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FRIDAY NIGHT at the races this yearsaw hundreds of locals and visitors alike

enjoying the beautiful weather and greatfood. The El Fresco style dining was so popularthat the Race Club Committee have agreedto repeat this program in 2018. Many peoplecommented on the fantastic meal and the

excellent social atmosphere.

The competitors in the 10 – 15 year old motorbikeevents enjoyed competing on Friday night,providing entertainment under lights for thecrowd. Thanks to Thiess and the Coober PedyMine Rescue/SES for providing the light towers.

The officials worked hard to ensure a successfulnight and thanks must got to all the volunteerswho helped out in the kitchen, at the spits, in thebar, in the office and in the middle.

Saturday dawned a little windier than Friday butstill a nice day. The crowd came along to makeit a very busy day, full of motorbike and horseaction as well as the usual novelty events.

The kids activities at lunch time were very popularwith the largest number of participants for manyyears. The carnival ride, giant slide and sideshowactivities gave the kids some unique experiences.Child and Parenting Support Program providedchildren’s activities and face paints assisted byvolunteers.

Gymkhana events and the horse races wereoccurring very quickly throughout the day withalmost no breaks in between. The officials andcompetitors did well to accommodate last minuteprogram changes. Next years program will bereviewed soon and the committee hope topublicise it early enough for competitors to begintheir preparations.

Special thanks to all of our sponsors for themonetary, in kind and in person contribution theymade to this years event. Thank you to the KupiKupi Gliding Club and All Site Transport for onceagain running the increasingly popular freecourtesy bus.

There are too many people to thank individuallyand we would be worried we might forgetsomeone. There are a few key roles that areundertaken on the day which we could not dowithout and those were held by Eddie Nunn(assisted by Hayley Nunn) in the centre and ColGreenfield and Wayne Rankin with the racehorses.

We have a huge number of people whovolunteer in the months before and during theweekend itself as well as the clean up afterwards.

This event is a community run event, every personhelping in the centre with gymkhana events, inthe secretaries office, on the gate, behind the bar,in the water truck, with the kids activities andnovelty events, or as officials with the race horses,are volunteering their time to

help raise money for good causes, giving theCoober Pedy regional community and visitorsan experience that will be with them into thefuture.

Every single person deserves a big THANK YOUno matter how big or small your role was inhelping this event happen.

Thank you to all those who attended the eventand special thanks to the many people whoprovided their positive comments and said“Thank You” to committee members andvolunteers. After a hectic weekend wheresometimes it seems we don’t get to see muchof the event ourselves it is great to hear howmuch you enjoyed it.

The Coober Pedy Amateur Racing Club will beinvesting profits from this years races back intothe club. We hope to improve the spectatorshade areas and have plans to upgrade thekitchen area. We will be doing as much as wecan with volunteer labour so if you can helpout please contact club secretary Lyndal Pryce.

2018 will be the 49th Coober Pedy AmateurRace Meeting. The races will once again beon the second weekend in August, the 10th and11th August 2018. The Friday night welcomedinner is here to stay as are the Saturday events.

We will also be running another Rodeo in 2018,as soon as the date is confirmed we will get theadvertising out there.

By Chevahn Hoad

Photos: Shelley Wells

El Fresco style dining trackside at this year’s Coober Pedy Races was big hit with the ‘punters’

For the many entrants, family and friends stillsetting up on Friday the convenience of trackside

service was a win-win

Coralie Sutton who travelled to Coober Pedy fromthe Riverland to volunteer in the lead up to theRaces, with Committee member Shelley Wellslooking after the drinks, Race Club souvenirs,

popcorn and the courtesy bus bookings

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Coober Pedy Area School is one of 40 publicschools that will share in $800,000 to help thembuild partnerships with businesses and tertiaryinstitutions and encourage students to pursuecareers in fast growth STEM-related industries.

The STEM Career Development Project [Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math] is the first stageof a plan which by 2020 will see all public schools withsecondary enrolments develop and implement a careerdevelopment plan which explicitly sets out pathways intoSTEM jobs.

The plan aims to give students the best chance of takingadvantage of emerging SA industries such as the futurefrigate and submarine projects will be starting in Adelaidein 2022, creating around 4900 new jobs.

Coober Pedy Area School Principal Karen Cornelius said,“The school is using the $20,000 grant to explore careerpathways for students in Coober Pedy.”

“One project, that we’re calling ‘ContemporaryEngineering’, will introduce students to STEM in the opalindustry and explore a range of ideas.”

CPAS TO PURSUE OPAL INDUSTRY CAREERPATHWAYS WITH $20,000 STATE GOVERNMENT

FUNDING INJECTIONEducation and Child Development Susan Close said, “Mostof Australia’s fastest growing occupations require STEMskills and we are going all out to prepare our students totake advantage.”

“Supporting schools to develop links with business meansstudents get a practical understanding of how their skillsapply to the world of work.”

“Improved career advice means students will be awareof the emerging opportunities and know the best way toacquire the technical skill and problem solving abilitiesneeded to pursue a STEM career, said Minister Close.”

“We are particularly excited about the involvement of ourstudents with a contemporary artist and the chance to bereally creative with modern jewellery making techniques,”said Ms Cornelius.

Other schools plan to use the funding to developpartnerships with local employers and universities orstrengthen existing relationships.

Coober Pedy Area School secondary level will pursue opalindustry pathways through STEM focused technical courses.

By Margaret Mackay

COOBER PEDY TAFE hosted a National Opal Cuttingcurriculum from the late 1990s until June 30 2009. Thecourses were specifically opal carving and cutting, andincluded a two week ‘Introduction to Jewellery Makingwith Master Jeweller Albert Van Dyk’.

In 2009 up to Certificate IV was the level being taught.With the global financial crisis taking it’s toll the opalcourses were closed down in favour of mining industrycourses that would qualify locals in a variety of functionsfor work at Prominent Hill and other local mine sites.

New careers in the opal industry became a

“Ensuring parents are fully informed about immunisation isvital in ensuring we increase the rates of immunisation acrossAustralia in the 0 to 5 age group,” Professor Frazer AC said.

“Australia has a strong immunisation record which has seena reduction in disease in this country, however we still seecases of disease outbreaks, particularly in areas of lowimmunisation coverage, so it’s important immunisation ratesare as high as possible.

“Vaccines work to protect children against being infected bythese diseases. A parent will never know when their childmay come into contact with someone who has got one ofthese infections, so the best way to protect children fromthese diseases, is to make sure they’re fully immunised.”

You can find out more information about the campaign byvisiting www.immunisationfacts.gov.au.

Spruta, Johannes Jansson

“Stories of parents losing their young children to these horriblediseases are simply heartbreaking,” Minister Hunt said.

“I would like to thank the Hughes and McCaffery families,who shared their heart breaking stories as part of thecampaign.”

Riley Hughes and Dana McCaffery were both only a monthold when they died of a vaccine-preventable disease. Theywere both too young to be vaccinated, so like all othernewborns, relied on the rest of the community beingvaccinated to offer protection.

The new campaign also features Immunologist and 2006Australian of the Year, Professor Ian Frazer.

Professor Frazer’s credible, evidence-based information aboutchildhood immunisation is one of the great strengths of thiscampaign.

Rowan Ramsey says, “We know parents want evidencebased information to support decision making aboutchildhood vaccinations, so we’re making it easier to ‘get thefacts’ about immunisation.”

“Immunisation rates in Australia are already high, with over93 per cent of five-year-old children fully vaccinated. Butthere are some areas where the immunisation rate is too low.

“Some areas in Grey, have immunisation rates as low as85.71% for two year olds . It is these areas of low coveragewhich pose risks to the community, especially to people whocan’t be vaccinated, like newborns and those with medicalreasons.”

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said this new $5.5 millioncampaign will reach parents in these areas of Grey throughchild care services and online communication channels, suchas social media.

“Research has shown that when people are fully informedabout the benefits of vaccination, they are more likely tovaccinate,” Minister Hunt said.

This includes important facts such as:

• Vaccines strengthen your child’s immune system.• All childhood diseases we vaccinate against can causeserious illness, including death.

EDUCATION & HEALTH

THE DEBATE OVER ‘COMPULSORY’ VACCINATIONDoes one size fit all?

Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he welcomesthe launch a new ‘Get the Facts about Immunisation’campaign to encourage Australian parents and carers to gettheir children vaccinated.

So what are some of the arguments?

In canvassing parental concerns over near-compulsoryvaccination, attention was drawn to publically availableinformation,where US websites list vaccine side-effects andvaccination injury data.

Vaccine Compensation Claims in the USA are heard in the "Vaccinecourt" - the Office of Special Masters of the U.S. Court of FederalClaims, which administers a no-fault system for litigating vaccineinjury claims.

Since its first case in 1988, the vaccine court has awardedabout $3.6 billion to proven cases of vaccine harm.

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) wasestablished by the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act(NCVIA), passed by the United States Congress in response to athreat to the vaccine supply due to a 1980s scare over the DPTvaccine. Parents say that similar Australian records are notpublically available.

Many parents are still not convinced that vaccination isn’t a factorin the case of SIDS and some nerve related developments, despiteresearchers claim they haven’t yet found a link. Parents say thatvaccination is the one reoccuring coincidence.

The No Jab, No Pay rule may absolve the government of blamefor potential injury but by using financial hardship as incentive,some parent’s say they feel pressured into playing Russian Roulettewith their child’s life when they can’t find satisfactory answers tovery basic concerns.

The USA publishes vaccine injury compensation statistics whereasAustralia appears to deny the existence of any injuries by notpublishing similar information, and by claiming total safety.

By Margaret Mackay

Many parents researching vaccine side effects are yet notconvinced of total safety and that ‘one size fits all’

• All vaccines available in Australia have been thoroughlytested for safety and effectiveness and are continuallymonitored.• Immunisation is a safe and effective way of givingprotection against diseases such as whooping cough andmeasles.


Lands Titles Office privatisationThe appointment of Land Services SA is the result of anopen, competitive, multi-stage selection process whichincluded strong legal and probity oversight.

Land Services SA submitted a binding bid that comparesfavourably with other land registry transactions, includingthe recent commercialisation in NSW.

In the 2016-17 State Budget the Treasurer announcedthe Government’s intention to commercialise a range oftransactional land services and functions .

At this time, the Government undertook that keyprotections for the public of South Australia would be putin place – these protections are either enshrined in SouthAustralian legislation or the binding contracts with LandServices SA and include:• The Government continuing to guarantee indefeasibilityof property title, supported by the statutory assurancefund;• There will be no change to Torrens Title or other legalstatus of land;• The Government retaining key legal, policy andregulatory functions and responsibilities;• The Registrar-General, Valuer-General and the Surveyor-General continuing as statutory officers;• The Government will continue to set regulated fees andcharges with no changes other than the standard annualincreases applied;• The Government retaining ownership of titling andvaluation data and associated intellectual property;• Stringent service delivery standards, data security andprivacy protections –with penalties, up to termination ofthe contract, for breaches;• Maintaining existing terrestrial and online accessarrangements, including the Adelaide office of the LTOand over-the-counter services.

Land Services SA will progressively assume responsibilityfor land registry and property valuation services duringthe coming months, with exclusive rights to commercialiserelated data, subject to Government approvals.

About MIRA Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets(MIRA) is part of the Macquarie Asset ManagementGroup, the asset management arm of Macquarie Group,a diversified financial group providing clients with assetmanagement, banking, advisory and risk and capitalsolutions across debt, equity and commodities.

About the Public Sector Pension Investment Board ThePublic Sector Pension Investment Board is one of Canada'slargest pension investment managers with C$135.6 billionof net assets under management. It manages a diversifiedglobal portfolio composed of investments in public financialmarkets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, naturalresources and private debt.

Land Services SA has beenappointed as the exclusive service

provider for South Australia’stransactional land services.

The Government will receive $1.605 billion in an upfrontpayment which includes certain optionality for the life ofthe contract. The commercial details of the contract areconfidential.

The Government also will receive an ongoing royaltystream that can be invested in critical infrastructure andessential services benefitting all South Australians.

The contract includes a commitment by Land ServicesSA to establish an Innovation Hub in Adelaide, provide$35 million in ICT investment in South Australia and towork with local digital start-ups. Land Services SA willaccelerate innovation and investment in transactional landservices and functions as it will be investing in major ICTsystems and bringing new product offerings to market.

Land Services SA comprises globally recognised investorsMacquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets and the PublicSector Pension Investment Board, which both enjoydistinguished track records of long term investing in theprovision of essential services.

Land Services SA is a highly qualified provider withsignificant technology and change managementexperience. Land Services SA will adopt the existing LandsTitles Office information technology systems.

Under the commercial contract, the government retainskey legal, policy and regulatory functions andresponsibilities while the private sector takes overprocessing of transactions for the next 40 years.

Government will continue to set prescribed fees andcharges for land services.

The change will:• Reduce future operating costs to government and driveinnovation in customer service.• Promote investment in systems and reduce risks togovernment in future ICT upgrades.

The new service provider is expected to make offers ofemployment to a significant number of staff currentlyperform transactional land services.

The majority of remaining staff will either assist with thetransition to the new service provider or be placed inpositions for functions retained by government followingconsultation which is underway. A small number may beplaced in alternative positions in the SA Public Sector ormanaged in accordance with usual Government practice.

In his announcement on Thursday, 10 August 2017Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis said, “I am very pleased toannounce the appointment of Land Services SA to providethe State with a range of land services for a 40 yearconcession period – these services cover both lands titlingand land valuation activities”.

“The sale will deliver the State an upfront return of $1.605billion now plus a considerable on-going royalties streamover the concession period. This is an absolutelyoutstanding result for the State”.

“I am also very pleased to say that all protections for thepeople of South Australia, that I announced in last year’sbudget, will be achieved, including indefeasibility of title,continuation of the current fees and charges regime,strong protections for privacy and data security, andmaintaining current service delivery standards”, said Mr.Koutsantonis”.

“South Australians will notice no change in the servicesthey receive through these functions”.

“I welcome the fact that debt funding for the transactionhas been provided by leading national and internationalbanks”.

“Clearly, South Australia is a very attractive investmentdestination for financial institutions with this deal involvingthree of the five major banks which are subject to theSouth Australian Major Bank Levy”.

“Land Services SA plan to provide $35 million in ICTinvestment in South Australia over 5 years and to workwith local digital start-ups will contribute to this effort.This is a significant amount of investment and willcontribute strongly to jobs growth in this State”.

“I’d like to thank the workers and the union for theirpatience throughout this process and am pleased that thisannouncement can provide some clarity and certaintyabout the future for employees of the Lands Titles Officeand the State Valuation Office, concluded Mr.Koutsantonis”.

PROPERTY MATTERS STATE WIDE


GAME OF DRONESGAME OF DRONESGAME OF DRONESGAME OF DRONESGAME OF DRONESLITTLE MINERS

Little Miners message this issue: "Have a look at the amazing landscape around Coober Pedyfrom the air but do it safely and legally".

YOUTH SHED FUNDING PETITIONDOES NOT TELL THE WHOLE STORY

Personal drones are quickly becoming the rage,among young and old alike, but with great power

comes great responsibility.

This week our high-flying Little Miners donned their VRgoggles and took their DJI Phantom out for a run. Aerialphotography has been the main driver of the drone crazebut as time goes on they are finding more uses for these toys.

As the "drone racing" craze slowly takes hold the boyshave been scrubbing up on their flying skills. Placing VirtualReality goggles on your head emerges you in a virtualcockpit and gives the sensation of sitting at the controlsof your own real aircraft.

Whilst Xael still has a way to go, young Xavier has becomevery adept at flying and we wonder if he could possiblybe one of the world's youngest drone operators?

With many drone operators in Coober Pedy the boys maysoon attempt to get a drone pilots group formed or even adrone racing league. If anyone was interested then,perhaps, message Coober Pedy Regional Times viaFacebook or email with your interest.

Always remember to check the regulations when preparingto fly your drone as there ARE flight exclusion zones, notonly around Coober but internationally. The app the boysuse is called "Can I Fly There" which is produced by theCivil Aviation Authority (CASA). It gives you flightinformation based on your GPS position and is veryaccurate.

The petition that is being promoted by theCoober Pedy Council calling for the

reinstatement of funding for the Youth Sheddoes not tell the whole story according to the

Member for Giles, Eddie Hughes.“The State Government is still funding the Youth Shedand will continue to do so provided there is a properaccounting when it comes to the use of the moneyallocated.

“The funding agreement did come to an end but wehave continued with our financial support for the YouthShed.

“What has changed is the funding cycle.

“We have not entered into a longer term fundingcommitment due to concerns about Council processes.

“We will continue to provide funding in six week blocksand that funding will continue provided the Council candemonstrate that the money has been used to meet thefunding conditions.

“On another matter I have been contacted by a numberof Coober Pedy residents expressing serious concernabout the future of child care services in Coober Pedy.

“Child care services are an essential part of the socialand educational fabric of any community.

“The Coober Pedy Council needs to allay the fearsthat exist in the community and come out publicly andexpress their strong support for the continuation of earlychild care services.

“It would allay the concerns in the community if theycame out with a guarantee about the future of theservices.”

Alleged Breakin at Council DogPound with 7 dogs missing

WHO let thedogs out?

Youth Shed atCoober Pedy


Country kidsface veg

challengesRegional and remote kids face unique challenges

when it comes to eating the recommended amountof vegetables, new research has found.

An Edith Cowan University-led study has found thatchildren in regional and remote Western Australia need amajor boost of vegetables in their diets.

The study, involving children aged 9-13 years and theircaregivers from across the state, shows that only a paltry13.4 per cent of kids get sufficient vegetables in theirdaily diets.

While many might point to picky eating and a lack ofcooking skills, only 11.8 per cent of caregivers indicatedthat their children didn’t like the taste of vegetables. Amajority also reported knowing how to incorporatevegetables into meals.

Nutrition lecturer and lead author Dr Stephanie Godrichfrom the School of Medical and Health Sciences said,“Over half of the respondents indicated they would eathealthier food if their food outlets stocked healthieroptions,” Dr Godrich said.

“And one-third pointed to food quality as being ‘sub-optimal’.

“This includes vegetables not being fresh in their localshops or spoiling soon after getting home.”

Price was also an issue, with 79.1 per cent believing foodwas more expensive for them than in other communities.

Choice was a factor – people who agreed they had enoughfood outlets in their town were ten-times more likely toeat enough vegetables than those who felt strapped foroptions.

On the plus side, researchers found healthy eatingmessaging to have a positive effect on habits; caregivers’ability to recall messages relating to vegetables was linkedto adequate vegetable intake among their children.

Promotion and intervention

One recommendation included the implementation of apromotional campaign focusing on vegetableconsumption. Future messaging might remind familiesthey have options beyond the fresh produce section.

“Frozen and no added salt tinned offerings provide moreopportunities for children to consume adequate quantitiesof vegetables, at a more affordable cost and with fewerquality issues than fresh vegetables” Dr Godrich says.

“These are convenient, and they are usually more readilyavailable when their fresh counterparts are out of season.

“However, improvements to regional and remote foodsupply are crucial. Town planning that facilitates multipleoptions for families to purchase vegetables and greatersupport for regional-level food supply could be usefulstrategies.”

Intake of vegetables is particularly important for children,with the vitamins, minerals and fibre shown to help preventfuture chronic diseases and moderate weight. TheAustralian Dietary Guidelines (2013) stipulate that children9-11 and girls 12-13 should have five serves of vegetablesa day, with boys 12-13 needing five and a half serves.

This research was supported by a Western AustralianHealth Promotion Foundation (Healthway) research grant.

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TRAVELLING CIRCUSTRAVELLING CIRCUSTRAVELLING CIRCUSTRAVELLING CIRCUSTRAVELLING CIRCUS

Travelling Circus Royale delivered old schooldaredevil thrills when it set up for two shows after

race weekend in Coober Pedy

With 20 athletes and performers, Circus Royale broughttogether a combination of acrobatics, comedy and death-defying stunts in a show that locals on the edge of theirseats.

Motorcycles, fire-juggling acrobats, extraordinary circusyouth and brilliant illusions were part of the 46thanniversary offering at Australia’s famous Circus Royale.

Throughout the two hour show at Coober Pedy, Pancholinthe Chilean Clown kept circus-goers of all ages entertainedwith his comic antics. Without exception everyone whowent said that they enjoyed the shows. Those who didn’tknow about it said they were quite disappointed.

The Circus Royale featured International acts with eachshow lasting approximately 2 hours.

World famous Globe of Death act returned after anabsence of four yearswith heart-stopping motorbikestunts.

The steel Globe of Death is four metres wide andMotorbikes are manoeuvred around the cage at speeds ofup to 80km/h. Mexican siblings Brandon, Geraldine andHugo Fernandez risked their lives to put on a great show.

Circus owner Damian Syred said, “This is real old-fashioned traditional circus, the way it was from ourchildhood. It’s big, exciting and wonderful familyentertainment.”

There were evening shows over the two nights that thecircus stayed in Coober Pedy.

Globe of Death act returned after an absence of four yearswith heart-stopping motorbike stunts

Circus Royale brought together a combination of acrobatics and comedy


Northern South Australia’sRenewable Energy

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Finally, with any luck the Crystal Brook Energy Park,another imaginative and innovative project combiningwind, solar and a big battery, will get approval soon; inspite of some short-sighted and selfish local opposition.The northern part of the state of South Australia isshowing the way to a clean, sustainable future for theremainder of the nation.

The northern Spencer Gulf cities of Port Augusta andWhyalla have long been strong supporters of renewablepower projects, but until very recently, while the willwas there, action was missing.

The problem has been the minimal support of renewableenergy from Australian federal governments, particularlyCoalition governments. Smaller northern towns such asJamestown, Burra, Snowtown, Coober Pedy and CrystalBrook have been, and continue to be, centres for excitingdevelopments.

The Mid North of South Australia is leading the nationin renewables and further North is joining the trend.

David K. Clarke

Dear Editor,

Exciting timesAdani, better known for coal mining, and GFG

Alliance, who are taking over the steelworks, haveboth proposed renewable energy developments atWhyalla. At least two companies have proposedpumped-hydro power developments in the upper

Spencer Gulf area.

In Port Augusta it has gone beyond proposals toconstruction starting on what will be the biggest solarpower station in Australia, and there's the innovativeSundrop Farms that uses solar power to grow tomatoesfrom seawater. Construction on nearby Lincoln GapWind Farm looks likely to start very soon, and there'sthe proposed Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park.

At Coober Pedy the combined wind and solar powerstation is just about finished and north of Jamestownthe Hornsdale Wind Farm, one of the biggest in Australia,is approaching completion. Readers would have heardthat the world's biggest battery is to be built at Hornsdale.

Tilt Renewables have just announced a big solar powerstation to be built at Snowtown to compliment the existingwind farm.

The two Senvion windturbines at Coober Pedy

LETTERS / OPINIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS

Dear Editor,

With all the discord around politicsat the moment, from global to local,it got me thinking... Wouldn't it be

great to know what the actual publicREALLY think and what is REALLY

important to the people?

Too often we get just months, if not weeks, out of anelection when the pundits start sprouting their bull ****promises and rhetoric. We get so bombarded in such ashort time frame that it makes it nearly impossible toeven work out if their "plan" has merit.

I have a suggestion for an idea to really get to know ourpoliticians and their promises before it's all too late. Ihope you would like to employ it.

Would Coober Pedy Regional Times agree to dedicate(or donate) one page per issue to a "mock election"?

Starting from now, let ANYONE who feels they havewhat it takes to run this town have a soap box. It can beanonymous if potential candidates don't want to revealthemselves at this stage. Publish ‘candidate’ policies andpromises.

Use the Coober Pedy Regional Times FaceBook pageor Twitter page to run polls. Take votes on everythingfrom policy to "preferred" mayor.

When the elections finally come about we just may findthat we have some REAL contenders who will be rightfor the job?

As an add-on to this Coober Pedy Area School maywant to participate as part of "political studies"? Let thekids pose questions to the candidates and comment onthe election. Give the kids a column to write their ownfeelings on the goings on?

Just an idea. Could be a whole lot of fun in real-time!Regards,

Name and slogan supplied - (Not Donald)

Editor’s Note:Happy to receive calls indicating support for this concept.It we ran this the usual disclaimers would need to applyand envisage help with polling. Coober Pedy Area Schoolstudents opinons always welcome.

ACCC crackdown onretailers advertising

broadband plans Minister for Regional Communications Fiona Nash hasapplauded the Australian Competition and ConsumerCommission’s crackdown on the speeds being advertisedby retailers selling broadband plans on the NBN network.

The NBN is a wholesaler, not a retailer. This meansretailers advertise their own plans and choose whichspeeds to advertise, as well as how much bandwidth theyprovide.

The ACCC this week issued instructions to retailersrequiring them to advertise the typical speed a customer

can expect at peak times between 7pm-11pm, ratherthan the maximum speed a customer could receiveduring off peak times, say between 1am and 5am.

“The product has to match the label. I’ve said that aboutfood labelling, I’ve said that about country of originlabelling, and I say it about internet plan advertising too”,Minister Nash said..

“Some people disappointed with their broadband boughtthose plans believing they’d receive faster internet thanthey often do, and wrongly blamed NBN, which is awholesaler, not a retailer which sells to customers.

“A crackdown to force more accurate advertising wassorely needed.”

ACCC Chair Rod Sims said this week: “Retailers shouldbe very clear with customers about the typical speedsthey can expect during busy evening periods. It is notacceptable to advertise an ‘up to’ speed claim, as this cangive the false impression that the speed advertised isachievable at most times, including during the busy period."

Mr Sims also said that providing such detailed guidanceto industry was unusual. “We judge, however, that sucha step is necessary because the current advertising aroundNBN products is poor.”


In a relatively treeless region such asCoober Pedy, we have visual access to theentire sky at any given time. Sometimes we

have a stab at forecasting the weather basedon a certain spectacular sunset or sunrise.

On the surface this is what we know about sunsets andsunrise colours and their potential as a weather guide:The common phrase "red sky at morning" is a line froman ancient rhyme often repeated by mariners:Red sky at night, sailors' delight.Red sky at morning, sailors take warningAnother version uses the word "shepherds":Red sky at night, shepherds' delight;Red sky in the morning, shepherds' warning.In the Bible - Matthew 16:2b–3, Jesus says:When it is evening, you say, "It will be fair weather; forthe sky is red."And in the morning, "It will be stormy today, for the skyis red and threatening."Reds, yellows and golds arise because the air itself, smalldust and aerosol particles smaller than the wavelengthsof visible light, Rayleigh scatterers*, scatter shortwavelength blue and green rays much more stronglythan longer wavelength yellow and red. The remainingdirect unscattered light is dimmed but relatively enrichedin reds and yellows.Absorption of specific green and blue wavelengths byozone and water vapour molecules redden the lightfurther. The sunset rays are sometimes reflected backand forth between clouds and the ground. All this goesto makes a spectacle seemingly painted with every colourand shade of the palette.When the upper atmosphere contains extra fine dustfrom a volcanic eruption skies are reddened further. Large dust particles and suspended water dropletsscatter light differently, they are Mie scatterers** anddo not produce vivid red sunsets, they merely dim thesun.For more information: http://www.atoptics.co.uk/atoptics/sunsets.htm

What’s trending in the schoolyard today?Seeking COOBER PEDY Children’s Word of the Year!

What word istrending in the

schoolyardtoday?

What is a colourful sunset telling us?

For more information about the competition, includingentry forms and a lesson plan for teachers, visit theChildren’s Word of the Year at www.oup.com.au/cwoty

Some of Coober Pedy kids play time words, that maybe also be found in the school yard are: fun; awesome;shit ; f*ck; play time; bye felicia; big; scaredy-cat.(See URBAN Dictionary for definitions)

Oxford University Press Australia &New Zealand is on the hunt to find the

most commonly used word amongstAustralian children with the launch oftheir inaugural Australian Children’s

Word of the Year competition.Australia’s primary school children are encouraged tonominate their ‘Word of the Year’ through a piece offree writing up to 500 words based on that word.Creative, factual, funny or serious – whatever thestudent desires.Managing Director of OUP ANZ, Peter van Noordensaid the competition would provide an insight into whattoday’s Australian primary school students are thinkingand talking about.“While it is the first time the competition has been heldin Australia, the UK Children’s Word of the Year for2016 was ‘refugee’, and this year was ‘trump’.”Schools across Australia are invited to take part in thecompetition, which closes 30 September 2017, withthe Australian Children’s Word of the Year set to beannounced in October 2017.Both group and individual entries are welcome.

Sunset from North West RidgeShelley Wells

Sunset across the NW Ridge fromThe Painter’s Road/Kempe RoadM. Mackay

Stunning sunset! Yeah could rain!


Great to see David and Dan back in town again!

Bungee Jumping was very popular with the kids

Left: Trevor WilliamsNilpinna Station

chatting with MarkFrahn Earthmoving

Contracting

Coober Pedy Cup SPONSORSList and Major Winners 2017

George Russell, and Cybèle Giroul enjoying theRaces atmosphere

PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIESSee page 2 for Rates, Deadlines & Publishing Dates


PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

VISITING LAW FIRM

Ph: (08) 8361 9148Fax: (08) 8239 1125

[email protected]

PO Box 3097,Melbourne Street,

North AdelaideSA 5006

2017 Coober Pedy Circuits

AJO -

August Ernabella 7 Aug RegistryFregon 8 Aug AJO –

Mimili 9 AugIndulkana 10 Aug

September Coober Pedy 25 Sep 28 Sept

October Pipalyatjara 9 Oct RegistryAmata 10 Oct AJO –Mimili 11 OctIndulkana 12 Oct

November Coober Pedy 27 Nov 30 Nov

December Ernabella 11 Dec RegistryFregon 12 Dec AJO -Mimili 13 DecIndulkana 14 Dec

Fiona HoganChief Executive Officer

AUCTION - COOBER PEDY 760 Reinecke Street

Auction 20/09/17 11.00am

3 bedroom Home on 1170 sqm blockClose to Town centre; Well priced;Electrical redone; New electricity metre;Air-conditioned Gas HW; Needs TLC

Your Price Real Estate RLA 234269Trevor Lambert: 0412 396 306

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Coober Pedy Shooters Clubwill hold its Annual General Meeting

at the Club roomson 10th September, 2017

at 1PMAll current members areencouraged to attend.

Harley StainesActing Secretary

Coober Pedy Shooters Club

Training Monday each fortnight7-9 pm.

Call Wayne Borrett 0439881049

The Coober PedyCountry Fire Service

urgently needsvolunteers right now!

Coober Pedy Country Fire Service meet fortraining every second Saturday at the CFSStation on Hutchison St. beside the Drive-In.

BECOME part of an important emergencyresponse team?RECEIVE training and learn valuable skillsBECOME more accredited and more self-confident.

That Pursuant to Section 123(4) of the LocalGovernment Act 1999 and in accordance withCouncil’s Public Consultation Policy, the Draft2017/2018 Annual Business Plan is nowavailable for Public Consultation .

Copies of the Draft 2017/2018 are available onthe Council’s website atwww.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au and for inspectionand/or purchase at the Council office at HutchisonStreet, Coober Pedy.

Written submissions are invited from interestedpersons from Thursday 10th August 2017,andshould be directed to Fiona Hogan, PO Box 425,Coober Pedy. SA 5723 or [email protected] to be received byclose of business on Wednesday 30th August2017.

District Council Coober Pedy

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Draft 2017/2018 AnnualBusiness Plan

PN1995 www.dpc.sa.gov.au

Mining Act 1971Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 28(5) of the Mining Act 1971 that the delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy intends to grant Exploration Licences over the areas described below.

Applicant: Quasar Resources Pty LtdLocation: Bulgunnia Area approx. 70 km

northeast of TarcoolaPastoral Lease: BulgunniaTerm: One yearArea in km2: 234Reference No: 2017/00148

Applicant: Trafford Resources Pty LtdLocation: Tarcoola Area approx. 175 km

southwest of Coober PedyPastoral Lease: MulgathingTerm: Two yearsArea in km2: 154Reference No: 2017/00154

Plans and co-ordinates can be found on the Department of the Premier and Cabinet website: http://www.minerals.dpc.sa.gov.au/exploration/public_notices or by contacting Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103.

Community information on mineral exploration licence processes and requirements under the Mining Act 1971 is available from: http://www.minerals.dpc.sa.gov.au/land_access/community_information or hard copy on request to Mineral Tenements.

J MartinMining RegistrarDepartment of the Premier and CabinetDelegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy

PN2012 www.dpc.sa.gov.au

Mining Act 1971Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 28(5) of the Mining Act 1971 that the delegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy intends to grant Exploration Licences over the areas described below.

Applicant: Minotaur Operations Pty LtdLocation: Lake Everard Area approx.

66 km south of KingoonyaPastoral Lease: Lake EverardTerm: Two yearsArea in km2: 978Reference No: 2017/00165

Applicant: Minotaur Operations Pty LtdLocation: Lake Everard Area approx.

70 km southwest of Kingoonya

Pastoral Leases: Kokatha, Lake EverardTerm: Two yearsArea in km2: 664Reference No: 2017/00166

Plans and co-ordinates can be found on the Department of the Premier and Cabinet website: http://www.minerals.dpc.sa.gov.au/exploration/public_notices or by contacting Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103.

Community information on mineral exploration licence processes and requirements under the Mining Act 1971 is available from: http://www.minerals.dpc.sa.gov.au/land_access/community_information or hard copy on request to Mineral Tenements.

J MartinMining RegistrarDepartment of the Premier and CabinetDelegate of the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy

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OUTBACK COMMUNITIESAUTHORITYNOMINATION FORMEMBERSHIPNominations are sought for membership of the Outback Communities Authority, a statutory body established to articulate the views, interests and aspirations of outback communities and to coordinate the provision of, and promote improvements in, public services and facilities in outback communities.

The Authority’s jurisdiction covers almost two-thirds of the State not covered by councils and serves about 4,500 people residing in numerous small communities, service locations and pastoral/farming properties in the outback.

Four positions are available for nomination. Nominations are open to people living in the outback and/or who have an interest in supporting and progressing the development of the outback region. Skills and experience in disciplines such as strategic thinking, financial management and regional industry such as mining, transport, water management, waste management, energy provision and a commitment to community service in the outback will be advantageous.

The Authority comprises seven members who are appointed for a term up to three years and will be eligible for re-appointment. The closing date for nominations is Thursday 31 August 2017. Nominations should be addressed to “Outback Communities Authority Nomination for Membership”, Office for the Outback Communities Authority, PO Box 2353, Port Augusta 5700, or emailed to [email protected]

Information on the nomination and the activities of the Authority can be found at www.oca.sa.gov.au Information can also be obtained from Mr Byron Gough, Governance Manager, Office for the Outback Communities Authority – telephone 0427 687 772 or 1800 640 542 (freecall for country callers).

Geoff Brock MPMinister for Local Government

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

APPLY NOW FOR JUNIORPARLIAMENT

Member for Stuart, Dan van HolstPellekaan MP, is encouraging 12-15 yearolds to apply for YMCA SA JuniorParliament.

Junior Parliament will run in the Octoberschool holidays and gives young peoplethe opportunity to learn about parliament,meet new friends and develop theirleadership skills.

This apolitical program will giveparticipants the chance to learn aboutdemocracy, parliament, team building,public speaking and leadership.

“Junior Parliament gives young people theopportunity to have their say on issues theycare about and it would be wonderful tohave participants from the electorate ofStuart take part,” Mr van Holst Pellekaan said.

The program involves a three-day/two-night camp and it is open to anyone inSouth Australia aged 12-15.

It will be held from 9-11 October 2017 atRostrevor College and Parliament Housein Adelaide. There is a participant fee of$220 which covers meals, accommodationand transport while on camp.

Application forms are available at https://form.jotform.co/72151854527862

For more information [email protected] or phone8200 2514 or 0459 988 166.


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GRANTS/FUNDING

Optus plans to install a telecommunications facility at the following locationsMaralinga Village SA 5690, (Optus Ref: A0659)

Website: www.rfnsa.com.au/5733016

Marla Community Hall, Cockatoo Crescent SA 5724, (Optus Ref: A0640)Website: www.rfnsa.com.au/5724016

Parachilna Community Hall, North Terrace Parachilna SA 5730, (Optus Ref: A0631)Website: www.rfnsa.com.au/5730009

The proposal consists of installing a Small Cell telecommunications base station onthe rooftop of the existing building. The proposed facility includes a pole mountedantenna, a small cell unit, a 1.2m radio communications dish and ancillaryequipment to allow the operation of the facility (e.g cables, mounts, etc). A smallequipment shelter will also be installed either internally or externally on the groundfloor of the building.

Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under theTelecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (“TheDetermination”) based on the description above.

Further information including an EME Report can be obtained from Mark Cavanaghof Kordia Solutions, (07) 3907 1413, [email protected] or from the abovewebsites. The proposed infrastructure will be in compliance with the ACMA EMRregulatory arrangements.

We invite you to make a submission. Written submissions should be sent to: KordiaSolutions, Unit 1D, 400 Nudgee Road, Hendra QLD 4011 by 15 September 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICEFailure toreport inreligious

confessionalsa criminaloffence

Recommendations to reform Australia’scriminal justice system, including makingfailure to report in religious confessionalsa criminal offence, are critical measuresthat must be supported in sending a strongmessage that abuse within institutions canno longer be ignored, Maurice BlackburnLawyers said today.

Maurice Blackburn Abuse Law PrincipalMichelle James said that as the countlessstories told to the Royal Commission hadmade clear, for too long institutions hadturned a blind eye to abuse, and it wasevident a stronger approach was neededto ensure such claims were no longerignored.

“For decades institutions have chosen notto act on abuse allegations, and theconsequences of this inaction for abusesurvivors has been devastating,” MsJames said.

“The Royal Commission has rightlyidentified that the continued failure ofinstitutions to report allegations of abuseor to protect children is unacceptable, andthat such failures have let down abusesurvivors.

“It is only right therefore that a failure toreport concerns of abuse is met with acriminal offence – we must send a strongmessage that not only are such failurescompletely out of step with communityexpectations, they are also out of step withthe law, with serious consequences fornot acting on abuse allegations orconcerns.

“Religious institutions in particular haverepeatedly been found to have put theirreputations ahead of doing the right thingin acting on abuse, and we urge all statesand territories to support the RoyalCommission’s recommendation to ensurethat failure to report as an offence is alsoextended to religious confessionals,” shesaid.

Ms James said this latest report had againreinforced the vital role the RoyalCommission had continued to play inshining a light on systemic abuse withinAustralian institutions.

“The Royal Commission has given a voiceto survivors and their families, many ofwho have spent decades fighting forrecognition of abuse that has occurred.

“Today’s report is further evidence of thevital role the Royal Commission hasplayed, not only in ensuring that Australia’scivil and redress schemes are better ableto fairly respond to abuse claims, but inalso making sure our criminal justicesystem is able to take strong action inaddressing institutionalised abuse,” shesaid. MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017

Holden HomeGround AdvantageApplications are now open forsporting clubs or communityorganisations which runs and

supports sporting activities withinAustralia.

Types of projects that can be funded are:•Tangible projects – including upgrading,constructing or improving facilities,upgrading or purchasing equipment andbuying uniforms and other assets•Developing exceptional talent –including special coaching or funding fortrips to compete or gain experience.

For further information and closing datevisit: Holden Home Ground Advantage

Applications closeThursday, 31 August 2017

The NormanWettenhall

Foundation – SmallEnvironmentalGrant Scheme

The Small Environmental Grant Schemewill provide support for groups orindividuals undertaking projects that willmake a positive difference to the naturalliving environment, in land, sea or air,rural or urban.

Projects will be considered around floraand fauna conservation, threatenedmammal conservation, and landscaperestoration and education.

These projects should involve any of thefollowing:•monitoring, recording and sharing data•delivering community education•providing community capacity building(e.g. skills training, organisation)•research and science

For further information visit: The NormanWettenhall Foundation

Applications are now open, the roundcloses when there are a suitable numberand spread of applications

Clubs SA/IGCSponsorshipAssistance

ProgramThere are streams of funding availablethrough Clubs SA for the not-for-profitsector, including clubs.

Before applying for any stream of fundingit is advised that you contact Clubs SAfor further details and assistance on theapplication process.

There is no set dollar value to the program,applications for sponsorship areconsidered by the board on case by casebasis.

For further information visit: Clubs SAApplications are accepted at anytimeduring the year

Grants SAA new grants program, Grants SA, will provide $3 million in grants to improvecommunity participation, wellbeing and quality of life for South Australians.

Through Grants SA, four one-off grant programs, the Charitable and Social WelfareFund (Community Benefit SA), Multicultural Grants, Volunteer Training Grants and theVolunteer Support Fund, have been combined into a single application process.Community organisations can now apply once to be considered for funding across allfour streams, and will also benefit from less restrictive guidelines and simpler reportingrequirements.

Major grant rounds of $20,001 to $50,000 will be open twice a year, medium grants of$5,001 to $20,000 will be open four times and minor grants of up to $5,000 will beopen all year and assessed at the end of each month.

For further information visit www.dcsi.sa.gov.auMinor round applications close 5pm on the last working day of every month


Communityconsultation

FINES & EXPIATIONFEES

The Government is seeking community feedbackon changes to the way overdue fines and expiation

fees are enforced and recovered.

The legislative amendments seek to provide more optionsfor South Australians to pay, address operational issues,and make recovery more efficient and equitable.

Under proposed changes fine dodgers who hide orarrange assets so they can’t be seized or garnished, willfind themselves before the Court for potentiallythousands of hours of community service. If they don’tturn up for community service, imprisonment is an option.

Where it is not economical to clamp, seize or impound avehicle (as the cost outweighs the value of the vehiclewhen sold) number plates can be removed, making itillegal for the vehicle to be driven on the road.

The amendments also aim to streamline criteria to disputeenforcement action and tighten appeal rights undercurrent laws.

The new provisions would enable the Fines Enforcementand Recovery Unit to enforce and recover civil debtsowed to government agencies and some publicauthorities.

Government agencies will have the opportunity to opt-in to join a centrally-managed scheme.

For more information about the proposed changes andto download a copy of the Bill containing the amendmentsplease visit the AGD website.

The Fines Enforcement and Recovery Unit beganoperation in 2014 and took on fines recovery functionspreviously managed by the Fines Payment Unit of theCourts Administration Authority.

In October 2016, the Government decided to draft andconsult on a standalone Bill and associated Regulationsto amend and consolidate the fines and expiation feeenforcement and recovery provisions currently containedin the Criminal Law (Sentencing) Act 1988 and theExpiation of Offences Act 1996.

Attorney-General John Rau said, "Recovering debt is adifficult task and we need to get the enforcement right".

There are people who deliberately dodge paying theiroverdue fines, while some people have genuine difficultypaying.

Under the proposed changes, debtors, particularly thosewith multiple debts owing, would receive bettermanagement and support to help reduce their debt.

The changes will also toughen penalties for fine dodgers,including community service and potential imprisonmentfor failure to comply with community service orders.

Members of the community are encouraged to have theirsay on the proposed changes via yourSAy.

Consultation will remain open until1 September 2017.

STATE GOVERNMENT - HAVE YOUR SAY!

NEW DRUG TO BENEFIT CANCERPATIENTS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPYResearchers at The University of Western Australiahave developed an innovative approach to prevent

one of the most serious side-effects of chemo-therapy, known as myelosuppression.

In a study published today in Science TranslationalMedicine, the researchers reveal that myelosuppressioncan be prevented in laboratory models by a drug calledquizartinib. Myelosuppression is caused whenchemotherapy kills cells in the bone marrow that produceall our blood cells.

Lead researcher Professor Wally Langdon, from UWA’sSchool of Biomedical Sciences, said myelosuppressioncaused complications such as fatigue, dizziness, bruising,haemorrhage and potentially fatal infections.

“This means that patients often need to limit theirchemotherapy dosage and frequency in order to avoidthese complications, which can then compromise theeffectiveness of cancer treatment,” Prof. Langdon said.

He said current methods of managing myelosuppressionwere costly and of limited effectiveness.

“This simple approach to prevent chemotherapy-inducedmyelosuppression has come from research where we

discovered that a single dose of quizartinib puts blood-producing cells in the bone marrow to sleep for a shortperiod of time,” Professor Langdon said.

“In other words, quizartinib converts these normallyflourishing cells into a state of dormancy.

We found that this transient period of dormancy providedsignificant protection to the bone marrow and when thebone marrow cells awakened, at a time when thechemotherapy was no longer active, they resumed theirtask of producing healthy blood cells.”

The researchers found that quizartinib did not put thecancer cells to sleep, and as a result these cells were stilleliminated by chemotherapy while the normal bone marrowcells were protected.

Professor Langdon said an important feature of thetreatment was that most cancer cells were not affectedby quizartinib.

“This means a priming dose of quizartinib beforechemotherapy could be used to help treat a wide range ofcancers,” he said.

“It is hoped that these findings will lead to clinical trials todetermine the extent of the beneficial effects that quizartinibmay provide for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.”

OUTBACK HISTORY: From outback toouter space: Woomera 1955 - 1980.

Exhibition at the State Library of South Australia

Woomera Rocket Range launched Australia into the spaceage in the 1950s. The Woomera story is one of secrecyand controversy, innovation and achievement, set againstthe background of the Cold War and the Space Race.Discover the stories of the early days of Australia’s spaceactivity and what life was like for the men, women andchildren who lived in the ‘top secret’ outback town ofWoomera in a new free exhibition at the State Library ofSouth Australia.

The State Library has partnered with the National Archivesof Australia to present From outback to outer space:Woomera 1955 – 1980. A major collaborative effort, theexhibition is drawn from collections around Australiaincluding the State Library of South Australia, NationalArchives of Australia, Defence Science and TechnologyGroup, South Australian Aviation Museum and theWoomera historical museums.

On display are large scale rocket models together withspace artefacts, photographs and archival footage. Oralhistories of former Woomera residents will providevisitors with a first-hand account of what it was like tolive in Woomera. The exhibition highlights one ofAustralia's most significant space achievements, the launch

of its first satellite WRESAT (Weapons ResearchEstablishment Satellite) in 1967, making Australia one ofthe earliest nations to put its own satellite into orbit.

Kerrie Dougherty, space historian and curator, wasengaged to help curate the exhibition. "Growing up in the1960s, I was fascinated with Woomera, which was thehub of early space activities in Australia. Curating thisexhibition has been a dream project, as it's allowed me totell the story of a place and time unique in Australia'sengineering, technological and scientific history that I stillfind inspiring today", Kerrie says.

Director State Library of South Australia, Alan Smith said,Unlocking the stories of the past to share with currentand future generations is an important role for the StateLibrary. “By sharing these stories we not only impartknowledge but hope to inspire people of all ages to learnmore about Australia’s role in the space and scienceindustries,” he said.

David Fricker, Director-General of National Archives ofAustralia, says “The State Library and the NationalArchives of Australia are strongly linked through ourextensive collection material as well as through ourcolocation in the State Library building. A collaboration ofthis nature was a natural extension of our shared presencein Adelaide.

This exhibition gives the Archives an opportunity to openour collection up to a new audience, including displayingone of our most valuable items: fragments of rock collectedfrom the Moon’s surface in 1969, during the Apollo 11mission. Many of the images displayed in this exhibitionalso come from various series held by the Archives, someof which have never been shown publicly until now. Welook forward to presenting the exhibition at our NationalOffice in Canberra in late 2019.”

The exhibition, together with the education and supportingprograms, is part of the 68th International AstronauticalCongress Cultural Program. The Congress is the world’slargest annual gathering of space professionals and is inAdelaide from 25-29 September 2017. The State Libraryis pleased to be a part of this significant international event.

On display until the 12 November 2017 at the State Libraryof South Australia, this exhibition explores a fascinatingpart of Australia’s technological and scientific history, andprovides an insight into the social history of Woomera.


OZ Minerals Barrel RaceFox Justin Nunn 1stHercules Arnold Warren 2ndEJ Col Greenfield 3rdMike Maylin Constructions Stock Horse TrialWanderer Derek Rowe 1stMemphis Justin Nunn 2ndEJ Col Greenfield 3rdDesert Cave Pony Express Relay RaceEJ, Sully, Wanderer Col, Tony, Derek 1stMiss Piggy, Mia, Hercules Harvey, Tommy, Armold 2ndFox, Memphis, Omo Justin, Chloe, Laura 3rdBig 4 Stuart Range Outback Resort Potato RaceSully Tony Williams 1stWanderer Derek Rowe 2ndEJ Col Greenfield 3rdKen & Nola Boland Backhoe Services Flag & BarrelHercules Arnold Warren 1stEJ Col Greenfield 2ndSully Tony Williams 3rdMcArdle Freight Bending RaceFox Justin Nunn 1stSully Tony Williams 2ndEJ Col Greenfield 3rdJenny Gough Goughies Tilting the RingMia Tommy Wilson 1stSully Tony Williams 2ndEJ Col Greenfield 3rdOld Timers Mine Stock Whip Challenge(Incorporating Tony Thon Memorial Time Trial Jackpot)Sully Tony Williams 1stWanderer Derek Rowe 2ndWanderer Col Greenfield 3rd2017 Leading Mens Adult Gymkhana Rider(Ron Gough Trophy sponsored by Peter Rowe)

Tony Williams 1st2017 Leading Ladies Adult Gymkhana Rider

Laura Greenfield = 1stChloe Nunn = 1st

2017 Leading Adult Gymkhana HorseSully 1st

Murray Pest Control Port Augusta Bending Race (10-15 yrs)Miss Piggy Harvey Williams 1stChopper Logan Williams 2ndMusic Riley Ridsdale 3rdThiess Flag & Barrel (10-15 yrs)Chopper Logan Williams 1stMiss Piggy Harvey Williams 2ndMusic Riley Ridsdale 3rdAdelaide Galvanising Musical Chairs (10-15 yrs)Miss Piggy Harvey Williams 1stMusic Riley Ridsdale 2ndChopper Logan Williams 3rdMud Hut Motel Thread the Needle (10-15 yrs)Miss Piggy Harvey Williams 1stChopper Logan Williams 2ndMusic Riley Ridsdale 3rdJohn & Yoka’s Opal & Art Potato Race (10-15 yrs)Chopper Logan Williams 1stMiss Piggy Harvey Williams 2ndMusic Riley Ridsdale 3rdSLR Rail Barrel Race (10-15 yrs)Miss Piggy Harvey Williams 1stChopper Logan Williams 2ndMusic Riley Ridsdale 3rd

2017 Leading Child Gymkhana Rider 10-15 yearsHarvey Williams 1st

Monte Carlo (9 & under)Chopper Logan Williams 1stMia Lilly Martin 2ndMiss Piggy Magenta Williams 3rdMusical Chairs (9 & under)Music Lucy Ridsdale 1stChopper Logan Williams 2ndMiss Piggy Magenta Williams 3rdApple Race (9 & under)Chopper Logan Williams 1stMusic Lucy Ridsdale 2ndMiss Piggy Magenta Williams 3rdBarrel Race (9 & under)Chopper Logan Williams 1stMusic Lucy Ridsdale 2ndMiss Piggy Magenta Williams 3rd

Bending Race (9 & under)Chopper Logan Williams 1stMiss Piggy Magenta Williams 2ndMia Lilly Martin 3rd2017 Leading Child Gymkhana Rider 9 years & underLogan Williams 1st2017 Leading Child Gymkhana HorseChopper 1st

COOBER PEDY RACES2017 RESULTS

2017 Ladies 100m Foot Race1st Krista Williams2nd Kelli (OZ Minerals)3rd Kasey Watts

2017 Mens 100m Foot Race1st Casey B2nd Jayden Simmonds-Clements3rd Banniboy Williams

Crowd at the Races watching the Motor Bike events

Motor Bike riders preparing to compete

Station ladies looking rather fashionable


COOBER PEDY RACES2017 RESULTS2017 Shell Coober Pedy Mono Competition (Motorbike)

Ryan Rankin 1stJustin Nunn 2ndMichael Jeffree 3rd

District Council of Coober Pedy Stock Horse Trial (Motorbike)Justin Nunn 1stJake Aulich 2ndBrad Jeffree 3rd

The Lookout Cave Motel Night Horse Race (Motorbike)Jake Aulich 1stJustin Nunn 2ndMax Aulich 3rd

Complete Personnel Texas Barrel Race (Motorbike)Justin Nunn 1stDean Aulich 2ndMichael Jeffree 3rd

Oasis Tourist Park Mono Comp Between Barrels (Motorbike)Ryan Rankin 1stJustin Nunn 2ndNaish Miller 3rd

Bridgestone Service Centre Coober Pedy Bending Race (Motorbike)Jake Aulich 1stDaniel Sampson 2ndDean Aulich 3rd

2017 Leading Adult Motorbike RiderJustin Nunn 1st

Underground Books Keyhole (Motorbike 10-15 yrs)Max Aulich 1stHarvey Williams 2ndShakiel Tippett 3rd

John’s Pizza Bar Bending Race (Motorbike 10-15 yrs)Max Aulich 1stHarvey Williams 2ndShakiel Tippett 3rd

Eddie Hughes MP Night Horse Race (Motorbike 10-15 yrs)Harvey Williams 1stMax Aulich 2ndLogan Williams 3rd

Father Frank Cresp Memorial Barrel Race (Motorbike 10-15 yrs)Harvey Williams 1stMax Aulich 2ndLogan Williams 3rd

All Site Transport Go Slow (Motorbike 10-15 yrs)Harvey Williams 1stMax Aulich 2ndShandor Nemes 3rd

Roger the Roving Vet (Motorbike 10-15 yrs)Max Aulich 1stHarvey Williams 2ndShakiel Tippett 3rd

2017 Leading Child Motorbike Rider 10-15 yearsMax Aulich = 1stHarvey Williams = 1st

Bang & Go Back (Motorbike 9 & under)Riley Ridsdale 1stRyder Rankin 2ndNed Sampson 3rd

Key Hole (Motorbike 9 & under)Riley Ridsdale 1stLogan Williams 2ndHayden Rankin 3rd

Barrel Race (Motorbike 9 & under)Riley Ridsdale 1stLogan Williams 2ndNed Sampson 3rd

Night Horse Race (Motorbike 9 & under)Logan Williams 1stNed Sampson 2ndJake Stewart 3rd

Go Slow (Motorbike 9 & under)Logan Williams 1stRiley Ridsdale 2ndHayden Lewis 3rd

Bending Race (Motorbike 9 & under)Logan Williams 1stRiley Ridsdale 2ndJake Stewart 3rd

2017 Leading Child Motorbike Rider 9 years & underRiley Ridsdale = 1stLogan Williams = 1st

The weather on race day was a beautiful, sunny winter’s day and visitors made the mostof the outdoors

Local kids line up for the events

The queue for lunch was continuously without an end in sight

Tim Nagy, Robin Moore and William Lennon from Mt Willoughby Station


FRIDAYS

TWIGHLIGHT GOLFwith a social ambrose 3 – 6hole competition from 6pm

CP SHOOTERS CLUB7pm Friday night Clay TargetShotgun

SUNDAYS

SUNDAY GOLF

What’s On What’s On What’s On What’s On What’s On in COOBER PEDYin COOBER PEDYin COOBER PEDYin COOBER PEDYin COOBER PEDYfrom 24-8-2017from 24-8-2017from 24-8-2017from 24-8-2017from 24-8-2017 & Visiting Services

SCHOOL TERM DATES

CATACOMB Church Serviceand Sunday School 9:30amSunday. Bus pickupavailable. Ph 8672 5038

CP SHOOTERS CLUB

Ring John DiDonna on0427649389 to book a time ..

TAX & FINANCIAL

20172017201720172017Term 3: 24 July - 29 Sept

Term 4: 16 Oct - 8 Dec

GREEK CLUB - Bingo7.30 pm

Coober Pedy Scrabble7.30pm United Club .All skill levels welcome

AA Meeting7 pm Catholic ChurchPh no. 1800222222

GREEK HALL - WINTERCharcoal BBQ & Salad7pm every FRIDAY night

The next State electionwill be held on 17

March 2018

STATE ELECTIONS

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

The next Local Councilelections will take placeduring November 2018

IncorporatingWaters & Younger

Ph: 8291 2111 AdelaidePh: 8672 5979 Coober Pedy

Fax: 8291 2101

Mob: Richard 0422 428 850 [email protected]

Mob: Kezia 0414 522 [email protected]

2017 Visits to2017 Visits to2017 Visits to2017 Visits to2017 Visits toCoober PedyCoober PedyCoober PedyCoober PedyCoober Pedy

30 January - 8 February27 February - 3 March19 - 28 April29 May - 2 June

13 - 28 July14 - 18 August4 - 15 September16 - 28 October13 - 24 November4 - 8 December (to be confirmed)

Income tax returns lodged electronically fora prompt refund (within 14 days subject toATO)

We also specialize in providing sound, practicalaccounting & taxation advice to individuals,families, businesses & SMSF’s

Other services provided –• preparation & lodgment of business activitystatements (BAS)• registration for ABN’s, GST and Tax FileNumbers• establishing new companies,superannuation funds (SMSF) and trusts

• superannuation advice• tax planning• preparation of budgets• general business advice• auditing• capital gains tax information, advice &record-keeping

CFS TRAINING Monday eachfortnight 7-9 pm. Call Wayne Borrett0439881049

MONDAY

SATURDAYSMINE RESCUE/SES Training(Alternate Saturdays)0427725446

CP SHOOTERS CLUBNo shooting over the holidaysbut pre-arranged shooting willtake place.Ring John DiDonna on0427649389 or Susy Chapmanon 0401092264 to book a time

CROATION CLUBHappy HourSaturdays 6-7pm

REMAIN PARTOF YOUR

COMMUNITYThe Coober Pedy Regional Times

will record a passing if we hearabout it, and particularly wherefamilies choose to have their

relative acknowledgedKeep in touch!

The NationalBronco Branding

Championships at William CreekSat 19 August 2017

Competitors from Queensland, NorthernTerritory and South Australia will becompeting. watch this space forinformation or contact Matt Williams on86707975.

Innamincka RacesSat, 26 Aug 17

A traditional bush race meeting with oncourse bookmakers, food and barfacilities, fashions, a dusty track andof course the stars of the day the RaceHorses

Alice Springs Bronco BrandingSat 16 September 2017

Check that your entries are stillcurrent

COMING

SOON!


GUIDE TO SHOPS AND SERVICESIN COOBER PEDY

Located in IGA MALL

Affordable

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Souvenirs

- OUTBACK BAR & GRILL -

AccommodationOasis Tourist Park08 86725169

RestaurantsOutback Bar & Grill(08) 86723250

Opal ShopsJust OpalsSeven Stones Jewellers

Fuel OutletsOpal Miner’s EnterprisesBulls Garage

Other ServicesBridgestone Tyres360 Private Accounts and Finance

ClubsGreek Community 2St. Nicholas Street

Croation ClubRSL

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

Police StationsCoober Pedy: 08 86725056Marla: 86707020Oodnadatta: 86707805

Coober Pedy Hospital 08 86725009

Coober Pedy School 08 86725077

District Council Coober Pedy: 86724600

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

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• Fuel Gas Refills • General Engineering & Light Fabrication• Industrial & Hardware Supplies • Filters all types • Hydraulic Fittings

• Oils • Bearings • V Belts • Hosing • Air Fittings • Trailer Parts• Safety Gear • Chain Blocks • Slings • Rigging Gear • Cigweld Agent

OME OPENING HOURS:Mon - Fri 7.00am - 5.00pm

Sat 7.00am - 1.00pm; Sun Closed CHEAP FUEL

Searle Trading Pty Ltd/ Opal Miners' EnterprisesLot 1299 Old Water Tank Rd, Coober Pedy SA 5723

Phone: (08) 86725830 ABN: 44 761 266 367

The Opal Capital of the World

TTTTTourourourourourisisisisist Pt Pt Pt Pt ParararararkkkkkCoober Pedy 08 86 725 691

BULLS GARAGEOn-site Service Centre

*Phone: 86 725 036

WINTERWINTERWINTERWINTERWINTER at GREEK HALL at GREEK HALL at GREEK HALL at GREEK HALL at GREEK HALLWarm up with

Charcoal BBQ & SaladEvery Friday night at

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Outback Bar

& Grill

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BULLSOASIS

SevenStones

Jewellers

Ph: 8291 2111 AdelaidePh: 8672 5979 Coober Pedy

Fax: 8291 2101

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