The WorkCover Nightmare With the opposition industrial relations spokesman Iain Evans pledging reforms to encourage businesses to self-insure, we must all but wonder what the cost to those left on the work […]
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POTENTIAL AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR TEST VICTIMS MEETINGS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
SPECIAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS Potential Australian Nuclear Tests Victims Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement Inc. In June 2009, the English Courts ruled that military personnel and their families affected by the Nuclear Tests conducted […]
SENIORS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA MAY DECIDE STATE ELECTION
Baby boomers in SA may not be swept under the rug so easily Seniors in South Australia have the potential to decide the state election with the over 50s comprising more than 44 per […]
UP TO 50 MILLION LITRES OF “UNMETRED AQUIFIER WATER” USED WEEKLY BY NORTHERN EXPRESSWAY CONTRACTORS
BORE HOLES by Paul Makin Today Tonight Channel 7 FULL VIDEO COVERAGE While most of us are doing our best to conserve the precious resource and making all sorts of sacrifices, it […]
ANIMAL CRUELTY PROSECUTIONS – TAKE THE POWER AWAY FROM THE RSPCA
The Democrats are calling for animal cruelty prosecutions to become the responsibility of SAPOL. In the wake of yet another animal cruelty prosecution blunder (the Brinkworth case) by the RSPCA the Australian […]
MARK PARNELL: THE MURKY WORLD OF POLITICAL DONATIONS – MISSING MILLIONS!
Pokie barons, property developers and lobbyists all being generous to political parties? What do they expect in return? The AEC returns for 2008/09 again feature developers, lobbyists, unions and the Australian Hotels […]
COOBER PEDY PRINCIPAL STEPS ASIDE PENDING FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS
Coober Pedy teacher upsets local ‘hillbillies’ – Adelaide Advertiser. THE controversial principal of Coober Pedy’s school has been stood aside pending a third investigation into her management style, which has divided residents […]
COOBER PEDY PARENTS SAY SCHOOL INVESTIGATIONS TOO LATE
Some parents with students enrolled at Coober Pedy Area School say their children will not return to the school next year unless principal Sue Lewis is removed. Mayor Steve Baines who was […]
IMX SIGNS $47M FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR CAIRN HILL DEVELOPMENT & PLACEMENT
Resources developer, IMX Resources Limited is pleased to announce a major funding milestone with the signing of a Heads of Agreement (“HOA”) with Taifeng Yuanchuang International Development Co Ltd (Taifeng), the Hong […]
MLC CANDIDATE MARK ALDRIDGE: “ONLY LABOR ANXIOUS OVER INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION”
31% of SA victims including the Regions, currently believe nothing will be achieved by reporting a crime. Michael Atkinson latest letter to the Editor (Friday the 1st January 2010), is […]
CLASS ACTION BY NUCLEAR VETERANS HEADED BY SYDNEY LEGAL TEAM – NO WIN NO FEE
Surviving Australian veterans of the British nuclear tests at Maralinga, Monte Bello Island and Christmas Island in the 1950s and 60s are joining British and other nuclear veterans in taking the British […]
WESTERN PLAINS RESOURCES NEAR COOBER PEDY WITHDRAWS FROM COMMONWEALTH HILL IN WOOMERA PROHIBITED AREA
Western Plains Resources Ltd an iron-ore company announced today that they would not be proceeding with the next stage of its Commonwealth Hill farm-in and joint venture, south west of Coober Pedy in South […]
THYROID: ANTI-RADIATION PILLS TO BE DISTRIBUTED NEAR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
Local health officials say they are preparing to distribute new potassium iodide pills to people within 10 miles of the Perry plant [in the US], which besides Lake [County], includes parts of […]
HERITAGE LISTED – ARKAROOLA SANCTUARY IN THE FIRING LINE
Government Proposes to allow Mining in Heritage Listed Wilderness Sanctuary Dear Editor We are greatly concerned that the SA government is proposing to allow the mining company Marathon Resources to mine the Arkaroola […]
“TOUGH ON CRIME, OR ATTACKS ON SOFT TARGETS?” – MARK ALDRIDGE – INDEPENDENT
No protection for Civil Rights – Change is Necessary! Mark M Aldridge, Independent Candidate for the Legislative Council says, “Our hard earned Civil and Human rights are not protected and are under […]
WILL APY-MINTABIE BILL BE REPEALED IF FOUND TO HAVE NIL EFFECT?
Dear Editor, A Crushing Blow to Civil Rights in Australia UPDATE: On 3/12/2009 Hansard records research performed by Ms. Chapman had revealed NIL statistical evidence existed to justify this new legislation. In my and other’s […]
NATIVE BIRDS ARE FAIR GAME IN SA – UPPER HOUSE DECIDES
“Annual slaughter of native birds must stop,” says Parnell The SA Upper House has rejected a Greens Bill to permanently ban duck hunting in South Australia.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NATIVE TITLE SERVICES APPOINTS INAUGURAL BOARD
The first board of directors has been appointed to South Australian Native Title Services. The inaugural chairperson is Tauto Sansbury who has worked as a consultant with the State Government’s Social Inclusion […]
LYN BREUER MP BACKS SCHOOL MANAGEMENT PROBE
According to ABC news, State MP for Giles Lyn Breuer says she welcomes the independent review into the management of the Coober Pedy Area School, amid claims of discrimination and harsh policies.
IMX & OZ MINERALS FORM JOINT AGREEMENT ON COPPER-GOLD EXPLORATION IN FAR NORTH
OZ Minerals Limited and IMX Resources Limited have signed a binding Heads of Agreement with the intention of forming a Joint Venture Agreement to explore for and develop copper-gold projects on IMX’s […]
PRESENTATION DAY AT COOBER PEDY AREA SCHOOL
On Tuesday the 24th of November 2009, Coober Pedy Area School held their annual presentation day. The ceremony is an acknowledgement of the achievements the school, the students and involved community members […]
COOBER PEDY AREA SCHOOL COMMUNITY “CHAT ROOM” – EDITION TWO
OUR SCHOOL – OUR COMMUNITY Welcome to the second edition of the Coober Pedy Area School Community Chat Room. This is an exiting new forum which aims to provide the latest […]
HACKERS UNLEASH DOCUMENTS SAYING CLIMATE SCIENTISTS CONSPIRED TO OVERSTATE HUMAN INFLUENCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Hackers leak climate change e-mails from key research unit, stoke debate on global warming. The furor over the leaked data comes weeks before the U.N. climate conference in Copenhagen, when 192 nations […]
FIRE BAN ADVICE FOR MID – FAR NORTH – CATASTROPHIC – EXTREME
The CFA in South Australia is advising the public that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for Wednesday, 18 November 2009 in the following Fire Ban Districts:
COOBER PEDY’S JUNIOR FOOTY KIDS VISIT BAIRD BAY FOR FOOTBALL PRESENTATIONS
by: Garry Orvad and Chris Butler On the 6th November 18 children and 5 adults of the Coober Pedy Junior Football Club headed out of town to Baird Bay to hold our football […]
COOBER PEDY AREA SCHOOL PARENTS THREATEN A WALK OUT IF STUDENT SUSPENSIONS AND COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS AREN’T RESOLVED
49 LETTERS FROM FRUSTRATED AND ANGRY PARENTS SENT TO DECS (WHYALLA) Following the second meeting in one week in a bid to resolve parental complaints at the Coober Pedy Area School, Member for Giles, […]
MEMORIAL PLAQUE FOR DONNA DUNSTAN AT COOBER PEDY AREA SCHOOL – TO BE OR NOT TO BE?
UPDATE: 15 December 2009 Amidst investigations into allegations of unreasonably harsh disciplinary measures on many children of Coober Pedy famlies, causing disruptions to the equalibrium of both the children, their families and the wider […]
NEW SHOPPING GUIDE CD AIMED AT ANANGU IN SA
“People from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunyjatjara Lands will be more empowered to protect their rights as consumers”, says Minister for Consumer Affairs Gail Gago following yesterday’s launch of an informative CD called Talk About Shopping, […]
SOLAR CHALLENGE CARS – LOOKING FOR SUN, NOT PETROL AT CHECK POINT COOBER PEDY
By Ken Williams Without so much as a rattling tappet or a noisy exhaust, the Global Green Challenge cars came silently into Coober Pedy looking for sun and not petrol on their way from […]
NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE FOR FAMILIES – STRONTIUM-90 IN BABIES TEETH NEAR REACTORS
To the Editor, A study on childhood cancer near nuclear power plants in Florida, U.S., was released in April. According to the study by the Radiation and Public Health Project, levels of […]
MINISTER PATRICK CONLON DISPUTE – “IMPROVE SERVICES TO OODNADATTA”
Dear Sir, [Open letter to Mr. Conlon] In Oodnadatta our electricity is supplied by Energy SA diesel / Lpg generators with distribution and accounts by ETSA. We experience an increasing number of […]
COOBER PEDY A CARING COMMUNITY – A STRENGTH TO BE PROUD OF
Letter to Editor – Coober Pedy Regional Times During Carers Week (which occurs in October each year), I was reminded of the “contrast” between the Australian approach to people with physical health […]
MARATHON RESOURCES ACCEPTS S.A. GOVERNMENT OFFER OF NEW EXPLORATION LICENCE FOR FLINDERS RANGES
The Directors of Marathon Resources Limited hereby advise that, on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary Bonanza Gold Pty Ltd, Marathon Resources Limited has accepted the offer from the Government of South […]
MARATHON RESOURCES SHAREHOLDER & ARKAROOLA URANIUM HUNTER ON BRIBERY CHARGES
Independent Weekly HENDRIK GOUT 17/10/2009 4:00:00 AM The owner and director of the largest shareholder in the company which the state government allows to explore the Arkaroola wilderness for uranium, Marathon Resources, […]
JOHN’S PIZZA BAR, OLD TIMERS MINE & INNAMINCKA HOTEL FINALISTS IN FLINDERS & OUTBACK SA AWARDS
Local businesses from Coober Pedy and the Far North of South Australia ranging from tourist attractions and tour operators to wineries and accommodation will all compete in their respective categories for the […]
A SMOOTHER RIDE FOR OODNADATTA ROAD IN THE FAR NORTH?
After years of lobbying by Far north communities around Oodnadatta, roadworks to mitigate flood damage and increased tourist use have finally commenced between Oodnadatta and Hamilton Cattle station – works to realign […]
NEW COIN WEBSITE DESIGNED TO MARKET OPAL
Founder of website business opalauctions.com Wayne Sedawie has started a new auction website online called coins-auctioned.com which is a combined website aimed at helping to promote natures miracle, opals worldwide. Wayne a seasoned opal seller […]
MARALINGA NUCLEAR VETERANS DISAPPOINTED AS THEIR WEBSITE IS CLOSED DOWN
UPDATE: The Nuclear Veterans have a new website as of 28 November 2009 as per comment below. The Australian Nuclear Veterans website has been closed down – it’s former web hoster TELSTRA, […]
BHP ACCIDENT COULD DISRUPT MINE OPERATIONS FOR SEVERAL MONTHS
Matt Chambers | October 09, 2009 The Australian Update: “BHP Billiton’s giant Olympic Dam underground mine could be running at just 20 per cent capacity for up to six months, analysts say, […]
CLASS ACTION PENDING FOR OZ MINERALS – Statement of Claim lodged
OZ Minerals Limited notes that a Class Action claim against it has been lodged in the Federal Court of Australia today by listed legal group IMF (Australia) Ltd. The action is on […]
HAULAGE SYSTEM FAILURE AT OLYMPIC DAM MINE
At approximately 10.30pm yesterday, the haulage system in the Clark Shaft at Olympic Dam was damaged in a mechanical failure. The haulage system used at Olympic Dam is fully automated, and no-one […]
SA COURT CLOSURES RILE REGIONAL LAWYERS
30 September 2009 | by Olivia Collings (The New Lawyer) REGIONAL South Australian lawyers are concerned that changes to country court offices will prevent access to justice for locals. In recent weeks the […]
DERAILED: LEIGH CREEK COAL TRAIN – ENROUTE TO PORT AUGUSTA POWER STATION
Is this the coal train that didn’t run? by: Nellie Malseed – Coober Pedy Regional Times (South Australia) “As a result of Operation Climate Camp SA 2009 emissions protest at Port Augusta, […]
MINTABIE: IMPENDING LEGISLATION TO STOP OPAL MINERS HAVING A DRINK IN THEIR HOMES
CIVIL LIBERTIES: PRECEDENT SOUGHT BY STATE GOVERNMENT To the Editor, Impending SA State Legislation will see entry to Mintabie (an existing community settled prior to land grants), by ordinary Australians drastically restricted, […]
FILMMAKER DAVID BRADBURY: RED DUST DUMP ORIGINATING AT WOOMERA IS GRAVE CONCERN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
By: Margaret Mackay “70 million tonnes of radioactive tailings to be dumped at the Roxby mine site each year without evidence of dust control is cause for concern”, says David Bradbury A vigorous […]
KILOMETRE LONG GOLD-CALCRETE ANOMALY FOUND NEAR CHALLENGER GOLD MINE IN SA DESERT
• Large 1km long x 400m wide gold-in-calcrete anomaly identified at wholly-owned Nemesis Prospect directly north of producing Challenger gold mine • Immediate infill sampling program scheduled to define drill-ready targets at Nemesis • Exploration […]
WESTERN PLAINS RESOURCES NEAR COOBER PEDY SUFFERS INVESTOR BLOW FROM DEFENCE DEPARTMENT
abn newswire report Western Plains Resources Ltd (ASX:WPG) signed a A$45 million deal with the Australian subsidiary of Wugang Iron & Steel (Group) Corp (WISCO) to sell a 50 per cent participating […]
FAR NORTH SA: SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FOR DAMAGING DUST & WIND
The second day of high velocity winds for the Far North of South Australia turned the Australian skies into a cloud of orange dust from coast to coast. On the second day […]
AUSTRALIA – AUTHORITIES MUST BETTER PREPARE FOR “OVERDUE” VOLCANO RISK
A significant volcano eruption in Australia is ‘well overdue’ and emergency authorities must better prepare themselves and the wider community to respond to it, Associate Professor Joyce the recipient of the prestigious […]
MINTABIE – OUTBACK HEALTH SERVICES: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The residents of Mintabie are becoming increasingly concerned about the lack of health care available to them. Early in the year Clinic services in the town were withdrawn with no community consultation. […]
