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Now is the time to start preparing for the next bushfi re season.

As this bushfi re season draws to a close, now is the perfect time to start preparing for the next. Check your current water storage solutions and take full advantage of winter rains to maximise your Above the Miner’s store complex with the entrance to the Supermarket at the right supplies. To effectively defend your home you need at least a 5,000 litre tank if you only have hoses and at least a 20,000 litre tank if you A Mystery Coober Pedy player struck gold, Business operator Michael Coro of the Miner’s buying a ticket in Saturday night’s Lotto have sprinklers. For more information visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au Store in Coober Pedy encouraged all players to Megadraw at the Coober Pedy Miner’s Store. check their tickets for last night’s winning numbers: 9 13 16 23 27 33

WDM21701TANK The South Australian player is $1 million richer after Saturday night’s Megadraw and alerts went “The winner should contact SA Lotteries Head out to find the ticket holder of their good fortune. Office on 8208 4100 as soon as possible to claim their $1 million prize”. The State’s newest millionaire was uncontactable to issue the good news too on Sunday, as the ticket was not registered on an Easiplay Club card. South Australia’s winner shared the $20 million Division One prize pool in last night’s Lotto The only clue was that the winning entry was Megadraw with 19 interstate players. purchased at the Miners Store in Coober Pedy. On 26 June 2007 a second winning entry, of a 14-game Easi-Pick ticket purchased at Miners Store in Coober Pedy, was also a mystery at least to the public anyway. Let's hope it made a difference to someone who really needed it. There have been an unusual amount of cars outside the Miner's Store this week leading up to another big jackpot this week. Welcome to the Coober Pedy Opal Festival Programme Inside

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As well as many exclusive features we The Opal Fashion Bash is a fantastic opportunity offer tours at different levels of fitness. for any young aspiring models who would attend Accommodations from swags under the stars to catwalk training classes and have the opportunity snug beds and trip lengths from one day to to win a modelling contract with Tamblyn’s Model several weeks – the choice is yours! Agency. For full details visit our website 2009 Opal www.adventuretours.com.au Fashion or phone our friendly reservations team As the event progresses, all the entrants grow in confidence, even if they are not all successful at Bash (within Australia) presenter on 1300 654 604 this particular time. Group charters are our speciality Holly For further enquiries please email: This years’ Opal Fashion Bash will again include Tickner [email protected] Miss Universe Australia Rachael Finch’s Rising wearing a Star Awards and NOMA will be supplying opal pendant jewellery to the winners in two age divisions. and earrings One of the most outstanding recipients of opal, Rachael Finch went onto win Miss Universe by Australia in 2009 and came fourth in Miss Umoona Universe. Opal Mine, Other recipients have been successful in securing Coober modelling contracts all over the world. Pedy

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Thursday 1 April 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 3 GENERAL NEWS Big banks continue to milk Adelaide drug dealers allegedly Australians “Take the using Mintabie - intercepted Eight people were commercial quantity The innocent residents indicates that those market off them” says arrested after police of a prohibited drug. of Mintabie will be able arrested were allegedly moved in on a drug to breathe easy the major suppliers into Shadow Minister ring allegedly selling Seven of the eight knowing the ordeal is the communities cannabis to parties have been over, having been according to Assistant Aboriginal commun- released on bail. collectively persecuted Commissioner Graeme Big banks continue “Over the past six taking the opportunity ities in the far north by both media and Barton. to milk Australians months we have seen to make it a of South Australia. politicians for deeds it as competition them hike up mortgage competitive point of It is believed that one of the suspects seems was already Police say they have collapses under interest rates above the difference, Allegedly the drugs stopped the flow of originated in Adelaide parked in Mintabie, known to the Federal increase in the Reserve authorities. cannabis into the Government Bank’s cash rate. Westpac simply and were distributed via worked for Frontier decided to jump on the Mintabie and possibly Services SA. Anangu Pitjantjatjara gravy train. “This is other places. Residents however are Yankunytjatjara lands, Consumers continue Last December relieved now that the however local residents what happens when Port Augusta police in to be exploited by the Westpac raised its the banks are given too offenders have been believe it would be even big four banks as a rates 20 basis points Police began Operation SA say there was an much power and Kevin Madang in late 2008 aprehended. better to stop the flow result of the Federal higher than the Rudd must stick his 18-month investigation coming out of Adelaide, Reserve Bank’s they have gathered Government’s failure hand up and take evidence that shows snf more recently The information we before the excuse of to engender increase. responsibility. significant cannabis Coober Pedy Police have is there's no drug peddling is used to competition into the Luke Hartsuyker sales out of Mintabie to picked up a woman cannabis going into the flounder any more banking sector, Westpac now intends encourages all people in the central transporting the communities possibly Australians to look at APY lands at the Shadow Minister for to slug credit card desert region. substance. moment,which needed for development. Consumer Affairs, consumers by the smaller banks and mutuals. Credit unions Financial Services, charging interest on Target areas were Superannuation and fees and interest. and building societies generally have a strong South Australia, Corporate Law Luke customer focus and Western Australia and Hartsuyker said “Their explanation that they do offer Northern Territory today. they are only applying competitive options. including the APY the ‘industry standard’ Lands. “On Kevin Rudd’s highlights how the The only way to halt the watch, the big four sector has become a market dominance is to The eight indivuals Youth Case Worker banks are milking closed shop to take the market off were charged with Australians dry.” competition. Instead of them. trafficking a 1 fulltime position based in Coober Pedy Will the Crocodylus Park "tourist lure” UnitingCare Wesley Port Pirie Inc. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic energetic and positive be another Fraser Island Dingo person to provide the Youth Connections Program funded by the Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations. disaster for native wild fauna? The Youth Connections Program assists young people who are most at risk of disengaging from education or training. DARWIN CROCODILES TARGETTED TO RAKE IN TOURISM DOLLARS The objective of Youth Connections is to support these young While Native Dingoes are dying of starvation, people to attain year 12 or its equivalent. This will be achieved and stress from being tagged and shot by keepers, through case management, the provision of training and at the tourism oriented Fraser Island National Park in Queensland, a similar "attraction" (park, strengthening services within the region. or reserve) is being planned for the ancient crocodile to rake in tourist dollars and and make The successful applicants will need to demonstrate; the most of natural advantages such as landscapes and indigenous cultural heritage. * Experience working with young people * Experience working in educational programs * The ability to work independently and as part of a small team * Computer and data entry skills * The ability to work with young people with multiple and complex Same Dingo with eartag visible - never to feel needs hunger again! “Apathy and selfishness have * The ability to work in partnership with other agencies guarded this criminal activity’, says Nic * Extensive communication skills Papalia of “Save the Fraser Island Dingoes”. * Report writing skills Minister Ferguson said, “Crocodylus Park is one of Darwin’s premier tourism attractions. By UnitingCare Wesley Port Pirie is committed to providing a child giving visitors the opportunity to learn about safe environment. crocodiles, "feed and hold them". Starving Fraser Island Dingoes in State Care, Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory police records check. and attracting tourist dollars are destroyed if At the same time, the crocodile viewing area will a tourist feels intimidated. Photo credit: “Save have a viewing platform with "transparent the Fraser Island Dingoes” safety panels", a covered entrance walkway to Salary sacrifice benefits are available. the platform and an uncovered path along one Extracting tourism dollars from across Australia bank of Crocodylus Gorge. To apply applicants must address the essential criteria section is part of Australian Government’s National Long- in the job description, attach a current resume including contact Term Tourism Strategy, in partnership with The project will offer tourists a uniquely Australian details for 4 current referees and email to industry and state and territory governments. experience and encourages them to stay longer and explore the city. [email protected] or fax to 08 8632 6009. Applications $100,000 is said to have been sourced for the close on Wednesday 14th April 2010. Crocodylus Park "attraction" and Zoo Wildlife The Australian Government and Tourism Research and Education Centre in Darwin Australia’s strategic “No Leave No Life” People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and according to the minister for tourism, Martin campaign is to encourage Australians to use their Torres Strait Islanders, those who are culturally and linguisti- Ferguson. 123 million days of accumulated annual leave worth $33 billion in wages to take their family or cally diverse and people with disability are encouraged to apply. Through the TQUAL Grants program the friends for an Australian holiday experience.” Australian Government is investing $8.3 million Direct enquiries and requests for position descriptions to in seventy projects across Australia including Attractions such as Crocodylus Park are designed [email protected] or Brian Martin - $400,000 towards four projects in the Northern to remind Australians of the appeal of spending Phone: 08 8633 8649 Territory. their dollars on an Australian holiday. Page 4 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 1 April 2010 FLOOD WATERS FROM QUEENSLAND SPILLING INTO FAR NORTH’S LAKE EYRE Heavy rains that fell across northern NSW and Queensland since the Christmas and New Year pe- riod is currently flowing down a number of creeks and rivers and spilling into Lake Eyre. Pelicans flock Lake Eyre is receiving steady flows of flood waters with in to greet the follow-up rains between March and April expected to at- flood water tract the migration of much more bird life to the area. spilling into Lake Eyre Seagulls have made their way inland and pelicans are al- north. ready flocking in, anticipating their own native fishing season.

Excitement is beginning to grab the attention of holiday Aerial photo: makers as summer cools off in the southern states of Trevor Wright Australia. 18th March 2010 Local Diversity Tours operator and Outback Mailman Peter Rowe is receiving increasing calls each day to host tours so visitors can view, either by land or air, the wa- ters converging into the giant lake.

Lake Eyre, a giant basin where the great inland rivers of the outback converge. The lake can lay dry for many outback feast with many arriving at Easter in time for After passing the last of the underground homes with the years on end, with picturesque white salt formations Coober Pedy’s annual Opal Festival. outback mailman, visitors witness the longest fence in the world, the Dingo Fence before entering and travelling around the banks and a white blanket of salt as far as the This year, 2010 Coober Pedy celebrates its 95th year as eye can see with lizards and other hardy creatures still over Anna Creek, the world’s largest cattle station, stopping an opal mining town, being the last frontier in Australia at Lake Cadibarrawirracanna. able to survive. where pioneers built an underground town below the sedimentary level of the Great Inland Sea after opal was Lake Eyre was also the location chosen for Donald discovered to exist at the Stuart Range in 1915. The travellers cross over the red sand hill country before Campbell’s Bluebird CN7 speed trials where he achieved arriving at one of Australia’s most unique towns and pub 429 mph (690 km/h) on his final Lake Eyre run. The site Fortunately March/April marks the period where the at William Creek, a great place to stop for refreshments. was chosen as it offered 450 square miles (1,170 km2) soaring heat of the summer subsides into a balmy warmth of dried salt lake, where rain had not fallen in the previous which lasts for several more months. Peter then meets up with Trevor Wright, an experienced 20 years and the surface of the 20-mile (32 km) track charter pilot who lives at William Creek where visitors was as hard as concrete. Coober Pedy’s outback mailman Peter Rowe who owns are able to enjoy a picturesque and photographic expedition and operates Desert Diversity Tours, leaves the Opal over Lake Eyre. This year with the tempestuous inland rivers flooding in mining town twice each week heading down TO drop from across the borders after Queensland received a tropi- off mail and supplies to outback stations and small towns Most importantly the area around Lake Eyre is the native cal drenching recently, Lake Eyre is beginning to come like Oodnadatta. homeland of the Arabunna people. Bundoo Bunta is the alive as a gigantic wetland system, boiling with aquatic name given to the Lake by the Arabunna who are the Peter, with his large troupe carrier always conveying life, attracting water birds for thousands of kilometres, traditional custodians and keepers of the Lake. bringing a cycle of life once again into the desert. adventurous sightseers is often the only communication the station folk have during their hectic lives mustering and taking care of their large stations. Lake Eyre has only completely filled three times in recorded Last year in 2009 after tropical rains ravaged the eastern white history – the last time occurred in 1974-75. The states, Lake Eyre drew record crowds for the spectacle Peter is a pioneer of the outback and says that Lake Eyre Arabunna people will have many stories passed down as the flood waters began spilling in. Visitors received an is 15 metres below sea level. through their ancestors of earlier occurences. Spectatular Lake Eyre in the Far North of South Australia

Travellers enjoy a visit to Lake Eyre particularly during the southern winter. Tourists travel great distances to fossick around and find lizards darting At Lake Eyre. Hughes Island in foreground with water travelling down the about, interesting pieces of driftwood and rock formations. The vast salty Warburton Groove past it. Aerial Photo: Trevor Wright 19/03/2010 crust on the hardened lake bed is a spectacular wonderment. Thursday 1 April 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 5 COMMUNITIY NOTICES & EVENTS

OPAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND Footy Matches 2010

DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA VOLUNTEER GRANTS 2010

Invitation to Apply for Funding Eligible non-profit organisations are invited to apply for Volunteer Grants 2010 Sunday 4 April 2010 at 2 am (just funding ranging between $1,000 and $5,000 to support the work of their volunteers. This funding will enable organisations to purchase practical and after midnight OR before you go to tangible small equipment items and contribute towards the costs of training, background checks and fuel costs associated with their volunteering activities. bed on Saturday night) The Volunteer Grants 2010 Application Form, Application Guidelines and further information is available at www.fahcsia.gov.au or by telephoning the Volunteer Grants 2010 toll-free hotline on 1800 183 374. A TTY service is available for persons who have a hearing or speech impairment, on 1800 555 677. Applications close on Friday 16 April 2010 at 2 pm AEST. Turn clocks BACK 1 hour adcorp22166 www.fahcsia.gov.au Page 6 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 1 April 2010 CooberCoober PPedyedy’’ss InternaInternationaltional WWomen’omen’ss DaDayy ggrrowsows inin popularitypopularity hosted by Uniting Care Wesley at the Italio Miner Club Over 120 women attended this Day, which was organised by Gilli, Julie, Patti and Bryce of UnitingCare Wesley, Coober Pedy.

The attendance was by far the highest for many years and welcomed new faces to the community and some older ones back to the fold.

It was difficult to count the nationalities in the room but fantastic to see so many.

Lyn Brueur was MC for the day and despite the “dodgy” microphone did a fantastic job.

Three ladies from Umoona Aged Care demonstrated a traditional dance and were assisted by young Shannon Mazonne.

Paul Naughton put many in touch with their pressure points whilst demonstrating acupuncture “without needles”. He was thrilled with the positive reaction from the women. Julie, Anna, Mary, Gilli and Mila enjoy the success of International Women’s Day 2010 Paul will be visiting Coober Pedy on a regular basis if enough interest is shown, so look out for his ads on the notice boards. Cassandra Mibus helping Sheryl with As usual, the market stalls were a hit and Community Health were kept busy ensuring that her Tupperware everyone knows how healthy they are...or not.

Bingo was the name of the game but unfortunately time was short, most of the women keen to play on.

Afternoon tea was provided by Julie and Gilli, and donations from the Mud Hut, the Miner’s Store, Tom & Mary’s and thanks to some local ladies too.

Jacqui Boland selling romance on the day

Jaqui Boland created an air of romance with fragrant candles and lovely pot holders

Willow Woodward, Dawn Brown and Traditional dances by desert tribal women, now at Aged Julie Carmichael watches Judi call the Adela Paz at their market stall on Care, helping Shannon Mazonne perform traditional dance bingo (more page 6) International Women’s Day ROWAN Est: 1982 UNDERGROUND HYDRAULIC BOOKS RAMSEY HOSE REPAIRS Ph: (08) 8672 5920 Post Office Hill Road Send to: MP at Coober Pedy Tyre Coober Pedy Regional Times Coober Pedy’s Newspaper Books Email:[email protected] Federal Centre Cards & Stationary Souvenirs Representative or: [email protected] Computer Supplies Stationary Tel: Rod 86725 436 Desert Parks Agent & other tours Maps & Books on the area (Whyalla) 1300 301 651 Mob: 043 7167 938 Download Newspaper Local Information/Road report (Port Pirie) 1300 301 742 FREE online at Information [email protected] 7 day service www.cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordrpress.com Phone: (08) 8672 5558 Thursday 1 April 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 7 SANTSANTOSOS LNGLNG PROJECTPROJECT ISIS ECONOMICECONOMIC RAPERAPE ANDAND NNAATIVETIVE TITLETITLE PLPLUNDERUNDER SASAYYSS TRIBTRIBALAL LEADERSLEADERS Indigenous leaders have announced they will continue associated infrastructure while offering the equivalent by providing a package sufficient to not only provide to prosecute their case against Australian energy of beads and mirrors for its impacts on Native Title lands real training, real jobs and ultimately a better community company Santos to renegotiate the terms of its – those days are over” Mr. Blackman said. for Indigenous people but one that responds to compensation package under its Indigenous Land Use Indigenous people’s vision for the region, and that Agreement (ILUA) or face a serious backlash and ‘Santos has a unique opportunity to demonstrate its extends well beyond basic tokenism measures. possible further action against their domestic corporate social responsibility to a triple bottom line - operations. people,planet and profit but regrettably appears to be only “Traditional land owners have a right to know and a interested in profit at the great expense of people and I moral obligation to respond to any inequality that is to Gurang leader Shayne Blackman said the Company’s would urge its shareholders to investigate and consider befall their lands and the people on it, as the opportunity proposed Native Title recompense deal under its this injustice and fact. cost to land disfigurement and a disruption to their multibillion-dollar Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) traditional laws and customs is too great. project fell well short of Indigenous and non-Indigenous “While many would say energy and mining companies people’s expectations and amounted to economic rape and loosely translate the notion of fairness for just “Owners will be seeking a negotiated outcome with Native Title plunder. recompense, the Gurang people are prepared to give Santos and urge the Company to heed the call of Santos the benefit of the doubt in future talks as they Indigenous and non-Indigenous people who are prepared “What we have is a Company that will reap in the order seek to work collaboratively with the Company. to pursue whatever avenue necessary to seek fairness of $60 billion in revenue over a 40 year period with its 3- and justice for the First People’s of this nation” said 4 million tonnes per annum LNG processing train and “Santos has a valuable opportunity to help Close the Gap Mr. Blackman. Isolation childrens parents assoc conference at Penong

by Helen Williams

IThe 2010 State Conference of the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association was held on Friday, February 26th at Penong.

The eight SA branches of ICPA were well represented, and in total there were about seventy people attend the day. Gerry Nunn, Macumba, Bernadette Giles, Wintinna and Helen Williams, Nilpinna flew the flag for the Marla Oodnadatta branch.

Guest speakers on the day included Sandy Russo, SPELD, Kay Nolte , Education Department IT specialist and Bernadette Giles, Gerry Nunn and Helen Joanna Gibson Wilgena Station and Jill Rebecca Keough from Hawker. Rebecca is doing a Home Williams at the conference Greenfield, Billa Kalina Station. Based apprenticeship and we received a great insight into how she accomplishes her education, with the help of Motions debated at the conference included supervisor President Sharon Nutt, Edeowie Station, Hawker; Secre- her parents Di and Peter and brother Michael. The con- support and school counselor issues at School of the Air tary Helen Williams, Nilpinna Station, Coober Pedy and ference was opened by ICPA SA State Life Member in Port Augusta; the need for a DECS provided internet Treasurer Joanna Gibson, Wilgena Station, Kingoonya. Lorrayne Balharry, from Penong. service for all SOTA children and a travel allowance for pre-schoolers to attend pre-school. Colleen Grove-Jones of Peterborough accepted the posi- Mr Rowan Ramsey, Federal Member for Grey was also tion of Publicity Officer. The 2011 conference will be present and gave us some information about where the The AGM was held during the conference and the fol- convened by the Marla Oodnadatta Branch and will be Government’s Education Allowances are at. lowing people were re-elected: held in Coober Pedy CooberCoober PPedyedy’’ss InternaInternationaltional WWomen’omen’ss DaDayy

All the guests on the day enjoyed the cultural Gilli Procopis, Family Support Worker, Marilyn UnitingCare Wesley provide a safe place entertainment White, Manager, Julie Carmichael, Family Support Worker, Uniting Care Wesley, Lyn Brueur MP GREEK COMMUNITY ARETAS OPALS & CAMERA SUPPLIES

2010 BINGO NIGHTS „ CAMERA SPECIAL - 2 for $40 FRIDAY NIGHTS community Bingo „ 2 BATTERY 4 PACKS ( AA) $11 evenings commencing at 7.30 pm „ MEDIA CARDS - Buy 1 (get 2nd one at 1/2 price) Everyone is welcome „ Buy Media Card - get burnt to CD FREE „ Burn CD $5 Burn DVD $7 Many prizes to win Specials apply with voucher Page 8 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 1 April 2010 Common Reactions after a Crime “No one was injured” make recovery much more challenging because the vic- Victim Support Service is able to assist victims in their Those words are often heard after a crime, usually in tim doesn’t always recognize the connection to the crime. reference to no physical injuries. However it is very recovery. Talking is a helpful tool for many people –it common, and in fact quite normal, for victims of crime allows people to work through their concerns and learn to experience a range of physical, emotional and so- Common reactions can include, but are not limited to, ways of combating fears so that life can continue on, cial reactions. depression, changes in mood, memory problems, sadness without the crime controlling the future. and crying, fearfulness, a sense of isolation and abandon- For many it is about rebuilding trust and feeling safe again; ment (no one understands), unable to stop thinking about Hayley Hocking from Victim Support Service Port the crime (constant replaying of the event/flashbacks), of overcoming the fear of perhaps becoming a victim Augusta is outreaching to Coober Pedy. She can be con- nightmares and insomnia. again. tacted on (08) 8641 1115 or 0457 840 315 or country toll free 1800 182 368 Our website www.victimsa.org It can be about learning to live normally and happily again; Crime impacts not only on the individual but can also im- to sleep well and to not have life controlled by constant pact on family and friends. Severe reactions can place reminders of the traumatic experience they have faced. insurmountable pressure on victims and may result in be- Written by For many this is no easy feat. ing unable to work and relationship breakdowns. The Kate Kemp-Turner effects are not necessarily short lived. A crime which can Regional Coordinator, Whyalla It has been said ‘out of sight, out of mind’ but not seeing take moments to commit may take months or years to an injury does not mean the injury isn’t real. It can often recover from. Victim Support Service Inc Opal Festival 2010 Program of Events

The Opal Festival is one of two major events on the 3:30 Toss the Sausage (Sponsored by Waters & Younger) Coober Pedy calendar, the other being the Coober Well it’s not a sausage but a traditional explosive used by OPAL FESTIVAL RAFFLE Pedy Race Weekend held in August. opal miners. The person that can toss it the furthest distance wins, it’s that simple! Join in and put your strength The Easter weekend in Coober Pedy falls at one of our to the test. $5/Ticket. Available at Information/Registration best times of the year. The weather is perfect and everyone Marquee. is full of anticipation for the celebrations that are the First Prize $250, $100 Second Prize and $50 Third Prize. Coober Pedy Opal Festival. 4:00 Relays (Sponsored by Wear-House Arcade Drawn at the festival grounds at 7:30 pm, Easter Egg & Spoon Race 100m Sprint, Wheelbarrow 3 Legged Saturday 3rd April 2010. This year’s opal festival is shaping up to be bigger and Race better than ever thanks to a new and enthusiastic 4:30 Tug of War (Sponsored by Desert Rainbow) committee, and will include something for everyone Get a team together to compete against the locals or just Major Prize $2,200.00 Gold starting with the traditional street parade along Hutchison stand by and watch as the men and Nugget from the “Greater City Street. women put their muscles to work! To all our visitors, a warm and friendly welcome to Coober First Prize $250 each division. of Bendigo”. Pedy the “Opal Capital of the World” in the heart of the 5:00 Chris Sperou – Air Show South Australian outback. We hope your stay is both Chris Sperou will perform his aerobatic show for the Other prizes include Dinner Voucher, informative and enjoyable. second time just in case you missed it the first Accommodation, Opal Jewellery and many more. time or give those plane enthusiasts a chance to see it My sincere thanks to the Coober Pedy Retail Business again! and Tourism Association for presenting the Opal Festival 7:00 Presentations on behalf of Council, and thanks to all the other sponsors Best Float, Opal Festival Raffle Draw, & Event Winners. and helpers who have made this event possible. 7:30 Fireworks (Sponsored by Exact Mining Services) 2010 Festival Weekend – It speaks for itself! Don’t miss out! Lock up your pets. Welcome All Ball I wish everyone a memorable and enjoyable 2010 Coober 10:00 Marquees & Festival Close. Lights off at Pedy Opal Festival weekend 10:30pm. Tickets for the inaugural starter to Licensee Kevin Holland No Glass or BYO Alcohol to be Steve Baines, Mayor, District Council of Coober Pedy the Festival Weekend can be taken into the oval—Proof of age will be required for purchased from the Dessert Cave PROGRAM alcohol service. Hotel Reception. Friday 2nd April All Day Events—Saturday 3rd April • Welcome All Ball at the Desert Cave Convention Room Price: $65 and includes all you can eat 7.30pm for 7.45pm. Buffet and Entertainment $65 per bufffet live music by Three Piece Feed and head One of Adelaide’s most popular bands THREE PIECE a fantastic door prize kindly sponsored by (Charity raffle: 50:50 Australian Red Cross: RFDS) FEED perform live throughout the day and night! Regional Express Airlines. Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th April Family fun for everyone. Bring the kids along and let them • Coober Pedy Gem Trade Show at the Greek Hall (9 -5) For Enquiries and bookings pls ph: enjoy Thomas the Train, Jumping Castle and other rides. 0886725688 Sunday 4th April Ages 1 - 12 years • Church service at the Big Winch 6:15am arrive for a 1st Prize $400, 2nd 6:30am start Prize $100. 4 per team Advance Sales of 2010 Opal Festival Air Show before kick off and during the day (2 Men & 2 Women). Wristbands • Coober Pedy Area School 50th Birthday Celebrations Sponsored by JOHN’S PIZZA BAR Wristbands for this years Opal festival can Full Range of fun activities for all the family. From 2pm be purchased from the Branch in Coober at the School VOLLEY BALL Pedy until 4 pm Thursday 1 Saturday 3rd April—Oxiana Oval 1st Prize $400, 2nd Prize $100. 4 per team (2 Men & 2 April 2010. Our sincere thanks to Terry and Entry Price: $5 per Adult, $2.50 per child under 15. Women). staff for their assistance. (Children under 2 no charge) Sponsored by JOHN’S PIZZA BAR. 1:00 Festival Street Parade Adults Green $5.00 To start off the Festival, line the main street of Coober Children ( Above 2yrs) White $2.50 Pedy and watch the colourful floats make their way from NOODLING PIT Children (2 and under) No charge Lucas Supermarket to Town Oval. Look through huge mounds of dirt for a tiny speck of There is a free Gate raffle prize which will $2000 Major Prize for the Best Float! opal (Don’t worry, we have made it easy for you, well be drawn using the ID 2:00 Official Opening Speech easier!) mumber on each adult wristband. Mayor Steve Baines open the festival at The Oxiana Oval2:20 Chris Sperou – Air Show Thank you for your purchase. Make sure you are at the oval to see Chris Sperou perform OPAL WALK his aerobatic stunts over the crowd. Do the Opal Walk and give yourself a chance to win a 2010 – Coober Pedy Opal Festival 3:00 Holding Sacks of Opal (Sponsored by Monica $1000 Opal for FREE over the Easter weekend. Organising Committee Nagyszollosi from Raine & Horne) Coober Pedy Opal Festival - 2010 To enter collect a free Opal Walk Pass Book from your Do you think you have the endurance? If so, why not PO Box 76, place of accommodation, any of the participating busi- Coober Pedy have a go at trying to outlast your opponents in holding a ness or at the Opal Festival show grounds. sack of opal with your arm outstretched. South Australia Phone: 0438974338 Prizes - Men $100 to the winner, Women $100 to the Proudly Sponsored by Coober Pedy Business , Retail and winner. Tourist Association E-mail: [email protected] Thursday 1 April 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 9 Advertisement

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Advertisement Coober Pedy Gem Trade Show 2010 Why is Australia moving to digital TV? Sat 3rd and Sun 4th April 2010

Venue for the Gem Trade Show is the Greek Hall in Saint Nicholas Street Coober Pedy, opposite the Mud Hut Motel.

To keep up-to-date with technology • It’s important that Australia keeps pace with worldwide changes in technology • Overseas programs are increasingly being produced in the digital format only • Australian TV shows need to be produced in the digital format to be easily exported overseas To free up broadcast space Tony Maric speaks with Doug Ilac. Each year local opal miners are able to sell • In Australia, TV is currently broadcast in both digital and analog signals directly to opal buyers from all over the • This is costly and ineffi cient country and the wider world. • Turning off the analog signals will free up space that could be used for other services for the community To improve your viewing experience • Picture and sound quality on digital TV is better • Pictures on digital TV can be seen in widescreen • You’ll still have the same free-to-air channels, plus some new ones, so you’ll have more choice

For more information on how to get digital ready • Call 1800 20 10 13 • Visit www.australia.gov.au/digitalready Opals by Tony Wong is a popular booth each year Authorised by the Commonwealth of Australia, Capital Hill, Canberra Thursday 1 April 2010 Page 10 Coober Pedy Gem Trade Show Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th April 2010

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Authorised by the Australian Government, Capital Hill, Canberra Thursday 1 April 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 11 REGIONAL INFORMATION DENTIST DATES PinkPink RRoadoadhousehouse OodnadattaOodnadatta Coober Pedy Tel: Dental Clinic (08) 86 707 822 Freecall: 1800 802 074 www.pinkroadhouse.com.au Caravan beside School

Fax: Email: DENTIST VISITS 2010 (08) 86 707 831 [email protected] All Monday - Friday 29 March - 1 April 27 - 30 April 24 - 28 May 21 - 25 June 19 - 23 July 16 - 20 August 13 - 17 September 11 - 15 October 8 - 12 November 6 - 10 December Lions Club TRASH & TREASURE

WHAT’S ON in COOBER PEDY ? LIBRARY NEWS 2010 Celebrations – MONDAYS FRIDAYS Last Saturday of each Month Ambulance Training Italian Club Fish ‘n Chips Library Turns 30!! 6.30 pm - 7.30pm TUESDAYS Quiz night 2nd Friday night of We need a new 30th birthday YOUTH month at 8pm sharp District Council Meetings LOGO for the Library bag. Please Are your kids 3nd Tuesday each month at 7pm SATURDAYS bring your designs into the library! Footy Training: 6.30 pm Oval asking questions 2010 OPAL FESTIVAL W/E We will be celebrating next Easter with the Coober Pedy about Jesus or WEDNESDAYS CFS Training Area Schools 50th Birthday Active Girls Group AFSS HOUSE Mine Rescue Training God? from 3.30 pm until 5pm (Alternate Saturdays) The Catacomb Church runs New Online Resources Children’s Ministries which may help Craft Group 7.30 - 9.30pm at Trash-n-Treasure Lions Club www.libraries.sa.gov.au Catacomb Church - Quilting or BYO Last Saturday each Month Please see library staff for support Tel: Joy Palmer 8672 5038 or June CP SHOOTERS CLUB in accessing these websites. Maclean 86725029 Pistol Competition 10am and 12pm THURSDAYS Rapid Fire GOLF (CP Golf Course) GAMBLING Italian Club: Happy Hour 6.00 - 7.00 pm. Ring Pastor Peter Palmer at the Roast/Veg commencing at 6.30 pm. Anzac Day – April 25th – INFORMATION Catacomb Church on 86 725 038 Coober Pedy RSL Club, Footy Training: 6.30 pm Oval Dawn Service and street march DAY at AFSS ENGINEERING SERVICE main office FRIDAYS SUNDAYS Wed 14 April 2010 UREN ENGINEERING Greek Club - Bingo 7.30 pm CP SHOOTERS CLUB 11am- 1pm Rifle Competition Please rsvp by 12 April PTY LTD United Club Sundays 10am Tel: 6872 3066 Soccer 7pm, Bowls 7pm Disco - Golf (CP Golf Course) Light, Heavy & Structural Fabrication Phantom ropes a steer OUTBACK EVENTS Earthmoving Equipment Repairs & Maintenance • The Marla Bronco Branding Motor Body Building Semi Trailer Repairs, Aluminium/ 24th April & Dawn ANZAC Steel Service on the 25th at Marla. Milling Machines Machining & Repetition Lathes • Oodnadatta 120th Races & Quick Turn-around Gymkhana 14 & 15th May 116-118 WINGFIELD ROAD WINGFIELD 5013 Official programme Just contact us in regards to your needs PH: 08-83471119 FAX; 08 83471442 page 20 Email: [email protected] Page 12 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 1 April 2010 Animal rights lobby For almost 90 years of cruelty in the Australian wool industry, the only end in sight was a bloody lamb’s bottom, but after just 30 months of hard-hitting PETA campaigning, animal advocates can celebrate what group PETA - ramp up just might be the beginning of the end of mulesing mutilations in Australia. boycott on Australian mulesed wool The only concession that PETA has made, if it can even be called one, is to abandon a strategy that we had decided was no longer the best one anyway, i.e., targeting just one retailer at a time. Rather, we will make sure the whole retail industry knows why it is wrong to buy wool from mulesed or live exported sheep.

Lambs and sheep in Australia still face grave misery, and compassionate citizens must continue to pressure the government and industry to end the horrific practices of mulesing mutilations and live exports.

Top American fashion designer Marc Bouwer had already Lambs forced to endure the painful mulesing fired off a letter to previous Australian Prime Minister mutilation are vulnerable to blowfly-strike and are John Howard urging him to stop two of the Australian a provocative lure in attracting preditors wool industry’s abusive practices—cutting huge chunks of skin and flesh from the backsides of sheep and PETA, others in the litigation, and industry group Australian exporting millions of animals to the Middle East, where Wool Innovation reached an agreement in which AWI they are cruelly slaughtered in ways that would be illegal promised to withdraw its pointless lawsuit, which has in Australia. already cost the wool industry millions of dollars.

In response to the withdrawal, PETA promises that the boycott of Australian wool will continue at full throttle as long as any lambs are still forced to endure the painful An alternative to the above is "Clip mulesing," mulesing mutilation or one sheep boards a cruel live export where farmers clip clamps onto lambs' skin so “death ship.” tightly that the skin dies and falls off. Young lambs PETA’s Australian legal representation described AWI’s in unsecured terrain become easy prey for feral decision to drop its lawsuit as “a clear lesson to other foxes and farm dogs. After 30 months of financial industries that it is extremely unwise to try to silence their losses due to mulesing, the wool industry is looking critics by using heavy-handed litigation, rather than sensible at ways to build it’s sheep stocks up again! dialogue.” Transport Terror Major international retailers—including H&M, Perry Ellis, Millions of sheep who are less profitable to wool farmers Adidas, and dozens of other major retailers—have are discarded for slaughter. This results in the cruel live announced that they will boycott mulesed wool. export of 6.5 million sheep every year from Australia to the Middle East and North Africa, where sheep are These companies made their decisions despite the crammed aboard multitiered open-deck ships. Nearly Australian wool industry’s efforts to placate retailers and 800,000 sheep enter the live export trade from the U.K. consumers by phasing out the conventional mulesing and are slaughtered abroad. mutilation in favor of a new mulesing mutilation, “clip mulesing,” in which farmers clip clamps onto lambs’ skin Australian and New Zealand sheep are slaughtered in the so tightly that the skin dies and falls off. Middle East, after enduring a grueling, weeks- or months- long journey on extremely crowded, disease-ridden ships Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), an Australian wool- Marc Bouwer—whose designs regularly appear with little access to food or water through all weather industry trade group, seems to have hoped that since clip on some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including extremes. mulesing is less bloody, retailers might overlook its obvious Mariah Carey, Julianne Moore, and Angelina problems. AWI director Chris Abell went so far as to say, Jolie—informs says that he will no longer use Many sheep fall ill, many become stuck in feces and are “There’s a very big difference, there’s no bloody back Australian wool in his designs unable to move, and many are trampled to death by other end of the animal to display to shock the retailers with a sheep trying not to fall or trying to reach water when it is clip.” available. Shipboard mortality ranges up to 10 percent. “I recently learned from my friends at PETA how sheep But a lack of blood does not make a procedure painless. are treated in Australia and am so appalled that I will be In 2002, 14,500 sheep reportedly died from heat stress Animal welfare experts have condemned clip mulesing as cutting all Australian wool from my future collections,” while in transit to the Middle East. Their carcasses were painful and inhumane. writes Bouwer. thrown overboard.

“Animal abusers—sue us at your own peril. As long as a “Your government’s failure to take steps toward enforcing Between August and October of 2003, more than 50,000 single sheep is mutilated or herded aboard an export death an end to these crude practices reflects poorly on sheep suffered aboard the MV Cormo Express when the ship, we will continue to urge the boycott of Australian Australia’s standing as a wool supplier in the global fashion Saudi Arabian government refused to accept the sheep wool.“ marketplace.” because too many of them were believed to be infected with “scabby mouth,” an infectious disease that results in In Australia, where more than a quarter of the world’s AWI has had to make concessions under the agreement, sores and scabs around the animals’ mouths. wool comes from, farmers use tools similar to gardening including a pledge to fast-track the development of a shears to cut huge chunks of skin and flesh from lambs’ genetic alternative to mulesing by seeking the transition backsides—without giving them any painkillers—in a After nearly two months aboard this ship, with very little of overly woolly merino sheep to the bare-breeched breed, crude mutilation called mulesing. food and water, often in temperatures exceeding 100°F, something that PETA has pushed for since its campaign the African nation of Eritrea accepted the sheep for began. Each year, millions of Australian sheep who no longer slaughter. produce enough wool are crowded on export ships and AWI has also agreed not to stand in the way of any labeling sent to the Middle East, where they are cruelly slaughtered. When the survivors arrive at their destination, they are program whereby wool would be identified as coming dragged from the ships and thrown into the backs of from nonmulesed or mulesed sheep, a system that would Sheep who survive the terrifying voyage are dragged off trucks and cars, eventually to have their throats slit while give less-cruel farmers an advantage in the increasingly trucks by their ears and legs, tied up, and beaten, and they are fully conscious. popular “compassion-aware” marketplace. they have their throats slit while they are still conscious. In the Muslim nations of North Africa and the Middle AWI is also bound to provide quarterly reports detailing A growing number of prestigious retailers and top fashion East, ritual slaughter is exempt from humane slaughter its investments and its progress in genetic alternatives to designers—including Abercrombie & Fitch, Limited regulations. Some sheep are slaughtered en masse in lots, mulesing, as well as to encourage the development, Brands, and Timberland—have pledged not to use cruelly while others are taken home, often in the trunks of cars, approval, and use of pain relief products. obtained Australian wool. and slaughtered individually by the purchasers. Thursday 1 April 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 13 OUTBACK AREAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT McARDLE TRUST UPDATE MARCH 2010 FREIGHT New information and Reminders right freezers for a possible cricket match $27.50 plus $10 postage and handling (inc Provides a Weekly and bakery opening for a big weekend on GST) (cash, cheques and money orders • Next Trust meeting Tuesday 13th April 23rd May 2010. Please give Tom a call on payable to the Outback SA Community Service to 2010. Minutes of the meetings are up- (03) 5261 3099 if you can help. Alliance OSACA only). Ring Rebecca Coober Pedy & dated on the Trust website after each meet- McDonald at the Trust on 86485970 for Surrounding Areas ing. The next meeting for consideration • Work will begin in May on a TV Com- more details. of subsidy and grant applications will be mercial that will encourage volunteers both the June meeting. in the Outback and in the city to volunteer • Mark Shirley will be visiting all Com- for projects identified as part of the munities between March/ April 2010 to • Mark Sutton and some Trust Board Progress Associations plans for the year. assist with the completion of budgets for members will be visiting communities cov- They will receive applications from these 2010/11 and negotiating of the Commu- Truckin’ Frozen, Perishable and ered the OACDt from the 19th April – 18th volunteers who are interested through the nity Affairs and Resourcing Agreement ( May to discuss the changes to the Trust Commercial and match them to a particu- General Freight. Also Specialising in CARM). The visit will also discuss and new Act that will come into affect on lar project or event identified by the projects that Communities wish to pur- Livestock, Wool and Bulk Cartage the 1st July 2010. Meeting dates and times Progress Associations across the state. sue in 2010/11 and how the new Act will will be notified to the Progress Associa- affect their Community. If Communities Adelaide: (08) 8349 6999 tion and they will distribute posters around Flinders University students will complete your community soon. require Financial training from Paul Mobile: 0408 859 037 the project as part of the grant and you Lewis they need to contact Mark Shirley may be asked to contribute to the cost of Fax: (08) 8349 6066 • The Trust has announced the success- air time for the commercial in the future who can arrange for Paul to also visit if ful applicants for the Small Sports grants once the Commercial is developed. available. program. Marree, Lyndhurst, Leigh Creek, Andamooka and Penong all received grants • Copies of the excellent Leith Yelland • Training supported by the Trust recently that will increase sports and recreational publication” Pastoral Identities from includes Community planning and Con- activities in their township. Across the outback are still available. The stitution workshops at Marla and publication is a hard covered coffee table Andamooka and plans are underway for • Farina Restoration Group Co-ordinator style book, which covers 35 personalities Governance training on line with Copley Tom Harding is looking for access to up from across the Outback and its cost is Progress Association. VOLUNTEER GRANTS 2010 – CLOSES 16TH BUSH LOGISTICS APRIL 2010 TRANSPORT Funding of $21 million is available about Volunteer Grants 2010 are provided Applicants using Apple Mac computers or under Volunteer Grants 2010 in the: experiencing technical difficulties in using Carriers to Outback SA. • Volunteer Grants 2010 Application the electronic Volunteer Grants 2010 Volunteer Grants 2010 recognises the Guidelines Application Form, please call the hotline on Adelaide - Woomera plus all valuable work of Australia’s volunteers and 1800 183 374. Far North Outback Towns is part of the Government’s ongoing How to Apply and Stations incl APY Lands commitment to supporting volunteers, Organisations can apply online using the Paper-based application forms are also assisting disadvantaged communities and electronic Volunteer Grants 2010 available on request, by calling the toll-free encouraging social inclusion to assist Application Form. hotline on 1800 183 374 or by emailing vulnerable people within our society. [email protected]. Funding of $21 million is available to It is important that once you have eligible non-profit community organisations successfully registered and downloaded Lodgement to assist their volunteers and encourage the Volunteer Grants 2010 Application volunteering. Form that you immediately save the form Applications must be lodged by 2 pm to your computer. AEST Friday 16 April 2010. Volunteer Grants 2010 provides funding of between $1,000 and $5,000 to help Also, remember to save the Application Online/electronic applications should be non-profit organisations to: Form again before submitting the submitted by following the instructions completed application to the Department. which are explained as you navigate email: Mike Crowley • contribute towards the costs of training through the online Volunteer Grants 2010 courses for volunteers and/or undertaking • Apply online Application Form. [email protected] background screening checks for volunteers; and/or • Volunteer Grants 2010 Application Paper-based applications should be posted Tel: 08 82626313 • purchase portable, tangible, small Guidelines to: Fax: 08 82625143 equipment items to help volunteers; and/ • Draft Letter of Offer - [PDF 135kB] or Volunteer Grants 2010 • contribute towards fuel reimbursement It is important Volunteer Grants 2010 Department of Families, Housing, COPPER CITY for their volunteers, including those who applicants read the Volunteer Grants 2010 Community Services and Indigenous use their cars to transport others to Application Guidelines before completing Affairs HAULAGE activities, deliver food and assist people in the Application Form. The Guidelines Locked Bag 5001 need. Funding is limited and applications provide information for organisations on TUGGERANONG BC ACT 2901 TRANSPORT & will be assessed and prioritised according the purpose and intent of the funding. Application Forms postmarked after to how strongly they meet the selection Information to help applicants complete Friday, 16 April 2010 or sent to an Freight Needs criteria. The selection criteria, eligibility an Application Form is provided in Section alternative address may not be included criteria and other essential information Two of the Application Guidelines. in the assessment process. Copper City NEED A WEBSITE TO ACTIVE CLUB PROGRAM- PROMOTE YOUR Haulage closes 10th MAY 2010 COMMUNITY? General & Heavy The Active Club Program provides fi- Opening and Closing Dates Jacqueline Hancock has just finished a nancial assistance to South Australian Current Round: May 2010 Round website for Kingoonya and is happy to Carriers not for profit community-based active Open: 06/02/2010 talk to you about the costs of setting recreation and sporting organisations Close: 10/05/2010 up your website and feel free to call her Out of Areas to develop and expand the services Notification: August 2010 on 08 86486334. they provide, thereby increasing the Please contact us to obtain a copy of a Locations community's access to quality active document in an alternative format. Check out the Kingoonya website on http:/ recreation and sport activities and fa- For further information /www.kingoonya.org.au contact: cilities. Active Club Program Funding Consultant The costs of setting up your website may (08) 82859999 The program has three types of grants: PO Box 219 be accessed from the Executive Support 1. Programs and Equipment Brooklyn Park SA 5032 funds that the Trust provides your com- munity, however you will also need some- [email protected] 2. Facility Phone: +61 8 7424 7708 3. Youth at Risk (YAR) Email: [email protected] one to continue to maintain the website and training may be available. Thursday 1 April 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 14 Charlie turns 2 years old ! Mum, can we make a magic princess wand? Birthdays, Birthdays, Yes, Charlie Paris Birthdays! Mum, can we make princess snow globes, with a glass jar, sequins, water, baby oil and food colour? Many of my facebook friends have just had a birthday Yes, Charlie Paris or are having one soon. My friend Dora lives overseas, she had a party but I miss out on that one. Mum, can we make castle picture frames? Yes, Charlie Paris Leeanne Austin and Kate Mcleod. Best wishes for your special days. I hope there is food, music and dog dancing. Mum, can we get sparkle glitter for everyone? Simone Hunt and Suzie Hawthorne, both are special people Yes, Charlie Paris in my life. I wish you all the best and to have a great day. Mum, can we have Music CD’s ? Don’t think about being one year older. Lucille Ball said, Woof Woof, Charlie Paris Yes, Charlie Paris The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age. [email protected] Dad, can you make a princess castle for me from cardboard boxes? With all the talk about birthdays, I just realised within the The ultimate would be a Princess party. A hundred of my Yes, Charlie Paris next 4 weeks I will be turning 2 years old. Oh my! This closest friends and I could enjoy the finer princessy things! will take planning, I better get mum and dad organised, Tiaras, red carpet, joyrides in a limo with the hood down. Dad, can you put up party lights? there is so much to do. Yes, Charlie Paris Mum, Mum (my mum understands everything I say) Can Firstly, what type of party shall I have? Should I just I have a Princess party? Dad, can you decorate all the chairs so they look like a Yes Charlie Paris throne? invite all my friends to have drinks and finger food around Yes, Charlie Paris the pool? Two small problems, I don’t have fingers and Mum, can I invite all my friends? we don’t have a pool, so that’s out. Yes Charlie Paris Dad, can you make me a sign that says “Welcome to the enchanted Kingdom”? Mum, can we have pink lemonade? Yes, Charlie Paris Yes Charlie Paris Dad, can my party be a sleep over? Mum, can we have chocolate-dipped strawberries? Ask your Mum Yes Charlie Paris. Mum, can my party be a sleep over? Mum, can we have jelly and fruit? Ask your Dad. Yes Charlie Paris Dad, Mum didn’t say no!! Mum, can we have princess tattoos? Mum, Dad didn’t say no!! Yes, Charlie Paris Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, in 4 weeks Mum, can we have bubbles? time that is. So little time so much for mum and dad to do. Yes, Charlie Paris Mum, can we have a soft toy treasure hunt? These would make a good present for me! Yes, Charlie Paris. Mum, can we have meatloaf fairy cakes with peanut butter What about a fancy dress party? Everyone can come as icing? their favourite person. Or a super hero party, what fun. I Yes, Charlie Paris. would go as Scooby Doo. We could decorate the house and make it like a spooky castle. We would put creepy Mum, can we have a magician? green and black streamers at the doors, we can have plastic Yes, Charlie Paris. bats and spiders and Scooby snacks. Mum, can we play princess beauty salon? A Hawaiian Party, I will practice my Hula dancing, Mum Yes, Charlie Paris and I would make the invitations in the shape of a surf board. The house would be covered in colourful Mum, can we have princess colouring pages? Yes, Charlie Paris streamers and balloons. My mum can make sugarless Snoopy will be here. He said he'd be (pea)nuts to miss it! carob shells, much better for dogs than chocolate. Mum, can we make Royal necklaces, with liquorice string, We would decorate the walls and fence with colourful fruit loops and gummy lifesavers. Yes, Charlie Paris pictures of fish and we would make palm trees from brown paper and green crepe paper. All my friends can dress in Scooby hula skirts or Hawaiian shirts. One of the humans in Coober Pedy is Doo was having a birthday this week. thrilled We could have a wild west party, there will be whoopin’ to get an and hollerin’ around the BBQ, we could do it around the Happy 22nd Birthday to Jade Frew invite to chuck wagon but we haven’t got one. for the 3rd April from Charlie-Paris my The invitations could be Wanted posters. We could get party! some hay bales and cactus and a lasso rope. We could “Jade, book me in for the GREAT dress in bandanas and little cowboy hats. Pony rides. The BREAKAWAYS BOLT... Mum’s doing the food would be amazing, beans on toast (all cow boys and full run and me and Dad are taking the girls eat beans). A BBQ, chuck wagon chips, Rodeo round Ute to pick up any tired pets” pizza, it would be chow-licious.

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Thursday 1 April 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 15 CLASSIFIEDS & ADVERTISING Deadline for Classified Material is Friday 5 pm prior to publishing. See page 2 for Rates, Deadlines & Publishing Dates POSITIONS VACANT FOR SALE BY TENDER

Mining Act, 1971 Mining Act, 1971 Notice is hereby given in accordance with Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 28 (5) of the Mining Act, 1971, that the Section 28 (5) of the Mining Act, 1971, that the Minister for Mineral Resources Development Minister for Mineral Resources Development proposes to grant Exploration Licences over the proposes to grant Exploration Licences over the undermentioned areas. undermentioned areas. Applicant: Falcon Minerals Limited Applicant: Quasar Resources Pty Ltd Location: Peake Creek area – approx 70 km Location: Lake Bring area – approx 180 km SSE of Oodnadatta northwest of Tarcoola Pastoral Leases: Nilpinna, Allandale Term: One year Term: One year Area in km²: 294 Area in km²: 227 Ref: 2005/00129 Ref: 2009/00289 Applicant: Quasar Resources Pty Ltd Applicant: Teck Australia Pty Ltd Location: East Wilkinson Lakes area – Location: Mabel Creek area – approx 35 km northwest of Coober Pedy approx 190 km southwest of Coober Pedy Pastoral Leases: Mabel Creek, Mt Clarence FREEHOLD COMMERCIAL PROPERTY - FOR SALE BY TENDER Term: One year Term: One year Large corner block of approx 5000sqm, Building approx 490sqm, Retail Fuel license- 3 in ground Area in km²: 377 Area in km²: 891 tanks, Suit variety of uses. Fully equipped mechanical workshop and tyre centre suitable for any Ref: 2009/00320 Ref: 2005/00130 business related to the vehicle industry. Applicant: Teck Australia Pty Ltd Applicant: Quasar Resources Pty Ltd Expressions of Interest close 5pm on 12/4/2010 Judith Harrald 0438 100 810 Location: Oolgelima Creek area – approx Location: Wilkinson Lakes area – approx 30 km northeast of Coober Pedy 220 km northwest of Tarcoola Term: One year Term: One year Area in km²: 90 Area in km²: 1002 Ref: 2009/00321 Ref: 2005/00131 FOR SALE - PROPERTY Applicant: Teck Australia Pty Ltd Applicant: Quasar Resources Pty Ltd TENDER Location: Oolgelima Creek South area – Location: North Wilkinson Lakes area – approx 40 km ENE of approx 210 km southwest of 3 b.r. new house Coober Pedy Coober Pedy Grey Street Coober Pedy Pastoral Lease: Anna Creek Term: One year Term: One year Area in km²: 1002 see www diysel.com.au Area in km²: 108 Ref: 2005/00143 $110,ooo ONO 0404 299276 Ref: 2009/00322 Plans and co-ordinates can be Applicant: Frome Uranium Pty Ltd District Council of found on the PIRSA website: Location: Tilcha area – approx 190 km SSE FOR SALE - PROPERTY http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/minerals/public_notices of Moomba Coober Pedy or by phoning Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103. Pastoral Lease: Quinyambie BAIRD BAY J. Martin Term: One year 3 b.r. home, beach front A/Mining Registrar Area in km²: 527 Tender No: S01/10 Department of Primary Industries 1215 sqm block, fully furn Ref: 2009/00244 and Resources see www.diysel.com.au for more info PRIIND012948 www.pir.sa.gov.au Applicant: Red Metal Limited Location: George Creek area – approx $360,000. Ph (08) 83885294 Operation of Fitzgerald Dam IN REMEBERANCE 140 km southeast of Oodnadatta Quarry and Supply of Pastoral Lease: The Peake FOR SALE - MACHINERY Term: One year Sand and Aggregate WIRTH, Frank 12/10/31 -10/04/09 Area in km²: 24 Ref: 2009/00306 Caterpillar 322B Excavator 1997 Plans and co-ordinates can be Reg.OSV288. $46000.00, ONO Tenders are invited for the operation of found on the PIRSA website: http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/minerals/public_notices phone: 0427551985 the Fitzgerald Dam Quarry and for the or by phoning Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103. supply of sand and aggregate. The J. Martin A/Mining Registrar POSITION VACANT Fitzgerald Dam Quarry is located Department of Primary Industries approximately 48 kilometres south of and Resources Coober Pedy and adjacent to the old, PRIIND012935 Changing www.pir.sa.gov.au unsealed Stuart Highway. RESUMES the way The ‘Conditions of Tender and Tender Want to apply for a job but need some we treat assistance with a Resume and written Form’ can be obtained from Ms Judy application or just need some guidance on what people Williams, Executive Assistant, Ph: (08) career you can do? 86724 600, Fax: (08) 86725 932, or by email at [email protected]. We thought of you with love today, The Career Development centre in Port Augusta But that was nothing new. offering a free service to rural and remote With billions committed to transforming health We thought about you yesterday and clients, confidential career planning to help you into the sustainable system we all know it needs Tenders will be received until 5.00 pm how to figure out where you want to go with your to be, we’re changing the way we do many on Thursday 15th April 2010 in sealed The days before that too. work life and how to get there. things. This is a big, revolutionary step for us, We think of you in silence and and a meaningful but necessary one for the envelopes and must be endorsed We often speak your name. Situated at 73A Commercial Rd, Port Augusta people we treat. All we need now is you to help “Tender S01/10” and posted or deliv- you can give them a call anytime between 10am make it happen. ered to the Chief Executive Officer, All we have are memories and and 2pm Monday to Friday and they can assist PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT District Council of Coober Pedy, PO Your picture in a frame. you either over the phone or make an Coober Pedy Hospital & Health Service Your memory is our keepsake appointment when you are next visiting port $19.21 p/hr - $19.48 p/hr – Casual – WHA3 Box 425, Coober Pedy SA 5723 or Augusta. With which we'll never part. On offer is an outstanding opportunity to work within a Fax: (08) 86724 600. strong and positive team-based environment. You will work It is one year since you left us Contact Dave McRae on 86423410 to find out with people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, But you're always in our heart. more information on the free service funded by providing support services to the frail aged, younger disabled Neither the lowest nor any tender the Northern Regional Development Board and and their carers. A current driver’s licence is preferred, as are necessarily accepted. State Government. qualifi cations in Community Services or Aged Care however Sadly missed by Vonnie, Lynn, Remo training can be provided. Job Ref: L1855. Lauren and Daniel FOR SALE For more information visit: T McLeod, Chief Executive Officer www.health.sa.gov.au/careers Indemnity: Sarah Homes, brand new, unused, or phone 1300 882 992 If you need to place an Advertising agencies and advertisers accept full located in Copley. advertisement in the responsibility for the contents of all High ceilings with fans, master b/ advertisements and agree to indemnify the Coober Pedy Regional Times publishers against any claim or proceedings out room with w.i.r., ensuite incl. bath, email: of the publication of such advertisements. bidet, shower, toilet. 2nd b/r or Keep the Provision of material or copy for publication study with fitted book-shelves. Tel: [email protected] constitutes acceptance by advertisers and Outback Tel: 08 86725920 advertising agencies of this condition. 0418 286 008 Beautiful Page 16 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 1 April 2010 WilliamWilliam CrCreekeek GymkhanaGymkhana SaSaturturdadayy 2727 MarMarcch,h, 20102010 prpreevievieww picspics RResultsesults nenextxt editionedition Photos Gerry Nunn

Dick and Connie Nunn memorial Cup Shane Oldfield,Robert Khan, Dion Khan and Jayne Nunn

Winners Ron Napier Memorial Teams Race Chloe Nunn,Kim Oldfield and Greg Warren

Zaheer McKenzie, Gordon Warren, Greg Warren, Nathan Drew, Eddie Nunn, Ray Ness

Helen Narelle Williams, and Margie Rodney and Jane Fullarton Nunn Allandale enjoying a Station girl’s and Chloe moment Nunn together at from the Macumba William Station Creek Gymkhana

Drought-breaking rains close desert roads Recent rains in the North East of the state are the PUBLIC ACCESS ROUTE INFORMATION most since the 1990s according to Peter Short from the Department Transport Energy and Infrastructure. Halligan Bay Track & Level Post Bay Track (access into Lake Eyre South)-CLOSED due to rain damage. Travellers are cautioned that some roads in the Strezlecki area and the road to Birdsville, with the Diamente Crk in KI Warburton PAR into the Simpson Desert is flood and won't be clear till about May. CLOSED until further notice due to flooding.

“The outback looks more like Mt. Gambier at the moment,” Pedirka PAR into Witjira National Park is CLOSED said Peter Short. Hawker seems to be the best road to until further notice due to rain damage. access the Flinders”, said Peter Short. Walkers Crossing PAR is CLOSED until further notice UNSEALED ROADS due to flooding. http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/quicklinks/ northern_roads/area2.asp National Park Information Birdsville Inside Track is closed due to flooding in Witjara National Park - Spring Creek Delta permanently Peter Rowe, Outback mail man operating out of Goyder's Lagoon -until end June 2010 at earliest. closed - use bypass track located 5km east of Dalhousie Springs. Coober Pedy, photographed previous flood Quandong station to SA/NSW border -4WD Caution damages between Coober Pedy and William due to rain damage and severe washouts. Simpson Desert Regional Reserve and Conservation Creek. Park is OPEN.Access via Dalhousie Springs only.Flooding Morgan Vale to SA/NSW border- 4WD Caution due to of the Eyre and Warburton Creeks has closed access / Despite improvements, Peter notes that the rain damage and severe washouts. exit at Birdsville and Clifton Hills Station until further notice. roads still need more work. Thursday 1 April 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 17 FAMILY MATTERS

Tanya Lauder Child Care Links Officer District Council of Coober Pedy “Child Care Links is funded by the Australian Government under the Family Support Program”.

NOT ON EASTER SUNDAY

Thursday 1 April 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 18 COOBER PEDY SHOOTERS CLUB Inc. PO Box 1006, COOBER PEDY, John Di Donna Secretary SA 5723

The Coober Pedy Shooters Like to Welcome All 0427 649 389 the New Shooters to Our New Club ShooterShooterss rresultsesults wweekeekendsends 13th13th -- 28th28th MarMarcchh 20102010 The passing of a friend Sadly, Archery coach Jim Hale passed away last Saturday. Jim and his crew were invited by the Coober Pedy Shooters Club to come here and run archery clinics for the families and youth in Coober Pedy.

Jim also helped in the purchase of our archery equipment. He contributed greatly to constuctive activities involving youth and their families.

Those of us who knew Jim extend our deepest condolences to his family and broader friendship group.

Jim, Lee and Jason, Archery Jim will be greatly missed. Results coaches from Adelaide Jim and his students at Coober Rifle Shoot Pedy archery clinics Bracket Best Of Rifle Sponsored Rainbow Painter Saturday 21st February Winners Congratulation to HighlightsHighlights frfromom thethe QuornQuorn A Grade Jimmy Nikoloudis Scored 184 B Grade Harley Staines Scored 93 C Grade Fred Harms Scored 38 Winner With H/Cap Jimmy Nikoloudis Scored shoot-outshoot-out 216

Results Rifle Shoot Bracket Best Of Rifle Fred and Sponsored Rainbow Painter Saturday 28st February Winners Steve Congratulation to A Grade Jimmy Nikoloudis Scored 165 Shooting B Grade Amy Di Donna Scored 90 C Grade None silhouettes I Grade Allen Bunting Scored 98 Winner With H/Cap Allen Bunting Scored 245 at

Results Quorn Rifle Shoot Bracket Metallic silhouette Rifle Sponsored Chris & Josie Warrior Saturday 14th March Winners Congratulation to 1st Guy Foley Scored 38 2nd John Di Donna Scored 32 3rd Royce Cooper Scored 26 Junior 1st Alex Carmichael Scored 23 2nd Corby Borrett Scored 13

Results Shotgun Shoot Bracket Friday Night Shotgun Sponsored Fred Harms Saturday 19th February Winners Congratulation to 1st Royce Cooper Scored 20 (PERFECT SCORE) 2nd John Di Donna Scored 9

Results Shotgun Shoot Bracket Friday Night Shotgun Stuart from Quorn shooting Nadine, new shooter trying Sponsored Fred Harms Saturday 19h February Winners Gongs at 200m pistols Congratulation to 1st Dylan Lewis Scored 14 2nd Royce Cooper Scored 12 3rd Mark Hoad Scored 11 See ya at the shed Thursday 1 April 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 19 THUNDERSTROM CONDITIONS FOR CRICKET GRAND FINAL AT COPLEY Minor premiers Copley hosted the Grand Final of the Northern Flinders Cricket Association on by Helen Williams - Coober Pedy Regional Times Saturday, February 27th 2010 at Copley in thunderstorm conditions.

In this association, teams are fielded by Blinman, Copley, Hawker and Leigh Creek.

The day commenced with a Junior match where twenty six children from seven to fourteen took to the field.

The senior grand final saw Copley bat first and they made 145 runs. Tyren Austin topped scored for Copley with 26 runs and Brett Holland was the best of Leigh Creek’s bowlers taking 4 for 25 off 8 overs.

Leigh Creek went into bat as thunder clouds gathered overhead, and as the 5th over commenced down came the rain! All 30ml of it!

At that stage Leigh Creek were 2 for 4, with Damian Williams and Chris Gale taking a wicket each.

Needless to say that was the end of the cricket- and the social side of the game started!

The Association also presented their season trophies- Congratulations to the winners:

Association Batting - Damian Williams 342runs (Copley) Association Bowling - Damian Williams 12wickets Above: back - Gordan Litchfield, Simon Duke, Tyren Austin, Chris Gale, Jason Dawes, Damian (Copley) Association Fielding - Kurt Reynolds (Leigh Williams, Tyson Ridsdale and Ian White Creek) Front - Jamie Johnson, Reegen Austin, Luke Ridsdale and Corey Ferguson OODNADATTAOODNADATTA && MARLAMARLA

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