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Prime Minister John Howard has opened a can of worms in his $10 billion pledge to take control of the nation’s water resources, including the Great Artesian Basin.

He said water extraction from the Great Artesian Basin would be capped and use of water from the giant aquifer would be subject to pricing and entitlements.

Mr. Howard said this would also apply to the mining industry.

He inferred BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine near Roxby Downs extracts about 30 million litres of water a day from the basin, free of charge.

“Everybody’s got to make a contribu-tion to solving this problem,” the Prime Minister said in his speech announcing the bold initiative.

His initiative included taking back control of the Murray-Darling basin from the state’s in which he pledged $10 billion in water projects over the next 10 years in return for the states ceding their 100-year-old constitutional control of the river system to the Commonwealth.

However, it’s his plan to tax water taken

from the Great Artesian Basin that has caused most consternation in remote South Australia.

Chairman of the Outback Lakes Group, Colin Greenfi eld from Billa Kalina station, near Roxby Downs said there will be a fair hue and cry especially from pastoralists, if the Prime minister goes down that track.

“He really hasn’t thought this through.Th e president of the South Australian

Farmers Federation, Wayne Cornish, said it is going to be an issue.

“Th e problem we have is there’s no detail on the table from the PM, just blanket statements, we need to get a higher level of detail, on many things such as govern-ance issues, and the diff erent regulations operating on the Artesian Basin between the state’s.” he said.

“Th ere needs to be some really, really, really, good reasons for taxing water from the basin.

“He has to overcome major hurdles such as access to the water, the alloca-tion principles involved and the rights of pastoralists to use the water,” Mr. Cornish said.

FIGHT LOOMS OVER BASIN

By Les Rochester

Above: The holding dam at BHP BIlliton’s Desalination Plant Continued page 5

New Area Manager Liz Rogers with Financial Services Consultant Sara Lynch

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“I don’t know, it’s a big new thing, everyone is afraid of something new.”

They’re slithering in, and finding cool spots near backdoors. Snakes are on the move in Roxby Downs.

Already a number of snakes have had to be removed from homes in the town, especially in Hermit street on at least two occasions in the past few weeks.

As the temperatures rise the snakes are seeking cool spots during the afternoon heat, and a good place for them is near the back doors of homes, which have their air-conditioning on as the snakes can sense the coolness coming through sliding glass doors.

Other snakes have been removed from houses in Stuart road and residents have been warned to look out for them.

Most of the snakes found in remote outback South Australia are ven-omous and should not be approached.

When confronted with a snake it is best to stand still and slowly move out of its path.

They’re so prevalent

throughout the state at the moment that SafeWork SA is urging people involved in outdoor work activities to heighten their vigilance for snakes, and ensure they have an action plan ready should a snakebite occur.

Most at risk are those working in isolated loca-tions or on their own.

“This is creating a workplace hazard which can easily have fatal consequences.”

In November last year, SafeWork SA investigated the death of a 43 year old contractor, suspected to have been bitten by a snake while cutting grass in the Adelaide Hills.

Last month however, SafeWork SA was called to an incident in which a 58 year old man was bitten by a brown snake, which had made its way into a Riverland farm storage shed.

Fortunately, the man and the First Aid offi cer present were both well versed in treating snake-bite, and the man has since recovered.

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Steve Cox

“If we have to, we have to. If it does no harm to us it should be okay.”

Above: A Western Brown snake spotted recently near Roxby Downs.

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Roxby Downs residents have been warned to look out for aggressive door to door salespeople following several incidents during the past few weeks.

A South American couple have complained of being the subject of over aggressive sales pressure from a door to door salesman, selling a certain type of vacuum cleaner.

Family and Youth Offi cer, Tom Beever said the salesman made his pitch to the couple by claiming he’d clean their fl oors for free, just to get inside their home.

“Once in there, his slick sales pitch had the family hooked into buying a vacuum cleaner worth more than $2,500. A cleaner they really didn’t want.

Mr. Beever said the family complained to him about the pressure and another meeting was set up with the salesman in their home.

“He arrived in his sports car. He was a big chap, quite intimidating.

“But he became very aggressive when the husband told him he didn’t want the vacuum cleaner,” Mr. Beaver said.

“However we worked it out with him and he promised to repay the family their money.”

Under the South Australian govern-ment’s consumer protection laws, people buying products from door to door sales-people have a 10 day cooling off period before the contract becomes binding.

Th e law was introduced to stop over aggressive salespeople intimidating householders into buying products they really didn’t need or want.

Mr. Beever said it is timely to remind residents about their rights when con-fronted with such situations.

“It’s buyer beware, but you have 10 days to make up your mind whether you want the product or not.

“It’s not just salespeople selling vacuum cleaners door to door, but all types of products,” he said.

“Do your research, ask questions and do not be intimidated by high pressure tactics.”

Th e company developing the Prominent Hill copper and gold mine, 150 kilometres north of Roxby Downs has made a bid to buy Agincourt Resources Limited.

The bid for all the issued shares in Agincourt values the company at A$415 million.

The Board of Agincourt has unanimously resolved to recommend that Agincourt shareholders accept the Off er in the absence of a superior proposal and has indicated that the directors intend to accept the Off er in respect of all shares and options they control.

Th e Off er is also supported by Agincourt’s major shareholder, Newmont Mining Corporation, which has signed an option and pre-bid acceptance deed in respect of its 19.9% holding in Agincourt.

Oxiana’s Managing Director, Mr. Owen Hegarty, said the acquisition of Agincourt con-tinues the Oxiana strategy of owning, developing and operat-ing quality resource assets in the Asian/Australian region.

“Agincourt’s Martabe Gold Project in North Sumatra,

Indonesia, will significantly enhance Oxiana’s gold portfolio, increasing the company’s gold resource base to about 16 mil-lion ounces (including silver equivalents).

“Martabe will add an advanced and signifi cant project in Indonesia to Oxiana’s recent exploration JV with Kalimantan Gold,” he said.

“Agincourt also has the con-trolling stake in Nova Energy Limited, which holds the advanced Lake Way / Centipede uranium project in Western Australia.

“The Wiluna Gold opera-tion in Western Australia also provides us with extra gold production and the opportunity to explore for more gold and for nickel resources in a prospective region,” he said.

Commenting on the Offer, Agincourt’s Managing Director Peter Bowler said the off er con-fi rms the Agincourt Board’s view on the value of the company.

“ Th e co m b i n at i o n o f Agincourt ’s development projects with Oxiana’s team and fi nancial capacity is excellent. We will be working closely with Oxiana to ensure that this Off er

and our recommendation are put to Agincourt shareholders as soon as possible,” he said.

Further information regarding the Off er will be provided in the Bidder’s Statement.

It is anticipated the Bidder’s Statement will be delivered to Agincourt by the end of February, and dispatched to Agincourt’s shareholders , together with the Target’s Statement, by mid- March.

Under this schedule, Oxiana would target completion of the Off er by mid-April.

Oxiana owns and operates the Sepon gold and copper mines in Laos, the Golden Grove base and precious metals operation in Western Australia and is currently constructing the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia.

Oxiana has more than 4,000 employees and contractors in operations and offi ces in Laos and Australia.

The 30 June 2006 half year profi t was $263.2 million with the full year results due about February the 21st.

Oxiana’s market capitalisa-tion was A$ 4.1 billion as at 25 January this year.

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Above: Excavator working the Prominent Hill lease for Oxiana.

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Th e state government has announced strong new strategies to manage students with diffi cult or disruptive behaviour this year.

Th e $10 million behaviour management program will fund teacher training, engage professionals to work with students who have challenging behaviour and offer professional support for students with a mental health disorder or a history of challenging behaviour.

“We want all young people in our schools to be able to get on with the task of learning skills and developing self discipline,” Education Minister, Jane Lomax-Smith said.

“The majority of students are well behaved and use classroom time eff ec-tively to learn.

“However, there are a small number of children who have persistent behavioural problems, often the result of other issues

such as learning diffi culties, mental illness or hyperactivity disorders.

“We want to give schools a greater abil-ity to address problems early and help to avoid the need for suspension or exclusion from school.

“Our new program will better support teachers, with training and professional expertise, to manage students who disrupt their peers in the classroom.

“Where all other interventions fail, experts will be brought in to assess the most diffi cult students and propose a plan to manage their behaviour at school,” she said.

Roxby Downs Area School Deputy Principal, Helen Bennie said the initiative was a wonderful idea.

“It’s a great initiative to support all schools with managing challenging behaviour,” Mrs Bennie said.

A 27-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for disorderly behaviour after an incident that occurred at the Roxby Downs Tavern on February 2.

A 36-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported on February 1 for failing to wear a seatbelt, misuse of motor vehicle and exceed the prescribed concentration of alcohol.

A 33-year-old Osborne man was reported for driving under the infl uence of alcohol and driving without due care as a result of a vehicle collision that occurred in the early hours of the morning of January 28.

Also on the same day in an unrelated incident, a 24-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle.

Students have already returned to school and drivers of motor vehicles are reminded that the speed limit in a School Zone at any time when children are present is 25km/hr. Drivers are also asked to keep an eye out for these particularly vulnerable road users at any time whether it is in a school zone or elsewhere on our roads. Parents and children using bicycles (and other Small Wheeled Recreational Vehicles such as skateboards and scooters) are reminded

of the obligation to wear a properly fi tted and secured safety helmet.

With recent rains filling Lake Mary and the attraction of a lake in the outback suitable for recreational boating activities, users of this beautiful area are advised that the area is considered as a road or road related area. As a road or road related area compliance with licensing and registration requirements is required, along with any other provision of the Australian Road Rules, Road Traffi c Act and Motor Vehicles Act such as compli-ance with the Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol. Please also be aware that we recommend that the road is only used by 4wd vehicles.

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Petrol and Gas pricesA new tourist venture has started operating out

of William Creek giving tourists the chance to see aboriginal art in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands.

Owner of Wrightsair Mr. Trevor Wright said the fl ights depart William Creek and fl y to the APY lands, home to the most remote and inaccessible settlements in South Australia.

He said the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjara people have a strong tradition in contemporary art practices.

“Tourists will visit art galleries in three of the four major art centres, Amata, Fregon and Ernbella.

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Outback Lakes chairman, Colin Greenfi eld said the Prime Minister’s fi rst major problem is how does he plan to charge for the diff erent quality of water taken from the Basin.

In some areas of the Artesian Basin, the quality of water taken is vastly diff erent, from good quality drinking water to areas with heavy saline content.

“Is the charge going to be the same across the basin,” Mr. Greenfi eld asked.

“We’ve been under the impression that through our pastoral leases with the state government that stock water is exempt from pricing if drawn from the basin.

“Th en there is the bigger disparity between states in their rights of access to the water.

“In South Australia we can’t use water from the Artesian Basin for irrigation, but yet in Queensland they’re allowed to irrigate with it,” he said.

“Th ere’s an old saying, that if they can measure it, then they can tax it.

“But they’ll have a fi ght on their hands if they plan to charge for water extracted from the basin,” he

said.Th e plan to charge for water from the basin, even

the heavy saline content, could set a precedent for charging for salt water extraction in this country.

If successful it could open the way for the federal government to charge for sea water extracted from the ocean to drive the ever increasing number of desalination plants being built.

Mr. Greenfi eld said South Australia’s pastoralists who rely on the Great Artesian Basin have already been implementing water conservation measures, way before Mr. Howard’s announcement.

“We’ve had a plan in place for years, supported by the Western Mining Company and now BHP Billiton to control the free fl owing of bores.

“With their assistance and funding, we’ve been out there capping (blocking the fl ow), of these free fl owing bores, and the plan is progressing well.

“Our fi rst port of call will be to the South Australian Farmers Federation seeking its intervention on our behalf, before this concept goes any further, “ Mr. Greenfi eld said.

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Fight looms over basin

BHP Billiton has hit back at criticism from the Prime Minister that it’s been getting water free from the Great Artesian Basin for its Olympic Dam mine.

Under its indenture agreement with the state Government, signed in 1982, the government gave the company rights to draw water from the basin as long as it built the infrastructure, rather than having taxpayers cover the cost.

Th e Olympic Dam uranium, gold and copper mine and the neighbouring town of Roxby Downs draws 33 million litres of water a day from the basin.

Company spokesman Richard Yeeles said that infrastructure cost more than $100 million dollars, which included the desalination plant and the mas-sive network of pipelines.

“For anyone to say we’re drawing water from the artesian basin for free, needs to think again and do the sums.

“If the mine were closer to Adelaide we could have hooked straight into the existing public infrastructure there, but being in a remote location, and to get this mine up for the country, our own infrastructure had to be built, at our cost.

“I’m sure the public would have been a little upset if they were going to subsidise us.” Mr. Yeeles said.

The Prime Minister said his plan for the Commonwealth to take control of the river system includes cracking down on what he termed, the unsustainable extraction of water from the Great Artesian Basin.

In a letter to South Australian Premier Mike Rann, Mr. Howard said: “I seek your agreement … to establish proper entitlements, metering, pricing and reporting arrangements for water extracted from the Great Artesian Basin.”

The basin is a g iant aquifer which runs b eneath N SW, Que ensland, the Northern Territory and South Australia.Mr. Yeeles said the company would resist any such move to make it pay for the water.

“ BHP Billiton has also spent more than $2 million to help local pastoralists use water more effi ciently and in their expansive program of tap-ping free fl owing bores.

“We’re saving more water through those meas-ures than Olympic Dam is using at the moment,” he said.

“ We ’ v e b e e n a n x i o u s t o s u p -port the sustainabi l i ty of the basin.”Mr Yeeles indicated any change to the water arrangement could threaten the mine.”Our planned expansion of the mine will increase the daily water requirement to 150 million litres, but we plan to build a desalination plant to provide for the increase and not take any more water from the basin.

“Th at’s another infrastructure cost,” he said“We’re in the process of negotiating an agreement

with the state government about water supply.“For the company, water is a big costing item,

and any further imposts could not only jeopardize future expansion but other companies exploring in the state’s remote north,” Mr. Yeeles said.

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[email protected] and register your interest

2. Find out the date, time and venue of the next meeting

3. Turn up and join in the discussions

Th e fi rst meeting of the Roxby Downs branch of Th e Cancer Council of South Australia (TCCSA) was held last week.

Nine people were present and a number of apologies were sent by those unable to attend.

Newly elected President, Brett Atkins said the establishment of a local branch was very important to an isolated com-munity like Roxby Downs.

“I’m excited to be involved. “It’s doing something diff erent for the

community and supporting local people that are going through cancer,” Mr Atkins said.

Names for the new group were bounced around, with a number of people suggest-ing the Red Sands Branch to tie in with our desert environment.

The roles of President, Treasurer, Membership Coordinator, Publicity Coordinator and Information Coordinator were fi lled.

The positions of Secretary and Vice President remain vacant.

Local resident, Helen Edwards, who has been a fundraiser for the Cancer Council for many years, was excited to be involved in the founding of a new branch.

“To be involved in the initial gathering is very exciting,” Mrs Edwards said.

“It promises to be a very rewarding experience, particularly providing support to those in need,” she said.

Anybody interested in becoming a part of the Roxby Downs branch of TCCSA should contact Karen Atkins on 0418 857 261.

Kerbside recycling in Roxby Downs is something nearly everyone wants, but which system would best suit our community?

A poll taken late last year on roxbydowns.com showed overwhelming support for kerbside recycling in the area.

Over 100 votes were cast, with a massive 94 per cent of people stating they would support the endeavour.

Th e Environmental Partnership is following up on that poll with a survey on market day asking exactly what sort of system the community wants.

“Th ere are a few options that could be put into place,” Joint Chairperson of the Waste Management Working Group, Adam Bester said.

“It all ties in with the need to upgrade the waste management facility.

“A two bin system recycling just cans and bottles is one option or we could also include other recycling like paper and cardboard.

“A good way to reduce the amount of waste going into land fi ll is to recycle,” he said.

Express your opinion at the Community Board booth on market day or drop into the council offi ces on Richardson Place and fi ll out a form.

Roxby’s own Cancer Council branch

holds fi rst meeting

Th e Roxby Downs Community Board has a new focus and a new leader.

Chris Schultz, Chairperson of the Environmental Partnership, took over the role of Community Board Chairperson after Richard Hobbs announced his resignation last month.

Mr Schultz, who has lived in Roxby Downs for almost three years, said he was pleased with the appointment and was looking forward to the challenge.

“I see it as a great opportunity to provide direction and make sure we are on track to accomplish what we have set out to achieve,” Mr Schultz said.

“Now that we are incorporated we are a lot more independent than we used to be.

“I would like to see us get more in touch with what the Forums and Partnerships want and, through them, the community.

“Even though it has been widely publicised, people may not be totally aware of what those groups are doing.

“We need to make people realise what can be achieved if they get involved,” he said.

Mr Schultz is expecting great things from the Board, Forums and Partnerships in the coming year.

“A lot of ground work has been done for some of the larger projects and I’m looking forward to seeing the fi nal outcomes,” he said.

With the reshuffl ing of members, the Community Board now has two vacancies.

“We are looking for community members who are committed to making a diff erence, people with fresh ideas and enthusiasm,” Mr Schultz said.

Nomination forms can be collected from the council offi ces in Richardson Place or from the Community Board booth at market day.

Applications close on February 25.

Above: Brett Atkins has agreed to be the chairperson of Roxby’s new Cancer Council branch.Recycling survey

at Market Day

Above: What recycling system would you like to see?

Community Board

takes new direction

Above: Chris Schultz, new chairperson of the Community Board.


Sister Pat’s

thought for the dayLife is a struggle – accept it. Life is an adventure – dare it.Life is luck – make it. [Mother Teresa]

Upcoming Events

Pre-loved board games and puzzles

neededWe are in the

process of setting up a games room for lunchtime use and are looking for donations of preloved board

games and puzzles that are still in good

working order ie. not too many pieces missing. If you have any that you could

donate to the school please drop them off to Miss Fischer at the

Counsellor’s offi ce. Your help is greatly

appreciated.

Dear Parents and Carers,

My name is Steve Marshall and I have been fortunate enough to have been appointed as the Principal of Roxby Downs Area School.

My family and I are looking forward to living and working in Roxby Downs and are keen to get to know the town, the people and the surrounds.

My wife Judy and daughter Isabel are here in Roxby Downs with Isabel enjoying being in a year seven class here at RDAS.

I have two other children, Tom 19 and Lewis 18 who have completed their schooling and reside in Adelaide.

I am quite looking forward to the challenges of such a large and complex school and have been made very welcome by the staff and students. I have been impressed with the work ethic and professionalism which is evident throughout the school.

I am passionate about quality education and keen to ensure that Roxby Downs Area School maintains and builds on the high standards set over the years.

I am aware that the school is held in high regard in the community and I am looking forward to working with the wider community, parents, staff and students on building that reputation.

I have been an educator for 28 years and during that time held a number of roles including teacher, adviser, school counsellor, principal and general manager.

I graduated from Torrens College in 1977 with a Diploma in Teaching and gained a Bachelor of Education Degree in 1986 through the South Australian College of Advanced Education. Whilst in Darwin I undertook a Leadership Course which led to a Graduate Diploma in Public Sector Executive Management through Northern Territory University in 2003

I have taught in country South Australia for most of my teaching career having spent time at Anna Creek Station, Whyalla, Murray Bridge and Tailem Bend.

My previous school was Nightcliff Primary School in Darwin. A school of over 600 students with a strong mul-ticultural ethos. Prior to this I was Principal of Nicolson Avenue Primary School in Whyalla for 6 years. I also held the Principalship of Bevan Crescent Primary School in Whyalla and Callington Primary School.

I am sure that I will get to know many of you over the coming months and I look forward to the opportunities which arise as a result of being part of the Roxby Downs Community.

Regards,

Steve Marshall

Following two years teaching in Adelaide, Rebecca Fischer has returned to Roxby Downs to fi ll the role of full time Student Counsellor. Rebecca previously taught at RDAS for three years from 2002-2004. “It’s great to be back. I’m looking forward to the new posi-tion and getting involved in the community again,” she says. Rebecca will work with student across the school from Reception to Year 12.

Principally speaking

2007 looks to be an exciting year at Roxby Downs Area School. Staff and students have smoothly settled into new roles and new classes.

We had many changes towards the end of last year with staff moving on to diff erent careers and new teaching roles or places. New staff who have arrived at Roxby Downs Area School have enthusi-astically involved themselves in school life and organised active learning programs for their students.

Th is year our school will be focussing on a Federal Government Initiative, Success for Boys. Our application, which included St Barbara’s Parish School, Woomera Area School and Andamooka School was suc-cessful. We are looking forward to working with teachers across the cluster to develop knowledge and programs that support the

learning of boys and girls. Congratulations go to the Year 12

students from 2006. All received their SACE Certifi cates and have moved onto University, apprenticeships, Prevoc Education or other chosen pathways. It was great to see both Jamie-Lee Oldfi eld, Photography, and Matthew Schodde, English Communication, receive full marks for their hard work. Th ey are off to Government House in the next few weeks to a special celebratory function.

I am looking forward to the challenges and successes of this year. Having a wonderful positive staff and management team will result in exceptional education opportunities for your children.

Helen BennieDeputy Principal

Steve Marshall – our PrincipalSteve comes to us from Nightcliff in Darwin

He brings with him his wife and daughterSteve is originally from South Australia

George MoreitisGeorge’s last teaching position was a Woodville

High SchoolHe won a new DECs position that supports

Mathematics in schoolsHe has a Coordinator role in the area of Maths

His focus is to support staff in the teaching of Maths particularly in the Secondary School

Rebecca FischerLast position was a LeFever Primary School as PE

CoordinatorHer previous position was a Roxby Downs Area

SchoolRebecca has returned to Roxby as Student

Counsellor

Lee CopelandWas at Wallaroo Primary School previouslyTeaches PE and Society and Environment in

Secondary School

Chris JonesHas been in the area for the last few (3 I think)

years. He was teaching at Andamooka last year

He is in a Year 7 class this year.He is here with his wife and boys

Chelsea MorrisAnother Year 7 teacher

Was previously teaching at Woomera Area School

Susan CosciaTeaching in Year 6

Was previously at Miltaburra Area SchoolHere with husband

Angela JenkinsTeaching in the Mid North Area

Here with her familyIn Year 6 class

Ann JansenTaking the Indonesian Teaching Role

Jessica GarlandIn a Year 3 classFrom Adelaide

Jutta Schoefi eldLocal resident who recently completed her teaching

degreeIs teaching a Year 4 class for Term1

Anne-Marie ReschkeHas a Year 2 class

Comes from Ceduna Area SchoolWelcome back

Jodie Meyer from parenting leave Is teaching the Stretch Program to Years 3-6

Col McColWho is a PRT and has been placed with us for the

fi rst part of the year. Has a Technology Focus

7th February P&F AGM 7:30pm in Staff Room

15th February R-12 Acquaintance Night

16th February R-6 Assembly 11:20am

17th February Market Day

19th February AGM School Council 7:30pm

19th February Early Closure 2:10pm

ROXBY DOWNS AREA SCHOOL

GOVERNING COUNCIL

2007 AGM

7:30PM

Tuesday 20th FebruaryRDAS Staff Room

All Parents are interested persons are welcome to attend to meet

the New Principal, Mr Steve Marshall and be involved in the

elections of a new council.

We will be looking for new members to help assist in

determining the future directions and policies of the school.

New student counsellor

New Headstart class of 2007. Pictured are teacher Mrs Bev Zeptner, SSO Julie Golding Billie-Jo, Kaitlin, George, Teegan, Lockie, Jarrad, Hayley, Livie, Shayarna.

Welcome to 2007New staff


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BHP Billiton’s production of uranium at its Olympic Dam mine near Roxby

Downs in the state’s far north was lower in the six months of last year compared to the same time in 2005.

The company in its recently released quarterly production state-ment for December said production was lower because of the variability of ore sources, unscheduled main-tenance and reduced ore hoisting at the mine.

In the half year to December the

Olympic Dam mine produced 1,615 tonnes of uranium oxide concentrate compared with 2,158 tonnes in the corresponding period in 2005.

Th e company’s refi ned gold extrac-tion from the mine also fell for the December ’06 half.

In the last half of last year it produced 40,310 ounces of gold compared with 53,274 ounces for the corresponding period of 2005.

Th e production of copper cathode from the company’s Olympic Dam mine was also down for the half year to December last year with 81,300 tonnes being produced compared

with 102,600 tonnes in the corre-sponding period of 2005.

However, overall throughout its operations the company recorded a record half year production of copper cathode which refl ected the contin-ued ramp up of the Sulphide Leach project and the successful commis-sioning of its Spence project.

At the half year ended 31 December 2006 the Group had 205,129 tonnes of copper sales that were provision-ally priced at a weighted average of US$6,325 per tonne.

Th e fi nal price of these sales will be determined this year.

Mining giant, Oxiana’s Prominent Hill mine 150 kilometres north of Olympic Dam has discovered high mineralization with the potential to signifi cantly extend the known ore body.

In its December quarterly produc-tion report just released, Oxiana said during the quarter, drilling beneath the Prominent Hill resource aimed at signifi cantly expanding the size of the deposit, intersected high grade copper and gold mineralization which it noti-fi ed to the Australian Stock Exchange on January 16th.

Better results from the fi rst two holes of the program returned thick intervals of high tenor copper-gold and gold-only mineralisation, 400-500 metres beneath the current resource.

The company said mineralisation remains open at depth and drilling is continuing with four rigs.

Subsequent wedge holes have also intersected several thick zones of hema-tite breccia down to similar depths and results are awaited.

Studies into the potential for, and timing of, future underground mining have commenced.

Results for three regional drill holes at the Caliban prospect, SE of Prominent Hill, returned copper and gold mineralisation and follow-up will be undertaken.

Work is continuing to delineate fur-

ther drill targets in the area for testing as part of the major resource expansion program underway at Prominent Hill.

In the meantime the company said the development of the Prominent Hill project continued to schedule and budget during the quarter for mining of fi rst ore in early 2008 and production of fi rst commercial concentrates in the third quarter of 2008.

Pre-stripping of the Prominent Hill open pit continued to ramp-up over the quarter and was operating to plan by the end of the quarter.

Th e depth of the pit is now approxi-mately 20 metres and stockpiling of material for tailings storage facility construction has commenced.

Thiess, the mining contractor, has mobilised three large capacity Liebherr tonne excavators and 14 Caterpillar 993 trucks to site and completed construc-tion of its maintenance infrastructure.

Detailed engineering and design is progressing to schedule on Process Plant and Infrastructure Development

In addition to the crusher and mills already ordered, orders were placed for the regrind mill, concentrate fi lter and water treatment plant. Contracts were also awarded for construction of the airstrip and site roads.

A contract to build the 170km 132kv power line was awarded to ETSA.

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Above: Prominent Hill stripping underway.

Above: Copper bundles at Olympic Dam.

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With Lake Mary reported to be 12 metres deep at its centre, it is expected to pro-vide recreation for the people of Roxby Downs for up to two years.

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69 Pioneer Road - Priced Just Right3 Bedroom home offering bir’s, good size lounge, dining with sliding door to rear,kitchen with gas stove, range hood & ample cup-boards bathroom with shower, bath & vanity large rear pergola, adj. fully fenced pool with paving & imitation lawn. C/bond tool shed & GI garden shed, single c/port UMR & drive thru sales gates to paved shaded extra c/port. Currently leased @ $320p/w. $307,000 to $320,000. Web. ID. 843441.

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Th e classic stone Masonic lodge in Koolunga was built circa 1911 and Elders Real Estate is off ering the four-bedroom conversion for sale in 2007 – and the history and the modernity are on the market for a total of $218,000.

Elders Real Estate Clare based specialist Matt O’Donoghue says the Masonic lodge would once have been home to the mysteries and secrets of the ancient order but today is home to a very happy family.

Matt says the lodge has been transformed – its digital TV, satellite broadband and ducted airconditioning are a far cry from the old ceremonies and traditional functions for which it was originally built.

He says the historic township of Koolunga is situated 30 minutes from the Clare Valley on the River Broughton and is surrounded by 40 hectares of parkland

“As you would expect in a building perhaps most resembling a church in its design, the renovation has converted it into a beautiful open living home,” Matt says.

“To preserve its pre-World War One history there are still beautiful polished Baltic pine fl oors throughout the lodge crowned by its enormously high pressed metal tin ceilings,” Matt says.

“You enter through the formal entry with its stained glass windows to the main large open living area with its open fi replace, ornamental mantle and slow combustion heating,” he says.

“Th ere is also a second large open

living/dining area with a majestic chandelier hanging above, a second open fi replace and ornamental mantle as well as the refurbished kitchen that has emerged from the old Masonic supper room.

“Today it features a quality stainless steel gas cooker, hotplates and range-hood and an island with granite bench top, large pantry and ample cupboard space – a far cry from the suppers that would have been served up in the good old days.”

M a t t s ay s continuing the timber theme the renovation has added a really rustic feel to the two spa-cious ground fl oor bedrooms – one of which i s current ly used as a walk-in robe.

He says the bathroom cap-tures the sense of history with its authentic claw-foot bath a n d t i m b e r v a n i t y w i t h some very sym-pathetic tiling throughout.

“There is a

timber staircase – what other type would you expect – to the mezzanine fl oor which has the capacity for two more bedrooms overlooking the whole home,” Matt added.

“Th e old lodge has been rewired and re-plumbed throughout, has a new hot water system and newly insulated roof – and the ducted airconditioning is also new,” he says.

“All the fencing around the 1011

square metres of the block is new and so is the double carport and I am pretty sure the garden shed was not there when the Masons were swapping their secret handshakes.”

Matt says no expense has been spared on this remarkable overhaul of what has been a landmark building in the township for almost 100 years.

“This is a piece of history in this region that has been lovingly given a second lease of life,” Matt says.

“It would be perfect to live in or to promote as a bed and breakfast or a fabulous weekender,” he says.

“Either way it is also a property that has to be seen to be believed, to get a real sense of the region, the township and the quality of the original building and the way it is presented today.”

Further details are available fromMatt O’Donoghue at Elders Real

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W ith around 200 babies being born with a congenital heart defect

in South Australia each year, it is not surprising that Roxby Downs should be touched by the condition.

When Melissa and Mark Allen were awaiting the arrival of their third child last year, the last thing they were expecting was problems.

A qualifi ed midwife, Mrs Allen opted for a home birth and, after an uneventful pregnancy, little Brianna Allen was welcomed into the world.

Th e proud parents were over the moon, until Brianna was diagnosed with two heart defects.

“We didn’t know anything about her heart condition prenatally, we had all our scans and a planned home birth and everything went very well,” Mrs Allen said.

“Th en Aurianne, our midwife, was doing her routine checks and noticed Brianna was putting a bit of eff ort into her breathing.

“It was very slight, but it fell outside the normal parameters, so she recommended a review at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide,” she said.

At the hospital, an abnormal heart sound was detected and an echocardiogram showed baby Brianna had two heart defects.

“You go from such a high to such a low so quickly, your whole world comes crashing down around you,” Mrs Allen said.

At five weeks of age Brianna was taken to Melbourne where the most pressing of her heart

problems, an aortic coarctation, a condition that decreases blood fl ow to the abdomen and lower limbs, was operated on.

“It was horrendous, just awful,” Mrs Allen said.

“We went from having the most low key birth to the most high tech intervention imaginable,” she said.

Th e operation fi xed Brianna’s aortic coarctation, though she will have to visit a cardiologist several times a year to make sure the condition does not re-occur, and all her parents can do is thank their lucky stars they had a midwife who was on the ball.

“Th e two specialists in Adelaide told me they never see babies this young,” Mrs Allen said.

“Th ey are rarely picked up so soon, they were stunned to fi nd we had been in midwife care and not under a doctor.

“Aurianne was wonderful, she was there through it all as a con-stant support, she liaised with the

diff erent specialists, looked into treatments and outcomes, we were so lucky to have her,” she said.

Th ree months later, little Brianna Allen is a picture of health, a delightful, smiling bundle who is the delight of her mother’s life, but her ordeal is not over yet.

Her second heart defect, a partial anomalous pulmonary vein displacement (PAPVD), a condition where two of the four vessels returning from the lungs with oxygenated blood don’t make it all the way back to the heart, depriving the body of its full complement of oxygenated blood, can not be operated on until she reaches 17 kilos.

“Th ey don’t expect any prob-lems to arise from this,” Mrs Allen

said.“People can survive into their

teens with it.“Th e only problem is Brianna

may be more prone to chest infec-tions,” she said.

To help her baby stay as healthy as possible, Mrs Allen, who is a representative of the Australian Breastfeeding Association, has decided to breastfeed Brianna until her next surgery.

“It is amazing to think that breastfeeding can make such a dif-ference, if she was weaned earlier the likelihood of her contracting chest infections would rise by around 30 per cent,” Mrs Allen said.

“She’s a gorgeous baby and has never looked sick.

“Th ank goodness for an astute midwife, Brianna hadn’t started to be compromised before she was diagnosed,” she said.

Mrs Allen said the support of family and friends helped them get through the diffi cult times.

“It’s so shattering, without our parents and friends it would have been nearly impossible.”

Th e Roxby Downs community has also been very supportive.

“So many people have come up and asked how she is, even people I don’t know.

“Everyone has been so con-cerned and so beautiful, it’s very touching,” she said.

Brianna’s brave battle

“We went from having the most low key birth to the most high tech

intervention imaginable,”

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One in a hundred Australian babies are born with a heart defect.

In South Australia that equates to around 200 a year.

Of that number, 18 will die, according to the Chairperson of Heartkids Australia SA Branch, Lee Morgan.

“Something a lot of people don’t realise is that the mortality rate for childhood heart disease is higher than for kids with cancer,” Mr Morgan said.

“A lot of our children have to go to Melbourne for treatment and may be there for a long time.

“Th is can be an issue for people in remote loca-tions like Roxby as the travelling can create great upheaval.

“Th is makes some families stronger, but others fi nd it very stressful,” he said.

February is Heartkids Awareness Month, high-lighted by Zippa Day on the 14th.

Heartkids SA, a non-profi t organisation provides support and assistance for South Australian families with children who have congenital heart or other cardiac conditions.

“We’re not just there for babies,” Mr Morgan said.

“We provide support for the kids as they get into their teenage years and for their families as well,” he said.

Heartkids awareness month

Above: Brianna Allen in hospital at fi ve weeks of age.

Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA) My Journey Kit, a comprehensive information resource for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, is now on the web.

Th e My Journey Kit draws on the experiences and energy of women who have had breast

cancer to assist and inform other women on their personal journeys with breast cancer. To date BCNA has distributed over 18,000 kits to women across Australia.

Lyn Swinburne, CEO of BCNA and breast cancer survivor, said the group will now be able to reach more women via the online application.

“While importantly, the information is factual and accurate, the Kit’s unique approach – is based on women’s lived experiences.

“It refl ects the way women have traditionally passed on knowledge – through generous

sharing of lessons learnt and with the desire to help other women in similar situations,” Mrs Swinburne said.

Launched in May 2004, the My Journey Kit includes the Information Guide, the Personal Record, for documenting medical history, keeping track of appointments, treatment, expenses, a list of local support services, and many other information packs.

Th e My Journey Kit has been endorsed by Cancer Nurses Society of Australia, Medical Oncology Group of Australia, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

BCNA”s web address is www.bcna.org.au.

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Roxby is losing two of its original settlers, Dennis and Kerryn Montgomerie are moving to Adelaide.

When they arrived in 1988, Roxby Downs was a very diff erent town.

“Th ere were no trees, no sporting clubs for the kids, the town was a quarter the size it is now,” Kerryn said.

“We joined together with other families who had children to form the junior sporting groups and we all banded together to help each other.

“It’s a great place for kids, even now, but when ours were young it was terrifi c, plenty of sports, open places, safety, it’s a little bit harder now because of the size of the town,” she said.

Dennis and Kerryn said they will miss Roxby, but both feel the town has lost the close-knit pioneering spirit it had in the early days.

Dennis, who began as a labourer in the Smelter and worked his way through the ranks to Production Foreman before moving into development, said the town has become too big.

“Th ere was a real pioneering spirit when we arrived.“We all felt that there was a real risk this operation

wouldn’t succeed, the friends we made then we will have forever.

“Roxby has changed, it’s like a suburb of Adelaide now,” he said.

Kerryn agreed.“It was so isolated when we came, dirt road to

Woomera, no extended family, the friendships you made were strong as you didn’t have anyone else,” she said.

Now the Montogomeries are moving to Adelaide where Dennis will take up a position of Process Engineer in the Smelter with ODX (Olympic Dam Expansion).

Th ey are sad about leaving, but feel it is time to take on a new challenge.

“We have absolutely no regrets,” Dennis said.“It’s been a wonderful experience, we’ve made lifelong

friends and we couldn’t have chosen a better place to bring up the kids, but it is time to move on,” he said.

Last night we had a meeting of the Arts and Culture Forum.

Th is group has been a great comfort to me as an Arts Development Offi cer. Under the leadership of Yvette Mooney, the Forum, including Rachel Young, Dave Kovac, John and Tracey Warneke and Sheila Culf amongst signifi cant others, have kicked arse.

Th ey have proposed a radical new Festival program for Roxby Downs in 2007 in the build up to a major Return To Roxby event in 2008 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the town’s offi cial opening.

Out of a planning process in 2006 the Arts and Culture Forum (A&CF) want an accent on a learning approach to the arts.

Th e A&CF were instrumental in agitating to get a permanent arts offi cer in place to manage the Precinct Gallery and tap into the Country Arts SA touring pro-grams in the area of visual arts and performing arts.

Th is position was established in early 2006 in time to lend support to the Coordinator of the Outback Fringe 2006.

We have had three Outback Fringes in Roxby Town. 2004, 2005 and 2006. We have learnt how we might run an arts festival driven by the community. We don’t need the Council rushing out to hire a short term coordinator.

Th ere was a time for that and those coordinators did great, often under extremely stressful circumstances. In 2007 as always, everyone is welcome to get involved.

We have Alex Mendelssohn, Dave Kovac and Anne-Marie Beukes standing by to take workshops in life drawing, pastels and oil landscapes.

We have Sheila Culf, Bec Gooch and Tracey Warneke standing by to program an exciting youth performing arts workshop. We envision an on-going workshop that actually builds skills in acting, dance and music performance.

Th e Events Working Party of the A&CF has mapped out an events program that revolves around three or four major dates.

We have Youth Week in April. We have Come Out Youth Arts Festival in May. We are increasingly committed to an annual Red eARTh Festival in early August.

We are looking forward to a spring Return to Roxby event in 2008.

Full marks to Roxby Council. Over three or four years they have seeded arts action in this town that is authentically driven by community volunteers.

Th is means that, if we get it right, the arts program in Roxby is sustainable. Key word that.

With support from Country Arts SA and Roxby Council we can build an arts program that draws from and employs artists that live here in the Region.

We can also work to break down the isolation our artists/volunteers might sometimes feel, by bringing in artists from other regions, or from the city.

All power the A&CF. Council can provide the support staff to take some of

the load. We have Youth and Family Coordinator Tom Beever, Community Development Offi cer Michelle Hales, the Council’s economic development offi cer Alex Barker and my good self to get behind you (in the nicest possible way) to make these visionary plans bear fruit.

In 2006 almost half of the road fatalities in South Australia occurred on outback and rural roads, according to Roxby Road Safe Chairperson, Tom Beever.

“A large majority of the people killed were outback or rural people, so basi-cally they have been killed on roads they know.

“Too many of us think about the time it will take to get to our destination.

“That is the wrong mentality, we should instead think about getting there safely,” Mr Beever said.

“We need to watch out for the fatal fi ve elements, speed, fatigue, no seat-belts, excess drink and driving without due care.”

Roxby Road Safe is a group of con-cerned residents who are looking to promote safe driving within our town-

ship and surrounding regions.Th ey meet regularly with Community

Road Safety Offi cer for Transport SA, David Miller to discuss transport issues and are always looking for new members.

“Roxby Road Safe is a vital aspect of our township, we have a collection of residents from various backgrounds who share the same viewpoint, that we need to do everything possible as a community to protect ourselves on our roads,” Mr Beever said.

“It’s one of the most important meet-ings I go to.

“It has a vital impact on the commu-nity, not only here in Roxby, but when we travel as well,” he said.

Th e next Roxby Road Safe meeting is tonight at 5:30pm at the Council Chambers.

By Rodney Mitchell

arts matters

Montgomerie’s moving on

Above: Kerryn and Dennis Montgomerie

Roads are a killer

Above: Birthday girl, Kerri Moss with her husband Steve, celebrated Kerri’s 40th with a dinner

at the Saltbush Cafe on Saturday night.Below right: Lol and John Wilton

helping Kerri celebrate!Below: Also at the dinner were Rachel

Witchard and James Carpenter.

Richardson Place echoed with shouts and laughter last week as the children of the Roxby Downs Kindergarten returned for the year.

“We are pleased to see so many new faces in our pre-entry program and look forward to another exciting, fun fi lled year,” Director

of the Roxby Downs Kindergarten, Naomi Watkins said.


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A national research project has found that increasing opportunities for teleworking for women in rural and remote areas will significantly ben-efit employers, government, women, families and rural communities.

The research, conducted by the Foundation of Australian Agricultural Women (FAAW) and funded by the Australian Government through the Women’s Leadership and Development Programme, found that women in rural areas are a highly skilled and educated teleworking labour force.

FAAW president Margaret Alston said teleworkers worked outside a central office, work-ing from home either for an employer or self-employed, using telecommunications.

“While teleworking breaks rank with the traditional way of work-ing from a central offi ce, there are signifi cant benefi ts to be gained by

employers tapping into the large numbers of skilled women living in rural, regional and remote areas,” Dr Alston said.

“Th ey can access a skilled and fl exible workforce at a time when skills are increasingly unavail-able, reduce their overhead costs, increase productivity through employing highly motivated and skilled people and demonstrate corporate social responsibility by providing employment opportu-nities that support the revitalisation of rural and regional areas.”

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ate or post graduate qualifi cations and with no or few local employ-ment opportunities, many are unemployed or underemployed,” Ms Capel said.

“Women are seeking telework opportunities and in the current

drought, many rural families are in need of income.”

She said there were many ways governments could increase opportunities for employers and women, including funding a telework employment agency and providing employer incen-tives that encourage teleworking as a valuable and viable business opportunity.

“Rural women who telework contribute socially, economically and environmentally to local communities through being at home more with their families and giving their time and skills to local activities.

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Roxby Downs expects to win the country cricket carnival in Adelaide this week, because of the availability of some of its top line players.

In the 18 years since Roxby Downs has taken part in the carnival in Adelaide its best fi nish has been second.

“Th is year, we expect to rock the boat down there, because some of our top performers are available,” organiser of the Roxby team Mick Hoff man said.

“In the past we’ve struggled for numbers and have had to rely in fi ll-ins from former Roxby residents who live in Adelaide, or some lesser quality players from suburban teams.

“But we’re going down there very

confi dent, and the team is excited,” he said.

The country cricket carnival is played between 12 teams from around the state including Berri, Mt. Gambier and the Tatiara Leagues.

“The carnival is struggling for teams at the moment, but Roxby Downs remains solid behind the idea of the carnival continuing, and we’ll do our best to ensure that happens,” Mr. Hoff man said.

Th e carnival gives players from around the state the chance to play on real turf wickets on various ovals around metropolitan Adelaide.

“They normally don’t get the chance to play on turf because all of our wickets are artifi cial turf on a concrete base, so we don’t get the

vagaries of bounce and spin all that much,” he said.

Th e games are played under the old fashioned one-day rules of 52 overs per side. If a team gets dis-missed before its overs are up, then the remaining overs can be added to the following side.

“Th is makes for some interesting games,” Mr. Hoff man said.

“It makes teams go for outright wins within the over allocation, because the competition is a points based system, without fi nals.”

Which ever team has the most points at the end of the week, then it wins the carnival.

On the fi nal day of the competi-tion, games are reduced to 40 overs each.

Olympic Dam defeated Wanderers by four wickets in an exciting finish to a thirty over contest at Roxby Downs oval on Saturday morning.

SCORES Wanderers 150

Carroll 39 Selkirk 32 A Bennett 27, Botes 3/18 Roberts 3/23 Harris 2/36 Woolford 1/18 Casey 1/22

Catches: Roberts Botes Nichols Prior

Olympic Dam 6/153 Wellington 32 Nichols 28no Prior 26 Field 22no Woolford 22 Harper 3/26 Carroll 1/19 Smith 1/25 Selkirk 1/43

C a t c h e s : B r i g g s Selkirk Rob Paxton

Rogues made a sucessful trip south to Woomera defeating the home side by a wopping 121 runs to wrap up a position in the Preliminary Final in March.

B a t t i n g f i r s t t h e visitors compiled a mam-moth 8/217 from their 30 overs and Woomera could only manage 8/96 in reply with Paul Trotta skittling the Redbacks top order with a fi ve wicket haul.

SCORESR o g u e s 8 / 2 1 7

Clafton 77 James 35 Trotta 30 Ballestrin 23 Wyatt 20 Ingold 2/13 Blatchford 2/31 Payne 2/45 Jeffrey 1/33 Gore 1/30

Catches: Budden 2 Payne 2 Blatchford Tyler Jeff rey

Woomera 8/96 Broome 19 Gore 18no Pillar 14 Blatchford 13 Trotta 5/20 Wyatt 1/3 Clafton 1/6 Dadleh 1/13

Catches: Ballestrin Clafton Trotta Westlake Flavel.

Roxby looks for carnival win

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The Night Owls lawn bowling competition has resumed with some vivid action on the Roxby Downs greens.

Th e competition which has been running for years is riding a wave of success with more than 16 teams of four players taking to the rinks every Friday night.

Th e social competition has grown by word of mouth and has attracted family groups, neighbours and friends who put together a team for the season.

Th ere is a waiting list, but organisers of the competi-tion encourage anyone from any age group to try their hand at the sport.

Paul Gudger (pictured) playing for the Mitre 10 team, said the competition is friendly and very sociable.

“It’s a great way to meet people, it’s almost like a family night on the rinks, everyone gets involved, we have a chat, a beer and play.

“New artifi cial turf was laid last year which took out some of the bumps so the bowls run true to their bias,” he said.

Th e Night Owls competition runs through the summer months whilst the real lawn bowls competition is in recess. It resumes every winter.

“It’s a great way to keep fi t as well, because we walk so much during a game, probably over 1 kilometre a night,” Paul said.

“We play 12 ends, so with 2 teams of four, each putting down 2 bowls each, you could have 16 bowls in the head (sic. near the jack).

“Th e white ball which we try to get closest to is called the ‘jack’ or ‘kitty’, and which ever team gets closest to it, with as many bowls as they can, wins that end,” he said.

“So walking up and down the green for 12 ends, and running after it, mentally guiding it when you’ve put your bowl down, you soon clock up the metres.”

Team captain of Mitre 10, Trevor Rowan said if any new players come along on Friday night’s they are pretty well assured of a game.

“We’ll try and fi t them into a team, which may be missing a player or two because of shift work or other reasons.

“We try and make this competition fun, that’s why we don’t have a fi nals round.

“We play for points throughout the season and which ever teams has the most points, wins, it’s as simple as that,” Trevor said.

“But, some teams do play hard, they still have that competitive spirit, but they’re also friendly with it.

Paul Gudger says it’s a good night out as there are some unusual happenings that take place on occasions, and it can just break you up with laughter.

“I recommend this competition to everyone, women, teenagers, families or just people wanting to meet others. It is a real ‘Hoot’,” he said with a smile.

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