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Roxby Downs Youth find work and study balance a struggle

By Jamie-Lee Oldfield Most Year 12 students at the Roxby Downs Area School are struggling to balance the requirements of study and work. Of the 13 Year 12 students at RDAS, 11 are trying to split their time between work and study. Alison Lane, 17, is a full time Year 12 student, and a part time employee at Wendy’s, where she works an average of 15 hours a week. “Working and studying is very fulfilling but quite challenging. It is very important to find balance between the two while also having time to have a life outside of both,” she told The Monitor. Ms Lane is not alone; students who have part- time employment often work at least 15 hours a week on top of their studies, causing an ongoing debate within the community. The effect work has on their studies and overall health is has been addressed in both the education and workplace training and the business forums. Ray Goldie, chairperson of the education and workplace training forum and part of the Roxby Downs community board, said the community Reverend Tom Beaver with Vicki Mason, Jordan Mills, 14, Bekki Vandenberg, 15, and Ebonee Vanderberg, 12, was worried about the issue. at the Anzac Day Commemoration Service. “Teachers and parents are concerned that students are being pressured into working long hours due to the challenge that business has in Anzac Day attracts crowds to attracting and retaining staff. “You cannot forcefully limit the hours young people work and it is the responsibility of the businesses, the students and their parents to commemorative services negotiate work schedules that don’t More than 100 Roxby Downs residents braved the cold prams, and rugged up toddlers, to teenagers, parents disadvantage those student’s studies,’ said Mr to attend the Anzac Day Dawn Service held at 6am on and the elderly. Goldie. top of a sand dune at Olympic Dam. Reverend Beaver described Anzac Day as a “powerful Despite this, the students themselves are the They joined thousands of Australians around the country day for many”, because it was emotive and enabled only ones who can weigh the benefits and costs attending services to commemorate the landing of the us to reflect on those who paid the ultimate sacrifice of having a part time job. Australian and New Zealand Armoured Corp. at Gallipoli in war. Lee Hunter, 16, is also a Year 12 student at at dawn on April 25, 1915, where the casualties were He said that Anzac Day had become a day to bring RDAS, works on average 30 hours a week at very high. together family and friends to think of love and peace Woolworth’s. The Roxby Downs and Andamooka RSL Sub Branch and being together. “I work this many hours simply because I am started the tradition of conducting a dawn Anzac Day Following the service a traditional Gunfire Breakfast rostered on. It is a real struggle to work this service opposite the Camp 1 entrance on Blinman was held at the Roxby Downs Bowling club, with a many hours and do Year 12 and hopefully my Road 20 years ago. Commemoration Service held at the memorial on work hours will be cut down in the near future,” Reverend Tom Beaver conducted Tuesday’s service on Richardson Place at 11am. she said. behalf of the RSL. Attendees ranged from babies in

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for Roxby Downs... Sixteen SES cadets from the Northern region converged on Andamooka for a training camp on Friday April 21. ABOVE... SES Cadet Louise Whitehead in By Stuart Deed ‘why don’t you go and work in Roxby the mine shaft The 13 to 18 year olds came from Burra, Mintabie, It is the end of an era in Roxby Downs?’. I said ‘why not, it would be a Port Pirie, Roxby Downs and Andamooka, and they Downs with the departure of the new place and a new beginning’,” all stayed at the local police station quarters. longest serving shop owner in town, Taryn said. The first day was taken up by a mine rescue Taryn Chick. Tandales currently employs seven staff situation. There were two teams that had to rescue Taryn, who opened Roxby Downs’ and two apprentices - but in the “Fred” (the dummy) from the bottom of a mine shaft. very first shop, Tandales Salon, 20 beginning there was only Taryn - a part- The shaft seemed at least a mile deep (only joking). years ago, has moved to Moranbah time worker and an apprentice. It was 60 feet deep and the cadets did a fantastic in Queensland with her husband “My goodness what a challenge, when job of rescuing “Fred” from the bottom. Most of Geoff and their two children. I first started Tandales I lived in this the cadets had a shot of going down the shaft, they “Roxby Downs has been very good shop,” she said. were very brave. The hardest part was getting over to me. I came up here in an old car The shop has always been called the edge of the shaft and there were a few scared with hardly anything. It’s been great Tandales but is now twice the size it faces but they did well! living here and I love Roxby Downs was when it was first opened – Taryn The other hard part of the rescue was pulling up the but it’s time to move on,” said Taryn. had it extended 10 years ago to cope casualty and rescuers. There were a few blisters, Many things have changed since with the increased demand. but no-one was dropped back down the hole! Taryn first moved to Roxby from A single woman when she arrived, The cadets were helped by vertical rescue trainers Tumby Bay in 1986 – Roxby did not Taryn met her husband Geoff 12 years Neil Gibson and Paul Gibson, who have great rope even have police when she first ago . The couple has two children – a skills and passed that on well. arrived. four-year-old son, Tyne and Shae, their On Saturday evening the cadets did a night land “It was a proper mining town at that eight-year-old daughter. search. “Fred” got lost out in the donga and we had stage and the people here were “It’s going to be difficult to leave the to find him fast. He was very sick and very mainly single men – there weren’t shops, the house, our friends and the delusional! many families or children back then school. It’s going to be very sad for us After an hour of trekking over the rocky ground he and people came here to work,” she to leave but at the same time we’re was found under a tree and was unfortunately said. excited because it will be a whole new confirmed dead. Bad luck for “Fred”, but the cadets The story of how Taryn came to be beginning for all of us,” she said. had a real hands-on land search experience. Day in Roxby and open Tandales was a “I want to say thank you to the town searches are hard enough but a night search is much case of taking up an opportunity and but especially to my clients and staff more difficult. turning it into a success through hard who have helped to support me over SES Cadets take part in a training The plan was to spend Saturday night in an the years. My staff has been part of my work. exercise at Andamooka underground opal mine but we had a couple of “I was managing a salon in Tumby family and I would like to thank them cadets that had headaches so we ended in the local Bay and my dad showed me an and everyone else too!” Taryn said. CFS/ SES shed. A few football fans had the TV on advertisement in a paper and said so it worked out well, as there’s no TV underground! On Sunday everyone went out to a road crash scene where “Fred” was rescued from a car crash. The cadets mastered the use of the different tools needed Jobs go begging in Roxby Downs to get victims out of these situations. Stefan Bilka helped the cadets cut “Fred” out of the car. The tools are full-on to use; they are heavy and Many Roxby Downs businesses are facing an uphill good staff when we keep people for roughly three to awkward but strong. It’s a real buzz to cut a car door battle to recruit and retain staff members. five months and then we lose those workers and open and get the victim out. Positions which are often filled in other areas by have to start again,” said Mrs Kruger. “Fred”, the cadets and the supervisors had a busy young students or unskilled workers remain unfilled Several other business owners also found holding weekend and everyone was tired - but they have all for long periods of time in Roxby Downs. onto staff a problem. had a great time in Andamooka for the SES Cadet Camp. Owner and manager of Roxby Downs Takeaway, Paul Subway owner Scott Sard said keeping staff was Fry, said the reasons behind the problem were simple. difficult, especially when more than one worker left “It is extremely hard to get staff up here for a couple at once. of reasons. Lots of people who could choose to “Once I lose one staff member I tend to lose two or work have spouses who work out on site and don’t three, which can be half of the team and that is an have to work if they don’t want to. And many of the issue,” he said. young people can just go and ask their parents for Mr Sard said he was fortunate because several staff money instead of working themselves,” said Mr Fry. members return to Roxby Downs during school Mr Fry said he would have to consider a number of holidays – which allows him to give regular staff Do You Need Fast, Reliable, Well Priced Gaskets options if staffing remained an issue. 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We have runs of Web: www.industrialgaskets.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, April 27, 2006 - Page 3 NEWS Far North and Outback Water wise tips... Water (and from SA Water walllet) watch in regional police report South Australians love to garden. Most of our homes A 45-year-old Roxby stated a bicycle had are detached dwellings with at least some lawn areas Roxby Downs Downs man was been stolen from the and surrounding garden plots. reported by police for front yard of a house on Gardening has many benefits: Santalum Way, Roxby With Roxby Dowsn householders receiving their driving an unregistered Relaxing and recreation water bills in April, it’s a fitting time to ask how much and uninsured car on Downs. Cultivating home-grown fruit and vegetables water are we using? Sunday, April 23. Police received a report Roxby Downs was that a 19-year-old Roxby Improving air quality On average Roxby residents used 444 litres per On the same day in an person/per day (pp/pd) in 2004/05, but it is important unrelated matter police reported by police for Downs man had Providing habitat for birds and other wildlife theft and unlawful breached his court to remember this figure also includes all the town arrested a 19-year-old Keeping erosion in check maintenance and leakages. man from Roxby Downs possession of stolen appointed bail property on Thursday, conditions on Monday, Gardens can be a haven from a hectic life - and for Water usage for the previous year was five litres for three counts of many South Australians gardening is a way of life. breaching his bail April 20. April 17. higher, indicating that we are becoming more ‘water conditions, carrying an A 45-year-old Roxby A report was received by Currently, an average South Australian household wise’. offensive weapon and Downs woman was police on Monday, April will use about 40 per cent of its water in the garden. In comparision, Coober Pedy residents use only 230 illegal interfering with reported for unlawful 17, from a Roxby Downs So it makes sense to look at the garden as a good litres a day. However, Roxby Downs supports a police investigations. possession of stolen resident who told police place to start saving water. population of nearly 5000, compared to less than 3500 Police arrested a 27-year- property on Thursday, her car had been We can save water in the garden without much effort residents for Coober Pedy, and their water costs are old Roxby Downs man April 20. interfered with in Roxby and without losing the many joys and benefits far higher than Roxby Downs’. for 2 counts of illegally Police received a report Downs. gardening provides. Roxby Downs’ water usage is also increased by the interfering with police of theft from a Roxby Police reported a 19- Here are some tips to help you save water in your number of backyard swimming pools, lawn in the main investigations on Downs business on year-old Roxby Downs garden: street and landscaping in most streets. Saturday, April 22. Wednesday, April 19. man for hindering police Install a tap timer so you’ll never forget to turn off The use of water over the last Quarter went up by 32 A 19-year-old man from The business reported to investigations. the hose. But make sure you don’t set the timer to million litres. Roxby Downs was police that two sumo A 17-year-old man from over water your garden - and turn it off when there’s According to Roxby Downs Water and Sewage reported by police for wrestling suits had been Roxby Downs was also a likelihood of rain. Install a dripper system and only Manager, Trevor Kroemer, this would probably be misusing his motor stolen from its premises. reported for hindering water during permitted hours. due to the warmer weather experienced in the last vehicle on Saturday, A report of property police investigations on Use mulch to prevent water loss through evaporation couple of years, and the subsequent increase in air April 22. damage was sent to Monday, April 17. and prevent soil erosion. Mulch can also help to conditioner usage. Police received a report police by the Roxby smother your weeds. (If you live in a high bushfire He said water was drawn from the Great Arterial Basin of property damage and Downs Area School A 20-year-old Roxby risk area, check with the County Fire Service about by BHP Billiton, stored in cooling towers and then theft from a Roxby where a door was forced, Downs woman was the best way to use mulch in your garden) pumped to the town where it is processed by the Downs business on damaging the lock, on reported by police for .Plant indigenous native plants for your area - your council until it is drinkable. Friday, April 21. The Tuesday, April 18. aiding and abetting a local nursery, Trees for Life or the State “Our water is of a very high quality and a commodity business reported that a On the same day in an breach of bail on Flora websites can help you choose appropriate we cannot do without,” Mr Kroemer said. cocas palm had been unrelated incident, Sunday, April 16. species. “We are on target to record an increased water usage stolen and another police received a report Police reported a 24- Plant your garden in watering zones (hydrozoning). damaged. of theft from a Roxby this year which will probably be over the 700 mega year-old man from Roxby Plants that require large amounts of water should be litre mark,” he said. A 20-year-old man from Downs resident who Downs for driving an planted together. This helps to reduce the amount of unregistered and water wasted on plants that don’t need it. uninsured motor vehicle Choose a drought resistant lawn that will cope with Total water consumption in Roxby Downs on Saturday, April 14. PUBLIC NOTICE our harsh, dry conditions 2003/04 690 mega litres Another Roxby Downs Don’t over water your lawn - train it to use less water 2004/05 683 mega litres 1 STOLEN PALM TREE man, this time 40-years- by encouraging the roots to grow deeper. June 30 2005 old, was reported for the same offence on the Set your mower level higher during summer and let To March 31 2006 586 mega litres Date 20.04.2006 Time 11.52pm same day. your lawn grow longer. Keeping grass longer shades the soil surface and reduces evaporation loss. On the same day in an This event is captured on our video disc unrelated matter, police Weed! Weeds compete with your plants for water. reported a 24-year-old Don’t water during windy weather - the water will Rex plan to bus TO AVOID PROSECUTION Roxby Downs man for blow away from where it’s needed most. disorderly behaviour. Water proof terracotta pots before you plant. Supply 1/12” Grow Bag Police received a report Terracotta pots are porous and allow the moisture to passengers to 9’ High Cocos Palm of property damage from escape rapidly. within 1 week to the Roxby Downs Area If you have an outdoor pool or spa keep them covered terminal “Dam Clean Car Wash” School where eight when not in use. Covers will save a lot of water from window screens were evaporating. damaged, causing When you wash your car, park it on the lawn and Adelaide Airport and Rex are planning to bus all Rex’s Also Palm Tree Vandal - approximately $800 arriving passengers directly from their aircraft to the YOU ARE ON VIDEO never let any water run into the stormwater drain. damage on Friday, Use a bucket to wash the car, or a trigger hose. old International Terminal Building. This will remove April 14. Alternatively, check out your nearest car washes and the need for security screening of arriving Rex MORE CAMERAS ARE ON ORDER find one that recycles its water. passengers and the long walk from the aircraft along the covered walkways and inside the terminal. Final sign off on the arrangements is expected in the coming days and this could mean the bussing would commence early May. SES open new headquarters facility Work still has to be done on the old International Terminal to facilitate the revised passenger entry and A new State Emergency Service call outs per year, half of which relate to relocation of a special bus from Sydney to do the Control Centre has been opened severe weather conditions. job. This will take approximately two weeks to in the Metropolitan Fire Service Such operations often last several days and complete after the go ahead is given. Headquarters in Adelaide to assist require the full staffing of the State Control “Rex is not moving out of the new terminal. Our the SES in the management of major Centre around the clock. outbound passengers will continue to use the new operations. Taking power Like all operational areas of SES, the State facility as they do now. Our staff and operations The State Control Centre located Control Centre relies on volunteers to management will remain in the new terminal – the beyond in Wakefield Street means the SES operate and support the staff. State difference is that our Adelaide arriving passengers has the space required to Headquarters Unit volunteers have been will be transferred by bus to the old International the Horizon coordinate emergency operations involved in the development from the Terminal where they can collect their baggage and at times of need. outset with input into the design and layout depart the airport very quickly,” Geoff Breust, Rex’s The SES responds to about 5,000 of the centre. Managing Director said. • PLUMBING “These new arrangements are being put in place in • ELECTRICAL response to the very public outcry from regional BARRISTER & SOLICITOR passengers over the facilities for Rex’s regional • AIR-CONDITIONING passengers in the new terminal,” Mr Breust said Paul G. Doubé The complaints concerned the distances to walk, the • GAS FITTING Paul G. Doubé intrusive inbound security screening and the terrible Specialising in Family Law covered walkways which have little ventilation, are Olympic Dam and attending at the Roxby Downs Magistrates hot and flood when it rains. Cnr Gunson & Kanyaka Streets Court circuit for all traffic and criminal matters. “We believe a bus service for passengers arriving in PO Box 64 Next visit: May 24 & 25, 2006 Adelaide is currently the best solution. We will ensure Roxby Downs everyone is fully advised when the new arrangements Call Paul for an appointment on are put in place.” Phone: 8671 0018 8351 5911 or 0417 896 345

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Andamooka Primary School Roxby Downs kindergarten takes drastic measures In a drastic move, Roxby Downs Kindergarten management has imposed a cut-off for student enrolment numbers and plans to phase out the pre- entry program for future terms due to increasing demand for kindy entries and a lack of staff and facilities. Vice President of the Roxby Downs Kindergarten Governing Council, Angela Hawdon, said the decision was undertaken with the support of Governing Council after exhaustive discussions with the Department of Education. “The consequence of taking this decision is that during this year parents of eligible preschool children will be told there are no places available at the Kindergarten,” she said. “In a town full of children it means that parents can’t access their entitlement of four terms of preschool education. There is no other provider of a state- funded kindergarten program in Roxby Downs.” Ms Hawdon said parents, governing council and staff had become increasingly concerned at the large Angela Hawdon with Roxby Downs number of students in each session stretching Kindergarten children. The burned out remains of the Andamooka Area School have existing teaching resources. now been removed, leaving large empty spaces in the school “This is impacting on the children’s safety and the Currently, attendances fluctuate anywhere from grounds where there was once a school. quality of teaching and learning. between 89 -104% of capacity, providing the However, the school’s play equipment, pool and toilet block Department with the justification not to fund an remain relatively undamaged, while the library will need to be The kindy has been edging around its capacity. The Education Department has rules regarding the ratio additional teaching resource. completely stripped and refurbished. of teachers to kids,” she explained. This attendance variation together with an inability Special care was needed to demolish and remove the school’s “On an average day the Roxby Downs Kindergarten to fully utilise the site’s physical resources without main building because the structure contained asbestos, a an additional teacher, make Roxby Downs carcinogenic building material. has just under 47 children…on some days it’s more than that. If something happened to a child when 49 Kindergarten an exceptional case.” kids were there, the liability issues would be huge,” “So you see it’s a Catch 22 ...the Department won’t said Ms Hawdon. give us an extra teacher until the numbers go up - but Bluey “It’s a very crowded place and the teachers do a we can’t take any more students without another wonderful job. But after conducting a risk analysis teacher,” explained Ms Hawdon. assessment, kindy management has decided to draw In response to enquiries from The Monitor a DECS joins the line.” spokesperson acknowledged that Roxby Downs Ms Hawdon said with town expansion plans well Kindergarten has experienced an increase in Anzac underway, the kindergarten staff would only face enrolments. further pressure. The spokesperson said the District Office was Day The Governing Council has outlined the issues faced working closely with the kindergarten to develop in a letter sent to Education and Children’s Services strategies if enrolments continue to rise. Options Minister the Hon Jane Lomax-Smith on April 7. include expanding into building space that adjoins activities the kindergarten. Additional staff would also be The letter states: provided if enrolments increased. “Management’s decision is a consequence of the “Withdrawing the “pre-entry” session, which is an in Roxby large demand for kindergarten places and the additional component in some kindergartens for Department’s lack of support for increasing children who have not yet commenced formal Downs teaching resources. Given the centre’s current preschool, would occur as a last resort,” the configuration of rooms its capacity is 47 students spokesperson said. ABOVE... David (Bluey) Powell per session. “The department is also examining the needs of future However with an additional teaching resource, early childhood service provisions in Roxby Downs, BHPBilliton Joining the army required the armed services to another existing room could be utilised for an including preschool, in response to the proposed maintenance planner Bluey to move away from transfer soldiers from additional 15 students, bringing the total centre expansion by BHP Billiton.” David Powell where he was previously ocean-going vessels capacity to 62 students per session. This equates Roxby Downs Council Community Development celebrated Anzac Day living in Wynyard, onto landing sites, like to over 124 enrolments. Officer, Michelle Hales, said the issue had the on Tuesday, April 25, Tasmania. beaches. With its existing teaching resources the by attending a Dawn potential to impact on recruitment and retention of However, he was shifted Bluey said working on Kindergarten is currently at or over capacity with families. Service outside of to the Puckapunyal Army the Balikpapan Class initial enrolment this term of 110 students spread “The Community Plan highlighted that families Camp One at Olympic Barracks in Seymour, was a good project but across two sessions. With no additional teaching relocate to larger centres in order to access a wider Dam. Victoria. they were not very fast. resources, the Centre cannot utilise all its physical capacity. range or education options,” she said. Bluey was drafted into Before Bluey was drafted “The LCHs did about 10 “In addition parents thinking of moving to Roxby the army at the age of into the army he had just knots flat-out, which Roxby Downs with its high percentage of shift Downs may choose not to if they cannot get their 20 for his stint of finished an apprenticeship really wasn’t all that workers (4/4 or 7/7) is possibly a unique site, as children into a kindergarten program,” said Ms Hales. National Service, as a diesel fitter. quick,” he said. families often leave town during shift break. something which did not faze him at the time, In the army Bluey was Bluey has been living especially since he did trained as a marine and working in Roxby not serve active duty engineer, where he worked Downs for nearly 25 during the Vietnam War. on the army’s LCH landing years and came to the craft project – the town in 1981 when the “I was young enough Balikpapan Class, at Whenan Shaft was to not really care about Walkers Shipyard in being sunk. being drafted, besides, Queensland. it was just the luck of the draw anyway,” said Landing craft are used by Bluey.

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THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, April 27, 2006 - Page 5 GOOD NEWS PAGE

ABOVE...Sophie Bayley, 14, and Amber Martin, 12, at the Woomera Marine Centre. Bentley and Rolls Rally BELOW...Ryan Osborn, 15, and Antony Craig, 16, checking yabbies at the Woomera Area School. Relaxed and seriously cool motoring is the only way this year was Greg and Liz Newton (picured above) to describe the Bentley and Rolls-Royce rally from – driving a green 1959 Bentley Convertible all the Orange to Darwin this year. way to the top end of Australia. A train of luxurious grand-tourers passed through The Newton’s must be dedicated – imagine taking a Woomera on Thursday, April 13 on their way to 1959 car that far, even if it is in near-perfect condition! Darwin. - Stuart Deed One couple lucky enough to be making the journey Youth frequent their club

Youth Worker Report: In the few weeks that our young people, as Roxby Downs Youth well as to cater for any Services has been open, young people with health many things have issues such as diabetes. happened. There is a pin board The Centre’s main focus which will have the latest has been to put some information on structure into the general upcoming events, organisation and employment managerial side of the opportunities and Centre. snippets from our local newspapers. New security lights have been placed in the alley- There have been some way and out the front of new faces as well as A marine centre... the Youth Centre, both as some regular attendees, a security measure and so and in the last month, that the young people there have been 112 in the desert? can see where they are attendances to the Youth Centre. going during night now where we raise yabbies, marron Valuable feedback has events. By Stuart Deed or rainbow trout from a very young been provided to the By Siona Glasson There are new processes age until they are mature adults and Youth Worker, such as Roxby Downs Youth in place for young people then sell them off if we can,” Mr Knox how to promote events Worker accessing the Centre as The Woomera Area School has been said. better, and what busily and quietly developing a marine well. Young people must Maintaining the centre will be the sign the attendance sheet activities youth would centre this year. like. work of students like Anthony Craig, for accountability Due to open mid-year, the centre is the 16, who is currently studying marine Currently the Youth purposes and must also brainchild of school Principal Stuart science as one of his year 12 SACE Worker is working on re- fill out a form which keeps Knox, and features a wide variety of subjects. a record of information establishing the Youth both freshwater and saltwater species. about the young person, Advisory Committee “I am here doing marine science all Mr Knox said he decided to build the day on Wednesday when I go HIRE such as who to call in an (YAC), centre as “something different” for around feeding, cleaning tanks and emergency and any The Centre is open for HYDRAULIC TORQUE WRENCHES students at the area school and for the testing the water quality,” said medical or health anyone from 12 to 25 Woomera community. 30mm to 150mm bolts conditions that the Youth Anthony. years of age and we “I decided to try and do the marine centre Worker should be aware would like to urge “It’s a pretty cool subject to be doing See the Hytorc Bolting of. early last year as an extension of what at school but I’m still learning about parents and caregivers to the students are already doing with our Young people are come and see the Centre how to look after the saltwater and resource website at aquaculture program – where we are animals because they are a little hard allowed to borrow movies and meet the Youth currently trying to breed yabbies and from the Centre for a Worker. to look after because their tanks have www.hytorc-sales.com marron, but we’ve had rainbow trout for to be kept at the correct levels,” he maximum of three days, For more of the latest the last three years,” said Mr Knox. for all the answers to and if the movie is not added. information on the Youth “The trout were less than completely returned in this time, it is Centre, keep an eye out Anthony said his favourite exhibit at your bolting needs their responsibility to successful last year though so we’re the marine centre was the turtle on this column, in the going to try barramundi,” he added. 6 Eton Rd, Keswick replace the movie. schools and on the local enclosure – he would like to have the “Hopefully the barramundi will be better There are now healthier radio. turtle called “Squirt” like the turtle in 0412 828 060 alternatives to snacks for suited to the climate,” added Andrew Finding Nemo. The next event will be a Hudson, a teacher at the school. sale in the fridge, Dance Party on Friday “We are always learning different Ph: 8293 8411 Fax: 8288 0477 Split into two main areas – freshwater including juice, bottles of May 5, from 8.30pm to things with these animals – when they [email protected] and saltwater – the centre displays a water and muesli bars. 12.30am. There will be get sick we have to try and figure out www.hytorc-sales.com range of marine life forms - from the This is to try and promote prizes given for the why so we can save them. We also humble goldfish to freshwater yabbies, a healthier lifestyle for dance competition have to learn what their natural habitat crabs and even saltwater “nemo” fish, running from 9.30pm – is so we can be successful in which are likely to prove popular with 11pm. The event is for breeding them,” said Anthony. younger visitors. the 12 to 25 age group, One particular success for Anthony Stephen Scott-Hoy B.Optom and there will be no Mr Knox said funding to build the was managing to get the marron to alcohol at this event. marine centre has come directly from the breed three times in one year – which Need friendly, professional eyecare and quality school’s budget and has come to nearly And finally, a special is unusual for them because they fashion eyewear with a full back-up service? $80,000 so far, some of which he hopes thank you to all the usually only breed once a year. See the Eyebus when it visits... to recover from people visiting the people who have The barramundi program is expected centre and from fish and crustacean Roxby Downs - 8671 2001 donated goods to the to begin shortly with clearance from sales. Andamooka - 8672 7007 Woomera - 8673 7473 Youth Centre, especially the Department of Primary Industries Monthly visits - Examinations bulk-billed. those who donated the “We have been doing aquaculture and Resources of South Australia the Serving rural and regional South Australia since 1990. Playstation 2 games. projects at the school for three years only hurdle.

Page 6 - Thursday, April 27, 2006 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Casting in bronze - a fine art By Dave Kovac Andamooka artist Late last year I headed to Kangaroo Island to learn how to cast bronze statues using the lost wax method of casting. The course went for a weekduring which I learnt the whole process from start to finish. The process involves firstly making your sculpture out of wax and then coating it with a special slurry mix and powder to build up a thick coating around the object. Then the whole In front of the winning painting (Indigenous category) Left to Right thing is put into a kiln so as to allow - Chris Angrave, Joseph Cattermole (2nd prize) and Farrin Miller. the wax to melt and drain away leaving a hollow in which the bronze is then poured. Once the metal has cooled the outer crust is broken and any excess is Point Pearce artists recognised cut away. It was a fantastic course done very with prestigious award professionally. Indianna James ran the course with the help of friends who Talented Point Pearce Sansbury said; “I can’t http://www. also do bronze casting. It really was a artists Haydn Sansbury believe I won - it’s the .adjahdura.com.au/arts - great experience and I feel now that I and Joseph Cattermole, This was the first Art know enough to consider doing some first Art Exhibition I have of my own pieces in Andamooka. members of the entered and to win is Exhibition the artists Adjahdura Aboriginal have entered and it’s a I’m planning to go back to KI to do deadly. We (the group) another week of casting as a guest of Coastal Arts group have have supported each stunning win for a group James’ to create more pieces and to won First and Second in other and this win is a of talented Point Pearce giving me the opportunity to learn a ABOVE TOP... train further in the pouring technique the Indigenous win for all of us”. artists who are new craft. I would also like to thank Sculpture before expressing themselves I was fortunate to secure funding from Sam Yates (Country Arts Officer in the coating process Category of this years Together with the other the Commonwealth Government and Port Augusta ) for all of her great prestigious Cheetham artists in the group, Chris through their unique Country Arts SA. support over the last couple of years. ABOVE...Pouring Salt Yorke Peninsula Art Angrave and Farrin artwork. The regional Arts Fund is a I think it is a very exciting time in the bronze at the Exhibition Awards - held Miller, the Adjahdura It was the best art Commonwealth Government initiative region with the recent appointment piggery studio over Easter in the Aboriginal Coastal Arts exhibition ever seen on supporting the arts in regional and of Rodney Mitchell as the local Arts Ardrossan Town hall. group has a body of the Yorke Peninsula – remote Australia. Officer and I believe his presence work that they would like and the largest here will be a great influence for all I would like to thank Country Arts SA Joseph Cattermole said; to exhibit more. Indigenous section in for helping to fund the project and for those interested in participating in the arts. “ We only started Most of their paintings the history of the painting seriously as a can be found on their Exhibition. group a few months ago web pages at: - and this win by Haydn St (Sansbury) and myself is a win for the whole Barbara’s group - and a win for Point Pearce. www.roxbydowns.com Parish “As a group we have painted over 25 ...for up-to-date movie guides every time! students paintings, mostly Thursday, April 27 – Sunday, April 30 depicting life on our Valiant – Rated: G. Thurs 12pm, Fri 3pm, Sat 12pm, put on country (Adjahdura Sun 3pm Land - Yorke Peninsula) Thursday, April 27 – Tuesday, May 2 Pink Panther – Rated: PG. Thurs 3pm, Fri 7pm, their and it’s solid that we Sat 3pm, Sun 12pm & 7pm, Tues 7pm have won these awards Coming May 4, 2006 and I’m rapt over it”. Yours, Mine & Ours - Rated: PG own art The outright winner of Firewall - Rated: M Coming May 11, 2006 the Indigenous Ice Age 2 - Rated: PG category, Haydn show ABOVE...St Barbara’s students Lucy and Sam, both 12, with She’s The Man - Rated: PG some of the exhibited artworks.

St. Barbara’s Parish School held an art exhibition to A task based on the works of Andy Warhol saw showcase student art projects during the year so far. students selecting a Warhol painting, Limited edition signed prints of Art teacher Barbra Johnson decided to put the split it into four pieces and enlarge it, with different showcase together to let all the students, parents students taking each of the four pieces. and teachers see the work undertaken to date this The end results are impressive – especially original pastel works year. considering Ms Johnson gave her students only “I thought it would be good to put their works in one five minutes to draw an initial sketch before place where everyone else could come in and have a separating them until the various pieces were Framed good look at it .” completed. $200 Every class and year level had a section of their own “The children have really enjoyed seeing what other and every student had something on display. Some grades have been doing and have been asking me if Unframed drawings were put into books to guarantee every they can do the same projects later in the year – $75 student contributed to the exhibit. especially the masks, which have been a big “Every student has something on show here, so success,” said Ms Johnson. nobody has been left out,” said Ms Johnson. For those who missed the show this year, fear not Several of the more interesting and challenging because Ms Johnson said she will be probably run Local Artist DAVE KOVAC projects tackled by St Barbara’s students this year another exhibit later in the year and next year as have been papier-mâché face masks, which represent well. different cultures. Available now – Contact Dave on 0409 726 252

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, April 27, 2006 - Page 7 Page 8 - Thursday, April 27, 2006 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper MINI MONITORS

ABOVE...Amy Poyzer, 6, Mimi Bailey, 6, Zac Ingles, 10, James Begg, 11, Toby Smith, 8, ABOVE...Proud parents Cathy and Bill Goldsworthy in the Joel Smith, 7, Tanner Janout, 5, and Seth Parker, 9, having some fun on the play Roxby Downs shopping mall with their newly born son, Joseph equipment at the Roxby Downs Area School for OSHC. - born at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide on March 27.

the SMALL stuff

ABOVE...Lewis and Logan Hobbs, aged 10 ABOVE...William John Forrest and 8, were enjoying a stroll down celebrated his first birthday on Easter Richardson Place with their father John, on Sunday, April 16. Monday, April 24.

ABOVE...Bevan and Sarah Leahy, 5 and 7, were out with their mum and grandmother on Monday, April 24. BELOW...Tessa, 5, and Mathew, 6, point to their work at the St Barbara’s Parish School’s art exhibition.

ABOVE...Charlize Culf turned two on March 22. ABOVE...Nothing like some bowlin’ to start off the school holidays. Kani Reiri, 6, chucks one down in Woomera.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, April 27, 2006 - Page 9 OUT & ABOUT

ABOVE...WILLIAM CREEK GYMKHANA: Randall Crozier, Eddie Nunn, Arnold Warren, Lizzie Crombie, Robert Khan and Lizzie Khan Marree.

RIGHT...Chloe Nunn (Macumba Station), Champion Junior Rider at the William Creek Gymkhana.

ABOVE TOP...Will Bodsworth and Carly Bache at the Roxby Downs Tavern.

ABOVE...At the Roxby Downs Gymkhana were: .Matt Kathagen, Colin Kathagen, Clayton Khan and Tash Swan RIGHT...Sam Lamge, Ron Lehmann (Murray Bridge), Andrei Budau.

ABOVE...Adelaidians Jason Thomas, 14, Louise Thomas, 16, and Shannon Davey, 15, at the Roxby Downs Gymkhana.

ABOVE RIGHT... Simon Ballestrin, Darryl Lee, Andrew Darts at the Roxby Downs Tavern...

At the Roxby Downs Gymkhana were:

RIGHT...Natasha Wilby, Tess Hemming and Stacey Mack.

LEFT... Colleen Dingwall and Congettina Glover.

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THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, April 27, 2006 - Page 11 SA real estate market balances out

The median house price for rural South “Sales volume has also been Australia has stabilised at $190,000 in consistent across the State which the first quarter of 2006 as the real indicates buyer confidence is still estate market continues to balance evident.” out, according to the Real Estate “The Iron Triangle towns of Port Pirie, Institute of SA (REISA). Port Augusta and Whyalla performed REISA President Mark Sanderson said very well this quarter.” this was a 5.5% increase on 12 months “Port Pirie led the way with a 20.3% ago and unchanged from last quarter. rise over the past 12 months bringing “The South Australian property market its median to $139,000. Port Augusta has been very consistent over the past and Whyalla had 11.5% and 14% year and the March quarter result has growths respectively taking their continued this trend,” Mr Sanderson medians to $140,000 and 162,500.” said. “In Roxby Downs in the last year “We are currently in a stable stage of alone, the price for houses have gone the real estate cycle so these results up by about $80,000,” said Wayne are not surprising as the market Lawson of Raine and Horne. Rivergum’s Silky Oak - open plan family designed living balances out from the boom years of “I thought the average price would 2001 to 2004.” have peaked by now but it continues A new comer with all the Colorbond roof with two Rivergum Homes Sales we also have the In preliminary figures released by the to increase,” Mr Lawson said. ingredients for spacious high pitch gables. Manager, Craig Lamb flexibility to turn this plan State Government, the median house modern living, but with Mrs Lorraine Aubrey of Lin Andrews The home has been said ‘families who are into something to please price for country SA for the December a dash of yesteryear, Real Estate at Roxby Downd and Mr designed with open-plan looking for a characture, individual tastes. In fact, 2005 quarter had been revised to Rivergum’s latest new Lawson agree that the local housing living spaces to balance spacious, free flowing at Rivergum Homes we $190,000 – up from the initial result of design the Silky Oak 4 market has been increasing for the past a family’s competing home with a strong offer this flexibility in $185,000. four years. bedroom is already emphasis on indoor / proving to a be popular needs and entertaining design throughout our Mr Sanderson said that the steady Mrs Aubrey said prices have risen from areas are plentiful. There outdoor entertaining will range of homes’ he said. country results had been mirrored home choice among an average figure in 2002 of $90,000- is two independent like the new Silky Oak The gourmet kitchen across the State. home buyers. 110,000 for a three-bedroom home, to living areas plus a perfect design’. includes ample bench “The State-wide median house price between $270,000-300,000 for a similar his new design exudes area for a spacious deck ‘Considerable time has warmth and charm with space, an abundance of is $256,000, which is a 2.4% rise from property today. at the rear of the home, been taken to ensure this cupboards, as well as this time last year and 0.3% from last two front verandahs, allowing for indoor / design meets today’s white wooden Rivergum’s standard quarter,” he said. outdoor living and family needs. However European stainless steel balustrade, single hung entertaining. windows and a appliances. Sleeping areas in the Silky Oak are zoned, with the main bedroom positioned to the left the entrance and the minor bedrooms to the right of the home, close to the three way family bathroom, with separate powder room, toilet and bathroom facilities. For mum and dad the main bedroom is well sized and offers direct access to the outside. It includes large his and hers walk in robes and a generously sized ensuite with a double shower and dual vanities. The home has been designed to take advantage of natural light, with plenty of ABOVE...The interior of the Silky Oak features two windows, creating a very independent living areas inviting and open feel to the design. The Silky Oak 4 bedroom is now on display at Rivergum’s Hackham display village which is open daily between 11am – 4pm. Support Small Local Business. For further information This is a great time to plant, giving them time to on Rivergum Homes, establish before the cold! details on their new Silky Oak design and their Good Time for Natives! special Roxby Downs Cnr Olympic Way & Callana Road Home Packages, please We have a large range of partially established Roxby Downs eucalypts, grevillea's, native grasses etc. (all contact David low water - low maintenance and they look Ph: 8671 0131 Bertelsmeier on 0438 575 AWESOME Fax: 8671 0088 047.

Page 12 - Thursday, April 27, 2006 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Looking to build your dream home? You’ve managed to secure a vacant block of land in Roxby Downs, you’re ready to build your dream home, and you need to obtain finance – but which loan product suits your situation? A construction loan finances the Kerry Dunn construction of dwellings, where the Property market maintains funds are drawn down over time as the The stages of progress payments are dwelling is built, rather than in one lump generally at land settlement; sum. These draw downs are sometimes completion of footings/slab; frame; referred to as ‘progress payments’, and roof; and lockup. gradual increase the lender usually sets a 12-month time The required repayments during the limit on the draw down period. construction period, while the loan is still being drawn down, generally only Real estate prices in South Australia have steadied “The Adelaide property market has been very Although similar to obtaining a to a gradual increase in value. “The State-wide median consistent over the past year and the March quarter standard home loan, there are some cover the interest cost. Interest is generally calculated on the amount house price is $256,000, which is a 2.4% rise from result has continued this trend,” Mr Sanderson said. specific guidelines that need to be this time last year and 0.3% from last quarter,” said followed in addition to those required actually drawn down, not the total “We are currently in a stable stage of the real estate amount approved (the end loan). Full Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) cycle so these results are not surprising as the market for standard loans. You will need to President Mark Sanderson. provide: loan repayments covering principal balances out from the boom years of 2001 to 2004.” and interest generally only begin once “Sales volume has also been stable in the • Copy of a fixed-price building In preliminary figures released by the State the loan is fully drawn down. metropolitan area and across the State.” Government today, the metropolitan median house contract between the borrower and a Mr Sanderson said there were many suburbs which licensed builder. price for the December 2005 quarter had been revised For more tips on buying property, call performed well in the March quarter, but warned that to $278,000 – up from the initial result of $276,000. • Copy of the plans of the new growth was a seasonal thing at this stage of the property. into the office of Garry Baker Building Mr Sanderson said that now was the time to buy real to pick up your free Step by Step Guide cycle. estate, especially investment properties, because • Building insurance by a to Property Ownership or call the “West Lakes topped the metro area this quarter with purchase prices had levelled out and rental prices registered builder who takes full team on 86711353 to make an a 28.8% rise to bring its median house price up to had risen. responsibility for the construction. appointment to see Kerry Dunn from $525,000,” he said. He said that the steady metropolitan results had been • Copy of the detailed Mortgage Choice when she next visits “Torrens Park then followed with a 26% rise to mirrored in other parts of the State. specifications and costings for the Roxby Downs. $503,999, while Enfield was next with 23.7% growth construction. to a median of $250,000.” “These growths do not follow any particular trend and only include suburbs with strong sale numbers.” Myrtle Farm He said that the figures for units and apartments in Streaky Bay Adelaide told a similar story to house prices. „ Income plus Lifestyle “The median unit price for the metropolitan area is „ 3,000 Acres (1240Ha) mixed farming land $215,000, which is unchanged from last quarter and „ Located 3kms from Perubie beach, 20kms from township a 4.8% rise from this time last year.” „ Comfortable 4 bedroom homestead with ample shedding Adelaide’s median house price has moved to $277,500 „ Current income from cropping, grazing and homestead rental in the first quarter of 2006 as the real estate market „ Suit investor looking for future lifestyle change continues to balance out. said this was a 2.7% Peter Smith increase on 12 months ago and a slight decline of Phone 08 8626 1180, Mobile 0429 771 006 0.1% from last quarter. 13 Wells Street, Streaky Bay, SA, 5680 Email: [email protected]. Website: www.streakybay.com LEFT...Houses such as 20 Santalum Way, Roxby Downs, Real Estate sell quickly in the Ellen Street, Port Pirie buoyant Phone 8633 1300 marketplace. www.brockharcourts.com Daniel Harris Mobile 0400 455 392 355 The Terrace, Port Pirie Classic Family Home with Timeless Appeal Steady interest rates welcomed by This stunning stone fronted 1930’s villa with return verandah offers character and charm, with all the mod-con’s! Polished floor’s superb 12 foot ceilings real estate industry and lead light windows are all features that will impress, while the massive extension will leave you The property industry is Reserve Bank of absolutely breathless! The modern open planned and it is important that “We already have kitchen/dining enters onto bright, light and stunning pleased to see interest Australia’s decision to this stability is retained,” evidence of the auction family room with French doors opening to the exterior. rates remain unchanged leave interest rates on he said. market improving in the Words cannot describe the master bathroom, this month and hopes hold for more than a year “This is especially the first three months of 2006 complimented by spa and appealing lead light window: this stability will may boost investment in case during the quieter, and this is a definite sign Simply Irresistible! Ensuite, built in robes, r/c ducted continue throughout bricks and mortar. winter months that are that we have a solid a/c, gas log heater, study (or 4th br), extra large laundry 2006, the Real Estate “The fact that interest fast approaching.” market and vendors and with built in’s, pergola, dble garage with auto roller Institute of South rates have remained door, water feature, landscaped garden (fully Mr Sanderson said the purchasers are feeling automated irrigation system) & garden shed situated Australia (REISA) said unchanged for 13 confident.” today. stable interest rate had on this impressive 1012m2 allotment, make this a truly consecutive months has benefited the real estate magnificent opportunity. REISA President Mark helped buyer confidence market. Expressions of Interest over $300,000 Sanderson said the

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, April 27, 2006 - Page 13 A New Dimension in Building – “Country Living Homes”

Long established and well respected Copper Coast compromising on design. The faster building time is building firm, Wahlstedt Quality Homes, has now the real advantage, and means more savings and created a new entity within this well renowned less stress for owners. The idea grew to start the business by specializing in the construction of new business arm as more and more people came to transportable homes under the banner of “Country me wanting to build this way,” says Gary. Living Homes”. Heading up Country Living Homes with Gary is Mark And the buildings are now available in Roxby Downs. Ravenscroft who confirms that homes can be 26 TILIQUA CRESCENT – a feel good Mark Ravenscroft and Gary Wahlstedt head the completed within 3 to 4 months. “Country Living Homes” team. The new building Country Living Homes offers a variety of choices family home on large allotment company has been established to give customers and building designs from two, three or four bedroom variety within the building industry by offering more homes which can all be customized to suit your The perfect opportunity for a 1st home buyer or young family, this choices in building design and cost efficiency. building location and personal requirements. versatile family home with its free flowing floor plan offers Gary has built homes in Roxby Downs before – in Currently prices start from $55,339 for a 2 bedroom comfortable living. This 4 bedroom family home is on a generous home. size block with open plan living area for formal and informal living. fact he spent two years in town and built 19 homes in 18 months before returning to the coppercoast for Country Living Homes looks forward to its Roxby The kitchen has ample cupboard space with a walk in pantry. Master the local building boom. Downs debut. For more information contact Mark bedroom offers a walk in wardrobe. Freshly painted throughout with “Transportable homes are a popular choice, offering Ravenscroft at “Country Living Homes” on 08 8825 new floor coverings to every room. Ducted evaporative air- 1868 or 0408 859 502 [email protected]. conditioning services all rooms. Enjoy summer BBQ’s amongst value for money and faster building times without landscaped gardens under the all weather paved verandah. Room for a shed and pool. Commercial property

1 CACATUA CLOSE - invest wisely An absolute stand out, ultra slick outside & exciting within There is a growing interest among Australians to Generous 4 bedroom invest in commercial property, particularly at a time family home with en when the residential market is going through a suite and WIR. Open cooling stage. So what is commercial property, and floor plan with games, dining and family room what returns are you likely to get from your with combustion investment? heating. Stainless steel Commercial real estate generally includes office space kitchen including dishwasher, in-plumbed fridge and walk in larder. (including business parks), retail property (shops, Formal lounge with complimentary split system supermarkets, shopping centres etc), industrial air conditioner, children’s/teenagers retreat. All (warehouses, industrial estates), hotels, tourism, rooms are serviced by ducted evaporative air cinemas, land or businesses. conditioning. Stepping out from the games area is a outdoor paved area with therapeutic spa Owning commercial real estate can be a good way to next to a single car shed/workshop. UMR is a diversify your portfolio, create tax benefits and build semi-enclosed carport with electronic roller doors.Inspection by appointment only. wealth. However, it can also be a risky business, SALE BY NEGOTIATION unless you to take the time to do plenty of research, seek advice from experts, and understand the risks LOT 553 ANDAMOOKA “Cut Above the Rest” and benefits. 4 Bdrm family home. This property offers open plan Investing in commercial real estate is similar yet very different from residential property. Net income tends living, kitchen/dining. ABOVE...Commercial property - a good way to Timber floating floors, to be higher for commercial landlords, partly because timber look kitchen with diversify your portfolio leases on commercial property usually pass full breakfast bar & ample cupboard space. Wall responsibility for the cost of outgoings, maintenance oven unit with gas and insurance on to the tenant. hotplates. Stunning recently renovated bathrm & luxurious spa. All rooms Commercial property leases typically offer more serviced by air/con. Semi protected outdoor security than residential ones, which will often be entertaining area adjacent to dining area. Outside for only six or twelve months. Residential landlords features separate studio room, could be utilised as often avoid long rental agreement terms, whereas teenage retreat/5th bedroom with air/con & huge shed.1 x 5000 & 1 x 1000 gallon water tanks. Rental commercial property owners welcome long leases potential of approximately $180 per week. because they enhance their property value. $168,950 Commercial property leases also usually involve stronger covenants.Maintenance and running costs MARKETING for commercial property, such as lift maintenance, COSTS rates, roof repair and air-conditioning maintenance, NO will be a lot higher than in a residential investment.- Commercial real estate is easy to find. TO SELL However, making the right choice needs careful YOUR HOME research if your investment is to yield good returns. Look carefully at the location and demographics of o Any advertising is free the area. For instance, the importance and strategic o Registered buyers waiting o Offer open to 31 May 2006 nature of motorways has been found to have had a (terms & conditions apply) huge impact on the value of industrial land across the country over the past three years. Phone: Lorraine Aubrey on Location is a factor that can vary over time. Improved 86712000 or 0400 980 338 transport links can boost the value of property by making it more accessible to potential tenants and LORRAINE AUBREY users. 8671 2000 or www.linandrews.com.au Article printed with permission of Quartile Research

Page 14 - Thursday, April 27, 2006 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper How to Announcing Alliance One After extensive planning and consultation with Members, NACOS Credit Union now has a new invest in name – Alliance One Credit Union Ltd. The new name will be officially launched when the Credit Union re-opens after the Easter break, with powerful the majority of signage and other material being updated over that weekend. “Alliance One will be a strong and competitive player property in the regional market,” said Chief Executive Mr Phil Lynch, in recognition of the new direction that the Credit Union is taking. Property is by far the single best investment With a Membership base that expands throughout available to you today !! the State, the change of name is a positive step to create meaning and relevance to all Members and Unlike any other investment, your property value communities. is virtually guaranteed to increase over time. The name ‘Alliance One’ was chosen to represent The key to purchasing a truly powerful the core values of the Credit Union including a investment property is matching the investor with mutual ownership structure and the strong ‘alliance’ the right property. that the organisation has with Members and the Some properties have characteristics which regional communities in which it operates. enhance their performance as investments. A new, fresh and exciting logo and brand have also Incorporating multiple performance enhancing been released. characteristics within a single property can have a dramatic effect on the success of the property “Our logo creates the symbol a1, both an abbreviation as an investment vehicle. of the name as well as a reinforcement of the strength, security, trust, credibility and quality that the Credit However, if the investor’s financial situation Union has developed,” said Mr Lynch. prevents them taking advantage of particular characteristics, such as tax advantages from Mr Lynch also explains the significance of the new asset depreciation, the performance of the positioning statement to be used by Alliance One, investment is adversely affected or limited. ‘where you’re worth more’. To effectively evaluate the suitability and ‘return “We believe that every member of the Credit Union on investment’ of a potential investment and the community has a goal to build their future opportunity you need to consider the following wealth”, said Mr Lynch. “So to them we say we are factors; here to help you achieve your goal, and you’re worth it.” • Your financial goals “We also believe that all members of the community, • Your current financial position particularly in regional areas, deserve better in terms • Available tax advantages of the property of the service they receive and the benefits that can and your ability to utilize them be gained through their financial institution,” said • Potential for capital growth of the Mr Lynch. “Our aim is to ensure we continue to property ( which are the best areas ?) provide and improve those benefits to our Members.” • Rent return ( how to get the best The change of name is a strategic action by the Credit rental ? ) Union to strengthen and develop the Credit Union into the future. It is not the result of a merger. • Local vacancy rates for rental properties The history and regional focus of the Credit Union • Value adding opportunities ( can I do will also be maintained, with Alliance One remaining more to the property ?) the only regionally based Credit Union in South The number one tool for increasing returns and Australia. decreasing risk is information. In the investing The Head Office will remain in Whyalla. There are game, information is power. The accuracy also Financial Management Centres currently of your financial and market information will be operating in Whyalla, Port Lincoln, Clare and Roxby reflected in the compatibility of the chosen Downs. property with your needs. The name change received the solid support of the Article provided by Platinum Partners Group Pty. Credit Union’s Members, with a special resolution Ltd. For more information on property investing being passed by a resounding majority at the Special in Adelaide call Tony on 1800 502 900 General Meeting held in late February 2006.

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THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, April 27, 2006 - Page 15 Lot 22 Ford Street, Patrick’s Cove

z Textured render finish z Raised portico with feature block-work & tiled concrete floor z Spectacular location with sea & rural views z 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms in total z Walk-in robe and ensuite to Main bedroom z Built-in robes in bedrooms 3 & 4 z Farquar kitchen with the ultimate in “Kleenmaid” appliances incl. dishwasher z Ceramic floor tiling to entry, family, meals, cook & passage z Double garage under the main roof with auto Tuscany style panel lift door z Ducted reverse cycle air conditioner z Terrace under main roof with square brick piers & tiled concrete floor z Cement brick paving to perimeter paths & driveway to kerb z Ideal rental investment or retirement z Septic tank connected to common effluent

House & Land Package $429,000 Completed Where yesterday blends with today....

Federation lovers will find their dream home bedrooms, all of large proportion and 3 of them with charm and style standing proud in a dress with extensive built in robes. circle location at 108 George Street, Moonta, When you purchase of home with this much says Mignon Chapman of L.J. HOOKER style and character, it is not an easy decision Moonta. to choose to leave. If the Vendors have not Relax on the front return verandah, the ideal sold this home within the next 4 weeks, the position to ponder and admire the meticulous opportunity will no longer be available. gardens, superb federation front fence and Then to the outside, from the kitchen window established trees. you can dream you are on a holiday. A gable The leadlight entrance doors are a peak of what roof pergola from the rear of the home, decked is to come. Sensational style and ambience all the way to the in ground concrete pool. boast from the polished floorboards, to the WOW is the only word that comes to mind. leadlight doors, ornate ceilings and Want to hold lots of parties? wedding? There spectacular fire places. is plenty of room. Just because you have the character, does not Close to all shops, the school and only 3km mean you have to forgo the modern from some of the best beaches in Australia, conveniences. They have tastefully bought this certainly is a home to be seen. the two together. The modern kitchen with Shedding, there is plenty for most. 2 carports. gas hot plates, electric oven, dishwasher and Single car garage, plus a single workshop. ample bench space, and with a colour scheme although different, is simply stunning, says It’s affordable, its beautiful and it could be Mignon. yours, says Mignon. The property can be viewed by appointment, it is also on the The bathroom is a centre piece in itself. Timber website, www.ljhooker.com.au property id is a major feature, claw leg bath, ornate exposed 37VGAG. Or call Mignon to arrange a private brass plumbing, I cannot write all of the features, inspection at your leisure 88252007 this is definitely one to inspect. The bedrooms do not falter, with a total of 4 Page 16 - Thursday, April 27, 2006 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Sell with Roxby Downs NO STRESS NO FUSS Ceduna Keys - lifestyle! Shop 4, 14 Tutop Street, us.....Roxby Downs SA 5725 38 Hermit Lifestyle Property Project approved by the Consultants (formerly State Government on the rh.com.au Street - known as Key Property) 16th December 2005. The Just a are principal sales agents Ceduna Keys include 11 (08) 8671 3355 for the Ceduna Keys kilometres of waterway great waterfront and marina with residential housing, project and are now tourist accommodation opportunity South Australia’s leading and commercial areas, independent regional recreational marinas and land sales agent. a Commercial marina for tourist and fishing fleets. Wayne Lawson David Murley Penny ColemanRachel Longden Principal Patricia Hautop 0421 636 338 0412 050 200 0434 124 719 is also the Marketing Lifestyle Property 0434 124 720 Well located family 68 Axehead Road – “Value in this Nest Egg. Director for Ceduna Consultants are unlike ” Family home with 4 bedrooms, home of 3 bedrooms Keys and has 36 years any other real estate master with bir, dressing table & all with BIR’s, of development, real company, working ensuite, bir’s to others. Lounge, small separate entry, good family room, well equipped gas Bathroom with black gardens with shade estate sales, closely with independent kitchen with w.i.p, ducted size lounge, wood vanity unit, trees, and auto conveyancing and developers to produce evaporative air conditioning, gas spacious kitchen cooling and heating, irrigation, front project management the best possible heating, paved pergola, fully fenced with gas cooker, property to offer their a/g inground pool, tool shed & garden shed, single carport umr carport UMR, large paved entertaining experience. Patricia has with drive through gates & extra parking, easy care gardens range hood, paved pergola area, area and off-drive been working on Eyre clients. with front lawn area. Currently leased at $325 p/w. $329,950. dishwasher and large A/G fenced parking area & Peninsula and in “People need more than 15 Curdimurka Street – “Executive Family Home.” ample cupboards, pool, easy care more. Rent potential regional south Australia just a block of land with The sun sets on this magnificent family adjacent dining. $330.00 pw for many years. power and water, a home. Consists of 4 bedrooms plus study or 5 bedrooms, bir’s. Large family room, Ceduna keys is a Major property must give the floating floors with double sliding doors, buyer the lifestyle they 2 r/c split system airconditioners, ducted are looking for” says evaporative air conditioner and r/c air Patricia, adding. “Project conditioner to main bedroom. Superb 2 year old kitchen, lots of design, building cupboards, 6 burner stove, gas oven, electric grill, rangehood, dual sink, large pantry. The large double carport leads into a convenants, location, beautiful outdoor entertaining area. Seeing is believing this mag- community, services and nificent garaged indoor fibreglass solar heated saltwater pool. access to good house & Approx 6m x 9m powered workshop, Garden shed and many land packages are vital to more features. Don’t miss this one. Low $400K. Web ID. 824076. a good investment 30C Coolibah Drive - “I’m a Surprise Package.” property or home.” 7 year old 4 bedrooms all with bir’s, ensuite to master, remote operated With projects on Eyre ceiling fans and lights to 3 Peninsula, Yorke bedrooms, lounge, dining, family Peninsula and Fleurieu room, kitchen with dishwasher, Peninsula, Lifestyle water filter, large rumpus room with r/c air conditioner, ducted Property Consultants evaporativeUNDER air conditioner,OFFER gas space heater. Large have the state well outdoor entertaining area, 2 garden sheds, double gable covered with hundreds carport. $349,950. Web ID 824655. of allotments for sale and 42 Bopeechee - “Superb Way to Begin.” more projects being Lovely family home of 3 large brm’s released each year. “The all with BIR’s, separate entry lounge, dining with double doors to large family, demand for seachange good size gas kitchen, dishwasher, range and treechange property hood, ample cupboards including is still strong” Says overhead’s, pantry. Large family room. Patricia “opportunities Bathroom with shower, bath & vanity to get in early to projects unit. Gas heating. Ducted evaporative cooling. Single carport UMR, large covered & paved verandah area including BBQ like Ceduna Keys do not area, good size rear yard with new shade sails, new colour come along too often”. bond fencingUNDER with permapine OFFER sleeper retaining wall. All on corner allotment. Potential abounds. Buyers beware, this House and land will not last. $319,950. Web. ID. 826354. packages are a very popular method of 38 Hermit – “Just a Great Opportunity.” Well located family home of 3 bedrooms affordably buying your all with BIR’s. Separate entry, good size dream home. Sarah lounge, dishwasher, ample cupboards, homes are currently adjacent dining, bathroom with designing some Blackwood vanity unit, ducted cooling innovative lifestyle and gas heating. Carport UMR, large paved pergola area. Large A./C, fully homes which meet fenced above ground pool, easy care gardens. Auto irrigation. perfectly the Rent potential of $350 p/w. $329,950. Web ID. 826027. requirements of Lifestyle Lot 211 Government Road, Andamooka – “The Opal Property’s clientele. Palace, Nest or Invest.” Spacious family home of three Property investors are bdrms (large master), huge tiled lounge with feature double doors to front and hallway, good size dining, updated timber able to take advantage of kitchen with lots of cupboards, island bench and utensil the shortage in quality drawers, gas stove and rangehood, large updated bathroom. regional rental housing. 2 pergolas. Parking x 2 in carport, workshop, storage area Many country towns and aviary, air-con and more. Inspection a must. $140,000- $147,500. Rent potential $160.00 p/w. Web ID 795213. and settlements are short of good quality family Lot 508 Government Road, Andamooka – Spacious 2 bedroom home. Large lounge, study & kitchen with gas & homes for nurses, school electric stove. Bathroom with toilet, huge laundry, ducted evap teachers, police and airconditoning & wall mounted aircons. Large front & rear other contracted verandahs. Carport (parking x 2). RW tanks, lean-to storage workers. Patricia Hautop or workshop. Fully fenced & all on allotment of 1448 sqm.Rent potential $150.00 p/w. $89,950. Web ID 822516. of Lifestyle Property Consultants will be Lot 502 Government Road, Andamooka. Potential abounds with this fully fenced property. Includes home of 1 bedroom, visiting Roxby Downs to lounge, kitchen, & large bathroom, aircon & heating. Many provide free sheds & heaps more.Rent potential $100.00 p/w. $79,950. consultations and Web ID 822228. provide investment Lot 600, Government Rd, Andamooka –“Solid Brick information to our Investment.” Solid brick, 2 bedrooms, both carpeted, community this winter. lounge, kitchen and dining all tiled, r/c air con. Garage, Look out for the notices car port and partially furnished on 2091m2 lot. Web ID. 802865. Reduced $89, 950.Rent potential $130.00 p/w. in The Monitor, coming OWNER SAYS SELL! soon.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, April 27, 2006 - Page 17 Page 18 - Thursday, April 27, 2006 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper GYMNKHANA

GYMKHANA… Robbie Dunn from Whyalla on his horse Prince.

GYMKHANA… Racing down the main straight for the first time in the Kaltech Roxby Downs Cup. Roxby Downs Gymkhana attracts huge crowd By Jamie-Lee Oldfield with the $6000 prize money for the Cup, while A great time was enjoyed by all at the Roxby the Camel Calcutta caused spectators to get Downs Gymkhana held on Saturday, April 22. behind their favourite dromedary. With over 800 people coming along to Country music legend Adam Harvey and well experience the thrills and spills on the day, known duo The BC Boys drew a crowd on perfect weather and a laid-back atmosphere Saturday evening, with visitors and locals meant the event went off without a hitch. alike cutting a groove on the rather dusty Competitors and spectators came from as far dance floor. Harvey also auctioned off a as Marree, Macumba and Mallala to enjoy the signed shirt, kindly donated by Bluedog exceptional prize money, tough competition Clothing, raising $1200 for the Royal Flying and great entertainment. Doctor Service. Rebecca Van Houghten came up trumps yet The event was a big success for all involved again, winning the open barrel race for the with many local groups benefiting from the fourth year running and announcing the occasion. The Roxby Downs Gymkhana and retirement of her champion barrel racer, Race Committee donated $500 to the South Zorro. Australian Ambulance service for their Kelly Adams (Mount Barker) took out the adult support on the day, with a further $350 going GYMKHANA… They’re off and racing the Wheel Barrow Race. champion rider on a count back, with Kaeli to the Roxby Downs Netball Association for Mengersen, Leigh Creek winning the their help with manning the gate. Andamooka children’s champion rider. Primary School also faired well, raising The crowd continued to build as the day went money towards rebuilding the school by on, with a spot on the fence being hard to providing food and refreshments to the crowd. find when the Caltec Cup and the camel race The committee wants to thank everyone who rolled around. contributed and helped out, and they hope Ivory’s Choice, owned and trained by Daryl to see you at their next event! Gower and ridden by Helen Gower, ran away

ABOVE...Gymkhana Jamie-Lee Oldfield on her horse Tequila.

LEFT GYMKHANA… Boys U/12’s line up for the 50m foot race.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, April 27, 2006 - Page 19 BRONCO BRANDING & GYMKHANA

ABOVE and BELOW...Bronco Branding at Marla on April 22. ABOVE...MARLA BRONCO BRANDING: Equal Doubles Winners – Patrick and Tony Williams, Clayton Schmidt, Tim Williams, Mark Fennel, Matthew and Cameron Williams, Phantom Speirs. Front David Hunter, Reg Hunter, Amber Speirs, Todd Williams.

LEFT...At the Roxby Downs Gymkhana are Cody Kenny, Dave Kaminski and Steven Kaminski.

ABOVE...GYMKHANA… Ivory’s Choice ridden by Helen Gower from Orroroo wins the Kaltech Roxby Downs Cup....BELOW... the Wheelbarrow Race.

ABOVE...Jamie-Lee Oldfield, Stacy Oldfield and Chris Johnson.

RIGHT.... Enjoying the recent William Creek Gymkhana.

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ROXBY DOWNS COUNCIL NEWS

Roxby Downs Council News page is a paid community information service COUNCIL SNIPPETS URGENT ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT

Local Website... TO REGISTER Works in Progress.... Visit your local updated website. New Forums Compliance audits on plumbing. Residents are have now been added. Read what’s new and have reminded that plumbing work should only be your say in the Forums at www.roxbydowns.com carried out by a qualified plumber. Residents are Street Lighting... encouraged to request to see copies of plumber’s Is there a street light not working near your home? qualifications and license prior to any work being Please include the exact location (street, house nd commenced. number) when reporting to assist in easy PLEASE REGISTER INTEREST BEFORE 2 MAY 2006 Horticulture contract has been written for tender. identification for repair. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Town oval irrigation is being repaired. Rubbish Collection... Vandalism to the football change rooms has been Residents are reminded that there is a limit of one MW/03/06 repaired. bin per household for weekly rubbish collection HORTICULTURE SERVICES Vandalism to northern toilet block town oval has and that it is the resident’s responsibility to ensure undergone an upgrade and will be only open to that bins are in serviceable condition with closable public on match days. lids that prevent flies and birds from accessing Roxby Downs Council is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of Completed Works... rubbish. Horticultural Services for the Township of Roxby Downs as detailed in the tender Stormwater dams have been chlorinated and Waste... documentation baited for mosquitoes. Council has conducted an audit of the Roxby In the first instance respective contractors are required to pre-qualify Downs land fill depot in conjunction with the EPA. Biannual water sampling has been conducted on prior to tender via the expression of interest documentation. the waste water. Clean up at Sewer Lagoons. Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours... The expression of interest documentation will be available by contacting David Parking... Tuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Thursdays 1pm to Watson on Telephone number 08 86710010 Council is actively enforcing Section 237 of the 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm. Expressions of interest applications shall be submitted in a sealed envelope endorsed Local Government Act – the towing away of Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154. with the MW03/06 EIO Roxby Downs Horticulture Services in a sealed envelope. vehicles left parked on a public road, in a public It shall be lodged at the Roxby Downs Council place or on Local Government land for more than Council Office Hours – General... Richardson Place. 24 hours. Parking Infringement Notices will also Post office Box 124 Roxby Downs be issued under the Road Traffic Act. Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm. South Australia 5725. Active policing of the Bus lane and disabled parking is being conducted at random. Council offices will be closed on Anzac Day Expressions of Interest applications will not be accepted after the Closing Date. Infringement notices will be issued at $47.00. Tuesday 25 April. Vehicles abandoned on roadsides attract an Tenders close 5 pm Tuesday 2nd May 2006. expiation fee of $315 plus vehicle recovery costs. VISIT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY WEBSITE Lowest, or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Vandalism... AT: www.roxbydowns.com Council has noted an increase in vandalism within the township. Council urges all residents to report ROXBY DOWNS COUNCIL is a proud sponsor David Watson instances of vandalism to the Police and Council. of ROXFM Community Radio. Municipal Works Manager This is your community and your rates are being wasted by these types of action so your help is essential. 15 sprinklers in Richardson place have been repaired due to vandalism. 2006 A damaged door and window on stadium 2 have been repaired. Rates... Outback Rates were due for payment on 16 March 2006. Fines will apply to all arrears. Please contact Bronnie Warren at the Council on 8671 0010 for Fringe payment arrangements. Water Accounts... March 2006 Quarterly water accounts are due for Festival payment by May 15 2006 Water use for last quarter has increased compared with previous years. - a big Electricity Accounts... March 31 2006 Quarterly accounts are due for thank payment by May 9 2006. Dog Registrations... Dog Registrations for the 2005/06 financial year you... became due and payable from July 1 2005. Grace period for registrations expired on August 31 2005. By Wendy Osborne Thereafter an $80 expiation fee applies. Fringe Coordinator ABOVE...Cabaret performers at the Opening Night in Roxby Downs There has been an increase in the numbers of wandering dogs in the township. Residents are Building on the Young, Sheila Culf, Tom with you. You and your Sponsors and Engineering, NACOS reminded to keep gates closed or locked to avoid successes of the 2004 Beever, Rodney hard working cast dogs wandering. supporters …to our Credit Union, Lin and 2005 Outback Fringe Mitchell, Suzanne produced an valued sponsors and Andrews Real Estate, Big Fireworks... Festivals, Rutherford and Karyn outstanding production. supporters without Sky, Heading Fireworks are only allowed to be set off by a pyro- Andamooka, Roxby Biggs and in Woomera Rachel Young from a which the Festival would Contractors, REX technician with the appropriate permits. Downs and Woomera Jeff Ingold and Paula throw away line about not have been possible, Regional Express, McKenzie, your Fines are applicable if not adhered to. once again came alive in junkyard sculptures to an your financial and in-kind Outback Landscaping & April from 6th to 9th dedication, ideas and idea that has produced support was extremely Supplies, Cowell highlighting the local passion in promoting the an eagle. I don’t know important and allowed us Electric, Roxby Downs and varied talents we arts in the three which gave you most to source such an Community Club, Roxby have in the region. To the communities made this pleasure, going through excellent array of artists. Traders Mitre 10, Oasis Committee members, festival the best ever. A other peoples “junk” or Thank you to our Restaurant, Roxby sponsors, supporters big thankyou. learning to weld. sponsors; Festival Downs Central and volunteers a big There are two special Rachel and Mark have Australia, Country Arts Shopping Centre, Roxby thank you. Committee people I designed and produced SA, Garry Baker Downs Motor Inn, would like to thank, for Building, BHS Waste, Incorporating Committee…to the a magnificent eagle from Roxby Downs Tavern, their insight, dedication BHP Billiton, The Olympic Dam Transport, ROXBY WATER Outback Fringe Festival “junk” found in the local ROXBY POWER and pure determination Monitor, Roxby Downs Roxby Downs/Olympic (Water & Sewerage Committee members in rubbish dumps. At (Electricity Supply) their project would be a Council, South Dam Caravan Park, Services) Andamooka, Jean Lawrie present the sculpture has and Margot Duke, in success. found a temporary home Australian Tourism Andamooka Dukes Richardson Place Roxby Downs Alex Sheila Culf for a atop a pole in Richardson Commission, Roxby Bottle House & Motel, PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mendelssohn, Bill wonderful, successful Place. Downs Cultural & Monadelphous, Ph - 08 8671 0010 Fx - 08 8671 0452 Boehm, Chrissy and professionally Leisure Precinct, Raine Rosssigns, Pro Co Stage The final resting place and Horn, RoxFM, Email - [email protected] Bradford, Christine produced production, for this wonderful and Sound, South Mingoia, George Unfinished Business: Beenham Elite, BAE Australian Government, After Hours Emergency Contact creation will be at the Systems, Woomera Giakoumis, Laurence Full Company. It has Arid Recovery Reserve Spuds Roadhouse, Ph - 0418 892 870 Duggan, Josh Bishop, been a pleasure working Board, Olympic Dam Woomera Marine Centre, with a presentation later Airport, Lavrick Michelle Hales, Rachel this year. Page 22 - Thursday, April 27, 2006 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper NEWS 2006 Outback Fringe Festival - a big thank you... Sponsors and was presented with supporters...continued replacement musical Roxby Downs instruments by Community Club, Roxby Derringer’s Music, and Traders Mitre 10, Oasis finishing with the Steve Restaurant, Roxby Foster’s Blackwood Downs Central County Band, the 2006 Shopping Centre, Roxby Outback Fringe started Downs Motor Inn, with a bang. Roxby Downs Tavern, A big thank you also to Olympic Dam Transport, Alex Mendelssohn for Roxby Downs/Olympic opening his Art Studio, Dam Caravan Park, to Peter Taubers for the Andamooka Dukes opal cutting Bottle House & Motel, demonstration at the Monadelphous, Dukes Bottle House, to Rosssigns, Pro Co Stage the Andamooka SES and and Sound, South CFS for supplying the Ensemble, Milo – to our very own Eight Australian Government, Barbeque and to Cooking Workshops, Man Army Band to Spuds Roadhouse, APOMA for the venue ABOVE...Performers at the Roxby Downs Club Steve Foster – Song stand up and give such Woomera Marine Centre, space for the markets, . a great debut Eldo, RSL and Bowling RIGHT...Artist Jeff Cook and MP Lyn Breuer Writing Workshops, Red Roxby Downs… Dunes, Jane Southon – performance was Club, Roxby Downs Area Thankyou to the Roxby Women performance and the live entertainment her hard working awesome; you guys will School, Roxby Downs Scrap Booking Downs Area School for workshop and the Youth Stompin Youth, Eight volunteers thanks for Workshop, Kokatha go a long way. Library, Roxby Downs Disco. The use of the allowing the children to Man Army, General getting Fringe news and Elders – Bush Medicine Pram racing - another Police, SA Ambulance , theatrette for the partake in the Friday Knowledge Hip Hop information “out there”, and story telling initiative of Rachel Roxby Downs SES, and Australian films shown workshops of poetry Band, Ruben the Fire for the positive and workshops, Mark & Young, the attendance Coats Hire. throughout Saturday with Jeff Cook, song Street performer, the professional Rachel Young – Junk was down in this and the Play Station writing with Steve Foster Circus performers and advertisements not only Yard Sculpture inaugural year but ‘from Marathon now a regular Andamooka… to Jean and Indigenous song Steve Foster’s for the Fringe but for our Workshop, Tracy Fouet little things big things event and a great hit with Lawrie, the Andamooka and dance with the Blackwood County sponsors, to Crusty and – Karate Demonstration, grow’ so Im sure next the over 12’s. Coordinator, what can I Kokatha Elders, and a Band. Geoff for a presence in Ben Summerton - Roxby year will attract more say, without your special thankyou to the To St Barbs for providing Woomera….. Thankyou Andamooka and Roxby Downs Area School entrants. Well done tremendous support, Year 1 students for their the venue for Alex to the hardworking downs with the RoxFM students Radio Show, Rachel ideas and drive and with photography Mendelssohn’s van and for your on the Committee run by Jeff Planet Women – Triteria Local artist and very the help of Margot competition. successful Painting spot reporting. Ingold. To the Woomera and Celtic Scottish talented Rachel Young Duke, the Andamooka Thank you to the Workshops. Board for the use of To Yvette Mooney for Dance Workshops, School and APOMA, the for making the table Management and staff of To the Roxby Downs Butement Square the getting Father Brian – Candle decorations for the Andamooka Fringe Making Workshop, and the Roxby Downs Community Library for primary venue for all the www.outbackfringe.com.au Cabaret. opening would have Cultural Precent the venue space for Jane activities. The Poets the Flaming Sambucas. the Fringe website up Pumpkin Launching - a been just another primary venue for many Southon’s Scrap brunch with Jeff Cook, and running. Also to BHP Billiton – Woomera imitative with opening. of the Fringe events. The Booking Workshop. The Stompin Youth final Surface Mine Tours, To the Roxby Downs Sun a small attendance this From the opening of the Art Gallery for the Roxby Downs Child Care performance, the Planet RoxFM – Station Tours, and the Gibber Gabber year but next year it will Fringe by Lyn Breuer display of the Senior and for venue space for the Women Workshops, Andamooka CWA – for your support. be bigger and better. MP, the music and Junior Mechanical Eye Raggy Cushion General Knowledge Hip sponsors of the Pram poetry of Jeff Cook, the competition, the Dunes Workshop. The Oasis Hop Band, the Pumpkin Council…..to the Race, Karyn Biggs – Stallholders…. To Bill Stompin Youth debut Café for hosting the Restraunt for venue Launching Competition Council staff for their Youth Disco, Laurence Boehm and Ray Goldie performance, the Cocktail Party and the space for the Cooking and the climax to the behind the scenes Duggan – Play Station for operating the Fringe Andamooka song Poet’s breakfast with Jeff Workshops. whole weekend the photocopying, printing, Marathon, Josh Bishop stall and to some 25 stallholders that composed and sung by Cook, the Auditorium for To the Roxby Downs fireworks. laminating, purchasing, – Idgi, St Michaels positively contributed to the Reception to Grade a very successful Council for the use of the Media…to the staff of organization, Catholic Church the festival environment. 3 School children, the cabaret, Stompin Youth Council Boardroom for our local community commitment and support Woomera – Psalm look on the children’s performance, circus the Song Writing paper The Monitor for all thank you. Sunday Church Service, Volunteers….. To all faces when the school workshop and Planet Workshop and the use the promotional material, Artists…to the range of Woomera Marine Centre those volunteers in of Richardson Place for articles, and layout and artistic talent that – tours, Annette Speck – Andamooka, Roxby the positive support I preformed before us and driving the Roxby Downs and Woomera received from a “new made the Festival so Downs Stompin Youth who gave their time to team” that took over at vibrant and memorable. dancers to Woomera, promote the festival, the beginning of the Jeff Cook – Poet, Alex Geoff Osborne, Emma encouraging year. Thanks heaps Mendelssohn – Porteus and Bec Read – participants, selling guys. Andamooka Artist, Peter decorating trees and the merchandise, cleaning Andamooka Area up, acting as marshals, To RoxFM our ‘Local Taubers – Opal Cutting dressing up as Idgi and Live and Loving It’ Radio Demonstrations, Steve School. as general helpers at the Station, another what Foster’s Blackwood Special mention must go many activities and can I say? To Tina and County Blue Grass to the many individuals who by sharing their venues, thank you. special talents have Participants…and enriched the lives of finally to the others, some are communities of mentioned below: Andamooka, Roxby PORT PIRIE Stompin Youth - Adam Downs and Woomera Wheeler and Emma and particularly to those Porteus over the period who participated by Confused about your insurance? of two months formed a attending one of the number of workshops Get with the strength. dance troupe of young adults from Andamooka, and activities. By voting MGA Insurance Brokers Port Pirie. Roxby Downs and with your feet, by Woomera. To watch attending, by supporting Your Professional Insurance Broker for: these young people our stallholders, helpers • Business • Trade grown and gain and artists, you have confidence over a period ensured the success of • Commercial Motor of two months has put the 2006 Fringe. • Farm • Landlord • Car them in good stead for To those I may have • Home & Contents Insurance the future. Thanks must missed I sincerely also go to Chrissy apologise, the list seems Contact: Chris Noonan or Andrew Fleming Mingoia for driving the endless. However please 25 Norman Street dance company in the accept a very sincere and Port Pirie SA 5540 month Adam and Emma very big thank you. Ph: (08) 8632 5588 were back in Tasmania. Wendy Osborne Fax: (08) 8632 6281 Well done everyone 2006 Outback Fringe especially the dancers. Strength, Security, Commitment Festival Coordinator AFSL No. 244601 Eight Man Army - A on behalf of the special thanks must go Committee THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, April 27, 2006 - Page 23 CLASSIFIEDS

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HEALTH FAMILY MEETING DATES FORUM AND Business Forum 1 May 12.30pm YOUTH Community Board 1 May 7.30pm Education & FORUM Workplace Training 2 May 12.30pm Sport and Recreation 2 May 7.30pm Arts and Culture UPDATE The Forum met on Forum 3 May 7.30pm March 30 and were Health Forum 10 May 7.30pm introduced to the new Family and Applications for the vacant Board position have now Youth Worker Siona Youth Forum 15 May 7.30pm closed and are currently being assessed. Maria Battaglia and Glasson. Community Board 29 May 7.30pm The successful applicant will join a Board comprising Jacqui Trinne Siona told the group that Alcohol & Substance 10 community people, a BHP Billiton representative she has many ideas for Abuse Part. To be advised and the Council Administrator. the youth centre Environment At the meeting held on April 19 Maria Battaglia from Partnership To be advised New faces to the Board will be publicly announced including: family fun the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency talked about a Dates and times of meetings were correct at in the coming weeks. Board meetings to date have days, themed nights, statewide project to improve retention of medical heroes nights. She is time of publication. concentrated on governance issues, protocols, practitioners in rural areas. One strategy is to look at policies and finalising the terms of reference. aiming for the 12-25 age For further information and to check venue ways to enhance the use the after hours medical group. Siona will assist locations please contact Michelle Hales on service. In country areas communities are in many the Forum by looking at 8671 0010. ARTS AND CULTURE cases relying on only one doctor in town. Many of the youth strategies these doctors work a full day in general practice and outlined in the Family then attend a number of after hours medical and Youth section of the situations. This heavy workload takes its toll. Sleep Community Plan and At the meeting held on April 12 Tourism Development disruption affects work performance and impacts on provide feedback and Officer Alex Barker provided an update on tourism family and lifestyle. As a result many doctors leave suggestions. promotion in the region and its link to the Arts. and the community suffers from diminished medical services. It is then hard to recruit doctors to fill Following Siona’s input Alex noted that the region has been seeking an image the Forum will be in a and it has been difficult to find something central vacant positions. The Forum members were surprised to learn that approximately 85% of after position to advise the with the many towns involved having such unique Community Board of identities. hours medical visits are for non emergency problems such as sports injuries, children with colds and work their endorsement of the The Forum’s proposed Lakes Tracks regional brand plan. The “Family maybe the solution they are looking for. It was injuries. The project aims to decrease non emergency attendance by educating the community to make Matters” survey is decided to form a subcommittee to meet and develop nearing completion with a proposal for the Lakes Tracks concept. better health decisions. Strategies include upskilling nurses in triage and accident and emergency so that an end date for return of Through his connections to the Northern Regional they can make decisions about when a doctor is survey forms being April Development Board Alex is able to assist local artists needed whether it is immediately, in a few hours or 30. A preliminary to source funding opportunities to export work. next day and providing courses to sports clubs on analysis of the results The Forum members were introduced to Rodney ways to manage sport injuries. Jacqui Trinne, the reveals that the most Mitchell the new Arts Development Officer. Rodney project planning officer for the Building Healthy popular response so far has only been in town for five weeks and the recent Communities in Remote Australia” initiative also is the need for family Outback Fringe Festival was a great way for him to attended the meeting to talk about her project. This friendly meeting and experience and observe local arts and culture and project will provide funds for the communities of eating places. meet local artists. Andamooka, Roxby Downs and Woomera to produce Parenting issues came in Rodney’s role is to facilitate travelling shows in the information resources, for skills development for the second, with a region through Country Arts SA and community arts community and health professionals and create Community Garden and development. activities that target healthy lifestyle and injury local transport issues issues. The Health Forum will work very closely coming in equal third. The Forum also talked about the 20 year celebrations. with the Building Healthy Communities Steering Results from the final There is some uncertainty as to whether the Group as the project is addressing some of the health anniversary is in 2007 or 2008. analysis of all surveys strategies in the Roxby Downs Community Plan. will be published during The town was officially opened in 1988 but the school May. The survey has is having 20 year celebrations in 2007. resulted in some The Forum will seek clarification as soon as possible SPORT AND RECREATION excellent suggestions and start to plan accordingly. and honest feedback It was decided that the next meeting on May 3 should FORUM including a comment by be held at night so that people who work can attend. The next meeting will be held on May 2. Items on the one person “Listen to agenda include: what we say and act on • defining the role of the proposed Sports it”. and Recreation Officer position For families and young ENVIRONMENT • looking at ways to encourage people interested in unincorporated clubs to become incorporated finding out more about PARTNERSHIP positive mental health, • discussing implementation of the Sporting check out the website Walk of Fame project www.headroom.net.au. At the meeting held on April 12 a subcommittee was The responsible management of alcohol and sport is This website caters for formed to review the environment projects currently an area of concern for the Forum. In the last couple both young people and on the agenda and make recommendations regarding of weeks information from the Office of Liquor and parents. priorities, community capacity and methods to attract Gambling has been distributed to Forum members. additional volunteers to progress the initiatives. Another excellent resource is the Good Sports Young people have been involved in writing the A meeting will be called as soon as the subcommittee website www.goodsports.com.au youth section of the have prepared their recommendations. The website reports that evidence is growing which website so it is easy to suggests that community based sports clubs understand. Projects have been sorted into the key themes of: contribute to alcohol problems by accepting and promoting excessive drinking and providing · Water inappropriate role models for young people. · Waste management A study by the Centre for Youth Drug Studies found · Town environment that 30% of 13-17 year olds had participated in · Crown Land unsupervised drinking at a sports club and 71% of HAVE YOUR · Plants and Weeds these had never been asked for proof of age. · Feral pets Another study revealed 51% of drinkers at sports clubs are consuming alcohol at harmful or hazardous SAY! · Grants levels. Do you have an issue that you want raised at any of the Board meetings or Forums? · Promotion Implementing alcohol practices and policies enables clubs to develop a culture that attracts families and Do you have suggestions, ideas or feedback that Members of the community will have an opportunity junior players by reducing binge drinking; preventing you want passed on for consideration at any of the to volunteer in their areas of interest and take part in underage drinking; avoiding incidences of drink meetings? planning and/or hands on activities. driving, violence and assault, and reducing the risk of potential liability by upholding ‘duty of care’ with If you are interested in finding out further information respect to the safety of players, members and If so please send an email to Michelle Hales contact Michelle Hales on 8671 0010 or at: supporters. Executive Officer of the Community Board [email protected]. The Forum has decided to keep this issue as on [email protected] ongoing item on the agenda. or send a letter to PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725

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FREE COMMUNITY CALENDAR Coffee Mornings for Families, run by Child Youth Australian Breastfeeding Association Roxby Downs Group Health (Roxby Downs Health Services), Thursdays Pamper morning on Monday, 22nd May 2006 at 9:30am 9:30 -11, The Dunes Café. at the Child & Youth Health Seminar Room Everyone is welcome to attend. Babies and children welcome. Australian Breastfeeding Association Roxby Downs For further information, please phone Jen 86712217 Group Coffee Afternoon on Monday, 24th April 2006 at Roxby Downs Community Library & Roxby Downs Health 2:00pm Service Present “Toddler Story Time” at the Child & Youth Health Seminar Room Fun, stories, rhymes, craft & activities for toddlers aged 1-3 & Everyone is welcome to attend. Babies and children their adult caregivers. welcome. Come along and relax with a coffee. At Roxby Downs Community Library, Tuesdays from 9:30-10am For further information, please phone Jen 86712217 Open House for Whyalla Seniors Australian Breastfeeding Association Roxby Downs At Village Life Whyalla Group 2-4 Anesbury Street Coffee Morning with Guest speaker - regional Whyalla Norrie, 5608 on Saturday April 29, 2006 betweem 11am and 3pm dietician, on Thursday, 4th May 2006 at 9:30am Something for everyone at Whyall’s open day with Devonshire Everyone is welcome to attend. Babies and Tea available, plus a hearty Australian sausage sizzle & local children welcome. entertainment for guests to enjoy. There will be a raffle drawn For venue details, please phone Jen 86712217 on the Saturday as well! Phone 8671 2683 or email [email protected] to book your event in ‘What’s On!’ The ‘What’s On!’ Free Community Calendar is proudly sponsored by Roxby Downs Council.

Page 26 - Thursday, April 27, 2006 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper SPORTSPORT Roxby Indoor Soccer Review Roxby Downs Leisure Centre by RITE student Nick Ferandez The A Team Vs Cons Miners It was goals galore on Thursday, April 13, in a thrilling indoor soccer match which was played between The A-Team and Cons Miners at the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre. The game started quickly and within five minutes, Craig Helm scored for Cons Miners. 2006 Another five minutes passed and Craig Helm struck again. Tom Speight, from The A-Team, scored three goals in quick succession after Craig Helm’s second goal, leaving the half time score at 3-2 in favor of The A- Team. April April 21-30. Taste of the The second half started just as quickly, if not quicker, Softball 2006 season starts Outback. Across the than the first. With brilliant ball control from both teams and not so great goal-keeping it was goal after Saturday May 6. 12.00pm- Flinders Ranges from goal. The final score was 8-7 in favor of Cons Miners. 1.30pm Rebels 1 v Black Arkaroola to Wirrabara. Goal Scorers for the match: Cats. 2.00pm-3.30pm Details at The A-Team: Tom Speight-7 Rebels 2 v Shakers. www.tastesofttheoutback.com Cons Miners: Craig Helm-4 Saturday May 13 May Brad Parker (fill in)-2 12.00pm-1.30pm Rebels 2 Michael Howard-1 v Black Cats. 2.00pm- May 1, Monday Training 3.30pm Who Cares v for netballers starts, first Reds Vs the 5 C’s Shakers. Games will be game is on Sat. May 6 The match between Reds and The 5 C’s, on Thursday, played on the school oval Registration forms for Michaela Hartley, 9,tries her hand at ten pin bowling in April 13, ended as a forfeit with the Reds taking the behind the Leisure netballers intending to play Woomera. win with an automatic win of 3-0. Centre.We are hoping to this year are available from SportsPower, the Night Owls Final Scores Round 11 Buffalo Soldiers Vs the Wolves get more people involved and have more teams in Roxby Downs Area An indoor soccer match was played between Buffalo School and the Leisure By Jim Bowden Soldiers and the Wolves on Tuesday, April 11, at the competition after the first two games. If you are and Cultural Precinct. The It was a great night for the last round of fought back strongly because they the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre. night owls for this season. There were were fighting for top spot at the end of Both teams started the match well and displayed interested in playing or only collection point is four teams with a chance of making top the season. Enterprise managed to brilliant defensive skills, with no shots getting past starting your own team you SportsPower spot but in reality it was only two vying either keeper until five minutes before the end of the hang on to win a cliff hanger 61 to 59. can contact Natalie Jones for that elusive top spot. Carefactor The Yorkes had the biggest win of the first half. June played Crowless and got away to a flyer, night defeating Mitre10, 81 to 39. At this point Brad Parker, playing for the Wolves, on 86710493 or 0412 782 Saturday June 10 Roxby by the halfway mark they were leading Enterprise’s win against Beenham’s scored after receiving a high lob and controlling the 018 or you can come out Districts Sporting Club 43 to 17. Carefactor maintained their form ball before running past the defense and kicking the Bungups was enough for the Norms to the first two games and 20th Year Anniversary and ran out winners 78 to 42.The Better to claim the trophy for the season, ball between the goalkeeper’s legs. Halves had a very close game against congratulations to the Norms for their we can help you get “Sunset and Stars Ball”, the Rebels narrowly winning 61 to 59. In the second half, the Buffalo Soldiers had the consistent season win. organised Roxby Downs Station. NFI played Safety Biased and at the Wolves under sustained pressure but failed to halfway mark the scores were even, NFI There will continue to be social bowls convert until 10 minutes into the second half, when Football season starts this Tickets $30 available at held on Friday nights for the next 5 they scored their first goal, which came from Colin steadied and finally ran out winners 69 weekend. Don’t miss out. Mensland, Richardson to 51. The Norms were just too strong weeks and teas will also be available. Kasisi. Place. Entertainment and 3 for the PBW and Associates - especially Names must be in by 7:30pm so that After another five minutes play the Buffalo Soldiers since the Norms were fighting for the games can be organised. Thankyou to took control of the game, with Colin Kasisi scoring course meal. Enquiries call all the people that have participated in top spot, they eventually won 71 to 49. once again. Nicole on 0418 402 419 In the game between Beenham’s this season and a special thanks to all Right on the buzzer Kenton Maloney for the Wolves or Kelly on 0429 094 922 Bungups and Enterprise it was first those that filled in a short notice for crossed the ball into the centre where it rebounded playing fourth. Enterprise started out the me. The club hopes that everyone has off the wall, hit the keeper and went into goal, leaving steadiest and had built a small lead but enjoyed themselves and will come back the full-time score at 2-2. towards the end Beenham’s Bungups again next season. Team Total % “A RIVER RENDEZVOUS” 1 Norms 149 59.00 WIN 2 Beenham’s Bungups 142 58.52 A GETAWAY ON THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND If you have any sporting events 3 Crowless 139 53.69 ABOARD THE MURRAY RIVER QUEEN that you would like advertised 4 Enterprise 137 51.98 5 Yorkes 135 54.69 give us a call on 8671 2683 or 6 NFI 128 55.28 8672 2622. We will be happy 7 Better Halves 99 47.41 to advertise the event for you in 8 Carefactor 94 54.86 The Promoter is: Waikerie Murray River Queen our sporting calendar. 9 PBW & Assoc 89 46.25 ∗ June long weekend - 10, 11, 12 June ∗ Leonard Norman Drive, 10 Rebels 82 44.64 Check in Saturday 10 June at 11am Waikerie Riverfront SA 5330 ∗ Leisure Centre 11 Mitre10 41 39.31 2 nights accommodation in a Top Deck State Room Spa Suite ∗ Hot breakfast for 2 people each morning on our on board cafe overlooking the river 12 Balls’N’All 33 43.75 IT’S ON AGAIN! ∗ Complimentary bottle of wine to enjoy when dining in River Run Cafe on board 13 The Normal People 33 41.39 the MURRAY RIVER QUEEN Sunday evening The Roxby Downs Cultural & Leisure Precinct 14 Bowling Stones 30 44.05 ∗ 2 tickets for a Magnificant 5 hour Murray River Lunch Cruise (includes sparkling is running its annual wine and hors doeuvres on arrival, 3 course meal and live entertainment) Andamooka Opal Showroom ∗ Late check out on Monday 12 June - the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday BODY FOR LIFE CHALLENGE! th th ∗ Accommodation $320 ∗ Cruise $150 ∗ Breakfast $58 ∗ Wine $20 From May 15 – August 14 Post Office and Motel Spaces limited to 40 people so get in quick! Name: ______Application forms and further information available from the Behind the Famous Cultural and Leisure Precinct or by phoning 8671 0500 Address: ______Bottle House ______WOMEN’S SELF DEFENCE th Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka ______Phone: ______Commencing Tuesday 9 May 2006 OPEN 7 DAYS Day and evening classes available. Application forms and further information available from the and after hours by appointment Conditions of entry: Travel only Queen’s Birthday Weekend 2006. Prize is non-transferable or redeemable for cash. Prize does not include personal expenses. Post your entry to River Rendevous Competition, PO Box 72, Cultural and Leisure Precinct or by phoning 8671 0500 Ph: (08) 8672 7007 • Fax: (08) 8672 7062 Roxby Downs, SA, 5725 or drop into the entry box at the front office at The Monitor in the Council Chambers, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs. Competition commences on March 16 and closes on May 5, 2006 and will be www.andamookaopal.com.au drawn at The Monitor office, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs at 5pm on this day, the winner will be informed by phone. Total prize value is $548.00. Winner will be published in May 11 edition of The Monitor Newspaper. “SA Enquiries, please phone: 8671 0500 Email: [email protected] Lic. No T06/899“ 

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Cool weather doesn’t keep the fans away from Dirt Circuit By Steve Gigney (Gigs) mixed together which for some Wow what a big weekend April drivers added a new dimension 22 - 23 was for Roxby Downs. to racing, and gave them the Who said there’s never anything opportunity to test their skills. to do in this town!! MotoX, Scales Racing again fielded four Gymkhana/Band and Dirt Circuit cars which is a major racing – does life get any better? accomplishment, with many The crowd was down a little due hours and late nights spent with to the other events in town as the aid of friends to be race ready. Social Class James Beenham well as possibly the fact that the st school holidays are on at the took out 1 place (29p) with moment – doesn’t mean we didn’t Mathew Beenham (25p) and Kane Honner (9p) taking out 2nd and 3rd. go out to please the spectators st rd that did front up. Standard Class 1 to 3 Steve The early part of the night saw a Webber (25p), Damian Jones (23p) and Tony Webber (23p). Open few incidents, with Don st McKinnon doing a reverse spin class 1 to 3rd Steve Webber into pit wall. Luckily no serious (30p), Steve Gigney (21p) and Deb Beenham (18). All comers 1st to damage was done, and he was rd able to compete for the rest of the 3 Steve Webber, Johnny evening. Kane Honners car had Webber and Tania Johnson. issues early but rejoined the State titles are on again soon, racing for the last three rounds. with the first round on the June Pete and Scud Dunkley weren’t long weekend at Port Augusta. so fortunate and had to sit the See you there or at our next local evening out. The classes were meeting here in Roxby Downs on May 27.

ABOVE LEFT… Tony Webber (RD13) leads Damien Jones. LEFT … Matthew Beenham (RD52) narrowly misses Debbie Beenham (RD51) RIGHT ...Jason Lee (RD113) adjusts his tyre pressure in between practice sessions.

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