $45000. Fully furnished, garden shed, pergola, atco and more. Contact Cindy or Geoff 8671 0568

HOUSE FOR RENT

IRRAPITANA - Large 3 bedroom, air-conditioning, roller shutters, built-in-robes, double driveway, veranda, manicured gardens, great family home, dishwasher, $465.00 per week. Contact: Phil 0411 313 373 or John 0408 087 424

ADELAIDE ACCOMMODATION

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ROXBY WINDSCREENS AND WINDOW TINTING

CARS: domestic and industrial. Insurance Claims. Licensed Tradesmen. Ph 0411 215 787 or (08) 8671 1414

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Book any carpet or house cleaning for the month of Marchwill receive10% discount

Classical Ballet and Hip HopStarting Wednesday 4th March

Introductory 6 week course available First LessonFREE

From 3 years, Boys and Girls WelcomeDance Teacher qualified at The Royal Academy of Dance.

Valda Inglis School of Dance

All enquires phone Valda on 0438 830 461 or e-mail [email protected]

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A free barbecue to wel-come all newcomers to Roxby Downs will

be held at the Lions Park lunchtime next Saturday.

Th e event is put on by Th e Big Warm Welcome, a joint com-munity project of the Roxby Downs Health Services and BHP Billiton Olympic Dam.

Th e project aims to provide new residents with a personal and appropriate welcome by running monthly events and utilizing a network of volun-teers and affi liated businesses and community groups.

“Th ere is a wealth of informa-tion available to new comers in Roxby

Downs, and now there is a program to help residents to ac-ces information and social net-works,” said Jo Culf, coordinator of the Welcome Project.

The Big Warm Welcome Walking Tour takes place on the fi rst Monday of each month, meeting at 9am at the Sturt Pea sculpture.

This tour allows new resi-dents to meet in a relaxed way and fi nd out a bit more about the services and facilities of the Roxby Downs township.

Big Warm Welcome volun-teers are able to meet new resi-dents at a mutually convenient time to share information and build social networks.

Th is allows additional sup-port for those with English as a second language and ensures that the information provided is relevant to the new resident.

Live music will be provided

by “Who’s On First”.Volunteers will be available to

answer questions about services available in town and how to ac-cess them.

New residents can use the locals as a resource – whether joining a sporting group, fi nding a sewing circle or just meeting new people, there is something to be said for a chat with some-one local.

Big Warm Welcome Commu-nity BBQ’s are held throughout the year to allow new residents to meet each other and existing locals.

Community groups are invit-ed to attend to share informa-tion about their activities and services. Th is social opportu-nity is a fun and relaxed event with live music, free food and activities for the kids.

Th e Big Warm Welcome vol-unteers support other events such as Market Days, the Health Expo, and employer orienta-tions.

Volunteers are also available to meet with new residents at any convenient time and loca-tion; new residents just need to contact Jo Culf to make arrange-ments.

Questions can be SMSed or voice messaged to 0422 000 210 anytime, or email [email protected]

Since commencing in Sep-tember 2008, the Big Warm Welcome has supported more than 50 families with informa-tion and social support.

Big Warm Welcome Barbie

this Saturday PUBLIC NOTICENew Council By-law – No 2 – Dogs and Cats

After a long period of preparation and consultation Roxby Downs Council hereby gives notice that the proposed By-law No. 2 - Dogs and Cats, made under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 and the Local Government Act 1999 has been ratified by Parliament

and is now in place.

Key points of the new By-law for the management of dogs and cats in the Council area are:

1. Only two dogs and / or two cats allowed per property2. Permits may be applied for additional dogs or cats under certain conditions3. Cats must be registered, desexed and micro chipped 4. Cats must be contained on the property5. Expiations will apply for dogs and cats wandering at large6. Expiations will apply for dogs and cats if unregistered

To assist in implementation, Council has granted a grace period ending on 31 August 2009 to enable all cat owners to:

(a) become fully aware of the new cat laws(b) desex and microchip their cat/s(c) register their cat/s(d) make arrangements to contain their cat/s within their property

During this period Council will not act on any enforcement provisions contained within the bylaw and will also waive registration fees for a desexed and microchipped cat of $28.00 for the 2009/10 year. However after this date normal penalties for keeping an unregistered cat/dog will apply In order to register a cat the owner must complete a registration form and produce proof of desexing and microchipping. A certificate from a qualified veterinarian will suffice. Copies of the new By-laws are available at the Council office between 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday, or by visiting the website at www.roxbycouncil.comA comprehensive advertising awareness campaign will commence shortly. For further enquiries, please contact the Council during office hours by telephoning Council on 8671 0010. Bill BoehmAdministrator

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Office hours: Mon to Frid – 9am to 5pm.After hours Emergencies, please phone

0419 892 870.

If you are changing your address, you are required by law to notify all relevant departments. The council offer you a one stop shop, in

so much as you can change the address of your electricity,

water, voting, motor vehicles and dogs.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Disconnection pending notices have now been issued. Please pay by the due date to avoid disconnection of power

supply.

ELECTRICITY

Saturday 1st November saw the start of the Fire Danger Season. This will continue until 31st March, 2009. Some points to consider:

- Cleaning up around yards

- Clean out gutters- Trim trees, especially those brushing against the house- Clear undergrowth where possible- Make yourself fully aware of the BBQ regulationsWhen cleaning the rubbish, be aware of snakes and rodents. Please make known the total fire ban days.Incase of Fire dial 000. When next visiting the council office, please take your free copy of Preparing for Bushfires.

BUSHFIRE PREVENTION

Accounts for 31 December 2008 quarter are now overdue. Reminder notices have been issued. Please pay by the due date to avoid further action.

WATER

If you are unable to come into the council office during work hours, we do offer payment of any accounts via the Internet or credit

card facility via the phone. Please call the office on 8671

0010 for details.GENERAL INFORMATION for Electricity & Water - Autopays & Direct Debits- All MONTHLY AUTOPAYS AND DIRECT DEBITS are taken out on the 20th of each month.- All QUARTERLY AUTOPAYS are taken out on the DUE DATE of the Notice- All QUARTERLY DIRECT DEBITS are taken out on the 20th day of which the notice is due.

PAYMENTS

DEPOSIT OF RUBBISHUnder Local Government Regulations it is an offence to dump any rubbish on a public road or place.

This will incur a fine.

The Opal Rd landfill does accept recycling or you can take it down to BSH in Gosse Street. Plastic containers are to be cleaned and no lids

are to be left on. They accept paper, cardboard and plastics.

It is appreciated if sorted.

RECYCLING

- Dog registrations are for 12 months in the financial year calendar. (July 08 – June 09), NOT 12 month calendar year. Grace period

for registration expired on 31 August 2008; thereafter an $80.00

expiation fee applies under Section 33 of the Dog and Cat Management Act. - Please also ensure that all dogs over the age of three months are registered, failure to comply can again result in an $80.00 Expiation Notice being issued. Cheaper fees shall apply for proof of desexed, micro chipped or trained dogs. - Make sure when changing your address, you also change the address of your dog(s)

DOG REGISTRATION

If infringement notices, whether it be parking or dogs, are not paid by the due date, then a fine will apply and court action will be taken.

INFRINGEMENTS

This is a friendly reminder from Council, that parking in the following zones is illegal:WITHIN THE ROXBY DOWNS

TOWNSHIP:- A loading zone- A drop off zone- A disabled parkWITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS:- A nature strip- Local Government land.- Vehicle left on side of the road for greater than 24 hours- Parked in the opposite direction of oncoming traffic.Under the Local Government Act, Council has the power to instigate Infringement Notices and/or impound the vehicle(s) for the noted offence. If infringement notices are not paid by the due date, then a fine will apply. Please make yourself aware of all the parking regulations and signage.

ILLEGAL PARKING

3rd quarter of rates for financial year 08/09, have now been issued. The due date for payment is 17th March, 2009.

If you have any enquiries please contact Bronnie Warren

on 8671 0010 during office hours.

RATES

Service SA operates at the Council Office on Wednesday and Thursdays ONLY, between the hours of 9.00am and 4.30pm. Council provides

Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations

and Licensing Transactions. No learner written theory tests will commence after 4.00pm.

SERVICE SA

Advert is ing on Counci l infrastructure such as light poles can attract expiation notices under the Local Government Act. If you spot any such advertising please

notify the Council.

ADVERTISING ON COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE

The Opal Road Landfill is open from 1pm – 6pm, seven days a week. This is a FREE service. For Further information contact BSH Waste Solutions on 8671

1154. Collect your free magnet when next in the Council office.

OPAL ROAD LANDFILL OPENING HOURS

COUNCIL SNIPPETS

The Roxby Downs/Andamooka Sub Branch of the RSL, are holding two Anzac Day Services:1. The Dawn Service, which is

being held at the Olympic Dam Memorial Site on Blinman Road,

opposite Camp 1 on the 25th April, 2009.2. A commemorative service will be held on 25th April, 2009 at the memorial site in Richardson place starting at 10.50.

ANZAC DAY SERVICECouncil would like to advise that between the hours of 10.00am – 12 noon on 25th April, 2009 the following roads will be

closed for the Anzac Day Service:

- Burgoyne Street- Arcoona Street- Norman Place- Tavern Road

ROAD CLOSURE

* Contact Reinhardt Viljoen on 0428 843 921 ** Contact Daniel Neyland on 0404376391

What’s Onsports

KARATE - Auditorium * 6:00pm - 8:30pm

VOLLEYBALL - Leisure Centre6:30pm - 9:30pm

SPIN - Pulse Gym 7:00pm

MONDAY

SPIN - Pulse Gym6:00am

KARATE - Auditorium * 6:00pm - 8:30pm

WOMEN & MIXED NETBALL6:00pm - 10:00pm

THURSDAY

SOFTBALL - School Oval10am Junior learn and play sessions

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

COME-N-TRY-SOCCER (JUNIORS) - Indoor Courts3:30pm - 6:00pmSENIOR INDOOR SOCCER - IndoorCourts **6:00- 8:00pmSQUASH - Leisure Centre7:00pm - 9:00pm

SENIOR BASKETBALL - Indoor Courts7pm-10pm

FRIDAYINDOOR HOCKEYJuniors 5:00pm - 6:30pmSeniors 6:30pm - 8:30pm

ASSOCIATION NETBALLSeason commences in MayTENNIS 7:15pm - 10:00pm

NIPPY GYM - Auditorium9:30am - 11:30 amSENIOR INDOOR SOCCER - IndoorCourts **6:00pm Social matches SQUASH - Leisure Centre7:00pm - 10:00pm

SENIOR BASKETBALL 7pm-10pm

WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY

JUNIOR BASKETBALL 9am-5pmFOOTBALLSeason commences AprilFootball- pre-season training has com-menced

TENNIS 6:00pm - 10:00pmASSOCIATION NETBALLSeason commences in May

SWIMMING: Training currently underway. Training days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Training times differ during the week.

16 COUNTRIES COMPETING IN 44 MATCHES OF 7 MINUTE HALVES

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SA Premier Mike Rann has talked up the Olympic Dam expansion project to a group of Indian journalists in

Adelaide last weekend.Th e South Australian Premier, a long stand-

ing “admirer and friend” of India, said the prov-ince’s rich mineral resources should be fully utilised to beat global recession.

BHP Billiton, which owns one of the coun-try’s biggest mines ‘Olympic Dam’ in South Australia, would increase mining of uranium from 4,300 tonnes per annum to 19,000 tonnes, state Premier Mike Rann told visiting Indian journalists here.

Rann, one of the infl uential leaders of the Labour Party headed by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, said that besides uranium, his govern-ment has supported a step up mining of copper from 180,000 to 730,000 tonnes and gold from 80,000 to 500,000 ounces.

An Indian journalist wrote in the Channai News that Australia, a burgeoning economy, posted 0.5 per cent negative growth for the fi rst time in eight years, triggering fears of economic crisis among its affl uent 21 million people.

“The Olympic Dam mine would surpass Chile Escondida to become the single largest mine in the world. No. 1 in uranium, No. 4 in copper and No. 5 in gold,” Rann said.

“Once the expansion takes place, something like a million-and-a-quarter tonnes on rock will be moved every day by 10,000 workers.”

Th e increase in mining of uranium, which

was hitherto confi ned to only three mines, would enable Australia to overtake Canada as the world’s leading supplier of uranium, Rann said.

“Olympic Dam alone will produce 35 per cent of the world’s uranium and its reserves lasting for 100-150 years.

It will supply more uranium than all of Cana-da’s mines put together,” he said.

Rann, however, sounded non-committal about Australia reversing its decision not to supply uranium to India, but at the same time said the issue would be discussed by Rudd dur-ing his visit to New Delhi, expected to take place later this year.

“Th ere could be lot of negotiations,” he said, but declined to elaborate.

Rann replied in negative when asked if Aus-tralia could benefi t by supplying uranium to In-dia, which plans to set up a number of nuclear power plants in the light of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and IAEA’s permission to New Delhi to take part in nuclear commerce for power generation.

“I don’t think so. We have China, Britain and even the US shifting to nuclear energy in a big way in the coming years. Th ere will be no dearth of buyers,” he said.

Rann, at the same time, outlined the marked change in Australia’s policy on uranium min-ing, emphasising that its nuclear policy was not static.

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O l y m p i c D a m d e f e a t e d Wanderers by 25 runs in a low scoring aff air at Roxby Downs

oval on Saturday morning.Both teams were well below full

strength for the see-sawing affair that saw 19 wickets go down for a two-team total of 219.

Th e Devils batted fi rst and managed to post 122 for the loss of nine wickets with Darren Leonard top- scoring on 39 and Phil Stacey making 31 as an opener.

Th e Swaggies bowled and fi elded very well with Luke Dunk capturing the wick-ets of Leonard, Charl Botes and Rein Ger-aghty to return the best fi gures.

In reply Tim Arthur and Damien Smith had their side well ahead of the run rate despite the early loss of Rob Paxton until both lost patience and their wickets when set.

Jason Carroll charged Mick Hoff mann and was bowled and when Dunk fell to a fantastic sprawling one hander down leg side by Leonard, Wanderers were strug-gling at 5/52.

The inexperience of the bottom five on the list came through as Stacey and Geraghty mopped up and dismissed the Swaggies for 97.

Th e win has put the Devils on top of the table for the fi rst time since the opening round of matches but the results of next week’s last round could see Wanderers reclaim that spot.

Th e Swaggies need to defeat the lowly Redbacks and then rely on Roxby Rogues to have their fi rst win over Olympic Dam since last saeson’s Grand Final.

SCORESOlympic DamShinnick c & b Luke - 4Stacey c Arthur b Smith - 31 Leonard st Arthur b Dunk - 39Botes c & b Dunk - 12Eckermann c & b Carroll - 1Clothier not out - 11Geraghty lbw b Dunk - 0Smith run out (Ryan Paxton) - 7Hoff mann b Ryan Paxton - 8Dadleh Jordan b Th ompson- 0Sundries - 7Total 9/122Bowling: Th ompson 8-2-1/19, Luke 2-

0-1/11, Carroll 8-1-1/24, Smith 8-0-1/26, Dunk 8-0-2/25, Paxton 6-1-2/16

WanderersArthur c Leonard b Botes - 14Paxton Rob b Shinnick - 4Smith c J Dadleh b Hoff mann - 37Th ompson run out (Stacey) - 13Carroll b Hoff mann - 4 Dunk c Leonard b Stacey - 7Hombsch J not out - 9Hombsch N c Leonard b Geraghty – 1Paxton Ryan c Leonard b Geraghty - 0Male b Geraghty - 0Sundries - 8Total - 97Bowling: Botes 8-2-1/17, Shinnick 8-

0-1/27, Stacey 5-2-2/13, Hoff mann 8-1-

2/19, Smith J 2-0-0/9, Geraghty 4-0-3/12

Roxby Rogues recorded an easy 130 run victory over the Woomera Redbacks on the back of a fi ne century by Steve West-lake.

Th e 156 run second wicket partnership between Westlake and Paul Trotta (80)was a welcome show of form for Rogues as the major round approaches.

It was Westlake’s fi rst ton in Roxby crick-et and somewhat fortunate after being dropped early and then twice in the nine-ties.

Daniel Young took 2/29 and ran out Randall Wyatt as fielding errors cost them dearly in their opponents mam-moth 5/232.

Woomera made only 102 in reply de-spite the batting eff orts of Shannon Eccles who top scored with 25, Jeremy Moon un-beaten on 19 and veteran Justin Allchurch with 14.

Slow bowler Bill Hiscox capitilised on the economic start by Toby Ferguson and Wyatt with new ball to fi nish with 4/25 from 7.2 overs.

SCORES

Roxby Rogues

Wyatt run out (Young) - 13

Trotta c K Strawbridge b Fielding - 80

Westlake b Young - 107

Adams c Moon d Young - 0

Hiscox c & b Fielding - 2

Queale not out - 13

Bourne not out - 1

Sundries 16

Total - 5/232

Bowling: Payne 8-1-0/28, Fielding 8-0-2/51, Ingold 8-0-0/48, Moon 6-0-0/33, Allchurch 5-0-0/35, Young 4-0-2/25, Tre-loar 1-0-0/8

Woomera Redbacks

Brace b Ferguson - 0

Eccles run out (Wyatt) - 25

Payne b Wyatt - 3

Allchurch lbw b Hiscox - 14

Fielding st Westlake b Hiscox - 14

Young b Trotta - 0

Ingold c Ferguson b Hiscox - 6

Moon not out - 19

Treloar b Pak Poy - 5

Strawbridge K b Pak Poy - 0

Strawbridge S c Adams Hiscox - 0

Sundries - 19

Total - 102

Bowling: Ferguson 8-1-1/20, Wyatt 8-1-1/20, Hiscox 7.2-0-4/25, Trotta 4-0-1/15, PakPoy 2-0-2/7

Table (1 match left)

Olympic Dam 62

Wanderers 58

Roxby Rogues 34

Woomera Redbacks 9

Devils claim top spot

Phil Stacey plays it straight.

Jason Carroll attacks for the Wanderers.

Lachlaun Geraghty was at the cricket with his Dad Rein who plays for Olympic Dam.


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THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTONRated M Duration 165 mins.Tells the tale of Benjamin Button, a man who starts ageing backwards with bizarre consequences. Stars Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Julia Ormond. Screens: Friday March 13 @ 7:30pm, Saturday March 14 @ 3pm

GHOST TOWN Rated M Duration 102 mins.When Bertram Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts. Stars Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear and Jordan Carlos. Screens: Saturday March14 @ 7:30pm, Sunday March 15 @ 12noon,Tuesday March 17 @ 7pm.

COME-N-TRY SOCCERTuesday afternoons

4-7 year olds 3:30pm8-10 year olds 4:15pm

11-16 year olds 5pm

Enrolments available at kiosk

COUNTRY ARTS SA‘In the Top Paddock’ Exhibition

Roxby Leisure Art GalleryMarch 13 - April 19

Artworks using the inherent qualities of plywood transforming it into serious and playful references to land use.

I nternational Rugby Sevens a n d t h e

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The Sevens Ad-elaide event, with 16 international Rugby teams of seven-a-side, will be held at the Adelaide Oval on April 3-5.

Monitor readers can enter simply by fi lling in the Interna-tional Rugby Sevens coupon on page 18.

The flights from Roxby Downs will be on Alliance aircraft.

The flight to Ad-elaide from Olym-pic Dam departs at 8:30am arriving at 10am.

The return flight will leave Adelaide on Monday April 6 at 10:30am arriving back at Olympic Dam at noon.

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The 2009 Interna-tional Rugby Sevens Ad-elaide will be the third instalment of this fast, action fi lled event.

Th ere will be 16 teams competing at the Inter-national Rugby Sevens in Adelaide. The 12 teams qualifi ed for each leg of the series are: Ar-gentina, Australia, Eng-land, Fiji, France, Kenya, New Zealand, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, USA and Wales.

In 2008, the tourna-ment had an overall economic impact of $4.6 million and more than 32,000 attendees over the two-days of competition - which was up from 25,000 the previous year.

Th e 2008 champions were South Africa, who comfortably defeated New Zealand in the fi -nal. Australia fi nished 2nd in their pool and were later defeated by Tonga 21 -7 in the Semi Final of the Plate com-petition.

Fiji was the 2007 Ad-elaide Sevens champi-ons and defeated Samoa 21-7 in the Cup Final. Australia won the Plate Final defeating England 31-0.

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