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Tourist Park Coober Pedy 08 86 725 691 BULLS GARAGE On-site Service Centre Phone: 86 725 036 Tel: 08 8672 5920 https://cooberpedytimes.com Thursday 27 July 2017 CATACOMB CHURCH HOLIDAY CONCERT FOSTERS COOBER PEDY KIDS TALENT Under the banner: Coober Kids DO Have Talent, forty three children and youth entertained an audience of proud parents and community members on Thursday 13th July at 6.30pm at the School Gym.

The concert was the climax to a very busy and enjoyable week run by the Catacomb Church and one of their supporting churches, St Stephens Anglican Church in Normanhurst, Sydney.

A team of 10 adults and 9 kids had come 2000kms from Sydney to support the Catacomb Church for 6 days. This is their second visit to Coober Pedy.

The week began with an Amazing Race of 6 teams of 35 children heading around the town to answer quiz questions; to undergo Physical/ Mental and Food challenges and even to experience using a fire extinguisher thanks to the CFS.

The night ended with a cosy July Bonfire and marshmallows in the Catacomb Church grounds and a short talk on how Amazing Gods Grace is.

Two Creative Arts workshops offered a choice of Dance; Art; Drama: Puppets; Making Musical Instruments and Karaoke. These were turned into items for the Big Concert. Seeing the children grow in confidence; mix with each other; make new friends from their school and also with the 9 Sydney kids was a joy to behold. Under the banner: Coober Kids DO Have Talent, forty three children and youth entertained an audience of proud parents and community members In the first Drama workshop for example there were 3 local kids and 3 Sydney kids and in the second one there were 2 High Schoolers and a Year 7 and 2 Year 4 girls all working together.

The Concert was put together in the 3 days so we decided to call it ‘The Dress Rehearsal’ in case it didn’t flow smoothly.

“We needn’t have worried”, commented organiser and hostess Tracey Piggott (Catacomb Church Coober Pedy). “The children obviously felt safe emotionally to perform without fear of failure”.

“It was so thrilling to see the confidence of the children and to see them mix with and encourage each other. I couldn’t have been happier with how the night went”, said Tracey”.

Coober Kids Got Talent Concert on Thursday 13th July Harry Maat, Mitchell Hoad, Gus Peggie and Clydine and Caleigh play their recorders saw 34 local and 9 Sydney kids in 23 different items Amy Meyers entertain the crowd for 2 hours. The concert was followed by an enjoyable supper. See page 5 for more photos Photo of the week TRAVELLERS SEEKING FREEBIES ENJOYED FRESHLY CLEANED FACILITIES OVERNIGHT AT OUR CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND! SERVING THE OPAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD SINCE 1982 7 DAYS WEATHER - APPROACHING LATE WINTER

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Page 2 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 27 July 2017 YAMI LESTER OAM – 24 August 1941 to

It is with great sadness that the family of Yami 21 July 2017 R.I.P. Lester announce the passing of Yami Lester (Poppa Yami), Yankunytjatjara leader and Elder, Land Rights and anti-nuclear campaigner on 21 July 2017, age 75.Yami was born in the early 1940s at Walkinytjanu Creek (Wal-kin-jahnu) an outstation on Granite Downs Station in the far north of South Australia.

When the atomic bomb went off at Emu Field (the first test on the mainland), Yami was about ten years of age and through life would re-tell with clarity and sadness of his family being blanketed in the toxic fallout and the sickness and death that followed.

As a stockman and skilled horseman, Yami spent his early years working on pastoral properties across South Australia until losing his eyesight as a teenager and later becoming completely blind – the consequence of dust from the nuclear bomb.

He was a member of the Aboriginal Advancement League, was drawn to social work assisting families in need with health and education during work with the United Mission and was instrumental, together with the late Reverend Jim Downing, in the establishment of the Institute for Aboriginal Development in and the Land Council. As a professional interpreter and cultural broker he worked in the law courts making sure the voice of was understood.

Yami made it his life’s work to campaign locally, nationally and internationally for the clean-up of Maralinga following the Nuclear Atomic Bomb testing Lifetime advocate for Aboriginal rights and Anti-nuclear campaigner Yami Lester by the British in the 1950s and 60s, for a Royal O.A.M, and long time companion and carer Bronya Dineen at Walatina Commission and for compensation for destruction and contamination of country and the dispossession of Anangu. It was hard work rewarded with the extensive remediation of country as as financial compensation TRIBUTES for peoples. Local residents’ Terry & Josephine Brennan-Kuss Condolences for death of Aboriginal For several decades, supported by his children, he recall their long association and friendship with leader Yami Lester OAM - Hon Kyam continued a relentless campaign against nuclear Yami Lester. Maher MLC Minister for Aboriginal Affairs weapons as well as plans for a nuclear waste dump in and Reconciliation SA South Australia. Earlier this year he welcomed the As you go through life you meet countless people. Some decision by the Australian Government to offer a Gold come in and out very quickly and you struggle to even The State Government extends its deepest to sym- Card for health care for those affected by radiation remember their names. Then there our those very special pathies to the family and friends of Yankunytjatjara fallout at Maralinga but reminded us it was too little too few that you encounter. Those that make an indelible mark elder, Yami Lester OAM, who died last night in Alice late. and, if you are lucky, you can call them your friend. Springs, aged 75.

Yami was a staunch land rights campaigner active in Yami Lester - Gentleman - Scholar – Entrepreneur – Mr Lester spent his entire life advocating for a bet- the handback of Anangu Pitjantjatjara (APY Lands) in Bushman - Visionary and best of all our friend. ter path for Aboriginal people. Many people would far north South Australia to traditional owners as recognise him as a survivor of the Maralinga nuclear We first met Yami in 1994 when we moved to Marla to take bomb tests that left him blind. inalienable freehold title, as well as the monumental up a contract to service the rooms at the Travellers Rest return of Uluru and Kata Tjuta to traditional owners in Motel. Yami had taken up a lease on Walatina Station so Through his work in the Aboriginal Advancement 1985. He retired to his traditional lands at Walatina Station was a regular visitor to Marla and the Travellers Rest. We League he helped achieve Maralinga Tjarutja peo- near Marla in the State’s far north, which will be his hit it off straight away and we could not help but be swept up ple receive fair compensation from the testing and final resting place. in Yami’s enthusiasm for life and his vision for the future for also helped shape the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Walatina. Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act. Yami’s story is depicted in the National Portrait Gallery. In 1981 he received an OAM for his service in the field Yami also had a wicked sense of humour and had a lovely Aboriginal Affairs Minister Kyam Maher said Mr of Aboriginal Welfare and has a published autobiography. knack of making funny little quips, quite often at his own Lester's ongoing resilience and activism in Aborigi- His warmth, kindness, generosity and resolve inspired expense. At a Calcutta for the Melbourne Cup in Mintabie nal Affairs, particularly campaigning against nuclear so many Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people and as one year Yami was standing next to us during the auction weapons inspired so many and leaves a strong legacy Tjamu (grandfather) and Katja (Great grandfather) he when Yami asked “are you bidding for a horse Terry?” to for future generations. will be forever remembered by his loved ones, his which Terry replied “you won’t see me bidding Yami” to which Yami came straight back with “no”. “I'd been fortunate to know Mr Lester for almost extended family, community and by so many. two decades and have greatly valued his views and On another occasion when Yami was chairing a meeting at insights,” he said. Yami leaves an incredible legacy of better global the Mintabie town hall re the town lease the meeting was understanding of the devastation of nuclear bombs and coming to an end when Yami asked if there were any more “A man of such remarkable achievement, he was for the ongoing battle for recognition of the consequence questions. There was silence when Yami called out “what always generous with his time - sharing stories of of them on the rights and interests of Anangu. about you up the back with your hand up”. his life and his people with my family when we vis- ited him at his homeland of Walatina. Memories of the man and his contribution will remain When Kevin Bloody Wilson performed live in early 1995 at forever in the hearts of so many people, especially the Marla bar we discovered later that Yami was out in the “My thoughts are with his family, who carry on his Bronya, Lucy and his children Leroy, Rosemary and dining area listening to the show and his favourite Kevin work of activism, standing up for the rights and Karina who have followed in his footsteps as interpreters song was “Living next door to Allan”. views of Anangu and preserving culture and lan- guage.” and protectors of country and his twelve grandchildren So many memories of Yami and the times we shared. It is a (Lionel, Lachlan, Tahlia, Kieran, Kiah Robbie, Carlin, true loss of a great man and good friend to both of us. Sadly The State Government has offered Mr Lester’s fam- Leesha, Jessica, Joshua, William and Larissa and two missed but not forgotten. R.I.P our old friend. Your work is ily support and is consulting with his family to de- great grandchildren (Lucy-May and Levi). Rest in Peace done. Our most sincere and deepest condolences to Yami’s termine their wishes for a memorial service to rec- Dad and poppa. family, extended family and friends. ognise his contribution to South Australia. Thursday 27 July 2017 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 3 Feedback sought on New firearms proposed ‘no jab, no simulator for SA Police play’ laws A new 300-degree virtual reality Currently, 360 cadets are in training at the Police Academy, which is believed to be the Proposed legislation that could see The NIP Childhood Schedule is given over firearms simulator is now most in training at one time since 1977. unvaccinated children banned from seven points: birth, two months (recommended at six weeks), four months, operational at the SA Police being enrolled at South Australian The simulator was an election commitment. six months, 12 months, 18 months and four Academy, providing police SAPOL training officers have been receiving childcare centres, kindergartens and years. officers with enhanced training training on the technology since June, with schools is now up for public the simulator now fully operational. comment. Public consultation on proposed for high-risk situations. amendments to the South Australian It is compatible with simulators used in other Under the proposed changes, parents and Public Health Act 2011 relating to The $480,000 ViraTra simulator will be immunisation and early childhood care used to train cadets, refresh skills of jurisdictions, which means training programs guardians would need to provide evidence can be shared nationally. that their child is appropriately immunised, services will be open from 24 July 2017 frontline officers, and provide advanced until Friday, 11 August 2017. training for STAR Group. on an immunisation catch-up program or Victoria Police have seen an overall meets the exemption requirements, in order improvement in officer skills since the to attend early childhood services. For more information about the proposal, The simulator provides highly-realistic what it means and how you can provide scenarios, allowing officers to hone and introduction of the technology. The proposed tougher new law, commonly feedback visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/ develop communication skills, decision reviewsandconsultation making, de-escalation abilities, and rapid Police Minister Peter Malinauskas said, "This referred to as ‘no jab, no play’, is designed response. investment comes at a time when the police to protect vulnerable children and members academy is home to the largest number of of the community who are unable to be Education and Child Development Minister Susan Close said, “It is so important that The simulator will also be used for testing cadets in 40 years, as we fulfil our vaccinated due to a proven medical commitment to putting more officers on the condition. our early childhood services such as officers across marksmanship, pistol and childcare, family day care, preschool and electronic control device (tazer) abilities. frontline than ever before. The State Government is now calling for kindergarten are safe and nurturing places for our young people to grow and develop.” Incorporating a live fire range without the The State Government continues to feedback on the proposed changes. modernise our police service. The simulator use of real ammunition, the simulator will “Immunisation is one of the most effective also save costs on ammunition, reduce will compliment technologies such as body While our state’s immunisation coverage worn cameras, rugged tablets, facial is generally good with 92-93 per cent of strategies to protect the community against environmental impact of firearms training, a range of diseases and that’s why it’s boost safety, and reduce the number of recognition technology and finger print children fully vaccinated, this legislation will scanners. help protect those children who cannot be important we take a strong stance to protect training days cancelled due to our vulnerable children from preventable unfavourable weather. vaccinated because they are too young to The Victorian police force has seen a lift in have some vaccines, or have certain illnesses.” The commissioning of the simulator officer capability since introducing a similar medical conditions such as severe allergies firearms simulator. It is an unfortunate reality or if they are immunosuppressed. “If all other children and staff within the coincides with the largest intake of police early childhood service are fully vaccinated, cadets in history, as the State Government that at times our police are required to use extreme force - this investment set to The required immunisations listed on the these potentially vulnerable children are fulfils its commitment to recruit an extra provided with a circle of protection against 313 frontline officers by 2018. improve safety for both officers and the National Immunisation Program (NIP) community. Childhood Schedule include hepatitis B, most vaccine preventable diseases.” rotavirus, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping HOW TO: KEEP LEMONS FRESH LONGER cough (pertussis), polio, Haemophilus “That’s why these proposed changes are influenzae type B (Hib), pneumococcal so vital - the more children who are infection, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella vaccinated - the greater our ability to Lemons lose their moisture and start to deteriorate after a week of and meningococcal infection type C. control vaccine preventable diseases.” being left at room temperature. Moisture escapes through the pores in the lemon rind causing the fruit to dry out and go bad. PUBLIC CONSULTATION on proposed According to Food.com lemons keep fresh longer in a bowl of water amendments to the South Australian Public and put into the fridge, OR you can put lemons in an air-tight plastic Health Act 2011 RELATING TO bag in the fridge. IMMUNISATION and early childhood care The water in the bowl serves to replenish the lost moisture to the services is open from 24 JULY 2017 until lemons, and the plastic bag serves the same purpose of maintaining that moisture within the fruit. Friday, 11 AUGUST 2017.

Page 4 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 27 July 2017 COMMUNITY EVENT CATACOMB CHURCH HOLIDAY CONCERT FOSTERS COOBER PEDY KIDS TALENT From page 1

Mira and Gemma sing Spark Taylor Bock and Mary Rose Zelenko as Pet Shop owners in a Drama Improvisation Sharlette Jones sings Scars To Your Beautiful

We're Going On A Bear Hunt Grand Finale Jingle Bells on PC pipes- Boston, Angus and Ethan McDonald supported by the Sydney Team

Concert Finale at the School Gym, with most kids on the stage Thursday 27 July 2017 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 5 OODNADATTA BOASTS BEST OUTBACK BRONCO BRANDING: SATURDAY 15 JULY As the sun began to go down on a successful Friday The final event was the steer ride. Proper thrills and $31,000 FINE FOR of camp drafting, the growing crowd gathered in spills here but also a super ride by the winner, Ben the clubrooms for the meet and greet. It was a Fogarty and the most graceful of dismounts by Jeroen wonderful evening as the competitors and the Dunkirk, which kept the crowd gasping as the glorious spectators of both codes, who had come from all outback sunset began to fill the sky. BUILDER over the state and from across the borders, enjoyed a sausage sizzle and a drink at the bar, along with As usual, the Oodnadatta Racing and Horse Sports some friendly banter and a good catch up before committee and its volunteers provided a sumptuous roast BREACHES AT LAW returning to their camps for the night. dinner, to a record number of 270 satisfied guests. Tony Williams, as president, presented the ribbons and trophies A builder who performed work outside the scope of his Early Saturday morning, the finals of the campdraft were with the help of some of the sponsors. Andrew Clarke completed and the large crowd, one of the biggest we licence, failed to produce a written contract, demanded was auctioneer, with his inimitable style encouraging folk payments prior to performing the work, and failed to take have seen, settled in for a great exhibition of Bronco Branding. to part with their hard earned for some interesting out the relevant indemnity insurance has been ordered to donated items. pay more than $31,000 in fines, compensation and costs. The first event was the novice, which is for any catcher We would like to thank Tim and Jenny Hardy, Iain In the Adelaide Magistrates Court, 51 year old Domenic yet to have won any two bronco branding events. Of the eight teams in the competition, three had female catchers, Stewart, Lins Pearson, Allington’s and Pt Augusta Auto Zinghini of Rostrevor admitted to eight breaches of the One for their generous donations to the auction. ORHS Building Work Contractors Act. and Laura Greenfield from Billa Kalina, catching for the first time, was only 0.03 seconds off gaining 3rd place. returns much of the proceeds back to charity, including the RFDS who were a great help and support throughout The court heard Zinghini had entered into a verbal contract the event. to convert a pergola into a dining/entertaining room on a The open singles followed and what a fine exhibition of property in Ridgehaven for an estimated cost of $40,000. catching and team work! In both the novice and the singles, the teams, consisting of one catcher and three Live music, a spot of dancing, a couple of drinks and While Zinghini had a licence, it did not authorise the kind ground crew, are required to catch and mark (with paint) some great catching up drew proceedings to a close. of work required by the victim. three beasts in as quick a time as possible. Fifteen teams compete in the first round with six teams going through Our committee would like to sincerely thank all of our Zinghini accepted over $50,000 in pre-payments, with to the finals. The scores for both rounds are then combined sponsors, as listed on the results sheet and the the victim later estimating more than $20,000 worth of for a final score. It was very exciting! programme, and all of the volunteers who helped out in work remained to complete the room. any way during the weekend. We would like to thank In the doubles competition, there are two catchers and a the competitors who travelled considerable distances to In addition $16,905 worth of materials and pre-paid work ground crew of three, and they are required to catch and participate, and to all of the spectators and visitors. A had not been performed. mark five calves. It is indeed a spectacle to watch, and as special thank you to RFDS for attending. many of the crowd were first time spectators of the sport they were certainly not disappointed by the skill, and level The court heard Zinghini’s victim believed he had made We would also like to acknowledge the ABC. Courtney the necessary applications and gained council approval of strength and fitness required of the ground crew. The wining time of 3 minutes 38.55 seconds is testament to Fowler from the SA Country Hour covered our event for the work when, in fact, he hadn’t. th this. with a report on the Country Hour on Monday July 17 and has posted some amazing photos on their Facebook Zinghini was ordered to pay a total of $31,105 – including page. Also present were the crew from the ABC TV $16,905 in compensation to the victim. Chute dogging, also known as calf scruffing, followed. In this event, a team of two, on the whistle, run to a programme Back Roads, so hopefully some footage will chute, leap over the fence, and then attempt to bring the appear in the programme when it is aired maybe later in The lack of building insurance means the victim remains the year. vulnerable to further loss should the council refuse to beast to the ground using only their brute strength. The approve the building work. fact that only two of the nine teams managed to achieve this feat once again showed that the calves are invariably Disappointed that you missed all the action? Don’t be! The Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, Dini Soulio, the winners. William Creek is hosting the National Bronco Branding Championships on August 26th, and Coober Pedy is welcomed the penalty, saying it was a timely reminder to th builders to comply with their obligations and only take on The poddy calf ride was a new official addition to our holding its famous Race meeting on August 12 , so plenty work within the scope of their license. It is also a reminder programme. People under the age of 14, with lots of more opportunities yet. to consumers to do their homework before hiring a builder. support from their crew and plenty of protective clothing, try to see just how long they can stay atop a poddy calf. Jackie Williams “The victim knew Mr Zinghini, and clearly did not consider 17 youngsters gave it a go, with tame and controlled thrills Mt Barry Station that he may not be legally authorised to perform the work,” and spills. Mr Soulio said.

“What’s especially disappointing is that Mr Zinghini failed to get the necessary indemnity insurance – meaning his victim did not have that protection, and remains vulnerable should the council refuse to approve the building work.

“Builders are required by law to give their clients a certificate evidencing that insurance has been taken out for domestic building work.

“Consumer and Business Services maintains a public register of all licence holders, to ensure consumers have easy access to information and can determine whether someone is licensed to do the job. I’d encourage anyone considering hiring a builder or a contract to check the register before engaging a builder.”

To check the public register, go to https:// secure.cbs.sa.gov.au/OccLicPubReg/LicenceSearch.php.

To report a concern about a builder or a contractor, contact CBS on 131 882.

Thursday 27 July 2017 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 6 LETTER / OPINION & CONTRIBUTIONS WE still have FREEDOM of SPEECH! NAIDOC SA Caring RE: DCCP Minutes: 5 Public Forum 7.01 pm 18/7/2017 Dear Editor, Mr Neville Mitchell expressed his displeasure at the I firstly congratulate the Council for recognising the effort negative comments against the Council in the paper and that members of the community made during the Public for Country Award from some community members. Forum at the last council meeting. Detailed recording of community concerns has not been evident to date. Mr Mitchell also pointed out that a Council in recognises Anangu Administration would cost a lot of money as per the I do not know who Mr Neville Mitchell is or why he example of the Council in Tasmania. needed to disassociate himself from comments in the paper that did not refer to him. Mr. Mitchell addressed a man Walter Tjami Mr Mitchell also notified Council that the Wind Turbines council meeting with a small public audience and therefore were working and were quite noisy. had his comments recorded in the council minutes.

Ms Sue Britt addressed Council on the fact that it was the I would like to reassure residents/readers that they need 24th anniversary of Opal being declared the national not feel influenced by Mr. Mitchell’s “emotional” reaction gemstone and that this was due to Coober Pedy miners to our democratic right to speak freely. 1. Freedom of efforts. Speech is a fact of life. Australian citizens enjoy this freedom via freedom of the press and by other means. Ms Rachel Tsakaridis addressed the matter of the Youth Shed funding and enquired what the community could do As a soldier, I and others fought for and won this freedom. to keep it open. It is the same freedom that protected Mr. Mitchell’s speech while he denounced ours from the council’s pulpit! Ms Tsakaridis also enquired if the Basketball Court lights could be kept on longer at night. Public Forum closed at 2. Freedom of worship; I for one will not bow down 7.14 pm and worship (perceived) incompetence. Residents need to know how our finances and services are being managed. We have lived in silence for one year now with no reliable communication to the community. Where is the new budget?

3.Freedom from want; Many residents genuinely believe that for council to remain as it is, greater hardship will be imposed on remaining ratepayers.

4. Freedom from fear: I would like to assure anyone that simply by ingratiating themselves to a council at a public forum will not influence my right to have my say when I feel moved to do so. We fought for ‘our’ freedoms and won. Nobody including ignoramus’, bullies, yobbos, ego-maniacs, despots or public servants will take my freedoms from me without a contest!

Walter Tjami winner of NAIDOC SA Caring for Country Yours sincerely George Russell O.A.M. (Letter-writer) Award

Walter lives in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Coober Pedy RSL Vice President Grant Steele’ ANZAC SERVICE 2017 (APY) Lands in northern South Australia, where he works reading the famous poem by Charles M Province A moving moment in Coober Pedy’s Anzac service held as APY Lands Management Officer. that outlined the freedoms gained through war. (25-4-17) was Coober Pedy RSL Vice President Grant Steele’s reading of the famous poem by Charles M Walter is employed through Natural Resources Alinytjara Province that outlined the freedoms gained through war. Wilurara (AW) to support Anangu applying principles of sustainable agriculture. It is the Soldier, not the minister, who has given us free- dom of religion. Walter facilitates two-way communication between It is the Soldier, not the reporter, who has given us free- Anangu Traditional Owners and the APY Lands Pastoral dom of the press. Manager. Walter advises about cultural vigilance and pro- It is the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom tection of significant sites from stock and related infra- structure. of speech. It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given Natural Resources AW’s Engagement Manager Bruce us freedom to protest. Macpherson said the award recognises Walter’s develop- It is the Soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right ment and leadership. to a fair trial. It is the Soldier, not the politician, who has given us the “Walter has consistently shown that he is highly commit- right to vote. ted to caring for his country and is a role model for other It is the Soldier who salutes the flag, young Anangu,” Mr Macpherson said. Who serves beneath the flag, And whose coffin is draped by the flag, Walter has also gained his Certificate III in Conservation Soldiers from various stations of wars listened to and Land Management this year, as part of the Natural the words of freedom and remembered! Who allows the protester to burn the flag. Resources AW training program through TAFE SA. Charles M Province (A Soldier) The original Four Freedoms were goals articulated Walter said he is very happy to be working on Country by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt on where good things are happening. January 6, 1941.

“Being part of the team managing camels, donkeys and In an address known as the Four Freedoms speech horses out on country, and working to get rid of trees (technically the 1941 State of the Union address), and plants that don’t belong in the APY Lands like Athel President Roosevelt proposed four fundamental freedoms pine, makes me feel useful to my community,” Walter that people “everywhere in the world” ought to enjoy: said. 1.Freedom of speech; 2.Freedom of worship; 3.Freedom “Seeing how our work makes people in the community from want; 4.Freedom from fear. happy is really great.” There are many countries today that do not enjoy these For the past four years the AW Natural Resources Man- freedoms as we do. Many of those citizens have joined agement Board has supported Walter’s employment with us because we enjoy those freedoms, and they are learning funding through the National Landcare Programme, as to share our values. part of the Regional Landcare Facilitator Programme. 2017 ANZACs March from the Coober Pedy RSL to the Cenotaph in Hutchison Street to pay Coober Pedy in recent years has become a stepping stone Walter’s achievement was announced during NAIDOC to many from those countries who have fled oppression SA Awards at the Adelaide Town Hall this week. their respects and violence elsewhere. Page 7 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 27 July 2017 20172017 OodnadattaOodnadatta CampdraftCampdraft

By: Donnagh Clarke Photos: Peter Rowe Drafting on The Neales River in the Heart of Gibber Country CAMPDRAFT competitors will agree Our next event was THE NORMETALS $2000 NOVICE DRAFT that drafting at Oodnadatta is filled with big blue sky’s, no wind and fantastic Normetals are no strangers to sponsoring bush events and have been supporting Oodnadatta for nearly as long running cattle. as our event has been running but it is the first time they have been associated with the campdraft. For 33 years the pastoral community have hosted an annual Campdraft alongside the Bronco Branding event. A popular winner was Murray Bridge rider Karen Hancock With the modern era and local terrain determining a more riding her Who’s Top Cat mare, Whos Misty Dream. reliable mode of cattle mustering (motorbikes and aircraft) the days of big horse camps have drifted but the 2nd Peter Hancock, Almora Double Anna; 3rd Taz appreciation of the horse skills required still remain. McEwin, Nigel; 4th Ron Guggemos, Mia; 5th Chris Reynolds, Jetstar and 6th Bridie Ferguson, Kindara Diva. For the second year in a row the Oodnadatta Campdraft SUNNY RIVER ASH STUD (FELICITY GREEN) Highest was run under the rules and regulations of the Southern Scoring ASH in the Normetals Novice Draft was won by Campdraft Assoc. With no limitations on runs and a classic Almora Double Anna bush atmosphere the affiliation is proving popular with the southern competitors, who haul their competition Selecting a steer for branding The feature event on our program was the THOMAS horses up the from as far field as the FOODS INTERNATIONAL $5000 OPEN DRAFT which Western and Central Districts of Vic, South East of SA, was run over 2 full rounds and a final. Murray Bridge, Flinders Ranges, West Coast and Alice Springs. Thomas Foods International – Murray Bridge is another homegrown South Australian business and incredibly Our judge for this year’s event was Graeme Baulch. generous with their support of campdrafting here in their Graeme did a superb job officiating over our events. He home state. and wife, Jenelle travelled from Port Fairy (Vic) and it was a great opportunity to show them a little of the In the first round we witnessed some great drafting with . Darren Jewell, Wandilla Acylip and Peter Hancock, The Ranch Ruby both sitting on a 91. Hot on their heels was Cattle were supplied by Allandale Station and we saw some the campdraft covener, Andrew Clarke riding Neales River great runs amongst them. We would like to thank Will Gentle Oak with a 90. Shay Pratt, Little Miss Frosty and Clarke for managing the back yard so efficiently. Melanie Austen, Kardinia Isabella both ran 87’s and only one point ahead of Flinders Ranges horsewoman, Bridie Our program started with the CALOMBA TRANSPORT Ferguson on her super consistent mare, Kindara Diva. JUNIOR DRAFT (Jenkins family) which was hotly contested by the kids with the eventual winner being the During the second round we witnessed a shuffling in the 16/17 SCA Junior Rider Champion, Dustin Hancock riding order but it was Gazette rider Darren Jewell riding Wandilla ISCOTTALITTLESMARTY. Acylip putting another 90 on the board that placed him in pole position leading into the final. Peter Hancock also Daniel Bannumm was 2nd, Marissa Hancock was 3rd, Another participant prepares to rope an animal pulled a 90 from the bag but this time on Almora Double 4th Harvey Williams, 5th Marissa Hancock and 6th Dustin Anna. Hancock. A number of big runs from Teddy Fogarty (Always Again), Darren Jewell (Chevin Noah), Ewan McLean Dustin is a fierce competitor but he was also a great (Bondy), Bill Willoughby (Larry), Bridie Ferguson (Kindara helper for the Campdraft Conveners (Allandale Station) Diva) and Andrew Clarke (Rivers) all sitting on an 85 and leading up to the Oodnadatta Draft and throughout the above ensured the pressure will be on all ten riders making weekend. their way to the final.

With all local Juvenile drafters away at boarding school Our Top Ten competitors were: Darren Jewell (Bayfield either in Adelaide or interstate for much of the year, the Spinner); Peter Hancock (The Ranch Ruby); Shay Pratt opportunity for riding horses is general limited to school (Little Miss Frosty), Bridie Ferguson (Kindara Diva); holidays only. This year we only had 2 nominations for Teddy Fogarty (Always Again); Melanie Austen (Kardinia the CEDUNA BULK HAULIERS & EARTH MOVERS Goomeri); Bill Willoughby (Larry), Daren Jewell (Wandilla JUVENILE DRAFT. The eventual winner was Ben Acylip), Andrew Clarke (Rivers) and Peter Hancock (RBH Fogarty (Palmer Valley Station, Alice Springs) riding Simply Spectacular). Sunset Acres. 2nd was last year’s winner Bridie Greenfield (Billa Kallina Station, Woomera) riding Blue The Thomas Foods International $5000 Open Draft final Rain. highlighted campdrafting at its best. Peter Hancock (The Ranch Ruby), Teddy Fogarty (Always Again) both had JT JOHNSON & SONS, KAPUNDA sponsored the super runs to score 90. Last years winner, Bill Willoughby $1500 MAIDEN CAMPDRAFT event with Murray (Larry) put forward a credible 89. Bridge rider, Peter Hancock putting in some great runs Securing a calf on Kals One More Tribute to take the top spot. Andrew Clarke rode his young mare Rivers for an 87 and the ‘magic man’ Peter Hancock once again found his Other place getters include: =2nd Teddy Fogarty, Amac way to the gate to put another of his horses (RBH Simply Musics Chic and Peter Hancock, Chevin Classic Double; Spectacular) through for an 85. 4th Peter Hancock, Almora Double Anna; 5th Melanie Austen, Kardinia Isabella and 6th Bevan Roberts, Tales And after such a stellar 16/17 campdrafting season it was no surprises to see Peter Hancock’s consistency carry To Tell. him through to a well deserved first place on The Ranch Ruby. JT Johnson & Sons, Kapunda also supplied 2 pallets of horse feed which was distributed amongst all competitors. Another consistent competitor throughout the draft was We are extremely fortunate to have the support of the NT competitor, Teddy Fogarty (Always Again). Last years Johnson family. If you haven’t tried their products we winner, Bill Willoughby (Larry) rode well for a 3rd. can highly recommend their stockfeeds. Packing bulk orders for remote customers is not a problem and delivery Andrew Clarke’s mare (Rivers) just got better with every to McArdle Freight is not a problem. run and to place 4th in her first campdraft event exceeded all expectations. Peter Hancock picked up 5th on RBH SUNNY RIVER ASH STUD (FELICITY GREEN) Highest Simply Spectacular and 6th went to Darren Jewell and Scoring ASH in the JT Johnson & Sons (Kapunda) Maiden Wandilla Acylip. Draft was Peter and Karen Hancock’s Kals One More Tribute. Left: Ready to brand Thursday 27 July 2017 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 8 CSIRO: Extreme El Niño 20172017 events to stay OodnadattaOodnadatta CampdraftCampdraft Drafting on The Neales River in the Heart of Gibber Country By: Donnagh Clarke

SUNNY RIVER ASH STUD (FELICITY GREEN) Highest Scoring ASH in the Thomas Foods International Open Draft was won by The Ranch Ruby The most severe previous extreme El Niño events occurred in 1982/83, 1997/98 and 2015/16 HITCHLEY & HARROW’S HIGHEST SCORING LADY RIDER was won by Shay Pratt of Tintinara. The frequency of extreme El Niño events is Director of the Centre for Southern Hemisphere Oceans projected to increase for a further century after Research and report co-author, Dr Wenju Cai, said that ELDERS LIMITED HIGHEST SCORING LOCAL this research continues important work on the impacts of RIDER: Colin Greenfield, Billa Kalina Station global mean temperature is stabilised at 1.5°C climate change on the El Niño-Southern Oscillation which above pre-industrial levels. is a significant driver of global climate. 360 PRIVATE WEALTH - TOP CUT OUT was a run off between 6 horses on a 23. They were: Peter Hancock, Research published this week in Nature Climate Change "The most severe previous extreme El Niño events Almora Double Anna; Teddy Fogarty, Sunset Acres; by an international team shows that if warming was halted occurred in 1982/83, 1997/98 and 2015/16, years Andrew Clarke, Neales River Gentle Oak; Darren Jewell, to the aspirational 1.5°C target from the Paris Agreement, associated with worldwide climate extremes," Dr Cai said. Wandilla Acylip; Teddy Fogarty, Always Again; Peter the frequency of extreme El Niño events could continue Hancock, The Ranch Ruby. to increase, due to a continuation of faster warming in "Extreme El Niño events occur when the usual El Niño The eventual winner was Teddy Fogarty on Sunset Acres. the eastern equatorial Pacific. Pacific rainfall centre is pushed eastward toward South America, sometimes up to 16,000 kilometres, causing Special Mentions CSIRO researcher and lead author Dr Guojian Wang said massive changes in the climate. The further east the centre To all those that ‘jumped the rail’ and kindly helped out in the growing risk of extreme El Niño events did not stabilise moves, the more extreme the El Niño. the back yards, on a front gate, side gate or scoring – it in a stabilised climate. was your assistance that kept the draft on track throughout "This pulls rainfall away from Australia bringing the day and it was widely valued. "Currently the risk of extreme El Niño events is around conditions that have commonly resulted in intense five events per 100 years," Dr Wang said. droughts across the nation. During such events, other Thank you to those competitors that made the long haul countries like India, Ecuador, and China have experienced north for our draft and while we have much to improve, "This doubles to approximately 10 events per 100 years extreme events with serious socio-economic looking forward , we believe quality running cattle and no by 2050, when our modelled emissions scenario (RCP consequences." restrictions on runs per competitor will prove to be 2.6) reaches a peak of 1.5°C warming. popular. Dr Cai added that while previous research suggested that extreme La Niña events would double under a 4.5°C Congratulations to all winners and place getters. If you "After this, as faster warming in the eastern equatorial warming scenario, results here indicated that under a were lucky enough to be in a lineup please take the time Pacific persists, the risk of extreme El Niño continues scenario of climate stabilisation (i.e. 1.5°C warming) there to contact the sponsor either on their FB page or in an upwards to about 14 events per 100 years by 2150. was little or no change to these La Niña events. email and thank them for their support. It only takes 5 mins but the courtesy goes along away. "This result is unexpected and shows that future The research was conducted by researchers at the Hobart generations will experience greater climate risks associated based Centre for Southern Hemisphere Oceans Research, Lastly our Sponsors with extreme El Niño events than seen at 1.5°C an international collaboration between CSIRO, Qingdao This event would not have been at all possible without the warming."The research was based on five climate models National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, generous support of a handful of sponsors that took a that provided future scenarios past the year 2100. the University of New South Wales, and the University of chance and sponsored our draft. Without these businesses Tasmania. and sole traders our event would not exist. The models were run using the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s lowest emissions scenario (RCP2.6), The National Environmental Science Programme’s Earth PLATINUM which requires negative emissions late in the century. System and Climate Change Hub co-funded this research. Thomas Foods International – TFI, Murray Bridge, Neales River Livestock, Normetals El Nino gave the centre of Australia - regular rain events GOLD JT Johnsons & Sons Kapunda, Ceduna Bulk Hauliers & Earthmovers

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As an outcome of this review Council proposes: April Pipalyatjara 3 April Registry 1.To retain the position of Mayor as the principal member of Council, elected ‘at Fregon 4 AprilPh: (08) 8361 AJO 9148 – large’ by the community; and Fax: (08) 8239 1125 Mimili 5 April 2.To retain the positions of eight (8) Councillors elected ‘at large’ from the commu- 6 April [email protected] nity; and www.wklaw.com.au 3.To retain the ‘no ward’ structure May Coober Pedy 22 May 25 May Report PO Box 3097, Council has prepared a report which details the review process, public consultation June Ernabella 5 Jun Registry Amata 6 JunMelbourne Street, AJO - undertaken and the proposal Council considers could be carried into effect. A copy North Adelaide of this report is available during office hours from the Council office, Hutchison Mimili 7 Jun Street, Coober Pedy, the Council website at www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au or contact Indulkana 8 Jun SA 5006 Ms Fiona Hogan, Chief Executive Officer by telephone on 08 86 724 600. Written Submissions July Coober Pedy 24 Jul 27 Jul Written submissions are invited from interested persons, and are to be directed to Ms Fiona Hogan, Chief Executive Officer, District Council of Coober Pedy, PO Box August Ernabella 7 Aug Registry 425 Coober Pedy SA 5723, or email [email protected] Fregon 8 Aug AJO – and are to be received by close of business on Friday 18th August 2017. Any person(s) making a written submission will be given the opportunity to appear Mimili 9 Aug before a meeting of Council or Council Committee to be heard in support of their Indulkana 10 Aug submission. Fiona Hogan, Chief Executive Officer September Coober Pedy 25 Sep 28 Sept

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Rex Airline SAAB 340B By Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0 au, https:// commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39329674 Three new round-trip flights will operate “These services will make it easier to each week to Port Augusta from travel to Port Augusta and beyond for September after Regional Express was business and can also be critical for people awarded the route licence to operate who need to travel to Adelaide for medical passenger air services. treatments.”

The new service will improve access for Regional Development Minister Geoff people travelling to Port Augusta for Brock said, ”I welcome this important business while opening up the region to new regional service between Adelaide, more domestic and international visitors. Port Augusta and the Outback.”

Rex will operate three weekly roundtrip “It’s particularly pleasing to see a new services on Mondays, Tuesdays and connection being offered linking Port Thursdays from Monday 11 September, Augusta with Coober Pedy by air for the subject to regulatory approval, first time.” providing up to 10,000 seats a year. Local communities rely on these An expression of interest was issued to take intrastate air services between our over the Route Service Licence after the regional towns and cities to connect with previous operator ceased services in May each other and be able to make use of this year. direct access to Adelaide. “The decision has tourism benefits as it Rex will also offer connections will help being more visitors to our unique to Coober Pedy, linking the Outback areas.” opal mining town and Port Rex General Manager of Network Augusta by air for the first time. Strategy & Sales Warrick Lodge said, “Rex is extremely pleased to be in a Photography competition Rex and its predecessor Kendell Airlines position to resurrect a regional air service have served South Australia since the between Adelaide and Port Augusta 1980s. following the exit of Sharp Airways on 31 May 2017.” open - $600 prize Rex currently operates intrastate and interstate services including from Adelaide “Rex is the largest regional airline in South The Australian Human Rights Commission is once again running to Ceduna, Coober Pedy, Kangaroo Island, Australia with 10 Saab 340 aircraft and its photography competition, with a $600 prize up for grabs for Mount Gambier, Port Lincoln, , 180 staff based in Adelaide. Rex also the most outstanding image! Broken Hill and Mildura. employs a considerable number of contracted staff in Adelaide and Rex is Australia’s largest independent throughout regional SA and as such, is a For almost a decade, the Commission has been holding photo regional airline operating a fleet of more significant contributor to the South competitions every couple of years. Our last competition attracted a than 50 Saab 340 aircraft on 1500 weekly Australian economy.” flights to 58 destinations throughout all record 450 entries. states in Australia. “Rex understands that the air service is a vital link for Port Augusta and we look The theme for the 2017 competition is Home, inspired by Eleanor In addition to the regional airline Regional forward to working in partnership with Express, the Rex Group comprises wholly Roosevelt’s famous quote “Where, after all, do universal human rights the Port Augusta City Council and the owned subsidiaries Pel-Air Aviation (air begin? In small places, close to home..." freight and charter operator), Air Link South Australian Government to ensure (Dubbo-based regional airline) and the that the air service is sustainable.” Australian Airline Pilot Academy. About the competition “The service will also extend through to • Enter at https://photocompetition.humanrights.gov.au/ Transport and Infrastructure Minister Coober Pedy which means that there will Stephen Mullighan said, “Regional air be, for the first time, air services linking • There will be two categories for entries: Under 18 and 18 & over. services are vital to regional communities Port Augusta to Coober Pedy. This in turn • Overall winners will receive their prizes at the 2017 Human Rights especially Port Augusta so it is very will provide many flow-on benefits for pleasing to see Regional Express taking up business, government, mining and tourism Awards on December 8 in Sydney. A selection of photos from the this opportunity.” related travel. We look forward to seeing Competition will also be on display. the service evolve into the future.” • Main prizes worth $600. “As the gateway to the Outback, these services to Port Augusta will make some “Rex is proud to be bringing the Port • The competition will close on 30 September 2017. of our major tourist destinations more Augusta community our reliable, If you have a query about the competition, please email accessible for domestic and international affordable and quality service which we tourists seeking to explore some of the have been delivering to South Australia [email protected] more remote parts of our State.” for over 30 years.” Thursday 27 July 2017 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 11 Community Engagement Charter imminent Part of a presentation by Mr. Trevor Gotte at Council Meeting 18-7-2017 re: development work of the Community Engagement Charter that will become part of the planning/development process under the new Act. Community Engagement will be required at the start of future planning processes in SA.

Trevor Gotte, Mayor, Councillors, CEO and members of the Community, supplemented at various times, on a visiting basis by I thank you for the opportunity to update you on recent specialist stakeholders coming from such backgrounds panelist on processes that I was invited to be part of in relation to the as Minister Rau, the planning commission, Mayors, City the Planning Planning, Development and lnfrastructure Act. Planners, Council Development Assessors, the Community Together Alliance, etc. Panel Some weeks ago I was invited by DemocracyCo, who are contracted to the Department of Planning, Transport To quote briefly from Page 4 of the Community and lnfrastructure, to be a panellist on the Planning Engagement Charter Discussion Guide: Together Panel. The Planning Together Panel is tasked As part of the implementation of the Planning, with formulating a Community Engagement Charter Development and lnfrastructure Act SA 2017, members required under the new PDI Act. of the community and stakeholders are being brought together to develop a Community Engagement Charter I believe that Grant Riches presentation to Council at the for Planning in SA. June Council Meeting quite rightly focused on the assessment process from the Council's perspective and a The Charter is intended build community trust and Practitioner's view, but unfortunately did not mention the confidence in the planning system and processes, guiding Community Engagement Charter. I have found out during how the public can participate in the planning system in SA. ln the past, the only time people would realise how planning the first Panel weekend that it is likely, that as a consultant affected them was when a new house, shed or shopping Mr Riches may not have been fully briefed. The PTP is a It will be the first of its kind in Australia, putting centre was built near them, or trees were removed. They highly dynamic process that is having panellists contribute consultation and participation at the very beginning of the didn't know about the decisions that made these to on a constant basis. New documents are being added planning process and will include measurable requirements developments possible. We are hoping to change this by or made available in a fairly regular rate. for engaging community members on proposed changes putting people at the front end of Planning - so to planning policy and strategy. The Charter will also communities' hopes and expectations for the places they Before going deeper into an overview of the PTP I will encourage engagement to be tailored to suit the needs of live will help set the direction for how these areas will briefly mention the makeup of the Panel. I am one of 55 the community. grow and build in the future. panellists from across SA including such places as Streaky Bay, Mount Gambier and Renmark as the "perimeter" The Charter is important to address challenges the The Charter will build an understanding of the planning towns of origin. The panel makeup is roughly 2O%o community have with government planning processes, system with the public, with an engagement framework country,80o/o urban with a reasonable cross section from and the challenges governments have with managing that is robust and adaptable and is based on evidence of diverse backgrounds. The panel workshops are community expectations about involvement in planning what works in effectively engaging with people in our decisions. communities. (More to come in the future) SELECT COMMITTEE South Australian Planning launches inquiry into regional development Commission Team Gazetted In June the South Australian State Government The South Australian Planning Commission, which is the and decentralisation announced that Six South Australians with State’s principal assessment and advisory body responsible widespread expertise in urban design, for implementation of most of the reforms under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016, came construction, economics and public policy will The Select Committee on Regional Development into operation on 1 April 2017. guide the redevelopment of the state’s planning and Decentralisation is calling for submissions system over the next three years. Reporting directly to the Minister for Planning, the to its inquiry. Commission’s primary roles include: Former Supreme Court Justice Mr T Anderson QC was •Providing advice and recommendations on government The Committee will examine best practice approaches appointed as Chairperson of the inaugural South planning policy to regional development, the decentralisation of Com- Australian Planning Commission in March to play a key •Analysing and assessing upcoming development projects monwealth entities, and supporting corporate decen- role in selecting the remaining members of the •Coordinating planning with infrastructure and guidance tralisation. Commission have been appointed by the Governor. •Guiding local council and accredited professionals in the delivery of new planning services and community engagement. Committee Chair, Dr John McVeigh MP said, “the The new Commission members are: Committee’s inquiry is wide ranging and will explore ways to increase the growth and prosperity of regional The Commission will action several key components of and rural Australia. Michael Lennon the new system including: Mr Lennon has a 25-year international career in housing, •Creating a new Community Engagement Charter While decentralisation of Commonwealth entities has planning and urban development. He has been Managing •Establishing its Governance arrangements including been identified as a potential means to achieve this, the Director of Housing Choices Australia since 2014. subcommittee structure Committee wants to examine, more broadly, how public •Commencing work on the new State Planning Policies and private investment can assist in building and Matt Davis and Planning and Design Code. sustaining our regional communities.” Mr Davis is a highly awarded architect and urban designer with experience in private practice, academia Planning Minister John Rau said, “Mr Anderson’s “So much of our economic success rests in the and government. significant experience in the legal profession and his strong resources and work of our regional towns and cities. It professional integrity has provided a solid foundation for is important that we examine ways to better support Janet Finlay the operation of the inaugural South Australian Planning these communities and to strengthen their social and Ms Finlay has 25 years’ experience in advising major Commission.” economic future.” companies on commercial, tax and related accounting issues. “The Commission will ensure that a high benchmark in The Committee plans to hold public hearings across both public integrity and contemporary land use planning regional Australia to learn more about best practice Fairlie Delbridge in Australia is achieved as a result of the new Act.” approaches to regional development, and decentralisation Ms Delbridge is a leader in the commercial property opportunities. Tim Anderson QC said, “The Commission’s charter is to development sector and former General Manager of act in the best interests of all South Australians, promoting Submissions to the inquiry will close on Friday 15 Strategy and Innovation with Renewal SA. the principles outlined in the Planning, Development and September 2017. To make a submission, visit the Infrastructure Act 2016 to encourage state-wide economic Committee’s website and follow the prompts. The Terms Allan Homes growth and support liveability.” of Reference can also be found on the Committee’s Mr Holmes possesses a wide range of strategic, website, or by contacting the Committee Secretariat. organisational and analytical skills. He has a long “The Commission will play a vital role in South Australia’s background in government departments, with particular transition to a new planning system over the coming years, An issues paper is expected to be tabled in Parliament expertise in environmental matters including water and and I am excited to lead the Commission though this on 31 August 2017. natural resources. important period.”

Page 12 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 27 July 2017 Round 3 of Stronger Little Miners: Communities programme "Didgeridudes" ‘time running out’ Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey MP said RENOWNED indigenous artist and the Stronger Communities Programme, will deliver didge player, Tommy Crow, was its third round of $150,000 to fund small capital projects in the electorate. back in town last week. “This is an exciting opportunity for small local groups to The Little Miners have known Tommy their whole lives work with me to identify potential projects which will and never miss an opportunity to catch up with their mate contribute to our community’s long term vibrancy and when he’s in town. viability,” Mr Ramsey said.

Tommy drops into Coober Pedy regularly to give tourists “I invite incorporated not-for-profit and local government a demonstration of his painting skills as well as a little organisations to apply for funding by completing a project didge playing to the delight of thousands who have passed proposal. As with the first two rounds I will be establishing through. You’ll usually find him down at the kangaroo a broadly based community consultation committee who rescue centre. will prioritise the projects to be submitted to ensure this funding delivers the best possible outcomes for our Little Miner fans may not be aware that the two boys are community.” also budding Didgeridoo players. The boys love nothing more than to join Tommy for a jam whenever the “Identified applicants will then be invited to lodge a full opportunity arises. application to apply for funding of at least $2,500 and up to a maximum of $20,000 and must provide matching The Little Miners message this issue: “Connect with cash or in-kind funding on at least a dollar for dollar basis.” Australia’s rich indigenous history by spending a little time with wonderful people like Tommy when he’s in town. “It is important potential applicants contact my office on 1300 301742 to ensure projects meet the eligibility The Didgeridoo is a very easy instrument for kids to learn criteria and ask for an expression of interest form and a great starting point for any budding musician”. which must be returned before 18th August 2017.”

Mr Ramsey said the applications would be assessed against the Programme Guidelines by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development to ensure that approved projects represent value for money.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the Stronger Communities Programme guidelines and the Frequently Asked Questions which are available on the Business.gov.au website https://www.business.gov.au/ Assistance/Stronger-Communities-Programme Little Miner Xavier puts together a Didgeridoo duet with master didge playerTommy Crow REWARD Missing cat Named OTA 0409 781 534

Little Miner Xael follows Tommy Crow’s lead into the didge world of playing

Little Miners Xavier and Xael standby while Tommy blows a painting Last seen near the Coober Pedy Area School & Police Station areas Page 13 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 27 July 2017 COOBER PEDY SHOOTERS CLUB

The Coober Pedy Shooters would like to welcome all the new shooters to our club.

Results Military Sponsored Saturday 15th July Winners Congratulation to: 1st James Michie Scored 301.4 2nd Paulo Santos Scored 254.1 3rd Royce Cooper Scored 245.1

Results Military Sponsored Saturday 22nd July Winners Congratulation to: 1st Charlie Hui Scored 312.2 2nd James Michie Scored 310.5 3rd Mark Hoad 294.4

Results Rim Fire 50m/55 Rounds Scoring & Avg. Group Sponsored Sunday 16th July Winners Congratulation to: 1st Guy Foley Scored 475.7 2nd Tina Boyd Scored 391.3 3rd John Mc Conville Scored 292

Avg. Group 1st Guy Foley Avg. Group 11.00mm 2nd John Mc Conville Avg. Group 17.64mm 3rd Tina Boyd Avg. Group 26.57mm

Results Rim Fire 50m/55 Rounds Scoring & Avg. Group Sponsored Sunday 23rd July Winners Congratulation to: 1st Christina Marjanovic Scored 464.5 2nd Guy Foley Scored 460.5 3rd John Di Donna Scored 446.2

Avg. Group 1st Christina Marjanovic Avg. Group 13.88mm 2nd Guy Foley Avg. Group 14.66mm 3rd John Di Donna Avg. 15.50mm

If you don’t have a firearm, come along and our members will assist you with all enquiries.

Minimum age for shooting at the club is 10 yrs Glenys memorial Shoot: Dale Price ready to IPSC Demonstration: Dale Price engaging the (Rifles) & 14 yrs (Pistols). commence the IPSC shoot demonstration targets. (James Michie Range officer was recording time over shots fire.) • ALL SHOOTERS MUST HAVE ZERO ALCOHOL LEVEL ON THE SHOOTING RANGE POLICE remind members of the public to • PENALTY APPLIES INCLUDES: LOSS OF call 131444 for Police assistance or 000 FIREARM LICENCE & FINES in the case of emergency. • RANDOM BREATH TESTING IS ENFORCED AT THE CLUB If anyone has any information of criminal matters in and around Coober Pedy Any Enquires regarding sponsorships, please contact Crime-Stoppers on donations, or shooting, please contact 1800 333 000 John Di Donna 0427 649 389 James Michie engaging his stage. Dale Price or ring the Coober Pedy Police on Email. [email protected] (range officer) recording time over shots fire. 86725056. Page 14 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 27 July 2017 What’sWhat’s OnOn in the COOBER PEDY COMMUNITY? & Visiting Services MONDAY

CFS TRAINING Monday each THURSDAY SUNDAYS TAX & FINANCIAL fortnight 7-9 pm. Call Wayne Borrett 0439881049 Water safety program SUNDAY GOLF SUMMER ONLY Peer Support Group 11.45am till 12.45pm Youth shed 12 months to 24 months CATACOMB Church Service Incorporating 9:00 am till 10:00 am Coober Pedy Area School and Sunday School 9:30am Waters & Younger Any age welcome Swimming Pool Sunday. Bus pickup available. Ph 8672 5038 Ph: 8291 2111 Adelaide Youth shed Ph: 8672 5979 Coober Pedy Water safety program SUMMER FRIDAYS CP SHOOTERS CLUB Fax: 8291 2101 ONLY Community PLAYGROUP 10.30pm till 11.30pm Ring John DiDonna on Mob: Richard 0422 428 850 36 months and up 9am till 10:30am 0427649389 to book a time . [email protected] New Kindy at CPAS . Mob: Kezia 0414 522 392 TUESDAY [email protected] GREEK HALL - WINTER Story time Charcoal BBQ & Salad Youth Shed 7pm every FRIDAY night 2017 Visits to 9:00 am till 10:00 am Coober Pedy Any age welcome 30 January - 8 February 27 February - 3 March Youth Shed TWIGHLIGHT GOLF with a 19 - 28 April Water safety program SUMMER social ambrose 3 – 6 hole 29 May - 2 June ONLY competition from 6pm 13 - 28 July 11.30am till 12.30pm REMAIN PART 14 - 18 August CP SHOOTERS CLUB OF YOUR 4 - 15 September 7pm Friday night Clay Target 16 - 28 October Youth Shed Shotgun Water safety program SUMMER COMMUNITY 13 - 24 November ONLY 4 - 8 December (to be confirmed) 11.30am till 12.30pm GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30 pm The Coober Pedy Regional Times Income tax returns lodged electronically for a 24 months to 36 months will record a passing if we hear Coober Pedy Scrabble about it, and particularly where prompt refund (within 14 days subject to ATO) 7.30pm United Club . families choose to have their We also specialize in providing sound, practical All skill levels welcome relative acknowledged accounting & taxation advice to individuals, families, businesses & SMSF’s WEDNESDAY AA Meeting 7 pm Catholic Church Other services provided – Baby bounce Ph no. 1800222222 • preparation & lodgment of business activity 10:00am Thank you for statements (BAS) library Late Night Fridays 6:00 – • registration for ABN’s, GST and Tax File 10:00pm; 11-17(Sophie keeping Numbers Reynolds) • establishing new companies, superannuation Contact the library staff on the community funds (SMSF) and trusts 86724634 informed • superannuation advice Parent Education & SkillsGroup • tax planning • preparation of budgets 11:30 am till 1:30 pm • general business advice Any age SATURDAYS • auditing Welcome • capital gains tax information, advice & Youth Shed COUNCIL ELECTIONS record-keeping Drop in Centre; 11:00 – 2:00; • estate planning (Wills etc) Lunch provided Ages 8-17 (Sophie Reynolds) The next Local Council Sat 11/12 Aug 2017 elections will take place Wednesday-Links 11:00 – /SES Training Coober Pedy Races 2:00pm Ages 17 and older (Alternate Saturdays) during November 2018 (Sophie Reynolds) Sat 19 August 2017 The National 0427725446 Bronco Branding Championshipsat STATE ELECTIONS William Creek CP SHOOTERS CLUB Active Boys Group 3:15- Competitors from Queensland, Northern 5:00pm; Ages 8-17 (Sophie No shooting over the holidays The next State election Territory and South Australia will be Reynolds) but pre-arranged shooting will competing. watch this space for take place. will be held on 17 information or contact Matt Williams on Ring John DiDonna on March 2018 86707975. Active Girls Group 3:15- 0427649389 or Susy Chapman Sat, 26 Aug 17 Innamincka Races 5:00pm; Ages 8-17 (Sophie on 0401092264 to book a time SCHOOL TERM DATES Reynolds) A traditional bush race meeting with on . course bookmakers, food and bar facilities, fashions, a dusty track and of CROATION CLUB 2017 course the stars of the day the Race Check that your entries are still Term 3: 24 July - 29 Sept Horses current Happy Hour Saturdays 6-7pm Sat 16 September 2017 Alice Springs Term 4: 16 Oct - 8 Dec Bronco Branding

Page 15 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 27 July 2017 GUIDE TO SHOPS AND SERVICES IN COOBER PEDY The Opal Capital of the World Accommodation Oasis Tourist Park 1 08 86725169 Restaurants Outback Bar & Grill 3

Opal Shops 1 Just Opals 4 7 Seven Stones Jewellers 5 RSL Fuel Outlets 8 Opal Miner’s Enterprises 6 Bulls Garage 7 6 4 Other Services Bridgestone Tyres 8 Mik Lee @ Bulls 7 Boland Backhoe Services Coober Pedy Glass Works McArdle’s Freight

Clubs 5 Greek Community 2 St. Nicholas Street GREEK 2 HALL Croation Club 3 RSL

EMERGENCY NUMBERS: Ambulance, Fire and Police - 000 National Security Hotline: 1800123400

Police Stations Coober Pedy: 08 86725056 Marla: 86707020 Oodnadatta: 86707805

Coober Pedy Hospital 08 86725009

Coober Pedy School 08 86725077

District Council Coober Pedy: 86724600

Australia Post: Coober Pedy: 86725062 Marla: 86707001 Mintabie: 86705000 Oodnadatta: 86707819

Affordable Opals Tourist Park Coober Pedy 08 86 725 691 & Souvenirs BULLS GARAGE On-site Service Centre *Phone: 86 725 036 Located in IGA MALL OME OPENING HOURS: - OUTBACK BAR & GRILL - Mon - Fri 7.00am - 5.00pm Sat 7.00am - 1.00pm; Sun Closed CHEAP FUEL • Fuel Gas Refills • General Engineering & Light Fabrication • Industrial & Hardware Supplies • Filters all types • Hydraulic Fittings • Oils • Bearings • V Belts • Hosing • Air Fittings • Trailer Parts • Safety Gear • Chain Blocks • Slings • Rigging Gear • Cigweld Agent Searle Trading Pty Ltd/ Opal Miners' Enterprises Lot 1299 Old Water Tank Rd, Coober Pedy SA 5723 Phone: (08) 86725830 ABN: 44 761 266 367 BOLAND BACKHOE SERVICES WINTER at GREEK HALL Local family business with a Tip truck, backhoe and bobcat with auger attachment for hire at reasonable rates. Available Warm up with for hire to mining companies and pastoral properties Charcoal BBQ & Salad Every Friday night at Contact Ken or Nola 7pm Home phone (08) 86723451 Ken’s Mobile 0417828186 Page 16 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 27 July 2017