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Illegal dump, water by mechanised bucket, power by extortion and nobody cares!

Over the past months there have been sev-eral media reports on the plight of the com-munity of Andamooka and its battle with au-thorities to assist with a raft of issues that are plaguing the town.

Th e towns managing body the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APO-MA) have had enough of government inaction. “Th e issues have been there for years and over the past 12 months we have instigated meet-ing after meeting with senior people and still there has been no assistance” said APOMA Chairman Peter Allen. “Andamooka is being left to wallow in problems far from its own making and it’s hurting. “

Up until a few years ago Andamooka was a quiet outback opal mining community of about 400 people. Driven largely by the in-creases of staff at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine and the subsequent Roxby Downs hous-ing squeeze the population has now grown to 800 plus and the towns infrastructure, utilities and services are stretched to capacity.

Th e issues include an illegal dump that is unlicensed, has no fence hence rubbish blows out across the terrain. APOMA have to ille-gally burn off their rubbish every few weeks so the township is not overwhelmed with rub-bish. Th e EPA visited the site in mid 2007 and stated that the dump was unlicensed and illegal.

Nothing has happened. Locals are paying extortionate rates to have

electrical connections to their home or busi-nesses.

Th e Monitor has seen several quotes for connections including one in excess of $9,000 for connection to a house which is less than 30 metres away from a pit. Th e same work costs $360 in Cooper Pedy. Th at is a fee charged by the locally owned power company who receives Government subsidies close to a mil-lion dollars per annum yet still charges $450 to quote on a connection.

Th is issue has been discussed directly with senior people in the Department of ESCOSA and Essential Services with promises that the matter would be followed through.

Nothing has happened. Th e town’s water supply is via a pipeline,

partially built by local volunteers, to the out-

skirts of the town and is delivered to each residence, community facility and business via a water truck at the cost of $11.00 per kilolitre.

In the past 12 months APOMA have placed these issues in front of Government Ministers, Chiefs of Staff , CEOs, commissioners, Vice Presidents, senior public servants and govern-ment workers. Th ey all know about the issues and they have nodded they heads in sympathy and still nothing has happened.

Local member Lyn Breuer has been work-ing tirelessly in support of the community but it appears her voice, like ours, has been ineff ective.

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I couldn’t even guess how many times I have con-ducted a funeral over the years

because there have been so many. I can say however, that it was always an absolute honour and a privilege to be asked.

I can also say that in all the fu-nerals I have conducted, I did eve-rything possible to ensure no one ever thought I was just “doing my job” because that was never the case. I valued every opportunity to be of help and comfort to those who were grieving.

Today’s article, however, isn’t so much about funerals…but rather what can lead to a funeral. Our local police and Roxby Road Safe (RRS) have con-

tinuously promoted the importance of safe road travel over the years.

But still! Th ere are those who con-tinue to speed around our streets. Th ere are also those who are failing to put their seat belts on and there are those who continue to drink and drive, or drive aggressively.

Th ere isn’t a road in Roxby where we can travel over 50 KPH, yet there are STILL those who continue to drive way, way faster! Th at especially applies to the dim whits that push their vehicles way past 50 KPH be-tween the early hours of around 5am to 6.30am.

I’m sure you hear them as much as I do and we can only hope they obey safety regulations at work better then they do road laws.

Th en there are those who put their

pedal down when we have a little bit of rain. Th ey come to an intersection and hoof it as they turn so that the back wheels spin on the slippery road and, I assume, to hear the sound of their car engine roar?

Two visitors from a state govern-ment road safety group were in Roxby a couple of week’s back. Th ey thought they would grab a bit of time out be-fore our planned meeting so they sat near the rotunda on Richardson Place. It was around school closure time.

To the horror of our visitors, a mum double parked her vehicle just back from the pedestrian crossing on the school side of Richardson Place. A small child around the age of six climbed into the car and the mum drove off without any attempt from her or the child to secure the child’s seat belt.

We can all make mistakes on the road and thankfully we have the po-lice to watch over us so that obeying road laws will become more automat-

ic. But consistent, senseless abuses of the most basic road laws are killing many Australians each year.

Th e National road fatality count for 2007 was 1,616 people, 125 of those were killed on South Australian roads. So far, the national road toll up until June this year is 704 people.

Almost every day we hear of sense-less road accidents that are either speed or alcohol related that have killed or severely injured people of all ages. In Adelaide recently, two males were lucky to escape death when the Ferrari one of them was driving hit a power pole at high speed.

In Melbourne recently, a young female driver of a small two door sedan, that had SEVEN other young people crammed into it, became air-borne before wrapping itself around a power pole.

Six of the eight young kids were admitted to hospital, three suff ering critical injuries and the other three suff ering serious injuries. High speed

and alcohol are believed to be just two of the contributing factors for the accident.

As my daughter and her Year 12 friends celebrated the end of school life here in Roxby on Friday evening, (Oct 31st) a beautiful young teenage girl was killed in a car accident in Melbourne…all allegedly because of speed, drugs and alcohol.

Th e mother begged her daughter to stay home and study for her up and coming uni exams but the daughter ignored her parents and went off into the night to party. Tragically, their little girl didn’t come home.

My residential friends, I’m sorry to say this, but there is REAL concern by many that a serious car accident is imminent in Roxby Downs.

If nutters continue to drive around our streets at high speed, fail to put seat belts on them, or their children, or continue to drink and drive, or drive whilst aff ected by illicit drugs... someone is going to die.

– Thursday, November 13th, 2008

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APOMA have expressed the view to BHP Billiton that the growth of the town is primarily due to increased staff levels at Olympic Dam and Roxby Downs, clearly making Anda-mooka a host town. “Th e company’s response was that the development of Andamooka was not their responsi-bility” said Mr Allen.

APOMA are responsible for the town’s water, roads, dump, air strip, cemetery, tourism, heritage precinct and also runs a town offi ce to assist residents of the community to deal with building and health issues.

All this is to be achieved on a budg-et of less than $50,000 per annum from an Outback Area Community Development Trust (OACDT). It rep-resents 3% of the Trusts $1.9 million budget yet; Andamooka represents approximately 20% of the population living within the OACDT bounda-ries. OACDT have recently assisted with the appointment of a part time offi ce person and town maintenance person.

By way of a comparison, the town-ship of Orroroo has a similar popu-lation and is managed by a council consisting of 20 paid staff .

Peter Allen said “we have run out of options, we have made constant rep-resentations to Government, OACDT and BHP Billiton over the last 2 to 3 years but we have been ignored”.

“Th e position has become unten-able for APOMA with nowhere to go.”

“Right now we need a Town Man-ager or Administrator to lessen the work load of the volunteers, some of whose health is compromised by the pressure forced upon them by Gov-ernment inaction.”

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Judy and Mark Jarvis beside their fence that must be shifted.

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This garden bed placed on the property boundary line must be moved back 3 metres and the palm trees removed.

Some residents f rom the Copper Sands estate have been approached by council and

advised they are in breach of the terms of their land management deed.

It is a condition of purchase that any resident wishing to install a front fence must position it three metres back from the boundary.

Several homes have built fences or established gardens to their bound-ary.

While plantings are allowed in the three metre ‘no go zone’ between the fence and the boundary, the Land Management Deed is very specifi c in the species of plants that can be grown.

Several Copper Sands home own-ers claim they did not notice the conditions which were detailed in a 100 or more page document given to each resident at the time of pur-chase. Others have misinterpreted or ignored the terms and have built

fences and planted extensive gar-dens, using unacceptable species, in the restricted area.

Some residents have installed very signifi cant and attractive structures such as Judy and Mark Jarvis who had a architecturally designed fence, shed and pool fence.

Th e end result was an aesthetically pleasing fence, but it has to go.

Mr Jarvis said, “We had submitted the plans for approval for our shed and pool and received consent. We thought we had followed all the cor-rect procedures.”

Th e front fence did not require planning or building approval and was not commented on at the time.

By receiving planning approval Mr Jarvis incorrectly assumed that the erection of the fence was accept-able.

Th e Monitor spoke with a second family who have breached the agree-ment by building a retaining wall for

an attractive garden which includes palm trees, a species not acceptable under the agreement and have been told they will have to move the gar-den back three metres and remove the water hungry palm trees.

The conditions, which are ex-plained in the Land Management Deed, were set by BHP Billiton, Roxby Downs Council and the con-sultants as basic standards for the estate prior to building. Th e thank-less task of enforcing the conditions has fallen to the Council.

Copper Sands residents feel the Council is being inconsistent with several other houses not complying with a range of aspects of the plan.

The settings of conditions in a Land Management Deed for a new estate is not unusual and are set to ensure there is some conformity in design, safety and environmental considerations. For example the na-tive species of plants recommended and the restriction on the size of lawns is to keep the need for water-ing to a minimum.

Clearly the responsibility to adhere to the terms of the Land Manage-ment Deed lies with the property owner.

It is their responsibility to make themselves aware of all conditions and they will have no alternative but to move the off ending structures.

Equally, it is the Council’s respon-sibility to ensure the agreement is adhered to, even though the issues have not been of their own making.

Th ere are lessons to be learnt by all parties from this episode, for BHP, the Council and the residents, and it all has to do with communication and never assuming anything.

A resident has started a petition and is planning to continue lobbying the Council.


Roxby Downs is celebrating its twentieth birthday this week but there are some who have been around the area even longer.

Ted and Chris Charman are one such couple who have been in the area long before Roxby Downs even existed.

Arriving in 1979, Ted Charman has seen many things happen around Roxby, including the building of the town.

His wife Chris, arriving in 1981, has seen just as much.

With Roxby being a mining town, it is no surprise to discover the reasons behind Ted’s and Chris’s decision to relocate to the middle of nowhere were work related.

Since the moment they arrived, both Ted and Chris fell in love with the place.

“It’s a good lifestyle here, a great place to bring up the kids,” said Ted.

“I love it here,” added wife Chris. “It’s like a big farm, two seconds off the road and it’s

just bush and you can do anything; walk camp, whatever you want.

“It’s quiet and the people are pretty good here; nice and friendly and that’s what keeps us here.”

Having lived in the Olympic Dam Caravan Park before moving in to town, both Ted and Chris have seen a great deal of changes in Roxby.

“Th e biggest change is the town itself because it wasn’t here when we arrived,” said Ted.

“It’s good to see all the services that have grown with the town,” added Chris.

“Th ere’s a lot more that Roxby has which other small country towns do not.”

Of course, there is always more these two would like to see happen around town, as Chris explains.

“I’d like to see more things that are for all age groups, not just for kids or just for adults but for everyone, like a rock climbing wall or ten pin bowling.

“It would be good if someone could come up with a way to keep Lake Mary full, too.”

Unfortunately, living in Roxby as long as Ted and Chris have means they have seen a considerable amount of friends leave the town, though thanks to technology, there is always the option of keeping in contact.

“You see a lot of friends leave and you sometimes get the urge to leave with them,” said Ted.

“It’s sad but you have to accept that it’s the way of the mining industry, but a lot of people stay as well which is pretty good for a mining town,” said Chris.

Th e future for Ted and Chris is still undecided. Th ey would like to travel the country when they fi nally

retire, however, are not too sure if it will mean leaving Roxby for ever.

“It would be diffi cult to leave; Roxby is, to us, a very safe place and if we went to a new town we would have to start the friend thing and everything all over again and we don’t know if we want to do that.”

Whatever they decide to do, Roxby Downs will always be a part of this loving couple and for all those new to the town, Ted and Chris have a few words of advice.

“Try your hardest to join groups and get involved in the community because there are always people to make you feel welcome.”


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Lovers of the land Marie and Leo McCormack have lived in the Roxby Downs region

for 32 years and never want to leave.

Arriving in 1974, Marie and Leo have lived on both Purple Downs and Roxby Downs Stations and cannot see themselves living anywhere but the outback.

“People ask us when we’re plan-ning to retire but we don’t want to retire, we’ve made no plans to move on,” said Marie.

When Marie and Leo fi rst arrived, there was nothing here, though be-ing friends with Ted Wennon of the Wennon Shaft fame has certainly al-lowed them to witness the birth and growth of Roxby Downs.

“My Dad was one of the fi rst to clear the land and put in the roads for the settlement,” said Marie.

“Th e town, of course, just astounds us, we love it.”

With the countless changes oc-curring throughout Roxby Downs,

there is only one thing Marie and Leo would like to see happen here.

“We just hope it stays a friendly town.

“We used to walk through the streets and know everyone but now we hardly know anyone but it’s still remained friendly and we hope it stays that way.”

Many enjoyable moments have been bestowed upon this loving cou-ple, with the rains and fi lling of the lakes certainly topping the list.

“Our boys went through school here and got their jobs thanks to Roxby.

“We’ve had a lot of fun,” said Marie as she recalls incidents involving friends stopping by the station com-pletely drunk and spending time in the camps enjoying camp-oven din-ners.

What truly astounds Marie is the generosity of the people in town.

“I’ve been involved in the Flying Doctor for years and we raised thou-sands for that and then just weeks later over $60,000 at the Relay for

Life; it’s amazing.” Not only have Marie and Leo seen

generosity thrive in town but they have also had many friends leave the area while they remain.

“I don’t like friends going,” said Marie.

“We’ve had lots of friends leave and really miss them but we still visit and keep in contact.”

Marie and Leo hope the future will allow them to remain exactly where they are.

“We don’t want to leave but if we have to then we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.”

And for those new to Roxby Downs hoping to settle in, Marie and Leo have a few simple words of advice.

“You’ve got to help yourself and want to be involved in the town so get involved in the community hap-penings and above all else, just say hi – we talk to everyone and anybody.”

Twenty-two years is a long time to spend in one place but in the case of Merv Rogers, there is nowhere

else he would rather be than Roxby Downs.

Merv first arrived in Roxby one night delivering a truck load of freight and since then has not managed to fi nd the road out of town.

“I love it here, otherwise I wouldn’t be in town,” Merv told Th e Monitor.

“I love the easy going lifestyle and great people; the weather’s good too.”

Living in the town so long, Merv has seen a range of changes happen in Roxby including the building of the town, the expansions of the Olympic Dam mine and a lot of good people coming and going.

“Th e lifestyle has changed a lot,” said Merv.

“When we fi rst got here everyone’s kids were like your own and if some-one was having a barbeque you’d just rock up.”

Alas the carefree close-nit lifestyle that allowed residents to leave their cars and houses unlocked is all but gone, replaced with a collection of commuting workers and short term residents.

“It’s not the cosy country town it used to be, with drugs and fi ghts and hoons,” said Merv.

Merv is a man who enjoys a good laugh with mates, remembering the enjoyable times he has experienced in Roxby.

“I was building a friends pergola and he didn’t have a permit for it, so we told him the building inspector was here and he just went white, said he had an involuntary bowel move-ment.

“We used to go into the Club after hours and have a few drinks.

“I remember holding Kelvin Huxta-ble up-side-down and using his head as a mop.”

Sadly, many of the friends Merv

has made over the years have moved on to greener pastures, though, as he describes, peo-ple leaving does not affect him as much as it did for his children.

“My son came home from school one day and asked me what was wrong with him, and I asked what was wrong and he said all his friends were leaving.”

Unfortunately, people mov-ing on is a part of the mining community, as is the proposed expansion for the town, and with that in mind, Merv hopes to see Roxby Downs made a safer place to live in, especially for the kids.

“Some commuters cause trouble in town and there are a lot of hoons around,” said Merv.

“I’d like to see a bit more support with volunteering also, not just the

same people all the time and, an up grade to the footy oval and change rooms too.”

Merv’s future is still undecided, though for now he admits he will remain in town with his family until something better comes along.

And for those new to Roxby Downs, Merv’s words of wisdom are simple:

“Get involved with a sporting club or go out and socialise; unless you’re an idiot you’ll be made welcome and it’s a pretty easy town to make friends.”

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Roxby Downs Area School has been gifted with a collection of interactive whiteboards to aid in student learning.

Th e 12 Mimo Boards comprise of a computer, data projector, screen, tools and textas all designed to provide an interactive educational experience for students.

“Th e students love them,” said RDAS Principal Helen Bennie.

Th e tools allow for objects projected on the screen to be moved around by simply selecting them with the textas and moving them to the desired position.

“It opens up another world of learning,” said Mrs Ben-nie.

“Th ey are really good teaching tools; it’s like have an interactive computer in your classroom.”

Th e Mimo Boards have been funded entirely through Parents and Friends and BHP Billiton and has been money well spent.

“Th ey’re pretty amazing,” said Reception teacher Sue-Anne Scobie.

“Th ey make learning more interactive and fun and the kids love the visuals.”

When the students of Ms Scobie’s class began using their Mimo Board, attention levels seemed to spike as, unlike the old days where it was big books and large pic-tures to entertain and educate children, it is now talking and moving characters that interact with the children.

Th e future seems to open a range of possibilities for learning, with active participation of children by being in front of the screen and following its every instruc-tion, though as Ms Scobie states, “I think teachers are still needed.”

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S tudents f rom Roxby Downs Area School and eight others across the

Far North region will soon be among the 519 students around the country to receive the 2008 Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards.

Students are nominated by their schools for consistently demonstrating exceptional leadership and teamwork skills through voluntary work, partici-pation in community initiatives, aca-demic excellence and sporting achieve-ment.

“It’s great to see the Australian spirit of teamwork is alive and well in our schools and it’s important to recognise the great work these students under-take,” said Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, Chief of the Defence Force.

Th e Awards were named after the Battle of Long Tan to recognise the values exhibited in that action, such as determination, mateship, tenacity and compassion and to encourage these qualities among students.

Th ere are three winners from each school, one from year 10, 11 and 12 who receive a special certifi cate recog-nising their achievements and the sum of $100, $250 and $500 respectfully.

“Th ese are very worthwhile awards and it’s nice to be able to reward stu-dents for their leadership and commit-ment to the community,” said RDAS Assistant Principal Ann O’Sullivan.

“Th e students nominated all have a good sense of values and look out for their mates, which is what the awards are all about.”

Th e recipients of the Leadership and Teamwork Awards will be announced at the school’s Presentation Night on November 26.

Th e Schools in the Far North region participating in the ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards in-clude: Broken Hill High School, Port Augusta’s Caritas College, Marree Abo-riginal School, Port Augusta Secondary School (Seaview and Stirling Campus-es), Roxby Downs Area School, Stuart High School, Whyalla High School, and Broken Hill’s Willyama High School.

T he annual Roxby Downs Christmas Pageant is almost upon us with planning well

underway and several fl oats regis-tered to make it a fun fi lled day.

Th e Pageant will begin at 7.30pm on Saturday December 6 on Richardson Place with fl oats, food and live enter-tainment.

“Th is year we have Animal House playing and they sound very good,” said Pageant Coordinator Sandy Visser.

According to Sandy, there has been immense community support for this year’s Pageant, with donations of mon-ey and time helping to make the night enjoyable for all.

So far, 12 fl oats have been registered with many more to come, and for the fi rst time in fi ve years, Andamooka will be involved.

“It’s very exciting and Santa is ready

and can’t wait to get here,” said Sandy.As with previous years, water bal-

loons and pistols are banned on the day due to several complications is the past involved wet children, tears and disheartened onlookers.

“Th at’s not what Christmas is about; it’s a fun day to get out and socialise, not cause tears.”

Th e public is welcome to bring esk-ies, picnics and barbeques to help make a night of the event, though food stalls will also be available.

Th e cut off date for fl oat registra-tions is December 5 and all wishing to partake in this marvellous community event are welcome to nominate with Sandy.

“I just want everyone to have a good time and enjoy the night,” said Sandy.

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Students of Ms Scobie’s class eagerly sit in front of the interactive whiteboard, enjoying the fantastic graphics and questions put to them by the prorgram.

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The Australian Caravan Company is bringing the latest in Base Station RVs, which are the ultimate getaway for extreme sports and leisure

enthusiasts to Roxby for Market Day. Th ese red hot Base Station models will be accompanied

by the latest Discovery pop-top caravan, which replaces the popular Destiny model.

Th e Base Station and the Discovery are among a dis-play that will provide people with the opportunity to have a close encounter with these imaginative and innovative caravans.

Th e Base Station is a clever marriage of two concepts; comfortable mobile accommodation and mobile stor-age space.

Th e larger of the Base Station models, at 6.76 metres (22ft) can carry large touring motorbikes including Har-ley Davidson and the Honda Goldwing as it has a 700kg payload.

“Since being released late last year, the Base Station has had a big impact on customers,” says Matt Slee of Adelaide’s Australian Caravan Company.

“It not only appeals to extreme sports enthusiasts but also to tradesmen and others working in remote locations as it can double as a mobile workshop and accommoda-tion unit”.

Up front is the caravan compartment which sleeps two, with a fold out double bed extending outside the vehicle’s super-structure.

By adding an optional converter, the dinette can also provide two additional sleeping berths, while inside the garage compartment there are also two fold down single beds with the option of double bunks.

At the rear, a sturdy fold-down back door comprising the entire back of the vehicle doubles as a ramp, so equip-ment and machines can be easily stored inside.

Th ere is also a handy built-in mechanic’s rack in the rear compartment. An internal doorway links both com-partments.

Th e larger Base Station weighs in at just over 2,100kgs, with a tow ball weight of 300 kgs, has an overall length of 7.97 metres (26ft 2in) and is 2.42 metres (7ft 11in) wide. Th e interior height is 1.97 metres (6ft 6in).

As with all Jayco products, the Base Station features the company’s acclaimed ‘out-of-sight’ engineering tech-nologies including its galvanised, extra-strength Mil-lennium chassis, ‘Tough-frame’ construction system, and its smooth ride leaf-spring suspension and electric brake systems.

Th e Australian Caravan Company are equally excited about the Discovery models.

“Th e Discovery is the ideal vehicle for newcomers to caravanning,” says Mr Slee.

Th e vehicle comes in three models from a compact 3.78 metres (12ft 5in) to 5.61 metres . (18ft 4in) in length and has a wide range of fl oor plans to appeal to everyone from young families to baby boomer couples taking off on the “big lap” of the country

Th e smallest of these weighs less than 950kg and has a towball weight of 100kg.

You can talk to the guys from Th e Australian Caravan Company at Market Day on November 15th.

Base Station RV

for Extreme Getaways

By Zak Zeptner

Roxby Downs local Verity Casserly and former resident Matt Schodde are on their way to a profession in writing, with the publication of their works in the Flinders University Writ-ers’ Club Journal.

After months of preparation, the journal, which was offi cially launched on October 31, saw three of Verity’s poems and two of Matt’s short stories and fi ve of his poems published.

“It was a great night, really fun,” said Verity. “Th ere were a lot more people there than I

expected and they were all very supportive.”“It was quite successful,” added Matt. “I was a bit worried something would go

wrong but it pretty much went off without a hitch.”

Both are currently students at Flinders Uni-versity studying for their Bachelor of Arts de-grees.

Verity is majoring in Professional English and Screen Studies, with the hopes of one day becoming an author or script writer.

Matt is majoring in Creative Writing and desires a career around that topic.

As Flinders University students, both Matt and Verity had the opportunity of joining the

Flinders University Writers’ Club and since then, have honed their writing techniques.

Th e journal, entitled Enwritening: Enlight-ened Writings, was created through dedicated team work, from title and cover designs, to formatting and layout, to editing and the selec-tion of stories, and showcases a range of talent from aspiring writers.

Th e launch was held in the SA Writers’ Cen-tre in Rundle Street, with the journals selling for $5 each, fi lled with 40 to 50 stories and po-ems, with the authors reading excerpts from their selected works.

When asked how it felt to be published, both Matt and Verity said they were excited.

“It feels like you’re making your fi rst big step into the creative writing world,” said Verity.

“It’s exciting to think people will be able to read my work, there’s no other word for it,” said Matt.

Verity has been writing since she was young and admits she has always liked it.

“My Year 12 English teacher told me I was a natural story teller,” said Verity.

Matt, on the other hand, only really discov-ered he had a knack for storytelling in Year 11 though also admits he enjoys writing too.

“I never felt I was really good at it until I

received a bit of praise in Year 11 and got my fi rst 20/20 in English, so that triggered it,” said Matt.

Both Matt and Verity hope everyone who purchases the journal will enjoy their writings and appreciate the hard work and dedication gone into creating Enwritening: Enlightened Writings.

Roxby writers published

Verity Casserly and Matt Schodde dressed as up as Little Red Riding Hood and Santa for the launch of the Journal.


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Its only six weeks to Christmas, that’s about 42 more sleeps.

Th e problem with Christmas is that it seems to come in such a rush.

Day and hours slip by in what seems an ever increasing rate.

Of course the speeding up of time is an illusion, it’s our mind responding to our ever increasing to do list and an ever shortening time span in which to complete them.

If that’s how you start feeling any time over the next few weeks it’s time to stop for a minute, take a deep breath and put things back into perspective.

Th e important part is not fi nding the perfect gift, or pre-paring the perfect Christmas lunch, what’s important is being there, feeling vibrant and joyful with your family and friends.

Christmas is also about the journey. Make sure you partici-pate in some Christmas events leading up to the big day.

May I suggest the Festival of Trees? Th eir theme is ‘Feel the Spirit’.

Previous Festivals of Trees have been a great success and the feedback we hear from so many people is the fun and ‘spirit’ they feel when creating their special tree.

It is open to, individuals, families, clubs, school groups and businesses.

If you want to feel the joy and excitement of Christmas participate in the Christmas Pageant. You don’t have to have a fl oat.

Just get a bunch of family and friends, dress up and walk the pageant or alternatively decorate your car, truck or bicy-cle. If you haven’t been in a pageant before it is an exhilarat-ing feeling, Do it for your kids, they will love it.

So ‘Feel the Spirit” be part of making Christmas special not only for you, but for others.

Ray Goldie

Christmas is coming, don’t forget to participate

November 22 will see scouts from all levels roaming town collect-

ing recyclable items to raise money for their group.

The children will be mov-ing from house to house from 8.30am on the 22nd to collect any empty cans and bottles peo-ple do not wish to keep.

Th e Scout group asks anyone wishing to donate these recycla-ble items to place them on the curb of their house to limit chil-dren entering private property.

Over 40 children, parents and group leaders will be involved in this bottle drive, therefore driv-ers are urged to be vigilant on the Saturday, November 22 for wandering pedestrians.

$2000 was raised during the Scout’s last bottle drive and with the 10 cent increase for cans and bottles, they hope to raise much more.

All money collected will be used in the purchasing of equip-ment for the Scouts, to fi nance their jamboree in 2010 and help pave the way for a brand new

community hall. If anyone has a large collec-

tion of recyclable material they would like to donate, please

contact Scott or Sarah Cordy on 8671 2715.

Th ere is also a cage for the collection of cans and bottles

located outside the Commu-nity Church on Tutop Street where people can donate to the Scouts.

Scouts Bottle Drive

Joel, Nick, Maddison, Matilda and Millicent of the Cubs and Joeys eagerly prepare for the upcoming Scouts Bottle Drive.

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Strengthening Our Families can provide a volunteer to support you to enjoy and strengthen your family relationships.

You can get more information from Jo Culf at the Roxby Downs Health Services on 8671 9020

[email protected] Our Families is proudly supported by BHP

Billiton Olympic Dam.

Parenting Quote of the Week…“Some authority on parenting once said, “Hold them very

close and then let them go.” This is the hardest truth for a father to learn: that his children are continuously growing up and moving away from him (until, of course, they move back

in).” Bill Cosby

BOARD MEETINGSIf you would like to do a presentation to the Commu-

nity Board please contact Michelle Hales to organise a date and time to be placed on the agenda. Requests close on the Wednesday prior to the Board meeting. Board meetings take place on the last Monday of the month.

JOINING FORUMSMembers of the community are encouraged to join any

of the forums or partnerships. If you would like to join the Arts and Culture Forum, Education and Workplace Training Forum, Family and Youth Forum, Environment Forum, Sport and Recreation Forum or Volunteering Partnership you are welcome to attend any of the meet-ings. Meeting times appear in the Monitor on a regular basis.

If you would like to join the Health Forum and/or Al-cohol and Substance Abuse Partnership please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 or via email to: [email protected] to express your interest.

FURTHER INFORMATIONIf you would like to fi nd out more about any of the forums visit the www.roxbydowns.com website or contact Michelle HalesExecutive O cer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc.Mobile: 0418 833 818Phone: 8671 0010Fax: 8671 0452Email: [email protected]

GENERAL INFORMATION

Meeting Dates02/12/08 7.30pm19/11/08 3.00pm24/11/08 7.30pm

- Sport and Recreation Forum- Education and WPT Forum- Community Board

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An initiative of the Environment Forum

3 green tips to simplify your life: Think Smart1. Simplify by getting rid of excess stuff.2. Choose the presents you buy for others carefully. Ask them what they want or make your own presents and cards.3. Before purchasing a new item, decide whether you can borrow or rent it instead.

By Krystle Bower

H ay fever sufferers and people with asthma are warned it is now

peak pollen season until late November, according to the National Asthma Council Australia.

“Th ere is so much hype at the start of spring about pollen-trig-gered asthma and allergies that many people don’t realise the real danger period is actually late spring and sometimes even early summer,” warned Professor John Wilson, Na-tional Asthma Council Australia chairman.

Parents are advised to keep an eye on their children over the Pol-len season with one in six children suff er from some form of childhood asthma, even if it is only mild.

“Th ese are the four to six weeks of the year when plant-based and pollen-related asthma is at its peak,” Professor Wilson explained.

“Then as summer progresses, pollen distribution tends to fall off and prevailing winds making pollen less of an issue.”

People with known allergies are encouraged to continue tak-ing their preventative medications and symptom reliever to reduce hay fever, rhinitis and asthma.

The National Asthma Council Australia hopes to minimise the

impact of seasonal asthma and al-lergies by making sure people are prepared for the pollen season.

“People with asthma must have an up-to-date written asthma ac-tion plan, detailing what to do when symptoms worsen and it is impor-tant to avoid exposure to triggers,” Professor Wilson stressed.

At this time of the year, it can be better indoors than outside.

If you are a suff erer, be aware of your surroundings and be ready for anything; stay safe this season.

Further information on asthma triggers and asthma management advice is available at the National Asthma Council Australia’s website: www.NationalAsthma.org.au

Pollen season peaks Happy New AustraliansTh ere were plenty of smiles at a Citizenship Ceremony held at council recently.

Saneel and Jasmine Prakash and Moureen Kumari are overjoyed to offi cially become Australian Citizens.

Jeanie Jedyn proudly shows off her Citizenship certifi cate.

FOR MORE INFO CALL JENNIFER ON8671 2168

2008FESTIVAL OF TREES

“FEEL THE SPIRIT”NOVEMBER 22ND TO DECEMBER 5TH

CULTURAL PRECINT GALLERY ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE AT CULTURAL PRECINT DESK

PRIZES FOR BEST IN EACH CATEGORY

Community Centre

Proposed

S t Barbara’s and the Roxby Early Learning Community Group are working together to attract funding worth $2.5 million dollars

through the ‘Local Schools Working Together’ Program (LSWTP) which aims to build 25 shared

educational facilities nationwide. Th is project, if successful, could see a fantastic state of

the art multi-purpose Community Centre built in order to increase educational opportunities for our children. In addition, it will provide well-needed venues for commu-nity groups and other family, health and children focused organizations/services. Th e facility will be collaboratively managed and run by a partnership of local stakeholders with the aim to meet the needs of all involved and the community at large.

Th e school is hosting two information sessions to brief people from across the community on the opportunities and benefi ts of the program.

Residents, groups and businesses may wish to attend as an interested party, a potential user of the facility or someone who would like to investigate the opportunity to become an offi cial partner in this project.

Th e proposal would see the community centre located on the St. Barbara’s Parish School grounds and will house

and allow expansion of the newly developed Roxby Early Learning Community Group’s chil-dren’s programs. Other users and activities will be wide and varied. Th e project and facility will be governed by a ‘Partnership’ made up of member stakeholders (the Lead Partner being St. Barbara’s Parish School) under a governance model that demonstrates a commitment to the development and ongoing management of a high quality, shared facility.

Th e facility would be specifi cally designed to be used by:

• Local/regional schools, • Early childhood educators, • Private/corporate trainers,• Private teachers/demonstrators (extra-cur-

ricular education/development), • Health/fi tness/wellbeing professionals, • Community groups,• Family service providers and • Potentially local businesses (permanent or

visiting)

The information sessions titled “Expressions of Interest – Local

Schools Working Together”

Will be held at:St Barbara’s Parish School

19th November 2008Session 1 at 10am - 12 noon and

Session at 7pm - 9pm.Post nibbles and soft-drinks

offered at both sessions .Please register your attendance by

calling Leanne Houlahan on 86713207.


OLYMPIC DAMFAMILY DAY!

ROXBY DOWNS TOWN CENTRE AND LEISURE CENTRE SWIMMING POOL

12.00pm - 5.00pm

See you there!

Saturday 15 November 2008

FREE ENTRY TO THE TOWN POOL ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPSLIFE.BE IN IT ACTIVITIES RIDES ON THE ROXBY ROCKET

FACE PAINTING KIDS BANDS FREE GIVEAWAYSCARGO PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE LAUNCH AT 3.00PMFREE BBQ & 20TH ANNIVERSARY CAKE AT 4.30PM

HISTORIC PHOTOS & MEMORABILIA DISPLAYPORT POWER SPECIAL APPEARANCES

...AND MORE!


St Barbara’s International Dinner was once again a great success with over 180 adults and countless children enjoying the tastes of a three course international dinner.

Th ose who attended represented a wide range of Roxby’s multicultural community.

Music from Pakistan, South Africa, Scotland, Ire-land, Chile, Canada, Greece and Morocco added to the atmosphere. Th e highlight of the music was a live performance of Chilean and Spanish songs from An-dres Olea.

Th ere were many volunteers and ‘cooks’ who made the night possible with special thanks to Coates Hire, Sodex and Chad OldField (Roxby Yard and Mainte-nance).


TO ALL TRADE AND HANDY PERSONS!TO ALL TRADE AND HANDY PERSONS! Are you spending too much money on building supplies and hardware?

Do you want to save money? If so, read this important notice;

Roofing, gutters, etc ~ Verandahs ~ Carports ~ ShedsRoofing, gutters, etc ~ Verandahs ~ Carports ~ Sheds Fencing supplies ~ Hardwood & treated pine deckingFencing supplies ~ Hardwood & treated pine decking

Mid North Builders Supplies at Laura offer excellent pricing and professional service and specialise in:- Mid North Builders Supplies now service the north and can

arrange delivery right to your front door or building site.

They offer design service and advice. Give them an opportunity to quote your jobs. You will be pleasantly

surprised how much money you have saved.For a no obligation quote or advice on your job, contact

mid north builders supplies at Laura.Ph. 08 86663 2467 Fax. 08 8663 2225

Email. [email protected]

Mid north builders supplies also stock a large range of:-Structural timber ~ Kiln dried permapineStructural timber ~ Kiln dried permapine

Plumbing supplies ~ C section Edwards solar hwsPlumbing supplies ~ C section Edwards solar hwsTimber mouldings ~ Plywood ~ Reinforcing meshTimber mouldings ~ Plywood ~ Reinforcing mesh Structural pipe ~ Fibre cement sheets & planks.Structural pipe ~ Fibre cement sheets & planks.

Plasterboard (unbeatable prices)Plasterboard (unbeatable prices)

OutOut and About

Career Employment Group is seeking an experienced Occupational Health and Safety Consultant to implement, maintain and audit the safety systems of apprentices based in Roxby Downs in alignment with BHP Contractor Management Systems.

Knowledge of this system is highly desirable but not essential. Safety is a core value of Career Employment Group and its apprentices so if you share our passion for safety then please apply.

An attractive salary is on offer along with a company vehicle and accommodation is attached to this position. A drug screen and police check is a requirement of the position.

Please forward a letter of Application detailing your interests and skills along with your current resume with three professional referees to:

Ms Shelley JonkerDeputy General Manager, Career Employment Group, Head Office

PO Box 490, WHYALLA SA 5600

Email: [email protected] Fax: 08 8645 4345General enquiries to Megan on 8645 6807

Applications close Friday 7th November 2008.www.ceg.net.au

“Specialising in Apprenticeships and Traineeships for over 20 years”

Career Employment Group Inc

Experienced Occupational Health and Safety ConsultantLocated in Roxby Downs

Saturday November 8 saw the opening of the Year 12 curriculum and art show at the Art Gallery in the Cultural Prescient.

A collection of Year 12 work is currently on display, demonstrating the talent of students throughout the year.

Th e centre attraction of the gallery is defi nitely the double bed and wine rack created by Luke Ingham through woodwork and is complimented by the various artistic works of others.

A video presentation of the Media Class is showing in the gallery that demonstrates the fi lmmaking abilities

of students as well as a collection of snap shots of the Year 12’s year.

Having only four Art students this year, teacher Art Schultz decided to use other students’ work to help fi ll the gallery.

“Th ere is a lot of talent the students have and a lot of learning has oc-curred here, regardless of the marks students received,” said Mr Schultz.

“I wish the Year 12s all the best for the future.”

Monday November 3 saw Bro-ken Hill’s ABC Radio manager Andrew Schmidt washing the car of local Barry Mitchell as the price for losing a bet.

During the AAMI Stadium As-sociation Game between Roxby and Broken Hill held earlier this year, Andrew made an off the cuff remark to Barry, who is the Association Team manager, stat-ing if Roxby won the match he would personally drive to town and wash one of Barry Mitch-ell’s cars.

“Andrew knows I have quite a number of cars and he made the statement thinking Broken Hill would win the match, that he wouldn’t have to do it,” said Barry Mitchell.

ABC Radio broadcast the event from town, speaking with Pete Lindner and other foot-ball representatives and Town Administrator Bill Boehm con-cerning the happenings of Roxby

Downs. “They (ABC Radio) sort of

made it a local day,” said Barry. Fortunately for Andrew, Barry

selected his smallest car for him to wash, and admits it was not very dirty at all, just dusty.

“I didn’t want to tire Andrew too much, him being an offi ce person and not used to physical labour,” joked Barry.

“Andrew was somewhat de-rogatory saying Roxby cheated and Broken Hill should have won the match but in the end he was quite proud of what the job ended up like.

“He’s a funny guy, a good bloke and we all took it as a bit of hu-mour.”

Th e AAMI Stadium Associa-tion Match was a tremendous success, as both Roxby Downs and Broken Hill residents say, fuelling a friendly football rivalry that will hopefully endure over time.

Art Gallery showcases Year 12’s work

International crowd, music and food Roxby Wins, Broken Hill washes

ABOVE: Andres Olea entertains an appreciative crowd at St Barbs International Dinner.RIGHT: (LEFT TO RIGHT) Front: Steve and Kevi Moss, Tash Bevan, Murray Tyler, Craig and Roxanne White. Bottom: Marina and Vitlary Chebolenko, Jessica Buckhardt, Janelle Tappe and Lorraine Tyler.

ABOVE: Steven and Kirsty Hanks with friends Heidi Tiller

and Lisa Closa Enjoyed their meal at St Barbs International Dinner.

Andrew Schmidt scrubbing hard to clean Barry Mitchell’s car

Casey Potts shows off her fantastic art workThe marvellous

woodwork of Luke Ingham


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BHP DISCOUNT BHP staff, BHP Contractors and their families can take advantage of the following discounts with Greyhound; 20% off Express Travel and 10% off Parcel and Freight services.

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Novita is an organisation who assists families that have children with disabilities. It is a costly exercise especially to extend that support to the dozen families from Roxby Downs who receive ongoing assistance.

Led by a small team of volunteers Susie and Darren Smith organised a Novita Quiz night and raised over $5,600 for the cause.

Over 100 people attended a fun night which included testing questions, auctions

and just plain fun.Th e Travelling Hillbillies

who had, in the main, trav-elled from Woomera won the quiz

Susie, Darren Novita and the many families who re-ceive support would like to thank Alliance Airlines, Hilton Hotel, SAFM Ad-elaide. Festival Theatre Roxby Leisure, Roxby Lei-sure Staff , Hamilton Labo-ratories, Graham Warren Kaye Doyle, Amanda Giles and Ray Goldie.

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Quiz night raises over

$5600

Melbourne Cup at the tavern

1. Eva and Mikayla Varbai. 2. Belinda Ney, Tanya Sleep, Deb Bond, Vivky Pianta.3. Lesley Newcombe, Sarah, Gaylene Crane, Teresa Badeley, Ann Baddeley enjoying Melbourne Cup at the Tavern.

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1. The Travelling Hillbillies representing Woomera took the honours winning the Quiz by 2 points. 2. Wes Knight was all ears when listening to the questions.3. Rob McEhlinney, Marree Jackson and Graham Warren kept the audience guessing during the music section of the quiz.

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T he race that stops a nation ended last week in a neck and neck sprint,

with Viewed emerging victo-rious by mere millimetres.

The Melbourne Cup was cel-ebrated across Australian with many pub fi lled excited punters, all looking to make a quick buck off Australia’s greatest horserace.

High class fashion and fun is al-ways a guarantee at the Melbourne Cup and it was no exception at the Roxby Downs Tavern either.

Th e Tavern lounge was marvel-lously transformed into a Mel-bourne Cup themed restaurant with track-style decorations, a beautiful three course lunch, a host of activities and of course, the famous race.

With over 100 people attending the Tavern for the Cup, Hotel Man-ager Clint Gow-Smith describes the day as very successful.

“It was fantastic, I think every-one enjoyed themselves and it’s al-ways nice when you put on things for the people and the community

comes out to support it,” said Mr Gow-Smith.

Th e dedicated staff at the Tavern put in many long hours of prepara-tion for the day and found it very rewarding for everything to come together and work as well as the luncheon did.

“Hopefully we can go a bit big-ger and better next year and with any luck more and more people will get wind of it and come sup-port the day next time,” said Mr Gow-Smith.

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The 2008 BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Family Day will be full of surprises, celebrations and history.

Some not to be missed activities are, Drumming Mon-keys, puppet and badge making workshops, performances from Rumbo Jumbo, hand balling competitions with Port Power players just to name a few fun activities.

Th e theme of the day is ‘Celebrating 20 Years’ com-memorating the 20th anniversary since production of-fi cially began at Olympic Dam and the town of Roxby Downs was opened ‘

Th e special 20 Year activities will include offi cial launch

of the CARGO public art sculpture at 3pm, and a free community barbecue tea and cutting of the 20th anni-versary birthday cake at 4.30pm – will add a sense of celebration to Family Day 2008.

Family Day is an annual tradition for Olympic Dam, when the community comes together to celebrate the year nearly fi nished, and BHP Billiton acknowledges and thanks our em-ployees and their families for their support throughout the year.

Family Day 2008 revealed

What’s onFamily Day Program

This year’s Family Day kicks off at 12pm to allow people to enjoy the last Market Day for the year in the morning. Richardson Place will be closed to traffic from 7am – 6pm to allow safe pedestrian access throughout the day.

Specific events/activities:12pm - Event starts12 - 2.30pm - Carclew Youth Arts badge and pea-cock puppet workshops along auditorium external wall (facing Richardson Place)12.30pm - Drumming Monkeys performance out-side RoxFM1pm - Port Power appearance in auditorium + au-tograph/photograph opportunities2pm - Rumbo Jumpo performance in auditorium2pm - Power Power handball competition in Ri-chardson Place2.45pm - Drumming Monkeys performance out-side RoxFM3pm - Official opening of CARGO public art sculp-ture.Presentation of framed Christmas card design to Tayla of RDASAnnouncement of winners of the CARGO Blogg Competition3.30pm - Port Power autograph opportunity4.30pm - Free community barbecue tea + cutting of the special 20th anniversary birthday cake (eve-ryone welcome!)5.30 - 6pm - Event concludes

All-day activities:- Life. Be In It games on lawned area in Richardson Place- Face painting in Richardson Place gazebo- Swimming pool open for free swimming 12-6pm- Free water and iceblocks from pool kiosk- Rangoli project outside archways on Richard-son Place pedestrian crossing – by Carclew Youth Arts- Roxby Rocket rides around Richardson Place loop- Roaming balloon twisters- Giveaways from the pool crèche window- Photographic/memorabilia display in Art Gal-lery- ‘Celebrating Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam’, Carclew Youth Arts‘Making of Commemorative Sculpture’ and Post-cards videos runningon the hour in the Cinema- Olympic Dam Emergency Services display/activi-ties in RichardsonPlace (including the ever-popular foam!)- ‘Create your own miner’s hat’ kids craft activity- AND MUCH MORE

The Drumming Monkeys will delight all 2-8 year olds.Everybody will be able to participate in the making of a Rangoli.


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33 Finniss Street - $415,000Desirable Investment Property or Oc-

cupy From May 2009Th is tastefully designed home is full

of character with authentic timber fl oor-boards in the lounge. Th ere is a formal entrance way to greet your guests.

Dining room has a sliding door that opens onto extensive decking area that is completely undercover. Kitchen is ad-jacent with walk in pantry & overlooks decking area. Great set up for families that like to entertain.

1 bedroom is located at the opposite end of the house, great for privacy with the additional 3 bedrooms in their own passage with BIR’s to all.

Main bathroom is modern with its 3 way design and can cope with the morn-ing rush hour.

A combination of the ducted evapora-tive cooling, ceiling fans & gas heater will ensure comfort all year round.

Outside is a single carport with rear gate access to a large shed approx 20 x 30. Gardens could do with a green thumb and have plenty of potential.

Currently leased to a company until May 2009 at $460 pw subject to market rent reviews.

For further information regarding this property please contact Ali Webber – Wardle Co Real Estate 0417 816 738.

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For private inspection on all properties

Call Perry Valeondis on: 0417 842 706

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RLA – 199505

“More properties are also available.”

PRICED FOR THE FAMILY OR INVESTOR $258,000 RARE VACANT LAND with sea views in the Marina Development. Large block of 703sqm with a 17.60m frontage. Has 2 street access. The caravan park is across the road. Walk to the beach in 5 mins. Building your dream home so close to the beach is a rare occurence in Wallaroo. You can enjoy a coffee on your balcony while watching the sun set over the waters of North Beach. MAKE AN OFFER NOW and secure your position in this sought after area.

MARINA BLOCK $245,000Pamir Court, Wallaroo, S.A.

WHAT VALUE !! Just bring a pillow, blanket and food, light the fire and enjoy a wine in the peace and quiet of beach side living. Live here full time or just use as a weekender. This area is renowned for large blue crabs and big whiting. Just an easy 50 minute drive from Adelaide through Dublin on the main Port Wakefield Road. This home features 3 large Bedrooms, main with built in, separate lounge with combustion heater for winter warmth, dining and modern kitchen. Has sea views from dining room and back verandah. Fully ducted with evaporative cooling for those hot summer days. Also has a large lockable shed with double doors. Take your fishing rod or crab rake and in 5 minutes you can walk to the beach.OR put a tenant in the home and let them pay the mortgage. THOMPSON BEACH is growing fast. Don’t miss out !!!

FULLY FURNISHED $ 189,00018 Shearwater Way, Thompson Beach, S.A.

2 year old, 2 storey, 3 bedroom plus study, overlooking a park with fantastic views across the lake. This unique home is of a different design.It offers 2 bedrooms and a study area on the ground floor. The main bedroom with ensuite has direct access to front yard. The second bedroom and bathroom/laundry complete the ground level. The kitchen is upstairs with an open plan lounge/dining area with balcony. Enjoy the views while you are having your meals or sit on the balcony for a coffee.There is ducted reverse cycle airconditioning and alarm, double garage with remotes, security gates and a dedicated visitors carpark. A GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY ! Be Quick for this, as there is a shortage of good quality properties in this area.

$ 465,000 Unit 6, 39 Windermere Cres, Mawson Lakes

Near new 3 bedroom plus study. Separate lounge. Open plan living for dining, family & kitchen. 2 way bathroom, built in robes to bedrooms. Large corner block. Enclosed outdoor entertaining area. Walk to shops, 5 min. drive to beach, jetty & ferry. Currently tenanted till Nov 08. Tenanted out at $ 200 per week.

2 Prince Street, Wallaroo, S.A.

506sqm in a quiet street in the centre of town with just over 17m of frontage. Walk to schools, shops and golf course. Close to beach, jetty, hospital, ferry and marina. INVESTORS take note !! Place a 3 bedroom transportable on this block , and receive a potential rental of $ 240 - $ 250 a week.

$82,00011a Marden Street, Wallaroo S.A.

Secure this magnificent two storey home in one of the highest demand suburbs around Adelaide, Kurralta Park. This home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, separate lounge and open plan living and kitchen area complete with granite benchtops. From the large living area, you can go outside and have a coffee under the verandah. The main bedroom has a walk in robe and ensuite. You have access to a balcony overlooking a park. The second bedroom has built in robes and also has access to the balcony. The third bedroom has a walk in robe. The double garage with remotes, fully ducted reverse cycle airconditioner, alarm and auto watering system complete this magnificent home to allow you to enjoy an easy lifestyle.

$ 570,0004a Cross Tce, Kurralta Park.

Mortgage Choice, Best in the Mort-gage & Finance Industry*, is looking forward to seeing mortgage interest rates drop further now that the Re-serve Bank of Australia has reduced the cash rate by 0.75% to 5.25%.

Th e last time the cash rate hit that level was December 2003.

Th e move will surely be welcomed by Australian mortgage holders, many of who have been waiting a long time to see rates decrease sig-nifi cantly.

It is bound to also be welcomed by those looking to take out a mortgage, as it will provide them with a broader price range to consider when hunting for a property.

If lenders match the drop - which is likely given the recent improvement in their fi nancial market conditions - borrowers with variable rate loans will be cheering loudly.

With a mortgage rate cut of 0.75%, a borrower previously owing $250,000 at 8.8% over a 25-year term will save around $130 per month on their repayments.

Mortgage Choice Senior Corpo-rate Aff airs Manager, Kristy Shep-pard said, “Th e cash rate reduction is fantastic news for all borrowers as it should result in them having

a little more room to move in their budget”.

“However, they should consider keeping their mortgage repayments at a higher level than necessary be-cause a little goes a long way! If some-one owing $250,000 at 8.8% over a 25-year term ignored the rate cut and continued repaying at the same level, they would save over $66,000 in interest plus four years and three months off the loan term”.

“I’m sure the Reserve Bank deci-sion has also encouraged positivity among those looking to buy a prop-erty, as they can widen their scope on the property they can aff ord to buy”.

Mortgage Choice has these quick tips for those looking to buy a home:

1. Research research research – the property market in each area being considered and overall, the ‘ideal’ propert ies in mind, different mortgages and repayment strat-egies;

2. Consider ap-plying for a loan pre-approval, to get a good idea of what price range

should be contemplated;3. Take time when choosing a suit-

able loan;4. Consider ignoring the loan’s

‘honeymoon period’ and get ahead from the beginning, by repaying at a higher level than necessary;

5. Keep in mind that very few peo-ple can aff ord to buy their ideal prop-erty with their fi rst purchase.

“A number of reputable mortgage brokers such as Mortgage Choice of-fer free home loan eligibility checks, which means they check your fi nan-cial situation and needs against a wide range of others from a panel of lending institutions.

It’s worth a quick visit to make sure you’re doing the best thing by your budget,” Ms Sheppard said.

Large modern 2 bedroom upstairs unit, Brooklyn Park, Adelaide

$218000-235000Short walk to Adelaide Airport, perfect fly in/out residence, city views, quiet group. ph: Gabby 0409552367 (Vella

Realestate R.L.A 164425)

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Desirable investment

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50 Pioneer Drive $385,0003 bdrm home in need of some TLC to the gardens but otherwise great inside, steel framed, brand new gas heater, BIR’s to all bdrms. Leased at $400 pw until Dec 2008.

42C Tiliqua Crescent $358,0003 bdrm courtyard home, lovely gardens, sensational outdoor entertainment area, fully undercover, lg bdrms all with BIR’s, single carport. Leased until Dec but company prepared to cancel lease at settlement for owner occupy to move into.

ROXBY DOWNS

33 Finniss Street $415,0004 bdrm home with timber floor boards to living area, kitchen & dining overlook large undercover decking area and has full size walk in pantry, Large shed approx 20 x 30. Leased to a company until May 09 at $460pw subject to 6 monthly market rent increases.

43 Arcoona Street $430,0003 bdrm home with new kitchen, stainless steel appliances, modern glass splashbacks, new wet areas including bathroom, toilet & laundry. Recently repainted, 2 reverse cycle split systems, dining area opens onto BBQ outdoor entertaining area, garden shed and 20 x 20 single garage with roller door.

31 Gregory Street $440,000 - $450,0004 bdrm home with tiled lounge, dining, kitchen & passage, Timber kitchen with halogen lights, ornate timber fireplace appearance surrounding gas heater. Large 12 x 6 x 3 m shed, above ground in ground pool with palms, citrus trees, small patch of lawn. Leased until March 2009 at $480pw. Tenants are negotiable with lease & prepared to vacate prior to lease expiry date.

Australians now drink more wine (per person per glass) than Britons, Americans and New Zea-landers. A survey has shown that in a four-week period 55 per cent of Australians of drinking age drank, on average, 21 glasses. Clearly we are be-

coming a wine drinking nation.Yet very few homes have specialist wine

cellars and even at the high end of the mar-ket cellars rank far behind home theatres and games rooms as luxury add-ons. Th e reason may be the double-whammy of cost. A good cellar is expensive to build and maintain, and that’s before you fi ll it

with pricey bottles of quality wine.Poor storage, especially in Australia’s cli-

mate of fl uctuating temperatures, can ruin poten-tially good wines and if you are a serious collector and drinker, the rack in the corner of the living

room or in an ordinary basement, just won’t do.Less budget-busting than the cellar is the refrig-

erated wine cabinet. Free-standing versions can be purchased in Australia, but one HIA kitchen de-signer off ers them as a built-in option. “We always try to stay one step ahead of the trend,” she says.

A typical refrigerated cabinet can hold up to 120 bottles and has variable zones so that diff erent wines can be stored at their ideal temperatures. Smaller versions are scaled down to between 20 and 30 bottles. Our kitchen designer believes that it will not be long before a built-in wine storage unit will be an almost automatic accessory in the

modern kitchen.Of course for the dedicated wine buff , noth-

ing short of a full-scale cellar will do and one real estate agent believes that the additional cost of installation is worthwhile, even if you are not go-ing to fi ll it with your favourite shiraz or char-donnay.

“Because they are so rare, a good cellar can actu-ally put between fi ve and 10 per cent on the value of a home,” he says. “And in the meantime you can use it as just another room.”

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Located on the Southern end of Yorke Peninsula and only three hours leisurely drive from Adelaide these eight superior self contained modern villas are set amongst an oasis of natural bird attracting trees and lawns and are on three titles. Two by one bedroom and six by two bedroom villas only a short stroll to safe swimming beach or ten minute drive to spectacular Innes National Park with its famous surf breaks, top fishing and long sandy beaches. This business is an ideal sea change lifestyle showing good returns and potential for growth and expansion or creating community titles (STRC).Price : $1.35mAgent: Patrick Opie Phone: 88544122 RLA: 100637 Web Id: PO1489

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Some points to consider:- Cleaning up around yards- Clean out gutters- Trim trees, especially those brushing against

the house- Clear undergrowth where possible- Make yourself fully aware of the BBQ regu-

lationsWhen cleaning the rubbish, please be aware

of snakes and rodents.In case of Fire dial 000When next visiting the council offi ces, please

take your free copy of Preparing for Bushfi resOpal Road Landfi ll Opening HoursTh e Opal Road Landfi ll Opening Hours are

1pm – 6pm, seven days a week. Residents are encouraged to utilise this FREE service as the dumping of litter in reserves or lands surround-ing the town attract an expiation penalty fee of $315.00 as per the Local Government Act. Col-lect your free magnet when next in the offi ce.

RUBBISH COLLECTIONResidents are reminded that there is a limit of

one bin per household for weekly rubbish col-lection and that it is the resident’s responsibility to ensure that bins are in serviceable condition with closable lids that prevent fl ies and birds from accessing rubbish. Please be diligent as littering attracts an Expiation Penalty Fee of $315.00 – ie: over fl owing bins.

DEPOSIT OF RUBBISH ETCUnder Local Government Regulations it is

an off ence to deposit rubbish, goods, materials earth, stone gravel or any other substance on a public road or place. Th is will incur a penalty and a fi ne.

ILLEGAL PARKINGTh is is a friendly reminder from Council, that

parking in the following zones is illegal”WITHIN THE ROXBY DOWNS TOWN-

SHIP:- a loading zone- a drop off zone- a disabled parkWITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS:- parking on a nature strip- parking on local government land.- a vehicle left on side of the road for greater

than 24 hours- parking in the opposite direction of oncom-

ing traffi c.Under the Local Government Act, Council

has the power to instigate Infringement Notices and/or impound the vehicle(s) for the noted of-fence. If infringement notices are not paid by the due date, then a fi ne will apply. Please make yourself aware of all the parking regulations and signage.

ADVERTISING ON COUNCIL INFRA-STRUCTURE

Advertising on Council infrastructure such as light poles can attract expiation notices under the Local Government Act. If you spot any such advertising please notify the Council.

DOG REGISTRATION- Dog registrations are for 12 months

in the fi nancial year calendar. (July 08 – June 09), NOT 12 month calendar year. Grace period for registration ex-pired on 31 August 2008; thereafter an $80.00 expiation fee applies under section 33 of the Dog and Cat Man-agement Act.

- Please also ensure that all dogs over the age of three months are reg-istered, failure to comply can again result in an $80.00 Expiation Notice being issued.

- Make sure when changing your address, you also change the address of your dog(s)

If infringement notices are not paid by the due date, then a fi ne will ap-ply.

RATES08/09 Financial year Rates have

been declared and issued. Due date for the 1st Quarter was 30th Septem-ber 2008. Th e following instalment dates will be 16th December 2008, 17th March and the 16th June 2009. If you have any enquiries please con-tact Bronnie Warren on 8671 0010. PLEASE NOTE: Fines will apply for all overdue accounts.

ELECTRICITY Quarterly accounts for the 30th

September 2008 are now overdue. Reminder notices have been issued.

WATERQuarterly accounts for

the 30th September 2008 have been issued. Please pay accounts by the 17th November 2008 to avoid late payment fees.

GENERAL INFORMA-TION for Electricity & Water - Autopays & Di-rect Debits

- All MONTHLY AUTO-PAYS AND DIRECT DEB-

ITS are taken out on the 20th of each month.- All QUARTERLY AUTOPAYS are taken out

on the DUE DATE of the Notice- All QUARTERLY DIRECT DEBITS are taken

out on the 20th day of which the notice is due.LOCAL WEBSITE & EMAIL ADDRESSVisit our website and read what’s new: www.

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[email protected] SAService SA operate at the council offi ce on

Wednesday and Th ursdays ONLY between the hours of 9.00am and 4.30pm Council provides Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations and Licensing Transactions. No learner written theory tests to be started after 4.00pm.

WASTE OIL DISPOSALCouncil operates a waste oil collection facility

at the Roxby Downs Landfi ll site. Disposal of all used motor oil at this facility is free. For Fur-ther information contact Council 8671 0010 or BSH Waste Solutions on 8671 1154. No cooking oils, coolants, diesel, or diesel blended fuels (bio Diesel) are to be deposited into the unit. Th is Facility is open 1pm -6pm seven days.

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You will need to posses the following attributes:-• Previous administration experience • Competent using Microsoft word and Excel•Enthusiastic and be able to work well with in a team environment and autonomously• Able to pass pre employment medical and drug and alcohol screen

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Changing

the way

we treat

people

With billions committed to transforming health

into the sustainable system we all know it

needs to be, we’re changing the way we do

many things. This is a big, revolutionary step for

us, and a meaningful but necessary one for the

people we treat. All we need now is you to help

make it happen.

REGISTERED NURSERoxby Downs Health Service/WoomeraCommunity Hospital$47,034 - $62,712 – Multiple Positions: Perm F/T& P/T – RN1Fulfi lling the professional expectations of a Registered Nurse,

you’ll work as part of a team to provide acute nursing

services to clients whilst participating in health promotion

and education of clients and families. Registered as a General

Nurse by the Nurses Board of South Australia and holding

a current practising certifi cate, you’ll have general nursing

experience and positive interpersonal skills. Job Ref: 9743.

For more information visit:

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Hertz Trucks requires a motivated Rental Sales Agent to work on a casual basis at our Olympic Dam location.The role is responsible for:• Initiating and completing rental agreements• Pick up and delivery of vehicles• General Administrative tasks• Dealing with customers face to face and via the telephone, including point of sale transactionsIn addition to these duties, the successful application will need to fulfil the duties of a quality inspector to ensure vehicles pre-sented to customers are of a high standard.To be successful, you need to posses excellent communication skills, have a flair for sales and aim to further promote the com-pany in the rental vehicle industry.These positions hours will vary each week and will be over 7 days, including weekends and public holidays.A current driver’s licence with the ability to drive both manual and automatic vehicles is essential, a truck license would be advantageous. Full training and uniform is provided.This is your chance to work for the world leader in vehicle rent-als and enjoy being part of the friendly team environment at Hertz Trucks. Interested applicants should submit their resume marked “Con-fidential” to:P.O. Box 466,Roxby Downs SA 5725Or email: [email protected]

Applications close 21st November 2008

Rental Sales Agent(Quality Inspector)

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AGM10am Start

Saturday 22nd November 2008Meeting to be held at the Centre

Please come along and support the Centre to ensure its

continued operation.

Visit www. roxbycouncil.com.auBUSHFIRE PREVENTION:Saturday 1st November saw the start of the Fire Danger

Season. Th is will continue until 31st March, 2009.

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In the spirit of Th e Lord of the Rings comes Th e In-heritance Cycle by Chris-topher Paolini. Originally intended to be a trilogy, the story grew too rapidly and had to be expanded into four books instead of three. With Eragon and Eldest, the fi rst two in the cycle, becoming interna-tional best sellers, it is no surprise the third instal-ment, Brisingr, has also topped the list.

Brisingr follows directly after Eldest with the adven-tures of young rider Eragon and his dragon Saphira in their quest to free the land of Alagaesia from the ty-rannical king Galbatorix. Of course, if you have not read the first two books, you will be completely lost with Brisingr, so go out and read them; they are defi -nitely worth it.

The Inheritance Cycle centres on farm boy Er-agon and his discovery of a dragon egg, which miracu-lously hatches for him. Th e dragons have all but been extinct for decades, since the evil king Galbatorix, who is himself a dragon rider, slaughtered all those opposed to him. Th e bat-tle destroyed almost every dragon but the few who were loyal to him, which eventually died off as the freedom fighters, known as the Varden, destroyed them. All that remains, apart from the King’s drag-on, are three unhatched eggs.

With Eragon named the newest dragon rider, the King sends his servants to capture him to force

the young boy to serve his purposes. What follows is a frightening, exciting and action fi lled adventure as Eragon fl ees to the Varden to escape the king and off er his services in the fi ght for freedom.

The three books offer tales of courage, power, love and freedom as Eragon attempts to rid the land of Galbatorix and restore peace to Alagaesia. Brisingr sees the third stage of the adventure come to pass, with Eragon and Saphira fi ghting the agents of the King, and discovering their place in the world. Secrets are revealed in Brisingr that leave Eragon both fearful and delighted, with fan-tastic battle scenes, close scrapes and even a bout of politics pops up through-out the text, though it is still enjoyable.

Unlike with Eldest, the third dragon rider is not revealed (Paolini is saving that for his final instal-ment) however the excit-ing revelations throughout the story more than make up for the lack of the third rider.

How the Inheritance Cy-cle concludes is anyone’s guess but this much can be sure: readers are in for a world of excitement, twists they will never see coming and of course, the fi nal con-frontation between Eragon and Galbatorix.

If you haven’t already picked up the Inheritance Cycle, do so now. You defi -nitely won’t regret delving into this exciting tale of fantasy, adventure, love and power.

Thursday, November 13th, 2008 –

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ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY PRACTICEPhone: 8671 3231

ROXBY DOWNS’ MEDICAL PRACTICE9:00am-5:00pm Monday to FridaySaturday morning by appointment. Phone: 8671 1900

VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICEOccupational Therapist -Speech Pathologist- Dieti-cian - PodiatristPhone: 8671 9020

CHILD ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESPhone: 1800 819 089

HEARING SERVICES9:00am-2:30pm Monday to FridayPhone:1800 006 303

PRAM WALKING GROUP9:30am FridayMeet outside the Dunes Café

DOCTOR’S NEW SPECIALISED DRUGPhone: 1800 700 270 (Number for Medicare Use)

ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY AND YOUTH OFFICERCrisis and relationship councelling, mediation and support.Phone: 8671 2892

CRISIS CARE COUNSELLINGUniting Care Wesley Port AugustaRegional Women’s and Children’s Support Serv-ices:1800 655 716Crisis care line:13 16 11

For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7

BREASTFEEDING ROXBY DOWNS’ GROUP1:30pm - 3:00pm Third Tuesday of the month.At the Roxby Downs Public Library.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday9:00am - 2:00pm SundayPhone: 8671 2001BINGO (All proceeds go to the community)7:00pm Tuesdays - At Tuckerbox in AndamookaCULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT - MOVIESTuesday, Friday, Saturday and SundayPhone: 8671 2001TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 9:30am - 10:30am TuesdayFun for young children and mumsMeet at Roxby Downs LibraryPLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish SchoolCall Jakki: 8671 2323PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten10:00am - 11:30am Friday

ROXBY DOWNS’ HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE MORNING9:30am - 11:00am ThusrdayMeet at the Dunes CaféRAPTORS CYCLING CLUB8:00am SundaySocial bike riding group Meet at Stuart Road roundaboutDADS AND KIDSNovember 23rd - December 21stFor Dad’s and kid’s of all ages Meet at the Lions ParkROXBY DOWNS’ MARKET DAYSNovember 15thROXBY DOWNS’ CHILDCARE6:30am-5:30pm Monday to FridayPhone: 8671 0911TODDLERS’ STORY TIME - Fun for 1-4 years.10:30am MondayPhone: 8672 7018Meet at Andamooka Community Library

HEALTH EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Community members welcome to attend any meet-ing of the Roxby Downs Community BoardCommunity Board, Forums and Partnerships see schedule on the Community Matters page. For more information call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010

ROXBY DOWNS’ ROTARY CLUB1st and 3rd Monday of the month Meet at the Dunes CaféFor more information contact Kaye Doyle

ANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDESAndamooka Community Hall Mondays from 5:00pm to 7:00pmPhone: 0427072710

OUTBACK MULTI-CULTURAL GROUPPhone: 8671 2892

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

GENERAL INFORMATION

SCHOOL TERMS 2008Term 4: October 13th - December 12thMT DARE HOTEL8am – 9pm Open every dayOUTBACK COMMUNITY GARDENSPhone: 8671 2892ROXBY ROAD SAFEPhone: 8671 2892

ROXBY DOWNS’ LUTHERAN CHURCH9:30am every Sunday during School TermsFAITHWORKS’ CHRISTIAN CHURCHAn Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 9.30 am at Roxby Downs Catholic School LibraryST. BARBARA’S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCHSaturday 6:00pmSunday 9:00am78 Pioneer Drive, Roxby DownsANDAMOOKA/ROXBY BIBLE CHURCH10:00am Sundays, Worship Service 6.30pm Fridays, Kids Club, 7 years + Phone: 8672 7213ROXBY DOWNS COMMUNITY CHURCH10am Sunday Worship. For other events and activities phone Alison 8671 1032

FLINDERS/OUTBACK REGIONAL AWARDS PRES-ENTATION DINNERStandpipe Hotel - Wednesday November 19

FAR NORTH EVENTS

CHURCH

Get Smart is a legendary television program about a bumbling secret agent and his fi ght against the evil criminal empire KAOS. I loved this show when I was a kid. Every time I sat down to watch Get Smart I was always guaranteed a laugh. So when Hollywood announced the production of a Get Smart movie, I was thrilled.

My only concern with this fi lm was who would play Max Smart and the other characters in the new adaptation. Don Adams was a comic genius and anyone who could not live up to his standards would surely ruin the fi lm. Fortunately, it was announced Steve Carell was to play the bumbling Agent 86 and all my worries fl ew out the door. It only got bet-ter with Anne Hathaway announced as Agent 99 and Alan Arkin as the Chief. With a fantastic line up of actors, this fi lm was headed for success.

Sadly, I was wrong. It is comical with many funny scenes mirroring the origi-nal series, however it just doesn’t do the original justice.

For those familiar with the series, you will notice several changes in the movie. Max does not begin the fi lm as an agent but rather as an analyst with desperate desires to become fi eld rated. Th e time setting is also diff erent, set in the present day, instead of during the Cold War and KAOS is all but destroyed.

Th e plotline is ridiculous, though it does provide for several laughs. Th e bad guy, played by Terrance Stamp, is com-pletely stupid, lacking true believabil-ity and several scenarios are downright outrageous.

While the movie may not be a true refl ection of the television series, it does make reference to many aspects of the original. Th ere is the classic telephone shoe, the cone of silence (though it has been modernised) and of course, the tel-ephone booth entrance to CONTROL. In fact, the opening scene, where Max

enters CONTROL was probably the funniest scene of all. It was simple, yet very eff ective with Max making his way through the many steel doors protecting CONTROL, though the fi lmmakers were clever enough to add little jokes as Max goes from door to door, giving me my greatest laugh in the fi lm.

Get Smart was nothing compared to the original, though it will make you re-member it. Unfortunately this rendition of the show seems more like a foolish Holly-wood children’s fi lm rather than a comical spy movie. I was disappointed but I did get a few laughs out of it.

Th e Verdict: 2/5

Movie Review: Get Smart Not smart enough

Book Review: BrisingrDragons and Magic, what more could you want?Dragons and Magic, what more could you want?

COMMUNITY RADIO “LOCAL, LIVE AND LOVIN’ IT”

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Programs may change without notice

THURSDAY 9am JOB BOARD9-11.30 am RoxFM Mix11.30-1.30pm Blast from the Past with Annette1.30-4pm RoxFM Mix4-5pm POMMY SHOW with Conrad & Beeno5pm JOB BOARD5-6pm MAD COW AND THE ABBATOIR with

Summo & Schultzy

FRIDAY 9am JOB BOARD9am-2pm RoxFM Mix2-2.30pm COUNCIL SHOW with Tom Beever2.30-3pm RoxFM Mix3-4pm PRINCESS PRESENTS with Suzie4-5pm TLC with Casey5pm JOB BOARD5-6pm RoxFM Mix6-7pm THE SCOREBOARD with Scott & Tom7-9pm REQUEST SHOW with Scott

SATURDAY10-11am WEEKEND HUSTLERS with Brooks &

Moreitis11am-12pm THE ROCK with Stephanie, Carmen &

Yvonne12-5pm FAMILY DAY SPECIAL BROADCAST SUNDAY8am-8pm RoxFM Mix8-10pm SUNDAY MELTDOWN (Heavy) with Sam

MONDAY9am JOB BOARD9am-12pm RoxFM Mix12-1pm 90s AT NOON with Kristina1-3pm RoxFM Mix3-4pm OCEANS OF MUSIC with Will & Fish4-5pm RoxFM Mix5pm JOB BOARD5-8pm RoxFM Mix8-9pm THE ROCK DOCTOR with Krista

TUESDAY 9am JOB BOARD9-11.30 pm RoxFM Mix11.30 - 1.30 pm BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette1.30 - 3pm RoxFM Mix3-4pm RANDOM PIE with Jodi & Alicia4-5pm RoxFM Mix5pm JOB BOARD5-8pm OVERLOAD with Soroush & Bec

WEDNESDAY 9am JOB BOARD9-5pm RoxFM Mix5pm JOB BOARD5-6pm RoxFM Mix6-7pm FOETAL POSITION with Nick7-9pm LATIN ROX with Rafael and Sol

SEX ON FIRE Kings Of Leon SO WHAT P!nkPOKER FACE Lady GaGa IF I WERE A BOY Beyonce RUNNING BACK Jessica Mauboy Feat. Flo RidaWOMANIZER Britney SpearsHOT N COLD Katy Perry I’M YOURS Jason Mraz USE SOMEBODY Kings Of LeonI HATE THIS PART The Pussycat Dolls

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2 vacant blocks and one with a 4 bedrooms house soon for sale in Andamooka. Investors opportunity or fi rst home buyers.

FORD Focus CL Sedan,2004, 70000km,Met Green, Manual, good Condition, Reg XDW329 $13,000.00. Phone 04178971592007 HONDA CRF450R Immaculate condition with lots of extras. Full factory race suspension. Black rims. $7500. Call Bernie 0488 566 265


What ifthere was abushfi reright now?

Are the gutters cleared?Will the hoses reach? What if it’s night?What if the power goes out?Where are the kids?

If you were confronted by a bushfi re right now, each of these questions – and many others – would suddenly become

very important. And that’s something you really need to think about. But with a well prepared and practised Bushfire Action Plan you can take the first step to

being Bushfi re Ready. So act now and download a copy at www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call 8463 4200 and we’ll send you one.

Roxby Districts FC seek applications for

SENIOR COACH2009 season

Players and support sta also wanted Applications Close – 14th November 2008

Apply to: The Secretary - RDSCPo Box 235, Roxby Downs SA 5725Or Contact Steve Ryan 0407 715 106

FOR RENT

ROXBY Downs 3 bedroom House for rent Ph: 8447 3027 mobile: 0403 023 027

ROXBY WINDSCREENS AND WINDOW TINTING

CARS: domestic and industrial. Insurance Claims. Licensed Tradesmen. Ph 0411 215 787 or (08) 8671 1414

PORT AUGUSTA FLEA MARKET

SUNDAY 16.11.08 Coles undercover car park Port Augusta 8.30am - 12.30pm. Store holders bookings essential. Enquiries: 8642 3459

ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE

ANNUAL General Meeting Tuesday 9th December 2008 at 7.30pm. Roxby Downs Club Steak House New members Welcome

Tuesday November 4Young Guns 13 goals defeated Coates 2 goals Dirt Pipes 3 goals defeated ConHydro 0 goals

Thursday November 6Miners 6 goals defeated Roxby Reds 2 goals

Wolves 2 goals defeated Blues 1 goal

INDOOR SOCCER

* Contact Reinhardt Viljoen Phone: 0428 843 921 ** Contact Kenton Maloney: 0408 797 158

What’s Onsports

KARATE - Auditorium * 6:00pm Colts (Age 6-12)6:45pm Juniors/AdultsINDOOR SOCCER6:00 - 7:00pmVOLLEYBALL - Leisure Centre6:30 - 9:30pmSPIN - Pulse Gym7:00pm

MONDAY

SPIN - Pulse Gym6:00am

KARATE - Auditorium * 6:00pm Colts (Age 6-12)6:45pm Juniors/Adults

WOMEN & MIXED NETBALL6pm - 9:30pm

THURSDAY

SOFTBALL - School Oval10am Junior learn and play sessions

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

COME-N-TRY-SOCCER - Indoor Courts3:30pm - 6:00pmSENIOR SOCCER - Indoor Courts6:00pm - 7:00pmSQUASH - Leisure Centre7:00pm - 9:00pmTOUCH FOOTBALL - Town Oval6:30pmSENIOR BASKETBALL - Indoor Courts7pm-10pm

FRIDAY

JUNIOR HOCKEY 5:00pm - 6:30pm

SENIOR HOCKEY 6:30pm - 8:30pm

TENNIS 7.15pm-10pm

NIPPY GYM - Auditorium9:30am - 11:30 amINDOOR SOCCER - Leisure Centre ** 6:00pm Social matches KARATE - Auditorium6:00pm - 8:30pmSQUASH - Leisure Centre7:00pm - 9:00pmSENIOR BASKETBALL 7pm-10pm

WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY

TENNIS 6pm-10pm.

DESERT GO KART CLUB

Friday 28th November 7.30pm

BEHIND DIRT CIRCUIT TRACK

Volleyball

BowlingCLASSIFIEDSSPORTMonitorThe

Fairy Belle will be at Market day this Saturday 15th November with her new

range of girls and boys dress ups and accessories.

There will be a 20% off sale on the old range of dresses.Fairy Belle will be waving her magic wand granting Christmas wishes to all the little fairies and pixies

Eftpos facilities now available.Orders can be placed and will arrive in time for Christmas.

Fairy Belle hopes to see you all at Market day xx

A Sprinkle of Magic


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10% - 20% OFF

D12” and 16” kids bikes, bmx, mountain bikes, road and

comfort bikes. Brands: Avanti, Specialized, Sub (womens) Raleigh, ABD

and TariniAccessories: Trainer wheels, Baskets, Pack Racks, Helmets, Glasses, Gloves, Shoes, Top Brand Clothing and much more

Service workshop - Victoria Parade, Port AugustaDelivery to Roxby Downs arranged

Ph: 8641 1128 Fax 8641 1129 OPEN 6 DAYS

12” and 16” kids bikes, bmx, mountain bikes, road and comfort bikes.

Brands: Avanti, Specialized, Sub (womens) Raleigh, ABD and Tarini

Accessories: Trainer wheels, Baskets, Pack Racks, Helmets, Glasses, Gloves, Shoes, Top Brand Clothing and much more

Service workshop - Victoria Parade, Port AugustaDelivery to Roxby Downs arranged

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Post Of ce & Motel

Ph: (08) 8672 7007 Fax: (08) 8672 7062www.andamookaopal.com.au

Email: [email protected]

OPEN 7 DAYS

Behind the Famous Bottle HouseBehind the Famous Bottle HouseOpal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment

Post Of ce

AndamookaFootball Club

Annual General Meeting

Will be held on November 24 at 7 p.m. at 35 Aquila

Blvd Roxby DownsEveryone welcome to

attend and support your club and have a say.

Phone0427 334 883 for

further details

The Olympic Dam Cricket Club would like to welcome any Junior Cricketers interested in attending cricket practice sessions at the Roxby Downs Oval cricket nets. The sessions are to be held Tuesday

afternoons on a weekly basis.The ODCC has recently acquired an electric bowling machine which is to be used at these sessions. The

machine will be able to be aid batsmen with consistent bowling sessions to improve there skills.The age group being sought is from 11 to 17 yrs.

The training sessions are for approx 1.5 Hrs duration from 4.15pm to 5.45pm. At the end of the junior session the ODCC senior cricketers will begin there senior training session.For expressions of interest and registration please attend the first session

(4.15pm Tuesday 18th November).Please feel free to contact Allan Woolford (0437518341), Charl Botes (04088945230) or Darren Leonard

(0417805682) for any further details.

Olympic Dam Cricket ClubEst. Since 1988

Olympic Dam Cricket Club Junior Training AGM

Olympic Dam Football ClubAnnual General

MeetingWill be held on

November 23rd 2008.At Olympic Dam Football

Club, 2:00pm Start.Everyone welcome to

attend - support your club and have a say.

Phone 8671 2722 for further details

Wanderers are the early pacesetters in the Roxby District cricket competition for season 08-09 follow-ing their 60 run trouncing of Roxby Rogues in their day/night encounter at Woomera oval on Saturday evening.

Th e Swaggies won the toss and with Ryan Selkirk in punishing form yet again they racked up 212 from their 40 overs for the loss of six wickets while the “redcaps” made a gallant 162 in reply.

Th e big left hander made Roxby Rogues pay for a missed chance when he was on 26 by making 98 that included fi ve towering sixes and a further eight boundaries before he holed out close to wicket with a skied drive.

Toby Ferguson was the successful bowler (as Nic Th omson held the chance at point) and he fi nished with his team’s most economical fi gures sending down eight overs in two spells and conceding only 14 runs for his two wickets.

Recruit Tim Queale claimed three wickets with his medium pacers as the Wanderer’s batsmen went after more quick runs following the dismissal of Craig Wilson well caught by Don Ness off Jeff Martlew for 42.

Rogues openers Paul Trotta and Randall Wyatt made their intentions clear and had their team well placed at the drinks break by posting 100 runs with-out loss and remaining unbeaten at the twenty over drinks break with the score on 107.

Selkirk and Craig Wilson put the brakes on after the interval with their slow bowling and then combined to dismiss Trotta for 32 after a 115 run opening stand and disaster struck soon after when Nic Th omson, Don Ness, Rick Walker and Wyatt all fell in the one-twenties within one run of each other.

Wyatt who had batted very well and had the game in his hands was dismissed by a direct hit from Leigh Kavanagh at 5/129 and it was pretty much game over at that stage with the required run rate in excess of six an over and the cream of the batting gone.

Wanderers are unbeaten and meet second placed Olympic Dam on Sunday morning while Roxby Rogues who are languishing on a solitary victory for the year thus far travel to Woomera to meet the Red-backs who are looking for their fi rst win.

SCORESWanderersSelkirk c Th omson b Ferguson -98Smith c Howard b Ferguson -8Wilson c Don Ness b Martlew -42Gow-Smith b Queale -11Briggs st. Wyatt b Queale -12Carroll b Queale -0Taylor not out -12Kavanagh not out -11Sundries -18Total -6/212Bowling: Ferguson 8-3-2/14, Nethery 8-0-0/41,

Trotta 4-0-0/40, Martlew 5-4-1/32, Wyatt 8-0-0/33, Queale 7-0-3/43

Roxby RoguesTrotta c Selkirk b Wilson -32Wyatt run out (Kavanagh) -79Th omson b Wilson -6Ness c Smith b Selkirk -0Walker b Selkirk -0Martlew run out (Briggs) -4Howard lbw b Smith -4Queale not out -11Ferguson lbw b Smith -2Nethery c Price b Smith -3Neyland b Selkirk -2Sundries -19Total -162 Bowling: Price 4-0-0/44, Carroll 7-1-0/13, Briggs 4-

0-0/26, Wilson 8-0-2/20, Selkirk 8-0-2/30, Smith 3-0-3/4, Gow-Smith 1-0-0/6, Grimston1.3-0-1/11

Friday 7th NovemberPines (8sets, 51 Games) defeated

Myalls (4 Sets, 35 Games)

Saturday 8th NovemberWattles (6sets, 58 Games) defeated

Gums (6 Sets, 56 Games)LADDER

Team Win Loss Draw Sets Games1 Pines 3 1 0 30 2072 Gums 2 2 0 26 2223 Myalls 2 2 0 22 1954 Wa les 1 3 0 18 187

Seniors Tennis results

OD Cricket team has a brand new training aid in the form of a bowling machine which will be used for both juniors and seniors at training.

Wayne Moroney is pictured having a hit out against the ma-chine

Wanderers trounce Roxby Rogues

Golf Results ITT FLYGT

Closing Day 4 PERSON AMBROSE

8 November 2008

Overall Winners: Robin Passmore, Rick Russell, Dar-ren Eckermann, Andrei Goranov – 55.750 Nett

Runners Up: Robert Charman, Robert Gray, Damien Condon, Tony Richter – 56.125 Nett

Th ird Place: Jakes Ellis, Johan Booyens, Billy Crou-wkamp, Matt Devine - 58.500 Nett

Mixed Winners: Glen Mungur, Reinhardt Viljoen, Adele Wallace, Sally Benn - 56.125 Nett

Mixed Runners Up: Uleen Pearce, Andrea Freeth, Ivan Wellham, Julie Darling - 59.375 Nett

OD introducesOD introduces Bowling MachineBowling Machine

Overall winners - Andrei Goranov, Darren Eckermann, Rick Russel, Craig Stone from ITT Flygt and Robin Passmore.

A GradeMiners A 32 defeated Gecko Girls 22

IVS Phoenix Flames 39 defeated Redbacks 29

B GradePink Ladies 36 defeated Miners B 26

Roxby Milkshakes 27 defeated Jaffas 10Tangos- bye

MixedWest Coasters forfeited against Goal Diggers

Martini’s 26 defeated TBA 13Old Skool- bye

WEDNESDAY NETBALL

Blues 7 defeated Hot Shots 4Pythons 8 defeated Scorpions 6

INDOOR HOCKEY

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Olympic Dam Football Club Best and Fairest - Daniel Rogers

Runner Up Best and Fairest - Dale SummertonBest Under 21 - Cameron Green

Most Improved - Tyson HornhardtLeading goal kicker - Nigel Shinnick

Best Team Man - Nigel ShinnickCoaches Award- Shaun Freeth

Presidents Award - Andrea FreethPatrons Award - Clinton Stephenson

Life member - awarded to Lindy ClarkeRoxby Districts Football Club Best and Fairest – Ricky Prosser

Runner Up Best and Fairest – Jason Eckermann, Brett Chesson, Rodney CunneenBest Under 21 – Brett Chesson

Most Determined player – Todd Roberts Best Team Man – Ryan Schell

Leading Goal Kicker – Ricky ProsserBest Backman – Ryan Schell

Best Finals Player – Todd Roberts

Andamooka Football Club Best and Fairest – Austin Monfries

Runner Up Best and Fairest – Toby RipleyLeading Goal Kicker – Luke ScobieBest Team Man – Shane Matulick Best Under 21 – Warick Monfries Most Consistent – Michael Uhlik

Most Improved – Luke BrindBest Club Person – Ian Tuohy

Coaches Award – Ernest (YJ) Walker Presidents Cup – Toby Ripley

Hornridge Football Club Best and Fairest – Tyrone Price

Runner Up Best and Fairest – Ben Grimson Player’s Choice – Wayne Moroney

Best Under 21 – Peter Rhodes Best Team Man – Brayden McEvoy Most Consistent – Wayne Moroney Leading Goal Kicker – Ryan Briggs

Best Backman – Paul Watkinson

Football presentationsThe footy season is long

but gone, however only recently have the

best and fairest players of the Woomera and Districts Football League teams been announced.

Each club held its own presen-tation night in honour of these players, displaying the club’s ap-preciation towards these players and illuminating them for the stars they are.

Each club presented awards

to the best and fairest player and runner up, the best under 21 player, the most improved, the leading goal kicker and coaches award to name a few.

It is the skill and dedication of these players that helps make each team what it is and with-out whom the game could not continue.

The Monitor congratulates each club’s winners and wishes them the very best for their foot-ball career.

Austin Monfries winner of the AFC Best & Fairest (AFC)

Toby Ripley runner up best and fairest and Corey Lynch coach (AFC)

Darren male coach & Ben Grimson RU Best & Fairest (HFC)

Darren Male Coach & Tyrone Price Best & Fairest (HFC)

Runner Up Best and Fairest Dale Summerton (ODFC)

Brett Chesson Runner Up Best and Fairest.

Jason Eckermann Runner up best and fairest (RDFC)

Ricky Prosser Best and Fairest and Leading Goal Kicker Roxby Districts (RDFC)

Rodney Cunneen Runner Up best and fairest (RDFC)

roxbyleisurephone 8671 2001

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SPACE CHIMPS Rated G Duration 81 mins.

RED DUST N’ US Art Exhibition

Johanna Sampson & Lesley Pedersen7 December-28 December

Ham III, the grandson of the first chimp astronaut, is blasted off into space by an opportunity-seeking senator. Stars the voices of Andy Samberg, Cheryl Hines, Patrick Warburton, Kristin Chenoweth and Zack Shada. Screens Fri 14 November 7.30pm, Sat 15 November 4pm, Sun 16 November 1pm

BODY OF LIES Rated MA Duration 128 mins.Based on Washington Post columnist David Ignatius's 2007 novel about a CIA operative, Roger Ferris, who uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan. Stars Leonardo DeCaprio, Russell Crowe, Golshifteh Farahani, Vince Colosimo and Simon McBurney Screens Sat 15 November 1pm & 7.30pm, Tues 18 November 7pm

‘FROM THE SPORTS DESK’Meet your sporting heroes

Roxby Leisure Sports stadium!Thursday 13 November 4 til 5.30pm

Dick JohnsonGrant HackettVicki WilsonJohn Eales

Giveaways, autographs & sausage sizzle

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