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Roxby Downs residents sweated out the year’s longest heatwave so far before a welcome rain broke the spell on Monday.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the daily maximum temperature exceeded 40C between Sat-urday, February 7, and Sunday, February 15.

� e hottest day was on Sunday, when a maximum of 43.7C was recorded at the Olympic Dam Aero-drome, before temperatures dropped to a high of 35C on Monday.

� is was the town’s second heatwave of the year after the beginning of 2015 saw temperatures above 40C for four consecutive days (January 1-4).

Roxby’s nine-day heatwave

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

Copper production is set to reduce by around 60 to 70

kilotons at BHP Billiton Olympic Dam following an electrical failure in the site’s largest mill.

The Svedala Mill was placed into maintenance on January 28 after suff er-ing an electrical failure, a BHP Billton Olympic Dam spokesperson confi rmed on Friday.

“A complete diagnostic review was undertaken and revealed damage to the motor stator coil,” the spokesperson said.

“� e repair and remedi-ation plan is being devel-oped, and the company can confi rm the mill will be out of service for ap-proximately six months.”

BHP Billiton plans on using the time to bring forward maintenance ac-tivities and preparatory work to support the un-derground extension of the southern mine area.

While the Svedala will be out of action, the two smaller mills will continue to operate at full capacity.

However, some pro-cessing activities will be scaled back, according to BHP Billiton Olympic Dam head of operations

Cornel Parshotam.“As a result of its sus-

pension, some other ac-tivities in the production line will be reduced,” he told � e Monitor.

“Planning is under way to understand the extent of the impact from these reduced activities.

“We will only know all the impacts once this as-sessment is complete.

“At Olympic Dam, our priority is to safely restore stability to our operations.”

BHP Billiton Olympic Dam is expecting a reduc-tion in copper production as a result of this decrease in processing activities.

“Based on current in-formation, BHP Billiton estimates a reduction in copper production of be-tween 60 and 70kt, with the majority of the loss anticipated this fi nancial year,” the BHP Billiton spokesperson said.

“A return to full produc-tion is anticipated by the end of the September 2015 quarter.

“Any subsequent up-dates to production guid-ance as a result of the mill outage will be commu-nicated in forthcoming financial reporting and quarterly operational re-views.”

Production reduced after mill

failure

RDAS reception students were happy to be in the pool for swimming lessons on Monday, February 9, when the maximum temperature reached 41.5C.

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WRITTEN BYPATRICK GLOVER

The passing of 47-year-old BHP Billiton Olympic Dam employee Brian

‘Parto’ Partington last week has left the communities of both Roxby Downs and Tumby Bay in mourning.

Mr Partington died after an un-derground rock fall at the mine site on the morning of Tuesday, February 10.

A full investigation involving SafeWork SA is under way into ex-actly what happened to the well-known Tumby Bay man, who had worked at the mine for more than 20 years.

“� e next of kin and family have been informed, and we are work-ing closely with the authorities on the matter,” a BHP Billiton spokes-person said.

“We extend our deepest con-dolences and support to our col-league’s family and friends, as well as our other employees and contractors at this diffi cult time.”

BHP Billiton Olympic Dam employees and contractors were sent off site after the incident and had started returning to work last � ursday.

� e company also briefed work-ers about the incident � ursday, when it also explained what the

next steps were and answered questions from the fl oor.

BHP Billiton also encouraged its employees and contractors to seek help if they were struggling to cope with Mr Partington’s death.

Known as Parto to many, Mr Partington was a life member of the Olympic Dam football and cricket clubs.

Locals gathered at pubs and sporting clubs on Tuesday to mark his passing, and the Roxby Downs country cricket carnival team wore black armbands last week.

Signs around town also note Mr Partington’s passing, and � e Monitor has received a number of tributes from work crews and sporting clubs.

Mr Partington leaves behind a wife, Amanda, and three children – Luke, Mitchell and Shae.

The family lived at Roxby Downs for many years before moving back to Mr and Mrs Par-tington’s hometown of Tumby Bay.

Staff members at � e Monitor send their sincere condolences to Mr Partington’s family and friends during this diffi cult time.

If you or someone you know is in need of counselling support, contact the Rural and Remote Mental Health Service of South Australia on 13 14 65 for emer-gency assistance and information.

Remembering ‘Parto’

Communities in mourning


T‘Parto’ Partington last week has left the communities of both Roxby Downs and Tumby Bay

ing closely with the authorities on the matter,” a BHP Billiton spokes-person said.

dolences and support to our col-league’s family and friends, as well as our other employees and contractors at this diffi cult time.”

employees and contractors were sent off site after the incident and had started returning to work last � ursday.

ers about the incident � ursday, when it also explained what the

It’s with great sadness we bid farewell to our esteemed work colleague, Parto. You were taken from us way too soon. A valued team member respected by all, you will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with your family. From the enti re Shift Four load and haul crew.

“Shift Four – Full Bore”

A tragic loss to the Tumby Bay and Roxby Downs communiti es. Our thoughts and prayers are with Parto’s family, friends and underground workmates. RIP Parto.

Underground Shift One social club

The Tumby Bay Basketball Associati on sends its condolences to Amanda, Luke, Mitch, Shae and family. Thinking of you all!

Tumby Bay Basketball Associati on

Parto, you helped build our club to be what it is today. A genuine man who loved his club and anyone that was a part of it. You are a stalwart of this club and will be deeply missed. A larrikin, a legend, a mate. You are loved by so many and will always be remembered. “Forever a Devil.”To Amanda, Luke, Mitch and Shae: We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you in these tough ti mes. Always here for you.

Olympic Dam Football Club

It is with a heavy heart that I wish to pass on my condolences from the whole of the Olympic Dam Cricket Club to the Parti ngton family on the loss of Brian ‘Parto’ Parti ngton. He was a life member of both the OD cricket and football clubs, and was known also for his ti reless work off the fi eld (including country carnivals). RIP Parto, and thanks for the many great years of service.

Olympic Dam Cricket Club (on Thursday)

The Cricket Associati on wishes to express its deep condolences to Amanda, Luke, Mitchell and Shae on the passing of their husband and father Brian ‘Parto’ Parti ngton. Also to his friends in Roxby and beyond, many of which were like family. Parto was an opening batsman and long-ti me servant and life member of the Olympic Dam Cricket Club.Although he made a few runs, he did his best work aft er the game. Our team at the country carnival will wear black armbands for the rest of the week, and we’re also working on the best way to mark his passing at the Pink Stumps Day event this Saturday.Roxby Districts Cricket Associati on

Facebook post (last Wednesday)

Locals paid their respects to a lost colleague and friend by leaving

fl owers on the mine gate.

Brian on the microphone in his green and gold.

OD Football Club honoured its lost life member with a message

on one of the club’s signs.

The Roxby Districts Sporting Club also paid its respects.

Brian in his

football gear.

With mates in the changerooms after a game.

Brian ‘Parto’ Partington was a life member of the Olympic

Dam Football Club.

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Not since his schooling days has Gavin Wanganeen pulled on the whites for a game of cricket, but you would never have guessed

it on Saturday night.Wanganeen showed off his bowling prowess, play-

ing for the white team in a match that ended in a draw, but said he was just happy to be supporting a good cause.

It was not just the ball he had success with on the night, also hitting South Australian Scorpions crick-eter Jakarra Hill back over her head for six during his innings.

“It was a bit of fun,” he said.“I was just playing like I do in backyard cricket –

swing and I’ll either connect or get bowled.”Wanganeen said he had enjoyed a “great night”.

“I had a terrifi c time being a part of the Pink Stumps Day and raising money for the McGrath Foundation.

“Charity involvement is important to me – I love being involved in charity events.

“It was great to see so many people turn up and support the game and be a part of the fundraising – just putting their hands in their pockets for a good cause.”

Apart from playing in the charity game, Wanga-neen also donated one of his paintings, which was auctioned off for $850.

Wanganeen said he had only recently fi nished the painting and it was one even his wife said he should keep, but he would do “anything for a good cause”.

This was the AFL legend’s first visit to Roxby Downs, so he took the opportunity to take in the local sites, including Andamooka, over the weekend.

Wanganeen said he would come back for another event if called upon next year, as he had a great time during his stay.

Wanganeen’s “great night”

Scorpion girls hit for six South Australian Scorpions women’s cricketers

Jakarra Hill and Kate Oakenfold thoroughly enjoyed their time at Pink Stumps Day on the

weekend. � e duo came to show off their cricketing ability for a

good cause, and said they were impressed by the commu-nity’s response.

“It was fantastic, and it was supporting a good cause,” Hill said. “It was great to see the whole community getting involved, and it seemed like they enjoyed the night and got to see some sixes.”

Neither had made the trip to Roxby Downs before, and both commented on the friendliness of community mem-bers.

But the main focus of the night was the McGrath Foun-dation, and both Hill and Oakenfold said they were thrilled to be supporting such a great cause.

“It is defi nitely a good cause,” Hill said.“We all know how much families with cancer can be af-

fected.“Hopefully we have been able to help raise some mon-

ey. We know Roxby Downs raised a lot last year for the McGrath Foundation, and hopefully we’ll raise a lot again this year.

“Hopefully next year we can get Glenn (McGrath) out here.”

Hill and Oakenfold played their parts for their respec-tive teams – Hill for the pink shirts and Oakenfold for the white shirts.

“It was very fun,” Oakenfold said. “It was good to do our bit for the cause and play cricket as well.

“� e standards were good and the last couple of overs were very entertaining with all the sixes being hit.”

� e pair returned to Adelaide on Sunday evening after a tour of Andamooka, and was set to concentrate on the fi nal few weeks of the season back home.

Both thanked the community for having them and said they looked forward to returning next year if required.

BY PATRICK GLOVER

South Australian women’s cricketers Jakarra Hill and Kate Oakenfold were bowled over by the Roxby Downs community's friendliness and enthusiasm.

Pink Stumps Day umpire Kym ‘Kymbo’ McEvoy with AFL legend Gavin Wanganeen on Saturday.

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The Roxby Downs community was out in force for Pink Stumps Day on the weekend, when it is estimated the fundraising tally reached

about $20,000.Local identities – along with visiting AFL legend

Gavin Wanganeen and SA women’s cricketers Jakarra Hill and Kate Oakenfold – played a Twenty20 cricket match in front of a crowd of hundreds on Saturday night.

Community groups also pitched in by holding market stalls to help fundraise for the McGrath Foundation, which is working to make sure all Australian families dealing with breast cancer have access to a breast care nurse.

Local businesses made donations towards prizes and items for the auction, which raised about $11,000.

Roxby Districts Cricket Association president Paul Trotta said the SA Cricket Association also contrib-uted auction items.

“We focused on getting some good, unique stuff and not getting too much, and that worked out well,” he said.

Mr Trotta said the organising committee was yet to count up a fi nal fundraising tally from the event, but he estimated it would be about $20,000.

He said part of the proceeds would go towards a donation to the family of Brian ‘Parto’ Partington, for whom a minute’s silence was observed on Saturday night.

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Pink Stumps Day raises $20k

Jessica Finn drives a ball in her innnings for the White Shirts team during the Pink Stumps Day cricket match.

Michael Hoffman in action on Saturday.

Rowan Ramsey sends down another delivery for the Pink Shirts team .

Kapil Gohel (right) bowls for the Pink

Shirts team.

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Local children can now have their birthdays highlighted in The Monitor with the launch of the Litt le Lizards secti on as of next week.

Children celebrati ng birthdays on the week of publicati on will have their names listed in The Monitor, with one picked at random to

be the Litt le Lizard of the week and have their photograph appear in the newspaper.

To parti cipate, The Monitor is inviti ng local parents to submit their contact details and their child’s date of birth via phone (8671 2683) or email ([email protected]).

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HORTICULTURAL AND GENERAL OPERATIONAL

MAINTENANCE SERVICESCONTRACT NO - MW 048/15

Tenders are invited from suitably qualified Contractors for the Provision of Horticultural and General Operational Maintenance Services in the Roxby Downs Municipal area at the sites as set out in the specification for an initial contract period of Three (3) Years.

Copies of the tender documents may be obtained by download from the Tenders SA Web Site, the Council Web Site www.roxbycouncil.com or, from the Council Office.

Tenders close at the Council Offices, Richardson Place Roxby Downs 5725 on Friday 27th of March, 2015 at 4pm. The tender must reach the Principals Tender Box or at the above mailing address before the closing time for placement in the tender box.

Tenders must be submitted In hard copy (original plus 1 copy) in two separate envelopes marked; (Envelope 1) Contract NO MW 048/15 “Provision of Horticultural and General Operational Maintenance Services” accompanied by all supporting documentation but excluding the financial sections, (schedule 11 and Annexures A and B) which is to be submitted in a separate sealed envelope (Envelope 2) marked Financial Schedules.

An electronic version of both the general tender documents and the financial submissions must also be submitted separately on a USB in each of the nominated envelopes to facilitate independent evaluation of the financial aspects of the tender.

The Principal will not consider a tender given orally, by open letter, email or fax or a tender received after the closing time and date.

A tender that does not comply with the requirements of the conditions of tendering is non-conforming and may not be considered by the Principal. The Principal may however, having regard to the tender evaluation criteria, choose to accept a non-conforming tender for evaluation purposes.

Interested Contractors are encouraged to attend a pre-tender contract briefing, explanatory meeting to be held at the Council Offices on Tuesday 3rd March, 2015 at 2pm.

The Principal is not bound to accept the lowest nor any tender submitted and may seek to clarify points of qualification with the lowest or any Tenderer before acceptance of the tender.

All communications in respect to this tender will be directed to the Council Officer named in the Request for Tender document. Canvasing in support of any tender with unauthorised Staff or representatives of the Roxby Downs Council may lead to disqualification of the tender.

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The days of having to regularly check every feral animal trap around the Arid Recovery

reserve are over, thanks to a new detection device.

Arid Recovery has installed a digital detection device that allows staff to see when a trap on the reserve’s 70km fence line has been set off .

� e monitoring system was specifi -cally designed for the reserve and went online last week.

“It is really fantastic,” Arid Recovery general manager Kylie Piper told � e Monitor.

� e old system, which had been in place for 10 years, failed to identify which trap had gone off , meaning the perimeter would need to be canvassed every time a n alert went off .

Staff and volunteers are able to type their mobile numbers into the new system so they receive a text message when a trap is triggered.

“It will allow us to do a whole lot more,” Ms Piper said. “I love it.”

“We are currently upgrading the northern fence line, so that will be done in a few months, and it will free up time for us to spend with the Green Army as well.”

Ms Piper said she was grateful for BHP Billiton’s community funding do-nations, which helped make the new system a reality.

Cowell Electric and ODT Australis donated a combined $20,000, including an antenna in the reserve’s northern section to transmit the trap signals back to headquarters.

Meanwhile Arid Recovery had to cancel this month’s annual native ani-mal trapping and monitoring because of the hot weather.

AR has all the trappingsArid Recovery General

Manager Kylie Piper with one of the traps set around

the reserve fence line.

The new detection device has a screen display

that shows where traps have been set off.

EDITORIALBy Ryneisha Bollard

Where to go from here?� is is a question that is likely to be on the

minds of many Roxby Downs locals, in light of the sad news circulating the town.

� e death of BHP Billiton employee Brian Partington at Olympic Dam last week has hit the community hard, just days after learning that 90 workers would be losing their jobs.

Brian’s workmates rallied together to mark his passing on Tuesday, including gatherings at Roxby Village, the tavern and the community club.

It is important that locals continue to sup-port each other through this diffi cult time.

� e infl ux of tributes to � e Monitor in re-cent days demonstrates the impact that Brian had on those around him.

It is clear that he will be dearly mis sed.An investigation is currently under way re-

garding the circumstances of Brian’s death,

but rumours are already circulating as to how it happened.

We must be careful in how this is discussed, as it could be upsetting for those close to him to hear about the various interpretations of what went wrong.

Instead, our attention would be better fo-cused on keeping an eye on those around us, and making sure they are okay.

We will always need a reason to carry on, and helping each other out is an important part of that.

This red light will turn on

when a trap is triggered.

Byron celebrated

his 10th birthday at

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February 15.

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WRITTEN BYRYNEISHA BOLLARD

S chools and local community members helping to celebrate Sister Pat Hogan’s birthday recently have left the 80-year-old

overwhelmed by their support.Sister Pat was treated to a liturgy and morning tea

at St Barbara’s Parish School last � ursday before an afternoon event on Sunday and a warm reception at Roxby Downs Area School on Monday morning.

St Barbara’s staff member Kylie Johnson co-ordi-nated � ursday’s celebrations and had kind words to say about Sister Pat.

“You’ve been a very special part of the St Barbara’s Parish School community, and the wider commu-nity, for so many years,” she said.

Principal Terry Kluzek told � e Monitor he was impressed with the display put together by Mrs Johnson and students.

“Sister Pat is such a giving and loving person that everyone has responded in a like manner,” he said.

Sunday’s more public event attracted special guests including fellow Cancer Council supporter Pam Evans, Citizen of the Year Vern Kruger, Rev Mary Lewis, chaplain Barry Luke, Fr John Folkman, Andamooka woman Inge Duke and town adminis-trator Bill Boehm.

� e local Sing Australia group performed two of Sister Pat’s favourite songs – You’ll Never Walk Alone and We Are Australian – among other numbers.

“It was a really happy afternoon,” said Sister Pat.“I love Roxby Downs, and to be able to celebrate

with the people in it.”Even after 80 years, Sister Pat said life continued

to surprise her.“� ere’s always something unexpected happening

that gives you a lot of joy,” she said.“(Turning 80) is kind of another beginning.”

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H aving spent the past 13 years travelling for work, Debbie Pagsanjan

has returned to Andamooka – a place she says feels like home.

With nine different place-ments in 2014 alone and only 10 weeks a year in which she can return to her actual home base in Adelaide, Ms Pagsan-jan said it was good to be back in Andamooka, even if just for one term.

“I am really enjoying the job as principal of Andamooka Primary School and Rural Chil-dren’s Centre,” she said.

“Since my last placement (at Andamooka) it has been six years, and back then I taught junior primary.

“I have kept in touch with the friends I have from here, so it feels like I’m coming home.”

Ms Pagsanjan’s current posi-tion is as a statewide permanent relief teacher with the educa-tion department.

She has been all over South Australia, including the state’s furthest schools to the south, west, east, north and every-where in between.

“It is my job to travel,” she said. “My fi rst tenure was three years, so I left home instead of the children, and my intention was to get permanency teaching

in Adelaide, having just moved from Darwin.

“It turns out I really like (trav-elling), because this is my third tenure, and I have been doing it for 13 years.”

� e job requires Ms Pagsan-jan to teach anywhere from pre-school to year 12, and even fi ll in vacant principal positions.

� is is her second principal role, with the fi rst being in 2013 at Yunta.

She has also held a deputy principal role twice before.

Last year Ms Pagsanjan taught at Mintabie twice in dif-ferent roles, the same school at Port Augusta four times and at Whyalla three times at two dif-ferent schools.

She has taught at her old high school in Port Lincoln and her old primary school in Port Broughton, along with having taught in Darwin and Melbourne – the latter being separate to her current role.

Ms Pagsanjan said Andamoo-ka was a great place to be, with the scho ol having a “lovely” feeling to it and a lot of parent involvement.

“� ere is even a communi-ty library, so even people that don’t have an attachment to children at the school can still visit the site.”

Ms Pagsanjan has two chil-dren who live in diff erent cities (Adelaide and Sydney).

New APS principal feels ‘at home’

Local love for Sister Pat

New principal Debbie

Pagsanjan with junior students

at Andamooka Primary School.

Sister Pat Hogan with St Barbara’s Parish School acting principal Terry Kluzek at the school’s liturgy service on Thursday.

A centrepiece with gifts for Sister Pat was placed in the middle of the school gym.

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upgrades are among the top three highest

improvements completed on the home in Roxby Downs.

A fresh upgrade can provide your very own escape or retreat without having to leave the com-fort of your own home.

� e fi rst thing we do with a po-tential client is to meet with them to establish the following key as-pects of the project. � ey are: Design Quantity of works (cosmetic

only, structural alterations or ser-vices requiring alterations) BudgetWe then provide a tailor-made,

value-for-money solution that will give the best visual outcome to suit their budget.

DesignWhether it is ultra modern, clas-

sic or simply clean and practical, our MPS representative will help establish your design choice by as-sisting with selections and fi nishes that suit your individual taste.

We can provide three-dimen-sional images of selections and a layout to visualise what your new kitchen will look like.

A variety of splashback options are available from glass or tiles, and we have an extensive range of benchtop samples in laminate or Silestone to choose from.

Once fi ttings and fi xtures are se-lected, we can provide a selections portfolio for approval.

QuantityFrom a simple but eff ective paint

job to a full kitchen and bathroom renovation, we will explain exactly what is involved in every step of your upgrade.

Most Roxby homes need wall lining and fl oor screed replace-ment to meet the current water-proofing and Building Code of Australia standards.

If removing walls, a structural assessment is required by our li-censed supervisor, who may need to consult with our engineer.

BudgetIt is important to be aware of the

overall budget, as this plays a large part in the decision making when it comes to the design.

If the budget only allows for a cosmetic upgrade, for kitchens we suggest new kitchen doors, bench-tops and sink/tapware.

For bathrooms, we suggest new sanitary ware, tiling and shower screens.

Hints and tips: Many homes in Roxby have

the kitchen separated from the living area. Small internal wall al-terations or removals will create an open-plan living arrangement. Some alterations require

council approval – be sure to check with your builder. Make sure you engage a li-

censed builder to complete the works. New down lights and a fresh

coat of paint will freshen up the interior to make it more appealing for a sale or new potential tenants Keep your colour selections

neutral and decorate the rooms with bespoke furniture and wall art. Every home chef is diff erent,

but knowing where to best put kitchen items is the key. For ex-ample, the dishwasher should be close to the sink and the cutlery drawers should be close to both.

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In modern times, we tend to spend a lot of time indoors, so it is worth considering how your home’s

interior may be aff ecting your health.When we are outside, nature provides

the perfect balance for our well-being. Inside, however, our man-made in-teriors have engineered wellness out of the space within our four walls. Nigel Hobbs from Welnis Labs says his team has identifi ed 10 key wellness protocols that, if addressed, can make signifi cant improvements to our health and well-being.

1. Ergonomics We all need to stop sitting so much.

Using a stand-up desk at work or home can reduce the signifi cant health impli-cations of our increasingly sedentary lifestyles.

Just standing can reduce the chances of sedentary illnesses, including diabe-tes and heart disease, signifi cantly.

2. Light Replace your decades-old light bulb

technology with the latest circadian rhythm lights that adapt their colour temperature during the day to refl ect the changing light outside.

Blue light in the morning will kick-start your brain for the day ahead, while warm oranges and reds in the evening will prepare your brain for sleep.

3. AcousticsBe aware of the noise around you

while working and at home. High levels of noise can lead to low-

er productivity, stress and, if at night, poor sleep.

New contemporary-designed acous-tic panels that mimic art can reduce noise pollution signifi cantly and keep you more relaxed and productive.

4. Air quality The air we breathe inside is often

more polluted that the air outside es-pecially, in offi ces.

Wall-mounted UV air purifi ers have been proven to reduce airborne bacte-ria by more than 70 per cent, meaning you breathe easy and stay healthy.

5. Water Purifi cation Install a simple under-sink alkaline

water purifi er to remove 99 per cent of toxins and return your drinking water to its natural structure.

6. Fatigue management Understand your sleep better and

wake up refreshed. Wearable devices can track your

sleep cycles and wake you at the opti-mal time in the morning when you are in your lightest sleep cycle.

Otherwise try dawn simulation alarm clocks that simulate the sun rising 30 minutes before the alarm sounds.

7. NutritionInstead of opting for that afternoon

caffeine or junk food hit, go for a healthy alternative.

Keeping healthy snacks always at hand such as pulses, nuts and fruit makes it much easier to avoid those cravings, and keeps your moods and ability to concentrate far more bal-anced.

8. Fitness� e medically recommended 10,000

steps a day can do wonders for your health.

When at work, take time every hour to walk around the offi ce, or head out-side for a walking meeting.

9. Stress reductionMeditation is a proven way to reduce

stress, feel happier and improve pro-ductivity.

Find a quiet corner at work or home, close your eyes and just focus on your breathing for 10 or 20 minutes.

� e positive eff ects on your well-be-ing are scientifi cally proven, and are becoming increasingly popular in the workplace as a way to beat the eff ects of stressful workloads.

10. Environmental balance� is may sound obvious, but clean

surfaces reduce your chances of being exposed to bacteria and illness.

Try a non-toxic, water-based treat-ment to protect surfaces that you are in regular contact with.

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One of the easiest and most eff ective changes you can make is to repaint walls in neutral colours to brighten the home without mak-ing it too personalised for future buyers.

Adding a bedroom is another good idea, but only when done in a sensible manner.

First, take a careful study of your home’s fl oor plan. Sometimes all it takes is a false wall and door to create an extra room.

However, avoid stealing space from an i mportant living area.

Instead, think of converting redundant rooms or spaces that will not be missed.

Next, look for ways to let more light into the home.

Unruly bushes outside the house could be blocking sunlight from getting in, and may need to be cut back or removed.

Instead of heavy curtains, vene-tian blinds can be easily adjusted to fi lter in your desired amount of light, or otherwise can be closed to provide privacy when needed.

Take a look at your hallways and small rooms like kitchens and bath-rooms. Additions may be necessary to brighten it up, such as extra appliances or a skylight.

A quick way to add an extra out-door living area is to build a deck.

It is a project that can often be completed within a weekend.

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House&&HomeUnexpected costs and

delays can often lead to a renovation project

going over its allocated budget.

According to a 2013 study, the average renovation goes over budget by nearly $3000.

� e same research says the average renovation takes 58 per cent longer than expected.

If you are renovating an in-vestment property, extra time could also mean more time without a tenant, and less rent-al income, which could really infl ame costs.

So, what causes a renovation to go over budget?

Renovation projects usually go over budget because costs are inaccurately projected.

Costs for any renovation – no matter how small – need to be calculated before any work is carried out.

And for a prospective prop-erty in need of renovation, the project costs should be worked out before an offer to buy is even made.

� at means instead of conjur-ing a ballpark budget fi gure of, say, $40,000, you need to work up from exact costs to a realistic total cost.

For example, you need to fac-tor in everything from the num-ber of power points required to the doors that need replacing in order to arrive at a true cost – in time and money – rather than a vague estimation.

Whether you’re updating or undertaking a complete over-haul, you can keep your reno-vation on budget – and on time – by keeping the unexpected at bay.

� e AMP renovation budget tracker has been invaluable to the contestants on � e Block, and the good news is it’s now available to everyone online (www.tracker.qandamp.com.au).

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2 . T h o r o u g h l y p l a n everything – for example, map out your fl oor plan in detail and fi nalise the placement of per-

manent fi xtures in your kitchen and bathroom before undertak-ing any work.

3. Project-manage the reno-vation yourself, but be cautious of unexpected traps. Speak with professionals about realistic timeframes and the time you’ll have to invest.

4. Shop around and negoti-ate – compare quotes for ma-terials and tradespeople, but remember that the cheapest may not always be best. Ask for references when choosing tradespeople and get referrals whenever possible.

Note: � ese tips should be used as a guide only. AMP and its related companies are not liable for any claims, loss-es, damages, costs and/or ex-penses sustained or incurred in connection with the above tips. Any advice is general in nature and is provided by AMP Life Limited ABN 84 079 300 379 (AMP Life). � e advice does not take into account your person-al objectives, fi nancial situation or needs. � erefore, before act-ing on this advice, you should consider the appropriateness of this advice having regard to

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Have a central command centre: Have one place in the house where you keep track of dates and things to do. � is is where you should have your family calendar, school notes, bills to be paid, etc. Commit to clear surfaces: Create a more

peaceful environment and free yourself from clutter by committing to clear countertops and other hori-zontal surfaces. Put items in their designated places. Sort all mail (even emails): Doing this on a

daily basis can keep you on top of important corre-spondence and up to date on bills. Have a place for everything: � is will make

things easier to locate when you need them, and helps keep surfaces clear. If you can’t fi nd a place for everything, it may be time to get rid of unnecessary clutter in your home. Do a daily tidy of your home: Make it part of

your morning or evening routine, as that fi ve or 10 minutes of putting things away can help maintain a more organised home.

P ests and rodents can have harmful eff ects on you and your family’s health.

It is important to fully understand the threats they pose.

Cockroaches can cause allergic reactions among children, and can also increase the severity of asthma symptoms.

Cockroaches can also carry bacteria on their bodies and contaminate food, cooking equipment and food surfaces.

Rodents can enter a home through even the smallest of openings and cracks.

It is important to regularly inspect for rodent droppings, especially undisturbed areas, as they most often cause allergic reactions in humans.

Like cockroaches, rodents also carry bacteria on their bodies and can contaminate food, surfaces and cooking equipment.

Ants are social insects, which means if you spot one ant in your home there are likely many more to follow.

Apart from being unsightly, ants can also con-taminate food, and are therefore a signifi cant threat to your health if left unaddressed.

Fleas are found in warmer months and feed on the blood of any warm body – not just dogs and cats.

� ese pests can cause itchy, unsightly marks, along with severe allergic reactions.

Fleas tend to travel with mammals on the move, which can include rodents.

If you have a rodent problem in your home, fl eas may follow.

A pest control professional such as Roxby Downs Pest Management can off er the expertise and knowledge to best protect your health and rid your home of pest infestations.

Call Roxby Downs Pest Management today on 8671 3343.

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Owen Lewis's Sing Australia group at Sister Pat’s 80th birthday on the weekend.

Sasha Yantewo, Kath Messner and Jane Gloster celebrate Sister Pat’s 80th birthday.

Yasmin & Olivia at the RDAS sleepover on Friday night.

Tracey, Demi and Kiara McKay, excited about the RDAS

sleepover on Friday night.

Year 7 teacher Marc Herzen with Zane and Julie Annand at the

RDAS acquaintance night.

Owen, Max, Flynn and Gus at a Pokemon battle

held in the library.

Jye and Alana fi ght it out in the Pokemon battle.

Anne Summerton, Samir Paranjape and Kiani Gilbert serve up breakfast

at the Oasis restaurant.

Benn Redd and Sophie Turner enjoying breakfast at the Oasis restaurant.


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Cuzzubbo at the weekend's Pink Stumps Day event.

Rotarians Jakes and Monscha Ellis and Leigh Malcolm cooking up the barbecue fundraiser.

Scouts (back, from left) Shannon Wood, Sharleen Lloyd, Mitchell Natt, Jasmyn Lloyd and Logan Casserly. FRONT - Michael Gobbie, Brian Allen, Kate Dospisil, Thomas Frankish and Brock and Brodie Gaskin.

Women’s Network members (from left) Deb Allen, Karen Russell, Kaye Doyle

(chair), Sasha Yantewo and Jane Gloster held a champagne stall.

Youth Advisory Committee members Alistair Williamson, Ines Badman and Sabrina Hurrell helped sell McGrath

Foundation merchandise.

Vern and Susie Kruger brought their hot donuts market stall to the event to help raise money for the McGrath Foundation.

Mark Schell, who travelled from Adelaide to watch his father,

Jason, play in the Twenty20 cricket match, with friend Felix Pyne.

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Roxby Council

Opening hours Monday to Friday9 am to 4.30 pm

Council provides transport services including:

• Vehicle registration • Boat registrations

• Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4 pm)

All enquiries 131 084.

Opal Road Landfi llOpening hours

1 pm to 6 pm every dayDisposal of household rubbish is FREE

Levies apply for businessesRecycling can be taken either

to the Opal Landfi ll orBSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street

All enquiries: 8671 1154

Opening hours 9 am to 5 pm Monday-Wednesdays, Fridays

9:30am to 5pm Thursdays9.30 am to 12 noon Saturdays

Telephone 8671 0500Email: [email protected]

Library membership is free. Wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities.Toddler Story Time 10.30am Thursday.

Opening hours

9 am to 5 pm weekdays

Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452

Email: [email protected]

After hours emergency

Mobile 0418 892 870

Web www.roxbycouncil.com

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Snakes are a common and natural part of living in Roxby Downs.

If you have any issues or que-ries regarding snakes or any other wildlife in or around your home, please contact the Wild-life Response Number (0497 808 315).

W e are committed to giving our local community an opportunity to participate in and be part of the decisions that aff ect

them.If you would like to provide a comment on the

Community Youth Centre design plans, you can lodge your submission via email to roxby@roxby-

council.com.au or in writing (address to � e Admin-istrator, Roxby Council, PO Box 124, Roxby Downs 5725).

For more details on the project, please contact Kirsten at Roxby Council on 8671 0010.

Submissions must be received by 5pm on � ursday, March 5.

Roxby Power would like to advise temporary changes to traffi c conditions in the driveway adjacent to the Roxby Downs Community

Club car park, off Richardson Place, as a result of upcoming works.

Roxby Council has recently purchased a power generator to service the roxbylink facility in the event of a power outage.

� ere is still some construction work to do before the generator will be functioning, but the installation of the generator will mean that the roxbylink com-

plex will be able to operate as normal, with the pool, leisure centre and library all providing community refuge from the hot weather in the event of a power outage.

� e upcoming works will include the installation of a power generator pad, upgrade and reinforcement of the footpath, driveway entry and refurbishment of the existing path and gutters.

� ank you in advance for your co-operation, and if you would like more information please contact Roxby Council on 8671 0010.

Following the successful first year of the Roxby Council cloth nappy program in 2014,

council is excited to announce the continued support for the program in 2015 as a welcome gift to our newest residents.

� is year nappy starter kits will be off ered to families at a heavily sub-sidised price of only $36.50 for pur-chase from Roxby Council.

Parents and carers of babies born in 2014 are reminded they can still claim a free starter kit up until March 31 by contacting Roxby Council.

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WHO’S ON THE BOARD

CONTACTING THE BOARD

BOARD MEETINGSBoard meetings are held on the last

Monday of the month.Members of the public are welcome to

attend and observe.If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Offi cer on 0418 833 818 so that you can be included on the

agenda.Confi dential discussions with the

Board can be arranged if required.

For further information, advice or general questions please contact:

Michelle Hales,Executive Offi cer

Roxby Downs Community Board Inc.PO Box 85

Roxby Downs SA 5725Mobile: 0418 833 818


Michelle Davis • George GiakoumisVicki Mason • Gaylene Crane

Mary Lewis • Brett McNeilBill Boehm • Nidya Iwan • Di Stanton

Cherie Gaskin • Sandy Sumsion

JOINING FORUMSIf you would like to join a forum and would like more information please

contact the following people.

New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUMRachel Young 0428 671 000

Thursday, February 19 @ 7pm

Council Boardroom

BUSINESS FORUMTBC

COMMUNITY GARDENTBC

ENVIRONMENT FORUMPerri Carter 0433 248 627

Thursday, March 5 @ 7pm

Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETINGMichelle Hales 0418 833 818

Thursday, March 12 @ 5.30pm

Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUMSasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010

Wednesday, February 18 @ 6pm

Council Boardroom

WOMEN’S NETWORKLisa Hewerdine (08) 8671 0010

Wednesday, March 18 @ 6.30pm

The Club Boardroom (Upstairs)

PUBLIC MEETING toRE-ESTABLISH A family FORUM

in Roxby Downs

7.30pm – CINEMAWednesday 18th February

2015 Families are key to the Roxby Downs

Community…Meeting the needs of parents, children

and youth is vital for us to thrive...

If you are interested in – concerned about – involved in – passionate

about – these matters –

YOU ARE INVITED TO THIS MEETING

Even if you cannot come on the night, we welcome your input!

Please send an email to thecontacts below:

Mary [email protected]

Diane [email protected]

Kath [email protected]

International Women’s Day is celebrated every year around the world, and in Roxby Downs

the Women’s Network chooses to celebrate the day with a wonderful event. ‘Make it happen’ is the 2015 theme for International Women’s Day globally, encouraging eff ective action for advancing and recognising women.

Each year International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8.

� e fi rst International Women’s Day was held in 1911.

Thousands of events are held to mark the economic, political and so-cial achievements of women.

Organisations, governments, chari-ties, educational institutions, women’s groups, corporations and the media all celebrate the day.

2015 is no diff erent in Roxby, and the Women’s Network is planning a lovely cocktail event at the golf club on Sunday, March 8, from 5pm to 7pm.

� ere will be cocktails for purchase, along with home-made savoury good-ies by our local ‘super cooks’.

The event’s guest speaker will be Andamooka community administra-tor Deb Allen.

Tickets will be only $10 and will be available soon – stay tuned.

BOARD VACANCIESThe Roxby Downs Community

Board is seeking nominations from people interested in joining the

board in 2015.

The Community Board is a not-for profi t incorporated association and

has a community development, governance and community

leadership function.

If you are passionate about Roxby Downs and wish to become more

actively involved in community life please contact

Michelle Hales - Executive Offi cer on 0418 833 818 to fi nd out more.

To request a nomination form and an information pack please email

Michelle at:[email protected]

Nominations closeFebruary 11, 2015.

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Hornridge Netball Club2015 Trials

Outside Netball Courts

Tuesday 17th February 7pmMonday 23rd February 7pm

Monday 2nd March 7pmFirst official training

Tuesday 10th March 7pm

All new and old players welcome, anyone interested in playing, coaching or helping out

or have any questions please contact regina on 0428 174 408 or [email protected]

DIESEL MECHANICOLYMPIC DAM (Residential)

Located at Olympic Dam, The Cat Rental Store provides premium quality rental products and support services to mining, construction, industrial and local government customers. We are now seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our growing team of CAT specialists.

Key responsibilities of this role include: • Performing routine maintenance and equipment repairs on a range of CAT equipment • Fault diagnosis and trouble shooting of mechanical and electronic engine systems • Major engine / equipment overhauls

To be successful in this role, you must be a qualified Heavy

Diesel Mechanic with previous experience in a variety of earthmoving, mining and/or other diesel powered machines. General experience working on a range of rental equipment would be an advantage, including; light towers, forklifts, generator sets and pumps.

*NOTE: This is not a FIFO position. Preferred applicants must reside in the Roxby Downs regional area and must be eligible to work in Australia.

For more information or to apply please visit:www.cavpower.com

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Roxby Community Postie Bash

Inc. 2015 Annual General Meeting

will be held at 18 Nyaroo Court, Roxby Downs,on Thursday, February 19 at 7.30pm.

AGENDA:• Recap of the past year’s accomplishments

• Projects going forward• Nominating and voting in new committee

Everyone is welcome.Any questions can be directed to Samantha Secker

on 0467 020 051 or [email protected]

We would like to hear from anyone interested in being an

UMPIRES COORDINATORand anyone interested in umpiring

both Juniors and Seniors,Field or boundary .

They are paid positions.Contact Bev Zeptner

on 0418 846 079

UMPIRES WANTED

The FNFL are seeking interest in tendering for the

CANTEEN AND BARfor the 2015 season

Email [email protected]

Tenders closeFriday, February 27, 2015

Contact Bev Zeptneron 0418 846 079

TENDERSWANTED

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Notice of Group Meeting #37Marree-Innamincka NRM District GroupTeleconference26 February 201510.00am start

For an agenda and enquiries contact the Natural Resources Centre on (08) 8648 5300 or visit www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/aridlands

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Parto, you helped build our club to be what it is today.

A genuine man who loved his club and anyone that was a part of it.

You are a stalwart of this club and will be deeply missed.

A larrikin, a legend, a mate.You are loved by so many and will always

be remembered.

Forever a DevilTo Amanda, Luke, Mitch and Shae. We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you

in these tough times. Always here for you

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Parto, you helped build our club to be

Brian Partington“Forever a Devil”

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NEWS from the pool

Hot Weather Policy

Lap-a-thon

Upcoming Carnivals

Any Questions?

Time Trials

Happy Holidays!

Just a reminder of our hot weather policy;

If it is 38 degrees or above at 4pm on the Elders Weather site then training will be cancelled.

Here’s hoping for some cooler weather!

Our biggest season fundraiser will be held on Thursday, February 26, to raise money for annual fees, along with new training equipment for the swimming club.

Swimmers need to be at the pool by 4.30pm to help with set-up and to perform warm-ups before starting the two-hour lap-a-thon.

Competitors will be tasked with swimming as many laps as they can within the allocated time.

Prizes will be given out at the end-of-season awards night for most money raised and the male and female with the most laps completed for each squad.

We will need parent volunteers to help with the lap counting.

A barbecue will be provided afterwards, and if families could please bring sweets and/or a salad it would be much appreciated.

Forms have been emailed out to everyone so they can start collecting their sponsorship.

BHP employees will be able to claim matched donations.

All money collected needs to be submitted via internet banking or over the counter at the NAB branch.

First-time sponsors please note that you will be amazed at how many laps your swimmer will do, so be aware of how much you sponsor per lap. You have been warned!

Whyalla, March 7 Entries closed on Monday.

Pt Pirie, March 14 Closing date: Saturday, February 28.Please fill out the nomination form and send it to Michelle ([email protected]). Please remember to pay for your carnival nomination fees into the swimming club’s NAB account (details have been emailed out).

Please do not hesitate to contact Lia ([email protected]) or Tanya ([email protected]).

We will be holding time trials on a more regular basis over this term.

Dates will be emailed out and posted on our Facebook page.

2015 training

Monday to Thursday, 5.30pm to 7pm.

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Dr Michael Landry Consults at 97 Pioneer Drive, Roxby Downs

Times to accommodate shift workers

Instant health fund rebates - Manual adjusting & Activator techniques

24/7 Booking & enquiry service PHONE 8645 0880

Tuesday 3rd March PM and Wednesday 4th March AM

Autopro Roxby DownsPhone: (08) 8671 2200 Fax: (08) 8671 2277

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Self StoragePORT AUGUSTA

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Close cricket carnival


The Roxby Districts Cricket Association came within a few points of winning the country cricket carnival in Adelaide last week.

Winning all fi ve of its matches, including one outright win, the team fi nished second to Quorn, which fi nished the tournament 3.66 points clear on top.

Roxby’s dominance was evident in the Team of the Carni-val, with four local players – Sebastian and Lucas Holbrook, Sean McIvor and Sam Carlyle – making the cut.

McIvor also won the bowling average award (16 wickets at 9.8), while Carlyle won the carnival’s batting average (78.40) and aggregate (392) awards.

RESULTSFriday – Roxby Districts 218 (S. Carlyle 100, J. Carroll 36)

d Rocky River 183 (P Meyer 57; A. Boulton 3/35).

� ursday - Roxby Districts 7/221 (S. Carlyle 84, S. Hol-brook 43no, C. Rainsford 33no, S. Lord 3/58) d Barossa and Light 10/141 (S. Lord 49, S. Holbrook 5/11, L. Holbrook 3/11).

Wednesday – Roxby Districts 131 (S. Carlyle 53, C. Rains-ford 36, G. Pinder 6/48) d Le Hunte 50 (S. McIvor 7/15) and 69 (S. Holbrook 5/10).

Tuesday – Roxby Districts 10/222 (J. Linsenmeier 58, R. Allard 45, S. Holbrook 32, D. Collins 3/38) and 2/60 d Woodside/Whyalla 10/172 (N. Johns 49, L. Holbrook 5/44, S. McIvor 4/36).

Monday – Roxby Districts 6/285 (S. Carlyle 106, T. McGri-eth 85, P. Polujnikoff 40no, N. Pope 3/31) and 7/120 d Cav-aliers 9/126 (M. Cobbing 57, S. McIvor 4/51).

Jessica (Lakers) defends Bree-Anna (Cougars)'s shot.

Ainsley (Slamdunks) tries to get the ball past Charlie (Magic).

Jessica (Lakers) goes to snatch the ball from Chloe (Cougars).

Milly (Slamdunks) goes for the goal.

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THURS 19th February | 4pm FRI 20th February | 6.30pm SAT 21st February | 4pmSUN 22nd February | 1pm TUES 24th February | 6.30pm

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New Group Fitness classes – Yoga, Pulse Aqua & Cardio Blitz.

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INTO THE WOODSDuration: 2 hour 5 minutes Rating: PG

Please be aware that the Outdoor pool will be closed on Saturday

February 21 from 6pm due to a private function.

Surface Mine Tour Wednesday 25 February. Please contact the Visitor

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MORTDECAIDuration: 1 hour 47 minutes Rating: M

SAT 21st February | 10.30amSUN 22nd February | 10.30am


K ate Pedersen’s recent appointment as president of the Roxby Downs Netball Association headlines a number of exciting changes to local netball this

season.� is will be Pedersen’s fi rst time on the board, and she is

full of confi dence that she can do the job with the backing of a strong committee.

“I am just the front of the committee – there are so many people doing things behind the scenes,” Pedersen told � e Monitor.

“I am really looking forward to being involved in the com-mittee. I love working with others, and this is a great place to do it.”

Pedersen’s eldest daughter, Lily, will play her fi rst year of junior netball this season, and that was the main reason behind her decision to join the board.

“I have always grown up with my parents being involved with any community sport I played,” Pedersen said.

“I just want to support her. “My mum was president of my netball club – now I want to

keep that support going.“As kids having your mum involved in what you are doing

gives them a sense of pride.”However, Pedersen said fathers could also help out – not

just mothers. Pedersen said she had recently put the call out for coaches,

with 15 to 20 responses already, and was looking for umpires as well.

� is year’s netball committee also includes vice president

Regina Qualmann, secretary Laura Johnson and treasurer Darya White.

� e committee is already looking at a number of new ideas for this season, with one of the major coups for the league being the addition of a netball team from Coober Pedy.

“� ey are excited and looking forward to putting a team in the competition,” Pedersen said.

“It gives them a chance to play outside of their leagues and gives someone to play against they don’t know.”

Coober Pedy will play all of their fi xtures in Roxby Downs, with most of their games taking place on a Saturday.

Pedersen said her committee was looking for sponsorship opportunities to help lower player fees as one of the “good ideas” put forward by committee members.

Senior netball trials are already under way, with registrations to follow, while junior registration begins on Sunday, March 1.

Netting up new goals

New Roxby Downs Netball Association president Kate

Pedersen with vice president Regina Qualmann.

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