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From the Woomera Gibber Gabber 20 January 2006
Commercial Radio Service for Woomera
The towns of Woomera and Pimba have a new radio station following the commissioning of the Flow 101.7 FM commercial radio service on December 21.
After years of negotiations at both federal and local government levels, the new 24 hour 7 day radio service is a welcome addition to radio in the Far North. The Flow FM service is providing Woomera with a variety of information and entertainment for locals and the many visitors to the 'old Rocket Range'.
The radio service is provided by the Radio Freshstream's Flow FM network with licensed areas across the Far North and to many parts of of regional South Australia plus some areas in Victoria, NSW and the Northern Territory.
Managing Director of Radio Freshman and Station Manager at Flow FM, Wayne Phillips, who was on site at the commissioning, said, "I am pleased with the coverage of the 101.7 Flow FM radio service with good reception in both towns plus some highway coverage."
The radio service was completed with partial funding from the Department of Communication, Information Technology and the Arts which was formally announced by the Member for Grey, Barry Wakelin last year. The program was aimed at small country regions where there were poor or no commercial radio services. Mr Wakelin said he was delighted that the remote far north area was receiving commercial radio under the Radio Black Spot program and congratulated Mr Phillips and his dedicated team.
The radio service was provided with the support of the Department of Defence, 5RRR and many hours of assistance by Frank Woolfe from BAE Systems. Flow FM plays adult contemporary music consisting of current top 40, classic hits, contemporary country and gospel selections.
Flow FM is planning further commercial radio services at Coober Pedy and Roxby Downs.
Web: www.flowfm.com.au
Archived copy
Hon Andrew Evans MLC to visit Coober Pedy
Dr Evans is the South Australian Upper House Family First MP.
He will be sharing about the important Family Issues that have been before Parliament, including the lapsing of the Government's Relationships Bill. Time has also been allocated for questions. The venue is the Kupa Piti Aboriginal Christian Centre (Lot 1982, Crowders Gully Rd) 6pm 15th February.The Family First Party will be providing a free BBQ.
Andrew was born in Kikee Province, India in 1935 to missionary parents. In 1946 his family returned to South Australia.In 1970 he pastored a church in Klemzig, later called Paradise Community Church, and under his leadership the congregation experienced sustained growth from 150, to over 3500 in the year 2000 when he retired from the role of Senior Pastor.
Andrew has spent over 40 years assisting families both in Australia and overseas. Having lived most of his life in South Australia, Andrew has hosted family seminars on topics such as budgeting, marriage enrichment, parenting, abuse, divorce recovery and more.
Believing that the families of South Australia needed a voice in Parliament, Andrew formed the Family First Party in September 2001. The work of the Party is based on the premise that strong families build strong communities, and its goal is to promote and protect the welfare of families in this state. In 2002 Andrew was elected to the Legislative Council in South Australia.
Since the 2002 election Andrew has led Family First in a range of initiatives and campaigns to support and protect the wellbeing of families. He has fostered collaboration with other pro-life, pro-family community and church groups in the State. Achievements under his leadership include:
The introduction of reforms to the law to remove immunity to prosecution for sexual offences committed prior to December 1982
Successful opposition to the introduction of religious tolerance laws that would have substantially interfered with freedom of speech and choice in our community.
Parliamentary support for the rolling back of gambling and the hydroponic cultivation of marijuana.
Working for the recognition of faith based drug rehabilitation.
lobbying and parliamentary action against the legalisation of euthanasia
Lobbying for greater support for families afflicted by autism with success in achieving some funding increases.
Lobbying and campaigning, together with parliamentary, action to oppose a new sex education program.
Obtaining increased funding from the Government for Schools Ministries, for co-ordination of anti-drug seminars and promotion self-esteem amongst youth.
Successful implementation of a parliamentary inquiry into the status of fatherhood and the availability of services for fathers in crisis. Andrew is a member of the committee.
A successful campaign against the proposed introduction of laws to give adoption and IVF rights to same sex couples.
Andrew is the President of the parliamentary Christian fellowship.
In January 2003 Pastor Andrew was awarded an OAM for his contribution to the community through community welfare services and his teaching, training and leadership of churches at a national level.
Andrew is married to Lorraine and has two children and five grand-children.
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Sister Patricia's thought of the week from the Woomera Gibber Gabba:
The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like us, but that we will begin to think like computers. - (S J Harris)
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Oxiana and Minotaur
announce proposed float of Toro Energy
Toro Energy will be formed through the amalgamation of their uranium interests in the Gawler and Curnamona Cratons of South Australia, one of the world’s most prospective uranium regions.
Toro Energy proposes to raise $18 million through an initial public offering of 72 million shares at $0.25 per share. The offer is fully underwritten by Lands Kirwan Tong Stockbrokers Pty Limited and Taylor Collison Limited. Oxiana and Minotaur Exploration will each retain an approximate 25% shareholding in Toro Energy following its listing.
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