Big Winch to Be Redeveloped Into World Class Attraction

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Tel: 08 8672 5920 http://cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordpress.com Thursday 25 August 2016 BIG WINCH TO BE REDEVELOPED INTO WORLD CLASS ATTRACTION Owners of the Coober Pedy IGA, the Carter family, have recently purchased The Big Winch site and plan to redevelop the facility. It will be renamed ‘The Big Winch Visitor and Cultural Centre’.

Patriarch of the family, Mr Tim Carter said that since arriving in Coober Pedy four years ago, he often looked at the Big Winch as an underdeveloped opportunity.

“I was honestly a bit saddened that a local landmark like the Big Winch was rundown,” explained Mr Carter.

“We were lucky enough to purchase it last year and after many discussions with Penny and Declan, we enlisted the help of a consultant. When we are finished we will have developed a world-class attraction that we hope that the whole of the South Australian outback will benefit from.”

Tim said that the redeveloped attraction will not only showcase Coober Pedy but also the surrounding region including places steeped in history such as the Oodnadatta Track and the towns along it. Iconic outback locations like Dalhousie Springs, Lake Eyre and The Painted Desert will also be featured. The focal point of the attraction will be a light and sound show to be produced by one of Australia’s most internationally respected cinematographers and directors.

“What we found when we first came to Coober Pedy was a lack of things to do at night,” explained Mr Carter. Coober Pedy icon, The Big Winch - long overdue for a facelift “Our hometown of Peterborough was in a similar situation a few years back and they did this light and sound show and it injected new life into the local tourism industry. We want this new tourist attraction to do the same here and By Stephen Staines encourage tourists to stay an extra night or two and that’ll benefit all the businesses.”

The development plans for the location are well underway Declan and Penny Carter - new owners of and the sound and light presentation is currently in pre- The Big Winch. Redevelopment expected to production phase. Coober Pedy’s redeveloped landmark will include opal and opal mining displays as well as music be completed by 2017 and performances showcasing local history and culture. “We’ve had great support from SA Tourism for the “Me and my family love Coober Pedy and the outback The refurbished lookout will be a place where visitors development,” said Tim. “Coober Pedy is a place that is a and the people that make it such a great place to live and and locals will have the opportunity to savour the flavours key part of their overall marketing of the outback and our do business. We have businesses in four other towns of South Australia’s premium wines and boutique beers new development will make Coober Pedy even more around South Australia and we know that you only get whilst enjoying tapas made from South Australian produce. marketable than it already is.” out of a community what you put in.”

With a backdrop of Coober Pedy’s unforgettable sunsets, With the project completion date in mid-2017, the Carter “We want to work together with the existing tourism the new development certainly conjures an alluring image; family is certainly not wasting anytime bringing their vision operators and businesses in Coober Pedy so that we can maybe that’s why the South Australian Tourism into reality. produce something that we as a town and as a region can Commission is climbing on board. all be proud of. It’ll be something that’ll benefit all of us,” Mr Carter concluded.

Artist’s drawing of redeveloped Big Winch complex SERVING THE OPAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD SINCE 1982 7 DAYS WEATHER - Some rain

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Page 2 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 25 August 2016 CommunityCommunity QuestionsQuestions onon Council’sCouncil’s DraftDraft BusinessBusiness Plan/BudgetPlan/Budget -- answersanswers lacklack detaildetail CPRT has endeavoured to provide satisfying answers to these questions in this edition

The DCCP undertook a public consultation meeting on (Editor’s note: The auditor’s report was uploaded to the A number of other important questions were asked by the 9th August with regards to their Annual Plan (budget). Council’s website in around March 2016 but has since community members Sue Britt, Crystal Hauri and Alex Acting CEO, Mr Neil Brown fielded questions from local been removed. Considering the Auditor’s Morgan however the responses from the Council residents but those present thought that the Draft Business recommendations was reportedly presented to the Audit seemingly lacked detail. Plan, the Fees and Charges was inacurate and confusing, Committee at an Audit Committee meeting on the 14th and the answers lacked detail. March 2016, why have the remaining Councillors not been Sue Bitt questioned the number of ratepayers in Coober provided with a copy?) Pedy. The Acting CEO advised that he did not know. Attendees were advised that detailed answers to some of the questions printed in the last edition of the Coober Pedy Q: Where is the independent auditor's report for 2015-16 Former Councillor Mr Alex Morgan said that in the four Regional Times would be provided at a future date. financial year? years that he was on Council (2006-2010) there was not Council’s administration was advised that information for one meeting of the audit committee. He said that every publication is due by close of businesses last Friday A: There isn’t one. It is due in November this year. time he brought it up at council meetings he was told by however, no responses were received. Everything is completely out of sync. A financial review the administration that they would organise a meeting but is meant to take place around February each year and it no meeting ever occurred. Some of the questions that were answered on the night compares audited accounts with budget forecasts which by Acting CEO, Mr Brown were as follows. then form the basis for business plan and budget. None “Whatever went on before, I don’t know the answers to of this has been done. those questions,” said Acting CEO, Mr Brown. Q: Why did the total cost of wages from 2014/15 to 2015/ On numerous occasions, Mr Brown stated that he has 16 increase by 35% and why is it increasing by a further (Editor’s note: This means that the entire 2016/17 budget only been with the organisation for 12 weeks. “It is fair 3% in 2016/17? is based on financials that have not been externally to say that most of the changes will happen over the next audited) three years and will be borne by the new CEO,” he said. A: The 3% increase is part of the organisations enterprise bargaining agreement with its employees Q: Why does the Annual Plan state that water rates will Ms Hauri asked, “I still want to know who said ok to the increase by 10% each year for the next 3 years but the $55,000 car that Tony Renshaw bought? Who said yes to (Editor’s note: In the year to June 2016, the CPI for fees and charges schedule shows an 18.6% increase for it when we had no money, but we had the money for this Adelaide increased by just 0.7%) and the remaining the lowest water consumers in 2016/17? bloody guy to buy a $55,000 car?!” increase in wages was due to casual labour. (Editor’s note: That equates to approximately $1.2M in A: It doesn’t. It says there is a 15% rise from last year to But Ms Hauri didn’t wait for a response. “It sits with me “casual labour” in 2015/16 and that same increase of this year. If you look at the actual fees and charges wrong, [but] I don’t’ need an answer because I know it’s $1.2M being carried over in 2016/17) schedule then you’ll see that in 14/15 it was 4.1, 15/16 it all bullshit,” she said. is 3.8 and this year it is 4.9. (response provided by Cr Q: What is the budgeted total cost (including Nigel Wayne) One attendee asked the simple question: “Where did all superannuation and any fringe benefits) to employ the the money go?” two new Director positions? (Editor’s note: The fees and charges schedule that given to the public for review states that water tariffs for But the answer was not forthcoming. A: The total cost of the two new Director positions is customers that use up to 50 kilolitres were charged #4.13/ budgeted at around $300,000. kl in 2014/15, $3.92/kl in 2015/16 and will be charged “[That is a] valid question,” said Acting CEO, Mr Brown. $4.65 in 2016/17. Q: Has Council addressed the 4 breaches listed in Bentley’s “There will be a time when Council will be able to say 2014/15 auditor’s report? The variance column states that this is a 15.7% increase. that this is the situation and this is what happened but that That it is an 18.6% increase not a 10% or 15.7% increase.) time is not now,” he said. A: The Council is dealing with them and the report hasn’t gone to council so councillors are not formally aware of it yet. Businesses not being charged for Council services A Council meeting in August revealed that the Council appears The $200 annual advertising fee has been included in the moved and Cr Doulgeris seconded the following motion. to have failed to invoice businesses for costs associated with Council’s fees and charges schedule in past years but That Council advise the Opal Inn Hotel that it is exempt advertising panels in the Visitor Information Centre and disappeared in recent years. It was alleged that the Council from paying the amount of $1,131.00 per annum for three security lighting for local commercial premises. failed to invoice the businesses after the first year resulting (3) permanent 400W security lights on the grounds that in an estimated loss of $80,000 from 2006 to 2016. the lighting primarily provides for the safety of members Apparently a number of past and present Councillors of the public at the front of the premises. raised the lack of invoicing with the finance department on several occasions and assurances were given that The motion was carried resulting in an official subsidy of invoices would be sent. $13,572 afforded to the Opal Inn over the past 12 years.

Past President of the Coober Pedy Retail Business and At the 16 August 2016, former Councillor Alex Morgan Tourism Association Inc., Mr Robert Coro, also spoke during community forum and referred to page 26 recognised this lack of Council action in his 2010 annual of the Council Annual Plan. The Plan states that the report to association members which was printed in the adverting fees in the VIC and the security lighting for CPRT and reads, “…rent should be charged for the commercial premises were “discontinued a few years advertising boards in VIC as agreed when started; VIC ago”. Mr Morgan challenged this statement and said that needs to look at ways of generating income to enable the the services were never intended to be free and that the VIC to retain accreditation and provide the information Administration [Mr Damien Clark] simply did not enter Opal Inn received an exemption in 2004 for three service 7 days a week.” the information into the council computer program. security lights by way of a motion of council Also not being currently charged are security lights Councillor Athanasiadis concurred with Mr Morgan Online Council documents and Hansard reveal that the throughout the town servicing some local businesses and account of security lighting and VIC fees charges and District Council of Coober Pedy was granted $230,000 clubs. These are approx. 4 x 1500W and around 20 x said he said he had spoken to Mr Clark on several by the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) in 400W floodlights. These security lights were installed from occasions over a number of years asking why the VIC advertising panels had not been charged out. 2004 to refurbish the VIC. The tender amount was around 2004 onwards. The cost per year for each security $240,751 (GST inclusive) and work performed by Mike light was meant to be charged to businesses at full cost Maylin Constructions P/L. The renovations resulted in Councillor Freytag also requested further information about recovery, but apparently was never charged out. new offices for the Mayor, CEO and the Personal Assistant the alleged discontinued fees. He wanted clarification as as well as a larger VIC. to why the charges were discontinued, if in fact that was Although the fee has disappeared off council documents the case. He also pointed out to the Acting CEO, Mr Neil One wall in the VIC had 40 panels for local businesses to in recent years, historic documents reveal that the initial Brown that 1500W lights were not included in the 2016/ advertise. The cost to businesses was $400 in the first year. fee for installation of 1 x 400W light was $535 with an 17 fees and charges schedule but were included in This paid for the design and printing of the panels plus one ongoing annual fee of $220 and 1 x 1500W was meant to previous years. year of advertising. Each subsequent year, the Council was be charged out at $1,416 per year. This may have resulted supposed to invoice each participating business $200 in around a $240,000 subsidy to local business over 12 Add these totals to the cost of wasted power on the oval generating $8,000 per year to offset the cost to the years. and basketball courts at night and it is easy to see where community of opening the VIC 7 days/week; the latter being another $1.5M may have gone over the past 10 years, reportedly a condition of receiving the SATC grant funding. At a council meeting on the 19th October 2004 Cr Maylin that could impact severely on our ratepayers. Thursday 25 August 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 3 The Coober Pedy 2016 Coober Pedy OZ Minerals Golf Open was a fantastic weekend to celebrate the 40th anniversary Races and Gymkhana of the golf club. We had visitors from all over South Australia and were very happy to welcome back some 1 Apple Race 9 & under Saturday 13th August long term members of the club. Thanks to all the sponsors, 1st Deborah Bayley on Simon supporters and volunteers who made the weekend a 2nd Danisha Taylor on Eddy Event Results success. Well done to all involved. 3rd Clive Hannes on Matchbox Our next event will be an Emergency Services Golf Night 14 Key Hole (Motor Cycle) 9 & under on the 17th September so come along to support your local 2 Barrel Race 9 & under 1st Ryder Rankin emergency services. 1st Deborah Bayley on Simon 2nd Eli Rankin Golf Open Results Saturday 16th July Old 2nd Hayden Rankin on Simon 3rd Hayden Rankin 3rd Danisha Taylor on Eddy Timers Mine Ambrose 15 Underground Books Key Hole (Motor Cycle) 3 Bending Race 9 & under Winners - 57.7 Third team – 69.5 10-15 years Graeme Main 1st Deborah Bayley on Simon Bob Lishen 1st Jake Aulich Linda Cooper 2nd Danisha Taylor on Eddy Kim Kelly 2nd Max Aulich Andrew Edgecomb 3rd Hayden Rankin on Memphis Don Nottle Wayne Borrett Margaret Main 16 John's Pizza Bar Key Hole (Motor Cycle) Runner Up – 59.3 9 hole team 4 Night Horse Race (Motor Cycle) 9 & under 1st Michael Jeffree Jarrad Pangrazio Janet Walton 1st Ryder Rankin 2nd Jake Aulich Steve Heffernan Pearl Driver 2nd Eli Rankin 3rd Justin Nunn John Cooper Jenny Davison 3rd Evan Kenny Steve Borrett Merilyn Fisher 17 Coober Pedy Waste Transport Mono Competition 5 Eddie Hughes Night Horse Race (Motor Cycle) (Motor Cycle) - run on Sunday due to lack of time on Sunday 17 July Opal Classic and IGA Fresh 10-15 years Saturday Stroke competition 1st Jake Aulich 1st Michael Jeffree 2nd Max Aulich 2nd Jake Aulich A Grade - Net 3rd Justin Nunn Winner – Robin Passmoore69 6 Bang & Go Back (Motor Cycle) 9 & under Runner Up – Steve Borrett 78 1st Hayden Rankin 18 2.00 pm Opal Inn Coober Pedy Cup 1700m B Grade - Net 2nd Ryder Rankin (Calcutta) Winner – Martin Grava 75 3rd Eli Rankin 1st More Please ridden by Peter Morgan, owned by Ronald Runner Up – Jarrad Pangrazio 76 Boland and Parakeela Land Management Syndicate C Grade - Net 7 Roger the Roving Vet Bang & Go Back (Motor 2nd Flying Solo ridden by Justin Nunn, owned by Winner – Steve Heffernan 62 Cycle) 10-15 years Macumba Syndicate Runner Up – Paul Maduro 64 3rd The Ringleader ridden by Jacob McDowell, owned 1st Jake Aulich A Grade - Gross 2nd Max Aulich by Zak Everett and Stuart Anesbury Winner – Robin Passmoore 81 8 Mail Run Tour Barrel Race 10-15 years 19 OZ Minerals Barrel Race Runner Up – Steve Borrett 95 Not run due to no competitors 1st Justin Nunn on Fox B Grade - Gross 2nd Derek Rowe on Wanderer Winner – Jarrad Pangrazio 93 9 John & Yoka's Opal and Art Potato Race 10-15 years 3rd Peter Morgan Runner Up – Martin Grava 94 Not run due to no competitors C Grade - Gross 20 Desert Cave Pony Express Relay Race Winner – Steve Heffernan 98 10 Opalios Thread the Needle Under 9 years 1st Justin Nunn on Fox and Chloe Nunn on Santa Fe Runner Up – Paul Maduro 100 Not run due to no competitors 2nd PT team Peter Morgan on Echo and Tom Wilson 3rd Mount Barry team Tony Williams on Sully and Derek Hole 4 Longest Drive - Paul Maduro Rowe on Wanderer 11 Oasis Tourist Park 800m Sprint Nearest to Pin – Jarrad Pangrazio 1st Grand Taj ridden by Justin Nunn, trained by Macumba Longest Drive – Steve Borrett Syndicate 21 Shell Coober Pedy 800m Sprint 1st Arties Reward ridden by Jacob McDowell, owned by Nearest to pin in 2 – Jarrad Pangrazio 2nd Hard and Smart ridden by Nicky Francis, trained by NAGA Award – Andrew Edgecomb Stuart Creek Syndicate Zak Everett and Stuart Anesbury 3rd Gypsy Bride ridden by Nicki Tomlinson, trained by J 2nd Internal Heart ridden by Justin Nunn, owned by Lacey, Junior Competition Heggerstall, MA Reschke Annie, Dameo Longest Drive Boys – Hayden Longest Drive Girls – Gemma 12 Goughies Tilting the Ring, Jenny Gough 22 OZ Minerals Tug of War One Hole Open 1st Tony Williams on Sully 1st CPAS team Boys Winner – Hayden 2nd Koolunga Hotel Team 2nd Jason Jones on Wanderer Runner Up – Mitchell 1st Special prize to Courageous Coober Pedians (12 3rd Peter Morgan Girls Winner – tied Chloe and Gemma people in the team instead of the regulation 6 members so even though they beat all the other teams they were not Least putts Boys – Hayden 13 Big 4 Stuart Range Outback Resort Potato Race eligible for the official prize) Least putts Girls – Chloe 1st Tony Williams on Sully 2nd Justin Nunn 3rd Tom Wilson Opal Fields Golf Club

On the moon golf dress up night held on the 15th April 2016. It was a fun night!

Photo: Damian Bachmann

Page 4 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 25 August 2016 Coober Pedy Races 2016 What an eventful weekend the Coober Pedy races and gymkhana was this year. Saturday had it all, great races, excellent stalls, activities for both competitors and spectators, participation from Black Dog Ride Members, spills and thrills.

Saturday saw the running of the Opal Inn Coober Pedy Cup with one of the biggest fields we have had in the last 6 years. Once again the starting gates allowed the race to start in front of the spectators adding to the excitement of the event.

With so much happening the committee and in particular the men in the middle needed to do a few program changes which unfortunately led to not many senior motorbike events on Saturday but they made up for it with Sunday’s events.

Sunday was a quieter day but still plenty of fun to be had. The Wear-house Arcade Children’s events were very popular again with all the kids enjoying the fun on the track. The Tony Wong Ladies Bracelet also drew the crowd.

The local community and visitors to Coober Pedy showed that the event can still attract a significant crowd with everyone enjoying their day out.

The committee would like to thank Jason Jones, Eddie Nunn and Stephen Marlow for their tireless work over the weekend. They had a lot of family, friends and visitors helping them but without their commitment to running the events, organising people to do the various jobs and Offical Opening with Stephen Marlow representing Coober Pedy Race Club, Merv Stornton making tough decision on the day the races would not be representing Black Dog Ride and Bob Fulker and Leighton Randell representing OZ Minerals able to happen each year. Thanks to the committee for all the work leading up to The Committee is as follows: the event and on the weekend. Thanks also to all the President (now vacant) sponsors who with short notice were able to commit to helping this event happen and helping to keep Coober Pedy Paul Howard, Vice President on the far north gymkhana and race calendar. Justin Freytag, Secretary Treasurer (now vacant) Next year may well see the Coober Pedy Races and Sharlene Jeffree, Assistant Treasurer Gymkhana run over one day instead of two. The Rod Wells, Bar Manager committee are evaluating whether it can be done and still deliver an event that will both attract visitors to Coober Shelley Wells, Merchandise Pedy and provide a great event for local families. Peter Rowe, Brian Jones, Sam Jones, Chevahn Hoad If you would like to let the committee know your views Brian Mathews, on a one day event please contact the committee either through one of the members locally or through the Coober Luke Kenny Pedy Amateur Race Club facebook page. Sue Britt, Jenny Gough Leo Hunter

The Variety Club made a colourful addition to the races this year

Crowd along the fence before the Opal Inn A close finish in the bending race on Sunday Leading Mens Gymkhana Rider Derek Rowe Coober Pedy Cup on Saturday between Derek Rowe and Tony Williams receiving the Ron Gough Memorial Trophy (Sponsored by Peter Rowe)

Thursday 25 August 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 5 Police News Letters

On Friday 5th August 2016, Police attended a robbery at the Miners Store, where a male had stolen property and assaulted the shop attendant. A search of the area was Call for ‘Royal Commission’ conducted and a 30 year old, Coober Pedy, was arrested. He was charged with theft and refused bail. He was remanded in custody by the court. into Water Subsidy On Friday 12th August 2016, Police, arrested a 15 year Dear Editor, old Coober Pedy youth for theft of a mobile phone, when enquiries revealed the telephone was the proceeds for a Little did working families in this town realise that not in the knowledge (thanks to the welfare lobby in the break in to a tourists caravan. He was bailed with strict only are they paying for their rates and utilities, but those DCCP) that they won’t be called upon to pay for their curfew conditions and is being monitored by police pending of a significant pool of welfare recipients as well And, water and electricity. If you and I behaved in this appalling a court appearance. the situation is about to get a whole lot worse (Source: fashion we’d have our water and electricity cut off. DCCP Council Meeting: 16-08-2016) On Sunday 14th August 2016, Police spoke to a 15 year As the Bill Leak (sic) cartoon in the “Australian” it correctly old female who had been assaulted by members of her This situation has obtained, I contend, for at least the last posits: “It’s about time you people bloody well took some family. The allegations included being beaten with a stick, decade but reached scandalous proportions under the social responsibility for yourselves (paraphrased)” Decent had her hair pulled and rocks thrown at here. She was former, debt-attracted, Welfare-oriented Council. Australians everywhere, have had a gut’s full of picking also verbally threatened. She sustained abrasions to her up the tab, I contend. head and shoulders. A statement and photographs where For example, in the last 12 months alone an unpaid Water obtained. As a result on Monday 15th August 2016 police Bill of about $500,000 - has accrued in male faction, and I take responsibility for the content of this letter. arrested three family members, two females adults and had pro-welfare forces in council had their way one male adult. They were jointly charged with aggravated (Councillors Wayne, Crombie and Hay) working families Yours sincerely, assault causing harm. They were issued with Interim would now be footing the bill for it. This is nothing short BC Trueman Intervention Orders to protect the victim. They were of fraud, in my view. refused police bailed then subsequently granted bail by PS. The author of this epistle has been banished from the court to appear at a later dated. Where else in the world does the Government give people council meetings by the DCCP and SAPOL for having money so that they can sit down and drink all day, secure criticised a councillor at the June 2016 council meeting. On Thursday 18th August 2016, Police located a 39 year old male, in Hutchinson Street, Coober Pedy carrying a weapon concealed in his jacket. This man had recently NovakovichNovakovich AcquittedAcquitted ofof WilliamsWilliams moved to Coober Pedy from interstate. Checks where conducted which revealed that he was wanted for escaping an interstate mental health facility. He was detained under MurMurderder CharChargege the Mental Health Act and conveyed to hospital for assessment by Ambulance. He was then flown to Adelaide Mr Nikola Novakovich, who was on trial for the for return to the interstate institution. His demeanour ‘cold-case’ murder of Coober Pedy teenager, Miss indicated to police a potential to harm others. As a result of his detention and transfer interstate, police are confident Karen Williams, walked free last Thursday after that he is unlikely to return to Coober Pedy. being acquitted. Mr Novakovich has always maintained his innocence. Police remind members of the public to call 131444 for Police assistance or 000 in the case of emergency. 16-year-old Williams was last seen in the early hours of Saturday 4th August 1990 in a car driven by Novakovich If anyone has any information of criminal matters in and but he has continuously denied any involvement in her around Coober Pedy please contact Crime-Stoppers on disappearance. The prosecution alleged that Mr 1800 333 000 or ring the Coober Pedy Police on 86725056. Novakovich raped and murdered Miss Williams before disposing of her body down a disused mine shaft. Police, with the assistance and support of Coober Pedy’s Novakovich was arrested and charged with murder on the 7th of November 2013. Mines Rescue/SES, search for the body of missing teenager Despite repeated and intensive searches being conducted by police, with the invaluable assistance and support of Coober Pedy’s Mines Rescue/SES, her body has never Offenders repay 1 million hours been recovered.

Although Justice Tim Stanley was reportedly satisfied that to the community Mr Novakovich and one of the prosecution’s key witnesses, Mr Aleksander Radosavljevic, had some Offenders have contributed more than 1 million Training is often given to offenders participating in the involvement in Miss Williams death and the disposal of hours to the community since the launch of the program along with competency qualifications where her body, he indicated that there was a lack of consist evidence to convict Novakovich beyond reasonable doubt. RepaySA program in 2002, with work undertaken appropriate which add to future employment prospects for participants. having an accumulated value of $17 million. Although prosecution witnesses’ allegeded that Mr Participation in RepaySA can form part of a Court Order Novakovic had admitted to them that he had killed Miss RepaySA enables offenders to give back to the community or a requirement of the Parole Board, be an alternative to Williams, Justice Stanley determined that the conflicting in a productive way through undertaking projects for local a fines payment or part of Home Detention. stories of witnesses resulted in an inconclusive account and state government. of what actually happened the night of Miss Williams’ The majority of offenders that participate in RepaySA are disappearance. Programs such as RepaySA contribute to the positive from Community Corrections. Justice Stanley also said that the majority of witnesses reintegration of offenders back into the community and laboured under difficulty to give accurate accounts of reduce the likelihood of reoffending. In 2015/16 around 900 offenders participated in RepaySA, contributing nearly 120,000 hours of what had occurred many years ago. He also said that community service. unreliability of statements and the passage of time made it Last week, the State Government announced a target to difficult to make findings of fact. reduce the rate of reoffending by 10% by 2020. Corrections Minister Peter Malinauskas said, "RepaySA offers offenders the opportunity to give back to the As Mr Novakovich climbed into a cab immediately after Examples of RepaySA contracts include: community and has been a huge success since its launch his acquittal, a member of the Williams family yelled that eight years ago". he was “still being protected by white people”. • Painting, cleaning and maintaining Housing SA properties "Along with the community, the benefits to the offenders Counsel acting on behalf of Mr Novakovich, Mr Stephen • Landscaping for local councils Ey, told the media outside the court that the outcome of • Litter removal and cleaning at transport hubs and along themselves are significant; they gain skills, training and at times even vocational qualifications" the case shows that the judicial system works and that roadsides for local councils his client had been exonerated. • Graffiti removal along the Southern Expressway, "With 46% of those who leave our corrections system Northern Rail Line, and Outer Harbour Line and at Paradise, reoffending, programs like this provide some offenders Whist Detective Inspector Greg Hutchins said that the Modbury and Klemzig Interchanges for the State with their first experience in making a positive contribution authorities do not consider the case closed and that they Government. to their community." would continue to look at further opportunities to try to recover Miss Williams’ remains.

Page 6 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 25 August 2016 PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE Dear Editor, The lack of leadership, experience, and This can be perceived as a policy of micro management qualification, as well as the culture and without qualification, and possibly a conflict of interest. perfunctory nature of Council, is revealed by the inability of Council to acknowledge that it is I believe this diminishes the efficacy and Independence responsible for tipping this Community into long of this Committee. term debt. Only in Coober Pedy would one think it normal that An apology, as the barest minimum, is not offered, let Special acknowledgement alone a comprehensive and transparent accounting of the person and position for which this report is prepared debt being made public. should have input into its formation and submissions. for the terrific work done by the school group at the Race Club in the lead up to At the Council meeting on the 16th of August 2016, the The model adopted by other Councils, where the this year’s annual races. Mayor, offered herself for membership of the Independent Members meet with the CEO and the Independent Audit Committee. Finance manager, I think, to be more effective and Community comments included “We loved indicates best practice use of this statutory financial the great new workspace in the shed where In her position as mayor: oversight mechanism. • she has a role on the selection panel to engage the we sell coffee and cakes. It’s a big independent members of this committee: improvement over the old chipboard shelves G. Pavlidis • is a member of the same committee, and: Resident we had before.” • receives the report from the committee on behalf of council. Do you know what the Government is proposing?

An event is being held in Port Augusta on September 2-4. Exposure 2016 is a community expo on nuclear waste dump plans for South Australia and through it we hope to find answers to some serious questions.

As the SA Government covers 100 sites across the state with their ‘Know Nuclear’ roadshow, Exposure 2016 will offer alternative information and the opportunity to connect as a community.

You will hear from health and economic experts, Traditional Owners, pastoralists, tourism operators and others affected by these proposals. There will be opportunities to share stories and ideas, ask questions and make plans for action.

Right now plans for both national and international radioactive waste dumps are being actively pursued in S.A.

1. In April the federal government selected Wallerberdina near Hawker in the Flinders Ranges as a possible site for a national low and intermediate level radioactive waste dump.

2. In May the SA nuclear Royal Commission recommended that developing a high level international waste dump be “pursued as soon as possible”. The SA government is consulting with communities and will make a formal response before the end of the year. Do you want South Australia to become a nuclear waste dump? These plans and decisions would directly affect the future Hookina Creek, Wallerberdina Photo: Regina McKenzie of all of us. It is time to gather the facts and get informed and active!

SA's sorry nuclear history began with atomic bomb testing in the 1950s. These caused widespread sickness This event is supported by Conservation Council SA, and deaths and the impacts continue today. There is no No Dump Alliance and GANG with consultation and INDEMNITY: Opinions and letters published in safe level of radiation exposure and no safety guarantees drive from communities across the state. For more The Coober Pedy Regional Times are not with nuclear waste. information, to check out the full program and register your interest please visit www.conservationsa.org.au/ necessarily the views of the Editor, or Publisher. The event opens on Friday night with ‘Talking Straight exposure2016. Out’, an exhibition showcasing the earlier Irati Wanti Right of reply is always available. campaign. Senior Aboriginal women from Coober Pedy, I hope to see you there. the famous Kupa Piti Kungka Tjuta, took on the federal Advertising agencies, advertisers and other contributors accept full government and won. They stopped a radioactive waste Clare Brown responsibility for the contents of advertisements and other submitted, dump from being built in northern S.A. signed material and agree to indemnify the publishers against any Exposure 2016 event organiser claim or proceedings out of the publication of such advertisements Everyone is welcome at this free event. It will be held [email protected] or material. Provision of material or copy for publication in the at the Institute Theatre, Commercial Rd. Lunch and Coober Pedy Regional Times Newspaper constitutes acceptance refreshments will be supplied on both days and on 0435 590 374 by advertisers, advertising agencies and other contributors of Saturday night there will be a shindig, showcasing some this condition. amazing local talent. Thursday 25 August 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 7 EVENT RESULTS Results - Coober Pedy Races 2017 38 Lookout Cave Motel Bending Race (Motor Cycle) 10-15 Sunday 14th August years Event Results 1st Jake Aulich 23 Adelaide Galvanising Musical Chairs 10-15 years 2nd Max Aulich Not run due to no competitors 3rd Jayden Simmonds- Clements

24 Rocket Opal Flag & Barrel 10-15 years 39 Barbeque Inn Bending Race (Motor Cycle) Not run due to no competitors 1st Ryan Rankin 2nd Justin Nunn 25 District Council of Coober Pedy Bending Race 3rd Jake Aulich 10-15 years UNDERGROUND Not run due to no competitors 40 Challenger Gold Operations Stock Horse Trial (Motor Cycle) 1st Ryan Rankin BOOKS 26 Monte Carlo 9 & under 2nd Michael Jeffree OUTBACK MAILRUN TOUR 1st Clive Hannes on Memphis 3rd Bradley Jeffree Cards & Stationary 2nd Deborah Bayley on Simon Computer Supplies 41 Tony Wong's Coober Pedy Ladies Bracelet 1200m 3rd Danisha Taylor on Santa Fe Desert Parks Agent & other tours 1st Stackhanovite ridden by Justin Nunn, owned by Macumba Maps & Books on the area Syndicate 27 Musical Chairs 9 & under Local Information/Road report 2nd The Ringleader ridden by Jacob McDowell, owned by Zak Everett Phone: (08) 8672 5558 1st Deborah Bayley on Simon and Stuart Anesbury 2nd Danisha Taylor on Santa Fe 3rd Gypsy Bride ridden by Adele Monier, Owned by Jimmy Nicholis 3rd Clive Hannes on Memphis 42 Mike Maylin Construction Stock Horse Trial 27a Barrel Race 9 & under 1st Derek Rowe on Wanderer 1st Deborah Bayley on Simon 2nd Jason Jones on Wanderer 2nd Hayden Rankin on Simon 3rd Tom Wilson on Mia 3rd Danisha Taylor on Santa Fe 397 Burton Road, Burton SA 43 Old Timers Mine Stock Whip Challenge (Incorporating Tony Flat Hill Road Coober Pedy 28 Go Slow (Motor Cycle) 9 & under Thon Memorial Time Trial - Jackpot $2000) Phone (08) 82805033 1st Evan Kenny 1st Jason Jones on Sully Mobile 0408859037 2nd Ryder Rankin 2nd Derek Rowe on Wanderer Fax: (08) 82805788 3rd Tony Williams on Sully 3rd Eli Rankin [email protected] 29 All Site Transport Go Slow (Motor Cycle) 10-15 45 OZ Minerals Arm Wrestling Men & Ladies years Winners not recorded 1st Max Aulich Leading Child Gymkhana Rider 9 years and Under – Deborah Bayley 2nd Jake Aulich Leading Child Gymkhana Horse – Simon 3rd Jayden Simmonds - Clements Leading Adult Gymkhana Rider (ladies) – Chloe Nunn Leading Adult Gymkhana Rider (mens) – Derek Rowe 30 Barrel Race (Motor Cycle) 9 & under Leading Adult Gymkhana Horse - Wanderer 1st Hayden Rankin Leading Child Motorbike Rider 9 years and Under – Ryder Rankin 2nd Ryder Rankin Leading Child Motorbike Rider 10 – 15 years – Jake Aulich 3rd Evan Kenny Leading Adult Motorbike Rider – Michael Jeffree Leading Jockey – Justin Nunn 31 Father Frank Cresp Barrel Race (Motor Cycle) Leading Race Horse – Tied between Grand Taj and Arties 10-15 years 1st Jake Aulich Reward 2nd Max Aulich 3rd Jayden Simmonds - Clements 32 Texas Barrel Race (Motor Cycle) 1st Justin Nunn 2nd Jake Aulich 3rd Michael Jeffree

33 Carter's IGA Fresh Plate 800m 1st Grand Taj ridden by Justin Nunn, owned by Macumba Syndicate 2nd I Am Every Woman ridden by Peter Morgan, owned by Peter Morgan 3rd Mr Showdown ridden by Adele Monier, owned by Steven Rowell

34 Umoona Opal Mine and Museum Bending Race 1st Justin Nunn on Fox 2nd Derek Rowe on Wanderer 3rd Tony Williams on Sully

35 Flag & Barrel 1st Derek Rowe on Wanderer 2nd Tony Williams on Sully 3rd Justin Nunn on Fox

36 The Miners Store 1000m Stakes (Calcutta) 1st Arties Reward ridden by Jacob McDowell, owned by Zak Everett and Stuart Anesbury 2nd More Please ridden by Peter Morgan, owned by Ronald Boland and Parakeela Land Management Syndicate 3rd Fortisio ridden by Adele Monier, owned by John John

37 Bending Race (Motor Cycle) 9 & under 1st Hayden Rankin 2nd Ryder Rankin 3rd Eli Rankin Page 8 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 25 August 2016 Spring is in the air! Photos: Margaret Mackay (2016)

The black kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium- sized bird of prey. Kites hunt in pairs or family groups

With a few seasons of good conditions behind us, Coober Pedy has attracted and maintained significant bird species and numbers around the town Prolific display of Sturt Desert Peas growing in Joe Risotto’s garden. Joe has been growing ‘peas’ for a few years and says that they now self-sow.

Red-backed kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygius) Red backed Kingfisher catches a large insect Pallid cuckoo (Cacomantis pallidus) is a species of Above: feeds baby in flight cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. She lays her eggs in another birds nest to hatch, feed and raise

Nankeen kestrel (Falco cenchroides) is one of Black-faced woodswallow (Artamus cinereus) Australia's smallest falcons. Below: baby kestrel Black-faced cuckooshrike (Coracina novaehollandiae) is native to Australia. It is neither a cuckoo, nor a shrike

Left: Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys). The Willie Wagtail's call is well-known, often being uttered constantly throughout the night, and is interpreted as "sweet-pretty-creature", though other calls involve more scolding and chattering notes Thursday 25 August 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 9 CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING See page 2 for Rates, Deadlines & Publishing Dates

MECHANIC, TYRES & FUEL FOR SALE - DUGOUT PET SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE Location with views Maggie from Any Pet Grooming Originally built 1920’s will be in Coober Pedy 29th August until Featured in a post card, ex show 9th September. Please call or message home. Professionally renovated. 4 her on 0438 896 599 to arrange an Mining Act 1971 bedrooms plus. Hey dig more! This appointment. Notice is hereby given in accordance with secure family home has too many Once again she will have a selection of Section 28(5) of the Mining Act 1971 that the features to list. All furniture, electricals jumpers, collars, combs and flea collars delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy intends to grant Exploration Licences etc included -just move in! Plus available for purchase. over the areas described below. newly tunnelled seperate guest Applicant: Nasaco Resources Pty Ltd Location: Hayes Dam Area - approx. dugout. 105 km SSW of Moomba Asking $135K ONO. Tel 0419032071 Pastoral Lease Lindon Term: One year Area in km2: 485 Opening hours 7.30am - 5pm FOR SALE POSITION VACANT Ref: 2015/00090 Phone 86725036 OR 86725169 Applicant: Renascor Resources Limited Location: Western Lake Gairdner Area - KENNEMETAL TEETH FOR SALE approx. 100 km southeast of Tarcoola FREIGHT Tunnel Machine $10 Pastoral Lease Kokatha Bullet Teeth also available. Term: Two years Area in km2: 421 Please call for information OFFICE Ref: 2016/00021 0400012551 Plans and co-ordinates can be found on the ADMINISTRATOR Department of State Development website: http://www.minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov. PUBLIC NOTICE COOBER PEDY COMMUNITY au/exploration/public_notices or by contacting CORRECTIONAL CENTRE Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103. 5 MONTH CONTRACT Community information on mineral exploration licence processes and requirements under the Mine Rescue / SES Vac No: 2016-13678 Mining Act 1971 is available from: http://www. $49,576 - $53,661 (ASO2) minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/land_ access/community_information or hard copy on AGM For more information and how to apply request to Mineral Tenements. visit: www.corrections.sa.gov.au/jobs J Martin Saturday 27th August, Applications close: 5:00pm 5 September 2016 Mining Registrar Department of State Development EM2184 Delegate of the Minister for Mineral 12:00pm at the shed; Resources and Energy Corner of Umoona Rd PUBLIC NOTICE PN1079 www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au & McDougal Rd PUBLIC NOTICE Coober Pedy, SA 5723 Also specialising in Wool and Bulk Cartage STROKE EXPRESSION OF Mining Act 1971 Notice is hereby given in accordance with AWARENESS INTEREST Section 28(5) of the Mining Act 1971 that the 397 Burton Road, Burton delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources [email protected] SUPPLY OF SERVICES and Energy intends to grant an Exploration AND Licence over the area described below. FOR LEVY COLLECTION Applicant: Tunkillia Gold Pty Ltd ON BEHALF OF THE OUTBACK Location: Lake Everard Area - approx. SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AUTHORITY 70 km southeast of Tarcoola Pastoral Leases Lake Everard, North Well, Kokatha The Outback Communities Authority (OCA) Term: Two years is looking to enter into an agreement for Area in km2: 1088 the collection of a levy established under Ref: 2016/00110 F.A.S.T. the Outback Communities (Administration Plan and co-ordinates can be found on the and Management) Act 2009. Department of State Development website: http://www.minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov. The OCA is responsible for implementing au/exploration/public_notices or by contacting a levy in two outback communities and is Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103. SAVES LIVES seeking the assistance of a billing partner Community information on mineral exploration to undertake levy collection on behalf of licence processes and requirements under the the OCA. Mining Act 1971 is available from: http://www. The Coober Pedy Use “FAST” to remember and minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/land_ The expression of interest documents can access/community_information or hard copy on recognise the signs of stroke: be found on the Outback Communities request to Mineral Tenements. Country Fire Service Authority website www.oca.sa.gov.au J Martin urgently needs volunteers or a copy can be requested via email Mining Registrar Face – Has the person’s [email protected] Department of State Development Delegate of the Minister for Mineral For enquiries please contact Byron Gough, right now! Resources and Energy mouth drooped? Governance Manager for the Office of the Outback Communities Authority on PN1092 www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au (08) 8648 5970 or alternatively email your Arms – Can they lift both enquiries to [email protected] Expressions of interest will close on 5:00pm If you would like to become a volunteer, or arms? Friday 2 September 2016, all submissions would just like to discuss the idea further, must be received prior to this date.

please come down and speak to us. PN1074 Speech – Is their speech NEED TO ADVERTISE? Coober Pedy Country Fire Service meet for training every second Saturday at the slurred? Do they Travelling through CFS Station on Hutchison St. beside the understand you? COOBER PEDY? Drive-In.

BECOME part of an important emergency Time – Time is critical. If response team? RECEIVE training and learn valuable skills you see any of these Coober Pedy Regional Times BECOME more accredited and more self- signs, call triple zero (000) confident. email:[email protected] Call Peter Lane (Admin Officer) immediately. Tel: 08 86725920 0477 307 661 Thank you! Page 10 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 25 August 2016 Low income S.A. families to receive

More than 118,000 homeowners will start receiving Cost of Living Concession Payment the State Government’s Cost of Living Concession this week through to the end of August. The concession payments come as the State Government “Communities and Social Inclusion Minister Zoe Bettison completes the installation of 1000 solar hot water systems said, “The Cost of Living Concession provides vital The COLC replaces the council rate concession axed by in Housing SA homes, honouring its 2014 election assistance to households on low or fixed incomes to cope the Commonwealth and has been extended too tenants on commitment to reducing energy costs for South with cost of living pressures. Last year, more than low or fixed-incomes. Australians on low incomes. 182,800 South Australian households benefitted from the payment.” Homeowner households who previously received the The $5.5 million project prioritised properties with LPG COLC and have provided their banking details to the bottled gas hot water services, followed by electric hot “If you received the Cost of Living Concession payment Government will receive this year’s concession directly water systems installed before 2010. last year, and none of your circumstances has changed, into their bank accounts. you will automatically receive a payment again this year,” The project included properties across the state, including she said. More than 23,000 homeowner households who did not Ceduna, Peterborough, the Riverland and Mount Gambier. provide their banking details will receive their COLC Applications must be submitted no later than 31 October payment by cheque inn late September 2016. Eligible Meanwhile, three South Australian-based companies have 2016 to be considered for the Cost of Living Concession tenants will receive their Cost of Living Concession in won contracts to supply and install up to 400 solar for the 2016 -17 financial year. early 2017. photovoltaic systems on public housing properties, supporting local jobs. Application forms are online at www.sa.goov.au/ The concessions provides eligible South Australian concessions/costofliving. Send completed forms to Cost households on low or fixed incomes with up to $200 The State Government has awarded a tender to install of Living Concession, Reply Paid 84782, Adelaide, SA, annually to assist with cost of living expenses such as install up to 220 solar PPV systems on public housing in 5001. utilities and council rates. the Adelaide City Council area. For more information, or to request a form be sent to This concession is available to low income homeowner A further 200 solar PV systems will be installed on new you, call the Concessions Hotline on 1800 307 758. For occupiers, tenant households and self-funded retirees with public housing being built in metropolitan and regional information on other State Government concessions visit a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. areas. Installation is expected to start in coming weeks. www.sa.gov.au/concessions Australia is growing greyer Coober Pedy Scrabble & Australia's aged population has increased “The older populations in these areas reflect by almost 20 per cent since 2010, according a preference among many Australians to Backgammon Club to data released 18 August 2016 by the retire to coastal and rural parts of the By Sue Britt Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). country," said ABS Director of Demography Beidar Cho. The Coober Pedy Social Scrabble Club announces a change of name. We are now the Coober Pedy Scrabble and Backgammon Club. There were 2.2 million people aged 65 years and People aged 65 years and over contributed over living in Australia’s capital cities in 2015 (up The Scrabble club has proven to be one of Coober Pedy’s most durable social to more than 60 per cent of population from 1.8 million in 2010). Additionally, 1.4 million clubs, having met weekly for six years now. Started in 2010, it continues to live in areas outside our capitals (up from 1.2 growth in areas outside of capital cities meet in the United Club every Friday evening at 7.30pm, attracting about five million in 2010). between 2010 and 2015. regular players and another five who come when they can.

Hobart has the oldest population of any Australian For more information see Population by Age capital city. and Sex, Regions of Australia, 2015 (cat. no. 3235.0), available for free download Hobart’s median age – the age at which half the from the ABS website:http:// population is older and half is younger – was 39.8 www.abs.gov.au years at June 2015, compared to 37.4 years for Australia. OLDEST POPULATIONS IN EACH STATE/ TERRITORY(a), June 2015 Adelaide was the next oldest capital (38.8 years) followed by Sydney (36.1) and Melbourne (36.0). State/Territory Statistical Area Level 2 Darwin was the youngest capital city (33.3). Median Age The residents of Tea Gardens – Hawks Nest, near Port Stephens on the New South Wales coast, New South Wales Tea Gardens - Hawks were officially Australia’s oldest, with a median Nest 61.0 age of 61.0 years in 2015. Victoria Paynesville 59.0 Queensland Bribie Island 59.3 People living in Tuncurry, on the NSW mid north South Australia Victor Harbor 58.1 coast, were the next oldest (59.7 years), followed Western Australia York - Beverley 49.8 Jenny and Trish are playing Backgammon while two Scrabble games by residents of Bribie Island in Queensland (59.3), Tasmania Triabunna - Bicheno 55.5 Paynesville in Victoria’s Gippsland region (59.0) Northern TerritoryAlligator 41.7 are going on. Colin is taking on Judy and Pearl while Roger and Sue and Victor Harbor on South Australia’s Fleurieu Australian Capital Territory Yarralumla 47.4 play in the background. Everyone was happy because Pearl had Peninsula (58.1). scored her first 7-letter word which was worth an extra 50 points. Photo: Roger Hardingham

FOODcents® Recently Backgammon was added to the regular game line up and has proved very popular, hence the name change.

Banana & split pea pancakes In the past, card games, Yahtzee and chess have been played at different times depending on the players who Makes 12 - 15 Method 1. Drain the split peas and blend in a food processor until smooth. Add turned up. Ingredients the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, milk and eggs, and blend to ½ cup yellow split peas, soaked in water form a thick batter. Gently stir in a diced banana. People of any skill level are welcome. There is no charge overnight apart from a gold coin donation to the United Club for the 1/3 cup white plain flour 2. Heat the margarine in a non-stick frying pan, pour in 2 tablespoons of use of their power. Frequently, visitors who see the ad in 2/3 cup wholemeal flour the mixture and swirl evenly over the base. Cook for 2 minutes, or until bubbles the CPRT, come along just for the night. It gives them a 2 teaspoons baking powder appear on the surface. Turn over and cook until golden. Remove, cover with a chance to meet locals and it gives us a chance to make 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon tea towel and keep warm. new acquaintances. 2 tablespoons soft brown sugar ¾ cup Sanitarium SoGood Lite soy milk 3. Continue with the remaining batter to make 12-15 pancakes. Dust with 2 eggs icing sugar and serve with low fat ice-cream or frozen yoghurt. 1 large banana, diced Tips: Slice fresh bananas, strawberries or other fruit on top to add a healthy 2 teaspoons margarine garnish.

Thursday 25 August 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 11 GUIDE TO SHOPS AND SERVICES IN COOBER PEDY The Opal Capital of the World Accommodation Oasis Tourist Park 1

Restaurants John’s Pizza Bar 2 Outback Bar & Grill 3 1 Opal Shops 7 Just Opals 4 Seven Stones Jewellers 5 RSL 8 Fuel Outlets Opal Miner’s Enterprises 6 6 Bulls Garage 7 4 Other Services Bridgestone Tyres 8 Mik Lee @ Bulls 7 2 Boland Backhoe Services Coober Pedy Glass Works McArdle’s Freight Underground Books 5 Coober Pedy Glassworks

GREEK Cultural Clubs HALL Returned Soldiers League 3 Greek Community

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

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

Coober Pedy Hospital 08 86725009

Coober Pedy School 08 86725077

District Council Coober Pedy: 86724600

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

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

OME OPENING HOURS: - OUTBACK BAR & GRILL - Mon - Fri 7.00am - 5.00pm Sat 7.00am - 1.00pm; Sun Closed CHEAP FUEL • Fuel Gas Refills • General Engineering & Light Fabrication • Industrial & Hardware Supplies • Filters all types • Hydraulic Fittings • Oils • Bearings • V Belts • Hosing • Air Fittings • Trailer Parts • Safety Gear • Chain Blocks • Slings • Rigging Gear • Cigweld Agent Searle Trading Pty Ltd/ Opal Miners' Enterprises Lot 1299 Old Water Tank Rd, Coober Pedy SA 5723 Phone: (08) 86725830 ABN: 44 761 266 367 BOLAND BACKHOE SERVICES Local family business with a Tip truck, backhoe and bobcat with auger attachment for hire at reasonable rates. Available for hire to mining companies and pastoral properties

Contact Ken or Nola Home phone (08) 86723451 Ken’s Mobile 0417828186 Page 13 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 25 August 2016 Words IN FOCUS It’s official: Bogans, grey nomads and bronzed Aussies, (and wait for it) gogo straightstraight toto thethe poolpool roomroom

More than 6,000 new Australian words and phrases, Terms for people: including words from more than 100 Indigenous languages, have been officially recognised with the bogan, bronzed Aussie, bush baptist, callithumpian, release of the second edition of the Australian chardonnay socialist, checkout chick, firie, grey nomad, National Dictionary. Mexican, Mrs Kafoops, mungo, pube, ranga, rurosexual, saltwater people, seachanger, The Australian National Dictionary is the primary seppo, skip, tradie. repository of Australian English and the custodian of words and phrases unique to Australian history and culture.

It is published by Oxford University Press Australia and The world of politics: New Zealand (OUP) and compiled by the Australian National Dictionary Centre at The Australian National aspirational voter, branch stacking, captain’s pick, University (ANU). economic rationalism, Hawkespeak, Howard’s bat- tlers, how-to-vote card, keep the bastards honest, Launched in Parliament House by The Hon Dr Andrew micro party, mortgage belt, negative gearing, Leigh on Tuesday, the second edition is the first comprehensive update of the Australian National scrutineer, small-l liberal, tent embassy, true believer, Dictionary since 1988. It now has definitions and the two-party preferred, wombat trail. “go straight to the pool room” was made famous in The history of 16,000 words and phrases unique to Australia. Castle, a 1997 Australian comedy film about an "ordinary" Australian family threatened by eviction by way of compulsory acquisition when the nearby airport OUP Managing Director Peter van Noorden said the announces its plans to expand. Unwilling to abandon their new edition was a crucial record of Australian culture Indigenous words: home - their "castle" - so easily, the Kerrigans take the and identity. matter to the courts, and win! akudjura (a bush tomato), bilma (a clapstick), bunji (a “It is vital that these words be recorded. If language is More phrases and idioms coined by Michael Caton who a definer of nationhood and the character of a people, mate), dayang (a heath mouse), gubinge (a kind of plum), jarjum (a baby or young child), kumanjayi (a substitute played patriarch Darryl Kerrigan in The Castle may (or then this new edition illustrates what it means, in words, may not) in the future gain official acceptance by the to be Australian,” he said. name for a person who has died), migaloo (a white Australian National Dictionary! person), minga (a tourist), rakali (a water rat), tjukurpa (the It's not just a house... it's a home! Chief Editor Dr Bruce Moore, a former Australian Dreaming), yidaki (a didgeridoo). Tell 'em they're dreamin'! National Dictionary Centre Director, said the new Other terms derived from Indigenous culture include: We're going to Bonnie Doon! publication tells Australians about their history and values deadly, Invasion Day, secret women’s business, songline, and how they have changed. welcome to country. How's the serenity? Hey. Bad luck -- Ya dickhead! “The dictionary shows how Australian words tell us Suffer in your jocks! much about Australian history and about Australian values and attitudes. Australian English is a marker of our national identity,” he said. Phrases and idioms:

“The Australian National Dictionary is the essential I don’t know if I’m Arthur or Martha; your blood’s worth SPECIAL RATES cultural and historical document that maps the words bottling; do a Bradbury; carry on like a pork chop; couldn’t that define who we are, where we have come from and run a chook raffle; a cup of tea, a Bex, and a good lie MAP ADVERTISING what we value.” down; dry as a dead dingo’s donger; happy as a bastard on father’s day; straight to the pool room*; it would kill a TOWN MAP and GUIDE to local It traces words and phrases, including slang and regional brown dog; stacks on the mill; he wouldn’t know if a tram words, to their original sources, including books, businesses pages 12/13 newspapers and diaries. was up him unless the conductor rang the bell; he wouldn’t work in an iron lung. CURRENTLY there are places for *A catchphrase used to express the great value of a Food and drink: gift, prize, etc. single and double business Ads with a numbered reference. babyccino, battered sav, boston bun, chateau card- Regional words: board, chiko roll, chocolate crackle, copha, dagwood Advertising on the MAP PAGES is for one dog, Devonshire tea, fairy bread, goon of fortune, Jennings German (ACT), houso (NSW), stubloon (NT), kransky, long black, neenish tart, nibblies, short goose club (Qld), double-cut roll (SA), yaffler (Tas), year with the added bonus of up to soup, snag, snot block. hook turn (Vic), skimpy (WA). three editorials per year.

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BBQ at Hall St. Nicholas Street Coober Pedy See you at the RSL on Sunday nights from 4pm - close Thursday Nights Always a relaxing family night with Gates open from 6pm meals provided by Motor Club. Food served around 7 pm Enjoy the warm and friendly Friendly bar service provided by atmosphere either inside or volunteer RSL committee and Greek Hall Coober Pedy outside Impersonators Everyone is welcome Bryce and the Brycettes!

Page 12 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 25 August 2016 What’sWhat’s OnOn in COOBER PEDY? MONDAY & Visiting Services WATER AEROBICS Monday to Fridays 7:30 to 8:30 $10 session FRIDAY LEGAL SERVICES and pool entry every 3rd session GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30 free (Donna Clements) pm WK Lawyers TUESDAY The 2017 Coober Pedy Coober Pedy Scrabble and Gem Trade Show, Phone: 08 8361 9148 Email: [email protected] FREE TAI CHI CLASSES for over Backgammon 7.30pm specialising in rough and cut 65s Sit or stand for these gentle United Club . All skill levels opal, will be held on the 15th COOBER PEDY DATES 2016 during exercises. 1:15PM at Community welcome and 16th April. Health (Sue Radeka) Court Circuit. Please register: 8672 3299 SWIMMING PROGRAM 6pm The trade show will coincide with Weeks commencing - children achieve personal best the Opal Festival, offering visitors a 22 February 2016 Drop in Centre 3:00 – 6:00pm; with prizes at the end of the vast array of entertainment options Ages 8-17 (Sophie Reynolds) season (Donna Clements) over the Easter long weekend. 2 May 2016 4 July 2016 Late Night Fridays 6:00 – The Croatian Club host the Gem 29 August 2016 DISTRICT COUNCIL 10:00pm; 11-17(Sophie Trade Show, providing a MEETINGS 3rd Tuesday each Reynolds) 17 October 2016 professional and air-conditioned 5 December 2016 month at 7pm environment for the numerous local and national exhibitors who will be Free initial legal advice to anyone - AMBULANCE TRAINING SATURDAYS able to showcase high quality opals 7.30pm Umoona Road. Every at trade prices to international and anytime! Drop in Centre; 11:00 – 2:00; Tuesday except school holidays Ages 8-17 (Sophie Reynolds) domestic buyers. Please contact Andrew and make WEDNESDAY The 2016 Gem Trade Show an appointment prior to his arrival. MINE RESCUE/SES received considerable interest from Wednesday-Links 11:00 – Training (Alternate the Chinese, Japanese and Indian 2:00pm Ages 17 and older Saturdays) 0427725446 buyers in attendance. (Sophie Reynolds) ACCOUNTING CFS TRAINING - every The Coober Pedy Gem Trade Active Boys Group 3:15- Show continues to strengthen its second Saturday at 2pm Waters + Younger 5:00pm; Ages 8-17 (Sophie reputation as Australia's pre- Need new members urgently Phone 8331 9477 Adelaide Reynolds) eminent Opal Trade Show and to encourage more exhibitors the Phone 8672 5979 Coober Pedy LITTLE MUSICIANS 10:30am – CP SHOOTERS CLUB 2017 Exhibitor Booth prices are Fax 8364 4676 11:15am School (old Deadly most affordable. Email: [email protected] 9am & 10am Military - Rimfire Centre) 3 – 6 years (Donna and Centrefire Pistols Clements) We will also be continuing the CROATION CLUB tradition of holding a welcoming 2016 Visits to Coober Pedy Active Girls Group 3:15- Happy Hour dinner on the Saturday night (15th 5:00pm; Ages 8-17 (Sophie April) so that exhibitors and buyers 1 - 5 February Richard Saturdays 6-7pm can meet in a relaxed environment Reynolds) with the aim of establishing and 22 - 26 February Richard strengthening business networks. THURSDAYS 11 - 15 April Richard SUNDAYS To secure a booth or table, please GREEK HALL 16 - 20 May Richard 7pm Charcoal BBQ & Salad contact Yanni Athanasiadis, PLAY TIME 2pm – 3:30pm Chairperson, on M: +61 400 865 Every Thursday night 18 - 22 July Richard School Gym 568 +61 8 8672 5288 or at 0-5 YEARS & Parent/Carer [email protected] 1 - 5 August Richard FRIDAYS (Donna Clements) 5 - 9 September Richard Commencing 29th July will be a Friday program that will GOLF Regular Sunday American Opal Society 17 - 21October Richard incorporate all these activities competition and social golf The 49th Annual 8:30am for 9am tee off. Late 14 - 18 November Richard Opal, Gem & Jewelry Show Parents and Kids Social Club tee off also available for members. 5 - 9 December Richard Where: The lions club from 9:00 Saturday, 10am-6pm, November 5, Income tax returns lodged electronically till 12:00 2016 for a prompt refund (within 14 days subject CATACOMB Church Service Sunday, 10am-5pm, November 5, to the Australian Taxation Office) Morning tea Bring a plate to share and Sunday School 9:30am 2016 We also specialize in providing sound, Sunday. Bus pickup available. practical accounting & taxation advice to Activities may include reading, Ph 8672 5038 The 2016 event will be held at the individuals, families, businesses & SMSF’s Business Expo Center, on 1960 S. cooking, health professionals, YOUTH SHED 11-2 ages 8 Anaheim Way, Anaheim,CA 92805, on arts and craft, Lego and more November 5 & 6, 2016. The most opal & up dealers under one roof in the USA! With SCHOOL TERM DATES (Donna Clements) Guest Speakers, Refreshments & CP SHOOTERS CLUB TWIGHLIGHT GOLF with a Club Activities. 10 am Centrefire - Scoring & 2016 social ambrose 3 – 6 hole Grouping Shotgun - Clay Field Trips In The California/Nevada/ Term 1: 1 Feb - 15 Apr competition from 6pm Targets. Come on down and Arizona Area For Opal And Mineral Term 2: 2 May - 8 Jul give it a try. A good morning Collecting. CP SHOOTERS CLUB out for under $20 per person Term 3: 25 Jul -30 Sep 7pm Friday night Clay Target http://www.opalsociety.org/default.htm Term 4: Shotgun 17 Oct - 2 Dec

Page 14 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 25 August 2016 Coober Pedy Shooters Club News Far North Football League 2016 Last weeks shoot (14/15 August) was cancelled due to the Coober Pedy Races and this weeks Rifle shoot (21 August) was cancelled due to the LADDER rain. We'll be back 27/28th August, weather permitting. PositionTeam P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS % Won Pistols 9 am and 10 am Saturday 1 Roxby Districts Sporting Club 12 11 1 0 3 0 1592 mornings 396 402.02 44 91.67 Rifle at 10:30 Sunday mornings 2 East Roxby Football Club 12 10 2 0 3 0 1557 432 360.42 40 83.33 Saturday 20 August 2016 3 Hornridge Sporting Club 12 5 7 0 3 0 927 1067 86.88 20 41.67 Double Handed Standard

4 Olympic Dam Sporting Club 12 3 9 0 3 0 792 1164 68.04 12 25 A Grade 1st Less Pullen 2nd Mick White 5 Coober Pedy Football Club 12 1 11 0 3 0 400 2209 18.11 4 8.33 B Grade 1st Susy Chapman

C Grade 1st Jill Wilson TOP TEN GOAL KICKERS: Congratulations to all our winners and place getters. FIRSTNAME SURNAME CLUB THIS RND GOALS

Far North Football League 2016 We would like to welcome Barry Allison to our club. Barry has been Scott McIntyre East Roxby Football Club 1 82 inspiring and challenging with some very nice groupings. (Note: a grouping is how the bullets hit the target. A good grouping is in a tight Ricky Prosser Roxby Districts Sporting Club 3 39 circle and then the shooter will try and get that grouping around the bullseye.) Scott Montgomerie Olympic Dam Sporting Club 1 32

Todd Paull Roxby Districts Sporting Club 0 29 The morning was spent with lovely weather and very good company. Joel Harman Hornridge Sporting Club 4 28 Thank you to all the shooters for making it a pleasant morning.

Kain Zeptner Roxby Districts Sporting Club 0 28 Ashley Baxter Hornridge Sporting Club 2 23 Susy Chapman Vice President. Rhett Simms East Roxby Football Club 1 19

Luke Godfrey Roxby Districts Sporting Club 2 17 Any queries may be directed to Les Pullen on 0435 232 029 or Susy Troy Mulders East Roxby Football Club 0 16 Chapman on 0401092264. Thank you.

Thursday 25 August 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 15 SOCIAL PICS FROM MACUMBA STATION AT COOBER PEDY RACES

Ryder Rankin, Deborah Bayley, Daneisha Taylor and Clive Hannes in Kids events Champagne time with Jackie Williams, Anna Stewart, Donna Goulter and Megan Hibbs Coober Pedy Races 2016

Kerri Ann and Steve Atkinson (ex Coober Pedy) from Port Blue ribbons for Chloe Nunn, Nikki Tomlinson and Laura Letisha McKenzie, Hayden Rankin, Deborah Bayley Lincoln at Coober Pedy Races 2016 Gladigau at the Coober Pedy Races 2016 Photos: Gerry Nunn

Participant in the novelty events

Variety Bash visitors enroute to the races Photos: Sue Britt Pearl Driver and Sue Britt decked out for Black Dog support

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Õ¨ Alfresco dining,Takeaway Õ Relax in air-conditioned comfort or heated elfresco Õ INTERNET ACCESS for tourists Follow us on Facebook Õ Group bookings and large functions rooms John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant Ph:08 8672 5561 Fax:08 8672 5537 Email: [email protected] Page 16 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 25 August 2016