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Wednesday May 25, 2011

Land and Environment Court appeal over Michelago Airstrip An appeal lodged in the Land and Environment Court against Council’s decision to refuse a Development Application for the construction and use of two airstrips and storage facilities at a property near Michelago was finalised on Thursday May 12, 2011.

“The application attracted submissions from a large number of concerned landowners from an extensive area around the proposed airstrips, raising concerns such as aircraft noise, loss of amenity, detrimental effects on the rural/residential lifestyle, and concerns about Council’s ability to enforce any conditions of approval,” Mayor Dean Lynch stated.

Council refused the application in October 2010, on the grounds that: • The extent, nature and proposed level of activities associated with the proposed airfields are not in keeping with the amenity of the area within which it is proposed to be located; • The proposal would have a detrimental effect on the quality of life of the occupants of neighbouring dwellings and other residences in the vicinity; • The proposal is not in the community’s interest; • The significant level of objections received and the concern expressed in those submissions The applicants subsequently lodged an appeal with the Land and Environment Court regarding Council’s decision.

On February 1, 2011, a conciliation conference was held between the parties and the Court Commissioner at the site. Nearby landowners also addressed the Commissioner regarding their concerns, and further discussions were held at the Queanbeyan Court.

No agreements were reached through this process, however, an offer was made for Council to reconsider the application based on two flights per week, but this was rejected by the applicants.

Later in March, the applicants made a compromise offer

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to Council which included a reduction to the proposed number of flight movements to an average of three per week, relocation and landscaping of the storage facilities, and to change the configuration of the proposed airstrips, in order to seek to have the matter settled without having to go to a full Court hearing.

“After obtaining legal and professional advice, Council considered that the suggested compromise presented a significant improvement over the initial proposal, and agreed to proceed on that basis,” Mayor Lynch added.

In accordance with the Court requirements, draft conditions were provided for the applicant’s consideration in early April. Negotiations were conducted with the applicant’s solicitors regarding the draft conditions, with agreement being reached on all but two prior conditions to the hearing.

Mayor Lynch stated “that Council was satisfied that the draft conditions were suitable to address the majority of the relevant concerns raised through the application process, and that they would provide Council with a reasonable basis for enforcement of any breaches of the Court approval, if required in the future”.

The Court made a determination in relation to the two conditions that had not been agreed between the applicants and Council, and also imposed further restrictions to a condition regarding the time of use of aircraft, to address concerns raised by some of the landowners during the hearing process.

The conditions applied in the Court decision included matters such as: • Completion of RTA requirements prior to the issue of an occupation certificate for the proposed structures (the applicants’ preferred condition) • Keeping of logbooks in addition to those required by aviation regulatory authorities to enable monitoring of individual flight movements (the Council’s preferred condition) • Prohibiting the use of aircraft before 8am Monday

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to Saturday, and before 9am on Sundays and public holidays (Court–imposed restrictions).

• Restricting the use of the airstrips to non-commercial activities of the landowners only (agreed condition) • Relocation of a powerline traversing the runways (agreed condition) • Restricting the use of the airstrip to the number and type of aircraft as proposed by the applicant (agreed condition) “Allegations circulating in some circles that Council has in any way obstructed the Court process or hindered an early settlement of this matter are completely baseless.

Council has met all of the court imposed timeframes, and agreed to and met all timeframes put forward by the applicants,” Mayor Lynch said.

“Claims made on ABC radio by a caller on May 13, 2011, was that the decision to settle this matter was based on a determination of another airstrip application in the Cooma-Monaro Shire is also entirely without foundation,” Mayor Lynch added.

“Council has incurred considerable costs in defending its decision to refuse the original Development Application”, Mayor Lynch said, “however, it must be understood that the applicants exercised their legal entitlement to choose this course of action. Settling the matter by reaching a compromise position has limited the legal expenses to both parties”.

“It is acknowledged that a number of residents who opposed the application are unhappy with the outcome.”

Mayor Lynch said, “However, Council’s decision to accept the compromise offered by the applicants followed serious consideration of the changed impacts to nearby properties when compared to the original application, and of the legal, technical, and commercial implications of proceeding to a full court hearing. Council has full confidence that the applicants and residents will recognise the determination made, and abide by the conditions imposed through the Court process, and that no situations will arise in the future that would require Council to take enforcement action,” Mayor Lynch concluded.

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Matt Downdey Matt is probably best known locally as the creator and proprietor of The Lott Foodstore in Cooma.

He has lived in Cooma since 2000 after a career as marketing manager with Coles/ Myer.

This followed a career in marketing and the food industry, both in Australia and Europe.

Matt also has experience as manager of a tourist magazine. He has also been involved with local organisations such as the Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association, the local Slow Food Movement and the Koscisuzko Alpine Way Group.

Comment from Mayor, Dean Lynch In October 2011, it will have been 50 years since a Visitor Information Centre was first opened in Cooma. We have been told that this was the first Visitor Information Centre in NSW! To celebrate this and other opportunities, Council recently decided to form a Tourism Advisory Committee and the role of this Committee will be to advise Council on a range of visitor information services, local events and marketing initiatives and also to revise Council’s Tourism Strategy, Business Plan and Promotional activities.

The Advisory Committee will also address issues and concerns from all stakeholder interests in Tourism Services and will review the Tourism Services financial budget.

Council's commitment to joining TSM has been referred to our newly formed Tourism Advisory Committee for consideration.

The Committee has met once and will be meeting again next week, at which time I expect that our commitment to TSM will be confirmed. The Committee will make a recommendation to Council for final approval.

In contradiction to comments by the Executive Director of TSM, Gary Grant, our Council is making a significant contribution toward tourism both locally and in the region. Through our Visitor Information Centre we actively promote Winter activities and the Snowy Mountain Region as well as any of the other local Council's involved in TSM. Tourism is important and our Council has established a Tourism Advisory Committee, with community representatives appointed to assist Council in considering a range of tourism issues, including our involvement with TSM. Community Members of the Committee are Jenny Calkin, Matt Dowdney, Kate Roberts, Dennis Bullivant, and Chandra Singh. These members have a wide range of experience in tourism activities and I thank them for their involvement on the Committee and look forward to progressing tourism within the Cooma-Monaro Shire area.

COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL 81 Commissioner St (PO Box 714) COOMA NSW 2630 Direct: (02) 6455 1702 Phone: (02) 6455 1777 Fax: (02) 6455 1799 Web: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au

Denis Bullivant

Denis Bullivant (pictured above) has many years’ experience working with multi national corporations, after starting his working life as an artist.

He moved into commercial or graphic art and began a career with big corporations in marketing, design, displays and developing exhibitions.

He worked on design concepts and was hands-on in the staging of exhibitions.

Denis also has experience in the theatre, including stage direction and set design.

Some of the companies Denis worked with incluced P & O Cruise Lines and Chevron Hilton Group.

Locally, Denis has taken a keen interest in the tourist product the region has to offer and has worked with Neville Locker and his collection of memorabilia at the Happy Valley Museum at Adaminaby.

Chandra Singh Chandra was born in Fiji, and worked in banking for 19 years, specialising in Marketing/ International business.

He was also active in the trade union movement as well as socially and with charities.

Chandra was a member of Apex then Rotary, Red Cross and the Crippled Children Society.

He moved to Australia in 1991 and worked in finance/ insurance for six years.

Chandra bought a motel with family members in Coffs Harbour and most recently, a second motel, the Marlborough Motel, in Cooma.

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Adaminaby waste collection services As from the week beginning Monday June 13 your Adaminaby household garbage collection will take place every Monday throughout the winter season until and including the long weekend Monday October 3.

After this date household garbage collection will resume being collected every Tuesday throughout the summer period.

If residents require additional domestic waste services (including additional bins to be collected), council will be providing the following waste service: Extra Year round service (52 weeks service added to rates on July 1 upon request at a charge to be determined in the 2011/2012 Management Plan) Should residents require an additional Waste Collection Service, application forms are available on Councils website: www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au or from Councils offices in Jindabyne or Berridale.

Upon Council receipt of application of additional Waste Collection Service, an additional collection sticker will be issued.

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Recipient of the 2010 Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AUSIMM) award, Alexander Robertson.

Six years of study and application culminated last Friday for Cooma local, Alexander Robertson, when he received the 2010 Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AUSIMM) award for Environmental Engineering at Wollongong University.

After completing his Higher School Certificate at Monaro High School, Alexander commenced a “double degree” in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wollongong in 2005. Consistent high achievement in his studies has earned him placement on the Dean’s Merit list for the Engineering faculty.

In 2008, when he was still a third year student, Alexander received a research grant to evaluate techniques for the treatment of high strength liquid waste from industry operating in Wollongong.

This research involved evaluating the effectiveness of membrane filtration to reduce pollution levels in the waste prior to discharge to the environment.

Membrane filtration is the treatment technology that is becoming increasingly important in water treatment.

Following the success of this work, he was encouraged by the University to undertake further study in special applications of membrane filtration in removing specific contaminants.

This work formed the basis of his final year thesis for which he was awarded First Class Honours.

What makes these achievements even more special is that in 2007, after a debilitating bout of vomiting and diarrhoea resulting in hospitalisation, Alexander was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon.

Initial treatments were successful in stabilising the condition and he was able to return to University.

However in 2009 the condition worsened to the extent that it was not possible to control inflammation and he had an operation to remove the colon. Complications caused by his weakened state and medication prior to the operation resulted in a subsequent operation and extended home care.

Alexander will always be grateful to the Cooma Community nurses who provided the extended at home care he required in the management of the wound from his operation and assistance in adjusting to having a colostomy bag.

During his last year of study, Alexander had another two operations which meant that he missed 10 weeks of University. Despite these interruptions, he was able to complete the laboratory work and research for his thesis as well as completing his other studies. His work in Site Remediation lead to him being selected for the AUSIMM award.

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The forum covered observations from the November 2010 flow releases, understanding the physical opportunities associated with increased flows, flow release scenarios for the next 10 years, opportunities the river may provide under different flow release scenarios and questions in regards to likely environmental flow release scenarios.

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Congratulations to Selanie Congratulations to Selanie Waddilove who has received her Teacher’s Certificate from the NSW Department of Education.

She has gone through a rigorous process that assessed her professional competence in the Quality Teaching elements.

These include; Teachers know their subject content and how to teach that content to their students, Teachers know their students and how they learn and Teachers plan, assess and report for effective learning.

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Minor fault cuts power to Cooma

Essential Energy advises that at approximately 8.40am while making arrangements for a planned supply interruption, a minor piece of equipment faulted on the electricity network on Church Road in Cooma.

Regional General Manager South Eastern, Phillip Green said that the fault caused a powerline to overheat causing a disruption to power supply for around 1,900 business and residential customers in Cooma’s industrial area.

“Essential Energy, the police and rural fire service were on the scene straight away to make sure the area was safe and secure,” Phillip said.

“The crews then arranged to have supply to

the affected area in and around Polo Flat Road isolated so they could begin repair work.

“Fortunately, thanks in part to some major upgrade work already completed in Cooma; we were able to redirect supply from an alternate route which allowed us to restore power to most customers by 9.50am.”

Crews from Cooma worked quickly and safely to repair the fault and returned power to the remaining 33 affected customers by 11.30am.

“We apologise to our customers who went without supply today and regret any inconvenience the disruption caused,” Mr Green said.

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Hoax Call Both were taken to Cooma hospital for further The NSW Fire Brigade were called to a fire in Chapman Street at about 5.30am on Saturday treatment. morning. Upon arrival at the scene it was Drunk refused service discovered to be a hoax call.

A 20-year-old male from Bombala arrived at the Alpine Hotel at 5pm on Sunday in a heavily Horse accident A 44-year-old female was airlifted by Snowy intoxicated state and was refused service and Hydro Southcare helicopter to Canberra from a asked to leave the premises. He refused and property in Murrells Road Bunyan on Saturday at police were called, they ended up issuing him with about 1.20pm. She was riding a horse and fell off a fail to leave licenced premises notice. and was suffering from neck and chest pain.

Information required Police are investigating the death of a horse on MX crashes CORC held a race day in Carlaminda Road Thursday night. The horse was in a paddock at on Sunday and two riders suffered injuries that Murrells Road. Anyone who may have witnessed anything they think was suspicious is urged to required ambulance transportation.

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Cooma-Monaro Shire Council briefs Mayor Dean Lynch welcomed three areas attending universities. new members to the local community in the Citizenship Ceremony for Mr Regional Campus in CoomaChristopher Aresano Cruz, Mrs Maria Monaro Shire Aurora De Ocampo Cruz and Ms The recent negotiations Ysabella Amihan Cruz. between the Cooma-Monaro Shire Council and the University of Isolated Parents & Children’s Canberra in relation to their bid for Association of NSW government funding have resulted in Mr Duncan Taylor made a the long term plan coming closer to presentation on the Association’s reality. activities and findings, highlighting CMSC is fully supportive of the problems with rural and the University of Canberra and is remote students having access prepared to consider using local to appropriate tertiary education funding sources from the whole opportunities. community to meet a potential The 2009 report found that shortfall of funds from government regional and isolated students were allocations as the University of less likely to pursue tertiary education Canberra have indicated the due mainly to the cost involved in potential need for $12.5 million relocation to enable them to access dollars to be used for leverage on a universities and colleges. dollar for dollar basis should they be The expense was very hard on successful. families and the difficulty associated A community Steering Committee with accessing further education has been formed to address the tends to dampen the desire to funding issues and is ready to act pursue them. once notification has been given of Mr Taylor said the solution the University being successful in was to allow them better income attaining funding. support but the current issues with This proposal will see both the assistance like Youth Allowance is University of Canberra and the currently impractical. south-eastern region prosper and Regional provision of university it is hoped the firm intention of the campuses and tertiary institutions CMSC to see the project through to would increase the number of fruition has now been clarified. students from regional and isolated

Mayor Dean Lynch with new citizens Mr Christopher Aresano Cruz, Mrs Maria Aurora De Ocampo Cruz and Ms Ysabella Amihan Cruz.

VOLUNTEER GRANTS 2011 Invitation to Apply for Funding The Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants Program recognises the valuable work of volunteers. Volunteer Grants 2011 is part of the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting volunteers, strengthening communities and assisting not-for-profit organisations across the country.

Eligible not-for-profit organisations involving volunteers are invited to apply for grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 to purchase equipment, contribute to volunteers’ fuel costs, training and background checks.

The Volunteer Grants 2011 Application Form and Application Guidelines are available at www.fahcsia.gov.au. Organisations are encouraged to read the guidelines before submitting the online application form.

Further information is available by telephoning the toll-free Volunteer Grants 2011 Hotline on 1800 183 374.

A TTY service for people who have a hearing or speech impairment is available on 1800 555 677.

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Thankyou Cooma Editor, 2011 is the sixth year that Cooma has hosted ANU Medical Students for Rural Week. Feedback from the students has been extremely positive with a number of students indicating they are interested in returning in the future.

We would again like to convey our sincere thanks, on behalf of the ANU Rural Clinical School, for the community’s involvement with our Year 1 students.

Many people and organisations gave generously of their time, money and expertise and we would like to thank: • Mayor Dean Lynch, Councillors and Cooma-Monaro Shire Council staff; • The staff of the Snowy Hydro Information and Education centre; • Councillor Jack Nott; • Members of the Cooma CWA; • Garry McKeahnie and all the Cooma Paramedics; • The SES, Fire Brigade, Rural Fire Service and NSW Police for the Emergency Services presentations; • All the Hospital and Community Health Staff; • The local doctors, physiotherapists, pharmacists, Nina Tillett, staff of both Bombala Street and Sharp Street Surgeries; • Allens Funerals; • The community dinner hosts; • President and members of the Cooma Lions Club; • The Cooma-Monaro Express and The Monaro Post; • President and all of Cooma Rotary; • Ross and Liz Sherlock; • Bruce and Kathleen Bashford; • Frank’s and Nimmitabel Butcheries and Monaro Meats;

the • Cooma’s Original Hotbake; • Members of the Cooma Country and Bowling Club; • The Royal Hotel; • The Southern GP Network; • Joo-Siew and staff at the High Country Motel; • Trevor Heise and all the bus drivers from Cooma Coaches; • And the people of the town who volunteered to have their blood pressure taken and generally made the students feel welcome.

From 15 to 19 August 2011, we will host a group of Second Year medical students for Rural Week 2. We greatly appreciate the effort and enthusiasm of the Cooma-Monaro community for the success of the week. Feedback from previous students shows that it is making a difference in the choices the students are making in where they will live and practice.

A/Prof Amanda Barnard Head, Rural Clinical School ANU Medical School Dr Rob Wiles Academic Coordinator & Senior Lecturer Rural Clinical School – Cooma Dr Hamish Steiner Senior Lecturer Rural Clinical School - Cooma

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Our nation has a new craze – ‘planking’, which has resulted in some people being seriously injured.

While it might be funny in some circumstances, in others, substituting the ‘a’ with an ‘o’ might be a better description of ‘plankers’.

The Postman is waiting for another crazy sport to hit the region and witness extreme ironing on the top of Mt Kosi….(whereas, if people REALLY want to see extreme ironing, they could visit The Postman’s place early one production morning, when Murphy’s Law has been activated and everything is going heywire….THAT’S extreme, people!!)

But, why don’t we create a crazy sport of our own? Extreme vacuuming comes to mind…or, as is so popular about the place at present, Extreme Leaf Blowing.

Which raises another question – why do folk spend so much time trying to muster up fallen leaves with a leaf blower on days when the wind speed exceeds 10 knots? It happens all the time and The Postman just can’t figure out WHY? Cooma Rotary Club will be celebrating its assistance to the people of Kemabolo tonight at a special dinner meeting. The club has a good reputation for helping those in need.

But The Postman wants an update – what happened to all those bras the club collected a few years ago? Have they helped to lift and separate or been put to another good use?

And here’s a reminder - winter offically starts in eight days time. Do you think it will get colder?

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DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN 2011/2012

TENDER FOR SECURITY FENCING AT NIMMITABEL PUMPING STATIONS 1 & 2 CONTRACT 28/2010

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council has adopted its Draft Management Plan 2011/2012 for public exhibition and community comment. The period for public exhibition is from 13 May until 10 June 2011.

Copies of the Draft Management Plan are available for inspection at the following locations: Bredbo Post Office – Monaro Highway, Bredbo Council Administration Centre – 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma, Cooma Library – 61 Vale Street, Cooma Cooma Visitor Information Centre – Sharp Street, Cooma.

The Hub, Youth Centre – Vale Street, Cooma Michelago Post Office – 54 Ryrie Street, Michelago Nimmitabel Post Office/General Store – Bombala Street, Nimmitabel Numeralla Public School – 9 Richardson Street, Numeralla Werri Nina Centre – 227 Sharp Street, Cooma Yallambee Lodge – 1 Binalong Street, Cooma Council is seeking written submissions and during the exhibition period will be making presentations at various locations within the Shire area.

Written submissions are to be forwarded to: General Manager, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council PO Box 714 Cooma NSW 2630

Tenders are invited and will be received up until 4.00 pm, Thursday 16 June 2011, for the Security Fencing at Nimmitabel Pumping Stations 1 & 2 Contract 28/2010.

A copy of the tender documents may be obtained from Council’s Engineering Division during office hours in person, or by telephoning (02) 6455 1801, or emailing council@cooma.nsw.gov.au

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF GRASS MOWING SERVICES FOR COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WATER & WASTEWATER FACILITIES CONTRACT NO 25/2010 Tenders are invited and will be received up until 4.00 pm, Thursday 26 May 2011, for the Provision of Grass Mowing Services for Cooma-Monaro Shire Water & Wastewater Facilities.

The Draft Management Plan is available to download from Council’s website, www.cooma.nsw.gov.au. Copies may also be purchased at the Council Administration Centre at a cost of $50.00

A copy of the tender documents may be obtained from Council’s Engineering Division during office hours in person, or by telephoning (02) 6455 1801, or emailing council@cooma.nsw.gov.au

POSITION VACANT FINANCE MANAGER

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

We are seeking a finance professional to fill the important role of Finance Manager within our Corporate Services Division. We are currently undertaking a reform process and this role will assist Council to achieve organisational change as we develop a new Community Strategic Plan.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest for the purchase and removal of a Braithwaite Steel Reservoir.

In this position you will demonstrate a sound knowledge of local government financial activities combined with practical experience as you effectively manage the financial services of Council.

The Braithwaite tank consists of 1092 panels of 1.2m x 1.2m ranging from 4mm-8mm thick, plus cleats, stays, nuts and bolts (totalling approximately 95 tonne of steel). Tank was in service until 2010. 90% of the plates are in good condition and 10% (floor plates) in reasonable condition and could be reused.

A degree in Local Government and/or accounting is required along with an ability to provide professional advice to Senior Staff. A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated including the private use of a vehicle.

Any party interested in purchasing and removing the tank should contact Lawrie Carlson in writing at Lawrie@csdengineering.com.au or CSD Engineering, P O Box 1321, Cooma NSW 2630, phone (02) 6452 5678.

A position description, selection criteria and other details are available from our administration centre at 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma NSW, our website www.cooma.nsw.nsw.gov.au, by telephoning George Javurek, on 6455 1725 or by email council@cooma.nsw.gov.au.

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Applications are to quote file no IS/POS/165 and close on Friday 3 June 2011.

PUBLIC MEETINGS DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN 2011/2012 Members of the Community are invited to attend any of the following meetings to discuss with Council and staff the Draft Management Plan 2011/2012: Thur 26 May 7.00-9.00pm at Numeralla Diggers Memorial Hall *weather pending, the new Library at Numeralla Public School Tue 31 May 7.30-8.30pm at Smith Rd Community Hall and Fire Shed Wed 1 June 7.30-9.30pm at Jerangle CWA Rooms Thur 2 June 7.00-9.00pm at Bredbo Community Hall Mon 6 June 6:30-8:30pm at Michelago Community Hall Tue 7 June 7.00-9.00pm at Nimmitabel Community Centre Wed 8 June 7.00-9.00pm at Cooma-Monaro Shire Council Chambers NOTE: not all days/times are confirmed

QUOTATIONS FOR HIRE OF PLANT DURING THE 2 YEAR PERIOD TO 30 JUNE 2013

Council is currently finalising the tree order for the year. The tree order will be placed in July and new trees will be planted by Council’s recreation staff shortly following delivery. The trees will be planted in various locations throughout the Shire to replace those that had to be removed and new street trees requested by residents.

The species chosen for each location is determined by Treescape Plans. Council develops these plans with the objective of gaining uniformity within the streetscapes throughout the Shire. Residents are able to request street trees to be planted on the verge adjacent to their residence if they will commit to watering and maintaining them. This allows more trees to be planted each year within normal budget constraints. Please contact Council’s Recreation & Property Technical Officer on 6455 1841 for further information.

PARKING NEAR INTERSECTIONS

Quotations are invited and will be received by the undersigned up until 4.00 pm, Thursday 16 June 2011 for hire of the undermentioned plant on a comprehensive and/or plant only basis, during the two year period to 30 June 2013.

Drivers are reminded that to comply with NSW Road Rules, vehicles are not to be stopped or parked closer than 10m to an intersecting road, unless permitted by a parking control sign. This is to provide safety for both pedestrians and vehicles, and turning space for all vehicles.

Quotations are required on the hire of bulldozers, loaders, graders, wheel tractors – including attachments, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, compressors, cranes, excavators, low loaders, water tankers, tipping and nontipping trucks, plus miscellaneous items.

Note:

For the period to 30 June 2012, the quoted rates shall apply.

For the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013, a 3% increase to the quoted rate shall apply.

A copy of the quotation documents, conditions and information requirements may be obtained from Council’s Engineering Division during office hours in person, or by telephoning (02) 6455 1801, or emailing council@cooma.nsw.gov.au For periods of continuous hire exceeding three (3) days, Council reserves the right to seek job-specific quotations.

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

SENIOR STAFF

Mayor Dean Lynch 0419 295 954

Deputy Mayor Martin Hughes 0405 209 685

Councillor Tony Kaltoum 6452 1730

Councillor Jenny Lawlis 6454 4127

Councillor Steph McDonald 0408 425 430

Councillor Roger Norton 0411 885 775

Councillor Jack Nott 6452 2354

Councillor Winston Phillips 0421 331 639

Councillor Bronnie Taylor 0427 546 299

General Manager Director of Corporate Services Director of Engineering Services Director of Environmental Services

John Vucic Alan Cairney David Byrne Peter Smith

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02 6455 1777 02 6455 1799 www.cooma.nsw.gov.au council@cooma.nsw.gov.au

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Wednesday May 25, 2011

Wilkie’s pokie plan will hurt community

Editor, Independent member Andrew Wilkie’s proposal for the Smart Card and poker machine reforms will cost the community much more than the estimated $1.5 million to the Ex-Services Club.

There is no proposal to give financial assistance to the Club to ensure they can survive such a cost. The Club has already incurred an increase in taxes on the revenue from poker machines which has already been felt by many local organisations through withdrawal and cut backs to sponsorship.

Not for profit associations all over Australia are reliant on the sponsorship they receive from Clubs. The Cooma Ex-Services Club supports many local sporting clubs as well as the hospital auxiliary, schools, MEIS and of course their continued support to veterans and their families. Without sponsorship from the Club many people will be unable to afford the full cost of participating in sport.

There are serious problems incurred by people addicted to gambling and their families, but not all people have an addictive type personality.

There has been substantial money and time put into the provision of counselling services and the advertising of those services displayed in places that people with a problem are most likely to see. Gamblers can easily replace their poker machine use with any number of alternative betting options that do not put anything back into the community.

Involvement in community sporting and service associations gives many people a lot of satisfaction and that in itself is a positive alternative to gambling.

Fred Nichols President, Cooma Rugby Union Football Club

TSM clarifies government funding situation Editor, In relation to the article in the Cooma-Monaro Express (Tuesday 17th May 2011) and copied below..

It is interesting that this $250k is (mis) presented this way when it is was clearly stated by new member for Monaro, John Barilaro, it was for product development within the Snowy Mountains RTO region which is to be administered by TSM. (Please note this same funding has been made available to all RTO’s in NSW) It’s another activity TSM will coordinate on behalf of all the communities and any business can apply (once we get the actual Terms and Conditions and application criteria).

There was no provision for funding, additional or otherwise to TSM, and the Government as far as we know is still following the agenda set by the O’Neill report into NSW Tourism some years back.

This same message indicating what the funding could be applied to was sent by TSM to all members including councils and to media, and explained at length to Chris Reeves from this paper (Cooma Monaro Express). How it gets turned into a $250k windfall to TSM is difficult to fathom.

Under the conditions we have been supplied with to date, the $250,000 can only be used for (as was detailed last month to media and members): Enhancing existing product(s) to achieve a better alignment with consumer expectations and a higher level of commercialisation; Enhancing emerging product(s) to achieve commercialisation; Developing new product to service demand or create new demand; Undertaking research and/or developing a business plan to identify, product gaps in the market, new product opportunities and viability.

To date there have a number of businesses and individuals expressing interest in applying for some of these funds once the application process is opened.

TSM is run by an independent volunteer board and has three part time staff administering over a million dollars in co-operative promotional activities as well as substantial public relations and media activities to generate interest and desire to visit the Snowy Mountains.

Its promotional activities occur outside the region, in order to motivate those who are considering a holiday or those who have not yet considered taking one, to put the Snowy Mountains at the top of their list. The objective is to drive an increase in visitation INTO the region by demonstrating through cooperative activities with businesses the many and varied activities on offer here.

In addition TSM provides leadership and guidance where sought to businesses seeking to improve their tourism offering. Workshops to assist in the ongoing skill improvement of operators in order to be able to deliver to our visitors the type of experience they are

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expecting are also part of TSM’ activities.

TSM attempts to co-ordinate marketing activities amongst businesses in the region in order to better leverage individual spending on promotional activities thus helping councils and businesses to save money and be able to better utilise their scarce resources.

TSM relies on membership fees and funding from Tourism NSW to go about its day to day business. As part of the O’Neill Review into NSW Tourism, funding for operational and administration expenses would cease at the end of 2011 and RTO’s would need to be funded from their own communities.

The Snowy Mountains Region has led the way within NSW by forming a group made up of stakeholders from across the region representing government, small and large businesses and individuals involved in tourism and investigating models that could allow the previous successes of TSM to continue under this altered funding arrangement.

All councils were part of this group and the consensus after eighteen months of research, consultation and investigation from the group was to have a modified TSM, with its administration funded from the many stakeholders involved under a contribution model they had all agreed to.

To date there has been strong leadership from the various councils and an agreement from the four General Managers to move forward with this model.

Snowy Hydro has agreed to take part as have various Chambers across the region. The Ski Resorts and the NPWS are considering their options and many small business operators have expressed their intention to support it as well.

Funding for promotional activities from the NSW government via FORTO and TNSW is set to continue and RTO’s will go about their business as usual with the current exception being that funds cannot be used to pay their staff or cover any administrative overheads. Should there be a change in government policy on this, the additional funds can be used for more promotional purposes in order to drive further visitation to our Snowy Mountains.

TSM is the Snowy Mountain Regions promotional body and has the experience, skills and knowledge to assist operators to promote their products and to keep up to date in the ever changing world of tourism and marketing and can be contacted at gary@snowymountains.com.au to make an appointment to discuss your particular needs.

Gary Grant Executive Director Tourism Snowy Mountains

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Wednesday May 25, 2011

Prestigious award for apprentice Local panel beating apprentice, Chris McCullough of Summit Smash Repairs, recently received an award from the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) for Best Overall Student in Stage 1 of Panel Beating.

Chris said that he felt good about his new recognition and agreed that it gave him extra assurance that he was doing his job well.

He says he has always enjoyed working with cars and initially took on a trial, which he thoroughly enjoyed and stayed on afterwards.

Chris is Summit Smash Repairs’ third apprentice to win the same award.

Part owner, Doug Arnold said, “I’m proud

of the fact that we keep putting through top quality apprentices”.

“It’s the great peers and the training that we give them here,” he said.

All apprentices experience extensive training in icar modern technology, constantly updating their qualifications to keep up with the foreverchanging technologies of the modern world.

Congratulations Chris on a well deserved award.

Cooma CWA prepares for conference

There was a good attendance of 14 members at the May meeting of the Cooma CWA branch.

President Barbara Scanes welcomed everyone and acknowledged apologies from those unable to attend.

Special thoughts were given to those less fortunate than ourselves.The correspondence was dealt with and the treasurer presented her report.

Marilyn Weston the International Officer has been in touch with some of the local schools regarding the International Country of Study. Cookery officer Barbara Scanes reminded the members of the competitions for the year. A letter is to go to the State committee requesting more variety in the junior section.

For the June meeting the competition is for a butterscotch cake. Barabra also reminded the members of handicrafts to be taken to Bredbo on June 14.

Other reminders for the members – the annual curry luncheon will be held on June 24 at the Cooma Country Club. Proceeds from this will be donated to the Sir William Hudson Nursing Home.

International functions – Jindabyne, a dinner on Saturday May 28 at 7pm and a morning tea at Nimmitabel on Tuesday May 31.

Please let Helen know on 6452 5467 by May 24 if you would like to attend.

The resolutions on the State Conference agenda were discussed and the delegates were advised on voting. Cooma branch delegates are Barbara Scanes and Coral Mackenzie.

Kaye Anderson is the reserve delegate but will be attending the changeover dinner as incoming group representative on the state executive committee.

The members wish her all the best in her important role and we will be looking forward to hearing their reports at the next branch meeting.

This will be held on Monday June 6 at the Cooma Country Club. Friendship hour begins at 11am followed by BYO lunch and the business meeting at 12.30pm.

All interested ladies are most welcome to attend.

Biggest Morning Tea Berridale is ready to host the Snowy Mountains for a cuppa or two!

The Berridale branch of the CWA will be hosting an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday May 27.

The 2011 national event is aiming to raise well over $11 million.

The Berridale ladies will host their morning tea in the CWA rooms located on Myack Street from 10.30am and will serve you unlimited tea

and coffee and all you can eat goodies for $10 per head with all money raised going straight to the Cancer Council.

CWA publicity officer Annie O’Keeffe invites everyone to come along for a cuppa.

“We hope to get a great crowd along to not only enjoy the delights cooked by the CWA ladies but to also assist in raising funds to help find a cure for all cancers” Annie said.

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Law Week sees launch of resources Last Wednesday May 18, Monaro Family Pathways Network officially launched the electronic version of the Monaro Service Guide for Separated and Blended Families at Cooma Library.

The Monaro Family Pathways Network is a group of legal and other practitioners and workers who provide services to separated and blended families.

The freshly updated electronic version of the guide is available through the Monaro Regional Library’s website and will be checked and amended on a regular basis.

Guest speaker of the day was Legal Aid solicitor from South East NSW Women’s Legal Service, Justine O’Reilly. Through the service, Justine visits local towns to provide free service to local women.

In regards to the guide, Justine

said, “It lets separated families know about interdisciplinary services in the area. The services can refer people to the guide”.

The guide was created last year and due to its changing information and regular updates, it was agreed that an electronic version be created to allow information to be promptly modified.

The event also acted as an opportunity for attendees to explore the library’s extensive collection of legal materials and support.

Incoming project officer of Monaro Family Law Pathways Network, Sue Bailey said, “It is a real community team effort to get the guide up and running on the website”.

To view the electronic version of the guide, visit www.monaro.nsw. gov.au

Pictured; Incoming project officer of Monaro Family Law Pathways Network, Sue Bailey; Legal Aid solicitor from South East NSW Women’s Legal Service, Justine O’Reilly; Outgoing project officer of Monaro Family Law Pathways Network, Alison Howell and member of steering committee of Monaro Family Law Pathways Network, Elizabeth Maxwell.

“Murder, Mutts and Metaphors” at Cooma Little Theatre in June Members of Cooma Little Theatre have been working diligently towards their next production “Murder, Mutts and Metaphors” consisting of three One Act Plays, running from June 17 to 25.

Woman Alive “Woman Alive” by John Tully, and directed by Mark Salvestro, is a farce which centres around Roger Berry who is a crime novelist and his wife, Mary who proposes a new plot for a new novel.

Roger arrogantly declines her suggestion, insisting that it won’t work. Mary persuades him to give it a go by acting it out to see if it works.

While this is being done, the couple’s maid, Alice, mistakenly believes that Roger has actually murdered poor Mary and calls the police. Much mayhem and comedy follows.

It is a fun and lively farce with many laughs throughout, suitable for all ages.

A Dog’s Life A Dogs Life” by Pam Valentine is a one act play set in a dog pound for unwanted animals.

It is a comedy laced with pathos, looking at the present and past lives of four unwanted dogs in an animal shelter.

It is directed by Damien Kenneally with the help of Midge Theron. The cast is comprised of Ben who is a battered old

mongrel, a German Shepard dog called Fritz who is rough and tough, and then caged alongside is Fifi, an overweight French Poodle and young Ginger, an excitable and bouncy young pup.

They all have a burning desire to be chosen to be taken to a new home when humans come to look them over…Or do they?

X “X” is the third play and was written by Genevieve Kenneally who grew up in Cooma.

This play won first prize in the “Short + Sweet” playwriting competition last year.

“X” is the story of Geraldine, a girl who has made many mistakes in her life and wishes that “X” was there to warn her.

“X” holds its/his literal meaning as well as many metaphorical ones - her ex-boyfriends and warning signs.

The plot traces her past and relationship with and desire for “X” over the years. We are looking forward to seeing the work of a local girl featured on our local stage.

All in all, it promises to be a show full of variety and laughs - fun for all ages.

Tickets are on sale next week from Cooma Visitors Centre. For more information visit www.clt.org.au

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8.30am-5pm but will She has worked in hotel open from 7am til late in management in Austria winter. and as a chef, waitress and Now Angela’s children cook in various other food are more grown up, environments. she is “back into it” Angela lives in Jindabyne with and “looking forward to her three children where she meeting everybody”. operates two other businesses; “Mystique Motivations” offering Pictured, Angela reiki and self-esteem building, Bannister and Lauren and “Snow View Units” in East Mogg, ready for business Jindabyne. at Blue Lake Brasserie.

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CLAIRE’S CAROUSEL

Welcome, readers, to Claire’s Carousel where I invite you to explore some of the social events and community happenings in our region.

If you would like to tell me of your special events or have community happenings coming up, please phone me on 6452 3137, mobile 0434 352 992 or email spray5@ optusnet.com.au INVITATION Cooma Craft Group invite you to a morning tea on Tuesday May 31 at the Library in the Cooma Public School, Commissioner Street, Cooma.

Morning tea will be running from 10am to 1pm and for your enjoyment there will be a trading table and an interesting raffle.

The contact is Gemma on 6452 3443 – please go along and support Cancer Research under the umbrella of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. RIFLE CLUB Congratulations to all the hard working volunteers who arranged a dance/presentation of trophies at the Rifle Club last Saturday afternoon.

A small crowd but wonderful music from the town band, delicious afternoon tea, lucky door prizes and a much sought after raffle.

The tables were beautifully decorated and I am hoping when “Oktoberfest” is on this club will attract a large crowd so they too can enjoy the wonderful afternoon we just experienced. (Boy the German polka makes you tired).

Congratulations to all the winners.

MEN’S BREAKFAST The popular Men’s Breakfast run by the combined churches will be held on Saturday June 4 at the Salvation Army Hall, Mittagang Road at 7am.

The guest Speaker is Allan Fjording Principal of Snowy Mountains Christian School. Allan has a Danish background but was in Australia for most of his schooling. Allan spent six years in Thailand teaching both nationals and expatriates.

This will be a very interesting talk $7 for hot and $4 for light breakfast. All very welcome.

DISCUSSION GROUP INVITATION University of The Third Age invites you to their monthly discussion group on Friday May 27 at 2.15pm at Dodds Hotel dining room.

The guest speaker is Sue Gorringe-Lupton and she will tell us all about the contact centre, which is now situated at the Werri-Nina Centre. It is now offering numerous new activities for people of all ages, males and females including bus trips, mystery trips, ma and pa kettle lunches, craft and much much more.

Entry is $2 for non members and free for members. Everyone is welcome and should you require a cuppa this is available for only $1.

These discussion groups usually last one hour, are informal and everyone is asked to join in.

THANK YOU The flood victims of Grantham, near Ipswich Queensland who suffered (and are still battling) and who lost so much in the Queensland floods have asked Karen Gurney, a long time employee of Woolworths, Cooma to thank everyone on their behalf for their generous donations.

Karen herself transported a car full of clothing etc, to as close to Grantham as she could drive and is overwhelmed at the losses these people have suffered.

Many business houses donated, there are too many to mention here but again thank you to all.

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Australia makes skiing history

Finally following debate lasting 50 odd years, International Ski Federation (FIS) has recognised that the first organised ski races began in Australia in 1861, six years earlier than the first races in Europe.

The Federation’s President, Gian Franco Kaspar on May 10, 2011, forwarded to Mr Kurt Lance AM, the following letter: “Dear Australian Ski Friends, The year 2011 is a special year for the International Ski Federation, its Member National Ski Associations and their ski clubs around the world.

It is special because we held the unforgettable FIS World Ski Championships in Oslo, GarmischPartenkirchen, La Molina and Deer Valley. But it is also special because it marks an important anniversary for the founding of some of the world’s first ski clubs.

In 1861, the Trysill Skytte and Skiloberforening was founded in Norway.

The same year, 150 years ago, the Kiandra Pioneer Ski Club came into being in your country.

In these early days, skiing in Kiandra meant support for the local mining work and a source of recreational moments of relaxation – connecting these two crucial parts of life to each other.

Early skiing in Kiandra also featured competition, in fact a type of competition that was far ahead of

Riposte Lisa Ashurst No one likes to think too much about age unless they are very young and looking forward to being a year older but for the last decade or so, age has been doing a bit of a shift so you are excused if, by the end of this column, you aren’t too sure how old you actually are!

This could be a good thing though but again, I suppose it depends on how old you actually are.

It used to be that life “began” at 40 and I guess that’s because the kids being older and a lot more independent meant you could kick up your heels again after all those years of putting a lot on hold while raising them but somewhere along the way it all changed.

Suddenly, 50 became the new 40 and, some years later, dropped again to become the new 30. Sixty then became the new 40 and I’m sure I read somewhere that 70 had entered the mix as the new 50.

Now I’m not sure where that leaves actual 40. Possibly it’s 20 now but don’t quote me on that. In the throes of a mid life crisis, 40 could try real hard to be 16 or 17 again...

I do have it on good authority that in the instance of a close friend, 56 is now 18.

its time. The competition format involved skiing straight down the mountain, two competitors at a time. The winner went to the next round, the loser went home.

However, I don’t want to tell you your story – you know it far better than I ever could!

Instead, I would like to commend you for having organised the first Alpine ski races in the history of our sport.

One and a half centuries later, Alpine Skiing is one of the most popular and prestigious discipliners within FIS, and the duel of man against man can be found at the highest levels of Alpine and Freestyle Skiing as well as in Snowboarding.

I would also like to show my appreciation for the major efforts by the Australian ski pioneers.

The sport of skiing, both at recreational and racing levels, is a reality on a global scale today thanks to the commitment and dedication of these individuals who will remain in our hearts forever.

Thank you for commemorating one of the key moments for the international ski community and I am sure that our sport will continue to grow with your support in Australia and around the world!”

Sincerely yours, International Ski Federation Gian Franco Kasper President, I’m not too sure how he arrived at that age but I’ll take his word for it. In reverse however, 18 can pass for 25, even 30, depending on the outfit and how much make-up the 18-year-old is wearing.

So where does that leave usz? Apparently we are all only as old as we think we are but some of us reach a certain age and think “well that’s it, I’m over the hill!”

With age apparently a state of mind that mindset could have you old and grey before your time so if you find yourself leaning towards that one, snap out of it.

At the other end of the scale, trying to be a teenager all your life might feel like fun for a while but eventually it’ll wear you out and besides, is not a good look.

Anyway, it’s all become a bit confusing when how old you are is not necessarily how old you are. It can take “what will I wear?” to whole new level. Like, are you dressing too old, too young or too...too...?

Oh, there’s a word for it out there somewhere but I just can’t think what it is right now (which has absolutely nothing to do with my age, okay!)

Thing is, I’m not even sure anymore how old I’m supposed to be! I think I’ll just wait and see how I feel in the morning.

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That Certain Something 60 Baron Street $205,000 Rare chance to pick up an historic double brick home (circa approx 1895).

Features include original cedar doors and high skirting boards, 3 fireplace mantles, hardwood floors, high ceilings, period windows and chimneys.

Rooms include a living, dining, kitchen and bathroom and 3 bedrooms.

The front verandah offers views over town from an elevated position.

Outside a colorbond double garage with room for a workshop to accomodate the car while under this historic home is a good size (4m x 4m) cellar for the wine.

Comprehensive renovations have taken place to the interior and established gardens with lovely covered areas to the back yard give the home a certain something.

For more information or to arrange an inspection phone Boller & Co on 6452 4155.

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Bent Street Brick Beauty 40 Bent Street This three bedroom home is great for the young family. Brick homes are rare in this location, being within walking distance to shops, schools & the hospital. The home offers three bedrooms with built in wardrobe in the main, family bathroom with separate shower & bath & separate toilet.

Other features include combined kitchen & dining area, sunken lounge room with open fire place, convenient second living area, slow combustion wood heating & natural gas is connected. The property is set on a massive 1124m² block & is set back from the road. Outside features include double garage, enclosed patio area, a tiled, outdoor area with in-built BBQ & established trees with terraced gardens. The property is perfect for families, or with a good rental history, a savvy investment.

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Above: Pictured; back from left; Augustin Albertoni, Jake Hoch, Jamie Watkins and Scott Miners; front from left; Amy Barnes and Kylie Lane.

Above right: Kylie Lane, Jamie Watkins and Amy Barnes.

Right: Vietnam Veteran Association member Greg Fizell addresses the students.

As part of the stage five syllabus, year 10 is studying ‘Australia in the Vietnam War’. They will explore Australia’s involvement in the war and the impact it has had on veterans and the rest of society.

As an additional educational resource, Monaro High School was privileged to have a visit from members of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia from St Mary’s in Sydney. This is the fifth year that the Vietnam ‘Vets’ have come to Cooma.

The veterans talked with the students, provided invaluable first hand knowledge and conducted various demonstrations and activities to involve the students.

Students witnessed personal stories from the ‘Vets’ of

their experience and hardships during the war.

Some students were dressed up in military uniform as the visitors demonstrated the various features and equipment that would have accompanied it.

Monaro High School history teacher, Jan Sandercoe said, “It’s first hand knowledge! I found them fantastic”.

Following the talk on Thursday, the representatives from the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia accompanied a selection of students on a tour of the Vietnam War display at the Australian War Memorial.

This was a valuable contribution to the students’ education, allowing them to obtain personal perspectives and experiences of the war.

“It was an opportunity too good to resist,” commented Jan. “There were pieces well beyond what we could give them.”

As well as playing a major role in the education of current students, the Vietnam Veterans are also able to reflect on and talk about their experience at the same time.

The stage five syllabus deals with Australia; the Vietnam War being a key component in Australia’s history; killing 520 and wounding 2500 of the 59000 who served.

Kidney Health Week in this week People with kidney disease can lose up to 90 per cent of kidney function before they realise something is wrong.

As a result Southern NSW Local Health Network is urging people to check if they are at risk of kidney disease during Kidney Health Week from May 22.

Renal Clinical Nurse Consultant Patrina Byng said early detection has become a vital strategy in managing all forms of chronic kidney disease.

“Kidney disease is rapidly increasing in our region. By visiting your General Practitioner, a blood and urine test along with a blood pressure measurement, will show if the disease is present,“ Ms Byng said.

“People in the community also need to lower their risk factors to reduce the severity and progression of the disease,” she added.

Fifty people die each day in Australia with kidney related diseases and there are over 18,000 Australians

currently being treated for end stage kidney disease with dialysis or transplantation.

For more information call the Kidney Health Australia Kidney Health Week aims to connect with the 1.7 Help Line on 1800 4 543 639 (1800 4 KIDNEY) or visit million Australians who have some level of kidney www.kidney.org.au disease and do not know it.

Adult Australians are at risk of Chronic Kidney Disease if they: • Have high blood pressure (hypertension) • Have diabetes • Smoke cigarettes • Are obese • Have a family history of chronic kidney disease • Are over 50 years of age • Are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent

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Fandango Fun in Bombala It’s time to Fandango with Monaro Dance Centre.

The local dance students will present their 13th annual fundraiser at the Bombala RSL Club on Friday June 3. The Dance Centre will again team up with popular DJ Matt Brown to present some of their favourite music hits.

The show will start at 7.30pm with dance entertainment by students of all ages.

Jazz, Ballet and Tap will be featured in this presentation as well as Hip Hop. Then DJ Matt will take over with his fantastic disco until 10pm.

All proceeds from this great night of family fun will go to the Southern Monaro Community Fund. Doors open for admission at 7pm Adults $5, Children and Seniors $3.

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(CC) 9.30 Business Today. (CC) 10.00 For The Juniors. (G, R, CC) 10.15 Cyberchase.

(G, R, CC) 10.35 Behind The News. (G, R, CC) 11.00 Big Ideas. (PG, CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 National Press Club Address. (CC) 1.30 Terry Jones’ Great Map Mystery. (Final, G, R, CC) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.05 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Minuscule. (G, R) 6.05 Mr Bean. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Message Stick. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 The New Inventors. (CC) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, CC) 9.00 Angry Boys. (CC) 9.30 Hungry Beast. (CC) 10.00 At The Movies. (CC) 10.25 Lateline. (CC) 11.00 Lateline Business. (R, CC) 11.30 Africa’s Dragon Mountains. (G, CC) 12.20 Parliament Question Time. (R, CC) 1.25 Movie: Guns Of Hate. (b&w, PG, 48, R, CC) 2.30 The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) 3.00 Big Ideas. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 The Bill. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 National Press Club Address. (R, CC)

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Criminal Minds. (M, R, CC) The unit pursues a serial killer who impregnates women and then murders them after they have given birth.

Detroit 1-8-7. (M, CC) My Name Is Earl. (PG, R, CC) Style By Jury. (PG, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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Game 1. Queensland v New South Wales.

Two And A Half Men. (M, R, CC) The New Adventures Of Old Christine. (PG) WIN News. (CC) Eclipse Music TV. (PG) Primetime. (M, CC) WIN Presents. (R) Newstyle Direct. (G) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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ABC News Breakfast. (CC) News. (CC) Business Today. (CC) Real Chinese. (G, R, CC) Being Spanish. (G, R, CC) Me Voila! (G, R) Ancient Megastructures. (G, R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) The Prisoner. (M, R, CC) Lead Balloon. (PG, R, CC) Parliament Question Time. (CC) Children’s Programs.

Minuscule. (G, R) Mr Bean. (G, R, CC) Message Stick. (G, CC) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Catalyst. (G, CC) Recipe For Murder. (M, CC) Outback Kids. (MA15+, CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Live From Abbey Road. (M, R, CC) Parliament Question Time. (R, CC) Movie: The Scarlet Pimpernel. (b&w, G, 34, R, CC) Arctic Exposure. (G, R, CC) The Bill. (PG, R, CC) Can We Help? (G, R, CC) The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC)

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Dr Fields warns Meredith the fertility treatment might permanently damage her eyesight. Mark makes it clear he is taking his impending responsibilities as a father seriously.

Desperate Housewives. (M, CC) Private Practice. (M, CC) 30 Rock. (PG, R, CC) Heroes. (M, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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Between The Lines. (PG, CC) The NRL Footy Show. (M, CC) WIN News. (CC) The AFL Footy Show. (M, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) The Baron. (PG, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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Minuscule. (G, R) Mr Bean. (G, R, CC) Message Stick: Red Dust. (CC) News. (CC) 7.30 ACT. (CC) Collectors. (G, CC) Thorne. (M, CC) After two women are murdered near a train station, different modus operandi of the killers suggest they are separate incidents. However, when a link between the deaths and two similar crimes is established, DI Thorne realises he is dealing with two serial killers who are co-operating in a macabre partnership.

10.35 Lateline. (CC) 11.15 Home Time. (M, R, CC) 11.45 Rage. (M)

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: M*A*S*H. (M, 70, R) Dr Oz. (PG) Toybox. (P, R, CC) It’s Academic. (C, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Better Homes And Gardens. (G, CC) Aussie landscapers head to London to take on the world’s best at the Chelsea Flower Show. Fast Ed prepares Eton mess-style pavlova.

Karen cooks up some Scotch eggs.

8.30 Movie: Love Actually. (M, 03, R, CC) Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Bill Nighy.

A series of interlocking vignettes exploring love and romance in modern-day Britain through the eyes of eight, very different, couples in the weeks before Christmas.

11.20 Football. (CC) AFL. Round 10.

Melbourne v Carlton. From the MCG. 2.35 Home Shopping. (G)

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Manly Sea Eagles v Brisbane Broncos.

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Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 12.

Canterbury Bulldogs v Gold Coast Titans. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

Between The Lines. (PG, R, CC) WIN News. (CC) Movie: The Lost. (AV15+, 09) Spyforce. (PG, R) WIN Presents. (G, R) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Good Morning America. (CC)

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1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 Vote Yes For Aborigines. (G, R, CC) 2.30 Dateline. (R, CC) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village: Ta Peshala. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Italian Food Safari. (G, R, CC) 8.00 Lyndey And Blair’s Taste Of Greece.

(New series, G, CC) Follows food and wine personality Lyndey Milan, and her actor son Blair, as they tour southern Greece in search of culinary delights, adventure and antiquities.

8.30 Heston’s Feasts. (G, R, CC) Heston Blumenthal prepares a retro ’70s banquet, plundering the technicolour wonderland of his boyhood culinary experiences for a feast.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.05 Movie: Crime Novel. (AV15+, 05, R) 12.35 Mad Morro. (M, R, CC) 1.35 Embedded With The Murri Mob. (M) 2.35 WeatherWatch Overnight.

5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.

5.05 Korean News.

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Miniseries: Nero. (M, 04, R, CC) Half Way Home. (G) Scripts Against Discriminations. (M) Parent Rescue: Double Trouble. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village: Kallawaya – Son Of Lightning Pt 2. (G, R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Inspector Rex. (PG, R, CC) East West 101. (M, CC) Malik hopes a visiting Afghani police officer can shed some light on his investigation.

World News Australia. (CC) Movie: Worlds Apart. (M, 08, R) Movie: 4. (MA15+, 05, R) WeatherWatch Overnight.

WeatherWatch & Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

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sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PGa, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) MasterChef Australia. (CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Final Episode. (PG, CC) Law & Order. (M, CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (R, CC) News. (CC) Sports Tonight. (CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (PG) Jesse Duplantis. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 Insight. (R, CC) 2.30 Journos: Mark. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Living Black. (R, CC) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village. (G, CC) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Coast: Heart Of The British Isles – A Grand Tour. (G, CC) 8.30 As It Happened: Killer Subs In Pearl Harbor. (G, CC) Investigates whether Japanese mini-subs could have played a role in the sinking of the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.05 Indie Sex: Censored. (MA15+, R, CC) 11.20 Movie: Female. (MA15+, 05, R) 1.25 Entourage. (M, R) 2.00 South Park. (M, R, CC) 2.55 WeatherWatch Overnight.

5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.

5.05 Korean News.

5.40 Japanese News.

Entertainment

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Willie’s Wonky Chocolate Factory.

(G, R, CC) 12.00 Collectors. (G, R, CC) 12.30 Australian Story. (R, CC) 1.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R, CC) 1.30 The Trophy Room. (G, R, CC) 2.00 Pilot Guides. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Round 8.

5.00 Bowls. Moama International Tri Series. Mixed. Australia v England.

From Victoria.

6.00 Can We Help? (G, CC) 6.30 Gardening Australia. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG, CC) 8.15 Doctor Who: Confidential Cutdown.

(CC) A behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who. 8.30 Spooks. (Final, M, CC) The team face their toughest challenge yet when they must track down their former section chief and friend, Lucas North.

9.30 A Quiet Word With Ross Noble. (CC) Tony Martin chats with English standup comic Ross Noble.

10.00 The Graham Norton Show. (G, R, CC) 10.45 Durham County. (M, R, CC) 11.35 Rage. (M)

6.00 6.30 7.00 9.00 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00

6.00 Go, Diego! Go! (G, R) 6.30 Dora The Explorer. (G, R) 7.00 Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) 9.00 Saturday Kerri-Anne. (G, CC) 11.00 Kids’ WB. (G) 11.05 Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. (G) 11.30 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated.

12.00 Dennis & Gnasher. (C, R, CC) 12.30 GASP! (C, CC) 1.00 G2G: Got To Go. (C, R, CC) 1.30 The Saddle Club. (C, R, CC) 2.00 Stormworld. (C, R, CC) 2.30 Movie: The Admirable Crichton. (G, 57, R, CC) 4.30 Postcards International. (G, R) 5.00 News. (CC) 5.30 Discover Downunder. (G, R) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos.

(PG, CC) 7.30 Movie: Charlotte’s Web. (G, 06, R, CC) Dakota Fanning.

9.35 Movie: The Bucket List. (M, 07, R, CC) Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman.

11.35 Movie: Groundhog Day. (PG, 93, R, CC) 1.35 Movie: Seven Nights In Japan. (PG, 77, R) 3.35 Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) 4.05 Danoz Direct. (G) 4.30 New Style Direct.

5.00 Creflo A Dollar. (G)

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Handy Manny. (G, R) Stitch! (G) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Saturday Disney. (G, CC) Possum’s Club. (G) Legend Of Enyo. (C, R, CC) Zeke’s Pad. (C, R, CC) Master Raindrop. (C, R, CC) Castaway. (C, CC) Room For Improvement. (G, R) Motor Racing. (CC) V8 Supercar Championship Series. Winton Motor Raceway. Raceday Xtra. Aussie Racing Cars. Round 3. From Winton Motor Raceway, Victoria. Commentary from Aaron Noonan.

Motor Racing. (CC) V8 Supercar Championship Series. Winton Motor Raceway. Qualifying and Race 10.

From Winton Motor Raceway.

Sydney Weekender. (G) News. (CC) Secret Mediterranean. (G, CC) Movie: The Princess Diaries. (G, 01, R, CC) Movie: The Pink Panther 2. (PG, 09, CC) Movie: Merlin’s Apprentice. (PG, 06, R) Home Shopping. (G)

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6.00 Rage. (G) 6.30 Children’s Programs.

9.00 Insiders. (CC) 10.00 Inside Business.

(CC) 10.30 Offsiders. (CC) 11.00 News Update. (R, CC) 11.05 Asia Pacific Focus. (CC) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (G, CC) 12.00 Landline. (CC) 1.00 Elephant Nomads Of The Namib Desert. (G, R, CC) 2.00 Spectacled Bears: Shadows Of The Forest. (G, R, CC) 3.00 Ayn Rand: In Her Own Words. (PG, CC) 3.55 James Lee Burke: Louisiana Stories. (G) 4.50 Sixteen. (G, R) 4.55 The Making Of Collision Course: Slow Motion Crackup. (G, R, CC) 5.00 Art Nation. (CC) 5.30 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. (G, R) 5.45 Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Chris Humfrey’s Wild Life. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 The Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart: Water. (G, CC) 8.20 Inside The Great Rift: Water. (CC) 8.30 News Update. (CC) 8.35 Miniseries: The Kennedys. (PG, 11, CC) 10.00 Compass: Vale Patricia Brennan. (CC) 10.30 The Street. (M, R, CC) 11.30 Opera Australia’s Golden Jubilee. (PG, R, CC) 12.25 Movie: Sherlock Holmes In Terror By Night. (G, 46, R, CC) 1.30 Movie: The Private Life Of Henry VIII. (b&w, PG, 33, R, CC) 3.10 Killer Whale Islands With Nigel Marven. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Bill. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Art Nation. (R, CC) 5.30 The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC)

6.00 6.30 7.00 10.00 11.00 11.30

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Garner Ted Armstrong. (G) Life Today With James Robison. (G) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) To Be Advised.

That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) Motor Racing. (CC) V8 Supercar Championship Series. Winton Motor Raceway. Raceday Xtra. Aussie Racing Cars. Race 3. From Winton Motor Raceway, Victoria. Commentary from Aaron Noonan.

Motor Racing. (CC) V8 Supercar Championship Series. Winton Motor Raceway. Qualifying and Race 11.

From Winton Motor Raceway, Victoria. Hosted by Matt White, with commentary from Neil Crompton and Mark Skaife. Pit reports from Mark Beretta and Mark Larkham.

Football. AFL. Round 9. Sydney v Hawthorn. From the SCG. Mercurio’s Menu. (G, CC) News. (CC) Dancing With The Stars. (G, CC) Castle. (M, CC) Beyond The Darklands: Will Matheson. (M, R, CC) Room For Improvement.

Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

1.00 1.30 2.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.30 9.30 10.30 11.25 12.20 2.20 2.30 3.30 4.00 5.00 5.30

Go, Diego! Go! (G, R) Dora The Explorer. (G, R) Weekend Today. (CC) Wide World Of Sports. (G, CC) The NRL Sunday Footy Show. (G) The Sunday Roast. (PG) A panel of rugby league experts analyse the characters and controversies of the game.

Cybershack. (PG) Gilligan’s Island. (G, R) Wildfire. (PG) BIG: Extreme Makeover. (PG, R, CC) Rugby League. NRL. Round 11.

Sydney Roosters v Newcastle Knights.

From Sydney Football Stadium.

News. (CC) In Their Footsteps. (PG, CC) 60 Minutes. (CC) The Mentalist. (M, CC) The Mentalist. (M, R, CC) Harry’s Law. (M, CC) The Guardian. (M) Rugby League. Super League. Round 14.

WIN Presents. (R) The Baron. (PG, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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(CC) 9.30 Business Today. (CC) 10.00 Children’s Programs. 10.25 Atoms Alive. (G, R, CC) 10.40 Postcards From Bangladesh. (G, R, CC) 11.00 Landline. (R, CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 Monarch Of The Glen. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 Cheese Slices. (G, R, CC) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.05 Children’s Programs.

6.05 Mr Bean. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Message Stick. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Australian Story. (CC) 8.30 Four Corners. (CC) 9.15 Media Watch. (CC) 9.35 Q&A. (CC) 10.30 Lateline. (CC) 11.05 Lateline Business. (R, CC) 11.35 MDA. (M, R, CC) 12.30 The Clinic. (M, CC) 1.25 Parliament Question Time. (R, CC) 2.30 Bloodlines. (G, R, CC) 3.00 Bowls. Moama International Tri Series. Men’s Pairs. Scotland v England. Replay.

4.00 The Bill. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Travel Oz. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC)

6.00 9.00 11.30 12.00

6.00 9.00 11.00 11.30 12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.30 10.30 11.30

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: The Perfect Husband. (M, 04) Dr Oz. (PG) Medical Emergency. (PG, R, CC) Toybox. (P, R, CC) It’s Academic. (C, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) No Ordinary Family. (PG, CC) The Amazing Race Australia. (PG, CC) The teams continue their global adventure as they struggle to find flights out of Indonesia. One group enquires about a bus off the island, while sparks fly when another couple can not agree on how to get to Vietnam.

Brothers & Sisters. (M, CC) My Big Friggin’ Wedding. (M) Louis Theroux And The Demolition Derby. (M, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 5.00 5.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, R) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Hi-5. (Return, P, R, CC) Kitchen Whiz. (C, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) The Big Bang Theory. (PG, CC) Come Fly With Me. (PG, CC) CSI. (M, CC) CSI: Miami. (M, CC) The Originals. (M) The New Adventures Of Old Christine. (PG) Super Rugby Extra Time.

Rugby League. Super League. Round 14.

Matlock Police. (M, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

4.30 5.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.30 9.30 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.25 1.25 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30

sbs one Toasted TV. (G, CC) Me And My Monsters. (C, CC) Scope. (C, CC) K-9. (C, R, CC) Hit List TV. (PG) Landed Music. (PG, CC) The Hit Rater.com. (G) Infomercials. (PG, R) Hook, Line And Sinker. (G, CC) Football. (CC) AFL. Round 9. St Kilda v Melbourne. From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.

News. (CC) Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. (G, CC) Evening News. (CC) Bondi Vet. (PG, R, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Hawaii Five-0. (M, CC) White Collar. (M, CC) Football. (CC) AFL. Round 9.

Richmond v Essendon. From the MCG. Before The Game. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (G) It Is Written. (PG) Hour Of Power. (G)

6.00 1.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.30

Mass For You At Home. (G) Hillsong. (G) Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) The Elephant Princess. (C, R, CC) Hook, Line And Sinker. (G, R, CC) The Gadget Show. (G, CC) School Of Rock Oz Made. (G) Hit List TV. (PG) Meet The Press. (CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Student Body. (R) Netball. ANZ Championship. Grand Final.

The Bolt Report. (CC) News. (CC) Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. (G, R, CC) Evening News. (CC) Merlin. (PG, CC) MasterChef Australia. (G, CC) Hawaii Five-0. (M, CC) NCIS. (M, R, CC) Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 5.

Spanish Grand Prix.

Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) Life Today With James Robison.

(PG) Benny Hinn. (PG)

6.00 6.35 7.00 10.30 11.00

6.30 7.30 8.30

9.20

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WorldWatch.

Sanremo Song Festival.

Stanley Donen: You Just Do It. (G) Eating Art: The Last Supper. (G, R) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Who Do You Think You Are? Jerry Springer. (PG, R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Monster Moves: Ship Sink. (CC) Iron Chef. (G, R, CC) Japanese cooking show in which a renowned chef and his challenger have one hour to cook a banquet based on a single ingredient.

RocKwiz. (PG, R, CC) Music quiz show, featuring Bertie Blackman, daughter of painter Charles Blackman, and lead singer of The Masters Apprentices, Jim Keays. Each performs one of their songs backed by the RocKwiz Orkestra, before combining for a duet at the end of the night. Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

Movie: The Swimsuit Issue. (M, 08, R) SOS. (M) Life’s A Zoo. (M) Drawn Together. (MA15+, R, CC) WeatherWatch Overnight.

WeatherWatch & Music.

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12.00 12.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.30 9.30 10.35 12.15 2.20 5.00 5.05 5.40

WeatherWatch & Music.

Mandarin News Australia. (R, CC) WorldWatch.

Football Asia.

Soccer. UEFA Europa League. Final.

Highlights.

UEFA Champions League Magazine.

Speedweek.

Feast India. (G, R, CC) E2 Energy: Energy For A Developing World. (G, R, CC) Egypt’s Animal Mummies. (G, R, CC) Little Mosque On The Prairie. (G, R) Living Black. (CC) Cycling Central.

Thalassa: The Voyage Of The Perle.

(G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Who Do You Think You Are? Jason Donovan. (Return, G, CC) Dateline. (CC) Hunting The Hidden Dimensions.

(G, R, CC) Movie: Heavyweights. (M, 07, R) Movie: Paju. (MA15+, 09, R) WeatherWatch Overnight.

WeatherWatch & Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) MasterChef Australia. (CC) Offspring. (M, CC) House. (Return, M, CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (R, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) David Letterman. (PG) Ally McBeal. (M, R) Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) James Robison. (PG) This Is Your Day With Benny Hinn.

(PG)

6.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 Dateline. (R, CC) 2.30 Insight. (R, CC) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial.

5.00 The Crew. (G) 5.30 Living Black. (R, CC) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 MythBusters: Bug Special. (PG, CC) 8.30 Man Vs Wild: Canadian Rockies.

(PG, CC) Adventurer Edward “Bear” Grylls demonstrates his survival skills when he heads to the Canadian Rockies.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 South Park. (M, CC) 10.30 Wilfred. (Final, MA15+, R, CC) 11.00 The Ricky Gervais Show. (M) 11.30 The World Game. (R) 12.30 Living Black. (R, CC) 1.00 Movie: 9 Dragons. (M, 06, R) 2.55 WeatherWatch Overnight.

5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.

5.05 Korean News.

5.40 Japanese News.

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6.00 ABC News Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 News.

(CC) 9.30 Business Today. (CC) 10.00 Behind The News. (G, CC) 10.25 What I Wrote. (G, R, CC) 10.30 Magic Of Making. (G, R, CC) 10.35 Designers. (G, R, CC) 10.50 Ace Day Jobs. (G, R, CC) 11.00 Big Ideas. (PG, CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 Time Team. (G, R, CC) 1.35 Meerkat Manor. (G, R, CC) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.05 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Minuscule. (G, R) 6.05 Mr Bean. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Message Stick. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (CC) 8.30 My Family’s Crazy Gap Year: The McClements. (M, CC) 9.25 QI. (CC) 10.00 Artscape: Hannah Gadsby – The NGV Story Pt 1. (G, CC) 10.30 Lateline. (CC) 11.05 Lateline Business. (R, CC) 11.30 Four Corners. (R, CC) 12.15 Media Watch. (R, CC) 12.30 Parliament Question Time. (R, CC) 1.30 Movie: Captain Kidd. (b&w, PG, 45, R) 3.00 Big Ideas. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 The Bill. (M, R, CC) 5.00 Talking Heads. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC)

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6.00 9.00 11.00 11.30 12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.30 10.30 11.30

6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.30 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.25 1.25 4.00 4.30 5.00

6.00 1.00 2.50 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.30

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9.30 10.30 11.00 12.00 1.00 5.30

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Mystery Woman: Oh Baby.

(M, 06, R, CC) Dr Oz. (PG) Medical Emergency. (PG, R, CC) Toybox. (P, R, CC) It’s Academic. (C, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Australia’s Got Talent. (G, CC) Winners & Losers. (PG, CC) A dinner party proves to be a night of highs and lows for the four friends. Frances remains clueless to Zach’s feelings about her dating his dad. Despite concerns over his genuineness, Jenny falls hard for Rhys. Sophie is worried Doug is distancing himself from her.

Parenthood. (M, CC) Cougar Town. (M, CC) Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

(M) The Philanthropist. (M, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

12.00 12.30 1.30 2.00 3.00 3.30 5.00 5.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, R) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Hi-5. (P, R, CC) Kitchen Whiz. (C, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Customs. (PG, CC) AFP. (PG, CC) Sea Patrol: Damage Control. (M, CC) CSI: NY. (M, CC) Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+) The New Adventures Of Old Christine. (PG) WIN News. (CC) 20/20. (CC) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Matlock Police. (M, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Everyday Gourmet. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) MasterChef Australia. (PG, CC) Bondi Vet. (PG, CC) NCIS. (M, CC) NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (R, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) David Letterman. (PG) Ally McBeal. (M, R) Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) Life Today With James Robison.

(PG) 5.30 Benny Hinn. (PG) .

9.30 10.00 11.35 1.25 2.20 5.00 5.05 5.40

WorldWatch.

Movie: Grave Decisions. (M, 06, R) Scripts Against Discriminations. (R) Living Black. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village. (G, R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Insight. (CC) Into The Universe With Stephen Hawking: Aliens. (G, CC) Part 1 of 4.

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking presents a guide to the universe. He begins by exploring the possibility of intelligent alien life existing beyond Earth. It is a journey which ranges from Mars to the moons of Jupiter, and onto other galaxies as he theorises about what they might look like.

World News Australia. (CC) Hot Docs: Wordplay. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Marock. (MA15+, 05) The Operation. (MA15+, R, CC) WeatherWatch Overnight.

WeatherWatch & Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

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News

Wednesday May 25, 2011

Cooma Rotary expected the unexpected

A 12-member team from the Cooma Rotary Club returned from Kemabolo, Papua New Guinea on April 18, where they were helping unpack and distribute a container of goods as part of their three-year program to reach out to communities in need.

The team consisted of three Rotarians, Christopher Adams – team leader and Steve Shirvington from the Rotary Club of Cooma and Damian Farrell of the Rotary Club of Weston Creek in the ACT. In addition six paying volunteers put up their hands be part of the group.

Denise Green – Manager Inpatient Services at Cooma Hospital, Tom Shirvington – Proprietor of Cooma Computer Worx, Paul McGufficke and Daughter Brianna - Volunteers, Troy Pastro – Mechanic and Allie Adams - Volunteer made up the volunteer component.

In addition, the Rotary Clubs sponsored three boys from Monaro High as a reward for some two years of hard work rebuilding over 220 pushbikes which were a key factor in the project. Shaun Knight, Kayden John and Zach Stockheim completed the mechanical support team for the project.

The items the group took over included 250 new and used bikes, 30 computers, printers, computer cabling, 15 electric sewing machines for home economics classes, two pallets of library books, musical instruments, an amplifier, a public address (PA) system, medical supplies for the first aid station, a ride-on lawnmower and a brush cutter, as well as sets of various sporting equipment.

More than 500 students from Kemabolo Elementary, Primary and High Schools in Rigo Coast, Central Province, will now benefit from the generous donations.

With the elementary, primary and high schools all in one location, the facilities must be shared between the three and with the extra additions of equipment provided by Cooma Rotary, this will now be much easier.

Cooma Rotary Club provides lots of support locally and began assisting less developed countries such as Papua New Guinea in 2006 when they donated a large water tank to the same village. It was this trip to Kemabolo that the Rotarians realised that they needed a lot more than a water tank and began organising more items to donate for their next visit.

The program has helped form a relationship with the school in Kemabolo and assisted in bringing it closer to the Australian Education System.

According to Post Courier Newspaper in Port Moresby, Chairman of the school, Liga Tanu, while thanking Cooma Rotary Club, said it would be hard for schools in the country to afford such items but Kemabolo was lucky that the items were donated by the kind hearted Rotary Club of Cooma.

President Chris Adams’ report ‘Expect the unexpected’ became the rule for members of the Cooma Rotary Club when they undertook their project in Kemabolo PNG. As a result of an earlier project in 2005 of providing a gravity-fed water supply in Madilogo, PNG, it was obvious to the Rotarians that the Kemabolo school and its students were greatly disadvantaged.

The need for bicycles was urgent, some students walking up to 10km to school a day, and from there the project grew to the provision of 250 bikes, 50 computers with networking equipment, school library books, musical instruments, medical equipment, sporting equipment, sewing machines, drink bottles, as well as a ride on mower and a brush cutter.

Especially gratifying for the Club was the fact that so many other people supported the project: local councils, Snowy Hydro, business firms, Canberra-Weston Creek Rotary Club and Monaro High School.

The logistics of moving the goods to PNG became, at times, an almost insurmountable obstacle, an exercise where the unexpected became the norm.

In February 2011, a 13m shipping container was loaded and sent off to be shipped off to PNG in early March. The team planned to be there by March 25, by which time the container would be ready to unpack.

In the meantime great excitement had prevailed in Kemabolo prior to the arrival of the Australians, preparations being made for their comfort.

Within minutes of the payment of the airfares, it was found that the container was still in Brisbane, a glimpse of some of the unexpected to follow.

Fortunately, the travel agency listened to the frantic story and plane tickets were able to be exchanged without any further cost.

The team members soon learned that their idea of time was not PNG time.

The container finally arrived in Port Moresby on April 1

and six days later the team leader went into negotiations with the staff of the shipping office, projects customs brokers and tax agents at the Office of Internal Revenue.

The outcome was that the certificate of clearance would be available on April 11.

That day came and went and no certificate was forthcoming; more negotiations the next day, more payments and more release forms to be completed.

The following day, April 13, more discussions were conducted until the certificate of clearance was obtained with the proviso that a quarantine inspection would be required.

Eventually that was waived but again there had to be more negotiations, this time for a good price to transport the container to the village.

When the container finally arrived there, it was unloaded in just over an hour, a contrast to the several hours taken to pack it.

The Australian team then got to work setting up the computer network and teaching one of the villagers how to run it, equipping the First Aid post, teaching students and village women to use the sewing machines, sharing dance moves, and ensuring that all the bikes were roadworthy.

The team was headed by Cooma Rotary Club President Chris Adams with Rotarians, Steve Shirvington (Cooma) and Damian Farrell (Canberra-Weston Creek).

In addition there were Tom Shirvinton (IT), nurse Green, mechanic Troy Pastro and his helpers from Monaro High School, Kayden John, Shaun Knight and Zac Stockheim, Allie Adams who was inspired by the idea of learning about another culture, as well as father and daughter Paul McGufficke and Brianna Kerr who raised money for sporting equipment.

When all equipment was installed, the villagers put on a procession followed by ceremonies, dancing and a wonderful feast.

Members of the team took advantage of the unexpected waiting time to have a look around Port Moresby and at Bomana War Cemetery, an impressive sight that reminded the team of the great sacrifices that had been made on the Kokoda Track.

The team made a significant contribution to an area that was greatly lacking in resources but also gained insights into another culture, an experience that was unforgettable.

News

Wednesday May 25, 2011

Waste collection changes for Jindabyne Commencing Friday June 17, (winter 2011), Snowy River Shire Council will collect domestic waste from the following streets on Fridays only: Beloka Close Candelbark Cresent Caldwell Close Strezleki Place Cobbadah Street Bogong Street Gippsland Street Reedys Cutting Road Jillamatong Street Munyang Street Kirwan Close Penders Court Mitchell Circuit Ted Winter Close Pilot Close Ryrie Place Power Place Ingebyra Street This recycling collection will remain unchanged during winter and will be collected weekly, every Friday from June 17 to October 7 after which, this service will return to a fortnightly collection on Fridays.

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If residents require additional domestic waste services (including additional bins to be collected), Council will be providing the following waste service: Extra Year round service (52 weeks service added to rates on July 1, upon request at a charge to be determined in the 2011/2012 Management Plan) Should residents require an additional Waste Collection Service, application forms are available on Councils website: www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au or from Councils offices in Jindabyne or Berridale.

Upon Council’s receipt of application of additional Waste Collection Service, a additional collection sticker will be issued.

Council will not collect any waste bins which do not have the Blue domestic waste sticker.

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Disco Fever Night at the Cooma Ex-services Club Saturday 18th June from 8pm to midnight GET YOUR DISCO FEVER CLOTHES OUT and have fun until you drop Supper provided Lucky door prize Best dressed Male and Female Best dressed tables Spot Prize Bookings essential $20 per head or book a group

SRSC Draft Management Plan Snowy River Shire Council is pleased to advise that the 2012-2015 Draft Management Plan is now on exhibition and members of the public are invited to make comment.

The Management Plan describes Council’s intended actions for the next four years and provides a corresponding budget for 2012.

The plan includes Council’s revenue policy including proposed rates and charges for the 2012 financial year.

The Minister for Local Government has limited rate increases to 2.8 percent for 2011/12.

Council has been able to achieve a small surplus in the 2012 budget without exceeding this limit, in spite of increased operational costs.

This year Council has not applied for an above rate-pegging increase from the Minister.

All interested parties are invited to view copies of the documents and provide feedback to

Ph: 6452 1066 or 6452 2622 email: martha.atkinson@ruralpress.com

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The draft plan is on exhibition at the following locations: Adaminaby Post Office, Dennison Street, Adaminaby.

Dalgety Post Office, Cnr Barnes & Campbell Streets, Dalgety.

Council Chambers, 2 Myack Street, Berridale.

Council Office (Razorback), Gippsland Street, Jindabyne.

On Council’s website, www.snowyriver.nsw. gov.au Council will receive submissions until 4.30pm Thursday June 16.

All submissions should be in writing and addressed to the General Manager.

Submissions can either be hand delivered to the Berridale or Jindabyne office or via email to management.plan@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au

Monaro Family Day Care has been established within our community for 35 years and offers quality home based childcare for children from 0-12 years.

Do you require: Small group care – maximum of five children under school age Comfort and security of a home environment Childrens individual routines and needs catered for Affordable – payment for booked hours only Flexible hours of care – shift work, before and after school care, vacation care, emergency weekend and overnight care Childcare on a fulltime, casual or part-time basis Qualified educators consistently updating training

Nimmitabel Bonfire The Nimmitabel Bonfire and Shed Concert held last Saturday May 21 was a huge success, attracting more than 300 people and raising more than $4000 for Nimmitabel Showground improvements.

A large variety of artists performed on the night to keep the crowd entertained.

Organiser of the event, Jenny Alcock said, “It was a really good night with a lot of the young ones dancing through ‘til 4.30am; it turned out to be terrific”.

“It’s astounding what a small town such as Nimmitabel is capable of when everyone gets involved and supports each other, “ Mrs Alcock said.

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Attention all prospective Heavy lambs sell to $181 land buyers Did you know that weeds cost Australia over $4billion per year?

Noxious weeds impact significantly on the environment and agriculture.

As a result, the law requires that noxious weeds are controlled on land irrespective of whether the land is used for rural, residential, a lifestyle block or for agricultural production.

The cost of removing a blackberry infestation on a residential block in town may be less significant than controlling a serrated tussock infestation on grazing land, but can still be a significant financial burden for the landholder.

Noxious Weeds are often forgotten when purchasing land and the following considerations should be taken prior to signing a contract.

1 Are there noxious weeds present?

2 Are noxious weed infestations being managed / controlled?

3 What are the costs associated with weed control?

4 Will infestations lead to production losses if the land is used for primary production?

Council is prevented by privacy laws from disclosing weed infestation information to prospective purchasers without the consent of the owner.

information on the degree of infestation of each weed found.

What should I do prior to purchase?

Step 1 Before purchase, you should arrange to have someone with knowledge of weeds to inspect the property with you.

If weeds are found on the property, a weed control operator can provide a cost estimate for control work.

Council does not provide information on control costs, however, can provide contact details of suitable weed control operators experienced in these matters.

Step 2 Your solicitor should request a Section 64 and a 149(5) Certificate from Council. A section 64 Certificate under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 will provide information on any outstanding notices over the property for money payable to Council in relation to noxious weeds.

These debts and outstanding notices remain with the property upon sale and become the responsibility of the purchaser.

The small cost of an independent inspection and a Section 64 Certificate may save you thousands of dollars in weed control.

Pictured are a variety of noxious weeds which could prove expensive to control.

Prospective purchasers can apply to Council for a 149(5) Certificate which will indicate the presence of noxious weeds on a particular property however, Council cannot provide

If you require further information, please contact Councils Noxious Weeds Advisory Officer, Roger Roach on (02) 6455 1942.

Victorian buyers at cattle sale Cooma Associated Agents conducted a scale and special store sale at the Cooma yards on Thursday May 12. The sale included approximately 200 scale cattle and 900 store cattle.

In a good quality yarding, demand was strong from the gallery of buyers attending, with stock going to Victoria, South Coast and locally.

Store calves/weaners were back on the April sales but there were good prices for PTIC cows and heifers made on the day.

Bulls RC, JF & PF Campbell, MLP, 1, 144 c/kg, 1000kg, $1440; DJ & C Russell, BC, 1, 142 c/kg, 920kg, $1306.40; Shore Hunt, LMK, 1, 145 c/kg, 850kg, $1252.50; WA Brewis, ELD, 1, 122.60 c/ kg, 645kg, $791.

Cows Sally Flat P/S, ELD, 4, 125 c/kg, 740kg, $925; T & P Fletcher, ELD, 4, 122 c/kg, 582kg, $710; Dean Goodyer, MLP, 1, 125.50 c/kg, 540kg, $677.20; G & P Luton, LMK, 2, 114 c/kg, 560kg, $638.40; GM Stubbs, MLP, 1, 122 c/kg, 505kg, $616.10; N & J O’Reilly, LMK, 5, 114 c/kg, 502kg, $572.28; R McGufficke, JM, 2, 102.5 c/kg, 560kg, $571.20.

Steers DJ & MM Wellsmore, BC, 10, 160 c/kg, 586kg, $938.40; DJ & MM Wellsmore, BC, 4, 160 c/kg, 553kg, $886; NA & M & P Lette, ELD, 10, 186 c/

Cooma Associated Agents yarded 2200 crossbred lambs and 2200 sheep in Cooma with most descriptions of stock firm to slightly dearer with quality a factor for any price gains. Heavy X lambs sold to $181 with most sales $155-$172, dearer by $6-$8.

Heavy trade lambs $140-$154; medium trade $132-$145 to remain firm.

Light restocking lambs were well supplied and sold from $72-$109 for the better, fresher lines.

Some very heavy pens of M/Wths yarded with prices reaching $160 for Wths with six months wool.

Most heavy mutton ranged from $130-$145, dearer by $7-$10 on a better quality yarding; medium mutton were on hand to push small lines of 1st X ewe Lambs to $160.

Next sheep sale is on May 30.

Crossbred Lambs PP & SP Blyton, BC, 48, $181; PP & SP Blyton, BC, 21, $175; Dorathy Ralph, JM, 24, $154; JJ & BM Crawford, MLP, 20, $148; D Girvan, ELD, 9, $146; Haylock Ptrs, MLP, 61, $142; RJ & TL Ward, MLP, 14, $142; Bill Priest, JM, 41, $140; R McPaul, LMK, 6, $138; LB & EN Miners, MLP, 33, $140.

Lambs M Rowson, BC, 13, $136; M Rowson, BC, 12, $135; D Girvan, ELD, 10, $132; Curry Flat P/Co, MLP, 15, $138; NA & M & P Lette, ELD, 35, $124; W & J Crowe, LMK, 31, $121; D & L Platts, ELD, 45, $113.

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Store Crossbred Lambs DJ & PJ Ward, MLP, 23, $109; Louvain, LMK, 39, $108; RC, JF & PF Campbell, MLP, 10, $108; R Cahill, BC, 15, $90; W & P Mansfield, LMK, 31, $72.

Wethers CSC & RM Mackay, BC, 30, $160; VS Drew, ELD, 80, $160; B Pendergast, ELD, 52, $142; M Mills, LMK, 46, $138; TD Lewis, LMK, 18, $130; JE & C Garnock, MLP, 9, $128; CSC & RM Mackay, BC, 8, $128; Reg McGufficke, JM, 5, $115; M Consentino, MLP, 11, $104.

Ewes CSC & RM Mackay, BC, 114, $128; RJ & TL Ward, MLP, 59, $122; MT Marshall, MLP, 40, $112; Sherwood P/Co, ELD, 22, $102; J & K Kleven, ELD, 9, $100; LB & EN Miners, MLP, 18, $112; Nimmo, LMK, 33, $96; A Luton, LMK, 17, $88; J Bridges, BC, 15, $88; Coolringdon P/Co, JM, 113, $104; Coolringdon P/Co, JM, 131, $92.

Store Sheep Pilkington & Rogers, ELD, 13 1st X Ewe Lmbs, 8 mths, Nov shrn, $160; Louvain P/Co, LMK, 48 1st X Ewe Lmbs, $137; Caringo Est., LMK, 74 1st X Ewes, 6 1/2-7 1/2 YO scanned in lamb, $117; Brian Pendergast, ELD, 84 5 YO M/Wths, Nov shrn, $110.

Beware of grass fire threat The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has warned of the heightened potential for grass fires in the Michelago, Colinton and Bredbo areas.

“The amount of African Lovegrass has increased significantly because of summer rainfall and lower stock numbers as a result of the drought,” said Fred Nichols, Fire Mitigation Officer, Monaro Team.

“With persistent frosts and dry conditions, Lovegrass will continue to cure and due to the long length and high volatility of the grass, it will become a serious threat whenever high wind conditions are experienced.

This risk has again been realised over recent days with Rural Fire Brigades responding to a number of fires in pastures dominated by African Lovegrass in these areas.

“We urge landholders in Michelago, Colinton and Bredbo to be aware of this threat and of the risks associated when using machinery and conducting agricultural burns during these windy and dry conditions.

Residents and landowners need to take care when using fire, it is their responsibility to ensure control of the fire so it doesn’t escape and cause damage. One of our main problems is people are not supervising fires on their properties. Letting a fire escape is an offence and can have serious legal consequences.

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kg, 458kg, $852; R McGufficke, JM, 2, 175 c/kg, 485kg, $848.75; NA & M & P Lette, ELD, 4, 160 c/kg, 483kg, $774; AR Smith, LMK, 9, 177 c/kg, 431kg, $763; W & C Eccles, MLP, 2, 180 c/kg, 347kg, $625.50; CW Roberson, MLP, 1, 180 c/kg, 330kg, $594.

Heifers NA & M P Lette, ELD, 3, 150 c/kg, 491kg, $737; GM Stubbs, MLP, 7, 162 c/kg, 435kg, $705; JA & CE Garnock, ELD, 2, 140 c/kg, 457kg, $640; DT & SE Phillips, LMK, 7, 165 c/kg, 363kg, $599.89; P & F Crawford, MLP, 4, 185 c/kg, 315kg, $582.75; C & S Robinson, JM, 1, 144.2 c/kg, 390kg, $562.38.

Vealers D & D Outhred, JM, 8, 190 c/kg, 305kg, $716.88; P & F Crawford, MLP, 2, 190 c/kg, 297kg, $565.25; P & F Crawford, MLP, 4, 185 c/kg, 315kg, $579.50; D & D Outhred, JM, 6, 195 c/kg, 254kg, $495.

Stores Coonerang Est., LMK, 14 Hfd Cows, 5 1/2 yrs, PTIC, $1000; IJ & J Niven, LMK, 9 Hfd Hfrs, 20 mths, PTIC, $1000; M & J Burns, ELD, 13 B/B Cows and Calves, $960; JB & MM Williams, MLP, 15 Hfd Cows, 7 1/2 yrs, PTIC, $890; M Melville, BC, 2 Hfd Cows, 7 1/2 yrs, and calves, $880; NA & M & P Lette, ELD, 17 Angus Strs, $760; P & N Cook, MLP, 23, P/Hfd Strs, 14 mths, $720; TG Russell, JM, 23 Hfd Str Calves, $605.

landowners also need to make sure that they notify all neighbours and the local fire control centre 24 hours before starting a burn. Weather forecasts can be obtained from your local Fire Control Centre.

“Every landholder should be prepared for fire and have firefighting equipment on hand, such as a full knapsack, spray pumper or hand-held chemical fire extinguisher in good working order.”

The RFS has the following advice for landholders to help protect their property from grass fires: • Put fire breaks in place around assets, as well as boundary fences.

• Check that your farm equipment is in good repair and ready to deal with a fire should one occur.

• Be aware that when blades of slashers, mowers and similar equipment hit rocks or metal, sparks can ignite dry grass.

• Register any Static Water Supply sources on your property, such as dams, swimming pools and water tanks with the RFS, which will assist firefighters if a fire breaks out.

“African lovegrass fires can move much faster than other fires, because the fuels ignite so quickly,” said Fred.

“Every landholder in the Monaro region should have their Bush Fire Survival Plan ready, so they and their family can make decisions quickly if a fire threatens their property.”

For more information contact Monaro Team on 64550455or visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

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Wednesday May 25, 2011

Native grasses drive Monaro production Native grasses have been shown to drive productivity gains on the Monaro in a seven-year trial which were showcased at two field days at Berridale on Wednesday May 18 and Bungarby on Thursday May 19.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) agronomist, Luke Pope, said there was a great story to tell at the field days.

“Despite the impact of drought, production gains were made in the project which concentrated on addressing specific nutrient deficiencies on two very different Monaro soil types,” Mr Pope said.

“At Bungarby, a basalt soil site, fertiliser treatments were used to increase production and generate greater profits.

“The granite soil site at Berridale also used fertiliser to increase carrying capacity and we saw more wool produced per hectare but profitability was dependant on fertiliser prices and the strength of the wool market.”

Mr Pope said the trial confirmed that fertiliser investment is best focused on land with the highest potential to increase productivity.

“The research explored ways to increase the productive capacity of the Monaro’s native grass-based pastures but due to their inherent biodiversity value, attention was also paid to changes in species composition,” he said.

“Both soil types started as high to medium conservation value grassland with a large range of native grasses and forbs on them.

“We were pleased to find that fertiliser gave production gains without compromising the persistence of native plant species and the overall composition was not substantially altered by the treatments.

“Fertilised and stocked appropriately, native pastures delivered productivity gains, maintained the pasture balance and kept weedy species from taking over.”

A detailed account of the results is due to be published when the project ends this year, with the May field days offering producers a final opportunity to see the sites first-hand and hear how to apply the lessons learned to their pastures.

Particpants at the Berridale site last Wednesday.

The Bungarby trial was inspected last Thursday.

Safe welding prevents serious injury While the risk of starting a fire during welding is high, the Collaborative Partnership for Farming and Fishing Health and Safety warns the risk to your health is just as important if the right precautions are not taken.

Welding uses intense heat, electricity and produces ultra-violet radiation as well as harmful fumes, which are all potential sources of serious accidents and health risks.

Radiation burns from ultra-violet light are the main safety hazard posed by electrical arc welding.

The intense light and heat generated by the welding arc can cause extreme eye damage, or ‘arc eye’ and burns.

To prevent serious injury the partnership recommends the following: • Protect eyes and face Welding lenses are used in face shields to filter out ultra-violet light, while maintaining weld visibility.

Lenses are available in various shades to suit different applications, with the higher the number the darker the lens.

Different face sizes are available to suit the various face shields.

When gas metal arc welding, which is sometimes referred to as metal inert gas welding, an approved welding helmet, with the correct filter and shade number, must always be worn.

• Oxyacetylene goggles Farmers do not require a full face shield when using oxyacetylene, but they do need filtered lenses for protection of the eyes. Typical oxyacetylene goggles have two round, replaceable lenses on a hinge, which can be swung out of the way to reveal clear plastic lenses.

• Hand protection Welding gloves are essential to protect hands and wrists from contact with hot metal,

welding spatter and from radiation burns.

Welding is much easier when the operator is not continually fending off hot sparks. It is recommended that long leather gloves that extend well up the forearms be worn to protect wrists and lower arms and shirt sleeves must be tucked into the gloves for added protection.

• Suitable Clothing Wearing the correct clothing is just as important as wearing welding gloves. As with sunburn protection, covering up is the best way to protect skin from ultraviolet radiation. Recommended welding clothes include overalls or trousers and a long sleeved shirt made of densely woven cotton, wool or denim. Never wear acrylic fabrics as these materials can be flammable and difficult to remove if they catch on fire.

• Fumes The intense heat produced during welding can vaporise substances creating fume clouds,

which can be inhaled.

S o m e welding fumes are extremely hazardous and present serious long-term health risks. The best method to ensure protection from these fumes is to use a fume extraction system, which consists of a pipe of some sort to draw the fumes away from the welder.

For more information on farming and fishing safety visit www.rirdc.gov.au The Farming and Fishing Health and Safety Program is a collaborative partnership between the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, the Grains Research and Development Corporation, the Sugar Research and Development Corporation, the Cotton Research and Development Corporation, the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation and the Department of Health and Ageing.

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With burgeoning demand for sheep meats and a solid wool price the attractive nature of a sheep and wool package is something that is getting the attention of many growers and producers.

Mixed joinings to both cross breeds and merinos has seen sheep flocks under go some changes in their breeding patterns and with a better season and likelihood of more lambs on the ground, Monaro Wool Services are hoping for an increase in production and numbers over the coming year.

With the linkages to the Shute Bell wool broking group and service resources that these contacts provide Monaro Wool Services is looking forward to servicing and trading with their clients over the coming wool season.

Commodity prices for many rural exports were affected by global economic conditions over the last 18 months, however returns from sheep and wool are helping to set a platform for woolgrowers and sheep breeders across the Monaro with wool stores and depots at Cooma, Bombala,

Queanbeyan, Bega and Gunning Monaro Wool Services are well placed to provide service and recourses to a wide range of cliental.

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Monaro Freight has a 3 times a day service from Canberra and Queanbeyan to Cooma, a daily service from Sydney and a regular service from Melbourne allowing them to distribute your parcels around the Cooma Region and Snowy Mountains areas in an efficient time effective manner.

Although they are not a removalist company as such, Monaro Freight will carry your new furniture purchases from the store to your front door.

They are agents for blue circle cement and Adbri masonry products.

Also available at the Polo Flat depot are a range of shipping containers, either for sale or rent and of varying sizes.

Monaro Freight can take any size parcel/package, from an envelope to a full load, anywhere you want it delivered to. They have links to major international and national carriers to take your freight anywhere.

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General Road Freight Service

Office & Wool Store 41 Holland Rd, Polo Flat PO Box 46 Cooma 2630 P: 02 6452 3360 F: 02 6452 3422 M: 0428 360 637 E: summit@snowy.net.au

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54-56 Polo Flat Road, Cooma NSW 2630 Phone: 6452 4494 Fax: 6452 4464 or Ben: 0428 445 064

Bombala Woolstore Cnr Forbes & Badgery Street, Bombala NSW 2630 Fridays 9am - 5pm

Phone: 6458 3720 Robert Kerrison

Everybody Needs a Shed!!!

Carports, Garages, Homes, Farm and Industrial Sheds.

24 Hour Tilt Tray Towing Service Insurance & Private work Car-O-Liner Measuring System

QUALITY KITCHENS, LAUNDRIES, VANITIES & WARDROBES Mobile: 0413 133 681 Phone: 6452 7833 Fax: 6452 7933

68 Polo Flat Road Polo Flat Cooma NSW 2630

All Types of Spray Painting From Touch-up to Full Resprays Specialising in Baked Enamel Finishes Windscreens Fitted

Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307 Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

Proud builder of Kitome Distributor of Bushmans Tanks

9 Polo Flat Rd Cooma

Ph: 6452 7540 Mob: 0407 362 307

www.snowysheds.com.au

Authorised Distributor

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Builders

CHARLIE & RICKY SALVESTRO

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ABN 97 072 581 013

• Extensions • Alterations • New Homes • Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations • Window, Door and Roof Replacement • Vinyl Cladding Installer and Agent with 50 Years Product Guarantee • Commercial Constructions • Licensed Asbestos Removal

RICKY

0404 094 161 Licence No. 120636C

CHARLIE

0418 635 037 Licence No. 11485

LIC NO: 37754

OVER S 40 YEARN E EXPERIE C

Phone/Fax: 6452 1993

18 Bent St, Cooma NSW 2630

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Tiler

MIKE TAYLOR THE TILER Lic No R57574

• Licensed Floor & Wall Tiler, Waterproofer and Asbestos Remover • Specialising in Bathroom Renovations & Leaking Shower Repairs • Servicing the Cooma/Monaro and Snowy Areas • Obligation Free Quotes

Mobile 0412 902 303 Home 64589285

Carpet Cleaning, General Cleaning

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Magiclean • Carpet and Upholstery STEAM • Cleaning and Protection • Window Cleaning, Domestic & Commercial Cleaning. • Hard Surface Strip & Polish, (Tiles, Lino & Slate) • Leather Cleaning & Conditioning

24 Hour Emergency Flood Relief 02 6452 7648 0402 205 987 Ph/Fax: Email: magiclean@optusnet.com.au Drillers

PO Box 661 Cooma NSW 2630

Ph : 0406 995 228

Email : axecleaning@optusnet.com.au Tree Services

Dog Grooming and Training

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Dog Training Classes for all ages.

Puppy Classes Junior Classes Advanced and Agility Classes Behavioural Consultations Socialisation Group

Phone: 6452 3835 or 0414 670 181 www.paws4training.com.au

• REACH MOWER • BACKHOE • TIP TRUCK • BOBCAT • EXCAVATOR • GRADER • ROLLER · SITE LEVELLING & FOOTING · ROAD CONSTRUCTION & GRADING · DANGEROUS TREE FELLING · SHED BUILDING · CONCRETING

PH: 6454 1142 MOB: 0427 270 492

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Funeral Services

Insurance

Motor

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Unlike most insurers, GIO Home and Contents Insurance gives you automatic cover for flood damage, including flash floods, storms and rising rivers, as well as flooding from dishwashers and hot water systems, burst pipes, tsunamis and more.

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43 Denison St Cooma NSW 2630 Phone (02) 6452 2094, Mobile 0412 650 144 allensfunerals@snowy.net.au Alan & Catherine Dodd

Auto Dismantling New & Used Spare Parts Mechanical Repairs Rego Checks Tyres - New, Used & Recaps New Trailers

Relax. Our flood cover is automatic.

24 HOUR TOWING

Visit your local GIO Agent at 51 Vale Street, Cooma NSW 2630 or call 6452 3474.

Providing a professional and understanding service

With convenience of arrangements In your home or at our premises 24 hours 7 Days FDA Assurance of Quality

404 Monaro Hwy PO Box 981 Cooma NSW 2630

Ph: 02 6452 5250 Fax: 02 6452 5549 Mob: 0414 484 180

Catherina Evans is an Authorised Representative of GIO General Limited/Ltd ABN 22 002 861 583 AFS Licence No 229873, the issuer of these products. High tides and rising sea levels are not covered. Other conditions and exclusions also apply.

Approved applicants only. Please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement before making any decisions regarding any of our Home and Contents Insurance products. Contact GIO on 13 10 10 for a copy.

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Hire

NOW HIRE IT , IT’S SO EASY WITH COOMA TOOL & PLANT HIRE

LIGHTNINGSTRIKES TREE SURGERY Dean Hooper

EQUIPMENT HIRE FOR THE TRADESMEN, BUILDER, HANDYMAN & WOMEN

Firewood Supply Service

HOT FIREWOOD - CUT & SPLIT

FREE QUOTES 17m Cherry Picker

Buy it by the Bag, ute/trailer, or save and buy bulk Cubic m³, pick up or delivery available.

12m Tipper 5.5 Tonne Excavator

Ride-on Lawnmower

with Grab

COOMA TOOL & PLANT HIRE 4 Vale St, Cooma

Ph: 6454 6044

Owner Operator Insured

Finding Nemo Jumping Castle

NIMMITABEL NSW

Ph: 6452 1705

Covering all areas

Dean 0417 671 062 Michelle 0488 040 843

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Realestate

WELCOME TO THE NEW LOOK FISK & NAGLE · Amanda Rook: Sales · Chrissy Humphreys: Property Manager · Kelly Bertossi: Sales/Administration · Caroline Lynch: Property Management

COOLROOM FOR HIRE CONTACT FRANKS BUTCHERY

Phone Brad 6452 1634 or 0417 407 049

A new location and a new fresh approach to property management and sales.

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!

Rock guitar lessons now available.

What ever music you’re into we’ll have you playing like a pro in no time.

Metallica, ac/dc, red hot chili peppers, green day, Jack Johnson...

We teach all these guitar styles and more: - Contemporary rock, - Hits from the 90’s, 80’s, 70’s, 60’s & 50’s - Country - Blues - Classical

Individual private lessons tailored to suit your goals.

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC Shop 2 Parkview Arcade 123 Sharp Street COOMA

www.coomamusic.com.au Ph: (02) 6452 6067

Optometrist

Painting Services

Lloyd Campbell

HOME

Specs

Painting

COOMA

• Domestic and Commercial • Interior and Exterior • New work and repaints

NEXT EYE TESTING Monday June 14 Tuesday July 26

NO JOB IS TOO SMALL

Visioncare and DVA suppliers 171 Sharp Street Cooma Ph/Fax 6452 1048 1800 678 880 Mob 0412 439 550

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Music Lessons

HANDYMAN

Lloyd Campbell Painting SERVICES ALSO PO Box 1440 Cooma AVAILABLE Phone: 6452 3494 Mobile: 0413357423 Email: lloydandsara@bigpond.com

News

Wednesday May 25, 2011

Numeralla hall gets a facelift

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Last week Numeralla Hall was given a new coat of paint thanks to a grant given to the hall committee.

Shown hard at work are Ron Schoon and assistants from Ron Schoon Painter and Decorators.

Use less, save more this winter As temperatures plunge to below freezing in many parts of the South East this week, Essential Energy is offering a few simple tips to help keep families warm and save power this winter.

Regional general manager South Eastern, Phillip Green, said there are a number of steps people can take to get their homes and appliances ready for the chilly mid-year months.

“The first thing to do is inspect your winter appliances for any signs of wear or tear such as loose electrical plugs or frayed cords,” Phillip said.

“It’s a good idea to have electric blankets and heaters that may not have been used in more than six months tested by a licensed professional before use. Testing an appliance can be done by your local electrical repairer – potentially reducing the risk of home fires caused by faulty equipment.

“Not only can a faulty appliance be dangerous but it could be inefficient and using much more power than it should,” Phillip said.

Around the home Essential Energy says there are many more simple ideas that can

help manage household energy consumption in winter.

“Many people are unaware that turning the temperature down by just one degree on your thermostat can make a big difference to overall power use,” Phillip said. “The optimum temperature to set your thermostat at is between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius, every degree above that pushes the heater to work harder and use more power.

“Up to 25 per cent of household heat can escape through uncovered windows and under doorways so it makes sense to keep the heat in by fitting heavy curtains and sealing draughts and gaps around external doors and windows.

“Close off areas that don’t need to be heated, open curtains to north facing windows on sunny days, use ceiling fans to help push down the heat and if you can afford it install insulation in your home – over the long term insulation will help you save energy.”

For more tips on how to save energy around the home visit: http://www. essentialenergy.com.au/content/General-Tips

Apres Ski Lounge Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner soon

Open 7am till late Snowy Region Visitors Centre Kosciuszko Road Jindabyne NSW 2627 Phone: 6457 1133

COOMA Twin Cinema 76 Commissioner Street Thursday 26th May – Super Tuesday 31st May 2011

CLOSED Monday & Wednesday

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN – On Stranger Tides: Rated M 2 hrs 17 mins Screening: Thursday @ 6pm Supper for 7pm movie Fundraiser for Netball 13’s Rep Team – Tickets from Sports Power, Vale Street WATER FOR THOR: Friday & Super Tuesday @ Rated M 1 hr 55 mins ELEPHANTS: 2.30pm, 5.30pm & 8.30pm Screening: Friday & Super Rated M 2 hrs Saturday & Sunday@ 11.30am, Tuesday @ 3.45pm & Screening: Friday & Super 2.30pm, 5.30pm & 8.30pm 8.15pm, Saturday & Sunday Tuesday @ 6pm, Saturday & 2nd – 8th June, 2011: @ 1.30pm & 8.15pm Sunday @ 11am, 3.45pm & 6pm

Coming Attractions: X-Men First Class, Hangover 2

JINDABYNE Cinema Snowy Region Visitors Centre

Friday 27th May – Super Tuesday 31st May 2011

CLOSED Thursday, Monday & Wednesday

PAUL:

HANGOVER 2:

Rated MA 1 hr 44 mins Screening: Friday, Saturday & Super Tuesday @ 4.30pm, Sunday @ 4.30pm & 8.30pm

Rated MA 1 hr 42 mins Screening: Friday & Tuesday @ 6.30pm & 8.30pm, Saturday @ 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 6.30pm & 8.30pm, Sunday @ 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 6.30pm

Coming Attractions: 2nd – 8th June 2011: Thor, Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides Movie Info Line 64571 777 www.snowymovies.com.au

Tell them how good a job you can do!

Concreting

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TO ADVERTISE IN YOUR LOCAL, INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE MONARO AND SURROUNDING REGION

CALL OUR FRIENDLY SALES TEAM ON 6452 0313 OR DROP INTO OUR OFFICE AT 220-226 SHARP ST, COOMA (NEXT TO SMEC)

Check out our website: www.monaropost.com.au

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COMPETITION WINNERS

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Congratulations to Christine Williams

FANDANGO FUN It’s time to Fandango with Monaro Dance Centre.

The local dance students will present their 13th annual fundraiser at the Bombala RSL Club on Friday 3 June.

The Dance Centre will again team up with popular DJ Matt Brown to present some of their favourite music hits.

The show will start at 7.30PM with dance entertainment by students of all ages. Jazz, Ballet and Tap will be featured in this presentation as well as Hip Hop. Then DJ Matt will take over with his fantastic disco until 10.00PM.

the lucky winner of the

Return tickets to Sydney.

All proceeds from this great night of family fun will go to the Southern Monaro Community Fund.

Doors open for admission at 7.00PM: Adults $5, Children & Seniors $3.

Last and Maxwell have moved to new premises: 12 Bombala Street COOMA NSW 2630 Telephone: 02 6452 3877 Facsimile: 02 6452 4560 Email: lastmax@bigpond.net.au Website: www.lastmax.com.au We still keep old telephone, fax and email addresses so you can contact to us as usual.

We will look forward to your continued support and look forward to seeing you in our new offices.

Would like to thank Local Airlines, Aeropelican and all who entered.

Congratulations to Jake & Katie Lucas The lucky winners of the

Would like to thank Selwnyn Snowfields and all who entered.

ATTENTION HORSE OWNERS COOMA NSW ANNUAL HORSE SALE Cooma Sale Yards Saturday, June 4th 2011 at 10am All Entries Invited Contact Agents Boller & CO - Cooma 64524155 0402470422

TRAINING OHS TRAINING OHS White card OHS training in Cooma Tuesday June 7.

Contact Suzanne on 6452 6414 to book.

The Monaro Post

We’re local, supporting locals.

Keeping the local dollar here!

Wednesday May 25, 2011

Cooma Squash Club 12 Week Winter Competition Nominations Open A grade Tuesday 24th May 2011, 6:45pm B grade Thursday 26th May 2011, 6:45pm C grade and kids development clinic Wednesday 25th May 2011 4:30 to 6:30pm Murray Lane Cooma or Ph 64521213

The Children, Families, Staff and Management Committee of Monaro Early Intervention Service Inc (MEIS) sincerely thank the following businesses and members of our community for their support of our Charity Golf Day on Saturday, 14th May, at Cooma Golf Club. Almost $7,000 was raised and will be used to maintain a program involving specialist occupational therapy services. The program has been chronically limited in this region in the past and needs ongoing funds.

Season pass competition.

ANNUAL SALE

I wish to advise that the business of JOHN MOONEY & CO COOMA will be closed from Friday 20th May and will re-open on Wednesday 20th July 2011.

During this period Graeme Boller is available to handle any client livestock business or sales.

Please contact Graeme on Ph: 6452 4155 AH: 6452 4726 Mob: 0402 470 422

post it in the classifieds To ensure your classified makes it into Wednesday’s Monaro Post, you must book it before 1.00pm Monday.

Contact our friendly sales team on 6452 0313 220-226 Sharp St Cooma 6452 0313

HOLE SPONSORS Birdsnest Bombala Council The Bombala Street Surgery Boyce Chartered Accountants Cooma Battery Wholesalers Cooma Furnishings Dawson St Dental Services Essential Energy High Country Hyundai Kraft Earthmoving Leading Edge Electronics Mack’s Auto and Tyre Plus Mainstreet Clothing Mitre 10 Cooma Monbeef Sam’s Co The Sharp Street Surgery South East Printing South East Tile & Bathroom Sportspower

SUPPORTERS 2XL ABC South East NSW Cooma Golf Club Cooma-Monaro Express Monaro Post Snowy River Echo DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES Coles Supermarket, Cooma Gloria Jeans, Jindabyne Kuma Pies Sandy Muston Catering Snowy Country Fresh Produce Alison Starr Christian Tagtachian

CONTRIBUTIONS TO RAFFLE AND PRIZES Beauty Advantage Cooma Battery Wholesalers Cooma Twin Cinemas Estreich Jewellers Tim and Chrissy Fitzgerald Frank’s Butchery Mrs Margaret Knight MJ’s Flower House Monaro Books and Music Office Play Rose’s Restaurant Schoo’s Studio Smarty Pants Snowy Mountains Coffee Sportspower

Without the generous help of so many people, including all the players who braved the snow, the day would not have been such a huge success.

FUNERAL NOTICE

BUTCHER, Zillah May (Ginge) Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19th 2011 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Bombala St, Cooma.

Aged 89 years.

Dearly loved wife of Ben (DEC), sister to Selly, Jean (DEC), Jock (DEC). Aunty to Jenny, Kay, Tracey, Paul and Rick.

The relatives and friends of the late GINGE MAY BUTCHER are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cooma, on Friday the 27th May 2011 commencing at 2:00pm.

A the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma.

Allens Funerals Cooma Alan & Catherine Dodd Directors Family Owned & Operated FDA - 02 6452 2094

POSITIONS VACANT

Retail and Fashion

MAINSTREET clothing destination Have an interest in fashion?

Mainstreet has a full time position available.

Mainstreet is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic person for this position.

Retail experience desireable.

Please send your written application to Mainstreet - 98 Sharp Street, Cooma Applications close: Tuesday 31st May 2011

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

PUPS FOR SALE Purebred black Labour/Kelpie

Pups: 1 Female 3 Male

$200 each

Ph: 0428 586 688

3 Bedroom Home · Wood fire · Ducted Heating · Wooden Floors · Double Block · Walk to Town $230 p/w Ph: 64533 145 or 0467 471 614

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The Pocket Rocket’s black belt I can’t take all the credit for his achievement, most of it goes to his parents Fabio and Justine who have given him all the values we want to see in people. I can only teach it, if the willingness is there.”

Tyler has also been responsible for taking the kids classes in Karate.

He has previously learnt tap dancing, played soccer and basketball, all this at only 12 years of age.

“We are glad to have him here” say’s Sensei Jim “and glad to call him our newest Shodan Ho”.

Training times are Monday and Wednesday, 6-8pm, with the first two lessons free.

Whiting earns first SERAS scholarship December and January. She placed third and 22nd respectively in these events in the 15 - 17 age group.

Kristen also competed in the Bungendore and Gunning shows, and rode in the Canberra Royal event.

Kristen showed great consistency by never placing below fifth in nine rides which included the 15 - 17 Rider Class and pairs and teams riding.

Regional general manager South Eastern, Phillip Green, said: “For more than five years, Essential Energy has partnered with the South Eastern Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS) to provide opportunities for talented young athletes to achieve excellence in sport.

“We are thrilled to be able to continue our support of this important regional development program.”

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LAST WEEKS SOLUTION

Cooma equestrian rider Kristen Whiting, 17, accepted her first individual scholarship with the South East Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS) Essential Energy Program in 2011.

There are 19 athletes from across the south east region of NSW in 2011 who received scholarships in the Essential Energy Program.

The program provides all scholarship athletes with education, p e r s o n a l development and sports science as well as direct funding to support them in achieving excellence in their chosen sport.

Since early December 2010 Kristen has participated in six different events including the PCA State Showriding and Dressage Championships held between

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CROSSWORD Cryptic Clues ACROSS 1. Bishop has one faction of the church cut in two (6) 4. A collective 'maybe' from the mountains heights (6) 10. Country where violent crime is curbed by nondrinkers (7) 11. Working on Arles or another town in France (7) 12. Doctor won battle to go under for the third time (5) 13. Pie helped 17-down an enjoyer of good food (9) 14. Fainting fit when it's Gillespie's turn to bowl (5,5) 15 and 18-across. Boomer wore beret with a fizzy drink (4,4) 19. Gillespie, for example, sat out after an hour in some head gear (6,4) 22. Write 26-across and run into mystic symbol (9) 24. From the very beginning state had estimable Biblical associations (5) 25. Hotel sign determined how long one may occupy the crease (7) 26. Set aside common era gospel (7) 27. Egg on other dish with unknown ingredient (6) 28. An American revolutionary hero to look up to (6)

Quick Clues

DOWN 1. South African currency in the cot with a particular trade name (7) 2. Unruly crowd to get drunk around the edge (9) 3. Inches my way up the smokestacks (8) 5. Half-hearted hooligan gets full-on (3-3) 6. Quench in a small pool of water (5) 7. Look hot in your finest set of stockings (7) 8. Decline, through self-indulgence, to see improvement in a garden tool (5,8) 9. Upstart who might join the mountaineering club (6,7) 16. Orange production overcomes hail in most cases (2,7) 17. Petrolhead finds park in a jam (8) 18. Bishop created pietas to bring into the church (7) 20. Gleam like a king in an outfit of pearls (7) 21. Boycotter of the national colours (6) 23. Skeleton in the closet of one number in the series (5)

LAST WEEKS SOLUTIONS

This is the nickname given to Tyler Pielli at the Cooma Martial Arts Centre, home to Kyokushin Karate, which is known throughout the world as The Strongest Karate because of its strict adherence to non-violent but strong selfdefence and old time values, such as discipline, perserverance, fitness, but above all, respect.

“Tyler has gained the ultimate goal of blackbelt, after six years of training, and attending classes fours hours per week”, Sensei Jim McDonald, chief instructor, said.

“He has the values that we look for here in this Dojo, of course

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1. Reprimand (6) 4. Weaken; hinder (6) 10. Fast rhythm (2-5) 11. Home of the Gods in Greek mythology (7) 12. Towards the rear (5) 13. At random, indiscriminate (9) 14. Lightning fast warfare (10) 15. 4840 square yards (4) 18. Narrow bed (4) 19. Placenta (10) 22. Symbol of Canada (5,4) 24. Private teacher (5) 25. Region disputed between India and Pakistan (7) 26. Laugh to oneself (7) 27. Solicitor authorised to draw up documents (6) 28. Domesticated polecat (6)

Cryptic CLUES SOLUTION

1. Noise made by actors to represent conversation (7) 2. Large division of the army (9) 3. Japanese suicide pilot (8) 5. International distress signal (6) 6. First of the Greek letters (5) 7. Leftovers, remnant (7) 8. Iridescent inner layer of an oyster shell (6-2-5) 9. Phenomenon where a sound changes as a body moves past (7,6) 16. Custodian (9) 17. Recondite, esoteric (8) 18. Hayseed (7) 20. Crop, yield (7) 21. German Republican government from 1919 to 1933 (6) 23. Put forward as an argument (5)

QUICK CLUES SOLUTION

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Sport

Wednesday May 25, 2011

Mixed results for Cooma Colts in round four The Cooma Colts Mothers Day raffle was won

by Amy Rourke.

The Colts thank the following businesses for their kind donations and their support: Hair reflections, Birdsnest, Jaggez, Schoo’s Studio, Percy’s Newsagency, Cath’s Flower Shop, Liv 4 Home & Kitchen, Cooma Local Liquor Bottle Shop, Chelsea Coffee Shop, Cottle House, Never Ending Memories, and Franks Butchery.

Snowy River Painting Under 7 Colts This week we took on Woden Blue and all players played very well. Adam Constance was a stand out at dummy half and halfback with great passes to the runners. Brock Freeburn ran and tackled hard and scored our first try. Doron and Tirone Morgan teamed up well trying to outdo each other with spirited running. Azack Morgan moved up quickly making great tackles. Ryan Monday had his best game so far with excellent passes from dummy half and some great runs.Talon Kelly’s tackling effort was again very good. Kristian Zusak tried hard and was rewarded with a length of the field try. Coen Stanford made his presence felt with some great bustling runs.

Despite their best effort Woden ran away with it 40-8. McDonalds Award Adam Constance.

Player of the Week Kristian Zusak. See you at training.

Paul Dyball Builders Under 9 Colts The under nine’s went down in a hard fought game to the Gungahlin Bulls 42 points to 4.Tyler Rees scored the only try of the game for the colts. Next week is a promise of things to come.

Sportspower Cooma Under 10 Colts The under 10’s had a great win over Bungendore defeating the tigers 22 - to 16.Tries were scored by James Hayden, Nic Zusak and two to Remy Oldrey and goals to Noah Saddler and Remy Oldrey.

Byland Building Pty Ltd Under 11 Colts The under 11’s had an early bus trip to play

Goulburn on Sunday and lost the game 20 0. The boys all played a great game of football with their defence in the first half outstanding, Joel Saville was unfortunate to be held up on the line after a great strong run, scores were nil all at half time. Lachlan Inskip made a great try saving tackle and was then unfortunate to come off injured. Goulburn came out stronger in the second half and scored four quick tries.

Jarrod Jeszczenko, McDonald triplets and James Cahill all did some great try saving tackles as did Thomas Hain, Andrew Pearce and Josh Bruce. Bill Zammit came off with an injury to his hand. the medal went to Luke Day, well done Luke. McDonalds awards went to Dylan Elton and Josh Dwyer/Gersak. Thank you to Bernie McDonald and Dale Bond (league safe) and Marlene Bottom (FAO) for driving the bus to Goulburn.

The South East Embroidery Under 12 Colts The Under 12s travelled to Canberra to play North Canberra Bears. The boys got off to a slow start which gave the Bears too many opportunities to attack, scoring two tries in the first half making it 10 nil in their favour. In the second half the boys finally got their act together with some great runs by Zac Saddler and Carson Barrett. Jake Hedger scored two tries. One was converted by Zac Saddler and the other by Will Shingles. Declan Gregory also produced some great runs down the sideline and Patrick Connelly backed up well throughout the game. Two of our new players, Jordan Khodr and James Walker, showed some great improvement. The boys were unlucky to lose on the bell with the final score being 16 - 12 in favour of the Bears. The Players medal went to Declan Gregory and the McDonalds awards went to Jordan Khodr and James Walker.

Franks Butchery Under 13 Colts The Cooma 13’s travelled to Kambah on Sunday to take on the Tuggeranong Buffaloes. The boys were behind the eight ball from the start with only 11 players.

To their credit the boys really put it to the opposition. Midway through the first half the Buffaloes raced in two quick tries, converting both to take a 12 points to nil lead. The Colts replied soon after through Mitch Rolfe to trail by eight. Just before half time the Colts had a couple of injuries resulting in the opposition scoring again to lead 16 - 4. Soon after the break the boys were reduced to only nine players therefore having to call the game off due to international rules. The Colts have to be congratulated on a real gutsy effort. The under 13s hope both boys injured on Sunday make a rapid and full recovery.

Monaro Panel Beaters Under 14 Colts The Under 14’s travelled to Bungendore and the game started off much the same as last week with the boys starting slowly and letting Bungendore in for three tries before Cooma hit back with a try to Andrew Crimmins. Aaron Pidcock’s conversion saw Bungendore’s lead halved with Cooma trailing by 12-6 at half time. Unfortunately that was as close as Cooma got to Bungendore’s score with Bungendore running in four tries to Cooma’s one, with Daniel Hopkin bagging himself a try midway through the second half.

The final score - Bungendore 32 Cooma 12.

McDonalds weekly awards were presented to Andrew Crimmins and Aaron Pidcock. The Player of the Week medal was awarded to Jerod Blyton.

Service One Members Banking Under 15 Colts The Cooma Colts 15s undefeated record came to a halt on Sunday when they lost to a determined Crookwell at Cooma Showground 18-16. It was a great game of rugby league being a real arm wrestle for long periods.

Crookwell scored the first try on the back of a Cooma error. Soon after Josh Hogan scored a strong try through four defenders which was converted by Jack Williams. Cooma hit the lead with Thomas Cronan scoring a great try out wide with scores now 10-6. Thomas Cronin topped the tackle count and was

awarded the man of the match. The team started to play like a win was just going to come their way, but as the tough running of previous weeks was just not there except for Jamie Clifford who was a real standout. Jamie took the line on with committed hard running that bothered the Crookwell team all day and was unlucky not to crash through and score on many occasions. Just before half time Jack Williams scored a length of the field try, putting Cooma ahead by 14-6. Defensive lapses and soft penalties got Crookwell back in the game and they looked certain to score but hard working Cooma centre Peter Craze pulled off numerous try saving tackles. Josh McDonald tried to get the team across the line and also played well. Kurt Lomas was again strong as was Captain Richard Bensley. Mid way through the second half Richard sustained a broken wrist which has the team without their courageous captain for at least six weeks.

The Colts had their chances but brain snaps that had the referee rightly penalising the boys and basic errors in attack allowed Crookwell to come away with the points. The boys will need to play tougher and smarter as they have in previous weeks when they take on the Valley Dragons in Canberra.

Melray Meats Under 16 Colts Travelling to Seiffert Oval on Friday night the under 16s met a more focused, switched on Crookwell team. Missing team motivator Jacob Moon the boys took the first half to really have a dig in what was a very was a scrappy game.The Crookwell team led 12 points to nil at half time being unable to convert any of their three goals. Half time saw a change in attitude and the Colts retaliated with three quick tries unable to convert them either. With only a minute on the clock it looked like a sewn game at 12 all.

Unfortunately a silly penalty allowed Crookwell to kick for goal and ran out winners 14 points to 12. Next week we take on the Valley Dragons at Freebody Oval.

Cooma Stallions grind out strong victory The young Cooma United Stallions packed their bags and headed to the coastal town of Narooma last Saturday and came home with an important hard fought win against a willing Narooma side.

Playing at dusk in poor lighting and dreary conditions, both sides were guilty of numerous ‘easy’ mistakes and after a close first half, both teams went to the sheds very confident of winning with the score 6-4 in Narooma’s favour; Cooma’s try coming from a great pass from five eight Smith to hard, straight running centre, Matt Salvestro. Coach Russell’s instructions at half time were to defend, defend and hold the ball.

Cooma started the second half well and scored two tries to Russell and Clarke to run to a 14 to 6 lead and looked to have Narooma under control, but from a scrum near halfway, Narooma kicked ahead, regathered and scored to make the margin just 4, the score now14-10.Cooma held their nerve and completed good sets plus returned any kicks to starve Narooma of the ball, running out winners 14-10 in a good solid display.

Coach Russell was very pleased with the effort and praised several of the boys including dynamic second rower, Jono Clark; hard running prop, ‘Red’ Berry; and backs, Salvestro, Sanderson and full back, Lynch. Cooma firsts have a bye this weekend.

Reserves Cooma Reserves, without captain-coach Mark Kaufline, faced the consistent Cobargo side at Cobargo and put in one of the most woeful first half efforts one could imagine.

After scoring first to lead 6-nil, the team no doubt thought how easy is this going to be. Cobargo, with plenty of local support and possession from numerous Cooma mistakes ran riot for the remainder of the half to lead 28-6 at the break.

Cooma copped a spray at the half time talk and several players responded but unfortunately this game requires everybody to ‘put in’ and it did not happen although Cooma posted several good second half tries to make the score look

a lot more respectable, finally going down 54 points to 24. Best for the Stallions were lightweight back rower, Mitch Clarke, comeback boy, James Salvestro, while Brett Dorwood never stopped trying.

Under 18s Cooma juniors also travelled to Cobargo and only just had the numbers with 14 jumpers filled.

Several players carried niggling injuries into the game and they of course worsened as the game went on. Cooma certainly were up against it.

A very confident Cobargo side s h o w e d plenty of pace, drive a n d flair to race to a 12-nil lead. Cooma posted two first half tries to keep in touch (tries to Tredigo and McCarthy) and went into halftime behind 26-12.

As mentioned, four players were quite lame by halftime but in a real show of guts and determination, stuck it out and actually came within a try of the Cobargo side at one stage and had a try disallowed under the posts to put all the pressure on.

Cobargo, sensing Cooma were tired and worn, threw the ball about and eventually ran out winners, 42 points to 26.

It was a big effort by all the boys with Josh Tredigo, new boy Tom Harvey, Jessie Jackson and Chris Evans excelling.

Oztag Team vs Narooma, The Cooma Stallions Women’s Oztag team saddled up and ventured north for their first away game on Saturday night under lights in Narooma.

With many players unable to travel, the under strength side took to the field eager to reproduce the success of the

previous week. Unfortunately, this wasn’t to be.

The dominant side from Narooma opened the scoring early on, and despite stellar defensive efforts from an indefatigable Alana Nichols and from late recruit Tahlia Nicholson, the opposition were brutal in their attack and overpowered their Cooma counterparts, crossing for a plethora of tries in the first half.

Alicia Clarke gave the girls something to cling to, breaking through a lapse in Narooma’s defence to score under the posts, continuing her try scoring run and keeping Cooma within range. Despite going into half time down 5-1, the girls from the mountains were hopeful of a second half resurgence and with sideline support from stand-in coaches Brian Geach, Locky Schofield and Dean and Louise Lynch, the players took to the field with their heads held high.

Anna Steel took the ball from the restart and after a 40m return, and a strong attacking set led by Clarke and Tara Barnes, Cooma looked to have turned around their flat first half form.

Shannon Schofield, Chloe Kopecky-Geach and Paige Kucks were solid in attack and defence, and early in the second half, Cooma seemed to be slowly gaining ascendancy, but it was short lived, and the rugged coastal team again took control of the game.

Kristy Nichols surged on during the second half, despite an early injury, and eleventh hour conscript Elle Boller never gave up, but team errors early in multiple sets, rushed last tackle options meant that despite clinging to hope for success, Cooma were never in the game long enough to have a major impact.

The final score of 8-1 will spur the team into their next game where they will endeavour to break from this slump.

Pictured, Josh Tredigo.

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Junior Devils Young Cooma ref Michael Coyte was the ref for the under 10s game on Saturday and as usual Michael showed his fairness and compassion with the younger players, helping them along all game (both teams) giving them advice along the way and offering guidance to the teams to enable them to learn the game as they played.

The young Grammar boys told Michael after the game that he was the “best ref they had ever had.” Well-done Michael.

Melray Meats Under 10s The only home game for the Red Devils last weekend was the Melray Meat under 10’s. Once again the team showed their dominance over their opponent, Grammar with the half time score 35 – 0.

Strong defence proved invaluable for the team with Bailey Rogers, Sam Larritt and Archie Allen ready for the opposition. New team member Nick Coote showed his worth in his debut game with a great run from a kick-off, straight through the Grammar side and over the try line to score for the Devils.

Archie Allen had a blinder of a game kicking all conversions he attempted from all over the field.

Rhys Sopniewski made several great runs and played a great supporting role in the forward line up.

Broc Allen scored his first try of his playing career and showed great support all game. Zac Van der Plaat has found his feet and made a few good runs down the paddock to help the team along.

The full time score was 70 – 0 and now the under 10s face the prospect of moving up a division, but this will be decided through the week. The three points this week went to Rhys Sponiewski, two points to Sam Larritt and one point to Nick Coote.

High Country Hyundai Under 11s The under 11s travelled to Yass to take on the Yass Rams. After a noisy bus ride to Yass the team were pumped and ready to take on the Rams. Once again the under 11s had

no ref turn up for their game so one of the Yass coaches offered to take on the role.

The team played better than the previous week, with excellent ruck and maul skills providing the difference between the two teams. The back line played a brilliant game of classic rugby continually running the ball down the paddock.

The team’s scrums were too strong for the Yass side with the Devils dominating them all game. Jess Sergo and Dylan Van Gemert played an excellent tacking game and Joe Rossiter along with Deuchar Allen showed the best cover defence the coach has seen this season. The final score was 42 – 5.

Points this week went to; three – Joe Rossiter, two – Peter Tangye and one each to Zac Ingram and Deuchar Allen.

Mainstreet Under 13s The boys took on the Daramalan team in Curtain on Saturday.

This team were last year’s runners up and it showed. They were much larger size wise than the Devils, very well drilled and experienced.

All of this was very pronounced through out the game and was clearly visible in the final score of 67 - 5.

Liam Allen and Daniel Swain played an excellent game with both boys running all over the field all game. Liam was placed into a new position for the game and coach Chris Allen said this is where he will now stay as he excelled there, playing hard rugby all day, holding up one try and scoring the teams only try of the day.

All of the boys tried all day and didn’t give up giving 100 percent and keeping the game fast flowing and moving.

The team is coming together and the few players that haven’t played before are going well. Liam was man of the match and collected the three points.

The ACT is now reviewing the grading for this team and we will know if they will be moved a grade later in the week.

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Coolamatong golf news Sunday’s stroke round for the men was won by Roy Gabriele with 67 nett.

The ball winners were Bob Key on 72, Pom Wheldon, Herman Obermaier, Ron Duncan, Mal Weston, Chris Bean and Don Killen all with 73. Nearest the pin on the sixth was Ron Duncan, on the 12th Allan Weston and on the 17th Mal Weston.

Wednesday’s stableford went to J Carter, a visitor for the day with 42 points ahead of Ross Thompson on 40, Herman Obermaier, Chris Bevan and Bob Key all on 38. For the ladies on Sunday Betty Thompson came in the winner with 71 nett. The runners up were Mary Obermaier, Christine Hornig

and Jan O’Halloran. Nearest to the pin on the eighth went to Jan. Wednesday was the qualifying round of the three ball versus par. The winners were Han O’Halloran, Carolyn Major and Vickii Roarty with +11, runners up were Ros Weston, Beth Clarke and Robin Fletcher with +8.

The final of this event will be played at Moruya in September.

Next weekend is the district final of the Keno 4ball. This will be played on Sunday 29 and the course will be closed from 10am until around 3pm.

There will be a two player Ambrose on Saturday; all players are welcome to play in this event. Organise your own partners, it can be men’s, ladies or mixed pairs.

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Lady Tigers 4 defeat ADFA 1 Lady Tigers Div three faced off against ADFA at Waramanga on Sunday.

The ladies have been working on their fitness in the last two training sessions, and it has started to pay dividends.

Right from the whistle they took the game to ADFA, who initially had no answer, and the Lady Tigers were soon rewarded with an early goal in the first three minutes of the game, thanks to Shelly Russell, who was playing in a striker’s position for the first time this season.

ADFA, to their credit, recovered quickly, and, taking full advantage of a fairly strong tail wind kept the pressure on the Tigers. The Tigers’ defence, demonstrating good determination, denied ADFA any goals.

Cooma created a number of good goal scoring opportunities but unfortunately were unable to capitalise and increase their lead; the score remaining 1-0 at the break.

The second half started with the wind assisting the Tigers, who started to play much better football with some good passing, enabling Lynsey Nichols to break through and place the ball past the ADFA keeper to give the Tigers their second goal.

Cooma kept the pressure on and were soon

awarded a corner. This was taken by Hayley Caldwell, who placed it perfectly just outside the six yard box for Kate Xenochristou to deflect it in off Shelly Russell for goal number three.

This galvanised ADFA into a greater effort, and a minor lapse of concentration by the Tigers’ defence resulted in ADFA getting a corner.

A well placed ball into the Tigers six yard box found the feet of the ADFA striker, who made no mistake at point blank range and made the score 3 – 1.

This must have upset the Tigers because from this point on ADFA was more or less out of the game! Cooma pushed forward with much more determination and kept taking shots at the ADFA goal, and although the ADFA keeper managed to keep the goal safe she had to concede four corner kicks.

Hayley was having a well deserved rest and was asked to get back into the game and take the last corner kick.

She placed a beautiful ball right to Kate, who made no mistake, rocketing it into the back of the ADFA net and giving the Tigers their fourth and final goal. The final score Lady Tigers 4 ADFA 1.

The Lady Tigers Div two received a 3-0 forfeit from Belwest.

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Div four lose, but confidence still high The State League Four Cooma Tigers took on Tuggeranong Utd at Nijong oval on Saturday, determined to redeem themselves after heavy defeats in their last two matches.

A new defensive system had been worked on at training and it was evident from the first whistle that there would be no flurry of goals this week.

Coaches Ben Woodhouse and Daniel Walker had the boys fired up, and a full subs bench was chomping at the bit to get involved when their chance came.

It was a cagey first half; both sets of defences were keeping tight and chances were at a premium. The backline of Roman Bogatek, Dave D’Amico, Damian Knight, and Ben Woodhouse impressed everyone.

The best chance for Cooma came after some neat interplay between Jason Warren-Smith and Brendan Bogatek created space for Andrew Jeffrey to race through the middle. It took a spectacular save to deny the speedy striker.

Soon after, a spilled ball on the edge of Cooma’s box was cruelly punished

by Tuggeranong, who went into the break one goal to the good.

It turned out to be a damaging half for the Tigers; with Stubbs, Stokes, and Jeffrey all picking up injuries that ruled them out for the rest of the game.

The second half followed similar lines to the first; neither team could create any sustained pressure, and both keepers were largely untested. A ruledout goal to Tuggeranong saw Tigers’ keeper Jono Armstrong pick up a shoulder problem, and meant a return to the gloves for Johnny Gargett.

Johnny, who had excelled at rightwing in the first half, is as good a backup keeper as you could ask for.

A Tigers team chasing the game resulted in a breakaway second goal for United, and the score remained at 2-0 until the end.

A battered and bruised Cooma team will have to patch itself up for a difficult trip to Narrabundah next week, but confidence is still high in a developing team.

Man-of-the-Match: Roman Bogatek

The young Division two side travelled to Waramanga to face Weston creek.

The Tigers started well enough, but lapses in concentration in the 16th minute soon resulted in Weston Creek opening the scoring through their forwards.

This was a wake up call for the Tigers, and a strong counter attack in the 20th minute gave Tim Magarry a good opportunity, and he managed to level the score.

This was followed by a second goal in the 26th minute by Heath Millington, who found himself at the right side of the goal and unmarked, giving the Tigers a 2 – 1 lead.

Weston Creek kept the pressure on the young Tigers, and a speculative shot somehow slipped through the

keeper’s defense to give Weston Creek the equalizer, and keep the scores level at the break.

The second half saw a more determined Weston Creek keep the pressure on the Tigers, and a goalkeeping error resulted into Weston Creek gaining the advantage in the 57th minute, taking the score to 3 – 2.

Weston Creek kept pushing, and an opportunity for the strikers in the 65th minute resulted in a fourth goal.

The Tigers tried to get back into the game, but unfortunately Weston Creek proved a little too strong on this occasion and in the 89th minute a simple ball to the Tigers keeper took a nasty bounce and landed into the Tigers net giving Weston Creek 5 – 2 win.

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Cooma Ex-Services Club has once again assisted a local sporting team, last Saturday handing a cheque for $7000 to the Cooma Tigers Divison Four team. The funds came from the 100 club run at the club as part of its ongoing support for the Tigers. Pictured is secretary-manager Kade Morrell with the division four team and Harry Hovasapian, Corr van Leeuwen and Lynsey Nichols.

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ACT Federation Bocce

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The winners and runners-up, left to right, Agostino Salve, Luigi Serafin, Gianni Massari, Peter Dallacosta, Sam Maggro and Vince dei Rocini.

On Sunday May 22 the Cooma Bocce Club hosted another ACT Federation bocce competition.

Eighteen gentlemen competed for the title of 2011 ACT Federation Triples Champions. The competition, which commenced early in the morning, was split into two groups with the winners of each group playing each other in the final.

Although Cooma tried their best, the finalists were all from Canberra / Queanbeyan with the team of Vince dei Rocini (captain), Gianni Massari and Sam Maggro playing against the team of Luigi Serafin (captain), Agostino Salve and Peter Dallacosta.

The final was an excellent display of professional bocce with wonderful bowls close to the jack, especially by

Peter Dallacosta and a fine display of ‘shooting’ by Gianni Massari to remove Peter’s ball on several occasions.

With one end to go the game was tied at five points each and it was the throwing skill of Gianni that finally gave Vince dei Roncini’s team the winning points and the 2011 title.

Some members of the ACT Federation, both men and ladies, have qualified to compete at the Australian Federation Championships to be held in Sydney on the June long weekend and we wish them well against the best bocce players from all states of Australia attending.

Winners will have the opportunity to travel overseas to compete against other countries in the world championships later in the year.

CORC at Carlaminda

The South East Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS) Snowsports Program for 2011 commenced with a training camp at the University of Canberra (UC) on the weekend of May 14 and 15.

Run in partnership with NSW Snowsports, the program is designed to focus on the physiological, psychological and personal development of the scholarship holders. The young athletes are drawn from across NSW and represent the disciplines of alpine skiing, freestyle, moguls, cross country skiing and snowboarding.

On day one of the camp the athletes were put through a battery of fitness tests by SERAS intern student Joe Northey. Finn Marsland, the Cross Country Skiing National Team Coach was also present at the camp to assist in the physiological testing.

Afternoon sessions included a physiotherapy screening with Phil Newman from UC, a RPM cycling class at the UC Fit Sports and Health Centre, and a pool recovery session at the

Australian Institute of Sport.

Day two of the camp was devoted to strength and conditioning assessments and programming with SERAS third year intern Joe Northey. Joe also provided core strength and flexibility instruction with the assistance of SERAS first year intern students Emma Friend from Goulburn and Bridgette Martin from Braidwood.

The scholarship holders will come together for a second camp in late September after the domestic ski season is completed.

Pictured, from left, back: Nicholas Greentree (Berridale); Henri Maxwell (Adaminaby); Zac Kelly (Perisher Valley); Daniel O’Sullivan (Villawood); Hamish Roberts (Thredbo); and Program Manager Geraldine Blanch; Front: Liam Burton (Jindabyne); Madeleine Mallis (Petersham); Siobhan Jones (Jindabyne); Meredith Harvey (Russell Lea); and Genevieve Martin (Stanmore).

Absent: Cassandra Frauenfelder (Pambula).

Joseph dominates weekend matches Cooma Golf report by Garry Atkinson Some of the CORC action at the Carlaminda course on Sunday. Photo by Tony Sergo.

Cooma netball report Compared to last week the weather was nice and sunny when round eight started with Netta at 11:30am.

Netta Netta is going fantastically as all the kids are enjoying it and showing off their skills. Thank you to Robyn Lunt, Di Hobbs and also Jo Heisie for showing them all their skills.

12s Firecrackers went head to head with Hot Chilli Peppers. It was a friendly, good spirited game. Four members of the firecrackers had not played netball prior to this season. But winning the game was Hot Chilli Peppers 17-6.

Thanks to Charlotte the coach of the Firecrackers as the team is starting to hit their stride.

Cherry Ripes also went head to head with Jumping Fleas. Jumping Fleas were going great and are also a new team this season, their passing still made this an enjoyable game to watch but Cherry Ripes coming out in front by 31 points.

Licorice Allsorts had the bye.

14/Cadets With a height difference the Tweens played Pink Panthers but Tweens went well. Pink Panthers greater experience and speed enabled them to come through with the win 28-8.

Also playing was Pandas and Dynamites and what a great game, Dynamites winning 30-15, even with one player down, who left the court injured. Purple Pops had the bye.

Opens Team 5 played Vintage Bellas. It was a good game with great sportsmanship Team 5 winning 62-11.

Sweet Action also won this week against Astras 38-13. Gidgillys forfeited to attend rep duties forJjindabyne.

Next week canteen duty morning Jumping Fleas, afternoon Sweet Action and Purple Pops.

Hot Chilli Peppers and Tweens have the byes.

With long drives and plenty of putts finding the elusive hole, Bart Joseph has been blitzing the field over the last week of golf in Cooma.

The course is browning off with the winter grass still to make a showing but the great cover of couch from the summer has seen the ball still sitting up on the well covered fairways.

On Saturday May 21 the big hitting Joseph had a 68 nett to take out A grade in the Single stroke with runner up Brian Searl with a fine 69 nett.

B grade went to Wally Matthews with a fine 65 nett (the best round of the weekend) with Charlie Beaumont runner up with 68 nett.

The C grade winner was Prawit Prakotasung with 74 nett on a count back from Steve Edgenton. Ball winners went up to 75 nett and nearest the pin on the ninth went to Gordon Weston with Tom Geach claiming the 17th.

Longest drives were: A grade Rob Brown with a huge drive on the 15th ( I’d hate to be the golf ball). B grade was Charlie Beaumont and C grade went to the injured John Harris.

Sunday May 22 saw an individual stableford played in sunny but windy conditions and once again Bart Joseph won the day with a fine 41 points.

The runner up was Steve Young with 38 points on a count back from Nick Massari, Denis Minehan and Heikki Evans (one putt gents!).

Ball winners went down to 37 points with Trevor Bailey just scraping in on a count back. Nearest the pins went to Mark Rainsford on the ninth and Col Langdon on the 17th where his group thought he had scored a hole in one - it was such a fine shot.

The Keno NSW Mixed 4BBB Qualifying round was also contested on Sunday with Lorraine McGregor and Gino Cerro taking home the day with a great 44 points on a count back from

Denise Ashcroft and Bob Ashcroft.

Coming in third was Dorothy Bilbow and Ray Bilbow with 43 points. All three of these groups now go on to contest the next round of the Keno 4BBB event. The reserve group is Gaye Wilson and Doug Snowden.

At the time of writing the report this week the Wednesday results were unavailable.

Congratulations however go to club president Terry and his lovely bride on their 46th wedding anniversary. I hear the lunch at Crackenback Cottage was fabulous.

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Cooma Ladies Golf

Pleasant autumn conditions have returned, just right for golf!

Last Wednesday Dulcie Thistleton played well to win the 18 hole Stableford with 38 points. Her fairway play and approaching were on song throughout the game.

Balls were won by Gaye Wilson, 36 points, and Dorothy Bilbow, 35 points.

In the nine-hole Stableford Maureen Fletcher played a pleasing game to win with 17 points.

Balls were won by Aileen Smith and Elsie Egan, both on 15 points.

On Saturday a nine-hole Stableford was contested. Beaty Russell was the winner, on a count-back, with 19 points. Dorothy Bilbow won a ball, also 19 points. Beaty had some wonderful holes whilst Dorothy played consistently well.

Coming up: Wed, 25th – 18 hole Stableford; Sat, 28th – 18 hole Stroke; Sun, 29th – Super Stableford. See you on the course!

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LAST WEEK WERE: LUCKY MEMBER NUMBER 20 IAN FREEMAN Who won a $40 food voucher from the Tourist Cafe

LUCKY MEMBER NUMBER 24 unfortunately the winner MARK WILLIAMS was not present so it will jackpot after the next home game Memberships are still available for the rest of the year. For any information please call Craig Schofield on 0414 865 922.

Snowy Mountains district womens bowls Where do I start ? So much is happening in our district at this time, all of it exciting.

Firstly, Adaminaby won grade four in the pennants, congratulations to the teams on their excellent play.

The teams were Number one.

Lyn McMahon, Luba Waters, Tracy Sanders and Glenda Daal Number two.

Ayleen Madden, Carol McMahon, Pam Brayshaw and Aili Ranta.

The sub was Nicki Barnes.

They defeated Merimbula, Sussex Inlet and Tomakin. They will now go on to play in Dubbo in August.

It also means that they will now play in grade three. Congratulations on the promotion.

We had two days of play off for the district singles which resulted in a win for Ayleen Madden of Adaminaby, she defeated her team mate Lyn McMahon in the final for this honour.

Lyn McMahon defeated Daphne Fraser of Cooma in a very closely fought semi final and Ayleen Madden defeated Melva Mugridge of Jindabyne in the other semi final.

They were both such closely fought games that it was very difficult for the spectators, one needed eyes like a spider, able to watch in all directions at the same time !!

Congratulations to Ayleen, she will now play in the Group finals, as yet we do not know the venue as the coast teams have not yet completed their games.

The district fours team, Teresa Botto, Kath Sach, Molly Siddle and Margharita Zasso from Cooma, will be playing at Moruya in

Pictured, Aylene Madden is pictured with president Moly Siddle and Carol McMahon. At top, the two teams.

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Jindabyne bowlers win pennants Members of the Jindabyne Bowling Club have been celebrating this week after their pennant side won the Zone seven grade six title last weekend.

Three local sides were involved in the zone finals played over Saturday and Sunday.

The three Monaro teams travelled to different venues on the coast to compete in the zone finals. The Cooma side finished second in grade five while Adaminaby failed in its quest to win the number four pennant.

Jindabyne played at Bermagui. On Saturday they had a very narrow loss to Bombaderry. However, on Sunday they recorded two very good wins over Candelo and Moruya to take the title.

Jindabyne will now compete in the State finals to be played in Sydney at the Gymea Bowling Club. Their win is the first pennant win for a Monaro Club for several years. Their victory comes as no surprise as they have been very competitive in the local competition while competing against higher graded sides.

Cooma played at Dalmeny and finished second in the grade five pennant for the fourth year in a row. Their weekend had an excellent start when they recorded a big win over Berry on Saturday afternoon. Sunday morning proved to be the key game against Tomakin.

Tomakin won the tie.

Despite Cooma having a second big win – against Merimbula/Imlay – in the final round, Tomakin chalked up their third win to take the title.

Adaminaby played in Narooma.

While competitive in all three games they were unable to record a win in the strong grade four. Bega ended up very narrow winners over Malua Bay. While the pennant players were away

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the Group finals on Monday and Tuesday May 30-31st.

They play Tuross Head of Far south coast on Monday, Bega Imlay have the bye. Good luck, we know you will win.

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there was only limited play locally. Two matches in Cooma’s minor pairs championship were completed. Roy Morgan and Nelson Wallace fought back from a 14 – 6 deficit to beat Ron Wainwright and Keith Goodwin.

Wainwright and Goodwin dominated the first 12 ends but then Morgan and Wallace won seven of the next eight ends to pick up 14 shots to one. Going into the last end Morgan and Wallace led by 20 – 15. Despite picking up three shots on the last end Wainwright and Goodwin could not bridge the gap. Morgan and Wallace won 20 – 18.

In the other game Col Cottam and Artur Baumhammer were too consistent for Matt Hassall and Danny Freebody winning 21 – 11.

Hassall and Freebody competed well but could not recover from a slow start that saw them down 15 – 2 after eight ends.

There were two social games on Saturday. Wayne Fogarty (swinging lead), Daphne Buckley and Sergio Roncelli edged out Olga Jebbink and Stephen Lapham 18 – 15. In another close game Gaile Fitzgerald, Mick Meillon and Jim Fletcher had a 222 – 20 win over Renate Winckel, John Vincent and Ron Gammon.

On Sunday three shots on the last end gave Keith Goodwin and Mario Frezza a 23 – 20 win over Don Jarvis and Sergio Roncelli.

Ron Wainwright, Xin Cottam and Daphne Buckley over powered Jim Fletcher, Renate Winckel and Sue Cottam to run out 22 – 12 winners.

Next weekend will see the 2011 season wrapped up with the Annual Presentation Day. The Presentation will be hosted by the Cooma Club.

The day will commence at 10am with a game of fours. This will be followed by lunch and the presentations to all of the district winners. Presentations will be made by Zone seven RNSWBA Councillor Hilton Sutton.

Players are reminded that they are required to be dressed in club uniforms for the day.

Cooma Rifle Club news On Cooma Rifle Range on Saturday last, shooters fired the second stage of the spoon competition for May in two stages of 10 shots, each for a possible score of 50 points each stage.

Shooters found conditions at some points of competition easy to read and at others very hard.

Shooting was from 500 yards and results from the day were:

1st Damien Doyle 49.3 and 47.4, total 96.7; 2nd Noel Barrett 47.3 and 46.3, total 93.6; 3rd Frank Toth 46.1 and 46.3, total 92.4; 4th Graeme Crundwell 41.1 and 43.2, total 84.3.

With handicaps added, scores were the same.

Next Saturday, shooting will again be from 500 yards for the monthly club championships.

The club AGM will be held in the clubhouse at a date to be fixed at the end of June.

Sport

Wednesday May 25, 2011

Cats give Jets a footy lesson The Cooma Cats have continued their great form with an emphatic win over the Gunghalin Jets in the Canberra AFL Division four competition on Saturday.

The Cats ran out strong winners over a struggling Jets side 18-11-119 to 5-4-34 in a percentage boosting win which help the inform Cooma side at the business end of the season in September.

Cooma Cats president Dave Paterson said the win was an important one for the club as it set the Cats up for a tough fortnight ahead when they face top four side Harman at Snowy Oval and then country rivals Cootamundra in Cootamundra.

“It was a game we should have won, and we did and did well, so that’s a good result,” Dave said.

“It helps us consolidate our position as a top four contender in the competition, and gives us a much needed confidence boost as we head into the middle of the season,” he said.

Kicking against a strong breeze in the first quarter, the Cats started against the Jets in good fashion with a terrific opening goal by midfielder Adam Asanovski who took a great hand-pass of the fly from wingman Mal Paterson after a clearance from evergreen ruckman Shaun Allan.

But despite dominating the first quarter, the Cats’ poor kicking in front of goal let them down. A miss directly in front of an open goal by centre-half forward Tony Fleming typified some early wasteful play by the Cats who should have put the game beyond doubt by quarter time. The Cats went into the first break 2-4-18 to the Jets 0-1-1.

The Cats had the wind in the second quarter and gradually increased their dominance of the game.

However, simple mistakes continued to see the Cats squander chances. The Cats failed to get their small men to the front of marking contents to pick up the spilling crumbs, and a lack of talk combined with some poor discipline and poor kicking

prevented them from really hurting the Jets on the scoreboard.

These simple mistake will continue to the cost the Cats in the future and must be a concern.

The Jets, to their credit, worked hard and seemed m o r e desperate for the ball, staying in touch with the Cats against the wind by scoring the same amount of goals for the quarter. The score at the long break read Cats 6-7-43 to 3-2-18.

Cats coach Damien “Azzo” Asanovski was furious with his players at half time for allowing the Jets back into the game, and the poor on field talk and lack of discipline.

Azzo read the players the riot act and implored them to start communicating effectively and getting some effective running play going.

The half time talk seemed to have the desired effect and as the wind died away leaving perfect conditions for football, the Cats stepped up another gear to bust the game apart.

The Cats piled on five goals to one in the third term, with a number of players missing in action in the first half finally making their presence felt – most notable among this group being Robbie Schilberger who must have changed his boots and started to dominate with his speed across the midfield.

Assisting him across the midfield was

Daniel Sainsbury who continued his good form with some great patches of play, while Mick

Johnston also started to find the ball with some great runs from the half-back-flank.

Mal Paterson was workman like all day getting some good hard ball wins from the packs, while Travis Dureaux and Jimmy Russell were strong in defence - critical given the absence of both centrehalf-back Lee Mason (unavailable) and halfback-flanker Mark Fitzgerald (injured).

The score at the final break read Cats 1110-76 to the Jets 4-3-27.

In the final quarter that Cats dominated and worked hard to boost their percentage – something which will be critical later in the season.

The Cats booted another seven goals to one as the Jets fell apart with poor on-field discipline. The Cats spread the ball well and dominated to record a strong win.

At the end of the day, the Cats had eight goal scorers with Mitch McKenzie kicking four and Adam Asanovski three.

Big man Tony Fleming managed two, but was again invaluable as a strong target in the forward line taking a number of strong

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marks and unselfishly passing off the ball to players running on. He was well supported

by Paddy O’Brien.

Best for the Cats were: Adam Asanovski, Mitch McKenzie, Tony Fleming, Daniel Sainsbury, Shaun Allan and Travis Dureaux.

Dave praised coach Asanovski for his efforts in molding the team together on the field this season after a number of changes with the club’s list.

“It’s always a tough proposition for a coach in a small country town to maintain and develop a competitive playing list and Damien’s efforts are second to none,” Dave said.

“He gets the team on the paddock week in, week out, and it is great to see him and the players finally getting some on field success,” he said.

But Dave warned despite the great start to the season, there was still a long way to go and any talk of finals needed to be tempered.

“We’re in a tough competition with 12 teams fighting for the final four in September, so it’s a tough ask,” Dave said.

“Azzo just needs to keep doing what he is doing and developing the team in the way he has been and we’ll see what happens,” Dave said.

And to the casual observer, it seems the Cats need to start learning to enjoy success. The Cats are having some of their best success for many years, but their lack of talk on field and at the breaks is something which is slightly mystifying.

Hopefully they’ll find their voice in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, make sure you get down to Snowy Oval this Saturday to see the Cats take on the Harman Hogs. This will be a real indicator of just where the Cats are in season 2011. Game starts at 1pm, with the club’s fundraising trivia night at 6pm at Dodds Hotel.

Pictured, Jimmy Russell takes a screamer.

Undermanned Supercats perform well at The Station Saturday’s game was played at the Station Resort oval, Jindabyne.

The weather was milder than Cooma with a gentle breeze blowing at the supercats backs going into the first quarter.

Brian Hukins (Captain) led a numerically inferior Snowy Supercats side against the Belconnen cats.There was some good defence made by Jack Hall (who was playing with injury) with noticeable support from Ben Trotter and Kyle Hubert (vc) but unfortunately Belconnen were the

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With the pressure on in the second quarter, the Supercats struggled to slow the pace of the opposition but some stand out plays were made by Kyle Tucker, Kyle Hubert and Brian Hukins.

The third quarter saw an outstanding effort from Russell Haylock in his goal attempt but was thwarted by the Belconnen defence. Tom Innes also made an impression with his determination in the face of adversity as well as Mitchell Eager.

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However the Belconnen Cats dominated on the field.

In the final quarter a tired Supercats side added to their score with two goals scored by Kyle Hubert.

Whilst the Supercats did not succeed this week the team has shown determination and good sportsmanship on the field again.

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Veteran Cooma Tigers player Dave Elliott had a strong game for the division four team against Tuggeranong last Saturday.

The team lost 2-0.