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Opal miners in Andamooka want to open negotiations with BHP Billiton over the return of 10 square kilometres of their precious gem fi eld.

In 1977 the state government granted Western Mining Company access and control over the land which represented half of the 20 square kilometres defined as the precious gem fi eld.

Th e company put down drill test holes as part of a major exploration project.

Th e last of eleven holes drilled, on the southern fringe of the gem fi eld was the one that led to the discovery of the Olympic Dam ore body con-taining, copper, gold and uranium.

However the 10 square kilometres was never restored to the Andamooka opal miners.

President of the Andamooka Prog ress and O pal Miners Association, Mike Freeman, said the miners feel it is worth trying to get all or some of the land back.

“It’s like a dog who has lost a bone, you’ve got to try and get it back.

“We’re very good neighbours of BHP Billiton, and like any good mining company they’ll want to pro-tect their turf, but you never know, they may give something back in

recognition that our land had been taken in such a fashion,” Mr. Freeman said.

Th e opal miners claim they don’t want to give the company grief, but instead want to sit down for construc-tive dialogue.

“We recognise the massive eff ort the company faces in its mining activities, including providing for its community with services and the like, but a little bit of constructive criticism is a healthy thing.

“So we’ll sit down with them to see how this can be achieved, and how we can move it forward,” Mr. Freeman said.

Spokesman for BHP Billiton, Richard Yeales, said the company hasn’t been approached yet by the opal miners.

“There’s not much we can say about it until they make the formal approach.

“But yes, we’d be prepared to sit down and talk to them about it and give them a good hearing, “ Mr. Yeales said.

Mr. Freeman said this all happened over 20 years ago and his miners are realistic that they may never get their land back.

“Look, we have to try because our known reserves of opal are falling

and we need to open up new fi elds so

there’s a little bit of hope if we lobby

the company.”

The vigour of the opal mining

industry is experiencing a downturn,

but the Andamooka miners hope to

turn that around by trying to fi nd

new fi elds.

APOMA has applied for a state

government grant of $50,000 to

help it put down test drill holes in a

professionally planned exploration

project.

Mr. Freeman said the miners don’t

want a hand out, they’re prepared to

put up 30% of the cost.

“Th is program will be specifi cally

targeted. Th at is, there won’t be any

frivolous holes put down on a whim

because someone thinks a hole

should be drilled in a creek bed.

“By the miners putting in their own

money, more exploration holes can

be put down, and they’ll be going

down in areas that we all feel may

hold that elusive show of colour,” Mr.

Freeman said.

He expects talks to open with BHP

Billiton in the new year over the 10

square kilometres of land.

Miners seek return of their land

Roxby Central Traders thank the people of Roxby Downs for enthusiastically taking up its call to keep the Christmas pageant dry this year. Well done.

The parade wound its way around Richardson Place without incident.

Pageant successAbove: Santa makes his way on to Richardson Place during the pageant.

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Th e South Australian Opal Industry Alliance will lobby the federal government to introduce a rebate for bio-diesel to get industry to take up the alternative fuel.

Currently, primary producers, the fi shing industry, opal miners and others get a diesel fuel rebate of 30 centres a litre.

Economic a d v i s e r t o t h e Northern Regional Development Board, Alex Barker, said under the taxation legislation there’s no incentive for industry to change over to use bio-diesel or other alternative fuels because there’s no rebate.

The OIA is made up of representatives from the South Australian Opal Miners Association, and similar regional bodies at Coober Pedy, Andamooka and Mintabie.

Th e Alliance claims that in recent times the opal industry has been suff ering from a downturn in mining due to a number of reasons including rising fuel costs.

An Alliance spokesperson said the intro-duction of bio-diesel has the potential to signifi cantly reduce the operational costs of opal mining and contribute towards a revitalisation of mining activity.

“In addition to this, bio-diesel will have a constructive environmental and safety impact on the industry,” the spokesman said.

The Alliance has written to local federal member, Barry Wakelin, asking

him what initia-tives the Australian G over nment i s under tak ing to support the estab-lishment of a vibrant bio-diesel industry in the country.

“ T h e u s e o f bio-diesel is a huge safety factor when operating under-ground. There are no toxic fumes, like you get with regular diesel, so miners don’t have to worry about dying in their diggings from being overcome by fumes,” the Alliance spokes-person said.

“At the moment we use bobcats’

underground which means you need big expensive air ventilation equipment to remove diesel fumes from your work area.

“However with bio-diesel we don’t have that problem, so we can work deeper and longer in underground drives than we can at present,” he said.

“Basically, all you’re doing is burning refi ned vegetable oil, which you can get from fi sh shops and it costs only a few cents a litre to produce with all of these wonderful economic and safety benefi ts.

“It burns the same as normal diesel, has the same punch or horsepower and torque, but isn’t something that the federal government has embraced,” he said.

Opal Alliance seeks help on Bio-diesel

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A hair of the dogI would like to publicly ask the individual, who chooses

to brush to copious hair from their Husky/Malamute in the middle of the park on Curdimurka Street, to show some town spirit and not brush the dog in a public venue or at least have the decency to collect the hair afterwards. Th is park is maintained well by council for the use of all, with the majority being school age and below. Th e hair everywhere is quite disgusting, not to mention the eff ect on small children with allergies. If this is too much of a hardship perhaps some photos in next week’s edition may prompt a more responsible approach. Come on clean up your act.

Regards Craig Clark.

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Th e ‘big’ Australian has fl exed its fi nancial muscle to put a helping hand out to primary and secondary schools in regional South Australia by becoming the principal partner in SA Great’s successful ‘Speaker in Schools’ program.

BHP Billiton has committed $50,000 towards the program so it can be taken to regional schools including Roxby Downs.

Th e program aims to infl uence and inspire upper primary and secondary school children in the state, by providing them with inspirational, motivational speakers under the age of 40 who talk about their careers and opportunities.

Th e program, in the past 12 months in met-ropolitan Adelaide, has visited 240 schools and reached more than 23,000 students.

Th e Vice President and Chief Operating Offi cer with BHP Billiton base Metals, Dr. Roger Higgins said the mining and resources sector off ers many exciting career opportunities for young people in South Australia.

“As part of the partnership, the company will have its own staff taking part as speakers, thereby ensuring accurate, inspiring information is pro-vided to students about these opportunities.

“We expect to be here for a very long time and we are keen to make a valued contribution to the life and culture of the state,” he said.

“Th e Speakers in Schools program is an excel-lent initiative which we believe offers South Australian school children the inspiration to pursue a range of careers in their home state.

“We have one foot in the international market, because that’s where we sell our product, and another foot in the regional market because that’s where our work-force lives.

“We are especially pleased that the program will now be extended to include regional areas, such as the Upper Spencer Gulf and Far North,” Dr. Higgins concluded.

SA Great currently has well over 155 volunteer speakers registered with the program, all under the age of 40, from a diverse range of careers and backgrounds who are available to visit schools to share their personal and professional success stories.

Schools can request speakers to present to their classrooms, assemblies, career expos and even graduation ceremonies on topics ranging from the trades, career development, starting a business, media, engineering, defence and IT communications.

As part of the ‘regionalisation’ of the program, SA Great is now recruiting speakers from within the region.

If you are able to volunteer your time for presentations, on average 2 a year, and are pas-sionate about your career and are interested in speaking at schools then SA Great wants to hear from you.

As well, schools in regional South Australia who want to take part in the program can contact SA Great on 82118111 or visit the website www.exposesa.sagreat.com.au.

The swoop is on to remove dangerous toys from the retail market in the build up to Christmas.

The Office of Consumer and Business Aff airs has found eight toys that fail safety and labelling standards as part of its routine pre-Christmas monitoring program.

Minister for Consumer Aff airs, Jennifer Rankine says it is always disappointing to hear of products on the market that fail safety requirements, and this is particularly concerning when they are toys.

“Traders have a responsibility to ensure that the products they sell are safe and meet mandatory requirements,” Ms Rankine said.

“Finding even one non-compliant toy shows just how valuable the monitoring program is, particularly in the lead up to Christmas.

“I am pleased that the stores involved have responded promptly in recalling or withdraw-ing potentially dangerous items from sale.

“Th e monitoring program will continue testing a wide range of products, focusing on toys, throughout the pre-Christmas period however, we are reminding shoppers to be mindful when purchasing presents for children,” she said.

Items may appear harmless but it is important to inspect goods carefully, check labels and ensure the gift is suitable for the age group of the child.

Two items are being recalled from the Tony

the Train Engine series of toys. Th ey are a church building and a packet of

wooden shrubs and trees which have small parts that pose an ingestion/inhalation hazard.

Th ese toys are being recalled nationally. Two mobile telephone toys and a telephone

intercom set that could damage children’s ears due to the excessive noise have been voluntar-ily withdrawn from sale by the trader.

A foam (EVA) puzzle toy that does not meet mandatory labelling requirements has also been re-called.

A bag of magnetic numbers that carry no recommended age gradings, but are aimed at children under 3 years of age has also been re-called because they contain small parts that pose an ingestion / inhalation hazard.

Th e magnets also detach easily, posing a further hazard.

A very dangerous expanding novelty croco-dile toy, which was supplied with a children’s magazine nationally has also been banned from sale.

Expanding novelty toys are banned in South Australia because they expand in water and can swell in a child’s throat and stomach if swallowed, proving a choking hazard.

If consumers have purchased any of these items they should stop using them and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund.

Students get an inspiring hand

Dangerous toys clamp down

Above: Vice President and Chief Operating Offi cer, BHP Billiton Base Metals, Dr Roger Higgins and CEO SA Great, Judy Potter and Young Australian of the year, Dr Matt Hutchinson at the recent Regional Award Ceremony.

Th e Federal member for Grey, Barry Wakelin, hopes the new leader of the federal opposition, Kevin Rudd, will off er a ‘fair dinkum’ competition during next year’s federal election.

Speaking whilst in Roxby Downs to launch the Building Healthy Communities program, Mr. Wakelin said John Howard will off er formidable competition for Mr. Rudd because he thrives on campaigns.

“I felt for Kim Beazley because he was a good man, but overcoming the factions within the Labor party machine is a huge challenge.

“I like Kevin Rudd, and I wish him well,” Mr. Wakelin said.

Turning to Uranium mining and the push for

nuclear energy in Australia, Mr. Wakelin, said the labor party’s 3 mines policy is absurd.

“What they’re saying is, this is good uranium and this is bad uranium.

“Lets face it, there are only two options available to provide the base load in electricity generation and they are coal or nuclear.

“Already 16% of the world’s power is gener-ated through the nuclear industry and with the importance of global warming and greenhouse gas we need to make the options competitively neutral.

“Nuclear power in Australia has to come,” Mr. Wakelin concluded.

Rudd must get ‘fair dinkum’

Above: Federal Member for Grey, Barry Wakelin

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Here are some actions you can take to use less water on your garden.Water your garden in the cool of the day - early morning or after dusk. Up to 40 per cent of water will evaporate if you water your garden during the day. Check the four-day forecast. (Bureau of Meteorology - www.bom.gov.au) If there’s rain ahead, let the rain do your watering for you. But don’t expect that to be a weekly event in Roxby Downs.

Target the root zone around the base of the plant, instead of the leaves. Water less frequently but more thoroughly. Only water until the top 15-20cm of soil is wet – this is a standard drink.

More than 10mm of water pooling above the soil will result in water seeping past the feeder root zone and being wasted.

Use a mulch or compost to increase water absorpt ion and the moisture content of the soil. Choose drought tolerant plants for your garden. Th ey are an excellent way to save water as they are hardier and better suited to our dry environment.

When adding new plants to your garden, prepare the garden bed with good soil, water storing granules and a wetting agent.

Consider the water needs of each plant and group plants with similar water requirements together.

Use mulch on your garden to retain moisture in the soil and control weeds that compete with plants for water.

Some of the best mulching materials are wood-chips, chipped tree waste, gravel and stone.

Accept a less-than-lush lawn during periods of drought. Grass will read-ily regenerate when water becomes available.

Minimise grass areas in the yard. Replace them with water-efficient landscaping.

Avoid watering when it is windy. Wind causes water to evaporate quickly and blows it to areas where it is not needed such as driveways.

A real big saver for both the envi-ronment and your wallet if you own a swimming pool.

Cover the swimming pool to keep water clean and reduce evaporation.

A pool cover can reduce evapora-tion losses by up to 90 per cent.

Check for leaks in pipes, hoses and fi ttings and repair or replace any leaky equipment.

Install automatic timers or micro irrigation.

Precious water is wasted when people over-water their gardens to compensate for the high temperatures and lack of rainfall.

Th ere is an extra demand for water to fi ll swimming pools, wash cars and boats and for use in other outdoor activities. If you do it smart, the environment wins and you win, with more cash in your pocket.

Tom BeeverFamily and Youth Offi cerFamily Matters

On December 10, a 15-year-old Roxby Downs youth was assaulted in the early hours of the morning off of Richardson Place and was admitted to hospital for observations. Investigations in relation to this matter are continuing.

A 44-year-old Olympic Dam man was assaulted at Olympic Dam during the early evening of December 9, and as a result a 40-year-old Tasmanian man was arrested and charged with this off ence.

A 21-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving whilst exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol and whilst disqualifi ed from driving on December 8. He received a 12 month extension to his disqualifi ca-tion period.

On December 4, 2006 a 24-year-old Roxby Downs man was assaulted and minor damage caused to his vehicle in an incident out the front of a Burgoyne Street premises during the afternoon. Investigations into this matter continue.

A vehicle was stolen from a Phibbs Court residence during the evening of December 4, 2006. Th e vehicle was later recovered on the Andamooka Road with damage to the front end of the vehicle and some parts removed.

Police reported a 15-year-old youth for possess liquor in a public place on December 2, 2006 after he was located with alcohol on Axehead Road.

Police attended a Hermit Street address on December 2, where a report of assault and property damage was made to police.

Police received a report of a burnout at a business premises on Tutop Street also on December 2. As a result a 30-year-old Roxby Downs man was issued a fi ne for undue noise from a motor vehicle.

Police arrested a 25-year-old Roxby Downs man for Breach of Bail on December 2, 2006.

A 17-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported on December 2 for assault and property damage.

A 31-year-old woman was reported for PCA after she was stopped on Richardson Place for a random breath test on December 1, 2006.

With holidays and Christmas fast approaching, it is that time of year for celebrating with work colleagues, friends and family. Police hope you enjoy your celebrations but would like to take this opportunity to urge you to drink responsibly and to also take care while travelling.

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I really like living and work-ing in Roxby. I know the day will come when it will be time to leave like it is for everyone but for me, there is much to celebrate and enjoy about life here. Having said that, I know

there are people and families who aren’t able to share my view.

Th ere are obviously many reasons why people haven’t been able to enjoy their time or work here and one of those reasons is because of the unacceptable social problem of bullying.

When we hear the word bullying, we more often than not associate it with school, or at least the playground of the school which is understandable because most of us would have witnessed aspects of bullying in our time at school. Sadly, some would have been the victim of bullying, or were the bully.

Th e diff erence between the schools of today compared to schools of the past is that there are some impressive anti-bullying programs available for schools to work from which is wonderful because recent studies have shown that one in six Australian students are aff ected by bullying.

Th e most common form of bullying at school ranges from teasing, harassment and name calling that can often lead to more serious forms of aggressive behaviour. All schools would have anti-bullying procedures but having them is one thing, implementing them is another.

Another aspect of bullying at school that hardly gets a mention is the bullying that can come from teacher to student. Th ere are teachers that bully and I encourage parents to be mindful of their child’s mood swings or unusual behavioural traits because it could be because of diffi culties in the playground or classroom.

Th e other place young people can experience bully-ing or mistreatment is in their after school work. Of course there are two sides to every story but I have been appalled by some of the things young people (or their parents) have told me in relation to the treatment they have experienced or are experiencing at work.

Th e most common place where adult bullying takes place is in the work force. Bullying in the work force can be defi ned as …‘repeated unreasonable and inappropriate actions and practices that are directed to one or more workers which are unwanted by the victim, which may be done deliberately or unconsciously and cause humili-ation, off ence, and distress’ (Based on Stale Einarson and Paul McCarthy)

According to Tim Field there are many types of bully-ing behaviours such as social bantering to teasing, verbal abuse, blame and humiliation, personal and professional denigration, overt threats, harassment, manipulation of job specifi cations, unrealistic workload, aggressive emails, notes or expectations, professional and personal exclu-sion or isolation and constant abruptness or rudeness. Companies, businesses or schools that fail to address or are known to condone such behaviour could face litiga-tion or leave themselves open to lose untold amount of lost time and production because of it.

British research shows that one third to a half of stress related illness is due to work-place bullying. According to a report tabled in the British parliament, it is estimated that 40 million working days are lost each year because of bullying at work which is more that 160 times the number of days lost through strikes. In addition, 25% of those who face bullying will leave their job, 20% of witnesses will leave and 35% of those who leave do so quietly without any feedback. UK studies also show that 34% of new supervisors exhibited bullying behaviours and 50% of victims changed jobs because of bullying.

In one particular area of the Australian work force 66.7 per cent of bullying that took place was by the manager or supervisor whereas 45.2 per cent came from fellow workers. Bullying that takes place at home could be described as domestic violence which is an off ence and should never be tolerated.

Bullying may be part of your daily life or there may be times when you or someone you know is confronted with it or witnesses it. I therefore off er a few things to think about:• The best course of action is prevention. Develop

your own confl ict management skills and ask your company/employer/manager/teacher for a copy of the anti-bullying policy so that you are aware of them or can help to uphold them. If there are no anti-bullying procedures do what you can to see that there are.

• Some eff ective confl ict management skills to think about are listening, self-confi dence, respect and col-laborative problem solving. We learn so much about life and work but rarely get an opportunity to develop ourselves and how to cooperate with others.

• Th e best way to deal with bullying is to expose it. Putting up with bullying or other forms of intimidation could lead to work, home, health or personal well-being problems.

• And fi nally being assertive or learning to be assertive is an invaluable tool against bullying. Th e assertive person looks and acts strong, confi dent and fair which could lead someone to feel confi dent enough to confi de in you about what is happening to them, or it can lead a bully to listen to you or avoid you. Society condemns bullying which means we all have a

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AUSTRALA DAY AWARDS 2007Nominations are now invited for the 2007 Australia Day Awards

These Awards are provided by the National Australia Day Council through the Australia Day Council of South Australia Inc. and areadministered by Local Government Authorities throughout Australia.

Award Categories are! "! Citizen of the Year! "! Young Citizen of the Year and! "! Community Event of the Year

Roxby Downs is a unique and wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Council believes his to be a direct result from ordinary people within our community accomplishing and achieving extraordinary things.

Now is your opportunity to identify those people within our community who, over the past twelve months have made an outstanding contribution, and/or have given outstanding service to the Roxby and Olympic Dam communities over a

number of years.Community events are those that galvanise the entire community and showcase Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam as the

positive place that we all cherish may also be recognised.Nominations forms are available from the Council Offi ce Richardson Place Roxby Downs or by Fax on 8671 0452 or email roxby@

roxbycouncil.com.auNominations Close at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 2nd January 2007 and will be received and considered in strictest confi dence.

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Th inking outside the square, and rolling up their sleeves, the two men who guide the city of Port Pirie, are men who get things done.

Th e mayor of the regional council, Geoff Brock and his Chief Executive Offi cer, Ian Burfi tt, were in Roxby Downs recently to talk up their city.

“We aimed our promo-tion at the grass roots level. We mixed with the local community, talked to them, listened to them and invited them down to see our city,” Mayor Brock said.

“We have great facilities, restaurants, waterfront and people.

“We do have a big problem in Port Pirie though, and that’s we have an over abundance of giant blue swimmer crabs, whiting and snapper for the fi sherman.

“Our fresh produce from our nearby market garden-ers, tomatoes, lettuce and peas just to name a few are so crisp they snap when you bite them,” he eagerly continued.

The council is spending more than $6 million dollars on the highway approach to the city and redevelopment of its historic waterfront.

CEO, Ian Burfi tt said the council’s aim is to make Pirie a lifestyle choice for the people of Roxby Downs.

“It’s a safe place for families to visit, has great shopping, restaurants and facilities for families.

“Our real estate prices are about $150,000 cheaper for a four bedroom home than what we’ve seen in Roxby Downs.

“Th e prices here are just amaz-

ing, I can’t believe it,” he said.Both men agreed that what

brought them to Roxby Downs was

the mining boom in the far north that has gripped the state.

“We want to play our part in

providing the residents with alternative choices, a place for them to relax, or live, espe-cially with the fl y in – fl y out arrangements,” Mayor Brock said.

“In that regard, we’re push-ing to have the Port Pirie aerodrome upgraded and are talking with commercial airline operators to set up services in the city.

“Both the federal and state government’s need to support us, because we’re aiming to become a manufacturing hub for Olympic Dam, Prominent Hill and other major miners in the far north,” he said.

Mr. Burfi tt said Port Pirie was ideally placed for people travelling from Roxby Downs to Adelaide.

“We are a great stop-over. Stay a night, experience our wonderful lifestyle, and you can resume your two hour trip to Adelaide the next day.”

With the expansion of Olympic Dam in its planning stages, both men agreed that Port Pirie has the potential to become a breeding ground for skilled workers as the city opens up its new Australian Technical College early next year.

“Th e mining industry will be the main game. We’ll be able to train skilled workers in all fi elds to meet the demand of the mining companies,” Mayor Brock said.

“So when you’re heading down this way and want a fresh feed of blue swimmers, or a crisp salad at one of our fi ne restaurants, call in and see

us, we’re as friendly as you can get,” he said with a smile.

Aboriginal groups throughout the far north of the state are being asked how they can be best represented when negotiating with the state government.

A recent community workshop in Coober Pedy provided Aboriginal people living in areas from Roxby Downs to Oodnadatta with a platform to tell the government how they want to be represented.

Th e meeting, is part of a four-month state-wide consultation on the role of a South Australian Advisory Council for Aboriginal people.

Th e new Council will replace the interim Advisory Council that was set up by the State Government as a temporary body to provide recommendations on a permanent structure.

Chairman of the Coober Pedy meeting, Harry Miller, said although he was disappointed with the numbers that turned up, he understood their reason-ing with Christmas coming up and the administrative problems they face in their own communities.

“However, there was a lot of support and positives to come from it, especially towards the implementa-tion of the new group.

“But we need to know how this new organisation will interface with the federal government’s agenda on aboriginal aff airs and just how it will all work,” he said.

Aboriginal Aff airs Minister, Jay Weatherill, urged local people to take up the opportunity to get their views across on critical issues including justice, health, education, training and development at other workshops yet to be held.

“Th e workshops will spark discussion and debate – conversations we need to hear so we can genuinely capture the thoughts and aspirations of Aboriginal communities,” Mr Weatherill said.

“Leaders need to have the respect and support of the people they represent. Th ese consultations give the community the chance to recommend how the Council should be structured and the best way of deciding who the members should be.”

Th e community workshops are led by members of the Interim Advisory Council which will provide recommendations to the State Government by April 2007.

In addition to the public meetings, information packs have been sent to Aboriginal organisations and communities to provide opportunities for written feedback.

Mr. Miller said because of the vast area in the far north the group will have to visit isolated communi-ties on their lands to bring them up to date.

The ‘friendly city’ is calling you

Above: The Port Pirie Council display in Richardson Place recently

New group for Aboriginal interests

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Notice of Road ClosureSection 33 Road Traffi c Act 1961

NOTICEIs hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on Thursday 7 December 2006 made the following orders;That the Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Administrator under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratifi cation) Act 1982 and Section 33 of the Road Traffi c Act 1961 and Clause F of the Instrument of General Approval of the Minister 28 November 1999.Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffi c Act 1961 declare that the event described below is to take place on the road described below and is an event to which Section 33 of the Road Traffi c Act 1961 applies; andPursuant to Section 33(1) (a) of the Road Traffi c Act 1961, make an order directing that the road on which the event is to be held and any adjacent or adjoining roads specifi ed below can be closed to all traffi c except police and emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in the event, for the period commencing 7:30pm Sunday 31st of December 2006 unil 1.00am Monday 1st January 2007.

ROAD: Richardson Place Roxby DownsEVENT: RoxFM New Years Eve Street PartyADJACENT / ADJOINING ROADS: Burgoyne Street, Arcoona Street, Norman Place, Tavern Road

Pursuant to Section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traffi c Act 1961 make an order directing that persons taking part in the event be exempted in relation to the road from duty, to observe the Australian Road Rules specifi ed below subject to any conditions described below and attached to the exemption.Australian Road rules Exemption and ConditionsRule 230: Crossing the roadRule 234: Crossing the road on or near a crossing for PedestriansRule 238: Pedestrians travelling along the road.

W. J. BoehmAdministrator


Award Name

Barry Wakelin Kerry WorbyExcellence of Service to School Yvonne Pattenden

Excellence of Service to School Graham Warren

Excellence of Service to School Cheryl Boothey

Class Awards An Achievement Award for the student who

has demonstrated outstanding achievement and ability in a number of curriculum Areas.

A good role model to others (7-12)An Eff ort Award for students who have

demonstrated an outstanding, conscientious and consistent eff ort in most subjects. A cooperative, willing and positive attitude.

(7-12)

Special Award for students who has made

a excellent contribution in a particular area

(7-10)

Achievement Eff ort Special

Year 12 Mrs Kate Bennie Jamie-Lee Oldfi eld Joshua Logan (Bishop)

Year 11 Mrs Sarah Tello Zak Zeptner Sophie Wissell

Year 10 Mr Art Schultz/Ann O’Sullivan Nicole Franks Damien James Bodie Goldfi nch

Year 10 Ms Kerry Knipe/ Mr Ben Summerton Kelvin D’Amore Casey Potts Tally Skipworth

Year 9 Mr Hassan Bhatti/Miss Kristen Bence Ashlee Yates Kristen Worby Jared BishopYear 9 Ms Cassie Dorsett James Russell Jody Luscombe James Beenham

Year 9 Ms Vicki Bourlioufas Simon Gray Timothy West Tristan Warneke

Year 8 Mr Daniel Seidel / Mrs Kate Seidel Dhanshree Rajegaonkar Neel Goodwin Lachlan MunroYear 8 Mrs Sharon Fuss/ Mr Col McColl Jack Hombsch Madeleine Robinson Joshua Towler

Year 7 Tanya Pethick Felicia Wright Harley Reimann Chelsea James

Year 7 Nardene Edmonds Sian Sauerwald Shaylee Hollobone Ryan Adamson

Year 7 Miss Natalie Jones Elizabeth Gray Shauna Franks Jade Bishop

Congratulations to all winners of awards in 2006

Above: Multiple award winner Joshua Logan

Curriculum AwardsCurriculum Awards for the Year

11-12 students who have demonstrated

outstanding achievement in particular curriculum areas according to their Year level.

Curriculum Awards Comments Sponsored by BHP Billiton

Name ClassThe Arts Verity Casserly 12KBEnglish Matthew Schodde 12KBHealth & Physical Education Lee Hunter 12KBMathematics Joshua Logan 12KBTechnology Jack Orr 11STSociety & Environment Matthew Schodde 12KBScience Joshua Logan 12KBFood & Hospitality Alison Mitchell 12KBMedia & Photography Jamie-Lee Oldfi eld 12KBSchool Based New Apprenticeship Adam Luke 12KBAbove: Curriculum Award winners: Mattew Schodde, Verity Casserly,

Josh Logan and Jamie-Lee Oldfi eld

Special Prize Awards

Award Name ClassSport Award Yr 11-12 Jack Orr 11STSport Award 9-10 Nicholas Fernandez 10ASSport Award 7-8 Jack Homsch 08SFRITE Award Yr10 Luke Ingham 10KKCitizenship Year 11-12 Joshua Logan 12KBCitizenship Year 9-10 Kelvin D’Amore 10KKCitizenship Year 7-8 Jade Bishop 07NJPrincipals Yr 11-12 Joshua Logan 12KBPrincipals Yr 9-10 Kristen Worby 09HBPrincipals Yr 7-8 Shauna Franks 07NJAcademic Excellence Year 12 Jamie-Lee Oldfi eld 12KBCaltex Allrounder Joshua Logan 12KBIntegrity & Caring Matthew Schodde 12KBStudent Voice Joshua Logan 12KBSport Recognition Award Amber-Lee Hancock-Inglis 10KK Above: Year 8 Award winners, Joshua Towler, Lachlan Munro, Neel Goodwin,

Madeline Robinson, Jack Hombsch and Dhanshree Rajegaonkar.

Left: Three of the School

Service Award winners, Cheryl

Boothey, Yvonne

Pattenden and Kerry

Worby.

“Thank You” to the following sponsors for your generous donations which have contributed

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Presentation Night.

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Roxby Downs Community ClubCareer Employment Group

RDAS Parents & Friends AssociationLin Andrews Real Estate

RDAS PrincipalMunicipality Council

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South Australia is on pace to record its lowest road toll in history this year.

Offi cer in charge with Roxby Downs Police, Sergeant Richard Hobbs, puts it down to the 30 per cent reduction in fatalities on rural roads.

“Our Rural Highway Saturation Plan that we put in place at the start of the year has had a signifi cant impact.

“With Christmas holidays well upon us, Police will specifically target the major highways including the Stuart Highway to ensure motorists stay safe.

“We’ll be out in force to ensure they don’t become a statistic,” he said.

He reminded drivers about the main fi ve causes of road fatalities that Police call ‘Th e Fatal Five.’

Th ey are drink driving, speed, inat-tentive driving, seatbelts and vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

On December 7 the state’s road toll was 107 compared to 147 for the same time last year.

Sergeant Hobbs did issue a severe warning to motorists in Roxby Downs.

“Motorists in town are charged more often for speeding per head of popula-tion than most other centres.

“It’s just way out of proportion, and we’ll be clamping down on that during the coming holiday season. So be warned,” he said.

The state’s Road Safety Minister,

Carmel Zollo, appealed to motorists to ensure they help keep the state’s road toll down, especially in these last few weeks of the year.

Research into the fatalities last year has shown males accounted for 73 per cent of all fatalities with 63 per cent of all those fatalities occurring in rural South Australia.

Th e incidence of motorcyclist fatalities was 18 per cent higher than the fi ve year average, with December recording the equal third highest number of monthly fatalities.

One striking point in the statistics is that between midday and 6pm on Wednesday was the most prevalent time for fatal crashes.

Spokesperson for the town’s State Emergency Service unit, Lol Wilton, said her volunteers will be on standby throughout the Christmas holiday period, and has warned motorists to be careful.

“Fatigue is the big killer up here, because of the vast distances people drive.

“Th ey just need to remember to take a break every hour or so. Just stop the car, get out and walk around a little, and keep hydrated,” she said.

“As most people in Roxby head south for the holiday season, including some of our volunteers, we will be running a skeleton crew around the clock.”

“Awards are fi ne, they’re fl eeting and represent just a moment in time. What is more important in life is what you give to your community, whether by leadership or working within it.”

You would be forgiven if you thought these comments came from a sage or philosopher.

But they were made by bright eyed 17 year old Roxby Downs student, Laura Kruger when asked about the two awards she received at the presentation ceremony at Westminster School in Adelaide.

Laura was presented with the ‘Head of Senior School Art Award’ and then the prestigious ‘Geoff Rohde Bursary For Creative Arts’ which is awarded to the year 11 student at the school with the most potential.

It was Laura’s fi rst year at the school, and she said she was amazed at winning the award, because she thought she didn’t have much potential among such a creative group of students.

“It’s such a good school and attracts talented students. I knew my art was decent, but you never think your own work is of such quality that others think more of it than you,” Laura said refl ectively.

“I don’t have a favourite section in creative arts which takes in painting, etching and photography. I like them all.

“When you live and breathe a project over a six month time frame, you tend to get sick and tired of it. You don’t see the good side of what you do. But it takes other people to recognise it and appreciate it,” she said.

Her modesty about her achievements is refreshing in one so young, especially with Year 12 next year.

“I’ve been on a quick learning curve this past year, and you get confl icting stories about Year 12. But one thing is for sure. It comes on with such a rush because it only seems like yesterday that I thought I’ve still another 5 years to go before Year 12. But here it is,” Laura said.

GENERAL NEWSMonitorThe

Roxby student scoops awards in Adelaide

Massive highway blitz planned

Above: Winner of the Westminster Head of Senior School Art Award and the Geoff Rohde Bursary for Creative Arts, Laura Kruger.

Innamincka Pub gets a boost

Th e Innamincka Hotel in the state’s

far north east has been lent a helping hand by the federal government.

Th e hotel will get $100,000 under the Australian Tourism Development Program to remodel the reception area and upgrade dining facilities.

The Flinders Ranges Tourism Operators Association will get $250,000 under the program for its Mountains of Memory project which will develop co-ordinated branding, communications and interpretive

frameworks linking the Flinders Ranges.

Tourism is a $75 billion industry, employing more than half a million Australians with about 48 cents in every tourism dollar being spent in

regional areas.

Roxby Downs and other nearby

centres will notice the co-ordinated

branding of the region as it is mar-

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COMMUNITY MATTERSMonitorThe

Th e fi rst of the Forums and Partnerships were formed in September 2005 and since that time the Community Board, six forums and three partnerships have been formed. In any given month between 60 and 80 people are involved in the developing and actioning of activities and projects.

The Community Matters page has brought you news every week informing the community of the various activities and achievements of each group. Even so it is often diffi cult to appreciate the progress made. “Community development is like a giant iceberg, you only see 10 per

cent of it, the rest of it is underwater” said Michelle Hales Executive Offi cer of the Community Board. ”For every action and outcome that the community sees there are hundreds of hours of development, planning and doing by a myriad of people.” said Ms Hales

During most of this fi rst year all groups has been working through governance issues. Despite this a great deal of work on community projects has been achieved.

Th e following is a snapshot of what has been undertaken and achieved during the past 15 months.

Ways to have your sayDo you have an issue that you want raised at any

of the meetings?Do you have suggestions, ideas or feedback

that you want passed on for consideration and action?

Would you like to come along to a meeting and speak about a topic?

Would you like to join a forum or partnership?

Web Email Mail TelephoneLog a question,

comment, suggestion atcommunity.

roxbydowns.com

[email protected]

orcommunitygarden@

roxbydowns.com

Michelle HalesExecutive Offi cer

Community BoardPO Box 124

Roxby Downs SA 5725

Mobile:0438 871 153Michelle Hales

MEETING DATESMeetings have fi nished for the year and will recommence in January 2007.

Environment Partnership 17 January 7.00pmVolunteering Partnership 22 January 7.30pmCommunity Board 29 January 7.30pmSport & Recreation Forum 6 February 7.30pmArts & Culture 7 February 7.30pmAlcohol & Substance Abuse Partnership 15 February 7.30pmEducation & Workplace Training (TBC) February Health Forum (TBC) FebruaryFamily & Youth (TBC) FebruaryBusiness (TBC) March

Dates and times of meetings were correct at time of publication. For further information and check venue locations please contact Michelle Hales on 0438871153

Environment Partnership (commenced February

2006)

* Established a Pet Management Working Party to

raise awareness about responsible pet management and

undertake community consultation through

market days and surveys* Established a Waste Management

Working Party to focus on litter, recycling, uncovered loads and cigarette butts

* Conducted an online poll regarding kerbside recycling

* Facilitated an ongoing cigarette butt clean up strategy using fi lm canisters

* Established a Crown Land Working Party which is focusing on

* Established a Water Management Working Party which will focus on raising community awareness of conserv-ing water.

* Embarking on Environmental questionnaire for businesses to identify current waste management strategies

* Lobbying for an extension to landfi ll opening times* Lobbying for the potential implementation of water

restrictions* Ongoing lobbying regarding the appointment of an

Environmental Offi cer* Ongoing articles in the Monitor about Environmental

issues* Instigated several environmental awareness media

campaigns including weed control, water conservation and waste issues.

Sport and Recreation Forum (commenced September 2005)* Initiated Sportsperson of

the year award in conjunc-tion with Australia Day Awards* Conducted an audit of clubs to identify

facilities and services* Guest speaker from Rural Doctors Workforce Agency

spoke about the impact on after hours doctor service of sports related injuries

* Provided support for unincorporated clubs to get incorporated

* Explored the development of a Walk of Fame (project deferred as time not yet right)

* Conducted a survey of clubs regarding funding of light towers at oval

* Rewrote implementation plan to better refl ect needs of local clubs

Volunteering Partnership

(com-menced August

2006)*

Completed an audit of volun-

teer organisations to collate data on services and identify needs

* Applied for a grant under the “Community Voices” Program to create a documentary that promotes the value of volunteering and the diversity of opportunities in Roxby Downs ( suc-

cessful applicants announced * Promoted the value of volunteering at

the Outback Career and Employment Expo

* Applied for a grant under Alliance One’s “Community Partnership” Program to purchase resources (books) focusing on volunteer management for use by all local organisations

* Hosted researchers from the Grey Nomads national research project which will identify local projects that Grey Nomads can get involved in as volunteers.

* Guest speaker from Cancer Council who talked about the work of volunteers in the organisation particularly in regional branches

* Supporting the establishment of a local branch of the Cancer Council

Community Matters - What difference has it made?

Community B o a r d ( c o m -

menced November 2005)

Th e Community B o a r d i s responsible for the imple-mentation,

evaluation and review of the Roxby Downs Community Plan.

As a separately incorporated body the Community Board has an important governance role in the community management structure outlined in the Community Plan.

During the fi rst 12 months of operation considerable time has been dedicated to policies and procedures and other governance issues and overseeing the establishment of the Partnerships.

* Hosted two successful ‘Community Conversations” networking events in June and November

* Created a permanent community notice board in the Mall for news and notices of Board, Forum and Partnership events

* Established an ongoing presence at Market Day with a regular stall

* Created a media and membership policy

* Board members attended training in meeting procedures and governance

* Guest speakers attended Board meetings

* Board members attend Forum and Partnership

* Weekly “Community Matters” page in the Monitor

* Regular radio segments on RoxFM* Provided support to Health Forum

by lobbying BHP Billiton to consider proposed Roxby Downs to Olympic Dam pedestrian/cycle way

(commenced September 2005)* Jobs vacancy board

created in the Mall* Presentation by BHP

Billiton Olympic Dam Senior Managers on the Mine’s opera-tions and impacts for business

Arts and Culture Forum (com-menced November 2005)

* Undertook further stra-tegic planning to prioritise actions

* Established working parties to focus on events including an annual arts

festival and the 20th birth-day celebration of Roxby

Downs township* Established a Space working party to focus

on the availability of community space for arts and community related activities

* Established a Regional Branding working party to investigate creating an identifi able brand to promote local artists and tourism in the region

* Initiated and established a Youth Performing Arts Group

Family and Youth Forum (com-menced October 2005)

* Conducted the Family Matters Survey

* Guest speaker on the eff ects of Gambling on families* Successfully lobbied the Olympic Dam EIS team to con-

sider social impacts on families in t h e E I S on the proposed Olympic Dam mine expansion

* Established a working party to investigate the potential for a community garden

* Established a working party to undertake an audit of playgrounds

* Initiated a family friendly zone (alcohol and smoke free) for the Christmas Pageant

* Lobbying for more kindergarten places

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership (com-menced February 2006)* Considerable time taken in the development of a

diverse network of members and identifi cation of issues and opportunities

* Currently working on a marketing plan to be distributed to State Government agencies to seek funding and resources for promotion and

services* Semi

regular attendance at meetings by repre-sentatives from Drug and Alcohol Services

(SA) and Community Mental Health Nurse

* Supported Family and Youth Forum in

implementation of smoke and alcohol free zone at pageant

E d u c a t i o n a n d Workplace Training Forum (commenced September 2005)* Considerable time

spent identifying issues and opportunities with a decision made to focus on an Outback Career and Employment Expo

* 6 months development, plan-ning and successful operation of the inaugural Outback Career and Employment Expo held in October 2006. (To become a regular event)

* Attraction of sponsors and inkind support for the Career Expo to the value of $14,000

Health Forum (com-menced October 2005)* We e k l y h e a l t h

columns in The Monitor and promo-tion of specifi c health issues relevant to Roxby Downs

* Supported RoxFM in regu-lar health segments on the radio

* Initiated discussions regarding the Roxby Downs to Olympic Dam cycle/pedestrian way

* Assisted the Health Services to promote nursing as a career at the Outback and Employment Expo

* Investigating establishing an Outback Health Network for service providers

* Created an annual calendar of events* Initiated a database of local health services* Members also sit on the Building Healthy Communities

Project committee providing cross links* Initiated working parties to focus on social issues* Guest speaker from Rural Doctor’s Workforce Agency

talked about the retention and recruitment of doctors and the need to educate the community on ways to minimize use of the after hours medical service.


MINI MONITORSMonitorThe

Roxby Traders wish to thank all customers for their

patronage for the past 12 months and wish all a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy

New Year.

20% off all car batteries in stock

come and check our

50% off tables

Arcoona Street Roxby Downs SA, 5725Phone: 8671 0322 Fax: 8671 0338

The school holidays are upon us

again and the Roxby Downs Community Library has a range of

wonderful activities to entertain stu-dents while they are enjoying their summer

break.Each session will include a story and an

activity and children aged 4 – 13 are invited to attend.

Sessions will run on Tuesdays from 10am – 11am, with the fi nal one for December

taking place on the 19th.Th ey will begin again on January

2 and continue until the January 23.

Activities will include making gift tags, cards, Christmas fi gurines, walking dragons, wizard’s lanterns, castles and a dragon puppet.

“We run the holiday activities to try and encourage children to read over the long Christmas break,” Community Library Manager, Marie Trezise said.

“And to try and draw them into the library so they can see what a fun place it can be,” she said.

To learn more about the Children’s Holiday Activities at the library or to make a booking call 86710660.

Holiday Activities at the Library

Above: Students from RDAS enjoying their time in the pool at their recent “Pool Party”.

Left: Georgia Barr and Emma Thomas smilling for the camera.

Right: Tasma French having

a ball at the RDAS

pool party.

Above: Brynn Jansen whizzing down the slide.

Above: Dylan Fryer and Jon Thomas at the recent RDAS pool party.

Above: Thomas Bourne swooshing down head-fi rst on the slide during the RDAS pool party.Below: Alex Gerrity waiting

for Santa at the pageant.

Below: Aralia Collins (8 months) and brother Ryan (18months) waiting to see Santa

Above left: Watching the fl oats go by, Olivia Fiskem (16 months) at the

Roxby Traders pageant on Saturday.Above: Zarah Steer (6 months) excited

about watching the pageant.


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Homeowners received some early Christmas cheer this year as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to leave interest rates unchanged at its December meeting, the Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) said today.

REISA President Mark Sanderson said that

homeowners would now have a couple of months to adjust to the most recent interest rate rise in November.

“Homeowners will now have a little more time to breathe before their mortgages are assessed again, because the RBA’s next meeting to discuss interest rates is not until February,” he said.

“Household budgets are very stretched in the lead-up to Christmas so it’s reassuring to know that mort-

gage repayments will be stable for a while and there won’t be an additional fi nancial burden for homebuyers.”

Mr Sanderson said the RBA needed to care-fully consider the impact of this year’s interest rate rises when it makes its decisions in 2007.

“We are fortunate that the South Australian property market has been resilient in the face of three interest rates rises this year, but it is still important that rates are steady during 2007 to ensure housing stays aff ordable.”

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OUT & ABOUTMonitorThe

Roxby Traders Christmas Pageant 2006Roxby Traders Christmas Pageant 2006

Above: Angels in action.Left: Candy twirls.

Above: Is he coming mum?

Above: The town’s new Guides strutting their stuff

Above: Crowd waiting patiently for Santa to arrive.

Above: Children and parents gathered outside Santa’s cave.

Above: Holy moses Batman, it’s Catwoman!Above right top: The Roxby Rocket ready to roll.

Above right: Wow, it’s Hi-5.Right: Roxby’s Scouts getting some last minute instructions before they parade

their way around Richardson Place.

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HEALTH MATTERSMonitorThe

A new website launched by the Smarter than Smoking SA Project aims to discourage 12 to 17 year olds taking up the habit.

Th e Smarter than Smoking SA Project, origi-nally known as the Quit SA Schools Project, sent an interactive CD Rom launching the website www.tobaccoeducation.org.au to every Year 11 Mathematics, English and Australian Studies teacher in the state.

Teachers at the Roxby Downs Area School received their packages last month.

RDAS Deputy Principal, Helen Bennie said any opportunity to talk to kids about the risks of tobacco is a good thing.

“It’s great to have those sort of resources available at school,” Ms Bennie said.

“But people need to remember how important it is to reinforce those lessons at home and through the community.”

“In the end it’s about the community working together,” she said.

Prevention Offi cer for Quit SA, Sally Hounslow said the website is aimed primarily at young people.

“If you haven’t started smoking before you reach the age of 18 it is unlikely that you will, so it is important for us to target that group,” Ms Hounslow said.

“Young people think it is easy to give up smoking, in actual fact it is a really hard thing to do.”

“But for those who have already started, we have the Youth Friendly Quitline to help them,” she said.

According to OxyGen, an Australian website funded and managed by Quit SA, Quit Victoria and Smarter than Smoking, around 350 smokers die of tobacco related diseases in Australia every week.

Cigarette smoke contains more than 4000 chemi-cals including nicotine, carbon monoxide, tar and a range of substances commonly found in pesticides, paint strippers and moth balls.

Cigarettes damage the lungs, cause the heart rate to increase, limit the amount of oxygen in the lungs and blood, increase blood pressure, slow circulation, constrict blood vessels and may impair vision and coordination.

Th e Smarter than Smoking SA Project aims to reduce youth smoking by 10 per cent in 10 years.

Th e OxyGen and tobacco education websites con-tain graphic information on the damage cigarettes can do to the body and provide access to a large range of tobacco education resources for teachers and students.

The OxyGen website can be viewed at www.oxygen.org.au.

Th e Youth Friendly Quitline can be contacted on 137 848.

A special Christmas party was held at the Dunes Café recently for the Coff ee Morning mums and their hosts from the Roxby Downs Health Service.

Around 30 young mothers joined Child and Youth Health Nurse, Deb Harper, Allied Health Assistant, Karen Russell and fellow community health staff members, Sue Houlson, Rachel Smith and Gaye Smith to celebrate a year of coff ee and conversation.

Ms Russell, who hosts Coff ee Morning every Thursday with Ms Harper, said the meetings provide an opportunity for young parents and their children to come together in a neutral, family friendly environment.

“Th e coff ee mornings allow for easy access to members of the health service and also provide a support system to new mums who move to Roxby Downs,” Ms Russell said.

“They will run right through the Christmas holidays when a lot of other things don’t,” she said.

Nicole Kemp, who attended the Christmas party, said the coff ee morn-ings give her a chance to be somewhere diff erent.

“It gives me a bit of a break from being at home,” Ms Kemp said.

“And it gives Alex a chance to play with other kids.”

Sam Launder also said she enjoyed the coff ee mornings.

“I come to get Hendrix out and it’s also nice to meet the new mums in town,” she said.

Ms Russell said she would like to thank Th e Monitor, Community Radio and the staff of the Dunes Cafe for their continual support of the coff ee mornings and, on behalf of the Roxby Downs Health Services, wish a happy and safe Christmas to all.

Ms Harper and Ms Russell host Coff ee Morning at the Dunes Café in the Cultural and Leisure Precinct every Th ursday from 9:30 to 11am.

Th ere is little doubt that men are attracted to the outdoors – to wild places, much more commonly than women are.

And whilst some men venture there for the primal pursuits of hunting, fishing, and adventuring, their attraction to the wild is more complex than is generally realised.

Getting out on the boat or “going bush” might also be an important way for men to preserve or repair their mental health.

Few men are content with either the comfort of domes-ticity, or the constant drivenness of modern life.

For many, the experience of fi nding themselves in an over-constructed life is suff ocating and stressful. Th ere is always the longing, the “dream of breaking free and escaping to a ‘man’s place’ under open sky, a place where physical strength counts and clocks do not dictate the rhythms of the day”.

Only here, in the wild places can “a man can sense the truth of being a man” say philosophers Sam Keen and Wendell Berry.

At a time when we appear most “hell-bent” on wreck-ing natural environments, we probably need them more than ever before.

Th ey may be the only antidote to our increasing sense of alienation, and the eff ects of having to deal with too much information, too many stress inducing stimuli, and the “attention fatigue” both can cause.

Th ere is in fact a strong body of research now sug-gesting that contact with nature leads to increased psychological health.

Outdoor and wilderness recreation is well known for providing benefi ts of stress reduction, and for reinforcing a sense of connectedness, wholeness, and meaningful-ness – all essential elements of mental and psychological health.

Th ere is of course a deep bond and reciprocal rela-tionship between humans and nature. Th is has been recognized in therapy with grieving men, who have reported experiencing the horizons of their previously “closed in” and depressive “world” (due to grief ) expand-ing, in response to spacious environments of bushland, desert or sea.

In the solitude of natural environments men can often relinquish anxiety ridden attempts at control, can relax, be more fully themselves, and can trust themselves to the greater whole of which they sense they are a natural and accepted part.

Nature is perhaps our most constant and reliable “home and family”. Its amazing integration and coherence can bestow upon us a greater capacity of psychological integration and coherence.

As men, we need wild and natural places – not as a way of escape, but as environments in which we can mentally and emotionally heal and recuperate; places where, for a time, we can be more fully ourselves: refl ective, feeling, and fi erce; places where we can reunite with our best intentions, values and aspirations, and sense again the truth that being a man is good, and that we ourselves are worthwhile.

It is the wild and natural places that can help us retrieve the humanness that is so important to us living our lives with genuine integrity.

Dr John Ashfi eld is the Men’s Health Project Offi cer, with Lower Eyre Health Services. Comments and feed-back can be forwarded to: ashfi [email protected].

Coffee morning Christmas party

Above: Rachel Smith, Sue Houlson holding Brodie Clark, Karen Russell, Deb Harber with Nicholas Houlson at the coffee morning for mums Christmas party.

Smarter than smoking

Men’s Businesswith John Ashfi eld

Men need wild and natural places

Above: Mums and bubs enjoying the Coffee Morning for Mums Christmas coffee morning at the Dunes Cafe recently.

Th e Building Healthy Communities Project has been issued a challenge by Federal member for Grey, Barry Wakelin, to make it work in order to put pressure on his government to resource it beyond 2008.

Th e Project, offi cially launched in Roxby Downs, is an eff ort between communities in Roxby Downs, Pimba, Andamooka and Woomera to promote healthy lifestyles within the region.

It encompasses a number of health initiatives includ-ing youth, substance abuse, fi tness, and strengthening families.

Mr. Wakelin told the gathering that 12 per cent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product is spent on health with the majority of the funding going towards acute health services.

“My challenge to you today is to give this project your best shot so you can put pressure on the government when it considers the next round of funding in 2008.

“Already, you’ve done a tremendous job in draw-ing remote communities together and all presenting different challenges, and this project has my full sup-port,” he said when offi cially launching the project.

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They gathered in their troops. The Geckos. The Goannas.

Future leaders, lining up in a horseshoe arrangement to hear each other take the Guides pledge.

Roxby Downs girls aged up to 12 years of age have helped revitalise the Guides movement in town after an absence of 10 years.

Th ey came together recently for their investiture before District Leader, Julie Steele.

Th e 27 young ladies recited the Guides Oath, received their badges and neck-achieves and applauded each other.

Prior to the Guides reforming, girls in town could only join the Scouts, so Ms. Steele decided to give them a choice by forming a Roxby Downs troop.

“It’s amazing how planning just goes out the window when you formulate something like this. I thought the Guides would be more welcome by the younger girls, those under 12, but how wrong was I,” she said.

“I have 40 girls for the Geckos and Goannas, but early next year I’m forming another troop for girls over the age of 12 because the demand is huge.

“I also understand that the girls in this age group will be given a credit of 5 SACE points from the Department of Education for being a Guide, just as boys get such credits for out of school work,” Ms. Steele said.

Th e Guide movement has changed a lot over the past few years in order to keep itself relevant and up to date with modern thinking.

“Girls can now join the Guides and stay in the move-ment right up until they’re 26 years of age. Th en of course they can become District Leaders or follow other paths.

Th e Roxby Downs Guides are sponsored by Gary Baker Building and through the matched giving program run by BHP Billiton.

“We don’t just do girl things, we expand their horizons with outdoor camps, camp craft, rock climbing and abseiling.

“It’s orientated towards decision making and self awareness so that they can become future leaders in the community. Th e Guides give the girls direction and self confi dence, a vigour and enthusiasm to reach their full potential,” Ms. Steele said.

RoxFM in conjunction with the Roxby Downs Area School have been assisting students in working towards a certifi cate two in Broadcasting and multimedia for SACE Stage 1.

RoxFM has provided air time for the students which has generally been on a Monday 4pm to 5pm slot.

The students have learned about all facets of broadcasting, producing pro-grams and safety aspects.

The programs prepared included a diverse set of music shows featuring styles

ranging from sixties to classic rock and roll. The programs were broadcast on RoxFM over the past months.

Th e students were supervised by Ben Summerton from the RDAS and volun-teers from RoxFM and on November 28 were accessed at RoxFM Studio’s by Sarah Tomlinson, from Radio Adelaide.

Th e junior broadcasters were Sophie Wissell , Sandra Chipunza , Nick Fernandez, Casey Potts, Jess Daw, Bodie Goldfi nch, Ryan Paxton, Zak Zeptner and Sam Sunners.

I am the Arts Development Offi cer for the region extending from Pimba to Andamooka.

I’m employed under a partnership deal between Country Arts SA and Roxby Downs Council.

South Australia is quite unique in the way it places ADOs in regional centres.

I’m part of the Western Region in the Country Arts SA scheme of things.

My line manager works in Wudinna on the Eyre Peninsula. Other members of the Western region work in Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Whyalla and Port Augusta.

In Queensland they have a system where art offi cers travel from Brisbane into the regions. It’s the same in Western Australia. In Victoria they place people in key locations.

So what do ADOs do? We are often associated with local art galleries or performance venues.

We work with local artists and people interested in the arts to ensure that country people get something like the services that people in the city take for granted.

We work to bring travelling performing arts shows to town. We work to bring visual arts exhibitions to town.

But the most important work we do is with the com-munities where we live. By placing ADOs in the regions Country Arts SA can actively listen to what country people want for their town.

Nothing annoys country people more than having people from the city breeze through their town making judgements about what is needed.

Th at’s not the way to win friends and infl uence people. The idea is to get a two way communication going between the city and the bush.

Australians who live in the regions are important. We are as diverse, as interesting, and as talented as any.

As to the charge that this impulse to raise the debate over culture is a left wing plot to seduce country voters away from their natural masters, might I point out that ADOs enjoy bi-partisan support from all political parties in Australia.

For many years Country Arts SA was led by Nicky Downer, the wife of the Foreign Minister in John Howard’s government. She is still active in her support for arts in the regions.

I want to again thank the small business sponsors who got behind our Circus Workshop on the weekend of the December 2 and 3. Roxby Traders and Roxby Takeaway had faith in us to deliver a program and we came through.

We catered for over eighty people over the weekend and most participants took two lessons over the two days.

We had everybody from little tackers to adults putting their hands up to be involved. Th e trainers worked very hard and they went away impressed with the energy and enthusiasm on show.

Th e idea came from the Arts and Culture Forum. Th ey prioritised young people and training, and your ADO was able to source the expertise.

Kat, Lek, Roxby Youth Service and Country Arts SA deserve our thanks: well done on a successful partnership.

We may not be a real circus yet, but we have taken the fi rst steps towards next year’s circus.

Public controversy that has been raging on the Roxby Downs chat boards over the poor reception of the ABC’s youth network radio station Triple J has been quelled by the turn of a satellite.

During the past month, committed listeners to Triple J in Roxby Downs have complained to the council and amongst each other that the station’s signal was fading in and out during the mornings.

Th e council’s Manager of IT, Ian Boehm, said the coun-cil is responsible for the maintenance of the satellite dish used to pick up and transmit Triple J in Roxby Downs.

“A volunteer who was passing through town came into council and off ered his assistance by re-aligning the satellite dish with specialist equipment supplied by Outback Electronics.

“It was nothing more than a dish pointing issue and was rectifi ed within an hour last week,” Mr. Boehm said.

Th ose committed listeners will face a similar dilemma in February next year when telecommunications com-pany, Optus, locates to another satellite for its services.

“Optus use the same satellite as Triple J, but in February when they move their services, Triple J will be off the air for a week,” Mr. Boehm said.

“It all to do with the angle of the sun hitting the dish, it creates noise, which distorts the signal.

“However we hope the dedicated listeners will under-stand this, because we’re trying to provide them with the best possible service.

“I just ask them to keep in touch with council if they notice any other problems with the service,” he said.

By Rodney Mitchell

arts matters

Above: Proud parents at the Guides investiture.

Future leaders take the pledge

Triple J gets a clean up

Above: A Triple J concert.

Student broadcastersAbove: Ryan Paxton broadcasts his show from the RoxFM studio with Zac Zeptner and Sam Sunners.


WHAT’S ONWHAT’S ONWHAT’S ONACROSS THE REGION

SPORT

Friday, December 8Junior Basketball

Minis 4:00pmUnder 10 girls from 5:00pm

Mid-season break fromDecember 8. Season re-com-

mences on Friday February 2.

Roxby Downs Bowls ClubFrom 7:30pm

Saturday, December 9Junior Basketball

Mid-break from December 9Season re-commences

Friday February 3.Leisure Centre

9:30am – 4:05pm

Monday, December 11Karate

AuditoriumColts (Age 5-12)

6pmJuniors/Adults

6:45pmContact Tracey Fouet

0400 894 429Season break starts Dec. 14

Special school holiday sessions.Monday & Wednesday fromDecember 18 to January 29.

Tuesday, December 19A- Grade Mens Basketball

Leisure Centre7pm – 10pm

Wednesday, December 13Karate

AuditoriumColts (Age 5-12) 6pm

Juniors/Adults 6:45pmContact Tracey Fouet

0400 894 429Season break starts Dec 14.

Special school holiday sessions. Monday & Wednesday from December 18 to January 29

Th ursday, December 14Tae KwonDoAuditorium

From 6:30pmContact Andrew Murdy

0418 804 398

Indoor SoccerLeisure Centre

Social matches from 6pmAll welcome

Season starts January 29, 2007Contact Kenton Maloney

0408 797 158

Swim Club Practice SessionsHoliday TimetableDec 11 - January 27

Mon, Tues, Th urs6.00 - 7:30pm

Sat 8.30 - 10.00amNO training Saturday December 23 through to Tuesday January 2.Th e season will recommence on

Monday January 29.Dolphins

Tues & Th urs 5:30pm - 6:30pmStingrays, Sharks & Swordfi sh

Mon, Tues, Th urs 6:15pm - 7:45pm

Sat 8:00am - 9:30am

Basketball A & B GradeMen & Women

Resumes early February 2007.

Friday, December 15Lawn Bowls

Roxby Downs Bowls ClubFrom 7:30pm

HEALTH

Roxby Downs Family Practice will be closed from December

23 to January 4, 2007. Re-opens January 5, 2007. Phone 8671 0730

Roxby Downs Medical Practice will be closed during public holidays only. Normal hours

9:00am-5:00pm Saturday morning by appointment only.

Phone 8671 1900

Grace Surgery will be closed during public holidays only.

Normal hours 9:00am-5:00pm 7 days a week. Phone 8671 2244

EyebusWoomera Feburary 7

Andamooka February 8Roxby Downs February 8

Woomera March 7Andamooka March 8

Roxby Downs March 8

Visiting Allied Health ServiceOccupational Th erapist

Speech PathologistDieticianPodiatrist

Child Adolescent Mental HealthServices

For appointments phone8648 5800

Hearing ServicesJanuary 25 - 9.00am - 2.30pm

For an appointment call 1800-006303

Every Week

Visitor Information CentreClosed December 25 & January 1.

Business hours between 26 December and 31 January

10:00am to 2:00pm

Leisure & Cultural CentreMovies

Closed from Sat Dec 25 - Jan 4.Re-opens January 5.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Sunday

(see schedule below)Cultural & Leisure Precinct

Dunes Cafe closed December 26to January 1

Roxby Downs ChildcareClosed from 5.30pm Friday Dec.

22 Re-opens 6.30am Monday Jan. 8

Phone 8671 0911 for details

GymCultural & Leisure Precinct

CLOSED from Sat December 23to Monday January 1

Re-opens Tuesday January 2Tuesday 2 to Friday 5

9.00pm -12.00pm/4.00pm-8.00pmSaturday 6

8.00am - 12.00pmSunday 7 - CLOSED

Monday 8 - Re-open as usual

Roxby Downs Community LibraryHoliday Activities

Tuesday December 1210-11am

Story & activity, make Christmas fi gurines

All children aged 4-13.Phone 8671 0660

for more information.

Tuesday January 210-11am

Activity: Walking Dragon


Activity: Wizard’s Lantern


Activity: Castles


Activity: Dragon Puppet

Toddlers Story Time Fun for young children and mums

Roxby Downs LibraryRichardson Place

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School

Returns February

Coff ee Mornings for Families Meet and chat for all families new

comers especially welcome.Dunes Café

9:30am – 11am

Every Friday Playgroup

Roxby Downs KindergartenReturns February

Every SundayTour De Desert Cycling

Social Bike riding group from 8amContact Daryl Wake

0408 188 685

RDASVacation Care Program

Monday Dec. 11 - Friday Dec. 22Free choice of indoor and outdoor

activities.

EVENTS ANDENTERTAINMENT

December

December 31RoxFM New Years Eve

Street Partyfrom 8.00pm

Birdsville Hotel New Year’sEve party

GENERAL INFORMATION

Th e Post Offi ce will be closed on December 25 & 26, 2007. Closed

January 1.

Mt Dare Hotel is open every day, even Christmas day, 8:00am

-9:00pm, 7 days.

School Term 2007January 29 - April 14, 2007

! !

Regular Schedule Sports Calendar Events Outback Cinema

Roxby Downs Cultural and Leisure PrecinctArt Gallery Program24 November – January 8 Festival of the Christmas Tree Library committee + community volunteers

January 2007 Friable RockKym NeedleCASA ADO

Shovel FishingTom & Sharon Hurley (Andamooka)CASA Touring

Don’t miss the Festival of the Trees exhibition at the Art Gallery

Cultural PrecinctVisitors Information centreDunes café, Art GalleryOpen Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5pmSaturday & Sunday 9am – 5pm

Leisure CentreGymnasiumNew Times - See AbovePool TimesGeneral PublicMon-Fri – 12-8pmWeekends 10am-8pmLap Swimming Mon-Fri - 6-9amMon-Thurs - 7pm-8pm (2 lanes)Weekends 9-10amSwim ClubMon-Thurs - 5:30-8pm (3 lanes only)Swim LessonsVACSWIM January 8-18Junior Swim Jan 22 - Feb 2Public HolidaysOpen 10am-8pmChristmas Day - closedNew Years Day - 12pm-8pm

ThursdayNippy Gym – AuditoriumBack in FebruarySquash 7pm-9pmIndoor Soccer 6-7pmTaekwondo 6.30 – 8.3012 years and over

MondayNippy Gym – AuditoriumBack in February

TuesdaySquash 7-9pmIndoor Soccer 6-7pmTaekwondo 6.30 – 8.3012 years and over

the Staff at the Roxby Downs Cultural and

Leisure Precinct would like to wish all their patrons a very Merry Christmas and a safe

New Year

A GOOD YEARRated M. Everything matures.....eventually. A British investment broker inherits a vineyard in Province, from his late uncle. He discovers a new laid-back lifestyle as he tries to renovate the estate to be sold.

Friday 15th 3:00pmSaturday 16th 12:00pmSunday 17th 3:00pmMonday 18th 3:00pmTuesday 19th 12:00pm & 7:00pmWednesday 20th 3:00pm

BORAT: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of KazakhstanRated MA. Kazakhstani TV talking head Borat (Cohen) is dispatched to the United States to report on the greatest country in the world. With a documentary crew in tow,

Borat becomes more interested in locating and marrying Pamela Anderson.

Friday 22nd 3:00pm & 7:00pmSaturay 23rd 3:00pmSunday 24th 4:00pm

Starring: Russell Crowe, Albert Finney, Archie Panjabi

Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian, Luenell & Pamela Anderson


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South Australia’s mining industry will benefi t from funding won from the federal government’s ‘Targeting Skills in the Regions’ program.

The $281,000 will help build the skilled work-force in engineering work-places in the Upper Spencer Gulf, with a particular focus on the mining industry such as BHPBilliton and Oxiana.

Th e program will train people who are cur-rently not active in the work-force, with an eye to providing mining companies trained employees to help overcome the shortage of skilled workers.

State Employment Minister Mr. Paul Caica said the state has developed a strategic approach to work-force development and a vital part of this is collaboration between government, industry and Regional Development Boards.

Th e national program was established earlier this year by the Council of Australian govern-ments to address industry skill needs in regions of strategic importance to the national economy.

Th e funding will be used to increase training places, upgrade training facilities and infrastruc-ture, develop skilled migration initiatives and build the capacity of regional businesses to access skilled workers.

“It’s significant that industries in South Australia’s regional areas are being recognised as major contributors to the national economy,” Mr. Caica said.

“All of these programs will boost regional development, expand export opportunities for the state and help industry gain skilled people.

“Th e regional communities will have improved access to relevant education and training pro-grams and young people will have greater support to remain living in these regions with a boost to the levels of education and employment oppor-tunities,” he said.

In another break-through for industry and small business, SafeWork SA has announced that small business owners keen to draft their own Enterprise Bargaining Agreements can now use an on-line framework to do so.

It arose from recommendations of the ‘Stevens Review’ which proposed developing and pro-moting template-model agreements for small business.

Th e Executive Director with SafeWork SA Ms. Michele Patterson said the aim of this is to help small business operators and their employees better utilise enterprise agreements to improve fl exibility in the work-place without disadvantag-ing employees.

“Th e easy to use agreement contains sample pro-visions to encourage businesses to consider family friendly practices s u c h a s

flexible working hours and customised leave arrangements,” she said.

Ms. Patterson said the use of this framework will reinforce the steps taken by the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission to streamline lodgement, hearings and approval processes for enterprise agreements.

Roxby Downs business operators can download a copy of the framework from SafeWork SA’s website (www.safework.sa.gov.au).

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COUNCIL SNIPPETSChristmas Offi ce ClosureTh e Roxby Downs Council Offi ce

will be closed from 12.00 pm Friday the 22nd of December reopening again on the 2nd of January 2007. Th e Council staff wishes everyone and Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

2005/06 Annual ReportCouncil has adopted its Annual

Report for the operations of Council for the 2005/06 fi nancial year. A copy may be obtained by contacting the Council Offi ce.

2007 Australia DayNominations for the 2007 Roxby

Downs Council National Australia Day Awards remain open. Award Categories are Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year. Nominations forms are available from the Council Offi ce and will be received up to 5.00 pm on Tuesday 2 January 2007. All nominations received will be considered in strictest confi dence.

Fire PreventionPlease contact the Roxby Downs

Council for any questions relating to the fi re danger season, fi re bans or permits.

Adver t i s ing on Counci l Infrastructure

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

Dog RegistrationResidents are reminded that you

must notify the Council within 72 hours if your dog is moved to dif-ferent premises, the dog dies or is missing or the ownership of the dog is transferred to another person. Failure to notify the Council can result in an expiation notice being issued.

RatesSecond quarterly instalment

notices have been issued. Due date for payment is 18/12/06.

Remaining quarters due dates are 16/03/07 and 18/06/07.

Please contact Bronnie Warren at the Council on 86 710 010 for any payment arrangements or enquiries. Fines will apply to all overdue accounts.

ElectricityDisconnection Pending Notices

have been issued by registered mail. Please pay by the due date to avoid disconnection of power supply.

ParkingThe bus zone on Richardson

Place is being actively policed, as bus owners and drivers have become increasingly concerned about the large number of people who take it for granted that they can park in this area. Please be aware that there has been an increase in the expiation fee, which has gone up from $47 to $73, and remember that this is a bus zone at all times.

Local WebsiteVisit your local updated website.

New Forums have now been added. Read what’s new and have your say in the Forums at www.roxbydowns.com

Rubbish CollectionResidents are reminded that

there is a limit of one bin per household for weekly rubbish col-lection and that it is the residents responsibility to ensure that bins are in serviceable condition with closable lids that prevent fl ies and birds from accessing rubbish.

Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours

Tuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Th ursdays 1pm to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154.

Council Offi ce Hours – GeneralMonday to Friday – 9am to

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Andamooka Community ChurchSunday 2pm

St Barbara’s Catholic ChurchRoxby DownsSaturday evening 6pmSunday morning 9am

Roxby Downs Christian Community ChurchSunday 10am

Andamooka Catholic ChurchSunday 11amfi rst & third Sunday of every month

St Michael’s CatholicChurch, WoomeraSunday 5pmAll denominations welcome

Roxby Downs Lutheran ChurchSunday 10.30amand Sunday School – 9.30am

Faithworks ChurchSunday 10.00am at theRoxby Downs TAFE College.

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Nineteen swimmers from the Roxby Downs Swimming Club travelled to the Crystal Brook Open carnival on Sunday 3rd December. Th e 4.00am departure time did not deter for even the youngest swimmer, fi ve year old Cassandra Hayward.

Alexandra Lowe, Julia Weltner and Nicole Scholefi eld each won a 2nd place medal, and Jacob Haugum and Hannah Wurfel brought home 3rd place medals. Fourteen of the swimmers broke at least one of their previous best times.

“The carnival was a great way to kick off the season,” Coach Phillipa Weltner said.

“New members had the chance to experience the carnival atmosphere, and we’ve been really impressed with how well our members are swimming this year already.” Ms Weltner said.

Th e club organised a bus for members to attend the carnival, which they hope to repeat early next year for another carnival.

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Roxby Downs Sports Person Of The Year AwardApplications are now open for the inaugural Roxby Downs Sports Person of the Year Award

The Roxby Downs Sports & Recreation Forum has decided on behalf of the community to formally recognise individual sporting achievements by launching this award.

Outstanding sporting achievements occur both on and off the fi eld. Those nominated do not necessarily have to be outstanding athletes. Exceptional “team players” or sporting administrators are equally worthy.

Now is your opportunity to publicly recognise those people who have contributed signifi cantly to sport in Roxby Downs.

The Award will be announced on Australia Day 2007

Nominations forms are available from the Roxby Downs Sports and Recreation c/o the Council Offi ce Richardson Place Roxby Downs or by Fax on 08 8671 0010 or email [email protected].

Nominations Close at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 2 January 2007 and will be received and considered in strictest confi dence by the Sport and Recreation Forum

Reinhardt ViljoenChairman

Roxby Downs Sport & Recreation Forum

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