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Tel: 08 8672 5920 http://cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordpress.com Thursday 16 June 2016 COMMUNITY BUS BECOMES REALITY AS HOSPITAL AUXILLIARY DONATES VEHICLE Back in 2010 The Hospital Auxiliary became concerned about resources for the large number of aged residents, many of whom have no family support.

Hospital Auxilliary committee member Sue Radeka said, “A survey was conducted by The Auxiliary and 95 people responded. Almost half of them were aged 65-85 years old and wanted to stay in Coober Pedy.”

“The Auxiliary investigated potential ways to meet the need for resources both now and over the next 20 years.”

“Community transport was identified as needed and achievable. Therefore, The Auxiliary pledged $20,000 towards purchasing a suitable vehicle. In previous years there had been many people, including Councillors who have worked on the need for a local transport service for Coober Pedians, sadly without success.” said Mrs. Radeka.

“In recent years The Auxiliary approached the council on several occasions in regard to community transport. Over the last 6 months Auxiliary have been invited to further discussions with Mayor Michelle Provatidis, the previous acting CEO and our current one, Neil Brown.”

“The Auxiliary has now formerly offered to donate to Members of the Hospital Auxilliary met with community members and Council over the long week- the council a fully serviced Ford Transit to use as a end to look over the bus. L- R are Edward Radeka, Doug Trenham, Mayor Michelle Provatidis, Pearl community transport vehicle. There are no conditions Driver, Sue Radeka, Trish Turner, Yvonne and Matt Geiszler on this donation. It is hoped that the aged and disabled will benefit directly from the proposed service and it will operate with flexible stops at set times during FLASHBACK to 2004 normal business hours,” explained Mrs. Radeka.

“This donation enables community transport to be provided to residents without creating a new financial burden for council. If successful it will provide data and evidence that could enable council to apply for grant money for future vehicles and/or expansion.”

“The Auxiliary members are immensely pleased we have been able to contribute towards our community,” said Sue Radeka.

“The project still needs the support of the community and the council will be looking for volunteers to support the operation.”

Mayor Michelle Provatidis said, “I am very pleased with the results of council’s talks with the Hospital Auxilliary and the general enthusiasm in the town for the bus project. We already have three volunteer drivers on a list.” An earlier survey in 2004 undertaken by Councillors that there would be concessions for school students, “I have even been approached by the school saying Rowena Wardle and Tina Doulgaris did not result in a bus pensioners and concession card holders.” that the geography class may be interested in contributing service for Coober Pedy. to a map or a route. Obviously the Works Department Some of the clientele might have been school youth, As reported in the Coober Pedy Regional Times on 2 Thursday shoppers, medical appointments, visits to clubs, would be part of the process as well,” said Ms Provatidis November 2004, it was envisaged that a bus would only operate within Council boundaries and a 5 year contract pub, drivein and between airport and town. “The bus will basically be a community bus for would be let to a tenderer to run the service. everybody; for people who don’t drive; aged people The bus would be available to individual members of who can’t drive; youth who may want to use the service, At the time Cr.Tina Doulgaris said, "It is likely the fee for the public at other times for a fee. Unfortunately the just like in any other town,” said the Mayor a bus trip would be something like a gold coin fee, but community support was not strong enough. SERVING THE OPAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD SINCE 1982 7 DAYS WEATHER - COLD - SOME RAIN

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Page 2 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 16 June 2016 Local news Local business merging to provide broader scope of advice From 4 July 2016 local accounting firm Waters + It was Deane who, in 1996, handed over the mantle of Younger will be expanding the range of services the Coober Pedy practice to Jack Waters. The two they can offer by merging with -based firm, businesses are further connected by the Younger brothers. Richard Younger’s older brother John, was in 1999 a 360Private Wealth By Design (360Private). founding partner in what has become the business that 360Private is today. 360Private is an integrated specialist advice group, providing advice for the creation, growth and protection Jack Waters, states “this long association between the of individual, business and family wealth, including salary two firms, when combined with our mutual client-centric sacrifice, Wills and Life and Income Protection Insurance focus, has made it a natural fit for our two businesses to come together”. Waters + Younger have been working in partnership with 360Private for over 10 years and are confident their fusion Richard Younger will continue to visit Coober Pedy will prove beneficial to both businesses and, most regularly with Jack making less frequent visits to the importantly, to their existing client base here in Coober Hutchison Street office. Waters + Younger will continue Pedy. “360Private are a highly regarded firm and we look to trade under their own name in Coober Pedy and the forward to broadening the advice on offer to our clients professional, personal and friendly service clients receive via this merger”, Richard Younger states. As well as will not change other than to be expanded. Richard predicts providing taxation, GST/BAS and accounting services, a smooth handover with no disruption to the services this merger will enable Waters + Younger to also provide Richard Younger, Sylvia Regan and provided to clients in Coober Pedy and states, “It is time over-arching strategic financial advice. Rob Zadow merging into 360Private to look to the future”.

Included in this pool of specialist advisors is 360Private 360Private will provide longevity to local clients, ensuring Director, Rob Zadow. Rob has had a long time connection, their accounting and financial advice needs are met for both personal and professional, with Coober Pedy local many years to come. Deane Clee. Coober Pedy’s Advertisement Six candidates Supplementary Voting teams coming to you running in the Election for the federal election Division of Grey

A remote voting team from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) will be visiting Results soon so voters living in remote communities can vote in the federal election. A total of six candidates will contest the 2016 If you will not be able to attend one of the locations listed below you should contact federal election in the federal electoral While the election results will be the AEC for information on how you can vote. division of Grey. published in the next edition of the PLACE DATE TIME Coober Pedy Regional Times (30/6/ Division of Grey These candidates are part of the 994 candidates running for the 150 House of Representatives seats across 2016) the results will be available AMATA PYKU Community Office Friday, 24 June 2016 8:30am-4:30pm Australia, with an additional 631 candidates running for late on 15 June, but will have missed ERNABELLA the 76 Senate vacancies. the deadline of this current paper. CDEP Office Tuesday, 21 June 2016 8:30am-4:30pm FREGON A full list of the candidates running in the 2016 federal CPRT will publish the results on it’s PYKU Community Office Wednesday, 22 June 2016 9:30am-1:30pm election is available on the AEC website at INDULKANA News Website as soon as they become Indulkana Store Wednesday, 22 June 2016 8:30am-4:30pm www.aec.gov.au. available. KALKA Council Office Tuesday, 21 June 2016 2:15pm-4:15pm Federal Election day is Saturday 2 July 2016. Voting is KANPI compulsory. Kanpi Community Wednesday, 22 June 2016 9:45am-11:45am KENMORE PARK Printing of the ballot papers will now start with early voting RESULTS Kenmore Park Community Monday, 20 June 2016 1:30pm-2:30pm to commence in the coming week. Listed below are the MARLA Town Hall Monday, 20 June 2016 2:30pm-5:30pm candidates for the electoral division of Grey in the order AVAIL. ON MIMILI they will appear on the ballot paper. PYKU Community Office Tuesday, 21 June 2016 10:00am-2:00pm MINTABIE 1.MARTIN, Scott CPRT WEBSITE Telecentre Friday, 24 June 2016 9:00am-10:00am https:// NYAPARI Community Office Thursday, 23 June 2016 9:45am-10:45am 2.RAMSEY, Rowan cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordpress.com/ OODNADATTA Liberal Dunjiba Meeting Room Thursday, 23 June 2016 10:15am-1:15pm 3.GOURLAY, Phillip The scrutiny and counting of votes will PIPALYATJARA take place at 9am on Wednesday 15 June PYKU Community Office Wednesday, 22 June 2016 2:45pm-4:45pm Independent 2016 at the Electoral Commission of SA, UMUWA 4.KAMINSKI, Cheryl Level 6/60 Light Square, Adelaide. A Administration Room Wednesday, 22 June 2016 3:45pm-4:45pm Family First provisional declaration will be made at School Tuesday, 21 June 2016 10:00am-11:00am 5.MARSH, Jillian Kay the conclusion of the election count. The Greens The remote voting schedule listed above can change. To confirm locations and times please visit www.aec.gov.au, contact your local community office/ 6.BROADFOOT, Andrea The following individuals nominated for local council or call 13 23 26. Team two position of Area Councillor Remember, voting is compulsory if you ar e on the electoral roll. If you vote more than once it is a criminal offence. REMINDER: During the course of any HAURI, Christel Federal election, Saturday 2 July 2016 election campaign, LETTERS TO THE WAYNE, Renata www.aec.gov.au | 13 23 26 EDITOR dealing with election issues must NAUMOVIC, George contain the author’s name and street HELFAND, Kenneth address (not PO Box) for publication. WAYNE, Nigel STAINES, Harley Letters that are considered by the Editor TRUEMAN, Brett Christopher to be defamatory will not be published. FREYTAG, Justin Authorised by Paul Hawes, Level 9, 1 King William Street, Adelaide

Thursday 16 June 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 3 Outback Communities Authority Upper limit for to take over operational Minor Civil management of Leigh Creek The State Government yesterday announced that it is Residents will be encouraged to stay in the town with continuing negotiations with Alinta Energy for the Outback tenancies being rolled over and the town transitioning to matters reduced Communities Authority (OCA) to take over operational be an open community in a staged and considered management of Leigh Creek from 1 January 2017. process over the next year.

The announcement follows the State Government’s Of the current housing stock, some dwellings are decision to continue the provision of essential services intended to be kept and upgraded for current use, other beyond mid-2018 with support for Leigh Creek to remain dwellings to be retained for future use and depending ‘open for business’ into the future. on future demand there will be a progressive program to demolish dwellings which are surplus to requirements. The Township will continue to provide essential services to about 700 people both in Leigh Creek and surrounding communities with existing buildings, including those for The OCA is committed to ensuring that the community commercial use such as the caravan park, tavern, school, can transition successfully and is able to grasp future parks being maintained. economic opportunities.

Maintenance of essential town services and assets includes Government will appoint a Transition Manager to work water, wastewater, roads and aerodrome and municipal with OCA to develop commercial and marketing SA Parliament limits minor civil matters to services such as the rubbish dump, footpaths, parks and opportunities in the town and the region, including opening $12,000 in the Magistrates Court gardens, barbecues, public toilets, street lighting and other an Expression of Interest process for commercial recreational facilities including the swimming pool, ovals, businesses like the tavern and caravan park within the New laws have passed Parliament that lower the threshold gymnasium, and sports stadium. next six months. of minor civil court matters to $12,000 and reduce complexity of small claims heard in the Magistrates Court. Manufacturing and Innovation Minister Kyam Maher made Cecilia Woolford Chair of the OCA said that she the announcement in Leigh Creek yesterday in support welcomes the release of the Leigh Creek Futures Report The changes, which formally passed today, decrease the for the northern Flinders Ranges Communities affected and commitment from Government that has provided a total value of a minor civil court matter from $25,000 to by the closure of Alinta Energy’s Leigh Creek coal mining degree of certainty along with a strong financial $12,000. operations. commitment for the future social and economic direction of the Township and region. Small claim cases include recovery of small debts and The Minister also released a report by former South claims, neighbourhood disputes and minor statutory Australian Education and Tourism Minister Dr Jane “The Outback Communities Authority is the State proceedings. Lomax-Smith, which contains 30 recommendations made Government’s Statutory Authority that has a legislative to the State Government to maintain and revitalise the responsibility to provide for efficient and accountable Parties in a small claim hearing are usually not entitled to township. legal representation. administration and management of outback communities, The Leigh Creek Futures Report includes the establishment it is therefore completely appropriate for the Outback Attorney General John Rau said, “Setting the limit to of an Advisory Body with representatives from Communities Authority to manage the transition of Leigh $12,000 will enable the court to deal more efficiently with surrounding communities along with representatives from Creek to a town that is open for business. small claims that can be made without incurring the Adnyamathanha Traditional Lands Association (ATLA) substantial legal costs that would otherwise outweigh the so that residents in the surrounding communities who For a copy of the Leigh Creek Futures report, visit value of the claim.” use the regional service town can have a say in its future. leighcreekfutures.sa.gov.au In 2012 the State Government proposed changes to increase the monetary limit from $6,000 to $12,000 for minor civil matters to keep in line with other States. 15 schools win grants to develop specialist

“Decreasing the total value limit for a minor civil court programs, including STEM, sports case will ensure the small claims jurisdiction is not A total of 15 schools will receive grants A number of the successful Grant recipients overloaded with long and complicated matters that may of $50,000 each to develop or continue applications included a teacher Aberfoyle Park High School lead to further delays.” special interest courses in areas ranging professional development Middle School Mathematics – from STEM scholarships for primary component, aimed at building the Inquiry Approach Opposition amendments resulted in the increase being school girls to creating a soccer school’s capacity to continue Cummins Area School pushed up to $25,000, which took effect on 1 July 2013 academy. developing its specialist program Science and Engineering with a review of the operation and impact required 12 beyond the life of the grant. Edwardstown Primary School months from its introduction. Primary and secondary schools across Digital Technologies the state engaged with their local Mitcham Girls High School will offer Elizabeth Downs and South Downs “The State Government voiced concerns when the limit communities to identify focus areas and 25 STEM-based scholarships for Primary Schools - Joint application was raised to $25,000 that expanding the number of small help choose their specialty. Year 7 students, while Aberfoyle Park Auslan claims not entitled to legal representation would lead to an High School will use its grant to focus Elizabeth East Primary School additional burden on the court and only be exacerbated The successful schools are a mix of on middle school mathematics across Chinese Language by dealing with more complex trials in a more informal metropolitan and country. the seven sites of the South Valley Hallett Cove R-12 School setting,” said Mr. Rau. Precinct. Para Hills High School will Soccer Academy R-12 Sporting work with two local primary schools Industry Pathways on a collaborative science program. Kilkenny Primary School Urban Bush Camp In regional SA, Cummins Area School Mitcham Girls High School will use its grant to employ ‘resident GiFT Academic – STEM Focus experts’ in science or engineering to Mount Barker High School REGIONAL HEARINGS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO STATE ELECTORAL work with students and teachers on Positive Education Teacher Training DISTRICT BOUNDARIES problem-solving skills relevant to Norwood Morialta High School The Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (the Commission) will be coming to your area to hold public STEM, while Oodnadatta Aboriginal Immersion Languages hearings about significant changes being considered for the State electoral boundaries. School will transform its library into Ocean View College The Commission will set new boundaries by the end of 2016. a play-based, learning hub. Making Smart Moves – Inquiry Based Learning The next State election, to be held in March 2018, will be conducted on the basis of the new boundaries. This is round two of a four-year Oodnadatta Aboriginal School Members of the public are invited to make a submission to the Commission at the following hearings: program that offers 60 schools a Play-based Learning one-off $50,000 grant enabling Para Hills High School : Monday 27 June 2016 young South Australians to develop Year 6-9 Collaborative Science Clare Tuesday 28 June 2016 in areas of interest that are not widely Curriculum Development and available in schools. Implementation Murray Bridge: Wednesday 29 June 2016 Paringa Park Primary School An additional hearing may be held in Adelaide on Tuesday 5 July 2016 This funding initiative also enables Powerful Learners for any person unable to attend a regional hearing. schools to work together within their Port Augusta Secondary School For more information and to register, visit local partnership to share their Business and Enterprise www.edbc.sa.gov.au/regional-hearings experiences and learn from each other. Page 4 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 16 June 2016 OSHC Shade plea reaches target Local legend, Elsie Carboni and her very generous community of sponsors, raised a staggering $1.5K for Coober Pedy OSHC at Elsie, this year's Breakaway's Marathon event! Joshua and Clydine Due to the extreme generosity of many people (both Carboni at local and distant), local businesses and community the groups, we have reached our recent campaign Breakaway target of $7K, for the funding of materials for the Marathon much needed plant/blade Shade Pergola. registration tent - OSHC signage in the background

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Available through the ATO app, myDeductions is designed to make it easier for individuals to record their work-related expenses. The tool allows users to store and track all their work- related expenses throughout the year on their If you know you can’t vote on Saturday 2 July, smartphone or device. you can vote early.

This Tax Time, individuals can upload their It’s amazing how powerful a piece of paper can be on election day. completed deductions from myDeductions directly to the ATO and their tax return will be If you are an Australian citizen aged 18 years or over, you are required by law to vote. So, if you’re pre-filled. Individuals can also share information unable to make it to a polling place on election day, you can vote early at an early voting centre or with their tax agents and accountants via email. apply for a postal vote. You can vote early if you are at work on Saturday 2 July, or will be outside the electorate where you Assistant Commissioner, Graham Whyte said the are enrolled. There are other reasons you can vote early – visit www.aec.gov.au/early to find out more. tool would reduce the headache of trying to remember what expenses they can claim at tax Your vote will help shape Australia. time.

“Tax time can be stressful enough without the To learn more www.aec.gov.au 13 23 26 added trouble of sorting and filing through a year’s worth of receipts. myDeductions is an easy and convenient way for Australians to track their expenses on the go, as and when they need,” Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, 50 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra ACT. Mr Whyte said. Thursday 16 June 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 5 Police News

Police have been busy over the previous fortnight with a Later that evening, Police along with the local Youth ATO retires e-tax in spate of petty thefts, interference with motor vehicles and Development Officer and parents conducted a Blue Light breaks into premises. Some tourists have also become Disco at the United Club. The disco was well attended unwitting victims to opportunist thieves. Tourist season with approximately 80 children attending the two sessions 2016 is also in full swing with increased traffic in town and on for both primary and secondary children. Thanks to the the highway. Police encourage members of the public to United Club for their assistance with the use of the venue. The ATO announced today that its legacy online lodgment be mindful of their own security and that of their property. A good night was had by all that attended. tool e-tax has been retired. Police also encourage members of the public to take extra care whilst driving around Coober Pedy as the additional Assistant Commissioner Graham Whyte said the ATO had traffic in the area has the potential to create untoward replaced e-tax for Tax Time 2016 with myTax, which hazards. has been upgraded and improved since last tax time. MyTax is now suitable for any Australian who wants to Over the weekend, between Friday 27th May and Monday lodge their own tax return – regardless their tax affairs. 30th May, offenders broke into the Umoona Womans Activity Centre on Umoona Road, Coober Pedy. Entry “In 2016, myTax has been expanded to do everything e- was gained by forcing a window and stole aboriginal dot tax could do and more, and will be available on 1 July painting artworks. Police believe these artworks may have 2016,” Mr Whyte said. been sold to unwitting buyers. Police are currently pursuing a number of lines of enquiry. This theft is very “For example, not only will Australians with rental disheartening to the aboriginal women that have produced properties be able to use myTax this year, but they will these artworks and a shameful act of disrespect. Police also be able to take advantage of the fully integrated tools would appreciate further information from the public or and calculators. One of these new tools allows property anyone who has recently purchased aboriginal dot paintings investors to record depreciation and capital gains.” which may assist with this investigation. Senior Constable Hale and Constable First introduced in 2014, myTax slashes the time and effort At about 5.30 pm Monday 30th May, a business owner required to lodge your own tax return. It is safe and secure, on Italian Club Road was leaving his premises after closing Tieman with the some of the local and can be accessed on any smartphone, tablet or up for the day when he was confronted by two male children at the disco. computer. With 1.75 million lodgments in 2015, there was youths as he walked to his car. They threatened him and a 70 per cent increase in the number of people lodging stole his mobile phone. They were dressed in dark clothing through myTax. with part of their faces covered. Police are appealing for information in relation to this incident from anyone that In the early hours of 6th June 2016, two motor vehicles “Over the past few years we’ve been seeing around three was in the vicinity of Italian Club Road at about that time on McKenzie Road, Coober Pedy, were interfered with million Australians prepare their own tax return using either that may be able to assist. and property stolen. Subsequently the offender was myTax or e-tax, so we’re hoping to see three million myTax identified on CCTV footage of the incident. Police arrested lodgments in 2016,” Mr Whyte said. In the early hours of Wednesday 1st June, Police attended a 32 year old male from Coober Pedy in relation to these an incident in Kent Street, Coober Pedy. A 43 year old offences. He was admitted to bail with curfew conditions “We understand sometimes it can be hard to change habits, woman was located with burns to her face and abdomen, and will appear in the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court at especially for those who have been using e-tax since its evidently having been assaulted by having boiling water a later date. launch in 1999. What we would say to those who are a thrown over her. She was conveyed to hospital by bit unsure about myTax is to give it a go: you’ll probably ambulance. Police arrested a 50 year old male for On 8th June 2016, Emergency Services, Police, CFS, have your tax return lodged in a fraction of the time.” aggravated assault and breach of intervention order. He SES and SAAS, conducted an emergency exercise at the was refused bail. He has been remanded in custody to the Coober Pedy Area School. This was a training exercise Mr Whyte said that while myTax is a great tool for people Port Augusta Gaol. He is scheduled to appear in the Port designed to evaluate the communication and cooperation who want to lodge their own tax return, the ATO also Augusta court on 15th Augusta. between emergency services at an incident. This was knew that around 74 per cent of Australians seek the also an opportunity for the agencies to get valuable training assistance of a tax agent to lodge. The community has a Police have received reports of yet another online scam. together. It was evident from the overall assessment that choice; they can use a tax agent or prepare their own These seem to come around regularly and are a sign of the Coober Pedy Community is well served by our return. our technological age, with technologies being used by emergency services and is in good hands. Feedback from unscrupulous people often in overseas countries to defraud the agencies was also positive and it is envisaged that “For anyone thinking about using a tax agent for the first others that may not be as tech savvy. This one, purports further joint training exercises will be run in the future to time or a different one to last year, it is important to contact to be from Samsung advising that you have won $600,000 further enhance capacity. A big thank is due to all them before the end of October to meet their lodgment and all you need to do is send them a couple of hundred participants for giving up their time to participate. With a dates,” Mr Whyte said. dollars so that you can collect it. DON’T DO IT. On number of these agencies relying on volunteers, it is simple analysis, if it’s too good to be true it probably is a always heartening to see them involve. Members of the “It’s also important to ensure you use a registered tax scam, when did you last win a big competition that you public are encouraged to consider volunteering for these agent. Only a registered tax agent can charge a fee for didn’t enter!! Why would you need to pay a fee to worthwhile agencies. doing your tax return. A list of registered tax agents is collect!!! If you respond they can get access remotely to available on the Tax Practitioners Board website.” your phone/computer/tablet and install predatory software Between the 7th and 9th June 2016, police from Port on it and not just lose you money. Using the Augusta along with local police conducted a driver testing telecommunication network to commit or attempt to station on the Stuart Highway, north of Coober Pedy. commit a fraud is not a local police matter it is a Federal Approximately 2000 drivers where tested for alcohol and/ Police matter and can be reported online to the Australian or drugs. Vehicles were also inspected. As a result there Cybercrime Online Reporting Network, ACORN, https:// were a number of traffic offences detected and defects www.acorn.gov.au/ issued, this included drug driving offences. A number of This website also has links to information and lists of other drug offences were also detected with a substantial known online scams for assistance. quantity of cannabis seized. Offences of note include a 53 year old man from Newcastle, , who At about 5.30 pm Friday 3rd June 2016, police responded was reported for possessing a trafficable quantity of to an incident on Italian Club Road, Coober Pedy, were a PARLIAMENT OF methamphetamine. Another man from Ballarat, Victoria, JOINT COMMITTEE ON FINDINGS OF THE vehicle had been entered and a wallet stolen. Police was reported for possession of a quantity of Cocaine. received information from members of the public police NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE ROYAL COMMISSION which lead them to attend the residence of the suspects. A Joint Committee of the South Australian Parliament has been Police remind members of the public to call established to consider the findings of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Police arrested a 20 year old male and a 14 year old youth Royal Commission, focusing on the issues associated with the both from Coober Pedy. The male was bailed to appear in 131444 for Police assistance or 000 in the case of establishment of a nuclear waste storage facility, and to provide advice, and report on, any South Australian Government legislative, the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court at a later date. His emergency. regulatory or institutional arrangements, and any other matter that bail conditions forbid him from being in the vicinity of If anyone has any information of criminal matters the Committee sees fit Italian Club Road. The youth was remanded in custody Any person or organisation wishing to make a written submission in and around Coober Pedy please contact Crime- to the Committee, or register an interest in presenting oral to the Cavan Youth Detention facility. A search was evidence to the Committee, is invited to do so by Friday, 1 July 2016. conducted of the area, with the wallet located and returned Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or ring the Coober Pedy Written submissions and expressions of interest should be to the owner. Police on 86725056. addressed to the Secretary to the Committee, C/- Parliament House, GPO Box 572, Adelaide 5001, by telephone on (08) 8237 9498, or email at [email protected] Guy Dickson

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Page 6 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 16 June 2016 AW NRM Board welcomes WINDOWS 10 new members and Install, or NOT farewells some old greats install? M. Mackay Editor In the past few weeks some readers have Never10 (GRC) information sourced complained that Windows 10 has ‘self from https://www.grc.com/ installed’ onto their personal computers. freepopular.htm For some of us a premature installation of Windows 10 would cause untold Many users of Windows 7 and 8.1 are happy problems. with their current version of Windows, and have no wish to have Microsoft downloading After making a few enquiries and and installing a three gigabyte upgrade to Left: New AW NRM Board checking with a technician friend, I road- Windows 10. member Kirsty Richards at the tested Never10, an app made by the recent Reconciliation BBQ in Gibson Research Corporation to disable This simple utility [Never 10] uses Microsoft- Ceduna. On the right serving food Windows 10 intrusion. I am pleased to approved and provided registry and group is Aboriginal Trainee Latisha say that all references to Windows 10 New AW NRM Board member disappeared immediately. policy setting to tell 'Get Windows 10' (GWX) not to. Peter Miller - Photo courtesy: The Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources West Coast Sentinel Please remember, before you try-out any It can easily disable (or re-enable) automatic Management (AW NRM) Board is delighted new utilities on your computer check with to welcome two new members to their Starting with the Board in 2010, Rose Windows 10 upgrading, if/when required. a qualified computer technician first. ranks, both of whom bring with them a Lester’s first-hand experience in pastoral wealth of experience and a deep management as a landholder for over 20 understanding of the region and its people. years of Walatinna cattle station in the APY Search is on for new Lands, gave her valuable insight into Peter Miller has been involved in community issues such as soil conservation, grassland affairs for the last 30 years in and around maintenance and stock viability Ceduna. He has been Chairperson of a assessment. She also worked extensively administrator for number of key organisations in the region as an Anangu interpreter for a variety of including Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation government departments and the South (CAC), and Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Australian courts. Roxby Downs Health Service (CKAHS) and five years as Executive Chairperson for the Aboriginal “As a Yankunytjatjara woman, Rose A search is now underway “I wish Bill all the best in his life after many Health Council of South Australia. showed a strong commitment to land and years of service to this important outback water conservation, as well as cultural for a new Administrator for community.” “Mr Miller’s experienced in strategic heritage. As a member of the AW NRM the Roxby Downs Municipal business planning, corporate governance and Board she was instrumental in the “The search is now on for someone with finance management, together with his development of numerous policies and Council. the skills and experience to guide Roxby broad understanding of local and state issues programs related to the control of pest Downs on the next stage of its development is highly relevant to the continued success animals (eg dingoes, feral camels/horses/ as BHP Billiton looks to further expand the in engagement and delivery of on-ground cats) and plants, particularly buffel grass.” The South Australian Government will soon Olympic Dam project,” said Mr. works” said the AW NRM Board’s Presiding advertise to fill the vacancy created by the Koutsantonis. Member Parry Agius. “We are confident that Rose will continue resignation of long-serving Administrator to pursue her convictions to ensuring the Bill Boehm. Mr Boehm has held the position The Municipal Council of Roxby Downs land and people are cared for and that of Administrator at Roxby Downs since administers the township that supports the Aboriginal culture is better understood and 1999. Olympic Dam copper-gold mine in South respected” said Mr Agius. Australia’s Far North. Geoff Whitbread, former chief executive at several local councils including the City Since its official opening in 1988, Roxby of Charles Sturt and the City of Kensington Downs is now home to about 4,000 and Norwood, has been appointed as residents serviced by a regional town centre Acting Administrator until a successful that incorporates a retail arcade, cinema, applicant for the role can be identified. swimming pool and other leisure facilities.

Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Roxby Downs is administered by the Tom Koutsantonis said, “Bill Boehm is only municipal council under the Roxby Downs the second administrator appointed to the (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and the and during his tenure he terms of the Indenture established to Brian Queama at the Reconciliation Rose Lester on the air with has overseen the blossoming of the town oversee the Olympic Dam project. Minister Hunter MP - Photo: into a major regional centre.” BBQ - Photo: Amanda Richards courtesy of Paper Tracker

“We are also very pleased that Kristy Mr Queama started with the AW NRM Elder Abuse Awareness Day Richards will be joining us. She has lived Board in 2011 bringing with him a solid One in twenty older Australians are Ahead of Elder Abuse Awareness Day on in and around Yalata Community for many understanding of regional land issues experiencing some form of abuse Wednesday 15 June 2016, RDNS SA years and is well versed in Aboriginal Lore. through his years employed as a Yalata and more can to be done to reduce General Manager Health SA, Bronwyn With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Land Management Ranger. As a respected Masters, said elder abuse is a prevailing Indigenous Community Management and Elder, he has held a number of other this alarming statistic says not-for issue and the organisation wants to work Development, and a wealth of experience significant positions including as a member profit community health and care with the community to reduce its working in remote Aboriginal communities of the Tullawon Health Board, the provider, the Royal District Nursing prevalence.“ in both South Australia and the Northern Council, and Yalata Service (RDNS SA). Territory, she is undoubtedly qualified to Community Council. make a valuable contribution to the Board’s If you suspect abuse is occurring or you future endeavours” said Mr Agius. “Brian’s close relationship with the people Elder abuse is an act that causes harm want to talk to someone about your own of Oak Valley and Yalata Communities and to an older person, often carried out by experiences, there is help available. You The Board also extends its sincere thanks his active participation in on-ground works someone the older person knows and can call SA Health’s elder abuse prevention to retiring Board members, Rose Lester and contributed strongly to the Board’s trusts. This could be a family member, phone line on 1800 372 310 for free Brian Queama for their many years of successful engagement, training and confidential, state wide advice. The line is friend or carer and the abuse could be service and contributions to the strategic works delivery with local community open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm development of its policies and plans, as members” Mr Agius said. physical, psychological, financial, social, and outside of these hours you can leave a well as for their support on a range of neglect or sexual. message for a return phone call. successful on-ground NRM outcomes.

Thursday 16 June 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 7 MARATHON VOLUNTEERS DEBRIEF AT BBQ Around 50 people including volunteers, sponsors and stallholders who supported the GREAT Breakaway’s Marathon on 28/5/2016, met together on Sunday 16/6/2016 for a BBQ and a debrief at the Opal Beetle in Hutchison Street.

Mayor Provatidis said, “A big thank you to the amazing volunteers, sponsors, and stall holders who make each of these community events so successful and contribute to our great community spirit and help lift our local economy.”

“For the debrief, we used Post It Notes to write comments, ideas and suggestions for future GREAT Breakaway’s Marathon and other events. The information on the notes will be compiled and taken to council for future reference.”

Some of the comments from the community were:

“More events for kids at Oval”. “Recruit more locals to participate and organise the event to reduce the overall costing.” “Numbers on checkpoints would be helpful for volunteers”. “Checkpoints to be done the night before”. Above: Some of the Post It Notes with “Look for funding through Grants to take suggestions. Some of the readable suggestions pressure off the Council.” are printed here “How about finishing the Marathon down the main street so everyone can cheer them along?” “Promote the event earlier”. Food for the BBQ was supplied by the Desert Cave Hotel “Presentation Dinner after the Marathon to and cooked by Ann and Harry Haydon. Others helping present awards and to thank everyone.” were Julia Sanderson, Tracey Gordon and Rhonda Michel

A large number of the attendees at the BBQ lined up for a photo in front of the Mural on IGA wall

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Õ¨ Alfresco dining,Takeaway Õ Relax in air-conditioned comfort or heated elfresco Õ INTERNET ACCESS for tourists Õ Group bookings and large functions rooms Follow us on Facebook John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant Ph:08 8672 5561 Fax:08 8672 5537 Email: [email protected] Page 8 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday16 June 2016 Caroline Molnar Area Supervisor Census Coober Pedy and Grant Steele Field Team Special Area Supervisor with Andrew Stidston Training Assistant Director SA Census 2016 Day at and Paul McInerney District Manager Coober Far North. Pedy Advertisement In preparation for the Coober Pedy leg of the 2016 Australian Census, Area Supervisors spent a day training at the Coober Pedy TAFE College.

Data collected from the 2016 Census will support funding decisions for local services and infrastructure including housing, transport, education, industry, hospitals, and the environment. REMOTE VOTING Data from the 2011 Census revealed that Australians come from more than 200 countries, speak more than 300 languages, belong to more than 100 NEAR YOU religious groups and work more than 1,000 occupations.

In South Australia the most common religion is no religion (448,524), the most common language spoken at home other than English is Italian (33,293) and the average age of people is 39. What will the 2016 Census show?

Late July to early Aug 2016 - Instruction letters and forms will be delivered 9 August 2016 - Census night Mid Aug to late Sept 2016 - Field visits April 2017 - The first results from the 2016 Census released. Census is going digital

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is preparing to count close to 10 million dwellings and approximately 24 million people in Australia on Census night.

The 2016 Census will be Australia’s first Census where more than two thirds of Australia’s population (more than 15 million people) are expected to complete the Census online in August 2016. New delivery and collection procedures will make it easier to complete the Census online. In the lead up to 9 August, house- Make your vote count this election. holds will receive a letter from the ABS, addressed ‘To the Resident’, including a It’s amazing how powerful a piece of paper can be on election day. Your vote will help shape Australia, unique login and instructions on how to so we are sending mobile voting teams to provide you with the opportunity to vote. complete the Census online. All Australian citizens aged 18 and over are required by law to vote. Contact the AEC to fi nd out Completing the Census online will be fast, easy, when the voting teams will be near you. secure, environmentally friendly, and help to reduce the cost of the Census to the community. Your vote will help shape Australia.

Paper forms can be requested where needed and must be completed and returned in the Reply Paid envelope provided without delay. To learn more www.aec.gov.au 13 23 26 The ABS needs the support of everyone in Australia on 9 August to make the Census a success. Everyone in Australia is encouraged to participate and take advantage of the fast, easy and secure Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, 50 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra ACT. online option. Thursday 16 June 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 9 CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING See page 2 for Rates, Deadlines & Publishing Dates MECHANIC, TYRES & FUEL FOR SALE - DUGOUT APOLOGY NEED TO ADVERTISE Location with views Dear Sponsors Contan and Originally built 1920’s Opalios, sincere apologies for the Featured in a post card, ex show misspelling of your company Coober Pedy Regional Times home. Professionally renovated. 4 names in the last paper. Apology bedrooms plus. Hey dig more! This also for omitting Opal Cave. email:[email protected] secure family home has too many Regards Mayor Provatidis Tel: 08 86725920 features to list. All furniture, electricals etc included. POSITION VACANT Asking $140K. Tel 0419032071 PUBLIC NOTICE

Opening hours 7.30am - 5pm Phone 86725036 OR 86725169 Mining Act 1971 FREIGHT Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 28(5) of the Mining Act 1971 that the delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy intends to grant Exploration Licences over the areas described below. Applicant: Half Moon Pty Ltd Location: Sandstone Area - approx. 140 km northwest of Tarcoola Pastoral Leases Commonwealth Hill, Mobella Term: Two years Area in km2: 27 Ref: 2015/00118 Applicant: Half Moon Pty Ltd Location: Lake Anthony Area - approx. 145 km northwest of Tarcoola Pastoral Leases Mulgathing, Mobella Term: Two years Area in km2: 42 Ref: 2015/00120 Applicant: Half Moon Pty Ltd Location: Irria Area - approx. 95 km WNW of Tarcoola Pastoral Lease Mulgathing Term: Two years Area in km2: 98 Ref: 2015/00121 Applicant: Half Moon Pty Ltd Location: Barton Area - approx. 120 km WNW of Tarcoola Pastoral Lease Mobella Term: Two years Area in km2: 59 Ref: 2015/00122 INVITATION Applicant: Minotaur Operations Pty Ltd Location: Acraman Area - approx. 145 northeast of Streaky Bay Pastoral Leases Moonaree, Yarna, Hiltaba, Yardea, Lake Everard Term: Two years Area in km2: 794 Ref: 2016/00039 Applicant: Monax Mining Limited Location: Mount Edarteenya Area - approx. 70 km east of Oodnadatta Pastoral Leases Macumba, The Peake, Allandale Term: Two years The Coober Pedy Area in km2: 717 Ref: 2016/00043 Country Fire Service Plans and co-ordinates can be found on the Department of State Development website: urgently needs volunteers http://www.minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov. au/exploration/public_notices or by contacting right now! Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103. Community information on mineral exploration licence processes and requirements under the Mining Act 1971 is available from: http://www. minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/land_ access/community_information or hard copy on request to Mineral Tenements. If you would like to become a volunteer, or J Martin would just like to discuss the idea further, Mining Registrar please come down and speak to us. Department of State Development Delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Well Sinking - from “The Discovery of Coober Pedy” by Kath Crilly Coober Pedy Country Fire Service meet PN0927 www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au for training every second Saturday at the CFS Station on Hutchison St. beside the Drive-In.

BECOME part of an important emergency response team? RECEIVE training and learn valuable skills BECOME more accredited and more self- confident. Call Peter Lane (Admin Officer) 0477 307 661 Page 10 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 16 June 2016 2016 OODNADATTA RACES AND By Helen Williams GYMKHANA While the inclement weather kept some punters away, those who did brave the elements enjoyed the 2016 Oodnadatta Races and Gymkhana on Left: Bobby Bailes Saturday, May 7th. and Arnold Warren

The weekend started with a gathering at the Race Complex on Friday 6th, where refreshments and a sausage sizzle tea were enjoyed by those who attended.

Saturday morning dawned overcast with the rain threatening but luckily it held off Below:Club patron Benny until later in the day- except for a few light Greenwood getting a few tips showers. from Neville and Michael Jacob Pink Roadhouse The children’s events were held first- and Clive Hannes from Oodnadatta and Layla Johnson from Nepabunna were successful juniors in these events.

The main race, the Oodnadatta Pastoral Cup was won by Justin Nunn riding Stackhanovite for his family’s Macumba For the first time this year- a bookmaker Syndicate. The Macumba Syndicate also set up on course, so those who wanted took out The Bracelet. Justin completed could have a bet on the races. The RICE his day with Leading Jockey and leading childcare were also in attendance and kept Gymkhana Rider. the children entertained.

In the motorbike section, Ned Sampson After a beautiful roast tea, presentations from Welbourne Hill was leading Junior were made and an auction followed. Music rider and Layla Johnson won Leading kept those who wanted to dance going for Juvenile Rider. Ed Rankin from The Twins the remainder of the night. took out the Adult division.

Above: Douglas Lillecrapp presented Right: The Macumba Syndicate after the Childrens trophies their horse Stackhanovite won the Oodnadatta Cup The Macumba Syndicate after their horse Stackhanovite won the Oodnadatta Cup

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Page 12 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 16 June 2016 GUIDE TO SHOPS AND SERVICES Coober Pedy Opal Capital of the World IN COOBER PEDY

2016 Opal Queen contest held in Coober Pedy

The Virgin Rainbow was discovered in Coober Pedy

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

The Coober Pedy residents build their homes underground in Dugouts

John’s Pizza Bar Affordable & Restaurant pals Open 7 days 9am -10pm O 10% Discount for Pensioners & Ph:08 8672 5561 Fax:08 8672 5537 Souvenirs Email: [email protected] Hutchison Street opposite Desert Cave Hotel Located in IGA MALL - OUTBACK BAR & GRILL -

397 Burton Road Burton SA Flat Hill Road Coober Pedy Phone (08) 82895033 Mobile 0408859037 Fax: (08) 82805788 BOLAND BACKHOE SERVICES Local family business with a Tip truck, backhoe and bobcat with auger attachment for hire at reasonable rates. Available for hire to mining companies and pastoral properties

Contact Ken or Nola Home phone (08) 86723451 Ken’s Mobile 0417828186 Thursday 16 June 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 13 What’sWhat’s OnOn in COOBER PEDY? MONDAY & Visiting Services WATER AEROBICS Monday to Fridays 7:30 to 8:30 $10 session FRIDAY Australian LEGAL SERVICES and pool entry every 3rd session CP SHOOTERS CLUB (Donna Clements) Opal free 7pm Friday night Clay Target WK Lawyers Shotgun TUESDAY Exhibition Phone: 08 8361 9148 ARTS & CRAFT 10am – 11am GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30 is a 2 day event held from Email: [email protected] Lions Club; 2 - 4 years & Parent/ pm 11th - 12th August 2016 Carer; (Donna Clements) at the QT Gold Coast COOBER PEDY DATES 2016 during Hotel in Gold Coast QLD. Court Circuit. TJI TJITJI TJUTA INKANYINI CP Social Scrabble 7.30pm Weeks commencing - PUKULPA 11am – 1:45pm; Lions United Club . All skill levels This event showcases Club; 0 - 6 years & Parent/Carer; welcome product from Gems & 22 February 2016 Jewelry industry,Trade only (Donna Clements) 2 May 2016 SWIMMING PROGRAM 6pm exhibition presenting the 4 July 2016 children achieve personal best largest range of opal and FREE TAI CHI CLASSES for over opal jewellery in the one 29 August 2016 65s Sit or stand for these gentle with prizes at the end of the 17 October 2016 season (Donna Clements) location. exercises. 1:15PM at Community 5 December 2016 Health (Sue Radeka) Black opal, boulder opal, light Please register: 8672 3299 Late Night Fridays 6:00 – 10:00pm; 11-17(Sophie opal, fine jewellery, fashion Free initial legal advice to anyone - Reynolds) jewellery, collectors' pieces, anytime! Drop in Centre 3:00 – 6:00pm; polished stones, rough opal Ages 8-17 (Sophie Reynolds) and beads brought to you by SATURDAYS the miners and wholesalers Please contact Andrew and make DISTRICT COUNCIL of Australia. an appointment prior to his arrival. MEETINGS 3rd Tuesday each KIDS CLUB 10am – 12pm month at 7pm Lions Club 5 & up (Donna Clements) ACCOUNTING AMBULANCE TRAINING 7.30pm Umoona Road. Every Drop in Centre; 11:00 – 2:00; Dates Ages 8-17 (Sophie Reynolds) Waters + Younger Tuesday except school holidays to keep in Phone 8331 9477 Adelaide MINE RESCUE/SES mind for 2016: Phone 8672 5979 Coober Pedy WEDNESDAY Training (Alternate Fax 8364 4676 Saturdays) 0427725446 PARENT YARNING CIRCLE Note: Email: [email protected] 10am – 12am Lions Club; CFS TRAINING - every Parents, Caregivers, Grandparent, Change of date second Saturday at 2pm 2016 Visits to Coober Pedy ALL Children; (Donna Clements) Need new members urgently July 16-17 Wednesday-Links 11:00 – 1 - 5 February Richard 2:00pm Ages 17 and older CP SHOOTERS CLUB Coober Pedy 22 - 26 February Jack (Sophie Reynolds) 9 & 10 am Pistols Opal Fields 11 - 15 April Richard Active Boys Group 3:15- CROATION CLUB 16 - 20 May Jack 5:00pm; Ages 8-17 (Sophie Happy Hour Reynolds) Saturdays 6-7pm GOLF OPEN 18 - 22 July Richard Weekend 1 - 5 August Jack THURSDAY SUNDAY 5 - 9 September Richard LITTLE MUSICIANS 10:30am – PLAY TIME 2pm – 3:30pm All welcome 11:15am School (old Deadly School Gym 17 - 21October Richard 0-5 YEARS & Parent/Carer Centre) 3 – 6 years (Donna For any questions feel free to 14 - 18 November Jack Clements) (Donna Clements) contact the Club Captain, Steve, on 0427 569 754 5 - 9 December Jack Active Girls Group 3:15- GOLF Regular Sunday Income tax returns lodged electronically 5:00pm; Ages 8-17 (Sophie competition and social golf for a prompt refund (within 14 days subject Reynolds) 8:30am for 9am tee off. to the Australian Taxation Office) Late tee off also available for We also specialize in providing sound, members. practical accounting & taxation advice to FRIDAY individuals, families, businesses & SMSF’s CATACOMB Church Service June 25th William Creek TINY TACKERS GROUP 10am – and Sunday School 9:30am Gymkhana 11:30am Lions Club 0-3 years Sunday. Bus pickup (Donna Clements) SCHOOL TERM DATES available. Ph 8672 5038 July 16th- Oodnadatta TWIGHLIGHT GOLF with a YOUTH SHED 11-2 ages 8 Campdraft and Bronco social ambrose 3 – 6 hole & up Branding 2016 competition from 6pm Term 1: 1 Feb - 15 Apr CP SHOOTERS CLUB Saturday 13 and Sunday Term 2: 2 May - 8 Jul SERBIAN Church Social 10 am Rimfire & Rapidfire 14th August - Coober Term 3: 25 Jul -30 Sep Club, Dinner 6pm Fridays Rifles Pedy Amateur Horse Racing Term 4: 17 Oct - 2 Dec Event 2016

Page 14 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 16 June 2016 What’s On in COOBER PEDY? OLYMPIC DAM SPORTING CLUB v. COOBER PEDY FOOTBALL CLUB - CooberCoober PedyPedy RacesRaces Round 7 - 04/06/2016

Olympic Dam Sporting Club 8.10, 17.16, 23.20, 26.23 (179) Coober Pedy Football Club 2.0, 4.2, 4.4, 6.4 (40) toto gogo aheadahead GOALS, Olympic Dam Scott Montgomerie 11, Michael Dalla 6, Jonathon Veale 2, Daniel D’Arrigo 2, Cameron Green 1, Patrick Glover 1, Tyler Odgers 1, At the second Coober Pedy Amateur The races are going ahead which is Michael Shaw 1, Bradley Rynne 1. BEST, Olympic Dam Michael Shaw, Race Club AGM a committee was great. Jonathon Veale, Scott Montgomerie, Michael Dalla, Lachlan Hewett formed thanks to three new members Coober Pedy GOALS : Wayne Chamberlain 2, Gary Warren 2, Joshua Abdulla taking on roles of Vice President, The dates set for the 2016 Annual 1, David Rankin 1. BEST: Coober Pedy: Kerry Roderick, Fabien Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer. Since the Races are Saturday 13 and Brandon Lennon, Roy Murray AGM the Treasurer has pulled out of Sunday 14th August. the position. There will be a little bit of time where everyone gets used to the different roles and handovers occur but everyone was The Committee is as follows: very keen to have a successful event. Jason Jones, President As with any event the list of jobs to be Paul Howard, Vice President done is very long and the jobs not Justin Freytag, Secretary allocated to the different exec positions Treasurer (now vacant) is also long so if anyone wants to help Sharlene Jeffree, Assistant out the club welcome new members at Treasurer any time of the year. Rod Wells, Bar Manager Shelley Wells, Merchandise Chevahn Hoad Peter Rowe Brian Jones Sam Jones The Coober Pedy Amateur Racing Chevahn Hoad Club was started in 1969 with the aim Brian Mathews of bringing together town and station Luke Kenny people – “to make new friendships and Sue Britt renew old ones”. It is now an annual Jenny Gough horse and motorbike event held on the Leo Hunter second weekend in August.

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